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"The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992"


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Volume 14, No. 27 May 10, 2006 FREE


Islanders may get long.awaited tax relief


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Island business and accommodation property
owners suffering under the weight of spiraling property
tax increases the past few years may at last be getting
some relief or at least the opportunity for some.
The Florida Legislature on Friday, the last day of
the 2006 legislative session, added an amendment to its
growth management bill that would give Florida coun-
ties the "option" to develop ordinances that could defer


increased property taxes.
County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann had
been following the measure since it was introduced
by state Sen. Mike Bennett after a somewhat similar
amendment two weeks ago failed to garner support.
"This is wonderful news for the Island," said von
Hahmann.
"It allows us as a county to develop an ordinance
that could defer tax increases on those mom-and-pop
businesses we've been trying to protect," she said.


Von Hahmann said she doubted if all taxes could
be deferred because that would be discriminatory, but
the county now has the "option" to develop its own
ordinance.
"All along, I've just wanted something that would
allow us to preserve our mom-and-pop businesses, the
use of the property, because of the ever-increasing tax
burden. Now, we've got the opportunity to develop our
own ordinance that will do this," she said.
PLEASE SEE TAX RELIEF, NEXT PAGE


AME third-graders

make FCAT history

with all-class pass
By Diana Bogan
Islander Reporter
Anna Maria Elementary School third-graders have
something to be proud of besides high scores on the
SFlorida Comprehensive Assessment Test. AME is the
first school in Manatee County history to report an
entire grade-level passed an FCAT test. In this case, 100
percent of AME third-graders passed the reading por-
tion of the FCAT.
STraditionally one of the top performing schools in
the Manatee County School District, AME Principal
SKathy Hayes said it is highly unusual for a school not
to have some students score at leI oel %nle, the lowest
achievement level.
For third-graders, Hayes said, passing the reading
FCAT is vital for student promotion to fourth-grade.
AME's third-grade reading scores increased from
84 percent in 2005 to 97 percent of this, year's class
achieving a level 3. or higher the highest possible
scores.
Countywide, only 72 percent of third-graders
scored a three or above. The state average is 75 per-
cent.
On the math FCAT, AME was also at the top of the
district, with 89 percent of students at level three and
Boy gets 'blues' from ice cream above, down only one percent from 2005.
Jimmy Flom of Grosse Pointe, Mich., shows off his favorite flavor of Mama Lo's ice cream at the Anfia Maria Countywide, 67 percent of third-graders achieved
shop. Jimmy's mom, dad and grandmother were vacationing on Anna Maria Island when Jimmy decided at the highest performance levels and the state average
"Bubble Gum Blue" was the best. Islander Photo: Edna Tiemann is 72 percent.


Some bridge improvements made, more in works?


By Paul Roat
Could lights have helped deter a fatal accident on
the Anna Maria Island Bridge last month?
They sure couldn't have hurt any, according to
local law enforcement officials, and the matter is now
being looked into by the Florida Department of Trans-
portation.
In fact, DOT crews were re-striping all of the
bridges on Manatee Avenue leading west from Braden-
ton to Anna Maria Island last week -Wares Creek
Bridge, Palma Sola Bay Bridge, Perico Bay Bridge and
Anna Maria Island Bridge as well as adding "reflec-
tive pavement markers."
On April 8, a car driven by Zane Zavadil, 19,
crashed through the bridge railing. The Bradenton man
died in the crash; passenger Ryan Costello, 20, also of
Bradenton, was seriously injured. He is now at Blake
Medical Center, having been moved there recently from
Tampa General Hospital.
That crash is just one- of several that have taken
place on Island bridges in recent years. Greg Lapensee
crashed through the railing and ended up in the water in


2000;.another car went into Anna Maria Sound in 2005,
according to Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine.
He also remembered.a crash that resulted in a fatal-
ity off the Longboat Bridge in the late-1980s.
That was a crash that Bradenton Beach Police
Chief Sam Speciale also worked. In fact, he dove into
the wreckage to retrieve a body.
Cortez Bridge has not had as many vehicles exit the
span and enter the water, a fact that Speciale attributes
to both lighting and driver behavior.
"There seem to be more younger people going
across the Anna Maria Island Bridge," he said. "The
span also seems longer and darker."
Indeed, when the DOT opted to repair rather than
replace the Cortez Bridge in the mid-1990s, it added
lights to the bridge.
When the DOT did similar repairs to the Anna Maria
Island Bridge a few years later, no lights were added.
"It's a narrow bridge and there isn't much room for
error," said Romine of the bridge linking Holmes Beach
to Perico Island. "Lights would help, but it really needs
safety lanes.".


The safety lanes may be off in the distant future,
with the reflectors being added, and lights may not be
that far away.
DOT's Debbie Tower said the department is
reviewing the bridge lighting. "After the fatal accident
several weeks ago, the DOT has plans to conduct a site
.visit to the bridge and review the safety features."

One.day bridge

closure Thursday
Florida Power and Light representative Don Sayre
announced last week that preliminary work by FPL for
the replacement of the Key Royale Bridge has begun.
Sayer said FPL will be be removing and replac-
ing overhead power lines in preparation of thebridge
replacement.
Sayer told the city of Holmes Beach that there will
be two 45-minute closings between noon and 3 p.m.
on Thursday, May 11, although a message sign at the
bridge Monday indicated otherwise.


Surf's up, paqe 3-B.






2-A E MAY 10. 2006 THIE ISLANDER


Tax relief approved
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A

Von Hahmann said one option she has considered
might be that increased property taxes from a base
year be deferred until the use of the property changes.
"That's just me talking. I haven't discussed these with
any commission members, but will bring it up imme-
diately."
Von Hahmann was expected to ask the commis-
sion at its May 9 meeting to immediately begin discus-
sion and preparation of an ordinance to bring relief to
Island business and accommodation owners, some of
whom have seen property taxes increase nearly 1,000
percent in just six years.
She made it clear she was just discussing possibili-
ties for tax relief, but at least now there's a chance that
the Island's family-owned businesses won't keep dis-
appearing under the pressure of high taxes and condo-
minium development.
There's still a long way to go for tax relief and a
short time to get there.
"All the 'what ifs' can be discussed and worked
out at the commission level," von Hahmann added.
"The key thing is we now have the authority to
do something to preserve what's special about the
Island."
News of the amendment passage brought welcome
relief to Don Schroder, who helped organize the Citi-
zens Against Rising Taxation coalition on Anna Maria
Island two years ago that spearheaded the tax relief
effort.
"It just shows that you can make effective change
when people work together," he said. "Everybody
came together and we were able to come to an agree-
able solution."
Schroder praised von Hahmann and the other
county commissioners, Bennett and state Rep. Bill
Galvano for their efforts, but cautioned Islanders that
"this is just the beginning.
"Now, the county has to look at how it will craft
the ordinance and what baseline year will be used" for
any deferment, he said.
Schroder noted that property taxes for 2005
jumped considerably for Island business and accom-


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Church women enjoyed a brunch on May 6 at Island Baptist Church hosted by Island Baptist's REAL Women's
Ministry. The speaker was Katrina Kaiser, who was married 15 years to a Muslim. She talked about her
experiences, which she said is going to be made into a film. Kaiser supplied clothing that a Muslim woman
would wear on the street, for prayer or at home, from various Middle Eastern countries Pakistan, Morocco,
Syria, Africa, Jordan and Malaysia. Island Baptist Church members modeling included, left to right, Kit
Reddeker in a pink prayer outfit; Cindy Brooks in an outfit that shows only the eyes; Dawn Murphy in a
house dress from Malaysia; Kaiser; Cindy Fletcher in a white prayer garment; and June King in an outfit
from Pakistan. Kaiser's program seeks to bring understanding between Christians and Muslims. She can be
reached at 750-8614.


modation owners and he was optimistic the county
commission would consider 2004 as its "baseline"
year.
Although there are numerous issues for the county
commission to consider in any ordinance, Schroder
was confident these could be ironed out.
At least there's hope for tax relief on the Island
horizon.


"This is the base, the beginning of a long trip," he
said.
Former Siam Garden Resort owner Kent Davis,
who sold his property two years ago in part because of
rising property taxes and was also a founding member
of CART, was ecstatic.
"It's terrific news," he said. "What's next is up to
the county commission. They now have the power."


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THE ISLANDER E MAY 10, 2006 E A-3


Galvano vows to continue battle for wind coverage


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
While efforts by state Rep. Bill Galvano during the
just-ended legislative session in Tallahassee to have all
of Anna Maria Island included in a designated high-
wind zone failed, Galvano is not giving in to all the hot
air in Tallahassee.
"I'll stay on top of this as long as it takes," he said
from his Tallahassee office.
His amendment died in a committee because mem-
bers wanted a wind zone study done on Anna Maria
Island before approving the entire Island as a high-wind
zone for storm events. It also failed on the floor of the
House of Representatives by a single vote, 56-57, with
two Manatee County representatives voting against
Galvano's proposal (see separate story).
With the legislature adjourning May 5, Galvano said
there was no chance the amendment would be added to
an existing bill for approval this session. He was able to
get a task 1o ice foi med to study wind zones on the Island
and elsewhere in Florida. The task force will deliver a
report prior to the next legislative session.
"But I'm going to monitor the task force that will
do the wind study. They should come back to the next
legislative session with figures proving all of the Island
is in a wind zone," he said.
Galvano observed that it doesn't take a rocket sci-
entist to figure out that all of a Florida barrier island
will be hit by strong winds when a hurricane strikes.
The state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp.,
known as the "insurer of last resort," provides wind
insurance coverage to Manatee County businesses and
homeowners within 1,000 feet of the coast line, or in a
designated "V-zone." In Sarasota, the V-zone extends
from Siesta Key to Interstate 75.
Unfortunately for the Island, the V-zone here is
only up to 1,000 feet from the coast. Many Island home
and business owners are unable to get wind coverage,
or must pay extremely high rates, because they are not
in the zone, a situation Galvano finds deplorable.
Citizens was originally created several years ago.by
the Florida Legislature to provide high-risk wind cover-
age for Monroe County (Key West), but political lobby-
ing allowed other cities and areas to be declared high-
jis.k zones through a simple petition to Citizens. The leg--
lislature eirni4aied.i'e petition system a few years ago
and required future.aidditions to the V-zone areas to be
afppTro ed bN the legislature in an amendment or bill.
All of the Island should be eligible for a Citizens
\\ind police Gal\ ano maintained.
"MN amendment w\a going to give coverage for
the upcoming hurricane season." Galvano noted.
No%\. ho\eler. many property and business owners
on Anna Maria Island v. ill face the ne\t six months know-
in'g the\ have no wind insurance if a hurricane strikes.
At the same time Gal\ ano is pursuing the legisla-
tive portion of wind insurance coverage for the Island,
former Holmes Beach City Commissioner and Save
Anna Maria officer Billie lartini is trying to organize
'a community meeting with Galvano and'other elected
officials to discuss the wind insurance problem, along
With rising taxes on the Island.
: "I ha\ e wind insurance, but I know a lot of people who
don't, and can't get a policy. We need to do something to
help them." Martini said. "And the taxes are getting out of
hand. We are losing so many of our businesses."

Representatives break ranks
Galvangoieffort to have all of Anna Maria
Island designated as a high velocity wind zone
during a hurricane failed by a single vote in the state
House of Representatives two weeks, ago, with two
representatives from Manatee County voting against
Galvano's bill.
State Representatives Donna Clark of southern
Manatee County and Ron Reagan of east Manatee
County voted against the measure, ensuring a 57-56
defeat for Galvano and Islanders.
Manatee County's other state representative, Frank
Peterman, sided with Galvano.
"Obviously, if we had had those two votes, it would
have passed," said Galvano.
The vote on Galvano's amendment was bi-partisan,
with 25 Republicans and 31 Democrats voting in favor.


Martini organizes wind meeting
.Tired of all the hot air blowing from Tallahassee


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over wind insurance and high taxes for Anna
Maria Island, former Holmes Beach City Commis-
sioner Billie Martini along with The Islander news-
paper have organized a public meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 25, at the Holmes Beach City Hall to
discuss the issues.
Expected to attend are state Rep. Bill Galvano and
state Rep. Ron Reagan, who voted against Galvano's
initiative.
Other elected and governmental officials involved
in wind insurance will be invited to attend.


Island business costs rising
Think it's expensive to do business on Anna Maria
Island? Island Shopping Center manager Hugh Holmes,
Jr. knows it is.
His efforts to find wind zone coverage for the
property, which is not eligible for a policy from the
state's own company Citizens Property Insurance
-.because it's outside the V-zone, resulted in only one
private company offering wind insurance for this year,
but at triple the former rate.
Holmes, albeit reluctantly, was forced to take the
policy and passed on the increased cost to his tenants.
In a letter to Island Shopping Center businesses,
Holmes said the "drastic insurance increase was not



Married? Ever? Tell us!
The Islander is planning a special edition
on weddings, their composition, ariangenmepts,
bloopers anything usual or unusual about wdd-
dings this June season.
Unique engagements are welcome, romantic
weddings, wedding planning and etiquette, beach
weddings, all of them. And don't forget the funny
bloopers.
We won't print your names if you don't want,
them bruited about, but we will be delighted to
identify you if you wish. We promise we won't
ridicule you, no matter how wild your story or
the photo we're in it for the entertainment and.
enlightenment.
Let us know here at The Islander by phone at
778-7978, e-mail at news@.islander.org, mail at
5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217.


Windy Florida
The map used by
the state-run Cit-
izens Property
Insurance Corp. to
determine wind
insurance cov-
erage includes
only four major
cities Pen-
sacola, Daytona
Beach, Panama
City and Sarasota
- as high wind
velocity areas
during a hurri-
cane. Other high
velocity areas are
noted along most
of Florida's bar-
rier islands, but
do not include all
of those islands in
many cases, and
not all ofAnna
Maria Island.


known until April 13," and was not included in the
2006 projected expenses of the tenants.
"We had no idea the increase would, be so sub-
stantial. I regret I have to relay this:unfortunate news,
which affects all of us.in Florida," he said;.
Business. owners in the center reported their
monthly rent increased on May 1 an3 \\ here from $250)
to more than $300 per month because of the high cost
of wind insurance.


Meetings

Anna Maria Cit3
May 10, 6:30 p.m., environmental education and
enhancement committee meeting.
May 11. 7 p.m., city commission meeting.-
May 15, 2 p.m., city hall roof bid opening.
Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive,
708-6130. ,

Bradenton Beach
May 13, 9 a.m., WAVES committee meeting.
May 16, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting.
May 16, 3 p.m., city commission work meeting on
pier.
May 17, 4 p.m., WAVES committee meeting.
May 18, 1 p.m., city commission meeting.
May 18, 3 p.m., city commission work session on
emergency management.
May 18, 6 p.m., board of adjustment meeting.
Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.,
778-1005.

Holmes Beach
May 13, 11 a.m., basketball court ribbon cutting cer-
emony.
May 18, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting -
CANCELED.
Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive,'
708-5800.

Of Interest
May 11, 7 p.m.,"FISH annual meeting, 1912 Cortez
Schoolhouse, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez.
May 15, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning
Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall.
May 17, .7 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected
Officials meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall.







4-A m MAY 10, 200(i THE ISLAND)EI



Roses wilt under weight of lawsuits


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Embattled Island developer GSR LLC and its prin-
cipals, Robert Byrne and Steve Noriega, have been
slapped with two more lawsuits, this time over the fail-
ure of the company to build its planned Rosa del Mar
condominium project in Bradenton Beach.
James M. Doran, as trustee of the Dornan Family
Trust, and Randy Moore filed individual lawsuits
against GSR April 21, alleging they entered into agree-
ments with GSR, Byrne and Noriega to purchase a con-
dominium at Rosa del Mar.
The lawsuits claim that Byrne and Noriega failed to
deliver an "assignment fee" required under the agree-
ment.
As a result, the lawsuits say, both parties had the
option to either purchase the unit at a reduced price
or terminate the purchase agreement. The plaintiffs
claim that if the agreement were terminated, "GSR was
required to immediately refund all deposits with inter-
est, plus any additional monies delivered" by the plain-
tiffs "and pay an additional $200,000."
The plaintiffs say they terminated their purchase
agreements on June 5, 2005, but Byrne and Noriega
have "failed and refused to deliver all sums due" and
"the sum of $100,000 remains due and owing" to each
plaintiff.
As a result, both Dornan and Moore allege they
have "suffered damages" and have asked the court to
require Byrne and Noriega to "pay all sums due" along
with attorneys' fees and costs.
Dornan and Moore are represented by Jason Less-
inger of the Sarasota law firm of Icard, Merrill, Culliss,
Timm, Furen & Ginsburg.
Lessinger also represents Longboat Partners LLC
in a legal action against GSR, Byrne and Noriega filed
March 2, claiming Byrne and Noriega are in default
on an $800,000 note the company gave them in July
2004.
In addition, Ed Furfey of New Jersey filed a
lawsuit against Byrne and Noriega in early Febru-
ary, claiming that.while he is an equal partner in
GSR with Byrne and Noriega, the two sold off a
piece of GSR's Villa Rosa property on South Bay
Boulevard in Anna Maria without his knowledge
and consent and below market value. The property
in question was sold to Bon Eau Enterprises LLC
of Sarasota.
Furfey, however, was forced to add Byrne and
Noriega as GSR partners in. a lawsuit he filed
against Bon Eau. Furfey claimed in that legal action


Rosy view
All that's left on the vacant Rosa del Mar property in Bradenton Beach is a sign advertising the phone number
for anyone interested in a unit. The construction trailer has been removed and the city has ordered removal of
the berm separating the property from the beach. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin


that the "sale" was nothing more than a loan by Bon
Eau at illegal interest rates and GSR is entitled to
damages.


