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Skimming the news ... For all Island Business news, see page 16. Anna Maria The Islander S.oU(U:( Is a kicki, puyge 20. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 14, No. 42. Aug. 23, 2006 * FREE Murder.suicide claims lives at Coquina Beach By Paul Roat An attraction turned fatal Friday as a Bradenton man apparently abducted his ex-girlfriend and killed her in the road at Coquina Beach and then shot himself. The events began before dawn when Oland Hanks, 32, went to Michele Smith's home in the 4400 block of 102nd Street in Bradenton, just east of Cortez. He left his car at a nearby shopping center and made Smith - police believe at gunpoint - drive to the south end of Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Witnesses saw her and Hanks arguing on the road- side, then she went onto Gulf Drive. Hanks shot her in the head, Bradenton Beach Police said, then went to a nearby wooded area and shot himself in the head with a .38-caliber pistol. Bystanders said that Smith, 33, had a pulse, and one of the persons at the scene began CPR, but Smith was later pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby said Hanks had Smith make cellular phone calls to her parents and sister moments before the shooting. The calls explained that a man with a gun was holding her against her will Lightning, fire strike Perico Island apartment complex The roof of this two-story apartment building in Town & Country Perico was destroyed as fire sparked by a lightning strike spread across the roof and through the attic while more than a dozen residents watched help- lessly. The lightning hit at approximately 9:15 p.m., while residents said they were going about their nightly routines. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Insurance 'crisis' lingers at Roser, others seek 'higher' help By Molly McCartney Islander Reporter Roser Memorial Community Church - the Island's oldest church and one'of its most.cherished institutions - has had no wind insurance for three months. "The only wind coverage we were able to find after we were canceled in May was one with a premium of $225,000," said Sherry Oehler, chair of the Roser conerecation. "and it had a deductible of $100,000. We didn't teel \e were financially able to do, that." Roser paid only a fraction of that amount- $19,000 - last \ ear for ind coverage from Landmark Insurance. The situation facing Roser is a dramatic illustra- tion of the states ide insurance crisis now affecting thousands of people in Florida, a state with miles of :coastline and % ulnerabilit\ for hurricanes. Oehler said it isn't clear \ et whether her church will get any relief from the rule approved this past week by Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet authorizing a joint underwriting association to provide commercial insurance for those who need coverage for commercial operations. Christiaan Huth, an insurance agent in the Holmes Beach.office of Oswald Trippe and Com- pany, and his father, retired insurance agent John Huth, both say that churches will qualify for the new insurance program because it is designed for owners of non-residential property who have been unable to get insurance. "We think this is going to help a lot of people, including churches, shopping centers, businesses and others who can't buy insurance now," Christiaan Huth said. He expects to start writing policies Sept. 1 under the new Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association rules. One missing element, however, is the cost of the new coverage. "We don't know the rates yet," Christiaan Huth said. "But we think this is going to provide tremendous relief, price-wise and otherwise, and churches should qualify," said John Huth. The first meeting of the officials who will administer the Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Associa- tion is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 25, in Tallahassee. The shortage in recent months of available and affordable wind insurance for Anna Maria Island resi- PLEASE SEE INSURANCE, PAGE 4 and she did not think she would survive. Hanks and Smith had had a tumultuous relation- ship. They had moved into a house together in March, then he left. She had an injunction placed against him in July, an order that denied him having any contact with her or coming within 500 feet of her home. He was also barred from owning any firearms. It is unknown how Hanks, who worked as a tile layer for a carpet company, got the handgun. Hanks had been admitted to Manatee Glens under PLEASE SEE MURDER , NEXT PAGE Lightning, fire rip through Perico apartment complex By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter With alarms blaring from building No. 8 at Town & Country Perico Apartments, residents gathered casu- ally on the stairwell and deck area that joins the 14 one- and two-bedroom units. It was 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, and those chit-chatting on the second floor had no idea there was more than a thunderstorm raging above their heads. "We thought it was just a false alarm," said Lisa Bogan, one of the top-floor residents. "We were stand- ing outside because the noise in our apartments \uas deafening. We figured the fire department n would come and turn off the alarm and that would be it." But lightning had struck the building between two units, 808 and 810, toward the back of the building, according to Fire Marshall Kenneth Langston of Bra- denton Fire Rescue. "I saw the flash and heard the sound from the light- ning when I was sitting down to eat dinner," Bogan said. "But I had no idea it had hit the building. I thought the motion of the building shaking had set off the alarm. It wasn't until I saw a woman running across the park- ing lot yelling at us that I knew there was a fire - and I still didn't believe it - not until I went across the parking lot to another building and saw a little line of fire in the middle section of the roof." Bogan said the fire didn't look very big from where she was positioned, and thought the fire department would have it out quickly. Langston said City of Bradenton Fire Station No. 3 on 59th Street W. was the first to arrive at the scene. The response time was 12 minutes due to inclement weather. Langston said flooding on Manatee Avenue was also a problem. Second-floor resident Jason Irwin, a retail training manager, was also delayed by flooding on Manatee Avenue as he drove home that night. "As I came across the bridge, I saw a red glow, almost like a sunset. I was ' in disbelief. It's surreal to watch a fire take a place that's yours." Although the fire looked sniall to Bogan, positioned at the front of the building, the fire was already causing extensive damage to the back of the building - and to her apartment. Eight ladder engines responded from Bradenton, West Manatee Fire and Rescue and Cedar Hammock Fire and Rescue as well as the Bradenton Police Depart- ment, Manatee Sheriff's Office, Emergency Medical Services and the Manatee County Red Cross. Firefighters battled the fire until 1:01 a.m., when it finally came under control, and they remained at the scene fighting "hot spots" until 5 a.m., when the last engine left. PLEASE SEE PERICO, PAGE 3 ~ I-L"c _I~C-- II Lb~ ~L~ ��C�l1 2 M AUG. 23, 2006 E THE ISLANDER Turtles hatch in thousands, more due By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Some 3,000 baby turtles have left Anna Maria Island to take up perilous lives in the Gulf of Mexico, and thousands more are about to take the plunge. Thirty-seven sea turtle nests have hatched out so far of a total of 119 on the Island's beaches, said Suzi Fox, who is director of the Island Turtle Watch. She figures about 810 babies per nest live through the hatching process, of an average of 100 eggs laid in each nest. The rest of the eggs are infertile or are damaged somehow so they don't become babies. The mother turtle waddles up the beach from the Gulf in the dark of night, digs down a couple of' feet, lays her eggs, covers them and leaves them to incubate in the sun and warm sand. They are prey to all kinds of mishaps, from storms that wash them out to birds and animals and other preda- tors that like to dine on the eggs or the newly hatched turtles. In the sea, they face multiple threats from preda- tors and other mishaps. Only a few in a thousand survive to adulthood, to return after decades to their birthplaces and lay their own eggs to carry on the species. It has gone on this way for incalculable centuries, for turtles are survivors from the dinosaur ages. Eighty-seven eggs hatched in one nest at 36th Street in Holmes Beach, to fall victims to a light that probably killed most of them, Fox said. Newborn turtles instinctively head for light when they hatch at night. In times past that meant the sparkle of the sea's surface, but nowadays it can as easily be man-made lights, in this case one light left on in a beachside rental unit. Street lights also figured peripherally in the deaths of the 36th Street hatchlings, Fox said. She knows just how many babies died, for Turtle Watch volunteers excavate hatched nests to count the shells and gather other data. It won't end there - four other nests in the neigh- borhood are due to hatch in the next couple of weeks, and the volunteers will be keeping a close eye on them to make sure the babies don't wander to their deaths. Crime scene technicians remove the body of Orland Hlanks after he shot Michele Smith and then himself Friday at Coquina Beach. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Murder-suicide at Coquina CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the Baker Act in July after swallowing a large number of pills. He had also been arrested last year on stalk- ing charges against a previous girlfriend, also after that woman had obtained an injunction barring him from her presence. State prosecutors did not pursue the charges against Hanks in that incident. Smith worked as a bartender for several lounges in the area, including Banana Factory II on Cortez Road. She told friends that she feared that Hanks would kill her. Police believe Hanks planned the events leading up to the murder-suicide. Gulf Drive was closed for about four hours while crime scene technicians processed the area for evidence. A memorial service is planned for Smith at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Banana Factory II, 10104 Cortez Road. The incident Friday is the second and third fatal incidents in Bradenton Beach in the past two years. In February 2004, Carol Foreman, 56, was found dead in her home on Second Street North. Police later arrested and convicted Kim Bean, 46, of Bradenton Beach, of her killing. He was charged with second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole in what was described as an argument over crack cocaine. al Cuisine Lass Wine ers.& Ales iM onay - Friday [:Om to 6:30pm YHors D'oeuvres Drink Specials In addition to Beef Wellington, Potato-Crusted Grouper, Bouillabaisse, Veal Marsala and Rack of Lamb, we're serving up live music! . Wednesday, jazz pianist Tom Benjamin. Thursday, BISTRO JAZZ TRIO. -. Friday, pianist BudrTilles entertains. 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Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Perico apartment fire CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Langston said the building was 17 years old and lacked fire stoppers or barriers found in newer construc- tion. The building also lacked fire sprinklers, which were not required of two-story buildings at the time it was built. During the fire, residents from building No. 8 gath- ered in the community clubhouse, remaining in good spirits considering the news from Deputy Fire Chief Dave Ezelle that the building was uninhabitable, with extensive fire and water damage to both floors of apart- ments. "A lot of areas have collapsed," he told resi- dents. "I know this is a hard time, but what you've lost can be rebuilt and repurchased." All residents and pets made it safely from the build-' ing, and were offered safe housing by other Perico resi- dents or family members. The Red Cross also offered temporary housing at nearby motels. Residents were allowed to return "home" the fol- lowing morning to salvage items. Langston and sev- Upcoming beach renourishment -might include fishing pier By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Islanders and visitors to Anna Maria Island could have another fishing pier to utilize for sport fishing if.a plan by Manatee County Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker is approved bythe county commission. Hunsicker wants to convert the northwest groin on Cortez Beach to a fishing pier as part of a planned Mana- tee County beach renourishment project slated to begin in late 2006, although that portion of the project could cost between $500,000 and $1 million, he indicated. . There are three groins at Cortez Beach that are pres- ently off limits to the public. Hunsicker would have liked to convert all three into fishing piers, but that would prove too expensive. "We can't do all three, but we are trying to fund conversion of just one into a fishing pier. We'd like to turn this into something the people can use and use safely," he said. He's already gotten the support of the Braden- ton Beach City Commission along with various fishing groups. The Manatee County Commission will discuss con- version of a groin into a fishing pier when it receives the "'." : S- ' 4 . .. .. full feasibility report on the planned beach renourish- ment project later this year. Funding for the entire renourishment project, including the fishing pier, would come from county and state funds. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not be involved in this effort, as it was in the beleaguered project by contractor Goodloe Marine that ended this past summer well short of its goal. Hunsicker had no estimate of costs for renourish- ment, but noted the proposed project only includes about 1 mile of sand along Coquina Beach and the .6 mile portion of Anna Maria beach that was to have been done by Goodloe, but was never started. Essentially, the Anna Maria portion of renourishment will be the same area done during the 2002 effort. The beach areas in Bradenton Beach from around 17th Street southward to Coquina Beach, including the BeachHouse Restaurant area, won't be renourished under this project, he said. Hunsicker said he hoped to have the feasibility study from Coastal Planning and Engineering by Sep- tember to present to the county commission. The plan is to complete the renourishment by the start of turtle nesting season in 2007, he said. New fishing pier? Under a portion of the proposed Island beach renourish- ment project planned to begin in late 2006, -,2 the northwest groin at Cortez SBeach would be converted to " a fishing pier. Islander photo: - 2 - rRick Catlin THE ISLANDER E AUG. 23, 2006 E 3 eral fire prevention staff members walked each resident through his or her apartment before allowing them to sort through the damage. The top floor was completely destroyed, but ground- floor residents had only water damage to contend with, Langston said. "We believe in staying behind to help people overcome the devastation." Community manager Monica Briant contracted help from Belfor, a Tampa-based company that sent staff to assist residents in salvaging items, as well as clearing the debris in preparation for demolition. Jack Owens, project manager for Belfor, said he has never-seen so much cooperation from management. The fire brought residents at Town & Country closer together. Bogan and Irwin had been next door neighbors, but with their work schedules, only saw each other in passing - neither realizing the other was a former New Orleans resident who had already weath- ered the brunt of Hurricane Katrina a year ago. Two weeks before Katrina came ashore, Irwin packed his belongings and moved them to his grand- mother's house in Gretna, La. "I left there to look for an apartment here," Irwin said. Unfortunately a tree fell through the roof of her home. Irwin travels frequently for his job and said he has been wanting to simplify his life. "This is one way to start with a clean slate. All the clutter is gone." There wasn't much for Irwin to salvage - just a few senti- mental items. "All I have is my attitude and my spirit. I can't let a fire or hurricane take that.away," said Irwin. That's about all Bogan took away from the fire as well. A few photos, some important documents and a penny jar escaped the fire unscathed. Most of her belongings had been in a storage unit in New Orleans. Similar to Irwin, she moved to Florida and hadn't had an opportunity to relocate her belongings before Katrina struck. She knows from corresponding with the storage company that her two.units received damage, but she hasn't yet been back to New Orleans to determine what can be salvaged. Bogan's apartment contained primarily sentimen- tal items and essential items. "It's funny what you see people were able to salvage.