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Skimming the news ... Anna Maria Island map inside, page 8-B. iAnna Maria Tfhe Islander Turtles arrive, page 2-A. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 14, No. 28 May 17, 2006 FREE 5 *I.~~i Shall we dance? Men's pro winners Kevin Lechlitner; left, and Winston Owens appear to be dancing during Beach Tennis USA action 6 Manatee Public Beach last weekend. For more pictures, see page 4-B. Islander Photo: Courtesy Beach Tennis USA/JI Goodloe won't finish bead By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter With the June 1 deadline to com- plete emergency beach renourishment fast approaching, contractor Goodloe Marine is not likely to complete the entire project by that date, according to Manatee County. Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker. The project has been moving south along the Island's beach, but is only at 17th Street North in Bradenton Beach, about .8 mile short of its target. Goodloe was contracted to complete renourish- ment to near Fourth Street South in Bra- denton Beach at the city limits. "They won't finish in time. They will have to move their equipment off the beach" by June 1, Hunsicker pre- dicted. Goodloe had halted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designed and fed- erally funded project in mid-December, but resumed operations in April with a mandate to complete renourishment by June 1 and have all its equipment off the beach by that date. That could leave several areas of Bradenton Beach in need of renour- ishment, and residents there hope the coming hurricane season doesn't bring damaging waves to erode the beach as last year's hurricanes did. BeachHouse Restaurant owner Ed Chiles has said previously he's been concerned about the gradual erosion of the beach in front of his eatery. At high tide, only a few feet of sand and a line of rocks separate the crashing waves from the restaurant. Goodloe crews are about a half-mile away, but running out of time. The Corps has said that Goodloe must have its equipment off the beach by. June 1 and the company would likely IA K- ' . HB "-^' A'04t-, r* - ]~~;A"qks Beach coming to the house. The beach area by the BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach is c 20feet wide at high tide. The 2002 renourishment project had put abou of sand between the restaurant and the Gulf of Mexico, but storms the p carried much of that away. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin have to begin removing its pipes by May 15 to reach that deadline. Efforts to confirm a report that the Corps would grant Goodloe a one-week extension to the deadline were unsuc- cessful, but Hunsicker did say Goodloe has asked the Corps to store some of its pipes and equipment in the Manatee Public Beach parking lot, with an eye to removing some equipment by barges that will come ashore at the beach. Hunsicker said his recommendation to the county commission was that it not approve any such request by the Corps. The commission agreed, but the county legal staff is researching whether or not the county has to cooperate with a request to use Manatee Public Beach because of current legal agreements with PLEASE SEE BEACH ,.NEXT PAGE Internet sex party offer leads to Island By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter A pornographic Web site advertis- ing sex parties from May 6 to May 12 for members of a club was traced last week to a Holmes Beach residence that was used as the site for the parties. The Web site included accompany- ing explicit photographs depicting sex acts at the club's parties and photos of the interior of the home, although the address for the party had to be obtained by registering for the party. Acting on a tip and gossip that swirled around the neighborhood about the nude parties and sunbathing at the house, The Islander confirmed that the home advertised for the parties was indeed the home at 5601 Flotilla Drive at the and contacted the owners. hnRarrick The house featured as the "party mansion" is owned by Scott and Deanne h Hopp. They handle their own rentals and h say they have been renting the home weekly for up to two years. ... -- .-. It is located across from the Island SBranch Library, and just a few yards from the Holmes Beach City Hall and i the Holmes Beach police station. It's also less than 100 yards from a school bus stop that elementary, middle school and high school students use every day during "- the school year, including last week. While the pornographic Web site claimed the canalfront house used for the party was located on Clearwater Beach, photographs of the interior of the house, including the uniquely designed pool and fountain inside, match the photographs at Floridavacations.com where the Hopps advertise their rental property. l The party Web site states that M. anyone can attend any of the parties if they pre-register and pay a fee, or attend free if they agree to have their mnly about photo taken during the sexual activities t 150feet that take place at the events. The site 'ast year shows in detail photographs of "activi- SPLEASE SEE INTERNET, PAGE 3 ** ... A . This house at 5601 Flotilla Drive in Holmes Beach, a licensed rental property, wa booked last week for sex parties and photo shoots for an Internet pornography site Islander Photo: Bonner Joy 3~111 ILC~ --IbC~ ~t ~ssqla~b~pc I~L-- "LC--C --III I ~:h~i- ~-~ll~li':- -- ; .'., : I--.--. -; ~j~~ ~y rC;.~4-FL'?:i:i i-~il ~-~3f~ir;.r .; -n~: r--_ ~-~s~~- ~ ~~ ~si.L: .;~~-.~-~' ~E~ .5'' yd : ~r~r -----: r.. . ~i~j" : 4?.;: ...1; -I~~. ..' i I j .. . ,, -------- ; ~s~i~ " 2-A 0 MAY 17. 2000 T'IIE ISLANDER Another beach renourishment in 2010-1 2 Beach renrourishment for Anna Maria Island gen- erally takes place every 10 to 12 years and is funded by the state of Florida and Manatee County. The last such effort was in 2002 and added a 150-to-200-foot strip of sand along the beach. But the hurricane season of 2005 brought a number of storms to Florida and the Island. The resulting wave and wind damage severely eroded many Florida beaches. That resulted in an emergency beach renourish- ment effort spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and funded by the Federal Emergency Man- agement Agency. Neither Manatee County renourish- ment officials nor the county's marine engineering firm Coastal Planning and Engineering of Boca Raton - was directly involved in the emergency effort. Manatee County and Coastal Planning have already begun the preliminary studies needed for the next cycle renourishment, expected to begin sometime between 2010 and 2012. Beach renourishment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A the Corps. Efforts to reach Ben Goodloe of Goodloe Marine were unsuccessful. But there is a glimmer of hope for those areas along the beach that might be short-changed by the current effort. Hunsicker has already announced plans for a state- county renourishment effort starting in late 2006 to renourish Anna Maria and Coquina Beach. While that's good news for some, Hunsicker said it's not definite those areas left out of the Goodloe- run project will be included in any state-locally funded effort. "That will depend on if the state of Florida will support beach renourishment in an area that the federal -0 government was originally funding," he said. All is not lost, however. Hunsicker said he would discuss those areas left out of the current renourishment project with state offi- cials to determine if any federal money is still available to complete that effort. J The soul of. Europe in the heo'r1 of Ann0 Maria Islani -RE=DISCOVER, In addition to Beef Wellington, Potato-Crusted Grouper, Veal Marsala and Rack of Lamb, we're serving up live music! Wednesday, jazz pcii~st Tom Benjamin. Thursday JAZZ! with the Herb Harris Jazz Trio. Happy hour at the bar 5-6:30 nightly 2 for 1 wine/beer Open nightly for dinner Sunday breakfast/brunch 8-1:30 5406 Marina Drive ~ Holmes Beach 941.778.5320 www.oohlalabistro.org I , Oulnkl~f&;L~dp R E.-S TAU RANT 111 South Bay Boulevard Anna Maria Island : 941-778-1515 Northern Tip Of Anna Maria Island: Acruss From The City Pier Lunch: Every Day 1 :30am-4:30pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4: 0pm 9pm : Fri & Sat 4:30pm-10pm " .. .' ...; ic .1,, ,. i ... > ; L,,www.tbwatereJt iem taumat.net Cuisine ss Wine i& Ales LW',,A'-FR;iR N,F A110 ---~ First turtle nest of 2006 The first logger- head sea turtle nest on Anna Maria Island was spotted on the beach by Turtle Watch volunteers Sat- urday between 74th and 75th streets in Holmes Beach. Pictured check- ing out the nest ,. are Allen Year- S *ick, Debbie Basilius and Curt Harb- smeier Female turtles venture onto the beach from May through Novem- ber to lay eggs, which hatch about 60 days later i* -~" : The design and engineering phase of this fall's county renourishment effort is being done by Coastal Planning and Engineering. Hunsicker hopes to have the engineering report and feasibility study ready for the county commission's review within the next few months. ~tPl. '' ' ~-" i ?- 4 ~lpi: THE ISLANDER U MAY 17, 2006 N A-3 Temptation comes to Anna Maria Island Cindy Leger of Tampa Temptations, an entertain- ment company that pairs with Art Hammer, Mandingo parties and Jem Diamond Entertainment LLC, said Friday night that she rented the Hopps' home on Flo- tilla Drive in Holmes Beach for "entertainment" and safety. She said that when they checked out the home, they saw police cars frequently driving by and they thought the home was in a secure neighborhood. But when Scott and Deanna Hopp, who rented the home to Cindy and Kevin Thomas of Diamond Enter- taintment, learned from The Islander what was being promoted on the Internet at their home, they insisted the parties be canceled and notified their lawyer to determine if there was legal cause to evict the renters. Leger said that the final Friday night party was not canceled, but rather moved to a "banquet hall" where they could better preview the video presen- tation prepared for the evening's entertainment, and that the choice was made to avoid having her clients harassed. "I don't want my clients harassed or brutalized by police," she said after Holmes Beach Police arrived at 5:30 that afternoon at the Hopps' request to halt the party. "So, we decided to move the party and vacate the house early," Leger said. She was there with a friend Friday evening, pack- ing and cleaning the house, when she called police to report her pickup truck had been vandalized and her companion's fishing gear stolen. The driver's side window was broken, the glove box had been broken into and the contents dumped. That brought police back to the home around 10:30 p.m., searching the property and a neighboring yard for signs of any stolen goods. Two friends of Leger's came to help find her prop- erty and she talked freely about her business. Leger said they're not "wild" parties, like college students might have. "We're not wild. We don't break things or cause disturbances." She did, however, concede that explicit sex acts depicted on the Web from the photo shoots could be considered by some to be "wild." This type of "event" happens more than folks on Internet sex party location identified on Island CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A Anna Maria Island know, she said. "These parties happen all the time. It's going on and you just don't know." Leger also said that Mandingo has rented and hosted a party on the Island once before. "Parties" have also been held in Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa and Cocoa Beach, she said. She claimed the parties are like any other party at a friend's house where people "pound drinks, talk, listen to loud music. The sex only takes place at the photo shoots," she said. Persons who register for the parties and agree to participate in the photo shoots are admitted free to the events, otherwise there is a fee to attend, she said, although she would not reveal the cost. Leger noted that her "club" was featured in Feb- ruary in the Weekly Planet tabloid newspaper and indicated she welcomed scrutiny. "It's all legal," she claimed. Officer Mike Pilato indicated Chief Jay Romine will likely recommend changes to the rental ordinance to prevent operation of residential rentals as commer- cial enterprises and give officers cause to legally halt events of this type in the future. ties" sponsored by the club, registered attendees, the schedule of parties and other "events." Hopp was outraged when he learned that his prop- erty was being marketed for the events. "I'm shocked. I had no idea. I'm going to go down there and evict them right away. It's supposed to be for families only," he said last Thursday. Deanne Hopp said she rented the house to a man who said he was bringing his "family" from Sarasota. She declined to give-the man's name. Scott Hopp added that he was waiting for advice from his attorney before proceeding, advice that appar- ently didn't arrive by Thursday evening (May 11). The party that night appeared to go on as scheduled. At least 19 vehicles were either parked at the house or in the library parking lot that evening. Several cou- ples were observed entering the house, and one man entered with what appeared to be.professional video camera gear. Several men stood outside the house most of the evening, apparently acting as bodyguards or bouncers for the indoor activities. On Friday, Deanne Hopp said it was "frustrating because we've been unable to get them out." She said she called the "family" who was renting the house Thursday and they claimed they were doing nothing illegal. "I'm trying to see ifI can get them evicted because they are not a family, but they are due out Saturday. It's really upsetting me and it scares me to death to think that this could happen," she added. Although the tenant claimed that nothing illegal was taking place at the Island home, the pictures of the house on the pornographic Web site xT ere changed on Friday at the Hopps' insistence. "Very mysterious," said Deanne Hopp, who thought that unauthorized use of the pictures might be a violation. The party Web site featuring the Hopps home listed Art Hammer of the Florida Mandingos Club as a contact and gives a telephone number with a 239 area code. Area code 239 is in the Fort Myers/Naples area. The newspaper's efforts to reach Hammer for comment were unsuccessful. Scott Hopp indicated the photos were "pirated" from the vacation Web site that wife Deanna used to market the property and that he had ordered them removed from the part site and they were immediately removed, he said. But the "party" had been going on all week and some neigh- bors who observed the paries and discovered the Web site failed to notilj the Hopps, much to their dismay when they learned of the nature of the parties and the Web site. Scott Hopp said his wife is "devastated" by the dis- coven that their property% \as being used in the manner portrayed on Harruner's Web site. On several nights last week, more than 20 cars were parked at the property, neighbors say, and many remained all week. "People would be outside at night smoking a ciga- rette. It sure didn't look like a family to me," said one neighbor, who asked not to be identified. The porn site advertised May 6-12 as its fourth annual week of parties and offered a schedule of events. ."'.THoSeactivities' i'ncltideda 'nude boat cruise on May 7, a nude pool party the same day and a noon to 8 p.m. photo session on Friday, May 12, followed by "XXXtreme Swing Party." But Friday night's party was a different story for the Mandingo Club. Officers from the Homes Beach Police Department visited the home around 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Hopps' request, according to Scott Hopp, to inform the occu- pants that the lease prohibits parties and any activi- ties that draw complaints. He said there's a "stipulation that any disturbance to the neighbors, and you have to go." He attempted to hire a deputy from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to watch over the property Friday night but there wasn't time, he said. The house remained quiet for the evening and the few cars that remained departed shortly after S p.m., and a truck remained in one dnre\ia\ and it was being packed for departure. The Hopps received a license to operate the property as a rental unit from Holmes Beach on June 4, 2004. The license, however, states the property has only three bedrooms and three baths and just 3,097 square feet. However, the Web site for Sky Sotheby real estate, which has the home on the market, lists the house as having seven bedrooms, six-baths and 5,000 square feet of space with an accompanying boat house. HBPD Chief Jay Romine said he has launched an investigation into the activities at the house, but the ini- tial legal opinion he's received is that whatever's going on inside is not illegal as long as there are only consent- ing adults participating. Without any specific complaint or violation of the law, it's really up to the landlord to get rid of them, Romine indicated. Romine said that "after much study, deliberation and discussion with the unit at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office that handles this sort of situation, we have come to the decision that as morally shocking as this thing is to have in our back yard, there is no statu- tory violation that anyone can come up with on what they are doing." The HBPD indicated it had referred the issue of weekly rentals at the home to code enforcement, saying city ordinances allow only monthly rentals in the resi- dential neighborhood and that the chief would be look- ing into amending the city's rental ordinance to pro- hibit commercial use of residential rentals. Police also noted a discrepancy in the city-issued rental license and the advertised number of bedrooms at the property. Reaction from one local real estate agent vwho rents units on a weekly basis and who learned of the sex party was that the landlord should take immediate action. "Absolutely, it's up to the landlord.- "If I found out something like this was going on at one of my units, I'd be down there immediately if not sooner and just throw them out. Give them a refund for whatever days they have left and get rid of them,' he said. Another owner of cottage rentals echoed the same opinion, saying "I'd throw them out right away." S .; Welcome to Holmes Beach Barbara Eisenberg recently joined the staff at Holmes Beach City Hall as the new deputy city clerk after five years with the Town of Longboat Key. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Anna Maria City May 25, 6:15 p.m., special city commission meeting on 204 Archer Way. May 25, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach 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. May 23, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. May 24, 3 p.m., bid opening on city pier pilings. May 24, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting on comp plan. May 25, 4:30 p.m., code enforcement board meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach May 18, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting - CANCELED. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest May 17, 7 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall. May 18, 6 p.m., West Manatee Fire & Rescue Commis- sion meeting at Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive. May 22, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting, Sudakoff Hall, USF- New College campus, Sarasota. 