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Skimming the news ... Walter Stewart: Greatest Generation, 1-B. Anna Maria The Islander L~~~~~~~~~uf up pag 3-B.-c CIJ~hI~L. I- Ir IL "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org 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- fx % 4F ,: - World fashions unite 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." M Cuisine 4- ml, -ws Wine rs & Ales n~owtaking others Day The soul of Europe i the he i of Anri I Maria Islag RE-rDISCOVER R E-S T AU U RANT 111 South Bay Boulevard Anna Maria Island : 941-778-1515 Northern Tip Of Ainna Maria Island : Across From The City Pier Lunch: Every Day 11:30am-4:30pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4:30pm-9pm : Fri & Sat 4:30pm-10pm www.thewaterfrontrestaurant.net Show Mom your best ... we're serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on Mother's Day. And we're serving live music! Wednesday, Tom Benjamin on piano, Thursday AZZ! with the Herb Harris Jazz Trio. *.**, j..-~ Happy hour at the bar 5-6:30 nightly 2 forl wine/beer Open nightly for dinner ~ Sunday breakfast/brunch 8-1:30 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941.778.5320 www.oohlalabistro.org F~~ 'h-r I r, 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 * CITIZENS Citizens Property Insurance :' i' ; ... ,.... l r, February 2005 0 Jcko' Gdel 1 /in 1,000' er Day : M: on "" Du EastofA1A Barrier eSouth V Islands a ier f ylr w/in 1,000 S o ity f I Slands w a in '" & w/in w/ia n w/|n 1/n,00 Pensacola E"&w/wtn". yA,,,c e, ast of ICW plus 1,000' 1,500 ,o500'& w Y Barrier Islands plus South City of Mion v Cities of Ormond Bch, City off Hwy98 CedarKey \ Daytona Bch & South Gulf Breeze c, ak Daytona Bch West of Shoal Line , &Cortez Roads I 0 O .O. n 1,000 West of US Hwy 19 a Oseola KEY ELIG-iBLEAR'AS w estEoflCW h so ast of Indian Portion of River __Barrier Islands M w/in 1,000' --] Barrier Islands, Plus Portions of Barrir I M ar n 1, Mainland, Including Entire Cities Barrier Islands .eso hl, Mainland plus Mar in --] 1,000'- 1,500'From Coastline City of Sarasota Charlote Glades East Barrier Islands ilf of 1-95& -- I Barrier Islands B _Alt A 1A w/in 1,000' East SEast of 195 .. of 1-95 w/in 1 s000 Entire County -East of [ ] Seaward of Designated Highway -rr, urr/ Hwy SCity Limit Only Areas Not to Scale Descriptions are Not Complete Reference the Underwriting Manual for Detailed Area Descriptions Use the Online Wind-Only Street Directory for Eligibility of a Specific Address 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." lifestyle salon spa store experience the difference ... 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WhY n MAHA WhCS yEN ,eth, Cbest Sex offender made obscene calls from jail 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 beautifying our beaches. 5. It educates children and adults to care for their environment. This is a petition for implementing recycling receptacles at Anna Maria Island beaches for aluminum cans, bottles, etc. r------------------------------ I I Name II I Address (Optional) I I City I SThis is a grassroots effort to get the Mayor and Commis- Isioners to have a recycling program at our beaches. If you would like to see this happen, please cut out this petition and return to Beach Recycling, P.O. Box 251, Anna Maria, FL 34216. Please respond by May 15. beachrecycling@hotmail.com ------------------------------- 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. Thi Islander MAY 10, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 27 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson -V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Don Maloney David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Office Manager Connie Brannon, connie@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross Roberts Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander org) Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2006 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 TW~ CrOT A, eEJ- IA T*Ar I71tWLL. TAWJTo A eF)tAVx. SAO oULD TA%<-F, IT INN IOL-Vf Fo- -MT 5P~WAP~Nlcr bkpjw* OU CALm Oo aDNoAR. rrie STATL C Ave "TIAF COON'TU"YT~ieE orr SLICK mOLJc- -7 T,&WAvT' C-L+PtmNje A- ^T~c*G4p '? T WL TQOFc iou sur~ 7L,4 TOV4 SJOUP- 71 tL 6 . ^ By Egan Opinion111 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 '""" 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 he 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 approval over Bill Saunders of Holmes Beach. Date LoG High Rainfall April 30 64 84 0 May 1 66 87 0 May 2 64 84 0O May 3 68 86 0 May 4 66 87 0 May 5 70 88 0 May 6 68 88 0 Average Gulf water temperature 790 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. r e. F EEBEEtmorow Happy ither's Day Bring your Mom for Rotten Ralph's Fish & Chips All-You-Can-Eat Only .. rm99 or choose from our