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Skimming the news ... Anne Kurtz: Greatest Generation, page 12.

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"The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992"


www.islander.org


Top Notch 'Hair gone wild'
The final weekly winner in the 2006 "Top Notch" Islander photo contest is by Dr. John Lafferty of Lakeland
of his son Logan, center, and Logan's best friends, JR Willers, left, and Reston Bronson, right. His prize is an
Islander "more-than-a-mullet-wrapper" T-shirt and a certificate for Minnie's Beach Cafe, and the photo will
go into the pool of weekly winners eligible for a grand prize that includes $100 from The Islander, a dining
certificate from Ooh La La! Bistro, a bottle of champagne from Anna Maria Island Liquor and Wine, dinner
for two at a Chiles Group Restaurant and framing of the winning photo by Decor and More. The grand prize
winner will be announced in the Aug. 9 edition of The Islander along with some "runners up."


Rotten Ralph's rises to top pick


for Bradenton Beach City Pier


By Paul Roat,
A new-new franchisee with a familiar "rott
name apparently will soon be awarded the francs
to operate the Bradenton Beach Historic Bri4
Street Pier.
Rotten Ralph's Restaurant will take over ope
tion of the pier, contingent on Bradenton Beach C
Commission approval Thursday and in the wake of
\ ithdra'% I of Harry's Continental Kitchens from c
tention to manage the establishment.
Harry Christenson, owner of Harry's, had b
awarded the franchise to operate the restaurant on
pier, at the east end of Bridge Street fronting A
Maria Sound. However, he resigned from the cont
July.25. "I have had some serious i-.s.ues come up in
last \%eek that make it \eir difficult or me 10to conti
% ith this project." he \ rote to the cit) commission
Rotten Ralph's has operated a pier-based restaul


Back-to-school nighi

Thursday at AME
Anna Maria Elementary School, located at 4
Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, is hosting an open ho
and back-to-school night from 4:30 to 6:20 p.m. Th
day, Aug. 3.
The open house for parents and their kindergar
first- and second-grade students will be from 4
to 5:30 p.m. Classrooms will be open and parents
encouraged to visit the campus with their stud
during this hour.
PLEASE SEE SCHOOL, NEXT PA


at Galati Marine for 19 years. Owners Kay Russell,
en" Dave Russell and Doreen Russell have vowed to create
hise a similar establishment in Bradenton Beach.
dge "We would have an 'old Florida' feel and.decor,
with a casual, relaxed atmosphere supporting local art-
era- ists and business owners," the Russells said in their
City request for operating the business. "Consistency and
'the customer service would be of utmost importance. We
,on- have had top-quality food at the best prices on the Island
for the past 19 years. The menu would be very similar
een to what we have now, with a variety of different food
the to appease everyone from young to old, including items
nna for kids and the health conscious. The menu would, of
ract course, have to include grouper."
the The iestauiant will be open For breakfast, lunch and
nue dinner.
1. The Russells will pay the city $8,000 per month as
rant a franchise fee to operate the establishment.
In other pier business, two bids were received to
demolish the damaged structure, remove the decking
t and replace the pilings under the restaurant portion of
the pier.
Wood Dock and Seawall of Cortez bid $199,730 to
do the work, while Marsac, also of Cortez, bid $270,000
700 for the project.
)use City commissioners will select a contractor to do
urs- the work later this month. The board has previously
agreed to secure a $2.2 million line of credit for work
ten- on the pier.
4:30 And the city learned last week that it had received a
are $294,000 grant from the state of Florida for installation
ents of floating docks.and an "educational kiosk" adjacent to
the pier. The grant, from boating improvement funds,
GE does not require any local funds.


Volume 14, No. 39 Aug. 2, 2006 FREE


Wildlife center


has needs,


launches


supply drive
The Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center
of Bradenton Beach has been caring for and releasing
back to nature injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife
for more than 19 years.
It also provides educational programs through its
Web-based newsletter, "Care Talk," available at wild-
lifeinc.org, its Wildlife outreach booth, seen at art fairs
in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and through numer-
ous programs offered at schools, senior citizen centers
and civic organizations.
Recently, the organization reached a crossroads.
After nearly two decades, the facility in Bradenton
Beach, the home of Ed and Gail Straight, has worn
out. It's time to either retire into the sunset, or undergo
a major refurbishing of the rehab facilities, according
to the Straights.
Given the pressing needs of the wildlife commu-
nity, ever more severely impacted by rapid develop-
ment and habitat loss, they chose the latter.
At $10,000 (and counting), they are entering the
last phase of constructing completely new cages, mews
and decking bringing the Center back to a state-of-
the-art facility.
"Such a project has had a huge impact on our
budget," say the Straights. "In tough financial times,
we are turning to our supporters, but in a way you might
not first expect by presenting a Critter in Crises
Bleach Drive."
So far, this season, on its way to its annual 2,000-
3,000 animal and bird cases, center volunteers have
cared for otters, fawns, ducks, foxes, ospreys, yellow-
crowned night herons, tortoises, screech owls, baby
songbirds and on and on.
What do they all have in common?
"A potpourri of poopery," say Ed and Gail.
And the antidote to all this excrement is bleach,
and lots of it. Thus, the center is asking for donations
of the following supplies:
Bleach (all we can get!) .
Paper towels.
Dawn dish detergent (the best for removing oil
from feathers and fur).
Laundry detergent (they do many loads a day of
PLEASE SEE WILDLIFE, NEXT PAGE


Joselin Presswood rescued this tiny screech owl from
her aunt's driveway in Holmes Beach where it was
found unable to fly and delivered it to Gail Straight of
Wildlife Inc. for nurturing. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy


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2 0 AUG. 2, 2006 N THE ISLANDER
Wildlife Inc. needs our help
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
blankets, towels, rags, etc.).
Gift cards from Come See Come Save, Lowe's
and Home Depot for caging supplies.
Small bottles of water/soda for volunteers.
The center will also gladly accept monetary
donations.
All supplies can be delivered to the Wildlife Educa-
tion and Rehabilitation Center at the Straights home,
2207 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Financial contributions
may be sent to Wildlife Inc., P. O. Box 1449, Anna
Maria FL 34216.
Wildlife Inc. is a nonprofit organization and all con-
tributions, whether monetary or in-kind, are fully tax
deductible. For more information, call the Straights at
778-6324.

School starts Monday
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
A "back-to-school" format is planned for grades
three through five. Parents may choose to attend either
of two 20-minute sessions, at 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m.,
when teachers will present an overview of classroom
procedures.
Classroom assignments are posted now at the
school.
Parents will also be able to visit the media center,
computer lab and new art room in the renovated wing
of the old school Building No. 9.
Information will also be available about the physical
education program, reading and gifted programs, as
well as the Anna Maria Island Community Center's
before- and after-school program.
At the open house cafeteria staff will be present
to help parents open lunch accounts. Parents can open
their own account if they plan to dine there often with
their child.
The Parent-Teacher Organization will offer for sale
pre-packaged school supplies designed with the specifi-
cations of each of AME's teachers at the open house.
Parents will also be able to sign up for membership
in the PTO at the open house.
For more information, call the AME administrative
office at 708-5525.


Uniquely
breakfast
The Rev. Jill Salazar,
S.wedding specialist
and owner of Unique
Ceremonies, hosted
the Anna Maria Island
Chamber of Commerce
new member break-
fast July 12 at the Sun
V,. House Restaurant in
Bradenton Beach. The
..2 1 Idnext breakfast, which
is open to all chamber
members and guests,
is at 7:45 a.m. Aug. 9
04 at the same location
and will be sponsored
by Florida Power and
1Light. For reserva-
tions, call the chamber
at 778-1541. Islander
Photo: Nancy Ambrose


Holmes Beach budget tops $12 million


The Holmes Beach City Commission began its
budget process by establishing a tentative tax rate for
2006-07. At the recommendation of city treasurer Rick
Ashley, the commission agreed to a maximum millage
rate of 1.9 mills the city's current millage rate.
A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value of
property less any exemptions. This rate can be lowered
through the adoption of the budget at the public hear-
ings in September, but it cannot be raised by elected
officials.
The overall proposed budget for the city of Holmes
Beach is tentatively scheduled for review at the first of
two public hearings at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12.
The proposed budget amount is $12,233,903 up
from the current budget of $10,147,903. It includes
reserves and carryover amounts from the 2005-06
budget. It also includes funds previously budgeted for
the Key Royale Bridge.


Some increased expenditures in the new budget
include the salary and benefits for an additional police
officer per Chief Jay Romine's request. The entry-level
position will be assigned to the day shift, he said.
Another anticipated expense is budgeted on bor-
rowed funds for the Key Royale Bridge replacement
at $3.7million.
Stromwater drainage projects are planned and paid
out of the stormwater utility fee, including relocating
a storm drain at Gulf and Marina drives for $90,000,
work on the Holmes Boulevard basin at 74th Street,
amounting to $115,000, and the south end of the
Holmes Boulevard basin for $210,000.
Commissioners were given a copy of the proposed
budget at the July 25 work session and copies are a\ ail-
able to the public at city hall. Residents will be allowed
to comment on the proposed budget during two public
hearings in September.


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THE ISLANDER AUG. 2, 2006 a 3


Anna Maria starts comp plan workshops


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Three years after Anna Maria began the long and
arduous task of revising its comprehensive plan -
and four months after the March 2006 due date to the
Florida Department of Community Affairs the city
commission held the first of several planned workses-
sions July 24 to review all parts of the document as
recommended by the ad hoc committee and planning
and zoning board.
Professional planner Tony Arrant, who has
guided the city through the process since its incep-
tion, noted that it will likely take at least another
year for the revised plan to reach the DCA for initial
review.
On the plus side, however, Arrant said there are
"very few issues in Anna Maria" that might raise a DCA
objection.


By Paul Roat ..
Fireworks on the Fourth of July have been a nadi -
tion for decades. Now, the fate of the custom ma\ be
in jeopardy at least in Bradenton Beach.
: Bradenton Beach Code Enforcement Board mem -
bers last week ruled on five violations in relation to
the 'July 3 festivities sponsored by the BeachHouse
Restaurant, 200 G u If Drive N.
Ed Chiles, o%\ ner of the establishment, has been
[putting on the show for about 15 years. However. last
: month's affair apparently drew afoul of citl parking
rules, erection of the tent and use of the tent for'guests
without the necessary permits, and commercial, use of
property designated by the city as a preservation zone.
Code enforcement board members eventually
reached the conclusion that parking just to the south of
: *the restaurant on restaurant-owned property, although
.'historically acceptable since the 1950s, was a.moot
Point because not enough evidence was provided to
offer a ruling.
*. Chiles had'presented the city with a conceptual
parking plan for the property and said he would work


Despite the three-year time frame for the docu-
ment to reach the commission, Arrant had high praise
for those involved in the comprehensive plan and the
information gathering that took place when"the ad hoc
committee first met.
"This is one of the most progressive action of any
government I've worked with," he said.
What the city has on its proposed future land-use
map is what is actually land use that is there no.\\, rrant
noted, not what someone though might be there.
Arrant cautioned the commission before it began,
however, that the FLUM is a "general land-use map,"
but once accepted by the DCA, zoning in the city must
be consistent with the FLUM.
Zoning "can be more restrictive" than the FLUM,
'"but not less," he advised.
He also observed that it became clear to the ad
hoc committee during its two-year deliberation, that


in a league of
their own
Anna Maria
Mayor SueLynn
celebrated 80
years of a wom-
an's right to vote
and National
4-Women's Equity
Day with a proc-
lamation given to
Peggy McCarthy
of the League of
Women Voters
at the July 27
city commission
Meeting. Islander
Photo: Rick
Catlin


with the city to develop the site.
Regarding the tent, utilized for VIP guests to view
the fireworks and partake of the restaurant's fare, code
enforcement board members determined that the res-
taurant was" in violation of city codes for not getting a
permit for its erection. Chiles and his attorney, Ricinda
Perry, said that the tent had been a part of the fireworks
special event permit for the past few years and should
have been known to city officials, but code enforcement
board members disagreed.
No fines or fees were levied in the determination
of the violation regarding the tent.
Board members deadlocked on the matter of com-
mercial use of the restaurant in the area zoned for pres-
ervation.
And the fate of the fireworks next year?
Chiles said he didn't know what he would do at the
end of the 4 1/2 hour session.
"I feel like the guy sent out to clean out the out-
house and then having to listen to the complaints
about how his clothes smell when he comes back."
Chiles said.


Cops rush to aid officer in Bradenton Beach


By Mike Quinn
NewsManatee Publisher.
Special to The Islander
An argument led to a call for help to fellow officers
in Bradenton Beach July 27.
Shortly after 8 p.m., a Bradenton Beach police offi-
cer was dispatched to the 200 block of Bay Drive North
in reference to a w arrant for James Huff, 27. Apparently,
a neighbor and acquaintance of the man, Christopher
Kluza, had notified police of the warrant against Huff.
When Bradenton Beach police made contact with
Huff, his girlfriend, Trinia Martin, 33, ran out of their
apartment and began attacking the neighbor, Kluza.
The Bradenton Beach officer called for backup
aid, and officers from Holmes Beach, Lohgboat Key


and deputies from the Manatee Count\ Sheriff's Office
began to respond with lights and sirens blazing.
Meanwhile, the BBPD officer ordered the woman
to stop beating'on Kluza's face. She continued hitting
Kluza, according to reports. .
The BBPD officer was able to place Huff in hand-
cuffs and turned to attempt to separate Kluza and
Martin, but she hit Kluza several more times.
Kluza also attempted to restrain Martin as she con-
tinued hitting him.
Eventually, the BBPD officer was able to place
Martin in handcuffs.
Trinia Martin was charged with battery and resist-
ing arrest. Huff was charged with violation of probation
for domestic battery.


since the 1989 comprehensive plan was adopted, Anna
Maria's current zoning is "not consistent" with the 1989
FLUM.
Once the commission adopts the FLUM and com-
prehensive plan and it's approved by the DCA, zoning
ordinances must follow that are "consistent" with the
FLUM.
The commission also discussed public comment
during the worksessions.
Arrant again had high praise for the city, noting
that Anna Maria "has one of the most progessive public
input policies" that he's seen. The public gets to com-
ment on anything.
But for anyone who wants to be "on the record"
for the comprehensive plan, that has to be done at the
public hearing the commission will schedule when it
concludes its worksessions. And the comments must
be directed toward the comprehensive plan, not other
issues.
He noted' that about half the people who spoke at
the planning and zoning board public hearing discussed
zoning, which has nothing to do with the FLUM or
comprehensive plan.
Mayor SueLynn said she was distressed that few
members of the public showed up at the ad hoc commit-
tee or planning and zoning board worksessions to pro-
vide input, "just at the end when they said they didn't
like it."
That may well be the case, said Arrant, but at some
point, the commission will have to set a public hearing
and take public comment, then vote "yes" or "no" on
the comprehensive plan as recommended.
Commission chairperson John Quam suggested that
public comment at the worksessions be taken at the
end of the meeting, not after each line item has been
discussed by commissioners.
Commissioner Duke Miller agreed. "Just inform
the public that the real objections should take place at
the public hearing."
But SueLynn noted that more and more attor-
neys are showing up at public hearings representing
someone's opinion, often turning a meeting into a
civil trial.
Arrant said that lawyers get "paid to be intimidat-
ing," but the commission should remember that a public
hearing on the comprehensive plan is legislative, not
quasi-judicial.
"If an attorney is going to act like it's litigation, then
you act like a judge and say 'over ruled,'" he'said.
Commissioners agreed to have Arrant lead them
through each individual line and section of the proposed
comprehensive plan.
After a five-hour session, the commission agreed
to meet again in a comp plan worksession from 10 aim.
to 3 p.m. Aug. 21.
Only one member of the public attended the July
24 worksession.


