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Skimming the news ... Dan Williams: Greatest Generation, page 22. T Anna Maria w OE--M ander "The Best News on AnnaTlaria nm Lawyer cfn By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Attorney Joe Fritz of Tampa, who represents Island residents Mel and Carole Yudofsky as unsecured credi- tors in the GSR bankruptcy case, is hopping mad and he thinks he's got some good reasons. The GSR bankruptcy is a fraud that should be investigated by federal authorities, and GSR prin- cipals Robert Byrne- and Steve Noriega are nothing more than "confidence men" who have preyed upon Islanders and area residents, he said, befriending people in order to take their money for develop- New Year, new principal at AME By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Anna Maria Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes has announced she will be leaving her posi- tion at the Island school Feb. 1 to become the prin- cipal at B.D. Gullet Elementary School at Lake- wood Ranch. . SHa\ es notified parents No%. 28 of her new position with a computer-generated, recorded phone call, a ingin she has always hoped to open a ne\\ school. Gullet Elementary is one of two new elementary schools slated to open in east Manatee County next year. The principal's job at AME will be advertised by Hayes the Manatee Counp t School District for 10 days, starting Monday, Dec. 4, bringing the process to fill the position up to the. start of the school district's winter break. District director of elementary schools and former AME principal Tim Kolbe said that the selection pro- cess would begin after the holidays. - Kolbe explained that the inter Je" process is normal\ conducted by a committee that will include a teacher, one representative from the school's support staff and an AME parent representative, in addition to dimect human resources director Darcy Hopko, coordinator of school leadership development Anthony DiBell and himself. Once the committee has narrowed the field to three applicants, a community forum will be scheduled. Kolbe stated that Cchool staff and parents and com- munity members usually gather in separate rooms and each applicant is given 30 minutes to meet with both groups. Participant_ arc then able to provide input using a rating- card. Kolbe noted that if all \\ ent smoothly, AME could have a-new principal selected by Jan. 22. He did add that Manatee County Siuperintendent Roger Dearing retains the right to administratively appoint a replace- ment or transfer a principal from another school. Dearing told The Islander that this occurs when only one of the applicants is an existing district princi- pal in good standing, as is the case with Hayes' appoint- ment to Gullet. Dearing said that Hayes was the only principal to apply for the position at Gullet. Other applicants were either assistant principals or teachers. In this case, Dear- ing has the right to conduct the interview and present the candidate as his nominee for the position. The job posting is open to principals in other school districts, and the process depends on how many quali- fied candidates apply. 992" www.islander.org Volume 15, No. 5 Dec. 6, 2006 FREE 1GSR principals are con men ment projects that never materialized or were never completed. And Fritz should know something about bank- ruptcy laws and fraud. He was one of the original U.S. Bankruptcy Court trustees when the system was introduced in the 1980s and he trained a number of trustees before entering private practice. Fritz can't understand why the Federal Bureau of Investigation isn't looking into the GSR case for fraud. U.S. Bankruptcy Court trustee Theresa Boatner is assigned to the GSR case and said in the initial bank- ruptcy hearing that she couldn't account for about $4 million of GSR money after examining the company's financial statements. Byrne-and Noriega at that time said they would account for all the money. "They're full of crap," said Fritz, who said Boatner should have had the FBI looking into bankruptcy fraud from the beginning. "This is clearly fraud, and as far as I know, there is no FBI investigation and there damn well should be." Fritz explained that part of the fraudulent meth- PLEASE SEE GSR, NEXT PAGE .- .-LI ":,;,t o. The Downtrown Holmes Beach Holida\ Open House stirred up a blih:.ad oni Dec. I wit'i s~iw atllini oitsaI'e The Ilander ttic-" and o flur 1ry ol'activinr at shops and restaurants. As children played in lih "-s ,'" adults sampled other delights. For more pictures, see inside page 16. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff Busiest pre-Christmas day coming By Jim Hanson Islander Reporter The biggest single day until Christmas itself is just around the corner, and an Islander known to many as Santa will be lucky to work in half of the programs organized. Saturday, Dec. 9, -will be jammed full of activities and entertainment and Christmas, with a parade, Fun Day, toys, holiday lighting, and much more cheer and joy. A main focus will be on the annual Privateers parade, transporting Santa Claus and his sleigh the length of the Island from Anna Maria City Pier to Coquina Beach. That begins at 10 a.m. and winds up about noon. Santa and his traditional transport a beautiful red sleigh with glistening reindeers will be shipped down the Island behind the Privateers' big ship-float, the landborne ship that is so high in Island tradition. Some 30 floats and other units are expected to follow the ship down-Island in the big parade, said the Priva- teers. At Coquina, Santa will have a gift for every child who shows up, apd there will be hot dogs, hamburgers and sodas as well, all free for kids, of course. Along with the Privateers' Santa visits, Chuck and Joey Lester will again host families to a terrific time with games and activities on their Fun Day this year in tandem with the Privateers' party. Tony Rizzo will provide music throughout the afternoon and the Duffy's Tavern crew will cook up burgers for donations to the event. Community organizations, including the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, help with activities, including a kids' "fishing pond" for prizes, cookie decorating, ornament crafts.and more. All fun, all for families. Chances for 40 turkeys will be offered, along with a drawing for special prizes donated to the cause by the co-sponsor, The Islander newspaper. The Lesters are Island and Wisconsin residents who figure so large in Island life, including their offer to match dollars from the community's givers into the capital fund of the Anna Maria Island Community Center. The Lesters will match all donations made by Dec. 31 up to $50,000. PLEASE SEE HOLIDAY, PAGE 3 Fishing action, page 26. 2 E DEC. 6, 2006 N THE ISLANDER GSR principals slammed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ods of operation perpetrated by Byrne and Noriega involved befriending affluent Island residents such as the Yudofskys and Kent Davis. They would borrow as much money as they could from their "friends," then purchase properties for development, promising huge returns on the investments. Instead of developing the properties, however, the "fraud" was that the two would get loans against the property, then claim they didn't owe the money because the loan was usurious and violated Florida statutes. Where the money went from these loans is supposedly found in GSR's financial statements, but a large por- tion apparently never went back to the investors. GSR has approximately $6 million in claims from unsecured creditors. Usury is exactly the complaint filed by attorney John Anthony on behalf of the unsecured creditors com- mittee in the GSR-Bon Eau Enterprises "mortgage" of $6.65 million for GSR's Villa Rosa property in Anna Maria. Anthony has claimed the "mortgage" is actually a disguised loan and that makes it usurious under Florida law. But he's gone one step further with the bankruptcy court, claiming that because of usury, Bon Eau isn't entitled to either the property or any money and neither is GSR. Anthon,\ and tie committee want the propertysold T indil idual iTo-i to-the highest bidder with any pro- ceeds remaining after paying off the mortgages going to the unsecured creditors, which includes the Yudofskys and Davis. : - The unsecured creditors of GSR, however, are not confined to the rich and famous of Anna Mlaria Island. It \ would appear Byrne and Noriega found it difficult to resist any offer of money, no matter how small. Island resident Cynthia Graeff worked on the Island as a food server and house cleaner for more than 10 years, carefully and diligently saving $25,000 during that time for her son's college education. She invested that money with Byrne and Noriega after receiving personal guarantees her money would be safe. Unfortunately, the moneN wasn't safe and the per- sonal guarantees of Byrne and Noriega proved worth- less, despite a claim by Byrne that he has a net worth of $33 million, while Noriega has shown lenders docu- ments alleging he is worth $22 million. While these self-proclaimed millionaires were driv- ing around Anna Maria Island in late-model luxury cars, buying their girlfriends $60,000 jewelry items and rent- ing apartments for them, along with flying their Piper Cheyenne II eight-seat airplane to such exotic locations as the Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale and the Dominican Republic, the two men told Graeff they were broke and unable to repay her $25,000. After repeated demands for money, Byme finally gave her $2,000, but claimed he couldn't afford the remainder. Graeff eventually won a court order for the $25,000 plus interest and expenses, but to date has not been able to file that judgment against any Byrne or Noriega assets. In addition to Graeff's money, GSR owes the Yudofskys $441,000, while Davis has a $600,000 unse- cured claim against the company. The total amount of claims by unsecured creditors is approximately $6 mil- lion. Fritz alleges, however, that there appears to be more to many GSR loans than just usury. He noted that Noriega had a condominium he owned valued at $1 million, then got a loan from a bank against the property for $980,000. No bank in America has.a loan-to-value ratio of 98 percent on a ,condominium. Fritz contended. "1 smell a rat" on the inside, he added. "I've seen hundreds of these type loans and never ever seen one where these guys didn't have an insider at the bank." Despite his experience with bankruptcy fraud, however, no one at the state attorney's office or with the U.S. Department of Justice has contacted Fritz and asked him "What do you know?" What he does know, he said, is that Byrne claimed the Yudofsky property had no liens on.it when he got a loan from a California bank, despite the Yudofskv's first mortgage. "That's fraud and a crime against the elderly," alleged Fritz, but still, no one seems to be investigat- ing. "I'd like to know if Boatner ever contacted the FBI Family ties Bernice Meyer, who has lived at her North Shore Drive address in Anna Maria since 1956, marked her 89th birthday on Nov. 19. And she celebrated recently with family, a gathering of four generations on the Island. Bernice's son, left, Dr. Robert Meyer is a Twin Falls, Idaho, resident who was once a student at the Island elementary school, Walker Junior High and Manatee High. He recently attended his 35th reunion at the Uni- versity of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. Bernice's grandson, Fletcher Meyer, of Rapid City, S.D., holds her 1-year-old.great-grandson, Ethan Meyer. with her information. I can't get an answer," he said.. Both Boatner and the FBI work for the Department of Justice, Fritz observed. ' The Yudofskys have filed a civil suit in the Manatee County Circuit Court against Byrne and his estranged wife, Arlene, for "unjust enrichment," but Fritz said that's small potatoes compared to what the FBI could bring to the court. Several creditors claim to have talked to justice department lawyers about their financial transactions with Byrne and Noriega, but the U.S. Middle District of Florida Federal Court has declined to comment on whether or not there is any on-going criminal investiga- tion into the activities of GSR and its principals. 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I II I--I r--- -- --~- 'rilEA 1SLXNDEiM'U DEC. 6. 