Allegation dropped
GSR partner Ed Furfey has withdrawn one portion
of his February lawsuit against his partners Steve
Noriega and Robert Byrne in which he claimed the
two men took $100,000 in company funds without his
knowledge or consent.
Furfey made the allegation as part of his February
lawsuit against Byrne and Noriega, claiming they acted
without his knowledge and consent in a real estate
transaction with Bon Eau Enterprises LLC of Sara-
sota.
The remainder of the lawsuit is unchanged.


Winner
Winning second in the undergraduate research symposium at the University of South Florida, Melissa Rack
(center) ofAnna Maria is presented with a certificate of hbnor from USE She graduated May 5 and intends
to go on to a doctorate in medieval and modem literature at the University of Tennessee, where she has a
teaching assistantship. Her winning thesis was "Poetic Inheritance and the Aesthetic Redemption: Visions of
Dante's Hell in TS. Eliot's Wasteland." With her in photo are USF's Dr. Sheila M. Diecidue and Dr. Nicole
Guenther Discenza.


A rose by a

lot of names
GSR Development LLC and Robert Byrne and
Steve Noriega first arrived on the Island real estate and
development scene in April 2002 when they proposed
the Villa Rosa gated subdivision on South Bay Boule-
vard in Anna Maria. GSR had paid the Lardas family
about $2 million for 3.85 acres of undeveloped canal-
front property for its planned project.
At the time GSR made its site plan presentation
to the city commission, the company said it expected
to build 17 single-family homes in a gated community
with a maximum lot size per house of just under 8,600
square feet.
Following several stormy meetings on the project,
the Anna Maria City Commission approved the site
plan on July 7, 2002, after several lawyers represent-
ing GSR threatened the city with legal action if the site
plan request was denied.
GSR representatives said a final plat allowing lot
sales to begin would be delivered to the commission
within six months, but the commission has waited
nearly four years and has yet to sign off on the final
plat.
The company was allowed to construct a model
home on the property. That structure was recently
completed after nearly 18 months of construction. It
was included in the 2006 Manatee County Parade of
Homes.
The GSR site plan submission did result in the city
establishing procedures and guidelines for site plan
submission of major and minor construction projects,
although city officials at the time admitted that Villa
Rosa was likely the last major parcel of undeveloped
land in the city.
Real estate agents in 2002 estimated the value of
each home in Villa Rosa would be about $1 million,
but given the Island's rising property values the past
four years, that figure was recently revised by Noriega
to a minimum of $2 million per house, if not higher.
That would make the Villa Rosa project worth about
$34 million at buildout.
One agent said vacant lots in the subdivision would
likely be worth between $800,000 to $1 million.
GSR was also scheduled to develop the Rosa del
Mar condominium project on Gulf Drive in Braden-
ton Beach, but lost its building permit last year after
the city determined that no activity had taken place
on the property during the prescribed period. Noriega
objected to the loss of the permit and promised that a
resumption of the project was imminent, but the lot has
been vacant for nearly two years without activity.






THE ISLANDER N MAY 10, 2006 E A-5


Island elected officials learn bird flu is coming


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
The Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials
got an earful of the bird flu future at its April 19 meeting
as John Burns of the Manatee County Health Depart-
ment advised all governments to be prepared for what's
coming and be in a position to deal with it.
The only unknown variable now is "time," he
said.
Burns likened the coming "pandemic" to the Span-
ish flu that swept around the world in 1918. That flu
killed seven times as many people as were killed in
World War I, he said.
The strategy is to delay and contain the virus until a
vaccine can be developed, which would likely be a six-
month process, he noted. Currently, the only effective
treatment is Tamiflu.
While there is currently no bird flu in the United
States, either in animals or humans, when it does arrive
it will affect all the communities in the country at the
same time and each will be left on its own to respond.
The virus comes from the interaction of droppings
of wild bird populations with domestic animals such as
chickens or pigs. The virus can also transfer directly to

Water conservation is topic
for Island Kiwanians
Vicky Zimarino of the Manatee County Utilities
Department will discuss water conservation when the
Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meets at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 13.
She will speak at the weekly breakfast meeting of
the club at the Cafe on the Beach, at the Manatee Public
Beach at the Gulf end of Manatee Avenue-in Holmes
Beach. Details may be obtained by calling 778-8444.


humans who come in contact with infected wild birds.
Persons infected with the Asian Bird Flu have a 50
percent mortality rate.
Governments, Burns said, will need to consider
having employees work from home, create a system of
reporting and accounting for staff, plan for interrup-
tions in the supply chain and each family must make
its own plan.
He said ways to avoid exposure include staying at
least three feet away from other individuals and avo.id-
ing public gatherings, using facial tissues and hand
sanitizers and avoiding hand shakes.
Methods to control the spread include frequent
hand washing for 15 to 20 seconds at a time, avoid
touching mucous membranes and excretions and stay
at home with a fever.
Nationally, the Center for Disease Control is moni-
toring the smuggling of wild birds and studying their


A Cortez man already in jail, con-
victed of lewd and lascivious exhibition
on a child under 16 years of age in
2004, and arrested for violating the terms
of his probation on that conviction, has .I .
again been arrested, this time for making
obscene phone calls.
Stephen D. Edwards, 24, was charged
with making obscene phone calls to a local.
law firm from jail, according to an arrest
report from the Bradenton Police Depart- Edwards
ment.
Edwards is alleged to have made the
calls from his jail pod at the Manatee County Jail
to the law firm of Kent and Glenn in Bradenton.


migration routes and attempting to develop a vaccine.
The CDC and the Florida Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services are monitoring bird and poul-
try populations for any evidence of the disease.
In each community, local physicians are sending
suspect samples to state laboratories for analysis.
Burns said that all available information is located
on the Web at www.pandemicflu.gov.
The BIEO also discussed hurricane preparedness.
Longboat Key Town Commissioner Lee Rothenburg
said weather experts are predicting more hurricanes
and more severe hurricanes during the next 10 to 20
years. Cities could not be over-prepared, he said.
Holmes Beach City Commissioner Sandy Haas-
Martens said that, based upon the hurricane seminars
she has attended, families should have enough supplies
on hand to manage for at least seven days on their own
in the event of a hurricane.


According to the report, he asked to speak
to Ms. Glenn last Wednesday and again
on Friday. When Ms. Glenn answered,
Edwards allegedly made obscene remarks
S and, on both occasions, Ms. Glenn dis-
connected the call, Bradenton Police
reported.
Edwards was evidently unaware that
phone calls from the jail are recorded
and recordings of his calls were placed
into evidence and a detective from the
Manatee County Sheriff's Office identi-
fied Edwards' voice.
Edwards later admitted to making the calls,
saying "other inmates put him up to it."


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BEACH RECYCLING
Why beach recycling is of the utmost
importance at this time!!
1. Recycling saves energy.

2. It saves raw materials.

3. Presently, recycling material at our beaches
goes into the landfill along with other garbage.

4. To recycle means less litter, therefore
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5. It educates children and adults to care for
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6-A 0 MAY 10, 2006 U THE ISLAND)ER


Opinion


Moving on up?
A few islands south of Anna Maria, there is a tiny
enclave of "old Florida" in the village of Boca Grande.
It's a small marina, now a museum, called Whidden's.
You'll find an attitude there that pretty much sums up
the changes they've experienced over the years, and a
sign that's surely older than dirt that says "Boca Grande
es on the upp an upp."
The sign welcomes visitors to corporatete" and
"rest in our hall. Sears Robuck and air conditioning for
your comfort." They surely underestimated the growth
and changes to come when it was first posted.
About 30 years ago, you could sit down with the
phone book for the area including Boca Grande, compare
it to a larger city's edition like Bradenton/Sarasota -
and come up with the missing business elements in the
community and strike up something of a success there.
Boca Grande was for fishers and the ultra-rich then
- not much in between. But the growth there and in the
surrounding area is an example of how time and property
values can quickly change the landscape and commerce.
Anna Maria Island has grown a lot in the past 30
years, too.
We now have two chain drugstores, three banks
and a "super" market, not to mention lots of specialty
businesses, although there is a finite amount of space
allocated to such commercial uses.
It's not like the east county, where vast tracts of
land have been set aside for commercial growth. We're
an island, after all.
So the watchword is "replacement," both for busi-
nesses and, increasingly, homes and resorts.
Condominiums are replacing some commercial
entities. And the savior of mom-and-pop motels, condo
conversions, is quickly becoming the bane of the new
"unit" owners as they face the "tax man."
Did we have it too good for too long? Will the
surge in Anna Maria Island property values spur our
next calamity?
The tax and insurance problems we now face go
hand in hand with the new, higher values on Anna
Maria Island, and the cost to maintain it all is spiraling
upward.
Let's face it, high property taxes, escalating insur-
ance costs and hurricane season are not going away.
We can only try to "hold them at bay" in the hope of
maintaining the quality of life that drew us all here.
If the Manatee County Board of Commissioners
can provide some relief for businesses, and if the state
will adjust the wind insurance zone to include all of the
Island, and if wishes were fishes ....
If there is some relief in our future, maybe then
we can say, businesses on the upp.and upp" on Anna
Maria Island.



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Abuse by tax office
When we built our house on Spring Avenue in
Anna Maria, and subsequently received our tax bill,
the property was appraised by the tax appraisers office
at around twice what we recently paid for it.
When we went to the tax office to protest, we were
not allowed to see (the appraiser) Mr. Hackney. How-
ever,-the young man we did see said that-the-number
used was based on the sale of a lot across the street
which sold for significantly more than we paid for
ours, so they averaged them together.
We were unable to find out if they also included in
the average the lot next door, which cost the same as
ours, nor have I ever believed that arbitrary lot pricing
is an accepted form of property appraisal.
Our experience with the tax appraiser's office staff
was that they are cavalier, uncooperative and unavail-
able. I should have hired an attorney then. Now I will
watch Mr. Webb and Mr. Woodland's case with great
interest.
We are seeing the tip of the iceberg of what is a
system of abuse of power by the county tax office that
is contributing to the decline of our community. What
they are doing, if not downright negligent and possibly
illegal, is certainly not what the spirit of the new tax
laws were intended to do.
Eugene and Janet Aubry, Anna Maria


What about PTO?
I am writing in response to the letter (The Islander,
May 3 opinions) from Principal Kathy Hayes regard-
ing her "gratefulness" for "our" new school. Notice-
ably absent in her letter was "gratefulness" to the Anna
Maria Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization. I have
to say I was shocked, but not surprised.
I can speak from first-hand experience that the
PTO has also worked tirelessly to help "our" new
school come about. Despite unbelievable obstacles,
the PTO persevered under the strong leadership of


Lynda Hicks. Lynda has served on the PTO for six
years and, as president for the past two years, Lynda
and the PTO should be praised and thanked by not
only every parent and child that attends Anna Maria
Elementary School, but, at the very least, by the
principal.
The PTO is a volunteer-based organization, in
which members sometimes work an average of
10-30 hours weekly for two to six years to ensure
their children get the most from their school experi-
ence. Lynda and her executive board, as well as all
the parents sewing the costumes, baking pies, build-
ing playgrounds, coordinating events and fundrais-
ers, volunteering time and money and leading the
committees that give our children a "one-of-a-kind"
experience, should also be recognized, applauded
and, at the very least, thanked.
As a parent, business owner and volunteer in our
Island community, I am also grateful for our new
school. But more than that, I am grateful for the people
who bring it to life.
As a friend recently stated, "Without them, it's just
a building."
Cindy Thompson, former AME PTO president


Island historical society
donation appreciated
It was with sincere appreciation that the Anna
Maria Island Historical Society accepted the gener-
ous donation.made by the Anna Maria Island Woman's
Club at its final meeting.
We hope all of you will feel welcome to join us at
the society, as we would like to make the Belle Haven
cottage available to you for small get-togethers to con-
tinue relationships you have nurtured these many years.
We will be adding "The Woman's Club of Anna Maria
Island" name to the "Society Benefactors 2006" board
on the museum grounds.
Sissy Quinn, Executive Administrator, AMIHS


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THE ISLANDER E MAY 10, 2006 0 A-7


Opinion


Same old problem why?
This letter is addressed to the mayor and city coun-
cil of Bradenton Beach:
The last time I had written on the subject of the
absent trash cans across the street from the city hall
was in February 2003. Sadly, 1 find it necessary to write
again concerning the same problem.
There are simply not enough trash" cans to accom-
modate the amount of waste at the public beach areas
lying westerly of the street ends between Second and
First streets north and the cans should be emptied on a
considerably more frequent basis.
This is a poor example of a "scenic highway" and
it is right across the street from city hall. Surely an
elected official or bureaucrat looks up from papers to
glance at the Gulf once in awhile.
On previous occasions since January of this year
Have asked city employees to place more trash cans
and empty them. The trash guys said OK, the assistant
to the assistant deputy clerk said all right, they'd get
right to it, but the same situation persists.
Perhaps the employees had to go through the "chain
of command" but did not know or did not care if there
was a missing or weak-link in that chain of command.'
Now for the last few weeks, the administration,
in its wisdom, has highlighted the most offensive area
by outlining the mess with bright yellow ropes and
dangling signs so that tourists passing through on the
scenic highway will take due notice.
Can't you just put the trash drums in place, empty
them regularly, and forbear any further foolishness?
There is one solitary, smelly, overflowing, recycled
cooking oil drum that ranges in location from somewhere
near the volleyball net to a spot in the vicinity of the trolley
stop. I suspect that the drum has been placed and emptied
by Ed Chiles of the BeachHouse. If so, thanks, Ed.
Don't misunderstand me, the use of recycled drums
is just fine (note the plural). We do not need, nor do I
wish the taxpayers to pay for, elaborate trash cans or
permanent refuse receptacles that will be considered


mausoleums to the [Mayor John] Chappie vision of a
scenic highway.
As has happened for more years than there has
been a convict road gang, I and the morning beach
walkers, runners and trash picker-uppers will put the
stuff into the trash drums if they are there and the city
will empty them.
I even have a further suggestion that would be an
incentive for turtle watchers, trash picker-uppers and
others who still care about what this city was and could
be. My suggestion is that the city present an alterna-
tive to a disposable container deposit so that the city
does not have to assert its police powers, and ask the
convenience stores, takeaway restaurants or even the
tourist development committee to fund a morning cup
of coffee to the voluntary participants.
How about that, reader? No additional employees,
no additional taxes, a cleaner city, a little sunshine,
some exercise, some infusion of pride in the partici-
pants and a chance to get to know our neighbors and
visitors who might also give a hoot.
Please, please, please, no more taxes, no more
employees, no elaborate receptacles, just put out the
recycled trash drums and empty them when needed.
Richard W. Carter, Bradenton Beach
More like fortunate
I would like to thank Rick Catlin and The Islander
for the rather extended series, "The Greatest Genera-
tion." As we see our peers almost daily passing on to
their rewards, it is gratifying to hear some recognition
of the amazing accomplishments of that generation
As he mentioned in his article, I prefer to call
us the "fortunate generation." Why fortunate? Who
else had the good fortune to grow'up during the Great
Depression when you had to rely on something other
than your possessions to establish your identity?
That crucible burned away the impurities and brought
out the qualities necessary to win a war we had no right
to win. Were we "great?" No, we were "fortunate."
Roy A. Davis, Anna Maria


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In the May 2,1996, issue of The Islander,
headlines announced:
Fire completely destroyed a 28-foot boat docked
at the Bradenton Beach Marina after an engine
exploded when the owner turned the ignition switch.
His wife suffered second-and third-degree burns, but
no one else was injured in the blaze and no other boats
damaged. Units from the U.S. Coast Guard station in
Cortez and the Anna Maria Fire District responded to
extinguish the fire before it could spread to neighboring
boats or piers.
Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Van Wagoner asked
the city's charter review commission to postpone fur-
ther discussion of a city manager form of government
until he has time to prepare his comments.
Bill Sanders was hired as the building official
in Bradenton Beach, replacing Whitey Moran, who
resigned his position. Sanders, formerly the Treasure
Island building official, narrowly won commission
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8-A i MAY 10, 200( i THlE ISLANDER

Grassy Pointe

conception may

one day be reality
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has submitted
a conceptual design for the Grassy Pointe preservation
area in Holmes Beach that would create a nature path
and scenic overlook of Anna Maria Sound.
The plan also calls for removal of about .47 acres
of exotic vegetation along Gulf Drive just north of
Mike Norman Real Estate and restoration of the area
v. oh native plants and trees.
Susan Lonzo of the city public works department
said the plan is only conceptual at this point, but the
SBEP has indicated it has a number of grant sources
for funding of the project.
The city purchased large portions of Grassy Pointe
for preservation in 2000 through an $800,000 grant,
although a few privately owned parcels still remain in
the area.
While the conceptual design for Grassy Pointe
will likely be discussed by the city commission in the
near future, the complete plan is not ready for commis-
sion review, according to Lonzo. The plan has to be
reviewed and approved by the Florida Department of
Transportation as it involves State Road 789 (East Bay
Drive).

Golf carts
In a plan potentially related to Grassy Pointe,
Police Chief Jay Romine met recently with Florida
Department of Transportation representatives to discuss
a crossover on East Bay Drive to allow residents driv-
ing golf carts to reach the Publix Supermarket and the


shopping facilities available in the Anna Maria Island
Centre.
DOT officials told Romine that the only safe loca-


'"Grassy
Pointe future
A conceptual
design planfor
Grassy Pointe
S submitted to
Holmes Beach by
the Sarasota Bay
Estuary Program
would remove a
large area of
exotic vegetation
along Gulf Drive
near Mike
Norman Real
Estate. It would
provide a parking
lot near Avenue
C along with an
accompanying
pedestrian walk-
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raised boardwalk
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visitors to a
scenic overlook
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Sound.






tion would be near Mike Normal Real Estate, but the
city would likely have to fund a major portion of the
crossover.


