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Skimming the news ... Happy Father's Day, dads! See inside. Anna Maria Y_ kj-L^^A-LA ^ Blood drive, inside. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 14, No. 32 June 14, 2006 FREE Beach discussions: Paid parking ahead? By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hah- mann, whose district includes Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach, has called for an in-depth discussion of Coquina Beach following reports of a planned beach party at Coquina last Friday that would have involved hundreds of area youths. .The beach party was eventually canceled by orga- nizers after a meeting with local law enforcement and county officials. But Von Hahmann is concerned that -***. ..af_ ;Ma aiAM as Manatee County's population, particularly in the east county area, continues to expand, use of Coquina Beach and other county facilities on Anna Maria Island will increase proportionally, along with accompanying concerns for the public safety. She noted there have been several recent incidents at Coquina Beach involving large, unpermitted parties, police confrontations and reports from some families visiting the beach on holidays that they did not feel "comfortable" during their stay because of boisterous crowds. 6~iG*M % 7;;a ca~ A 1-1-- "We need a large discussion about Coquina Beach with Bradenton Beach and county officials," she said. Areas to discuss include increased security, non-per- mitted parties and "over-use" of the park. She suggested that Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, Police Chief Sam Speciale, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and other county department heads involved with Coquina Beach and public safety attend such a meeting. PLEASE SEE PAID PARKING, PAGE 3-A 1"E: . It's not too often that loggerhead turtles nest during the day or that we get to observe the event. This sea turtle came ashore Sunday morning at Coquina Beach, oblivious to onlookers, laid her nest of about 100 eggs, covered it with sand and returned to the high surf from tropical storm Alberto. Islander Photos: Jo Ann Meilner Islander charged with Palma Sola man's murder By Mike Quinn Special to The Islander In late October of 2005, Frank Reposh, 42, went missing. Friends were worried about his absence. Since Reposh had recently won a $100,000 insurance settle- ment and had not claimed it, his attorney, Ralph Mat- tice, filed a "suspicious circumstances" report. Following the arrest June 7 of Merle Zeigler, 53,. of the 100 block of Third Street South in Braden- ton Beach, those suspicious circumstances have been resolved to law enforcement's satisfaction Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives say Zeigler killed Reposh and buried him in a shallow grave in the 3600 block of Palma Sola Boulevard, in Bradenton. Detectives have released an arrest report detailing how Zeigler allegedly killed Reposh, and how detec- tives came to arrest Zeigler. 'Foggy Sunrise' -- o.. 2 " I . Gib Bergquist, long kItown as "The Circker," (.f'Ho'hICe Beach, died'Sunday, June 11. "Foggy Sunrise," taken by Gib in 1980 on Lake Margaret at Hickory Cove, the family orange grove near Polk City, was one of his favorites. For obituary, see page 13. Information was received June 7 by detectives that Reposh was murdered some time in September or October of 2005 in a residence located at 7818 40th Ave. Drive W., Bradenton, by Merle and Joshua Zeigler. Detec- tives were told Reposh's body was then buried in a wooded Zeigler area on Palma Sola Boulevard. Detectives investigated and discovered a shallow grave just within the tree line of the quiet road on the east side of Palma Sola Bay. Joshua Zeigler was arrested on unrelated charges of domestic battery and transported to the offices of Man- atee Cdunty detectives. After he was read-his rights, detectives said, an interview was conducted. During the interview,.Joshua said his mother, Merle, shot Reposh in the living room of the residence on 40th Avenue Drive West and later disposed of Reposh's body by burn ing him. Merle Zeigler was then located by Manatee County sheriff's deputies and transported to the detectives' offices. According to Merle Zeigler, she could not remember the day of the incident, but she and Reposh got "high" on drugs. Zeigler told detectives Reposh angered her and she stabbed him with a kitchen knife below the ribs. She said she then bound Reposh's hands and feet with a telephone cord while he was lying bleeding on the living room floor. Zeigler said she took $600 from him and left the residence to buy drugs. She bought a large quantity of drugs and rented a handgun from the drug dealer, she told detectives. She returned to the residence and got "high" on the purchased narcotics. Then Zeigler said she placed a pillow over Reposh's head and shot him t\N ice in the head, killing him. She wrapped Reposh in a shower curtain and placed him in the bathtub. She then borrowed a van from a friend, loaded Reposh's lifeless body into the van and drove to the burial site. She used a.shovel to dig a grave, stopping when the ground got too hard, according to detectives. She put Reposh's body in the shallow hole and covered it with the dirt she had removed, the arrest report says. Merle Zeigler was arrested by detectives late Wednesday and charged with murder. Mike Quinn is editor of NewsManatee and may be read at NewsManatee.com T R AC KCi N. G Hurricane Season: June 1-Nov. 30, 2006- Alberto baweelsly he fist ne storTnm the 2006. hurricane etlsop was expected to produce up t 10 inches of rain and coastal flooding on: Anna Marija Island Mlonday and Tuesday. At presstim ithe National Hur~cane Ceniter indi- cated the storm could become a hurricane before naking- landfall in the BiB Bend area of Florida Tuesday. :: Tropical Storm Abeno had wind speeds of up to 7,0 rmph Monday as it mo\ed north andinortheast past the SIslndi more than 300 miles out in die Gulf of Mexico. ' Wind gusts of up to 35 mph were expected ondthe Island. A *burricane watch was issued for the Islatnd Monday Moormng . e' lisander," - "I-1 ISIII~ ah ~l~-~-I~~L --I 4Y i --- -- .. :-1--1-"--~- "` -- 2 0 JUNE 14, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Beach renourishment confusion on Island By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter A number of Island beachfront residents are con- fused about when the beach in front of their property will be renourished, a confusion not helped by the abrupt departure last month of Goodloe Marine from the uncompleted emergency beach renourishment proj- ect overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project was only completed along the beach from 81st Street in Holmes Beach south to 18th Street in Bradenton Beach, leaving about .8 mile in Bradenton Beach and .6 of a mile in.Anna Maria untouched. But Manatee County Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker has plans for a renourishment project on the Island starting this fall and he's also begun work on the next full-scale beach renourishment project slated to begin around 2011-12 (The Islander, May 3). Two men die in boat mishap in Tampa Bay Four people left Anna Maria Island on Saturday in a boat. Only two returned alive. According to the St. Petersburg Times, a woman fell out of a 21-foot boat near Egmont Key. Richard Hostutler, of Plant City, jumped in to help her. Another man on board, James Smith of Valrico, also jumped in the water. Strong currents and rough seas pushed the trio away from the boat as another woman on board attempted to aid the people in the water. Another boat came to the rescue and pulled them from the water. Both men were pronounced dead. According to NewsManatee sources, among those assisting in the rescue of those aboard the boat at one time, which began in earnest at about 6:30 p.m., were Manatee County Marine Rescue, Manatee County EMS, the U.S. Coast Guard, North River Fire Depart- ment, Pinellas County Fire Department and Pinellas Fire Department Rescue craft. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also assisted, as well as St. Pete Fire Rescue. 0,111 Of Mexico ~' 1 tf i ................................ - * The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently released this map showing all ofAnna Maria Island's Gulf beaches and a .2 mile section of bayfront in Anna Maria as critically eroded and eligible for beach renourishment. The problem is that the planned fall renourishment project may not include those beach sections that didn't get any sand from the Goodloe project because funding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for that portion of the project has been exhausted. Those beaches may have to wait until 2011-12 for renourishment. Fall 2006 renourishment If approved by the county commission, the fall 2006 program would be funded primarily by the $1 million to $1.5 million that FEMA still has available for the City of Anna Maria renourishment startup. Hunsicker is pro- posing that the county use available state and local funds to renourish Coquina Beach at the same time, since the federal government is paying the startup costs, which make up the majority of the renourishment expense. The fall 2006 project would include: Renourishment of the .6 mile portion of Anna Maria's beach not done by Goodloe. That area is the same area that was renourished in the 2002 project, but does NOT include beach areas along North Shore Drive, Bean Point or along Atina Maria's bayfront. Coquina Beach south to the Longboat Pass Treat your father to a great brunch or dinner with us! We'll treat him right. Wednesday, jazz pianist Tom Benjamin. - Sb Thursday JAZZ! with the Herb Harris Trio. SHappy 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.com S6 1dtdi S."va Av a Mara Isldthd1 941778-51315 N~them Mp Of Al~na, Xs~a filan A lr*, --, h Ii :3Oam-4:3p0m Thjiso sn;-Thit& zjx-px I:i&sai 4:3opmp-ropm 4 5'"~;; ta,;~iii~~ani:c Bridge. This area was not included in Goodloe's renourishment contract. Beer Can Island in conjunction with the Town of Longboat Key. If funding is available, the commission could also include those areas not completed by the Goodloe effort, Hunsicker said, but they are not included in the beach renourishment feasibility study that will be pre- sented to the commission within the next few months. Renourishment 2011-12 Renourishment of all areas included in the 2002 renourishment project, provided that property owners and city governments again grant the county acceptable easements. Renourishment of those areas of Anna Maria that were not included in the 2002 project, provided that enough easements are granted to Manatee County by the respective property owners. Those areas could include the beachfront along North Shore Drive on the Gulf of Mexico side of the city, along Bean Point, and along North Shore Drive to the Rod & Reel Pier on the bayside of Anna Maria. Water, road repairs in Bradenton Beach Water and road repairs will take place during the summer, affecting homeowners between 10th and 13th Streets South in Bradenton Beach. The Manatee County Project Management Depart- ment said the existing 2-inch water line on those streets will be replaced by a 4-inch line. Work was scheduled to have started Monday and is to be completed by Sep- tember. The roads on the streets will then be repaved. Disruption of both water service and access to homes is expected to be minimal, officials said. Cost of the project is estimated to be $121,000, borne by Manatee County. For further information, contact theproject depart- ment at 708-7450. r:,; I -C THE ISLANDER M JUNE 14, 2006 3 3 Beach bash a bust in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat A vigorous, high-profile law enforcement pres- ence chilled an event at Coquina Beach last Friday that at one time was expected to draw upwards of 1,000 people. Of course, the fact that Manatee County officials also canceled the rap music event also played a role in the demise of the event. Bradenton Beach Police learned of the Friday beach festival several weeks ago and contacted Mana- tee County. A meeting ensued, and it was determined that "Chill" Johnson had reserved a picnic pavilion at the southeast end of Coquina Beach. However, police were informed that the event would include a photo shoot for a music video, a bikini contest, rap music and that people from as far away as St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Arcadia were expected to attend. County officials scratched the event permit for the pavilion.. Law enforcement officials, deciding to be pro- active in case the word did not get out that the party was not to be, mobilized Friday morning. More than 20 Manatee County Sheriff's Office patrol cars, four mounted units, other law enforcement departments and boats converged on the site. And no one showed up for the party. Whitmore calls for discussion on parking Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore isn't wait- ing for anyone to invite the city to a meeting to discuss problems at Manatee County public facilities on Anna Maria Island. She's sent a letter to city commissioners, Chappie, Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn and County Commission Chairman Joe McClash saying it's time to "start think- ing about closing the parking lots [at the public beach] when full ..." The mayor said that during the past few months, she's seen a "tremendous increase in vehicular traffic on the Barrier Islands on weekends," and has never seen such traffic jams in the more than 30 years she's lived on the Island. During peak usage times at the public beach, she noted, cars are parking outside the beach along the state right of way and "anywhere else that can be used for- .4. ......... ........ . . 7.7t parking. "Everyone has the right to use our beaches and we encourage it," she continued, but with the "tremen- dous amount of growth in Manatee County, our 7-mile stretch, of beach is finally starting to feel the stress of growth. We need to start this discussion soon." Whitmore added that discussion of a "possible pro- posal" by the county to charge for the use of the Man- atee Public Beach was on the comnnssion's June 13 agenda. Not so fast, sign! Bradenton Beach officials have passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting signs thatflash too fast. Although not mentioned specifically, this resort sign isthe only one in the city that currently appears to meet the conditions of the nelt law: The ordinance prohibits "electronically controlled changeable copy signs" which change the message more than once in 30 minutes. Existing signs must conform to the timetable of they are valued at more than $500; other signs must be removed. Even the more expensive signs have to come into compliance within a "reasonable amortization period." The ordinance went into effect June 8. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Just in case Manatee County Sher- iff's Office deputies along with police from Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key gathered at Coquina Beach last Friday morning in the event that some people failed to get the mes- sage that a planned beach party that day had been canceled by organizers. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Law enforcement took to the water off ' Coquina, too. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Paid parking proposed on Island CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1-A The issue of establishing paid parking as a security measure at Coquina Beach, Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach and Bayfront Park in Anna Maria could also be discussed, she added.-All three are county-run facilities. Von Hahmann would like to have a meeting first with involved officials before taking the issue to the county commission. She's discussed such a meeting with Chappie. but no date has yet been set.- Chappie could not be reached for comment about organizing a meeting. Meetings Anna Maria City June 14, 6:30 p.m., environmental education and enhancement committee meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach June 15, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Public hearing on lost and abandoned vessels, discus- sion of pier hours and consent agenda. June 19, 6 p.m., WAVES committee meeting. June 20, 3 p.m., pier concession bid opening. June 22, 4:30 p.m., code enforcement board meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach June 19, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. June 21, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest June 14, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operation Center meeting, fire station No. 1,6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. June 15, West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Com- mission meeting canceled. June 19, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. V 4~~' 4~* --- '.& i I *... ~- -I r~l r- .. -. r-- ~--LI?~ ~LEI --.-. . .,- 4 0 JUNE 14, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Surprise! Anna Maria changes stance on consolidation By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter After rejecting a measure that would have placed Island consolidation on last November's ballot, the Anna Maria City Commission did somewhat of an about-face at its June 8 meeting, deciding to ask the other Island cities if they want to spend money to hire a professional firm to prepare a study on consolidating some services among the three cities. Commissioner Duke Miller spearheaded the request, saying the study would be only for consolidat- ing Island municipal services and.would save taxpayers money. "Forget the past," he said. What's needed now is an independent study by a professional organization. "I don't feel this is a dead horse. Let's make the offer" to the other cities, he said. Commissioners agreed and Miller will send a letter to the mayors of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach asking if their cities want to spend a pro-rata share of the cost to hire a professional firm to do the study. While Commissioner Linda Cramer suggested the three cities should discuss "all phases" of consolida- tion, including an Island manager, Commission Chair- person John Quam sided with Miller. The study should only be about consolidating services. Mayor SueLynn long a proponent of consolidat- ing services noted that some constituents have told her they fear Holmes Beach wants to "take over the Island," and are worried about "annexation." She added that she'd received a request from Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore for financial, budgetary and administrative information on Anna Maria. Whitmore is gathering the information for her own consolidation report as requested by the Holmes Beach City Commission. Anna Maria commissioners, however, decided not to submit the information to Holmes Beach. The mayor said it would involve extensive staff time to complete the request. "I will write a letter respectfully declining to submit the information," she said. Informed that Anna Maria would write a letter to her asking if Holmes Beach was interested in participat- ing in a study on consolidating services, Whitmore said she would not support her city's participation. "If they want to do it on their own, that's fine. I've tried four or five times since I've been in politics to consolidate some Island services and every effort has failed," she observed. "But I will take the request to the commission and let them decide," Whitmore added. She also found it ironic that in the same breath that Anna Maria wants Holmes Beach to participate in a study on consolidation, it declined her request for infor- mation that would be part of a Holmes Beach study on consolidation. "But if they want to proceed on their own, I will provide them with any information they request," she concluded. After discussion by the Bradenton Beach City Com- mission last week, and before the Anna Maria announce- ment regarding consolidation, Bradenton Beach commis- sioners directed Mayor John Chappie to contact Whit- more regarding the extensive list of documents she had requested to determine a time frame for compliance. "We're getting mixed messages," he said. In other business, commissioners discussed several changes to the city's sign ordinance as presented by city planner Alan Garrett. The commission agreed that only one sign will be permitted on a residential lot, with a maximum-size of 4 square feet and no attachments, "riders" or "tubes" will be allowed. For 30 days prior to a general election, however, homeowners could increase the number of signs. The additional signs would have to be removed the day after the election. During the period from Thanksgiv- ing to January 1, residential lots could have an addi- tional sign, said Garrett, to accommodate the holiday season. The first reading of the amended sign ordinance will be June 29. The commission also agreed to SueLynn's request to prepare amendments to the city's emergency ordi- nance for commission discussion. Two areas of concern for the mayor are the amount of money the city is required to maintain in its emer- gency fund and staff pay during any declared state of emergency where the staff works excessively long hours to get the city running again. The mayor also asked commissioners to discuss changes to the city's building code that would include addition of a "daylight plane" setback for the third floor of new homes. The suggestion comes after the mayor said she has observed the look of the three new homes constructed on Pine Avenue recently. A "daylight plane" provision for new construction is on the books in Holmes Beach, on Longboat Key and in Sarasota, she said. Commissioner Dale Woodland said changing the setback requirements could be avoided by just stating in the ordinance amendment that the third floor could only be a maximum 17.5 percent lot coverage. SueLynn said she would discuss that with Garrett and city attorney Jim Dye. Commissioners gave her the go-ahead to prepare a draft ordinance for discussion at the July workses- sion. Fundraiser for a friend Chelsea Myers was the center of attention at D. Coy Ducks for a fundraiser Sunday to help defray medical costs. The event included lots of food and live entertainment. She has been diagnosed with a rare brain cancer She is pictured holding daughter Sammie, and surrounded, left to right, by friend Dawn Snel- son, father Steve Myers, Sam- mie's dad Nate Grice and mom Robin Myers. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy, On hehdlf of the Oponsors, charities dn' Ftorit d lood ervices .Thdnhglk T! 'VACArION COT~TAGES Pine f 7 AlAvenue SSalon Thel Islander Public Suneoast REAL ESTATE LLC Thank yoO forth qenerows donation front 270 individuals who gave their time, energy and blood, to make the 2005 innna Maria Island Btlood Drive a steess. We received 225 2 nits of blood. The $100 per donor "reward" for the Anna Maria Island CommRnitm Center, Privateers, Fire Volinteers and Wildlife Inc. totaded $22,500. Thanks again from all the sponsors and FBS, and see you next year! LIFESTYLE APPAREL- I ~ ~ - -- ------ -- -- 1 .'16 TIHE ISLANDER U JUNE 14. 2006 M 5 Blood drive: 270 donors, $22,500 for Island charities A total of 270 donors volunteered their blood at three locations in the Islandwide blood drive over the weekend, bringing $22,500 to four Island organizations from an anonymous benefactor. The net result was 225 units of blood for the Flor- ida Blood Services, more than the 200 units it had anticipated. The anonymous benefactor had offered to give $100 for every unit of blood donated to the donor's favorite charity (or combination) from four selec- tions: Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center $10,050, Anna Maria Island Community Center $4,900, Anna Maria Island Privateers $4,500, and West Mana- tee Fire & Rescue Volunteers $3,050. Blood was taken at blood mobiles at the The Islander in Holmes Beach, where 104 donors gave; BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach, 94; and Publix Super Market, 72 donors. All donors got free donor-recognition T-shirts and some gifts from the Florida Blood Service, such as water-bottle "coolies." The organizations benefiting in cash will put the money to good use, they said. Wildlife Rehab provides treatment and care for injured and orphaned wildlife to return native species back to the environment, and provides classes for schools and civic groups to heighten environmental awareness. It can be reached at 778-6324. The Privateers annually puts the money to use for scholarships to high school graduates and past award- winners receive continuing aid. The organization sup- ports youth activities on the Island and sponsors the Fourth of July parade and celebration, x hen the schol- arship recipients are recognized. Privateer Liz Cline can be contacted at 778-8519. The Center for 45 years has served Island chil- dren, families and seniors with cultural, educational, fit- ness, family support, recreational and sports programs. It is currently raising funds for a new facility. Phone 778-1908. Fire district volunteers vitalize the history of the district, maintaining the Bi.dent 'n Bcch Historic Vol- Billy Malfese, student reporter for The Islander, makes his first-ever blood contribution at the Island- wide Blood Drive. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy unteer Station and an antique fire truck for children to visit, as well as for parades. Phone 737-9025. The blood drive is sponsored for Florida Blood Ser- Jacoba Thompson oversees a donation from "Wrin- kles," the blood hound. Islander Photo: Eh-iin ..-. lk vices this year by A Pine Avenue Salon, the Beach- House Restaurant, Publix, SunCoast Real Estate, Sun & Surf Resortwear, Spinnakers Vacation Cottages and The Islander. Prizes for blood drive participants New this year, blood drive participants had an opportunity to sign up for prizes at each of the blood donation sites, including dinner for two persons at Ooh La La! Bistro in Holmes Beach, a ride on either the Privateer ship or the fire district antique fire truck in the July 4 parade, dining certificates from the Chiles Group Restaurants, and other certificates, including movie the-. ater tickets and FBS gift items. Some prize winners were notified by phone or e-mail, and some winners are listed here: Ooh La La! Bistro certificate: Herta Bowes. Privateer July 4 ride: Linda Skelton. Fire truck July 4 ride: Frances Derr. Chiles Group certificates: Bob Connors, John Rudacille and Jessica Hoffmann. Amy Lee of Florida Blood Services chums up donors for the Islandwide Blood Drive with help from "Wrin- kles," the blood hound. Islander Photo: Elaine Ackel CITY OF BRADENTON BEACH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS #BBCP-02 CITY PIER FOOD & BEVERAGE CONCESSION The City of Bradenton Beach ("City") issues this Request For Proposals and Qualifications for a Food and Beverage Conces- sion at the City of Bradenton Beach, City Pier facility ("City Pier") commonly known as the "Historic Bridge Street Pier." The RFP is open to all individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other legal entities authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida. Bid Proposal Documents: Charge for documents is thirty ($30.00) dollars and are available at the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Time and date due: Proposals will be received until 2:00pm on 20th day, June, 2006. All proposals will be publicly opened on June 20, 2006 at 3:00pm at the Bradenton Beach City Hall. All interested parties are invited to attend this opening, at the Commission Chambers, City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach. Note: Lobbying is prohibited. Please review the Request For Proposals and Qualifications Form BBCP-02, Section A. 18 carefully to avoid violations and possible sanctions. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: City Clerk, City of Bradenton Beach, 941-778-1005 City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, Florida 34217 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in the City of Holmes Beach on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p;m. This election is being held for the purpose of electing two (2) City Commission members and one (1) Mayor for two-year terms of office each, and five (5) Charter Review Commission members for a term of one year each. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions may be filed to have the names of candidates placed on the ballot from noon on July 17, 2006, to noon on July 21, 2006. Candidate qualifying information may be obtained at City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida. All candidates must comply with the Florida Public Disclosure Law at the time of filing. ALL PRECINCTS within the City will vote at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 66o8 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, Florida. Voter registration books will close Tuesday, October lo, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. CITY OF HOLMES BEACH Brooke A. Bennett City Clerk 6 M JUNE 14, 2006 M THE ISLANDER non1111011 A man for all seasons Gilbert Theodore "Gib" Bergquist was the man for all seasons for those of us who knew him. He was a Federal Bureau of Investigations agent before retirement here and for that he had to be wise, strong and courageous. He was a father and husband, much admired by his children and loved dearly by his wife, Madeleine, and thought of by all who knew him as a devoted family man. Among many of his life's interests, he enjoyed portray- ing Santa Claus. He was everything that is embedded in the role his Santa suit gleamed from the fiber of his soul. He was Santa Claus for many years, for many children, and he was the epitome of the jolly saint for many of us. He was a coach for many years and hundreds of chil- dren in the Island Little League an indulgent teacher for the young players who all admired his love and knowl- edge of the game. He loved them every one. He was a historian, scout leader and avid volunteer whose community service was of great value to many. The many blooming red Poinciana trees on the Island are a tribute to him as are his many croton plants shared generously with all who cared to grow and nurture them. He was a friend. He willingly shared his wisdom, his love of family and his love of life. He was a true Florida "Cracker" and he shared his love for the Florida of yester- day in a colunm titled "Cracker's Crumbs" in this news- paper and in a book of the same name. He was the sweetest man I've ever known --truly one of our Island's treasures. Some stars shine forever. Bonner Joy Storm primer Anna Maria Island eased into the 2006 hurricane season through Tropical Storm Alberto, a loosely defined system that appears destined to produce more rain than wind. Coastal flooding in low-lying areas of the Island was expected as the storm passed about 300 miles away from our shores. The system had winds of more than 70 mph, with gusts here expected to not top 35 mph. Rain is/was the big issue from Alberto, something we definitely can use just not 10 inches of it in a couple of days. But Alberto will serve as a good reminder of what .effect there is from a weak storm passing far in the Gulf of Mexico from the Island. Take a break from watching the radar on TV and wander around your yard. Power lines near drooping tree limbs? Get trees trimmed ASAP. Ditto any near the house. Drainage system backing up water in the street or yard or even in the garage? Clean it out. Leaky roof? Fix it. The same is true for any windows where water leaks through or from under a warped door. Consider Tropical Storm Alberto as a test drive for a real storm, and take steps accordingly. Tle Islander JUNE 14, 2006 Vol. 14, No. 32 V .Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V F,io'.nal . Paul Ro:,ar ]i i. Editor, paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org '; : : Ric alhin r i, .:.lIni ,r :rg Jack Egan. Jack Elka 'J J n H r..,,r V. CorifnbttIorS Gib Bergquist Kevin Cassidy; kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson .. : Dor, Mdal:,r'c, - .: Da.i0 Fui.: Robert Noble C 'arrie Price . Edna Tiemann Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org ." -T ,. -jnrc : Man.iaer Conni- Brannorr c nne si nd.-r .:.rg S :. -PrJduClrn Craprncs Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org .' ." Li" /Ilv lir : I EI-. Sin""I3l ,,er ':rv S. C'IriD l :'riu ,r Ross Rr r . (All others: news@islander.org) Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-2006 Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE: islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK Gilbert Theodore "Gib" Bergquist, 1924-2006 By Egan 0)lnlon Voice of experience I feel compelled to respond to letters about the hammerhead shark. As a commercial fisherman of some 35 years, dealing with sharks most of my life, I feel I am qualified to give one. In my opinion, those people could not understand, nor ever know the horror or helplessness one might feel, as my girlfriend and I had to endure some 38 years ago when we stood on the deck of my small boat off Miramar Beach on Siesta Key watching my German Shepherd gasping his last breath. He lay dying in a pool of his own blood after his hind quarter was bitten off by the jaws of one of those beautiful, misunderstood hammerhead sharks. Furthermore, I guess it was my testosterone-macho- driven ego that compelled me to put food on the table for my wife and three sons while my profession was regu- lated into oblivion just to appease those self-proclaimed activists that wanted to protect these "harmless and mis- understood" fish. Raping our shores for development and increasing tourism while covering up or playing down shark attacks had nothing to do with this, I suppose. .One might suggest that if a scorpion were to crawl over mi foot. I should swat it with the softest soled shoe .so as to kill it in a humane fashion. Or maybe they would like Osama Bin Laden to retire in peace under a date palm doesn't he have a right to his way of thinking? Wake up, folks! Stop looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. Evil humans walk the earth, as do dangerous reptiles, insects and marine creatures. I tip myhat to Capt Bucky Dennis for killing his record hammerhead shark. I've never met him but I thank him for removing another potential killer from our waters. I realize I am in the minority. Or am I? I am not politically correct, therefore this letter may never see print. But I sleep well knowing I speak the truth. You see, sharks, gators, scorpions and Bin Laden are not misunderstood by me. I would never downplay or cover up any danger to protect my profits. The economy of this state is not oranges, it is tour- ism and, therefore, development. The public has a right to know shark facts, as opposed to-the "expert .opin- ion" of organizations like Mote Marine Laboratory that sharks are the harmless and misunderstood victims of the reported shark attacks here in Florida. Or those people who think blatant testosterone and "unabashed macho pride" drive fishermen to do what they do. These misguided opinions are full of hot air. Capt. Bill Goldschmitt, Bradentbn On hammerhead Clyde "Bucky" Dennis, how dare you be proud that you intentionally hunted down and killed a one-of-a- kind hammerhead shark? I have never understood people like you who take pleasure in killing an animal for sport just to feed your ego, so that you could be known to ha e killed the largest hammerhead in this area. You ought to be ashamed. And what did you accomplish? Any person with that equipment and a little luck could ha'e done the same thing. It was an unfair fight from the beginning. There is no honor in killing an animal that has no chance against moderntechnology. You did nothing but show what an empty life you lead that you must fill it with achievements of killing a trophy animal. , That hammerhead had just as much right to live as any human being. It wanted to live. It fought you long and hard for its life.. When I look at the picture in the paper of that tortured and bloody majestic shark I am embarrassed b my fellow man. I don't understand why you should be admired by- anyone. There are laws in place in every state in this nation regarding animal abuse. Why do these lay\ s only apply to domestic land animals? Why do they not apply to animals in the sea? It should not be OK for anyone to decide that they are going to torture and kill a shark today in the same way that it is not OK to torture and kill a dog. Bucky, you should not have been praised for your so-called accomplishment. You should have been arrested. Kimberly Goldstein, Anna Maria ~BBl~ilS~s~i~i~ THIE ISLANDER N JUNE 14, 2006 7 7 nywng Vou Slice it... it's oalnoneg! .., i.:.rmri- r Holmes Beach City oC.:.rin,,- owner Don Maloney Bothered by being bothered What's really beginning to bother me, 1 noticed the other day, is that so many things I didn't even used to notice are now beginning to really bother me. I guess it's because the older you get, the more free time you have to concentrate on being bothered. I know that's the case with me anyway. A bother I developed in a restaurant the other day, for instance, started it off. I couldn't help but notice that the waitress asked coffee drinkers if they preferred regular or decaf, but only gave us iced tea drinkers a choice of sweetened or non-sweetened. And so came my bother: How come tea people can't choose regular or decaf, and why don't coffee drinkers get a choice of sweet or unsweetened? Who decided that difference? Right after that, I noticed, while driving home, a return of one of my prime bothers. That's the fact that while most Canadian drivers have their headlights on all day, they hate to use their directional signals even in the dark? And another driving bother: Why do so many driv- ers insist on cutting others off at the Palma Sola Cause- way merge in order to get to the Island one car length sooner? What could possibly be their rush? There are rest rooms on that causeway. The only times getting cut off there doesn't bother me is when the Manatee Avenue bridge is open and the cutter-offer gets there and has to wait like everybody else. Bridges reminds me of another of my bothers, and that's how I get upset when a currently "structurally sound" bridge according to Florida Department of Transportation is to be replaced while the biggest Island traffic problem is because there's no bridge at all between the Manatee mainland and Longboat Key. McDonald's, too, bothers me these days. Like how come they have playgrounds for the kids next to their places but offer no sort of entertainment to the grand- fathers who paid for the Happy Meals? And why don't they offer AARP Meals? What further bothers me is the fact that all too many people lately greet me by name at Publix or other public places and I have no idea who they are. I have to start checking what's in their food carts. Maybe they're eating things that give them a better memory that mine. And speaking of Publix, I don't want to forget one of my top 10 bothers, and that's those who can't count to 10 at the express checkout lane. They really should be charged double for every 1 th item and more they put on the belt. Even the post office is beginning to bother me. Every time I bring .iiritilinii. to mail that has to be weighed comes the questions about how I want it to be sent. If I want it to arrive overnight, that's one price. A three or five day arrival is another. And there's even another choice if I don't give a damn whether it gets there or not. I hate to pay the highest price since I'll never know when it gets there, at the promised time or not, and they know it. So I always say that I want the cheapest way possible. The bother there: more than once, first class was cheapest. I'm going to knock this off right here because I also know how bothered I get when somebody is telling me about all that bothers them. I assume you feel the same. So that's that. .Anna Maria man charged with sex crime Anna Maria resident George A. Pyke, 57, of the 700 block of North Shore Drive, was arrested Monday, June 5, by Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies and charged with a sex crime against a juvenile boy. The MCSO report alleged that Pyke, a retired doctor, inappropriately touched the boy last October, according to the victim. Pyke was taken into custody and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a boy under the age of 16. Bond was set at $25,000. The report did not indicate where the alleged inci- dent took place. In the June 13, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: The Holmes Beach City Commission agreed to establish an ordinance setting minimum rental periods of 30 days in the R-1 and R-3 districts and 14 days in the R-2 district. The original proposal had been for a minimum 7-day stay in the R-3 district. 