4-A 0 MAY 17, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Island buyers make deals Drug sting corrals 'Aft. -M--Aft At-- Il _t By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter While some Island real estate industry analysts might say the market is "soft" following the boom in values and sales in 2005, sellers who are willing to negotiate on their asking price seem to be faring well. Jesse Brisson of Gulf-Bay Realty in Holmes Beach said it all adds up to some bargains for the serious buyer. "Owners who are open to negotiating on their price seem to have a much better chance to sell their prop- erty," he said. Brisson noted that in late April, the asking price of several single-family homes and condominiums for sale on the Island was reduced by the owners, resulting in a fairly quick turnover. A home at 102 79th St. in Holmes Beach sold for $3.45 million after it was reduced from $4.45 million. Brisson believes that price is a record for a single-fam- ily home on the Island. Other properties that sold after the owner was will- ing to negotiate a price included a Bradenton Beach condominium that was listed for $719,000 and sold for $620,000 and a single-family home in Holmes Beach that was reduced by 20 percent and sold within a few days for $719,000. He did observe that Island sales for the first five months of 2006 were about 33 percent of the sales volume for the same period in 2005, but that's chang- ing as the serious buyers start to make offers and sellers lower their asking price. "There are some bargains out there. Now is a good time to jump in. Flexible sellers are moving proper- ties and there seems to be a little more flexibility in the market lately." Brisson noted. He also doesn't consider the May-June months to be slow for inquiries and sales. "I've had some of my best sales months during May. I think this is a great time to be in the market." Agreed, said Sue Carlson of An Island Place Realty in Anna Maria. "The serious buyers are starting to show up. I've had a couple from England come in and say they are ready to buy, they're just looking for the right home and the right price." Record sale This home at 102 79th St. in Holmes Beach recently sold for $3.45 million, believed to be a record high for a single-family home on Anna Maria Island. The sales agents were Helen White and Mary Ann Schmidt of SunCoast Real Estate in the Island Shopping Center., The original asking price was $4.45 million. Islander Photo: Courtesy Jesse Brisson And it's not just the foreign investors looking for the good life on Anna Maria Island. Sue has also been showing properties to a couple from Lido Key in Sarasota. "They'd never been to Anna Maria Island. They came up and walked out on the pier and said, 'This is the place for us."' Like Brisson, she's also found that sellers who are coming down a bit in price are faring-much better than others. "Most definitely. I just had a reduction on a prop- erty and that has already generated a lot of interest. I wouldn't be surprised to see a sale very soon." Carlson also agreed that the market is leveling off, but that's creating bargains for serious buyers and now is a good time to look. "People love Anna Maria. We're going to be in demand because people fall in love with this place." Especially the serious buyer who pairs up with the negotiating seller. one aeaier By Mike Quinn Special to The Islander The Bradenton Beach Police Department and a Holmes Beach police officer working with a confiden- tial informant scooped up a drug dealer May 11 in a drug sting that went down as planned. According to reports, at about 6 p.m. Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz met with a reliable confidential informant, identified in the report .. only as a woman, who said that S'. a man, later identified as Warren S Scott Kinder Jr., 22, of Bradenton, would deliver rock (crack) cocaine to Bradenton Beach and sell the cocaine to the informant. Kinder Arrangements were made for Kinder to deliver the cocaine later that evening to an address in the 1800 block of Gulf Drive. The deal eventually went down, with the informant using $200 in pre-marked $20 bills. As officers moved in to make the arrest, blue lights run- ning and sirens blaring, Kinder attempted to get away from the cops, driving around the patrol cars and unmarked police vehicles, spinning his tires in the grass and driving down the wrong side of the road, according to the report. Officers managed to corral Kinder and the chase ended a block away as they surrounded the car with guns drawn and Kinder was taken to the ground at gunpoint. Officers recovered 3.5 grams of crack cocaine (25 pieces), a gram of marijuana, the $200 used to make the purchase and $180 that Kinder had in his possession. They also seized the vehicle. Kinder was charged with sale of cocaine, a sec- ond-degree felony, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, a third-degree felony, and possession of marijuana under 20 grams, a first-degree misde- meanor. Kinder has a previous arrest record. In 2003, he was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and criminal mischief. In 2004, he was arrested for pos- session of marijuana. Mike Quinn is publisher of NewsManatee.com. Lucky 7 for Arvida/St. Joe on Perico Island By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Islanders wondering when the St. Joe Co. would begin selling units in its planned 686-unit Perico Island condominium project can stop guessing. The urban- ization of Perico Island has begun and it now has a name. The sales office for St. Joe's newly named and controversial "SevenShores" condominium complex opened last week in a trailer at the east end of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Jerry Ray of St. Joe said that the opening of the sales office was part of the infrastructure needed by St. Joe before actual construction begins. "SevenShores is being designed as a condomin- ium community with panoramic vistas of Tampa Bay, Perico Bayou and the Gulf of Mexico" and adjacent waters, in addition to a 27-acre interior lake, Ray said. He also confirmed St. Joe owns the Perico Harbor Marina, the former Leverock's Restaurant and the exist- ing gas/convenience store property; which will be uti- lized by SevenShores owners. The company plans a "significant upgrade of the existing street frontage," along the Palma Sola Causeway he said, and will "create an aesthetically pleasing com- munity entrance and provide future residents with marina access and other amenities." Prices will range from the low $700,000 to $1.5 million, Ray added, but he did not comment on when construction might begin. St. Joe also plans to build a retail-office complex on S! Obituaries i ,,,^ ,, 1,'. _, . Peter Jon Borden Peter Jon Borden, 49, of Holmes Beach, died May 9. Born in St. Johnsbury, Vt., Mr. Borden moved to Holmes Beach in 1959. He was a cook at Hurricane Hank's in Holmes Beach. He was Catholic. Memorial services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Gulf Shore Animal League, P.O. Box 14291, Bradenton FL 34280, or to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. He is survived by sister Kathy of Holmes Beach; and brothers Greg of Bradenton, Jim of Katy, Texas, and Matt of Burlington, Vt. Barbara L. Lacina Barbara L. Lacina, 78, of Holries' Beach, died the site where the marina, restaurant and convenience store are currently located. The embattled St. Joe project has been ongoing for seven years, but has overcome numerous legal and political challenges, including two court cases. The Bradenton City Council approved St. Joe's site plan last year after Manatee County agreed to drop its objections to the project, but no construction or build- ing permits have yet been issued. When SevenShores is sold out, the 686 units would add approximately 1,680 residents to the Perico Island population. The St. Joe Co.; formerly known as Arvida, is the largest private landholder in Florida, with numerous single- and multi-family developments completed or in progress throughout the state. May 13. Mrs. Lacina came to Holmes Beach in 1986 from Glen Ellyn, I11. She was a librarian volunteer at Tingley Memorial Library in Bradenton Beach. She was a member of Save Anna Maria Inc., the Manatee County Democrats and Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. She was a graduate of Indiana University. Private memorial services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save Anna Maria Inc., P.O. Box 906, Anna Maria FL 34216, or ManaSota-88, P.O. Box 1728, Nokomis FL 34274. Mrs. Lacina is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lawrence "Larry" R.; two sons, Larry of Midlothian, Va., and Steven of Chicago, Ill.; sister, Patricia Andersen, of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; and one grandchild. TIHE ISLANDER U MAY 17, 2006 M A-5 Holmes Beach moves to calm Marina Drive traffic By Rick Cad in Islander Reporter Stay calm when driving in Holmes Beach, particiu- larly during the winter season heading along Marina Drive between 57th Street and the Gulf Drive intersec- tion. Actually, the city is trying to help motorists and pedestrians stay calm. At the city commission's May 9 meeting, commis- sioners gave the go-ahead to Mayor Carol Whitmore to pursue a $300,000 grant that would install a number of traffic "calming" measures in the area. Police Chief Jay Romine presented the commis- sion with several options for calming measures, includ- ing addition of landscaped buffers between the north and south lanes, eliminating the right-turn-only lane northbound on Marina Drive at 56th Street and allow- ing traffic to gradually merge, lengthening the right- turn lane on Marina Drive at the Gulf Drive intersec- tion, creating a driveway-access-control area about 30 feet wide for businesses on the west side of Marina Drive and adding lighting in the area. The options could also include widening both lanes of Marina Drive in the business area. Estimates provided by Robinson Engineering of Tampa put the project cost at approximately $260,000 to $275,000, but Whitmore cautioned that with the present inflation rate in the cost of construction materi- als, that figure could easily increase. "We'll need the exact numbers very soon," Whit- more told the engineers, who promised to bring the fig- ures to her as soon as possible. Resident Joe Mullineaux, however, disagreed with lengthening Marina Drive's southbound land at the traf- fic signal, noting the pedestrian crossw:!a at the Island Shopping Center is already "extremely dangerous." Commissioner David Zaccagnino suggested a "wait island" could be built in the middle of the cross- walk. The commission, however, was intrl ed by all the options presented by Romine anr! gav. consensus for Whitmore to proceed with tho:.. traffic-calming mea- sures in the grant application. olf carts In other traffic matters, Romine told the connmis- sion that the Florida Department of Transportation has turned down any golf-cart crossing on State Road 789 (East Bay Drive/Gulf Drive) except at the traffic light already in operation at the intersection by Mike NW rman Realty. To reach the light from the southeast part of Holmes Beach, a path would have to be created through the Grassy Pointe area, an idea already being consid- ered by the Sarasota Bay Esluary Program that is work- ing with the city to create a public park there. In fact, said Romine, the DOT "recommends a path through Grassy Pointe" to get to the light. The DOT will not allow golf carts on S.R. 789 traveling in either direction and many golf-cart owners on the east side of Gulf Drive are unable to reach the supermarket and retail shops on the west side of East Bay Drive v,,ilhout a designated traffic light. Signs Commission Chairpeison Rich !3ohnenberger took exception to the planning commission's recent perusal of a request by some real estate agents for changes to the sign ordinance. The planning commission is not involved in the legislative process. It is only a recommending body and should have directed the entire request to the city com- mission for initial action, he said. Bohnenberger noted he w\ as not an advocate of any proposal to change the sign ordinance, just that every- one in the city is entitled to due process. In other business, the commission approved an annual fee of $425 for property owners to lease a dock in the Sunrise Boat Basin. Two homeowners in the area presented owner- ship claims on dock spaces in the basin. City Attorney Patricia Petruff said she would render an opinion after reviewing the documents. Commissioners also approved a draft ordinance to the police officers' pension fund that would increase eligibility and benefits, and reviewed the first article of the draft land development code prepared by the plan- ning committee. The commission agreed that when it has the first three articles of the revised code, it would discuss the proposed changes in depth. The commission also. approved a small-scale amendment to the comprehensive plan that would change the area known as Sportsman's Park on the future land-use map from low density residential to medium density residential. Approval was given to Whitmore to execute a max- imum $125,000 contract with Millmack Inc..to dredge Key Royale-canal No. 7. The commission gave final approval for the addi- tion of a fifth antenna array on the cell tower at the Smith Realty property on Marina Drive. SAM, islander offer wind insurance discussion Save A:;. :- Maria Inc. board member and treasurer C1illi Martini is taking the Island's wind insurance ,'oes by the horns. She i, spearheading a meeting on May 25 to dis- cuss problems and seek solutions for homeowners and businesses in relation to escalating wind-insurance costs and the state wind-velocity-zone map to be held at 6 p.in: at 1-olmes Beach City Hall. SAM and The Islander newspaper are co-sponsor- ing-the event. Already scheduled to participate are banking and insurance professionals and Island-area state Rep. Bill Galvano. Manatee County Commissioner Jane vori Hahmann will also participate. Martini says she is awaiting word from other mem- bers of the area delegation of state representatives, including Rep. Ron Reagan, who voted no on Galva- no's legislative measure that would have included all of Anna Maria Island on the state's wind-zone map. Galvano's bill failed by one vote. Presently, only those properties 1,000 feet from the Gulf of Mexico in Manatee County receive reduced wind insurance rates from the state. Martini is planning to offer petitions at the meeting for both property owners and voters to encourage state representatives to reconsider the Island's V-zone. The panel discussion focus on finding other solutions for the increasing burdens of insurance. Concerned property owners are encouraged to attend and provide input to the panel. 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Ron Reagan, insurance and banking professionals and local elected officials to help find solutions to the high cost of wind insurance and the area of Anna Maria Island not included in the "high wind zone." Your input is critical to find solutions and enact change. Co-sponsored by SAM & The Islander For information, call former Holmes Beach City Commissioner Billie Martini, 778-2549, or The Islander, 778-7978 . .... ... ... .. ...........' .. I ~Lr i r '''" t-: : : c. ' i'..'~:; ~ i~r~, . ~:: ~i *,. .~:: ?~. :::: I: ::: :. ::: :::: .: ... . 6-A U MAY 17, 2006 0 TIIE ISLANI)EI Opinion Who told our secret? The secret is out. We are a secure, quiet and beautiful Island that is as attractive to the pornography industry as it is to all of us who live here. The porn business, a "sex club," found Anna Maria Island by searching the Internet and selecting just the right location to meet its needs. A Holmes Beach rental home with the size and seclusion needed to host the club's parties and to produce the porno- graphic video and photo content found on its Web sites was easy to come by and the week-long venture was forged. Holmes Beach law enforcement agreed that, although the practice may be morally offensive, it is not illegal. Consenting adults can do all sorts of things behind closed doors that they can't do in public, which apparently was what happened last week. There were a few parties that went into the wee hours of the morning, but that's not so unusual. While none of the neighbors complained to the owner or police about the parties or the noise, absentee landlords shouldn't expect neighbors to monitor their property. The homeowners have said they were not aware of the intended use of their home, insisting they only rent to families. And when told of the Web site and the events, they eventually ordered the parties to cease. In fact, the owners were shocked when told about the Web site that promoted the party, especially when they saw photos of their home being promoted as the "party mansion." Titillation factor aside, the question the whole matter brings up is what should, or could, be done regarding such activities if, indeed, we want to prevent it from happening in the future. The promoter of the sex parties asked, "Why doesn't Anna Maria Island want us?" We hope to speak for the majority in saying, "We just don't." And we don't want to be the "morals police." You'll have to take our word for it that the various Web sites promoted by the folks involved in the incident we are reporting this week contain very explicit, very hardcore images. Restricting the use of a residential rental property for commercial use has been suggested by Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine. It would have allowed police'to take action in this case. This recent ordeal serves as a wake-up call for prop- erty managers and individuals who rent their homes, apartments and cottages. If not already provided in their agreements, an "escape clause" to allow eviction if objec- tionable activities take place should be formulated. If there's some good to be found in the whole unfor- tunate series of events surrounding the discovery of Anna Maria Island by the sex club industry, it's that now we can take action to prevent it from happening again. It's like always, we have to learn from mistakes and make changes that prevent our problems from recurring orfestering. We can squash it. The Islander MAY 17, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 28 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 Edna Tiemann 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 W E B S IT E : Is la n d e r.o rg . . .,... FAX ,941 7"8-93,9 PQJNE, 9.4i. 8,-7.978 '. ", SLICK By Egan Opinion_ Beach trash I take my newspapers and plastic bags to Publix for recycling, using their containers outside the store. I have talked to many, many people who are unaware of this service. In fact, no one I talked to knew of it. Maybe this letter will help spread the word. I think it's wonderful of the Island to have so many beach access areas, with trash bags and benches. Many people, especially families, come to the Island for day- long fun in the sun. However ... I wonder where they "go." Guess. South of the Martinique it is not unusual to see soiled diapers in the surf, so we know that others "go" there, too. I don't know if people would bother to go up to the parking areas and use Port-a-Johns, if they were avail- able. It's obvious they don't bother to carry their trash up there. The beach is such a handy place for all kinds of trash. What can be done? Mary Shaull, Holmes Beach and Michigan Grateful driver My sincere thanks to the lady who followed me home to tell me where I had lost the wheel cover from my car. My thanks also to the Holmes Beach police officer who answered my call for help and found it for me. Betty Elgie, Holmes Beach Cins-e minne einne ing do. As the real estate frenzy heated up, guests began asking, "Why is everything on this Island for sale?" It was true; signs were popping up like mushrooms. I quickly realized they gave our friendly community a negative "transient" image. Anyone from "up north" (i.e., most of our real estate buyers and renters) knows that lots of "For Sale" signs mean a big problem somewhere. Rezoning? Expensive insurance? Tax increases? Hmm. Too many sellers tell smart people to run like hell. Certainly all the owners are trying to get out. Which brings us to a concept real estate agencies may want to remember: The law of supply and demand. High supply + low demand = lower prices or no sales. Sound familiar? Of course, with "For Sale" (or confusingly identical "For Rent") signs on half of the Island's properties, how could the market be any other way? I suggest real estate agents learn to market without thousands of ugly signs that make it look like a panic sale. Actually, I expect more than a sign on my lawn to earn a $50,000 commission anyway. Citizens need to tell elected officials how they feel. Let's make Anna Maria Island neighborhoods "sign free zones" and create the biggest real estate secret in Florida. People love secrets. What's for sale? Walk into a real estate office and ask. Everybody will win. Kent Davis, Anna Maria Real estate sign clutter on this Island is an out-of- t a unt control eyesore that gives visitors and potential inves- NOt a volunteer tors a terrible impression. Logically, the huge quantity I appreciate your announcement of the Islandwide of real estate signs is a major factor hurting local real meeting on wind insurance at the Holmes Beach City estate values and sales. Hall May 25, at 6 p.m. I operated Siam Garden Resort for a year with I do need to draw your attention to the error of no sign. Hidden on a side street, it made more sense saying I was a volunteer at the Anna Maria school. For to sell rooms with creative advertising. Signs, do not ., 14 years they. paid t. be a .teachersaide., make businesses Successful.; ,,T-'i;Ykid rni'kep-^.\'P, ',' ~fulI-Tafdwoitrnd THE ISLANDER E MAY 17, 2006 E A-7 oyocav vou slice it&&& it's "V alnoneg,! 2, t~rrer H~lr Ee.