Beach recycling petition advocate seeks aid


Anna Maria resident Brian Dahms wants
Island cities to do their part to recycle items that
can be used again.
While trash and garbage hauling services in
all three cities provide separate containers for
most residents to recycle bottles, aluminum cans
and newspapers, the three Island cities should
provide such receptacles at various locations on
the public beaches, he maintains.
Dahms is asking Island residents to sign a
petition he'll present to the various city commis-
sions asking those entities to implement a beach
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Currently, cans and bottles placed in garbage
collection containers on the beaches are taken to
the county landfill, he said.
With the installation of recycling containers
at key locations on Island beaches, Island cities
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petitions at the respective city commission
meetings. He plans to attend the May 23 meet-
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Anna Maria.
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THE ISLANDER N MAY 10, 2006 E A-9


Business bad? Not by a long shot at this resort


By Jim Hanson
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Business down? Tourist season weak? Profits off?
Sure, for some, but for one businessman tired of read-
ing about all of the above, it's just not so.
Stanley Riggs says his Holiday Cove RV Resort
in Cortez has just come off its best season ever, with
business up 24 percent in revenue as compared to last
year. It's on an upcurve, and despite some drawbacks
there's no indication it will do less in the foreseeable
future.
That's despite big increases in taxes and increas-
ingly hard-to-live-with insurance conditions. He attri-
butes it all to time, place, product, price and people.
The people are Robert and Judy Walls, who oper-
ate the park, whom Riggs credits with making the
whole thing work out.
"Simply stated," he said, "if you offer the right
product at the right price, customers will beat a path
to your door. The market does not tolerate yesterday's
product presented to today's customer at tomorrow's
price."
He reconfigured the 28-year-old park last year, got
rid of old trailers merely stored there the year around,
and attracted vacationers with money to spend.
"I'd rather have sites empty for incoming RVs than
filled with trailers that were unoccupied most of the
time," he said. "The RVs we have here now run any-
where from $250,000 to $750,000, where the old trail-
ers averaged $800 in value. Our customers drive in and
out, they don't just sit there.
"The RV industry is going quickly to younger,
more affluent people. It's showing up on our books,
and I understand other areas are doing well, too,
although 30 RV parks closed in Florida."
He's keeping a sharp eye on trends, for his industry
is changing and he will too, as needed. Many RV parks
now are switching from renting sites to selling them as
"RViniums," he said. "We could go that way, too."
More of them are selling to developers. "The land
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Honor thy mother Mother's Day Sunday


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
If it's good enough to rate a Commandment, it's
good enough for us, right? Honor thy mother, it says
so right in the book, and Sunday's the day.
It's Mother's Day, May 14, set aside for special
honor to mothers, although the Commandment means
every minute of every day. Anyone who needs a special
day as a reminder, though, has Sunday to fall back on.
Deference to Mom is so universal that it hardly
needs a reminder, for just about every religion and cul-
ture has special observances devoted to mothers. Dates
of such obeisance range from Norway's second Sunday
'Bird stewards' wanted
for day on Egmont Key
"Bird stewards" to help keep visitors out of the
bird nesting areas on Egmont Key are being sought
by Anna Maria Island members of the Friends of the
Tampa Bay Estuary.
The volunteers will speinda day on Egmont. at
the mouth of Tampa Bay north of Anna Maria Island.
keeping. visitors from accidental3 wandering into the
nesting area, said Nancy Ambrose of Anna Maria.
member of the organization.
"\e have shade and chairs." she said. adding that
the U.S. National Wildlife Service \ ill pro\ ide trans-
portation from Anna Maria to Egmont and back.
"'We are looking at getting a group from the Island
together for Saturda\ or Sunday. NMa\ 27 or 28.' she
said. Details are available at 518--4431.


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in February to March 8 in much of the Balkans to May
10 in such garden spots as Oman and Saudi Arabia and
all the way through the calendar to December, when
Indonesia takes its turn on the 8th. Muslims note the
birth of Mohammed's daughter, call it Women's Day
and observe it on varying dates according to the lunar
calendar.
Here, we've stick with the second Sunday in May
since 1908, when the first such memorial to %\omen
and mothers was celebrated in Grafton, W. Va., on May
10.
Oddly, considering the inviolability of the subject,
it was a hard starter. Julia Ward Howe, a reformer and
early feminist who wrote "The Battle Hymn of the
Republic," wanted a special Mother's Day as early as
1872 dedicated to peace.
That didn't.ignite anybody until Anna M. Jarvis
asked her preacher on May 12, 1907, to speak in
memory of her mother. Her mother had organized
Mothers' Work Clubs in West Virginia before the Civil
War and during the war urged them to help both Union
and Confederate soldiers.
SAfter that ininal sermon in 1907. Jarvis campaigned
for a special Mother's Da> until the president pro-
claimed it in 1914.
\\ thin 10 ears. Jarvis bemoaned the commercial-
ization of the holiday, sued to get it stopped and said
she deeply regretted getting it started.
If winlbod\ agrees today, they don't say so. It's
become a most re ered tradition, a chance for offspring
to treat Morn the \\wa they should e\ern daN.

For Art's Sake brings
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donations
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1 and look over auems offered
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Islander neivspaper's annual
benefit for the Manatee High
School art deparinient and
Islander/teacher Rob Reiber's
annual budget iheik. The
fundraiser amounted to
$2,700 this year and Reiber
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room. More than 50 items
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'Mixed Emotions' familiar ring


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
The Island Players' coming season-ending produc-
tion must ring a few bells for Islanders: It centers
around a widow on her way to Florida.
The Richard Baer comedy runs May 18 to 28 at
the Island Players' theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna
Maria. Tickets at $15 may be obtained by calling the
box office at 778-5755.
In the aptly named "Mixed Emotions," Herman
Lewis, a Jewish carpet dealer, and Christine Millman,
an interior decorator who is a lapsed Catholic, become
widower and widow. They have been friends for more
than 30 years. When their mates were alive the couples
saw each other constantly and often traveled together.
Now Christine is packing to move tomorrow from


New York City to Florida, where she will share an
apartment with another widow. Old Herman, though,
suddenly asks her to stick around and marry him. She
thinks that's ridiculous, but he persists and tries to
change her mind in the 18 hours before she leaves,
while the moving men go blithely on stripping her
home.
The small but powerful cast of four is Jim McGin-
nis, Margaret McGinnis, Thom Allen and Dr. Joseph
Dicicco. Director is Carole Kleinberg, assisted by Ruth
Stevens as stage manager; John Flannery, set designer;
Chris McVickers, lighting designer; Don Bailey, con-
stumer; and Bob Grant, sound manager.
Curtain time is 8 p,m., matinees 2 p.m., theater
closed Mondays. Details may be obtained by calling
778-5755.


The Anna Maria Island Players will stage five pro-
ductions in the 2006-07 season, the theatrical group
has announced as it opened season ticket sales.
The 58th season for the Island Players will cost $65 per
person for all the plays, or $90 for the season subscription
plus the buyer's name in the program, and $180 for two
season subscriptions plus both names in the program.
Opening the season Oct. 12 to 22 will be "Quar-
tet," by Ronald Harwood, whose plot revolves around
problems arising in a home for retired opera singers
with the arrival of an ex-wife.
S "Lovers and Other Strangers," by Renee Taylor
and Joseph Bologna, is four vignettes dealing with the


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
Privateers are putting the final touches on their
26th Snooks Adams Kids Day May 20, which will
make it the 52nd special day for kids since Snooks
started it all.
Adams is the venerable retired Holmes Beach
police chief who in 1954 loaded his Jeep with Island
kids, stocked up on hot dogs and sodas, and drove the
whole shebang to Coquina Beach for a blast just for
young'uns.
He kept it up every spring until 1980, when he
turned it over to the Anna Maria Island Privateers.
They have not only continued the tradition, they have
.expanded the affair until hundreds attend every year.
Some of the kids attending the 2006 edition have par-
ents who were early beneficiaries of Adams' love for
children. It's gotten so big and popular, it had to be
moved north to Bayfront Park.
He himself likely won't be there, for he's 89 now


battle of the sexes, running Nov. 30 to Dec. 10.
"Smell of the Kill," by Michele Lowe, is billed as
"a devilishly wicked comedy" playing from Jan. 18 to
Feb. 4.
"Drinking Alone," by Norm Foster, portrays a
Family gathering "that turns into an evening of revela-
tions," to be staged March 15 to April 1.
"Guest in the House," by Hager Wilde and Dale
Eunsori, is about a seemingly sweet cousin whose visit
turns a family upside down, running May 10 to 20.
All of the productions will be in the Island Players'
theater, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. The box office
phone number is 778-5755.


and, as he said last year, "not in any shape to tear
around on a beach." But he'll be there in spirit, and that
is one strong spirit.
It is open to kids from all over Manatee County,
especially Adams' hometown Cortez and especially the
Island he has called home for much of his adult life,
not counting his service in the U.S. Navy during World
War II.
Everything will be free for the kids, said Privateers
President Scott Hirsch hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza,
the works for a picnic. Adults are welcome, but they'll
be expected to pay a little a donation for their
meal.
There will be games, a buried treasure hunt and a
"best pirate costume" contest. Everyone gets a prize,
said Hirsch.
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Honor graduate.
Sarah Arn Thomas ofAnna Maria graduated with
honors from Floritda Gulf Coast University, Fort
Myers, with proud guests in the form ofparents Susan
and Richard Thomas and grandmother Mary Lou
Bruewer. Her degree is in Spanish, and she studied in
Valencia, Spain, her entire junior year. She plans to
pursue her master's in Spanish translation at Amer-
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Hall of fame inductee
Christin Chiles was one of three high school seniors
inducted into the Manatee High School Hall of Fame,
an honor an Island resident has not received in more
than six years. She was one of 10 pre-selected can-
didates nominated by staff, based on academic and
extracurricular achievements, who were voted on by
the entire student body. Chiles is among the top 10
percent of her senior class academically, captain of
the girl's varsity volleyball team and is involved in
programs working with both middle- and elementary-
school age students. The daughter ofAnne and Ed
Chiles, Christin starts classes at the University of
Florida July 3, where she plans to major in education.
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AME dedication

draws 600 guests
By Diana Bogan
Islander Reporter
Approximately 600 people attended the official
opening celebration of the new Anna Maria Elementary
School campus the evening of May 1.
Festivities began in the school auditorium, open for
the first time since its partial renovation. Parents, kids
PLEASE SEE DEDICATION, NEXT PAGE



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Manatee County School District Superintendent Roger Dearing and Anna Maria Elementary School Principal
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Familiar
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former Principal
Jim Kronus.


Old Glory
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Dedication draws 600 to school
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12-A
and guests packed the darkened room so many that
some had to stand. Opening the celebration, AME Prin-
cipal Kathy Hayes addressed the school board mem-
bers, saying, "If ever a school needed an auditorium,
does this not show you we do?" She was referring to
the fact that the auditorium was almost eliminated from
the plan.
Each class paraded into the room tossing confetti
and balloons as they passed the crowd on their way to
the stage.
After all were assembled on stage, Hayes intro-
duced several speakers, including district school board
chair Frank Brunner, Manatee County School Super-
intendent Roger Dearing, contractor W.G. Mills rep-
resentative Tom Peacock and AME construction team
representative Mike Pierce.
The challenges endured throughout the construc-
tion process were not lost on any of the speakers,
almost all of whom made light comments cracking
jokes that, luckily, the audience found humorous.
Brunner began by commenting on the choice of
music played as students entered. "I'm glad you're
in a lot better mood than the last time I was here.
We've gone from 'Another One Bites the Dust' to 'Cel-
ebrate.'"
Brunner said this school is what happens when you
take a leap of faith and that he felt fortunate to help
deliver this school to a well-deserving community -
one with a long, proud tradition of success that will
continue for many years to come.
Dearing recalled how he learned about the AME
community. His sixth day on the job as Manatee Coun-
ty's new superintendent of schools, he got a call from
an Islander reporter inquiring "if I knew there were
people ready to chain themselves to trees? .... Later
that night I showed up here for the superintendent
roast," he said, referring to the furor over the bulldoz-
ing of one of two oak hammocks and the community
meeting that followed.
All jokes aside, Dearing acknowledged that con-
cessions were made on both sides and thanked the
community for its support.
Guests followed students outside to the flagpole,


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where Cub Scout Pack 7 raised the American flag for
the first time since completion of the school. AME
fifth-grader Lindsay Bell sang the "Star-Spangled
Banner" and former AME students Trina Rizzo, Blake
Rivers, Rachel White, Shelby Shinn, Matt Danziger
and Justin Suca led students in reciting the school
pledge.
Guests then proceeded to the front entrance where
Hayes and Dearing quickly snipped a ceremonial ribbon
and everyone piled into the new building.
In the school cafeteria, W.G. Mills provided refresh-
ments and, as people waited in line, there were several
opportunities to order memorabilia items.
AME parent and photographer Rolf Bertram is
taking orders for artistically enhanced photographic
images of the old AME campus. A catalog of his work
is available at the school for viewing. Ten percent of
each order benefits the school art department.
Island artist Rob Reiber, a Manatee High School
art teacher, is selling a watercolor print entitled "Our
Little School by the Bay," and all proceeds benefit the
school.
Members of the school's memorabilia committee


also took orders for T-shirts, featuring an old black-
and-white photo of the school that was found in the
school archives.
Memorial brick pavers are also on sale, and there
are plans to feature Reiber's watercolor image on a
T-shirt before the end of the school year. For more
information, call the school at 708-5525.
As guests finished mingling in the cafeteria, AME
fifth-graders took groups on tours of the campus.
Seen mingling among the crowd were Manatee
County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann;. Island
Mayors John Chappie, SueLynn and Carol Whitmore;
Holmes Beach City Commissioners Sandy Haas-Mar-
tens and David Zaccagnino; former Holmes Beach City
Commissioner Billie Martini who volunteered at the
school for many years and donated funding for the out-
door "gym"; Chief Jay Romine and School Resource
Officer Pete Lannon of the Holmes Beach Police
Department; all. members of the Manatee County -
School Board; former teachers and principals including
Jim Kronus, Tim Kolbe and Larry Simmons, Elizabeth
Moss and Joyce Ellis, many Island Rotarians, families
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almost every niche of the
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Kindergarten play,
'Rotten' dinner Tuesday
Anna Maria Elementary kindergartners will be the
first class to perform a musical in the newly refurbished
school auditorium Tuesday, May 16.
The student performance of "A Bugs Life" will
follow a Parent-Teacher Organization dinner and end-
of-year meeting.
Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant will cater the
dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Dinner
costs $7 for adults and $5 for children and may be pur-
chased in advance from the administrative office or at
the door the night of the event.
For more information, call AME at 708-5525.


Anna Maria Elementary
School menu
Monday, May 15
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Graham Crackers,
Cereal, Toast, Fruit
Lunch: Chicken Tenders or school-planned entree,
SBroccoli with Cheese, Garden Salad, Sliced Peaches
* Tuesday, May 16
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Toast,
Yogurt, Fruit
SLunch: Mini Corn Dogs or school-planned entree,
S Tater Tots, Fruit Cocktail, Baked Beans
Wednesday, May 17
SBreakfast: Cheese Omelet, Cereal, Toast, Fruit
SLunch: Chicken Pattie on a Bun or school-planned
* entree, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Green Beans, Applesauce
Thursday, May 18
* Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Cereal, Toast, Fruit,
Graham Crackers
SLunch: Taco with Cheese or school-planned entree,
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ing from Anna Maria Elementary School at the end
of the school year The faculty and Parent-Teacher
Organization are hosting a retirement open house
to honor Thomas' service to the school in the audi-
torium from 2 to 4p.m. May 21. Islander Photo:
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Tech grad
Pidge Taylor graduated Suma Cum Laude from the
University of South Florida May 7 with a degree
in elementary education. Taylor was named a King
O'Neal Scholarfor carrying a 4.0 grade point aver-
age. Taylor is currently a technology specialist at
AME, but in the fall will return as afull-time technol-
ogy teacher and data coach. Taylor is pictured at
work with AME second-grader Trevor Albers in the
computer lab. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan


Fourth-grade writing scores OK at AME


By Diana Bogan
Islander Reporter
Scores for the writing portion of the Florida Com-
prehensive Assessment Test have been released and,
despite the testing period coinciding with construc-
tion and demolition work at the school, Anna Maria
Elementary School fourth-graders did OK.
For 2006, 65 AME fourth-graders were adminis-
tered the FCAT Writing+ test, and 69 percent scored a
3.5 or above. Students that score 3.5 and above on the
FCAT Writing+ essay scored at or above a minimally
acceptable level.
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administered the FCAT writing test in 2005, and 82
percent of those fourth-graders scored a 3.5 or above.
This year, AME falls slightly below the district
average with 70 percent of Manatee County fourth-
graders achieving a 3.5 or above.
Statewide, 76 percent of fourth-graders scored a
3.5 and above, an increase from 74 percent in the state
last year.
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keep all the balls up in the air at once."
Next year, Hayes said, writing initiatives will be a
target area for teachers. Assisting students in editing
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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.
Thursday, May 11
5 to 7 p.m. Manatee Young Professionals net-
working event at the Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring
Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 748-4842.
7 p.m. Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage
membership meeting and inauguration of the Cortez
schoolhouse, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez. Information:
708-4935.
8 p.m. Stephen Sondheim's musical Follies at
the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 201 Old Main
St., Bradenton. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies.
Friday, May 12
6 to 6:45 p.m. Island Baptist Church Children's
Ministry presents dinner and a movie at 8605 Gulf
Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-0719.
Saturday, May 13
8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting with speaker,
Vicky Zimarino presenting "Water Conservation" at
Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf
Drive, Holmes Beach.
9 to 11 a.m. "Rescue, Rehab & Release"
family program at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken
Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441.
Fee applies.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.- Family origami class at
the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: 778-6341.
11 a.m. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new
basketball court adjacent to Holmes Beach City Hall,
5708 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
6 to 11 p.m. "Pirates of Anna Maria" AME
Spring Fling at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S.
Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525.
Fee applies.
Monday, May 15
Noon Anna Maria Island Democratic Club pres-
ents "Immigration: Sorting Out the Issues" with guest
Jim Delgado at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf
Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 778-9287.
Tuesday, May 16
Noon Anna Maria Island Rotary Club lunch


with guest speaker Matthew Sanders of the Special
Olympics Team at tlhe 3eachHouse Restaurant,
200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information:
713-0042.
5 p.m. Parent-Teacher Organization family
dinner by Rotten Ralph's at Anna Maria Elementary
School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information:
708-5525. Fee applies.
7p.m. "A Bug's Life" kindergarten play at Anna
Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: 708-5525.