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Horizon Bank followed that with a mortgage fore- closure action on June 8 for $7.2 million against GSR and Byrne/Noriega over the failed Rosa del Mar con- dominium project in Bradenton Beach. Not to be outdone by its banking rival, Freedom Bank instituted its own legal action late against GSR on June 9. Details of the case were unavailable at press time. Davis, through a company he owns called Entrust LLC, gave GSR Development a $200,000 loan, while in a separate action also on Oct. 3, Davis himself gave the two men $400,000. In his lawsuit, Davis claimed the two men "person- ally unconditionally guaranteed" both notes and agreed to be personally responsible for repayment. The lawsuit claims the two men failed to pay even the first installment on either note and he is now demanding a full settlement, including interest, court costs and attorneys fees. Davis said the filing was done on the advice of his attorney to protect his interests. He said he wished Noriega and Byrne "nothing but the best" and still holds them and GSR "in high regard." Horizon rips GSR abilities In its June 8 lawsuit against GSR Develop- ment and Robert Byrne/Steve Noriega, Horizon Bank pulled few punches, claiming GSR "does not have the ability to pay" the $7.2 million owed the bank, nor the 2004 or 2005 real estate taxes, which have not been paid. Regarding the Rosa del Mar project in Bra- denton Beach, the company has also "stopped its plans to develop the property as a condomin- ium development," the bank alleged and "does not have the financial ability to continue devel- oping the property." Horizon also asked the court to appoint a receiver to oversee the property during the legal action "in order to preserve the property." In addition to GSR, Byrne and Noriega,. Horizon also named Delta Engineering and Inspection and Roland and Diane Vildostegui as defendants in the case. Horizon Bank's claim is for $7.2 million, includ- ing interest. The money was reportedly the acquisitiofi amount allowing GSR to purchase the property. These latest cases are the 10th and 11th legal actions in the past four months against either GSR Development LLC and/or Byrne or Noriega, in addition to a number of liens filed against GSR, Byrne and/or Noriega properties. Since Feb. 1, 2006, lawsuits filed against GSR and/or Byrne and Noriega include: An action on May 19 by Chief Management Inc. of Cortez for $268,000 against property at 401 S. Bay Blvd. in Anna Maria. Holmes Beach resident Cynthia Graeff filed a legal action on May 23 against GSR, alleging the com- pany owes her $29,500 for a loan she gave GSR in October 2005. A mortgage foreclosure by JD Paradise LLC for $384,211 against GSR for property at 518 Key Royale Drive in Holmes Beach. A mortgage foreclosure action for $2.1 million by Synovus Bank of Tampa for the Hibiscus condominium project on Fifth Street South in Bradenton Beach. A lawsuit filed by Sherry Gray of Bradenton for $67,500. An action by Longboat Partners LLC for default on an $800,000 note. Legal action by Ed Furfey of New Jersey against Byrne and Noriega for an undisclosed sum. A lawsuit filed by James M. Dornan, as trustee of the Doran Family Trust, for a $100,000 deposit on the now stagnant Rosa del Mar condominium project in Bradenton Beach. A suit filed by Randy Moore, also for a $100,000 deposit on a Rosa del Mar condominium. Liens totaling $1.04 million filed by Spectrum Construction Management Inc. of Tampa against GSR, Byme and/or Noriega properties. The total dollar amount of legal actions against GSR Development and/or Byrne and Noriega filed the past four months is $11.66 million, exclusive of the unspecified amount in the Furfey suit. 'Top Notch' photo contest under way in June If you've got a great snapshot, we've got a contest you could win. The Islander photo contest will begin publishing weekly winning photos on June 28. Six weekly win- ning pictures will be featured on the cover of The Islander and one photo will be a grand prize winner with prizes and gift certificates awarded by the news- paper and local merchants. The \eekl\ deadline is noon Friday throughout the contest \% ith the first deadline June 23. Judging begins with a selection of pictures that may include abstract photos, still life pictures, land- scapes and scenics, candid unposed snapshots, action, holiday s, humor and animal pictures. Nothing is over- looked, including great kid pics, sentimental moments and moments of personal triumph. Send or deliver your favorites (no limits) weekly to Top Notch Contest Editor, The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. Digital contest entries should be submitted in the original JPG format via e-mail to topnotch@islander.org or on CD. No retouching, enhancements or computer manipulation is allowed. Complete rules and entry forms for the contest are published below. Please attach a photo contest label to each photo or CD you submit. E-mail entrants must submit the label information in the text of the e-mail, one photo attachment per e-mail. Photos without entry forms will be disqualified. Additional photo labels are available at the newspaper office or they may be copied. Just a sip, please Piroska Planck captured the firstweekly prize last year for this photo of her grandson. Islander photo contest rules 1) The Islander Newspaper's Top Notch Photo Contest is strictly for amateur photographers. Amateur photographers are those who derive less than 5 percent of their income from photography. 2) Black-and-white and color photographs taken after Jan. 1, 2004, are eligible. This allows for extended eligibility. Photos previously published (in any format/media) or entered in any Islander or other competitions are not eligible. 3) Photographs may be taken with any make of camera. 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Any cash prize won by a minor will be awarded to a parent or guardian. Prize rights are not transferable. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN: LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I have read the contest rules and affirm that this entry is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE: THE ISLANDER M JUNE 14, 2006 9 9 Sandbar final site plan ready By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Sandbar Restaurant owner Ed Chiles is ready to present the restaurant's final site plan at the Anna Maria City Commission meeting June 29. An objection filed last month by Anthony and Carmen Manali, the landlords of two lots the Sandbar leases for its customer parking, to the proposed drain- age in the plan, appears to have been satisfied, Chiles said. "I met with the Manalis and it appears to have been just a misunderstanding. I hope we've got everything worked out," he said. While the Manalis might appear satisfied, property owners Barbara and William Nally of 110 Spring Ave. are apparently not. They put the city on notice that they plan to have professional plan- ner Jan Norshop of Tampa speak at the June 29 meeting. The restaurant's site plan for modifications and improvements, including rest rooms that meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, was given preliminary approval by the commission last year. Chiles first submitted his site plan to the planning and zoning board in late 2004 after the restaurant was sued by an organization representing disabled Ameri- cans because the Sandbar did not have ADA-compliant rest rooms or parking spaces. In the site plan, Chiles will swap property with the city that he owns for the city's alleyway alongside the restaurant, giving him enough room to build the ADA-compliant restroom. Chiles will also create a drainage system for the parking lot areas, add handi- cap parking spaces, build a walkway to the restaurant from the parking lot and be responsible for all main- tenance. Spirited one Zachary Connelly turned 1 on May 13 and celebrated the day with a big happy smile. Zachary is the son of Philip and Holly Connelly of Holmes Beach and grandson of Danny and Wendy Connelly of Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Courtesy Phil Connelly Public hearing in July on Anna Maria comprehensive plan After nearly three years of deliberations, commit- tee meetings, discussions and changes, Anna Maria's revised comprehensive plan will be presented at a plan- ning and zoning board public hearing July 10. The board scheduled the public hearing at its June 5 meeting after wrapping up nearly all of its review and revisions on the comp plan as provided by the city's ad hoc review committee. The board will dis- cuss the few remaining sections at its regular meeting June 26. Once the P&Z board concludes .its public hear- ing, it will forward its recommendations on the revised comprehensive plan to the city commission for another round of public hearings. 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Make your appointment today Limited Time Offer These locations only 4228 60th St. W., Bradenton 5366 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 794-2878 779-2878 A, 0 ", ," Rocr> ^RCIOOLP~S~~ By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter An overnight celebration/wake, a night of jubi- lation and mourning, will begin Friday evening at Coquina Beach and end at dawn. It is the Relay for Life, celebrating life for those who survived cancer and remembering loved ones who did not, raising money for the battle against cancer. For a serious occasion in a serious cause, it will be a time for fun, too, with games familiar and rare, some you've never seen before and all pleasant and in the spirit of relax and enjoy. Participants will gather Friday evening, June 16, for opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. Teams of 10 to 15 persons each will walk around a courseuntil the end of the Relay at a closing ceremony early Saturday morn- ing. It is open to participants in the Relay and for family members, friends, and general well-wishers. John Luchkowec, who is chairing the Island event, said he hoped for 30 teams, including entire families. There is still time to register by calling him at 350-4326 or Ann Close at 778-7842, or latecomers may just show up at Coquina and let their presence be known. Everyone is welcome to walk any number of turns around the course, or just come to visit, he said. Those who stay through the closing ceremony will camp out overnight in the park, with enough going on to keep them well entertained. All through the night there will be fun stuff - scavenger hunt, hat lap contest (BYO hat), PJ lap in pajamas, costume contest, volleyball, karaoke, sun- glasses lap, toga lap with sheets for togas, egg on a spoon with eggs provided, limbo contest, hula hnoop -contest, and finally a wake-up lap with everi\ne making as much noise as they know how on ia hate\er noisemakers they bring. After the opening ceremonies, cancer sur I or: will begin the.Relay with a "-ur' i\orQ' victory lap" around the track..From then oh, teams will take over and at least one person from each will remain on the track until the end of the event. There will be live music from local bands such as Bluespig from 7 to 9 p.m. and Skullduggery from 9 until midnight. DJ Scott Barr will take requests until closing time. A "luminary ceremony" from 9 to 9:30 p.m. will memorialize those who have lost the fight against cancer, honor survivors and give the public an opportu- nity to make donations to the American Cancer Society to continue the fight. The Relay will end at 6 a.m. Saturday following closing ceremonies at 5:30, and campers will strike their tents, pack their cars and head home. Full season announced for chorus/orchestra The Anna Maria Island Chorus and Orchestra has announced its 2006-07 season schedule, and it's a full program of musical classics. The aggregation has room for singers and musi- cians in both the choral and orchestra sections, and would welcome them as well as returning artists at its first rehearsal Oct. 14 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, The schedule: "Celebration of Autumn," Nov. 19 Toccata & Fugue in D Major, with organ, Bach; Organ Concerto No. 4 in F Major, Handel; Cantata No. 192, chorus, solo soprano and bass; Bach; Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, Mozart; Kyrie & Sanctus from Coronation Mass, Mozart. "Messiah and More," Dec. 17 Concerto Grosso Opus 6, No. 7, Corelli; German Dances K. 605, sleigh ride with bells, Mozart; Christmas songs from around the world, a capella: "Carol of the Bells" (Russia), "Lo How a Rose" (Germany), "O Holy Night" (France), "Angels' Carol" (Rutter, England), "Totus Tuus" (Gore- cki, Poland), "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (U.S., Steve Barnett), "Light Everlasting" (Sweden, Olaf Christian- sen); Selections from "Messiah," Part I and Hallelu- jah Chorus, with solo soprano, tenor, alto and bass, Handel. "An Opera Sampler," Feb. 11 Overture to "The Barber of Seville," Rossini; "Meditation From 'Thais,"' solo violin and orchestra, Massenet; "L'Arlelesienne Suite No. 2, Bizet; selections from "La Traviata" - "Libbiamo," "Ah fors e lui," "Sempre Liera," "De miei bollenti spiritu" "Parigi O caro" soprano and tenor soloists with chorus, Verdi; selections from "Madame Butterfly" "Un bel di," flower duet, humming chorus, soprano and mezzo-soprano.soloists, Puccini; selections from "Tales ofHoffman" Barcarolle duet, septet and Act II finale, soprano, mezzo-soprano and tenor soloists, solo ensemble, chorus, Offenbach. "A Taste of France, March 25 Requiem, chorus, organ, orchestra, solo soprano and baritone, Faure; "Cantique de Jean Racine," chorus and orchestra, Faure; from "Tales of Hoffman," soprano solo ""Elle a fui la tourturelle," Offenbach; from, "Faust," baritone solo "Avant de quitter ces lieux, Gounod; ballet music from "Faust," Gounod; Pavane for a Dead Princess, Ravel; "Alleluia" from "King D., id." chorus and orchestra. PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Anna Maria is accepting applications on behalf of the Island Transportation Planning Organization (ITPO) for an island representative to serve on the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The representative can reside in any of the thre6 Island cities and will be.expected to attend monthly meetings for the -CAC and the monthly meeting of the ITPO. The MPO and ITPO are organizations comprised of elected officials of Sarasota and Manatee County and their cities, which plan and prioritize how Federal and State transportation funds will be spent in the two counties. / ,i- ~ Applications may be picked Sup at Anna Maria City Hall 10005 Gulf Dri',e between .- the hours of 9am 4pm *....N. / Mondao, through Frida, ... 0 " Privateers elect, plan Fourth parade THE ISLANDER M JUNE 14, 2006 0 11 Island Florist You Know Why! N By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Greg Luzier was elected president of the Anna Maria Island Privateers in balloting at the June meeting of the public service organization. He and other-new officers will take office Aug. 1, after the dust has settled from the big Fourth of July parade which the Privateers sponsor every year. Luzier and the other officers elected are new at the top of the organization except for Elizabeth Cline, who was reelected treasurer once again. Others are Deby Kuerdele, vice president; Randy Sahwartz, captain; and Serena Platt, secretary. Other officers and directors will be appointed by the new administration after the first of August. Now the Privateers are busy getting the parade off the ground, a huge task every year. It will leave Coquina Beach at 10 a.m. and trek north through all three Island cities, disbanding at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria. It is open to anyone and everyone except marchers - the route is far too long for walking in the hot July sun. Application forms, for liability insurance purposes, must be turned in at Coquina by 9:30 a.m. on the Fourth, when all units will be staged. The forms may be obtained by calling Luzier at 752-5873 or 725-0184, or writing him at the Privateers, P.O. Box 1236, Holmes Beach FL 34217. Forms are also available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. All floats must be decorated in colors and style befitting the spirit of Independence Day; each should have an identifying sign or banner; firing of black powder is allowed; all units must be motorized or ped- aled; nobody may charge a fee or request a donation; and no unit is allowed to promote a political cause, party or candidate. Coming t6 the Island to participate are 1996 "torch bearers" who participated in the movement of the Olympic torch through Manatee County, part of that year's Olympics celebration. Sixteen of them will gather for a reunion, take their part in the Privateers parade, and at noon have a recep- tion with the paraders at the Sandbar restaurant, with a special buffet luncheon at $20 for adults, $10 for chil- dren. 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Mention this ad, get 10% off Special day for dads next Tuesday By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter It had to be a woman who started it all, for men just don't do such thoughtful, sensitive stuff -just ask any woman. Father's Day is coming Tuesday, June 19, all across the country, spread from an eastern Washington farm by an appreciative daughter. She was Sonora Louise Smart Dodd, who in 1909 looked back on her life and realized that her father was a hero of some dimension, thought he and all fathers deserved recognition. And she arranged it almost sin- gle-handed. Her father was William Smart, a Civil War veteran and farmer whose wife died in the birth of their sixth child. Smart gave up everything else in life and devoted himself to his children on his small farm not far from Spokane. He showed her and her brothers and sisters great love and strength in rearing them as a single parent, she thought, and she wanted to show her appreciation. She went to the Spokane City Council and sug- gested a resolution declaring the first Sunday in June, her father's birthday that year, as Father's Day. In-the manner of governmental bodies all over, the council couldn't get the job done in time. But it did manage to set up the third Sunday as Father's Day. It was June 19, 1909, the first of all these Father's Days. Other cities and towns followed quickly, and by 1924 the idea caught the attention of President Coolidge, who threw his support behind the proposition of making it a national holiday. As usual, government lagged far behind the people, and not until 1966 was it officially proclaimed a national day of ri icoigi lltin y President Lyndon John- son, himself a father of note. Following Ms. Dodd's further suggestion, a rose tradition has grown: Wear a red rose to honor a living father, a white one for a deceased father. Other traditions, according to the Internet, are to give him a gift, arrange a cookout with Dad doing the honors, tell him you love him and why, and give him a big hug. Not a bad program for any time, any Dad will testify. For the kids John Luchkowec, president of the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club, presents Geraldine Pasquarella, exec- utive director of the Children's Academy of South- west Florida, with a donation to help with the Acade- my's expenses in providing services to 1,200 children up to age 12 in daycare and after-school programs. Islander Photo: Courtesy Pam Schluerer 5341 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-3636 -- -- --- ----- -- - ORxECK VACUUM' ALL 3 PIECES FREE 139 FOR$2995 ' FOR W FULL 3-YEAR WARRANTY! $199 VALUE FREE, - 8 Attachments1 m si t Weighs 8 bs. Strong enough to pick appovi Hotel Strength up a 16 lb. bowling ball. REPAIRS 7 DAYS A WEEK AM 9,11IIIIIIII1 a al II(l~l N - - - I I 12 ,IUNE 14. 