206661k Pier restaurant plans approved in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat The refrain was nearly the same from residents, business owners and even the city commission: bring back our restaurant at the city pier. Soon. But about that parking .... Bradenton Beach city commissioners unanimously approved a major development plan as presented by building official Ed Mc Adam to construct a new 92- seat restaurant at the city pier, at the east end of Bridge Street over Anna Maria Sound. The former restaurant was damaged during Hurricane Frances in 2004 and later demolished. Commissioners also approved, pending Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits, con- struction of a dockmaster's office, a bait-tackle-tourist kiosk and rest rooms to the south of the pier parking area, as well as floating docks alongside the pier, also on the south side of the structure. But it was parking that was on the minds of most of the 60-plus people attending the three-hour public hearing Nov. 29. Mc Adam said that working out the numbers based on the historic-overlay zoning category in which the pier lies, 19 parking spaces would be needed for the patrons and employees of the pier restaurant. There are 22 parking spaces provided in the plans as offered by architect Tom O'Brien, so the parking needs are met pursuant to the code, he said. The codes requirements may be met, said business- man Ed Chiles, but the parking needs are still, unad- dressed in the city. Chiles, owner of the BeachHouse Restaurant on Gulf Drive in the city, said the "No. 1 problem in Bradenton Beach is parking. I think your sequence is wrong. You need to address the parking before you address the pier. "I support the work being done and I commend the pier team," he added. "Pier revitalization is necessary and needed, and I support the restaurant coming back to the location. But many property owners are concerned that parking is the biggest problem in Bradenton Beach." Businessman David Teitelbaum, in a prepared letter read by assistant Dawn Betts, said he also supports plans to replace the restaurant, but questioned a number of elements within the plan. He said that "concurrency is required for any major development project in order to confirm that the pro- posed project will be in harmony with the neighbor- hood. Substantial injury could be incurred to the neigh- borhood in terms of increased traffic. "The project doesn't seem to provide adequate ingres and,egress," Teitelbaum continued. "The project doesn't seem to provide adequate off-street parking nmd oIadiig areas. Without adequate parking, the project doesn't seem to be compatible with adjoining development, and could harm the existing, neighboring businesses. "Should this project be appro% ed. the result could be substantial economic damage, noise, glare and/or odor impacts on adjoining properties," he added., Teitelbaum developed Old Bridge Village in the historic district and redeveloped Tortuga Inn and the Tradewinds Resort in Bradenton'Beach. Alan Garrett, a land-use planner who said he was retained by a number of citizens, commended the archi- tectural plans for the pier and out-buildings. However, he said, parking needed to be addressed in the area, and suggested a public-private partnership similar to one he worked on in Siesta Village between merchants there and Sarasota County. "I'd like to see a parking committee established," he said. Residents %\ho spoke to the matter urged speed in getting the restaurant and pier again open to the public. "I urge the city commission to move forward as soon as possible to open the pier," said resident Carl Zaccagnino to outline year for civic association Holmes Beach City Commissioner David Zac- cagnino will speak about his first year in office when the Holmes Beach Civic Association meets at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The meeting will be at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Additional infor- mation is available at 778-9315. Parks. "There has been a restaurant there since at least the 1970s, when some guy named Bob would cook you a hot dog on a hot plate." Resident Eileen Suhre said she assisted in getting the first economic development grants for the city for Bridge Street more than 10 years ago and was proud of the way the city had improved. Things look a little dif- ferent today, though with the fencing to keep people off the pier, "it looks like London during World War II," she said. "Can't you open the pier for the fishermen?" "I've talked to people who have driven here from the center of the state and have been devastated that the pier isn't open," said resident Pat Gentry. "Can't we get the fishing pier open while the restaurant work is going on?" David Russell, operator of Rotten Ralph's Restau- rant in Anna Maria and soon-to-be-operator of the pier restaurant in Bradenton Beach, agreed that there is a parking problem in the city, but did not think it was entirely pier-related. "The pier parking has met all the city requirements," he said. Former Mayor Connie Drescher said she hoped the city would pursue a "park-and-ride" lot at Coquina Beach, where people could park their cars and then take the Manatee Trolley to Bridge Street and beyond. "Our Island will never have enough parking," she said. "That's just the way it is." Drift In owner Joe Cuervo concurred with the park- ing committee concept, as did Sun House Restaurant owner Angela Rodocker. Mayor John Chappie said he would set up an advi- sory committee of concerned citizens to address park- ing. He said he would like to see a six-month time frame for the group to bring conclusions to the city commission, which should address both short-term and long-term solutions. City commissioners also unanimously approved Southern Cross Contractors of Sarasota to do the pier construction work at a cost of $1,664,710..That bid was the lowest of the three the city received. Work is expected to begin at the pier by the end of the year, and plans call for the restaurant to be open by next spring. A crowd settles in lawn chairs and on beach blankets for the 1946 holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life." The Holmes Beach Parks and Beautification Committee sponsored the screening in the field next to city hall on Saturday iigIla. Thi committee's chairman, Jim Dunne, said he hopes the event becomes a Jholidai tradition on the Island. Isltindt PPhri: Lisa Neff Homeless man threatens bartender, arrested The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports depu- ties arrested a homeless man after they say he pulled a knife on a bartender at Cortez Kitchen on 119th Street West in the village. R Robert Goodman, 46, had been previously banned from ie outdoor restaurant. On Sunday after ion. when he walked into the "Kitchen," according to the report, bartender William Lipke told Goodman to leave. Holiday fun starts in earnest CONTINUED FROMNI PAGE I The annual Winterfest, fundraising festival of the Island Art league, will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holmes Beach City Hall park, 5801 Marina Drive. More than 100 artists and artisans from around the country will be there with their creations for show and for sale. The "festival of fine arts and fine crafts" will have live music, all those booths, .a food court, and artworks by the artisans donated to a raffle. Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach will host its annual holiday event to welcome Christmas from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with merchants welcoming their guests and raffles, music and music. A few days later Ed Chiles will host the annual Lawton Chiles Christmas for Kids party, begun by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles and continued through the Christmas years by his family. About 100 invited youngsters from needy families are expected at the Sandbar Restaurant for the party, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 12. And the next day, Dec. 13, the Pines Trailer Park will play host to children from the Bradenton Head Start program at the park's clubhouse at the end of Bridge Street from 10 a.m., when Santa will arrive on a fire truck courtesy of the West Manatee Fire Rescue District. And in what could be the final appearance on Anna Maria Island of Santa Clause before the "big day" on Dec. 25, the Moose Lodge at 110 Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach will host a children's Christmas party for youngsters from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. All are welcome. At that point, Goodman allegedlI pulled a knife out and told Lipke to "come outside." Lipke refused and Goodman apparently then left the re'tatlrant An arriving deputy found Goodman sitting out- doors and although he denied the knife incident, but the deputy located the knife and Lipke identified it. Goodman-was arrested and charged with aggra- vated assault and aggravated battery. Meetings Anna Maria City Dec. 7, 6 p.m., x workshop on 519 Pine Ave. Dec. 11, 7 p.m., code enforcement board meeting. Dec. ,14, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. www.cityofannamaria.com Bradenton Beach Dec. 7, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: approval of visitor's guide as produced by WAVES committee, approval of Commissioner John Shaugh- nessy as vice mayor, consulting contractor services for city pier, planning and zoning board appointment and approval of attorney invoices. Dec. 14, 5 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. www.cityofbradentonbeach.org Holmes Beach Dec. 12, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Dec. 13, 5 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. www.holmebeachfl.org Of Interest Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m., tourist development council meet- ing, Holmes Beach City Hall. Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall. 4 0 DEC. 6, 2006 M THE ISLANDER Anna Maria finally OKs comp plan after nearly 4 years By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter It may have taken just under four years from start to finish, but Anna Maria now has a revised comprehen- sive plan and accompanying evaluation and appraisal report and future land use map, all approved by the city commission. Commissioners voted unanimously at the Nov. 30 public hearing to approve the plan, EAR and FLUM and forward them to the Florida Department of Com- munity Affairs for review and approval. The vote followed more -than two hours of some- times contentious debate on the expected controversial element of the plan: the areas of the future land-use map that are to be designated retail-office-residential and those that remain commercial or residential. Robin Wall of Palmetto Avenue led a plethora of Palmetto and Palm Avenue residents against allowing two lots at the corner of Palmetto Avenue and Gulf Drive owned by former City Commissioner Linda Cramer to be designated ROR on the FLUM. The pro- posed map has Cramer's lots designated residential, but the remainder of Gulf Drive on both the east and west sides, north to Pine Avenue, is classified either ROR or commercial on the map. Cramer has long contended that her lots are supposed to be commercial. Attorney Mike Connolly, representing Cramer, argued that the two lots stick out like a "sore thumb" and produced documentation that the city commission in 1991 intended the property to be commercial. Unfortunately, the commission never followed the proper legal procedures to make the properties commer- cial, and the ad hoc committee that prepared the initial comprehensive plan declined to change that land-use designation from anything other than residential. Other outcries against the plan came from attorney Matt Taylor, representing the property owners at the east end of Pine Avenue on the north side facing Tampa Bay. Taylor argued for an ROR designation for this vacant land, claiming this would "right a wrong" that was done more than 25 -years ago. The proposed FLUM designates the land as com- mercial, but Taylor claimed that in 1982, the then- owners the Kilpatrick family had sued the city successfully to get the land rezoned from residential to commercial. Changing the five lots in question from commercial to ROR would be in keeping with the "resi- dential character" of the city as emphasized in the comp plan, he said. That request fell on deaf ears, as did a plea from Tara O'Brien of Magnolia Avenue to keep the city's R-2 (residential duplex) zone. She believes that changing the zoning on her property could "adversely effect" the future value of her property and might violate Florida statutes. "We're a vacation destination with a variety of In fire engine red Jfit -, q it u m !L Ftc ,a ii~t Chia'i~tL Ap khXlctiu.