Ongoing:
Cancer prevention and survival cooking class
at Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Mag-
nolia 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.
Stephen Sondheim's musical Follies at the Mana-
tee Players Riverfront Theatre, 201 Old Main St., Bra-
denton, through May 28. Information: 748-5875. Fee
applies.
"Geometricks" exhibit by Jill Joli Wulkan at the
Manatee Arts Council Gallery, 926 12th St.W., Braden-
ton, through May 29. Information: 746-2223.
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.


their writing is, she says, a time-consuming part of the
process for teachers, and Hayes plans to initiate a teach-
ing model called "flooding."
Hayes says other schools have done well utilizing
this model, which provides teachers with additional vol-
unteer or aide support for individual conferencing with
students to help them revise their writing.
Neighboring schools also did well. At Jessie P.
Miller Elementary School, 71 percent of its 87 fourth-
grade students achieved a minimum of 3.5. At Sea
Breeze Elementary School, 115 fourth-graders were
tested with 68 percent scoring high, and at Palma Sola
Elementary School, 90 percent of 102 fourth-graders
achieved a 3.5 or above.
This year's test introduced Writing+, a combination
of an essay and multiple-choice questions. The essay


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at Island Rotary luncheon
Matthew Sanders of the Special Olympics
team will address the Rotary Club of Anna Maria
Island when it meets for luncheon Tuesday, May -
16.
The session will be at noon at the BeachHouse
Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.
Further information is available at 778-0042.


Upcoming:
"Tourism: Where are We Now?" presentation at
Longboat Key Hilton May 18.
"Mixed Emotions" at the Island Players May
18-28.
Armed Forces Day celebration at American
Legion Post 24 May 20.
Snook Adams' Kids Day with the Privateers at
Bayfront Park May 20.
Skateboarding competition at Holmes Beach
Skate Park May 20.
Pianist Mike Markaverich at First United Method-
ist Church May 21.

Save the Date:
"Once Upon A Time" summer camp at Anna
Maria Island Community Center May 30.
Islandwide Blood Drive June 10-11.


portion remains the same, while the multiple-choice
section includes questions designed to measure knowl-
edge on four facets of writing skills focus, organiza-
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provide a more comprehensive account of a student's
writing and language abilities, according to the Florida
Department of Education.
Parents will receive reports of their child's perfor-
mance on both the multiple-choice and essay portion
of the test.
Scores on the multiple-choice section will not be
included in the school's grade this year. The DOE will
convene a group of teachers in the fall to make recom-
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Streetlife


Island police reports
Anna Maria City
April 29, 10002 Gulf Drive, Bortell's Lounge, dis-
turbance. According to the report, a man saw his former
roommate at the bar and attempted to speak to her
about retrieving some of the items still in her posses-
sion. A friend of the woman called 911 because he
reportedly believed the man's tone was threatening.
May 4, 200 block of Oak Avenue, burglary.
A laptop computer was reportedly stolen from an
unlocked vehicle.
May 4, 100 block of Sycamore Avenue, burglary.
Someone entered a vacant rental property and, accord-
- ing to the report, "squatted" in the home.

Bradenton Beach
April 14, 1900 block of Gulf Drive South, war-
rant arrest. While investigating a disturbaimce, a juvenile
was arrested for a warrant on a previous robbery with
a deadly weapon and armed burglary.
April 22, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Sandpiper Resort,
theft. A bike was reportedly stolen from a resident's
patio.
April 23, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Sandpiper Resort,
theft. Three bikes were reportedly stolen from a carport
area.
April 22, 100 block of Third Street South, drug
arrest. During a surveillance operation of a residence,
officers had reason to believe drug activity was taking
place when, according to the report, an officer wit-
nessed what appeared to be an illegal drug transaction
-take place inside a car in front of the home. Backup
units stopped the driver, Bryan Stanford, 22, of Bra-
denton, as he left the scene. According to the report, the
officer found a bag of marijuana on the floorboard of
the car and a bag of rock cocaine in the center console
area. A bag of powder cocaine was found under the
dashboard and another bag each of cocaine and mari-
-juana were found in the car. Stanford was reportedly
carrying more than $1,000 in cash and is reportedly
listed as a habitual traffic offender due to his license
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Cockrell, 33, ofBradenton Beach, was witnessed leav-
ing.the home in a vehicle with a female driver. When
their vehicle was stopped, Cockrell reportedly had
cocaine in his hand and was arrested.
April 26, 100 block of Seventh Street South, tres-
pass warning. A resident asked that another occupant
in the home be issued a trespass warning due to his
disruptive behavior.
April 26, 5200 block of Gulf Drive, driver's
license. A man was arrested for driving with a sus-
pended license. According to the report, the officer
found live rounds of ammunition, several cell phones,
two two-way radios and a video recorder in the vehi-
cle. One of the cell phones reportedly traced back to
one reported stolen by a Holmes Beach resident.
April 24, 2500 block of Avenue B, traffic arrest..
A man was arrested for driving with a suspended
license.


Holmes Beach
April 28, 700 Manatee Ave., Kingfish Boat Ramp,
information. A Dodge Caravan with an attached boat trailer
became submerged in 8-feet of water when the owner
reportedly noticed there was not enough ground clearance
for his boat motor. He told police he stepped out of his
vehicle to raise the motor and the van rolled backward into
the water, indicating the vehicle was not in park.
May 2, 400 block of Manatee Avenue, drugs.
James Buhle, 19, of Bradenton, was stopped for a
traffic violation. Given consent to search the vehicle,
the officer reportedly found two bags containing mari-
juana, a pipe, a bottle of prescription drugs and an open
container of beer. According to the report, Buhle failed
a field sobriety test but passed a breathalyzer test, and
therefore was not charged with a DUI.
May 3, 100 block of 73rd Street, theft. A man
reported his bicycle valued at $500 stolen.


Center summer camp registration opens


Registration has begun for children destined for
a summer of "Once Upon a Time" at the Anna Maria
Island Community Center.
Opening May 30 and continuing to Aug. 4, it is for
youngsters entering first- through sixth-grades, with
kindergarten students accepted on a trial basis. Cost is
$15 registration fee and $85 a week per child.
Hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended
hours available at extra charges for children arriving at


Renovation correction
The conversion of an Anna Maria bistro to a
multi-purpose office building for the Lawton Chiles
Foundation is under way following a lengthy plan-
ning process. An article May 3 wrongly indicated
there had been a lengthy city site plan process. No
site plan is required for the renovation of the former
restaurant.


7:30 a.m. and leaving at 6 p.m. Forms for scholarships
to help those who need it are available on request.
April Jonatzke, who is running the program, guar-
antees an enchanting time for all the youngsters, as they
learn the origins of fairy tales and take part in arts and
crafts and recreation.
Field trips are planned to Mote Marine Laboratory,
GWIZ center in Sarasota, Adventure Island, Busch Gar-
dens, Florida Aquarium, Island Players and other attrac-
tions.
Water, juice and snacks will be provided twice
daily, said Jonatzke, but the little campers are respon-
sible for bringing their own lunch every day.
Registration forms are available now at the Center,
407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, and Anna Maria
Elementary School office, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes
Beach.
Additional details may be obtained from Jonatzke
at 778-1908.


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Support our troops

week at AME
By Diana Bogan
Islander Reporter
Anna Maria Elementary School has designated
this week as "Support Our Troops" awareness
week.
Each day of the week there will be a primary activ-
ity for the entire student body to enjoy, including deco-
rating patriotic buttons, wearing yellow ribbons, writ-
ing "Dear Soldier" letters, making patriotic bracelets
and a poetry contest.
The idea for Support Our Troops week came from
Pat Comcowyk, a teacher's aide who has a son serving
in the Army. Through a newspaper article she read to
a third-grade class, Comcowyk learned about the Web
site AnySoldier.com. She then met with AME Principal
Kathy Hayes and school guidance counselor Cindi Har-
rison to plan a celebration using the Web site as a guide to
inform students about the needs of American soldiers.
Hayes said the awareness week was planned
with the upcoming Memorial Day holiday in mind.
AnySoldier.com offers "What to Send" pre-made pack-
ages and gifts for soldiers. There will be a donation jar
at the school during this week and donated funds will
be used to purchase a gift for a military unit. Student
letters and artwork will accompany the gift.
AnySoldier.com provides contact with soldiers who
are in harm's way and lists their needs. Hayes noted that
almost everyone knows someone serving in the military
and invites the community to participate by either help-
ing with the school project or reading the stories online
and choosing a soldier to support. The volunteers at this
Web site put your letters and packages into the hands
of those who don't get much mail, said Hayes.

Caribbean flavor on the way
Business After Hours, monthly party sponsored
by the Longboat/St. Armands/Lido Keys Chamber of
Commerce, will take on a Caribbean flavor from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17.
It will be at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron at the
east end of Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island.
Cost is $5 for members, $10 for guests. Details are
available at 383-2466.


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Older Americans Month
observed in May
Baby Boomers become the "older genera-
tion" in 2006, and the transition will be noted
by Older Americans Month, which is being pro-
claimed as May.
Some 78 million boomers begin turning 60
this year, said Ellen Campbell, executive director
of Meals on Wheels, and "we need to be ready
for an aging population that's as multifaceted as
any in our history."
Healthy aging and independence are aims of
Meals on Wheels, which she noted is the lead-
ing senior services provider in Manatee County.
To kick off the month-long celebration of senior-
ity, Older Americans Month is to be proclaimed
by Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach,
Holmes Beach, Palmetto and Manatee County.
Theme of the month is "Choices for Indepen-
dence." An education seminar titled "A Phychiat-
ric Roundtable Perspectives on Depression" is
planned for noon Wednesday, May 24, in the Man-
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Duffy's Tavern crew
under siege
SMembers of the Hernando de
t Soto crew came aboard "ship"
to Duffy's Tavern Friday eve-
ning in keeping with their
current Heritage Festival events
to "capture" Duffy's Tavern.
Patrons were delighted with the
bead-generous crew, and Anna
Maria Island Privateers also
lent a hand. Pictured here, left
to right, Polli Stroup, Peggi
Davenport, DeSoto Queen
Melissa Trippy, Conquistadors
Dave Davis and next year's
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Photo: Bonner Joy
Register now for skateboards
The city of Holmes Beach will sponsor a skate-
board competition at the Island Skate Park May 20.a
All participants must be registered for the competi-
tion by May 19. To be eligible participants must be reg-
istered with the Holmes Beach Police Department with
a park pass, if not there is a $10 registration fee. An adult
must be present when youths register for the park.
For the competition there is a $20 entry fee and a
waiver signed by an adult is required.
A check-in time of 8:30 a.m. has been set and the
competition will begin at-9:30 a.m. Trophies will be
awarded for the following age groups: 8 and under,
9-11, 12-14 and 15-17.
Volunteers are needed and anyone wanting to help
with the event or obtain more information should call
the city at 708-5804, ext. 248.

Immigration issues topic
"Immigration Sorting Out the Issues" will be dis-
cussed at a meeting of the Anna Maria Island Democratic
Club at noon Monday, May 15, at the BeachHouse Res-
taurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach.
The luncheon meeting is open to the public, said
club President Dale de Haan. Details are available at
778-9287.


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SAM plans,

reorganizes
Save Anna Maria Inc. held a planning and orga-
nization meeting Saturday, with new president Sheila
Hurst listing needed committees and pressing for vol-
unteers from the sparse post-winter-season membership
in attendance.
There was, however, enthusiasm for a project
already undertaken independently for the most part by
board member and treasurer Billie Martini.
She organized and arranged attendance by some of
the Island's state officials at a meeting on May 25 to
discuss problems relating to wind-insurance coverage
and she asked SAM to sponsor the event, which she has
proposed to take place at Holmes Beach City Hall.
The event proposal was approved, with The Islander
newspaper co-sponsoring and lending resources for the
event.
Already scheduled to appear are banking and insur-
ance professionals and two Island-area state house rep-
resentatives, Bill Galvano and Ron Reagan.
Galvano proposed a measure to increase the wind-
velocity zone on the Island in the just-ended legislative
session, and Reagan voted against the measure. The
measure failed by two votes.
Martini hopes other elected state officials repre-
senting the Island area will plan to attend but not all
have yet responded.
In other business, SAM raised its dues from $10
per year to $12 and appointed members to head com-
mittees on the comp plan, education, environmental
concerns, community awareness and appointed mem-
bers to attend city meetings as "watchdogs."
The next meeting of Sam will be Saturday, June
3, and will feature Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria
Island Turtle Watch, who is expected to talk about tur-
tles and respond to questions concerning the controver-
sies of habitat preservation, nesting and Turtle Watch.

Volunteers to run golf tourney

sought on Longboat Key
A crew of maybe 20 volunteers is being recruited
to handle all the details of the annual golf tournament
of the Longboat/Lido/St. Armands keys Chamber of
Commerce.
The tournament will be Friday, May 26, on the
Islandside course on Longboat, setting up beginning
at 7 a.m., registration at 11 a.m., the tournament itself
starting at 1 p.m., and the banquet about 5:30 p.m.
Morning and afternoon workers are welcome, said
Kristin Heintz of the chamber. Needed are people to
help set up, run registration, sell raffle tickets, operate
the dice game and drive carts to check on players
during the tournament.
Heintz needs to know who wants to help out and
what times they are available. The chamber's phone
number is 383-2466, or she may be reached by e-mail
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pared 42 "Moses Baskets" and dozens of sweaters,
hats, booties, blankets and layette items for the Cath-
olic charities migrant center in Arcadia. The church
group has been working since early January col-
lecting donations and sewing for newborns. Moses
baskets are laundry baskets transformed into safe
sleeping places for little ones. C hi,. inm, the project at
the Holmes Beach church were Barbara Vedder and
Maranville. "We had tremendous support from the
whole parish for this project," said Maranville. "We
ended up with enough items to fill a whole van last
week." Islander Photo: Courtesy Terry Hussey

Marina road traffic draws
Bradenton Beach ire
Bradenton Beach Marina owner Allan Bazzy
has received a scolding by city officials after a
boating debacle April 24.
Building Official Ed Mc Adam wrote in a
letter to Bazzy that incidents involving boats
being transported on trailers to the marina "is
cause for alarm." Apparently, the trailered ves-
sels traversing Second Street North and Church
-Avenue were so large that encroachment onto pri-
vate property occurred, Mc Adam wrote, and a
water meter was broken.
The "scolding" came in.the midst of a request
by Bazzy to create .a'"boatel" on part of the
marina, located just south of the Cortez Bridge on
Anna Maria Sound.
"Unfortunately and coincidental with Braden-
ton Beach Marina seeking to expand the business
operations by the construction of a boatell,' the
above cited incidents reflect poor supervision ...
and hopefully not a pattern of misuse of public
roads and neighboring property," Mc Adam wrote.
He said ingress and egress should be accom-
plished without the need to back trailered boats
or other vehicles on city roads.
Mc Adam also said he would request a traf-
fic plan for the boatel project, and that all damage
to neighboring properties be repaired by the
marina.
The boatel project is scheduled to come again
before the city's planning and zoning board May 30.