-One neighbor found her grandmother's ring, another found a large sum of cash he had stashed under some T-shirts, and I've seen just about everyone carry out a penny jar. I thought that was funny - I have mine, too. It's one of the few things untouched." Town & Country Perico is owned by Sawyer Realty Holdings. Management has already been able to place all of the affected residents, with the exception of two who chose to move away, with other apartments in the complex. Briant said engineers have estimated that a new building can be move-in ready in nine months. Town & Country is accepting donations for the fire victims. Publix donated food for residents as they worked to salvage items from the fire. Residents have donated clothing and children's items. The office is accepting household items, cleaning supplies, toiletries and gift cards. Some residents have received furniture donations as well. For more information regarding donations, call the leasing agent at 795-4899. Meetings Anna Maria City Aug. 24, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: Consent agenda, reports, second reading and public hearing on sign ordinance, final reading and public hearing on pool ordinance, discussion on roads and drainage, final reading and public hearing on animal control ordinance, second reading and public hear- ing on elected officials, first reading on zoning map,, status report on walkway at 504 S. Bay Blvd., and extension of site plan at 303 Pine Ave. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Aug. 30, 4 p.m., WAVES committee meeting. Aug. 31, 2 p.m., city commission work meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Aug. 24, 9 a.m., board of adjustment meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. 4 0 AUG. 23, 2006 U THE ISLANDER Don't forget to vote Sept. 5 By Paul Roat Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 5, to select a host of candidates in the 2006 primary election. All registered electors will select non-partisan judi- cial and school board candidates to a host of openings that will be decided in the primary. For 12th Circuit Court Judge, Group 13, incumbent Lee Haworth is facing Susan Hartmann Swartz. For 12th Circuit Court Judge, Group 16, voters will choose between Donna Berlin and Franklin Roberts. For 12th Circuit Court Judge, Group 21, voters have the choice between Geoffrey Proffitt, Rochelle Taylor Curley, Preston DeVilbiss Jr., and Connie Mederos-Jacobs. In the non-partisan school board races, District I has businessman David M. Bailey facing incumbent Barbara A. Harvey for the post. District 3 has voters selecting either Steven A. Cecil, real estate professional Robert Drane or Manatee Community College professor Jane R. Pfeisticker. District 4 sees accountant James Ferguson pitted against land use planner and landscape architect Bob Gause and businessman Joe Miller. District 5 candidates are civil designer Maynard Boyce and incumbent Walter E. Miller. Democrats have three federal or statewide races on their ballot. In Congressional District 13, former banker Chris- tine Jennings is facing educator Jan Schneider. For governor, the ballot includes Glenn Burkett, Carol Castagnero, John M. Crotty, Jim Davis and Rod Smith. The attorney general matchup is between Walter "Skip" Campbell and Merrice Ehrlich. Insurance crisis hits churches CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents and businesses has triggered a public outcry for help and for reform. State Rep. Bill Galvano, who represents District 68 encompassing western Manatee County, has been among the most active public officials to address a problem that has hit the barrier islands especially hard. Dozens of people turned out for a Holmes Beach town hall meeting on Aug. 11 to tell Galvano and special guest Kevin McCarty, the state insurance commissioner, how they have been affected by the shrinking wind insurance market and the skyrocketing premiums. For the churches of Anna Maria Island - like the residents and the commercial business people - it has been a struggle to find solutions. Leaders at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6608 Marina Drive, learned in May that their Zurich Insur- ance Wind policy was not going to be renewed. "First they told us they were going to cancel us completely," said Olga Ippedico, president of the church council. "They told us that if we tried to renew the policy, it would cost three times what it was last year and we couldn't afford it." Valued at $1.7 million, Gloria Dei's facilities are used as a polling site on election days and the church frequently hosts concerts utilizing its 700-pipe organ, the only one on the Island, which was installed when the church was built in 1962 and "designed to last as long as the building," according to church organist Carl Parks. Ippedico said Gloria Dei tried to get coverage through Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state- operated program that was established to provide residential (and in some cases commercial) insurance for those who couldn't find coverage elsewhere. "We inquired into Citizens; but we couldn't get it," she said. Then a kind of miracle occurred in mid-July, according to Bill Stamm, Gloria Dei's treasurer. That was when Gloria Dei learned that the Flor- ida-Bahamas Synod and the Mission Investment Fund of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America had developed what Stamm called a "pool trust" program to. help its churches obtain affordable insurance coverage, including wind protection. Stamm said'that Zurich wanted an increase of about 40 percent to renew the church property insur- ance, including wind. But thanks to the "pool trust" program that Gloria Dei was able to join through its Synod, the church is paying only about 9 percent more than last year for its insurance, including wind, com- pared to last year. "They bailed us out," Stamm said of the Florida- Bahamas Synod. "We are now covered." Republicans will cast a vote for the Florida U.S. Senate among candidates LeRoy Collins Jr., Katherine Harris, William "Bill" McBride or Pete Monroe. For the Congressional District 13 race, the Repub- lican choice is between businessman Vein Buchanon, former Florida House of Representatives member Donna Clarke, former state representative Nancy Car- roll Detert, former state representative Mark Flanagan, or Sarasota banker Tramm Hudson. Republican gubernatorial candidates on the Repub- lican ticket include attorney general Charlie Crist, state chief financial officer Tom Gallagher, Vernon Palmer and Michael W. St. Jean. In the chief financial officer Republican pri- mary, Milt Bauguess is facing former state repre- sentative Randy Johnson and Tom Lee, president of the Florida Senate. Finally, District 6 at-large county commission Republican primary candidates include former school board member Frank Brunner, businesswoman Stella K. Burnett, physician Craig A. Trigueiro and Carol Whitmore, mayor or Holmes Beach. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polling locations on the Island are at city halls in Anna Maria and Bra- denton Beach, and at St. Bernard Catholic Church and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Holmes Beach. Voters are reminded to check identification their voter ID cards to verify polling locations. Early voting is available at the supervisor of elec- tions office, 321 15th St. W., Bradenton, or at the elections center annex, 600 301 Blvd. W., Suite 100, Bradenton, across from DeSoto Square Mall Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday through Sept. 2. Roser Memorial Community Church has had no wind coverage for three months, according to Sherry Oehler, chair of the congregation. Established in 1913, Roser was the first church built on Anna Maria' Island. Islander Photos: Molly McCartney .St. Bernard Catholic Church at 248 S. Harbor Drive in Holmes Beach is the beneficiary of a similar arrange- ment with its diocese. According to the Rev. Robert J. Mongiello, St. Ber- nard has wind and other insurance coverage through its diocese. He said the diocese itself is self-insured. But concerns about potential damage from hurri- canes and high winds have increased since Hurricane Charley struck Florida in 2004, he said. He and other church leaders are being encouraged to "harden" the church buildings by putting up hurricane window pro- tection, and to prepare for. storms in advance when pos- sible by bagging computers and equipment and taking other steps to prevent losses. "They also want us to take a complete inventory of what we have here, and we have had a hurricane com- mittee working on that,'" Rev. Mongiello said. He said he had recently received'information and a CD from the Biloxi, Miss., parish where "they were completely wiped out, and, of course, the diocese was underinsured, and their church and their school were wiped out. Now they "are seeking help throughout the country to rebuild, and they are doing this campaign. Trimmed up The chickee huts at the Katie Pierola Sunset Park are being refurbished bythe Bradenton Beach Public Works Department. Chris Wilson (on top) removes the old fronds and replaces them with trimmings from Bridge Street. Assisting Wilson is co-worker Wes Stump. Islander Photo: Edna Tiemann They want to send someone here to speak to our parish and have our people help raise money for them." . Rev. Mongiello said the cost for St. Bernard insurance has gone up, but "not any more than any- body else." St. Bernard has a membership of 550 registered families. Its buildings include a sanctuary that can hold 650 people, a hall with about 10,000 square feet, a rec- tory and a garage. Its value? "In the millions," he said. Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria City, is the most vulnerable of these three churches when it comes to potential wind damage. "It is an exposure that we don't want to have, and it is a little bit scary, but it is the only option we have," according to Oehler, the congregation chair. She said the church has considered self-insurance, but that also appears to be unrealistic because it would also require the setting aside of huge.sums of cash. For. now, the church has put aside money into a special fund that could be used to buy wind insurance, if and when it becomes available at an affordable price. Roser Church, which dates back to 1913, was the first church built on Anna Maria Island. In the begin- ning, a lighted cross on the church steeple served as a beacon for fishermen. John Roser built the church as a memorial to his parents. Today the church has a congregation of about 375 families. Its property is valued at about $2 million and includes an historic chapel, main sanctuary, fellowship hall, education building and an outbuilding used for choir rehearsals. The church does have flood and other types of insurance, she said. And the premium for that cover- age is about $35,000 this year. But they would like to have the wind coverage they have had in the past. "We don't know if we will qualify for the wind insurance that is being proposed," Oehler said. "We will have to wait and see what they will do." According to the Rev. Harry Parsell of the Episcopal Church of The Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, his church is insured through its national orga- nization in New York. "We are among the self-insured people," he said. Ralph Warfel of Oswald Trippe insurance said that while he can't offer a rate comparison to previous years, Island Baptist Island, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, is covered by'Citizens, the state-run insurance pool, and it is in the state "wind pool." The insurance status of Harvey Memorial Com- munity Church, 300 Church St., Bradenton Beach, is unknown. There was no response to the Islander's calls by press time. THE ISLANDER U AUG. 23, 2006 U 5 Island tourism at four-year low in June, July By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Last summer, Anna Maria Island was beset by hur- ricanes, red tide and pipes on the beach from the beach renourishment project. That seemed to drive away tour- ists in droves. This summer, wifh no pipes, hurricanes or red tide to discourage tourism, Island accommodation owners were expecting a better season. Instead, Island tourism for June and July were at a four-year low, according to figures from the Braden- ton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and that has many in the Island tourist industry scratching their heads. The summer hasn't been that great, but it hasn't been that bad, many said, although some expected a better summer season. The CVB figures for June 2006 show an Island occupancy percentage of 53.6 percent, down from the 57.6 percent for the same month last year and the lowest occupancy level in the past four years for June. July occupancy figures for the Island weren't much better. The CVB reported an overall Island occupancy rate of 59.6 percent this past July, while July 2005 was 64.9 percent. The July 2006 occupancy rate was also the lowest for July in the past four years. Overall tourism to Manatee County dropped from 68.9 percent in July 2005 to just 63.6 percent for the same month this year. Occupancy in July 2004 was at 70.5 percent, according to the figures. Interesting, noted Ken Gerry of the White Sands Motel in Holmes Beach. "We actually did fairly good in June and July, although we have a lot of regulars. We did OK, but we should have done better. Last year we had red tide, hurricanes and pipes on the beach, so we expected to do a lot better this year," he said. . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . Coming down Bradenton,1,Be&ach Iirt. itonmoi,n, ,i sat Ianid �c ' It Ii I I-cre m 'I hanld -A I/ . 14 fb n Ihe d(yesI I tI ionI'' iIIIt* cW it. p if' r it2slit'?ilt'171 Ii.t-ih11ijiitll lie, '-cp/ccd bY a 11th %Iirict'lleL bi luyl A illq. Picturled above, trainItfifi. ariltice A1,i ' xcuL a Ala/ ticP/il lips. AMayvor Johni Chappic anld (tnmini sionei s Bill .Sheat oa,. inic Rohcrt'on M~id !Jo/ lin huiilhleSt' v.. At ii /la. Shall qiit ssitY takc (a sti-inltat a ict Pie'tc 0hu picti. lslander P/ioio�: Patti Row While Gerry wasn't displeased with his June and July occupancy, bookings for August - already the slowest month for tourism - aren't looking that great, particularly since Florida schools reopened on Aug. 7. Next year should be better as the Florida Legisla- ture changed the opening day of public schools to Aug. 22, he observed. At Haley's Motel in Holmes Beach, owner Tom Buehler also hoped to have more visitors this summer than last, although this season hasn't been a total loss. "This year, we didn't have any of the problems we had last summer. June was better than last year, while July occupancy was identical to last year. We had expected to do a lot better." Marge Moran of the Club Bamboo Resort in Bra- denton Beach observed that June occupancy was only "mediocre," while July "was a good month. "But I had expected better. People seem to be cut- ting back on their vacations, although the last week of July we were packed," she said. That was the week Florida families headed to the beach before school started Aug. 7. August reservations, however, are looking "ter- rible" and Moran attributed much of that to the early August start of schools in Florida. If the past three years is any indication, Island accommodation owners can expect plunging occupancy levels this month. Occupancy rates for the Island in August have declined steadily since 2003, when the Island recorded a 47.1 percent rate. That fell to 43.2 percent in 2004 and a dismal 35.1 percent in August 2005, according to the CVB. Hopefully, Island occupancy in August 2007 will rise with the two extra weeks of summer vacation before schools reopen. "I would hope so," said Susan Estler of the CVB. "It gives us a broader window to draw Florida residents." While Estler is "cautiously optimistic" about tour- ism to the Island and Bradenton area,, she also noted that she hasn't had any members complaining about a lack of visitors. "I've spoken with a fair amount and no one is in dire circumstances," she said. That seems to be the case among Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce members, said chamber presi- dent Mary Ann Brockman. "I've had no complaints and I would have heard about it. Members aren't saying they are desperate," said Brockman. "Things seem to be good. We've been real busy at the chamber with calls and inquiries." Brockman did, however, agree that August won't be a good month for Island tourism until the school starting date in Florida is pushed, back to later in the month. Next year's Aug. 22 opening date for Florida schools, while not the most advantageous for Island accommodation owners, "is better than nothing," she said. Experience breoktrirough octlornical formulas tr.;l deliver powerful triera- peutic Derelits A%,eda spa QCiQIS rassages ar t,,/ Irecatmerts recr,- rnect you to tie Earth rno)ugri tre power o0 toucr, on-d the ife force of plants. Book your personalized spa treatment today. Ilfefatyle ron spa 0 sore 5311 gulf drive * ami 778.5400 WILLS * TRUSTS * ESTATES JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745 Anna Maria, Florida INVENTORY REDUCTION ON ' GRADY-WHITE & SCOUT BOATS AT CANNONS MARINA! 