-Icr, r Ii,, Water, water everywhere, but what kind? Talk about mixed emotions, I had more than just a few of them all at once the other day. It all started with a story I read in one of the local dailies about Florida's water supply. The absence of rain, plus the presence of a continuing increase in our population and the problem dryness is giving our farm- ers, combined to be the source of this writer's concern that the Sunshine State might be heading for far more sand than just what's on our beaches. It must be true, because I notice in hotel rooms now the coffee is free, but the bottle of water there costs $4.50. Water has always been one of my favorites. That's because among other attributes I've always seen it as calorie-free, as a great flusher, keeping the grass green, and making dry tea bags turn into my favorite iced tea. Anyway, before I got too upset about the possibil- ity of a dry future, I turned the page and came upon another story. This one appeared to know the solution for what they called global warming. That warming, it said, is causing the arctic ice caps to melt and send- ing plenty of water this way. That article made me feel good-but only for a minute or two. That's because I realized that the melted ice water could only get down here via the ocean-a saltwater ocean that probably would only work for flushing and, besides, I bet it would un-green the lawn, Even if they figured out a cheap way to de-salt it so I could still enjoy ice tea, I decided to pass that up if and when it comes. And another thing, heaven knows what polar bears and seals have been doing on those ice caps and in the waters around them regularly for centuries. And chlorine rules out using my pool water for anything but swimming. Besides, using the pool is what made me think about what the polar bears and seals have been up to. Re a w F E m LESTER FRE May 21 and 22 i-Vu dv"ight* io 41 Catch Motow HALL OF FAM "Some Kind of Wonderful" musician Lester Freeman CALL FOR TICKET INFO Pitchers of Bud& - Miller Lite Only $7 ROTTEN RLPH'S .. ' 0 EA FSH& HPS AL AY- VEY AY $.9 Then later that day, I recalled seeing all those people who walk around here with a bottle of water in hand and decided that I, too, had better stock up. One bottle-carrying lady told me the place to get water to stock up before it's too late is right here at Publix in Holmes Beach. Sure enough, there I found an entire aisle of all kinds of bottled water and heaved a sigh of relief. But again, relief was short-lived. At first, I decided to take a six-pack of the bottles labeled simply, "Spring Water." But not far away were different brands of H20-filled bottles labeled as con- taining "Pure Spring Water." Before I changed my mind from choosing simple to pure, I saw others labeled "Purified" and "Distilled," and yet they were still "Spring Water." Only one bottle's label promised it was "American Spring Water." That made me nervous about all the others. Giving up on any sort "Spring Water" because I was afraid to pick the wrong one, I moved down the aisle and found many other kinds of water other than spring with labels like "Seltzer" and "Smart," and yet another straightforward selection labeled simply "Drinking" water. There was even a bunch of different flavored waters, including lime, lemon and raspberry that sounded to me like what we used to call "soda." I decided I'd skip them for Diet Coke. I finally decided on the bottled water at the end of that aisle that read "Fitness" on the label, along with a sister version that contains calcium. The latter, I guess, in case your bones need water to be fit. Both versions sounded good until I noticed their brand name was "PROPEL." That word made me think they were maybe warning me that because of its speed, you had better be close to a flushing opportunity before drink- ing either. Not only that, the price tag came to 4.7 cents per ounce. Quickly, I figured that came to more than $1.50 a quart and $6 a gallon. Even with .9 cents added to every gallon, gasoline hasn't gone that high yet. What finally turned off my tap was suddenly real- izing that the name of the bottled water imported from France is "Evian." Spell that backwards and I trust you'll see why I took it as advice to just go over to the Publix water fountain, take a couple of free sips, and pick up a copy of USA TODAY to find something simpler to worry about. & A and "D! Band! imosa Bloody Mary Tequila Sunrise. Screwdriver , The c In the May 16, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: SThe Florida Department of Environmental Pro- tection ended any chance that a new, 65-foot-high, fixed-span bridge will be built to replace the Anna Maria Island Bridge when it officially denied a dredge permit to the Florida Department of Transportation. Plans for the new bridge had been opposed by a number of Islanders and organizations in court for sev- eral years before the ruling. The Holmes Beach City Commission quashed a request by General Telephone Enterprises Inc. to build a 165-foot-high cellular service tower at the Holmes Beach Marina. The commission directed GTE to find another site in the city after residents objected to the marina location. Holmes Beach Mayor Bob VanWagoner sug- gested that the city commission shelve an architect's plan for a new city hall and appoint a building com- mittee to come up with a new design. Date Low High Rainfall May 7 68 86 0 May 8 70 85 0 May 9 69 86 .70 May 10 69 84 0 May 11 72 88 0 May 12 68 84 0 May 13 64 82 0 Average Gulf water temperature 8:1 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p;m. daily. We'd love to mail W you the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the perfect Sway to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. 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MAIL TO: ADDRESS CITY- STATE ZIP Credit card payment: LI 5 Ol I No. Exp. Date Name shown on cai MAIL START DATE: The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 i CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 " .OR ONLINE AT islander.org -, ilu i *iil ilnl*nliMn nMn un nni iiUi.E' 3-M M W W U.S. FIRST CLASS AND CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS L One Year: $140 L 6-Months: $87.50 I3 I .2 for $6 ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULLBAR SERVICE Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 ulf, .of exico ,~':' G'' ~ ulf of MAexico .~1 D" ........ .. 8-A 0 MAY 17, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Commission wants more law enforcement action By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies stationed in Anna Maria are apparently not doing enough law enforcement to satisfy the city commission. At its May 11 meeting, commissioners agreed to send an informal memo to Mayor SueLynn "request- ing" that deputies "strictly enforce" traffic regulations, particularly speed limits. The commission also asked that a sign be placed at the 25-mph speed-limit sign on Gulf Drive at the entrance to the city stating the speed limit is "strictly enforced." The memo was backed by Commissioners Dale Woodland and Duke Miller, who both wanted to give SueLynn's administration "direction" on law enforce- ment and speeding. "It's like we are afraid to write tickets because of all the people from up north who complain," said Miller. Woodland wanted language in the MCSO contract with the city requiring "law enforcement" clauses. "We can't get involved now, but if it's in the contract, we can," he said. "Right now, we can only approve and the mayor administers." Commission Chairperson John Quam, however, thought such a measure might be going too far and sug- gested just a simple memo to the mayor on enforcement of the city's speeding regulations would suffice. SueLynn was in Fort Lauderdale attending a hur- ricane conference and was not at the commission meet- ing. Reached for comment later, she said she would have to listen to the tape of the meeting and read the memo before giving a response. Discussion of law enforcement was prompted by a letter from Baskerville-Donovan Inc., the city's engi- neering firm, about safety at the Pine Avenue-North MAY MA SSA MADNKES S Dunng the month of May, our licensed massage ./ ( t herapipi Judy Rup (Lic#MA 33390), will be offering \ ne,, clients a one-hour full-body massage at a )reduced rate of $45 (Reg. $55). GIFT "CERTIFICATES iY AVAILABLE Island Chi PratCe bet l ~'~"'i r call r schedule your appointment. Space is limited so don't delay. 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In other business, the commission directed City Attorney Jim Dye to prepare an ordinance that would allow owners of non-conforming lots of 50 feet by 100 feet to build a single-family home, even though the city's current requirement is that a residential lot must be a minimum of 7,500 square feet. Dye noted that about 75 percent of all lots in the city are non-conforming for size, including all of the Pine Avenue lots. Along with the ordinance change, the commission asked Dye to remove the requirement for the owner of a non-conforming lot to get a variance to build, and there would be no requirement that the owner of two adjacent lots must combine the lots. The commission consensus was that 50-by-100- foot lots are OK to build a single-family home on, pro- vided that current setback requirements could be met. The commission also discussed changes to the city's sign ordinance and learned that a number of pro- posals in the revised ordinance were "content-based" and would not stand up in court. Commissioners also proposed to eliminate any "exceptions" to the "one-sign, one-residence" rule. Signs at a house undergoing renovations advertising the contractor would be illegal if another sign were already on the property. The commission said it would discuss enforcement of the proposed ordinance and fines for any violations at a future worksession. Fire district hearing on assessment increase The West Manatee Fire & Rescue District board of commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 18, to discuss adoption of the district's 2006 fire assessment rates. According to Chief Andy Price, the board can Caregivers meet Friday The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, May 19, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marine Drive, Holmes Beach. 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FISH gains director, new officer By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter A new director was elected and new corresponding secretary named during the annual meeting last week of the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. There was ample room for the crowd, which was there as much to see the newly completed Cortez schoolhouse building project as to take up FISH mat- ters. There were more people than chairs, in fact, but that will be remedied long before the next annual meet- ing. Sheila Mora was elected to a three-year term on the 15-member board of directors, filling the seat that had been held by Maryanne Norman-Ellis, who chose not to serve again. Maxine Myford was elected corresponding secre- tary, succeeding Jeri Culbreath, who notified the board she wanted to withdraw from the position. Myford will serve with Allen Garner, president; Richard Culbreath, vice president; Karen Bell, treasurer; and David Zac- cagnino, recording secretary. Chips Shore, a FISH director who is Manatee County clerk of the circuit court, said he has been working on any and all ways and means of buying the Seafood Shack property for conversion to the Florida Maritime Museum. Since the county declined to buy the large prop- erty and its building and marina from owner Ham Jones because it was appraised as too expensive for the county to handle, Shore has been seeking state, county, foundation and private funding for FISH to acquire the property. He said there is some indication that a private investor may be interested in buying it and FISH acquiring the southern end of it, along with a lot owned by Peter Thurell, for the maritime museum. Shore is working on ii and there was,a feeling in the meeting that if it can be done, Shore is the man to do it. Treasurer Bell noted that the 2006 Commer- cial Fishing Festival cleared some $66,000. It is this festival that during a four-year span bought the 95-acre tract that has become the FISH Preserve. It is behind the new/old school at the east end of Cortez. A "hands-up" census revealed that of the crowd present at the meeting, six had attended classes in the old school when it was the new school. Public meeting on tax May 24 Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hah- mann will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Wednes- day, May 24, at the Holmes Beach City Hall to discuss the state law that now allows counties to enact ordi- nances to alleviate the ever-increasing tax burden on the accommodation industry in waterfront communi- ties (The Islander, May 10). Von Hahmann said she would like some public input to bring back to the commission before pro- posing an ordinance that could hold taxes on the affected accommodations "mom-and-pop" proper- ties to a designated year until the use of the property changes. She believes the commission just wants assur- ance that the Island community would be in favor of such an ordinance and affected accommodation owners would use it to their advantage. Correction on tax story The story in the May 10 issue of The Islander on an amendment by the Florida Legislature allowing county governments the option to create ordinances that would defer taxes should have noted that, accord- ing to the legislature, such an option could only be applied to "working waterfront businesses," including the, hbotelu.otet industry ofa partictlar.coUnInt. not l!. ,,,, businesses. County orders Cortez work stopped Manatee County has ordered work stopped on a Cortez home renovation where officials say no permit has been issued and that work done on the house exceeded what was listed on the application for a permit. The house is listed at 12120 45th Ave. Drive W., owned by Alvin Eugene and Nanci Banman, who acquired the building from Bradley Yount last June. The Banman home address is Portolla Valley, Calif. Contractor of record is Joe Ungvarsky of Anna Maria Island. Neither the Banmans nor Ungvarsky could be reached for comment. An application would have to be resubmitted for a permit to be issued, said a county building depart- ment official. He added that the project also would have to be adjudged by the county's Historical Preservation Board because it is in the historical district that is most of Cortez. A member of the board is Alien Garner, longtime Cortezian and a leader in the community. He said he , -- ------ i.. .1 .: l * * i^ ' hadn't received notice of any hearing or other action in the case, which should have gone before the board before any work started or a permit issued. He recalled that the people who had the house "an owner or two ago" had gone through the process and obtained the proper permits, but it turned out the build- ing was slightly over the line of its lot and had to be moved to fit where it was supposed to go. They then refurbished the house. He recalled that Bradley Yount, who with his wife Kay lived there and sold the property to its current owner, was an architect. Other Cortezians recalled that the house was owned at one time by Harry Brown. The Banman application for permit indicated that painting and other cosmetic work was planned in the building, said a county building inspector, but the work already done included removing parts of the inte- rior, including doors, partitions, some rafters and floor joists. Comedy opens May 18 at Island Players Thorn Allen, left, Jim McGinnis, center, and wife Margaret McGinnis, seated, and Joseph Dicicco, right, form the cast of "Mixed Emotions," opening May 18 at the Island Players in Anna Maria. The comedy'runs through May 28 at 8 p.m. except Monday and Sunday. Two Sunday 2 p.m. matinees are offered. Tickets at $15 per person are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the box office, at the door one hour before performances, or by calling 778-5755. The theater is located at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, Islander Photo: Bonner Joy r 10-A N MAY 17, 200(6 THE ISLANDER UPDATE your look! 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Three chambers talk tourism Why this tourist season is different from its prede- cessors and what to do next will be discussed at the annual tri-chamber luncheon Thursday, May 18. The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive. It is by and for the chambers of commerce of Longboat, St. Armands and Lido Keys, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key. Speakers will be Virginia Haley, executive director of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau; Larry White, executive director of the like organization in Manatee County; and Evelyn Fine, president of Mid- Florida Marketing and Research Inc. Reservations may be made at 383-2466. Cost is $20 for members of any of the three chambers, $30 for nonmembers. Amateur golf tournament coming The 18th annual amateur golf tournament on Long- boat Key will be Friday, May 26, and there's still time to sign up. It will be at the Islandside course of the Longboat Key Club, on the south end of the key. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., the driving range will open at 11:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m., with the awards banquet when play is done, about 5:30. Cost to play is $125 per individual, $400 for a four- some. The entry fee includes greens fee, cart, range balls, goodie bag, several holes contests, and banquet. Spon- sor is the chamber of commerce representing Longboat, St. Armands and Lido keys. Reservations may be made at 383-2466. Snooks Adams Kids Day Saturday Hundreds of youngsters will gather Saturday, May 20, at Bayfront Park for Snooks Adams Kids Day, for four hours of games and exuberance in its 52nd year. Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Privateers, it pays homage to the kids' buddy for generations, Snooks Adams, first policeman on the Island and Holmes Beach's first chief. He started Kids Day in 1954 and kept it up until it became just too big for one man, so in 1980 he turned it over to the Privateers. This year's edition will be from 10 a.m. until about 2 p.m. It is open to kids from all over Manatee County, especially his hometown Cortez and the Island he has lived on and served most of his adult life. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, soft drinks and other things kids like, all free for kids, of course. Adults are welcome but will be expected to make a donation for their food and refreshments. A buried treasure hunt, "best pirate costume" con- test and a dozen other games to keep the young ones busy and happy are planned. Rotary, teens' food drive this afternoon on Island The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island and teens from the Anna Maria Island Community Center are conducting the annual "Open Your Hearts Empty Your Cupboards" Wednesday afternoon, May 17. It will be at the Publix Super Market, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, from 5 to 6 p.m., with donors to drop off their contributions of food in a continuation of a project begun in December. The food will go to the Meals on Wheels Plus food bank. Details are available at 778-4751. Islanders among players in theater festival Island Players veterans will join in the presentation of 10-minute plays in the "Embarking" festival May 22 at the Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Six .of the best short works of playwrights from the area will be staged starting at 7:30 p.m. Those who frequent the Island Players stage will be Tom Apos- poros, Larry Hamm, Gino Norman and Fred Zimmer- man. After the presentations, Theatre Odyssey will make its Playwright's Award and a $150 check for the play judged best. Tickets at $10 may be purchased by calling 544-4672 or at theatreodyssey@gmail.com Longboat Key's 4th annual hurricane party scheduled The Longboat Key-Lido Key-St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the impending hurricane season with its fourth annual Hurricane Party from 5 to 7 p.m. June 1 at the Longboat Key Club's- Harbourside Dining Room. Formally known as the "disaster planning seminar," registration will open free of charge to. barrier island residents May 3 at the chamber office, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The topic will be "Then and Now ... From Impact "to Recovery." Sponsors for the party are being sought, said the chamber. Details are available at 383-2466. :".' Scholarship awarded to 11 1. Palmetto senior In an awards ceremony at Pal- metto High School last week, the Artists' Guild ofAnna A Maria Island presented senior S student Hannah Pate, center, with its $500 Jon Thornburg Scholarship. It is awarded Annually to an outstanding art student. Pate will be attending the University of Florida and plans to major in art. Pictured with Hannah are Shirley O'Day, left, pres- ident of the guild, and Mer- Scedes Thornburg, wife of the late Jon Thornburg:.i .. THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 17, 2006 A-11 Outdoor Kitchen M odel Nlow Available Charcoal Gas Grills Smokers Jnfrared Grills C) F AK 5350 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach GCILL STORE 779-9594 (S&S Plaza, next to post office) AID scholar Anna Van Ostenbridge has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by All Island Denominations, the organi- zation of Island churches. She is the daughter of Scott and Susan Van Ostenbridge and granddaughter of John and Darryl Van Ostenbridge, all former Anna Maria Islanders now living in Bradenton. She is a 2006 graduate of Manatee High School and a member of Roser Memorial Community Church. AID reminds that it also has scholarship help available for adults who want to go back to school. Tom Benjamin playing at Ooh La La! Bistro in Holmes Beach, center, framed by wife Judy Bennett and the Rev. Harry Purcell. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Lawyer/pianist comes to Island Tom Benjamin, jazz pianist who long considered law his second career, has arrived on Anna Maria Island and can be found at the keyboard in Ooh La La! Bistro in Holmes Beach Wednesday evenings. He'll stick to pianos, tired of and retired from prac- ticing law. It's the Island's gain. He spent most of his professional life at his law practice in Portland, Maine, specializing in labor law on employees' side. But nights and weekends and every other open time, he played the piano or sailed his sloop. He started piano at age 8, jazz piano at 12. He was lucky enough, he said, to have studied with several respected jazz pianists, including Alex "Coolie" Johns and Mike Markaverich. Performing regularly for years at the Muddy Rudder in Falmouth, Maine, the Pilot House Restaurant and Islamorada Fishing Club in the Florida Keys, he has settled now in northwest Bradenton with wife Judy Bennett. Three years ago he retired and headed south, leav- ing behind law and snow and bringing along his music and his 27-foot sailboat. His wife is an avid sailor, too. Not only does he fill restaurant engagements around the Gulf, as well as clubs and concerts, he plays jazzy versions of hymns and spirituals Sunday morn- ings at the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach. He plays the jazz piano from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Ooh La La!, 5406 Marina Drive, in the Island Shopping Center. 'Nooner' luncheon Wednesday for Longboat chamber A "nooner" networking luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Sun House Restaurant, "111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. It is a monthly event of the Longboat/St. Armands/Lido Keys Chamber of Commerce. SDetails may be obtained and reservationsmade at , 383-24( . Lester Freeman and his "D" Band will be back on the Island May 21-22. 'Motown' Freeman back on Island By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Lester Freeman is coming back to town for another of his special performances, this one at Rotten Ralph's Water- front Restaurant Sunday and Monday, May 21 and 22. Lester is the "Motown" of the Island, playing here in the past and bound to do so again. He likes it here. He's the original "Motown Man," recording the super- hit "Some Kind of Wonderful" in 1967. Billed as "Lester Freeman and 'D' Band," he and four other regulars will play from 8 p.m. to midnight both nights. He's a Floridian of eight years' standing, moving from Philadelphia to Apollo Beach. He plays around Tampa Bay, mostly St. Bart's Island House in Hyde Park, Tampa, as well as other venues, including spe- cials, up and down the coast. He's outstandingly popu- lar at the Island's Cafe on the Beach. He travels between here and Las Vegas almost as a commuter. That's right, Vegas, where he is site coor- dinator for UFC, which promotes the "Ultimate Fight" specials. He's a veteran of the fight game, involved since youth and so deep into it that he taught Joe Frazier his left hook. "First time he fought [M6hammed] Ali I was his assistant trainer." The heavyweight champ- to-be was from Philadelphia, too. He joined Freeman on tour when the Frazier band was hot years ago. Now Freeman handles each "Ultimate Fight" event from meeting the competitors at the plane and all the way through weigh-in. This is the blooming new sport, he says, martial arts and boxing and everything else: Only three things are prohibited eye-gouging, biting and anything below the belt. He'll miss May's Ultimate, though; he has a couple of weddings to play. He came to Florida to retire, he said, but what with the fight game and music he can't seem to get it done. He sings and provides percussion with great enthu- siasm and energy. "D" Band does Motown, rhythm and blues, 1960s and '70s music mainly, no rock and roll. And he does "Some Kind of Wonderful" every night. Tickets at $10 may be purchased at Rotten Ralph's, 902 Bay Blvd. S. in Anna Maria or at the Drift In, 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Additional information is available at 778-3953. Pepka, Danzer wed Ronald Pepka and Jacqueline Danzer were wed Sunday, April 30, in a beachfront ceremony officiated by the Rev. Jill Salazar Ron and Jackie exchanged vows before a group offamily and friends at the Anna Maria home ofManny and Delia Ayala. The couple, both. former Islanders, reside in Bradenton and plan to take a honeymoon cruise to Alaska in August. d.I Ladt v "*d. v Just ask for me - I'll :iw r [i ] Ii hind No need to go street hopping in New York City... I1 .- ':ve all the famous designer names! 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May 7, 700 block of Jacaranda, found property. A woman reportedly found two bikes discarded on her front lawn. May 9, 9707 Gulf Drive, Sign of the Mermaid, 'theft. A barbecue smoker was reportedly stolen from the parking lot. May 11, 700 block of South Bay Boulevard, crimi- nal mischief. Graffiti was spray-painted on a business sign attached to a man's trailer. May 12, 9900 block of Gulf Drive, information. A woman reported that someone in a passing vehicle threw a golf ball and hit her car. Bradenton Beach May 2, 1325 Gulf Drive N., Tortuga Inn, burglary. A guest reported items missing from his unit, including a cell phone, sunglasses and a small amount of cash. May 2, 400 block of Gulf Drive North, warrant arrest. A woman was issued a trespass warning from a residence and was arrested on two Pinellas County warrants for violation of probation on drug charges. May 4, 1800 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Park, trespass- ing. 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Beneficial insects are also important to psyllid control, and the quick knockdown action of Lorsban allows for fast recolonization of beneficial populations. For more information on recommended psyllid treatment schedules for management of CGD, contact your local county Extension office. For . additional information about Lorsban-4E - insecticide, see your local ag retailer. .. fDowAgroSciences 'Tmdcmukof DowAgScicnc=sLLtC www.FarmSmart,com refusing to leave under the trespass warning, the man was arrested. May 6, 200 block of Bridge Street, burglary. According to the report, someone entered a boat, unhooked a solar panel and stole a blanket, cordless drill and batteries. May 7, 611 Gulf Drive N., Imperial House condo- miniums, burglary. A woman reported her bike stolen from a storage shed. May 11, 1700 block of Gulf Drive North, drug arrest. Warren Kinder, 22, of Bradenton, was arrested for selling $200 worth of rock cocaine to a confidential informant working undercover with police. Also found in Kinder's possession were marijuana and cash. Holmes Beach May 6, 6400 block of Marina Drive, battery/DUI. Officers responded to a reported argument between two men over a capsized boat. One of the men fled the scene in his car but was located nearby. Robert Wadek, 54, of Holmes Beach, was taken into custody for battery and, during booking, was given a breathalyzer test, which he reportedly failed. He was also charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. May 7, 100 block of Neptune, burglary. A woman flagged a patrol car for assistance after someone attempted to steal her Ford Explorer. According to the report, the woman heard the car alarm sound and when she came outside, she found the vehicle in the road- way and several neighbors standing around. A second vehicle was still parked in.the carport, but had been bur- glarized. While conducting the investigation, the officer reported that several other vehicles in the vicinity, also left unsecured, were burglarized. May 7, 2900 block of Avenue E, burglary. A man reported his cell phone was stolen from his car. May 8, 3200 block of Sixth Avenue, drugs. Jayson Corbell, 20, of St. Joe Beach,.was seen by a patrol offi- cer entering a construction site at night. The officer nImprove the Quality of Your Life Carol Greer Siemaszko I B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych \ CERTIFIED COUNSELOR -/ -. AND LIFE COACH S 941-794-1492 Perico Island Bradenton " Computer solutions for home and small business Need a wireless or wired network for home or business? Virus or spyware slowing you down? We can Make-It-Work for you! INVESTIGATION Our firm is investigating an accident that occurred on Via de Luna in the early morning hours of August 4, 2002. The accident involved a pedestrian who was struck by a cement truck. If you have any information about this accident, please contact us: 850-444-4402 Kerrigan Estess Rankin McLeod& Thompson,LLp ATTORNEYS AT LAW 400 E. Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 The hiring of a law firm is an important decision that should.not be'b'ased solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written infdrmatibn' about Ourt qalificatiions and experience. " Thieves strike peace park Just two weeks after Anna Maria Elemen- tary School unveiled its brand new campus, a thief has stolen elements of a new focal point of the school entry. The school's peace pole stands prominently in front of the school's covered walkway, trans- planted from the former courtyard and peace garden, into a space serving as a "Peace Park." Several flags, one for each nationality repre- sented by students at the school, were posted around the peace pole on a daily basis until Thursday, May 11, when they were reported stolen. Of the 10 flags on display, only the American flag and the International Rotary Club flag remain. A teacher told police that he/she had been approached at the school's dedication ceremony May 1 by someone raising a complaint that the school was flying a flag from a communist country. The teacher reportedly explained the significance of the flags. The missing flags represent the countries of Israel, Norway, France, Colombia, China, Iraq, Germany and Hungary. stopped Corbell for questioning and found marijuana, rolling papers and a pipe in his possession. May 8, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, trespass warn- ing. The store manager requested a trespass warning be issued to a woman he believed to be shoplifting. May 8, 3200 block of Sixth Avenue, theft. Several tools were stolen from a construction trailer. May 8, 300 block of 57th Street, battery. A man- was arrested on domestic violence charges for alleg- edly throwing a plate of food that hit his wife in the back. According to the report, he told police after his arrest that he threw the plate at her and she didn't move out of the way. 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Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Lucky co-authors Madison Kane and Chelsea Burgess were among the young playwright honorees at the Florida Studio The- atre 's Young Playwright Festival luncheon May 13. Kane and Burgess earned an honorable mention for their co-authored play entry "The Lucky Clover." The co-authors are fourth-graders in Joan Sackett's class at Anna Maria Elementary School. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Puzzled? ish somebody could h-.-lp ,iu i' ,,ur .ir insurance puzzle t hlr A- mi Il. I professional independent ins.IIIC LL agency representing Auto-Ownc r, we're up to the challenge. For peace-of-mind protection. ( and all your insurance nCil,. 3,. *_*#io * contact us today! P.I.P.' aiuto-Oftwners isurance Lie Hoiee Car Busines Jim Mixon Insuranc ln. 5412 Marina Dr.* Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach (941) 778-2253 OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR LUNCH NOON-1 DAILY. jim.mixon2@verizon.net Leok~jiti few the perfe~t Looegl-otiifurter LLI00 0 is16 (lCV DARE to lunch Anna Maria Elementary School guidance counselor Cindi Harrison and school resource officer Pete Lannon of the Holmes Beach Police Department took fifth-graders Molly Stoltzfus and Chase Stripling to lunch at the Sun House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach as a reward for penning the first-place essays in the school's Drug Abuse Resistance Education writing contest. The DARE program is taught by Lannon. Stoltzfus and Stripling will read their essays at the fifth-grade DARE graduation May 16. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan 30.year AME teacher retires The Anna Maria Elementary School staff and Parent-Teacher Organization will host a retirement reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, in the school auditorium for departing teacher Deborah Thomas. Thomas has been an AME teacher for more than 30 years, her entire career spent at the Island school after earning her teaching degree from Cheyney State College in Pennsylvania and a master's in curriculum and instruction at the University of South Florida. Teaching runs in Thomas' family. Her maternal grandfather was a teacher and her mother and sister were also teachers in Manatee County. A true Florida native, Thomas was born and raised in Bradenton. The public is welcome to attend the event. AME is located at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 708-5525. AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH HARVEY MEMORIAL PASTOR 1s^ STEPHEN KING Sunday 9:30am 779-1912 www.harveymemorial.org 300 CHURCH AVE. 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E'uE4l j m Ire t llI L' nIithuq bill rno ITnlilnrn niL.rnirll Pa,,,l', L ,r111n r F. du' ,rnr-," [0 tile prcni, cil m '#lJrdllni IS,`. i': IllttlI [ p n ,ur r irl cl r ic. ir q' tir-j '" [j, :rr ,j D .q lr H.]i ir i .-ri i ] L rim u Iii ,i n ..,i L.gIT ill I,, Irl: .i. l L n, i a r;,l .nl 1 4P`1 ,- 19 ,1i1-,, Dcl j li raIw ^F ij* j3 M iriiii' irri-o ini, ['i nii. r -jri r.: 'i '50 Turn 11, rhu L\wpr. ,~ 4,4~t, ~ 4. 4, 9 4, *4, A* ~,, - - Ifk lp5 -. ,c- ~I: L4-A MAY 17, 2006 TIHE ISLANDER Relay for Life plans being completed Plans are moving rapidly for the Relay for Life, now that the confusion of postponement and firm- Sing-up and new dates are behind the organizers. The relay is to pay respect to cancer survivors and to honor those who did not survive the ordeal, said John Luchkowec, who is chairing the Island event. Originally scheduled for May 5 and 6, it was postponed when it collided with the Latin Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5 at the same place on Coquina Beach. It was rescheduled for June 16 and 17 at Coquina. Now the Manatee County unit of the Amer- ican Cancer Society is asking cancer survivors to be there, as well as caregivers and relatives and friends survive. r of th ^r V ose who did not It will be jr RELAY an overnight outing FOR LFE run / w a k relay envel- hoping numer- ous activities to raise money to carry on the fight against cancer. The hope is to sign up 30 teams of 10 to 15 persons each to come to the beach around 5 p.m. Friday, June 16, do their share of the Relay, and be ready to break camp by 6 a.m. Saturday, June 17. The Relay participants will camp out overnight, then leave early Saturday to make room for another group that has reserved the area for the day. Granny Skinny Eighty-nine year-old Janice Freeman, founder of the original restaurant in Holmes Beach in 1952 now known as Skinny's Place, looks over the new "Mid-Island Pounder" hamburger the restaurant is now offering. Skinny's was originally called the "Mid-Island Drive-In" when Janice and her husband "Skinny" opened the establishment. Islander Photo: Courtesy Estelle Freeman Limber limbo Anna Maria Elementary School second-graders show off their flexibility under the limbo pole. Gathering Behind the pole are students from Toni Lashway, Phyllis Omilak and Deborah Thomas' classes who enjoyed a spirited Cinco de ki' dance in the school auditorium. Islander PliUc's: Diana Bogan : .... "' 7 % 2 ." .' .. .. . . . .." . . SFriday evening, the cancer survivors will begin the Relay by walking the "survivors' victory lap" around the track. The teams will take over then, with at least one person from each team remaining on the track throughout the Relay. Prizes will be awarded for best-decorated tents and other competitions, and singalongs and enter- tainment, hot dogs and other cookout features will be there, said Luchkowec. A "luminary ceremony" honoring survivors and memorializing those who didn't make it will take place from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. A sunrise cer- emony at 5:30 a.m. Saturday will close the Relay activities. During the event, a "wall of hope" will be signed by all of those present, to join similar walls to form a maze in Washington, D.C., in September. The Island's "wall of hope" is being sponsored by T. Dolly Young Real Estate and The Islander. The Relay was started in May 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt of Tacoma, Wash., walked, jogged and ran for 24 hours around a track to raise $17,000. By 2005, Relay for Life raised $350 million. Library's summer series to open with dolphins Communication between dolphins is the topic of the workshop at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, open- ing the summer program series at the Island Branch Library. The workshops will come every Wednesday through July 26 at the library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. They will feature workshops, programs and contests for teens. Heading the opening workshop will be Heidi Harley, dolphin researcher at Mote Marine Laboratory and professor of psychology at New College in Sara- sota. Subsequent programs will include teen writing and illustrating contests, necklace making, graphic art workshop and a couple of parties. The library's schedule for May includes an Internet class at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 22; and board meeting of the Friends of the Island Branch Library at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 19. The library opens at 10 a.m. daily except Sunday, closing at 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. Tues- day and Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Details are available at 778-6341. Boogie woogie Sarah Wolfe and Ashley Williams paired up on the AME auditorium dance floor for a festive Cinco de Mayo dance party. THE ISLANDER E MAY 17, 2006 U A-15 Fourth.grader, brother win county speech competition By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Anna Maria Elementary School fourth-grader Grant Bower's speech on littering secured him a place in the countywide speech competition May 13 at the Manatee County Fairgrounds where he won second place in his grade level. In the first leg of competition sponsored by Tropi- cana and 4-H, Bower competed against classmates for a spot to compete against the top three speech writers from each of AME's fourth- and fifth-grade classes. Bower took first place in the schoolwide contest. His win was followed by second-place winner Chris Pate with his speech about being a part of a military family; and third-place winner Cady Chennault, who spoke about dealing with the "boogey man." Pate and Chennault are both fifth-grade students. The last time an AME fourth-grader won the schoolwide competition was in 2004 when Trina Rizzo advanced to the county competition, where she won first place. Coincidently, Bower's brother Glenn, a sixth- grader at St. Joseph Catholic School, also won first place in his school competition, advancing to the county level, and if you didn't think luck could strike the same family twice think again. Glenn also earned second-place at the county competition for his grade level. AME's top three winners for 2006 share their speeches, "Littering," "My Life in a Box," and "The Boogey Man." First Place Littering by Grant Bower AME fourth-grader There's no denying that we've all done it at one time or another. It's not right, but it's not always easy to do the right thing. Adults can't blame it just on the kids, because I've seen them do it, too. It's wrong and it hurts us all people and animals alike, but more importantly it hurts the future of our planet. Litter. Webster's defines it as "Trash or garbage lying scattered about." Did you know that 30 out of 100 people litter? That students litter more than others do? That men litter more than women? And that elderly people litter more when they are alone, and then deny doing it? I often wonder what makes people litter. What makes them take a piece of trash, throw it on the ground, and just walk away from it? Don't they have a conscience? Aren't they concerned about the environ- ment, or the animals, or the air we breathe, or about the future of the world? I did a little research, and here is what I came up with. The number one reason for littering: Laziness. The number two reason for littering: I couldn't find an ashtray. The number three reason for littering: I didn't see a garbage can. Did you know that there are millions of tons of recyclable resources just tossed away each year? That makes littering "America's largest lost resource." S- Outspoken .Chris Pate, Grant 4- Bower and Cady Chennault took . second, first and third S place, respectively, in S' the Anna Maria '- Elementary school S ;r speech contest for ,.I-. .'