special Mother's Day entrees Ralph at age 3 with his mother Ralphetta. GREAT LIVE MUSIC! DRINK SPECIALS Pitchers of , Motown Hall of lame Musician Bud & _:T 2 for $6 Lester freeman Miller Lite trr l'7 Mimosa Only $7 May 21 & 22 Call for information ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING 902 S. Bay Blvd; -.Anna Maria LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE ROTTEN Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 RALPH'S. I <'. ~-- f- Gul of .lex.co 0L-O-A-A FIH&CHP L*DY-EVR AY3 89 We'd love to mail you the news! S We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the perfect * way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. More * than 1,400 happy, eager-for-Island-news paid subscribers are already receiving SThe Islander where they live ... from Alaska to Germany and California to * Canada. S We bring you all the news about three city governments, community hap- . openings, people features and special events ... even the latest real estate transac-, Stions ... everything you need if your "heart is on the Island." We're the only Newspaper that gives you all the news of Anna Maria Island. S The Islander is distributed free locally. But if you don't live here year- Sround, or if you want to mail the paper to a friend or relative, please use this Form or log on to islander.org for secure e-mail transmission. BULK MAIL U.S. SUBSCRIPTIONS (allow 2 weeks for delivery) Q One Year: $36 L 6 Months: $28 O 3 Months: $18 S U.S. FIRST CLASS AND CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS * O One Year: $140 Q 6 Months: $87.50 Q 3 Months: $52 , L Single Issue: $3.50 FIRST CLASS MAIL, U.S. ONLY, Maximum Four Weeks . G Call for mail rates to Europe or other countries. MAIL TO: ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP S Credit card payment: El B L No. S Exp. Date Name shown on card: S MAIL START DATE: The Islander S Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 : Z CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 OR ONLINE AT islander.org lllll 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- ing trail to a raised boardwalk that would lead visitors to a scenic overlook ofAnna Maria 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 recycling program. 9MCAHWAVLUQUOPS 7318 Manatee Avenue West Between Publix and K-Mart Mon-Sal 9am-9pm, Sun 10-7 (941) 761-3525 . 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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 would be doing their part to save energy and raw materials, limit litter, beautify beaches and edu- cate children and adults to care for the environ- ment. "This is a grassroots effort to get the mayors and commissioners to have a recycling program LaPENSEE PLUMBING 941-778-5622 ,,% ,CF E 5362 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 0 at our beaches," he said. Dahms has spoken with Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore and Anna Maria,Mayor SueLynn and he's been invited to present his petitions at the respective city commission meetings. He plans to attend the May 23 meet- ing in Holmes Beach and the May 25 meeting in Anna Maria. Petitions are available in this issue of The Islander, or at The Islander office at 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, in the Island Shopping Center. 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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 most RV parks are on inland goes for about $20,000 an XRffer ffenmwrmu (ia mnmunittg 0tprcf A Non-Denominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. 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He is more aware than most of changing conditions in the marketplace he is president of Federal Resort Properties, which is mostly in commercial real estate. "Like all beach community property owners, we face escalating property tax increases and difficulty in obtaining property insurance. These two factors will eventually force us to look to more economi- cally viable uses of this nine-acre property and when Our fast claims service is "No Problem." ` ur agency is well khown for providing fast, efficient and fair claims service. That's because ow we represent Auto-Owners Insurance, which, according to a national consumer's magazine, ranks consistently as one of the top insurers . in the country. That's why we are known as the "No Problem" People. Ask us about our great service today! A4Auto-Owners Insurane service oay ome Ca Busness Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. 5412 Marina Dr.