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He let her call parents and a sister, then gunned her down in the middle of Gulf Drive before scuttling into some roadside brush to kill him- self in what police are describing as a planned murder- suicide. And this unfolded before the eyes of several drivers who stopped in the hope of offering aid. Then Sunday evening, a boat fire on south Long- boat Key pretty much wiped out three vessels. Damages are estimated at more than $1 million but, thankfully, no one was injured. It could have been much worse at a very large marina that is packed with boats. It was quite a week for the usually benign barrier islands off Florida's southwest coast. Let's put all this in perspective. The last major fire on the Island was in March 1999, when one building at Playa Encantada condos in Holmes Beach was also sparked by a lightning strike. The damage was horrendous -.but no injuries. r The last murder on the Island was in February 2004, when an argument regarding crack cocaine turned deadly and a woman was killed in Bradenton Beach. The killer was arrested and convicted and is serving a life sentence. Anna Maria was rocked by a husband-wife murder- suicide just a day after Christmas 2003 that left two young children without parents. A previous Island rampage was in August 1980, when three people were killed at Kingfish Boat Ramp in an apparent gangland shooting. That case remains unsolved. There have been boat fires, too, the latest at the Bradenton Beach Marina where a cruiser went up in flames at the dock. Should we hide our heads in the sand over the recent calamities? - Of course not. There's still the tax bill to keep up conversations at the local round tables. But the week should serve as a wakeup call for all of "sleepy" Anna Maria Island. Yes, we are an island, but not an island unto its self. Bad things can and do happen here - not often, thankfully, but even once is enough. Oh, and we're in the height of hurricane season. Let's hope that last week was the worst week of 2006. The Islander AUG. 23, 2006 *- Vol. 14, No. 42 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, bonner@islander.org V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor,'paul@islander.org Diana Bogan, diana@islander.org Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson V Contributors Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Don Maloney David Futch Robert Noble Carrie Price Edna Tiemann V. Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Accounting Services Melissa Burkett, melissa@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org V Distribution Urbane Bouchet Ross .Roberts - Lisa Williams (All others: news@islander.org) Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. � 1992-2006 * Editorial, sales and. production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 , . " WEB SITE: islander.org S FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan i Poona Respect property rights According to Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn, the city needs, to impose building restrictions on property owners because people "don't want to build in the style they did 20 or 30 years ago." In the last four years all new homes that have been constructed have been "strictly vertical." How horrible! We better stop these terrible people from using their property in the way they think best. After all, they paid huge amounts for their land, are hit with ridiculous property taxes and are faced with skyrocketing insurance costs. Do they actually think they should have the right to decide for themselves what sort of house to build? Don't we need people like SueLynn and our city com- missioners to tell us how we should live?. Of course, we should all live exactly like we did 30 years ago and anyone who disagrees should be forced to do so by the city. Let's get with the program here. Sarcasm aside, the lack of respect that the city has *for personal property rights is downright appalling. Then, of course, we have the "expert" who tells us "you can still build a substantial house" and that such a rule will have no impact on property values. You have to be completely clueless to not under- stand the negative economic impact when the city takes away your property rights. Rather than impose more restrictions on prop- erty owners, why don't we restrict stupid government instead? James L. DePorre, Anna Maria Island taxes too high? As a condo owner (and future retiree) in Braden- ton Beach, I was shocked to read of the proposed bud- gets for the three communities of Anna Maria Island.. Bradenton Beach is proposing an increase in spending of over 24 percent, after an increase of over 26 percent last year. However, since the proposed millage rate has gone down by .0024 (that's 24 cents per 100,000 of value) and, since the 17 percent of the households who claim the homestead exemption will have a maximum increase in their assessed.valuation of 3 percent, the owner of a $200,000 home in 2005 would only see their city taxes go up by around $15. Because of the homestead exemption, the 8,500 permanent residents of this Island completely ignore the runaway spending by the three cities. Last year, the Bradenton Beach budget was passed in 20 minutes, with naryy a comment" according to the Sept. 14, 2005, issue of The Islander. Will this year be more of the same? I did some online research and came up with some information for the sake of comparison. My husband and I are residents ofMuskego, Wis., a suburb of Mil- waukee with a population of approximately 22,000. Muskego's proposed budget for 2007 is $11,148,546, less than the budget of Holmes BeaCh (population 5,100) at $12,233,903. Muskego's budget reflects an_ increase of 2.25 percent (versus 20.5 percent in Holmes Beach). The year before, despite a 4 percent increase in spending, our millage rate went down by 1.67 - that's $167 per $100,000, not $0.24! Muskego's budget includes almost everything the cities of Anna Maria include, plus a fire department and more than a few dollars for snow plowing and road sanding and salting. Don't any of you wonder what these cities are doing with your money? Your taxes should be going down every year, due to the increased assessed value of the properties owned by us non-homesteaders. Why aren't they? Please attend the public hearings and ask a few questions. Kristine Reger, Bradenton Beach and Muskego, Wis. Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- ion letters. Address letters to Editor, The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217, fax to 941-778-9392, or e-mail to news@islander.org. THE ISLANDER M AUG. 23, 2006 U 7 ,qin!,wa. you slice it-ama it's 4Vnl~oneq! B.. w rrr,-r H.-dri -7 z Ee -�- r, (Happy) Birthday? Surely you've heard of "oxymoron"-at least I think that's what it's called and how it's spelled. In case you haven't, what I'm referring to is the word used these days to identify a combination of two words often used together but that really don't belong together since they contradict each other. For instance, take a pair of words like "civil war." Could there ever be anything "civil" about a "war?" Another one of my favorites is the two I see describ- ing a delicacy so often offered at the seafood counter at Publix: "jumbo shrimp." There's more on my list, but I want to get down to the one that brought this all to my mind the other day. That was a note on my calendar reminding me that Aug. 15 is Wife Sarah's birthday. And that took me to remembering my No. 1 oxymoron: "Happy Birthday." That's because "happy" and "birthday" just don't seem to go together for me anymore, other than the joy of making it to another one. Now that I'm part of Gen- eration Z-plus, and because I mail more Medicare Part B forms for supplemental payments than I ever mailed "wish you were here" postcards in my Generation X days, it's just plain "birthday." There was a time, of course, when I thought "happy" and "birthday" were made for each other. That was when it meant lots of presents, and back when nobody knew - or cared - how many grams of all sorts of fats as well as cholesterol were in the average slice of birthday cake. Back in those grammar school days, in fact, cake slices were always above average and the only ice cream you could buy to put on top of them was honest-to-God ice cream. Not sugar free. Not fat free. And, thankfully, not frozen yogurt. For me, "happy" and "birthday" began drifting apart in high school. Learning got serious and my mother quit hanging my test'papers on the refrigerator door. (Actu- ally it was an icebox.) However, those two words did get together rather joyfully on the day they identified me as old enough to get my first driver's license - joyfully for me anyway, but maybe not for my dad. It was his car that was about to provide the opportunity to test my ability to keep his Allstate premiums at a reasonable level. While in college, however, those words started stray- ing apart again. After all, it was then time to think about going to work. Real work. But first, there were those years in the Army. I don't remember either "happy" or "birthday" even showing up during those years. After that, along came Wife Sarah. Those "happy birthday" words never got along better together again as a result for a long, long time. They even survived having four kids with "happy birthdays" of their own. Anyway, back to Wife Sarah's birthday, which is what started all this. Birthdays just don't seem to be as happy when you can't even fit half the accurate num- bers of candles on the all-that's-allowed, no-frosting angel food cake. And for presents, that's the real prob- lem. What could I possibly get her? After 56 years of marriage, I can see that she has accumulated everything she wants. Everything we can afford anyway. And a birthday card? At today's card prices? Forget it. So as we were walking through the mall the other day, I told Wife Sarah that I was thinking about buying her a birthday card, but the only one I liked cost four bucks. So, I asked for her permission to escape a card this year. -Now Wife Sarah, you should know, minces few words. She immediately shook her head and held out her hand. "Good idea," she said. "Just give me the money and a birthday kiss." "I'll do you one better," I promised. "And I'll ease my conscious at the same time. Come, follow me." With that, I took her into the card store and over to the birthday rack. I found the $4 card I had earlier consid-- ered ever so briefly, pulled it out and handed it to her. "This is the card you would have received," I told her. "If you don't like it, pick out the one you would have preferred and read it." But that wasn't necessary. She read my choice, liked it, put it back in the rack, and I gave her my $4. And, since Wife Sarah isn't licensed to collect sales tax, I saved 28 cents. Plus, because I didn't need a stamp to mail it, another 39 cents remained in my IRA funds. We've both agreed to do the same on all our birth- . . & .-fl In the Aug. 22, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: * The Florida Department of Environmental Protection cited the Bradenton Beach Marina for operating a restaurant on a dock without a permit and fined the marina $4,600. * In a 3-2 vote, Bradenton Beach city commission- ers returned ousted public works employee Ray Wilson to his job after he appealed a decision by maintenance supervisor Buddy Watts to terminate his employment. * The Anna Maria Beach Parking Committee sub- mitted a list of recommendations to the city commis- sion, including resident-only parking for designated areas. Other recommendations included one that the city should purchase land now for future parking needs. Date Low High'r Rainfall Aug. 13 79 92 0 Aug. 14 80 94 0 Aug. 15 78 93 .40 Aug. 16 75 89 .20 Aug. 17 75 87 .20 Aug. 18 78 93 0 Aug. 19 75 92 .20 Average Gulf water temperature 890 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. days from now on. Savings like that can put "happy" and "birthday" back together again. Particularly when, like us, you are on fixed income. "Fixed" and "income?" That's a whole other story. WhO W illWill, POIPh StilSUOIJV judgess dason Newsted, Tommy Lee & Gilby Clarke were amazed at Ralph's rendition ,of 'Pennies from Heaven.' JAY CRAWFORD FRI & SAT AUG 25 & 26 We'd love to mail you the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the per- fect way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. More than 1,400 happy, eager-for-Island-news paid subscribers are already receiving The Islander where they live ... from Alaska to Germany and California to Canada. 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Name shown on card: MAIL START DATE: The Islander Island Shopping Center * 5404 Marina Drive * Holmes Beach FL 34217 CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 OR ONLINE AT islander.org -3EuW U Em un . .3 W u-U .S E-U . . ...E 7 33 - 3 U B U U U U U U I U U I I H i I I I I U I I I I I sBIPIII~~IIIBPgll~~lBII~~BI~I~ELIP~~IBIB 8 M AUG. 23, 2006 T THE ISLANDER AME peace events planned Sept. 21 S1 By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Anna Maria Elementary School counselor Cindi Harrison and former AME student Trina Rizzo have requested that the city of Holmes Beach issue a proc- lamation for the Sept. 21 United Nations International Day of Peace, and have invited the city to attend the event at the school. The peace proclamation will be read at 7 p.m. Tues- day, Sept. 12, at the Holmes Beach city meeting. The United Nations day of peace is recognized in more than 100 counties, said Harrison. On this day, the UN General Assembly calls by resolution upon FopI I -w A Peaceful start Brothers Anthony and Joey Cucci returned to school with a gift for AME guidance counselor Cindi Harrison who organizes several peace projects for students throughout the year. Harrison brought the stone on the school's morning news show to share with all the students. Anthony is a first-grader and Joey is a third-grader. MQNU Monday, Aug. 28 Breakfast: Mini Pancakes, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Ravioli or Popcorn Chicken, Tator Tots, Peas, Peaches Tuesday, Aug. 29 Breakfast: Egg and Cheese. Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Fruit Lunch: Hamburger Gravy or Grilled Chicken Patty Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli with Cheese, Juice Bar Wednesday, Aug. 30 Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito, Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Corn Dog or Nachos, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Cup, Applesauce Thursday, Aug. 31 Breakfast: Toast with Cheese Omelet, Cereal, Toast, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Rotini with Meat Sauce or Maxx Sticks, Green Beans, Veggie Cup, Strawberries and Bananas Friday, Sept. 1 Breakfast: Waffle Sticks, Graham Crackers, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pizza or Fish Sandwich, Corn, Carrots and , Celery with Dip, Oranges and Pineapple - Juice and milk are served with every meal. Off the bus Fifth-grader Sarah Porterfield was the first Anna Maria Elementary School student to step off the first bus to arrive on campus on Aug. 7, the first day of the 2006-07 school year. Buses arrive in the new bus loop dropping students off at the main walkway, where they are then ushered to the auditorium to await the first bell. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan all individuals, organizations, states and nations to commemorate the day with peace, nonviolence and a cease-fire. Harrison said a moment of peace will be shared across the globe at noon. Celebrations also include peace walks, music, diversity fairs and art contests. AME students will rededicate their peace and memo- rial garden at 9 a.m. that day. The community is invited to gather with students on the front lawn at that time. AME is located at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Parent-teacher organization volunteer signup It's not just back-to-school time for kids, but for parents, too. The Anna Maria Elemnentary School Parent-Teacher Organization is hosting a fundraising and informative session to sign up volunteers at 9:15 a.m., Friday, Aug. 15, in the school auditorium. Parents will receive information at the event about the opportunities to become involved with activities such as Fall Festival, PTO dinners, the Scholastic Book Fair and Spring Fling dinner and dance. Scholarship winner Cassie Eiffert, daughter of AME teacher's aide Terri Eiffert, won a competitive scholarship for $4,500 from the Audiology Foundation of America. She was one of two third-year students selected nationally to' receive the Outstanding Doctor of Audiology Student Scholarship. She attends the University of Florida and will graduate in 2008. mv. -own O * 'l U.~ fly tv ~ WA~ Boat fire at Longboat marina, damages high A multiple boat fire at the Longboat Key Moorings, Dock M, ended with a sunken cruiser .and a fallen sailboat's mast on another vessel. According to Longboat Key Deputy Fire Chief "Skip" Falcone, they were called to the fire shortly after 5 p.m., where they found a 38-42 foot motorized boat and a same- size sailboat inflames. When firefighters arrived, two people were rescued who had been trapped between the flames and an escape route on the dock. At 6:18 p.m., the motorized vessel sank. Damage estimates for the dock and several boats brought the price tag to near $1 million, according to Falcone. Islander Photo: Paul Roat THE ISLANDER 0 AUG. 23, 2006 M 9 Islanders get trim: Tax time hits Anna Maria By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Like it or not, Island property owners last week received their Truth in Millage statements from the Manatee County Property Appraisers Office. If they like the figures they see, they can accept their evalua- tion. If they don't, they have 25 days from the date the notice was mailed to appeal their property evaluations to the value adjustment board. The TRIM notices include the property's market value for this year and last year and what the assessed value is for both years. It's worth noting that the assessed taxable value is not what a property might sell for, just what the value is for tax purposes. Other goodies in the TRIM notice include how much an Island property owner will pay in city and county taxes; What the Manatee County School Dis- trict and the Florida Department of Education will take as their fair shares of an owner's money; water management district taxes; mosquito control taxes; an assessment for the West Coast Inland Navigation Water District; an assessment from the West Manatee Fire & Rescue district; and debt service. Islanders who have the $25,000 homestead exemp- tion will have that amount noted. The TRIM notice shows what a homeowner paid last year for each tax (city, county, water district, etc.), what the taxes will be if the proposed city and county budgets are adopted and what each tax might be if no budget change is made. Considering the dramatic increases in assessed evaluations that have taken place on Anna Maria Island the past few years by.the PAO, most Island business property owners likely received major jumps in their property taxes for the coming year. One Island motel owner said his taxes went up by $17,000 to surpass the $70,000 mark. Five years ago, he said, he paid less than $20,000 in property taxes annually. Homeowners with a Florida homestead exemp- tion should not have had their taxable value assess- ment increase by more than 3 percent under the Save Our Homes amendment passed in Florida in the mid-1990s. - The first public hearing on the Manatee County budget and proposed taxes is scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 1112 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Pastor Richard Baker Saturday 5pm - Service of Celebration , Sunday 9:30 am - Worship Service Nursery available at 9:30am "` w .gloraad eiiluinerarn corn ,6 6608 Manrina Drive , Holmes Beach 778-1813 AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH HARVEY MEMORIAL PASTOR I _ , STEPHEN KING -" Sunday 9:30am 779-1912 * www.harveymemorial.org 300 CHURCH AVE. * BRADENTON BEACH 2 BLOCKS NORTH)F1 BRIDGE ST. CLOCK TOWER The Manatee County School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at 215 Manatee Ave. W. for the first public hearing on its proposed $840 million budget. Appeals can be made at the PAO office at 915 Fourth Ave. W. in Bradenton. For more information on a TRIM notice, call the property appraiser's office at 748-8208 or visit the PAO Web site at www.mana- teepao.com Anna Maria property values at record level The total taxable value of property in Anna Maria was put at $784,076,998 by the Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office last week, another record for property values in this city of just 1,500 people. According to the PAO, the city's proposed 2.0 millage rate for its 2006-07 budget would gener- ate. $1.568 million in ad valorem taxes for the city government. Other revenues to reach the city's proposed $2.465 million budget come from the reserve fund, fees, ser- vices, grants and the city share of various-state and county taxes. The first of two public hearings on the Anna Maria budget will be held Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Budget public hearing Sept. 5 in Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach taxpayers will have a crack at the city's proposed 2006-07 budget at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at the first public hearing on the annual spending plan. The city's proposed property tax rate is 2.4878 mills, down from the current 2.4902 mills. A mill is $1 for every $ 1,000 of assessed value of a home, less any exemptions, such as homestead. For a house valued at $525,000 in Bradenton Beach, minus homestead, the tax bill for the city for the next year would be $1,243.90. The tentative spending plan for 2006-07 is $3,831,315, up from the current $3,087,624. The first of two public hearings will be held at 7 p.m. at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. ^K.ULJ^1T:^-- COAST BANK OF FLORIDA 1-877-COASTFL swit. nastf icoinm Billion dollar baby in Holmes Beach If you believe the figures from the Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office, each of the 5,000 Holmes Beach residents owns about $325,000 worth of taxable property. Figures released last week by the PAO put the total taxable property in Holmes Beach at $1.625.8 billion, a record level. At the city's proposed millage rate of 1.9 mils, that amount of value would generate $2.965 million in ad valorem taxes for the 2006-07 Holmes Beach budget. Other revenues to reach the city's proposed $12.2 million budget would come from state taxes ($1.64 mil- lion), local taxes ($4.131 million) and various other taxes, assessments and revenue sources available to the city. The total budget of $12.2 million also includes the city's reserve fund and carryover amounts from the 2005-06 budget. Manatee's Mayors for Meals campaign wins $500 grant The Mayors for Meals campaign in Manatee County has been awarded a $500 grant "in recog- nition of the success of its 2006 effort," Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee has announced. The award event included Mayor SueLynn of Anna Maria, Deputy Mayor Richard Boh- nenberger of Holmes Beach. and Mayor Larry Bustle of Palmetto. They participated in the nationwide drive in delivering meals to senior citizens March 22. Ellen Campbell, executive director of Meals on Wheels Plus, said there is plenty of room for volunteers who deliver hot meals to seniors. It takes about 1 1/2 hours one day a week. Deliveries are betweeff 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. Volunteers may call 747-4655. TIMOTHY GROGAN Attorney at Law Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense Family Law. 941-794-0974 * Bradenton, Florida LPNE catala. Our fast claims service is "No Problem." ' IJ] ur agency is .wll known for providing Lfa.t efficient and fair claim. 'serxicc. 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He is manager of the Cortez historic site, which includes the 1912-built school being restored at the western edge of the Preserve. The lots, owned by Iris LeMasters of Grand Rapids, Mich., have been listed for sale for $1.2 mil- lion, much too expensive for the Preserve's owners, Manatee County and the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. They bought the bulk of the 95-acre Preserve for $250,000. A representative of LeMasters recently complained that the spoil site for the channel dredging project would cut off access to her property. Berms have enclosed the site to be used to store and drain the spoil from the dredged channel, which runs along the waterfront from Bell Fish Co. to Cortez Bait and Seafood. But a Manatee County official said that wasn't so - the spoil site is a good 400 feet from the LeMasters nearest property line, he said, and couldn't interfere. The right of way to the LeMasters property from Cortez Road is in no way threatened, he said. The dredging itself has been delayed by other prob- lems and won't begin for another 30 days, said Charles Listowski, executive director of the West Coast Inland Navigation District, which is managing the project for Manatee County. Jeremiah Seminar sponsored by Island revival unit ulf Drive, Holmes Beach The Gentle Spirit's Revival organization on Anna Strategic Prayer Network in Florida, who is leading 779-2878 V/ Maria Island is co-sponsoring a community-wide Jer- "transformation meetings" throughout Florida, sai AERIAL PHOTOS OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND & LONGBOAT KEY emiah Seminar this weekend on the mainland. It will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Tabernacle, 4141 Desoto Road, Bradenton. Speaker will be the Rev. Ken Malone, head of the Robbie Leech of the Island's Gentle Spirit's Revival. Also co-sponsoring the event are the Center for World Revival of Bradenton and the Manatee Ministe- rial Association. 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The company also released a schedule of future pile-driving, saying it plans to pound its pipes into the canal bottom on Aug. 28 and Aug. 30, and on Sept. 1, 6 and 8. Residents in the area near the bridge are advised that the pile-driving could become noisy during the announced days. TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE Caribou l'otel CAMP annleX Trans-Alaska Islander Marilyn and Jim Shirley of Holmes Beach took their Islander newspaper to Caribou, Alaska, where they went salmon fishing. Their hotel was adjacent to the housing for workers who maintain and monitor the Alaskan pipeline. Top Notch winner, photo student The Islander newspaper's annual Top Notch photo contest winner, Kim Klemnt, is pictured here with one of her "rewards." She's a senior at the University of Florida where she is majoring in creative photogra- phy, "but when I graduate, my focus will be to be a sports photographer," she said. She presently shoots photos for the "Independent School Paper" and just completed a summer internship at IMG/Bollettieri Academy where the majority of her work in market- ing was as the sports photographer for the academy. Klement took her winning photo of a hermit crab while in the Bahamas for a UF wood-carving class. Rotarians to hear about Reader Patch Club The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island will be brought up to date on: progress of the club-sponsored Rotary Reader Patch Club at Anna Maria Elementary School at a meeting at noon Tuesday, Aug. 29. Speaking will be Lynne McDonough, media spe- cialist at the school. The meeting will be at the weekly luncheon of the club at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Details may be obtained by calling 350-4326. 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The selection process is adjudicated by professional New York actors, writers and directors, so Riordan said being among the 180 selected shows is definitely validating. This is a first for playwrite Riordan, although he has participated in the festival in the past as an actor. "The Fringe is always fun," he said. "You get to be a part of a great community of artists who are sup- portive of each other and enthusiastic." Riordan moved to New York in 1998 after gradu- ating to attend college at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the oldest conservatory for theater in the English-speaking world. "It's a performance-based school for actors only - so I acted and I loved it," he said. As much as he loves acting, he said he found it sur- prisingly limiting. "As a writer and director, I am able to explore so much more. I am able to create not only the characters, but also the circumstances in which they live. "I knew my voice was in this business, I just didn't know where. I found it in my words. That being said," Riordan playfully adds, "I always secretly write parts that I know I would be great in." Riordan wrote "Light & Love" in August 2005. It's his fourth completed play - he has a fifth in progress. Normally it takes him a year to complete a full-length play, but this one he said almost wrote itself, coming together in just four weeks. "That's when I knew I really had something." The title of the play is an homage to Riordan's 10th-grade English teacher at St. Petersburg Catholic High School, whom he remembers began each class by saying to students, "deep breaths and love and light." 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API, a mr.4i9 . lreiluiinuin rrn'.5!iri-ii3iwmi cflL q. 1 &5.iJ 'i, turn rt. rhe txpscris, 'Big Apple' debut Stephen Riordan's play "Light & Love" debuts at the New York Fringe Festival this week. A significant part of the play takes place on Anna Maria Island, a reflection of Riordan's fondness for the Island. new religion in an already crowded marketplace. Fol-, lowers of this new religion are intense believers in the positive impact light has on everything in the world. The religion is appropriately called "Illuminology." Illuminologists also believe in the ineffectiveness of modern psychiatry and the evils of prescription med- ication. Not to sound too cliche, Riordan said the initial idea for the play came from a dream he had. However, as the story evolved, the religion became more concrete. "The main tenet of Illuminology is simply that by allowing ourselves to believe in the light that is in all of us, we can overcome anything. We can survive ills. Simply stated, we can win. I think light is a major ideology in several religions. Light is a great symbol," said the playwright. Illuminology certainly has several things in common with some of the newer cultural religions that find them- selves in the news media, he said. "After watching a very interesting interview of a very influential and success- ful movie star who blasted psychiatry and the negative effects of prescription medication on a national morning television show, I was floored. I couldn't get it out of WALK-INS WELCOME We're available to tend to your urgent care needs Fever/Infections * Minor Lacerations Simple Fractures * Sprains -' PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTER 'y' 315 75th Street West * Bradenton V 941-761-1616 INVESTIGATION Our firm is investigating an accident that occurred on Via de Luna in the early morning hours of August 4, 2002. The accident involved a pedestrian who was struck by a cement truck. 