~Iid,i 1"%1'th1/1,C' ] 'I III h f I o.:I id IbI -I I I [ lum ''Er d i,, /)-ai' ft Pilltpu /I uticil 111i, c i i 'kai"m c'P1i b wU 11N A tii I I I I f )L 'c '( I~ P-h. -w.:Lisa,\ ri zv 77 20 years of service Bradenton Beach sanitation employee Wes Stump, right, received a plaque Thursday commemorating his 20 years of service with the, city by public works director Tom Woodard to a standing ovation by city commissioners and fellow workers. Actu- ally, he's been with the city for almost 21 years he started work in 1985, making him the longest-serving employee in the city. Islander Photo: Paul Roat homes," she said. Other objections to the plan came from business owners such as Ed Chiles of the Sandbar Restaurant and Mike Eifert of Galati Marine. The two men were against the section in the com- prehensive plan that limits the height of new construc- tion in a commercial area to 27 feetbbut allows a 37- fooftheight in residential areas and the ROR zone. Eifert said Galati has an upcoming construction project at its site that would be adversely affected by the 27-foot restriction. Faced with a wealth of "new information," Com- missioner Christine Tollette was concerned about the legal aspects of voting for the plan as it was written and questioned city attorney Jim Dye. "Legally," said Dye, "you are just adopting a report. You are not changing ordinances. Tonight, everything is about people trying to persuade you to see their point of view." "But there's a lot of new information," responded Tollette. "If that makes you nervous, then you don't have comprehensive argument Attorney Mike Connolly, representing former Anna Maria City Commissioner Linda Cramer, right, argued unsuccessfully at the city commission's Nov. 30 public hearing on the comprehensive plan that two tots Cramer owns on Gulf Drive should be designated retail-office-residential on the new future land-use map. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin to do anything," Dye replied, "but these are not legal issues. This is a policy document, not a legal docu- ment." The commission will only write legislation when the plan is returned to the city by the DCA with com- ments and required revisions. And there's nothing really new tonight, added pro- fessional planner Tony Arrant, who has facilitated the comprehensive-plan process since he first appeared before the commission in January 2003 to discuss how a comprehensive plan is changed. "All these issues have been heard before," Arrant observed, after attending nearly four years of meetings on the plan. Arrant echoed what Dye said to the commission. "There is no. right or wrong here tonight," he said. Commissioner Jo Ann Mattick made three motions for changes to the plan, including one that would have placed Cramer's property as ROR, but all three were defeated by a 4-1 vote. The other two failed motions concerned the height of new construction in a commercial zone and a motion to change the Pine Avenue property noted by Taylor from commercial to ROR. After discussion of the other elements of the plan and public comment, including an appearance by attor- ney Craig Colburn representing the Olesens of South Bay Boulevard, who are suing the city over who owns a beach access, the commission and public were done with comments. Commissioner Dale Woodland made a motion to adopt by resolution the comprehensive-plan evalua- tion appraisal report and accompanying future land- use map. The motion passed' 5-0, and three years, nine months and 25 days of comprehensive planning were finished. But the commission's work with the plan isn't. As noted by Dye and Arrant, the next phase begins when the EAR and plan are returned by the DCA to the city. That's when accompanying legislation must be adopted by the commission. Woodland praised Arrant for his hard work in guid- ing the city through the process and thanked the ad hoc comp-plan committee and the planning and zoning board for all their work in preparing and revising the plan. { The meeting adjourned to a round of well-deserved applause, although most attendees had long since left city hall, particularly after the FLUM discussion ended. TIE ISLANDER M DEC. 6. 2006 0 5 New Mayor Barford 'comfortable' in old job By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria Mayor Fran Barford said she feels "comfortable" sitting in the chair that had been occu- pied by former Mayor SueLynn for nearly five years. "Thankfully, SueLynn briefed me before I was sworn in on a number of issues, so I think I was up to speed when I got here," said the new mayor. She was also familiar with the city staff, having spent the past year as chair of the city's planning and zoning board. And her six years experience as mayor of Temple Terrace has helped as she settles in to the task of mayor of a barrier island city. Fact is, she is running the city. "In Temple Terrace, we had 400 people on staff and a town manager. Here, we've got a smaller staff and I'm the town manager," she said with a laugh. "It's different than Temple Terrace, but comfort- able to be with staff that I know. I'm very happy to be here." Barford plans to make customer service to city resi- dents her No. 1 priority, even though she realizes that you can't please all the people all the time. There will always be a few people who complain about every- thing, no matter the issue or the city. She's also encouraging city commissioners to di- cuss issues with her outside of a commission meet-" ing. . As a non-voting member of the commission, Bar- ford is not bound by all the open meeting regulation- of Florida's Sunshine Laws. She can talk to commis- sioners one-on-one, although she's not allowed to act as a conduit among them. "I'm encouraging commissioners to brinm their- issues and complaints to me. We can talk before meet- ing and I can get answers," she said. She did note that the current city commission has been very cooperative in keeping her posted on their particular issues and concerns, including what com- plaints they hear from the residents. "I don't see communication with the commission- ers as a problem," Barford observed, but she does plan to bring issues to the commission when necessary. Settling in ,Vi !.I- elected Anna Maria Mayor Fran Barford has quietly settled in at city hall, tackling the various problems facing the city and learning the "ins and outs" of the city's computer and telephone systems. Slain ., Photo: Rick Catlin The commission, she noted, is the legislative bodN and it has to be aware of problems in the cit\. although Barford anticipates a smooth-i'iinning city operation. That's not to sa\ there \% on't be problems,, and for a Florida barrier i-land. the biggest concern could well be during an emergency\ Auch as a hurricane. . HoIl she deals \ ith a liurric.ine is one oft the major diffteiences bemteen Tiemple Terrace and Anna Maria. In Temple Terrace. Bartord \.i a more concerned w ith security\ and didn't ha\e the e\ acuation issues or the potential for major loss of beach and property .I., Anna MNariia might face. "We are much more vulnerable to the weather, so emergency situations here will be greater than they were in Temple Terrace," she noted. While everyone knows Anna Maria is different than Temple Terrace, Barford's experience in that city should be invaluable to her when dealing with area and state officials. "It helps that I have contacts in Tallahassee, the Florida League of Cities and around Tampa Bay," she said. "I've already had several phone calls'congratulating me and people have said they're glad I'm back in public office and looking forward to working with me again." And Barford says she's glad to be back. Orlando area cops seek more victims of Anna Maria retiree By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter When Dr. George Pyke was. arrested in June at his Anna Maria residence by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office on charges of capital sexual battery on a child under 12, law enforcement authorities in both Mana- tee and Seminole counties began searching for victims Pyke might have abused. That search has uncovered other victims and a pat- tern of sexual abuse in Florida dating back more than 30 years, according to Carrie Hoeppner of the Semi- nole County Sheriff's Office. Pyke is awaiting trial in Seminole County on the sexual battery charges. An adult male now living in Miami has come forward with allegations against Pyke and the SCSO believes other victims may still be living in Florida. Pyke retired to Anna Maria in 2001 after a 30-year career as a medical doctor in the Orlando area, where he often volunteered his services to perform physical examinations for high school sports teams. However, he had his vacation home in Anna Maria for 20 years and authorities believe there might be other victims living in the Manatee County area. Pyke has been released on bail pending his court case. The SCSO is asking anyone who may have been sexually abused by Pyke to contact investigator Dana Ortiz at 407-665-6600. sO,000 Matching.Fund Challenge B TLDING OUR FUTURE! Holmes Beach residents Charles and JoAnn Lester are offering up to $50,000 in matching funds for contributions made by Dec. 31, 2006, to the Anna Maria Island Community Center Capital Campaign. And your contribution is tax deductible. The Center provides a critical human service need on the Island and provided more than 1.5 million hours of service to more than 3,400 Island residents last year. Please send donations to the Anna Maria FL 34216, dA Challenge, P.O. Box 253, tCapital Campaign. r-----------------* YES, COUNT ME IN FOR i THE LESTER-ISLANDER CHALLENGE! i IName I I Address I I I I I Phone u Amount $ SI would like my gift in honor ol: Q I would like my gift to be in memory of: UAan, I The Islander This advertisement is sponsored as a community service and partnership with the Lesters by The Islander. S i Please bill me for my pledge amount. I Please make checks payable to the I I AMICC Capital Campaign and I mail your matching-fund contribution to P.O. Box 253, Anna Maria FL 34216. L- --,-- --- wJ ml 6 E DEC. 6, 2006 Z THE ISLANDER If wishes were fishes Indeed, if wishes were fishes on Anna Maria Island, we would have abundant gifts. An estimated 50 percent of charitable giving by individuals in the United States and, hopefully, on AMI takes place between Thanksgiving and Christ- mas. For its 14th annual Wishbook, The Islander col- lected wishes from local community groups, some of them large, many of them small, all of them in need of assistance as staff and volunteers prepare to begin a new year of service. We encourage readers to sit down with the Wish- book copies are available at The Islander newspa- per office at 5404 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach and online at www.islander.org and look for something special for a special organization or institution. Make a list, check it twice. Here's a sampling of wishes: Earthboxes for the garden project at Anna Maria Elementary School (941-708-5525). Canned goods for All Island Denominations' pantry (941-778-4579). Art supplies for the Anna Maria Island Art League (941-778-2099). Wednesday night dinners for the All Island Youth = club (941-778-7430). A new laptop for the Anna Maria Island Historical Society (941-778-0492). More singing voices for the Harvey Community Church Choir (941-779-1912). An electronic scoreboard for the Anna Maria Island Community Center (941-778-1908). Toys for the Anna Maria Island Privateers' Christ- mas Parade (941-778-8519). Storage space for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce (941-778-1541). Pressure-treated pine for the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Garden (941-518-4431). A chain saw for the Florida Gulf Coast Maritime Museum/FISH (941-708-6121). Historic pictures for the Cortez Village Historical Society (941-795-7121) . Courtyard lighting for the Longboat Key Center for the Arts (941-383-2345). Painters for the Holy Name Society (941-778- 4769). I Metal flashlights for the Island Players (941-778- 7374). Ceiling fans for ihe Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce (941-383- 2466. Plastic or paper table%% are for the Off Stage Ladies (941-792-0028). Bird seed for Wildlife Inc. (941-778-6324). Anew front door for the Annie Silver Community The Islander DEC. 6, 2006 Vol. 15, No. 5 .._V Publisher and Editor Bonner i:., I:, r,.r Z _i ,r, :,.r , V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor, iuli.',-iar-.1 r .g SDiana Bbgan, diana@islander.org. . Rick Catlin, rick@islander.org Jack Egan Jack Elka Jim Hanson Lisa Neff, lisaneff@islander.org V Contributors Kevin Cassidy, kevin@islander.org Jesse Brisson Don Maloney - *- EdnaTiemann V Advertising Sales Nancy Ambrose, rlancy@islander.org V Accounting Services Melissa Burkett, melissa@islander.org V Production Graphics Kelly McCormick, ads@islander.org- V Classifieds & Subscriptions Li VV am .. lisa@islander.org ., V Distribution .. UrbaneBouchet . Ross Roberts -.. Lisa Williams (All others! news@islander.rg) 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 Center (941-794-1414). Reference books for the Tingley Memorial Library (941-779-1208). Book donations for the Friends of the Island Branch Library book sale (941-778-6341). Last but not least, we wish for donors to meet the challenge made by Chuck and Joey Lester to give to "'1111011 Greatest Generation We of the Bradenton Beach Library Board for the Tingley Memorial Library would like to thank The Islander and reporter Rick Catlin for the donation of ;the two bound volumes of the "Greatest Generation" series that appeared in your newspaper. We commend you for your concept and tremendous effort in bringing together these wonderful stories from local and area residents. The stories are of such valuable historic significance and are of great interest to our patrons, the majority of whom are from that great generation. Ceil Fellers, chair of the board, Tingley Memorial Library Cat is missing Our 14-year-old twin girls adopted an adorable little black-and-white kitten when they were 9 years old. He became the joy of our house, a great cat and companion. Sadly, he"s been missing for several weeks and doesn't have his collar. Our only hope is that someone found him (hurt?) and took him in. Zeus is a 5-year-old neutered male with short, silky, black fur, white feet, --chin and chest. There is a $100 reward. Please let us know if you have him or have seen him. The holidays will lose a lot of their joy for our family without him. Michael, Cindy, Kayla and Ariel Jennis, Holmes Beach Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your opin- ion letters. The Islander accepts original letters of up to 250 words By Egan the Anna Maria Island Community Center capital cam- paign its ongoing building fund for a new Center. Amounts large and small will help with our goal to fund the new facility and every "red cent" donated between now and Dec. 31 up to $50,000 will be matched by the Lesters. Make your gift count. and reserves the right to edit for length and grammar.-Let- rers must include the city you reside in for ublicationand a phone number (for verification only). Anonymous letters will not be printed. All letters to the editor remain on file at The Islander and a\ ailable to the public. Letters are published on a space-available basis with regard to timeliness of the material. Writers are limited to one published letter per month. Address letters to Editor, The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217, fax to 941-778-9392, or e-mail to news@islander.org. PTO thanks The Anna Maria Elementary PTO would like to sincerely thank many, including The Islander, for their support in making our 2006 Fall Festival a great suc- cess. Thanks to individuals and businesses, we have, successfully exceeded our goal of $11,000. Your dona- tion allows us to provide the teachers and staff depart- ments of AME with quality educational enhancements in the classroom and around campus. Each year, our fall festival brings food, games, entertainment and fun to the students, parents and com- munity of Anna Maria Island, while also raising funds to meet the needs of our students. We could not have done so without The Islander's generous donation. We want to thank you for demonstrating such responsibility and generous support for our students and staff. Such support does make a different for those who teach and for those who learn. We value your support and are so grateful for your donation. Shannon Dell, AME PTO president, Holmes Beach THE ISLANDERi DEC. 6. 2006 : 7 Cortez Road DOT work rated By Lisa Neff Islander Reporter The widening of Cortez Road took longer and cost more to complete than first forecast, but a survey shows public satisfaction with the once contentious project. The Florida Department of Transportation oversaw the $2.5 million project in the fishing village between 119th Street West and the Cortez drawbridge. The project began in August 2005 and involved widening Cortez Road and adding a left-turn lane, bike paths, sidewalks, a pedestrian oasis, and improved traf- fic control devices and signals. The road work drove some motorists to skirt Cortez to avoid delays. "I come out here most days to fish," said Mac Turner, of Bradenton. "But it got to be that I'd either go up to a pier in Anna Maria or drive south to Sarasota to come around up on the Island. I just didn't want to deal with the traffic.- "I know the construction had to hurt businesses here because I usually stop in for dinner on the way home and, for a while, I just went somewhere else," he continued. The bulk of the construction ended by April 1. "I think it's a real nice job," said Paul Hudson, of Cortez. "It was real difficult to get in and out of here for awhile, but it came out real nice." Hudson's opinion is similar to the many assess- ments collected by Dave Parks, of Global-5 Inc., a public relations firm hired by the DOT to conduct public surveys during and following the construction project. Parks distributed 80 questionnaires among resi- dents and business operators in Cortez asking them to rate the construction project. He went door tod door in the community, as well as handed out surveys at several public forums. The survey asked the public to rate. the effec- tiveness of DOT's public information effort, the construction work and the completed project. Ques- tions included: Did the state provide ample notifica- tion of the project? Could people walk or bicycle safely along the road during construction? Was access to property marked and visible? Was dust from the project reasonably controlled? Are you satisfied with the smoothness of the pavements and the marking and signs? "For the most part people seemed to be pleased with the project," Parks said. "I would say about 90 percent of the people I spoke with were pleased." "The road's fast and clear," said Turner. "I'd say it's a good project and people ought to be pleased with it." Parks said one repeated complaint he received was about the brick paving. "There were a handful of negatives," Parks said. "The biggest complaint was the brick pavers that were installed and the noise they generate. People said they would lay there in bed and hear the cars go zipping across:" Slow going For months the traffic r' i, moved slowly along S this stretch of Cortez Road. Now, with a major construction project completed, ......... vehicles move along at the speed limit. of 35 mph -during Sthe evening. Islander S Photo: Lisa Neff Remmbr ..asalay, RE0BER 0oor He's making his list, checking it twice, gonna find out who's rotten or nice[ Your rotten friends and family will love : gifts and gear from Rotten Ralph's Gift Certificates *T-shirts *Golf Shirts Hats i Coffee Mugs and more Hurry in today! ". ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING NN LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS FULL BAR SERVICE O. T- 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria ROTTEN Located at Galati Marina 778-3953 \uRoALPH'Sx/ AAFA D E DAY$ In the Dec. 5, 1996, issue of The Islander, headlines announced: The Holmes Beach City Commission agreed to move forward with an ordinance that would make loud noises within 50 feet of a residence a violation of the city code. Some commissioners objected that the ordinance was aimed solely at the Anchor Inn, which had recently begun having live music. The Florida Department of Transportation announced it would hold a public hearing Dec. 1 in Holmes Beach for the proposed new Key Royale Bridge. The DOT estimated the cost of a new bridge at $800,000, but had not yet funded the project. A maintenance dredging project for Longboat Pass scheduled to begin in May 1997 was expected to bring about 125,000 cubic yards of sand to the beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, according to Manatee County Environmental Management chief Jack Gorzeman. Date Low V'High Rainfall Nov.26 61 81 0 Nov. 27 63 77 0 Nov. 28 67. 76 0 Nov. 29 68 79 0 Nov. 30 68 85 0 Dec. 1 72 84 0 Dec. 2 69 81 0 Average Gulf water temperature 720 24-hour rainfall accumulation with reading at approximately 5 p.m. daily. SWe'd love to mail W you the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the per- M fect way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. 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Canterbury took first place ii the show in 1989 and he's been a regular exhibitor since. The 19th annual Winterfest takes place Dec. 9-10 in the field next to Holmes Beach City Hall. More than 100 artistans plan to show off their work from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The juried show, free to the public, also features musical performances Cajun, Spanish guitar and blue- grass; dining specialties especially seafood and barbe- cue; nonprofit information booths groups encouraging preservation, conservation and imagination. The event also features a raffle of many of the exhibitor's donated artwork to benefit the league's scholarship fund. Tickets will go for $1 each or $5 for six. "The festival this year is going to be bigger and better, lively and fun," said Joyce Karp, director of the art league, which operates a studio and gallery at 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. "We have a bunch of new artists and a lot of the old favorites." Among those favorites is Canterbury, who grew up in Morgantown, W.Va., but often visited Anna Maria Island to see his grandmother. As a child, Canterbury said, he excelled only inart class. He moved to the Island in 1978. Like many artists, he's needed day jobs to pay the bills and he described himself as a "miscellaneous man," a handyman. "l1do a great number of things," Canterbury said. "If you need something done, chances are I can do it. ...But I've mostly been a carpenter." The art league was founded the same year Canter- bury won his first first-place award and early photographs show his involvement in establishing the organization. Canterbury had developed an enthusiasm for pho- tography in his 20s his earliest work, in black and white, was considered surreal and dark. For his current work, he employs a 35-mm camera and approaches found objects from a forced perspective that captures vivid colors and textures. The result can look more like an abstract painting than a photograph. "It's like found art, like coaxing art out of nature," Canterbury said. "Like coaxing art out of a junkyard. I love junkyard work." Gesturing toward one of his new works, an image of a boat, Canterbury said, "People have a hard time accepting that that is something real." "It doesn't tell a story," he continued. "That's completely left to the individual, to make up their own story." Over the past two years, Canterbury has collected 18 awards and 30 of his pieces are on the walls of Manatee Community College in Bradenton. The artist said he's looking forward to Winter- fest. r- '- 5' :.-- "-:'. -4- Local artist Jay Canterbury will show his work at Winterfest, scheduled by the Anna Maria Island Art League for Saturday and Sunday, on the field next to Holmes Beach City Hall. Canterbury first exhib- ited at Winterfest in 1989, the year the league was founded. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff Known to many Islanders, Canterbury said the event provides him an opportunity to show people "I'm doing OK, that Jay is still alive and well." It also provides an opportunity to show people that his work "is coming together." ^"^ ^. '-.W ^ .f^ ,.;''!?1' ^ ^ ^ ^.4_:.'?:.*- ... ''."' .;*M J '. *;.-* i :/i =,, ,,-.,. .).. **^ la^--.*:_. :, ''' W *.^ '"'. .;.- .' : .-.- ^( <~ *^t .. ....^* *^ 'l< *v^.,,.F. .. .. ...-% .,.' .'= ... k 74t0k7p~tk ^ ^^ ^:^ -r^''- ." .- .. . '^ti~~~l~l^ Jr~fb- ..'l, : ; "''. .. ..: '. "^'' "" ''-". L -x p X-.1'.1f.40. v, -*:- ^.--. ^ ^ ^I.^ Y let asefjinIhers tk o *Lne' ar^4 rjtit^-- Fde fBrdntnf bou irist r -,ot.