* Island Shopping Center Holmes Beac (941) 778-2253 OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR LUNCH NOON-1 DAILY. jim.mixon2@verizon.net I ce Ih0 that time comes we will again adapt to market condi- tions." Meanwhile, he is in a strong and growing business, and he's tired of hearing negative assessments of condi- tions in the area. "I just don't want people to think a beach com- munity is not a good place for business. This is a great area to do business. Let's not sell our community short with negativism." PATRiCiA STAEbLER STATE CERTiFiEd GENERAL AppRAisER COMMERC/Al ANd RESidENT/Al INVESTMENT CoNSUTINq ESTATE DECisioNS EmiNENT DOMAiN- REAl ESTATE TAX 941.705.01 23 FL LiCENSE RZ 2890 P.O. 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Jane E's Internet cafe and S bakery and :: i Silvia's Fresh and f o-r Unusual Flowers 778-3170 '7-1 Bakery 778-7370 Flowers 720-0424 Look who's 1 Maite Sophia Hansen celebrated her first birthday Thursday, April.13, with a sunset soiree at the Sandbar restaurant featuring music and mai tais (for the adults) making light of her oft-mispronounced name. Maite is the daughter of musician "Koko" Ray Hansen, younger sister to Piper, 4, and daughter of this writer/photographer, Diana Bogan. 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. ij. , [ h 'l. ; 'I, I l l - 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 bidders for fun, donations Some qf the bidders chat 1 and look over auems offered by "silent" auction at The - 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 said much of that will go to establishing a "pottery" room. More than 50 items ', were contributed to the auc- tion by local and MHS stu- ''. dent artwork sales helped boost the total this year I 'sld.ci P/lic:." Pad/ Rodat : '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. It will begin at 10 a.m. at Bayfront and last about four hours. 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'~i I: "I"' -I '. 1; 2 III l 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- ican University, Washington, D.C. Islander Photo: Maky Lou Btr1c0 ci 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. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy ...... . Island Players set schedule for season Snooks Adams Kids Day around corner edible SrR j l. e NTS - .To order call or visit: 941-792-7511 [ h 6419 Nlanatec Ave. W. Bradenton. FL 34209 wwL dt)~arigtiit~oi Dc)licim., 1 'rtdtl~cgign' h'... ake S12-A MAY 10, 2000 6 THE ISLANDER 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 Y'1. Getting snippy Manatee County School District Superintendent Roger Dearing and Anna Maria Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayks snip away a ribbon in front of the school's main entrance, allowing a flood of children, parents and other folks to enter the school for tours and refreshments. Familiar faces Among the guests at the school dedica- tion were long- time school vol- unteer Billie Martini, left, and former Principal Jim Kronus. Old Glory Members of Cub Scout Pack 7 assisted by Boy Scouts Dalton Hicks and Chase Stripling raised the American flag above the new Anna Maria Elemen- tary School campus for the first time since it was lowered in December, just before demolition of the old school. Turn to West Coast Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. for technical expertise, customer satisfaction and Carrier systems that are second to none. 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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, ~', S., I.. ~ 3~ 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 and "friends" of AME. ACADEMY OF BOTANICAL ART O./M. 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Game Roo i Activites Director: Mon. --Fr 8- 5Sat. 10 -3 Sun, 1-4 . *. < .. f lat bAA AV Il~ Modern 'old' school art Island artist and photogra- pher Rolf Bertram has cre- ated digital art prints of almost every niche of the old Anna Maria Elementary building, such as the pan- oramic views displayed in the new school lobby. The artwork originates from his photographs, which he trans- forms into drawings on canvas. Images from the AME collection can be viewed and ordered online at www.bertramimages.com, or from a catalog at the school administrative desk. Ten per- cent of the purchase benefits the AME art department. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan ; r, S ~-~e~. + - 14-A M MAY 10. 2006 U TIHE ISLANDER 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, Rice and Beans, Lettuce and Tomato Cup, Happy Birthday Cupcakes SBFriday, May 19 Breakfast: Sausage Gravy with Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Bagels S Lunch. Pizza or school-planned entree, Corn, Coleslaw, Sliced Pears S Juice and milk are served with every meal. ,J... ,' .. : .. .... YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! 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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. In comparison, only 45 AME fourth-graders were U.LPEiN ivon.-Fnr. 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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. 