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Skimming the news ... Paul Loncsak: Greatest Generation, page 16. Anna Maria Tihe Islander Wakeboard fun, page 11. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" www.islander.org Volume 14, No. 45 Sept. 13, 2006 * FREE 'Buy our own school:' LBK commissioner By Rick Catlin . Islander Reporter Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jeremy What- mough has long believed that his town - at least the Manatee County portion - pays an unfair share of the budgets for both Manatee County and the Manatee County School Board. Following a story in the Sept. 6 Islander about the proportion of taxes that Longboat Key pays to the school board board compared with the number of public school students that live in the town, Whatmough cried foul. Longboat Key property owners living in Manatee County will shell out $13.8 million in taxes to support the school board's 2006-07 budget, yet just 58 public school students - slightly more than 1/10 of 1 percent Progress takes Center back in time While crews began demolition of the Anna Maria Island Community Center and grandstands last week to make way for a $4 million state-of-the-art facility, nearby residents remembered that a time capsule had been planted outside the Center in 1982. Center officials said they would collect the capsule and examine its contents when work crews reached that location. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin More sex offenders move to Island, but some leave quickly By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter If you're one of those Island parents who allow their young ones to freely roam the streets of safe-and-sound Anna Maria Island, you might want to think twice about them walking in the 1600 block of Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach and the 600 block of Dundee Lane in Holmes Beach. In the past three weeks, two con% icted sexual offenders have moved to Anna Maria Island, one in each Island city at the above-mentioned locations. Another convicted sexual offender has moved to Cortez, accord- ing to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. A total of five convicted sex offenders now live on the Island and two reside in Cortez. In Bradenton Beach, a man with a 1995 convic- tion in Polk County (Lakeland) for sexual battery and solicitation of a minor and sexual battery by an adult with a victim under the age of 12 moved to the 1600 block of Gulf Drive North last month. A former Bran- don resident, he registered the Island address. with the FDLE on Aug. 30. Florida law requires that all convicted sexual offenders registertheir current address with the FDLE, even if they have completed their sentences or super- visory requirements. Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale said his department already has taken notice of this indi- vidual moving to the city and officers will routinely check on his presence and whereabouts. "We usually get a notification of a convicted sexual offender moving to our city, but we also check the FDLE Web site. We've got this guy's address and we'll. be checking on him," Speciale said. After Bradenton Beach police met with the indi- vidual and discussed his situation, the man apparently had a change of plans about living on the Island. Special said that after meeting with police, the man indicated he would be moving out of Bradenton Beach and off the Island some time this week. Another convicted sexual offender in Bradenton PLEASE SEE SEX, NEXT PAGE of the county's 43,140 public school enrollment - live in Longboat Key. "That's $238,000 per student in our town," exclaimed Whatmough. At those figures, "Longboat Key could buy its own school," he added. "It's just another reason why we and Anna Maria Island should seriously consider forming our own PLEASE SEE SCHOOL, NEXT PAGE Earthquake in Gulf gets little notice on Island An earthquake at 10:56 a.m. Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico about 250 miles west-southwest of Anna Maria Island caused no significant "rocking and roll- ing" locally. The "moderate" quake, placed at a Richter scale of 6.0, did not cause any damage and was generally unnoticed. No waves were generated as a result of the tremor. Most folks here apparently assumed it was thunder, but one person commented that she "thought someone was shaking the bed" to wake her up. Earthquakes in Florida? Well, they are uncommon but not unheard of, according to the U.S. Geologic Ser- vice, with the first recorded in 1780. There was a small earthquake in February in the Gulf of Mexico, which was largely unnoticed, although an earthquake of 4.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in Escambia County in 1997. Turtle year looking good By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter This year's sea turtle hatch on Anna Maria Island thus far has surpassed all of last year's, and there are still 25 nests to go.- A total of 4,789 baby turtles have come up out of the sand and made their way into the Gulf waters, said Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. Her volunteers have tabulated 1,710 that did not make it, for a hatch rate of 65 percent, Fox said.. That's pretty good, according to the experience of past years. Last year there were 4,739 successful hatchings for the entire season, so 2006 has it over last year by 50 babies and still has those 25 nests to go - some hundreds of baby loggerheads. There were 97 successful nests last year compared to 121 this year. Red tide seems to be quieting down on the Gulf, side of the Island, but is still strong on the bay side, Fox said. She has had two dead turtles that washed up on the beach in the past week. Neither had evidence of physical trauma, she said, which indicates they died of something they ate, probably something affected by red tide which in turn got into the turtles' systems and killed them. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-5638. ill II I II L 2 0 SEPT. 13. 2006 U THE ISLANDER School tax levy vexing on Key CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 county. We don't get a fair return on our taxes. It's not even close and it's only going to get worse," the longtime town commissioner said. "At that cost, we could send our kids to Switzerland for all their schooling and have money left over," he joked. Maybe it wasn't a joke. By comparison, Anna Maria Island taxpayers fare considerably better than their Longboat Key coun- terparts when it comes to paying their "fair share" of public education. Residents in all three Island cities will pay a col- lective $23.4 million toward the school board's 2006-07 budget. With 493 students from the Island in the Manatee County public school system, Island property owners will pay an average of $47,494 for each Island student, or just about the cost of one year at a private boarding school in Switzerland. While the $47,494 average for Island taxpayers is relatively "better" than the Longboat Key average, it pales in comparison with the countywide average of $5,164 paid in property taxes for every public school student. It's enough to call for tax reform, said Whatmough. "The school board doesn't pay any attention to us during the year, but they sure like us at tax time. I hope they at least send us a Christmas card at least thanking us for our contribution." Indeed. Sex offenders move on, off Island CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Beach has lived in the 100 block of Ninth Street North for several years without incident. On Aug. 22, an adult male registered an address in the 600 block of Dundee Lane in Key Royale in Holmes Beach. The individual was convicted in 1999 for unlawful sexual communication with a minor and has been released from his sentence. Another convicted sexual offender in Holmes Beach has lived in the 6400 block of Flotilla Drive for more than five years. Anna Maria usually has few sexual offenders resid- ing in the city, but on Aug. 22, the FDLE Web site listed ,xcptic iq ue La 3pm ...ors ^ Dr RE, DISCOVER E RE STA 111 Sout] Anna Maria Isl Northern Tip Of Anna Maria Island : A Lunch: Ever Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4:30pm-9pm : www.the Good morning The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce held its month member breakfast at the Sun House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach Aug. 9. New members and sponsor of the breakfast were, front row, from left, Katharina Eckert of Coldwell Banker; Dave Struber of United Yacht Sales; Michel Cerene, broker/owner of Smith Real- tors; and, back row, from left, John Bresnick of First in Care Home Health Agency; Gerard Parker of A Day to Remember Photography and Creative Makeup Designs; Joe Anziano of Signal Graphics; Douglas MacArthus of Palatial Destinations; breakfast sponsor Mel Klein of Florida Power and Light; and Kevin Holmes of Pane Pro- tection Hurricane Shutters and Linda Moore of Send Out Cards. The next member breakfast is Wednesday, Sept. 13, and reservations may be made with the chamber at 778-1541. Islander Photo: Courtesy Duncan Biddulph a convicted sexual offender in the 200 block of Gladi- olus Street. However, an on-site inspection by Sgt. John Kenney of the Anna Maria substation of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office revealed the man had not lived at that address for several years. Kenney said a check with the FDLE found that a computer had erroneously listed Anna Maria as the man's address. Cortez also received a convicted sexual offender in August when a man moved to the 12000 block of Cortez Road West. He was convicted in 2002 for lewd [)nal Cuisine Slas Wine Zgers & Ales lay - Friday i to 6:30pm s D'oeuvres ink Specials It's our way of U RANT A h Bay Boulevard CONTINENTAL I-- - . A1 /_ 1-7o 1 %1 ianu : i- /1- to-1o1 cross From The City Pier y Day 1 l:30am-4:30pm Fri & Sat 4:30pm-10pm waterfrontrestaurant.net and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 16, but has been released from his sentence and further supervision. None of the convicted sexual offenders on Anna Maria Island or Cortez are currently under supervision by the FDLE and none are listed as sexual predators by the FDLE. Law enforcement officials in Holmes Beach said they were aware of the newly arrived sex offenders and will make a visit to the listed address of the individual to ensure he complies with FDLE regulations. SUNDAY BRUNCH a to LIVE JAZZ reatrirg the Heru H ri s ..iht VilaSUNDAY BRUNCH 8 rn t, 3.' p rn, LIVE JAZZ nre,-,r the 5 erm Island Shopping Center - 5406 Marino Drive - Holmes Beach Hurr, half-price offer expires Sept 30. Please present coupon on arrival or call after 5 p.m. and ask for ' special reservations. 941 778 5320 THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 13, 2006 M 3 RAINBOW OVER ISLAND... IN THREE-PART HARMONY 11 Lt ~iai wcI'ANO tci a7 iL~I~ LL~pIIIJfill. i t h h r iti,,ai I IIt i lL .1 'I i ll/ W if 11 t /I' /1(- O1 h/i~ lla S1, Ii II,- '1 /ichL/. n Anna Maria City budget ready - maybe By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter After five worksessions and one public hearing, Anna Maria may have its 2006-07 budget of $2.3 mil- lion at a property tax rate of 2.0 mils ready for approval at the final budget public hearing Sept. 20. Then again, it might not. Only three of the five city commissioners were at the first public hearing on the budget Sept. 7 and con- sidering that not all the additional budget expenditures proposed at that meeting received unanimous approval for inclusion, the full commission - Commissioners Duke Miller and Christine Tollette were absent Sept. 7 - could be in for a lengthy session Sept. 20. Commissioner Dale Woodland was opposed to a proposal by Commission Chairman John Quam to increase the salaries of city staff by an additional 5 per- cent above the 5 percent increase already in the budget. Woodland said he needed to see performance evalua- tions first. Woodland also objected to several other last-minute additions to expenditures, including a proposal by public works director George NlcKa\ to purchase a $6,000 lawn mower to maintain the newly constructed swales on Gladiolus Street. The current city lawnmower can't cut low enough to the ground in the swale, McKay said. Woodland also questioned a proposal by Mayor SueLynn and McKay that the city outsource street cleaning. McKay said he could get a street-sweeping com- pany from Tampa for about $3,000 annually, but admitted he didn't have any "hard" figures on the cost. Another company offered a bid of almost $9,000 for the service, McKay said he will bring more concrete informa- tion on street sweeping costs to the Sept. 20 meeting. The commission also gave consensus approval to a request from Mayor SueLynn to raise building offi- cial Kevin Donohue's salary an additional $2,894 to just under $63,000 annually. The mayor noted that the building official in Bradenton Beach makes nearly $90,000 per year. She also observed that exclusive of the police department, Bradenton Beach, with less population than Anna Maria, has 19 full-time staff compared with just eight in Anna Maria. Not to be outdone, Commissioner Linda Cramer proposed an additional $3,500 in the budget for an Orlando expert on "walkable cities" to make a presenta- tion and followup report to the commission. Woodland Budget no problem for Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach taxpa� ers had little comment on the 2006-07 budget last week at the first public hearing on the annual spending plan. Only one resident spoke on the budget, and all that business owner Barbara Rodocker had to comment upon was what the roll-back rate meant. 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 honiestead, 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 final public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 - in the meeting room - at city hall, 107 Gulf Drive N. Tent city hearing A whole new concept of "government in the Sunshine" took place in Bradenton Beach last week, when city commissioners met under a tent in the parking lot at city hall to have their first public hearing on the 2006-07 city budget. The public hearing conflicted with the primary election, in which city voters cast ballots at city hall at the same time the public hearing was scheduled. Islander Photo: Paul Roat and Quam agreed. The additional requests would, if approved, be funded from the $50,000 in the contingency fund, which would lower that amount to about $35,000, but leave the millage rate and reserve fund unchanged. Under the proposed budget, Anna Maria's ad valorem tax rate will be 2.0 mils, while the reserve fund will start the fiscal year at 33.49 percent. City treasurer Diane Percycoe said that if the city meets all projected revenues and expenditures in the 2006-07 budget, the reserve fund will reach 38.1 percent of the operating budget by Sept. 30, 2007. Resident Jim Conoly sparked the liveliest - if only brief - debate of the evening when he claimed that the mayor had said previously the city staff was "incompe- tent." That prompted SueLynn to explode, stating emphat- ically that she had never said such a thing and that the opposite was true. Quam gaveled Conoly out of order before tempers reached a boiling point. The final budget hearing will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, with Miller and Tollette expected to attend. Meetings *Anna Maria City Sept. 14. 7 p.m.. cit(\ commission \\ork session. Agenda: continued discussion on day light plane ordi- nance, continued discussion on lot splits, first reading and public hearing on extension of moratorium on property seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line, flood management plan discussion, Gulffront Park discussion, job description revision discussion and update of development of 107 Elm Ave. Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., environmental education and enhancement committee meeting. Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m., final public hearing on proposed 2006-07 budget. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Sept. 15, 1 p.m., department head meeting. Sept. 19, 1 p.m., scenic highway committee meeting. Sept. 19, 7 p.m., final public hearing on proposed 2006-07 budget. Sept. 21, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Sept. 21, 10 a.m., code enforcement board meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-580,0. Of Interest Sept. 13, 10 a.m., Island Emergency Operations Cen- ter meeting, Fire Station No. 1, 6001 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Sept. 18, 3:30 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road. 4 M SEPT. 13, 2006 N THE ISLANDER Meeting due on Cortez drug problem By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter A community-wide forum with county law enforce- ment officials is in the works to take up a drug problem that has plagued Cortez for many years. Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hah- mann, who lives in the historic fishing village, said she will put together such a meeting in Cortez, hopefully sometime in October. Cortezians have been concerned about the prob- lem for years, she said, but it is difficult for law enforcement officers "because they can't act until they have a case they can take to court." That hasn't been forthcoming. Dave Bristow, spokesman for Sheriff Charlie Wells, concurred. "We're acutely aware of the problem, in fact we've had detectives working on it for quite awhile. But our hands are tied without evidence to take to court." Gulffront project off to DCA for review, comment By Paul Roat State officials will get the next crack at a pair of duplexes that developers have been trying to build for the past six years in Bradenton Beach.. Bradenton Beach city commissioners last week agreed to the transmittal of the data, exhibits and meet- ing minutes of the Island Inc. and Beach Development Inc. proposed projects to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for that agency's comments before making their own decision on whether or not to permit the duplexes. The proposed duplexes, at 1402 and 1404 Gulf Drive on the Gulf of Mexico, require a large-scale comprehensive plan amendment before construction can begin. City planning commissioners recommended the city commission deny the construction July 11. It has been a "long and winding road" for the pro- posed development, as attorney Steve Thompson for the developers put it. The project is located across the street from the Bermuda Bay condominium development. Develop- ers first appeared before Bradenton Beach officials in 2000 to request rezoning of the property. They claimed at that time that a scrivener's error had the property zoned as preservation within the city's com- prehensive plan. The comp plan also stated that the area-consists of special soils that should preclude development of any structures. Planning commissioners at the time recommended approval of the project to the city commission, which rejected th e e developers took the matter to court, where a circuit court judge upheld the city's denial. On appeal, though, the matter was reversed and the city was ordered to allow the original request, which was a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment. However, when the change was forwarded to the DCA for.final ratification, the agency determined the matter was not at all a small comp-plan amendment, but a large-scale amendment. DCA officials ordered the whole process to begin again. Last week, Thompson and other consultants offered a full-scale presentation as to the merits of the large- scale plan amendment for the property. He pointed out that similar properties in nearb\ areas along the beach had been granted building permits. Land-use planner Jim Farr said that he believed the preservation designation on the city's land-use map for the property was a "scrivener's error" dating back to 1989, when the comp plan was approved. He also raised the question of inconsistency by the city in grant- ing other project approvals yet.denying the Island Inc.- Beach Development Inc. request to build. Environmental consultant Jeff Churchill said that the proposed duplex site has "nothing unique" about it, either through topography, vegetation or for any water recharge zone. Resident Tirso Garcia, who owns a unit at Ber- Many Cortezians acknowledge the problem, but they decline to talk for the record and they too lack evidence to take to the sheriff. Over the years a vacant house here and there has been taken over by transients and used as a "crack house," sort of an illegal head- quarters where drugs are sold and consumed. Wooded areas attract "druggies" too, including the FISH Preserve at the eastern edge of the village. That resulted in a murder some years ago, and that was the end of that particular drug refuge. There has been violence in other drug habitats too, and a great deal of noise that neighbors find obnoxious and often threatening. But although such operations seem to be common knowledge, nothing specific enough to get law offi- cers involved has been developed. Cortezians who object don't want their names known, for fear of retaliation against them or their families. They The Holmes Beach City Commission at its Sept. 12 meeting was expected to approve the first of two readings of an ordinance that would eliminate the city's code enforcement board; replacing that body with a special magistrate who would settle code violations and disputes in the city. The ordinance would allow a specific period of time for the board to finish with all its cases before the special magistrate system is enacted. Currently, the all-volunteer board consists of Chuck Stealey, Don Schroder, Don Maloney, Bar- muda Bay, said he was told when he bought his con- dominium that the property across the street - site of the proposed duplexes - was zoned conservation and would never been built upon "and I paid a premium for my property." Resident Rick Skerrett also urged denial of theproj- ect. citing the area as a buffer from the Gulf to other properties east of Gulf Drive. Resident John Kidd said the site should be retained as open space because it serves as a sea turtle nesting site. Resident Tom Fellner, who lives in Bermuda Bay, seldom file formal complaints, Bristow said, and officers can't act without a citizen's complaint or unless an officer witnesses an infraction, which is rare. "Druggies" are as skittish as wild animals, one officer said. "It seems to go in cycles," said Commissioner von Hahmann. "People who do drugs like this come and go, they're in and out of Cortez, they are here and then they're somewhere else. ."Now it's rearing its ugly head again. There's been almost time for another whole generation to be involved." The meeting she intends to set up will have at least Sheriff Wells, a judge, and State Attorney Earl More- land there to tell Cortezians just what can be done and how, she said. Meanwhile, there is no indication that the problems will go away. bara Hines, Ted Geeraerts, Jeff Kenrick, Michael Klotz, Joe Jackson and John Wize. No city staff would be eliminated or added if the ordinance passes the second reading, expected on Sept. 26. The city would then retain the services of one of the Bradenton area's special magistrates at an as-yet undetermined rate. Prior to final passage of the ordinance, the commission will set an effective date when the special magistrate begins to take over code enforcement cases. also argued for denial of the development. "I would not have bought if I knew someone could have built in front of me," he said.. Some of the officers of the two corporations seek- ing to build on the beach are the same persons who developed Bermuda Bay. City commissioners unanimously approved send- ing the package of documents regarding the project to DCA. A response from the state is expected to take at least two months. City commissioners will then hold more public hearings on the matter before making a decision. No secret: code board may be gone I 4��.rIlil111�.fl� THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 13. 2006 M 5 Red tide lingers, sporadically, off coast Yes, that scratchy throat and itchy nose you may get while visiting the beach is still a part of the ongoing red tide bloom in the Gulf of Mexico. The Florida Marine Research Institute in St. Peters- burg Friday released the latest data on red tide which, scientists there said, "continues to impact the South- west Florida coast,, with high concentrations detected alongshore between Manatee and Sarasota counties. Northward movement of the bloom appears to continue with low concentrations of Karenia brevis detected in southern Pinellas County at Redington Beach. "Samples collected I to 5 nautical miles off- shore between Longboat Pass (Manatee County) and Gasparilla Pass (Charlotte County) contained low to high concentrations of K. brevis," researchers said, .adding that "Fish kills and respiratory irrita- tion are possible between southern Pinellas County and northern Collier County." Individual sampling sites had low readings of red tide at Pinellas County and near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, high reading at the north end of Anna Maria Island, medium readings off Cortez, high.counts at New Pass and off Lido Key, and medium to high levels from Siesta Key south. Red tide is a naturally occurring algae that, at times, seems to bloom for reasons that still baffle scientists. When red tide blooms, it can cause respiratory distress to humans, as well as kill marine iamminals and fii-h Further information is available at the FWRI red tide status line by calling toll-free 866-300-9399 in Florida, or 727-552-244S for those out of the state. 'Extreme' red tide kills event on Longboat Key "The extreme effects of red tide" have brought cancellation of a 'Ba\ Buddies" event, originally scheduled for Sept. 23 on Longboat Key,said the Saiads oa Bia\ Esmiarv Program. The event will be rescheduled when the noxious bloom goes away, said a spokesper- son, or possibly it will be at an inland loca- tion in October. Details may be obtained by calling 365-3223. Reach more than 20,000 people weekly with your ad -for as little as $20.00! Call Nancy 778-7978 The Islander www.islander.org F 7, * Z*.' ' "^ ^ s i. f Dead fish are washing ashore in Anna Maria Sound, victims of red tide. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Benefit set for Perico victims A concert and beach party to benefit the "Perico 14" victims of a large apartment building fire on Perico Island Aug. 15 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1, at the activities center of St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. The fire swept through 14 apartments, destroyed most of the furnishings and belongings of the ten- ants there. Called the "Jam for 14," the concert at 4 p.m. will feature Koko Ray and the Soul Providers at an "all-star jam." It is sponsored by The. Islander, the Island Rock School, and the Chiles Group restaurants. Admission will be $10 per person,, with all proceeds going to the "Perico 14." Tickets may be purchased at The Islander office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, I* COAST . / BANK checking OF FLOOR IDA lhmre BW kiri . . nlr:p B9I! PD;. .OD ATM 1877-COAST G o t:0 '.,,.:. rrl..r,(clarnr1 OI'r ;.i r, .*t.ih ,^ic....-; ing results - orci i-I iIrfliarnmOhicrn trat cDn COuSe preicitijre ,gr, i.. Oging ".. eJo s B.oltnical &';.irn I-Pe jurt.cin.;) treotrient ..,-as pielerre3 ,:, tr,,i- 3 ,roi ..e ,,tion 0, oi I:tc ,n Book now - call 941-778-5400. , ^i9 AVEDA .dewtvye &-con spai. *st or 5311 gulf drive * ami * 778.5400 or directly from KoKo Rayu at any of his shows. Additional information may be obtained by phon- ing 518-4431 or 758-0395. Weekends free at bird sanctuary Admission will be free to visitors at the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary every weekend in September, the local institution has announced. More than 200 birds of 70 species are housed in displays at the sanctuary, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota, on City Island off the south ramp of the New Pass Bridge that connects to Longboat Key, Visitors may experience pelican feedings or par- ticipate in "boardwalk bird talks," he said. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. isit rowns No need for temporaries Replace cracked or chipped teeth and unsightly metallic crowns utilizing our computer-aided design... Save time in your busy schedule. Cretuing beautiful sinilis on Amnn Maria Iliand & Longboat Key WILLS * TRUSTS * ESTATES JAY HILL Attorney-at-Law 778-4745' Anna Maria, Florida I DR GV VATROSJ 6 m SEPT. 13. 2006 E THE ISLANDER Whole lotta shakin' goin' on Islanders have become accustomed - unfortunately -to the threat of hurricanes in the past few years. High winds, high surf, torrential rainfall, flooded streets, power outages and a general disruption of our lives - evacuations - are just a part of the price we pay for living in paradise. But earthquakes aren't a part of the norm when it comes to natural disasters with which Floridians have to cope. Not so usual, that is, until late Sunday morn- ing, when a quake categorized as 6.0 on the Richter scale trembled out in the Gulf of Mexico.. Paintings on walls shuttered. Windows shook. Walls trembled, and those who were reclining defi- nitely felt the tremors from what was described as. a "moderate" earthquake. There was no damage we know of, but we're 250 or so miles away from the epicenter and people here felt the earth move. Florida isn't immune to any natural disaster, it would appear. Fortunately, the side effect of underwater earthquakes, a tsunami, did not result Sunday, and the chance of that in our part of the world is generally classed as slight, accord- ing to experts. But the earthquake of Sept. 10 will add yet another item to the checklist of problems we face in paradise, along with the lesser threats of mosquito bites, steamy September days, and lightning-packed afternoon thunderstorms. ... and about those taxes Islander readers have noted the tax picture painted in our pages of late. A relatively small percentage of Manatee County's population living on its barrier islands is paying a very large percentage of the. county tax levy. For the school system, Anna Maria Island and Long- boat Key provide a windfall in view of the relatively small number of students and the huge amount paid in tax dol- lars for education. It's definitely the minority paying for the majority when it comes to the islands and education. But consider the formula that Florida uses to fund education statewide, and you learn we not only fund the education of students from Lakewood Ranch and Duette, but all the educational needs for kids in Perry and Mims and Yeehaw Junction and elsewhere, where property values are low and subsidies from property rich counties are needed to make the "education nut." And this isn't the first we've heard of inequitable taxes leading to talk of forming our own county to better contour the tax landscape. It's again come to the forefront for at least one Longboat Key town commissioner. Will it happen? Probably not. Is tax reform needed to correct the inequities? Of course. Will it happen? Of course not. - Welcome to paradise, where everybody gets taxed, and taxed .... An-Maari. The Islander SEPT. 13, 2006 * Vol. 14,,No. 45 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 Robert Noble Edna Tiemann. V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, nancy@islander.org V Accounting Services Melissa Burkett, meliss,a@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org- V Classifieds & Subscriptions S Lisa Williams, lisa@islander.org Lisa Williams (Allothers: news@islander.org) Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. �@ 1992-2006 * Editorial, sales and production offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 WEB SITE; islander.org - FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 . SLICK By Egan --- ._ ,".: ': ..;:: % ;% 5 :; g.U :.:% :`.:`; i.;.'`! " ':ZL :?' A shaftee's view Regarding The Islander article in the Sept. 6 issue, "County gets gold mine, Islanders get shaft": Thanks for reporting on this. \\e as Americans are so accepting of all these taxes we get thrown at us. One wonders if we shouldn't revert to taking a page from the history books. I am speaking, of course, of "no taxation without representation," little things like the Boston tea party. People just got ticked off and rebelled. So I am proposing that we get ticked off and rebel, too. How about we en masse take our tax bills and dump them on the front stairs of the Manatee County Property Appraiser's office? Just to get their attention. I am fortunate to live in Bradenton Beach six months of the year. I am seeing former neighbors of mine "disappear" because of the burden of taxes. All those "new schools" in Lakewood Ranch and other parts of the county are being paid for by retirees on a fixed income. How is that ever fair? Wasn't that. why most people retired to Florida in the first place, to escape paying huge tax bills on a fixed income back home? But, of course, it is not just retirees, it is anyone who is not quite a millionaire, anyone that needs to scrape the money together to pay these inequitable taxes. We have taxation without representation. Let us secede from the county and the state until we get some real representation. Islanders unite! Carol A. Wallace, Bradenton Beach and Boston, Mass. Not important, huh? On Aug. 24, headlines in the St. Petersburg Times proclaim, "Springs bring mystery illness," subhead "The state is investigating ailments that are afflicting swimmers, pollution suspected." Another urged us to "be proactive in finding a solution." The Alaider on Aug. 23 had a headline "Island tourism at four-year low in June, July." Sept. 3, another headline, "Red tide creeps up the coast leaving fish kills along beaches." The red tide bloom has affected Charlotte,- Sarasota and Manatee counties for weeks and has now reached Pinellas waters. Surely this isn't developing into a big problem, is it? Oh, surely not! After all, this has been reported to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, all the water regulatory authorities, the fish and wildlife departments, health departments and Mote Marine Laboratory. Since they have taken no action it can't be very important. No city or county government has reacted - guess we shouldn't get so excited. Albert L. Richardson, Bradenton Remembering Helen The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island is saddened by the loss of our dear friend and artist Helen De Forge. Helen's beautiful porcelain paintings and china pieces have graced our gallery for many years. Her good will, her support and generous laughter_ were gifts she wholeheartedly gave to all of us. We offer our sincere condolences to her dear hus- band John and her family. Helen, your spirit watches over us. Faye Nierman, director, for the Artists Guild Add to baloney In Don Maloney's column, "Baloney From Malo- ney," he left out another zinger - Saturday trash pick- ups for Monday holidays, when most Islanders do "nothing." The garbage trucks whiz by because many forget to put out the trash. Keep us laughing, Don, you are so appreciated! Barbara Parkman, Holmes Beach TIE ISLANDER N SEPT. 13. 