Mee tings


Anna Maria City
Aug. 10, 7 p.m., city commission meeting.
Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive,
708-6130.

Bradenton Beach
Aug. 3, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda:
Final reading and public hearing on outdoor lodg-
ing ordinance, pier update, negotiations with Rotten
Ralph's Restaurant at city pier, approval of bid for
new pilings and deck at city pier, and approval of
invoices.
Aug. 8, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting.
Aug. 10, 2 p.m., city commission work meeting on
new employee hirings.
Aug. 10, 4 p.m., code enforcement board meeting.
Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N.,
778-1005.

Holmes Beach
None scheduled.

Of Interest
Aug. 9, 11 a.m., Island Emergency Operations Center
meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive,
Holmes Beach.


Fireworks next year in



Bradenton Beach?







4 M AUG. 2, 2006 T THE ISLANDER


Better beaches for more turtles


By Jim Hanson
Islander Reporter
At the halfway point of the sea turtle nesting
season on Anna Maria Island, there are 110 nests on
our beaches compared with 97 for all of last year, said
Suzi Fox, the turtle permit holder and director of Anna
Maria Island Turtle Watch.
"There are far fewer false crawls," she said of the
zipper-like tracks the female turtles leave in the sand
when they come ashore to nest, then change their minds
and head back to sea. Some years there are twice as many
false crawls as successful excursions., ashore by mother
turtles. This year there are fewer false crawls than nests.
"That, I think, comes from much better people
behavior on the beaches," said Fox. "People are being
careful not to expose lights to the beach, so turtles aren't
frightened away. And there's less litter to obstruct them
umbrellas, chairs and so on left out overnight."


Mote Marine


continues study of


nesting sea turtles
By Billy Malfese
Islander Reporter
Two healthy loggerhead turtles named "Sundae"
and "Little Island Mama" were released at Lido Key
in the Gulf of Mexico on July 26 after being deemed
healthy by state officials and caretakers at Mote
Marine Laboratory.
Both were discovered this January suffering from
cold temperatures and parasites in the blood, but both
are "completely healthy and should be fine on their
own," said Charlie Manire, chief veterinarian and head
of Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
Both turtles were equipped with flipper tags, which
is a microchip that will provide information to Mote on
the turtles' whereabouts.
Mote scientists are now using satellite tags on some
turtles to learn about sea turtle migrations to help under-
stand and evaluate potential threats turtles face when
they are far from our area's nesting beaches.
The researchers are attaching the satellite-linked
tags to eight loggerhead sea turtles this summer. Mote
began using satellite tags to learn about sea turtle migra-
tion and movements in July 2005 when they attached
tags to five female loggerhead sea turtles that had nested
on Casey Key in Sarasota County.
Since the 1950s, scientists have used flipper tags to
identify and study individual sea turtles. Mote has con-
ducted tagging studies in the months of June and July
peak nesting season on Casey Key since 1982.
The studies confirm that female loggerhead turtles
migrate to nest every two to four years and have repro-
ductive life spans measured in decades.
While scientists have learned a lot about sea turtles'
nesting habits on shore, 99 percent of a turtle's life is
spent at sea. And while they're under water, it is much
harder to gather data-about their life cycles.
'-The tags transmit a signal to a satellite as a turtle
surfaces for air and then the data is sent to us via e-
mail," said Manire. The 2005 turtles were tracked as they
na\ igated through complex\ currents and danger zones of
hear) boat traffic. dredge actii\ nt and red tide, he said.
E\entuall\. all fixe turtles settled into their home
ranges, hundreds or even thousands of miles away from
Sarasota Counts. Four of the fi'e tagged turtles were
international migrants.
Besides tracking the turtles daily locations.
researchers also learned how% fast the turtles swim, the
water temperatures the\ prefer, and the after r depths
they t. pically inhabit. To see maps of \ here those sea.
turtles tra\ eled and follow this s ear's tagged turtles, go
to the Web site: w\\ .seaturtle.org.
Turtles migrate long distances from a feeding
ground back to the beaches "\ here they were born.
BW attaching satellite transmitters to follow the turtle
migratorN journey s. \% e can better evaluate potential
threats far from the nesting beaches..
The stud\ found that Sarasota's turtles journeyed to
distant feeding grounds many hundreds of miles away
in the northern Gulf of Mexico, around Cuba and the
Bahamas.


Seven of those 110 nests have hatched out already,
the tiny hatchlings breaking through the eggs' shells
and battling their way to the surface of the sand, then
scrambling down into the Gulf of Mexico.
Sea turtles dig down a couple of feet, deposit a hun-
dred or so eggs and cover them to let the warm sand and
sun do the incubating, about a two-month process.
And turtles are still coming ashore to make nests
while earlier nests are hatching, a healthy phase of the
cycle that absorbs most of the attention of Turtle Watch
volunteers.
About the only non-hatching program they are
doing now are the morning tours for visitors of their
beach domain. These start at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday and
Saturday at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive,
on the beach at Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive.
The guided tours are free and open to the public.
Call Fox at 778-5638 to arrange a spot in a tour of your


This year, scientists began their studies earlier in
the season, during May, because sea turtles can nest up
to five times within a summer.
"We were able to learn where turtles reside between
nests, before they migrate homeward to a distant forag-
ing ground," said Dr. Tony Tucker, manager of Mote's
Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program.
Dr. Tucker, with help from staff and volunteers, has
tagged four turtles on Casey Key this summer including
Tuttle. who was tagged on May 24 and then laid four
nests on Ca.se\ Key.
Redlow, whose tag was sponsored by the Coastal
Wildlife Club. was tagged May 25 on Manasota Key and
has already traveled more than 1,800 miles, partly because
of currents generated during Tropical Storm Alberto.
Genie was tagged on Casey Key on July 17, and is
named after the founding director of Mote Marine Lab-
oratory, Dr. Eugenie Clark. After Genie's eggs hatch,
scientists will study the eggshells and unhatched eggs
to learn about marine pollution.
A small DNA sample taken from Genie will also
help scientists learn about her genetic makeup and a few
barrifcles iemon ed from her shell will help researchers
situd the distribution of barnacle species.


choice.
Of the seven nests hatched so far, a few baby turtles
have been misled to their deaths by shoreside lights, Fox
said. Turtles instinctively head for light upon hatching,
for eons the reflected ripple of the sea but nowadays
also artificial lights ashore visible from the turtle level
of the beach.
Island residents have learned of the dangers their
lights pose and have been very good about shielding
them from the beach or just turning them off during the
nesting season, said Fox. The deadly incidents have
been in front of rental properties in Bradenton Beach.
For the next few weeks, Turtle Watch volunteers
will be providing printed warnings and instructions for
turtle safety to resort rentals.
All in all, though, local turtle watchers are pleased
with the public's response and the low mortality rate
among hatchlings.

Mote Marine
Laboratory
volunteers
5 n n ssp. prepare
a e to carry
"Sundae,"
.... t puli alsoa female
loggerhead
turtle to
shore for
release.
The turtle
weighed in
at over 200
pounds but
its age was
S .i unknown.
Islander
Photos: Bdlh
Malfese





Lastly, Ariel was tagged on July 18 on Casey
Key and is sponsored by a third-grade class from
Connecticut. The class also adopted a turtle during the
2005 nesting season.
Turtle names are chosen by the organizations or
individuals that helped sponsor the satellite tags. This
year, the public also helped name several turtles after a
naming contest earlier in the summer. Four remaining
turtles will be tagged this week on Casey Key, which
hosts the second largest nesting assemblage of logger-
heads in the Gulf of Mexico.
The sponsorship of a satellite tag allows direct
public involvement with the science that helps ensure
sea turtle survival. Individuals can contribute to the
sponsorship of satellite tags or educators can adopt
a turtle for their classrooms. Visit www.mote.org for
more information about satellite tagging and other areas
of investigation within Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation
and Research Program.
"'The turtle patrol program is invaluable in our
research. the people that walk the beaches every daN
really help," said Manire. He also mentioned that the
sooner that sick animals are found, the sooner we can
help them.


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Wow! Big budgets
The three cities on Anna Maria Island are formulating
their millage rates and budgets, like most other govern-
ments and taxing bodies.
And doing their best, they say, to keep their millage rates
down.
But as anyone knows, property values have increased
greatly in recent years, and with plenty of sales to new
owners, come newer, higher accessed values. All that
translates to greater income to the cities.
It's not surprising that they can "maintain" last year's
millage rate, or, as is the case in Bradenton Beach, reduce
it only slightly.
Just to our south, the professionally managed town of
Longboat Key includes fire service, unlike on Anna Maria
Island, which has an independent fire district that budgets
and taxes on its own.
Longboat Key has a population of approximately 8,000
permanent residents similar to Anna Maria Island. Its
tax base, however, includes lots of big, expensive homes
and tall condos, and its proposed millage is 1.465 for a
general fund budget of $15,729,000, not including capital
expenditures like beach renourishment, which the town
funds through two independent taxing districts.
There are similarities and there are differences, obvi-
ously.
One obvious difference between Longboat Key and
the three Island cities is professional management.
You could see some differences, too, if you regularly
reviewed meeting agendas and items up for consideration
-by the various commissions.
In the three Island cities, speculation and consider-
ation, even "dissection," takes place among the commis-
sioners, who seemingly aren't always "equipped" with
sufficient information to make decisions. None of the
-Island's three cities has a grant specialist, for example.
But on Longboat Key, for example, we noted a simple
agenda item on the town commission's consent list for
a state-funded grant for litter pickup on Gulf of Mexico
Drive a state roadway.
Do either Bradenton Beach or Holmes Beach, both
with thoroughfares of the same state road, have knowledge
of such a grant to help fund their public works depart-
ments? Doubtful. Most elected officials wouldn't know
such funding exists.
And it's jusXt one teeny-tiny example of why, with a
$12-plus million dollar budget in Holmes Beach, Anna
Maria's proposed.spending of $2.373 million, and Bra-
denton Beach's $3,831,315 spending package, we need
professional management. .
The Island's collective city budgets are more than
$18.4 million.:
Maybe it's not so much "jacked up," but it's a lot
of money and who doesn't think a professional manager
could make better use of what we have, find funds to
supplement our budgets and be able to not just "run the
city," but fund improvements that the entire community
could enjoy?
,We're all being "jacked up" to believe this is the best
we can get "for the dollar."


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Thanks for the memories
It hardly seems fitting that the only gratitude I can
express is "thanks for the memories."
I spent my best and most productive years working.
on Anna Maria Island. Well, I called it work but others
wouldn't agree with me.
All my customers taught me things just by allow-
ing me into their lives on a daily basis. There were
those who have supported various mission adventures
I went on throughout the years, those who have helped
me put clothes on peoples' backs and food in their
pantries-as well as furniture in their homes all have
made me realize that my job went far beyond being
your mailman. ..
I will never forget those years and ican only hope
that the person who will now serve you will take as
much away from the experience as I have in just know -
ing the kind men. women and children of Bradenton
Beach. .
Lest I not forget the dogs your pets were also
some of my best friends as they were sometimes the
only ones home to greet me.
I v\ ish I could take the time to personally thank
each of you for these memories and your kindness. As
I say goodbye and turn the pages to a new adventure,'
I will continue to do as I hae done for so many years
-- pra) that the place where I place my feet will be
blessed. I have said this prayer for all the places my
feet have taken me in Bradenton Beach.
,I strongly believe God has made all of you extra
special in his eyes.
Larry AMaschino. Bradenton

'Over.reaction' explained
In response to a July 26 opinion letter in The
Islander: :
By "over-reaction," I was referring to the advo-
cation of a constitutional amendment forbidding the
burning of the American flag. I was not referring to


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ignoring the action.
In Jim Kissick's letter, he aptly quoted our leg-
islati6n already in effect as to proper disposal of a
flag no longer useable.
Our constitution is a beautiful document. Let's
not clutter it up with-temporary reactions to insur-
gent's provocation. We can arrest miscreants for
disturbing the peace, creating a hazard, arson or
whatever.
I stand by my term "over-reaction." Treat the
action with the contempt it deserves.
Rosemary Heger, Holmes Beach ,


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Regrets
The Islander newspaper apologizes for an
error last week in the story on homeowner insur-
ance reported by Billy Malfese, which should
have attributed some of the information provided
to the Bradenton Herald.
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THE ISLANDER M AUG. 2, 2006 I 7


Anna Maria to proceed with coastal district


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Ask any lawyer a direct question and you'll get an
answer: Maybe.
That seemed to be the case July 27 when the Anna
Maria City Commission reviewed an opinion by attor-
ney Nancy Stroud on the city's proposed coastal overlay
district. The COD would control new construction in
those areas within the Federal Emergency Management
Agency's A-I flood zone and seaward of the coastal
construction control line.
Stroud indicated the city might be sued because of
the COD, and then again, it might not be.
In her report, Stroud said property owners landward
of the CCCL but within the proposed district might be
"inordinately burdened" by the COD restrictions under
the 1995 Bert Harris Private Property Rights Act that
was passed by the Florida Legislature. That "might"
result in lawsuits against the city.
They might even win, maybe.
Then again, said Stroud, the ordinance isn't all that
bad.
Her opinion was that the proposed COD is "gener-
ally consistent" with the city's current comprehensive
plan, zoning and land-use classifications and property
owners seaward of the CCCL were already controlled
by those measures prior to adoption of the Bert Harris
Act.
In addition, environmental and safety restraints
imposed already by state and federal laws and
agencies limit further construction seaward of the
CCCL.
Put another way, the COD would likely have no
effect on the future value of those lots, but might pres-
ent a problem for owners of property landward of that
line.
Stroud, however, offered some solutions to that part
of the problem, such as eliminating private roads, gated
communities and inclusion of the commercial district
in the COD.
City attorney Jim Dye agreed, maybe.
"It's extremely difficult to predict what will happen
under a Bert Harris claim," he said, but suggested that


the city could apply Stroud's suggestions citywide.
Commissioner Duke Miller agreed that the city should
only be concerned about lots seaward of the CCCL
and suggested that Dye and city planner Alan Garrett
proceed with an ordinance that included Stroud's sug-
gestions.
"That tidbit about private roads was worth .the
price" of Stroud's fee, he said, noting that some unde-
veloped properties within the proposed COD have no
public access at present.
Anna Maria resident Jack Egan, who owns several
large undeveloped lots seaward of the CCCL, said he
has no plans to build anything on his properties and
agreed with the proposed ordinance.
The COD would not restrict further new home
construction within its borders, but would eliminate
lot-splitting or accumulation to build several homes on
one or more parcels.
The COD border would essentially include all
property seaward of North Shore Drive and North Bay
Boulevard, although the ordinance will clearly define
its boundaries.
A moratorium on new construction within the pro-
posed COD borders remains in effect until Oct. 13.
In other business, the-commission gave final
approval to an ordinance that would eliminate the cur-
rent requirement to combine non-conforming lots to
build a new house. Dye clarified that the anyone who
currently has a plat of record, or non-conforming lot,
can build on it as long as they meet the setback and lot
coverage requirements.
The ordinance also does not increase the city's den-
sity or the number of platted lots, said Garrett.
The commission also approved a measure to have
Dye and Garrett prepare a draft ordinance to adjust the
setback requirements for "through lots" those with,
a backyard that adjoins a street. An ordinance passed
several years ago inadvertently denied about 31 through
lot property owners the ability to construct a pool in
their back yard.
The draft ordinance will be sent to the planning and
zoning board for review and a recommendation to the
city commission.