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"Anna Maria has always been a place of security for me. As I got older, I realized that more and more. The more places I go, the more things I do, I can't get the image of the Island out of my head. Simplicity, seclusion, it always brings a smile to my face. It, to me, is truly paradise." So this is where Riordan's main heroine Kathryn flees after a negative foray into Illuminology. The Island is the only place she has ever felt safe. She lives in a beach cottage with a little sun porch; similar to the one Riordan's uncle was a caretaker of for an Island snowbird. And one of the most intense scenes in the play is set on the beach along Avenue F in Holmes Beach. Currently, the play is only scheduled to run during the Fringe Festival, but Riordan is on the lookout for additional theater dates. He said he may have an oppor- tunity to bring "Light & Love" to a Seattle theater and would love to find an opportunity to showcase the play in Florida. "Although I love New York, I love what it is and what it symbolizes and all that it has, Florida will always be my home. To find a theater that would like to collaborate with me in Florida would be a dream come true," he said. Time will tell if there will be a cast irip to the Island. "I feel like this show has to be produced on the Island. I feel like it's only fair. And my cast is game, especially after a summer of sweltering heat in New York." In the meantime, Riordan's family has traveled to New York for opening night. Riordan keeps a running account of his experiences directing the play and working with his cast on his Web site. For more about the play and Riordan, visit www. moving-faces.com Improve the Quality T%" \ of Your Life A I Carol Greer Siemaszko B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych CERTIFIED COUNSELOR - . , . 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While inside, they cooked food, consumed alcohol and slept 'in the beds. Broken bot- tles and a broken shower rod were found inside. The juveniles told deputies they gained entry through the unlocked front door. They were arrested and taken to a juvenile detention facility. Bradenton Beach Aug. 11, 2200 Gulf Drive N., Sea Side Motel, grand theft. A man reported his kayak stolen. Aug. 13, 100 block of Ninth Street North, domestic violence. A woman was arrested for allegedly pushing her boyfriend. Holmes Beach Aug. 12, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, drug arrest. Joshua Knapp, 20, of Bradenton, was stopped by a patrol officer while driving because, according to the report, the officer could hear Knapp's car stereo from' more than two blocks away. During the investigation, the officer found a marijuana cigarette inside a cigarette box Knapp had in his pocket. Aug. 13, 3900 block of Gulf Drive, drug arrest. Dave Lopez, 27, of Bradenton, was arrested for driv- ing with a suspended license during a routine traffic stop. The arresting officer reportedly found a partial marijuana cigarette in the driver's side of the vehicle and Lopez denied it was his. According to the report, he told the officer to go ahead and search the rest of the car, telling him he wouldn't find anything drug-related and perhaps then he'd believe the marijuana was not Earl B. Coker Earl B. Coker, 62, of Holmes Beach, died Aug. 7. Born in Valdosta, Ga., Mr. Coker moved to Flor- ida in 1964. He worked at Piper Aircraft and owned and operated Coker Marine in Lakeland. He also worked at Galati Marine in Anna Maria. Private services were held in Louisiana. He is survived by wife Beulah S-.1' "Bootsie"; son Mark of Lake- Coker land; brothers Bobby of Georgia and Calvin of Louisiana; step-daughters Connie and Loretta, both of North Carolina; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria residents Barbara and William Nally of Spring Avenue have filed a suit against the city for its June 29 final approval of the Sand- bar Restaurant's site plan. The suit was filed in the Manatee County Cir- cuit Court by attorney Dan Lobeck, representing the Nallys, and asks the court to review the deci- sion by the city commission to grant final site-plan approval to the restaurant. In their complaint, the Nallys allege that as adjacent landowners, they are an "aggrieved his. Upon searching the rest of the vehicle, the officer reportedly found a small scale and plastic baggies used to package and distribute unlawful drugs. Lopez was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Roy Salgado Roy Salgado, 32, of Davis Island and formerly Anna Maria Island, died Aug. 17. Mr. Salgado was a former charter boat captain operating from Island marinas on the "Grand Slam" offshore fishing vessel, and most recently was a boat sales representative in Tampa. Memorial services for family and close friends will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at his parents home, 822 White Heron Blvd., Ruskin. Further information regarding arrangements may be obtained by calling 941-713-4218. He is survived by brother Steve and parents Leonor and Raul Salgado Jr. party," that they were denied "due process" and that there is no '"substantial competent evidence" to support approval of the plan. Mayor SueLynn said she's referred the lawsuit to city attorney Jim Dye, who will forward it to the Florida League of Cities. The FLC defends the city in all lawsuits, while Dye provides assistance. Ed Chiles, owner of the Sandbar, said the law- suit is betweenothe city and the Nallys and it would be inappropriate for him to comment. 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De Soto Grande, which is being marketed by Sky Sotheby's Interna- tional Realty, provides four weeks of ownership of a luxury condo for about $200,000, which is less than a typical down payment for a luxury beachfront condominium on Anna Maria Island. Studies have shown that most second-home owners utilize the resi- dence about 21 days a year, an amount of time that hardly merits the costs and responsibilities involved, said a press release from De Soto Grande. That's where fractional ownership provides all the advantages of a resort vacation with- out the hassles. De Soto Grande will be maintained by Palatial Destinations and offers two floor plans. The Coquina is a three bedroom, two-bath unit with 2,182 square feet, while the Bohemian has three bed- rooms and two baths in 2,032 square feet of space. But ownership of a luxury beach- Longboat Key chamber after hours Hope Prandine of There's Always Hope, Jack Elka of Jack Elka Photographics and The Islander and Tony Atchison of Oswald Trippe & Co. enjoyed the Long- boat Key Chamber of Commerce business after hours event Aug. 8 hosted by Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant at the restaurant. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose front condo at a "fraction" of the cost is just the beginning. All units come with private, screen- enclosed terraces, granite countertops, top-of-the line appliances, plasma tele- vision, elegant decor and linens, daily housekeeping, reserved and covered park- ing and a gated, private swimming pool. Wait, there's more. Incidental benefits to ownership include four 18-hole rounds of golf annually at a local golf course, a deep- sea fishing charter for two, eight pre-paid massages during a four-week stay and a pre-paid private dinner for two during the initial stay at De Soto Grande. In fact, owning a fractional inter- est in De Soto Grande provides virtu- ally "all the benefits of whole owner- ship with the services and treatment of a fine hotel, without the worry and absolutely hassle free," said a company press release. Reservations and contracts for a De Soto Grande purchase are now being accepted. For more information or to arrange for.a tour of the property, call 866-689-4525 or visit the Web site at www.desotogrande.com To learn more about Palatial Destinations, visit the Web site at www.palatialdestinations.com Chamber news The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange for August will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Whitney Bank (formerly First National Bank & Trust) at 5324 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. New members to the chamber for August are: Wedding services * Creative makeup Design, affiliate of Harris-Parker Associates, 2203 Ave. C, Unit B., Bradenton Beach. Vacation Rentals * Costa Lotta, 3600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. * Sunset Landings, 703 Gulf Drive S., Unit 2, Bradenton Beach. Financial Services * Bee Sure Services, 4236 20th St. W., Bradenton, FL Realty raves RE/MAX Gulfstream real estate at 401 Manatee Ave. in Holmes Beach has named Judy Karkhoff as its top selling agent for July, while Richard Armstrong won the top listing agent honor. Wedebrock Real Estate Co. at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Long- boat Key and at 3224 E. Bay Drive in Holmes Beach recently honored Gail Tutewiler as its top listing agent for the Holmes Beach office, while Tina Rudek garnered the same award for Longboat Key. The top selling agent at the Holmes Beach office was also Tutewiler and Henry Floyd won the honor at the Longboat Key office. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat Key? How about a new product or service, an anniversary, a new hire, or an award- winning staff member? 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Island real estate sales 2216 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, a 536 sfla / 960 sfur 1bbed/lbath Gulffront home built in 1940 on a .8 acre lot was sold 08/01/06, Kuhlman to Exchange Parking Co. for 1,250,000. 6006 Gulf Drive, Unit 110, Playa Encan- tada, Holmes Beach, a 1,534 sfla / 1,742 sfur 3bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1980 was sold 08/01/06, Kinsman to Killian for $1,200,000. 2211 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, a 2,300 sfur 3bed/3bath triplex built in 1937 on a 50x105 lot was sold 08/03/06, East to Reha for $790,000. 8312 Marina Ave, Holmes Beach, a 1,366 sfla / 2,386 sfur 2bed/2bath homr built in 1977 on a 85x100 lot was sold 08/01/06, Brown to Clark for $580,000. 205 71st St., Holmes Beach, a 1,596 sfla / 1,936 sfur 4bed/2bath duplex built in 1936 on a 59x105 lot was sold 08/04/06, West- berry to KW Land Group LLC for.$500,000. 1801 Gulf Drive N., Unit 129, Runaway Bay, Bradenton Beach, a 1,080 sfla /1,140 sfur 2bed/2bath condo built in 1978 was sold 08/01/06, Robbins to Kocher for $340,000., 2506 Ave. C, Bradenton Beach, a vacant 100x100 lot zoned R2 was sold 07/31/06, Scharrschmidt to Belde for $335,000. 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THIE ISLANDER' AUG. 23, 2006 l '1'7 Broncos football deal for Island resident By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Imagine getting paid to watch National Football League films! That's just what Holmes Beach resident Mike Deal, a former Indiana University football player and long- time coach, is doing now. He recently joined the scouting staff of the Denver Broncos and has been assigned to scout the other 32 NFL teams for players that Denver might use when they become free agents or available through trade. And he gets to do most of his job from the comfort of his living room. Deal landed this dream job through his friendship R,. ,_ Wednesday, Aug. 23 1 to 3 p.m. - Sit 'n' Knit at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 5 to 7 p.m. - Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Island-style luau at Whitney Bank, 5324 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Reservations: 779-9412. Thursday, Aug. 24 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. - "Identifying Strategies that are Advertising in Nature" small business success workshop at the Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383- 8217. Fee applies. 9 to 10 a.m. - Muscles and More with Sherry Fideler at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Beginning-level Pilates with Laura Bennett at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Friday, Aug. 25 7 p.m. - Jerimiah seminar co-sponsored by the Island Gentle Spirits Revival organization at the Tabernacle, 4141 Desoto Road, Bradenton. Information: 792-7574. Saturday, Aug. 26 8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Intermediate-level Pilates with Laura Bennett at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Jerimiah seminar co-sponsored by the Island Gentle Spirits Revival organization at the Tabernacle, 4141 Desoto Road, Bradenton. Information: 792-7574. 11 a.m. to 1.p.m. - "Mermaids and Manatees" art. activity for kids at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. Admission fee. . / // C e / ------Bistro att~e w~he &or, on& .ItvejaOzz.WeJene&soq y C~iQ n PTsr 5406 Marina Dr. * Holmes Beach * 778-5320 Bronco deal Holmes Beach resident Mike Deal was recently hired by the Denver Broncos as a pro scout. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Tuesday, Aug. 29 9 to 10 a.m. - Muscles and More with Sherry Fideler at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 9 a.m. to 4:p.m..- QuickBooks Level 1 class at the Long- boat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Beginning-level Pilates with Laura Bennett at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Noon - Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting with guest speaker Lynne McDonough, Anna Maria Elementary School media specialist, at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 350-4326. Wednesday, Aug. 30 8 to 9 a.m. - "Good Morning, Longboat Key" breakfast at the Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Keys Chamber of Com- merce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-2466. 9 a.m. --Save Anna Maria memorial tree planting and dedication in memory of Barbara Lacina poolside at West- bay Cove, Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4255. Coming up: * "Identifying Strategies that are Public Relations in Nature" at the Longboat-Lido-St. Armand Chamber of Com-. merce Aug. 31. - Nature walk at Felts Audubon Preserve, Palmetto Sept. 2. with two of Denver's scouts. "A friend of mine is a pro scout for Denver, and I also have a friend there who does college scouting for them. When an opening came up on the professional side, they recommended me for the job and I got hired," he said. Scouting the other teams won't all be done from his Island home. He spent a week in Denver recently and will head back to the Mile-High City on occasion to discuss vari- ous players the club might be interested in signing. Deal will be evaluating tight ends, offensive linemen and fullbacks. Games will be taped and stored on a portable hard drive that is forwarded to Deal for viewing and recom- mendations. "It's not just watching a football game, it's a lot of study and evaluation," he said. With more than 35 years in the game, Deal is more than qualified as a scout. He played football for Indiana, and was a graduate assistant football coach at the school. That led him into college football coaching jobs at Kansas State, Texas, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Marshall and Arizona. He also had a stint as a coach with NFL Europe. Deal figures he and his wife moved about 20 times in 30 years of marriage before settling down in Holmes Beach three years ago. Library schedule slender The Island Branch Library's September schedule is quite slim, as expected during the summer/autumn transition, but a few events are planned. Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, will see the library shut down for the holiday, but it will be open on its regular schedule during the rest of the month. The board of the Friends of the Island Branch Library will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The Friends Book club will meet there at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, and the regular session of the family origami group with Judy Pruitt in charge will be from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. 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L - .-- , . .. 