2006 0 7 City slickers complain about what brought them to Florida Commentary by Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Why does it always seem that the "city slickers" from up north who move to Florida barrier islands love to complain about the very things that brought them here? On Clearwater Beach, where I grew up, northerners in the 1960s bought up lots on the undeveloped south end of the beach for canalfront homes amid the native palms and Australian pines. They said they loved the "old Florida" look and feel of the area. They then complained to the city commission they didn't like driving on the shell roads to get to their luxury homes, so the commission obliged by paving the roads. The city slickers then complained they didn't like the crushed shell public parking lot along the beach, so the city commission paved that over. The city slickers then complained they didn't like having to drive across the causeway and drawbridge back to the mainland to do their shopping. Apparently, the 10-minute drive to mainland shopping was too strenuous for the slickers. Not to worry. The magnanimous city commis- sion graciously changed some zoning on the beach from residential to commercial, creating a plethora of supermarkets, gas stations, drug stores, low-rent T-shirt shacks, tattoo parlors, dirt-floor biker bars and all the other trappings a respectable Florida barrier island tour- ist community should have. The city slickers then complained they didn't have enough water in the canals alongside their homes for their luxury yachts"and boats to get in and out, so the commission - anxious to please this bur- geoning tax base - obliged by dredging the canals at city expense. The city slickers then complained that the pine trees and native palm trees along the beach blocked their view of the Gulf of Mexico at sunset, so the commis- sion happily chopped them all down. The city slickers then complained that the commercial fishing boats at the city marina were creating a foul smell, and the commission eagerly banned commercial fishing from the marina, thus putting a 75-year-old Clearwater Beach industry out of business. The city slickers then complained that if they couldn't build a new house or condo building more than two stories high, what was the point of owning property if you couldn't develop it for a profit? The city commission - again anxious to please and enlarge this booming tax base - was more than happy to change the law to allow high-rise structures such as 15-story condominiums and hotels. The city slickers then complained they didn't like driving on the narrow, two-lane drawbridge connecting the island to the mainland, particularly when the bridge seemed to be up every time they had to leave the beach or return. The city commission - now desperate to please this burgeoning and burgeoning tax base - moved faster than Superman and a speeding bullet to get a new, four-lane high-rise bridge built. The city slick- ers were ecstatic as the new bridge made it easier for their friends and relatives from up north to find the island, and ensured they wouldn't lose five minutes out of their lives driving to the mainland when the bridge went up. Alas, the new bridge also made it easier for tourists and mainlanders to reach the island, resulting in more and more visitors and more and more cars. The city slickers then complained that too many tourists were using the beach and there was not enough parking for themselves or their visitors, so the commission obliged by building paid parking lots over the pristine white sand that was formerly known as a beach. More.parking lots attracted more and more visitors to Clearwater Beach, driving over the new four-lane, high-rise bridge, resulting in more and more city slicker in the Sept. 12, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: * Several Anna Maria residents questioned how a company could get a $125,000 city contract to work on a city drainage project without a competi- tive bid process. The inquiries came after the city commission approved the contract with Sun Con- struction without any other bids. Harlan Sunquist, the owner of Sun Construction, was formerly a member of the city's capital improvements advisory committee that recommended the drainage project to the commission.- * Ownership of the Cortez fire station will be resolved by lawyers representing the Anna Maria Vol- unteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage following a lengthy meeting in which both sides disputed ownership by the other. S'Holmes Beach Mayor Bob VanWagoner said he will call in a team of engineers and bridge designers to meet with the city commission and the public to discuss a request by the Florida Depart- ment of Transportation to limit the weight of trucks on the Key Royale-Bridge. The DOT said a new bridge is needed. complaints about too many tourists. Eventually, the city slickers complained that Clearwater Beach 'no longer had that look and feel of "Old Florida." 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U K 3.3 m-S m N m~mEZnnu-E � U�E UT uz�K m K Bu E i~ E U �Em .� WiEm mBn 8 0 SEPT. 13. 2006 M THE ISLANDER Annual coastal cleanup dates set for fall The 21st annual coastal cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, Keep Manatee Beautiful Executive Director Ingrid McClellan has announced. An underwater cleanup will take place the same day, headquartering in Bradenton Beach. If weather prohibits such outdoor activities on Oct. 7, the event will be the following Saturday, Oct. 14. The cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to noon, and vol- unteers are to check in at their centers before 9 a.m. The check-in centers: Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive. Holmes Beach, Kingfish Boat Ramp, on Man- atee Avenue at the Island end of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Bradenton Beach, BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N. Cortez, the FISH Preserve entrance at 11601 Cortez Road.. Palma Sola Causeway, pavilions on the north side of the road. Bradenton, Wares Creek at Bradenton Woman's Club, 1705 Manatee Ave. Palmetto City Hall, 518 Eighth Ave. W. Emerson Point Conservation Park at west end of 17th Street in Palmetto. Terra Ceia, U.S. 19 at northwest comer of bridge by Crab Trap I. Upper Manatee, Ray's Canoe Hideaway, 1247 Hagle Park Road - call 747-3909 for free use of canoe during cleanup. Underwater cleanup, Sea Trek Divers, 105 Sev- enth St. N., Bradenton Beach - call 779-1506 for times and directions. Last year, 1,146 volunteers removed 24,572 pounds of trash from Manatee County shores. Internationally, � , : ..f '- s . e-.. i t c t lt. u c .-. - '-an ps Volunteers flock to the Island and elsewhere in the county to clean up litter during coastal cleanup. half a million volunteers cleaned up litter and marine trash from shores, lakes and rivers of more than 70 nations, McClelland said. She noted that marine debris kills thousands of wildlife and fish each year and damaged sensitive underwater habitats. Additional details may be obtained by calling 795-8272. Australian 'killer' ray has relatives here By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter Yes,ds the answer to the ray question: The big ray that killed Australian naturalist/adventurer Steve Irwin is related to the rays we know so well at the edge our beaches. The big ray apparent 1 was startled by Irwin while he was swimming and fi ling off Australia on Sept. 4, and it reacted just as our smaller stingrays do - its barbed tail whipped around protectively and pierced "The Crocodile Hunter's" heart. There are rays in our waters that are in the same family as Irwin's nemesis, said Jay Moyles, chief of marine rescue for Manatee County. And people get stung by identical - although not often fatal - reac- tions every year, including this one. Protection against such stings, which are extremely painful, have resulted in the famed "stingray shuffle" on the beaches of Anna Maria and elsewhere. It is the awkward, foot-dragging shuffle that stirs up sand at the surf's edge and alerts stingrays to vacate the atea or get , stepped.on. "We have some big ones around here," Chief Moyles said, "though I've never seen any here more than two feet across or so. I understand the one that got Irwin was four, four-and-a-half feet. And of course the manta ray comes in super sizes. The maximum one cited in my references is 79 inches, nearly sex en feet. The record is 214 pounds." Mote Aquarium in Sarasota has a ray tank, where fas- cinated kids and adults can touch rays as they swim past. There are dozens of varieties of rays, Moyle noted - spotted, leopard, southern, shark rays, the list goes on. They are bottom dwellers, eating crustaceans, mol- lusks, worms and so on. Dining is what they are doing when they tangle with humans here. They work their way under the sand at the surf's edge, where the water's turmoil stirs up the creatures so the rays can gobble them down. They are no happier than any other creature at being disturbed in mid-meal. The barb at the base of a skinny whip of a tail is their only defense, and it's a good one. It whips around and stabs the foot that is stepping on them. It delivers poison that brings extreme pain, Moyles said, and he should know - he and his lifeguards have treated dozens of ray-stabbed people over the years. Since the venom breaks down quickly with heat, the stingee should soak the punctured place in water as hot as bearable. The season is slowing now as Gulf waters begin to cool, for rays need warmth, but they have been active into November in past years, Moyles said. Thus far this year only six stinging incidents have been recorded in Manatee County, compared with dozens years ago. There were 18 incidents in June 2004, for example, and several a month and even one in December. THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 13, 2006 0 9 dBiz By Rick Catlin Help with the law - --_ :: Attorney Timothy Grogan has estab- lished his practice in Bradenton and is now available to assist Island clients with bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and family law. For more information, call 794-0974. Chamber greets new members The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce welcomed the following new members in August: Financial services: * CDMCCM Inc.-dba Raymond James Financial Services, 681 Magnolia Road, Longboat Key, 383-2300. Banking: * AmSouthBank, Dan Eveloff and Jeffrey Woodin, 4501 Cortez Road, Bra- denton, 794-6182. * Century Bank, 6351 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 795-4211. Real Estate: * RCB Properties LLC, 4910 14th St. W., No. 300, Bradenton, 753-9016. Horizon Realty of Anna Maria Inc., 420 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 779-0426. Restaurants: *Stonewood Grill and Tavern, 7110 Cortez Road, Bradenton, 795-5781. Musicians: * Chuck Caudill, Holmes Beach, 778-5676. Advertising:. * Just Ad Water, 5686 Derek Ave., Sarasota, 921-9295. Pet Services: * Animal Caregivers, Anna Maria, 779-9737. * Poor Tugger Press, Holmes Beach, 778-5397. Photography: * Island Photography, Holmes Beach, 778-5676. The chamber will holds its Sunrise Breakfast for new members at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Sun House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. The September Business Exchange will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27,-at the Wachovia Bank at 5327 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. Royal Realtor Julie Gilstrap-Royal of Suncoast Real Estate at 5402 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach has been elected as trea- surer of the Manatee Association of Realtors. The official installation of new offi- cers will take place Dec. 8 at the asso- ciation's annual awards banquet at the El Conqistador Country Club in Braden- ton. Realty raves- Gulf-Bay Realty at 5309 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach has named Heather Absten as its top selling agent for August, while Shannon McConnell won the top listing award. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; ELCA Pastor Richard Baker Saturday 5pnm - Service of Celebration , Sunday 9.30 am - Worship Service 7It L- Nursery available at 9:30am :'l . JYouth Sunday School 9.30am S. ". . . - "' :' , ' l arl' IuIa eran ,::,n-, . . .6608 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-1813 A Non-Denominational Christian Church Rev. Gary A. Batey -Serving the Community Since 1913 2005 SMALL BusNESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Chiro Now Oft Island Center , ' Dr. Kathleen Goerg ering Thai Massage! Lic# MA33390: 778-0722 3612 East Bay Drive * Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Visit our Web site: www.Islandchiro.cont This canalfront home at 614 Emerald Lane, on Key Royale Holmes Beach, sold in June 1998 for $218,000 and in August 2006 for $875,000, amounting to a 301 percent increase in eight years. The house was a 2,475 sfla / 3,048 sfur 2bed/ 2bath/2car canalfront pool home built in 1968 on a 95x115 lot was sold 08/22/06, Crisp to Pips Holdings Inc. for $875,000. Another sale last week was at 2600 Gulf Drive, Unit 48, Anna Maria Island Club, Bradenton Beach, a 1,179 sfla / 1,339 sfur 2bed/2bath Gulffront condo built in 1984 was sold 08/24/06, Roaldi to Foley for $785,000; list $800,000. Jesse Brisson, broker/associate at Gulf- Bay Realty of Anna Maria, can be reached at Gulf-Bay (941) 778-7244. Current Island real estate transactions may also be viewed online at www.islander.org. Busy days ahead "It may be off season for tourists but it is high season for events around town," says Caryn Hodge, marketing director of the Chiles Restaurant Group. She cited five big events in the next few months that the Chiles Group will be helping celebrate, starting with Anna Maria Island's Bayfest Oct. 21. It will be from the Gulf of Mexico to Tampa Bay on Pine Street in Anna Maria, and will include live music, classic cars, arts and crafts, and tons of food. November will be a big month, starting with the annual Taste of Man- atee Nov. 4 and 5 in. downtown Bra- .denton. A huge street festival along the river, it will have kids' games and activities, a climbing wall, a big screen to watch the Buccaneers game, restaurants, arts and crafts, street vendors and other attractions for two days. The Bridge Street Festival Nov. 11 will be almost in the yard of the Chiles PATRICIA STAEblER STATE CERTifiEd GENERAL AppRAiSER COMMERCiAl ANd REsidENTiAl INVESTMENT CoNSuLTINq - ESTATE DECISiONS EMiNENT DOMAIN- REAL ESTATE TAX 941.705.01 23 Fl LiCENSE RZ 2890 409 PETRE[ TRAi * BRAdENTON, FL 34212 INVESTIGATION Our firm is investigating an accident that occurred on Via de Luna in the early morning hours of August 4, 2002. The accident involved a pedestrian who was struck by a cement truck. If you have any information about this accident, please contact us: 850-444-4402 Kerrigan Estess Rankin McLeod Thompson, LL ATTORNEYS AT LAW 400 E. Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 The hiring of a law firm is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. for Chiles Group signature restaurant, the BeachHouse. Its attractions include a farmers market, live music, food and beverage vendors, parade and a street dance. The Suncoast Wine Festival will be .Nov. 11 too, and the Chiles restaurants will be at the polo grounds in Lakewood Ranch to participate. More than 300 wines will be there to be sampled, and some 35 restaurants and food vendors will be serving their best. Empty Bowls, a soup festival and more, will be a downtown Bradenton event Nov. 16, with proceeds going to Meals on Wheels. Additional information may be obtained by calling 778-8705. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Long- boat Key? How about a new product or service, an anniversary, a new hire, or an award-winning staff member? Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at news@ islander.org. . .. . ..- -; Turn to West Coast Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. for technical expertise, customer satisfaction and Carrier systems that are second to none. Serving the Island communities for 34 years, we'll make sure you're as comfortable with us as you are with your home comfort system. * Unmatched Carrier expertise, efficiency and reliability * Factory-trained technicians * Residential and commercial * Ask about our 6 months same-as-cash financing* WEST COAST AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING INC 778-9622 5347 Gull Drive. 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Main site of the Florida Office of Insurance Regula- tion is still www.floir.com. Other areas of interest for Web browsers is the Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association at www.floir.com/PCJUA/Index.htm. where questions regarding the new service are provided. There is also a link to the Property and Casu- alty Insurance Reform Committee at www.floir.com/ PCIRC/index.htm with information on the insurance task force. For wind insurance questions, specifically to deter- mine if you are in the ,go ernment-sponsored %% ind pool coverage area, go to \\ i .'ft ia cp. Streetdirectors.htm on its Hot Topics page. Monday, Sept. 18 � Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick. Yogurt, Cereal,- � Toast. Fruit. Lunch: Maxx Sticks or Breaded Beef Pattie, Broc- o coli. Mashed Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges . Tuesday, Sept. 19 � Breakfast: Chicken Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich. Fruit Lunch: Chicken Tenders or Hoagie with Chicken � Noodle Soup, Potato Smiles, Mixed Veggies, Fruit � Cocktail Wednesday, Sept. 20 � Breakfast: Cheese Omelet with Hash Browns. - Yogurt, Cereal. Toast, Fruit Lunch: Hot Dog or Muffin and Yogurt Plate, Green � Beans. Carrot Sticks with Dip, Pineapple Tidbits i� Thursday, Sept. 21 Breakfast: Sausage and Egg Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal, Toast, Bagels, Fruit Lunch: Breaded Chicken Patty Sandwich or Taco Salad, Steamed Carrots, Fruit Cup Friday. Sept. 22 Breakfast: Pancakes, Graham Crackers, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pizza or Chicken Quesadilla, Corn, Garden Salad. Pears Juice and milk are served with every meal. - --------------------* from kindergarten through second-grade and third- through fifth-grade will receive grand prizes. These include a Sponge Bob wall phone, remote-controlled car with listening device, a bike radio and Sponge Bob stereo. Every student who sells at least one item will win a prize from Red Apple Morley. Super-sellers will receive prizes such as compact disc players, a Robopet or Nintendo DS. The fundraiser wraps up Monday, Sept. 25. Mer- chandise will arrive in mid- to late-October. For more information contact Siegal at 770-0725, or the school at 708-5525. SAM meets Saturday The focus of the Save Anna Maria Inc. meeting Saturday, Sept. 16, will be the Grassy Point preserva- tion area of Holmes Beach. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. SAM President Sheila Hurst said the meeting fol- lows a roundtable format and is a forum for Island resi- dents to discuss issues that concern them. For more information. call Hurst at 538-3256. Island as 'Wedding Capital' Anarambihious move to.establish this area as the ..