The Islander, headlines announced:
Anna Maria city commissioners voted to make
drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place a
second degree misdemeanor that requires an auto-
matic court appearance. Previously, violators were
hit with a civil fine of $55, but the city had no way
of collecting the money if the offender didn't pay up.
Failure to show up in court will result in an automatic
arrest warrant, the ordinance said.
Cortez residents voted not to join a state plan
to make the village an "enterprise zone," and eligible
for business loans to assist the offshore gill net fish-
erman put out of business by an amendment to the
Florida Constitution last year. Residents agreed the
state would have too much control over development
in Cortez if the village were in the plan.








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8 0 AUG. 2, 2000(i THE ISLANDER


Islanders: Beware of computer identify theft


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
When long time Island resident Barbara Sato dis-
covered identify thieves had used the Internet to break
into her bank account and fleece it for a considerable
sum of money, she was a bit stunned.
Whenever she did her Internet banking, she always
assumed that her bank had the appropriate firewall and
security to prevent hacking and computer ID theft.
In addition, Sato has anti-virus and firewall protec-
tion on her own computer in addition to the computers
at her office.
"1 was shocked. I couldn't figure out how some-
one could have broken into my account. The bank said
it wasn't their fault," said Sato, who now has myriad
forms to fill out and telephone calls to make to get her
money back and block any future theft attempts.
One of the most common identify theft techniques
that snares the unsuspecting consumer is an e-mail
claiming to be from your bank, Internet provider or
credit card company.
The e-mail usually states that the company is
having computer problems or upgrading its security
and needs to double-check your account information. It
asks you to click on the link provided to be directed to
the company Web site, where you are asked to provide
your account number and password so that the "bank"
can erifn \\ho you are.
The technique is called "phishing," said Robert
Sesterhenn of Computer Network Services, and "you
would be amazed how many people fall for it. It's just
an easy w a) for thie' e; to break into your account with-
out hacking "
Sato said she has seen such a request in her e-mail,
bubi ne\ er opened the message orsubmitted a reply.
Da'e Billings of Anna Maria Network Inc., the
company \ that takes care of the computers at Sato's
office, was able to trace that request back to a Web site
in Great Britain.
"\ hen we followed it up, it was just a personal
Web site, but it looked very official," he said. "They
even had the bank logo and the same log-in page the
bank uses. It was very smooth."
Billings cautioned, however, that banks don't send
e-mails saying "Dear customer," or "Attention account
holder."
"The bank will send an e-mail using your name
and usually follow that up with a letter. Don't ever
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An unsuspecting customer might use the link given
in the "phish" e-mail and log-in as directed. If you do
that, you're in trouble. That's all thieves need to steal
from your account, he said.
And anyone using the Internet for banking or to
make on-line purchases using a credit card shouldn't
automatically assume they are protected from identify
theft.
Sesterhenn said having anti-virus protection and a
firewall are a must for anyone doing on-line banking
or making credit card purchases via the Internet.
And make sure the company you are doing business
with has appropriate security. It might be the company's
computer that allows hackers to steal your information,
he said. When you see a company's URL address on
your computer, said Sesterhenn, it should read "https"
if it's a secure site. The "s" at the end of http stands for
security, he said.
If the address doesn't show the "s," he emphasized,
"your computer might be secure, but that site isn't and
the information you give them could be stolen." In
addition, a secure Web site will usually have a lock icon
indicating security in the lower right-hand corner.
Occasionally when people go to an Internet site,
they will see a message that says something like:
"You are about to enter an unsecure site. Do you
wish to continue?",
Enter that site only if you're not going to give them
any personal information, a credit card number, bank
account information or a Social Security number.
"That site is an open invitation to identify thieves,"
said Sesterhenn.


Sometimes, even with the best firewalls and spam
blocker on your computer, someone will go to a Web
site and get a pop-up ad telling the user they've won
something for free.
"Don't open that ad," he said, especially if you
have just come from your Internet bank account, plan
to go there during your current session or are making
an on-line purchase during the session.
Even if you open and close the site right away, the
pop-up ad could have a "Trojan Horse" that will imme-
diately infect your computer, searching for any informa-
tion on your bank account or credit card. If you've just
completed a transaction, the Trojan Horse might be able
to send that information back to identify thieves.
Despite the advertisement claim, "nothing is free,"
he said. "It may cost you your bank account."
And never open anr "attachment" from someone
you don't know unless your computer's anti-virus pro-
tection declares it to be safe.
Other techniques and procedures that Islanders can
employ to prevent Internet identify theft are to make
sure they are using an anti-virus program that scans
their computer daily, and run their ad-aware protection
regularly, if not daily.
If you do discover you're the victim of identify
theft, immediately call your bank and credit card com-
panies and obtain a Florida Identity Theft Victim Kit
from your local law enforcement agency.
For more information on prQtecting yourself against
computer identity theft, call Sesterhenn at 778-3620
or Billings at 518-3236. Both men have a number of
Island clients and can offer professional expertise .to -
ensure you and your computer are protected.


Anna Maria keeps tax rate in new budget


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Anna Maria taxpayers won't be facing any ad
valorem tax increases in the upcoming 20i06-07 budget,
at least not from the city.
Commissioners at their July 27 meeting gave
preliminary approval to 1. 5 million budget for the
coming year that will keep the tax rate at 2.0 mils per
$1,000 of assessed evaluation. The milage rate can't
be increased at the September budget hearings, but
can be lowered.
At the same time, the commission met its stated
goal of having a reserve fund of 35 percent by elimi-
nating or reducing several expenditures, including
more than $100,000 for the Lake LaVista dredg-
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THE ISLANDER 0 AUG. 2, 2006 3 9


City wants to give variance, but Olesens want more


By Rick Catlin
Islander Reporter
Anna Maria city commissioners were in a gener-
ous mood at their July 27 meeting, agreeing informally
that property owner Gary Olesen and his family are
aggrieved and likely entitled to a variance for their
home currently being remodeled at 504 S. Bay Blvd.
Olesen, however, seemed to want more than just a
variance.
While he said his family has never been opposed to
a variance, he'd like the city to vacate a beach access
adjacent to his property because it "makes our house
legal and clears up a lot of wrongs done in the past."
The Olesens obtained a building permit earlier this
year to remodel their home, but work on that project
was halted in April after building official Kevin Dono-
hue discovered that the construction was infringing
upon an adjacent beach access still owned by the city.
The Olesens have presented correspondence dating
from the 1980s and 1950s indicating that city officials
then considered that they owned the 10-foot easement
in question. Research by city attorney Jim Dye, how-
ever, failed to find any legal vacation or dedication of
the access by the commission to the Olesens.
Efforts by Dye and attorney Craig Colburn, rep-
resenting the Olesens, have failed to resolve the issue,
although commissioners indicated they believe the
Olesens do have a hardship because they've already
been given a building permit and should be granted a

SAM meets Saturday
Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann
will be the guest speaker at the Save Anna Maria Inc.
meeting Saturday, Aug. 5.
The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Island
Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
SAM President Sheila Hurst said the meeting fol-
lows a roundtable format and is a forum for Island resi-
dents to discuss issues that concern the Island commu-
nities.
The club is also looking to fill three positions: his-
torian, phone secretary and corresponding secretary.
The tasks for these positions can easily be done at home
and would be a good w\ay for someone with limited
mobility to get involved with the group, said board
member Billie Martini.
The historian is responsible for gathering news
clippings and sorting through items collected by club
members to be placed into scrapbooks.
For more information, call Hurst at 538-3256.


variance.
Olesen, however, asked the commission if they
would grant a variance to allow the work to proceed
immediately, then follow that up with a vacation
approval.
Not so fast, indicated Commissioner Dale Wood-
land. He said he's opposed to any vacation and Mayor
SueLynn noted that the city's comprehensive plan for-
bids it from vacating any beach access.
"I'm perplexed," said Woodland. "I think you
should be willing to take the variance."
Olesen said he would, but he'd also like a vacation
of the easement.
While the commission consensus was to "fast-,
track" a variance request to get the Olesens back into
construction as soon as possible, Dye pointed out that


the commission can't just immediately approve a vari-
ance or vacation. There's a legal process, depending
upon which avenue they choose, he said.
"If you are changing ordinances and vacating alley-
ways, you have to have a public hearing," noted Dye.
Any variance or vacation request must be submitted
to the planning and zoning board for a recommendation
before it comes to the commission for a public hearing,
he added.
Dye suggested a meeting among himself, Colburn,
the Olesens and a commission representative to discuss
all options and find the quickest way to resolve the
dilemma.
The commission agreed and Mayor SueLynn
appointed Commission Chairman John Quam to rep-
resent the city at that meeting.


Anniversary celebrated with family reunion
Lois and Tomn McGann, seated in front, are sur-ou ended by their eight children. who canmie from near and far
- Sarasoia to Seattle to celebrate their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. The McGanniv were married
Aug. 17, 1946, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hartford, Conn., and'Tomi worked fir the U.S. government as a
mathematician before retiring to Anna Maria Island in 1977. The "kids," left to right, are Sue, Jeanne, Beth,
Kerry, Marylou, Paul, Kenneth and Don. Lois and Tom have 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.


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Island police reports
Anna Maria City
July 22, 9500 block of Gulfside beach, found prop-
erty. A woman turned in a cell phone she reportedly
found on a bench.
Bradenton Beach
No reports.
Holmes Beach
July 21, 3900 E. Bay Drive, Publix, theft. A woman
reported her computer and Palm Pilot stolen from her car.
July 23, 500 block of 77th Street, found property.
A woman found an abandoned bike in her driveway.
Police confirmed the bike as one reported stolen and
it was placed in the Holmes Beach Police Department
impound area.
July 23, 3007 Gulf Drive, Anchor Inn, theft. A
woman reported her sunglasses stolen.
July 24, 5801 Marina Drive, skate park, criminal
mischief. According to the report, a block of wax had
been used to draw graffiti on the skate ramps.
July 24, 300 block of 58th Street, theft. A man
reported his laptop computer, circular saw and screw-
gun kit missing from his residence.
July 25, 4500 block of Gulf Drive, driver's license. A
man was arrested for driving with a suspended license.
July 26, 5358 Gulf Drive, Syn Flex, harassment. A
woman reported receiving harassing phone calls at work.
Jul\ 26, 6600 Gulf Drive, Resort 66 Motel, theft. A
motel guest reported the theft of prescription pills that
he had left on his nightstand.
July 26, 500 block of 70th Street, theft. A woman
reported a FedEx delivery containing a bank check
stolen. According to the report, the FedEx delivery person
reported that a young male came from the side yard of the
home and signed for the package, and the driver provided
a copy of the scanned signature, which was illegible. The
woman was advised to confirm with the bank whether
the check had been cashed, as it was for a large sum and


RE/MAX business card exchange
RE/MAX Gulfstream real estate at 401 Manatee Ave.
W. in Holmes Beach hosted the Anna Maria Island
Chamber of Commerce business card exchange on July
26. RE/MAX agents at the event were, from left, Sharon
Harris, Sharon Villars, Judy Karkhoff, Tina Doxtator,
Barry Grooms, Kimberly Mills, Gary La Flamme, Sherry


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Wednesday, Aug. 2
7 to 8 a.m. Pier Regulars meeting at the Anna Maria City
Pier, 100 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. Information: 778-7062.
Thursday, Aug. 3
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Open house for kindergarten through
second-grade students at Anna Maria Elementary School,
4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Back-to-School presentations for third-,
fourth- and fifth-grade parents at Anna Maria Elementary School,
4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525.
.Saturday, Aug. 5
7:30 a.m. to noon Nature walk at the Felts Audubon Pre-
serve, 4600 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Information: 737-3169.
8:30 a.m.- Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach,
Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
10:30 a.m. Save Anna Maria Inc. meeting with guest
Jane von Hahmann, county commissioner, at the Island
Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "Mermaids and Manatees" art activ-
ity for kids at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson
Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. Admission fee.
Monday, Aug. 7
10:15 a.m. Gulf Coast Writers meeting at the Island
Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa-
tion: 778-3209.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Noon Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting at
the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton
Beach. Information: 350-4326..
Wednesday, Aug. 9
7:45 a.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
sunrise breakfast at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf
Drive S., Bradenton Beach.
9 a.m. Welcome breakfast for new families at Anna
Maria Elementary School, 4700,Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
Information: 708-5525.
10:30 a.m. Friends of the Island Branch Library book
club at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes
Beach. Information: 778-6341.
Ongoing:
"The Art of Uncle Monday" exhibit at South Florida
Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, through Aug. 20. Infor-
mation: 746-4131. Fee applies.
Coming up:
Reception for Judge Lee Haworth, circuit judge candi-
date, at the BeachHouse Restaurant Aug. 10.
Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater at Manatee Players
Aug. 11-19.
Family origami at the Island Branch Library Aug. 12.


216 52nd St., Unit 9, Villas of Holmes'Beach,
Holmes Beach, a 3,122 sfla /4,684 sfur 4bed/3bath/
2car bayfront condo built in 2006 was sold 07/12/06,
Moreland Marine Development Corp. Holmes Beach
to Ferreria for $2.300.000: list $3,200,000.
204 52nd St., Unit 3, Villas of Holmes Beach,
Holmes Beach, a 3,122 sfla /4,684 sfur 4bed/3bath/
2car condo built in 2006 was sold 07/12/06, Moreland
Marine-Development Corp. Holmes Beach to Ward for
$1,800,000.
208 52nd St., Unit 4, Villas of Holmes Beach,
Holmes Beach, a 3,122 sfla /4,684 sfur 4bed/3bath/
2car condo built in 2006 was sold 07/12/06, Moreland
Marine Development Corp. Holmes Beach to Gibson
for $1,800,000.
208 52nd St., Unit 5, Villas of Holmes Beach,
Holmes Beach, a 3,122 sfla /4,684 sfur 4bed/3bath/
2car condo built in 2006 was sold 07/12/06, Moreland
Marine Development Corp. Holmes Beach to Martin
for $1,750,000.
600 Manatee Avenue, Unit 122, Westbay Cove,
Holmes Beach, a, 1,179 sfla / 1,559 sfur 2bed/2bath
condo built in 1977 was sold 07/12/06, Spaulding to
Maynard for $300,000; list $345,000.
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.