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Young Professionals

on Island get going
Feeling that young professional and beginning
business people were lacking a concerted voice on
the Island, young professionals have joined together
to form the ... well, the Young Professionals of Anna
Maria Island.
They're just getting organized under the auspices
of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, with
a goal and a favorite philanthropy: Kids.
They're starting with a busy, demanding one, the
skate competition May 20 at the Island's Skate Park in
Holmes Beach, where contests will be by age groups
and the young professional people will come in handy
to sort out the events and skaters.
Its president is Will Bouziane of Duncan Real Estate,
and its principal spokesperson and booster is Brandy
Booth of the chamber staff. She is secretary. Other offi-
cers are Derek Pettigrew, vice president, also of Duncan,
and accountant Carol Lewis, who is treasurer.
"We are a large part of the future of the Island,"
said Booth. "And we're focusing on youth because
they're our future."
Bouziane said the Island has "a great demography
of individuals in the infancy of their careers. We want
to promote entry-level people, give them a voice in
the community." He said members so far include fish-
ing guides, attorneys, divers, accountants, real estate
people, among others, and there's room for many
more.
The group has no political agenda beyond keeping
the Island intact in its way of life, he said, but if an
individual has a political statement or attitude, he or
she is welcome to go ahead with it.
"Our main goal is to promote leadership of the
group and establish a young leadership network. We're
goingabout building trust and Iyalty," he added.
SThe group meets ai Duuf\ 's Tavern, 5808 Marina
Drive, Holmes Beach-, at 7 p.m. the first Monday of
each month, with the next meeting June 5.
Additional information ma\ be obtained from
Booth at 778-1541.
Duke program honors locals
Se\era] Islanjd erenth-rade'rs' \\ ill he honored this
springby Duke Ui\ ersit s, Talent [derinnicianrn P ogram
for their exceptional scores on the SAT or ACT exams.
Duke TIP is an annual talent search in which aca-
demically talented students take the above-level college
entrance test as a way to learn more about their abilities.
Those who score high enough to participate in TIP receive
educational materials and resources through 10th-grade
to help them develop to their full potential.
Qualifying for state recognition by earning scores
above the average score of college-bound seniors are
Patrick Facheris of Holmes Beach; Sarah Oldham and
Christopher Perez, both of Anna Maria; and Libby
Grigsby of Longboat Key. Grigsby attends St. Ste-
phens Episcopal School, while the other Island students
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By Paul Roat
The Florida Legislature held it off to the near last-
minute, but both houses have approved expansion of
city of Bradenton Beach boundaries in the Gulf of
Mexico and Anna Maria Sound.
The blessing of the Florida Senate last Thursday
follows a House of Representatives nod to the city-
limit extension. Final approval must be made by Gov.
Jeb Bush.
"Jeb called me today and said he would sign
it," Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie joked last
Thursday on the non-controversial legislative mea-
sure.
The boundary expansion will be limited to "extra-


territorial law enforcement powers" out to 500 feet off-
shore, meaning that city police would have limited law
enforcement authority there.
Full boundary powers will take place only for those
waters to be included in the city's proposed mooring
field, an area south of the city pier off Bridge Street in
Anna Maria Sound.
The city has been discussing boundary expansion
for several years in order to better enforce marine-
related laws in the near-shore waters. City limits cur-
rently end at the water's edge.
Once approved by Gov. Bush, the question will go
before voters in the form of a charter amendment, prob-
ably this November, for final adoption.


Privateers extend deadline for scholarships


Graduating seniors got a two-week extension of
the deadline to apply for scholarships from the Anna
Maria Island Privateers.
The new limit is May 15, said Elizabeth Cline,
scholarship chairperson. Twenty students had applied
by the May 1 deadline, but she opened the door for
others.
The Whitey Horton scholarship, named for a long-
time Privateer, will be for $3,000. Another established
as a memorial to Richard Cline, one of the most active
Privateers ever, will be for $1,500. The amount for a
third, a memorial to Bridgit Miller, 18-year-old nurs-
ing student killed in an auto accident, has not been
determined yet; it will go to a young person interested


in the field of medicine.
Other scholarships will be funded in amounts to be
determined after the Islandwide Blood Drive June 10 and
11, which raises considerable funds for the Privateers and
three other nonprofit organizations on the Island.
The scholarships will be awarded at the conclusion
of the Fourth of July Parade, the Privateers' big summer
event.
Application forms may be obtained at high school
guidance offices or from Cline at 778-8519.
To be eligible, a person must be a current high
school graduate with good grades and have a record of
participation in extracurricular school activities and in
community service.


Rosary walk
The Rev. Bernie Evanofski leads a group on their regular Wednesday morning Rosary walk on the Anna Maria
Island beach. He started the walk about four years ago, has transferred to another parish from the Island's
St. Bernard Catholic Church, and returnedjust to take part in the walk to the "great appreciation" of
parishioners, said Helen Wenzlick. The walkers begin their walk at 7 a.m. Wednesday at Cafe on the Beach in
Holmes Beach, reciting the rosary as they go.


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Stanley N. Kryszczuk
Stanley N. Kryszczuk, 76, of Holmes Beach, died
April 28.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. Kryszczuk moved to
Manatee County from Tonawanda, N.Y., in 1983. He
was a brakeman for Conrail Railroad.
Memorial services were May 6 at Hope Lutheran
Church, Bradenton. Memorial contributions may be
made to the church, 4635 26th St. W., Bradenton FL
34207.
He is survived by daughters Zahnett A. Raak of
Menomonie, Wis., Caroline A. Master and Jacquline
A. Doran, both of Tonawanda, and Bridget of Califor-
nia; son Heathcliff J. of Palmetto; sisters Irene Ryszkie-
wicz of Hamburg, N.Y., and Ellis Richjards of Spring-
field, Mich.; brothers Joseph of Hamburg and Henry of
Las Vegas; nine grandchildren; and four great-grand-
children.

Remember these

watering limitations

in these dry times
Yes, even though we're in the midst of our
annual drought, it's important to remember that we
are under year-round watering limits from regional
officials.
Those annual bans are focused on lawns, one
of the biggest sources of water usage in our area,
according to the Southwest Florida Water Manage-
ment District.
Basically, you've got two days per week to
water your grass, if you need to at all.
According .to Swiftmud: "Even numbered
addresses may water on Tuesdays and/or Saturdays.
"Odd numbered addresses, and locations where
no address can be determined, may water on
Wednesday and/or Sundays.
"Watering must be accomplished before 10
a.m. or after 4 p.m.
"Certain exemptions and exceptions apply,
including the ability to use low-volume irrigation to
water non-lawn areas on other days of-the week.
"New plant material may be irrigated any day
during a 60-day establishment period."
There are other provisions for agriculture, golf
courses, and other water users, according to the agency.
For further information, contact Swiftmud at
executive@swfwmd.state.fl.us, or call from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. weekdays at (800) 848-0499.


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by Rick Catlin


Holmes Beach vet

first came to Island

in 1943
Walter Stewart was always fascinated with air-
planes. Growing up in Philadelphia, he built wooden
models of airplanes and dreamed of a life up in the
sky.
That's why when America entered World War II
following Pearl Harbor Day, Walter decided to join the
fledgling U.S. Army Air Corps.
"I was just 18 years old and my dad had to sign the
papers. Me and my buddy across the street joined up
on June 4, 1942. Everybody wanted to do their part, but
I definitely wanted to be in the sky."
But the Army, in its wisdom, decided it had better
things for Walter than aviation and, after he was
inducted into the Air Corps, he was transferred to the
Army's ordinance school.
"Boy, I was mad. I had signed up for aviation and
my buddy stayed in the Air Corps, but I got sent to
ordinance," remembered Walt.
One day during basic training, however, the Army
said that anyone who had enlisted for aviation, but had
been assigned elsewhere, could transfer back to their
intended enlistment.
Walter immediately got sent back to aviation basic
training, but he had to take an extra eight weeks of that
training, even though he'd already done 13 weeks at the
ordinance school.
"It didn't really matter. I was just happy to be back
in the Air Corps."
While in aviation basic training, Walter took the
aviation cadet exam and passed with flying colors.
"We were all sent to Miami to begin pre-flight, but
the Army decided its pilots weren't smart enough and
that we needed some college courses. I went to the Uni-
versity of Tampa for five months of college. It worked
out OK. I met my future wife Margaret there."
During his student days at Tampa, Walter and his pals
found their way to Anna Maria Island one weekend.


Armed Forces Day

program set May 20
Vietnam veterans will be singled out for honors by
American Legion Kirby Stewart Post 24 in an Armed
Forces Day program May 20.
The program, to pay tribute to all veterans, will be
at the post home, 2000 75h St. W., Bradenton. It will
open to the public to view Vietnam memorabilia at 10
a.m., and the program will begin at 11 a.m.
The colors will be posted to begin the ceremonies,
all service flags will be presented and Linda Tucker will
sing the national anthem. The Rev. James T. Golden
will give the invocation and Bradenton Mayor Wayne
Poston a special Armed Forces Day proclamation.
A featured speaker will James A. Jones, Vietnam
veteran who is now editor of the East Manatee Herald
and recently returned from a visit to Vietnam. Other
speakers will be Vietnam veteran James Barnhart and
Kurt S. Marburg, chairman of the Legion program and
a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Musical presentations on the program include
Drew Thomas, songwriter, and Fred Hensley, folk-
singer. The Bayshore Reserve Officers Training Corps
cadets will provide a drill team demonstration.
A chicken barbecue will follow the program.
Details may be obtained by calling 794-3489.


"There wasn't a whole lot here then, but I liked the
peace and quiet," he remembered.
From Tampa, Walt was ordered to San Antonio for
pre-flight training. Of the 40 cadets who came from
Tampa, only Walter was assigned to the coveted pilot
training program. "The rest of them went to either bom-
bardier or navigator school. I was in pretty good shape
and I got what I wanted. Them other guys were none
too happy, but that was the Army."
Harry then headed to Bonham Field in Texas for
pilot school.
"There was an instructor there named Palmer
Long. Everybody said he was the son of Huey Long,
but I never believed that, at least not then," said
Walter.
Huey Long was the legendary governor and boss
of Louisiana, the "Kingfish" who was assassinated by
his political enemies in 1935.
Walter took to flying like a duck to water, soloing
in a PT-19 trainer after just eight hours of instruction.
The Air Corps then assigned Walter to bomber pilot
school for the B-25 Mitchell, the same type aircraft
flown by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle in his famous April
1942 raid over Tokyo.
"It was funny. Me and another cadet were doing
so good, we were told to make a cross-country naviga-
tion flight by ourselves. We flew into an airbase and
the commanding officer got real mad because we didn't
have an officer on board. He thought we'd stolen the
plane until he called our commanding officer, who told
him we were on orders. It was funny. We thought we
were going to end up in the guardhouse at first."
Walter graduated from flight school in late 1944
and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He had
hoped to get sent to the war in Europe, but the Air
Corps assigned him to train for the impending inva-
sion of Japan in late 1945. Just before his squadron was
ordered to the Pacific, however, the atom bomb was
dropped and Japan surrendered,
While many officers were leaving the service after
the war, the Army saw it had a growing need for pilots,
particularly for helicopters, which were rapidly becom-
ing the workhorse of many mobile Army units. Walter
stayed in Army aviation, eventually becoming a heli-
copter pilot.
One day in 1963, he was piloting a helicopter
from Kansas back to Texas and made a stop in Baton
Rouge.
"I figured I'd just check and see if Palmer was still
around. As soon as I got in the cab and gave the driver
the address, he turned around and said 'You want to
see Palmer, the Kingfish's son.' So, that's when I really
believed he was Huey's boy."
After Walter retired from the Army, he joined the
Civil Service, where he worked on Army weapons sys-
tems. He eventually patented seven different systems,
all of which were given to the Ariny.
Retiring from the Civil Service, Walter and Mar-
garet moved to Holmes Beach in 1973, joining several
of her brothers and relatives as Island residents.
Not one to stay inactive in retirement, Walter got


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Holmes Beach World War II veteran Walter Stewart
and his future wife Margaret in Tampa during the
war

his master's degree in education from the University of
South Florida, taught at Manatee Community College,
then went through the police academy at age 54 and
joined the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. After a few
years with the MCSO, he headed to Anna Maria.
"My wife had a nephew who was the police chief
in Anna Maria in 1980 and I went up there for a few
years."
He also became a ham radio operator and a col-
lector of autographs, including one from Chiang-Kai
Shek, the Chinese leader during WWII. He communi-
cates regularly with people in 325 countries around the
world through his ham radio set.
"My career in aviation worked out for me. I was
just lucky the Army allowed me to get out of ordinance
and back to the Air Corps. There's no telling what
would have happened otherwise. I wanted to do my part
for the war effort, but I wanted to do it in aviation, and
I did."
Just another member of the Greatest Generation.

"The Greatest Generation" column is for Island,
Longboat Key, Perico Island and Cortez veterans,
man or woman, who served in the armed forces of
any allied country (U.S., Canada, Britain, Holland,
Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the
Philippines, etc.) during World War II. We'd like to hear
from you. Please call Rick Catlin at 778-7978.

Day of Prayer
The Anna Maria
Island contribution
to the National Day
of Prayer featured
the Rev. Harry Par-
sell, left, and the
Rev. Frank
", McGrath. Father
Parsell is rector of
the Episcopal
Church of the
Annunciation and
Rev. McGrath is
president of the
sponsoring All
Islands Denomina-
tions. The prayers
were at the Island
Butterfly Garden
Thursday.


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Little League tops Island sports week news


By Kevin Cassidy
Islander Reporter
Blake Wilson's RBI double-plated Glenn Bower
with the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning
as Duncan Real Estate escaped with a 7-6 victory over
Morgan Stanley in AAA baseball action on May 6 at
Bayfront Park in Longboat Key..
Pitchers Mikey Dolan of Duncan and William
Brusso of Morgan Stanley breezed through the first two
innings. Morgan Stanley got one run in the third when
Lee Bergeron reached on a fielder's choice and came
around to score on an RBI single by Martine Miller.
Duncan Real Estate roared back in the bottom of
the inning as Jonah Caster, Glenn Bower and Wilson
hit consecutive singles. Hits from Connor Cloharty and
Dolan were sandwiched around errors on batted balls
from Hunter Parrish and Alex Burgess to give Duncan
a 6-1 lead to end the inning.
Ally Titsworth took over mound duties to start the
fourth and pitched a pair of hitless innings to keep
Morgan Stanley in the game.
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley began to whittle away
at the Duncan Real Estate lead, scoring three runs in the
top of the fifth to pull to within 6-4. Titsworth walked
and came around to score on a passed ball while Miller,
who also reached first via a walk, scored on a single from
Jack Titsworth. Jack Titsworth scored the final run of the
inning when he slid across home on a passed ball.
Morgan Stanley tied the score in the top of the
sixth when Bergeron walked, stole second and third
before scoring the tying run on a passed ball. Miller
then walked and made her way-to third and then scored
on a gutsy call by her third-base coach. Miller took a
big lead off third when she perfectly timed the throw
from Duncan catcher Dolan to Bower who was now
pitching. Miller broke on the throw and slid under the
tag for the go-ahead run, which set the table for Wilson
and some late-game heroics for Duncan.
Wilson finished 2-for-2 including the game-win-
ning double, while Dolan added a pair of singles and
one run scored. Bower singled and scored twice for
Duncan, which also received a single and one run from
Cloharty in the victory.
Julian Botero went 2-for-2 to lead the Morgan
Stanley offense that also received a single and two runs
scored from Miller and a single and one run scored
from Jack Titsworth. Bergeron and Ally Titsworth each
scored one run for Morgan Stanley in the loss.
On May 3, Jake Rappe "rapped" a bases-loaded
triple and a two-run double to lead WMFD past Morgan
Stanley in AAA baseball action. Daniel Janisch tripled
among his two hits and Bo Gurskis added a double and
two runs scored to add to the WMFD offense. Tommy
Price and Daniel Pimental each singled and scored one
run, while Austin Wash scored four runs from his lead-
off position.
Chris Pate singled and scored three runs and Ally
Titsworth added one hit and two runs scored to lead the
Morgan Stanley offense. Lee Bergeron walked three
times and scored three runs for Morgan Stanley in the
loss.
For the younger kids, baseball action utilizing the
pitching machine continued with a great game on May
4 between Betsy Hills Realty and Island Real Estate.
The two teams teed off for a combined 31 hits and
20 runs in a game that fittingly finished in a 10-10 tie.
Kalif Mora of IRE went 4-for-4, including a pair of
home runs, a double and three runs scored, while team-
mate Anthony Cucci also went 4-for-4 with one run
scored. Lexi Moore had a perfect 3-for-3 day at the
plate that included three runs scored, while Joey Cucci
singled three times and scored twice. Courtney Wash
added a pair of singles and one run scored for Island
Real Estate.
Billy Eddy led the Betsy Hills attack with a home
run, single and one run scored, while Phillip Dudevoir
went 3-for-3 with two runs scored. Olivia Brouder and
KobiHunter each went 2-for-2 with two runs scored.
while Johnny Mattay doubled and scored once.
In AA league baseball action on May 4, Beach
Bistro rallied for four runs in the top of the fourth to
defeat Bark Realty 5-3. Keegan Murphy, Sterling Louw
and Jay Royal each doubled and scored one run to lead
the Bistro offense, which also received a single and
one run from Alyssa Bosch and Blake Tedesco. Josh
Zawistoski and Max Driscoll each collected singles for
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Duncan Real Estate's Blake Wilson can't quite catch
up to this William Brusso fastball during AAA base-
ball action at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key.


Ally Titsworth pitched two hitless innings to help keep
her Morgan Stanley team in the game during AAA
baseball action.


Martine Miller catches a popfly from her first-base
position during AAA baseball action at Bayfront Park
on Li- 'gboat Key.


Duncan Real Estate first-baseman Glenn Bower
cleanly fields the ball during AAA baseball action on
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William Brusso puts the tag on Glenn Bower during AAA baseball action.






THE ISLANDER N MAY 10, 2006 N B-3


The surfing
school class of
2006 with
instructors
Kevin Kirn and
Joey Mattay.
Islander
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Sports
CONTINUED FROM PAGE.2-B
Bistro in the victory.
Christian Diaz had a home run among his two hits
to lead the Bark offense, which also received a single
and one run scored from Micky Koczersut and Jacob
Bell. Joey Salinas rounded out the Bark offense with a
single in the second inning.
On May 2, Morgan Stanley pounded out 19 hits
including a perfect 3-for-3 day from Adam Hart that
included a pair of home runs and three runs scored
during Morgan Stanley's 15-3 victory over Beach
Bistro. Nick Calleja, Sophie Bernet, Jack Walter, Hen-
rick Brusso and Henery Bernet each collected a pair of
hits to add to the Morgan Stanley offense. Seth Walter,
Austin Morrow, Jacob Talucci and Brandon Blanford
each added one hit on the day.
Sterling Louw went 3-for-3 with one run scored
and Alyssa Bosch went 2-for-3, including a two-run
double to lead Beach Bistro in defeat. Keegan Murphy
added a pair of singles and one run scored, while Chris
Burdick singled and scored one run.