*Wedding Capital of Florida" is under \%as at the goad- ing of Jack Elka. He called all wedding-related businesses together at the Sandbar Restaurant last \ eek. then solidified plans at a meeting there Monday night. His "Anna Maria wedding net\% ork" is for all busi- nesses, professional people and ser\ ices that ha% e any- thing to do with weddings, he said. It includes both Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. The islands, especially Anna Maria, ha\ e become a wedding destination, he said, drawing couples from all across the United States and even abroad for marriage ceremonies on the beach. To get the organization off the ground, he is publish- ing the "Anna Maria Wedding Guide" and has planned a Web site that will be on the Web at annamariawed- dings.com. For full information, he may be reached at 778-2711 or b) e-mail at jack@jackelka.com. Caregivers to meet The Family Caregiver Support Group of Meals on Wheels will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. It is open to anyone caring for an older adult friend or family member with chronic health or memory problems. Details are available at 747-4655. ..Floi t . _. YouK;now.::..,.)',.* ' ' Wrap it up SFlorit - You Know Why! Sacy Siegalkicked - off the first Parent- 1 . Teacher Organiza- w tion's fall merchan- .dise sale at Anna .,.Maria Elementary School last week, 78-4751 800-771-7163 displaying some of 312 Marina Dr' Holmes Beach the items available www.island-florist.com , for purchase, as wello - . ,as some big prizes, " . ..Z. _such asra Sponge Bob adi - J)-"a, -~c caninstereo, that students Profe55ioval\ Nail Care & 5pa . can win for vari- 5HOPPE5 OF PARADISE 13AY ous levels of sales. 7342 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton '"-" All AME students S 794-8888 'received gift wrap lt catalogues for Red 5 - - Apple Morley prod- *Mavnicure avid Pedicure .":" ' ucts and have until < , Try 3 FREE' S[ WOry koutS Everything from popular films to spa products, student sells, he or she may turn in a slip that is veri- - -B with a Curves from food items to kitchen gadgets, and more are on fied by his or her parent to enter the drawing. Five Stra , sale at Anna Maria Elementary School. Even specialty winners will be announced in each drawing during s . ' :. gift-wrap designs from the American Greetings 2006 the school's televised morning news program. Prizes - . - - : collection are available include lighted disco balls, hand-held electronic devices St. W., Bradenton 5366 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach AME students last week received sale catalogues and flashlights. )4-2878 779-2878 E erd A io o l,,, t,lt rans monpx for th Parent- In addition Siegal said. the ton three sellers 941-7 5 I � & THE ISLANDER M SEPT. 13, 2006 M 11 * New & Custom Jewelry * Remounts * Appraisals * Repairs * Estate Jewelry C5 OFF ALL 1OKT JEWELRY) 7 ,, X ', A � ... . and Watch Repair 7358 Cortez Rd. W. * (941) 798-9585 Tues.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4 Accepting major credit cards & ATM Card Dean Brown, Master Jeweler and Watchmaker for 24 years , "Whiz" kids rig wakeboarding adventure. Islander Photos: Courtesy Chris Hobbs Wakeboarding - in a ditch - on the Island By Chris Hobbs Special to The Islander As I drove slowly around the corner from Gulf Drive to East Bay Drive on the evening of Sept. 8, the big splashes caught the corner of my eye and I had to make a U-turn and park in the parking lot near the Shells Restaurant. I was amazed. The ditch between the street and the parking lot was full of water and a young dude and his friends were making the most of the recent incessant rain. Nick Taylor of Anna Maria was wakeboarding in the canal! Taylor and friends had rigged up a zip- line with a handle to a gocart engine that ran a torque winch, making it possible for them to "whiz" along the water's surface. If I were a science teacher, they would have gotten an A+ for the project! As Nick walked down to the north end of the swale holding the handle and unwinding the wire, his friends waited until he positioned himself on the board and gave 'the "OK" signal to his friend that started the engine and - suddenly - Nick was surfing down the ditch towards the south end of the parking lot at an exciting speed. He was drenched, muddy and was wearing one big smile! What a great way to spend an otherwise dreary, rainy evening on Anna Maria Island. Seven artists' works going on exhibit at museum The works of seven artists, including Jean Black- burn, a native of Anna Maria, will be shown at the South Florida Museum 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, with a preview reception Friday, Sept. 15. The reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with RSVPs to be registered with Suzanne White at 746- 4134, ext. 37. The exhibit will open the following day and close Jan. 14. Titled "Seven in the East Gallery," the exhibit will feature, in addition to Ms. Blackburn, painter; Eleanor Blair, painter; Oliea Marie Braida-Chui- sano, botanical artist; E. Dwight Conley, sculp- tor; Ed Lawlor, photographer; Nancy Goodheart Matthews, multi-media artist; and Johnn Penrod, wood turner. Museum hours are 10'a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 Sunday. Business card exchange The September business card exchange of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Wachovia Bank, 5327 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Further information may be obtained by calling 778-1541. Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. P.O. Box 265, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 Quality Pet Sitting * Bonded * Insured 761-7511 l INTERNATIONAL Hol011nd '- Aierica New Year's Cruise RYNDAM Dec. 29: 7 night'Western Caribbean cruise from Tarnpa to Belize City. Belize * Costa Mava. Me:,ico * Santo Tomas de Castilla. 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She is daughter of Robert and Jan Lendermon and he is the son of Madeleine and the late Gilbert T. Bergquist. A graduate of Bayshore High School, she is employed at Galati's Yacht Sales in Anna Maria. The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of Manatee High School, attended the University of Florida, and is a martial arts instructor in Bradenton and Anna Maria Island. FEATURING S.. Solid Gold .' e " - 'Wellness Al * : rg.. . "- I Innova ad c . *Pinnacle N e Trqulizd-. 1 l l : Cal. Natural Just L "* . Avo v.ln. t & 1 -- Eagle Fr ntn .e. F ie Canidae . Frozen Raw Food "Award-Winning" Grooming All Natural,- All Organinc, and All Holistic Never Tranquilized - Just Loved! Advantage & Frontline Flea Protection 761-WOOF (9663) * 7338 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 12 N SEPT. 13, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER Wednesday, Sept. 13 7:45 to 9 a.m. - Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Sunrise Breakfast at the Sun House Res- taurant, 100 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-9412. 9 to 10 a.m. - Anusara Yoga with Van Tuyet Bour- gois, an Anna Maria Island Community Center event .being held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 10:30 a.m. - Friends of the Island Branch Library book club at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Thursday, Sept. 14 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. - "Sales and Networking Skills" small business success workshop at the Longboat-Lido- St. Armands Keys Chamber of Commerce, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8217. Fee applies. 12:30 p.m. - St. Bernard Guild meeting at St. Ber- nard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2508. 7 p.m. - Sarasota Shell Club meeting at Mote Marine Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sara- sota. Information: 739-0908. Friday, Sept. 15 5 to 7 p.m. - Florida Watercolor Society exhibition gala reception at ArtCenter Sarasota, 707 N.Tamiami Trail. Information: 365-2032. Saturday, Sept. 16 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - America's Boating Course at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, G.T. Bray Park, 5801 33rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 795- 6189. Fee applies. 8:30 a.m. - Kiwanis Club meeting at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Gentle Spirit's Revival semi- nar on the Book of Esther "Embracing Your Destiny" at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 723-2842. Lunch and childcare provided. Tuesday, Sept. 19 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Intermediate watercolor class with Susie Cotton an Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center event being held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 778-1908. Fee applies. Noon - Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting with guest speakers from the Ringling School of Art and Design at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 350-4326. 5 p.m. - Parent-Teacher Organization dinner sponsored by the Island Boy Scouts at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525. Fee applies. 7 p.m. - Rick's Tricky Dogs family presentation at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive; Holmes Beach. Information: 708-5525. Wednesday, Sept. 20 9 to 10 a.m. - Anusara Yoga with Van Tuyet Bour- gois an Anna Maria Island Community Center event being held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.- Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Keys Chamber of Commerce "Nooner" at the Sun House Restaurant, 100 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 383-2466. Fee applies. 1 to 3 p.m..- Sit 'n' Knit with Barbara Hines an Anna Maria Island Community Center event being held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Ongoing: * "Review! Review!" at the Manatee Players Riv- erfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Sept. 17. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. * Florida Watercolor Society exhibition at ArtCenter Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, through Oct. 14. Infor- mation: 365-2032. Coming up: * "Focusing on the Target Customer" workshop at the Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Keys Chamber of Com- merce Sept. 21. * International peace celebration at AME Sept. 21. * America's Boating Course at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Sept. 23. * Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Busi- ness Card Exchange at Wachovia Bank Sept. 27.. Save the Date: * Karaoke for the Cure at Pelican Pete's Sept. 30. * "Jam for 14" Perico fire victims benefit concert Oct. 1. * Food for Life cooking class Oct. 6. * Florida Coastal Cleanup Oct. 7. * Bayfest on Pine Avenue Oct. 21. * Fall Festival at AME Oct. 28. * Taste of Manatee Nov. 4-5. * Suncoast Winefest Nov. 11. * Bridge Street Festival Nov. 11. * Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra and Choir presents "Celebration of Autumn" Nov, 19. A B C DEF ( K~'a4%4 LLLI j 1.1.L I-, I . ~ is G H KA �Vo a4% A4 ..-1 I ).r- -3 3 ) 4. Uj LE 04., V,~ 6~~J J,!J. ;j~a *�'4 i 4f:,? . '. b~~ -WW ~* . . . . . . .l. 18 . -A r4. ~ '; anatee ~a~rariir ' - ~~81 - I' 'j*7.9i - a ------~.-- ~ ................ The Manatee Trolley runs seven days a week,.6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.. with approximately 20-minute intervals at all 75 stops up to 9 p.m., and 30-minute intervals from 9- 10:30 p.m. It starts at both ends of the Island at 6 a.m., from Coquina Beach and from the Anna Maria City Pier. Northbound the trolley runs Gulf Drive to Marina/Palm Drive in Holmes Beach, merging back to Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. It runs from Gulf Drive to the city pier along Pine Avenue, where it turns around. Southbound it runs Gulf Drive all the way from Anna Maria City Hall to Coquina Beach. Have some fun, ride the trolley, and tell folks along the way and at all the stops, "The Islander" sent me! Free MCAT ride guides available at The Islander. 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (Trolley stops No. 23/53.) Islander Info: 941 778 7978 MCAT: 749-7116 The Islander "' :-' 3 sup GULF BEA011-Mo THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 13. 2006 M 13 'Embracing Your Destiny' revival topic Saturday Gentle Spirit's Revival will again bring Rev. Robbie Leech to Anna Maria Island this weekend for a one-day revival whose theme will be "Embracing Your Des- tiny." The theme from the Book of Esther will take the revival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Island Bap- tist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Additional information may be obtained by calling 723-2842. Ringling speakers to be at Rotary Club meeting Two speakers from the faculty of the Ringling School of Art and Design are to address the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island at its luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 19. Speakers will be Lance Burchette and Devon Hosey. They will be at the meeting that begins at noon at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bra- denton Beach. Details are available at 350-4326. Networking luncheon A networking luncheon of the Longboat, Lido and St. Armands Keys Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the Sun House Restaurant, 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Details may be obtained and reservations made at 383-2466. 'Adopt-a-kitten' month ongoing September is the month to adopt a kitten from among the hundreds left homeless in Manatee County, the Humane Society of Manatee County said. The kittens will be already spayed or neutered, already microchipped, and will have had their first shots. Everything is included in the $60 adoption fee. The Pup in a Tub, 7338 Cortez Road W., Braden- ton, will have an adopt-a-thon from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 21, as well as at the Braden River Animal Hospital, 5012 State Road 64 E., Bradenton, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24. Details may be obtained by calling 747-8808. OPEN Mon.-Fri. 7soam-7pm Sat., Sun., Holidays 73oam-Spm WALK-INS WELCOME We're available to tend to your urgent care needs Fever/Infections * Minor Lacerations . Simple Fractures * Sprains PINNACLE MEDICAL CENTER 315 75th Street West * Bradenton 941-761-1616 TIMOTHY GROGAN Attorney at Law Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense Family Law 941-794-0974 * Bradenton, Florida . When's the last time you tasted coffee - in an old-fashioned "diner" mug? -The Islander Island Shopping Center 540-1 Marina Drine Phone 941 ?78-7078 Yoga instruction Van Tuyet Bourgois will teach Ansura yoga ("flowing with grace") from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Anna Maria Island Community Center program at the St. Bernard Catholic Church activities hall, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Cost is $5 per class for members, $8 for nonmembers. Details may be obtained by phoning 778-1908. Mature drivers, it's our policy to save you money. < hen you insure your car with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we'll save you money! Statistics show that mature drivers experience fewer, less-costly accidents, allowing us to pass the savings on to you. Contact us today, and let us earn your loyalty through our quality service and products at "No Problem" prices. 4Auto-Owoers hInsurance tie Home Car Buness Jim Mixon Insurance Inc. 5412 Marina Dr.* Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach (941) 778-2253 jim.mixon2@verizon.net OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR LUNCH NOON-1 DAILY. Obituaries Robert Edwin 'Bob' Hinely Robert Edwin "Bob" Hinely, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Anna Maria Island, died Sept. 5. Born in Washington, D.C., Mr. Hinely was a gradu- ate of the University of Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked for the U.S. Immigration and Natu- ralization Service. He was retired from E.I. DuPont, where he lived in Switzerland. He coached T-ball and basketball on Anna Maria Island. Memorial services were Sept. 11 in Cheltenham, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anna Maria Island Community Center, P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria FL 34216. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Moores- ville, was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife of 51 years Dorothy M.; sons Robert Lilly of Upper Marlboro, Md., R. Andrew and his wife Sophia of Atlanta; daughters Celia of Atlanta, Jen- nifer Hinely-Porter and her husband Thomas of Moores- ville, Melissa of Mooresville; and three grandchildren. Charles Robert 'Bob' Miller Charles Robert "Bob" Miller, 86, of Bradenton, died Sept. 4.. Born in Cambridge, Ohio, Mr. Miller moved to Florida in 1980. He was retired from General Motors. He was a member and past treasurer of the Key Royale Club, the Gulf Shrine Club and the Sahib Temple. He was a member of Roser Memorial Community Church, where he served on the board of deacons, board of trust- ees, auditor, vice chair and chair of the congregation. He was a member of the Roser Meh's Club. Memorial services were Sept. 8 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Roser Memo- rial Community Church Fund, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216. He is survived by wife of 65 years Eloise; sons Jan and his wife Judy of The Villages, Fla., Jon and his wife Norma of Bruce Crossing, Mich., and David and his wife Nancy of Clarksville, Ohio; sister Rosemary of Cambridge; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchil- dren; and one great-great-grandchild. Improve the Quality - . of Your Life Carol Greer Siemaszko S.r B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych ( .. CERTIFIED COUNSELOR ; . , . AND LIFE COACH ? :. ., 941-794-1492 ------ Perico Island * Bradenton & .'V Q- y^-- Date Low High Rainfall Sept. 3 78 92 .10 Sept. 4 80 90 0 Sept. 5 80 90 0 Sept. 6 78 92 .10 Sept. 7 78 92 .20 Sept. 8 78 91 1.20 Sept. 9 80 90 .10 Average Gulf water temperature 860 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. "Tropical Bugs Need A Tropical Service" CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE Beaches Bradenton Sarasota Parrish 778-1337 794-1005 365-2893 776-0779 _L Full Service Exterior and Interior Now Accepting Visa 7 _ and Mastercard * Island Pest Control Inc. SERVING THE ISLANDS MORE THAN 20 YEARS State Certified/Licensed and Insured * Locally owned and operated 9�- 14 M SEPT. 13. 