-- 'r _.wr 'r w aHolidayOpnHog us at 941-748-7797 .~~ ~~~ ^- : .' .. -. -^.r ..' ^ ." 7 _ z^t^^ts~t^^4t four Charter Member Pricig... 'f ot'tjhursday, December 31! 12:0 -, -0 p.m exciing 313ve 2 21sMf LaeeWiestyleVl der'- t:'hJFLnonofes w--W -"... ...gese.--.e.' 9 7 _- our U.-- Me'_-. :..- .. ,. 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A commercial wind policy that now costs $1,276 for an Island business owner would jump to $11,073 under the proposed rate schedule. An Island residential property owner now paying $1,000 for wind coverage would pay $1,085 to $2,275, depending on how close the property is to water. Citizens now provides wind insurance for more than 18,000 homeowners in Manatee County, many of them in or near the high-risk areas of Holmes Beach, Braden- ton Beach and Anna Maria City. Citizens also insures 163 commercial properties located inside the state-des- ignated wind pool on Anna Maria Island and the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key, and five commercial- residential properties outside the wind pool. The actuarial and underwriting committee at Citi- zens has recommended increases ranging from 8.5 per- cent to 767.6 percent to take effect in March, in keeping with a state law passed earlier this year. But those recommendations have to be approved by the Citizens board of governors, which convenes at 9 a.m. Thursday in Gainesville. And the heat on the board to tone down or eliminate the proposed rate hikes has been growing in recent days after a firestorm of complaints from policyholders and politicians. Citizens board chairman Bruce Douglas has already announced his opposition to the recommended increase because of the impacts on the state economy and con- sumer pocketbooks. "Senate Bill 1980, passed in May, requires the higher, rates that have been proposed," said Citizens spokesman Rocky Scott. But chairman Douglas will have an opportunity at the board meeting to argue against them, Scott said. And Douglas has made it very clear in his comments about the proposals that he wants to be on the policyholder's side in this fight. If the board majority wants to go forward with the recommended rate increases over Douglas' objections, there are two more checkpoints where the increases could be eliminated or reduced. One would be at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, which must approve the Citizens rate Citizens Property Insurance Corp. now has 18,531 residential and commercial policyholders in Manatee County. Below is a summary of the 2007 rate plan for Citizens customers, including a January increase that has been approved by state regulators and the recommended March increase that is under fire and subject to review Thursday by the Citizens board. This breakdown, provided by Citizens, begins with the biggest rate proposals: A premium increase amounting to more than 760 percent is recommended for 163 commercial policyholders inside the wind pool, beginning in March. The average policy for this group of non- residential customers is now $1,276 annually; it would climb to $11,073 for new and renewal policies. Premiums for five commercial-residential cus- tomers, including residential condominiums, are scheduled to increase in March, but Citizens spokes- man Rocky Scott said the amount of the increase is not yet available. A 104.6 percent increase for 2,757 high-risk increases before they can be implemented. The other checkpoint would be the Florida Leg- islature, which assembles Jan. 16 in Tallahassee for a special session to try and find solutions for the state's insurance crisis. State Rep. Bill Galvano, who represents western Man- atee County, said that he hopes the special session will "do something" about the proposed Citizens rate hikes if they still pose a problem at the point the session convenes. "Whatever we do should be retroactive in appli- cation so we have the most timely effect for people," Galvano said. Some legislative leaders are saying the problem with the Citizens rate proposal is that its actuaries mis- interpreted Senate Bill 1980, the controversial state insurance law approved in May. That law requires Citizens to include the cost of rein- surance (insurance for the insurers) in its rates even though Citizens does not have to buy reinsurance. The require- ment was to help Citizens build up a surplus and create 'an insurance market environment that would encourage standard insurers to write more policies in Florida. homeowners inside the wind pool includes an already approved 31.3 percent increase effective in January, and a proposed March increase of 73.3 per- cent. A homeowner who has been paying $1,000 for insurance would be increased to $1,313 on the first renewal after January. If the proposed increase for March is approved, the $1,313 policy would increase to $2,275. There are increases of 8.5 to 26.3 percent for the 15,606 homeowners in the personal-lines category, most of whom are outside the wind pool. The 26.3 percent increase plan for homeowners qualifying for the wind pool includes an approved rate hike of 16.4 percent effective in January and an additional 9.9 percent recommended rate increase for March. A $1,000 policy would increase to $1,164 in January and then jump to $1,279, if the March proposal is approved. Homeowners outside the wind pool are not scheduled for a January increase from Citizens. How- ever, the state insuror is recommending that rates for this group go up 8.5 percent in March. If approved, a $1,000 policy would increase to $1,085. But state Rep. Don Brown, a Defuniak Springs insurance agent, is quoted in a recent Tallahassee Dem- ocrat story as saying that Citizens based its rate hikes on the reinsurance market for 2006, when reinsurance costs were at their highest, rather than using a lower, five-year average or "blended" cost. Another important component in the Citizens com- mercial rate-setting, according to spokesman Scott, was the effort Citizens had to make to match the higher rates charged by the Florida Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association (FPCJUA). The state established the PCJUA in August to sell wind coverage to small businesses that are unable to find coverage in the regular insurance market and are not eligible for Citizens. Policyholders who have suggestions for Citizens can now submit their comments electronically to a new Web site at www.CitizensForABetterCitizens.com. The new site was launched Nov. 27 by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation as a way to collect public comment on how Citizens can improve customer service and operate in a more efficient manner. U UCP~.W 7 -. \ : citizen~ !--~s summary I 10 N DEC. (. 2006 M THE ISL.ANDEIR Island Florist You Know Why! r". SAM takes stand against kayak, canoe fees 941-778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach www.island-florist.com EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN H._-r ,. W. i rl 4. l. ... I ,. I , Si S 570 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH 778-4441 Pawsitively Pets & Property Services Inc. P.O. Box 265, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 Quality Pet Sitting Bonded Insured 761-7511 3st INTERNATIONAL > ..I'llbe the bag behind : ,:, ; the counter ..,,.. No need to go street ,. "'.. oppingn New York City .. S all the famous designer names! 1",,,, I. er Metalli~ *lai udt, d 'iau 3 A(eeggoIiegs JeemeleJ Mention this.ad, get 10% Off 412 10th Ave. W. Palmetto 722-9916 7604 Cortez Rd. 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SAM member Diane Canniff of Anna Maria drafted the letter, which suggests such a fee is a mechanism to increase the number of registered crafts in Florida to receive increased federal maritime funds. The state has explored requiring registration of canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and paddlecraft. While legislation isn't yet pending to create a registration system and fee, the state hasn't abandoned the idea. SAM's concerns are that the fee would pose an undue burden on small craft owners and small business: owners who rent or sell kayaks and other non-motor- ized crafts. In addition, in the letter, SAM argues that registration numbers would mar the aesthetics of antique small crafts, that the fees wouldn't cover the cost of processing the registrations and that enforcement would be difficult. "I think you could say it would be a nightmare to try to enforce it," said Molly McCartney. The group on Saturday explored several other topics, including the annexation of the area around Kingfish Boat Ramp, the creation of the Grassy Point preserve in Holmes Beach and coping with the state insurance crisis. Joe Duennes, public works director for Holmes Beach, briefed SAM on the annexation question and the Grassy Point Project. Duennes said a representative from the county is expected to attend the Holmes Beach City Commission meeting Dec. 12 to discuss the Kingfish Boat Ramp project and a voluntary annexation of the area into Holmes Beach. Holmes Beach commissioners and Mayor Rich Bohnenberger want to annex the area around Kingfish, not to run the boat ramp but to have some authority in 'the entryway to the city and the policing of the area. "The police jurisdiction out there is in question," Duennes said. It was believed until a survey this year that although Manatee County managed the boat ramp, the area was within Holmes Beach city limits., When the survey showed otherwise, city officials began discussing a possible annexation. But county commissioners recently said no to that option, instead expressing a willingness to discuss other arrange- ments. Duennes said it seems the city limits were the shore- line, and that land added for the bridge construction and causeway was placed in Manatee County. "That's my best guess as to how this happened," he said, adding The Anna Maria Elementary School Parent- Teacher Organization is planning a Dolphin Dash 5k Fun Run in January and is seeking sponsors for a T-shirt that will be given to all runners'. AME students are busily preparing contest entries for the shirt's design, and the deadline for sponsorship is Friday, Dec. 8. Event co-chair Becky Walter adds that there are other sponsor opportu- nities available, such as a water station and door prizes. The run will be Saturday, Jan. 20, with proceeds generated by entry fees of $20 per adtilt and $ 10 for . participants under age 16. The run will start at the school, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, and will loop around town to end at the school. Walter said the route is still that "the fight is long from over." At nearby Grassy Point, Duennes said no permits have yet been issued for the restoration and preserva- tion work. In late October, the Holmes Beach City Commis- sion backed an agreement with the Sarasota Bay Estu- ary Program for restoration and preservation at Grassy Point. "If you've got a bad day and want to lose your troubles, get in a boat and float down those flats," said SAM's Billie Martini. The city used state funds in 2000 to purchase large portions of Grassy Point, located off East Bay Drive north of Mike Norman Real Estate and south of Sandy Point Condos. SBEP, one of 28 national estuary programs in the United States, has a design for Grassy Point that includes exotic plant removal, re-vegetation and habitat restoration. The preserve could become a sanctuary for herons, osprey, pelicans, mangrove crabs, snails, fish at high tide, raccoons and squirrels, as well as a mangrove colony. Eventually there may be a nature trail and board- walk. SBEP came up with 50 percent of the $80,000 needed for the first phase of the project, including $10,000 in funding from the U.S. Interior Department's Fish and Wildlife Service. Holmes Beach included the remaining $40,000 in its fiscal 2006-07 budget. About $30,000 of the funds will be used for per- mitting and planning and $50,000 for exotic removal, habitat restoration and maintenance. Duennes told SAM that the SBEP is handling much of the project work. "We've told them they're the experts, please handle this," he said, adding that the plans are for a "passive park" Without recreational activity, or even a picnic area. Responding to a concern about craft with propellers venturing into the preservation area, Duennes commit- ted to placing "No props" signs at two entryways from the bay. SAM also agreed on Saturday to form a commit- tee to work with other groups to encourage Manatee County to look into the possibility of purchasing the St. Joe's Perico development property.' The property isn't on the market and sales continue, but in September St. Joe's announced plans to leave the state's homebuilding market and that has opponents of its Perico project hoping for a change of course. "There's nothing that's absolutely impossible," Martini said. SAM members said maybe St. Joe's would want to sell the property, which with government grants'could .. be purchased for recreational purposes. "We still need an awful lot of information," Martini said. SAM's next regular meeting will take place in January. being finalized with the help of the Holmes Beach Police Department. There will also be a one-mile fun run. "The event is more than just a school fund- raiser," said Walter. "It's a fitness promoter. Maybe some of the kids will get excited about running." Parents and community members are invited to participate. Walter said students will be given a "training sheet" to log practice runs. Students who run 12 practice miles before race day will earn a pair of AME Dolphin Dash shoelaces to wear the day of the event. The 5k run will start at 8 a.m. The one-mile run will begin an hour later. For more information, call Walter at 383- 9675. Sponsors sought for AME Dolphin Dash ----- ----------- THIE ISLANDER M DEC. 6. 