2006 U THE ISLANDER North Cortez project aiding south By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Adversaries a few months ago, residents of Cortez village and those north of Cortez Road apparently have buried the hatchet with a project that's helpful to every- one. It is the dredging of Harbour Landings Estates boat basin and moorage, whose spoil is being donated to help with the Cortez waterfront channel job just to the south. Involved are some 320 truckloads of "pretty clean sand," said Joseph Curley of Harbour Landings. It is being stockpiled and trucked across Cortez Road to the FISH Preserve, where it will go into the berm being built to contain the less-than-clean spoil from the chan- nel. That channel dredging is expected to begin soon, delayed by the need to clean up the awesome layers of trash piled up over the years in the Preserve, said Charles Listowski, executive director of the West Coast Inland Navigation District, which is handling the proj- ect. That canal runs along the waterfront from about Bell Fish Co: east to the edge of the Preserve which lines the eastern end of the village. To theinorth, Harbour Landings homeowners are A sharing offill is under way between North Cortez and South Cortez. Islander Photo: Courtesy Joe Curly paying for their own dredging, said Debbie Lansing, president of the homeowners association. The Harbour Landings sand would be worth about $60,000 on the current market, and A Ilen Garner, pres- Mermaids on the roof at Anna Maria City Hall Roof USA of Weeki Wachee will be the contractor to install a new roof on the Anna Maria City Hall. Commissioners voted unanimously May 22 to accept the Roof USA bid of $79,800 to install a flat- base mansard roof'with limited guttering. The bid was the lowest submitted for the three items of work requested by the commission.. The bid, however, is $18,800 more than budgeted for the project and commissioners were expected to transfer the needed funds from the city's contingency fund at their May 25 meeting. Mayor SueLynn told commissioners the city can save about $2,000 on the contract if it purchases the materials through a company called TrimCoat, then . contracts with Roof USA for the installation. The com- mission agreed and Tom Wilcox of Baskerville-Dono- van Inc., the city's engineering firm, will oversee pur- chase of the necessary materials for the roof. While observing that an all-metal roof might be better in the long run, Wilcox also noted that the mini- mum price for a metal roof among the five companies that submitted bids was about $40,000 more than a mansard roof. 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This year's shows at the BeachHouse and Sandbar restaurants will be in memorial of Jim Taylor; who staged the shows most of those years. President and chief pyro- technician of Taylor Made Pyrotechnics, he died Jan 16. Chiles, president of the Chiles Group that owns the two restaurants on the Island as well as the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub on Longboat Key, said he and Chiles Group executive Steve Ananicz searched the Gulf Coast for a replacement for Taylor before they finally scored. They selected Bell's Fireworks of St. Petersburg as Taylor's successor. The Bell people had worked with Taylor at displays, Ananicz said. The fireworks will be touched off aboard a barge anchored offshore at the BeachHouse in Bradenton Beach at dusk on July 3 and on the beach at the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria July 4. The first of the Chiles Independence Day fire- works series came about quite casually, Chiles said. A friend, Perry Dorman, used to do pyrotechnic shows in Key West and Islamorada. Chiles mentioned that the Island chamber was discontinuing its July 4 displays, and Dorman and Chiles agreed a Fourth without fireworks would be incomplete. Dorman agreed to do the display on the Island for Chiles 20 years ago, and Taylor worked with him, learned some tricks of the trade and took over the job when Dorman died. The first Chiles Fourth was at the Sandbar, Chiles recalled, and was a howling success "We had a lot of great music and great fireworks and a girl portray- ing the Statue of Liberty came out of the water with her torch waving. It was just great, very Island." Bell also will do the annual Chiles New Year's Eve fireworks show just before midnight Dec. 31 at the BeachHouse, Ananicz said. The shows do go on, for sure. AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH HARVEY MEMORIAL ,- PASTOR ST STEPHEN KING Sunday 9:30am 779-1912 www.harveymemorial.org 300 CHURCH AVE. 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He later received another master's degree in forensic science from George Washington University. He moved back to Florida in 1979. He was a member of the Florida Association of Museums State Board, chair of the Manatee County Historical Commission and he served on the Anna Maria Island Community Center board of direc- tors and Holmes Beach Police Department Pension Board. He was also active in the Boy Scouts and Little League. He was a avid gardener and among his many interests were read- ing and fishing. He was the author of "Cracker's Crumbs," a compilation of columns he wrote foi several newspapers that was published to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center. A gathering of family and friends is being planned for the weekend of June 24-25 due to travel plans of some who plan to attend. Further information on the gathering will be published in the June 21 edition. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anna Maria Island Community Center Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria FL 34216; or to the Mana- tee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton FL 34208. He is survived by wife Madeleine; daughters Deborah Anne Ross, Laura Anne Motta and Marisa Inez Bergquist; son Kevin Francis; daughter-in-law Constance Bergquist; son-in-law Arthur Ross; brothers Richard and John; grand- sons Gilbert Theodore III and James Leigh Bergquist and Shawn and lan Ross; nephews Stephen and Richard Jr.; and niece Janet Bulman. He was predeceased by son Gib Jr., who died earlier this year. 0 o. G * Harry J. Boothe Harry J. Boothe, 86, of Anna Maria and Bradenton, died June 8. Born in Charlotte, N.C., Mr. Boothe moved to Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base when he joined the military. He served in World War II, the Korean War, the Berlin air lift, the Cuban missile crisis and Vietnam. He was stationed with and remained friends with the crew that flew the "Enola Gay," the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. He was a lieutenant colonel when he retired after 30 years. He owned and operated a Pepsi-Cola plant in Fort Myers. He raised cattle and farmed in Tallevast on his "Matoka Ranch." He worked with building contractors and later started "Boothe Construction Seminars." He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and American Legion. Visitation was June I and Services June 12. Griffith- Cline Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife of 29 years Dee; nephew Harry; and two great-nephews. Michael Grace Michael Grace, 59, of Bell, Fla., died June 2. Mr. Grace came to Florida from Alabama in the late 1960s. He was a law enforcement officer for 20 years and served with the Holmes Beach Police Department. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. He is survived by wife Judi; son Jason of Largo; sister Barbara Maczo of Jasper; two nephews; and one niece. Evelyn M. Shields Evelyn M. Shields, 82, of Longboat Key, died June 2. Born in Tarboro, N.C., Mrs. Shields came to Manatee County from Tampa in 1973. She was a homemaker. She was a Special Olympics volunteer. She was Baptist. Visitation was June 6 and memorial services June 7 at Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 26th Street Chapel. Memo- rial contributions may be made to TideWell Hospice and Pal- liative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. She is survived by daughter Evelyn L. of Longboat Key; sons Philip H. Jr. of Anna Maria, Michael D. of Bradenton, and Patrick D. of Bedford, Texas; sister Estelle Saxon of Phoenix City, Ala.; brother James B. Denton of Carrolton, Va.; and five grandchildren. 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Lovebugs generally emerge for a few weeks at a time twice a year in May and September. Typically, they can be seen in almost every month in Florida due to the warm weather. When you don't see lovebugs out, usually what's happened is the adult female has laid eggs in the grass clippings and died. During this time, the larvae are feeding and it takes them several months to mature. So between these months they're in the larval stage and they aren't swarming over the roads. Plecia nearctica is the scientific name for the love- bug, which was first seen in Galveston, Texas, in the 1940s. At that time, lovebugs were reportedly wide- spread, and more common in Texas and Louisiana than other Gulf Coast states. It has now progressed to all states bordering on the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Georgia and South Carolina to parts of Central Amer- ica. Lovebugs were first spotted in Florida in 1949, in Escambia County, the western-most county of the pan- handle. Today, they can been seen in almost every area of Florida. Lovebugs vary considerably in size, with females normally being up to three times larger than males. The weight difference between sexes is largely due to the o\arie, in the female, which amount to 70 percent of the female's body weight. Females usually lay their egg- and die after an average of 68 hours, and the aver- age lite pan of a lovebug is only'a week to 10 days. Ii lha been reported that the lovebug was intro- duced into Florida by University of Florida entomolo- gists, but truth be told, research was conducted by the UF and the U.S. Department of Agriculture entomol- ogists after the lovebug was well established in Flor- ida. The local reduction of burning of woodlands, the development of improved pastures, and increased numbers of cattle probably has contributed to the pres- s1 1W c * * ..;r=, ence of larger populations of lovebugs. Chemical con- trols are ineffective as the lovebugs are widespread and they continually drift onto highways from adjacent areas. Lovebugs aren't completely useless. Believe it or not, lovebugs are a beneficial insect because the imma- ture bugs help break down organic matter. They're part of a natural recycling community. With a May and Sep- tember hatch of the flies expected, there's activity even when the bugs aren't flying. Mating begins with the male darting and grasping a female that is flying through the air. The pair falls to the ground where they couple. After coupling, the male turns 180 degrees and faces the opposite direc- tion. Successful genital engagement takes from 1.5. to 10 minutes. There is intense competition among males for females at emergence sites. Although their behavior and their common name may be amusing, their presence in such large numbers can be aggravating. Cars driving through these aerial orgies become spattered with loving bugs and the mess is difficult to clean off. As a result, radiator fins may become clogged, causing cars to overheat. Insects spattered on the windshields can obscure vision, and if the dead insects are not cleaned off, they can ruin the car's finish. Lovebugs are attracted to automobile exhaust fumes and are most active between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lovebugs are here to stay, so we have to just deal with them and wash.the car more often. Planning commission considers comprehensive plan changes The Holmes Beach Planning Commission met with Bill Brisson of Brisson Planning Solutions to review proposed amendments to the city's comprehensive plan. The discussion focused on five points of interest: a mixed-use provision, drainage, habitat protection, eco- nomic development/tourism and preservation of resi- dential areas. Brisson recommended the following policy to be added to the Future Land Use Element of the comp plan to promote redevelopment and enhance the opportunity for more vibrant community centers, and mixed-use projects involving residential and non-residential uses that will be allowed within the commercial land-use category. The mixed-use developments would have residen- tial on the second or third floors above ground-level commercial, public, semi-public or recreational uses. Maximum residential density will not be allowed to exceed 10 dwelling units per acre. The commission was in favor of the proposed lan-. guage. The commission also came to a consensus that in order to protect the Island's resources and natural habi- tats, some attention should be paid to the planting and removal of trees. The.removal of Australian pines has been a topic of debate for many Islanders and the com- mission is proposing to add an objective requiring the city to replace any tree it removes with a native tree suitable for that location. Second, the commission recommended that newly planted trees be located to avoid power lines and require minimal trimming. The commission discussed how to preserve the Island's residential areas, and is in favor of limiting short-term rentals to a minimum of 30 days in the R-l zoned area. They would also like to find ways to miti- gate differences -in building sizes through buffering, landscaping and architectural design to lessen the con- trast of larger newly built homes that sometimes over- shadow smaller existing homes. The commission % ill continue discussion of these points at a future meeting. , A ANNA MARIA ISLAND/LONGBOAT KEY RELAY FOR IFE The community is invited to join the Relay for Life Experience SEntertainment *Food Raffles Luminaria Ceremony Sunrise Celebration SRELAY6 P.a6 a.ml. Friday & Saturda, June 16-17 RELAY LIUVE MUSIC: Bluespig 7-9 pm.Skullduggery 10-11 pm FOR LIFE Luminaria Ceremony 9-9:30 pm Come and sign The Islander/T. Dolly Young Real Estate Wall of Hope Banner FS~%g S with your community. llSISIMPE the experience. CI SSATS' life. CM tsT tofl contie the flight. For more information, please call 941-350-4326 I ~ ( - - , l r ." TI "l ., THE ISLANDER M JUNE 14, 2006 M 15 FPL official to address Island Kiwanis Club Mel Klein of Florida Power & Light will speak to the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island at a meeting Saturday, June 17. The occasion will be the weekly breakfast meet- ing of the club at 8:30 a.m. at the Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, at the Manatee Public Beach. Details may be obtained by calling 778-8444. Rotary Reader Patch Club report scheduled Tuesday Rotarians will hear of the progress and plans for the summer for the club it sponsors at Anna Maria Ele- mentary School at a luncheon at noon Tuesday at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Lynn McDonough of the school will describe the program of the Rotary Reader Patch Club at the meet- ing. Details are available at 713-0042. Exhibit at library On exhibit at the Island Branch Library during June are 37 paintings by Dianne Tymeson, who came to the Island in 1957 to paint, married Bruce Tymeson, who began his police career on Longboat Key and ultimately became chief in Anna Maria. The library, at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, opens daily at 10 a.m., closing at 8p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Details at 778-6341. S, Improve the Qualitg of You Life ( Carol Greer Siemaszko B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych S CERTIFIED COUNSELOR Si....' AND LIFE COACH 941-794-1492 Perico Island Bradenton Just visiting paradise? Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the mailman every week. It's almost as good as a letter from home! Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive/Island Shopping Center, Holmes Eeach or call 941-778-7978. Online edition: www.islander.org. E Islander SINCE 1992 Germany on Island There was music, music, from oom-pah-pah to classic to dance when a 40-piece band from Germany came to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church a week ago Sunday for a free outdoor concert. Olga Ippedico of the church said Sara Wolf a Perico Island snowbird, is from Belvedere, Ill., whose sister city in Germany hosts the band. They were invited here by Wolf and the Perico Bay had a giant reception on the Saturday night, and the band played next day. Musicians are from 14 to 60, Ippedico said the flautist's baby sat on Mom's lap through the concert without a peep and a minimum of squirm, she said. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose .. .. 2o 'Get Down' for summer fun The Sandbar Restaurant ofAnna Maria and Oceanside Chiropractic Center participated in the monthly Bradenton streetfair known as Get Down Downtown. It takes place again on Old Main Street from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, and includes live music, food, refreshments and vendors. Islander Photos: Nancy Ambrose ,j OPEN Mon.-Fri. 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Achor's musical journey jump-started as a teen after quitting his popular band in high school because of the politics, backstabbing and large egos that become synonymous with music. Fellow band member, the late John Burnett, whom Achor didn't know very well at that time, departed the band as well, which started a lifelong friendship between the two men. The two of them started playing every instrument they could get their hands on, and their biggest high came when they were just jamming out. In their mid- 20s, Achor and Burnett started making and'recording their own music in professional studios. As their popu- larity and reputation increased, they moved from Nash- ville, Tenn., to Miami, and finally to New York City where they landed a recording contract under agent Sid Bernstein. As time passed, their music was showcased on a local television show, and they even recorded three videos that were to be played on MTV when it first ' came on the air. Achor doesn't know if they ever saw air time, as politics and the hardships of the music busi- ness took a toll on him, and he decided to cut ties with Longtime Bradenton Beach resident Michael Pierce has announced his candidacy for the city commission Ward 2 seat currently held by Lisa Maria Phillips. She has said she will not seek re- election. Pierce has lived in the city for 18 years, moving there from Lansing, Mich. He is a retired performance supervisor with General Motors, where he worked for 36 years. He serves on a host Pierce of committees or boards: the recording company. "I actually started to hate music. I walked into the label and left, its very ironic actually," Achor said. It took a while, but he finally got back into music. "I had to learn to appreciate and love music for what it was again. I had got all the way there and made it, but it wasn't what I wanted." Achor says that's the "full circle" of what music is, though. "It's like having a best friend. Its there when your happy or sad, and it's the confidence builder to be able to perform." "The most important thing is that these kids love what they are doing. I want them lining up around the block wanting to learn more," said Achor. His strategy is to teach music the way that he wanted to learn it as a child. He wants to pass on his knowledge of music to kids, and says it is the best reward when you know they have learned something and come back wanting more. Achor thinks it's terrible that schools are taking away music programs for kids. "Music allows you to create, open up to yourself and become more confi- dent." He wants the students to have the free will and self-belief to play music and create what they want. "It is important to be encouraged and not criticized when you're younger." This is something that Achor practices and preaches. Started only two weeks ago, Achor says he already has more than 20 students enrolled in sessions. Each session lasts about 30 minutes to an hour, and can be scheduled as many times a week as desired. Starting at $20 per lesson, class can be arranged any day of the week at flexible times, and are held at the School for Constructive Play on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Achor provides all musical equipment, but students The Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway Corridor Man- agement Entity, the city's planning and zoning board, the code enforcement board, the Manatee County Schools ED/Vantage Program (Core/Group), Braden- ton Beauty and Barber Academy Board, and is presi- dent of the Anna Maria Island Elementary School Advi- sory Council. Pierce also serves as an election deputy and was on the comprehensive plan review committee. He has been married for 42 years and has two sons and one granddaughter. Qualifying for the Nov. 7 election is from noon Monday, July 17, to noon Friday, July 21. Ward 2 and Ward 4 seats on the city commission are to be filled. Scott Achor shows the correct finger placement on the guitar. are welcome to bring their own instruments as well. Classes have filled up quickly, and Achor has already asked two other local musicians to help with the project. For more information, or to schedule a lesson, call Achor at 778-1747. Correction Island resident and World War II veteran Marty Higgins did not write the book "Just Americans" about a Japanese-American unit in WWII, as indicated in the June 7 issue The Islander, bufdedicated a copy of the book to the Island Branch Library. The book was writ- ten by Robert Asahina with substantial role assistance from Higgins, whose unit was rescued by Asahina's regiment during the war. 