- fourth- andfifth-grad- ers. The contest is sponsored annually by ', ".: Tropicana and the 4-H Club. Bower, a fourth-grader, earned S, *- second place May 13 at the countywide S competition. Islander S\ Photo: Diana Bogan If everybody in this world would pick up just one piece of litter a day --just one piece that would be 6.5 billion pieces of litter. If we all pull together and do our part, we can clean up this beautiful planet we call home. Don't make an excuse for littering, because the bottom line is this there is no excuse. Second Place My Life in a Box by Chris Pate AME fifth-grader SThe story of my life is contained in one big brown box, well, many big brown moving boxes to be exact. You see, I'm a military kid. My dad has been in the Army for 26 years. That means moving almost every year. I'm going to tell you what it's like to move nine times before you are 10 years old. I'll start with the crazy chaotic packing chaos. On PLEASE SEE SPEECH, NEXT PAGE 1i-A MAY 17, 2006 THE ISLANDER First-ever jail break anticipated in Anna Maria By Carolyne Norwood Anna Maria Island Historical Society When Capt. Mitch Davis built Anna Maria City -Jail in 1927, he assured folks on Anna Maria Island no one would ever escape. The pioneer jail builder proclaimed, "Nobody will ever tunnel out of this jail. I put three feet of concrete under the floor." Of course, in those days swarms of mosquitoes could have just about.carried them away in the open-air, barred-window slammer. Saturday, May 27, the Great Cindini will chal- lenge that statement. She will be locked up with chains, handcuffs and irons and in a body bag. The public is invited to the spectacle at 1I a.m. "and 2 p.m. The jail is next to the Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Admission is free, although donations to the sponsoring Anna Maria Island Historical Society will be gratefully appreciated. Touted as the Great Cindini Lady Jail Breaker, 46-year-old Cynthia Morrison has broken out of Such illustrious hoosegows as Angola Prison, a gas chamber, a high-security safe, St. Augustine Old EsI IlY ri] hxrarinaIr EscdpcaL`S -, ROL-vivc? DON'T Mul1 THUII UNIQUE EVENT' Jail, Calaboose Jail and Ohio State Reformatory where "Shawshank Redemption" was filmed. She recently was inducted into Ripley's Believe It or Not for her successful escape from an inverted straitjacket in the Everglades over alligator-infested waters and for walking on broken glass while car- rying a person. She also lay on a bed of nails with volunteers standing on another bed of nails that was on top of her. Cindini, who lives in West Palm Beach, has a passion for escaping under dire situations, which drives her to seek more and more daring adventures to amaze the public. When told that the Anna Maria 01' City Jail had no doors or windows, the tenacious Cindini replied, "I will bring my own." And she will hang her "Houdini Lives" sign above her. "When you're an escape artist, you are always in his shadow," she said. For Cindi, performing has nothing to do with making money for herself. She performs mainly to raise funds for charity. "If the thrill ever wanes," she says, "I'll lay down my chains and move on." Mote honors volunteers for years of service Alice Moerk is back with Three Longboat Key residents and a Sarasotan were honored for a total of 95 years of volunteer service to Mote Marine Laboratory in ceremonies at Mote. A Mote spokesperson said that more than 1,300 volunteers donate 185,000 hours each year to service at the famed marine research center, "and we couldn't function without them." Marge Gilbert of Longboat was the first volunteer coordinator at the aquarium, following the urging of her late husband Lou, himself the very first volunteer Special, fun wedding photos, stories sought The Islander is. planning a special edition on weddings, their composition, arrangements bloop- ers anything special, usual or unusual about weddings 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 and photos. 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. We'll be mostgrateful in sharing the special events of your lives. SPEECH CONTEST CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15-A the first day of the move, packers march in. They are usually massive, muscular men. I think, "What is this, the case for King Kong?" And, you better have every- thing that you would like for the trip marked because they pack everything anything that is not bolted to the floor. Why, if I'm not moving, I'll end up in a box! ' When packing is complete, the house is bare, there is nothing; just nothing left. A gigantic truck pulls up -to collect the boxes, so I scramble to. brush my teeth before we leave, but wait where is my toothbrush?. Oh no! It too has been packed. My family and I head out to our new home by car, train or plane. Sometimes our destination is just around the corer, but other times it is in another coun- Stry. When we arrive at our new house we all say what, we think. Sometimes it's "Ah," other times it's "Ew." When we get inside it is like a gigantic rat race for the biggest and best and coolest room. Of course, Mom and Dad usually win. We try to fix up our rooms to make them feel like home, then we realize that none Sof the necessities have arrived, like television, toys or games and a lot of the time, no bed. We get so bored that we go exploring. We explore new places, new roads and sometimes new language and culture. We enjoy this. All too soon something comes knocking at the door of my new house looking for me. What is it? It's the at Mote. She was honored for 25 years.' service. B.J. Peters of Longboat is a retired teacher who is involved in the volunteer training program, cited for 25 years as a volunteer. Another 25-year volunteer is Dave Bowman of Sarasota, known at Mote as "Mr. Encyclopedia." Longboat resident Phyllis Klapman got an award for 20 years' voluntary service. She is an aquarium shift leader. Altogether, more than 200 volunteers got awards or years of service, ranging from 25 years down i t one year. Pen Women award Alice Moerk of Anna Maria has returned from Denver, Colo., where she attended the convention of the National League of Pen Women. She was guest organist for the league's memorial service, performing several of her own organ compo- sitions. Moerk received an award from the Pen Women for her original choral work, Prayer of St. Francis. Outdoor festival in June at Coquina A comparatively new organization is undertak- ing a self-assigned major c challenge: Presenting an outdoor festival at Coquina Beach in June. The organization is the Florida Gulf Coast ports Commission, designed to handle events in ': kinds of water-related sports from beach vol- eyball to paddling activities such as kayaking and canoeing. SIts Coquina event is the First Annual Florida Gulf Coast Outdoor Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Karen Fraley of Around the Bend Tours is an enthusiastic member, and she has helped set up the program. first day of school! This is the most frightening-part of the moving adventure. Even though you will inake riiost of your new friends there, it's still so scary. You hope for a nice teacher who never gives homework and a classroom full of cool kids. At first you act quiet, but by the end of the first day you're talking to someone and that someone usually becomes your best friend. Days, weeks and months pass then suddenly you have lived in your new house a year. You know almost everybody, everything is going great and you love it. Why, it feels like home. Then Dad comes through the front door and announces, "It's about that time." "Noooo," I shout. Bring on the boxes, because here we go again. Third-place Boogey Man by Cady Chennault AME fifth-grader SImagine, your head is just about to hit the pillow, when suddenly you hear a strange noise. What was that? Where did it come from? It's scary and spooky; it may come from under your bed or in your closet. It's the boogey man. Have any of you ever checked under your bed before going to sleep? I have. I was about 4 years old when it all started. I thought there was something scary living in my room. I called it the boogey man. Now I feared my nightmares were real. Over the next few years the boogey man grew bigger just as 1 did. I stayed up late crouching under the covers, wait- It will include, she said, a contest to see how many "floatables" can be put on the water, from jug- rigged rafts to canoes. Mainly it will include kayaks and kayakers, who she said largely tend-to be family people. Also on the schedule are tours of Leffis Key nature preserve, fishing tournament, tours of the seagrass flats off Anna Maria Island, a demonstra- tion of sculling by a Longboat Key group, dipnet- ting, "critter ID" to learn about shallow-water sea life, and whatever other events turn up by then.. Details may be obtained by calling 794-8773 or 737-9945. ing for him to come and get me. He-never came in the day. The nighttime was \hen he came out to boogey. I would hear all kinds of strange and spooky sounds, and t y m hardest not.to get scared.'My Dad wanted to make me feel better so he would say the boogey man was just dancing, but he kept bumping his head. That would make me laugh, but not for long. Each night I would listen again, imagining what the boogey man was like. I never acutely saw him but my imagination took care of that. I first learned about the boogey man when my older cousins tried to freak me out. They told me he came up to their bed and touched their arm lightly trying to wake them, then he would frighten them with strange and scary faces. I tried not to believe them. But one night I spotted movement from the corner of my eye. I sat up straight and looked. My closet door was opening with a creek then, out...walks...my... cat. Sometimes I would even get scared of a twig tap- ping on the window or a shadow that looked like a person but turned out to be a tree. Once while in bed I saw a big black blob, but when I turned on the light, it was only my tiny teddy bear. Things aren't always what they seem at night. It took me awhile to realize that. Now that I'm older I have decided not to be afraid anymore. I realize I am only frightened because of my wild imagination. These days I sleep soundly because my fears of the boogey man have just boogiedd" right out of my head. vYill Shee NN THE ISLANDER N MAY 17, 2006 a A-17 Third.graders try out lifeguard job Lifeguards in training Hands on deck Madison Driscol, an AME third-grader, peers through binoculars at the waters beyond the Manatee Public Third-graders from Anna Maria Elementary School Beach from a second-story lifeguard tower near the Cafe on the Beach. Joining her in the lifeguard station took afield trip to the Manatee Public Beach where during a class field trip are Elena Houston and Jack Shinn. Manatee County Marine Rescue lifeguard Jason they met with Manatee County Marine Rescue life- Weissman, in the background with AME teacher Kathy Granstad, gave students a tour of the small upstairs guards to learn about beach safety and check out the quarters. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan view from the observation deck of the lifeguard tower The Manatee Trolley runs seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with approximately 20-minute intervals-at all 75 stops up to 9 p.m., and 30-minute intervals from 9- 10:30 p.m. It starts at both ends of the Island at 6 a.m., from Coquina Beach and from the Anna Maria City Pier. Northbound the trolley runs Gulf Drive to Marina/Palm Drive in Holmes Beach, merging back to Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. It runs from Gulf Drive to the city pier along Pine Avenue, where it turns around. Southbound it runs Gulf Drive all the way from Anna Maria City Hall to Coquina Beach. Have some fun, ride the trolley, and tell folks along the way and at all the stops, "The Islander" sent me! Free MCAT ride guides available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (Trolley stops No. 23/53.) Islander Info: 941 778 7978 MCAT: 749-7116 GULF BEACHES ~ -iEC~L~~') ~C~* J"4 "'b The Islander --**. 18-A 0 MAY 17, 2000 m TIlE ISLANDER jBy Rick Catlin Public opportunity to buy Anna Maria luxury When Nigel Brown of Anna Maria Beach Cottages decided last year to sell off the 11 units in the resort to individual buyers, he had little difficulty in attract- ing investors. "We didn't even advertise and we Sold the first nine quickly," said Brown. Then came Hurricane Katrina. Even though the storm bypassed Anna Maria Island by a wide margin, the demand for near-beachfront condominiums on the Island seemed to dry up in its after- math. Now, Brown has decided on a novel approach to promote interest in the remaining two units. It's a "corporate auction" to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Actually, "corporate" might be somewhat misleading, since any member of the public can make a bid, noted Brown. "You can even come and bid as low as $50," joked Brown. "Seriously, though, these units are an exceptional value and I'm hoping this approach will generate interest among the public and interested investors." One unit is a three-bedroom, two- bath, furnished condominium, while the second is a furnished two-bedroom, two-bath unit. All 11 units at the resort and the entire property were completely remod- eled when Brown and his wife pur- chased Anna Maria Beach Cottages in 2002. Interested parties may view the units starting at 10 a.m. the day of the auction. A private auctioneer is handling the bids and there is no minimum, although all bids are subject to "confirmation." "Individuals and corporations are welcome to attend," said Brown. The property continues to operate as a resort, although owners can use their unit as a rental or a vacation home. Anna Maria Beach Cottages is located at 112 Oak Ave. in Anna Maria, approximately 50 yards from the beach. For more information on the auc- tion, call Brown at 941-320-0134. Island real estate sales 803 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 4,993 sfla / 5,944 sfur 4bed/3.5bath/ 4car Gulffront home built in 1992 on a 35,240 sq ft lot was sold04/26/06, lines to Miller for $2,800,000; list $3,199,000. 406 21st Place N., Bradenton Beach, a 1,742 sfla / 3,024 sfur 2bed/2bath/ 2car canalfront home built in 1972 on a 80x140 lot was sold 04/27/06, Stumpf to Pashley for $1,275,000. 1325 Gulf Drive N., Unit 265, Tor- tuga, Bradenton Beach, a 1,378 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1976 was sold 04/25/06, Tortuga Partners LLC to CDCR Beach Apartment LLC for $650,000. 201 58th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,512 sfla / 1,730 sfur 3bed/2bath duplex built in 1969 on a 55x105 lot was sold 04/27/06, Campbell to Davis for Featured sale: This home at 803 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, sold in 2004 for $2,750,000 and in April 2006 for $2,800,000 amounting to only a $50,000 increase in two years. It was on the market 245 days before it sold. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson $500,000. 111 Fourth St. S., Bradenton Beach, a 1,016 sfla / 1,229 sfur 2bed/lbath home built in 1935 on a 50x98 lot was sold 04/28/06, Boles to Konstantopoulos for $325,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty ofAnna Maria, can be reached at (941) 778-7244. Capalbo'sI House of Pizza Buy regular price buffet I and get second for 0 I wihe purchase 0 2U of a soft drink *' 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. I Mon-Sat 11am-1Opm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES MAY 31, 2006 -- -- -- -- -. 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Cortez, FloridaE-" :' 9es ^ i.2' 7Sg ...... oo es tone 4 Est 1967 s 9t^e WaterfyO IN THE HIsORIC VILLAGE ON THE NORTHERN END OF LONGBOAT KEY. COME TRY OUR NEW OUTSIDE PATIO AND DECK. ALASKAN KING CRABS ARE IN FOR SUMMER HAPPY HOUR LUNCH SPECIAL SUNSET SPECIALS 4PM-6PM 11:30AM-3:30PM 3:30PM-6PM HOURS 11:30AM 9:30PM DAILY PHONE 383-1748 THE ISLANDER U MAY 17, 2006 E A-19 : t .." ;'I '' Wednesday, May 17 5 to 6 p.m. "Open Your Hearts Empty Your Cup- boards" Island Rotary Club food drive at Publix Super Market, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at the Sara- sota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sara- sota. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. Thursday, May 18 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. "Tourism: Where are we now? Where do we want to be?" Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Keys Tri-chamber discussion and lunch at the Hilton on Longboat Key, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. 8 p.m. Opening night of "Mixed Emotions" at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-5755. Fee applies. Friday, May 19 1 to 2 p.m. Family caregiver support group at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 747-4655. Saturday, May 20 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting with speaker Maria Doss, development director of Children's Haven and Adult Community Services at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 8:30 a.m. Skateboard competition at the Holmes Beach Skate Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Infor- mation: 708-5804. Fee applies. 10 a.m. Armed Forces Day celebration at American Legion Post No. 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. Informa- tion: 794-3489. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Anna Maria Island Privateers Snooks Adams' Kids Day at Bayfront Park on North Bay Bou- levard in Anna Maria. Information: 753-1497 or 779-4542. Sunday, May 21 2 to 4 p.m. Retirement party for Anna Maria Ele- mentary School teacher Deborah Thomas in the school auditorium, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525. 4 p.m. Pianist Mike Markaverich at First United Methodist Church, 603 11th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 747-4406. Monday, May 22 8:30 a.m. Internet class at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Tuesday, May 23 Noon Anna Maria Island Rotary Club lunch with guest speaker John Smarge at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 713-0042. Wednesday, May 24 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. Ongoing: SCancer prevention and survival cooking class at Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, through May 20. Information: 778-1908. Manatee High School Student Exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through May 26. "Mixed Emotions" at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through May 28. Information: 778-5755. Fee applies. Stephen Sondheim's musical Follies at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 201 Old Main St., Bradenton, through May 28- Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. Islander among nominees for Shining Star award Marge Moran, reservations manager at Club Bamboo Resorts in Bradenton Beach, has been selected as a nominee for the annual Shining Star award to be presented May 18. The award is in recognition of exceptional service and "promoting a wonderful experience for our visi- tors" presented to an employee in the hospitality indus- try in the five barrier islands of Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key and Siesta Key. It is presented by the Longboat/St. Armands/Lido Chamber of Commerce. Presentation will be at the- National Tourism Week Tri-Chamber Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 18 the Hilton Longboat Key Beach- front Resort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat. . Other finalists are Kim Hoatland, deli manager at Harry's Continental Kitchens; Eileen Whitney, senior account manager/server at Beanz Man & Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza; Betty Matthews, dining room supervisor at Broken Egg restaurant; Linda Meece, styl- ist at Panache Beauty Salon & Spa; Donna Neary, care- giver at Right at Home; Shirley Giles, director of house- keeping, and Rhonda Hall, grounds and maintenance manager, Colony Beach and Tennis Resort; and Lois Ausherman, housekeeper at Gulf Beach Resort Motel. Additional information is available at 383-2466. 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I R-d--f-w-L4&6hjiW I I 20-A U MAY 17, 200()()( THE ISLANDER ir ., . ... . 1" Wisteria Park is a new iirighb,,rhood in Nonhlwe~ Bradenton offered by Neal Communities. There is something for evcry- one \ ilh nmainicnanc.-freeand Ir;ditional single-rFmily homes and twele foor plans with two-story options, ranging from 2 015 to 3:341 a/c square feet., Visit Wisteria Park toLda and tour our four beauiu(ul new models. ' H ",9 r 'i Tradliional homes from tdi $5001 including homesite u-41-792-533.1, f11l-J rt- b6o- 792-5.133 .. :, L._ Matinenanc.c-frcc homes from ilh high S40's inclidmin, homicsitc 941-792-3360. trll-fre- 877- 792-3366 1 20 S'Nhi ircL N\W radnickawn. Fl'.rnda 34209 MoJdcrlb t n da l\ 10 a n 'i.'30 p.m S unda. 