2006 T THE ISLANDER Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City Sept. 4, 800 block of North Bay Boulevard, found property. A deputy found an undisclosed item and after failing to contact its owner, placed it into property at the substation. Sept. 4, 300 block of South Bay Boulevard, suspi- cious circumstances. A deputy received an anonymous complaint that someone was removing brick pavers from the entrance of the Villa Rosa development. Upon arrival, the deputy observed caution tape and brocades surrounding a pile of pavers that appeared to have been recently removed from the ground. It was undetermined if any pavers were removed from the property. Bradenton Beach Aug. 30, 2100 block of Avenue B, burglary. A man Islander in Costa Rica Don and Sue Ann Schmitzerle of Anna Maria enjoyed their copy of The Islander while, at the Las Cruces Botanical Gardens in San Vito, Costa Rica, in July. reported a set of golf clubs stolen from the trunk of his car. Aug. 31, 500 block of Gulf Drive North, towed vehicle. A vehicle disabled by a flat tire was parked along the right of way. The flasher lights had reportedly run the battery down and the vehicle had to be towed because it was posing a safety hazard. Sept. 2, 1400 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, bur- glary. A backpack was reportedly stolen from a vehi- cle. Sept. 5, 1100 block of Bay Drive North, trespass- ing. A woman reported someone entered her vehicle and went through her belongings, although nothing appeared to be stolen. Sept. 6, 100 block of Ninth Street, burglary. A man reported someone had entered his unlocked vehicle and a bag of golf clubs was missing. Sept. 6, 1101 Gulf Drive N., Queens Gate condo- miniums, burglary. A man reported items stolen from his unlocked vehicle, including two drills. Sept. 6, 1101 Gulf Drive N., Queens Gate condo- miniums, burglary. A man reported items stolen from his unlocked vehicle, including his digital camera, wallet, prescription drugs and a router. Holmes Beach Sept. 1, 5605 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach Police Department, theft. A woman reported her purse missing from her car. The purse was found in the parking lot at a Sweetbay grocery store in Bradenton with all its contents except the woman's checkbook, prescription drugs and some schoolwork. Sept. 2, 11000 block of Manatee Avenue, reckless driving. An officer witnessed a driver swerving into oncoming traffic. Upon stopping the driver, the officer arrested him for driving with a suspended license. The man was also reportedly wanted on a Manatee County warrant. Sept. 2, 100 block of 81 st Street, criminal mischief. Several areas were found to be spray-painted, begin- ning at the beach end of 81st Street to the intersection of Palm Drive and 81st Street. Two mailboxes were also vandalized. Sept. 2, 900 Manatee Ave., Kingfish Boat Ramp, vehicle tow. Boaters called police to complain about two vehicles with boat trailers blocking the boat ramp. One vehicle- owner was located and, after receiving a citation, moved his vehicle. The other vehicle was towed because the owner could not be found. Sept. 2, 400 block of 80th Street, criminal mis- chief. A driveway was reportedly vandalized with spray paint. Sept. 3, 3300 Gulf Drive, Beach access, burglary. A woman reported her purse stolen from her car. The passenger window had been broken. Sept. 3, 100 block of 49th Street, larceny. A woman was arrested for "fare evasion" after she hired Bruce's Taxi service to drive her to a residence in Bradenton, where she gathered some belongings, and returned back in the taxi to the Island. The woman told police she thought the man she was with at the Island residence had agreed to pay her cab fare, but when she arrived there, he refused to pay. Sept. 5, 200 block of 35th Street, burglary. A woman reported a bag containing books stolen from her vehicle. The books were later found scattered on the beach and were discarded due to weather damage. Sept. 5, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach, criminal mischief. A man reported the rear window of his car broken: It had been parked near the west side of the beach concession area, but nothing was reported missing from the car. Sept. 6, 500 block of 74th Street, suspicious inci- dent. A woman reported her engagement ring missing. She said she kept it in her jewelry box and had been away from her residence for the weekend. Sept. 6, 5362 Gulf Drive, LaPensee Plumbing, theft. A generator and mudhog were reportedly stolen , from the rear of a company truck. Sept. 7, 200 block of 64th Street, trespass. A neigh- bor reported a possible trespasser staying in an unoc- cupied residential unit. A car was reportedly observed parked in front of the vacant unit. The officer contacted the owner of the vehicle, who told police she had per- mission to park in front of the vacant unit and that she had walked around the building to her own residence. THE ISLANDER U SEPT. 13, 2006 N 15 Soccer season kicks off with Island Fun Day By Kevin Cassidy Islander Reporter The Anna Maria Island Community Center's fall recreational soccer league kicks off its season on Sat- urday, Sept. 16, with Island Fun Day. Starting at 9 a.m., soccer teams in four age groups will play two mini-games apiece. Team pictures will also be taken at some point during the day, but a sched- ule was not provided. Check with the team coach or the Center for information. Parents, family members and fans can also partici- pate in Spirit Week to show whose team has the best fans. Participants are encouraged to wear "team colors" and make lots of noise cheering on their favorite teams. The Center will give out awards to its best fans at the season-ending ceremonies. AMICC Soccer League schedule Date Time Team vs. Team Division I (ages 12-14) Sept. 16 9 a.m. Danziger vs. LaPensee Sept. 16 9:30 a.m.- LaPensee vs. Harry's Sept. 16 10 a.m. ReMax vs. Danziger Sept. 16 10:30 a.m. Harry's vs. Physicians Sept. 16 11 a.m. ReMax vs. Physicians Sept. 18 6 p.m. Harry's vs. Danziger Sept. 19 6 p.m. ReMax vs. LaPensee Division II (ages 10-11) Sept. 16 11:30 a.m. Cannons vs. IRE Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 Sept. 16 12 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Division III (ages 8-9) Sept. 16 2 p.m. Sept. 16 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 3 p.m. Sept. 16 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 4 p.m. Sept. 16 4:30 p.m. Instructional League Sept. 16 9 a.m. Sept. 16 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16 10 a.m. Sept. 16 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 11 a.m. Sept. 16 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 12p.m.- Sept. 16 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Sept 18 1 p.m. 6 p.m IRE vs. Sun M.Stanley vs. Cannons Sun vs. Surf Shop M.Stanley vs. Surf Shop Mr. Bones vs. Ford Ford vs. Americo Title Ooh La La vs. Mr. Bones Americo Title vs. A&E Ooh La La vs. M.Norman M.Norman vs. A&E (ages 5-7) Sparks vs. Duncan Duncan vs. Ralph's Ralph's vs. Sparks LPAC vs. Coastal Ortho Bank of America vs. Coastal Ortho LPAC vs. Bank of America Beach Bistro vs. WCAC WCAC vs. Longboat Kiwanis Beach Bistro vs. LBK Kiwanis Beach Bistro vs. Coastal Ortho In addition to the bevy of soccer games, the Beach House, Sandbar and Mar Vista restaurants will be grill- ing up hamburgers and hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snow cones will be sold by the Anna Maria teen pro- gram, while Fun-n-Equipment rental will be on site providing a multitude of fun activities for young and old alike. You don't have to be involved with the Island soccer program to participate in Island Fun Day. Come on down and have some fun! For more information, contact Andy Jonatzke at 778-1908. Foursome repeats as champions of Her-icane Golf Challenge The foursome of Mike Gronow, Dave Williams, Richard Hubbard and Tony Cothron combined to fire a 14-under-par 58 to win the second annual Her-icane Golf Challenge at the Bradenton Country Club on Sept. 9. There was a three-way tie for second place that was broken via tiebreaker procedure. The team of Bill Hahn, Woody Brandon, Kyle Holmes and former Islander Ken Brickse emerged from the tiebreaker as the second- place finishers. Third place went to the team of Roy Hampton, Larry Handley and Islanders Jon Huffman and Rick Weaver. Cothron captured the straightest-drive contest with a drive of over 300 yards, while Brickse and Josh Pisa each won one of the two closest-to-the pin contests. The golf tournament was once again a rousing suc- cess and benefit fundraiser for the Manatee Her-icane soccer team thanks to the generosity of many area busi- nesses that purchased hole sponsorships and/or donated raffle items. Thanks to businesses like Mike's Elite Towing & Automotive, Banks Engineering, ThyssenKrup Eleva- tor, Jeff Watts Plastering, Gulf Coast Construction Supply, Employee Leasing Solutions, law office of Brett D. McIntosh, Ashdown Flooring, Wood Dock & Seawall, Tom Wessel Construction, Manson Roofing, Bruce Williams Homes, Trophy Case, Morgan Stanley, Big League Hair Cuts, Bacarr Air Conditioning & Heat- ing and Cherry's Bar & Grill for sponsoring holes. The number of businesses that donated raffle items is too large to mention here, but their generosity is -greatly appreciated. The generosity of all of the participants must be mentioned, plus they all purchased a substantial number of raffle tickets to help support the Her-icane soccer program. The girls and m_ seIf as their coach really appreciate the support as %\e look forward to a great season of soccer. . : .; , ;. - . EAT-I OR 00 OFF I . TAKE-OULIT $1 OFF S- �Any Size Pizza I S FREE DELIVERY! | SOMA PIZZA I ' & IT.ULLVN RESTAURANT Specializing in Veal * Chicken * Fish * Pasta Makers of the World's Largest Pizza Open 7 Days * 11AM to Midnight , 201 N. Gulf Dr. * Bradenton Beach Im r ., i - 778-0771 or 778-0772 Key Royale golf news Rain washed away any hopes of playing golf on Wednesday, Sept. 6, but the Key Royale men managed to squeeze in their nine-hole tournament on Sept. 4. Playing a best-ball-of-foursome game, the team of Bob Kral, Vince Mercadante, John Heiselman and Joe Proxy fired a seven-under-par 25 to claim first place. Horseshoe news Debbie Rhodes "walked" her way to victory in horseshoe- action on Sept. 6 at the Anna Maria City Hall pits by defeating the team of Sam Samuels and Ron Boelman by a 21-12 score. Rhodes advanced to the playoff round by winning all three of her pool-play matches by at least a 10-point margin. Samuels and Boelman defeated the team of Tom Rhodes and Steve Doyle 21-8 to advance to the finals. Samuels earned the championship on Sept. 6, team- ing up with John Johnson to garner the only 3-0 record in pool-play action. Tom Rhodes and Jay Disbrow fin- ished second with a 2-1 record. Play gets under way -at 9 a.m. every Wednes- day and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. follow% ed by random team . selection. There is'no charge to pla\ and e er one is welcome.. Evening bird-watch stroll on Leffis Key Thursday A "trek through the mangroves" to spot birds is. planned on Leffis Key Thursday evening by the Manatee County Conservation Lands Man- agement Department. .. "Leffis Key is a hot spot for birding activ- ity," said a spokesperson. "Its mangrove-covered beaches are the evening roost for a variety of birds, and provide the perfect perch for migrating birds looking for a rest stop." John Ginaven, master birder from the Audu- bon Society, will lead the tour and help partici- pants with identification of birds and use of bin- oculars. Participants in the two-hour tour are to gather at 6 p.m. at the Leffis parking lot. Reservations are to be made at 748-4501, ext 3654. or e-mail at Melissa.cain@'co.mnalatee.fl.u... 3232 East Bay Drive Next to Walgreens j U1 j 176j, -r778-7878 i E^^Q.-T L! T FO-LO N "UB RYYOUR SUB 0ASTED ...M Iu06 OPEN LUNCH WEE A FOR nC ALA SKAN ; CRA EGS. FOR AM ALL 00 es. 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Already 18, he had a draft deferment as a machine specialist cranking out parts for the military, but Paul wasn't interested in avoiding the military. "I was afraid I was going to miss something. I went into New Yoik City and joined the Navy. My boss said I was crazy and that he could have kept me out of the war. Hell, I didn't want to stay out of the war, I wanted to do my part. Besides, the Navy sounded a lot better than slogging through the mud as a foot soldier," he remembered with a laugh. He was called for active duty in March 1942 and sent to boot camp where he quickly became homesick. "I remember thinking, 'How am I going to get out of this?' I was still a kid and had never spent one night away from home until I-went into the Navy. But I managed." Like millions of other men and women during WWII, Paul survived boot camp and was then sent to machinist's school for specialist training. After completing machinist's school, Paul was ordered to Bremerton, Wash., where he joined the U.S.S. Guadalcanal as one of the original crew members, or - -"plank holders" as they are called in the Navy. The Guadalcanal was a 550-foot-long aircraft car- rier, called a "baby flattop," one of the many such car- riers built to hunt for the German submarines in the Atlantic that was decimating Allied convoys and ship- ping. Paul was sent to the "boiler room" section deep inside the ship where he joined about 300 other sailors All-you-can-eat Pancakes & Sausage s$ 95 Mon-Fri 7am-noon 5 Sat.Sun 7am.1pm Evening entertainment! 4-8pm Wed ~ Larry Rich * Thurs & Sat ~ Rick Boyd Fri & Sun ~ Tom Mobley * Mon & Tues ~ Mark Cravens M o Monday Italian Night All-you- $795 can-eat 4-8pm TUESDAY 4-8pm. 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That's when we realized we were really in the war." Sailing out of Norfolk on submarine patrols with five destroyers as escort vessels, the Guadalcanal would 4r ,vow- LIL Officers of the U.S.S. Guadalcanal take command of German U-Boat 505 in June 1944, the first time in 132 years the U.S. Navy had captured an enemy vessel at sea. HI-JARRY'S Enjy S Island Lfe' ....'"Harry'r Way! S4-Course Prix Fixe S$29.95 (941) 383-0777 -,"5_ w.jM ar ryskitchen.comn be gone anywhere from four to six weeks. Its job was to search for German submarines anywhere from the Equator to Iceland. And it did a pretty good job of find- ing the subs. "I think we got four or five subs during that first six months. We became a pretty good crew," said Paul. By May 1944, Paul had been promoted to chief petty officer and was in charge of the boiler room. It was tough duty inside the ship, with no fans or air conditioners to stir the hot air and smell of diesel fuel generated by the ship. It was also a tough place to be in case a torpedo hit the ship. "We knew if we were torpedoed, it was really unlikely that we would have time go get out from down below. I'm not ashamed to say we were scared a few times when we got attacked, but we did our jobs." Paul and the U.S.S. Guadalcanal became a part of history the last week of May 1944, just a few days before the Allied invasion of Europe. "We were patrolling off the coast of Africa near the Equator when the destroyers got a contact that a German submarine was in the area," Paul remembered. "We were at general quarters most of the time, so we didn't get a lot of sleep, but the destroyers couldn't knock it out. They'd lose contact, then find the sub and start up the chase again. Even though we were down below, we had a buddy who was telling us everything that was happening topside." Paul and his boiler crew knew something was up on June 4, 1944, when the carrier's planes were launched and the ship went on the attack. "Our destroyers had made a big circle around the sub, which was submerged. We were outside the circle several miles away because we knew the sub would attack us if it had-a chance." Sooner or later, a WWII submarine would have to surface to recharge its batteries and take in fresh air. Sure enough, the German sub eventually took a chance and surfaced, firing off several torpedoes at the Gua- dalcanal. A destroyer moved to intercept one shot, but the torpedo traveled under the escort vessel and headed straight to the carrier. Only a last-minute turn by the flattop allo\\ ed the torpedo to miss -- "by just a few feet." according to the men topside. But the German U-Boat was caught in a trap. It dove again alter failing to hit the carrier and the destroyers; pounced like % oh% es in a herd of sheep. "We dropped a bunch of depth charges and one of PLEASE SEE GREATEST. 