'Sit 'n' knit' class starting Knitting will be a new endeavor soon at the Anna Maria Island Community Center 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. "Sit 'n' knit" will be led by instructor Barbara Hines from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday starting July 12. Costs are $32 per four sessions for Center mem- bers, $40 for nonmembers. Further details may be obtained by calling 778-1908. 2006 Island graduates look to bright futures By Billy Malfese Islander Reporter The senior graduates of 2006 are setting off onto the next chapter of their lives, and for many Island students, this means full scholarships and a move to bigger cities and universities around the world. With hard work and dedication, these Island graduates have learned what it takes to succeed and hope to achieve great things with their lives. Some may go on to become doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and even authors, but the one thing they all have in common is a bright future. As usual, most students decided to go to Florida colleges, notably Florida State and the University of Florida, due to the enticing Bright .~aeE Futures Scholarship offered by the state. This scholarship can pay for either 75 percent or 100 percent of a student's college tuition if they attend to a university in Florida. So far, this strategy has worked well, as more and more students are staying in-state to attend college, and it is becoming more competitive and difficult to get accepted every new year. All in all, on behalf of The Islander we would like to congratulate these graduates for a job well done, and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. Any Anna Maria, Perico, Longboat Key or Cortez graduates not featured may call The Islander, 778-7978, or e-mail news@islander.org to be included in a future edition of the newspaper. Clay Orr plans to attend FSU in the fall, and wants to major in math- ematics. Clay graduated Greg Lowman is also going to FSU next year, but his major is unde- cided as of now. Greg plans to join fraternity up at school. Joey Mattay is going to take classes at Man- atee Community College starting in the fall, and his career plans are undecided. Kevin Grunke will enroll at FSU in the fall, and he wants to major in psychology. Kevin has been an Island resident for 12 years. Chad Ensley recently Christen Chiles was graduated from Manatee accepted to the Univer- High and wants to go sity of Florida where her to the Orlando Culinary sister also goes. Chris- Institute and become a ten received a Bright cruise ship chef Futures Scholarship. Pierce announces candidacy in Bradenton Beach rneips tricy is going to FSU, and will major in business. Phelps has been an Islander since he was in fifth-grade. TILE ISLANDER t JUNE 14, 2006 .-19 Streetlife Anna Maria Island police reports Anna Maria City June 2, 700 block Jacaranda, domestic dispute. According to the report, the argument was between a woman and her boyfriend. A juvenile was also present. The couple had only lived in the residence for a few days and the man left for the evening. No arrests were made in the incident. June 4, 9700 block Gulf Drive, stolen vehicle recovered. According to the report, the MCSO deputy was driving south on Gulf Drive when he observed a vehicle that had previously been reported stolen traveling northbound. By the time he turned his car around and proceeded to the vehicle, the occupants had abandoned the car and left the scene. The car was processed for fingerprints and released to its rightful owner. Bradenton Beach May 28, Coquina Beach, weapon/controlled sub- stance. While on patrol, officers noticed a car pull into the beach with a loud stereo. During a traffic stop, officers detected the smell of marijuana and observed a bag of same on the front seat. Police later recovered eight bags of what was later tested posi- tive for marijuana, $981 in cash and a 9-mm pistol. Arrested was Tyron Ruben Harris, 23, of Braden- ton. May 29, Coquina Beach, aggravated battery. The complainant said he was shot in the face with a pellet gun by an unknown assailant. The complinant said he chased the shooter on foot and had a brief fist fight with him before he escaped.. The complainant received two stitches for the wound. May 30, Coquina Beach, Baker Act. A woman took a large number of prescription drugs and asked the people in the car next to her to call paramedics. She was placed in the hospital under the Baker Act. June 2, Circle K, 2513 Gulf Drive, shoplifting. The store owner saw the suspect take a can of beer from a cooler and leave the store without paying for it. Police later found the man, who said he took the beer because he was thirsty. He was given a summons and issued a trespass warning to the store. June 5, Circle K, 2513 Gulf Drive, misdemeanor theft. Officers responded to the store owner's call of a person who walked out of the store without paying for a can of beer. Holmes Beach June 5, 7500 block Gulf Drive, battery. The Wednesday, June 14 7:45 a.m. Sunrise Business Breakfast at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-9412. 5:30 p.m. Illustration forum for teens with local professionals at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pickleball at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Friday, June 16 6p.m. to 6 a.m.- American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hurricane Preparedness & Safety Expo at DeSoto Square Mall, Bradenton. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. "The Art of Uncle Monday" exhibit opening reception featuring family activities at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Saturday, June 17 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. America's Boating Course at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 5801 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 795-6189. Fee applies. 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club meeting with guest speaker Mel Klein of Florida Power & Light at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. altercation was reportedly between two men involving a TV remote. One of the men had left the house by the time police arrived. No one was arrested in the incident, but the case was turned over to the state attorney's office for further inves- tigation. June 5, 3200 block Sixth Avenue, theft. A bicycle was reported stolen. Tuesday, June 20 Noon Anna Maria Island Rotary Club lunch with guest speaker Anna Maria Elementary media spe- cialist Lynn McDonough at the BeachHouse Restau- rant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 713-0042. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pickleball at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Wednesday, June 21 5:30 p.m. Cowrie Shell jewelry workshop for teens at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, "- Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 7:30 to 9p.m. Adult basketball at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Ongoing: Art by Jean Ehlis at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through June 30. "The Art of Uncle Monday" exhibit at South Florida Museum, 201 10th St.W., Bradenton, through Aug. 20. Information: 746-4131. Fee applies. Upcoming: Outdoor Festival at Coquina Beach, June 24. Safe boating class at the U.S. Coast Guard Aux- iliary June 24. "Son Treasure Island" vacation Bible school at Island Baptist Church June 26-30. Teen writing workshop at the Island Branch Library June 28. Save the Date: Art Festival at Coquina Beach July 8-9. Sit-N-Knit class at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center July 12. aqooy fQur nightl 5-6:30 at te wTine aor, ana ILTe jazz on weanes9ac S tfurs~ao n[ghts r, 5406 Mo e Holmes B ch 778-5320 SUN-KARAOKE 9p.-hid.i7Lt MON-IMPORT BUCKET NIGHT 5 for ltol TUES- RESTAURANT APPRECIATION 1 NIGHT S$1.75- wIlls ahd drafts. Free pool. 6218 Cortez RJ '794-2489 OPEN FOR esS tone ALASKAN LUNCH ALL 00 .. KING CRAB .WEEK. e LEGS. Est 1967 S te wateff .IN THE HISTORIC VILLAGE ON THE NORTHERN END OF LONGBOAT KEY. NEW OUTSIDE PATIO AND DECK. HAPPY HOUR LUNCH SPECIALS SUNSET SPECIALS 4PM-6PM 11:30AM-3:30PM 3:30PM-6PM 11:30AM-9:30PM DAILY PHONE 383-1748 800 BROADWAY ST. S 20 A JUNE 14, 2006 M THE ISLANDER Summer sports fun: 200 NASCRAB races, counting By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter In 1994, Greg Koeper saw his first crab race in Illi- nois at a place called Dawn's that was owned by a guy named Dan. He made a mental note to himself that if he ever owned his own pub or tavern, he would host crab races there. Koeper didn't realize how popular crab racing, a.k.a. NASCRAB, would turn out to be. Koeper, along with Kathy Houck and Kerry and Cathy Freesen, o.wn Grego's Almost to the Beach Tavern, which opened in February 2001. They have hosted NASCRAB - National Association of Safe Crab Racing in Bars - every Thursday since May of that year to the delight of people from all walks of life. Thursday, June 8, marked the 200th race at the local watering hole at 4332 Palma Sola Blvd. in Bra- denton. Every "crab jockey" received a gift for par- ticipating in the races, which took place amid many balloons and streamers, creating a festive racing atmo- sphere. After the race, everyone in attendance enjoys a piece of cake to commemorate the occasion. There have been some changes or modifications throughout the 200-race history. Initially, prospective jockeys would sit and wait for the announcement to come and pick a crab. It was at this moment that the really competitive jockeys stood out, resulting in Koeper "tweaking" the system by handing out num- bered tickets to make the "draft" more orderly. Flailing was another issue that had to be dealt with in order to preserve the "dignity of the sport." NASCRAB quickly adopted harsh consequences for any jockeys whose flailing, pointing and bobbing motions adversely affect the outcome of a race. The first flailing offense by the driver, not the crab results in him/her being banished to the flailing carpet and donning the flailing cap. It is hoped that this humiliation will curtail this "affront to fair competi- tion." Bradenton resident Jeff Marx is a flailer. When asked why, he stated, "I can't control myself." While Marx may be the Tony Stewart of NASCRAB, Ellen Benjamin has to be the Richard Petty. Benjamin is the career leader in NASCRAB wins with three, and she doesn't appear to be slowing down with a win this past month. In NASCRAB, jockeys "rent" a crab for $1 and race in heats against four or five other crabs. The crabs start out in the middle of a round table and race to the edge with the top two crabs crossing the finish line advancing to the next round. The process is repeated for round two with six or eight crabs emerging to race in the championship round for the coveted NASCRAB ST-shirt and assorted prizes. - Prizes are provided by longtime sponsors River Forest Animal Hospital, Bob's Golf, Strands Hair Salon, Blood Bank of Manatee and Americom. If you haven't tried NASCRAB, get on out to Grego's Almost to the Beach Tavern by 7 p.m. on Thursday, but remember, NO FLAILING! Go skateboarding day set for June 21 Go skateboarding day is set for June 21. Skaters and any other kids for that matter are encouraged to go out on that clay and do whatever it is that they love to do. So get on down to the Holmes Beach skateboard park and have lun. For more information, check out the Web site goskateboardiase.org. Horseshoe news Debbie Rhodes threw a "six pack," or' double ringer, to close out her third consecutive trip to the winner's circle at the weekly horseshoe competition at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Rhodes teamed up with husband Tom to win the June 3 championship by a 22-12 score over the team of John Johnson and Steve Doyle. Johnson and Doyle jumped out to an early 5-0 lead, but the Rhodes poured it on to win in convincing fash- ion. Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome. Key Royale golf news Meredith Slavin shot a one-under-31 to capture the Key Royale Club women's low-net golf competition on June 6. Sue Hookem and Joyce Reith tied for second in Flight 1 with scores of even par. Rose Slomba shot a 35 to win top honors in Flight 2 by one shot over Markie Ksiazek, Jean Winegarden and Pat Weingart. The ladies also had an "if only game" where a player's gross score was improved by subtracting their worst hole and their handicap. Joyce Reith and Mer- edith Slavin tied for first with a score of 24, while Pat Weingart finished a shot back with a 25. Dee Bassett on No. 6 and Rosewitha Fowler on No. 4 each had chip-ins on the day. AMICC basketball camp news The Anna Maria Island Community Center's "Driven" summer basketball camp is now accepting applications. Players ages 9-13 are encouraged to sign up for the two-week camp that will focus on teaching techniques to improve a player's offense, defense, inde- pendent thinking, sportsmanship, ball handling and shooting. Cost for the camp is $35. The camp will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 19-30, except for the first day, which starts with orientation at 11 a.m. Registration deadline is June 16. For more information, contact the Center's Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908. Center news Catch a game of adult pickup basketball from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m on Wednesday evenings. The cost to play in the "cool" (air-conditioned) gym is only $2 per player. Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the United States, is being played at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center on 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Pickleball, a combination of tennis and badminton, is played by two or four people using wooden paddle/racquets and a whiffle ball. If you are over 21 years of age and inter- ested in this exciting new game, come on down to the Center. Cost is $2 and information about league signups is expected at a later date. For more information, contact the Center at 778-1908. Show down Anna Maria Elementary school third-graders had a volleyball showdown between the classes of teachers Karen Newhall and Kathy Granstad. The friendly rivalry took place on the school playground where the classes enjoyed an end-of-year party together Islander Photo: Diana Bogan SCHNITZELIIAUS The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast Closed for vacation Reopen Tuesday June 20 Reservations a must! 778-1320 HOURS: MON-SAT 5-9:30PM Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach Capa I bos SHouse of Pizza I Buy regular price buffet ~ I and get second for 1 I "o I Swith the purchase i ofa softdrink '" 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat 11am-1Opm Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006 -- I I IIII III I h E time you tasted .... coffee in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? The Islander "ipt-% | *- I, o..ppi,-_r _r.ntw r "c ', -,A 5-1.-1 M a-L' llti D -,.e ~et- a.p. BeLL fiSH CompaNy iNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, Panfish and much more. Planning a fishing trip? Call about our- big selection of frozen oail' DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY<. See you at our docks! 941-794-1249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Floridail- tefa^^ ^.-^ ^ ^ - 1 :sla d Biz By Rick Catlin Chamber recognizes small business The beautiful backdrop of the Longboat Key Club Harbourside was the perfect setting for the guests and honorees of the Longboat, Lido and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce small business awards break- fast last Thursday. The event and awards were the culmination of Small Business Week for the chamber, including a full schedule of seminars and networking opportunities. Recognized as 2006 Small Business of the Year with 11 or more employees are John Smithman, first place, of the Plumbing Place in Sarasota; first run- ner-up Ed Chiles of the Chiles Group of restaurants, including the BeachHouse, Sandbar and Mar Vista; and second runner-up Chery Whitten of ScoopDaddy's on St. Armands Circle. Winners of the Small Business award for 10 and under employees were Bob and Jane Barr of Bitdiddle's Computer Solutions. First runner-up this year is Jim and Mary Beth Bos of MBJ Group Inc. and second run- ner-up is:Ken Levanti of Sarasota Trophy & Awards. In the c.ie-or\ for 2006 Rookie Small Business of the Year, the winner is Carlos Cardenas of Iguana Have Fun; first runner-up is Debbie Wagner of the Home L >':" Recognized by the Longboat, Lido and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce with presenter Andrew Vac are Ed Chiles, left photo, and Angela Rodocker, pictured at right. Jessica's Beach Louge happy Hour M-F 4-7pm SThursdays 7prm KoKo RAY & SRRYM IIi 7th Street N. Bradenton Beach (next to the Green Turtle) 778-0830 -- Est. 1952WrYAfl t "Old Florida Original" Eat in Take out Open 6 days Closed Monday Across from the Manatee Public Beach 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 www.floridasecrets.com DISCOUNT LIQUOR COCKTAIL LOUNGE .., Coupon Good June 14-20, 2006 Smirnoff Vodka MANATEE COUNTY'S Korbel Brandy $19 99 1 #1 INDEPEPNDANT 1 99 1.75 S LT BEVERAGE DEALER LTR Stylist; and second runner-up is Angela Rodocker of the Sun House Restaurant. Chamber breakfast today The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Sunrise Business Breakfast for new members at 7:30 a.m. today, June 14, at the Sun House Restaurant on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. This month's breakfast is sponsored by Key Inspec- tions. In other news, the chllinberc welcomed the Bambih ,- Apartments at 3802 Grulf Dii\e in Holmes Beach as a new member along \ ith Ana Mlu-iria I'Iand .-rea Rent- als ofAustin, Texas. : Island real estate sales 104 36th St., Unit 4, Palm Gables, Holmes Beach, a 2,143 sfla 3bed/3.5bath Gulffront condo built in 2006.was sold 05/19/06, Windsock LLC to Lewandowski for $1,550,000. 401 41st St., Unit 6, Fourth Ave. condo, Holmes Beach,.a 4bed/4bath condo with pool built in 2005 was sold 05/19/06, Gaprop Inc. to MacDonnell for $1,535,700. 526 56th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,008 sfla / 2,592 sfur 3bed/2bath bayfront.home built in 1954 on a 99x148 lot was sold 05/19/06, Byrne to Valadie for $1,485,000; list $1,500,000. 110 72nd SI., Holmes Beach, a 1,890 sfla / 2,301 sfur 5ted/3bath triplex built in 1957 on a 100x100 lot.was sold 05/17/06, Wesenberg to Kaufman for $1,000,000; list $1,095,000. 301 171h St. N., Unit 15, Bradenton Beach Club. Braden- ton Beach, a 1,722 sfla / 2,156 sfur 2bed/2balh condo with pool built in 2002 was sold 05/18'06, Otto to Bear Two LLC for $850,000. 511 74th St., Holmes Beach, a 2,320 sfla / 3,664 sfur 4bed/2bath canalfront pool home built in 1986 on a 100x106 lot was sold 05/15/06, Waters to Huss for $749,000; list $749,000. 204 65th St., Unit B, Gulf Breeze Villas of Anna Maria, W., AND THE EST VIEWn ,2 .,'. > ,' tf .." : .. . . . ',,' -:_ .vu ..,'s.:. .. ,,- "', AND~~h~ THE BEST VIEW X FOR ISLAND DINING;x~~'r -- --7c -. -' .i :- ; i : "' ''r ] .] ' .,.... THE ISLANDER E JUNE 14, 2006 M 21 SJohn Smithman of the Plumbing Place in Sara- sota was named 2006 Small Business of the Year at the chamber gathering Thursday morning. Picti4red are Lamont Couch of Con- gresswoman Katherine Harris' office, Andrew Vac of Remax Excellence, Smithman and Bruce Lang of the Stanford/ Vollmer Financial Group. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy Holmes Beach, a 500 sfla lbed/lbath condo with pool built in 1963 sold 05/16/06, Pinnacle Partners LLC to Guinta for $425,000; list $429,000. 106 36th St., Unit 3, Palm Gables, Holmes Beach, a 2,143 sfla 3bed/3.5bath Gulffront condo built in 2006 was sold 05/22/06, Windsock LLC to Kreps focr $1,400,000. 106 Los Cedros Drive, Anna Maria, a 1,775 sfla / 2,755 sfur a 3bed/2bath/1car canalfront pool home built in 1963 on a 80x138 lot was sold 05/26/06, Wright to Houlas for $930,000. 