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Islander Photos: Diana Bogan 4 -~ U Aargh matey Sea of food First Mate of the Pyrates of the Gulf Coast Bill Bur- The buffet table was flowing as Toni Lashway and gess stops for a chat with Holmes Beach Police Offi- Dennis Granstad check out the stone crab claws. cer Pete Lannon at the AME Spring Fling. Pyrate's welcome Kelsie Moore and Judy and Bob Prince of Bradenton's Pyrates of the Gulf Coast welcomed each guest with a bead necklace strung with skulls and crossbones. A true pirate Jonathan Louw was voted best overall pirate by AME' Spring Fling committee members during the dinner- dance May 13. Louw received a gift basket from committee chair Joy Murphy. Other winners included Kaykay Hardee as "Sauciest Wench," Chris Grimley as "Narliest Old Salt," Shannon Dell as "Elegant Piratess" and Joe Thiel was selected as the "Most Authentic" pirate of the bunch. Big John's barbecue John Swager of Big John's Texas Bar-B-Q ranch-style catering in Holmes Bead served up mini pulled-pork on rolls to hungry AME Pirates as they arrived and mingled at the Spring Fling dinner and dance. Dazzling pirates of Anna Maria Shannon and Scott Dell, Kyra Valadie and Charlene Belsito get into the spirit of the pirate theme. (414~ . _::Ii::::::: :.....-_ ::::::1:: ::_:::::1::::: -.. ::: :,::::.:: : ::.: 2-B M MAY 17, 2006 M THE ISLANDER Bay waters doing quite well, thank you The state of the bay is actually pretty good. The "State Of the Bay 2006: Celebrating Our Greatest Natural Asset" report by the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has just been released. The findings on water quality, habitat and community involvement to preserve and protect the waters of the region indicate that, although not perfect, we're making pretty good strides in keeping things clean out there. There are some dark spots in the Sarasota Bay Pro- gram's reach, which stretches from the north end of Anna Maria Island south to Venice. Palma Sola Bay doesn't meet Florida Department of Environmental Protection standards for water quality due to high levels of bacteria and chlorophyll. There are also some tributaries Bowlees Creek, Clower Creek, Phillippi Creek that have problems with similar contaminants. However, seagrass beds have been increased sig- nificantly in the past few years, due in large part to increased water quality. Remember that seagrass is a plant that needs light to grow; the more clear the water is, the more light that can reach the seagrass leaves and the better the plant can process the light. The report found that there were almost 600 acres of new seagrass beds, and more than 3,400 acres of seagrass meadows that have been altered from "patchy" to "lush" thanks to water-clarity improvements. Wetlands have also improved along the fringe of the bays. Both mangrove forest and salt marsh improvements have added significant acreage to the bay system in the past few years, with more action antici- pated in the next few years. And then there are the artificial reef systems, with something like 2,500 reef modules added to the bay and near-shore Gulf of Mexico waters in the past few years. There has also been work done on adding oyster beds in the bays. Red tide, too In what could become a controversial stance, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has come out with state- ments linking stormwater runoff to increased red tide outbreaks off Southwest Florida and beyond. Scientists have been debating the linkage for years. The program states in the report that it "sponsored research ... that established linkages between river flow (as a surrogate for nitrogen loading) and red tide.... In May 2005, an international scientific panel first recog- nized that pollution inputs contribute to certain types of harmful algal blooms. More recent data suggest that red tide utilizes different forms of nutrients for growth, preferably urea, dissolved organic nitrogen and ammo- nium." The bay program has stated that red tide is its "top research priority." And it's up to us to help, too And then there is what we can do to help. Nitrogen entering the bay .system-is the principal problem with bay waters. The chemical that we diimp :,on our yards to make the grass grow ends up in the bay waters, where it causes the algae to bloom, which .blocks the sunlight to underwater plants and can kill fish and ... well, you get the idea. Nitrogen also enters the waters through wastewater Discharge and, to a small degree, air deposition. Bay program numbers indicate that nitrogen load- ing'is about twice what it was in the pre-development period. Work has been ongoing to drop that load. Waste- Sater plant discharge into the bays has dropped a lot in the past 16 years, but it's still a big problem, primar- ily coming from sewage treatment plants in Sarasota County. Nonetheless, the numbers are good: "Fifty per- DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and (decks Maintenance Painting Cleaning Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and.insured . ... IA s~ P~ ' cent of the wastewater generated in the Sarasota Bay area is now reclaimed for alternative uses ... and Sara- sota Bay Estuary Program partners have reduced nitro- gen loading from wastewater to the bay by approxi- mately 85 percent," according to the report. Wanna buy that fish? The Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commission is charged with watchdogging more than cows and chickens the agency also has the task of making sure that the fish we buy as grouper or snapper actually is grouper or snapper. So it may be of some interest to see that the Ag boys and girls made a big bust last week, popping a Hialeah-based company for "trying to sell 8,000 pounds of farm-raised Vietnamese broadhead filets that were packaged and labeled as grouper," according to a release. According to the agency head, Charles Bronson, "When residents of and visitors to this state pay a pre- mium price to purchase a highly desirable fish such as grouper, they are entitled to receive it." Whatever the heck is termed "farm-raised broad- head filets," probably some kind of tilapia, it is sold in the $3-per-pound range. Grouper goes for up to $6 a pound, "meaning that the substitution detected could have netted the company an additional $15,000 to $28,000," according to the release. But get this: The company that was allegedly work- ing the sale was named Shifco Inc. Wouldn't you think a shifty company trying to work a shifty deal would come up with a better name for itself? Mote Marine Laboratory is looking for a-name for a marine turtle it will release this nesting season to con- tinue the highly successful satellite tagging program. They are calling it "Shell Out a Name" and there aren't many rules just go to www.mote.org/ shelloutaname, give your name and the turtle name you are suggesting, and you're in. Island collector plans to host antique fishing tackle show Thousands of historic fishing lures, reels, rods and other fishing gear will be on display at a show being staged by the Florida Antique Tackle Club Saturday, May 20, with a prominent Islander as co-host. Pat Fletcher, architect who lives in Anna Maria City, will be host for the show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Manatee County Convention and Civic Center, Ohe Haben Blvd., Palmetto. At least 100 tables loaded with refurbished antique tackle will be at the center, he said, and it is open to anyone who wants to show his or her gear. A special feature of the event will be free appraisal, of tackle and a sale in the evening. Admission is $3, children free. Fletcher collects split bamboo fly rods and fly reels. His co-host is retired banker Norman Pinardi of Bra- denton. Details may be obtained by calling 748-0691. More weirdness ... I'm feeling kinda like author and former Miami Herald reporter Dave Barry here, because as he fre- quently put in his columns, the following is absolutely true. "The Protect Florida Whales specialty license plate program, administered by Harbor Branch Oceano- graphic Institution in Fort Pierce, is awarding the grand prize in its 'Whale Tail' Sweepstakes. The winner, a resident of Lake Placid, Fla., will receive a Bombardier GTX Sea Doo personal watercraft during a brief cer- emony." Personal watercraft, often linked to the bane of existence of marine mammals, is the grand prize for a whale contest? On the bottom, maybe As you're sitting in your chair reading this, the world's largest artificial reef is supposed to be sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico off Pensacola. The USS Oriskany is scheduled to be sunk off the Panhandle May 17 in about 200 feet of water and become an artificial reef. The 900-foot-long-plus air- craft carrier has been part of an ongoing struggle with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials, who had problems with toxins within the hulk, and storms, which kept it away from its final resting place on the Gulf bottom. Divers, fishers and others have been lobbying for years to get the huge ship settled in the Gulf. The Oriskany was launched in 1945, served in the Korean War and off the coast of Vietnam and was removed from U.S. Navy service in 1989: Cost of sinking the ship is estimated at more than $13 million. Sandscript factoid The USS Oriskany served as the backdrop for the 1953 movie "The Bridges Of Toko-Ri," which starred William Holden and Grace Kelly. Sen. John McClain flew off the ship in 1967 and was shot down over Vietnam, where he was held pris- oner for more than five years. This is a new step in the program, which traces sea turtles from here to surprisingly distant places. Five female loggerheads were tagged last July after they nested on Casey Key. Navigating through complex currents and dangers of heavy boat traffic, dredging operations and red tide, all five settled into home ranges of their own. Four were international travelers. Mote traced "Casey" and "Yertle" to Mexico, "Ninja" and "Squirt" to the Bahamas, and "Virginia" to Alabama. Besides tracking the turtle migrations daily, Mote said,jesearchers leamedlhow quickly the turtles swam, water temperatures they preferred, how deep they went. The technology for each tag costs $3,000, the infor- mation collected going to turtle protection programs. "A hatchling has one chance in 1,000 of returning to a beach to nest," said a Mote spokesperson, "and with odds like those, they need all the help we can offer." During the current nesting season, which started May 1, Mote will tag eight loggerheads. Because a turtle can nest four or five times in a season, scientists hope to learn where they spend their time between nest- ings. This area hosts the largest population of nesting loggerheads in the Gulf of Mexico,.Mote said, so come up with a name or two to help the game. UNGLE 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 Beac-r*'778-1617 '.. .MAJCETrP O &.aEBlT.CARD.AEPTED.'.' Mote Marine seeking name for turtle . . . . . THE.ISLANDER M MAY 17, 2006 0 B-3 Loop Current moves close, sailfish follow By Capt. Mike Heistand Backwater action for catch-and-release snook remains a good bet, with redfish also starting to turn on. Kingfish are still running strong offshore. And this is the time of year when the Loop Current in the Gulf of Mexico tends to migrate close to shore. Big fish move in closer than usual, too, as Ken Boggs witnessed when he boated a sailfish about 12 miles out one day last week.. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he's been catching lots of kingfish, amberjack, blackfin tuna, mangrove snapper, yellowtail snapper, vermillion snapper, and lots of sharks. He also caught a 7-foot-long sailfish about 12 miles out, with a blue runner used as bait. "We were fishing for kingfish when I hooked the fish and handed the rod off to Ken Boggs to make the catch. Ken, a lifelong resident of Bradenton, had never seen a live sailfish." At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, Capt. Ed Palino said he caught some 24-inch-long redfish at the mouth of Palma Sola Bay last week. He's seeing "tons of snook, but it's hard to get them to bite." He's using Sail on! Chuck Bittinger, left, John McCarthy and Ken Boggs are pictured with a sailfish Boggs boated last week while fishing with Capt. Larry McGuire on Show Me The Fish Charters. The big sail was caught and released only about 12 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. I. i Whoppers Joe Morris, left, of Bradenton and Jack Smith of Bradenton Beach caught these 36-inch and 33-inch snook while fishing with Capt. Gary Huffinan on the "Tuna Breath." Both linesiders were released. DOUG SHUGENBERG P.O. Box 1539 Sarasoa, FL 34230 SUNCOAST phone 941-792-5685 DOCK & BOAT LIFT fx 941-366-9069 "PROJ'Di S[ER i 1,\ Av.1 A RIA FOR OVLR 20 YEARS!" spoons or whitebait for the best backwater action. He's also getting into some tarpon by Egmont Key and near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. He also offered a good fish tale, saying he watched "a kid in a kayak catch a shark as big as his boat. It gave him quite a ride." Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been putting his charters onto catch-and- release snook to 29 inches, redfish to 24 inches and sea trout to 17 inches. Bait is a mixed bag, he said, with lots of it out there in lots of different species. He's seeing tarpon by the Skyway, and the fish are starting to move off the beaches. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said anglers there have been catching mackerel snook and big jacks, plus they had a couple of tarpon hookups but no catches as yet. Dave Sork at the Anna Maria City Pier said the action has been good on bluefish, jacks and mackerel. Tarpon are hanging-around the pier he said he spot- ted a pod of at least 20 one day last week- but there haven't been any catches as yet. He did add that the dolphin shows have been spectacular of late. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina said before the cool front it was snook, snook, and more snook. "Numerous linesiders were boated and released up to 34 inches," he said. Snook* Trout Redfish *.Tarpon Grouper CObla "After the front, the snook action cooled for a couple of days but big Spanish mackerel and trout filled in quite nicely." Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide a fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also welcome and may be dropped off at The Islander 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news@islander org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more informa- tion. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. Y 1 n (/<* i ) I. ,/1( \ ' Moon Date S May 17 MNI, 18 May 19 LQ M.a, 20 2M'., 2\ MN', 22 NI, 2. ' MN1, 24 AM u13 3"3 AM LOW PM HIGH PM 2:22 2.6 10:48 3:27 2.5 11:48 4:46 2.2 - 12:41 0.0 6:16 2.0 12:14 I 1 0 -2 5 I 4. I i2 ;21 i': ;. Io OS Si(: : 7 It I o I ' 3 ;1 11:1 -- 5 U.2 C,,rrZ Higr, Ti.je; 7 rnui: -i air ios 1 0iE Iai~r C a FISH TALES WELCOME jaIre ;.l c.cr. e too.. JuLJst .;i.: usa call at 778-7978 or stop by our officein the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. TIe Islander 5k? FISHING CENSE LIVE & FROZEN BAITf TERMINAL TACKLE W SUNGLASSES & HATS S PENN*SHIMANO*ST CROIX everything You Need for Florido Fishin_ ] I.- L I. - v ... V: 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) 779-2838 OPEN DAILY (major credit cards) CHARTER BOATJAN MARIE II~ ''~ I--_ II '''~ 4 4-B 0 MAY 17, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Beach tennisAuWr stops at Manatee Public Beach By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter Beach tennis, a combination to tennis, badminton and beach volleyball. . made an appearance at Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach for the first annual Bradenton Beach Tennis Open May 13-14. Beach tennis is played on a regu- lation beach volleyball court and is an exciting, fast-paced game. Players use regulation tennis racquets to hit a tenn i ball back and forth over the net without letting the ball hit the sand. Winston Owen and Kevin Lechlit- ner of Serendipity Racquet Club in Sara- sota defeated 16-year-old Jason Zafiro, from the Bollettieri Tennis Academ\ and Cookie Barnard of the Dominican Republic 9-7 to take home first place and the $1,000 prize in the men's pro division. Owen and Lechlitner automatnicall\ qualify for the September 2006 Beach Tennis Cham- pionship tournament that will be held in Long Beach. N:Y. Laurie Tinell of Bradenton and Longboat Key resi- dent Cindy Bruckman defeated the all-Bradenton team of Janis Longhurst and Nina Schmidt 8-5 to w\in the Women's Pro division and the $1,000 prize. Reese Milner and Carling Seguso. both Bollettien students, easily captured first place in the amateur divi- sion. For more information on Beach Tennis USA, visit www.beachtennisusa.net. Duncan continues to rule baseball Duncan Real Estate opened up a five-game lead in AAA Division Little League baseball thanks to a work- manlike 12-7 victory over West Manatee Fire District on May 13 at the Bayfront Recreation Center on Long- boat Key. Blake Wilson led the way for Duncan with a perfect 3-for-3 hitting performance that included a two-run double and three runs scored. Connor Cloharty had a double among his two hits while scoring two runs, while teammate Shawn Conover added a pair of singles and two runs scored. Justin Suca added a pair of RBI doubles for Duncan, which also received a single and one run scored from Hunter Parrish and Michael Dolan and two singles from Glenn Bower in the victory. WMFD was led by Tommy Price, who went 3-for-3 including another long home run to right-center field. Austin Wash went 3-for-4 with two runs scored for WMFD, which also received a single and one run scored from Daniel Janisch and Trevor Bystrom in the loss. On May 10, Michael Dolan and Glenn Bower com- bined to pitch a four-inning, three-hitter with six strike- outs and only two runs allowed during Duncan Real Estate's 12-2 victory over Morgan Stanley. Bower also contributed mightily at the plate, going 3-for-3 including a double and three runs scored, while teammate Shawn Conover added a double, single and t\\o runs scored. Blake Wilson and Andrew Burgess each added a pair of singles and two runs scored for Duncan. which also received a double from Max Nloneuse and a single and two runs scored from Justin Suca in the victory. Chris Pate paced Morgan Stanley with a single and tk\o runs scored, while e Martine Miller and Ally Tits\\ north each added RBI singles in the loss. On 1 lay 8, Daniel Janisch went 3-for-4 including a home run, double and three runs.scored, while Tommy Price added a single, double and four runs scored to lead VWMFD past Morgan Stanle\ by a 13-11 score. Daniel Pimental added three hits, including a double, while Tre\or B\ strom doubled and scored three runs for NIWMFD in the.victory. A triple and one run scored from William Brusso and a double and two runs scored from Ally Titsworth paced the Mlorgan Stanley offense. Kyle Parsons added a double and one run scored, while Lee Bergeron sin- gled and scored two runs for Morgan Stanley in the loss. In AA pitching-machine action on May 9, Beach Bistro pourided out 11 hits to help' the team to an 8-5 victory over Island Real Estate. Alyssa Bosch, Rip Shafer and Sterling Louw each went 2-for-2 with *,. .,1 .* ,* t;i* :*4 ***, 4?4,4, 8* ' L Island resident Josh Bernet shows good form on this volley during Beach Tennis USA action at the Mana- tee Public Beach. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy Kevin Lechlitner reaches high for a serve during the beach tennis action at the Manatee Public Beach. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy The beach was filled last weekend for beach tennis action. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy two runs scored, while Blake Tedesco added a single, double and one run scored for Beach Bistro in the vic- tory. Keegan Murphy, Josh Zawistoski and Jewel Royal each added hits to the Beach Bistro offense. Kalif Mora led the Island Real Estate attack with a perfect 3-for-3 day that included a home run, double and three runs scored. The Cucci brothers, Joey and Anthony, each contributed a paii of singles, while Courtni Wash and Lexi Moore managed singles to round out the IRE attack. Horseshoe news The all-Bradenton team of Ron Pepka and Ron Slagh defeated Herb Ditzel of Anna Maria and Karl Thomas of Vancouver Island, Canada, by a 22-13 score to win the May 10 horseshoe competition at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Both-teams advanced to the final game by posting 3-0 records during pool play action among the 12 teams participating. The team of John Johnson and George McKay rode McKay's clutch "six pack" that turned a 16-17 deficit into a 22-17 victory to win the May 6 challenge over Tom Rhodes and Jay Disbrow. Johnson and McKay AMI Little League schedule AAA League (ages 9-12) May 17 6:30 p.m. May 19 7:30 p.m. May 20 10a.m. May 22 7:30 p.m. AA League (ages 8-10) May 18 5:30 p.m. May 18 7 p.m. May 19 6 p.m. May 22 7 p.m. Duncan vs. WMFD WMFD vs. Duncan M. Stanley vs. Duncan- Awards presentation Bark vs. IRE M. Stanley vs. Bistro Bistro vs. B. Hills Awards presentation Amateur division players Reese Milner and Carling Seguso show off their Beach Tennis Open. irst-place trophies. Photo: Beach, Tennis USA/John Rarrick defeated the team of Bill Bartlett and Steve Doyle 23-8 in one semifinal, while Rhodes and Disbrow defeated Ron Pepka and Tom Skoloda 21-15 in the other semi- final match. 