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"He said don't sink this ship. I want to capture it," Paul recalled. The boarding crew learned from one of the captured German submariners that the sub was rigged to explode and that an intake valve had been opened to sink the ship. The sub could explode or sink at any moment, but the Navy's boarding crew went onboard. Their first mission was to capture the German coding machine named Enigma, which would allow the Navy to read the German Navy's top secret orders to its U-boats. The next mission of the boarding party was to plug the valve, dismantle the detonators and keep the ship afloat. And they succeeded. While this was not the first time the U.S. Navy had captured an Enigma machine, Paul later learned that it was the first time since the War of 1812 that the U.S. Navy had captured an enemy vessel during battle. The Enigma was flown off the Guadalcanal to Washington, D.C., where the Navy would use it to locate minefields during the D-Day landings on June 6. U-505 was then taken under tow by the Guadalca- nal, even though the Navy had ordered Gallery to sink the sub. Capt. Gallery, however, was a "tough old man," remembered Paul. "He was bound and determined to bring the ship home." tit Palma Sola resident Paul Loncsak as a young sailor in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Eventually, the Navy agreed and U-505 was towed to Bermuda where it was hidden from the public. Back at the Navy base in Norfolk, Gallery told the entire crew that the capture of U-505 was top secret. "He said if anybody opened their yap about captur- ing a sub, he would have them court-martialed, put-in prison for the rest of the war and given a dishonorable discharge." Apparently, 999 of the 1,000-man crew listened, but one guy opened his mouth while on liberty in Nor- folk, said Paul. "The Shore Patrol came on board, put him -in handcuffs and took him away. We never did learn what happened to him, but we found out why they arrested him." After that incident, Gallery had no problem with the men keeping quiet, even to wives and girlfriends, about U-505. Paul and his boilerroom buddies quickly forgot about U-505 as they resumed more submarine patrols in the Atlantic. By the end of the , ar. they had nine confirmed submarine sinkings, and probably more. Paul believes. On the day Germany surrendered, the Guadalcanal was ordered out to sea to prevent further celebrations in Norfolk that were likely tearing up a lot of bars and restaurants in the port city. . "We then heard talk about going to the Pacific to fight the Japanese," Paul remembered. "We even had our camoflague paint changed for the Pacific. But then, the atom bomb was dropped and guys started getting discharged." Unfortunately for Paul, his rank x% as froze n. Along with his pal, Jack Laibach, he had to stay in the Navy an extra six months before they were both discharged on March 7, 1946. "I met Jack at boot camp and we became pals. Then we both ended up on the Guadalcanal, both worked in ALMA ROID;'S RBIChkOBY IMN0K IiVIR6i1NIABBQ Ne w1 i0catio 'Now Open Sy I iLNh wo f r, Get O n D BfI ] Paul and Hazel 1- -Loncsak of S Palma Sola T have a number e. mof books and articles on the capture of U- t 505 by Paul's Ship, the U.S.S. - Guadalcanal, and its escort vessels during World War II. - Islander Photo: ,- Rick Catlin the boiler room and we were both discharged the same day. We're still friends today," said Paul. oAfter discharge, Paul worked as a machinist back in New Jersey, then went to work for Delco Battery, a division of General Motors. He started as a machinist, and after 31 years retired as head of the tooling, main- tenance and power division. He married wife Hazel in 1948 and moved to Vil- lage Green in Palma Sola in 1979. In 1946, he learned that U-505 had been donated to the Chicago Museum of Science. It sailed up the St. Lawrence River to Chicago where it was dismantled and hauled inland to the museum. It is still on display today in Chicago and Paul and his Naval buddies have visited the site several times. "I'm proud that U-505 has become part of his- tory," said Paul, who noted that Hollywood recently tooknote of the capture of U-505; combining the story of the Enigma machine and the capture of several other German submarines during the war into the movie "U- 571," starring Matthew McConneaughy. , "It's been a good life and I owe it all to the Navy," said Paul. "I don't regret a day of my service. I'm proud of what I did. I went in as a boy who had never been anywhere and came out a man with the confidence that I could do anything I wanted. I'd do it all again ifI had to, maybe even make the Navy a career." Just another meffiber of The Greatest Generation. "The Greatest Generation" column is for Island, Longboat Key, Perico Island, Palma Sola and Cortez veterans, man or woman, who served in the armedforces of any allied country (U.S., Canada, Britain, Holland, Norway, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, etc.) during World War II. We'd like to hear from you. Please call Rick Catlin at 778-7978. -- -----------Y an Capalbo'S Kinga 1 House of Pizza ' All I Buy regular price buffet I and get second for 'Io I$ Swiththe purchase , o I of a soft drink 792-5300 * 10519 Cortez Road W. Mon-Sat * 11 am-10 Opm * Sunday Noon-9pm PLEASE PRESENT COUPON * EXPIRES SEPT. 30, 2006' a.p. BeLL fiSH compaNyinc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selec-tion of locally caught - Grouper, Snapper. St-irimp, Par-ifish anid much more Planning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of trozen bait' DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY See you at our docks! 941-794-1249 4600 124th St. W. Cortez, Florida)__ " . .:.._ . S f '-A".-_ - . 18 M SEPT. 13. 2006 M THE ISLANDER Red tide comments, hurricane stuff for now, 2007 There's a whole lot of dead stuff washing ashore on our beaches of late. Chris Hobbs sent us a picture of what he thought was a 150-pound grouper last week, a shot taken from the north end of Anna Maria Island. Sea Grant Exten- sion Agent John Stevely said he thought it was a Goliath grouper, with a "good chance" that it was succumbed to red tide. There are reports of the algae bloom offshore still, although the red tide outbreak does move around and change day-to-day, he added. There were also reports of dead bonnethead sharks that washed ashore in Pinellas County. Barring a nec- ropsy, the cause of death for the sharks is unknown, but without any red tide reported north of Tampa Bay, that cause is apparently ruled out. It's important to remember what Stevely mentioned about red tide and its transitory nature. Basically, red tide can be bad at one stretch of shore, and non-existent just a short distance up or down the beach. Red tide is not one big blanket that covers all of Southwest Florida - it's more like a handful of hand towels that can be scattered all over the place. If there is a rhyme or reason to its outbreaks, only Mother Nature is privy to the knowledge and she doesn't seem to be telling any of the rest of us. County crews are doing a good job of collecting dead fish, too, and there's no reason for you not be able to enjoy your day at the beach. And no, the chamber of commerce didn't pay me for any of the above. Bright kid, bright new Web site I gladly confess to being a weather junkie. Over the years, as more and more weather data is posted on the Internet, it's become an addictive practice to pour through the minutia of the reports, check out the various computer models and read the complicated discussions on what a storm has done and what it is expected to do in the days ahead. But if I'm a junkie, then Zach Gruskin is a fanatic - and at age 15, too. As reported in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Zach is an intern with the National Hurricane Center in Miami- Dade County. He's gained some repute as a budding hurricane expert among the meteorologists there, and has even led a few of the discussion groups. As his loving mom put it, Zach is "freaky smart" when it comes to storms, particularly hurricanes He's also thrown together one of the more compre- hensive Web sites I've seen at www.hurricanewarningl.. corn m It's got the usual NHC advisories and forecasts, but also has a host of radar imagery and the dozen or so Anna orto slan TOes Moon Date Sep 13 LQ Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20 "' I By Paul Roat ' computer models that are run for storms. It's a real-time site, comprehensive, informative and a new must-view for hurricane junkies. Good going, Zach. No hurricanes for 2007? "The Old Farmer's Armanac 2007" is out, and there is good news and bad within the pages of the book, published since 1792. Good news is that there's not mention in the weather section of hurricanes for 2007, and winter should be milder than usual. Bad news is that it is projected to be a drier spring and summer than usual for Floridians next year. Here's some of the weather summary for our area of the world for 2007. "Winter will be warmer and drier than normal. The coldest temperature will occur in mid- to late Decem- ber, early January and late February, but a damaging freeze is unlikely. "April and May will be much drier than normal, with much-below-normal rainfall, stressing crops and lawns and increasing the threat of fires. "Summer rainfall will be above normal, lower the fire threat but not making up for the accumulated rain- fall deficit. The hottest periods will occur in mid-June, This Golithi grroiuper (?) ended up on the shore of Anna Maria Island last week, and red tide was the suspect d cause i Pi Cestimated 150-pi 'id fish 's dcath. Althvder Phitc'.': Courtesy Chris Hobbs AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH 3:23 2.7 11:28 0.2 - 4:09 2.6 - - 5:16 2.5 - - - 6:50 2.4 - - - - 8:35 2.4 - - - 12:29 1.7 2:57 1.6 9:55a* 2.4 12:22 1..7 4:00 1.4 10:47a* 2.4 12:25 1.8 4:45 1.2 11:29a* 2.4 * Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later - lows 1:06 later most of July and earl and late August. "September and October will be cooler and drier than normal." And no mention of hurricanes - for us, at least. Road trip My buddy Bob Ardren is just back from a 6,400 mile trip that took him visiting relatives in the Midwest and eventually Canada. He said it was interesting and he's glad it's over. One of the highlights was a dip in Lake Superior. The natives went on and on about the warmth of the water - 66 degrees, at least 10 ticks hotter than last year and near balmy for them. As a Florida native, I thought that water froze at 66 degrees, but I guess not. Also on the road trip front are the results of a survey of truckers conducted by Atlas Van Lines. Long-dis- tance haulers have voted that Interstate 70 in Colorado/ Utah is the most scenic highway stretch in the country. Interstate 10 in Texas was voted most boring stretch of highway; and Ohio's Interstate 80 was voted the safest stretch of road. Florida took top honors in having the best rest stops. Some distinction, huh? Of course, there aren't all that many long-distance drivers that visit the scenic highways of Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach or the Palma Sola Causeway, or even the Tamiami Trail in Manatee and Sarasota counties. I guess we should take credit where we can, but to take it because of Florida's roadside cans is a bit of a reach. Sandscript factoid Who says that big corporate executives aren't will- ing to help the little guys in their time of need? It seems that something called the British Hedgehog Preservation Society has been lobbying the McDonald's Corp. for years to redesign its McFlurry dessert cups. The shape of the vessels is just big-enough for hedge- hogs to crawl in to slurp out the last bit of the sludgy leftover ice cream, but not big enough for the spiky critters to edge out and, without human intervention, the little guys could starve to death. Hedgehog deaths were rampant in England, pres- ervation society officials proclaimed, and McDonalds should do something about it. And, believe it or not, the company did. After "significant research and testing," the company redesigned the cups to make them hedgehog-friendly, I can just imagine the zillions of dollars in research that were used, and the marketing program created, to come up with kinder, gentler cups for ice cream for both humans and the tiny woodland creatures. Jeez. 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Offshore action is also down right now due to storms, but grouper and snapper are still a good bet in the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers Marina said he's finding redfish starting to school around oyster bars in high after. "Trout are being caught on small shiners on ee s l deep grass areas," he said, "and mangrove snapped are hitting shrimp near docks and structure." At the Rod & Reel Pier, reports include small snook, o redfish, a few s1 epshead and an 18-inch-long flounder, plus lots of mangrc p e snapper as the best catches last week. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said snook are being caught at night and in the early morn- ing hours. There are also lots of mangrove snapper, small sharks and some big yellowtail jacks caught, plus some sheepshead. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been catching snook redfish, mackerel, snapper and trout, but the mixed bag of fish has been on the small side, he admitted. Terrific linesider season-opener Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- Jessica Dellatorre caught this 34-inch snook while fishing with Capt. Mac Gregory. ers said snapper are the No. 1 catch right now from almost any type of structure in the Gulf or bay. Redfish are starting to school in the seagrass fiats, and trout fish- ing is good in the backwater as well. Offshore fishing has been slow, Bill said, due to adverse weather. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's seeing big snook around the dock, big mangrove A. snapper and trout action is slow, but there are some black drum being caught near the Snead Island Boat Works. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catch- ers said he's finding snook to be a good catch for his charters, as well as some redfish on the higher tides, but snapper is his best bet right now. At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include mack- erel in the mornings near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay. Reds are coming on strong in Miguel . Bay, plus a few keeper-size snook in the bay and near Rattlesnake Point. - On my boat Magic, we caught mangrove snapper to 15 inches, a 29-inch-long snook, redfish to 25 inches, small bonnethead sharks and some keeper-size trout. ' Good luck and good fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing W guide. Call him at 723-1107 to provide 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 Snook catch to keep a name and phone number for more information. Snap- This 37-inch snook was caught aboard Capt. Mac Gregory's boat. Pictured, from left, is Capt. Mac, Cory Bouz- shots may be retrieved once they appear in the paper. iane and Trek Hackney FISH TALES WELCOME SWe'd love to hearyour fish stories, and pictures are welcome, too. " Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shop- pinrg pcnter, Holmes Beach. T)e Islander I 17 YEAR A ANNIVERSA CS I7% " EVERYTTHa in stock - excludes fishing licenses * PENN RODS & REELS * CASTNETS* *SHIMANO RODS & REELS * SUNGLASSES * * STAR RODS * ANCHORS * COMBOS * * ST CROIX RODS * MARINE SUPPLIES * , a. 5503 MARINA DRIVE .W.. ,' - at CATCHER'S MARINA (by Holmes Beach boat basin) 1 B779-2838 lAi.Eg . 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Bay Drive: Bayfronl, 2BR,.. 2BA furnished, 1,019 sf. 5489,900 email: michellemusto@piudentialpalmsiealty.com FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- tion Commission. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. GUARDIAN AD LITEM volunteers needed: A guard- ian ad litem is a trained volunteer appointed by the court to represent and advocate for the best interest of children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Make a positive impact! Call 941-744- 9473 or visit. www.12circuitgal.org. BILLIE JOE: I'm a 2-year old male cat, very hand- some, 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. ADULT-CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please, call 941-922-0774. BOAT SLIPS FOR rent, up to 50 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez. Parrot Cove' Marina, 941-795-0088. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater and near shore fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. 941-723-1107. NOW HIRING-ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restau- rant, 902 S. Bay Blvd.. Anna Maria, or call 941- , 778-3953.' 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. SEEKING A RELIABLE and pleasant person for the wash-and-fold department of local laundromat. Call 941-526-7500. NURSES NEEDED FOR long-term home care for - lady with spinal injury. Hoyer lift. Full/part-time avail- able. Travel opportunity. 941- 383-6953. ELECTRICIAN: ESTABLISHED SERVICE-ori- ented company. Minimum eight years experience in remodeling and service calls. Benefits, steady. work.-Resume to elecjob@verizon.net. Kathy Geeraerts, Realtor . .778-0455 .c-. . . REAL ESTATE . OF ANNA MARIA www.greenreal.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208. BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT: THRIVING busi- ness, building with additional income, beer/wine. $1,690,000. Confidentiality agreement required. Longview Realty, 941-383-6112. SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and intermediates. Free skimboard use with les- sons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call 941-778-0944. BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, 941-756 5496. BABYSITTER, PETSITTER, dog walker: First- aid certified, 13-year-old, eighth-grader, female, great with kids and animals. Call Kendall, 941-779- 9783. NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, 941-761-1569. Red Cross certified. ENSURE YOUR CHILD'S safety while you relax. Call Gemma, 941-447-9657. Responsible, reliable and experienced, with a love for children. Red Cross babysitting and first-aid certifications. DOG WALKER, PET sitter, child sitter and'odd jobs. Tenth-grader, available after school and weekends. Zach, 941-779-9783. RED CROSS first-aid certified babysitter certified. Call Alex, 941-778-5352. 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 certified. Experienced with kids and pets of all ages. Many Island references! Transportation available. Weekly and monthly rates available. Call Hilary or Natalie. 941-778-5181. PAYTON AND DINA'S cleaning service: We do yard work, dog-sitting, house cleaning and we run ,errands. We do not mow grass. Open 3-5pm every day! 941-524-9350. KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for Island youths '. under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person' at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. MAN WITH SHOVEL: Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, cleanup, edging, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward 941-778-3222. We have two annual rentals and a few Winter rentals available too. Call us today! "We ARE the Island!" SINCE 1957 Marie Franklin, Lie. Real Estate Broker 941 778-2259 Fax 941 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site www.annamariareal.com Reach more than 200 0 peopleweekly -with your ad for as little as $20! Call Nancy, 778-7978 Tlie Islander ISLAND SHOPPING CENTER * 5404 MARINA DRIVE _ ltl941.778-7978 * WWW.ISLANDER.ORG THE ISLANDER I SEPT. 13, 2006 I 21 SE4RVIE - tnep d 4EVICE Coninue SERICESContnue LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. 941-778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your com- puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/Ihour. Free advice. 941 - 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reason- able, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. 941-778-0944. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. . Melanie JohnsoneBoker/Reohoto "' '1 \\'\,|\l '' RL [LTY , ^941 704-7394 WEST BRADENTON Cozy and cute 2BR/1 BA old Florida-style bungalow. Quiet neighborhood, large, fenced yard. $159,900. ELLENTON Brand new 3BR/2BA, den, double garage with great upgrades on a cul-de-sac and pond. Near Prime Outlets Mall. $349,900. SARASOTA 2BR/2BA end unit condo in popular Central Park II. Great location and great amenities. $219,900. ANNA MARIA o a ISLAND . REAL ESTATE LLC RUNAWAY BAY CONDO 1BR/1BA condo. Great rental complex. Heated pool, close to beach. Barbecue area, heated pool, clubhouse. $349,000. KEY ROYALE WATERFRONT POOL HOME 3BR/4BA plus den/office. Outstanding contemporary home. Vaulted ceiling, fireplace, 55-foot dockage. Four-car garage. $1,695,000. FABULOUS GULFFRONT OCEANA CONDO 3BR/2BA turnkey furnished on beautiful beach. Small pets, open plan, elevator, carport, shutters. $1,999,000. OLD FLORIDA - ANNA MARIA NEAR BEACH 3BR/1.5BA Cracker cottage plus separate studio apartment. West of Gulf Dr. Just steps to finest beach! $875,000. FLAMINGO CAYWATERFRONT POOL HOME 3BR/'2BA plu. Jen. heactd pool, new. roof and landscaping, dock and b.,.'idrt direct i:ce , 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. HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Tile, players, 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. SUN PLAZA WEST CONDOS 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. 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 canalfrorit. Prii.u. d-c Direct a.ccs, (..Tampa Bay in dTnir A..a. Waterway. $679,000. ANNUAL and SEASONAL RENTALS 779-0202 * (800) 732-6434 ANNADARIA ML SnOast REAL ESTATE LLC Island Shopping Center * 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 * www.suncoastinc.com CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communica- tion electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and train- ing. Call Robert, 941-778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/isa. 941-720-0794. BONUS! CLASSIFIED ADS are posted early online at www.islander.org. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete com- puter solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wire- less services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945. CUCCIO TILE: Many Island references. Free esti- mates. Licensed and insured. 941-730-2137. EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED TEACHER avail- able for tutoring in math, science and reading for elementary-to college-level students. $35/hour. 941-524-4177. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org ! PALMI IRE COUNTRY CLUB - 23 COUNTRY LAKES TRAIL Best home in the area atthis priceTotally remodeled,private backyard, caged pool.4BR,beautifullylandscaped,greiat location between Sarasota and Bradenton.PalmAire Country Cl..k oflies golf andtennis. $AQ59.000 *' AULiMtui iU-m3U4 DAY SAL1 Ka R customm home at ground level, 12 feet above sea level built to meet Miami Dade Code for 140 mph wind load. Protected mooring on 200 feet of sailboat water, 45-foot dock, 12,000 ib boatlift. 4,000, sf open floor plan. Three miles from 1-275. $1,740,000 BRADENION BEACH - 244 1/TH SI 2BR plus office/den, 2BA, open plan, granite, underground parking with elevator. 1/2 block to beach access.Wonderful location on Anna Maria Island. Bradenton .Beach Club has two heated pools, spa, fitness center and a boardwalk that leads to the Bay. $599,000 t:94l I /3661h BRADENTON BEACH CLUB Million dollar unobstructed full views of the Gulf of Mexico with incredible direct sunsets. Listen to the waves lapping on the beach. The oversized screened lanai with Bar-B-Q, has stairs down to Gulf front heated pool and white sandy beaches. 3BR/2BA SEVERAL CONDOS AVAILABLE. $1.649.000 PAL-VMEIIO - 4o00 ARLINGION ROAD Full Bay views are unbelievable! 100' seawall, total remodel includes :Maple cabinets, Corian counters, new appliances, new tile and carpet, newly painted, new A/C and oversized garage. Amazing sunsets! Only 17 minutes from St. Pete. 2BR/2BA $924,000 ?CORTEZ-12917 W 42ND Direct Bayfront lot with incredible sunsets. Small gated enclave of custom homes. Lot has deeded boat slip. Enjoy Anna Maria without the island traffic, the sugar sand beaches of Cortez beach are just five minutes away. $974,000 BRADEN ION BEACH - SANDCASILE Gulf *front newer construction, complex only has. 8 units, covered parking, pool, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, beautifully turn-key furnished, elevator. $1,699,000 rrU rr - 'I ICr II -rI -- 1777 wwwIskyshebyciSom &A OM64 i lnomdflO ORfl~iaM AaM ioatoi - � 22 M AUG. 23. 2006 M THE ISLANDER I V HVSS L,'AS S I F IUE D S HANDYMAN SERVICES: PAINTING caulking, interior carpentry, custom mirror and other inte- rior/exterior general household repairs. Offering quality services since 1994. Reliable. Call Colin -at 941-376-0541. PIANO AND VOICE lessons by New York profes- sional artist/teacher. By appointment. Palmetto. 941-729-2244 EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR painting by "Sisters." Decorating and popcorn removal. Call Nancy, 941- 756-9595, or Ellen, 941-779-0555. References. BUYING NEW WINDOW treatments? Avoid mis- takes! Let me measure you windows before you purchase. Years of experience. Call Shirley at 941- 778-4515, or e-mail: smundell@tampabay.rr.com. CLEANING BY HELENE: Thirty-year Island resi- dent. Weekly, bi-weekly, detail oriented, honest, reliable, excellent references. Free estimates. Call 941-778-5717. CEILING, TEXTURE AND fixtures, drywall, tile, etc. Drew Hudson, conscientious handyman. 941- 812-5073. ACUFF TREE SERVICE: Invite our professional cer- tified arborist for a free consultation. "We take care of trees." Licensed and insured. 941-374-2075. HOUSE CLEANING: 10-plus years experience. One bedrooms, $35 and up. Free estimates. Please call Sunshine, 941-345-6768. ANIMAL CAREGIVERS, PETSITTERS: trained in animal Red Cross CPR and first aid. Over 40 years combined experience, professional references. Walks, overnights, pet taxi. Sheila 941-779-9737 or Viola 941-778-3353. MUSIC-LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, 941- 758-0395. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, 941-795- 7411. CAC184228. SEE AND SAVE TODAY REDUCED HOMES 2601' SALE PENDING 159,900. 11202 Longwood Ct. 2BR/2BA. $389,900. 205-73rd St. 2BR/2BA furnished. $599,900. REDUCED PERICO BAY CLUB CONDOS 802 Audubon Drive IBR/1BA furnished. $249,000. 503 Sanderling Circle 2BR/2BA $378,000. 1265 Spoonbill Landings 2BR/2BA furnished. S$380,000. 1216 Spoonbill Landings Circle $389,000. 886 Waterside Lane 2BR/2BA furnished. $399,900. 706 Estuary Drive 2BR/2BA furnished. $389,900. 1322 Perico Point Circle 2BR/2BA plus den. $455,000. JUST LISTED 1351 Perico Point Circle 3BR/2BA bayfront, first floor, updated. $589,900. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www. jackelka.com. 941-778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing mas- sage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, 941-795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land- scaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. 941- 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Monthly and quarterly accounts available. If it is broken, we can fix it. Call 941-778-2581. CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Top quality lawn and landscape maintenance. Now accepting new accounts at great rates. Please call 941-778-2335. or 284-1568. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015. GULF SHORE LANDSCAPING: Lawn care, pres- sure washing, landscaping. owner operated by Island resident. Exceptional value! Licensed and insured. Call 941-726-7070. www.gulfshore- landscaping.com SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti- mates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean- ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell 941-448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Resi- dential and commercial. 30-years experience. 941-729-9381. For Expert Advice On Island Property CALL THE ISLANDERS C1i_ CHRIS & -JOHN ^-^ 941-778- 6066 S i .l:l: T SiH- r ji' "-. ' " 1': r J o nr .r ...lrl, wI. ,~ r.,h ' ' -Au ~1 r- I SLA ND REAL ESTATE 611)1 MARINA D O LNHI[Mb BE;CH O�JiIII~ SREALTORS ISLAND CANALUHOMEREDUCED 3BR/2.5BAwithfireplace. Corner lot on canal with new dock and caged pool. New kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. New metal roof. $580,000. Seller will pay 1pt. towards buyers mortgage. Call Carleen Weise, Realtor, 941-224-6521 evenings. KEY ROYALE This outstanding 3BR/3BA canalfront 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 Serene Gulf.vistas can beyoursata remarkable price. Spacious 3BR/2BAwith 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. WEST BRADENTON REDUCED Well maintained, updated 3BR/2BA home on spacious lot. Wood flooring in living area. Roof replaced 2003. Newairconditioning. Excellentstarterorretirement home. A pleasure to show. $265,000. Call Zee Catanese, Realtor, 941-742-0148. K 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 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Complete clean- ups, installations, native plants, palms, aquascapes, rock and patios. Shell installed $42/yard. Shark Mark 941-727-5066. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, inte- rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 941-778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 941-778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118-941-778-3924 or 778-4461. TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941- 726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remod- eling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC0579-77, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. 941-720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Thirty years experience. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insuredand licensed, 941-748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. 941-792-1367, or 726-1802. BEAUTIFUL TORTUGA INN 2BR unit has a WOW!!!!! QUALITY AND LOCATION 01jd full kitchen and furniture. Garden view and Bridge Village; Top-end luxury, pools, steps to the private beach, pools, bay, and docks, slip, 2BR, bonus room, living, dock. Flexible rental, on-site management. kitchen, dining, private elevator, turnkey $470,000. home. $999,900. ... Bill Jay Realtor 941-315-0908 GREAT SUNSETS ,,:,: r ,: ,,,.u, ,- -.. I".' dh n lJ ""I' nt Beach. 2BR townhousestylekitchen,living, . - - dinette. Upgraded throughout and new H Orizo l furniture.. Fantastic for rental or second - - * u home. $599,000. ' R e lty 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 SHELL POINT CONDO Immaculate 2BR/2BA, fully-furnished, ground-level hideaway! Includes tile floors and built-in bookcases. Overlooks putting green and nearby swimming pool. $329,000. iTHE ISLANDER AUG. 23. 2006 23 FA� D. �Z- N'1W SW S �- INF'I E JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy- man, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pres- sure washing and tree trimming. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. 941-778-3526 or 730-0516. HANDYMAN SERVICE: Winton's Home-Buddy Inc. Retired banker, Island resident, converting life-long hobby to business. Call 941-705-0275 for free estimates. IMPACT WINDOWS AND doors. Exclusive dis- tributor: Weath.erside LLC on Holmes Beach. Free, courteous estimates. Jeld-wen Windows and Doors. Lic.# CBC1253145. 941-730-5045. THIRTY-SIXYEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows, trim. Pressure wash. Driveway paint. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call 941-518-3316. TUB AND TILE refinishing: A division of D.J. Murphy Painting Inc. Save up to 80 percent over traditional remodeling costs. Call us with your kitchen and bath needs. Don't buy new - redo! 941-751-1245. Licensed, certified and insured. INTERIOR SURFACE RENOVATION: Drywall, tex- ture, paint, tile, wall and ceiling repairs, Fred Wein- gartner, 941-586-3656. Mike Norman , Realty .Nc 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6696 Office Kathy Caserta (941) 778-4364 Fax Realtor, GRI, CRS 1-800-367-1617 Toll-Free (941) 778-6943 Home (941) 704-2023 Cell One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in your own backyard. L-� R : ire tf mil,*.ir ,', thir. , d dcdCircd "' l ' [ ',.:.u r ,i:i Tl - ._ n 'iT L Ir 1 S ,O , '' , * ' ft o,.u r r ,:.r[i_- :, - Sric.-d - I-u,..'.ed ri.:- iJlui:[ blL ,:a.t i,..rb,I,, t ')' , *rn er,[i Al Ron '..,..-. i for a re, cr . l ii,., ' 19411 ~61-9808 124 hours) or 8001 559-8025. So CHASE .. S The power,"f' homela. :p.-'p-" :. :'-"--'. ..-- , Countrywide Home Loans is close by and ready' to help you get the home of your dreams. of Competitive rates. if Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. f Up-front approval* at the time of application. BfAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. i Loan amounts to $6 million. if Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401 Manatee Ave.W. * Holmes Beach pamvoorhees@countrywide.com www.pamvoorhees.com Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EoSAL IsOUSING LENDER � 2003 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. TRADE/SERVCE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF COUN- TRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, ADD APPROPRIATE STATE, LEGAL. UP-FRONT APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PROPERTY REVIEW AND NO CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CONDmION. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LICENSED AND INSURED building contractor ready to help you renovate all aspects of your exist- ing home, add extensions or build a new home on your lot. We only do high quality work and are very prompt with ourcustomers. Call Daniel DeBaun at 941-518-3916. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., 941-778-6665 or 800- 749-6665. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR two master suites-/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/ dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/weekly. Call 941-713-0034 or e-mail: beachdreams@tampabay.rr.com. GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1BR/1BA with breathtaking views. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. 901-301-8299 or e-mail captko462@aol.com. WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1 BA, $700/week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, 94.1-778-2246. www. wagnerrealty.com. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. BRADENTON BEACH: NEWLY remodeledlBR/ 1BA suite with full kitchen, fully furnished, one block from Bridge Street, three minute walk to beach. Sleeps four only. No pets. Now taking res- ervations 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 balcony and view of mountains. Weekly or monthly rental. Call Paige at 941-798-3448. LARGE 2BR/2BA VILLA: 55-plus, furnished/ unfurnished. Great location, quiet, modernm. 941- 750-0648. WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide vari- ety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779- 0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com. ANNUAL: ISLAND HOME 2BR/1BA with garage and fenced yard. Newly remodeled. $1,200/month plus utilities. Small pet OK. 941-795-8979. Credit check. MORE CLASSIFIEDS equals more readers. *~ ~ r 4.4 ,u & &l l... .... .L I l . .... .' "' , ,.,,,ni,, ILAA" ' ,I','4j .v..., Ii .....I. .i. .... -17 J.., I .0d i i nz rc, i, i. n i-I I i .-.I F i id.- r, i.in J rid u a i r,, i nu i -m i ill.� r i I-,, inc I.: -I -I I --., i.- -,, J i.d. I. I A .j Id - I a T I I p: I-- .-I, 11, "1 -Ir. 1h.-, I . 24 E SEPT. 13. 2006 E THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Law \ Celebrating 23 Years of t e ".; I Quality & Dependable Service. SI n I _-Ie " Call us for your landscape 778.1345 and hardscape needs. 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Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design - Build & ,,OSN ER C TNT ROOFING REROOF SPECIALISTS TILE * METAL SHINGLE* FLAT FREE 6 yr. Maintenance Program 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Experienced in: ALL REPAIR TYPES 941-556-ROOF 941-556-7663 727-341-1600 FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured {Lic. #CCC1325742) WWW.ISLANDER.ORG anna mar ia Gulf Coast PROPERTIES (941)782-5609 Now accepting annual rental properties on Anna Maria Island Chris Eagleberger Over 20 years Real Eslale experience -HOWTO RELAX ONAN ISLAND... Massage by Nadia 941.795.0887 * .; Anyone can take . a picture. A professional creates a portrait. . " ELKA .PHOTOGR4PHICS " 941-77, 8-27 11 c ,': ww-.ja ckelka.coni- JISLANDC AS ANNUAL 2BR/1BA DUPLEX: Completely remod- eled, yard service, pets accepted. Large back yard, close to shopping, trolley and beach. $925/month plus utilities. First, last and security required. 941- 730-8339. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH duplex: 2BR/2BA com- pletely remodeled, furnished, washer and dryer. $1,000/month plus utilities. 941-778-1819. 2906 Ave. B, Holmes Beach. 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 informa- tion and availability. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA: AIR conditioning, washer and dryer, water, large pool, cable. Parking only 200 steps to beach. Firsthand deposit. Small pets OK. $1,050/month. 941-779-1586. ANNUAL BRADENTON BEACH: ocean views from big back yard. 2BR/1 BA. Washer and dryer. Pet OK, no pit bulls, etc. 2204 Ave. C. $950/monthly. 216- 469-2857. 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. 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.costa- lotta.net or call 863-581-3252. 3600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. TEMPORARY ISLAND RENTAL: One month or more, September through January. 2BR.'1 BA duplex, newly remodeled, one block to beach. $975/month. 941-807-5449. ENJOY SUNSETS FROM large balcony, glimpse of the Gulf, steps to beach. Annual, updated 2BR/2BA, living and dining rooms, kitchen with granite coun- ters, garage and office, recreation room with access to patio. 941-545-6118. KEY WEST WATERFRONT vacation condo: 2BR/2BA sleeps six at the Galleon Resort and Marina. Regularly $2,700, only $1,800 for the week, Oct.7-14. Nancy, 941-518-4431. FURNISHED 2BR/1 BA. Sandpiper Resort, steps to the beach. Sale price, annual and seasonal rates on request. 941-778-2912. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA riverfront condo. Downtown Bradenton. Gated, pool, gym. Washer/ dryer, carpet, tile, Corian counters. Covered parking. $995/month-plus. 703-680-1676:. PANORAMIC GULFFRONT 3BR/2BA home: Fall special: rents for $2,000/week summer, now $1,100- $1,300/week. 813-920-5595 or 941-778-5722. 