510 67th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,473 sfla /2,193 sfur 2bed/2bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1971 on -a 79x1 11 'ot was sold 05/26/06, Cappello cto RNM Limited Part- nership lor 5750.000 205 Elm Ae r.,.Anna Maria, a 1,203 sfla /' 1,593 sfur 3ted 2baih.1 car home built in 1960 ,-n a 52 1t10 .1ot was sold 05/22/06. Carey to Cibischino for $715,000; list $759,000. 251 17th St. N., Unit 14, Braderiton Beach Club. Bradei- ton Beach, a 1 722 sfla / 2,156 sfur 2bed 2bat condo bullth i 2003 was sold 05/22/06, Hazlen to Earnhardt for $700,000. 2908 Ave. C, Holmes Beach, a 1,040 sfla / 1,050 sfur 2bed/2bath home built in 1979 on a 50x100 lot was sold 05/25/06, Gurskis to Jacobbi for $500,000; list $519,000. 6400 Flotilla Drive, Unit 11, Westbay Point & Moorings, Holmes Beach, a 1,114 sfla / 1,426 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1978 was sold 05/26/06, Smulowitz to Brennan for $455,000; list $459,000. 2412 Gulf Drive N., Unit 120, Club Bamboo South, Bra- denton Beach, a 430 sfur studio condo was sold 05/22/06, J&D Westcoast Ventures Inc to Gulfview Bamboo LLC for $392,500. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. Copyright 2006. onht~e ach All-you-can-eat -. Pancakes & Sausage S$l595 Mon-Fri 7am.noon s..Sat-Sun7am-lpm Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed Larry Rich Thurs & Sat Rick Boyd Fri & Sun ~ Tom Mobley Mon & Tues Mark Cravens * 4*********** * Monday Italian Night I All-you- $795 can-eat 4-8pm *.******.*. ***0 TUESDAY 4-8pm r SUNSET SPECIALS ***** ****** * '* TACO & FAJ ETAFT Every Wednesday 4-8pm All-You- $=95 ( .. Can-Eat f ulllly SEAFOOD COMBO FR FRY 2-8 pm Sn .-,r with fries and slaw ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT $895 OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK BEER & WINE 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 aa~;a~Carrm~t~Eh. I . '' :~..~ ,, i ~ ~3~ 'r 22 0 JUNE 14, 2006 M THE ISLANDER Manatee downlisting approved, challenge issued Unsurprisingly, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission members unanimously voted to downlist manatees from "endangered" to "threatened." The same status change was made for bald eagles, while gopher tortoises and Panama City crawfish saw a reversal an enhancement of their listings. A group of 17 environmental.organizations have challenged the manatee status change, saying the action by FWC is flawed. Next up is drafting of management plans for each species. Those plans should be ready for review by early next year. There are something like 3,000 manatees roaming Florida's waters. Last year, about 400 died, 80 from collisions with boats. It was the second-highest boat mortality rate for sea cows on record, gi\ in'g, ammuni- tion to the environmentalist's argument that the down- listing was in error. Snook changes The FWC also bumped up the slot limit for snook last week by an inch. Keeper linesiders are now 27 to 34 inches in length, or will be when the season reopens in September. There is also a measuring change that will go into effect this fall. "That regulation requires snook to be measured by determining the straight-line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the'farthest tip of the tail with the tail com- pressed or squeezed together, while the fish is lying on its side," according to the FWC. S The wildlife regulators estimate the snook change will decrease snook harvest 22 percent in the Gulf of Mexico and 12 percent in the Atlantic Ocean. Just as a reminder, FWC stated that "The harvest of snook is prohibited from Dec. 15 through Jan. 31 statewide and from June through August on Florida's Atlantic coast. "On the Gulf Coast and waters of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, snook harvest is not allowed from May through August. At all other times, a recreational daily bag limit of two snook per person applies on the Atlantic coast; the limit on the Gulf Coast and waters of Monroe County and Everglades National Park is one snook daily per person. Licensed saltwater anglers must purchase a $2 permit. Snatch-hooking and spearing snook are prohibited, and it is illegal to buy or sell snook." Iguana hell Poor Boca Grande. Long an enclave for the rich and famous the whole Bush family tends to vacation - there during the Christmas holidays the small barrier island that straddles Charlotte and Lee counties is also home to a burgeoning population of iguanas. In fact, black spiny-tail iguanas outnumber fulltime residents there 10-fold, with a population of the four- i X )fn 6r4f ciric, o ,, /r j h, ; Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW S Jun 14 1:34 2.8 9:38 -0.3 S Jun 15 2:36 2.6 10:24 -0.2 Junl6 6:13 1.5 9:05 1.4 3:42 2.4 11:06 0.0 S Jun 17 6:34 1.710:471.2 4:56 2.1 11:47 0.3 SLQ Jun 18 6:58 1.8 6:19 1.8 12:20 1.0 S Jun 19 7:25 2.1 12:240.6 8:04 1.5 1:47 0.7 Jun 20 7:59 2.3 1:01 0.9 10:03 1.4 3:02 0.3 Jun 21 8:34 2.5 1:29 1.2 -- 4:08 0.0 .......... ortez HghTides.7 mi nuie lasi. lo, 1i 06 later r re f( FISHING IENSE* LIVE & FROZEN BAIT8 TERMINAL TACKLE SUNGLASSES & HATS S, PENN SHIMANO ST CROIX Everything You Need for Florida Fishlng 'ISLAND DiscOhNT1 TACKLE 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) '779-2838 OPEN DAILY (major credit cards) legged creatures estimated at 10,000. The critters face off pedestrians and golf-cart riders on the sidewalks, munch through the luxurious land- scaping and burrow into the sand dunes. They also ravage the sea turtle nests on the island, devouring eggs like popcorn. Boca Grande residents said enough is enough ear- lier this year and begged for something to be done. Lee County came up with a special taxing district for the island to curb the population boom of the lizards, which can grow up to 2 feet in length. But how to rid the island of the iguanas? According to a report in the Sarasota Herald-Tri- bune, iguana eradication isn't all that quick or easy. Sure, you can shoot them, as some residents have proudly proclaimed they are doing, but shooting fire- arms can be dangerous. Sure, residents and businesses could trap the rep- tiles, but animal cruelty laws require the critters be out of the trap within 24 hours. What to do with them? Dreams do come true West Manatee Fire and Rescue firefighters and the WMFR district board presented Dylan Mayes and mom Laurie Russett with checks totaling $1,353 at the board's May 18 meeting after a burglar made off with $3,000 Russett had been saving for Dylan's tuition at a special school he attends because of a rare birth defect. Donations for Dylan's tuition and medical expenses are being accepted at the district's fire station at 6001 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin UNt E PETE WANTS YOU 1 PTO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED S Beach PURE Gas and Service Station Ii rtitie 111* il ,. .' t. u 11W 533 3 "1 Gulf IElrt. e Hc:n-Ire,3:: BeCI.- 779-0487 1.11 z -. -r jIr I jii .-) I Gall is a black-colored fungus that grows on limbs and trunks of mangroves. It doesn't seem to harm the tree, but does appear to make the limb or trunk more susceptible to breaking in high winds. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Where to put them? Would they establish an iguana jail? No, biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advised, the best bet is to get professional trappers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture involved in the proceedings, at a cost of upwards of $100,000. And even at that expense, it is estimated that only about 80 percent of the big lizards would be trapped. There's still a lot of pondering going on around the watering holes in Boca Grande. Iguanas are just another example of exotics gone wild in beautiful Florida. Look at the gall of those mangroves! Mangroves are those "walking trees" that line much of our shoreline in the bays. Red mangroves have red prop roots that act as home to fishl and other marine life, and tend to accumulate sediment and cause islands to grow in size. They are hardy trees, slow-growing but able to withstand hurricanes and other natural dangers. They also have a problem with fungus, called gall, that forms big black boil-like clumps on the trunk. There isn't much research on mangrove gall. It doesn't seem to impact the trees all that much, although the juncture of gall-mangrove does make the tree limb or trunk more prone to break in high winds. Perhaps the limb breaks caused by gall serve as a means to add more detritus to the food chain for little guys to eat, then get eaten by bigger and bigger guys, and so on ...? Sandscript factoid The iguana population explosion in Boca Grande is believed to have started with the release of pets into the wilds in the 1970s. With no natural predators and an abundance of food, the population has soared over the years. And yeah, they're supposed to be edible, tasting like ... you guessed it ... chicken. DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance Painting Cleaning Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and Insured Charter Boat Backwater Near Shore Up to 7 miles out in the Gulf Snook Redfish Trout Flounder Mackerel Snapper Light Tackle Fishing e Reservations a Must! Tackle, bait, ice, fishing license provided! 723-1107 Capt. Mike Heistand USCG Licensed r THE ISLANDER M JUNE 14. 2006 0 23 Fishing tourney this weekend to benefit Center By Capt. Mike Heistand Don't forget the big Anna Maria Island Father's Day fishing tourna meint-his weekend, to benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center. A captain's meeting will be at 5 p.m. Friday at the Center, 406 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Fishing starts at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, with weigh-in from 4-8:30 p.m. at the Anna Maria City Pier and Mar Vista Restaurant on Longboat Key. Registration is $325 per boat. There will also be a "mini-tournament" at the city pier for youngsters up to age 12 Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a $20 fee for kid entrees. The awards banquet and fish fry by the Sandbar Restaurant will be Sunday afternoon at the Center. More information is available at 778-5900 or 778-1908. On the fishing front, offshore action is good for dolphin, kingfish and mackerel. Inshore fishing remains fair for redfish and good for catch-and-release snook. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- ers Marina in Holmes Beach said fishing has been weird. The usually deepwater dolphin the fish, not Flipper are being caught within 6 miles of shore in the Gulf. There are sailfish sightings in the same area, and some huge kingfish up to 4 feet in length are being caught long after the usual run past the Island. Back to more normal action, Bill said, redfish catches have slowed, but there are lots of big catch-and-release snook being caught. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishers there are reeling in mackerel and catch-and-release snook. Whitebait is thick around the pier, and tarpon are roll- ing by every morning. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez .Road said he put his charters onto mackerel off the beaches and catch-and-release snook, redfish, trout and flounder inshore. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said the best action at the pier was mackerel, small bluefish. yellowtail jacks, small sharks, snapper and flounder. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said there are lots of catches of snapper and black drum by his docks and around the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. He's also seeing lots of mackerel, and shrimp dipping at night is still a good way to put some food on the table. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include good catches of redfish in Palma Sola Bay near the mangroves and plenty of mackerel in the Gulf. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include mackerel near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, plus founder and small grouper. There are also a few sharks being caught at night in the area. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said fishing is still hot even with weather warming. "I guided Henson Do and party on a 12-hour trip out 50 miles in the Gulf," he said. "We caught large true black grouper, big gag and red grouper, scamp, mangrove and yellowtail snapper, lots of school dol- -7i. Big true black grouper caught Henson Do of Bradenton caught this large true black grouper 50 miles out off Anna Maria Island in the Gulf of Mexico while fishing with Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters. phin, sharks and little tuna. On closer trips inside 20 miles we caught permit, lots of snapper, big sharks, bar- racuda, triggerfish and mackeral." Capt. Zach Zacharias on the.Dee-Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina said he took Robert Waddell of Bradenton, and son Bob Jr. visiting from Jackson- ville, to non-stop action with Spanish mackerel, lemon sharks, bonito and bluefish just off the beach. "All of the action came on a flood tide using whitebait," he said. "Later in the trip, on a falling tide, Bob Jr. con- nected with and boated a husky red of 27 inches in north Sarasota Bay." Other action for him included catch-and-release snook, big jack crevalle, a handful of trout, kingfish and a couple of tarpon hookups. On my boat Magic, we caught dolphin about 6 miles out in the Gulf last week, and hooked but lost several big cobia. We did land some kingfish to 12 pounds, triggerfish to 4 pounds and Spanish mackerel to 30 inches in length. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide a fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also welcome and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news@islanderorg. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and-phone number for more informa- tion. Snapshots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. Florida Gulf Coast Outdoor Festival on the way Sponsors are putting the final t.ouche' on ithc Florida Gulf Coast Outdoor Festival, dedicated to "celebrating and preserving paradise," June 24 at Coquina Beach. Scheduled are seminars and demonstrations by ecological organizations, fishing tournament, kayak try- outs for youngsters, "first ever paddle for paradise" event, raffles, food, live music, boats and gear sale. Seminars and demonstrations will include paddling !!1<0 DOUG HUGENBERG .O. Bo- 1539) S.uaiota, FL 3'i230 SUNCOAST phoe 941-792-5685 DOCK & BOAT LIFT fa 941-366-9069 "PROtL i tii o ,1u A .\.1 il / Ri1 oRI OR Oi it 20 )At:..L !" techniques, rowing exercise and touring, packing a kayak for camping, kayak fishing and a kayak fishing demonstration. Up. for raffle is an "ocean kayak," a Malibu Two tandem, with tickets $1. The Florida Gulf Coast Sports Commission- is sponsoring the event. Further details may be obtained by calling 737-9945 or 794-8773. Snook' Trout Redfish 'Tarpon Grouper' Cobia 941-704-6763 sumoti mefishing.com Capt Mark Howard Inshore/Nearshore USCG licensed/Insured PROFESSIONAL FISHING ACADEMY Presented by IMG Academies and Cay Clubs International Featuring World-Renowded Fishermen Captains Norm & Darrin Isaacs Fish with the Pros! Three and live-day sessions available lor Juniors IAges 12-18) and Adults Multiple locations Clearwater. Bradenlon/Sarasola and Maralhon Key Capnain s School beginning September 2006 (scholarships available 5500 3.11h SIeet We:. Bradenion FL 3.210 I I G 800 12 6425 941 152 2600 *fas' 41.1522531 * Email nel3lesk.'-lmgiworld corn A CADEMIE S sva.lMGA.cademnies corn CHARTER BOATJAN MARIE -mamsk qCrfiiir ~LI1~ 24 0 JUNE 14, 2006 T THE ISLANDER IL F FDS FOR SALE: QUALITY-built, cream-colored, leather couch, $250. La-Z-Boy navy rocker-recliner, $150. Antique (1900) student school desk, $50. 941-524-4177. SOFABED: QUEEN SIZE, perfect condition, pastel colors, $95. Nautical chair, $10. 941-778-7235. LARGE CAGE FOR cat or small dog. Never used, like new. $50. Call 941-383-2649, evenings. ANTIQUE GLASS-FRONT oak china cabinet. $500 or best offer. 941-778-4313. 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 clearance racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733. RENOVATION SALE: HUGE, everything must go. 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18. Three-piece, turquoise leather set, bistro table and four chairs, sleeper sofa, appliances, dishes, accessories, printer, fax machine, much more. 941-544-5459. 422 Spring, Anna Maria. YARD SALE: 8am-2pm Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18. Household items, building materials, sup- plies, tools. 2909 Ave. E., Holmes Beach. SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS and Antiques. All sterling jew- elry, thimbles, miniature spoons, shoes, clown col- lection, 50-70 percent off. Select antiques, art, crys- --.tal and depression glass, furniture, vintage and costume jewelry, 50-90 percent off. Open seven days, 9.:30am-5pm, 941-779-0729.5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. ESTATE SALE: 9am-lpm Friday, June 16. Group of Rose Medallion china, rattan dining set, vintage tools, piano, two full bed sets, refrigerator, book- cases, books, lots of science fiction magazines and books, dishes, lots of odds and ends, linens and kitchen. Details at www.appraisals4u.biz. Sale by Julie McClure. 154 Crescent Dr., Anna Maria Island. YARD SALE: 9am-2pm Saturday, June 17. Pool table, computer, furniture, collectibles, household items, dolls. 409 Bay Palms Drive, Holmes Beach. FOUND: MALE RABBIT, gray and white. Holmes Beach. 941-778-5590. KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult. Call 941-807-1734 or visitwww.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com. TRY ON THE apron, see if Pampered Chef is for you! Informational coffees being held in Bradenton/ Islander areas. Call Debby, cell, 630-926-4872. www.pamperedchef.biz/debcooks4yu. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personal- ized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Forms at The Islander or call 941-518-4431 for more information. FREE GUN LOCK.Yes, free. Just for the asking. Cour- tesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission. 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 interest of children who have been abused, aban- doned 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. A!! ?r curling lyaccines. dalppaai6e6c d --- Please, call 941-922-0774. 1994 FORD ESCORT wagon: Automatic and ice-cold air conditioning. Clean and dependable, $1,400. Holmes Beach. Cell 513-378-9100. 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DeVille : White with and blue coach roof. 80,800 miles, nonsmoker, all power, chrome wheels, fresh tuneup and brakes. Cold air conditioning. Very sharp! $6,000 or best offer. Jim, 941-920-9227. 32 MPG! MINT CONDITION 2002 Kia Spectra, only 56,000 miles! Manual transmission, great sound system. New tires. Still under warranty, $5,700. 310-880-7411. 2003 TRIUMPH 19-FOOT Bay boat. Center con- sole with T-top. Four Stroke Yamaha 115-hp with 165 hours. Loaded with options, storage, cooler, rod holders, casting decks. Excellent condition with recent bottom paint. $12,995. Call 941-224-5015. SCHOOL TEACHER FROM Ohio relocating to Anna Maria Island, wants to be live-aboard. Interested in purchasing. Please call evenings, 440-892-6890. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater and near shore fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. 941-723-1107. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED: $10-12 per hour, week- ends at Island resort. Call 941-778-2577. HANDYMAN NEEDED FOR small resort on Anna Maria Island. Experience in all aspects of maintenance required. Hourlywages/as needed basis. Fax information to 678-361-6052 or e-mail timdelta@peoplepc.com. Duplexes or Condos 101x85-foot lot Property zoned R-3, multiple family dwell- ing. The property is also designated as resideniaVloftice/retail (0-18)du/a on the "Future Land Use map." Home is S3BR/3BA with garage. t"8 Use as a beach rental or rebuild. View of Gulf. Direct 941-321-9601 Office 941-778-7777 Kim@KimberlyMills.com www.KimberlyMills.com MLS#530300 Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your acd for as little as $20.00! Call Nancy 778-7978. Thie Islander www.islander.org p-AA .. . . .A EA, -- - -7r 1'2 j~ rtD~~it p- 1 s THE ISLANDER JUNE 14, 2006 0 25 SA 9 -R L A 9L4 E S SEEKING PART-TIME property manager: Small beach resort on Anna Maria Island. Hours flexible. Fax resume, attention: general manager. 941-778-1645. NURSES NEEDED FOR long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Full/part-time avail- able. Travel opportunity. (941) 383-6953. SEEKING A RELIABLE pleasant person for the wash-and-fold department of a local laundromat. 