Horseshoe news
Anna Maria's Steve Doyle teamed up with Karl
Thomas of Vancouver Island, Canada, to win the horse-
shoe competition outright on May 3 at the Anna Maria
City Hall pits. The team of Bruce Munro of London,
Ontario, and Bradenton's Ron Pepka emerged from a.
three-team playoff to claim runner-up honors for the
day.
Two teams emerged from pool play to the champi-
onship round during horseshoe action on April 29. Art
Kingstad of Holmes Beach teamed up with Cortez resi-
dent Tom Rhodes to win the day's proceedings. They
defeated the all-Anna Maria team of George McKay
and Tom Skoloda by a 25-5 score.
Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and
Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warm ups
begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection.
There is no charge.to play and everyone is welcome..

Key Royale golf news
The Key Royale Club held its match-play champi-


Andrew Ross and Alexandra Howe, right, took first place in the surfing contest for this
tandem ride reminiscent of the Gidgit movies with Sandra Dee and Bobby Darren.


Islanders on spring surfin' safari


Young Islanders Ke\ in Kirn and Joey Mattay
took a page from last summer's "professional" surfing
school in which they were "helpers" and worked up
their own instructional formula for success.
News of the entrepreneurs' first Island surfing
school quickly spread among parents and kids by word
of mouth and their first round of classes at the White
Avenue beach in Anna Maria had some 14 students.


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Instructional League player Jacob Talucci bats for
Morgan Stanley. Islander Photo: Jo Ann Meilner
onships on Wednesday, May 3. Ernie Hauser defeated
Web Cutting one-up on the 19th hole to bring home
the top prize, Women's champion was Penny Williams,
who defeated Joy Kaiser one-up.
Women's nine-hole championship went to Mary
Selby, who defeated Mary Pat Swamy two-up.
Del Reppenhagen teamed up with Merritt Fineout
to win the mixed couples' championship over Duke and
Cindy Miller.


Camp also included skimboarding, volleyball,
dodgeball and a few water-balloon fights.
For information on the next Sun & Fun Beach
Camp, call Mattay at 448-4296.

Anna Maria Island Little

League standings
Team Won .Lost
Duncan 10 1
WMFD 6 5
M. Stanley 1 10

Anna Maria Island Little


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


batting leaders
Batting Avg. Team
.692 Duncan
.647 WMFD
.556 WMFD.
.500 Duncan
.500 WMFD
.438 M. Stanley
.419 Duncan,:
.379 Duncan
.360 WMFD
.348 Duncan


Anna Maria Island Little

League schedule
Junior League (ages 13-15)
May 13 10 a.m. North River National
vs. Islander
Birdie Tebbetts Field.
AAA League (ages 9-12)
May 10 6:30 p.m. Duncan vs. M. Stanley
May 13 10 a.m. WMFD vs. Duncan
May 15 6:30 p.m. WMFD vs. M. Stanley


AA League (ages 8-10)
May 11 5:30 p.m.
May 11 7 p.m.
May 12 7:30 p.m.
T-Ball (ages 5-7)
May 12 6 p.m.
May 13 9 a.m.
May 13 10a.m.


M. Stanley vs. IRE
Bark vs. B. Hills
M. Stanley vs. Bark

Sandbar vs. LPAC
Sandbar vs. Ross Dev.
LPAC vs. A&E


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4-B E MAY 10, 2006 E THE ISLANDER


Port Manatee is so big, it looks small somewhat


The first thing you notice at Port Manatee is how
big things are. Really big. So big that everything looks
small, until you realize that what's surrounding you are
"houses" 1,000-feet long and "hills" of aggregate that
reach 200 feet in height.
Port Manatee is celebrating its 35th anniversary
this year. Since its first shipment of 10,000 metric tons
of plywood from Korea, it has become one of the larg-
est lumber-handling seaports in the United States. It is
also Florida's fourth-busiest port.
The Port of Tampa, by the way, is No. 1 in the
state.
Those facts and more were revealed in a tour of the
facility at the extreme north side of Manatee County.
The tour was hosted in absentia by Manatee County
Commissioner Jane von Hahmann, who had to skip
the event that she organized due to another pressing
issue.
The 1,100-acre port is indeed a bustling place, with
upwards of 1,700 trucks going through the gate daily.
Besides the plywood and lumber, the port sees ships
load and unload phosphate, produce and containerized
material that flows to and from worldwide markets.
Phosphate, used for fertilizer, is shipped to Austra-
lia.
Del Monte, the banana giant, has huge refrigerated
warehouses on site for all manner of produce, imported
this time of year from Central and South America.
There is also a fuel plant at Port Manatee, allow-
ing ships to refuel while there, or to allow tankers to
transport fuel to Tampa for refueling other ships, as
needed.
Plans are in place and permits pending to expand
the facilities. Another ship basin and more berths are in
the works, and the expansion could make the port one
of the largest container-handling facilities in the state.
Not too bad from its lowly 10,000-ton first ship-
ment.

Island kudos from AAA
Anna Maria Island got a nice tourist bump from
AAA's "Going Places" magazine it its May-June edi-
tion.
SBesides portraying the Island in a stunning picture
of the dunes at Bean Point in Anna Maria and a charm-
ing shot of the Bradenton Beach City Pier, the maga-
zine had this to say about the Island:
"Anna Maria Island has always been known for its
sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf waters and quaint
business districts. Today, it is known as a vacation
favorite among local, national and international travel-
ers. And unlike other popular Florida cities with their
theme parks and water slides, there are no lines on
Anna Maria Island, except for the ones you draw in the
sand."
Nice color, huh? And the timing at the "shoulder"
of the season is a nice touch for rentals and businesses,
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Garden tour Sunday for mothers
The Sixth Annual Rob Branch Mother's Day
Garden Tour will he held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,
May 14. The 1-acre fenced garden has thousands of
tropical plants nestled along a bubbling creek well,
with the dry times, it's not bubbling all that much -
and has been described as one of the finest private gar-
dens in Southwest Florida.
The estate is at 1315 38th St. in Sarasota, a block
north of Myrtle Avenue off Cocoanut Avenue.
Best of all, it's free.
Take Mom, or anyone, and spend some time seeing
what can be done with some attractive landscaping -
all without the use of grass. It's pretty impressive.

Baby, it's dry out there
My yard is dry. Your yard is dry. All Florida's yards
are dry, and with the rain forecast only a smidgen of a
chance for the next few weeks, no improvements are in
store for our parched landscape any time soon.
Jane Morse is a Manatee County extension agent
with the University of Florida. She offers these-tips on
dealing with drought conditions, and starts with a good

FISH election May 11
in old schoolhouse
Officers and directors will be elected Thurs-
day, May 11, when the Florida Institute of Saltwa-
ter Heritage has its annual membership meeting in
Cortez.
The meeting will inaugurate the "new"
1912-built schoolhouse, which has been under-
going renovation for many months. This will be
its first-public use since it was used as an artist's
studio and home until the mid-1990s.
The building is at 4415 119th St. W., where
the annual FISH meeting will start at 7 p.m.
There will be competition for one seat on the board
of directors, the one held by Mary Ann Ellis, who chose
not to run again. Running for the seat are Caroline
Doig, Mary'Fulford Green and Sheila Mora.
All the other directors have indicated a desire
to stay where they are and there are no contests.
Allen Garer will stay as president, Richard
Culbreath vice president, and Karen Bell trea-
surer.
Further information may be obtained by call-
ing 708-4935.


"one: "The best way to cope with this yearly dry season
is to practice water conservation all year long. To do
this right, you need to know when to water and how
much to water."
Basically, Morse advocates letting your landscape
talk to you. "Most landscape plants show their need for
water by wilting," she said. "If they continue to wilt
during the evening, they need water. If the soil is wet
from watering, stop watering. The plant may have root
rot. When plants show wilt, it is best to water them the
following morning by giving them a good soaking. A
good soaking means that you apply 1/2 to 3/4 inch of
water. Watering in this way will promote strong, deep
Sroot systems that are capable of withstanding drought,
whereas if you frequently apply light sprinklings of
water, the root system will be shallow, weak and unable
to withstand drought."
As your plants suffer, weeds prosper, and it's
a good time to yank them out, since they're com-
peting with your prized landscaping for water and
food. Morse is a staunch advocate of using mulch,
which "suppresses weeds, prevents water loss from the
soil, provides a more uniform soil temperature, and
adds organic matter to the soil as it decomposes, thus
improving the quality of the soil. Also, mulched plants
grow additional roots in the mulch and therefore have
more roots than un-mulched plants."
Hold off on fertilizing now, too. Morse said fed
plants are thirsty plants, and now is not the time to
foster extra watering. Wait until the rains start before
you start feeding the landscape.
St. Augustine lawn grass, she said, "can be the larg-
est consumer of water in the landscape. Try to minimize
areas using this grass. Determine how much grass is
actually needed for children, pets and recreation, and
replace the rest of the turf areas with low-maintenance
ground covers, shrubs and trees suited to the area."
And if the dry spell keeps on? Morse offers
these drastic landscape plant tips which can save the
garden:
Water plants only when they start to wilt.
Prune plants severely to reduce leaf area.
Remove weak plants.
Thin dense beds of plants to reduce competition
'among plants and pull dut weeds.
For Bahia grass lawns, stop watering and allow the
grass to go dormant. Bahia grass will turn brown, but
will recover well once the rains resume.

Sandscript factoid
Paul Huffman was the tour guide for the Port Man-
atee excursion, and he offered this factoid, particularly
timely with gas prices reaching all-time highs and the
drive to drive more fuel-efficient vehicles.
He said he worked out what kind of mileage the
Queen Elizabeth II cruiseliner gets, one of the largest,
if not the largest, of its ilk in the world.
The answer: 6 inches per gallon.
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Best king action in years offshore; snook hot


By Capt. Mike Heistand
This season is shaping up to be one of the best
kingfish runs in years, with huge fish up to 35 pounds
being caught by almost everybody willing to go off-
shore a bit. There are also some huge amberjack
catches reported in the Gulf of Mexico.
Snook action is great in the backwater, as well as
redfish and trout.
And don't forget the 20th Annual Kids Free Catch
& Release Fishing Tournament Saturday, May 13, at
the Green Bridge Pier in Palmetto.
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.
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.
And did I mention that it's free?
Further information is available at 794-2806.
Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez
Road said he's been putting his charters onto snook,
redfish and trout, with artificial bait working the best
for him.
Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch-
ers Marina in Holmes Beach said kingfish "have
invaded the Island waters," with reports coming in daily
of huge catches of huge fish. Snook fishing remains
excellent in the bays, and a few cobia have been spotted
along the beaches.
Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of
Parrot Cove Marina said his trips last week produced
a mixed bag of catch-and-release snook, redfish, big
Spanish mackerel, trout, bluefish, ladyfish, jack crevalle
and a few kingfish. He.put Alan Schram from Greens-
boro, N.C., onto some big Spanish mackerel and spot-


Huge, true black grouper
Capt. Rich Gupton caught this 71-pound "true"
black grouper while fishing offshore with Capt. Glenn
Corder aboard the "Jan Marie" last week.


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ted sea trout early in the week. Morris Emigh scored
well on kingfish of 12 pounds, large mackerel and a
number of short gag grouper about 8 miles west of
Egmont Key in 30-45 feet of water. Capt. Zach said that
bait continues to be thick and easy to acquire "pil-
chards, thread herring, Spanish sardines, small pinfish
and even shrimp have been filling my bait net with little
effort. It is interesting that the bait is so thick in the bay
but pretty scarce out in the 50-foot range in the Gulf."
He added that some tarpon and pretty large cobia have
been seen but not caught.
Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said mackerel
have finally showed up at the dock, and he expects the
action to continue to pick up daily.
Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said
he's also seeing a lot of mackerel action at the pier, plus
a few small sharks, yellowtail jacks and a few snook
catches at night.
Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said
he's seeing lots of mackerel and mangrove snapper
coming in from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge area,
snook from the seagrass flats are a good bet, and redfish
near any mangrove islands on the higher tides.
Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of
Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he's catch-
ing all kinds of kingfish, mackerel, snapper, snook and
redfish.
At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include
lots of good redfish action in Palma Sola Bay. There
have been a few tarpon spotted but not hooked yet
- and snook fishing continues to be good near Perico
Island on the higher tides.
Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish
Charters said he has had a "fast and furious time. With

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WELCOME
We'd love to hear your
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.

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trout, red-
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kingfish action still explosive, fishing has been red hot."
He getting his charters onto kings to 35 pounds, as well
as amberjack to 50 pounds. He's also catching sharks
to 5 feet in length and barracuda to 4 feet, mostly in
water in the Gulf to 110 feet. Live and artificial are his
bait of choice. Oh, and he's also catching triggerfish,
mangrove and yellowtail snapper.
On my boat Magic, we've been catching all the
kings you could ask for, most in the 5- to 12-pound
range. We're also getting lots of small snook and lots
of redfish.
Good luck and good fishing.
Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing
guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide a fishing
report. Prints and digital images of your catch are
also welcome and may be dropped off at The Islander;
5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to
news@islanderorg. 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
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Aussie invasion

for gourmet food,

wines
Australian winemakers Lindsay
Stanley and James Lambert will host an
evening of gourmet delight May 23 at
Harry's Continental Kitchens restaurant
at 525 St. Judes Drive on Longboat Key
as they present six of their fabulous col-
lection of Australian wines during a five-
course dinner for discerning palates.
Lambert and Stanley are the princi-
pals in Stanley Lambert Barossa Valley
Wines of Australia, and are making the
trip from "down under" to feature their
wines and enjoy the gourmet cooking of
Chef Michael Auer.
Included in the five courses -
with appropriate wines are warm lob-
ster tail, fresh snapper, crusted ostrich
tenderloin, prociutto-crusted Australian
lamb loin and Pear Helena in puffed
pastry with hot fudge for dessert.
Dinner and wines is just $75 per
person and includes tax and gratuity.
Seating is limited.
To make reservation, call 383-0777
or e-mail to info@harry's kitchen.com

A stable appraisal
Island resident Pat Staebler has
spent nearly six years as a real estate
agent and broker, including a number of
years as a real estate property appraiser
working for other companies.
Now, however, Pat has completed
all the requirements needed for her Flor-
ida certified real estate appraisal license
and she's opened her own office.
In addition to real estate sales and
appraising, Pat has also been an insur-
ance adjuster and owned the former
"Granny's Beach Cottages" in Anna
Maria. She's also a graduate of the Man-
atee County leadership program.


Certified real estate appraiser Pat
Staebler
"I wear a lot of hats," said Pat with
a laugh.
But her extensive experience allows
her to handle appraisals for estate deci-
sions, investment counseling, eminent
domain and when property owners want
to dispute their real estate tax with local
officials.
"I've been in real estate since I
moved here. I love the Island and I loved
real estate, but this is why I've been
studying for the past three years," she
said.
Indeed, Pat had to have three years
and 3,000 hours of experience as an
appraiser, in addition to numerous state
classes and exams, before she could be
licensed.
While she'll be based on Anna
Maria Island, Pat has clients throughout
Manatee and neighboring counties.
To reach Pat, call 705-0123.

Realty raves
Jesse Brisson and Robin Kollar
were the top listing and selling agents
respectively at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna
Maria for April. Gulf-Bay is located at
5309 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.

Got a new business going up in
Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat
Key? Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax
your news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at
news @ islander org.


Saunders honors top sales agents
Michael Saunders & Co. real estate recently named Saint Cacchiotti, left, and Gail
Wittig of the company's Longboat Key office as its top sales team for 2005. The
agents were honored at the company's annual awards ceremony at the Sarasota
Ritz-Carlton.


Virginia barbeque
Kevin Almarode, at left, recently opened Almarode's Hickory Smoked Virginia
BBQ Restaurant at 7834 Cortez Rd. W. With Kevin are staff members Kayla Dash
and Bob Decker Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose


Chamber fit
Fit to Eat Restaurant owners Melinda Lamporiello and Terry Weaver hosted the
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange April 26.
Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose


Featured sale: This home at 102
79th St., Holmes Beach, sold in 1998
for $595,000 and in April 2006 for
$3,450,000. The cost per square foot
is $1,733. This property was on the
market 88 days before it sold. The
price reflects a total remodel, numer-
ous improvements and the addition of a
pool. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson

Island real estate
sales
102 79th St., Holmes Beach, a
1,990 sfla / 2,564 sfur 3bed/3.5bath/
Icar Gulffront pool home built in 1961
on a 89x128 lot was sold 04/18/06,
Roe to Tenhaaf for $3,450,000; list
$4,450,000.
1469 Gulf Drive N., Unit 20, Ber-
muda Bay Club, Bradenton Beach, a
1,524 sfla / 2,622 sfur 3bed/2bath/2car
condo built in 1999 was sold 04/18/06,
Bond to Laipply for $810,000.
1325 Gulf Drive N., Unit 264, Tor-
tuga, Bradenton Beach, a 1,378 sflaa


2bed/2bath condo built in 1976 was sold
04/17/06, Tortuga Partners LLC to Reef
Florida LLC for $800,000.
202 75th St., Holmes Beach, a
1,371 sfla / 2,310 sfur 2bed/2bath/lcar
home built.in 1953 on a 82x136 lot was
sold 04/17/06, Roberts to M&E Con-
struction Services LLC for $725,000.
234 17th St. N., Unit 36, Bradenton
Beach Club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,268
sfla / 1,396 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built
in 2005 was sold 04/21/06, AMI Bay-
shore Development LLC to Koterba for
$620,000; list $719,000.
1325 Gulf Drive N., Unit 168, Tor-
tuga, Bradenton Beach, a 1,378 sfla
2bed/2bath condo built in 1976 was sold
04/18/06, Tortuga Partners LLC to Pria-
kos for $600,000.
1325 Gulf Drive N., Unit 262, Tor-
tuga, Bradenton Beach, a 1,378 sfla
2bed/2bath condo built in 1976 was
sold 04/20/06, Tortuga Partners LLC to
Schrank for $577,500.
1325 Gulf Drive N., Unit 263, Tor-
tuga, Bradenton Beach, a 1,378 sfla
2bed/2bath condo built in 1976 was
sold 04/20/06, Tortuga Partners LLC
to CDW Beach Properties LLC for
$525,000.
Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at
Gulf-Bay Realty ofAnna Maria, can be
reached at (941) 778-7244.
Current Island real estate trans-
actions may also be viewed online at
www.islander org. Copyright 2006.