1-4BR DIRECT BEACHFRONT, gorgeous views, designer furnished, cable, DVD/VCR, dishwasher, phone, quaint village. $975-$2,375/week9 941-713- 0034 or beachdreams@tampabay.rr.com. MANATEE RIVERFRONT: 2BR/2BA, spectacu- lar views! Gated, pool, covered parking, security, fitness center. $1,200/month annual. Call Maria, 941-720-1712, 2BR/1BA DUPLEX, UNFURNISHED, Pets OK Very tasteful and pleasant. $975/month plus utilities, Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320 or 941-587-6328. FURNISHED 2BR/2BA ROOFTOP deck overlook- ing Gulf and Intracoastal, $2,200/month plus utili-. ties. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779- 9320 or 941-587-6328. 2BR/2BA GULFFRONT CONDO: 55-plus, heated pools, furnished! $1,100/month plus utilities. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320 or 941-587-6328. SELL it fast with an ad in The Islander. ANNUALS: 1BR/1BA GULFFRONT, studio and efficiency, starting at $660/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, 941-778-2307. www.franmaxonre- alestate.com. ANNUAL 1 BR/1 BA FURNISHED, washer and dryer, bay view. Quiet neighborhood. $850/month. 941- 545-7109. SMITH REALTORS: EFFICIENCY, steps from beach, 2BR/1BA duplex, Gulf Drive. Longboat Key 2BR/1BA duplex, Village Green 3BR pool home. 941-778-0770. www.smithrealtors.com. FOR RENT: 2BR/1.5BA, office, washer and dryer, dishwasher, air conditioning. $950/month. First and last month's rent. Dead-end street. Call 941- 779-1414. ANNUAL RENTAL: BEAUTIFUL, immaculate 2BR townhouse, 500 feet from Gulf. Granite, tile in kitchen and baths. Patio, private yard, washer and dryer. $1,350/month. 941-778-4548. BRADENTON TROPICAL PALMS: 55-plus park, 2BR, furnished, gated, pool, hot tub. Cable, air conditioning, on creek. $695/month, yearly lease. E-mail chickenplucker@webtv.net. 863-688-3524. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA DUPLEX: $925/month includ- ing garbage and yard service, recently remodeled, large back yard, pets considered. 941-224-4091. 54th Street, Holmes Beach. HOUSE TO SHARE: Very nice 2BR/2BA, one block to Gulf. $500/month, split utilities. Please call 941- 779-0692. ANNA MARIA ANNUAL: 3BR/2BA, washer and dryer, steps to beach, shopping and restaurants. Annual, $1,100/month. 941-778-5482. ANNUAL RENTAL:-BRADENTON .Beach 2BR/2BA condo, just steps from the beach, fur- nished, newly remodeled, washer and dryer, huge deck, great view. Call 941-650-4259, or e- mail shag1111@aol.com. SEASONAL BRADENTON BEACH condo: Decem- ber through April, luxury beachfront efficiency sleeps 2-4. Breathtaking Views and sunsets from your own private balcony, turnkey furnished, full kitchen, granite counters, cable TV, internet access, heated-pool, second-floor unit, elevator access, maid service. No pets/smoking. New construc- tion, completed at the end of 2005. $1,100/weekly, $4,000/monthly. View pictures/slideshow at http:// photos.yahoo.com/mlmswartz2@sbcglobal.net. Call 330-933-7174, or e-mail mlmswartz2@sbc- global.net for questions/reservations. ANNUAL DUPLEX: CHARMING 2BR/2BA, Florida room, washer and dryer hookups, tile floors, carport, $1,000/month; 2BR/1 BA washer and dryer hookups, carport, $900/month; 1BR/1BA nice, clean, $700/ month. Dolores M. Baker Realty, 941-778-7500. 2BR/1BA DUPLEX, UNFURNISHED, pets OK. Very tasteful and pleasant. $975/month plus utilities. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320 or 587-6328. 2BR/2BA, FURNISHED, ROOFTOP deck overlook- ing Gulf and Intracoastal, $2,200/month plus utili- ties. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779- 9320 or 941-587-6328. 2BR/2BA, GULFFRONT CONDO, 55-plus, heated pools, furnished! $1,100/month plus utilities. Call Adele at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320 or 941-587-6328. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1 BR/1 BA or 2BR/1 BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. 941-778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA open-plan with great views of Tampa Bay. Canalfront, walk- ing distance to beach and restaurants. $779,000. 941-779-1512. FOR SALE BY owner: Best value on the Island! 2BR/ 2BA, one-car garage, gourmet kitchen, new windows, updated baths and more. Two blocks from beach. $615,000. 941-778-8677. 406 Bay Palms Drive, Holmes Beach. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 13, 2006 m 25 3BR/2BA: One bedroom used as a den/office/ playroom, enclosed lanai, tiled with carpeted bed- rooms. 1,400 sf, county water/sewer, citrus trees, near Brentwood school in Sarasota. Reduced to $274,900. 941-379-4196 or 941-954-7474. KEY ROYALE: Holmes Beach. Direct bayfront, gor- geous view of Skyway, 3BR/2.5BA, two-car garage, private dock. $2,500,000. North Point Harbor canal- front 4BR/3BA, five-car garage. Elevated with new lap pool/spa/waterfall, seawall and dock. $872,500. 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, renovated ranch with new seawoll/dock/20,000-lb lift. $989,500. Both with community pool and tennis. Call Lynn Bankuty, Realtor, SunCoast Real Estate, 941-737-1420. C P R: 941-794.1515. Sales, rentals, property man- agement. Coastal Properties Realty. www.coastal- propertiesrealty.com. BAYVIEW AND CANALFRONT with pool. 2BR/2BA open plan, new kitchen. Totally upgraded. Dock, three davits. Owner motivated. Not a drive-by, must see inside! By owner. Call Herb Dolan, 941-705- 4454.404 21st Place. Bradenton Beach. DESIRABLE ANNA MARIA lot for sale by owner, 50x1 10 feet. 117 Willow Avenue. Asking $500,000. 813-837-6224. LONGBOAT DUPLEX: 4-6 bedrooms on canal. Deeded beach access. Rent it out or redevelop (adjacent property available). $799,000. Mary Ann Namack, Longview Realty, 941-383-6112. LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet, cleared. $539,000. 215 71st St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4036. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: 4BR/2BA great annual rental history. Updated, close to beach and bay. $499,000. 941-778-5482. ALMOST ISLAND HOME: Adorable 1BR/1BA. Brand new furnished, bay windows with water view. Hurricane Force-3 manufactured home. One mile from Anna Maria Island and one block from Intra- coastal Waterway with new marina and boat ramp. Land owned. Home owner's association optional. $159,900. 941-224-6521. 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. BRAND NEW 2BR/2BA villa with garage. Only $89/ month fee..$225,000. Bill, 941-518-9300. TRIPLEX: IDEAL LOCATION WITH great appeal. Beautifully updated and maintained, new roof, turnkey furnished. Beach access just steps away, bay views, boat dock, ample parking, great income rental. Room for a pool. Convenient to restaurants and shopping. $875,000. 111 8th St. S., Bradenton Beach. Bridget Spies, ReMax Properties, 941-308- 6763. MSL# 313022. BEACH CONDO: LIKE new. Priced below appraised value. 717-392-4048. WEST BRADENTON: OPEN noon-4pm Sunday. Six months condo fees paid! Free-standing, pri- vate three-bedroom upgraded condo with two-car garage, new lanai. Call for details, 941-792-0763. $309,900.5605 Whipporwill Ct. off 59th Street West, Tanglewood. REDUCED $151,000! BUY now and save Real- tor's fee and more. Brand new 3BR/3BA, steps to beach, elevator, granite, bamboo floors, Gulf view. $999,000. 941-932-7131. 747 Jacaranda, Anna Maria. OPEN HOUSE: 1-4pm Sunday: New home, 3,746 sf 3-4BR/3BA, granite/cherry kitchen, three screened verandas. $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. OPEN HOUSE: 1-3pm Saturday and Sunday. 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.bohnenberger.homesindeed.com. BEACHFRONT CONDOS:TWO 1BR/1 BA, new con- struction, designer furnished, breathtaking views, Jacuzzi. Great rental, walk to shopping, restaurants. Both $995,000 or each $519,000. Captko462@aol. com. 901-301-8299. 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. HOLMES BEACH AREA: charming canalfront home, newly renovated, 3BR/2BA. Granite kitchen. 1.5 miles to beach. 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 appli- ances, granite, boat docks, tennis, pool. $659,000. 941-388-5238. OPEN SATURDAY AND Sunday 1 pm-3pm, refresh- ments served. Remodeled house, 4BR/3BA. $899,000. 941-73.0-3653. 408 Poinsettia Road. Anna Maria. Island Team, Wedebrock Real Estate, 941-730-3653. ISLAND TOO EXPENSIVE? Distress sale in north- west 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. FOR SALE: ALL new beach house. 1 BR/1 BA, fully furnished, all appliances. 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We go to Alaska, England, Germany, Canada, -" Hawaii and nearly all points in between. These news-hungry subscribers can't wait to get their hands on "the best.news on Anna Maria Island." The Islander Island Shopping Center* 5404 Marina Dr. * Holmes Beach FL 34217 941 778-7978 * email: news@islander.org PASTED A IWAKEN ATTACHE I NC101DE CA LILCO0 BR0 NZ ED K N 0OWSFO IGUR GINUS MASTERY EARN TEWAS SEM DE I CES ABC BARE IN1N INED B-0O POLAND GO LACES AWAY LAB0 R B0 ON I S -ETHN WN C SHE. BORNE -1'O 1-OOS DNA ENLARA GE EE ]ED YAP MEM0IR ESA AVES R OPE N NTEIN SE Y IEINTA S D WA R.F S IISLNDER CLA S.IF EDS I --- 26 0 SEPT. 13, 2006 T THE ISLANDER ISA N 9 - C L A SFE TRIPLEX FOR SALE: Just steps to the Gulf of Mexico! This triplex is on beautiful Anna Maria Island, Fla. Currently a rental property with a yearly income of $34,800. Rent out two units and live in the other. Rent annual or seasonal. Walk- ing distance to shopping, restaurants and trolley stop. Asking $599,000. Easy to rent or create your own Island hideaway! Call 646-842-0096 for more information. PERICO ISLAND PATIO home: 1.5 years new, 3BR/2BA split plan, shabby chic, master bath, vanity, wood-look floors. $435,000. Rhonda, 941- 761-8135. BEACH HOUSE: 2BR/1BA, garage, storage shed, new roof, new air conditioning. Quaint. Close to beach, west of Gulf Drive. Call 813-690-5143 or 813-681-9111.112 81st St., Holmes Beach. CONDO FOR SALE: Beautiful water view. Immedi- ate occupancy. Turnkey, only bring your toothbrush. Condo in pristine condition. Sale by owner, seller will carry mortgage to qualified buyers. Low down payment, low fixed interest rate. Huge price reduc- tion. Phone 315-733-0851. 3BR/1 BA CITY OF Anna Maria. Updated, ground- level, close to Gulf, fully furnished. $515,000. 941- 727-5789. WEST BRADENTON: OPEN house on Sept.16. 2102 32nd St W. Call for directions. Gulf-Bay Realty. Call Jesse Brisson, 941-713 4755. VACANT HUGE LOT zoned R2 in central Holmes Beach. One block to the beach. Gulf-Bay Realty. Call Jesse Brisson, 941-713 4755. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE: Pristine townhome, 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, pool, close to the beach! Gulf-Bay Realty. Call Jesse Brisson, 941- 7134755. 1 Rentals owners- Call us to 8-2307 * 1-800-306-9666 rent your , - iranmTaxoreale.:lalE corn properties! UnbeatableA , servi e for over 35 FRAN "A NO years! : , .. * ei.mtat,; I .. - - 9701 GTfBririve" La SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1970 MLS Anna Maria SALES 419 Pine Ave. * PO Box 2150 * Anna Maria FL 34216 Home: 941-778-1820 Cell: 941-713-5321 sherrys@betsyhills.com 100\223 sla Poirg le b m l s l rjireri'ig e C ih iy Two b(oat S womvn$849.00,0 3BR,'28A. larie lot. Reduced 10 $1 589.000 100 223 s[ Possitle boal slips tiri� li In VV1w 1 i1e t 0 Build your nome on grea3l Iloalion 6&aff JAer mo3iiew / CONCERNED ABOUT WIND insurance and energy costs? Check out www.greengulfbuilders.com for the solution. 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Mike- 8" so36 TA 941-778 Norman 3101 GULF Realty INC HOI3 Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en espan6l www.mikenormanrealty.comrn 7-1617 8-6696 DRIVE BEACH NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: Asheville-area starting at $89,900 for spectacular parcels with views, waterfalls, mountain streams, amenities and much more. Call for appointment. 866-930-5263. NORTH CAROLINA: COOL mountain air, views and streams, homes, cabins and acreage. Free brochure, 800-642-5333. Realty Of Murphy. 317 Peachtree St., Murphy, NC 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com. 19-PLUS-ACRE WOODED parcel on theTennessee/ Kentucky border. Beautifully wooded 19.68-acre site on a gently rolling hill. Minutes from Land Between the Lake recreation area. This one won't last at $39,200! Call 866-339-4966. ONE-PLUS ACRE with pond. Tennessee 1.2-acre wooded parcel with a gentle slope, front to back. Pond on the northeast side. Some bluff views available after clearing. Close to huge state park. Only $89,900! Call 866-292-5769. EUFALA, ALA.: WATERFRONT gated community two hours from Atlanta and the coast. 1/2 to 3 acres from the $40s. Fishing, boating, swimming and more. Clubhouse, boat slips, nature trails. 866-880-2976. VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS: FIVE acres with frontage on large pristine creek, fishing, canoeing, good access, private, near New River Trail State Park, $49,500. Owner, 866-789-8535. www.mountainsofVA.com. GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA: Captivating mountain views, lakes, rivers, waterfalls. Homesites starting at $39,900. Log home kits at $39,900. Limited availability. Call 888-389-3504, ext. 700. TWENTY ACRES: $59,990.,Mature Pinion pines, mountain views, wildlife, close to bureau of land management. Horseback riding, hiking, hunting. Perfect for vacation, investment, retirement. Electricity. 100 percent financing. Larger acreage available. 866-365-2825. WATERFRONT: WILMINGTON, N.C., Historic Port City coastal development. The Bluffs on the Cape Fear. Fastest growing county in North Carolina. Grand opening fall 2006. Direct ocean access. Pre- construction incentives to call now. www.thebluffsnc. com. 866-725-8337. Cape Fear Bluffs LLC Broker. ISLAND CH IC: Tastefully remodeled 2BR/2BA Island home. Perfect beach getaway, or rental. One block to beach on a large duplex lot. Granite counters, porcelain tile floors, large deck and pergola, plenty of room to expand or add pool. $545,000. RwwiHI bS& ealt. y. S -- REALTOR. 32 Years of Professional Service EXPERIENCE - REPUTATION - RESULTS MARTINIQUE N. Direct Gulf, corner, garage/storage. Updated. Shows beautifully. $859,000. KEY ROYALE Canalfront lot, 9,450 sf. Golf course view. $699,000. BAYVIEW 4-5BR/4BA includes guest quarters, large master suite. $1,330,000. IRONWOOD 1-2BR, extra storage. $139,900. Great buy! HARBOUR VILLA CLUB 2BR/2BA turnkey, boat dock. $794,900. LINKS PINEBROOK Golf course view, sixth floor, turnkey. $260,000. SANDY POINTE 3BR/3BA, pool, upgrades, turnkey. $598,000. DESOTO SQUARE VILLA 2BR/2BA, gated, pool, clubhouse. $175,000. VACATION, SEASONAL AND ANNUAL RENTALS WOODLANDS 2BR, heated pool, ten minutes to beach. LUXURY GULFFRONT VILLAS, CONDOS, HOMES 5508C MARINA DRIVE * 778-0807 * 800-956-0807 yrealty3@aol.com * www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com 4% 1 - mmmmmow 7 THE ISLANDER 0 SEPT. 13, 2006 E 27 TRIPLE PLAY BY LEE GLICKSTEIN AND BEN TAUSIG/ EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ACROSS 1 Thwacked but good 7 Come to one's senses 13 Trial case 20 Needing crackers, say 21 Spotted cat 22 More than tanned 23Is acquainted with a quartet of wildebeests? 25 Consummate skill 26 Have coming 27 Poetic contraction 28 Religious sch. 30 Clears for liftoff 31 What is that in Mexico? 33 Community character 36 Drill one more time 38 Early run? 40 Booby-trapped nudist resort? 43 Soul buddy? 46 Skin _ 48 Cornmeal creation 49Like 60% of people 51 Prudent time to get to the airport 54 Dinh Diem of Vietnam 55 Old guy, slangily 56 Young guy, slangily Answers to this week's puzzle on 25 57 Subject of some gossip 61 Busy 62 Poet _ Garcia Lorca 65 Had plenty 66 "Once in Love With _"' 69 Vegetarians' supermarket protests? 73 "Um" cousins 74 Sulking more 76 One who's fallen 78 Home of the world's second- oldest written constitution, after America's 79 Make it big 82 Traveling 86 Old Olds models 87 Record producer Brian 88 Belief in disbelief 91 Contractions 92 Outskirts of the outskirts 96 Italian, e.g. 97 -wolf 98Transported a couple of Porta- Potties? 101 C.S.I. evidence 102 Zoom in on 105 Sought morays 106 Foolish talk .108 "Fanny Hill," supposedly 110 Hockey's Tikkanen 112 Fifth and Mad. 114 Skip it 117 City on the Smoky Hill River 119 Rose raised by a sardonic gardener? 123 Less considered 124 Title heroine of a hit 2001 French film 125 Diplomat Harriman 126 Emotional 127Busybodies 128 Towers above DOWN 1 Expressway 2Trollope's "Lady 3 Place for strikes or strokes 4 Dots on a map 5 Salon workers, for short? 6 Nimble 7 Pointed 8 Main threat? : 9 Calc. prerequisite 10 Blood sharers 11 Old French coins 12 Results of piercing pain? 131972 treaty subj. 14 Available on the stock exchange 15 "And they went _ in a Sieve": Edward Lear 16 Robin Williams- esque 17 Eastern European guy who loves both sexes? 18 Word turned into its own opposite by putting aT in front 19 Big name in ice cream 24 Shy person? 29 Candy billed as "The Freshmaker" 32 Heed 34 She was famously married 3/20/69 at the Rock of Gibraltar 35 Initials for two Belushis 37 Bagged leaves 38 Horizontal, perhaps 39 Oktoberfest serving 41 "Exodus" hero 42 Word on a wall, in the Bible 44 Vulture, e.g. 45 Beginnings 47 Symbol on the front of some bars 49 Halt 50 Mideast capital 52 Campaign dirty trick 53 Trumpeter on the "Kill Bill" soundtrack 55" go!" 58 Sis, e.g. 59 Horned Frogs' sch. 60 Kind of pain 63 Key of "The James Bond Theme" 64 List for St. Peter 65 Fidgety 66 Horrifies 67 Cabbage 68 Christmas quilters' haze? 70 Number cruncher, for short 71 Ad follow-up? 72 "Wait !" 75Poi source 77 Individually 79 One-spot 80 En route 81 Oval-shaped loaf 83Alternative energy source 84 Speller's phrase 85 Community ctr. 89 Prefix with realist 90Teeny, slangily 92 Manhattan, for one: Abbr. 93 Follower of Manhattan 94 Milk source 95 Convalescent sites 98 Noble partner 99 Current resisters 100 Had too much 103 "The Prince of Tides" co-star 104 Certain 60's protest 107 Bouquet 108 When repeated, a dolphinfish 109 Abba of Israel 111 French weapon 113 Calif. force 115 Ill-gotten gains 116 Mound stats 118 Poetic preposition 120Long 121 Place for a toothpick 122 Postgrad field Wantto keep intouch? 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