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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- * tion, support and conventions. This new section will 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- mendations on standards for Writing+ and, ultimately, the multiple choice performance will be included in the determination of a school's grade. 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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 having been suspended 18 times. Meanwhile the occu- Bear Initaion-Spteber200 BetFodan e Aie nFlrd FLORIA TRND GolenSpon al o Fm E ightGodn pon WINESPETATOR pant of the residence under surveillance, Christopher 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 $85 a week per child. Hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours available at extra charges for children arriving at Renovation correction The conversion of an Anna Maria bistro to a multi-purpose office building for the Lawton Chiles Foundation is under way following a lengthy plan- ning process. An article May 3 wrongly indicated there had been a lengthy city site plan process. No site plan is required for the renovation of the former restaurant. 7:30 a.m. and leaving at 6 p.m. Forms for scholarships to help those who need it are available on request. April Jonatzke, who is running the program, guar- antees an enchanting time for all the youngsters, as they learn the origins of fairy tales and take part in arts and crafts and recreation. Field trips are planned to Mote Marine Laboratory, GWIZ center in Sarasota, Adventure Island, Busch Gar- dens, Florida Aquarium, Island Players and other attrac- tions. Water, juice and snacks will be provided twice daily, said Jonatzke, but the little campers are respon- sible for bringing their own lunch every day. Registration forms are available now at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, and Anna Maria Elementary School office, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Additional details may be obtained from Jonatzke at 778-1908. OLD UABURQ ; SCHNITZELHAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast Every Friday Bavarian Haxen (Pork knuckle with bread dumpling and red cabbage) Please phone ahead 24 hours Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON-SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre *-3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach BiJf CRAB FEAST AT 4 CRABBER " TOM'S 11:30am till Close .*"- --"'. ..Wed & Thurs May 10 & 11 Blue Crabs Steamed i .Beer and Old Bay -- : 2/Crab :" /Bud Drafts 5318Mlar-i.naD.r*r*Island Shopping Center*779-9383 Continental Bistro You love rmom, mom loves CoA Xci oor ,$eegou caun3yr 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 1 Est 1967 9p e Wate{fX0 IN THE HISTORIC VILLAGE ON THE NORTHERN END OF LONGBOAT KEY. COME TRY OUR NEW OUTSIDE PATIO AND DECK. STONE CRAB SEASON ENDS MAY 15 GET THEM FRESH WHILE YOU CAN! HAPPY HOUR LUNCH SPECIAL SUNSET SPECIALS 4PM-6PM 11:30AM-3:30PM 3:30PM-6PM HOURS 11:30AM 9:30PM DAILY PHONE 383-1748 ^ * - I THE ISLANDER M MAY 10. 2006 U A-17 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. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen 11:30am-10pm Full Bar 11:30am til late nite Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! ; 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive, in the S&S Pla"a', 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- atee Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Further information may be obtained by call- ing 747-4655. r- U- --- I All-you-can-eat < _/ Pancakes & Sausage $1 95 Mon-ri amnoon .. .Sat-Sun lam- pm Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed Larry Rich Thurs & Sat ~ Rick Boyd Fri & Sun Tom Mobley Mon & Tues Mark Cravens M, onday Itaian Night All-you- $795 can-eat 4-8pm TUESDAY 4-8pm : SUNSET SPECIALS 7 **********+****, T CO & rWJlrA- Every Wednesday 4-8pm7 All-You- $ 95 Can-Eat*. * *.* ** SEAFOOD COMBO FRIJ9I ~ FRY- 2-8 pm --with fries and slaw o a/ ."" ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT o S895 OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 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 de Soto Frank Eldridge, Pam Geyer, proprietress Pat Geyer, ig o De Soto Tom Sprenger and Capt. Chris Atkinson. Islander 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. TO tI'S Italian Americ Restaurant & Dinner Show Thursday May 11 Memories of Johnny Cash Dinner & Show only $24.95 Friday May 12 Tribute to Patsy Cline Limited Engagement Dinner & Show $24.95 *AAh*)AA* iAAAA** AAA*A.A *AAhA)A A Saturday May 13 Sunday May 14 Tribute to Mom Performed by local Elvis Tribute Ansro Bring Mom for Dinner and a Snow FREE SHOW IN HONOR OF MOTHER'S DAY Friday May 19 Saturday May 20 The Music of Tim McGraw Don't miss this special performance Dinner & Show $29.50 Every Tuesday All You Can Eat Pasta $5" per person with the purchase of a beverage.