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A A E D S


FOUR-DOOR GLASS cooler, $2,000. Two-door
stainless-steel cooler, $ 1,500. (941) 778-4441.

TRASH COMPACTOR, SEARS upright freezer and
65-inch Mitsubishi HDTV. (941) 778-0073.

OAK CHINA CABINET: 70x43-inch. Good condi-
tion, $85. Toscany decanter and five wine glasses,
$25. (941) 778-0523.

TANNING BED, new bulbs, $800. Call Paige, (941)
798-3448.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and
purchase online: www.jackelka.com.

FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp,
crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call
James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421.

LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con-
dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies
available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978.


ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30-2 Tuesdays and
Thursday. 9-noon on Saturdays. Always clearance
racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733.

MOVING SALE: 7am-4pm Friday and Saturday,
May 12-13. China cabinet, furniture and more. 112
Ninth St. N., Bradenton Beach.

GARAGE SALE: 4-7pm Thursday, May 11, and
10am-7pm Friday, May 12. (941) 778-0290 or (314)
650-7557. 106 Los Cedros. Anna Maria, off Pine
Avenue.

GARAGE SALE: MOVING. 9am-noon Saturday,
May 13. Household goods, clothes, small appli-
ances. 219 Periwinkle Plaza, Anna Maria.

YARD SALE: 7-11am Saturday, May 13. Furniture,
household, and more. 5602 Carissa St., Holmes
Beach.

SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS, Antiques, Jewelry. All sterling jew-
elry 50-70 percent off.Two white and one maple highboy
chest 50 percent off. Lane blanket chest 50 percent off.
Collector spoons, salt-and-pepper sets, cows 60 per-
cent off. Select art, vintage jewelry, antiques, stemware
40-60 percent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. (941)
779-0729.5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.


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

BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a person-
alized 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 informa-
tion.

FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking.
Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-
tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper
office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be
sorry, be safe.

GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guard-
ian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the
court to represent and advocate for the best inter-
est of children who have been abused, abandoned
or neglected. Make a positive impact! Call (941)
744-9473 or visit www.12circuitgal.org.


FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to
foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough
for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie,
(941) 720-1411.

ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes.
All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened.
Please, call (941) 922-0774.


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.

12-FOOT FIBERGLASS flat-bottom boat. Great
condition, livewell, wired for trolling motor. $600 or
best offer. George, (312) 321-7501.

2001 BOSTON WHALER Outrage. 26-foot center
console, twin 225-hp Mercury Opti-max, full elec-
tronics, low hours, full cover. $55,900. (941)
713-5900.


THE PRODUCERS
Call Lori Guerin, Realtor 773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor 284-2598.


CANALFRONT-3BR/3BA in ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT CONDO Lowest priced-
with new guest quarters. Many updates, 3BR/2BA. Direct Gulffront. with lanai.
vaulted ceiling. Sailboat water, turnkey fur- Undercover parking. $795,000
nished. $819,000


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r e n e i Maureen Dahms 778-0542 Marilyn Klemish, 778-7627
REAL ESTATE Kate Eiseler, 778-5115 Evelyn Mitohell, 778-1952
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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! IFYOU can carry a tune and would help lead
a singing congregation, please join with Gloria Dei
Lutheran's choir on Sundays at 9:45am. Two miles
north of Manatee Bridge on Anna Maria Island.
(941) 778-1813.

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.

PART-TIME YEAR-round for Island gift shop. Nights
and weekends available, retirees welcome. Benefits
available. (941) 778-2943.

HIRING SERVERS: GULFSIDE Grill, Bradenton
Beach. All shifts. Ask for Lina, (941) 779-0313.

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.


CLEANING BUSINESS FOR sale. Established for 13
years. Income projection, $60,000 to $90,000/year.
Please call (941) 773-5808 or (941) 778-8426.

BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT: THRIVING business,-
building with additional income, beer and wine,
$1,690,000; Seafood restaurant/market, 35 seats, two
outdoor tables, beer and wine, good lease in Holmes
Beach, $94,900; Breakfast/lunch turnkey restaurant:
in busy Bradenton plaza, Beer and wine, $79,990;
Pizzeria; takeout and delivery, 23 seats, beer and wine
license, Main Manatee road. $99,000; Bait and tackle,
profitable, Great Cortez location, motivated seller,.-
$75,000. Confidentiality agreement required for details.
Longview Realty, (941) 383-6112. For more great
business and realty buys: www.longviewrealty.com. :



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S3101 Gulf Drive,
SHolmes Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-6696 ORn..E
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Realtor, fluent in 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free
Italian, Spanish and English (941) 778-6943 Home
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Gulf of Me/ico views 3BR/2 5BA wirn high ceiling., B i. water! Tu
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throughout! Gated beachironi ilh hieaeld pool In anworkshsOi
Holmes Beach! $2 225,00.0. $799,000. '






SPANISH STYLE 3BR,2BA near the beacon! Brand LOWEST PRICED NORTH BEACH VILLAGE 3BR/2BA
new interior winh Merican tlie throughout grarire townhouse condo, lurnkey furnished. with great
countertops, stainless applpances, turnkev lurmnshed' rental history! Two-car garage, healed pool. close
$6419000 to beach. $550,000.

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SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and
intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons.
$10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recom-
mended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941)
778-0944.

BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with
kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496.

BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First-aid
certified, 13-year-old, eighth-grader, female, great
with kids and animals. Call Kendall, (941)
779-9783.

NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941)
761-1569. Red Cross certified.

ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S safety while you relax.
Call Gemma, (941) 447-9657. Responsible, reliable
and experienced 10th-grader with a love for chil-
dren. Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certifica-
tions.

DOG WALKER, PET sitter, child sitter and odd jobs.
Tenth-grader, available after school and weekends.
Zach, (941) 779-9783.

RED CROSS first-aid certified babysitter certified.
Call Alex, (941) 778-5352.



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

LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint-
ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine
Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476.

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






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

941-779-1 811


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.

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.


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-BEAUTIFUL TORTUGA INN 2BR unit has WOW!!!!! QUALITY AND LOCATION Old
a full kitchen and furniture. Garden view Bridge Village. Top-end luxury, pools,.
and steps to the private beach, pools, docks, slip, 2BR, bonus room, living,
bay, and dock. Flexible rental, on-site kitchen, dining, private elevator, turnkey
management. $470,000. home. $999,900.




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GREAT SUN'ETS across .from Coquina Il3,'30 j I :1:
Beach. 2BRtoWnhousestyle kitchen, living, H or z
dinette. Upgraded throughout and new -i O
furniture. Fantastic for rental or second ,
home. $599,000. Realty


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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.


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

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.

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.

TUTOR: GRADES ONE through six. Specializing in-
math and reading. Middle school reading and sci-
ence. Call Sandy Brousseau, (941) 778-4087.

I DON'T CUT corners, I clean corners. For profes-
sional, friendly, reliable cleaning service, call Cham-
berlain Professional Cleaning, (941) 778-7770,
leave message.

MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet.
Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941)
758-0395.

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A9 great giftfor Mothers Day!
You can have this awesome view
right from your own lanai. Beauti-
ful bayou and Anna Maria Sound
views included with this 2BR/2BA
first floor end unit with boat dock.
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SMaria Island and won't last long.

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and ready to either live in or
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SPrice reduced to: $539,000.
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REALIORS
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. $575,000. 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.
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. Greatfor inves-
tors $359,900. Call Michel Cerene, Broker, (941)545-9591.
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.
GULFFRONT CONDO- Serene Gulf vistas can be yours at a remark-
able price. Spacious 3BR/2BA with private lanai overlooking white
sandy beach. Undercover parking. $795,000. Call Lori Guerin,
Realtor 773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor 284-2598.


5910 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217
Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770
1-800-741-3772 info@smithrealtors.com
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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.


4802 51ST ST. W. #1119,
BRADENTON. Large gated
2BR/2BA condo. Wonderful ame-
nities and home warranty included.
Great value at $219,900.


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2871 WRENWOOD COURT, 5721 BENTGRASS DRIVE, #211,
SARASOTA.- 3BR/2BA former SARASOTA. 3BR/3BA townhouse
model home with many extras. with largeattached one-cargarage.
Large lanai and pool area. Tranquil view and lush landscap-
$429,000. ing. Pets welcome. $270,000.
Palms
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Maggie Hutter & Jo Rutstein
Realtors
941-552-1 358
Jo: 941-587-9156
Maggie. 9-11-780-988
www.hulterandruLIslein.comn
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COZY RETREAT Tranquil Island home. Large corner
lot, across the street from the bay and in walking
distance from the beach. Large rooms, ceramic tile
floors and cathedral ceilings give this home an open,
airy, island feel. Inground pool and screened lanai pro-
vide for spacious outdoor entertaining. $799,000.
MLS# 519760. www.flrealtour.com/01160231j/realtor/
CALL JOHN ZIRZOW 778-9171
OFFICE 753-1620



P.- PTrudential
Palms Realty
1 VMichelle Musteo
R6nltor
Fine Homes Specialisl
S941-809-3714
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Presdent s CIrcle Retiplent
BAYWATCH: BRADENTON BEACH


1301 N. Bay Drive
Direct boyfronl, 2BR/2BA,
1,079 sf, nicely furnished
$524,900.


LEGENDS AT TATUM RIDGE: SARASOTA
230 Londonderry Drive:
SLakefonlhome,3BR/3BA.
.- -. 2,338 sf, dining room,
den, Ihree-car garage.
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Bu JIN, LLINq RENTIN j VE CAN HELP!
FLAMINGO CAY CANALFRONT
3BR/2BA home. 2,500 sf under
roof. Offered at $635,000. Call
S Stephanie Bell, Broker,
--1- (941) 920-5156. MLS526647.

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS! Two
platted lots zoned R-3. Build two
duplexes on this 102x100 foot
parcel in Bradenton Beach. Call
Stephanie Bell, Broker,
-- (911) 920-5156.
-.--.. UNIQUE BEACH HOUSE 4BR/3BA
amongst tropical ambiance. Loft with
adjoining mother-in-law apartment.
Priced right at $675,000. Adjoining
planted lot offered at $475,000. Call
Daphne Pearson, (941) 778-2778.
HOME WITH BOAT DOCK 229 85th
St. Well maintained home with
many updates/upgrades. Deeded
*boat slip with dock. Offered at
.$659.900. Call Stephanie Bell,
Broker, .941) 920-5156. ,
"-, 5BR/2BA DUPLEX 760 Jacaranda
Rd, Anna Maria, Great annual ten-'
4 ants in place. Listed at $710,000.
Call Frank Migliore, Realtor,
1941) 713-7575.
VIEWS OF THE BAY AND ROD-N-
'REEL! Quiet north end location. Nes-
SBayfront Park. Reduced to $599,900.
-' "f Owner wants to sell!.Call Stephanie
Bell, 1941) 920-5156. MLS#515508.
GREAT LOCATION, GREAT BEACH
... ACCESS! Anna Maria Village, 208
S .,. ... ,i Palmeto Ave, Short stroll to
t-he beach. Reduced to $650,000.
.' .. l J Call Frank Migliore, direct'
.- -...-... (941) 713-7575. MLS#513240.

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REAL ESTATE LLC
BAY PALMS SELLER FINANCING
3/4BR/2BA updated canalfront home. Dock and boat
lift. Ceramic tile, new large kitchen, granite counters,
heated pool and Jacuzzi, family room. $1,179,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PERIWINKLE COTTAGE
2BR charmer, close 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
Secluded 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, tuinkej- 1ukrnihed ;cndc. on be.iuiiFul.adlking
beach. Open plan, breakfast bar, walk-in closets, elevator.
Small pet. $1,999,000.
SUN PLAZA WEST CONDO
2BR/2BA turnkey furnished. Gulffront complex, secured_
enir.. heated pool and sauna, tennis. Great rental. LCeria.h
Holmes Beach. From $675,000.
TRADEWINDS RESORT
1BR/1BA Turnkey-furnished villa. Heated pool, step. to
deeded white sandy beach access. Rental program in place
on-site manager. Smallpet. $349,900.
NORTH POINT HARBOUR- KEY ROYALE
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

MIs SL oast
REAL ESTATE LLC
Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com


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BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refriger-
ation. Commercial and residential service, repair
and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and
the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest
and personalized service, call William Eller, (941)
795-7411. CAC184228.

ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre-
ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding!
www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711.

NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage
in the comfort of your home. Call today for an
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.



PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and
installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and
trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden
Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941)
778-4441.

SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Haul-
*ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti-
mates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone"
(941) 720-0770.

.KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-
ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City
:of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857.


NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and
installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residen-
tial and commercial. 30-years experience. (941)
729-9381.

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, 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-Islarid ser-
vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction.
Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying
back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941)
778-3924 or 778-4461.

TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup-
plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt,
reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941)
726-3077.


ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod-
eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens,
baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519,
#CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting
MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794.

CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert.
All phases of carp-ntry,..repairs and painting.
Thirty years experience. Insured. Meticulous,
clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, (941)
779-2294.

KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements
Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cab-
inets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941)
748-4711.


SMichael
Saunders
& Company
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Kimberly Roehl, P.A.
941 447-9988


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c m0blex.Turnkeyfurnished, heatedpooVspa, tile roof, porcelain floors, updated kitchen
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saunasand partial Gulf views. $795,000. lift and no bridges to Tampa Bay. $649,900.

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updated..2BR/2BA duplex. Turnkey with single family on Anna Maria Island for under
everything newly Terrific location, only one $400,000withwaterviews. Deededaccessto
block to the beach. $649,000. Spring Lake. Room for pool. $378,500.





OUTSTANDINGBAYWATERFRONT Cjpurnig OWNER FINANCING OPTIONS POSSIBLE:
expansive bayviewsthisimpeccablyrenovated Turnkey-furnished lightandopenendunitwith
Key Royale home offers 2653 sf of living area. allthe extras. Readyforyourenjoyment. Pool
Dock and 10,0001b lift. $2,299,000. and deeded beach access. $459,000.
www.michaelsaunders.com
KimberlyRoehl@michaelsaunders.com
4400 Manatee Ave. W.* Bradenton 941.748.6300


SGulf-Bay Realty
Jesse Brisson
Broker Associate, GRI
941-713-4755
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 from this
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.
NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: A 2BR/2.5BA, 1,500
sf condo with.pool. $579,000.
CANAL HOME Tranquility and gracious living abound
in this spacious home. Many features. $985,000.


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

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

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

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

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

HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy Inc.
Retired banker, Island resident, converting life-long
hobby to business. Call (941) 705-0275 for free esti-
mates.

SCOTT W. BROOKS LLC: Home repair, painting,
carpentry, tile. Island resident, Island references.
(941) 720-4873.



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.



LTD MORTGAGE INC.
The Oldest Mortgage Co. on Anna Maria Island
Linda G. Davis Ted E. Davis
Licensed Mortgage Brokers
Conforming and jumbo loans.
S1st and 2nd mortgages.
SNo closing cost home equity lines of credit.
100% purchase money mortgages.
SResidential and commercial mortgages.
Private money available for those
hard-to-place loans.

L; i (941) 779-2113
1 l 502 72nd Street
Holmes Beach



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 ARE the Island!"
SINCE 1957
Marie Franklin, Lie. Real Estate Broker
941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250
E-mail amrealty @verizon.net
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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.

VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across
from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter
and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart-
ments, (941) 778-2374.

ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: Holmes Beach. Steps to beach,
clean duplex-$1,100/month. (941) 725-0578 or
(941) 794-2912.

BRADENTON BEACH: NEWLY remodeledlBR/
1BA suite with full kitchen, fully furnished,
one block from Bridge Street, three minute
walk to beach. Sleeps four only. No pets. Now
taking reservations for summer. Available weekly,
monthly or seasonal. (941) 776-3696, or e-mail
bjustin628@tampabay.rr.com.

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

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 beach/trolley.
$800/month, annual. $1,400/month, seasonal. (518)
473-1169 or rgumson@mail.nysed.gov.

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3BR/3BA and 1BR/1BA duplex or 4BR/4BA home
with boat docks and gorgeous view of Sarasota Bay.
Offered at $969,900.
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Super opportunity to own Island business!
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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.

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.

HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL rental: 1 BR/1BA, par-
tially furnished, no pets. $750/month, plus deposit,
utilities. (941) 538-8200.

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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.

LIDO BEACH: STUDIO, land 2BR apartments.
Delightful and modern with porch/lanai in garden
setting. Across from beach, walking distance to St.
Armands Circle. Eight minutes to Sarasota Main
Street. Fully furnished, including full kitchen and
laundry room. Call for special summer rates, (941)
383-2566.

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)'
387-8610.

LUXURY CONDO WEEKLY rental at La Casa Cost-
iera on the Gulf, $2,500.2BR/2.5BA, 2,000 sf. (866)
869-0824.

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.