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. Skateboard contest coming May 20 The city of Holmes Beach is hosting a skateboard contest on Saturday, May 20, at the skateboard park adjacent to city hall. The contest costs $20 for regis- tered skaters ages 9-17. If someone isn't registered at the Holmes Beach skate park, they can do so by regis- tering with an adult at city hall and paying a user fee of $10. Three age divisions, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-17 will compete for first-, second- and third-place trophies. The deadline to sign up is May 19. For more information, call 708-5804, ext. 248. AMI AAA League Name 1. Blake Wilson -2.Tommy Price 3. Daniel Janisch 4. Connor Cloharty 5. Trevor Bystrom 6. Martine MViller 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 AMI Little League standings Team Duncan Won Lost T-Ball (ages 5-7) .WMRFD 7 6 .May:22 ,- 6:30 Awards prese nation. ., ;,, - THE ISLANDER E MAY 17, 2006 0 B-5 A A SSIFIEDS, SOLID WOOD KITCHEN table and leaf, four chairs. $150 or best offer. (941) 962-0581. TWIN ANTIQUE BRASS beds in good condition. $175. (941) 779-1556. WASHER AND DRYER: $250. (941) 284-0047. SMALL RATTAN TABLE with glass top and two chairs $45. Working side-by-side refrigerator, water and ice in door $150. (941) 778-1180. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com. FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421. LONGBOAT KEY HISTORY "From Calusas to Con- dominiums" by Ralph B. Hunter. Signed copies available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-7978. ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30-2 Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9-noon on Saturdays. Always clear- ance racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733. MOVING SALE! 8am-4pm Friday and Saturday, May 19-20. Sofas, beds, tables, chairs, lamps, desks, antiques, etc. 708 Rose, Anna Maria. RENTAL PROPERTY NEED refurbishing? 9am-4pm Friday and Saturday, May 19-20. Lots of good furniture, linens, accessories. 708 Rose, Anna Maria. SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS, Jewelry, Antiques. Two white bedroom chest- of-drawers, each $50. All sterling jewelry 50-70 percent off. Select gifts, collectibles, vintage jewelry, art, furniture, crystal 50-70 per: cent off. Fabulous knotty-pine wardrobe, cedar- lined $125. 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 per- sonalized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butter- fly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Forms at The Islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guard- ian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the court to represent and advocate for the best inter- est of children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Make a positive impact! Call (941) 744-9473 or visit www. 12circuitgal.org. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, (941) 720-1411. ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please, call (941) 922-0774. FOR SALE: 1993 Johnson 200-hp outboard motor. Low hours, runs great. $2,500 or best offer. 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RELIABLE PERSON: 20 hours a week to assist couple that no longer drive. Vehicle provided, clean license required. Driving to appointments and errands and light housekeeping required. Refer- ences required. (941) 761-2982. In the 75th Street/ Albertson's area. BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT: THRIVING busi- ness, building with additional income, beer and wine, $1,690,000; Breakfast/lunch turnkey restaurant in busy Bradenton plaza, beer and wine, $79,990; Pack-and-ship, great Sarasota location, good fran- chisersupport. $99,900;-Pizza;-takeout and deliv- ery, 23 seats, beer and wine license. Main Mana- tee road, $99,000; Bait and tackle, profitable. Great Cortez location, motivated seller, $65,000. Confi- dentiality agreement required for details. L6ngview Realty, (941) 383-6112. For more great business and realty buys: www.longviewrealty.com. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944. est n s ay here... a y '' -n ,, ~9 1:.. --,-;-- -.- --_;r-~-;-1: i :r - : :: : :: : : : : : ::.. ... ......::::: ............. ............... 6-B 1 MAY 17, 2006 m THE ISLANDER B A N 9 DE R-9 C L A I FIE D BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496. BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First-aid certified, 13-year-old, eighth-grader, female, great with kids and animals. Call Kendall, (941) 779-9783. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified. ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S safety while you relax. Call Gemma, (941) 447-9657. Responsible, reliable and experienced 10th-grader with a love for children. Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certifications. DOG WALKER, PET sitter, child sitter and odd jobs. Tenth-grader, available after school and weekends. Zach, (941) 779-9783. RED CROSS first-aid certified babysitter certified. Call Alex, (941) 778-5352. MAN WITH SHOVEL: Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, cleanup, edging, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent refer- ences. Edward (941) 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944. CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communica- tion electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com- puter solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wire- less services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, (941) 778-5708, or cell (216) 509-1945. CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333. MR. BILLS HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." (941) 778-4561. CUCCIO TILE: Many Island references. Free esti- mates. Licensed and insured. (941) 730-2137. AAA WIFE and HUSBAND cleaning your house and windows with confidence. Good references, reasonable rates. Licensed and insured. (941) 812-0499. 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. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early, online at www.islander.org. FEATURED LISTING 1 LARGE LOT 101x112-foot lot located in central Holmes Beach. Many possibilities on this property including room to build two homes. $689,000. ANNA MARIA CANAL HOME Tranquility and gracious living in this spacious home. Covered deck, 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/ reno action potential. Priced to sell at $575,000. MINI RESORT Four units in Bradenton Beach directly across the street from the Gulf! Room for a pool, great rental history, Gulf views from roof top sundeck. Property is ripe for condo conversion or just sit back and let the income roll in. Each duplex offered at $649,900. 1 AND 2 BEDROOM CONDOS Enjoy fabulous sunsets from your rooftop deck! Just one block from the beach and centrally located in Bradenton Beach. Walk to Historic Bridge Street, restaurants, shops, and marina. Turnkey furnished & ready to rent. New heated pool and rooftop deck! Wonderful island escape! Starting at $329,000. FULL GULF VIEWS! Unobstructed views of the Gulf from this adorable 2BR/1BA turnkey condo in Bradenton Beach. Low association fees, no rental restrictions, and zero maintenance. $499,000. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 75 x 106 lot across the street from the beach in central Holmes Beach. Walk to shops and restaurants. Architect plans available for a custom designed, beautiful ground level home permissible on this lot, or build up for gulf views! $627,500. SANDY POINTE: Impeccably maintained 2BR/2BA condo in central Holmes Beach within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach! No rental restrictions make this condo an instant income producer. Heated pool, covered parking, storage, washer dryer, and new water heater! Don't \ait come seeh this astefullh done unit toda $355,000. GREAT CANALFRONT \ALUE IN LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA home with won- derful open-beam ceilings, new flooring. new dock. no bridges to bay. Short walk to beach, botanical park and a great restaurant. $779.000. A WATERLOVERS DREAM! Wonderful master suite \ ith 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 view s Easy boat access Bay and Gulf. Offered at $2,795,000 NEW CONSTRUCTION! LOW \MAINTENANCE HONIE! Construction complete! Coastal designed 3BR/2.5BA home % ith 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. EXECUTIVE WATERFRONT CONDO LOijaeJ djowniltn on GREAT N.W. FAMILY HOME Loc:ald lUsi oln 01 opriftlliiou the Manatee River inti .irintioojr i n unit oners p'normirn,: Riveriew Boulevard ini3E'BR,'2BAhc[meonef.-gredji ;:ril., view of the river 28R!BBA hOrniwplauiC nj; i-w riherin wiih mirnuipe l 591" Si bail ramp snhopping, dining and .o granile counters and iled living aieas. Pet friendly $425 000 mu:r mori lCrn appe31 waork in process Comrn aI; J a k. C.ill Anie Huber at 19411 713-9835 1329.900. Call ScOtI Barr 31 19411 798-919 MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING e*w vinllja.' Tnre. 3BR/2BA leaiure v.ullead r.ceilri great rOcirm iloor pijn,. ea3-ln 'lc(hern wrn breanrast bar. spit plan lJUi.Ir. les hrialed cormmunify p0ol Lw m rintenance lee iil niiy $39 per ninth $2441.9)0 Call Kean Snell t 9-411 713-i1305. NO DEED RESTRICTIONS This wonaenrul 3BR/2BA pooi home is Dnght and rheery with hie and wood flooring hiile 3ppilinc(f Separdle 12.'24-l o01 orlshop or otice is insulatra and dry walled wtri r irOniiijiniin) running iiwaer dnd ele:tinc Cilose I -i5.275 and uS-ll $215 i00. Call Anne Huber at 9411 i 13. 935 m 941-798-9191 rnrTT-- -n ~ -7 in - SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 3421_6- PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 AFFORDABLE IN ANNA MARIA Inviting 3BR/2BA home within strolling distance of the sparkling Gulf! Features great-room plan with vaulted ceilings plus screened lanai. Great buy at $699,500. ANNA MARIA VILLAGE DUPLEX NEAR GULF The great location of this duplex on Elm Ave. can't be beat! Features 2BR/1BA on each side. Good tenants in place. Affordably priced at $675,000. This one won't last long! ,-, -.'.,*, .-., ,.-.Yist.Q~r. Web site at www.betsyhills.com " /. 1II & d &.A,-! C' : I'2 .ba.v'1Jy1 % A y.i4' r TV'. h.E~.ra1 ~ '.r..':-.-'~ N '.*l-.3r ~" ~`""";~` Y I--lglY4~~i"UD~.J~ -- ~~CsC- I ::::::::: :: ::::::::::: ::: : . . : : :: I:I :::::I:: ::::::: : : ::::: THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 17, 2006 N B-7 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. WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solv- ing for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, West- coast Nuisance Wildlife Service, (941) 778-3455, or cell (941) 720-4152. 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. 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 mas- sage 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. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. *; Prudential SPalms Realty Michelle Musto Realtor Fine Homes Specialist :941-809-3714 www.michellemusto.com President's irrcsl Recipient AZALEA PARK NW: BRADENTON 1015 851h Ct. NW: 3BR/2.5BA, 2,242 sf, fireplace and community pool. $410,000. - ----- CONRAD BEACH: LONGBOAT KEY 411 Firehouse Courl: Vacant lot "west" of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Lot size 9,435 sf. $549,000. 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. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. WANT A "HOUSE" FOR YOUR BOAT? Unique waterfront home with 39-foot boathouse and 44-foot deepwater boat slip. As an added bonus this 3BR/2BA home that was rebuilt and enlarged three years ago also has a 1BR/IBA mother-in- low apartment, which would be perfect for a home office if you don't want your mother-in-law to visit! Gourmet "main home" kitchen, see- through gas fireplace, heated pool and many more extras. 4,900 sf under roof. Possible owner financing available for qualified borrowers. A must see at $2,250,000. 502 72nd St., Holmes Beach. Ted E. Davis Real Estate. Owner/Broker. By appointment, (941) 778-6155. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, cleanup, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. Bill, (941) 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodel- ing contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE- TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Thirty years experience. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294. -I~ 941 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! -779-1811 ~~- -...- Ir~a ~nr a~a~si~ir~m ~i~B~' r"~WE9 .2m I~ii iPa ~D ~691~~ -m- I-I r7ii -ird .. .ir ~ F~.E it ~-3 E-mail: michellemusto@prudentialpalmsrealty.com r REALTORS DUPLEX REDUCED One block to beach. 1BR/1BA each side, Remodeled 2004, $560,000. Call Michel Cerene, Broker, ' (941) 545-9591 evenings. GREAT LOCATION 3BR/3BA Key West elevated home. Like new! Dining room, four-car garage, lanai, workshop, elevator, pool. Views of Gulf and Intracoastal. $1,300,000. U Call Michel Cerene, Broker, (941) 545-9591 evenings. ISLAND CONDO 2BR/1BA Sea Pirates, rental producing condo across from Gulf, heated pool, professionally decorated. $455,000. Call Susan Klement, Realtor, (941) 720-4107:- 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. 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[-11 (941) 779-0034 - C8 *3 3 PRurcH mY OWNERS Contact Judy Karkhoff for Professional Property Management Services 401 Manatee Avenue Holmes Beach 941-778-7777 or [B- 866-266-9911 www.gulfstreamfirst.com SJlr Qj 'd od 1 E-1 In~ .35L1 aJ ' 57 /) 3 I j INVIESTMENT -i --- -- --- -- F- II) 6 ;,L6 ;m- LALll*~ 1 '41'ulfstritim A. 0; ~ '""' - ~ '~''' C RS C B E F .- --t S ---- HOME OF THE MANGO-MACADAMIA ENCRUSTED GROUPER FREE 2 GLASSES OF WINE or a piece ot Key Lime Pie with any two regular priced dinners, with this ad Open Daily Live Music Fri, St. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ElverNdoa '-1- Pmr Buy one ernr,7p ,. .,ond entr,e I HALF-OFF t I I' l J.) ,,d p -, l L'..' Ld ... .-n vr I . r mwhi 3w Where the locals and the stars love to dine! 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' I 5406 Marina'Drive H -lbolrdes B6ach 778-5320 tXrto 2 weeks wIIina ariaisl3nils' ling com SDolphin Sails, ' Sunset SailIs; Egmonu Key ..' pact Win s ad Dors, Impact Windows and Doors ,**"* Cl) CMj urn 'L) LIJ 0c Y :0 Cr W -J!H 0 P I -o W Is 02v YZO S ]Aolb lin] --0 UJU C) L oo- cr) mai Caz dZ0~ 0 ELZ L 'r Z LL co CM mm U : F - I Let s' ate'yor nxt ven u, vl ul vl r~c~covl ,,~o, O=NO I .. :. ::.;::..................:::. : .....::: ::::::::.::::::: ::::: 10-B U MAY 17, 2006 T THE ISLANDER LAN RLAS I, I E DIS 1 KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cab- inets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516. THIRTY-SIXYEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpen- ter. Call 518-3316 or 778-6898. 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. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/ dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/weekly. Call (941) 713-0034 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay.rr.com. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1 BR/1 BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail captko462 @ aol.com. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $375 to $500/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, (941) 778-2374. 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. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. p-p'trt er'"e...nt., LLC 6842 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941,387.9004 Tracy@L27financial.com www.Latitude27.com 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. 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. SANDPIPER 55-PLUS: Furnished 2BR/1BA bright, cozy mobile home. Large kitchen, wood deck, nice location. No pets. $625 monthly. (941) 779-0556. 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. WATERFRONT ANNUAL-- RENTAL: 2BR/2BAwaterfront villa. Great view in quiet, retired neighborhood. Dock and one-car covered parking. $1,000/month. Call Capt'n Steve at (941) 778-2100, or cell (970) 846-7394. J We're Totally Globl! In fact, we're global times 1,400 plus! More than S1,400 PAID subscribers receive The Islander out of town, out of state and out of the United States. We go to Alaska, England, Germany, Canada, Hawaii and nearly all points in between. These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best news on Anna Maria Island." The Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 email: news@islander.org Expert Advice On Island Properties " CALL THE ISLANDERS o* CALL CHRIS & JOHN 941-778-6066 " WWW.CALLTH L l LAfJLE i.('M .( CHRI Siri T. ShtA rrJu JOHN WVAN ZArjfi, IRALiO)ASL ISLAN ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT IDO Natural setting surrounds ,t this 3BR/2BA home with L open water views, boat : dock, hot tub, steps to S ..*~' beach and turnkey furnished! Offered at: S$799,000. BAYVIEW DUPLEX includes lot on bay! 3BR/3BA and I BR/I BA duple\ or 4BR/4BA home * with boat docks and gorgeous view of Sarasota Ba\. Offered at $969,900. ISLAND CON VENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity\ to own Island business! Offered at: '169,000 & Inventory. ~- . j Deborah Thrasher RE/MAX Excellence (941)5 *1-7 38 S(94110 383-9700 -DebMThrash@aol.com *.**e...... ***** ** ************C *** REAL ESTATE O6 r 9 MA MRNE lE R H.l IAC. 6101 MARINA DR HOLMEi BEACH Gulf-Bay Realty Jesse Brisson A ZBroker 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. LOT: 101X112-foot lot. Build one or two units in central Holmes Beach close to Gulf. $689,000. SANDYPOINTE: 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. Open, light and brght, completely updated, 1 BR!1BA condo New furnishings, appliances and custom window coverings. Tranquil view over pond with fountain and partial bay view. Relax in the largest heated pool on the Island, enjoy tennis on lighted courts, fish from the bayfront dock, or entertain friends in the newly decorated clubhouse. Deeded beach access. Runaway Bay 1801 Gulf Drive N., # 271. By Owner 941-778-8327. Agent participation welcome. $359,900. 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! NMariaA "We ARj, e Island!" SINCE 1957 Marie Franklin, Lie. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 ,, Fax 94 778-2250 , . : E-,mait:an.rD alt@verizon.net .. S Web Sitd 'vW. dntamariareal.com I THE ISLANDER 0 MAY 17, 2006 B B-11 F DI E D 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. 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 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. 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 (2.16) 469-2857. SEASONAL DUPLEX: 2BR/2BA with laundry. Three-minute stroll to Gulf, north end of Island. $2,200/month, three-month minimum. (813) 949-6891. FOR RENT: GARAGE or storage unit on Anna Maria Island. $100/month. (941) 962-4933. MJP^- vf REAmLTOR. 31 Years of Profssional Service EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS TOWNHOUSE/VILLA: 3BR/3BA Heated pool, gazebo, upgrades. $598,000. ARBORS 2BR/2BA, golf course, turnkey, clubhouse. $263,900. MARTINIQUE N.-Direct Gulf view, corner with garage, storage. Updated. Shows beautifully. $899,000. KEY ROYALE-Canalfront lot. 9,450 sf. Golf course view. $699,000. BAYVIEW- 4-5BR/4BA, induding guest quarters. Large master suite. $1,330,000. GULF VIEW- Holmes Beach duplex or 4BR/2BA home. $799,000. HARBOUR VILLA CLUB- 2BR/2BA, turnkey, boat dock. $794,900. BAYPOINTE- 4BR/3BA villa. Eight month new. $251,000. VACATION, SEASONAL AND ANNUAL RENTALS LUXURY GULFFRONT VILLAS, CONDOS, HOMES 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com 0!Ci.;'nu"A ViW ANNUAL RENTAL IN Holmes Beach. One block to the Gulf. 2BR/1 BA. Close to trolley stop and stores. Washer and dryer on premises. $1,100/month. Call (646) 842-0096 soon! THREE 1BR/1BA APARTMENTS: each under $800/month. Seven-month lease. One in Bradenton, two in Sarasota. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165. 1BR/1BA MOBILE HOME: Annual or seasonal. Great location, remodeled. $550/month, annual. Call for seasonal rate. 55-plus. (941) 962-4933. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA ground-level duplex $925/month; 2BR/2BA elevated duplex $950/month; 2BR/2BA Meadowcroft condo, $950/month; 2BR/2BA plus den, Perico Bay Club, $1,450/month; 1BR/1.5BA furnished, Sable Palms, $775/month. Anna Maria Gulf Coast Properties, (941) 782-5609. LUXURY 2BR/2BA CONDO: Beach access, tennis, pool $875/week. 2BR mobile home $800/month, $700/month annual. (863) 688-3524. Cell (863.) 608-1833. ANNUAL GROUND-LEVEL duplex; 2BR/2BA near beach, small pet OK, nice fridge, stove, hurricane- filmed, tinted windows, shutters, washer and dryer hookup. $1,000/month. (941) 778-2585. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA home, large bonus room, over-sized two-car garage, dock. $2,000/month. Call Carla Price, (941) 720-8746. Bark and Company Realty, Inc. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2R/1BA home, with garage. $1,350/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, PA at (941) 778-2291, or e-mail Jason@betsyhills.com. ANNUAL RENTALSI Two 1BR units close to the beach! $800/month plus utilities. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, (941) 779-9320, or (941) 587-6328. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! $415,000 BEAUTIFUL NORTH ANNA MARIA One of five original fishing cottages on one lot, all from the 1930s. This cottage has been restored to original pine floors and is nicely turnkey furnished. Peeks of Tampa Bay from the garden. Maureen Dahms Owner/Agent, Cell (941) 730-0587 $freen 1 REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria www.greenreal.com GROUND-LEVEL DUPLEX nine houses to beach. 2BR/1BA, $1,100/month plus utilities. Call (941) 778-2677. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. Reduced $795,900. (941) 779-1512. FOR SALE BY owner: Best value on the Island! 2BR/ 2BA, one-car garage, gourmet kitchen, new windows, updated baths and more. Two blocks from beach. $615,000. (941) 778-8677. 406 Bay Palms Drive, Holmes Beach.. 3BR/2BA: One bedroom used as a den/office/ playroom, enclosed lanai, tiled with carpeted bedrooms. 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. 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. 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 Just visiting The Islander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island_ without taking time to .7- subscribe. You'll get ALLj. the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island ci Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander:rg ... Ju: I III~ I I I U I.) a 40! 1111 :,1 july I yl IOC ".i1)in Bo dpia on P.l-n Wjl I., H'.Ion.: IF M R V) Bc ~jnll~nD ja~rnju~l'T~uC~~il~j n 8 f inil n\rn~.lh DOLPHIN HARBOUR AT MARINA ISLE. currerlnry under ronslruirion Thit- jmairng 58P! 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Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778.4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 WAGNEQ REALTY .. 2217 GIIIF IVI\ NO')I' l IIWRAD rNIO9NNI;ACII. I' 7.1217 HADOLD SMALL REALTOR ,, Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 /, . E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com. s USA FENCE ALL Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 941 -750-9300 HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. 720-2217 CIsomBdni red -WndwTramet 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) "y2 Island Hore Loans SN% EW I 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% tart rate If under 660 credit score. Loans to 3 million. Subject to credit approval. Loans may acme deferred interest. Loans originate In Utah. I When's the last time you tasted coffee in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? The Islanller Islnd Shopping Cenrei 54(14 M.rin.a Dri. c F'Ph..r.ce 9 -11 ~~^-' Anyone can take .. a picture. A professional creates a portrait. ELKA PHOTOGRAPHIC 941- 78-2 711 www.i(ackelka.conF 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. TWO LONGBOAT KEY cottages for sale or trade for house in Tampa. Owner/broker, Vicky Groggin, (813) 478-0909. 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. $159,900. (941) 224-6521. FOR SALE: BRIGHT and clean, furnished 1BR/1 BA condo on Cortez Road, near Bradenton Beach. $150,000. Call Jackie, (941) 929-7165, or (305) 807-2585. WATERFRONT TOWNHOME with deeded dock, pool, 3BR/3BA, large storage room, two-car garage. Former model, many upgrades. $825,000. (941) . 962-5429:. '..'.'. .... DEEPWATER CANALFRONT: $100,000 below appraisal. Direct access to bay. 4BR/2BA, two-car garage with heated pool and spa. Call for details. $650,000. Vicki Gilbert, (941) 713-0195. Wedebrock Real Estate. WOW! WALK TO beach and bay for only $485,000. Single-family home, 2BR/1BA, garage, fenced yard with room for a pool. New kitchen and other upgrades. Vicki Gilbert, (941) 713-0195. Wedebrock Real Estate. BAYSHORE-ON-THE-Lake: Waterfront, 2BR/2BA, active 55-plus condo close to shopping, minutes to beach. $129,900. Re/Max Gulfstream. Liz Codola, (941) 812-3455: $45,000 WILL BUY 566 sf of living space next to Bradenton Beach City Pier. Excellent condition, very clean, ready to move into with all appliances, plus washer and dryer, central air conditioning and heat plus 2005 20-foot Landau Bandit pon- toon boat and new 20-foot Continental trailer. Boat slips available to members of boating club and owners. Annual dues $50. This is a steal. Bill, (250) 769-7531, or (250) 215-1275. Three hours time dif- ference at west.coast. WATERFRONT HOME WITH a pool. Only $575,000. U.S. designed, built, and renovated by famous architect (middle name Lloyd). Must see. Call Michael at Smith Real Estate. (941) 778-0777. ALMOST BEACH: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage at North Beach Village, home owners association. Across from beach with Gulf views. No condo rules. Reduced $30,000 to $ 549,000. Gail Tutewiler, Wedebrock Real Estate, (941) 705-0227. BIG PRICE REDUCTION: Beautiful Village Green home. Seller temporarily lowering price $26,000 below his costs for quick sale. $268,900. Gail Tutewiler, Wedebrock Real Estate. (941) 705-0227. $54,000 PRICE REDUCTION! Island duplex, 9,060 sf-R2 lot, upgraded. Annual renters. Now $575,000. Gail Tutewiler, Wedebrock Real Estate, (941) 705-0227. OPEN 1-4 PM SUNDAY, May21,, Beautifully remod- eled, 2-3/BR home on double lot. $439,000. 2011 83rd St. N.W., Bradenton. KEY ROYALE: Remodeled pool home. 3BR/2BA caged pool and spa. Boat dock. Let's make a deal. Priced $40,000 under bank appraisal for quick sale. Vacant and move-in ready. $879,900. Call Fred/ owner at Real Estate Mart, (941) 756-1090. NORTHWEST BRADENTON HOME: Two blocks off Palma Sola Bay. No flood zone. 3BR/2BA,-two- car garage, large fenced lot. $335,000. Real Estate Mart. (941) 756-1090. .-a Available from Commercial News Providers" S0 S IISLA ND R .CLASSIF I E -- ~I~L--- 4 9 4 LAS IFI DS THE ISLANDER MAY 17, 2006 B-13 4v4 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 information. 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 winters, affordable homes and mountain cabins, land. Call for free brochure, (877) 837-2288. Exit Realty Mountain View Properties. www.exitmurphy.com. NORTH CAROLINA: COOL mountain air, views and streams, homes, cabins and acreage. Free brochure, (800) 642-5333. Realty Of Murphy. 317 Peachtree St., Murphy, NC 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. NORTH CAROLINA GATED lakefront community, 1.5 acres plus, 90 miles of shoreline. Never before offered with 20 percent pre-development discounts, 90 percent financing. Call (800) 709-5253. 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. MOUNTAIN PROPERTY! Interested in buying prop- erty in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina? Call Active Realty today at (800) 979-5556, or visit our Web site at www.ActiveRealtyNC.com. INDUSTRIAL: 60 MILES East of Tallahassee. 13,742 sf block building, paved parking, 4BR/2BA house, 7.3-acres. $499,000. MLS#51894. Century 21 Rankin Realty, (800) 677-5559. www.century21 rankinrealty.com. ASHEVILLE, N.C., AREA homesites. Sneak pre- view of Phase II on now. Just 25 miles from Asheville. Over four miles of crystal clear river- front. Incredible mountain views. Rivejwalk, custom lodge, nature trails. Call (866) 292-5762. NEW! ALABAMA WATERFRONT Two hours to Atlanta and the coast. Waterfront community with incredible moss-draped hardwoods. Planned club- house, docks, ard more. 1/2 to three acres from the S$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. 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. GEORGIA: BLAIRSVILLE in the north Georgia mountains. Land, homes, commercial and invest- ment. "Everything we touch turns to sold." Jane Baer Realty, (706) 745-2261, (800) 820-7829. www.janebaerrealty.com, janebaer@alltel.net. 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, pasture- land, wildlife, borders Bureau of Land Management. Picturesque homesite at 6,700-foot elevation. Horse- back riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect family ranch, elec- tricity. 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. 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The- Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 email: news@islander.org '87 ::::::::::: :.:: ::::::: :I:: .. 14-B N MAY 17, 2006 N TIE ISLANDER mu %Wp "CopyrightedlMateriaji Syndicated Content- Available from Commercial'News Providers" M r YG u Ifs tsram:, ~-L.- L - OUSTNDN RESULTS- MESMERIZING GULFSIDE VIEWS! A leisurely sort of luxury pervades this 3BR townhouse with soaring ceilings, labor-saving kitchen, liberally-sized closets, inviting master suite with lazy loft upstairs, creatively-sized 2 5-car attached garage with a Texas-sized storage room. Grab a rare find in Island Village before someone else does' S1Sensational at just $609,000 1 ICall Jim D'Alessio, 737-0606. FABULUS 1/3-acre ot with long candalview of. Sarasota Bay. Minutes tothe&r 10,00 Ib. boat lif private boat dock and your own white sandy-beachf And if thats not enog take short walk across Uf of Me~co I)veto reaxondeeded.beach and wach sunsets. Nice 2BR/t2A house, great room, wood- .aminate foors tile, updated bathooms, encsed lanai and den area. Quiet area.with great views al around. $1,195,000 - Call Kyleand TeritfHnson, 320-5517 or 320-0887. VINTAGE BEACH COTTAGE Ideally located on a quiel street. Within steps of the sandy beaches of the Gull Rela< and enjoy the sparkling view of the water Potential galore for the creative buyer. Build up lor a spectacular vista ol the turquoise sea. Plenly of room 10 add a pool for a tranquil private escape $769,000 Call Liz Codola at (9411 812-3455 CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE Across from the sparkling waters ol Ine Gulf ol Mexico rests this enchanting beach contage. Light and bright living area with wrap around windows and Meican tile. Add a pool wiri tropical landscaping for a peaceful garden oasis. Located amongst multi-million dollar homes. Build up for unobstructed water views. $699,000. Call Liz Codola at (941) 812-3455 BEST OF BOTH SHORES! Within steps of the powder sand beaches of the Bay & Bean Point Soaring cypress ceilings & celestory windows abound for an open airy essence Profes- sional remodel with Travenine floors wood cabinets, granite countertops SS appliances and Planltaion shutters Elevated sun deck for spectacular sunset views $849.000 Call LIz Godola al (9411812-3455. IAENT!ION INVESTMENT PROPERTY OWNERS Contact Judy Karkhoff for Professional Property Management Services 941.778.7777 or 866.266.9911 www.gulfstreamlirst.com over 35 (f Sears -- [B SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970O MLS V aEstart~e, Inc!% 970fIXuuf'Drive' .- Annci Mari, T e~glu. ~8aa-- ~---q~1Rlr~rl- ,ra~e B~pj~ i~l'~~*Ur*-~~~r~pillS 7, , 'I w I n 5 e a a ~ ct I: ~: !.1 P ,, Y ~C~~A Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 .- ._ .' *reen REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC. S9 Pam Dial, PA (941) 704-4962 -- w - L Tidy Island Enjoy sophisticated elegance in this almost 3,000 sf renovated town- home. You'll enjoy bay views from almost every room. Travertine stone floors, gran- ite countertops, sleek wood cabinetry, pri- vate elevator, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and so much more! $899,000. -i:. .. Runaway Bay In yo u rt lioing lor In perfect beach getaway, this is it! Directly across Gulf Drive from deeded beach access. 2BR/2BA has inside utility, two full baths and a walk-in master closet. Condo is turnkey furnished. Bargain at $399,000. Cortez Village -The old Florida life- style is yours today in this charming newer home in quaint Cortez Village. This house is just steps from all the uniqueness and history of one of the few working fishing villages left in Flor- ida. $829,000. Hunaway Bay .uy i:,ia l~ IIiTimi LOwri: I priced 2BR unit in complex. Currently under renovation by the condo associa- tion makes it your opportunity to snatch up a bargain. Turnkey furnished ground- floor unit with adorable furniture is being sold 'as is'! $399,000. IfflS~A~i-A Smuggler's Landing 2BR/2BA water- Smuggler's Landing-2BR/2BA Remod- front condo with den. Almost 1600 sf with eled unit with glass enclosed lanai over- 40-foot deep-water boatslip,Vaulted ceil- looking your 40-foot deep-water boat ings, built-ins and wet-bar. $699,000. slip. $589,000. Over 20 years experience specializing in waterfront & boating properties www.floridamoves.com/pamela.dialpa pamela.dial@floridamoves.com THOUSANDS OF HOMES ONE ADDRESS WWW.MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM HOLMES BEACH. Contemporary 4/5BR ANNA MARIA ISLAND. Views of bay & beach house on 3/4 acre lot on the skyway bridge. Totally renovated top to Gulf of Mexico..Open & screened gulf bottom. 2BR's and a loft w/an office. A view balconies & porches.$4,800,000. beautifulbigopendecktowatchthedolphins 748-6300.Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or play. $1,950,000. Debbie Capobianco Sandy Drapala, 725-0781. 527811 748-6300 or 704-2394.518330. iLL_ u- CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME. Remod- eled with coral stone gas fireplace. Boat lift, pavers & screened lanai. Minutes to Gulf/Bay by boat. $949,900. Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala, 725-0781.519732 KEY ROYALE. Completely updated 2200 SF3BR. Short distanceto beach. Nurtured for you to move in & enjoy the fabulous canal views. $898,000. Leah Secondo, 748-6300 or 545-4430.524400 BRADENTON BEACH! Large 2BR, deeded beach access, short distance to gulf beaches. Bright& open, newerappliances. Securedcomplexwith communityboatdock, heated pool & spa overlooking bay. $799,900. Jody Shim, 748-6300 or 705-5704. 525665. COME LIVE THE GOOD LIFE in this charming bungalow. If the interior of this 3BR doesn't charm you, the setting on the street will. Fishing dock in back. $679,000.748-6300. Judy LaValliere, 504-3792 or Ann DeBellevue, 720-7614. 518185 BEACH BUNGALOW. Updated duplex with 1 BR on each side & only a block to beach. New kitchen & bathrooms, nevw beach bungalow furnishings. $25,000 POOL ALLOWANCE. $649,000. Kimberly Roehl, 748-6300 or 447-9988.521248., CHARMING CIMARRON RANCH. Contemporary 2700SF pool home with great curb appeal. Large lot, picturesque lake. Care & maintenance given to this property. $599,900. Kathy Valente, 748-6300'or 685-6767. 821186. TASTEFULLY remodeled River District home one block from Lewis Park. Red oak floors, country kitchen,crown molding,zoned AC, fireplace & insulated windows & oversized wood deck. $494,000. Bill Stufflebeam, 748-6300 or 798-3007. 524702 HOLMES BEACH. $10,000 Remodel Allowance 2BR villa w/water views. 1 block from 2 beach accesses Deeded access to Spring Lake for fishing & canoeing, attached enclosed garage, & room for pool. $378,500. Kimberly Roehl, 748-6300 or 447-9988. 527673. CAYMAN CAY VILLAS. 2 BR end unit located in charming Island neighborhood directly across from Beach. Peek of Gulf from lanai. Turnkey condo, delightful get-a-way or investment. $375,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 524503 NORTHWOOD PARK. Stunning almost brand new w/designer colors & window treatments. Gorgeous wood & tile floors. Sparkling pool w/waterfall & heat pump. Lot on creek and greenbelt. $329,000. Ruth Lawler, 587-4623 or Maryann Lawler, 586-8257. 521835. FAIRWAYACRES. 3BR, 2200sqftspliton 1/3acre: NewerA/C & roof, no deed restrictions & room for a pool. Close to beaches, shopping & Blake Hospital. $319,900. Victoria Horstmann, 748-6300 or 518-1278 or Ally Howell, 224-6378.524796. q111111111 1 1 WII Simply the Best -1 2. 9.' ." ... -- GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD Priced to sell, this duplex features 3BR/2.5BA across from bay. $499,000. SIX GULFFRONT APARTMENTS From 3BR/31BA to 1BR/1BA with tile floors throughout. Or very large 5BR/4BA home with four guest cottages. Small pool. Great value. $2,999,999. HISTORIC CORTEZ Original one-room schoolhouse from the 1800s. Now a 3BR/1BA. $399,000. FABULOUS GULFFRONT At north end with spec- tacular views of Gulf, dunes and sea oats. Very large 2BR/3BA, 2,400 sf. KEY ROYALE Lowest price on Key. Beautifully furnished 2BR/2BA, overlooks boat basin and down canal with boat slip. Tastefully landscaped. View of bay. *' -" ADORABLE COTTAGE Hardwood floors, large garage/workshop. Located in historic fishing village. Walk to great restaurants and the beach. $255,000. GULFFRONT BUNGALOW You couldn't buy a Gulffront lot so cheap!!! But this even has a little house on it. $1,300,000. Mike 800-s7-1617 T 941-778-6696 Norman I 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en espanol Swww.mikehormanrealty.com THE ISLANDER E MAY 17, 2006 E B-15 ANNA MARIA REAL ESTATE LLC HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Ceramic tile, breakfast bar, backyard with pavers, room for pool. Fence, new dock. Direct access to bay. $849,900. BAY PALMS 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. PERIWINKLE COTTAGE 2BR charmer, close to beach! Great income producer with view of Gulfl 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. Ceramictile. $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. WONDERFULWESTBAY 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, turnkey-furnished condo on beautiful walking 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 entry, heated pool and sauna, tennis. Great rental. Central Holmes Beach. From $675,000. TRADEWINDS RESORT 1BR/1BA Turnkey-furnished villa. Heated pool, steps to deeded:white sandy beach access. Rental program in place on-site manager. Small pet. $349,900. NORTH POINT HARBOUR- 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 f Smis Suhoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com Eulux rus~arau 1 10-11B MAY 17, 2000 U TIlE ISLANDI)EI 0 world wide a i _ver ya islander.org Island home delivery: 778-7978. WAGNER REALTY WDaNPeCpl lon Sic 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADENTON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com Rairigh Really &- I it' l- i I ll 1 1 .1 ( WAGNER REALTY ftin ini; Pr.=p tl H irm Sine, 1919 9 Luxurious Villas on the Bay! Gated community with elevators, garages, docks and designer interiors to please the most discriminating! From $2,500,000 > Over 3,000 Sq. Ft. 2 and 3 Bedrooms > 10 ft. ceilings with crown molding > Balconys front & rear Model Open Fri Sat Sun *1-4 pm A cooperative marketing venture between Wagner Realty and Rairigh Realty & Investments. LLC 813-294-6429 941-778-2246 or 941-518-3682 www.HolmesBeachVillas.com -l~rrD~~~~~ ppn~U ~~a -~lr ~;~r*r LONGBOAT KEY WATERFRONT Key West-style home on sailboat water. Boal- li1f open floor plan, four-car garage, workout room and 30-foot screened bal- cony. Becky Smith or Elli Starrett, '(941) 778-2246. #520397 $1,099,000. ISLAND'S VERY BEST!! Lush tropical DIRECT GULFFRONT Fabulous Gull view' landscaping surrounds this beaulllul hide- Furnished 2BR/2BA top floor end unit awayll Only steps to Ihe beach and with additional windows Covered parking updated Island style. Pool, 3BR/2.5BA. and great walking beach. Weekly rental Karen Day, (941) 778-2246. #523360. OK Dave Moynihan, (9411 778-2246 $989,000, 4528417. $874,995 MARINERS COVE Direci baylrorni. lop BEACHFRONT CONDO Top floor middle floor, 3BR/2BA, 2,000 si galed comr unitwith fabulous views ol Gulf. 2BR/1BA munily, Iwo pools. lennis, elevator, pro- condo in a well maintained len-unil com- tected deep-waler 35-lool boal slip Dave ple\ in Holmes Beacn. Healed pool Moynihan, (941) 778-2246. #525552. Near restaurants Dave Moynihan, (941) $749.500. 778-2246 #516964. $675,000. n._ .. -, . CORAL SHORES GEM Boating para- ABSOLUTE DOLLHOUSE! Thoroughly COMPLETELY REMODELED 3BR.2BA. dise! 10,000 Ib. lift, private docK. sallwaler modern wian old Florida charm. Island col- two-car garage new roof, window floor- canal, minutes from Gulf shopping res- tage has on-sie management Deeded ing like new, nice waler .iew Harold taurants and more, Furnished. Joe Corbo. beach, hshing pier on bay, pool. Becky Small, 19411 778-2246 #525623 !941 778-2246 f519236.$689,000.. Smilh or Elli Slarrell, (941 778-2246 $380,000. #524049. $399,900. BRAND SPANKING NEW! Lighl, tirighl 3BR.2BA Hidden Lake .;Cjnido- r.nutles rom teach. vaulled ceiligs, screened lanai, one-car 3tlaclhed garage. Lake view, pool, spa, hiness Non-evacuation zone. Penny Bray, (9411 778-2246. #523475.$359.900., RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Now available several 1 or 2BR units, bayiront. pool side and other views Some updated. phone for details. On-site rentals. Priced $349,000-4494,000. (941) 778-2246. ii ou the Te Ind"s news (free) since 1992. ThO Islander i ;i__~___;ir_ '' '~ " s ~..~~~~ ~ ~~ ~ : |