2006 0 11 Inspired actress Knode shares talents with youngsters By Lisa Neff Islander Reporter Barbara Knode knows personally that witnessing live theater can be a life-changing experience for a child, so she's dedicated to an Asolo Repertory program that helps bring students into the house. Knode was in elementary school when she saw her first professional theatrical performance, the Tony-win- ning Broadway production of "The King and I," star- ring Yul Brynner and Gertrude Lawrence. "That turned me on to theater," said the Holmes Beach resident. The experience thrilled Knode, who pursued a career in theater, studying at the American Theater Wing in New York City and acting in off-Broadway productions. She and her husband, Don, then moved to Japan, where they lived for three decades. There, Knode dubbed movies and provided English narrations to programs. She also starred in a weekly TV series speaking Japanese for the role. Knode continues to work in theater on the Gulfcoast. As a volunteer with the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play Readers, she performs and directs. She also works, through Play Readers, to make sure young people expe- rience live theater, as she first did when she watched Anna and the King dance in the Royal Palace. "You reach a stage in your life when giving is more important than receiving," Knode said. "I think it's a natural progression for me, having been in professional theater and wanting to give back." Knode and the Play Readers will appear at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, as part of the Friends of the Island Library lec- -ture program. Instead of lecturing, the group will present "Radio Memories," with Knode making the introduction. Com- piled by Play Readers member Paul Stoddard, the work recreates moments from the golden years of radio. The Play Readers, at 30-years-old, is a group of former professional, semi-professional and commu- nity actors and some "hams" who gather on the second Mondays October through May, to read plays. The readers also go out to perform select, abbre- viated plays before audiences, such as the one that will assemble at the Island library. The readers arrive with reading stands and some scene-setting costume items and props and they-perform for 30 minutes to an hour. "We enjoy doing what we are doing," said Knode. "And I find it very rewarding." Donations the Play Readers collect help fund the Asolo's educational outreach project, Access to the Arts. Access provides teacher training, study materi-, als and subsidizes tickets for thousands of middle- and high-school age students in the area to attend Asolo Rep mainstage productions. "Many of these children have never seen live theater," Knode said. "They are exposed to the best drama." The students experience the thrill that comes when "the lights go down and the curtain goes up," Knode 5347 Gulf Dr. #6 ',$ fJ4 Holmes Beach Holmes Business Center G tILL STORE (across from the Island Animal Clinic) Gift certificates available 79-9594 |IIi'mI lJil! ',: [ lI 1', [i1 J J I: I 1:1 ~it :1 Barbara Knode, former chair of the Asolo Reper- tory Theatre Guild Play Readers and an actress who trained in New York, will join the Friends of the Island Library on Dec. 12 at the Island Branch, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Knode will introduce a performance, "Radio Memories, "by the Play Read- ers. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff added. "It's very exciting to see them come in and watch. I always get a sort of lump in my throat to see their transformation." Knode, who appeared in the Island Players' staging of "Sylvia," became involved with the Play Readers in 1998. Since then, Knode has directed and appeared in many of the Asolo Play Readers' productions, helped select plays to perform, and also served as the group's. chair. "It's been quite an involvement," she said during an interview in her Key Royale Drive home. The Play Readers program is the last of the Friends lecture series of events in 2006. The series continues: Jan. 9, 1.0:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. James McCart- ney, a former Washington, D.C., correspondent and lec- turer who plans to talk about "Iraq and Beyond: Can America Rule the World?" *Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dr. John Mellon, a literary critic and retiredLprofessor who plans to talk about Philip Roth's "Everyman." March 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jeff LaHurd, an author and lecturer who plans to talk about his book, "Spring Training in Sarasota, 1924-1960." April 10, 10:30 a.m. Suzi Fox, the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch director who plans to talk about "16 years of nesting data on Anna Maria Island." Also, the library hosts weekly family story times at 10 a.m. Tuesday, monthly book club discussions at 10:15 a.m. on the second Wednesdays and an annual book sale, presented by the Friends. The next sale is Feb. 3 and book donations are being collected now. ... Friends lecture series begins .. .. Dr. David Mullen talks about "positive psychol- ogy" during a lecture Nov. 14 at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Mullen saidposi- tive psychology focuses on "not fixing what's wrong but on amplifying what's S I right. The lecture was the SI I first in a series sponsored lI ~by the Friends of the S Island Library. The next lecture takes place Dec. 12 and features former actress Barbara Knode, a resident of Holmes Beach. 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"Breaking Legs," dated to 1989 by its un-PC char- acterizations of Italian-Americans and curious refer- ences to Connie Chung, is a comedy involving the intersection of two different worlds live theater and organized crime. The action revolves around a mild-mannered play- writing professor, Terence O'Keefe, seeking investors to produce his off-off-Broadway play about a murder. His search for funding brings him to the back room of an Italian restaurant operated by Lou Graziano, the father of one of Terence's former students, Angie Gra- ziano. The Grazianos have "family" connections - "Uncle" Mike Francisco and "Uncle" Tino De Felice and soon Terence has some goodfellas seriously interested in investing in his play. Only they're not so interested in "off-off-Broad- way" and a piddly $100,000 production. They're think- ing "on Broadway" and $900,000 and maybe some song and dance. Terence becomes suspicious about his new asso- ciates when "Uncle" Frankie Salvucci, who's got a debt he can't pay and a bad habit at the track, turns up dead. "Breaking Legs" opened in. San Francisco in 1989 and got its New York premier in 1991, with Philip Bosco and Vincent Gardenia starring in the off-Broad- way production at the Promenade Theater. The Island Players performed the play 10 years ago and brought it back, directed again by Phyllis Elfen- bein, because of its popularity. Cortez potluck dinner Friday Two prime Cortez entities are combining func- tions this week and ending up with a community-wide potluck dinner Friday, Dec. 8, at the Bayside Banquet Hall. The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, which normally would be meeting Thursday, will instead con- fine itself to a board meeting just before Friday's dinner. And Cortez Trailer Park is joining in as part of its holi- day program. Open to anybody from anywhere, as one Cortezian put it, the joint affair is expected to attract 150 or more people. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Bayside, on the Cortez waterfront at the bay end of 119th Street. ALLERGY AFFILIATES Board Certified, Experienced Doctors Adults and Children John Cella, M.D. Elaine Waters, M.D. Allergies* Asthma *Sinus It looks like the Players might be encouraged to bring "Breaking Legs" back in another 10 years. On the second night of the current production, actors Robert Lamb, Melanie Marquez, Stephen Ivester, Joe Kerata, Robert Becchetti and Anthony Busciglio stepped into the light to take their bows and earned a standing ova- tion. Elfenbein heard her congratulations from the back of the house. Marquez, getting her first stage credit, was believ- able as Angie Graziano, the lusty mafia princess with a thing for the button-downed professor. She earned some of the night's biggest laughs with her sarcastic snips. She and Ivester, deftly portraying the professor, were responsible for bringing Act One to a climax that was guaranteed to generate post-theater conversation. Lamb was loveable as Lou Graziano, the restaurant owner interested in seeing his daughter married off. Busciglio's appearance on stage as Frankie the "jammed up" weasel was brief, but memorable as he expressed his fear of the mobsters in the details of his acting. Kerata, as the mob boss, and Becchetti, as the muscle, stole audience hearts with their first words on. stage. The soft lighting, the gangster suits, the props and the set- the red and white tabletops, "Italia" maps, ivy .., .eqaqon'` Greetingo and all the best in 2007 \Carol Greer Siemaszko ': y: B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych CERTIFIED- COUNSELOR :' -.. AND LIFE COACH *,f 941-794-1492 .-. Perico Island Bradenton p s ad Stephen S Ivester and Melanie <.Marquez star in the Island Players production of "Break- ing Legs now on stage at the Island playhouse through Dec. 30. Islander Photo: I a Bonner Joy plants and wrapped wine bottles firmly placed the audience with "family" in the backroom of an Italian ristorante. Credit for the set and props includes Elfenbein and crew chief Jack Abene. Light design was by Chris McVicker, sound design by Bob Grant and costume design by Don Bailey assisted by Pat Russell. Bobbie Beriger was light technician, while Barb Gusie was sound technician. Rita Lamoreux took charge of hair and makeup design. Joanne Romans served as stage manager and Carol Cozan and Lorraine Marshall as assistant stage manag- ers. One suggestion for those planning to attend "Break- ing Legs" eat before the show. There's so much discussing, ordering and dining in this play one might even imagine the smell of garlic in the house. "Breaking Legs" runs through Dec. 10, with per- formances at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the playhouse, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Tickets are $15. 