Featured sale: This condo at 600 Manatee Ave., Westbay
Cove Unit 122, Holmes Beach, sold in March 2004 for
$305,000 and in July 2006 for. $300,000. The cost per
square foot is $254. Islander Photo: Jesse Brisson


would likely require the person to provide identification.
July 26, 3800 block of East Bay Drive, theft. A
woman was notified by her bank of fraudulent check
activity on her account. According to the report, checks
were made out to and cashed by a man the woman told
police she had hired to maintain her condo.
July 26, 100 block of 48th Street, theft. A woman
reported a necklace missing from her mother's jew-
elry box.
July 27, 500 block of 59th Street, theft. A man
reported a boat motor stolen off his sailboat.
July 27, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach,
burglary. A woman reported three credit cards and cash
stolen from a purse she had left in the trunk of her
car. According to the report, the driver's door lock was
"popped" out, and access to the trunk was made using
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Obituaries


Oliver Glenn Barnes
Oliver Glenn Barnes, 89, of Bradenton, died July 28.
Born in Larender, Ga., Mr. Barnes moved to Man-
atee County from Lithia, Fla., in 2001, after having
resided in Brandon from 1956 to 2001. He owned
Florida Industrial Tire Company and invented the
segmented tire, used in the agricultural industry. He
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was
a member of West Bradenton Baptist Church.
Visitation was July 30 and memorial services
July 31 at Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 43rd
Street Chapel.
He is survived by wife of 67 years Cora Louise;
daughters Glenda Slattery of Fort Lauderdale and Jen-
nifer Stewart of Fort McCoy, Fla.; son Ray of Anna
Maria; sisters Irene and Ann, both of Tennessee; six
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Ruth Bernice Culbreath
Ruth Bernice Culbreath, 95, of Cortez, died July 23.
Born in Cortez, Mrs. Culbreath was a homemaker.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, Anna Maria;
Cortez Fireman Auxiliary; Cortez Historical Society;
and Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage. She was a
member of First Church of Christ, Cortez.
Visitation was July 27 and services July 28. Memo-
rial contributions may be made to Cortez Historical
Society, P.O. Box 663, Cortez FL 34215. Broi n and
Sons Funeral Home, 26th Street Chapel, was in charge
of arrangements.
She is survived by daughter Laurella Staigerwald
of Cortez: son Richard of Cortne z; sisters Polly Staiger-
wald of Lizella, Ga., and Bessie Kromrey of Ellenton;
brother Vernon Mora of Cortez; six grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Teen writing contest

winners announced
Teen writers were the focus of an open-mic night at
the Island Branch Library in which the winners of the
Friends of the Island Branch Library writing contest
were announced Wednesday, July 26'
Teens and pre-teens were invited to submit original
short stories, essays and poetry for a chance to win a
gift certificate to Books-a-Million and haye his or her
work published.
The contest was one aspect of a three-part
summer writing workshop led by Islander reporter
Diana Bogan. The first segment focused on publishing
opportunities, the second was a forum to get feedback
on projects, and the third was the open mic for teens
to read his or her work.
"I was happy to see the level of creativity among
the contest entries, and the high degree of writ-
ing skills from even the-younger participants,"
Bogan said.
A winner and a runner-up were chosen for each of
the three categories based on comments provided by
members of the Friends of the Island Branch Library
and Bogan.
The following entries were awarded a $15 gift
certificate to Books-a-Million as runners-up in their
category: Catie Curry's essay "One Wish," Jordan
Fletcher's poem "Apologetically Speaking," and Alli-
son Cosgrove's short story "Parrot Drawing."
All entries have.been included in a chapbook (19th
century term now used to describe a "pocket-sized"
edition) Bogan published i iti the help of the-Friends
group entitled "Inspired to Write." A limited number
of booklets are available at the Island library and the
Islander newspaper office. One copy will be included
in the library's permanent collection.


Reception honors
Judge Lee Haworth
Ed Chile- \% ill host a reception in honor ol Lee
Ha\ north. incumbent candidate for circuit judge. at the
BeachHouse Restaurant Thursday. Aug. 10.
The reception \\ ill begin at 5 p.m. and there is a rec-
ommended donation of $100 for Judge Lee Haworth's
re-election campaign.
The BeachHouse is located at 200 Gulf Drive N.
in Bradenton Beach. For reservations, call 926-1950.


Larry Raymond Getch
Larry Raymond Getch, 63, of Northfield and South
Deerfield, Mass., died July 20.
Born in Bradenton, Mr. Getch was an electrician
and master craftsman. He was a Manatee High School
graduate and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft
carrier USS Wasp. He was a member of Local Union
No. 7 IBEW and worked at Northfield Mount Hermon
School in South Deerfield.
He is survived by wife Ann Christine McAllis-
ter; daughters Theresa Ann Giroux of Williamstown,
Mass., Christine Marie of Westminster, Vt., Barbara
Jeanne Clark of Hinsdale, N.H., and Elayna Rose of
Millers Falls, Mass.; brothers Jerry W. of Bradenton,
Frank A. Harrison of Bradenton Beach, and Ted. A.
Harrison of Blairsville, Ga.; sisters Betty H. Doug-
las and Esther M. Hauber, both of Bradenton; mother
Clara M. Harrison of Bradenton; nine grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.

Ruth A. Gilmore
Ruth A. Gilmore, 87, of Bradenton, died July 24..
Born in Columbus, Ohio, .; r-,
Mrs. Gilmore moved to Mana- t_-t'
tee County from Lakeland in
1987. She created approximately
15,000 handmade teddy bears,
or "Threadbears," in 26 years.
A celebration of life will be
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8,
at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home,
Island Chapel, 6000 Marina Gilmore
Drive, Holmes Beach. Memo-
rial contributions may be made to the Pelican Man
Bird Rescue, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota
FL 34236.
She is survived by daughters Sandra Mullon and
Patrice McLaughlin, both of Holmes Beach; five grand-
children; and seven great-grandchildren-.


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Winning author
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Bornard with gift certificates for Books-a-Million
and a "More-than-a-mullet-wrapper" T-shirt for her
winning short story entry in the Friends of the Island
Branch Library Teen Writing Contest. Bornard, 11,
wrote "Colors," a story that captures the thoughts and
feelings of a girl living in a concentration camp. Her
story is featured along with fellow contest entries in the
chapbook "Inspired to Write, available at the Islander
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Fire budget increase

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That reported $1.28 million increase in the West
Manatee Fire and Rescue budget for 2006-07 isn't what
it seems, said WMFR Chief Andy Price.
While on paper, it looks like the WMFR budget
went up nearly 28 percent, Price explained that the
budget has to show a $945,000 loan for a new ladder
truck as revenue. The same amount appears in the
expenditure column.
Once the $945,000 is deducted from the proposed
budget, Price noted, the actual increase is only about
$280,000, or just 5 percent above the current 2005-06
budget of $4.57 million, Price noted.
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Anna Maria vet kept her

enigma secret for 35 years
When you first meet Anna Maria resident Ann
Kurtz all 5 feet and 100 pounds of her your first
impression is that she looks the part of your favorite
grandmother or aunt, not that of a spy or secret agent.
You'd have a hard time believing that she worked
on one of the most top-secret projects of World War
II and kept her mouth shut about it for more than
35 years.
She was ordered not to tell her parents, her husband
or her friends what her real war-time duties were.
It was an order that the U.S. Government first gave
her in 1941 and stood until 1976, when the govern-
ment officially released the fact that the Allies had
been decoding German military signals during the war
through "Operation Enigma" also know as "The
Ultra Secret." To put it simply, during the war the Allies
were stealing the mail of the German military.
Ann White was a senior at Wellesley College in
Massachusetts when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
on Dec. 7, 1941. But unknowingly, she was already
aiding the war effort before that day.
A language major concentrating on German and
French, Ann, some other linguists, and a few mathema-
ticians were approached in the fall of 1941 by "some-
one in the Navy," she said. The man simply asked
the group if they wanted to work on a project solving
puzzles. She didn't realize until later that the FBI had
checked out everyone's background before they were
invited to join.
"We were just told it would be top secret and would
be vital for the country. That's all we were. given and
we were sworn to secrecy. It was just an act of faith to
accept the conditions. We knew we were going to be at
war someday, but this offer was very vague. Still, I had
a special talent for languages and wanted to help."
Ann volunteered for this unique "class" of 10
people who would meet once a week at night to learn
cryptoanalysis and solve alphabet puzzles in German
and Italian. Since Britian was already at war with Italy
and Germany, Ann figured right away the work had
something to do.with the war.
After Pearl Harbor, Ann continued working her
puzzles for the Navy, graduated in 1942 with a degree
in German, and was immediately sent to Washington,
D.C., to continue the job.


Anna Maria resident Anne Kurtz, nee White, as a
U.S. Navy WAVES ensign during World War II.
Even in Washington, however, the security
remained. "I, had an idea what we were doing, but I
had been told to keep my mouth shut. All I could tell
my parents was that I had a job in communications and
not to worry about me."
In September 1942, the Navy formed the Womens
Accepted Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES).
Ann trained in Massachusetts, was commissioned an
ensign in the U.S. Navy and sent back to her job in
Washington, D.C.
"When I got commissioned, everything changed. I
went back to work and the first day I went into the office
and was told by my commanding officer that I was now
in the Navy and I would be shot if any leaks were traced
to me. The CCThinted that without our work, we could
lose the war and that thought struck home."
By now, Ann realized that her "puzzles" were actu-
ally the German military's orders and messages to its
various commanders on land and sea. Her job was to
decipher the meaning of the "puzzle" or "enigma" of
the code so the Allies -would know what the Germans
were planning.
The Germans used a cipher machine called
"Enigma" to send coded messages to its military units.
Because .the Enigma could make billions of combina-
tions of letters of the German alphabet, the Germans
thought its code could never be broken.
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In early 1939, the Polish Army had secretly obtained
an Enigma machine and turned it over to British intel-
ligence, which made a replica and sent it to the United
States also secretly, because the U.S. was still techni-
cally neutral at this time.
The British built the world's first computer at
Bletchley Park in England to unlock the secrets of
Enigma and shared those secrets with their Ameri-
can counterparts, even before the war engulfed the
United States.
It was "ultra" top secret work under penalty of
death, and Ann took her pledge of secrecy to heart.
Even though she roomed with two other WAVE
ensigns, neither worked on Enigma, and Ann had no
intention of talking about her job. For all intents and
purposes, she was in communications.
"We never talked about what we did. Our biggest
concern after work was getting enough food with
our ration coupons. I just told people I worked for
Navy Communications."
Even with that cover story, however, Ann was
pretty sure the FBI was keeping tabs on her.
"I remember our neighbor was always on her bal-
cony trying to hear our conversations and I was even
tailed by soWeone one night after I got off duty. I'm
positive the FBI spied on us daily. Our rooms were
probably bugged."
The Enigma was serious and deadly business.
Ann was trained in-firearms and worea .45 caliber
pistol on nights when she was the officer in charge,
although the Enigma encrypting offices were. sur-
rounded by fences and before anyone could access the
building, there were. two checkpoints heavily guarded
by armed Marines.
The Navy, however, wasn't taking any chances
that its secret would get to the Germans. Ann was.
told to shoot anyone who entered the building with-
out authorization.
But just cracking the Enigma code for one message
wasn't cause for a celebration party.
The Germans changed the code at least every
month, sometimes daily, so what combinations were
good on one day might be invalid the next day. Many.
times, occasionally for weeks on end, Ann and her
Enigma team were unable to decipher messages.
Those days were tough on Ann and her colleagues
because they knew those signals could easily be order-
ing a German submarine to a particular location to sink
Allied ships -- and Allied lives would be lost.
Ann was oi duty the night of June 5, 1944 early
morning on June 6 in Normandy, France.
"We decoded the German messages about the laid-
ings and we" learned from Enigma that the Germans
had intercepted a message to the French Underground
that the invasion would take place within 48 hours. The
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15th German Army went on full alert. All we could do
was wait.
"We were a bit worried because 'this was it,' and
we thought the Germans would be ready, but the land-
ings succeeded."
From the messages she deciphered, Ann realized
the German 7th Army in Normandy, commanded by
legendary Field Marshall Erwin Rommell, was never
given the alert message from the 15th Army about
the invasion.
Through Enigma, Ann also knew that Rommell was
not in Normandy on D-Day, Field Marshall Gerd Von
Runstedt in Paris had no intention of asking Hitler for
reinforcements to stop the Allied landings, and that the
German High Command believed any landings in Nor-
mandy were just a ploy before the real invasion at the
Pas-de-Calais area near the France-Belgium border.
When the movie "The Longest Day" about the
D-Day invasion came out in 1962, Ann had to watch
with family and friends and not be able to tell anyone
that the Allies knew that same day how the German
Army reacted to the invasion. If she had talked, some-
one might have asked her how she knew, and she
couldn't tell them.
"So, I had to watch the movie and keep my mouth
shut," she remembered with a laugh.
One interesting message she decoded during the
war was that a German supply submarine known as
a "Milk Cow" was headed toward a rendezvous with
another German sub in the Atlantic. She even learned
the "Milk Cow" submarine commander's name and the
exact time and location of the rendezvous.
The Navy, however, calculated that if its planes and
ships bombed the supply sub when it surfaced in the
middle of nowhere, that would alert the Germans to the
fact that the Allies were reading their messages.
"So, they decided to let it go," Ann remembered.
Years later, around 1961, Ann and her naval officer
husband and children were stationed in Norfolk, Va.,
when her husband brought home a German naval offi-
cer and his wife for dinner.
Imagine Ann's surprise when she was introduced
to the German officer. It was the same man who had
commanded the "Milk Cow" that the Navy had almost
bombed out of existence.
"I was still under secrecy, so I couldn't tell him that
I already knew his name and what he did in the war. It
was quite strange. We eventually became friends with

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he and his family, but I never told him what I knew."
Indeed, Ann never even told her husband, Naval
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Enigma, although she believes he guessed enough.
By the time the war in Europe ended in May
1945, Ann had been doing cryptoanalysis for almost
four years.
"When I was discharged, I was told that I still
could not talk about what I had done, not to anyone,"
she said.
Sadly, her parents died without knowing what she
actually did in the war. It wasn't until 1976 that the
"Ultra Secret" became public and the U.S. government
released her from her pledge.
After her wartime service, Ann's life was anything
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including stints in Hawaii, California and Japan.
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and doctorate degrees in German and French. Ann
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She was once asked to work for the KGB the
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In 1991, Ann joined the Peace Corps, serving for
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Ten years ago, she finally got to visit Bletchley
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She is retired from teaching, but still gives talks
and lectures on her war-time and Iranian experiences.
Unlike most part-time Islanders, Ann summers in
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She has a daughter who lives in Tampa.
Her memories of her days on Operation Enigma
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One thing seems certain. If the government had told
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Ann Kurtz is no longer a secret member of the
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AME's Hayes: New year, traffic flow


By Diana Bogan
Islander Reporter
Anna Maria Elementary School Principal Kathy
Hayes is ready to welcome the Island school's staff and
students Monday, Aug. 7.
Teachers are back on campus this week to pre-
pare for the school's open house Aug. 4. Hayes
said parents are encouraged to attend to meet new
staff members.
This will be the first time students and parents
will have an opportunity to see the renovation of
Building No. 9, a classroom wing from the former
facility, transformed now into the school's art and
music wing. The renovations were finished shortly
after summer break.
But due to an increase in student population,
music classes will not take place in the newly reno-
vated facility. An additional fifth-grade class will uti-
lize the music room, and music classes will be held
in the auditorium.