18 i AUG.'23, 2006 TIIE'ISLANI)ER Traveling travails notwithstanding, everybody made it home It's travel hell out there ... or maybe not, depending on who you talk to and the special conditions involved in the travel. As has been splattered across all the media outlets in the past few weeks, travel restrictions on carryon articles have been dramatically tightened based on ter- rorist threats on airlines out of England. The restrictions have been made global. Forget any liquids you may want to bring on an airplane. Ditto makeup. Food. Hair get. Pretty much anything for a while other than a driver's license or passport, although some of those restrictions have now been eased. On the one hand, the inconvenience of not being able to bring on a purse or bag or book is severe. On the other hand, it does make boarding and deplaning a lot easier, doesn't it? Anyone who has ever flown probably has had to deal with the overweight, slow, incredibly burdened person who is always just in front of you with what appears to be his or her entire wardrobe in carryon luggage. Laptop. Lace-up boots. The delays are maddening. Our friends Jo Ann and Don flew back from London the day after the nightmare began over there. They were smart: Their only hand-carried luggage consisted of passports. People were complacent with thie extra secu- rity and, although they were frisked twice, everything went smoothly. It was a bit different for another friend, Rick, and his family as they flew back from London the day of the terrorist threat. Pretty much nothing was allowed on the plane other than their own selves, which for a family with children aged 2 and 4 meant something of a hardship without electronic toys and snacks - not even a coloring book was allowed. Rick said he checked everything except wallets, tickets, diapers and wipes. Keys were allowed, but not the electronic door clickers. They were able to carry on two small kid's books, but some crayons they had brought were confiscated. Rick said it was indeed a long, long flight with full hands and two very grumpy young kids, but they made it back safely and, wonder of wonders, collected all their baggage in Tampa. Notwithstanding problems of families, there is a sort of freedom of being without all that stuff. My friend Carol found that out the hard way on a trip to Italy a few years ago. An artist, Carol was looking forward to taking a slew of pictures of the sights. She and friends were in a taxi going through Rome, their minimal luggage piled on their laps,, when a scooter zipped up to the cab and the passenger on the bike helped himself to most of the luggage in their cab. Actually, it was all of Carol's luggage. The U.S. Embassy quickly replaced her passport, traveler's checks %\ ere restored, and she went shopping for shorts and T-shirts and a disposable camera. The rest of the vacation \%as terrific. Carol said, and she actually liked the freedom of not having to be concerned with lots of "stuff." Rick concurred, mentioning that in all his travels it was the first time he'd ever gone through airports with almost nothing except a small plastic bag containing those little.books. FISHING SENSE LIVE & FROZEN BT * TERMINAL TACiE SUNGLASSES & HAS 0 PENN*SHIMAYNOe ST CROIX ^Everythinig You Need for Florido FRshing '-'S. I ~SLANDDISCUUUT~ 5503 MARINA DRIVE at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) 779-2838 OPEN DAILY (major credit cards) By P Consider the joys of traveling from home without all the comforts of home on your next trip. You're prob- ably going to be required to do so anyway, so why not adjust to it and enjoy? Although I'm not quite sure what I'd do to try to entertain a couple of youngsters for a nine-hour flight without at least an i-Pod or crayon ... Whale tales from the past You can travel back in the past a bit and find a really weird whale, according to some new studies by researchers who did just that in Australia. According to the journal Science, a 25-million- year-old whale fossil is apparently the forefather of the baleen whales we've got in our oceans today. Baleens, by the way, are filter feeders, toothless marine mam- mals that include blue whales - the largest mammal on the planet - and the singing humpbacks. But this early baleen had teeth. Lots of them. And they used those sharp teeth to eat sharks. Lots of them, too. The fossil of the baleen forefather "looks more like a modem leopard seal," with a skull about the same size as our bottle-nosed dolphins, but it's got a shortened snout and "the eye sockets are enormous relative to the whale's size," according to the journal. Teeth, or lack thereof, aren't the only characteristic that differentiates baleen whales from others in the species, and scientists have reached the conclusion that the other anatomical elements of the fossil do class it as a baleen. - General whale theory has held that modem filter- feeding whales evolved from their toothed brethren and, in fact, young blues and humpbacks have teeth but outgrow them as they age. However, there was some mystery about just what and when all that happened. Now, with the fossil find, it appears that newly evolv- ing baleens and their forefathers were out there in the waters at the same time. Dolphins dumber than a goldfish? A South African scientist has said that dolphins aren't necessarily the brightest light in the ocean, as we've been led to believe. According to Reuters news service, Paul Manger. of Johannesburg's University of the Witwatersrand said "the .super-sized brains of dolphins, whales and porpoises are a function of being warm-blooded in a cold water environment and not a sign of intelli- gence. 'We equate our big brain with intelligence,' he said. 'Over the years we have looked at these kinds of things and said the dolphins must be intelligent. The real flaw in this logic is that it suggests all brains are built the same .... When you look at the structure of UN E PETE WANTS YOU - TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! * 24-hour self-serve car wash * Complete auto detailing * Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr.. Holmes Beach '-778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED I -------~ --I" I erti eo * Full Automotive Repair 5333 Gulf Drive * Holmes Beach [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Dr779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] the dolphin brain, you see it is not built for complex information processing.'" Manger said that the dolphin's big brain is just a means to accommodate a warm-blooded mammal in a cold ocean environment. "The dolphin's brain is not made for infor- mation processing; it is designed to counter.the thermal challenges of being a mammal in water," he said. He likened the matter to lab critters which, when put in a box, want to try to get out. "If you don't put a lid on top of the bowl, a goldfish will eventually jump out to enlarge the environment it is living in," he said. "But a dolphin will never do that: In the marine parks, the dividers to keep the dolphins apart are only a foot or two above the water between the different pools. Dolphins, in other words, don't have the sophis- ticated kind of minds to cause them to jump from their pens. So why do they jump.through hoops? Manger said it's because of good trainers, not good dolphins. Sandscript factoid My last air travel .was to Connecticut, not long after 9/11. Considering my usual "Island casual" style, I expected to go through more than the usual trav- eler's travail at security, so I left extra early all the way through the trip. There was also the matter of the camera bag with all the little batteries which, I figured, would appear like tiny bombs to airport screeners. . I had no problems at all. In fact, when I was leav- ing Hartford, I went through -the X-ray to find security doing the wand thing to a guy in a suit and a woman in an expensive dress, shoes in hand, grumpy looks on their faces. I looked around, shook out my long hair, snatched my bag off the conveyor belt, and shuffled off in my flip-flops to the nearest lounge. Go figure.. Red tide still to the south . Yep, it's still out there, but red tide blooms are still to our south and still in low counts, according to state researchers. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, a blanch of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission, "a red tide bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, is present along the Southwest Florida coast with highest concentrations currently located along the Charlotte and Sarasota County coasts from Longboat Key to Gasparilla Pass and offshore to about 3 miles. Patchy conditions exist from Boca Grande Pass south to the Naples Pier with mostly very low concentrations detected. Fish kills and respiratory irritation remain possible between Sarasota County and northern Collier County, with the possibil- ity of impacts in southern Manatee County if current northward movement of the bloom continues." Red tide is an algae that is always present in local waters, but at times bursts into a "bloom" which can become deadly for marine mammals and fish. The toxins from the organism can cause respiratory distress to humans. , ,,.. .-.,.I" * ',. ^ ^y -^ Moon Date A- HIG" AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW B NM uu 23 I 45 1 6 5 21 1 3 120(1 26 705 03 -\u '24 14:, 1 7 ' f,4 I I 1241 25 724 .04 Aug 2 1.52 I S 640 1 0 I 23 24 745 06 Aug'26 2 (4 19 '.2S l4S 2 02 23 S'.- 07 Au 27' 2.19 20 S 14 0"' 251 2i S26 09 Aug2S 239 22 1 S56 06 341 19 S 44 I I Aug 29 3 04 23 94S 05 4.41 17 859 1 3 Aug 30 3 32 24 10-50 05 6-05 16 9.05 14 � L - �.',)rieo Hli, Tide " m'.nuwae lak - , I 1o 10631i________ I TIE ISLANDER' M AUG. 23', 2006 19 Flounder fishing starting to improve in backwater By Capt. Mike Heistand Mackerel continue to be a good bet in the passes and bays. Trout and redfish are thick in the seagrass flats in the backwater, and flounder are finally starting to get big and hungry. Offshore fishing for grouper and snapper continues to be good, but expect to go out to the 100-foot depths in the Gulf of Mexico for the better catches. At Perico Island Bait and Tackle, Ken Haagenson said there are lots of whiting being caught in the surf off the Island. Snapper are thick near any structure or hard bottom, and mackerel are moving in all the passes. He's heard of some good snapper hookups in Longboat Pass, too, as well as redfish, snook and trout being caught in the seagrass flats in the bays. Flounder are also being caught in greater numbers, with a good bet for a big flattie coming out of the Manatee River. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been putting his charters onto redfish, small trout and catch-and-release snook, all with live bait. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina said he took local residents Tony and Bill Werner and the Hiteman family from Lutz out last week for good catches of mangrove snapper, gag grouper, Spanish mackerel, snook and redfish. "The entire week featured a long outgoing tide, starting at daybreak and bottoming out in the late afternoon," he said. "The diversity of the catch was the only thing to write home about because there never was a really bang- up bite with any of the species listed. I must admit, though, that I have seen much worse during the dog days of August. Bait continued to be easy and plentiful." Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- ers Marina in Holmes Beach said offshore fishing is still good for grouper and snapper, with the deeper waters producing the best catches - figure 100 feet or so, Bill suggested. Backwater fishing is also fine for mackerel, snapper and redfish. Summer red Dick Dungan caught this nice-sized 30- .... inch redfish - on last week's -. full moon. He's the waters of Manatee County for more than 50 years, and caught the big red while out on son Jason's boat, along with Jim Nelson. Whitebait was the bait of choice for the group. Islander Photo: Courtesy Jim Nelson Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said there are still lots of mackerel around, plus a few catch-and-release snook being pulled in at night. Anglers there are also catching a few snapper and one person nabbed a 20- pound permit. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said fishers there are finding mackerel to be the No. 1 catch. There are also catches of small bonnethead sharks, snook at night and some big yellowtail jacks. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's hearing that snapper are everywhere right now, both inshore and offshore. He's also hearing good reports of redfish coming out of Miguel Bay and near Good catches The Bys- trom family - Jeannie, William, Logan and Trevor - had a good day on the water in the Florida Keys. Pic- tured are Logan and Trevor with some of their catch. Islander Photo: Courtesy Jeannie Bystrom Emerson Point. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include "tons" of mackerel and mangrove snapper from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, plus good shark fishing at night. On my boat Magic, we've been catching lots of reds to 30 inches, and we're finding that they're start- ing to school. We also caught trout to 23 inches and lots of mackerel. Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide a fishing report. Prints and digital images of your catch are also wel- come and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or e-mailed to news@ islander.org. Please include identification for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more information. Snap- shots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. 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Hearing the coaches say it's time to scrimmage is what the majority of the campers wanted to hear - they all wanna play soccer, after all. Due to a construction project at the Anna Maria- Island Community Center, games will be played at the new soccer field behind the Holmes Beach Public Works building. The Center also set up two smaller fields in the outfield of Birdie Tebbetts Field for the Instructional League. Center athletic director Andy Jonatzke said the Claudia Hinds challenges Austin Morrow for the ball .during an offelise-t ersus-defense drill. SBANKJ 0C Pam Dial, PA (941) 704-4962 Harbour Landings - 5.659 sl SBR',BA. Riverview Blvd - Pii.r nmin ir, Rvitrvniw elevaOir. tour-..jr Qjrage lagoon pool 0 ilrci Over 3,400 l with 4BRAi3 5BA jnl wailpiriall, wine storage closei, hree ire pool Almrni-oneaj.r ulonorWarner' Biyou places, and 40+ tool dock or, deep water t0 Wilh newer do,: ajd ddavit 1.475,.000 bay $2 95.000 ..'.. ' & * -.. 'a .i � a'2 .. 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Islander Photos: Kevin Cassidy league will host two games in the instructional league (ages 4-7) and one competitive league (ages 8-16) game on given afternoons, with the rest of the games being played on Saturdays, since there are no lights at the Holmes Beach facility. However, the schedule is not yet made up, pending final tryouts. Jonatzke also stated that the Center is going to pro- vide training for its soccer coaches through the National Youth Sports Coaching Association. NYSCAhas a code of ethics that coaches must follow in order to gain cer- tification, and they provide training for coaches with an emphasis on positive coaching techniques. Speaking of coaching, Jonatzke is issuing a call for volunteer coaches in Division III for players ages 8-9. The regular season -gets under way next week after mandatory tryouts, which remain for these spe- cific age groups: *Ages 10-11: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 23. *Ages.14-16: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. *Ages 12-13: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. For more information, contact Jonatzke at 778-1908. Key Royale golf news The golfers were out in force during the Aug. 14- 18 week at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach. The men teed it up on MNlonda\ for a nine-hole, two best balls of foursome game. To teams finished at six-under-par 58 to tie for first place. John Atkinson, Dick Grimme, Chris Collins and Trip Tripolino made AUCTION TWO WATERFRONT LOTS: 7089 Longboat Drive North Longboat Key Initial bid at $1,025,000 Auction at the Bankruptcy Court inTampa September 25, 2006 at 11:00 am To pre-qualify: Contact Robert Davenport at Brasota Mortgage Company 941-746-6119 up one team, while Ralph Basseft ,Dick Miller, Austin Rice and Mike Wagner were the other winners. On Wednesday, Al Morgan and Vince Mercadante combined to shoot a two-under 126 to run away with first place in an 18-hole, partners low-net competition. John Atkinson and Dick Grimme finished in second place with 137, while Bob Kral and John Heiselman came in at 142 to finish in third place. On Thursday, the men and women got together for-a co-ed, nine-hole best ball of foursome game. The team of Jane Winegarden, F.S. Williamson, Terry Westby and John Driscoll combined to fire a six-under- par 26. One shot back and in second place was the team of Lois Biel, Sally Keyes and Rex Hagen. Keyes finished strong and earned some bragging rights with a chip-in on No. 9. Skimboard contest on tap The annual BeachHouse Skimboaid Bash will take place.Aug. 26 at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach. The contest, which gets started at 7:30 a.m., costs $30 for amateur and $60 for profession- als. Each entrant receives a competition T-shirt, gift bag, lunch and a raffle ticket. The deadline for entry is Aug. 22. Entry forms can be picked up at the West Coast Surf Shop, 3902' Gulf Drie. Holmes Beach. Trophies \\ ill be awarded to the top three in each division and prizes go to the top four in each division. For more information, call 778-1Q01. Gayle ~j7i~.7ii Simpson SchulZ... .