- Open Auditions for Talent every Tuesday night from 7:00pm 10:00pm. Call 751- 4800 for details 6713 14th St. W. (US 41) Bradenton Call for reservations: (941) 751-4800 www.tonys-italian.com h I 18-A U MAY 10, 2006 U THEI ISLANDER 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 at kheintz@longboatkeychamber.com 232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens 1-- 778-7878 rl III II --- --l a.. ;, ',, 71" " *;;:^ ? --- *-^-" __ . ^ - Baskets prepared for migrant babies Joyce Maranvillele, ft, and Terry Hussey, along with others from the Church of the Annunciation, pre- 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. F EAT-IN OR O$ 1i I TAKE-OUT $100 OFF R Any Size Pizza I I 7 FFREE DELIVERY! I KOMAPIZZA I t & ITALIAN RESTAURANT I Specializing in Veal Chicken Fish Pasta SMakers of the World's Largest Pizza I ?Open 7 Days 11 AM to Midnight |I 201 N. Gulf Dr. Bradenton Beach I 778-0771 or 778-0772 ~~L ... - --NI 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 attend King Middle School. Continental tres ckcr /y Bistro o7ew R A e.ur nfgl. 5-:&-38 at tGe ar 5406 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach ..: 778-5320 CRABBER TOM'S ,- SEAFOODD MARKET. - Fri and Sat May 12 and 13 FRESH BLACK LARGE GROUPER LARGE-. Q WHITE j 9 SHRIMP 12 rlb From Louisiana i' While they last 919 Don't foret about our crab feast Wed and Thurs May 10 and 11 1130 till close 5318 Marina Dr..Island Shopping Center*779-9383 THE ISLANDER, U MAY 10, 2006 0 A-19 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. Boundary expansion OK'd by legislature fantastic Fish &Chips Seafood it~! f-~ All-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips 7"99 (B)G09I W ~ Poker7and 10 pm IM (W ~ British Night with Rob 7pm [Ii~fAa iiif' ~ Karaoke 8pm | i i~fW3 P Open for Lunch & Dinner Sun-Thurs -4-till late 1 @1q P Fri-Sun ~ 12-till late Closed Mon ^(^OS?' 12012 Cortez Rd. 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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. 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'.30 p.m Sunday Noon 5 (0h p m - I .. ai. :" "-'* .' ^ ** ** " ", i" .'J L.:-" - rr 1', ;, ; e -- Perico Harbor Anna Maria Island & Gulf Beaches Robinson's Preserve Botanical Garden Park Rivertown Marina SStewart Elementary School Geraldon Farms Produce King Middle School SUS Post Office Urgent Care Medical Center NEAL "', AIf Building. Home. Life. wwv. nealcommunities.com U"I~ 20-A MAY 10, 2006 Tlll,] ISIANI)I ]H _c~ C~t1 )tli5 TihIslae ind by Rick Calin 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 . " 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. LRd Y '" iX 2-B M MAY 10, 2006 N THE ISLANDER 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 PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE P, : ,." --- .p ' 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 Longboat Key. 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 Photos: Lee Ross .t" t r;L' Q 't -' 'il 'I b I~~I :1 1 V Joey Mattay, center, talks to his surfing protigies about how to surf the small waves ofAnna Maria Island. 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. , .. . 1 /. ..., *. .. .. '. A. 1.- - 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 I, 4YV jti 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, too. DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance Painting Cleaning Repair ,(941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and insured aikJ Let. ; ) L A.t lW" 4" FISHING LICENSE LIVE FROZEN BAIT TERMINAL TACKLE SUNGLASSES & HATS S* PENN* SHIMANO ST. CROIX everything You Need for Florida Fishing 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA "'"- ._ -.p (by Holmes Beach boat basin) I.LA. D DecOitb 779-2838 iTACECLEr! OPEN DAILY V (major credit cards) By PaulRo a 8: , 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. Bet that makes you feel better about your gas hog, doesn't it? UNE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED WOOD DOCK S& SEAWALL CUSTOM DOCKS SEAWALLS BOAT LIFTS Design Build Permitting Sales Service Supplies 792-5322 s.,ooo, 7912 5322 S tate Cert. 1 12044 Cortez Rd., W. GRC049564 , t SE3S. S.S -- SCharter Boat -I "MAGIC" Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing Reservations a Must! Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed :* ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ... _V'"]'I>..' ^.*^ ._ I THE ISLANDER N MAY 10. 2006 E B-5 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. INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT 'i 0Peat A " Captain Steven Salgado Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 $39 Until $39 12:00 Noon +TAX GREENS FEE AND CART $30 12:00 Noon GREENS FEE AND'CART $25 After 25AX 2:30 pm BIG SUMMER CARD $26+TAx Until 12 Noon $20+TAX After 12 Noon '6 I ' l]- F L Call 74-9432. 