Hayes said it's the first time in a recent years, that
AME has had to add a 16th class of students, and that
moving music to the auditorium will actually benefit
the program.
"We had the option of moving music class to
an available portable, but found it more advanta-
geous to use the audio-visual equipment in the
auditorium to enhance the program," said Hayes.
"Much of what [music teacher Loryn Haber] does
is production oriented, it would be a much more
enhanced program."

New faces
With the growing number of fifth-grade students,
Hayes hired Jacque Goens, formerly of Rowlett Ele-
mentary School, to join Anne Kinnan and DeAnn Davis
to teach at that grade level.
Two new first-grade teachers also join the staff
this year: Becky Demo, who previously taught at
Ballard Elementary; and Lauren Waite, who has a


master's degree in elementary education and is an
Island resident.
AME's other first-grade teacher returns to school
with a new last name. Heather Bosch was married
during the summer her married name is Nyberg.
AME first-grade teacher Carly Carlsward also married
during the summer, but will not return to AME this
year, Hayes said, because she moved to Virginia with
her husband.
Coach Gene Burr will not return to AME this year
as he now has a full-time position at Kinnan Elementary
School. Filling the vacancy is Barry Borell, who moved
to the area from Ohio.
Some teachers are making grade changes. Kathy
Granstad moves from third- to second-grade; Phyllis
Omilak will loop with the students from her second-
grade class last year to third-grade; and Janie Ensworth
moves from fourth-grade to third-grade.

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Island, Key, Cortez morning bus schedules


Anna Maria Elementary School
Route 70, Bus 122
Time Bus stop
8:07 Marina Drive & 67th Street"
8:08 Marina Drive & 68th Street
8:09 407 72nd St.
8:10 Marina Drive & 75th Street
8:12 Marina Drive & 82nd Street
8:17 Gulf Drive & 75th Street
8:18- Gulf Drive & 72nd Street
8:19 Gulf Drive &.68th Street
8:20 Gulf Drive & 65th Street

Route 87, Bus 566
Time Bus stop
8:1.4 Gulf Drive & Willow Avenue
8:15 Gulf Drive & Palm Avenue
8:17 309 Pine Avenue
8:18 Spring Avenue & Tarpon Street
8:18 Spring Avenue & Bay Boulevard
8:19 Bay Boulevard & Crescent Drive
8:20 Bay Boulevard.& Hibiscus Road
8:21 .Bay Boulevard & Alamanda Avenue
8:21 North Shore Drive &.Gladiolus Street
8:22 780 N. Shore Drive
8:22 Shore Drive & Newton Lane
8:23 Shore Drive & Linda Lane
8:24 Shore Drive & Pine Avenue
8:27 Gulf Drive & Pepper Tree Lane


Route
Time
7:33


89, Bus 107 .
Bus stop
Turn around at Gulf of Mexico Drive &
Albritton Fruit


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AME 'Welcome Back' menu
.Monday, Aug. 7
Breakfast: English Breakfast Pizza, Yogurt, Cereal,
Toast, Fruit
I Lunch: Shrimp Poppers or Chicken Tenders,
Steamed Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Juice Bar
| Tuesday, Aug. 8
Breakfast: Chicken Gym Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal,
I Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit
Lunch: Mac and Cheese or Fish Nuggets, Fresh
Baked Roll, Green Beans, Peaches
Wednesday, Aug. 9
Breakfast: Pancake on a Science Stick, Yogurt,
Cereal, Toast, Fruit
Lunch: Breaded Chix Pieces or Mini-Corn Dogs,,
I Broccoli \ h Cheese Sauce, Baked Chips, Apple-
sauce
I Thursda\, Aug. 10 .
Breakfast: French Teacher Toast Sticks, Cereal,
' Toast, Bagels, Fruit
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken or Sloppy Joe, Curly
Fries, Fresh Garden Salad, Bananas with Strawberries I
Friday, Aug. 11
Breakfast: Cinnamon Math Roll, Graham Crackers,
Cereal, Toast, Fruit
Lunch: Pizza or Grilled Cheese Pleasers, Corn,
| Veggie Cup, Fresh Fruit Cup
Juice and milk are served with every meal.
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7:34
7:35
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:48
7:53
7:54
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:08
8:10


Gulf of Mexico Drive & Exeter Drive
Gulf of Mexico Drive & St. Judes Street
Gulf of Mexico Drive & Dream Island Road
Gulf of Mexico.Drive & General Harris
Gulf of Mexico Drive & De Narvaez Drive
Palm Drive & Broadway
Gulf Drive & 11th Street South
Gulf Drive & Third Street South
Gulf Drive & Second Street North
Avenue C & 22nd Street North
Avenue C & 24th Street North
Avenue C & 25th Street North
Gulf Drive & 28th Street
Gulf Drive & 30th Street


King Middle School
Route 80, Bus 561
Time Bus stop
8:27 75th Street West & 24th Avenue West,
8:34 Manatee Avenue West & 107th Court West
8:41 11901 Manatee Ave. W.
8:43 Manatee Avenue West & Sixth Avenue West
(north side)
8:44 Gulf Drive & Harbor Drive
8:46 Gulf Drive & 51st Street
8:49 Sixth Avenue & Manatee Avenue
8:50 Gulf Drive & 36th Street
8:50 Sixth Avenue West & 35th Street
8:52 Gulf Drive & East Bay Drive
8:53 Gulf Drive & 28th Street
8:54 31st Street & Avenue E
8:55 East Bay Drive & Sunbow Bay
8:59 Manatee Avenue & Bristol Bay Drive
9:00 Manatee Avenue & Flamingo Drive

Route 87, Bus 566
Time *Bus stop
8:46 Pine Avenue & Crescent Drive
8:47 Tarpon Street & Spring Avenue
8:48 Spring Avenue & Bay Boulevard
8:50 Bay Boulevard & Crescent Drive
8:51 Bay Boulevard & Poinsetta Avenue
8:53 780 N. Shore Drive
8:55 Gulf Drive & Magnolia Avenue
8:57 Gulf Drive & Oak Avenue
8:58 Gulf Drive & 85th Street
9:00 Marina Drive & 71st Street

Route 70, Bus 122 .
Time Bus stop
8:49 Marina Drive & Key Royale Drive
8:51 Palm Drive & 76th Street
8:52 Palm Drive & Clark Drive
8:54 Marina Drive & 62nd Street
8:55 Marina Drive & 56th Street


Sugg Middle School
Route 89, Bus 570
Time Bus stop
8:39 Avenue C & 26th Street
8:40 Avenue C & 22nd Street
8:42 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive (Centre Shops)
8:49 Gulf of Mexico Drive & Bay View Drive
8:50 Palm Drive & Broadway (rear of Chevron)
8:55 Gulf Drive & 11th Street South
8:57 Gulf Drive & Second Street North
9:04 43rd Avenue Terrace West & Palma Sola
Boulevard
9:06 43rd Avenue West & 81st Street West
9:07 79th Street West & 41 st Avenue West
9:09 40th Avenue West & 76th Street West

Bayshore High School
Route 62, Bus 540
Time Bus stop
6:42 Cortez Road & 101 st Street West
6:45. Cortez Road & 115th Street West
7:01 Gulf of Mexico Drive & St. Judes Street
7:04 Gulf of Mexico Drive & General Harris
7:07 Gulf Drive & First Street North
7:09 Gulf Drive & 12th Street North
7:11 Avenue C & 22nd Street .
7:15 Cortez Road & 127th Street West
7:16 Cortez Road & 124th Street West,
7:19 .Cortez Road & 101st Street West
7:22 Cortez Road & Coral Boulevard
7:25 86th Street Court West & 44th Avenue Drive
West
7:30 Cortez Road & 80th Street West


Route
Time
6:23
6:38
7:14
7:16
7:19
7:22.
7:23


Manatee High School
76, Bus 523
Bus stop
Gulf Drive & 29th Street
East Bay Drive & Manatee Avenue (Publix)
Manatee Avenue & Perico Bay Boulevard
Manatee Avenue & Flamingo Drive
75th Street (west side) & First Avenue West
11 th Avenue West & 68th Street West
11th Avenue West & 62nd Street Court West


Route 87, Bus 566
Time Bus stop
6:50 Pine Avenue & Crescent Drive
6:54 Pine Avenue & Bay Boulevard
6:55 Bay Boulevard & Crescent Drive
6:59 Bay Boulevard & Alamanda Road
7:01 North Shore Drive & Newton Lane
7:02 North Shore Drive & Cypress Avenue
7:02 North Shore Drive & Coconut Avenue
7:04 Gulf Drive & Magnolia Avenue
7:04 Gulf Drive & Willow Avenue
7:05 Gulf Drive & Oak Avenue
7:07 Gulf Drive & 85th Street
7:08 Palm Drive & 77th Street
7:08 Palm Drive & 71st Street
7:09 Palm Drive & Key Royale- Drive
7:10 Marina Drive & 62nd Street
7:11 Marina Drive & 57th .Street
7:13 Gulf Drive & Haverkos Court
7:14 Gulf Drive & 46th Street








AME new year
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14

Hayes also plans to hire a new teacher's aide as a
replacement for April Jonatzke. Jonatzke is now the
director of the Anna Maria Island Community Center's
TLC program, the before- and after-school program',
which is hosted at AME by the Center.

Traffic rules
The biggest thing Hayes said parents should
know for the new school year is how to manage the
traffic patterns.
Parents planning to drive their children to school
should enter the northern most driveway, which is the
one adjacent to the auditorium. Cars can queue up two
at a time, drop students off in front of the auditorium
and then exit the drive by making a right turn onto
Gulf Drive.
Hayes noted that the entry for the car loop is close
to the exit of the bus loop and parents should avoid
accidentally entering the bus loop exit.
To avoid traffic delays, there will be a right-turn
only policy when exiting the school during arrival and
dismissal times.
Holmes Beach Police Officer Pete Lannon, the
school's resource officer, will be at the crosswalk near
the bus loop on Gulf Drive to assist students who walk
or ride bikes to school. Hayes noted that Lannon will
not be directing traffic in the parent's car loop.
Bus riders will be dropped off at the gazebo and
then supervised on their walk over to the auditorium.
Students must arrive no later than 8 a.m.
for breakfast in the cafeteria.
Parents bringing students to the Center's before-
school program are welcome to use the southern-
most driveway, near the cafeteria, where the pro-
gram takes place.
Hayes said parents and visitors are welcome to park
anywhere they choose, including on the bus loop during
the school day.
There will no longer be parking in the field behind
the school.
For more information, call 708-5525.


THE ISLANDER U AUG. 2, 2006 M 15


2006-07 AME PTO officers elected


New Anna Maria Elementary Parent-Teacher
Organization officers are ready to take on their
responsibilities for the 2006-07 school year.
The new PTO President is Shannon Dell. Work-
ing with her will be Stacey Seagul, vice president;
Maggie Cucci continues as treasurer; Becky Walter,
assistant treasurer; and Trisha Hackworth, secretary.
One of the first projects for the new school
year is the sale of school supply packages during
back-to-school night Aug. 3. That will afford an
opportunity to meet the new board members, join
the PTO and sign up for a committee, said Dell.
Wednesday, Aug. 9, the PTO will co-host a
welcome breakfast for families new to the school
this year with AME Principal Kathy Hayes.
Over the summer vacation, the PTO allocated
funds raised at its May 2006 Spring Fling. The
PTO exceeded its $24,000 goal, raising $40,000


- its biggest success yet through ticket and auc-
tion sales.
The money is being spent on library and science
books, a large format laminator, a digital camera for
each grade level, and a laptop computer to replace
one used by the parent organization. Each teacher
will also be given a $200 stipend to purchase class-
room supplies. The remaining $3,800 was ear-
marked to provide some type of shade coverage
for the playground.
A cash call at the Spring Fling event raised an
additional $5,500 that has been designated for the
physical education program and athletic field. The
PTO is waiting for school board approval to pur-
chase a backstop and fencing for the refurbished
baseball field.
For more information about the PTO, call the
school office, 708-5525.


Anna Maria Elementary School will be following
the Manatee County School District dress code this
year. The following is a checklist of apparel and/or
items that should not be worn or brought to school:
Sunglasses.
Hats, visors, bandanas or other head apparel.
Visible, pierced-body jewelry other than worn
on the ear.
Cut-off pants or shorts.
Unbuckled belts.
Clothing that exposes the midriff.
Ill-fitting sweat pants or warm-ups.
Suspenders hanging down, including overalls.
Shirts advertising alcoholic beverages, drugs or
bearing questionable language or artwork.
Known gang-related symbols.
Spandex-type dresses.
Beachwear.
Any clothing, accessories, jewelry or hair style


that may be a distraction to self or others that have
obscene or drug-related phrases therein.
Jeans with holes, cuts or slits above the knee.
Gym shorts or soccer shorts that are not proper length
(two-thirds of the length from waist to middle of knee).
Footwear not secured at the heel.
Electronic equipment to include, but not limited to
boombox, camera, CD player, camcorder, cell phones,
pagers and laser pointers.
Glass containers.
Male students choosing to wear a "net" shirt.must
also wear an undershirt or an overshirt that buttons. Tank
tops are allowed, but should not be loose around the
arms, and female students should be sure that straps cover
undergarments. Dresses should cover the entire back, and
the neckline should not plunge. Spandex skirts, shorts
and pants can only be worn if covered by an overgarment
of fingertip length. However, Spandex-type shorts and
trousers are not deemed appropriate for males.
For more information, call AME at 708-5525.