8am-2pm, Monday-Friday. 941-526-7500. BOAT CAPTAIN NEEDED for occasional week- ends. Must be nonsmoker and very reliable. Call 941-920-5692. PART-TIME JOB in a fun gift and antique shop in Holmes Beach. Call 941-778-4451. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call 941-778-3953. SEEKING PIANO PLAYER evenings for Ooh La La!L Bistro. Music range from classical to jazz. Call Chef Damon, 941-778-5320. BUSY ACCOUNTING FIRM seeks full-time book- keeper to assist with accounts, daily record keep- ing, payroll. QuickBooks and Excel expertise a must. Call Jamie, (941) 748-2683. 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. 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. $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 reen 1. REAL ESTATE 'Yj OF ANNA MARIA 941 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria www.greenreal.coim 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, 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. GETYOUR BOAT washed without the hassle, just give me a call. Regular scheduling available, perfect for when you're out of town. Call Richard, 941-447 9657. BABYSITTER/PETSITTER: RESPONSIBLE, Red Cross certified. Experienced with kids and pets of all ages. Many Island references! Transportation available. Weekly and monthly rates available. Call Hilary or Natalie. 941-778-5181. PAYTON'S CLEANING SERVICES: I do cleaning, dog sitting, carwashes and yard work.You can contact me at this number, 941-778-3759. Open every day! KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 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. ALMOST QUARTER ACRE! DUPLEX LOT in Holmes Beac Bay Palms. Tropical foliage surrounds spacious lot for duplex and removal of older structure provides a lo\ el~ building site. Asking $649,000. Open to offer. 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, reason- able, 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. CLEANING COUPLE: A few open slots for offices, condos, houses, etc. We also do errands and hurricane checks. Honest and dependable. (941) 448-7119. THE ROYAL MAID Service: Licensed, bonded, insured. Professional, experienced maids. Free estimates, gift certificates available. Call now, 941-727-9337. AMY GORDAN REALTOR Dedicated to service Expertise in renovation and rehabilitation properties. Island, waterfront and area lifestyle specialist. The JEWEL of Gull Coast Real Estate Contact Amy for all of your REAL ESTATE needs! 941-779-1811 CoMMaCIAL PROPEKi Y IN ANNA MARIA u~~- ~yjq Expandable office center in two buildings on Pine Avenue and Crescent Drive in Anna Maria, with attractive landscaping and ample parking Property includes two buildable lots; one lot has only a utility shed on it, which could be replaced with another office building. Current tenants include a real estate firm, a mortgage broker, a podiatrist, and an apartment tenant All have been tenants for five or more years. J Li' *A -nderOI F licensed Broker Jim Anderson Realty Company 'PO Box i789 401 .BP Pre Avenle Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.4847 :cll free 1'.800 772.3235 www.jimandersonrealty.com email: jim6805@aol.com / 26K 0JUNE 14. 2006 m 1114 ISLANDEIR S LmA FREE HOUSESITTING: RETIRED Christian couple. Bondable, with much experience available any- time. References furnished. 770-832-7319. Ewingwt@earthlink.net. CUCCIO TILE: Many Island references. Free esti- mates. Licensed and insured. 941-730-2137. J.V.'S PAINTING AND handyman services: Over 20 years experience. Reliable, dependable and neat. Call today for a free estimate. Call John (retired fire captain), 941-531-4753. CPA BOOKKEEPER AVAILABLE for temporary and/or part-time work to assist with your small busi- ness or personal accounting/reconciliation needs. $35/hour, two-hour minimum. 941-914-2037. EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED TEACHER available for tutoring in math, science and reading for elementary-to college-level students. $35/hour. 941-524-4177. ANNA MARIA ROCK School at School for Construc- tive Play. Lessons in guitar, drums, piano, bass guitar, saxophone, flute, theory. All ages. Call 941-778-1747. LET ELLEN HELP: Companionship, shopping, cleaning, cooking, over-nights. 941-518-3054 or 941-779-0555. References. HIGHLY QUALIFIED, LICENSED CNA/HHA: Total personal care, bathing and dressing. Meal prepa- ration, housekeeping, respite care, transportation, shopping. Call 941-345-6155. CLEANING BY HELENE: Honest, reliable, excel- lent references. Longtime resident. Weekly, bi- weekly, reasonable rates, free estimates. Call 941-778-5717. S SANDY'S CLEANING AND decorating: Residential/ commercial, vacation properties. Professional service, beautiful results. 941-702-1306 or 941-798-9484. living space in this on-grade, two- level, canalfront home with four ,bedrooms, five baths (all bed- rooms are suites) caged pool, -dock and short walk to Gulf beach. Call for new price. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, 941-758-0395. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, 941-795-7411. CAC184228. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, 941-795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and com- mercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, 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, clean- ups. 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. APOSPOROS & So REALTY, LLC 941-387-3474 SUN PLAZA WEST 2BR/2BA, new carpet, excellent condition. Rent every second week - 26 times per year! Tennis court and heated pool. Price reduced .$599,000. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE Turnkey furnished 3BR home with two-car garage. Steps to pool: Motivated seller. $579,900. GREAT VACATION HOME in Holmes Beach. Two blocks from beach, turnkey furnished. Zoned R2 tear down and build a .duplex. $775,000. BAYFRONT BIMINI BAY Noted architect, Gene Aubrey's secluded Marina Isle home. State: of the art kitchen, South American multi-colored /tile throughout, master suite plus rwo bedrooms. 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Condo IS lturnkey furrnshied Bargain a] $399.000 Runaway Bay Buy 01 a riellirne Lowe;s priced 2BR unil in complE, Currently under reriovalion by Ihe condo asso';ia- lorn rriales it your opportuniry 10 snalch up d tarigairi Turney lurinihed ground ilnor unit with adrrale lurriure is being sold 'as is' $399 000 Smuggler's Landing 2BR/BA water- Smuggler's Landing 2BR ,BA Remnoo- iront condo with den. Almost 1600 sl wilh eled uni;l with glass tri;josd ln)i; uovPr 40-1 ooldeep-walerboal slip. Vaulted ceil- looking your 40.lool d&pr'jaler boal ings, built-ins and wet-bar.$699,000. slip. $589,000. Over 20 year experience specializing in waterfront & boating properties www.floridamoves.com/painela.dialpa pamela.dial@floridamoves.com SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. 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. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. 941-729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Complete clean- ups, installations, native plants, palms, aquascapes, rock and patios. Shell installed $42/yard. Shark. Mark 941-727-5066. SARAMANA TREE COMPANY: Serving your area with fast, friendly and dependable service. Great rates. Call 941-400-2887 or 941-224-0848. 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 certify- ing back flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118-941- 778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. DUPLEX $599,000 304 65th St.* Holmes Beach BERMUDA BAY CLUB $749,900 1437 Gulf Dr. N. 3BR/2BA CORAL SHORES Saltwater canal 4604 Bimini Dr. R Tina Marie Doxtator, P.A. qFGulrsfetr -941-705-8462 vjGuifrt 9iwww.tinahelpsumove.com READY TO MOVE IN! Brand new 3BR/2BA, two-car garage 4Pwith den, 2,053 sf, near Prime Outlets Mall in Ellenton. Neu- Iral colors, upgrades galore, quiet cul-de-sac lot on pond/ preserve. Close to .1-75 and 275, commuter's dream. Two-year bumper-to-bumper and 10-year structural home warranties. Very low HOA'fee. Room for pool. MLS #529860. $369,900. Call Melanie Johnson 941-704-7394. WAGNER REALTY -( Prudential. Palms Realty .. ichell-e fM uwsto Realm'r Fine Homes Specialisl 941-809-3714 www.michellemusto.com i Pesideda's Cirt Reripieqi PERICO BAY CLUB: BRADENTON 920 Waterside Lane: Furnished lakefront villa, 2BR/2BA; 1,132 sf. 379,000. 827 Waterside Lane: 2BR/2BA updated, turnkey furnished, 1,069 sf. S429,000. 940 Waterside Lane: Lakefront villa, 2BR/2A, 1,292 sf, furnished. S429,000. BAYWATCH: BRADENTON BEACH 1301 N. Bay Drive: Boyfront, 2BR/2BA furnished, 1,079 sf. $499,900. LONGBOAT KEY 752 St. Judes: Canalfront home, 3BR/2BA, 1,925 sf, boat dock. S749,000. 411 Firehouse Ct: 9,435 sf vacant lot west of Gulf of Mexico Drive. S549,000. AZALEA PARK NW: BRADENTON 1015 85th C. NW: 3BR/2.5BA, 2,242 sf, fireplace, community pool S410,000. LEGENDS AT TATUM RIDGE: SARASOTA 230 Londonderry Drive: Loakefront home. 3BR/3BA, 2,338 sf. S499,900. E-mail: michellemusto@prudentiolpoalmsreoallty.com THE ISLANDER M JUNE 14, 2006 0 27 I E D ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. 941-720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Thirty years experience. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-779-2294. KEN &TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. 941-792-1367, or 726-1802. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry'work, handyman, 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. HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy Inc. Retired banker, Island resident, converting life-long hobby to business. Call 941-705-0275 for free estimates. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor 778-0455 .... green REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA Swww.greenreal.com TROPICAL SUNSET Spaciou, 2BRi2BA condom n four-una complex just 100 feet to the beach. This property would make the perfect second home or vacation rental. Large heated pool, covered parking, upstairs sundeck are just some of the wonderful features of this great condo located in Holmes Beach close to shops and restaurants. Your perfect getaway awaits. $589,000. S Gulf-Bay Realty Jesse Brisson Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 lYet& f l/ 8Rea,.&statel, S SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 www.betsyhills.com PAINTING BY CARLOS: Exterior and interior paint: ing. Faux finish, wallpaper, stain, popcorn ceiling, woodwork, pressure wash. Office 941-761-4071 or cell, 941-580-2421. IMPACT WINDOWS AND doors. Exclusive distrib- utor: Weatherside LLC on Holmes Beach. Free, courteous estimates. Jeld-wen Windows and Doors. Lic.# CBC1253145. 941-730-5045. THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Inte- rior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows, trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpen- ter. Call 941-518-3316 or 941-778-6898. 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, sea- sonal. 901-301-8299 or e-mail captko462@aol.com. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $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. 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. C ^ X REALtIOR. 31Years ofProfessional 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. Water and fountain view. $251,000. VACATION, SEASONAL AND ANNUAL RENTALS LUXURY GULFFRONT VILLAS, CONDOS, HOMES 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoingrealestate.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, cen- tral air conditioning, heat, washer and dryer, carport. $1,100/month, call for seasonal rate. 941-778-4349. SANDPIPER 55-PLUS: Furnished 2BR/1 BA bright, cozy mobile home. Large kitchen, wood deck, nice location. No pets. $625 monthly. 941-779-0556. LIDO BEACH: 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 fur- nished, including full kitchen and laundry room. Available weekly, 941-383-2566. 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, furnished 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. DUPLEX: ANNUAL RENTAL. 2BR/2BA large util- ity room with washer and dryer. $950/month plus utilities. Available June, 2006. Holmes Beach. (941) 779-2265. ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT: ':%4' \ Natural setting surrounds This 3BR/2BA home with *f open water views, boat S- dock, hot tub, steps to ip beach and turnkey furnished! Offered at S'~- $799,000. BAYVIEW DUPLEX includes lot on bay! 3BR/3BA and 1BR/1BA duplex or 4BR/4BA home with boat docks and gorgeous view of Sarasota Bay. Offered at $969,900.. ISLAND CON VENIENCE STORE WITH GAS Super opportunity to own Island business! Offered at: $169,000 & Inventory.gi "" Deborah Thrasher :.: ' RE/MAX Excellence (941)518-7738. (941) 383-9700 DebMThrash@aol.com .i -eooood;oo o PERICO ISLAND PATIO HOME Inviting 2BR.2BA home with mirrored fireplace, tiled floors and entryway, double sinks in both baths, gourmet kitchen, new fiberglass-shingle roof, new heat pump, and private solar heated pool and spa. $464,900. -,ee. - 28 JUNE 14, 2006( TI[E ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy'S Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of Service Quality & Dependable Service. eCall us for your landscape 77841345 and hardscape needs. Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows S Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault 'Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 ,'WAGNEQ QREALTY 1 9 217 G I9 F IDDIV NO T I I I' N rll N f,AChC ,. i, '*1'217 HAQOLD (SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com . U S A FENCE KDSA Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 94 11-750-9300 HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. 720-221 7 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) W 1111-hek!Us5-7t00At W -R WWW.ISLANDER.ORG anna maria Gulf Coast PROPERTIES (941)782-5609 Now accepting annual rental properties on Anna Maria Island Chris Eagfbeager Over 20 years Real Estate experience - -HOW TO RELAX Y ON AN ISLAND... Massage by Nadia 941.795.0887 ... Anyone can lake a picture. A professional ' creates a portrait. ELKA PHOTOGRAPHIC 941- "8-2 -11 www.jackelka.c oin'. 4l D. R-:1 9, C- 4 I F, IE D S THREE 1BR/1BA APARTMENTS: each under $800/month. Seven-month lease. One in Bradenton, two in Sarasota. Call Jackie, 941-929-7165. DUPLEX: ANNUAL 2BR/1BA. $1,000/month. 200 steps to beach. New appliances and paint. 206 73rd St., Holmes Beach. Call first, 941-778-2658. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/1BA home with garage. $1,350/month. 3BR/2BA waterfront pool home, $3,250/month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate, PA., at 941-778-2291, or e-mail Jason @ betsyhills.com. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA BRADENTON Beach. Bay views, close to beach. 2319 Ave. B. $1,000/month. (941) 778-3875. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA new apart- ment, close to beach. Includes all utilities and cable. $1,000/month. 941-545-6118. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA Palma Sola Park. New kitchen and bath, new paint, large yard. $1,600/month. First/last/security. 941-778-5445. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1 BA Anna Maria waterfront apartment with dockage. $1,300/month. Furnished or unfurnished. Cable and water included. First/last/ security. 941-778-5445. ISLAND CASTLE: FABULOUS French Normandy home. 4BR/3BA on best beach and quiet street in Anna Maria. 941-794-8202. ANNUAL RENTAL WESTBAY Cove: Lower unit, 2BR/2BA waterfront, unfurnished. Includes water, sewer, cable. Old Florida Realty, 941-778-3377 or 941-713-9096. BRADENTON BEACH BUNGALOW: 3BR/2BA totally remodeled. Six-month lease, pets negotiable. 105 N. 12th St. $1,100/month. 888-929-9316. FLORIDA KEYS WEEKLY rental: luxury 2BR/2BA condo. Spectacular Atlantic views! Marina, ramp, dockage, gated, pool, private beach, tennis. Maria@flycapers.com/720-1712. BEACHSIDE GROUND LEVEL: 1BR/1BA, great views, like new, sleeps four, $770/week or special seasonal rates. 106 72nd St., Holmes Beach. 863-529-3579. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, townhouse: 2BR/2BA with balcony and view of mountains. Weekly or monthly rental. Call Paige at 941-798-3448. VILLAGE GREEN POOL home: large lanai 2BR/2BA, near Blake Medical Center. Annual, $1,300/month, plus first and deposit. 941-792-3081. INDOOR VEHICLE STORAGE on Island in Holmes Beach available. Room for two large buses, RVs and one car. 941-544-6643 for information. ANNUAL BAY-VIEW rental: 2-3BR/2BA, completely remodeled in 2004. Quiet street, dock privileges. $1,400/month plus security. 941-545-7109. ANNUAL COZY BAYFRONT cottage. 1BR/1BA, furnished, washer and dryer and dock privileges. $850/month plus security deposit. 941-545-7109. LEASE A $345,000 condo in private, gated Braden- ton island community and share increase in equity 50-50 with us. We pay taxes, condo fees, water and standard cable. You pay mortgage, phone, electric- ity. 2BR/2BA, recently renovated. Two minutes to beach. 24-hour guarded gate. Lighted tennis courts, clubhouse, heated pools, Jacuzzi, biking paths. Washer and dryer in condo. No pets, no smokers. $1,670/month. 941-720-4307. pericocondo.com. HOLMES BEACH: 1BR/1BA apartment. 750 sf, 100 feet from bay. Newly updated, includes water and trash. First, last, security deposit. $800/month. 949-813-4900. HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1BR, 1,400-sf beach house. 1.5 blocks to beach. Unfurnished, $1,100/month. Furnished, $1,300/month. First, last, security deposit. 949-813-4900. GREAT WATER VIEWS! Steps to north-end beach! Furnished 2BR2BA and 1BR/1BA, $850 and $750/month or $350 and $250/week. Washer, dryer and screened porch. 941-747-3321 or 941-219-1042. LARGE 2BR/2BA VILLA: 55-plus, furnished/ unfurnished. Great location, quiet, modern. 941-750-0648. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, .shopping, restaurants. 941-778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com: ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe online with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Lakefront Hidden Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, 941-761-0444. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located on deep-water canal with large dock and views of Tampa Bay. Reduced $795,900. 941-779-1512. FOR SALE BY owner: Best value on the Island! 2BR/ 2BA, one-car garage, gourmet kitchen, new windows, updated baths and more. Two blocks from beach. $615,000. 941-778-8677. 406 Bay Palms Drive, Holmes Beach.. 3BR/2BA: One bedroom used as a den/office/ playroom, enclosed lanai, tiled with carpeted bed- rooms. 1,400 sf, county water/sewer, citrus trees, near Brentwood school in Sarasota. Reduced to $274,900. 941-379-4196 or 941-954-7474. 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. 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. 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. 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. OPEN HOUSE 1-4pm Saturday and Sunday Bay- view and canalfront with pool. 2BR/28A open plan, new kitchen. Totally upgraded. Dock, three davits. Owner motivated. Not a drive-by, must see inside! By owner. Call Herb Dolan, 941-705-4454.404 21st Place. Bradenton Beach. DESIRABLE ANNA MARIA lot for sale by owner, 50x110 feet. 117 Willow Avenue. Asking $500,000. .813-837-6224. ANNUAL RENTAL IN Holmes Beach. One block to the Gulf. 2BR/1 BA. Close to trolley stop and stores. Washer and dryer on premises. $1,050/month, utili- ties included. Call 646-842-0096, soon!. TWO WEEKS ONLY: New home, 3-4BR/3BA, whirl- pool tub, two-car garage, Holmes Beach location. $897,000. Ron Johnson, 941-387-7136. AFFORDABLE ISLAND CONDO: 2BR/1BA, across the street from beach. Turnkey furnished, $350,000.1 Real Estate Mart, 941-756-1090. S"Copyrighted Material lu. Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" -0= r e II I A ~S~ rl ~I yJWSEuZ4;ffeER.C AS I IEDEE'Xi THE ISLANDER JUNE 14, 2006 M 29 S S *. S - KEY WEST IN Longboat Village: Large lot, 110x105 feet. Bay views, 3BR/2BA. $1,100,000. Real Estate Mart, 941-756-1090. ADORABLE CONDO: Move-in condition.1 BR/1 BA plus den. New paint, tile, doors, toilet, large lanai, pool. Only $149,900. 941-795-2832. KEY ROYALE OPPORTUNITY: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, pool and spa on deep-water canal. $899,000. Also adjacent canal property available, turns, it into a two-home family compound. Call owner at 941-356-1456. LONGBOAT DUPLEX: 4-6 bedrooms on canal. Deeded beach access. Rent it out or redevelop (adjacent property available). $799,000. Mary Ann Namack, Longview Realty, 941-383-6112. RARE OPPORTUNITY: FIRST time offered in over 50 years. Three lots zoned ROR, 1/2-acre. Historic residence (G.W.Bean home). 