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 Snook* Trout" Redfish Tarpon Grouper Coba S O" 'W ." . 941-704-6763 sumotimefishing.com Cap Mark Howard *a "a -- l, ' FISH TALES 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. Tle Islander Inshore/Nearshore UsCG. lonseW/Insur:d Good catch SToni Lyons, Kendra Presswood and Capt. S ,a Mike Heistand had a good day on the water, catching trout, red- Sfish and lots of small snook. 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 the paper -- -. . -- .. .. l,. -1 12-411 2 I52 I 1.l, I 12 '- U 4S -03 rl, I 222 1' I .. : CHARTER BOAT JAN MARIE S2.* K.. .,. I..-11 . 6-1B MAY 10, 2006 0 THE ISLANDERS sla Rick Biz __ By Rick Catlin - MAR0 j4 _ 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 $525,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty ofAnna Maria, can be reached at (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate trans- actions may also be viewed online at www.islander org. Copyright 2006. L~"~;p~e~kj.;~ll`U. _i li/41Di~C~*P~d~l~lj~j~*yQUltl~Z$BL~.L~ THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 10, 2006 N B-7 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 V1=l. J PRESTIGIOUS NORTH END This custom-built'home on the north end of Anna Maria offers over 2,600 sf Sof living area with 3BR/3.5BA. Red Ken Jackson 778-6986. Kathy Geeraerts 778-0072 r e n e i Maureen Dahms 778-0542 Marilyn Klemish, 778-7627 REAL ESTATE Kate Eiseler, 778-5115 Evelyn Mitohell, 778-1952 d vt brANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria ww.greenreal,cb ro 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria* www.greenreal com. L00019 -foe ( the erefeO OtLitiog?. LeOO -in fuLrther ... Thil Lksiander 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. : .. Mike S,- Norman *^ Realty . S3101 Gulf Drive, SHolmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 ORn..E Vic Caserta (941) 778-4364 Fa - Realtor, fluent in 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free Italian, Spanish and English (941) 778-6943 Home (Q41 730n.1062 l NEAR BEAN- JUST STEPS THE BEACH!. Irm c, ulale,:._t, riled and u 2BR/2BA. screened I.. LA PLAGE Premier upstairs corner unit with panoramic ':-. glimpses Gulf of Me/ico views 3BR/2 5BA wirn high ceiling., B i. water! Tu crown moulding, granite counlenops, and upgrades nished, larg~ 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. M 4Mi4 I Pnci lce Realty 1.0 1,0 W M sue Carlson 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria 941-720-2242 f K .Ic;.~LL~*1J1 - i BE .1 8-13 0 MAY 10, 2006 TIHE ISLANDER - S LA N - 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. -- La rY a---e ---- -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. ...-- 941-315-0908 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 ~I' ~ ~s~~ls~ ;Is~r:; ----- -- ---'"n -.1t kc 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. 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. .. .... This property is located in West- ^ .. i bay Point & Moorings on Anna SMaria Island and won't last long. the condo is turnkey furnished and ready to either live in or S rent it out for the season. SPrice reduced to: $539,000. Sales Rentals Propert ana ement S,.,COLDWELL 'BANKER Team Pinnacf 877-469-4753 teampinnaclefl@yahoo.com Pat Palmeri-Bates www.flrealestateassistance.com John Luchkowec isi h anso or egbr SCountrywide Home Loans is close by and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. I Competitive rates. If Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. IUp-front approval* at the time of application. fAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. i Loan amounts to $6,million. oi Construction financing available. SPam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave.W. Holmes Beach paimvoorhees@countrywide.com www.pamvoorhees.com Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDITION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. r 11AM SAT MAY 20 ANNA MARIA BEACH COTTAGES ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FLORIDA .112 OAK AVE. Exceptional 3BR/2BA Furnished Beach Cottage Condominium 110A OAK AVE Surprising 2BR/2BA Furnished Beach Cottage Condominium Use as a Vacation Home Own as an Investment On-Site Management Exceptional Income and Rental History Auction World USA, Inc. Lic. R.E. Broker f 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 Web site: www.smithrealtors.com 2 Real Estate Agents For Today's Market 4 .% - 5, // 'W. fc- S /"'^fe' -*^i' '1^. *'44 .'' ,^-?;---*^s ^ego "**?;<4ibfHJ~f~1 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. .. p ."'- " 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 -" "^^ Prudential Realty Maggie Hutter & Jo Rutstein Realtors 941-552-1 358 Jo: 941-587-9156 Maggie. 9-11-780-988 www.hulterandruLIslein.comn n' ll u ,1, I !nd, i, qfl .I i. I I '. U ,- H. 11 ... M I. 1... 