RIEALITOR.
31Years ofProfrssional 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 quarter. 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
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tile floors and built-in bookcases. Overlooks free-form pool, brick paver surround, brand new
putting green and nearby swimming pool. boat dock, sun decks, screened lanai with westerly
$339,000. exposure, cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace
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Expandable office center in two buildings on Pine Avenue and Crescent Drive in
Anna Maria, with attractive landscaping and ample parking. Property includes two
buildable lots; one lot has only a utility shed on it, which could be replaced with
another office building. Current tenants include a real estate firm, a mortgage broker,
a podiatrist, and an apartment tenant. All have been tenants for five or more years.


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l PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216
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Paradise Improvements 778-4173
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Fully Licensed and Insured Island References
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KEY ROYALE: 3BR/2BA house on canal with
dock, all new inside, two-car garage, community
pool/tennis, washer and dryer, fireplace, pets
OK, $2,250/month. Westbay Pointe & Moorings,
2BR/2BA condo, second floor, water view, fur-
nished or unfurnished, annual lease, $1,500/month.
72nd Street duplex, 2BR/2BA, second floor, loads
of storage, garage, 360 yards to beach, no
pets, $1,200/month. SunCoast Real Estate, (941)
779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com.

BRADENTON BEACH ANNUAL rental: Ocean/
beach view from yard. Single 2BR/1BA, washer/
dryer, big back yard, pet OK. Clean house! Great
neighborhood! $995/month. 2204 Ave. C. Also,
small 1BR/1BA, $695/month. (216) 701-5334 or
(216) 469-2857.

ANNUAL RENTAL IN Holmes Beach. One block
to the Gulf. 2BR/1BA and a deck. Close to trolley
stop and stores. Washer and dryer on premises.
$1,100/month. Call (646) 842-0096 soon!

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

ANNUAL DUPLEX: Exceptional 2BR/2BA, Florida
room, laundry, carport, $1,000/month. 2BR/1BA,
laundry, carport, $900/month. 1BR/BA, $700/month.
Dolores M. Baker Realty, (941) 778-7500.

CORTEZ COTTAGE: SPACIOUS 1BR. Furnished,
laundry room, utilities included. Quiet area, walk
to restaurants and beach. $900/month. (941)
794-5980. Corner of 125th and 45th.

BEAUTIFUL OFFICE SPACE: Second floor, approx-
imately 1,200 sf., carpeted, great Gulf views, good
parking. $700/month. (941) 778-4451.

THREE 1BR/1BA APARTMENTS: each under
$800/month. Seven-month lease. One in Bradenton,
two in Sarasota: Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165.

ANNUAL LEASE: 1BR/1BA, enclosed extra-large
garage with extra storage, new floors and appli-
ances. $900/month. (941) 761-4040. 2911 Ave. E,
Holmes Beach.


RECONSTRUCTION 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.

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.


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. $390,000.
George, (847) 707-3859

BEACH: FOUR-BEDROOM duplex. $599,000 entire
building! Beach level, no steps, block construction.
Weekly incomes, high demand. Wide access, pool-
size lot, partial ocean. Hurry! Janet at Realty Execu-
tive Solutions. (941) 538-0233.

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.

C P R: (941) 794.1515.
www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com. Sales, rentals,
property management. Coastal Properties Realty.

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.

LOT FOR SALE: 57.75x114 feet. Great location
one block from Gulf beach. $569,000.125 Neptune
Lane, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4246.

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.

ANNA MARIA.LOT for sale by owner. 117 Willow
Avenue, 50x110 (.1263 acre). Asking $500,000.
(813) 837-6224.

LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet,
cleared. $539,000. (941) 778-4036. 215 71st St.,
Holmes Beach.

REDUCED $128,000: BEACH duplex. 4Br/2Ba
pool-size lot, partial ocean, exclusive area. Rare
weekly income. $599,000.205 71st St. (past beach
Bistro on Gulf Drive.) Janet, (941) 538-033, Realty
Executives Solutions.

HOLMES BEACH R2 LOT, 12,500 sf with duplex,
two blocks to beach, $649,000. (941) 400-9346.

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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.
REDUCED $128,000: BEACH duplex. 4BR/2BA
pool-size lot, partial ocean, exclusive area. Rare
weekly income. $599,000. 205 71st St. (Past beach
Bistro on Gulf Drive.) Janet, (941) 538-0233. Realty
Executives Solutions.

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.

ALMOST ISLAND HOME: Adorable 1BR/1BA.
Brand new furnished, bay windows with water view.
Hurricane Force-3 manufactured home. One mile
from Anna Maria Island and one block from Intra-
coastal Waterway with new marina and boat ramp.
Land owned. Home owner's association optional.
$175,000. (941) 224-6521.

$399,000: NOT IN flood zone! Four full bedrooms,
2BA, seven large rooms. Northwest gem! Steps
from the bay. Seller motivated, no deed restrictions.
Call seller to show, (941) 962-3570. 7912 Second
Ave. West, Bradenton. (Take first left past Palma
Sola Bay to 2nd Ave. W.)

TWO LONGBOAT KEY cottages for sale or trade"
for house in Tampa. Owner/broker, Vicky Groggin,
(813) 478-0909.

1 BR/1BA FIRST-FLOOR Gulffront condo at Coco-
nuts Resort! $685,000. $34,000 yearly income.
Please call, (502) 417-0044.

OPEN SATURDAY AND Sunday from 1-5pm. Only
a few steps from beach; partial bay view. Totally ren-
ovated, furnished bright, 1BR/1BA Runaway Bay
condo. 1801 Gulf Drive, unit 271, Bradenton Beach.
By owner, (941) 778-8327.

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VILLAGE GREEN VILLA: 2BR/2BA two-car garage.
Completely updated. Open Sunday. Price reduced,
motivated seller. (941) 448-8502, or (941) 761-2575.
6608 12th Ave. W., Bradenton.

PRICE REDUCED!! TWO bedroom, extra-large
bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and huge kitchen, bay
view and directly across from Gulf beach. Million-
dollar views for only $199,900. Seller motivated!
Make offer!! Call Jill Sullivan, (941) 232-9783. Keller
Williams Realty.

FOR SALE: BRIGHT and clean, furnished 1 BR/1 BA
condo on Cortez Road, near Bradenton Beach.
$150,000. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165, or (305)
807-2585.

WITH HOME PRICES dropping on average of
$2,000 a week, REFI with a cash-out today! Take
advantage of the equity in your home before it
disappears with our select-a-payment 1 percent
start payment. 1st Equity, Bobby (941) 744-6906.
bobby@firstequityfin.com. Anna Maria resident.


PICKWICK LAKE WATERFRONT development on
a TVA lake, approximately 90 miles long in North-
east Mississippi. A small gated community with
private 30-foot covered boat slips, pool and spa.
There are only 13 undeveloped lots left. The lots
are priced from $49,900 to $150,000, including boat
slip. Property taxes range from $500-$1,500/year.
Call Bailey at Bailey Williams Realty for more infor-
mation. Office, (800) 748-9051. Cell (662) 415-7999
or Anna Maria, (941) 778-1356.You will be glad you
called!

DAHLONEGA, GA.: 3.3 acres. Spacious 5BR/3BA
brick ranch. Large sun porch, garage, carport, fin-
ished basement, storage galore. (770) 983-7322.
$450,000.

MURPHY, N.C.: Aah, cool summers, mild win-
ters, affordable homes and mountain cabins, land.
Call for free brochure, (877) 837-2288. Exit Realty
Mountain View Properties. www.exitmurphy.com.

NORTH CAROLINA GATED lakefront commu-
nity, 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles of shoreline.
Never before offered with 20 percent pre-develop-
ment discounts, 90 percent financing. Call (800)
709-5253.

LAKEFRONT AND LAKEVIEW properties nestled
in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine
Norris Lake. Call Lakeside Realty at (423) 626-5820,
or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com.

WATERFRONT LAND SALE! Three acres dockable
waterfront property, build up to three homes. Only.
$99,900! Ask about our investor package. Seven
waterfront lots for only $79,900! Call toll-free (866)
770-5263, ext. 8.


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EXECUTIVE WATERFRONT CONDO LOiaed downtown orn nhe
Mjnjlee River. Ih i. t lh-llloor end ur.I otler; panoramic view
of Ihe river and mOulin ol Tampa Bay 2BR'2BA nhi.'wpla3e
has nrew l lChnen wih grjnile coruniter and tiled living jreas
$425.1000) Lll Anne Hur,i 31 a ll) 13-9835.

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LAKEFRONT TOWNHOME Tnhs lust completed home orders
2-3BR/3BA, vaulled ceilings walk-in closets breakfali bar.
open Split-Iloor plan. healed community pool. Child play area,
311 within a secured gated community $310.000 Call Keith
Snell a (94111 ;3-1305


GREAT N.W. FAMILY HOME Localed just ofi r I pre ligiout
Riverview Boulevard. this 3BR/2BA home offers great schools,
minutes to 59th St. boat ramp, shopping, dining and so
much more. Curb appeal work in process. Come take a look.
$329,900. Call Scott Barr at (941) 798-9191.


VINTAGE BUNGALOW IN N.W. Absolutely charming, this
2BR home has all the bells and whistles, hardwood flooring,
two fireplaces, multiple French doors, gourmet kitchen, crown
moldingthroughout, privacyfenced rearcourtyard. A mustsee.
$299,000. Call Jonathan Wright at 941-301-9992.


941-798-9191


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Ho lines Beach!
EXPERIENCE
THE BEACH
Premier upslairs corner
unit with panorarric Gulf of
Mexico views! 3BR/2 5A.
with 9.5-fool ceilings,
8-foot doors, crown mold-
ing, stainless appliances,
and grarnle countertops
Ihroughout! Gorgeously
decorated and turkey lur-
nished, with owner usage
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941-720-2242 lor an
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COASTAL GEORGIA: Land for sale by owner. Pri-
vate golf community designed by Fred Couples/
Davis Love. Marina/tennis/pool/fitness. Jeckyll/St
Simons Island. $119,900. Call (315) 529-1277.

BEAUTIFUL TEXAS LAND! 20 acres. Only eight
miles east of Pecos and three miles north of 1-20.
Roads, references, surveyed. $13,500. $0 down,
$135/month. No credit check! (800) 482-9259. Hurry!
Limited quantity, www.lolnestarinvestments.com.

BANK FORECLOSURES! Homes from $10,000!
1-3 bedroom available! HUD, reposessions, REO,
etc. These homes must sell! For listings, call (800)
425-1620 ext.4237.

PALM COAST REAL Estate: Lots/land, $15,000
and up. New homes, $240,000 and up. Condos,
$350 and up. Harris Realty, (386) 586-0703. We
offer a 1 percent buyer rebate incentive.

TENNESSEE: SWAN RIDGE Lake resort on
Dale Hollow Lake, a private, gated community.
Enjoy the best of both worlds. Lake-view and
mountain-view homesites. (931) 243-4871.
www.swanridgedevelopment.com.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., AREA home sites. Sneak pre-
view of Phase II on now. Just 25 miles from
Asheville. Over four miles of crystal clear river-
front. Incredible mountain views. Riverwalk, custom
lodge, nature trails. Call (866) 292-5762.

THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria
Island since 1992.


NEW! ALABAMA WATERFRONT: Two hours to
Atlanta and the coast. Waterfront community with
incredible moss-draped hardwoods. Planned club-
house, docks, and more. 1/2 to 3 acres from the
$50s. Minutes to historic Eufaula. Call owner, (866)
882-1107.

TENNESSEE/KENTUCKY LAKEFRONT Private
lakefront or view retreats. Rolling hills, mild climate.
One to over 40-acre sites from $40,000. On the
border 90 minutes to Nashville. Phase II selling
now! Owner, (866) 339-4966.

TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN ACREAGE: Lakeside
1/2-to five-acre homesites nestled around a scenic
lake. Direct lake access, boat ramp, pavilion and
more. Gated, near Chattanooga. Ready for your
mountain dream home! Call (866) 292-5769.

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS: Five acres with frontage
on very large pristine creek, very private, excellent
fishing, canoeing, good access, near New River
Trail State Park. $39,500. Owner, (866) 789-8535.
www.mountainsofVA.com.

NEW, PRE-CONSTRUCTION golf community:
coastal Georgia. Large lots with deep water, marsh,
golf, nature views. Gated, golf, fitness center,
tennis, trails, oak park, docks. $70s-$300,000. (877)
266-7376. www.cooperspoint.com.

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OWNER'S LIQUIDATION SALE by sealed bid.
New homes and acreage homesites in the Blue
Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Sold "as is," 30-day
close. Restrictive covenant community. Deadline
May 27. For details, (800) 420-2278, or visit
www.Stoneridgebentmtn.com.

WESTERN NEW MEXICO: Private 74-acre ranch,
$129,990. Mountain views, trees, rolling hills, pas-
tureland, wildlife, borders.Bureau of Land Manage-
ment. Picturesque homesite at 6,700-foot eleva-
tion. Horseback riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect family
ranch, electricity. 100 percent financing. NALC,
(866) 365-2825.

FLORIDA LAND BARGAINS. Opportunities to own
your own farm, ranch, woodland or lakefront home-
stead. Old Florida at its best! Still affordable! Call
(866) 352-2249, or www.fllandbargains.com.

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FEATURED LISTING

k ANNA MARIA CANAL HOME Tranquility.and
5 gracious living in this spacious home: Covered deck,
S Swedish hot tub room, art studio, dock and lift.
fireplace, giant walk-in closet and room for a pool.
$985,000.

WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS: Rarely available 3BR unit, overlooking canal.
Spacious bedrooms and eat-in kitchen. Over 1600 sf, heated pool and spa in a beautifully-
maintained bay-front community. $599,000.
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 2BRi-BAt
turnkey condo in Bradenton Beach. Low association fees, no rental restrictions, and.zer4)
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 vie\\ s! $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-mnff
this condo an instant income producer. Heated pool, covered parking. storage. \% asher dr) er.
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 n ith great tiew
of El Conquistador golf course! Turnkey furnished, ready for you to move in. Close to beaches,
IMG Academy, private courtyard, pool, spa, and lanai. New kitchen! $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 toi,
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 complete!
Coastal designed 3BR/2.5BA home with 18-foot ceilings, granite countertops, stainless
appliances, wood floors, 8-foot French doors, two open decks, Hardi Plank siding, a swim-
ming pool and much more all close to beach access! This is a must see! $849,000.
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BecKy Smilh or Elli Siarren. 19411 778-2246.
MLS#504998 $2.000.000


DIRECT GULFFRONT Fabulous Gulf view' BEACHFRONT CONDO Top-floor middle INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY Island duplex STORYBOOK COTTAGES Just sieps Io ine
Furnished 2BR!2BA op-Iloor end unit wint unIn wn talulous: views of Gull 2BR/1BA on quiel street. ready for condo con- beach. A 2BR/1BA cotage wilh a IBR BA
additional windows Covered parking and condo in a well-mainlained 10-unni complex version One side nearly 2 000sl. close .ungalow Live in one and reni the olier
great walkingbeach WeeklyrenialOK Dave in Holmes Beach. Healed pool.Near res. to while sandy Deaches and line dining, or reni boln Anne Miller 1941) 778-2246
Moynihan. (9411 778-2246 MLS#528417. laurarls Dave Moynihan 19411 778-2246. Karen Day, 1941) 778-2246 MLS4517727 MLS9518824.$825.000.
$874,995 MLS#516964. $675 00Y. 11 050,000.


CORAL SHORES GEM Boaing para.
disei 10 000 lb ItII. private dock, saliwa-
ler ganal, minutes Irom Gult shopping
restauranis anl mrr,re Furnished Joe
Corto, 19941i 778-2246 MLStS19236
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PALMA SOLA BLVD-ESTATE 1 5 acres +. RIVERFRONT CONDO This topIloor end ISLAND'S VERY BEST!! Lush Iropical ABSOLUTE DOLLHOUSE! Thoroughly
on Palma Sola Blvd Prop:,rly can be sub- uni has a river view' Carporl healed landscaping surrounds ins beautilul modern with .ld Florida charm Island co-
divided into I.e bulddable lots, or use as pool, tennis, glass-In balcony, near marina, hdleaway!l Only steps lo.iris eeach and [age has onrrite management. Deedec
one secluded estate with bay views. Ryan shopping, churches. Becky Smith or Elfi updated Islarnd-style Pool 3BRi2 5BA beach, fishing pier on bay, pool. Becky
Horfman 941l 727-2800. MLS#521256. Starrett, (941) 779-2246 ..1LS5521375 Karen DaV, lJ41i 778-2246 MLSv52.3360 Smilh or Elii Starrett, (941) 778-2246
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Elil Siarrell. 1(9.1. -8-2.2-6 M.1LS524307 with granite. Tropli a l an1dape, pool, dock/
$499,000. / lift and four-plus car garage. Dave 1 trynihan,
(941) 778-2246. MLS#524629. $1,299,500.


SNEAD ISLAND HOME 3 4BR 2 5BA Gor.
geous bay views, 210 feet on Terra Ceia
Bay. Panoramic .,.e.;, private dock with lift,
access to Gulf, granite countertops, wood
floors, etc. Jay Heagerty or Brenda Richter,
(941) 727-2800. MLS#524084. $1,350,000.


HOLMES BEACH RESIDENCE Updated RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Now available sev-
3BR/2BA with great room design, beamed eral 1 or2BRunits, bayfront, poolsideandother
cathedral ceilings and spacious porches views. Some updated phone for details. On-
and decks. Short walk to beach. David site rentals. (941) 778-2246. MLS#00001340.
Moynihan, (941) 778-2246. MLS#528334. Priced $349,000-$494,000.

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