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Endless summer winds down, school nears


By Kevin Cassidy
Islander Reporter
When the last day of school ends in late May, it's
hard to fathom how quickly summer vacation comes
and goes! Teachers (this writer included) will be back
at work for three days when your find yourself reading
this sports column, while kids in public schools get
started on Aug. 7.
Twenty or so kids made the best of their last days
of summer freedom by attending the second session
of the Bluewater School of Surfing surf camp held at
White Avenue beach in Holmes Beach, July 24-28.
Due to the fickle nature of the waves or no waves
on Florida's west coast, Bluewater owner-operator
William Kimball focuses on making sure the kids have
fun.
During the camp-ending award's ceremony, Kim-
ball reviewed some of the camp lessons by asking
questions of the camp participants. 'His final question
summed up the mission statement for Bluewater School
of Surfing: "Who is the best surfer?" Kimball screamed.
"The one who is having the most fun" came the chorus
from the kids!
Kimball and his local surfing instructors, Spencer
Carper, Kevin Kirn, Ben Handley, Joey Mattay and
Brandi Brady, taught the kids the surfing basics, includ-
ing how to paddle, stand up and ride, while also giving
them instruction on surf etiquette, how to purchase the
right surfboard, identifying the different types of waves
and what to do if you get caught in a rip tide.
In addition to the surfing lessons, the kids skim
boarded, had surfboard paddle relay races and played
dodge ball on the beach.
The campers were fortunate to get some glassy
little waves on July 27 so Bluewater held its camp surf-
ing contest on that day. The judges had a difficult time
separating the haves from the have nots as everyone
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Tyler "San Diego" Yavalar earned fourth place,
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Logan "Horseshack" Reiber was succinct when
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The men and women of the Key Royale Club in
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Monday, July 24, saw the men play in a nine-hole
partners low-net golf competition that produced a two-
way tie for first place. The team of Mark McCartney
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Joyce Brown and Cindy Miller both fired a one-
over par 33 to tie for first place, one shot better than
the trio of Roswitha Fowler, Nancy Grimme and Jane
Winegarden, who each shot 34 to finish in a three-way
tie for second.
Roswitha Fowler, Nancy Grimme, Sally Keyes,
Cindy Miller and Teddy Morgan finished in a tie for first
in the putting points game, while Miller also earned some
bragging rights with a birdie on hole No. 6. Jeannette
Cashman made some noise with a chip-in on No. 7.
Wednesday the men were back at it for an 18-hole,
individual low-net game. Dick Grimme and Web Cut-
ting finished in a tie for first after firing identical three-
under-par 61s. One shot back were Vince Mercadante
and Dick Rowse in a tie for second place. Third place
went to Fred Meyer and George Womble, who shot 65,
while Bob Jorgensen and Dick Mills both shot 67 to tie
for fourth place.

Horseshoe news
Ron Pepka helped partner Tom Rhodes to his third
consecutive trip to the winner's circle during July 22
horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits.
Pepka then teamed up with Jimmy Spencer on July
26 to start his own winning streak as the duo defeated_
the team of John Johnson and Gary Howcroft by a 23-7
score in the championship match.
In Wednesday's semifinal match, Johnson and
Howcroft defeated George Landritus and Herb Ditzel
22-9 to advance to the finals.
Tom Rhodes and Pepka defeated the team of
Debbie Rhodes and Steve Doyle 22-12 in the July 22
finals. Tom Rhodes and Pepka advanced to the finals
thanks to a 23-19 victory over Tom Skoloda and Herb
Ditzel in the semifinals, while Debbie Rhodes and
Doyle defeated Sam Samuels and Hank Huyghe in the
other semifinal game.
Samuels and Huyghe won their opening playoff
game against Ron Boelman and Jay Disbrow by a 22-
15 score.
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.
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By Billy Malfese
Islander Reporter
The first annual Bud Stokes Junior Golf Program
culminated its five-week course in beginner golf with
a tournament July 24 at the Pinebrook-Ironwood Golf
Club in Bradenton.
Steve Dietz, an 18-year PGA professional, taught
the fundamentals of golf to about 10 kids ages 8 to
13 in the course sponsored for the Anna Maria Island
Community Center.
"This year turned out great, I really think.these kids
learned a lot. Next year should be even better with more
kids and a year under our belt," said Dietz.
Dietz is the golf director and instructor at the Ben
Sutton Golf School in Sun City..
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teams of three, with the rules resembling a popular golf
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the best is used as a starting point for the next shots.
The other golfers retrieve their balls and set them
next to the chosen ball.
All players shoot again, take the best shot from this
group and so on until the hole is made. The number of
times it takes to make the shot, using the best shot after
all players swing, is tallied.
The two teams of golfers were pretty even, with one
team shooting a 45 and the other 41 over the course of
nine holes played.
"I'm very pleased with how this program turned out this
year. Steve has taught the kids a great deal about the game of
golf and I am excited for next year," said Janet Stokes, wife
of the late Bud Stokes, for whom the program is named.
Stokes' sons, David and Tim, flew in from Michi-
gan to watch the tournament and see how the program
had developed.
The Center and Stokes are both optimistic about
the program's future success on the Island.


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18 0 AUG. 2, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER,


Tales of times past on Palma Sola Bay


Ah, the good old days!
Award-winning Islander cartoonist Jack Egan
offered the following from Charlie Jones, who grew up
in Manatee County and remembers the good old days
when time on the water wasn't so much a thing for fun
but an event to put food on the table. The following is
Charlie's recollection of one of those days spent on the
water just to the east of Anna Maria Island.

Memories: A day on Palma Sola Bay
The year is 1939. My older brother, Claude, is set-
ting up a fishing trip to our favorite spot the grouper
hole. We will get the 16-foot rowboat loaded for the 1-
mile trip: equipment includes fishing lines for grouper,
a quarter-inch grass rope for sharks, water, oranges, a
couple of mullet for bait and a cane pole to catch pin-
fish.
Before I start loading the boat, I must take care of
my pets. They're three raccoons, two grey foxes and a
3-foot alligator. They get their share of fresh fish and
Purina dog chow. I enter the 12 by 12 wire cage that I
built over a 10-foot oak tree stump, broke off during a
hurricane. This is the home for the raccoons when they
are not out playing. They have a spacious home in the
oak or in a hollow in the stump. -
Time to load the boat and get under way. Claude
will row the boat from our landing at Route 1, Braden-
ton, now known as Palma Sola Boulevard, non-stop, the
one mile to the grouper hole. He pulls on the oars in a
steady rhythm, the oar-locks rattling under his powerful
pulls. Claude, with his natural muscular build, broad
shoulders and well-developed upper body, makes the
boat skim along. We didn't lift weights in those days
- we worked.
Arriving at the fishing hole, I began to probe for tlhe
rocky bottom with a 10-foot piece of pipe. We want to
anchor very close to them. As I probed, I was holding
my right hand over the end of the pipe. Suddenly, I hit a
rock which was about 2 feet higher than the last probe.
The pipe cut a nice round hole in the palm of my hand
and I carry that scar to this day.
We anchor so that we can catch pinfish from the
bow of the boat and fish in the rocks from the stem. A
4- to 5-inch pinfish, or grunt, are the preferred food for
the black grouper, red grouper or occasional jewfish,


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now called Goliath grouper.
Our lines are set. The shark line is baited with two
mullet heads and a small fillet. It is set so that the tide
will keep the line taunt. We land several black grouper,
one red and a 15-20 pound jewfish. On this trip we will
not string the fish and tie them over the stem. The last
time out, a shark struck the stringer and made a quick,
easy meal of all the fish.
My job, other than fishing, is to keep the boat
bailed out and pull the anchor as quickly as I can if a
shark hits. Today is the day. Claude shouts, "We have
a shark!" Ijump to pull the anchor, staying low in the
boat to keep from being thrown out when the shark
gets to the end of the rope. I barely get the anchor off
the bottom when the boat lurches violently. I keep my
footing, my heart is pounding and Claude is sitting on
the bottom of the boat, holding onto the shark line. The
boat moves about 50 feet and the shark line goes slack
- did the rope break or did the leader, a 4-foot-long
dog chain, break?
The boat lurches violently again and the shark
breaches on the opposite side of the boat in a spray
of foam and water. About six feet of the shark comes
out of the water. This is pretty exciting for an 11-year-
old boy. At this point, the line broke. Upon inspection,
it separated where the chain was wired to the grass
rope.
We have a good catch. It's time to head home, clean
the fish and have a "good old southern fish fry" with
the family: fresh fish, grits, baked sweet potatoes, cole
slaw, milk, buttermilk or tea. All enjoy a wonderful
meal that only mother can prepare with her special
loving touch.

More Palma Sola memories
There's a wonderful little book that's-probably-
out of print now, titled "Around the Palma Sola Loop
with Fred Hall," a tale of the people who lived north of
Palma Sola Bay before and after the first world war.
It was a time of moonshine, mischief and struggles,
as people fought poverty, skeeters and sometimes each
other, but a community in the true sense of.the word.
As Fred puts it in the book's preface regarding
the area, "Truly a most unique community, composed
of high pine woods, swamps, hammocks, salt flats,
marshes, rivershore, bayous and bays, and an amalga-
mation of souls with a truly live-and-let-live conscience,
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for others, whether or not deserved."'
Below is an excerpt from that book.
"Palma Sola Bay was not inviting to the commer-
cial fisherman, although the- shallow mossy bottom
areas teemed with speckled, trout, which meant suc-
cess for the hook-and-line fisherman. Johnny Adams
made out fairly well as a trout fisherman, and poled his
14-foot cypress skiff to the Cortez fish house, and in the
best of times received 4 cents a pound for his catch.
"Sawfish of all sizes, from 14 inches to 14 feet,
ganged up, multiplied and played havoc with the net
fishermen in Palma Sola Bay. Should the fisherman
surround one or more bottom fish, the big one simply
tore up the net until nothing was left to salvage but the
cork and lead line, which meant many hours of hard,
dirty labor.
"Most any kid in Palma Sola would sell you a 6-
or 8- inch saw for a quarter, or a 4-foot specimen for
$4. Sawfish harvesting was not considered a profitable
occupation.
"The bay did have its favorable characteristics.
Much of the bottom was literally paved with giant
cohog clams. Snook were easily caught or gigged. but
in those days snook %w ere scrap fish and not fit for the
table, and they were the prime enemy of mullet fisher-
men, as one 6-pound snook could and would make a.
man-sized hole in the gill net.
"Ma~N be the fact that Palma Sola Ba\ had more
stingra\ s per square foot than any other nearby) after r
was the reason so many and such large sawfish were
around. The fishermen said the saws lived on stingrays-
and clams."
Good stories, huh?

... and a sad story
Florida mystery readers will probably remember-
the Dairy Queen on U.S. 301 in Sarasota as immortal-
ized by Stuart Kaminsky in his Lew Fonesca novels. .
Well, it's all memories now. -
The fast-foot, slushy ice cream emporium closed
forever July 30 to make way for offices. Or condos. Or
something other than Blizzards. At its inceptriN. it wasz-:
the second Dairy Queen in Florida.
,Another landmark bites the dust to make way for
"progress."

SSandscript factoid
This '%as sent from a friend and. although I do not
ad\ ocate the consumption of spirits, it may be of some
interest for those of \ou \\ ho ma\ so imbibe.
"If you had purchased $1.000 of Nortel stock one
)ear qgo. it would now be borth- $49 .
"'With Enron, you Nould have had $16.50 left of
the original $1,000; WorldCom. you \\ would have had
less than $5 left.
"But if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one
year ago, drank all the beer, then turned in the cans for
the aluminum recycling refund, you would have ,had
$214! '
"Based on the above, the best current investment
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It's all macs, all the time, everywhere, right now

By Capt. Mike Heistand
Mackerel fishing is the hot ticket right now, although
the nighttime shark catch is also pretty good.
Offshore action for grouper and snapper is excel- :
lent in the 100-plus depths, with trolling working the
best for the better hookups.
Inshore action for redfish has slowed, but trout and
catch-and-release snook are still a good target.
Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of
Parrot Cove Marina said, "The summer snapper bite
is on inshore. Small pilchards or shrimp will produce
well. A trip last week produced about 50 mangrove
snapper to 17 inches and a number of juvenile gag grou-
per. Several snapper were also taken on small white jigs
and on fly gear with a closer minnow." He said that he
has also been catching catch-and-release snook to 30
inches, trout to 23 inches, scattered reds to 29 inches
along with big ladyfish and jack crevalle. "Bait is still


Good day on the water
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readily available this late into summer and the shrimp
are beginning to break out of peewee stage," he added,
plus "a respectable tarpon was hooked on a topwater
Mirrolure in Palma Sola Bay. The silver king was lurk-
ing beneath a school of frenzied ladyfish."
Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch-
ers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fishing is
excellent if you get out to better than the 100-foot or
more depths, with superb grouper and snapper catches.
Trolling is a good way to boat the big ones, Bill advised.
Inshore action is also good, with lots of mackerel, red-
fish and catch-and-release snook being caught. Snapper
fishing is starting to pick up, and nighttime shark fish-
ing is excellent right now.
Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez
Road said he's been putting his charters onto trout and
redfish, most caught while wading and using artificial
bait.
Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishing has
been good of late, -with lots of hookups of Spanish
mackerel, a few redfish, some small grouper and even
some rare hog fish.
Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier
said fishers there are catching mackerel, snapper,
small sharks and snook at night, but mackerel are
the best bet.
Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said
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hearing of some catch-and-release snook being caught
from Terra Ceia Bay. Boaters report that redfish are
getting hard to find, though.
Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catch-
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At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, reports include
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Prints and digital images of your catch are also wel-
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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.

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 AND DINA'S cleaning service: We do
yard work, dog-sitting, house cleaning and we run
errands. We do not mow grass. Open 3-5pm every
day! 941-538-8829.

READY TO MOVE IN! Brand
new 3BR/2BA, two-car garage
wilh den, 2,053 sf, near Prime
Al i 7 Oullels Mall in Ellenton. Neu-
Shlal colors, upgrades galore,
Quiet ul-de-sac lot on pond/
S 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
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Call Deborah Thrasher for
all your real estate needs!
: 941-518-7738 or debmthrash@aol.com
OPEN WATER VIEWS AND
STEPS TO BEACH! Quiet
north end location! Turnkey
furnished! Boat dock! Hot
tub! New tile floors and new
kitchen cabinets. Offered at:

10.41 ACRES off state road 70 in quiet subdivision, beautiful
property with pond, can subdivide into five-acre parcels.
Reduced at: $599,000.
ISLAND CONVENIENCE STORE WITH GAS!
SREDUCED TO $149,900 & INVENTORY! Super opportunity :
: to own Island business!
: Deborah Thrasher/RE/MAX EXCELLENCE :
: 24 North Blvd. of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 941-383-9700.
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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 references.
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.