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 P www.michellemuslo.tom 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. S 529,900. 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. e LE AD Me- 1-80-06966 1E-78EP0 IH. SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS K THE ISLANDER M MAY 10, 2006 N B-9 ANNA MARIA ISLAND SliihCoast 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 Moon~--~~f~~~ ~p~it (3rL~ 10-B 0 MAY 10, 2006 T THE ISLANDER IS L A I A 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 S --- I ~Bigu-art':ws.'i; **^ PAYA ENCANTADA: 2BR (ornoiiGuinmrni 100-FOOTCANALFRONTAGE: Hnmeleatlure c m0blex.Turnkeyfurnished, heatedpooVspa, tile roof, porcelain floors, updated kitchen tennis courts, shuffleboard, clubhouse, coveredpatiowithwet-bararea,dock,10,0001 saunasand partial Gulf views. $795,000. lift and no bridges to Tampa Bay. $649,900. S ' = 25,000POOLALLOWANCE: Cuimpliely $10,000 REMODEL ALLOWANCE: 2BR 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 Web site www.annamariareal.com THE ISLANDER E MAY 10, 2006 E B-11 I -EAD 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. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! ANNA MARIATERFRONT* : ,liC Natural setting surrounds : *! this 3BR/2BA home with 0 open water views, boat dock, hot tub, steps to beach and turnkey S S.... furnished! Offered at; ..;o $799,000. BAYVIEW DUPLEX includes lot on bay! 3BR/3BA and 1BR/1BA duplex or 4BR/4BA home with boat docks and gorgeous view of Sarasota Bay. Offered at $969,900. ISLAND CON VENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $169,000 & Inventory. T..-",. Deborah Thrasher i RE/MAX Excellence (941)518-7738 I941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.coni - O OOO O OOO0OOOO 0 0 0 0 0 S 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. One of the biggest names in mortgages is -right in your own backyard. WJ hen you choose Chase you are guaranteed by a variety of products offered by one of the nation's tp mortgage lenders. Plus, the knowledge of loan officers like Ron Hayes who are familiar with and dedicated to your local community. So, whatever your mortgage needs fixed rate, adjustable rate, jumbo, government, call Ron locally for a free consultation at (941) 761-9808 (24 hours) or (800) 559-8025. O CHASE Monhottn Mortgooe Corporotron A< a 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 LUXURY GULFFRONT VILLAS, CONDOS, HOMES 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com m m~kc~~a, L~~~3L~~~I I - SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 l1 Its I 'm ^ /.4 SHELL POINT CONDO Immaculate 2BR/2BA, WATERFRONT KEY WEST STYLE HIDEAWAY Beauti- fully-furnished, ground-level hideaway! Includes fully remodeled 3BR/2BA waterfront home, with 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 with coral stone mantel gourmet kitchen, stainless appliances and metal roof. $799;000. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com/ . . ^ ^ T .. i .. . l 1 .. . COMMERCIAL PRETTY IN ANNA MARIA 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. JI Arnderson Licensed Broker S"'. |Jim Anderson Realty Company l PO Box 1789 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 toll free 1.800.772.3235 Si www.jimandersonrealty.cbm email: jim6805@aol.com S *. 12-B I MAY 10. 2006 T THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sand's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of Serie Quality & Dependable Service. S Call us for your landscape 77841345 and hardscape needs. L Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 SKitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 S-WAGNER REALTY 2217 CGIIIr D IVI: NOTllI l )LI)I:N'IM N BI'ACll. I'l, 3.1217 lHAQOLD SMALL REALTOR :% Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 / E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com US A FENCE KINDS Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 941 -750-9300 HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. 720-2217 Don't suffer 4. Relief is a phone call away CN I *f r.1'hii'J4' i TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS TILE METAL SHINGLE FLAT FREE 6 yr. Maintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured {Lic. #CCC1325742) o a .. ,M" Island Hrne Loacns SA NEW o A.R.M. Good for 5 Years Refinance Purchase Second Homes Cash-Outs Too!! Bobby Edington (941) 744-6906 1ST EQUITY 1% rate is for credit score 660 or higher. 1.5% start rate if under M6 credit score. Loans to 3 million. Subject to credit approval. Loans may accrue deferred interest. Loans originate In Utah. When's the last time you tasted coffee in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Phone 941 778-7978 4hwit& 4"4i. Anyone can take a picture. Professional creates a portrait. 