- Brok6r/Associafe Jim Anderson Realty Company PO Box 1789 * 401-B Pine Avenue Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.178.4847 * loll Free 1.800.772.3235 www.jimandersonrealty.com email: guyle5l1@tampabay.rr.com Enjoy specta(ular Bimini Uay - _,l walerfromn views from this private 19,000 sf beautifully . . |- landscaped property, one of the largestlots around. Super Key Royale location in a very desirable neighborhood. II's a boating paradise with deep,,prolected water. Fish from your private dock and swim in the large solar heated pool. Your cars will even be happy in the three-car garage. 3-4BR/3BA. Please call Gayle Schulz, 941-812-6489. Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad for as little as $20! Call Nancy, 778-7978 ^^ ^I'C Tli IS a (e"rS HPIF' " CEr GEjE * 5404 M|lrlJ; Dli T h 6 ^ 1 V-JsO ^-la941 778-797-8 *^AvJ.l�L^rC.ER.UHG _____ THE ISLANDER 0 AUG. 23, 2006 0 21 - FOR SALE: BROWN leather La-Z-Boy reclining sofa. Purchased new for $2,400 last year. Must sell. Make an offer! 941-713-4136. MOVING SALE: 8am-2pm Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27. Antiques, couches, dressers, coffee table, more. 102 55th St., Holmes Beach. MOVING SALE: 8am-? Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25-27. Make us an offer, everything must go. Grill, vinyl shed, all house furniture. 308 57th St., Holmes Beach. BONUS! CLASSIFIEDS ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. SALE: NIKI'S GIFTS, Antiques, Jewelry. Select furniture, art work, mirrors, prints 40-60 percent off. All sterling jewelry 50-70 percent off. Select vintage and costume jewelry, crystal, cups and saucers, salt and pepper sets, books, thimbles, dolls 50-90 percent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. 941-779-0729. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. LOST BIRD: INDIAN Ringneck. Yellow-with red beak. Name is Sunshine. Call Sabina at Haley's Motel, 941-778-5405. MISSING CAT: FAMILY pet, inside cat. Orange and tan, small and friendly. Name is Woodstock. Last seen Aug. 13 on 62nd Street, Seaside Gardens, Holmes Beach. If found, please call 941-778-7770. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org! KARATE ON THE Island: Ages four through adult. Call 941-807-1734 or visitwww.islanddojo.cmasdirect.com. KEY WEST FANTASY Fest: One cabin left. 5 days/6 nights aboard 65-foot sailing vessel, Lex-Sea. $1,895 per couple, inclusive, bring your own beer. Depart from Cortez Oct. 25. 941-713-5958. BILLIE JOE: I'm a 2-year old male cat, very handsome, black and white. Need a special person to adopt me, my family was evicted. Neutered and microchipped-. 941- 920-1411. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, 941-720-1411. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. BRADENTON-19600 ESTATE 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. 3 BR/2BA $1,795,000 S- - -' 1 I . I-'R URL H1 I R L KL A.:c.lutel, charming condo beautifully turn-key furnished in a "cottage style" decor. Best location in the Preserve Golf Club at Tara. The living/dining room and screened lanai overlook a lovely pond and preserve with privacy. $289,000 i-n'LiitLh.- bt.Al,_ - 'IlI r-LUlIILLL. DRIVE Largest rental property on island. Sleeps 18! 7BR/6BA, 3 kitchens, heated pool with dock/boat house. Great cash flow. Will consider trade. II - II -: PA11M .\iRE (-CO-LNTRI :CL.IB -5:21 COUNTRY LAKES TRAIL Best home in the areaatthis price!Totallyremodeled,private backyard, caged pool.4BR, beautifully landscaped,great location between Sarasota and Bradenton.PalmAire Country Club offers golf and tennis. $499,000 ANNA MARIA SinCoast REAL ESTATE LLC FLAMINGO CAYWATERFRONT POOL HOME 3BR/2BA plus den, heated pool, new roof and landscaping, dock and boatlift, direct access to Intracoastal. $859,000. HOLMES BEACH POOL HOME 2BR/2BA open plan. Vaulted ceiling, wet bar, deck, large lot, fenced yard, pool and hot tub. $574,500. 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. 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, Gulffront 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. 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. 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/1.5BA turnkey furnished, Sautillo tile, pool, beautiful beach. Direct Gulf view, manager, excellent rental. $799,900. BAY PALMS WATERFRONT HOME 3BR/2BA canalfront. Private dock. Direct access to Tampa Bay and Intracoastal Waterway. $679,000. ANNUAL and SEASONAL RENTALS 779-0202 * (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA B, SihCoast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center * 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 * www.siiuncoastinc.com \LI BRADENTON BEACH - 244 17TH ST PALMETTO-4607 ARLINGTON ROAD BRADENTON BEACH - SANDCASTLE Gulf 2BR plus office/den, 2BA, open plan, granite, Full Bay views are unbelievable! 100' seawall, front newer construction, complex only has underground parkingwith elevator. 1/2 block total remodel includes Maple cabinets, Corian 8 units, covered parking, pool, 3 bedroom, 2 to beach access. Wonderful location on Anna counters, new appliances, new tile and carpet, bath, beautifully turn-key furnished, elevator. Maria Island. Bradenton Beach Club has newly painted, new A/C and oversized garage. $1,699,000 two heated pools, spa, fitness center and a Amazing sunsets! Only 17 minutes from St. boardwalk that leads to the Bay. $599,000 Pete. 2BR/2BA $985,000 t:941/366-8777 www.skysothebys.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. FaEE --A -= -.,- , - -. - - - - -- .II . -- I .w , . v - '177-Momm - 22 AUG. 23, 2006 M THE ISLANDER 11 S L- A - BLACK LAB PUPPIES for sale: AKC registered, field/trial champs with papers. Male, 9 weeks old, shots, $500. 850-625-4126. HARLEY DAVIDSON 2001 FX DL. Screaming Eagle Upgrade 1450cc. 3,480 miles, too many extras to list. Excellent condition. 941-795-2906. 1996 CAMRY: GOOD condition. 71,000 miles. $4,500. 941-761-9640 or 305-942-8991. BOAT SLIPS FOR rent, up to 50 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez. Parrot Cove Marina, 941-795-0088. 1985 COBIA 185 BOWRIDER: Mercury 115 motor. 85 hours use since new. Stored five years. Needs work. $999 or best offer. 941-778-3086. CHURCH SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATIVE assistant needed for Island church. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9am- 4pm. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher a must. Experience in Power Church or other church member- ship software, PowerPoint helpful. Call 941-778-0719. NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call 941-778-3953. NURSES NEEDED FOR long-term home care for lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Full/part-time available. Travel opportunity. (941) 383-6953. PARTTO FULL-time handyman needed for Holmes Beach area properties. Please, fax resume to 941-866-9078. PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPING position available at local area motel. Phone Janet at 941-778-2780 WANTED: WILDLIFE CONTROL technician. Job requires working in heat, on ladders, roofs, attics. Applicants should possess good communication skills and be able to do light carpentry work. Valid, clean Florida driver's license, be able to pass a drug test and background check. Please call 941-812-1666,or e-mail jeff@floridawildlifetrapper.com. SEEKING KITCHEN HELP and servers for fine dining restaurant. Apply in person to Chef Damon, Ooh La La! Bistro, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. SEEKING PIANO PLAYER evenings for Ooh La La! Bistro. Music range from classical to jazz. Call Chef Damon, 941-778-5320. - THOUSANDS OF HOMES * ONE ADDRESS WWW.\\ MICHAELSANDERS. COM BRAND NEW METICULOUS :6 I riTii ,v,.i 1 , Br, ,m:,:,' :,,l Perfection in this Key Royale home. Open elevator & 2 car garage. Enjoy sunsets over water, nobridges. $1,300,000.KathyValente, the gulf from balconies. $1,045,000. Jody 748-6300 or 685-6767. 529619 Shinn, 941-748-6300 or 705-5704. 535082 ENJOYBEACHFRONTlivingfromthis updated 2BR condo located in Gulf View directly on Bradenton Beach. Great vacation retreat along with excellent rental income opportunity. $869,000. Victoria Horstmann, 748-6300 or 932-7199. 534401 PELICAN COVE beautifully and stylishly updated 2BR condo across the street from Bradenton Beach with full gulf views, a pool and partial bayviews. Excellent rental policy and history. $575,000 Victoria Horstmann, 748-6300 or 518-1278. 534548. HOLMES* BEACH. Contemporaty, 4-5BR beach home w/tropical landscaping In gated enclave. Nearly 3/4 acre directly onthe Gulf. Balconies havespectacularsunset & gulf views. $4,800,000. 748-6300. Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala, 725-0781. 527811 SNEAD ISLAND. Stunning views from East & West side of this newer waterfront 3BR + office home with lake views on front & wide canal views In rear. Dock w/lift & heated pool. $1,150,000. 748-6300. Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala, 725-0781. 524417 DIRECT BEACHFRONTI Turnkey furnished 2BR condo with Gulf views from living/dining, master bedroom & patio. Smaller complex w/heated pool & tropical landscape. No rental restrictions, wonderful investment. $799,900. Ally Howell, 748-6300 or 224-6378. 530750. PLAYA ENCANTADA. Superbly maintained Gulf-front complex, 2BR, turnkey furnished, built-ins, updated kitchen, hurricane shutters, heated pool, jacuzzis, shuffleboard & tennis courts. Partial Gulf views. $700,000. Kimberly Roehl, 748-6300 or 447-9988. 525492 ANNA MARIA CANALFRONT Serene setting w/lush, tropical yard, 3 BR, split plan home on quietstreet. Direct'accessto Gulf & Bayfrom private dock. Outstanding Island location. $649,000. Ruth Lawler or Maryann Lawler, 748, 6300 or 587-4623. 534017. TRADITIONAL3BR home, woodflooring,ceramictile,fireplace,spaciouskitchen, upgraded appliances & den. 1 acre w/private pole barn, trees & fenced. Salt chlorinated pool w/spa. Home buyer warranty! $647,000. Patricia Grieco, 748-6300 or 737-8689. 534891. PERICO ISLAND. Enjoy the ultimate Florida Lifestyle in this beautiful maintenance.free 2BR patio home Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, fully tiled, fireplace, private pool in a courtyardusetting. $389,900. Kimberly Roehl, 748-6300 or 447-9988. 513561 VILLAS BY THE SEA. 1 BR condo, centrally located in Bradenton Beach. Updated interior & exterior renovations, new heated pool, roof & tropical landscape. Turnkey furnished in a charming tropical beach decor. $319,000. Kimberly Roehl, 748-6300 or 447-9988' 534869. ALL DRESSED UP and ready to go. Great northwest location. Home has many recent updates, including kitchen, bath & new media room. New a/c system and insulation too. Priced below appraisal. $319,900. Joanne Jenkins, 748-6300 orn228-7878. 535425 111W11111102 BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT: THRIVING business, building with additional income, beer/wine. $1,690,000. Confidentiality agreement required. Longview Realty, 941-383-6112. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and interme- diates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half- hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call 941-778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, 941-756 5496. BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First-aid certi- fied, 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 expe- rienced, 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. GET YOUR 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 cer- tified. 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! 941-524-9350. KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person atThe Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. NANNY, HOUSEKEEPER: INTERGENERATIONAL care now available. New York transplant seeking new clients for part-time or on-call assignments. Many years of experi- ence with children, disabled teens and adults and seniors. CPR/first-aid certified. Mature, loving, responsible, fun, flexible and organized. Afternoons, evenings and over- nights. Call Elizabeth, 941-778-5958. GMaply the Best . ' g~ii ' ~tu . ] ,=Y" , '? '-o'-- COMPLETELY RENOVATED 2BR2BA ground-level villa. Top of the line amenities and beautifully furnished. Stainless steel appliances, wood floors, one-car garage. $369,000. Mike . 800-367-1617 941-778-6696 Norman 4W 3101GULFDRIVE Realty INC HOLMES Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en espanolf www.miken.ormanrealty.com BEACH REALTORS ISLAND.CANAL HOME REDUCED 3BR/2.5BAwith fireplace. Corner lot on canal with new dock and caged pool. New kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. New metal roof. $580,000. Sellerwill pay one point towards buyers mortgage. Call Carleen Weise, Realtor, 941-224-6521 evenings. KEY ROYALE This outstanding 3BR/3BAcanalfront home has been renovated, updated, and added on. Extensive pavers, brickwalkand patios, new barrel roof 2004, 75-foot seawall, 50-foot dock with 13,000 Ib boatlift, This home is lovely inside and out. A 27-foot Sport Craft with twin 150s will stay with full price offer. Offered at $1,650,000. Call Zee Catanese, Realtor, 941-742-0148 evenings. GULFFRONTCONDO SereneGulf vistas can beyoursata remarkable price. Spacious 3BR/2BA with private lanai overlooking white sandy beach. Undercover parking. $795,000. Call Lori Guerin, Realtor, 941-773-3415 or Carmen Pedota, Realtor, 941- 284-2598 evenings. 5910 Marina Drive - Holmes Beach FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 * info@smithrealtors.com Web site: www.smithrealtors.com J MAN WITH SHOVEL: Plantings, natives, patio gardens, trimming, cleanup, edging, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward 941-778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appointments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. 941-778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private les- sons. 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. Experi- enced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, 941-778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free esti- mates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. 941-720-0794. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete computer solu- tions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945. CUCCIO TILE: Many Island references. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. 941-730-2137. EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED TEACHER available for tutoring in math, science and reading for elementary-to college-level students. $35/hour. 941-524-4177. ANNA MARIA ROCK School at School for Constructive Play. Lessons in guitar, drums, piano, bass guitar, saxo- phone, flute, theory. All ages. Call 941-778-1747. PRESSURE WASHING, GUTTERS cleaned, lawn care, trim- ming, odd jobs. Senior discounts. Call John, 941-741-4919. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor - 778-0455 S . . . . . ' . a'eenr "S -k REAL ESTATE 4 OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com ANNUAL RENTALS 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. NOW BOOKING FOR WINTER SEASON 2007 "We ARE the Island!" SINCE 1957 Marie Franklin, Lie. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.corm -I 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 BETTER THAN NEW! Beautifully remodeled 3 or 4 bedroom, 2-bath home on secluded cul-de-sac in Northwest Braden- ton! New kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite countertops,. stainless steel appliances, tiled floors, French doors, and new heated pool with waterfall hot tub. Priced at $449,000. -f 1) THE ISLANDER N AUG. 23, 2006 E 23 S L A�U Nl-- mER. WL A SN - N D SERVICES_____ Continued_____LANDSCAP__INGCotiue 7 77 HOE MPOVMET--nine HANDYMAN SERVICES: PAINTING caulking, interior carpentry, custom mirror and other interior/exterior gen- eral household repairs. Offering quality services since 1994. Reliable. Call Colin at 941-376-0541. CLEANING BY HELENE: Thirty-year Island resident. Weekly, bi-weekly, detail oriented, honest, reliable, excel- lent references. Free estimates. Call 941-778-5717. CONSCIENTIOUS HANDYMAN: CEILING to floor.Texture painting, fixtures, etc. Drew Hudson, 941-812-5073. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and com- mercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Monthly and quarterly accounts available. If it is broken, we can fix it. Call 941-778-2581. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and land- scape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call 941-778-2335 or 284-1568. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015. THE GRASS HOPPER Man will give your lawn the TLC it deserves and beat most prices. Residential and com- mercial. Call for free estimate, 941-755-4474. GULF SHORE LANDSCAPING: Lawn care, pressure washing, landscaping. owner operated by Island resident. Exceptional value! Licensed and insured. Call 941-726- 7070. www.gulfshorelandscaping.com SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell 941-448-3857. :-.-ty V Peio4 owners- . " Call us to 78-2307 * 1-800-306-9666 rent your . . franmaxonraleviale com properties! , Unbeatable over 35 years! . ... [3 SERVING TH AREASINCt 1970 MLS Anna Marie ' Prudential Palms Realty Michelle Musto P.A. 941-809-3714 www.michellemusto.com Anna Maria 514 Norlh Bay Drive Holmes Beach: 305 63rd Street A COMPLETELY REMODELED IN 2005! NEW HOME! 3BR/3.5 BA 2.386 sl. 4BR 3BA. 2 205 sI. and fabulous boy elevator den and pool Shori roll Io views. S1,200,000. Gulf! S859,000. e-mail: michellemusto@prudenlialpalmsrealty.com �' L.Iw . -' '4411,ii1jIJi , 'II, 1:1,! pi riLr j , II *l1 I Ii I ,'ZI~~J RIVERVIEW CUSTOM This custom Spanish-style 3BR/3BA home with views of the Manatee River and open-floorplansoffergracious hIvingfordiscriminatingtastes. The high ceilings and arched entry to the living room complete with fireplace and balcony overlooking the river adds just the right touch. A gourmet kitchen, complete with pantry closet, is designed to be the center of family gatherings or entertaining. Way too many features to name! $989,000. S ^,k Gulf-Bay Realty Jesse Brisson Broker Associate, GRI 941-713-4755 NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and instal- lation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and com- mercial. 30-years experience. 941-729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Complete cleanup, instal- lations, native plants, palms, aquascapes, rock and patios. Shell installed $42/yard. Shark Mark 941-727-5066. CLOUD NINE LANDSCAPING: Mulching, shelling, plant, sod and tree installation. Full landscape installation. No job too big or too small. Excellent references. Fully insured. Please call 941-778-2335. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exte- rior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contrac- tors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 941-778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 941-778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118-941-778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free esti- matds. 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. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198. * v & , wefcome Jo paradise! SCall 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: $799,000 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! REDUCED 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. : 9**S**** e * o * *# o o**eo * ooe ago*o* � Just visiting paradise? Tlie Islander SINCE 1992 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. You'll get ALL the best news, delivered by the .mailman every week. It's almost as good as a letter from home! Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach - or call 941-778-797&. Online edition: www.islander.org 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 esti- mates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. 941- 792-1367, or 726-1802. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consulta- tion. 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 distributor: Weatherside LLC on Holmes Beach. 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WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/ week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach.Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, 941-778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. BRADENTON BEACH: NEWLY remodeled BR/1 BA 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. 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 bal- cony 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. WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety,. 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 utili- ties. Small pet OK. 941-795-8979. Credit check. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH duplex: 2BR/2BA completely remodeled, furnished, washer and dryer. $1,000/month plus utilities. 941-778-1819.2906 Ave. B, Holmes Beach. 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. $750/weekly. Amivacationrentals.com. 407-765-4445. 55-AND-OVER BRADENTON Beach mobile home rental. 1 BR/1 BA, steps to beach or bay. $800/month, $300/week. Available April through December. 941-779-4634. 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 information and availability. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH home: 4BR/3BA, heated pool, fenced backyard, garage, and large corner lot, pets OK, unfurnished! $1,800/month plus utilities. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320 or 941-587-6328. ANNUAL GULFFRONT: 2BR/2BA, 55-plus, heated pool, direct beachfront, furnished! $1,100/month plus utilities. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320 or 941-587-6328. ANNUAL: 2BR/2BA, ROOFTOP deck overlooks Intracoastal and Gulf, furnished, $2,200/month plus utilities. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320 or 941-587-6328. HOLMES BEACH: 30 yards to Gulf beach, 2BR, appli- ances, ground-level home with laundry. No smoking or pets. Year lease. $950/month. 1-800-894-1950. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA: AIR conditioning, washer and dryer, water, large pool, cable. Parking only 200 steps to beach. First, last and security. $950/month. 941-779-1586. 2BR/2BA CONDO AT the Waterway in west Bradenton. Boat slip, pool, washer and dryer, water-view. Annual or long-term. 941-773-3375. SEASONAL RENTAL: NORTH end of Longboat Key. One bedroom villa on bay with dock. Beach on side. Private, beautiful views. Call for rates. 941-374-0304 RENOVATED 1 BR/1 BA: walking distance to shopping and beach. Tile floors, washer and dryer, lawn service included. $725/month. 941-735-5375. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR townhouse 500 feet from Gulf., Updates with granite, tile in kitchen, baths. Patio, private yard, washer and dryer. $1,350/month. 941-778-4548. BEACHSIDE GROUND LEVEL: 1BR/1BA, great views, like new, sleeps four, $770/week or special seasonal rates. 106 72nd St., Holmes Beach. 863-529-3579. ANNUAL RENTAL: AVAILABLE Oct. 1,2006. Ground-floor duplex on quiet cul-de-sac in Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA with large family room, patio and new washer and dryer. Two blocks to beach and downtown. $1,250/month. 941- 753-6594 or 941-545-0669. MONTHLY RENTAL: 2BR/2BA with den. Furnished condo on canal. West Bradenton, five minutes to beaches. $2,100/ month. June through November 2006. 708-532-2149. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1 BA duplex. Anna Maria City across from beach. $950/month plus utilities. 941-778-7003. LUXURY! BEACH HOUSE: Gulf views, 200 feet to beach, 3BR/3.5BA, sleeps nine, pool-spa, elevator, gourmet kitchen, granite tops, five TVs, golf cart. Check pictures, prices, availability at www.costalotta.net or call 863-581- 3252. 3600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 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. HOLMES BEACH 1BR/1BA: 750 sf apartment. 100 feet from bay. Includes water and trash. $800/month. First, last and security deposit. 949-813-4900.. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: large, furnished 1BR/1BA. Walk to beach and shopping.Three- to five-month lease, no pets. $800/month plus some utilities. 703-790-0077. ANNA MARIA DUPLEX: 2BR/1 BA, private yard, fireplace, close to community center, $1,025 plus utilities, no pets. Call 941-756-8787. COMMERCIAL OFFICE OR retail space: 1,200 sf, second floor, Gulf views, Prima new carpet, $695/month. First and last. Year lease. 941-778-4451. ANNA MARIA 2BR waterfront condo with dock, completely furnished with TV. $975/month plus electric. Cable and water included. Year lease. First, last and security. 941-778-4451. ENJOY SUNSETS FROM large balcony, glimpse of the Gulf, steps to beach. Annual, updated 2BR/2BA, living and dining rooms, kitchen with granite counters, garage and office, recreation room with access to patio. $1,500/ month. 941-545-6118. 55-PLUS MOBILE home resort. 1BR/1BA turnkey fur- nished. Steps to Gulf and bay. Available September through December, $800/month, or $700/month for two months or more. Includes utilities. 941-778-6207. TEMPORARY ISLAND RENTAL: One month or more, Sep- tember through January. 2BR/1 BA duplex, newly remod- eled, one block to beach. $975/month. 941-807-5449. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA open-plan with great views of Tampa Bay. Canalfront, walking distance to beach and restaurants. $779,000. Diane Miller, 941-779-1512. FOR SALE BY owner: Best value on the Island! 2BR/ 2BA, one-car garage, gourmet kitchen, new windows, updated baths and more. Two blocks from beach. $615,000. 941- 778-8677. 406 Bay Palms Drive, Holmes Beach. 3BR/2BA: One bedroom used as a den/office/playroom, enclosed lanai, tiled with carpeted bedrooms. 1,400 sf, county water/sewer, citrus trees, near Brentwood school in Sarasota. Reduced to $274,900.941-379-4196 or 941-954-7474. KEY RQYALE: Holmes Beach. Direct bayfront, gorgeous view of Skyway, 3BR/2.5BA, two-car garage, private dock. $2,500,000. North Point Harbor canalfront 4BR/3BA, five- car garage. Elevated with new lap pool/spa/waterfall, seawall and dock. $872,500. 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, renovated ranch with new seawall/dock/20,000-lb-lift. $989,500. Both with community pool and tennis. Call Lyin Bankuty, Realtor, SunCoast Real Estate, 941-737-1.420. C P R: 941-794.1515. Sales, rentals, property management. Coastal Properties Realty. www.coastalpropertiesrealty.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. 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 prop- erty 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. $499,000.941- 778-5482. ALMOST ISLAND HOME: Adorable iBR/1BA. Brand new furnished, bay windows with water view. Hurricane Force-3 manufactured home. One mile from Anna Maria Island and one block from Intracoastal 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. Beau- tifully updated and maintained, new roof, turnkey fur- nished. 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., Bradenton Beach. Bridget Spies, ReMax Properties, 941-308-6763. MSL# 313022. TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS TILE * METAL SHINGLE * FLAT -FREE 6 yr. Maintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured {LiUc. #CCC13257421 THE ISLANDER AUG. 23, 2006 E 25 JS AND9 * ASSDI BEACH CONDO: LIKE new. Priced below appraised value. 717-392-4048. BRAND NEW 3BR/2BA HOME IN pleasant Palmetto. Water views and shady pergola. Three-car garage. $310,000 or offer. Call Carleen at 941-224-6521. WEST BRADENTON: OPEN noon-4pm Sunday. Six months condo fees paid! Free-standing, private three- bedroom upgraded condo with two-car garage, new lanai. Call for details, 941-792-0763. $309,900. 5605 Whippor- will Ct. off 59th Street West, Tanglewood. REDUCED $151,000! BUY now and save Realtor'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. OPEN HOUSE: 1-4pm Sunday: New home, 3,746 sf 3- 4BR/3BA, granite/cherry kitchen, three screened veran- das. $829,000. Horizon Realty, 941-725-7000. 303 58th St., Holmes Beach. CANAL HOME FOR sale in Holmes Beach by owner. $790,000. Call 717-392-4048. UPDATED 3BR/2BA: 1,560 sf, tastefully furnished and decorated, sold turnkey. For sale by owner. Buyer's agents, 3 percent. $599,900 Appointments only. 813- 818-8314.8104 Marina Drive,-Holmes Beach. www.boh- nenberger.homesindeed.com. COURTYARD COTTAGE, 700 feet to the bay in north Anna Maria! Some peeks of the bay! $405,000. Call Green Real Estate for more details. 941-778-0455. 2BR/1BA COMPLETELY REMODELED. All new appli- ances, new washer and dryer, large yard, plenty of park- ing, five minutes to beaches! 941-761-9512.4423 102nd St. W., Bradenton. NORTHWEST BRADENTON: THE best buy in this - friendly, small community next to Palma Sola Bay. A very tidy and clean Richmond home on a double lot. $299,000. Call Ken Jackson at Green Real Estate, 941-778-0455. PERICO BAY CLUB: OPEN house 2-4pm, Sunday, Aug. 27. 3BR/2BA with full bay views! Granite countertops, glazed porcelain tile, carpet, designer furnishings, planta- tion shutters and more. $575,000. 941-792-4803. HOLMES BEACH AREA: charming canalfront home, newly renovated, 3BR/2BA. Granite kitchen. 1.5 miles to beach. For sale $599,000; rent $1,600/month, or lease with purchase option. 614-207-7878 BEACHFRONT CONDOS:TWO 1 BR/1 BA, new construc- tion, designer furnished, breathtaking views, Jacuzzi. Great rental, walk to shopping, restaurants. Both $995,000 or each $519,000. Captko462@aol.com. 901-301-8299. HOLMES BEACH AREA: charming canalfront home, newly renovated, 3BR/2BA. Granite kitchen. 1.5 miles to b.each. Sale, $599,000, rent $1,600/month, or lease with purchase option. 614-207-7878. BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/2BA end unit with full Gulf views. Turnkey furnished, stainless-steel appliances, gran- ite, boat docks, tennis, pool. $659,000. 941-388-5238. FIXER UPPERS: BARGAINS, these homes need work, lowest prices. Call for a free list with pictures. Free recorded message, 800-946-4016, ID#1048. Re/Max Gulfstream. SANDY POINTE CONDO with many upgrades. 2BR/2BA plus two-car carport, new wood floors, stainless-steel -.appliances, quartz countertop, ceiling fans and blinds. Walk to beach, enjoy watching wildlife from your cozy veranda or take a refreshing dip in heated pool. Perfect Island residence or vacation getaway! $349,900. Chard Winheim, Horizon Realty, 941-713-6743. NEW 2005 CONDOS: Close to beaches, gated commu- nity. 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom models. $139,900-$250,000. Keller Williams Realty. 941-932-1288. OPEN SATURDAY AND Sunday 1 pm-3pm, refreshments served. Beautiful, furnished, 2BR/2BA condo overlooking the pool and Gulf. $699,000.5400 Gulf Drive #32, Holmes Beach. Island Team, Wedebrock Real Estate, 941-730-3653. OPEN SATURDAY AND Sunday 1pm-3pm, refreshments served. Remodeled house, 4BR/3BA. $899,000.941-730- 3653. 408 Poinsettia Road. Anna Maria. Island Team, Wedebrock Real Estate, 941-730-3653. I REDUCED DRAMATICALLY! RUNAWAY Bay large 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished. Everything new in 2006! Great view, close to beach, great rental complex or second home. Call for more details. $369,000. George, 312-321-7501. ANNA MARIA: 3BR/1 BA home. Updated, fully furnished, ground-level. Two blocks to Gulf. $515,000. 941-727-5789. LOT: ONE BLOCK to beach. 57.75x1 14 feet. $529,000. 941-778-4246. 125 Neptune Lane, Holmes Beach. CANALFRONT 3BR/2BA: GULF access, 10,000 lb. boat lift, pool, fireplace, two miles to Island beaches. (San Remo Shores) $459,000.704-986-4173. robertsami@aol.com. ELEVATED DUPLEX: HOLMES Beach. 4BR, concrete structure with enclosed downstairs. 3,300 sf total. Easily convert to single-family. $519,000. (941) 807-5449. ISLAND TOO EXPENSIVE? Distress sale in northwest Bradenton, close to beaches and Island, one acre, 4BR/3BA home. Extremely motivated owner, selling $100,000 below market value. 6907 Ninth Ave. Dr. N.W. $475,000 or best offer. 941-794-6777. 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. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA: Escape the heat in the beautiful peaceful mountains of western North Carolina homes, cabins, acreage and invest- ments. Cherokee Mountain GMAC Real Estate. cherokeemountainrealty.com Call for free brochure, 800-841-5868. PRICED FOR QUICK sale! 3.2-acre lake lot, 148 feet of frontage. Northeast Georgia's largest and newest lake, Patriot's Pointe. $98,500. More information, 706-213- 6734. www.lakerussellproperties.com. WITH TENNESSEE'S BEAUTIFUL lakes and mountains, you are sure to find the perfect spot to call home. 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