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REAL ESTATE LLC
BAY PALMS WATERFRONT SELLER FINANCING
3-4BR/2BA canalfront, ceramic tile, granite counters, heated
pool and Jacuzzi. Family room, dock. $1,179,000.
ANNA MARIA CONTEMPORARY
4BR/2BA open plan, vaulted ceiling, elevator, four-car garage.
Bamboo flooring, turnkey furnished. Near beach. $1,350,000.
GULF PLACE CONDO
3BR/2BA turnkey furnished, tennis, heated pool, beautiful
beach, on-site management, excellent rental. $995,000.
KEY ROYALE NORTH POINT HARBOUR
2BR/2BA waterfront home. New seawall, 20,000 lb. boatlift.
Community heated pool, tennis. $870,000.
FABULOUS GULFFRONT OCEANA CONDO
3BR/2BA turnkey furnished on beautiful beach. Small pets,
open plan, elevator, carport, shutters. $1,999,000.
SUN PLAZA WEST CONDO
2BR/2BA turnkey furnished, Gulffrbnt complex, heated pool,
secured entry, beach, tennis. From $675,000.
WILDEWOOD SPRINGS CONDOS
2BR/2BA Tuscany villa. Mexican tile, patio. $399,900.
2BR/2BA lowest price in Wildewood!!! $269,900.
HOLMES BEACH POOL HOME
2BR/2BA open plan. Vaulted ceiling, wet bar, deck, large lot,
fenced yard, pool and hot tub. $599,900.
BEACH HOUSE LARGE LOT
4BR/2BA just steps to white-sand beach, turnkey furnished,
deck. Seller financing. $1,299,000.
GULFFRONT WATER'S EDGE CONDO
2BR/2BA condo. Gorgeous view, updated, turnkey, beautiful
walking beach, secured lobby. $995,000.
PERIWINKLE COTTAGE
2BR close to beach. Great income producer, Italian tile, fire-
place, turnkey furnished. Charming! $649,900.
OLD FLORIDA ANNA MARIA NEAR BEACH
3BR/1.5BA Cracker cottage-plus studio apartment. West of
Gulf Dr. Just steps to finest beach! $875,000.
HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT
3BR/2BA home. Tile, pavers, fence, room for pool, new dock,
direct access to Tampa Bay. $799,900.
KEY ROYALE BAYFRONT
3BR/2.5BA home. Panoramic view, split plan, room for pool,
88-foot dock. 122-foot waterfront. $2,500,000.
TRADEWINDS RESORT VILLA
1BR/1BA turnkey furnished. Heated pool, just steps to beach,
rental program, small pet. $325,900.
SEASIDE BEACH HOUSE CONDO
1BR/1 BA turnkey turnishcd. Sautillo tile, pool beautiful
beach: Direct Gulf view, manager, excellent rental. 5-9'. ,)01.

ANNUAL and SEASONAL

RENTALS

779-0202 (800) 732-6434
ANNA MARIA
MLSISLAND


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


COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your
computer misbehaving? Certified computer service
and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice.
941-545-7508.

ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash
away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable.
Free estimates, licensed, insured. 941-778-0944.


CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist.
Experienced certified technician for communica-
tion electronics offers wireless and cable networks,
upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train-
ing. Call Robert, 941-778-3620.


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


PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com-
puter solutions for business and home. Installation,
repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wire-
less services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer,
941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945.

FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything
else in The Islander, 778-7978.


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BRADENTON-19600 E STATE ROAD 64 Unique home situated on 20 acres w/ 2 acres of mature grapes and spring fed,perennial stream. Directly
across from Lake Manatee State park which protects views, provides additional riding trails, swimming and boat launch. 3Bd 2Ba $1,795,000


BRADENTON BEACH CLUB 2BR plus office/ PALMETTO-4607 ARLINGTON ROAD BRADENTON BEACH SANDCASTLE Gulf
den, 2BA, open plan, granite, underground Full Bay views are unbelievable! 100' seawall, front newer construction, complex only has
parking with elevator. 1/2 block to beach access, total remodel includes Maple cabinets, Corian 8 units, covered parking, pool, 3 bedroom, 2
Wonderful location on Anna Maria Island. counters, new appliances, new tile and carpet, bath, beautifully turn-key furnished, elevator.
Bradenton Beach Club has two heated pools, newly painted, new A/C and oversized garage. 3Bd 2Ba $1,699,000
spa, fitness center and a boardwalk that leads Amazing sunsets! Only 17 minutes from St.
to the Bay. $689,000 Pete. 2Bd 2Ba $985,000

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CLEANING COUPLE: A few open slots for
offices, condos, houses, etc. We also do errands
and hurricane checks. Honest and dependable.
(941) 448-7119.

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

EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED TEACHER avail-
able for tutoring in math, science and reading for
elementary-to college-level students. $35/hour.
941-524-4177.

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.

ANNA MARIA ROCK School at School for Con-
structive Play. Lessons in guitar, drums, piano,
bass guitar, saxophone, flute, theory. All ages. Call
941-778-1747.

HANDYMAN SERVICES: PAINTING caulking,
interior carpentry, custom mirror and other inte-
rior/exterior general household repairs. Offering
quality services since 1994. Reliable. Call Colin at
941-376-0541.

LEWIS MOBILE CAR wash service at your home,
office, anywhere inside or outside. Wash, vacuum-
ing, detailing. Henry Lewis. Cell (941) 465-6963.

MASSAGE THERAPY: Licensed 10 years, seven
years with physical therapist. Available for relax-
ation, injuries, chronic pain. Serving Island and
west Bradenton. House calls or my residence. Jeff
Rogers, 941-713-2694. License no. MA22438.

PET PHOTOGRAPHY at your home. Summer spe-
cial, 10 percent off. Visit snaparts.com. 941-356-
7303. Snaparts@aol.com.

PETS, DOGWALKING AND housesitting. North-
west Bradenton. Reliable, references available. Call
941-794-3933.


PRIVATE PHOTO CLASSES: Learn how to use
your camera or how to buy a new one. Paula at
941-356-7303.

PRESSURE WASHING, GUTTERS cleaned, lawn
care, trimming, odd jobs. Senior discounts. Call
John, 941-773-6689.

MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clari-
net. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray,
941-758-0395.

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

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

NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing mas-
sage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an
appointment, 941-795-0887. MA#0017550.

TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years
experience. References available. For a reasonable
price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719.


CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and
commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land-
scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. 941-
778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair.
Monthly and quarterly accounts available. If it is
broken, we can fix it. Call 941-778-2581.

CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and
landscape maintenance. Now accepting new
accounts at great rates. Please call 941-778-2335
or 284-1568.
SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander.


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*3 Beidroomi-, 2. ~t Gran'te Coun~ters-
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$779,000


JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns,
native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup.
Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.



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

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

NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design
and installation. Tropical landscape specialist.
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.


VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, inte-
rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island
references. Bill, 941-795-5100.

JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling
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 Gertifying back
flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118-941-778-3924
or 778-4461.


GREAT PRICE REDUCTION!
OWNER MUST SELL this beautiful build-
ing lot zoned duplex. Priced now below market.
At last, a realistic seller for the buyer in need
of a spacious lot for a two-family dwelling.
Over 11,400 sf and PRICED TO SELL. $589,000.

AVAILABLE
1BR/1BA upstairs apartment $675/month plus utilities.
2BR/2BA canal home $1,300/month plus utilities.
Annual lease, first and last plus security. No pets.





"We ARE the Island!"
SINCE 1957
Marie Franklin, Lic. Real Estate Broker
941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-225Q
E-mail amrealty@ verizon.net
Web site www.annamariareal.com





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
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RARE DUPLEX WITH FOUR BOAT SLIPS Charming waterfront
duplexfeatures 2BR/2BA upstairs apartment with open great room
floor plan, vaulted ceilings and skylights, and deck overlooking
Bimini Bay. Downstairs apartment offers 2 or 3BR/2BA, tile floors,
wooden cabinets, and sundeck at water's edge, along with four
boat slips on deep, navigable channel. $975,000.









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

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

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

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

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

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


SMike
.J Norman

.. Realty
3101 Gulf Drive,
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
(941) 778-6696 Office
Vic Caserta (941) 778-4364 Fax
Realtor, fluent in 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free
Italian, Spanish and English (941) 778-6943 Home
n(941) 730-1062 Cell


31Years of Professional 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.
HARBOUR VILLA CLUB- 2BR/2BA, turnkey, boat dock. $794,900.
DESOTO SQUARE VILLA 2BR/2BA, gated community. $175,000.
THE LINKS AT PINEBROOK Golf course view, beautifully furnished.
2BR/2BA. $260,000.
VACATION, SEASONAL AND ANNUAL RENTALS
LUXURY GULFFRONT VILLAS, CONDOS, HOMES
5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807
yrealt7@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com


REALTORS
GULF FRONT CONDO-Serene Gulf vistas can be yours at a remark-
able price. Spacious 3BR/2BA with private lanai overlooking white
sandy beach. Undercover parking. $795,000. Call Lori Guerin, Real-
tor 941-773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor 941-284-2598 eves.
GULFVIEW CONDO 2BR/2BA full Gulf view condo, second floor,
corner unit. Offered at $825,000. Call Michel Cerene, Broker-Associ-
ate 941-545-9591 eves.
CANAL FRONT ANNA MARIA-This large 3BR/3BA family home is
an easy walk to Jhe beach and has great expansion potential. Tile
and wood floors. The master bedroom is the ultimate master suite
with a spa bathroom and a kitchenette. Auto generator keeps the
whole first floor running. $1,195,000. Call Lori Guerin, Realtor
941-773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor 941-284-2598 eves.
SINGLE FAMILY-Centrally located, one blockto beach. 2BR/2BA
spacious home on corner lot. $635,000. Call Joy Murphy, Realtor
941-730-2820 eves.
AZALEA PARK 4BR/2BA, in Bradenton open floor plan, fireplace,
family room, plus Florida room, roof November 2002, steps to com-
munity pool. $415,000 Call Zee Catanese, Realtor 742-0148 eves.


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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


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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.

IMPACT WINDOWS AND doors. Exclusive dis-
tributor: Weatherside LLC on Holmes Beach. Free,
courteous estimates. Jeld-wen Windows and Doors.
Lic.# CBC1253145. 941-730-5045.
THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Interior,
exterior, doors, stairs, windows, trim. Pressure wash.
Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call
941-518-3316.

TUB AND TILE refinishing: A division of D.J. Murphy
Painting Inc. Save up to 80 percent over traditional
remodeling costs. Call us with your kitchen and
bath needs. Don't buy new redo! 941-751-1245.
Licensed, certified and insured.

INTERIOR SURFACE RENOVATION: Drywall, tex-
ture, paint, tile, wall and ceiling repairs, Fred Wein-
gartner, 941-586-3656.


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

IM Realtor

.., 941-315-0908
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Beach.2BRtownhousestylekitchen,living, -,.
dinette. Upgraded throughout and new o
furniture. Fantastic for rental or second
home. $599,000. 44W Realty


Michael Saunders
& Company
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Kimberly Roehl, P.A.
941-447-9988
Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities
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ISLANDER'S RETREAT: 2BR Gulfwatch BEACHTREASURE: Enchanting and meticu-
condo that is comfortably decorated and lous describes this beachfront complex and
turnkey furnished encouraging relaxing the location of this 2BR turnkey furnished
Island lifestyle. Attractive rental policy or condo that has front-seat views of the pool
ideal for your own beach oasis. $429,000. and spa. $749,000.


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views from this updated, large 4BR duplex kitchen and family room area with beauti-
with an open floor plan, bamboo floors and ful wood floors, custom cabinets, granite
multiple decks including a roof deck with counters, stainless appliances and turnkey
endless possibilities. $709,900. furnished with heated pool. $799,000.
www.michaelsaunders.com.
KimberlyRoehl@michaelsaunders.com
4400 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton 941.748.6300


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4-4

CORTEZ FISHING VILLAGE Five minutes to beach
and great restaurants. Hardwood floors, 1BR/1BA,
large workshop and garage $255,000.








ACROSS FROM BAY Existing duplex in great neigh-
borhood 2BR/1.5BA and 1BR/1BA. Easily converted
to large house. $439,000.


BAYFRONT Large 2BR/2BA house with new tile floors
throughout, plus great mother-in-law apartment. New
dock on deep sailboat water. Great view. $995,000.


FABULOUS BAYFRONT LOCATION Faces North
East to Skyway. Older frame house but plenty of room
for tear down and large new house. $999,999.


KEY ROYALE Lowest price on Key. Beautifully fur-
nished 2BR/2BA, overlooks boat basin and down canal
with boat slip. Tastefully landscaped. View of Bay.


PALMA SOIA PARK Exceptional 1950's classic. Huge
3BR/2BA, open plan. Beautiful terrazzo floors. Thirty
foot Florida room. Light pours through lots of windows.
Spectacular, move-in condition. $439,000,


399,UUU CANALKUIN I I e perfect get away.
1BR/1BA new dock. No bridges. A must see!


GULFFRONT NEW
LUXURY HOME
3BR/2BA, heated pool.
Exceptional views, turnkey
furnished. $1,950,000.


Mike 800,367-1617
N m JV 941-778-6696
orman 3101 GULF DRIVE

Realty INC HOLMES BEACH
Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en espanoF
www.mikenormanrealty.com


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sSandy's Lawn Service Inc.
Sandys Established in 1983
j La n Celebrating 23 Years of
Lawrie Quality & Dependable Service.
SCall us for your landscape
778-1345 and hardscape needs.
Licensed & Insured

Paradise Improvements 778-4173
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist
.... Replacement Doors and Windows
Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault
Fully Licensed and Insured Island References
Lic#CBC056755


SWACN Q lEALTY
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Office: (941) 778-2246- (941) 792- 8628 ./ '
E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com *

USA FENCE KS
Specializing
WHITE VINYL FENCE
CRC016172 941 -750-9300


HAUL-AWAY
Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk.
720-221 7


The Paver Brick Store
8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504
9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment
Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations
Design Build

Curtis _Cark & Assoc lnrc.__ Vinyl Siding A Aluminum Speciallsis
SVinyl Siding Soffit Custom Break Work
Corrugated \0 (941) 713-SIDE ( 1
Storm Panels (941) 713-4 33
Acrylic& -
Vinyl Room 6A (9410 776-9-10: -
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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,
1BR/1BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools,
Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available
weekly, monthly, seasonal. 901-301-8299 or e-mail-
captko462@aol.com.
WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA,
$700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week;
Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Braden-
ton 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.

ANNUAL OR SEASONAL: New home, 55-plus park,
across from beach, turnkey furnished, 2BR/2BA,
central air conditioning, heat, washer and dryer,
carport. $1,100/month, call for seasonal rate.
941-778-4349.

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.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, townhouse: 2BR/2BA with
balcony and view of mountains. Weekly or monthly
rental. Call Paige at 941-798-3448.
LARGE 2BR/2BA VILLA: 55-plus, furnished/
unfurnished. Great location, quiet, modern.
941-750-0648.
HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL 2BR/2BA, Gulf-view,
large deck, washer and dryer, office, two-car
garage, office. Steps to beach. $1,400/month.
941-545-6118.

WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide vari-
ety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-
0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.