40 ELKA 4 PHOTOGRAPHICS 941-778-2711 fg'" . ww4vi:jackelka. co/ : 14,A SL.A .DASIE 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. LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! . IL 7A JS ANDER C ASSI DSS 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. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. 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. 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Online edition: www.islander.org 14-1l 0 MAY 10, 200(i THIE ISLANDER I tmu a "Copyrighted Mate'rial Syndicated Contents Available from Commercial News Providers" 0 ils 1 ft Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 : A oreen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com Cindy M Jones _ I GRI CRS, Sale Associate DUNCAN Redl Estate, Inc. 779-0304 ,':, 1773-9770 A : u.. .,,.Anna.. Mai.a -v 7 -vL~U'JUUL/ k7M ONVgn n:~ EU**,~- I. 'Olt,- g DOLPHIN HARBOUR AT MARINA ISLE ,urrieltry under ilri:-.rui:(lin S B 5 5BeA KeyW W I fil rei-ider(Ce I, j wilerlovers dream Enrili lbuliui vi lu *uricu. iTiij.i'r ullie i, ,vrlij l rin Bimrini B.ay and Tamrrp Bai wmin Ie :,ijuni.h Ihe di1l.jnce Silep s awr Iro:m .,oiur tiajl slip with easy .iace-:i 10 Tampj Bj ui Mei:,: Greal enriaininin :p3ci wiln j beautifully designed gourmet kit up 0.o .,r Ioub ,Qr.jni rr.,im rnd 3 wrap-around deck. An amazing private b i-n-iiji 01-10O I ErcuMnl InOuu mnium .,iuu Ini I "ie lacr h. Wa.kr to Hit l B, St t iei:et, B Mad, s.jr iopIs, denton Beach. Walk to Historic Bridge Street, BB Marina, shops, Ir,, ,l', :I 1. i.l: (lu{r ll,.,: I Tl.t iii ,'nTlPi,: 1J ,,li' l' l ,i':r |JNI:|| IIVulmllli lj I lIl 1 :1 11 p ie., :d (11-1) r ^ rjnlir,j il IP l lyl.d Trh; 3m3irag ljaS Irom ;,ur * rine S vW3y in S3rnd ime GIull CUlEUIEf.OPBWA BRIIT tchen.opening I i ,j[, lr,,,,T,,I f.i, '-tII i f,, "J ') l ) r4,l H.,IM, ayfront retreat "r,,r' i "ill ir .1" i' ,I"' ji-il r- :,, l .;1 ,,', ,j1: i,,:h,,i,in l:i , potential! $545,000. JUST VISITING PARADISE? Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll S get ALL the best news, delivered bythe mailman every week. Visit us at 5404.Marina Drive, Island-Shopping Center, Holmes Beach -or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org Thie Islander La Plage... Tfie Liviwni in 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. Af,: , 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 Ultimate 'W/aterfont 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 :- only! Musl see' Call Sue Carlson 941-720-2242 lor an appointmenL $2 225,000 yAn Islani Place Realty (941) 779-9320 www.anislandplace.com , usNe Aff N-,T4) ~~;i7~. " "` ^ " - THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 10, 2006 E B-15 - L A RL AI. I 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. 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. HOW TO ADVERTISE in the Islander Classifieds: DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wednesday pub- lication. CLASSIFIED RATES for business or indi- vidual: Minimum $10 for up 20 words. Each addi- tional word over 20 words is 500. Box: $3. Ads must be paid in advance. Classified ads may be submit- ted through our secure Web site: www.islander.org or faxed to (941) 778-9392 or delivered/mailed to 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. We are located next to Ooh La La! in the Island Shop- ping Center. More information:(941) 778-7978. 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. 539GufDive -Holes eac wwwguf.arelt. S 111 d A-ALLMI wiw"m 1 61 a119., IdeZIE . . . . (1-B 1 MAY 10. 2006 m THE ISLANDER As -. OP-.- ,r7ide Island home delivery: 778-7978. .1 * 'l V~ I - , ThW Islander AM M.Mm i~ s WAGNER REALTY mBringg Peope Heos Since 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com __________________________________________ UIC-- 7fKeatiurec Week S'Proper7tiecs q tie SPECTACULAR BAY VIEWS! Sailboat waler wimt dock and moorings Great lap pool 200-looi seawall' Hurricane film on windows. Well-cared lor 3BRE. A Iur. r-.gragr 1''9 8 elevated nome looking ono Terra Ceia Bay Stacey Limberg, (941) 776-3300. MLS#522931. ti IOn non MARINERS COVE Direct baylront, lop-tloor, 3BR/2BA. 2,000 sl, gated community. two pools, tennis, elevator, protected deep water 35-t1:ot boat slip. Dave Moynihar (941) 778-2246. MLS#525552. $749,500. =. _a ... - -'. ... ...... A RARE FIND! Anna Maria GulHir,.ni lot. 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 $589 000, 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 S399.000 ,$289,000. I989 3000 MLS,524049 399 900. ... I......S. -- .. .......... HOLMES BEACH OFFICE i 800stil- air ANNAMARIAWATERFRONTCustombuiltin condcltonred pace Can Do u-ed a s tw sep 2000 .4BR.2 584 lanallrinl resident ,,pen arale unit ,,r robin, e Becky Smlh or) IlooIr plain 10 l:,iO : l ciln3 rj deluie klil.:ien 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. $565,000. lil~ - m .>, I'' ~FLig~i:llt~ ~I L - |