2,025-sf 3BR/2BA, completely remodeled inside. Original wood floors, high plastered ceilings, central HAVC. Five garages plus 250-sf storage. Five-figure income from garages plus one owner occupied. 153x150 feet. Bayside lot and three garages can be sold separately. 503 Pine Ave. Corner Tarpon and Pine, Anna Maria. Price, $1,300,000. Owner/broker, 828-743-1865. LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet, cleared. $539,000. 215 71st St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4036. OPEN HOUSE: BEACHFRONT condo, 2-4pm Thursday, June 15. at #105 Martinique North, 5300 Gulf Drive; Holmes Beach. 941-376-0541. LONGBOAT KEY VILLAGE: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, updated home with large,-private master suite. $719,900. Real Estate Mart, 941-756-1090. VILLAGE OF THE Arts home located in Braden- ton. Zoned professional, commercial/residential! 2BR/2BA, $245,000.1414 11th St W. RoseBay Real Estate. Laurie DellaTorre, 941-232-3665. HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA Home built in 2005. Beautifully furnished with upgrades. $629,900. 307B 59th St. RoseBay Real Estate. Call Laurie DellaTorre, 941-232-3665. WEST BRADENTON HOME.with pool, minutes to Anna Maria Island beaches without paying the high taxes and insurances. 3BR/2BA. $365,000. 7508 19th Drive W. RoseBay Real Estate. Call Laurie Del- laTorre, 941-232-366.5 REDUCED TO SELL! Anna Maria Island. Canal- front Holmes Beach, Florida, home. 2BR/2BA. $699,900. 527 70th St. RoseBay Real Estate. Call Laurie DellaTorre, 941-232-3665. NORTHWEST BRADENTON: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage. Large lot, minutes to Gulf beaches. No-flood zone. $333,500. Real Estate Mart, 941-756-1090. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: 4BR/2BA great annual rental history. Updated, close to beach and bay. $539,000. 941-778-5482. WILDWOOD SPRINGS CONDO: 3BR/2BA 2,100-sf model. Open kitchen, lake view, one-year home warranty. Huge enclosed lanai, Percala waterfall, $334,900. 941-739-2093. UNIQUE CUSTOM 1950s Holmes.Beach 3BR/3BA. Exposed Cypress beam ceilings, fireplace, over 2,100 sf, plus nice large efficiency. Walk to your boat dock or beach. All offers considered. $650,000. Can show anytime. Cell 513-378-9100. BARGAIN, BARGAIN, BARGAIN: Turnkey ready 2BR/2BA condo, 55-plus, Cortez Villas, concrete block construction. Great clubhouse with pool, billiards, shuffleboard. $159,900. 941-720-4718. www.klementgroup.com. FOR SALE. UNDER appraisal canal house. 3BR/3BA with separate living quarters, new sea- wall, boatlift and more. As is, with right to inspect. $899,000, negotiable. Weichert Realtors. Teddee Woodworth, owner/agent, 941-238-7508. TWO LONGBOAT KEY cottages for sale or trade! 660 Linley St. Call 813-478-0909, broker/owner. 2BR/2BA LAKEFRONT CONDO: Attached garage, newly remodeled, new roof, premium location, min- utes to beach, northwest Bradenton. Owner moti- vated! $264,900. Must see! Call 941-962-5704. RARE FIND! A true 3BR/2BA, first-floor end-unit with no one above you in beautiful Perico Bay Club. Stunningly turnkey furnished, brand new appliances. Gated community with 24-hour security guard on site and all the amenities. Only $385,000. Call Jill Sullivan, Keller Williams Realty, 941-232-9783. WOW! YOU HAVE truly found the best value on the island! This 2BR extra-large bathroom and Jacuzzi tub, and huge kitchen is in a totally remodeled unit with bay view and Gulf beaches only steps away. This really is an absolute must see!! Only $169,900! Call Jill Sullivan, Keller Williams Realty, 941-232-9783. TWO BEAUTIFUL HOMES for sale on Anna Maria Island by owner! For more information, visit www.coxpristineproperties.com, or call 941-778-8281. HOLMES BEACH: Deep-water canal home. Com- pletely updated, with sparkling caged pool, spa, large new deck and new 10,000-lb boat lift. 522 68th St., Holmes Beach. Call Nancy, (941) 720-0941, or Jonathan at 941-720-5420. BUILDING LOT FOR sale: Great views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Egmont Key. 100 feet to beach. Exclusive north end. $450,000. 941-747-3321 or 941-219-1042. SAN REMO SHORES: Deep-water canalfront with large lot and room for a pool. 2-3BR/2BA plus den. Newly remodeled kitchen and new tile. Close to Anna Maria Island and quick access to the Gulf. $595,000. Call Nancy at 941-720-0941 or Jonathan at 941-720-5420. Homes By The Sea Realty. CITRUS COUNTY, FLA., 50 miles north of Tampa. 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Fax:941 778-9392 5404 Marina Drive iThI I lan der Phone: 941 778-7978 I SHolmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail classifieds@islander.org w ;Mbbi-- reoolva The Isandesiyf if 6 wn '7-- :s.Y j., ','C h ,0;-ow-1M Uqr- 1, W I U-6 ; nom.,p in 00 pei~ ~ "47~~7 rI .:YO# "anam -T. tki w ,~~k~p~ta~j.MTV, -h 1 b "riO t .' 30 M JUNE 14, 200(6 U THE ISLANDER ;I S L A N 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! BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA: Escape to beauti- ful, western North Carolina mountains. Free color brochure and information. Mountain properties with spectacular views, homes, cabins, creeks and investment acreage. Cherokee Mountain, GMAC Real Estate. cherokeemountainrealty.com. 800-841-5868. 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. MORTGAGE BROKERS/LOAN officers/branch managers: Ready to take the next step in your mort- gage career? www.get90percent.com. LAKEFRONT AND LAKE-view properties nestled in the hills of Tennessee on the shores of pristine Norris Lake. Call Lakeside Realty at 423-626-5820, or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. MOUNTAIN PROPERTY! INTERESTED in buying' property in the Blue Ridge Mountains-of North Car- olina? Call Active Realty today at 800-979-5556, or visit our Web site at www.ActiveRealtyNC.com. TENNESSEE GRAND OPENING! Swan Ridge Lake resort, a private, gated community with both lake-view and mountain-view homesites. Lots starting at $29,900. Call today! 931-243-4871. www.swanridgedevelopment.com. BENT TREE GOLF and Tennis, gated community in the north Georgia mountains with clubhouse, pools, lake, stables. Homes and lots available. Craft Inc., 800-822-1966. www.craftrealestate.com. GULFFRONT LOTS: $595,000. Homes starting mid- $300s. New, master-planned oceanfront community on beautiful Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi, Texas. www.cinnamonshore.com, or 866-891-5163. EUFAULA, ALA., WATERFRONT 1/2 to 3 acres from the $40s. Gated with planned clubhouse, docks, and boat ramp. Two hours from Atlanta and the coast. Rolling terrain, beautiful hardwoods. 866-882-1107. LAKEFRONT PARCELS FOR sale: Gorgeous lake- front and view lots. Awesome views. On 46,000-acre Lake Barkley, 90 minutes to Nashville. Great for second/retirement home. One to 40-plus acres from the $40s. Call 866-339-4966. TENNESSEE: CUMBERLAND PLATEAU. One-to five-acre parcels from the $40s. Amazing rolling vista views. Close to parks and lakes. Planned clubhouse, nature trails. Call for appointment, 866-292-5769. VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS: FIVE acres with frontage on very large pristine creek, very private, excellent fishing, canoeing, good access, near New River Trail State Park, $39,500. Owner, 866-789-8535, or www.mountainsofVA.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. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA mountains 3.84 acres with view and hardwood trees. Owner financing at $65,280 with little down.This one won't last, call today. 800-699-1289, or www.riverbendlakelure.com. BUYER'S MARKET COASTAL North Carolina 95-100 percent LTV financing. Call CCL Inc. Realty, 800-682-9951. COSTA RICA REAL estate is hot! Call now or visit www.BeachClubCostaRica.com for our exclusive pre-construction villas and condos. 877-224-5020. FORT MYERS: ONE, two, and three bedroom luxury condos from the low $100s! Call Allyn Watermann now for more information, 888-521-3790. http//www.venetian- palms.com/ or www.paramountcompanies.com. GEORGIA, BLAIRSVILLE: North Georgia mountains. Land, homes, commercial and investment. "Everything we touch turns to sold." Jane Baer Realty, 706-745-2261, 800-820-7829. www.janebaerrealty.com. janebaer@alltel.net. LAKEFRONT REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTU- NITY! All water-access homesites direct from the developer. Most amenities already in. Far below market value, from $79,900. Possible 18 months no payments! Call now! 888-by-lakes. www.grandeharbor.info. FEATURED LISTING S- ... RIVERVIEW BOULEVARD CUSTOM Open-floor plan offers gracious living for discriminating tastes. Sweeping views of the Manatee River, 3,200 sf under air with 3BR/3BA. Observation tower, elevator, hardwood cabinets and floors, granite countertops and much, much S/. more. Ask about the energy saving features. $989,000. MOVE RIGHT IN Enjoy Island living in this beautifully remodeled home located in Anna Maria. Granite counter tops, wood floors, brand new carpet. Move right in. $765,000. -SPANISH MAIN Wonderful detached 2BR/1BA villa on Longboat Key. Water views, close to the clubhouse and deeded beach access. Spanish Main Yacht Club has much to offer and is a beautiful and exciting 55-plus community. $395,900. A WATERLOVERS DREAM! Wonderful master suite with a grand deck overlooking the bay, 4 guest suites + a grand room, and a gourmet kitchen opening up onto a wrap-around deck with bay views. Easy boat access Bay and Gulf. Offered at $2,795,000. 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 roofi for a pool. $985,000. GREAT VALUE! Home with Deeded Boat Slip. Ground level 2BR/1BA home in a quiet neighborhood. Bright and airy with an open floor plan. Short walk to the beach and just steps from your boat. Great winter residence or investment/ renovation potential. Priced to sell at $575,000. 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. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 75 x 106 lot across the street from the beach in central Holmes Beach. Walk to shops andcrestaurants. Architect plans available for a custom designed, beautiful ground level home permissible on this lot, or build up for gulf views! $627,500. SANDY POINTE: Impeccably maintained 2BR/2BA condo in central Holmes Beach within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach! No rental restrictions make this condo an instant income producer. Heated pool, covered parking, storage, washer dryer, and new water heater! Don't wait come see this tastefully done unit today! $355,000. NEW CONSTRUCTION! LOW MAINTENANCE HOME! Construction complete! Coastal designed 3BR/2.5BA home with 18-foot ceilings, granite countertops, stainless appliances, wood floors, 8-foot French doors, two open decks, Hardi Plank siding, a swim- ming poot and much more all close to beach access! This is a must see! $849,000. TROPICAL SUNSET Spacious2BR/2BA condo in four-unit complex just 100 feet to the beach. Large heated pool, coveted parking, upstairs sundeck are just some of the features. Located in Holmes Beach close to shops and restaurants. $589,000. I.JL'TC.UUIT OT mVIC*Iun 0LrV LonI EoLJJCL IXC3o .I.JLoff .v Tracm@L27financialcom *-www.Latitude27.com L00619i for the perfect Lek te5 furthe... Thie Islander DENNIS GIRARD Broker associatee 941.809.0041 1.866.837.3180 Far: 941.487.3792 bellasofiaOl @camsn.com w w.reall. onefloridalistings.com ww., reall\oneincomeproperties.com REALTYONE 4134 Gulf of Nlexico Drive F L O R I D A Longboal Key, FL 34228 R L, I -i. 1 l, 0-rl .. r -.l .. Ivq -'.- "-. -. $475,000 TORTUGA INN Income producing condos with direct Gulf view in a tropical oasis. Well-appointed units come turnkey furnished including fully equipped kitchens. Invest in this nature lovers paradise just in ime for season! Complex offers a great rental program. ..y n- $895,000 TORTUGA CONDO Newet 1,377 sf 2BR/2BA, beautifully appointed Mediteranean-slyle umkey furnished unit on Brdenin Bedr. Greatview of the bay. three e poodeeded beh ccess, ect boat cce ss.Perfect Ilnd geowaor part-time home! See itto believe it. Iexile rents! $399,900 RUNAWAY BAY $725,000 KEY WEST NORTH 2BR/2BA vacant, easy to show and ready for a new ownertAi new 2BR/2BA with fabulous views of the Gulf and bay. carpet and tile. Both bathrooms have been beautifully updated. Brand Tastefully furnished and well maintained, only four newfumitureineveryroomhas neverbeenused.Wonderfullakeview units in entire building. Great location. Flexible rental with showering fountain brings the outdoors in. lose to the pool and. program! path to deeded beach. Makes a great rental. QN': THE ISLANDER 0 JUNE 14, 2006 3 31 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 1 BR/I BA mother-in- law 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. K REALTORS KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA single-family on deep. large canal. Kitchen updated. Large caged pool, great dock, boat lift. Turnkey furnished. $1,100,000. Call Michel Cerene, Broker, (941) 545-9591 evenings. CANALFRONT 3BR/3BA home in Anna Maria with new guest quarters. Updated electric, new air conditioning/heat, updated kitchen, vaulted ceiling. Sailboat water, no bridges to bay. Turnkey furnished. $749,900. Call Lori Guerin, Realtor, (941) 773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor, (941) 284-2598. KEY ROYALE This outstanding 3BR/3BA canalfront home has been renovated, updated, and added on. Extensive pavers, brick walk and patios, new barrel roof 2004, 75-foot seawall, 50-foot dock with 13,000 Ib boatlift, this home is lovely inside and out. A 27-foot Sport Craft with twin 150s will stay with full price offer. Offered at $1,650,000. Call Zee Catanese, Realtor, (941) 742-0148 evenings. GULFFRONT CONDO Serene Gulf vistas can be yours at a remarkable price. Spacious 3BR/2BA with private lanai overlooking white sandy beach. Undercover parking. $795,000. Call Lori Guerin, Realtor, (941) 773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor, (941) 284-2598. 5910 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 info@smithrealtors.com Web site: www.smithrealtors.com J Afts ubW Phe = I y (941) 779-9320 www.anislandplace.comn 411 Pine Ave Anna Maria F ^L7s-s SPANISH STYLE 3BR/2BA near the beach Brand new Interior with Mexican tile throughout, granite countertops, stainless appliances, turnkey lurnlsheO! $649.000. LOWEST PRICED NORTH BEACH VILLAGE! 3BR/2BA townhouse condo. turnkey furnished with great rental history Two-car garage healed pool. close [o beach. $550.000. PLIrA CALL RUE CARLqOM BEACH COTTAGE Gorrnplellv redone inside! 1BR 1BA lurnk.ey lurnisried wasner dryer iiP'l biat the price. righi a3c ri,- rom the beac Lh l249 000 ToP ISJTIMt e& SELLING AcEMT AT ANm ILAh PLACE REALTY 941-720-2242 ANNA MARIA ISLAND SiinCoast REAL ESTATE LLC OLD FLORIDA NEAR BEACH 3BR/1.5BA Old Florida Cracker cottage and studio apartment. West of Gulf Drive, in Anna Maria City. Just steps to gorgeous beach. $875,000. 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. HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Ceramic tile, breakfast bar, backyard with pavers, room for pool. Fence, new dock. Direct access to bay. $799,900. 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. 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. BEACH HOUSE LARGE LOT 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 Gulf! Italian tile, fireplace, furnished. Patio with pavers. $649,900. GULFFRONT WATER'S EDGE 2BR/2A Gulffront condo. Turnkey furnished. Updated. ceramic tile. Excellent mid-Island location. Pool, secured lobby, under-building parking. $995,000. HOLMES BEACH GULF PLACE CONDO 3BR/2BA nicely furnished first floor unit. Just steps to heated pool. View of beach, tennis, great rental, on-site manager. Ceramic tile. $995,000. KEY ROYALE'S NORTH POINT HARBOUR 2BR/2BA waterfront home. New.seawall, 20,0001b boat lift. Community heated pool, tennis. Island's finest resi- dential area. $945,000. 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. 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-dean lap pool, hot tub and waterfall New seawall and dock. Five-car garage. $889,000. ANNUAL RENTALS From $700 / month SEASONAL RENTALS Condos/Homes: $500 week / $1,000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA l MLSI SniLCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com 1935 BEACH COTTAGE Fully furnished and cozy. Stones throw to the beach. A must-see charmer and it even has a guest cottage in back. $575,000. Priced to sell, this duplex om bay. $499,000. $285,000. VACANT BUILDING LOT in quiet neigh- borhood near beach. Cheapest cleared lot on the Island. KEIY KUYAL Lowest price on Key. teauntruly furnished 2BR/2BA, overlooks boat basin and down canal with -boat slip. Tastefully landscaped View of bay. .... ,.. ,,- ,-- ; <.p.. Fl'-.i^ "" : '. -.-:-. UNIQUE SET UP Desirable Anna Maria duplex. Each side faces a different street. 1,860 sf. A must see for $699,000. ` CLOSE TO BEACH. Lots of possibilities as large single home or separate apartments. 3BR/2BA and 2BR/2BA. $649,000. ... , GULFFRONT ground level duplex. 4BR/2BAeasy to convert to large single-family home or do a second story. Large shade trees and lots of privacy. Mike 80s367r-617 Norman 941-778-6696 Norman 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en espanol .L www.mikenormanrealty.com Simply the Best .. *' .. -- -, ., CANAL KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA, tile floors, new kitchen and baths. Huge lot with room for addition and pool. $795,000. L r Ir rk~b 32 0 JUNE 14, 2006 E THE ISLANDER I I "Copyrighted, Material m Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" M .D0S I Wantto keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge itto Visa orMasterCard. WAGNER .REALTY Br1ijgg People lHm Sta$e 1939 2217 GULF DR. N. BRADEN- TON BEACH (941) 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 e-mail: ami@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com 7-eahiwed 77r-Opeie s tf,117'le e RESORT IN PARADISE Trop- ical landscaping surrounds six charming units only steps away Irom beach. Immaculate, family-owned, and clientele keep coming back. Karen Day, 941-778-2246 MLS#529518 $1 650,000 LONGBOAT KEY WATERFRONT Ke PANORAMIC VIEWS OF TAMPA BAY West-style home on sailboal waler. Boarlih. 2BR/2BA, one-car garage townhouse wvinh open floor plan, four-car garage, workout fireplace, private dock deeded boar ramp, room and 30-loot screened Dalcony. Becky elevator, rooftop sundeck with wel bar Smith or Elli Starrett, 941-778-2246. and hot tub. Beverly Moore or Jo Warren, MLS9520397 $1.099,000. 941-778-2246. MLS4518822. $899,000. I !... ..,.. .. .. L v .W& -df w9 STORYBOOKCOTTAGES Jusl seps tothe COUUINA MUUHINIuS Bay and uUll views MAInI Iina u uverut ly udayrnu, tup beach. A 2BR/1BA coltage with a tBR!/BA from this 2BR/2BA end unit. Oifered lurnkey floor 3BR/2BA. 2,000 sl, gated community, bungalow Live in one and rent the oiher furnished with heated pool, deep-water two pools, tennis elevator, protected or rent bolh. Anne Miller, 941-778-2246 dockage and sleps lo beach Weekly deep-water35-loorboatslip Dave Moynihan, MLS#518824. $825,000 rentals OK Dave Moynihan. 941-778-2246 941-778-2246 MLS#525552.$719,500 MLS#521559. $799 900. OLD FLORIDA CHARM You'll love Ihis spotless wonderfully located hideaway resort. Fresh water healed pool. deeded beach. large Ishing pier. Becky Smith or Elli Slarrett, 941-778-2246. MLSN524057 $389 900 BRAND SPANKING NEW! Ligha, bright 3BR!2BA Hidden Lake condo. minutes Irom beach, vaull. ceiling, screened lanai, one-car atacned garage Lake view, pool spa. finess tlon-evacuai[on zone. Penny Bray 941-778-2246 MLSH523475. $359,900 RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Flow available several or 2BR un;is, Daylronr pool side and olner views Some updated phone tor derails.Ornsilerenmals.941 -778-2246 Priced $349.000-$494.000. GATED COMMUNITY This unit includes a GARAGE Large 2BR/tBA i oor plan waim 9tooi ceilings. screened bal- cony, pool, enns. beautiful grounds Becky Smith and Elf Slarret. 941-778-2246 MLS#527721 Li' $199,900. SHOREWALK BATH & TENNIS CONDOS Ten to choose from All 2BR/2BA furnished Lakeviews.Grearental opportunities Walkto shops and reslauranls Minutes loAnna Maria Deaches Roger Marquis, 941-727-2800 MLS#527969. From $199.900. [HEATED Pa I I- |