ANNUAL: ISLAND HOME 2BR/1BA with garage
and fenced yard. Newly remodeled. $1,200/
month plus utilities. Small pet OK. 941-795-8979.
Credit check.
ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA riverfront condo.
Downtown Bradenton. Gated, pool, gym. Washer/
dryer, carpet, tile, Corian counters Covered parking.
$995/month-plus. 703-680-1676.
HOLMES BEACH: 30 yards to Gulf beach, 2BR,
appliances, ground-level home with laundry.
No smoking or pets. Year lease. $950/month.
1-800-894-1950.
BEACHSIDE GROUND LEVEL: 1BR/1BA, great
views, like new, sleeps four, $770/week or spe-
cial seasonal rates. 106 72nd St., Holmes Beach.
863-529-3579.
FISHING FOR a good deal?'Look in The Islander,
778-7978.


ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH duplex: 2BR/2BA com-
pletely remodeled, furnished, washer and dryer.
$1,000/month plus utilities. 941-778-1819. 2906
Ave. B, Holmes Beach.
PALMA SOLA: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, pool,
lanai, block to bay, $1,700/month. Sandpiper mobile:
block to beach, 2BR/1 BA, 55-plus, $850/month.
1BR/1BA, 55-plus, $750/month, August through
December 2006. 941-778-3051 or 775-338-9492.
ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH condo.at Sandy Pointe:
2BR/2BA furnished, washer and dryer, covered
parking for two cars. $1,200/month plus utilities.
813-486-9535.
NICEST HOME IN North Beach Village.
Total remodel 2006. Heated pool, sun desks,
screened patio. One minute to beach. Private
cul-de-sac, tropical landscape. $900/weekly.
Amivacation rentals.com. 407-765-4445.
55-AND-OVER BRADENTON Beach mobile home
rental. 1 BR/1BA, steps to beach or bay. $800/month,
$300/wee.k. Available April through December.
941-779-4634.

ANNA MARIA DUPLEX: 2BR/1BA, private yard,
fireplace, close to community center, $1,025 plus.
utilities, no pets. Call 941-756-8787.
FURNISHED MOTHER-IN-LAW apartment, canal
view with a large deck, dock and saltwater pool to
share. Apartment has private entrance, bath and
kitchenette. All utilities except telephone included.
$350/week or $850/month. Perfect for a clean and
quiet individual! Please e-mail tlyonsrq@verizon.net
or call 941-928-8735. Leave message for informa-
tion and availability.
ANNUAL 2BR/1 BA: AIR conditioning, washer and
dryer, water, large pool, cable, Parking only 200
steps to beach. First and security. $950/month.
941-779-1586.
CORTEX ROAD CONDOS: Canal access to Gulf,
dock. 1-2BR furnished. Book for now or next year.
Yearly or monthly. More information, 863-687-4052
or 863-686-5705.
2BR/2BA CONDO AT the Waterway in west Braden-
ton. Boat slip, pool, washer and dryer, water-view.
Annual or long-term. 941-773-3375.

HOLMES BEACH 1 BR/1 BA: 750 sf apartment. 100
feet from bay. Includes water and trash. First, last
and security deposit. 941-587-1456.

HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1 BA beach house. 1,400 sf,
one and one half blocks to beach. $1,150/month.
Furnished, $1,300/month. First, last and security
deposit. 949-813-4900.

WATERFRONT SHORT-TERM rental. One, two and
three bedroom, beautiful. Call 941-779-9074 or e-
mail: gwalker43@hotmail.com.

BEACH RENTALS WATERVIEW! Steps to beach!
Anna Maria 2BR/1BA and 1BR/1BA furnished,
screened porch, washer and dryer. Utilities included
starting at $250/week or $900/month. 941-747-3321
or 941-219-1042.


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1BR/1BA ELEVATED DUPLEX: Gulf-view, garage
with air conditioning, storage room. $900/month,
$900 deposit. 941-778-7535. Holmes Beach.
ANNUAL DUPLEX: CHARMING 2BR/2BA, Florida
room, washer and dryer hookups, tile floors, carport,
$1,000/month; 2BR/1 BA washer and dryer hookups,
carport, $900/month; 1BR/1BA nice, clean, $700/
month. Dolores M. Baker Realty, 941-778-7500.
SABAL PALMS CONDO: Completely furnished, first
floor, 2BR/2BA, washer and dryer, porch, heated
pool, clubhouse. $975/month plus electric. First,
last and security. 941-778-4451.75th Street, North
west, Bradenton.
LEASE 1,200-sf, second-floor office or retail space.
Great Gulf views, two bathrooms, all carpeted and
painted, good parking. $695/month. First, last and
security. 941-778-4451.
SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals.
1 BR/1 BA or 2BR/1 BA with pool. Walk to beach,
shopping, restaurants. 941-778-3426. Web site
2spinnakers.com.


WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA located
on deep-water canal with large dock and views of
Tampa Bay. Reduced $779,000. 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
-lappool/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, SuriCoast Real Estate, 941-737-1420.
C P R: 941-794.1515. Sales, rentals, property man-
agement. Coastal Properties Realty. www.coastal-
propertiesrealty.com.

BAYVIEW AND CANALFRONT with pool. 2BR/2BA
open plan, new kitchen. Totally upgraded. Dock,
three.davits. Owner motivated. Not a drive-by, must
see inside! By owner. Call Herb Dolan, 941-705-
4454.404 21st Place. Bradenton Beach.

WEST OF GULF Drive: 57.75x114 foot lot in
Holmes Beach. 125 Neptune Lane. $559,000.
941-778-4246.


DESIRABLE ANNA MARIA lot for sale by owner,
50x1 10 feet. 117 Willow Avenue. Asking $500,000.
813-837-6224.

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.
LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet,
cleared. $539,000. 215 71st St., Holmes Beach.
(941) 778-4036.
HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: 4BR/2BA great annual
rental history. Updated, close to beach and bay.
$539,000. 941-778-5482.
ALMOST ISLAND HOME: Adorable 1BR/1BA.
Brand new furnished, bay windows with water view.
Hurricane Force-3 manufactured home. One mile
from Anna Maria Island and one block from Intra-
coastal Waterway with new marina and boat ramp.
Land owned. Home owner's association optional.
$159,900. 941-224-6521
BRAND NEW 2BR/2BA villa with garage. Only $89/
month fee. $225,000. Bill, 941-518-9300.
TRIPLEX: IDEAL LOCATION WITH great appeal.
Beautifully updated and maintained, new roof,
turnkey furnished. Beach access just steps away,
bay views, boat dock, ample parking, great income
rental. Room for a pool. Convenient to restaurants
and shopping. $875,000. 111 8th St. S., Braden-
ton Beach. Bridget Spies, ReMax Properties,
941-308-6763. MSL# 313022.
TRIPLEX FOR SALE: Just steps to the Gulf of
Mexico! This triplex is on beautiful Anna Maria
Island, Fla. Currently, a rental property with a
yearly income of $34,800. Rent out two units and
live in the other. Rent annual or seasonal. Walk-
ing distance to shopping, restaurants and trolley
stop. Asking $599,000. Easy to rent or create
your own Island hideaway! Call 646-842-0096
for more information.
BEACH CONDO: LIKE new. Priced below appraised.
value. 717-392-4048.
ANNA MARIA 3BR/1 BA home. Updated, fully fur-
nished, ground-level. Two blocks to Gulf. $515,000.
941-727-5789.

WEST BRADENTON: OPEN noon-4pm Sunday.
Six months condo fees paid!' Free-standing, pri-
vate three-bedroom upgraded condo with two-car
garage, new lanai. Call for details, 941-792-0763.
$309,900.5605 Whipporwill Ct. off 59th Street West,
Tanglewood.

REDUCED $151,000! BUY now and save Real-
tor's fee and more. Brand new 3BR/3BA, steps
to beach, elevator, granite, bamboo floors, Gulf
view. $999,000. 941-932-7131. 747 Jacaranda;
Anna Maria.


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CANAL HOME FOR sale in Holmes Beach by
.. owner. $790,000. Call 717-392-4048.


COSTA RICA: GET out of the rat race and find your
Shangri-La. Local Realtor offering homesites start-
ing in the $40s and homes starting in the $160s
on the Caribbean coast. Be a part of my neighbor-
hood in paradise. Call Robin Kollar, broker, Gulf-Bay
Realty, 941-713-4515.
MILLION-DOLLAR VISTAS with cool mountain
breezes high atop the Smokies between presti-
gious Highlands/Franklin/Dillard. Exclusive, pri-
vate, secluded. Huge homesites from $175,000.
800-679-7976. www.highlandspass.com.
EAST TENNESSEE: NORRIS Lake. 5.6-acre
wooded lakefront lot, $66,500. 5.1-acre wooded-
view lot, $28,900. Call Lakeside Realty at
423-626-5820, or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com.
MURPHY, N.C.: Aah cool summers, mild winters,
affordable homes and mountain cabins, land. Call
for free brochure, 877-837-2288. Exit Realty Moun-
tain View Properties www.exitmurphy.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. 866-891-5163.
NORTH CAROLINA: COOL mountain air,
views and streams. Homes, cabins and acre-
age. Free brochure, 800-642-5333. Realty Of
Murphy 317 Peachtree St.- Murphy, NC 28906.
www.realtyofmurphy.com.
LOOKING TO OWN land? Invest in rural acreage
throughout America. Coastal, mountain, waterfront
properties, 20 to 200 acres. For free special land
reports: www.landbuyersguide.com/fl.


BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA: Escape to beau-
tiful 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.
GATED COMMUNITY TWO hours from Atlanta
and the coast. 1/2- to 3-acre parcels from the $40s.
Incredible sunsets and summer breezes! Private
location, amenities. Call 866-882-1107.
KENTUCKY: LAKE CUMBERLAND limited land
sale. Up to $10,000 off all waterfront parcels! Par-
cels with generous 120-foot frontage are being
discounted for a limited time. Awesome amenities!
866-462-8198.
KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE LAKE overview parcel.
2.16-acre high-ground parcel offers some of the
best views up and down Lake Barkley. 90 minutes
to Nashville. Very close to Land Between the Lakes
recreation area: $62,000. 866-339-4966.
NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN acreage near
Asheville, N.C. One-to eight-acre parcels. Gated
community with amenities. Four-plus miles of riv-
erfront! Just five minutes to town of Hot Springs.
Phase 11 opens fall 2006. 866-292-5762.

TENNESSEE:3.73 ACRES JUST $69,900. Beauti-
ful three-plus acre parcel. Central to Chattanooga
and Nashville. Mature hardwoods. Close to state
park, 15 area golf courses. Gated, clubhouse, fit-
ness center, nature trails. 866-292-5769.

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


FRONT PROPERTY
Panoramic views of Skyway Bridge and Tampa
ay with 135-foot seawall, pool and deep-water
dock with boat lift. 3BR/3BA, 3,000 sf on two
lots inriprivate setting. A-short walk to the Gulf.
Must see to appreciate. *Lots of extras. $2,495,000.
Virtual tour at www.flrealtour.com/020806236/realtor.
Call John Zirzow, Agent/Owner
(941) 778-9171 Markey Realty


GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA: Captivating moun-
tain views, lakes, rivers, waterfalls. Homesites start-
ing at $39,900. Log home kits at $39,900. Limited
availability. Call 888-389-3504, ext.700.
LAKEFRONT PRE-DEVELOPMENT OPPORTU-
NITY! www.grandeharbor.info. All water-access
homesites direct from the developer. Most ame-
nities already in. Far below market value, from
$79,900. Possible 18-month no payments! Call now!
888-BY-LAKES.
WESTERN NEW MEXICO: Private 62-acre
ranch, $129,990. Mountain views, trees, rolling
hills, pastureland, borders bureau of land man-
agement. 1930s stone homestead and barn ruins.
Horseback riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect family
ranch, electricity. 100 percent financing. NALC,
866-365-2825.
LAKE ESCAPE AT the Ridges Resort and Club.
Bed and breakfast at our beautiful lakeside moun-
tain resort in Hiawassee, GA. $99 weekday to $139.
TheRidgesResort.com. 888-834-4409.
DIRECT OCEAN-ACCESS properties! Starting at
only $79,900! Properties up to three-plus acres
available! One day only sale! Aug. 12. Call today
for reservation! 866-950-5263, ext 1105.
LAKE ESCAPE AT the Ridges Resort and Club.
Bed and breakfast at our beautiful lakeside moun-
tain resort in Hiawassee, GA. $99 weekday to $139.
TheRidgesResort.com. 888-834-4409.
DIRECT OCEAN-ACCESS properties! Starting at
only $79,900! Properties up to three-plus acres
available! One day only sale! Aug. 12. Call today
for reservation! 866-950-5263, ext 1105.
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baths, windows, doors, elecinc. plumbing, a/c tool
and garage. Room ior a pool. David Moynihan,
941-778 2246 MLS#531516. $640.000.


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nished 2BPj2BA villa in galed community rwo milres IC
Gull beaches: Moveinandrltind) rerinoy Kathy Tobin
41T 77822416 MLS#524I318 $400 Ori)


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BRAND SPANKING NEWI Light bright 3BPJ2BA RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS tNow available iwvral1
HiddenLae,C,)ndi),rmiinurjesliroTibeac3h vaulied diirn I or -'BRP unlis,. t.aiironi prlside and Other view.;
i,:rened inar., )rjeca ilnached garage i laie view, SiT upjdaled phone lor ,elIs On 4'.1e rnia.ri
pool, .pa lil,,es NonrevacualiononrE Fernny Bray. .-1 I. '78.2246 PfH.ed I349 01)900-.)4 000
94. 778-2246 MLS#52.375 1.359.900


ESCAPE TO VILLAS CARISSA!
A I ruly unique lhlestyle is found here!
Luxurious, pnrivale enclave wilh the
tlimeless, tropical setting that is Anna
Maria Island. Each residence has an
elevator, private pool and summer
kitchen too! Gina and Peler Uliano/
*The Royal team, 941-761-3100.
MLS#533139. $1,249,000.


PARADISE
FOUND
This beautiful Robb
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nished unit will beg
you to go on vaca
tion Great week-
end retreat or use
as seasonal rental
Kelly Belisle,
14 1-751-0670
MLS#525579. COASTAL LIFESTYLE CONDO Wonderful baysrie
$530,000. lenn,, reason and community. Greal seasonal rental
opportunity or jus a relaing weekend gelaway
condol Kelly Belisle, 941-751-0670. MLS#522465
$525,000


ISLAND HIDEAWAY Sludio aparimenr wilr I 5
BA anr garage wood lioors Neslled in Holmes
Biea'h close 10 shopping. rtelaurjnls and Ihe
beach Bee ySmiin anrid E ll5rretn 94- I778-2246
MLS#527222 $169.000.


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with maintenance-free and traditional single-family hoiri.'- a i,.il
twelve floor plans with two-story options, ranging frc it -, ii -
to 3,341 a/c square feet. Visit Wisteria Park today and toor our
four beautiful new models.

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1. Perico Harbor Stewart Elementary School
Anna Maria Island & Gulf Beaches Geraldson Farms Produce
Robinson's Preserve King Middle School.
Botanical Garden Park U.S. Post Office
Rivertown Marina. Urgent Care Medical Center


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www.nealcommunities.com


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