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When the father returned approximately three hours later, he noticed the kids were not in bed and asked the mother of the 7-year-old where they were. She said she thought they had gone on the walk with him. When police arrived, the woman told them the boys had been sleeping on a pull-out couch near the door which was locked, but either child could have unlocked it. Police began searching the area and a trolley driver reported seeing one of the missing boys in the 2300 block of Gulf Drive. Moments later, the mother of the 7-year-old boy received a call on her cell phone from a gentleman advising that he had found her son at the Circle K store. At this same time, Bradenton Beach Police responded to the scene of an accident involving a vehicle and a child who was identified as the missing 5-year-old boy. According to the report, the boy was running across Gulf Drive North and ran into the path of a vehicle that was stopped, or slowed to almost a complete stop. The boy was taken to Blake Medical Center, although he had suffered only a minor abrasion to his forehead. According to the report, it wasn't clear if his injury was from the car, or from falling down. The boys had. apparently changed their minds about taking a morning stroll on the beach and left the house to join the younger boy's father. The 7-year-old admit- ted to unlocking the door so that they could sneak out while his mother was still asleep. Holmes Beach Police Lt. Dale Stephenson said parents who are concerned their young children might be equally adventurous. should install a double lock, or eyehole screw with a hook at a height their children, can't easily reach. * Free Checkin, * FNee Online E~Bking , Free Online Bi Pay * Over 32,000 ATM's p- A 5-year- Q-ewhoowas miss- ingfrom v-thome was s injured by .sni a car while Sn i attempt- Dv i ing to cross Gulf S' Drive in E c l Bradenton Beach Nov. 26. He ... r s received a minor head injury. Islander Photo: A Paul Roat -- .-Z. HBPD seeks volunteers for missing.children program By Lisa Neff 2005, in one of the first CART activations, state and Islander Reporter federal authorities found a 12-year-old girl who went Holmes Beach Police Detective Sgt. Terri Davis is missing from Manatee County at an Easley, S.C., Wal- recruiting volunteers she hopes she never needs to call Mart. upon. Last November, the U.S. Justice Department Davis is writing the department's master guide for announced that the Florida program would serve as responding to missing or abducted children and key to a model for the country, complementing the AMBER the plan is a roster of volunteers. Alert program already in place. "If a child goes missing it really is a community "One of the greatest challenges law enforce- effort," Davis said of the response. meant faces is responding to the report of a missing One of the highest profile abduction cases in recent child," said Joe Estey, past president of the Inter- years was the kidnapping, rape and murder of 11-year- nationa'IAssociation of Chiefs of Police. "But the old Carlie Brucia in Sarasota. Videotape captured activation of available officers, coordination across Carlie's abduction from a Sarasota car wash on Feb. 1, multiple jurisdictions and securing the necessary 2004. Her body was discovered five days later. expertise, can often eclipse the assets of any one The crime led Florida law enforcement personnel department." to create regional Child Abduction Response Teams Davis has been involved with the CART program (CARTs) to train and organize investigators, analysts, since the start. Her training led-her to work with Holmes forensic experts, counselors and volunteers to respond Beach Police Chief Jay Romine on an action plan that to reports of kidnapped children. details how to respond to a report of a missing or In Florida, CARTs have been credited with rescuing abducted child. 12 children, said Kristen Perezluha, spokeswoman for Davis' plan already details the roles of the police the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. 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SERVING THE ISLANDS MORE THAN 20 YEARS State Cenitled/Liceansed and Insured Locally owned and operated ; Ij 14 0 DEC. 6. 2006 E THE ISLANDER Flu shots offered by Center all day Dec. 18 Flu shots will be given on Dec. 18 at St. Bernard Catholic Church under the sponsorship of the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Hours for the shots will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25, and identification and Medicare Part-B cards must be shown. Most Center activities have moved from Anna Maria to the church at 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, during ongoing construction of the Center. Details may be obtained by calling 778-1908. Kiwanis Club to hear program on .medical care Sue Lamasdro will deliver a presentation on "Medi- cal Care" to the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island at its breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Additional details may be obtained by phoning 778-4865. Garden club holiday meeting is next Wednesday The holiday meeting for the Anna Maria Garden Club will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. A musical program will b presented by Marilyn and Jim Shirley to include a "singalong" with the audience. Details may be obtained by calling 778-2607. Our fast claims service is "No Problem." Sur agency is well known for providing fast, efficient and fair claims service. That's because we represent Auto-Owners Insurance, which, according to a national consumer's . magazine, ranks consistently as one of the top insurers.. -- . in the country. That's why we are known as the - "No Problem" People. 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WWW.WECASTACCOM_ WEST COAST- AIR CONDITIONING - & HEATING INC - 778-96 22- 5347 Gulf Drive, No. 4, tHolmes Beach Business Center,- 191Holmes 1 ch Q0 '44,, FPL PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR Longboat chamber schedules Leadership program A seven-session leadership program over four sor, and is designed to "expose future leaders to the months will begin in January under the sponsorship opportunities and challenges of the community." of the Longboat-Lido-St. Armands Keys Chamber Cost of the total program is $150 and the of Commerce. deadline for application is Dec. 15. First session Called L3SAK, the program is based on leadership will be Jan. 9. programs conducted across the country, said the spon- Full information is available at 383-2466. Missing children helpers sought CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 department's personnel, from dispatchers to responding officers to detectives. Still needed for the plan is a roster of volunteers and theToles they might play. Bilingual volunteers might be needed as interpreters. Volunteers, possibly Island businesses, might be needed to bring'food and bever- ages for law enforcement officers and other volunteers. Volunteers might be needed to distribute flyers. And volunteers might be needed for search parties. "God forbid that this happens here, but I want us to Episcopal Church of the Annunciation ,-^ -. ::. .-- _ l i *;lt-A11p * IAl All are welcome! Holy Eucharists Sun. 8am and 10am Thurs. 9:30 am (Healing) Call for Holy Days 4408 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-1638 www.annunciationami.org for more information 3 1 44 Bonser art at Island SGallery West Island Gallery West has selected v eJohn C. Bonser as the "artist of the month" for December with a display of his photographs there, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Following careers in the min- istry and financial planning, he a devotes his time to photographing local scenery in black and white, infrared and color. The gallery's Saturday demonstration Dec. 9 will feature Nancy Law "Paint- ing on Wood With Acrylics" from 10 a.m. until noon. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. except Sunday. Details may be obtained by calling 77&-6648. have everything together," Davis said of the prepara- tions. "We might have a core group of volunteers with volunteers underneath-them.... It really depends on the response I get from the community." The police department would conduct, a check of a potential volunteer to make sure his or her record is OK. .'"You do hae to be careful about the volunteers that you have," Da is said. "'Ve'd do a simple back- ground check." Da i s encouraged people interested in \olunteerinQ to call the Holmes Beach Police Departmnent at 7(-5804. emt. 243. and lea\ e a name and contact information. {a s r m. rm ial Mnu nitu G turrly A Non-Denominational. ChristianChurch Rev. Gary A. Batey* Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ Worship Service: 10am Children's Church School: 10am Youth Church School: 10am 7 7 Transportation & Nursery Available i 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 : a www.roserchurch.com Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. ELCA Pastor Rosemary W. Backer Saturday 5pm Service of Celebration Sunday 8 6. 10 :30arri Worship Service Nursery available at 10.30am Youth Sunday School 10:.30am '.:* ,,., i t _OAg \,''. aOriaj, ilulhr.rari ,:.rm 6608 Marina Drive ..... Holrmes Beach 778-1813 r. --- -- --- -- --- -- --1.. ,ORECKVACUUM, ALL 3 PIECES FREE13Vae S95. I FOR 299 I i FULL 3-YEAR WARRANTY! $199 VALUE FREE I .. 8 Attachments 12mswih i Weighs 8 lbs. Strong enough to pick T.Tlf Hotel Strength up a 16 lb. bowling ball. REPAIRS 7 DAYS A WEEK 94 -24 1 4 I I II L - - - - - THE ISLANDER M DEC. 6, 2006 M 15 Every o e vted! All three Island cities' residents, officials, kids, parents, grandparents Everyone! Absolutely everyone's invited to Holiday Fun Day. Cma$MMiA PARAS AMD M@Lr AV P P DAAY 10-3 Saturday Dec. 9 A Thle Islander I PA SANTA! N FUN! FOOD! GAMES!t PRIZES! Join the parade or watch -from the streets from Anna Maria to Coquina Beach, where Santa will visit with young-uns aboard ship. At Coquina, Chuck aiad Joey Lester, on behalf of the Anna Maria Island Community Center, welcome young and old alike to their traditional Holiday Fun Day. Prize raffle courtesy The Islander. Loads of turkey chances. Old-fashioned prices and fun. Isie old times Parade:.Anna Maria to Coquina 10-noon Santa Visits: Coquina Beach noon to ? Holiday Fun Day: Coquina Beach noon-3 Information: AMICC 778-1908, Privateers 778-8519 Presented by the Privateers, the Lesters, the Anna Maria Island Community Center and The Islander newspaper. dm I 16 M DEC. 6. 2006 U THE ISLANDER Four years for Island Mail and More Island Mail and More at 3230 E. Bay Drive in Holmes Beach had its fourth anniversary last week and owner Sue Normand is celebrating with some new features at the store. Island Mail now has passport photograph and pro- cessing service, in addition to its package service for United Parcel Service, U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express and DHL. But there's much more. Sue provides computer Internet service and customers can use either the store's computers or their own laptop. Sue also has computer instruction lessons for beginners and assistance with e-mail and Internet. Island Mail and More is also a copy and fax center, has mail box rentals, provides packaging and crating along with a number of business services, including typing, Web-page design and a notary public. Sue also has a conference center available for meet- ings, presentations, consultations, real estate closings and a host of other services. With the Christmas season now in full swing, Sue is advising her patrons to ship early to avoid the late rush and ensure packages and gifts arrive on time. For more information on Island Mail and More, -call_ gt778-1911. Dancing the night away in Holmes Beach K.C. and the Sunshine Dancers perform in the parking lot of the Island Shopping Center alongside their sponsor's office, The Islander news- paper, for an early evening crowd Dec. 1. Working with coach Kristina Castner and assistant Julia Virgilio, the dancers are preparing for a state contest. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff Brandon, 1, and Tabatha Kramer visit with Santa in the Island Shopping Center during the Downtown Holmes Beach Holiday Open House on Dec. 1. The Kramers are visiting from Columbus, Ohio. Island mail perks Sue Normand of Island Mail and More at 3230 E. . Bay Drive in Holmes Beach with some of her happy. faces. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose 1O E MQNU Monday, Dec. 11 Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick. Yogurt, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Maxx Sticks or Breaded Beef Pattie, Broc- coli. Mashed Potatoes, Mandarin Oranges Tuesday, Dec. 12 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, Dec. 13 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 Thursday, Dec. 14 Breakfast: Sausage and Egg Patty on a Biscuit, Cereal, Toast. Bagels, Fruit Holiday Lunch: Sliced Turkey or Baked Ham Slices, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Stuffing, Green Beans. Roll. Dessert Friday, Dec. 15 Breakfast: Pancakes, Graham Crackers, Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pizza or Chicken Quesadilla, Corn, Garden Salad, Pears Juice and milk are served with every meal. Reindeers Nick Cooney, 5, and Aidan Cooney, 3, of Bradenton Beach, work at the Anna Maria Island Chamber-of Commerce tree-lighting celebration. Their job is to hand out candy after sampling some. Stone crabs on menu at AME Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant will cater, the An na' Maria Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization dinner before a holiday performance by the fifth-grade class Tuesday, Dec. 12. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. in the caf- eteria. The evening's menu consists of stone crab claws or a chicken pasta grill, accompanied by clam cho"\ der and tossed salad. Dinner costs $8 for adults and $5 for children if pre-purchased, and $1 more if purchased at the door. There will be a PTO 'meeting in the media center at 6 p.m. and the student presentation of''Santi's Rockin' Christmas Eve," will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium Advance tickets for the PTO dinner are available in the school administrative office. Meals-to-go will also be available. For more information, call 708- 5525. -" . Winter break for public schools Winter break for public school .student< in Manatee County will begin Monday, Dec. 18. Classes will resume Friday, Jan. 5, although administration offices will reopen prior to the students' return. For more information, call your school administra- - tion office. Lf I i. i . English tiiaiaioiiner Guitii Sttcphni and hier tricl titpiu ti's TuIinnet. 3. anid SI'piise;, look at wtci Cilr il- HLt hit iOl' iidt; i ilt A i,-\ i li a it IS hld ChuIibti 1I'14 C ,'iunt icc. The clamber intutned on tiu lite lQlghs on Flridtliy night. tilthe opening_ toh du n:totou n <'pcnI Card exchange Wednesday at Harrington House A business card exchange and holiday gathering sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Harrington House, 5626 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Details may be obtained by telephoning 778-1541. Sold The Griffith- Cli Funeral Home at 6000 Marina :,: Drive in Holmnes Beach was sold last week to John ;Agnelli of.Agmneli Construction Co. in Holmes Beach r' $51.1 million. The new owner is already advertis- ing Otr tenants. Isiadcr Photo: Rick Catlin Sales associate named to board Pat-Watkins of Coldwell Banker residential real estate's Holmes Beach office-at. 36 14 E. Ba) Dri' e was recently named to the Manatee County Citizens Re% ie'% Board to review cases of abused, neglected or abandoned children." Watkins completed 30 hours of training to be eli- gible for the board, which reviews cases and makes recommendations to the courts. "She is a caring woman and an active member of our community," said Deeana Atkinson, Coldwell Banker's branch manager for the Island office. To reach Pat, call 778-226 , .. .. . ... . .. . . . . THE ISLANDER U DEC. 6. 2006 N 17 Obituaries Myron Allen Brown Myron Allen Brown, 95, of Anna Maria, died Nov. 28. Mr. Brown moved to Anna Maria from Bradenton four years ago upon marrying Esther Cromer. He was an avid ham radio operator and a challenge square dancer. He had lived in Hawaii for 27 years and was there during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was a member of the Hawaiian Masonic Lodge. A memorial service will be held following regular .Sunday service on Dec. 10 at the Westminster Presby- terian Church, 3011 19th Ave. W., Bradenton. Mr. Brown is survived by wife Esther; niece Anne Soulee; nephews Orville and Wesley Neely; Esther's sons Bart, Phil and John Cromer and her daughter Paula Bryant; and many more family members. Col. Henry Weinhold Cogley Col. Henry Weinhold.Cogley, USAR (Ret.), 66. of Bra- denton, died Nov. 27. Born in Lancaster, Pa., Col. Cogle\ %a ", lifelong resident of Manatee County. He was a graduate of Majna- tee County High School and University of Florida College of Pharmacy. He was a pharmacist for 38 years, having worked at Webbs Island Pharmacy and Rich's Beach Drugs' in Holmes Beach and Dick Touchton Drugs in Bradenton. as well as pharmacy manager at Kmart at Beachway Plaza. He was a member of the Sertoma Club of Bradenton for more than 30 years and the DeSoto Historical Society, where he served on the crew for two years. He was a member of the Bradenton Yacht Club and was a member of the original faculty of the Florida Fishing College. He attended Oneco United Methodist Church. Memorial services were Dec. 1. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sertoma Club of Bradenton Speech and Hearing Fund, P.O. Box 152, Bradenton FL 34206. Griffith- Cline Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife Ellen Cantrell; daughter Sarah Frost Humphrey and her husband Matthew Joseph; and grandson Ethan Henry Humphrey. James Allen 'Skully' Hungerford James Allen "Skully" Hungerford, 67, of Palmetto, died Nov. 22. S" Born in Akron, Ohio, Mr. Hun- gerford came to Manatee County from there in 1971. He was a fiber- H fW Hungerford glass master. He was a. member ot the Anna Maria Island Privateers, Palmetto Moose Lodge 2117 and Palma Sola Bay Baptist Church. No visitation is planned. People are asked to attend the worship ser- vice at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 at the. church. A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Bradenton Beach Volunteer Fire Station, Second Street and Highland Avenue. Memorial contributions may be made to the church, 4000 75th St. W., Bradenton FL 34209. Covell Cremation and Funeral Center in Bradenton is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by fiancee Patti Lamoreux; daughter Heidi Adams, Heather Webb, Cindy Lynn Lloyd and Tammy McFall; son Jimmy Dobbins; sister Alice Ferguson; brother George; and four grandchildren. Neena M. Robinson Neena M. Robinson, 55, of Crest Hill, Ill., and formerly Anna Maria Island, died Nov. 26. 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Thursday, Dec. 7 1 to 2:30 p.m. Barbara Hines demonstrates crafting holiday cards at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6694. 8 p.m. Opening night of "Seussical" at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. Friday, Dec. 8 8:45 to 10 a.m.- Anna Maria Island Community Center- sponsored Kripalu Yoga class with Dolce Little at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Infor- p~P~j~ -000ooo PREMIUM CIGAR HEADQUARTERS FOR ANNA MARIA ISLAND & MANATEE COUNTY Holico', Sampler B,..e ,Girt Certificates HJumidors .,ccesorie, Macanundo, PF'ortagos. Cohiba, Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey, Fuente, Cuesta- Rey, Montesino, Cusano, Oliva; Padron, Montecristo, Onyx and more. ~,~ Bring in this ad and receive a 20% discount on any box or bundle of premium cigars, or any in stock humidor. 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Fee applies. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Center hosts the "Food for Life" cooking class "Fueling Up on Low-fat Foods" at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bradenton Preparatory Academy "Holiday Snowfest Celebration" at the school, 7900 40th Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: 792-7838. 8 p.m. Florida West Coast Symphony "Masterworks" at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St.W., Bradenton. Information: 953-3434. Fee applies. Saturday, Dec. 9 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Club breakfast meeting with guest speaker Sue Lamasdro on medical care at Cafe on the Beach, Manatee Public Beach, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 9 to 11 a.m. "Sea Monsters" family program at Mote Marine Education Resource Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. Fee applies. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Historic Bridge Street Merchants Holi- day Celebration along Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. 10 a.m. to noon Painting on wood with acrylics dem- onstration by artist Nancy Law at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes'Beach. Information: 792-1039. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anna Maria Island Art League "Winterfest" fine arts and crafts show at Holmes Beach City Hall field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. 10:15 a.m. Holmes Beach Civic Association meet- ing with guest speaker Holmes Beach Commissioner David Zaccagnino at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 1 to 6 p.m. "Parents Day Out" hosted by Island Bap- tist Church, providing supervision of toilet-trained children through fifth-grade, at 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-2979. 2 p.m. Leon Merian's Big Band Extravaganza at the Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. 7 p.m. Center for Education Montessori School Holi- day Concert at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 753-4987. Sunday, Dec. 10 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anna Maria Island Art League "Winterfest" fine arts and crafts show at Holmes Beach City Hall field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-2099. Monday, Dec. 11 8:45 to 10 a.m.- Anna Maria Island Community Center- sponsored Kripalu Yoga class with Dolce Little at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Infor- mation: 778-1908. Fee applies. 1 to 3 p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Center- sponsored stepping-stone craft class at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 7 to 9 p.m.- '"The Way of the Heart" with Kenneth Alonso at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Tuesday, Dec. 12 10:30 a.m.--Actress Barbara Knode and the Asolo The- atre Guild Playreaders at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive,. Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. Noon Anna Maria Island Rotary Club meeting and election of the board of directors at the BeachHouse Res- taurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 350-4326. 6 p.m. Sarasota Shell Club meeting at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Informa- PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE THE ISLANDER M DEC. 6, 2006 0 19 Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 tion: 739-0908. 6 p.m. Democratic Women's Club "9 to 5 Working Women's Group" meeting at Stacey's Buffet, 4848 14th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 778-3444. 7:30 p.m. The Bay Chorale presents "Christmas Remembered" at the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 6101 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Information: 761-1221. Fee applies. Wednesday, Dec. 13 10 a.m. Santa welcomes kids of all ages to a cele- bration at the Pines Trailer Park clubhouse at the bay end of Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-9565. 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. Noon Anna Maria Garden Club holiday party at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, Information: 778-2607. 12:30 to 4 p.m.- Anna Maria Island Community Center hosts duplicate bridge at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 1 to'3 p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Center- sponsored Sit 'n' Knit class at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. 2 to 3 p.m. Anna Maria Island Community Center- sponsored stepping-stone craft class at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-1908. Fee applies. Ongoing: "Breaking Legs" at the Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, through Dec. 10. Information: 778-5755. Fee applies. Holidays at the Crosley Festival of Trees, One Seagate Drive off North Tamiami Trail and U.S. 41, Sarasota, through Dec. 7. Information: 722-3244. Fee applies. "Seussical" at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theatre, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton, through Dec. 23. Information: 748-5875. Fee applies. "Fishing in Paradise" exhibit by Harvey Gaunt at the Arts Council Gallery, 926012th St. W., Bradenton, through Dec. 28. Information: 746-2223. Photography exhibit of work by Paula Schoenwether at the Artists Guild Gallery, 5413 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through Dec. 31. Information: 778-6694. Old-fashioned holiday display at Belle Haven Cot- tage and Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, through Dec. 31. Information: 778- 0492. Photograph exhibit by John Bonser at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, through Dec. 31 .Infor- mation: 792-1039. "The Blue Briny: Mermaids & More" at the Village of the Arts, along 12th Avenue West, Bradenton, through Jan. 6. Information: 747-0823. Coming up: Open House at Southeastern Guide Dogs, Palmetto, Dec. 16. Family origami at the Island Branch Library Dec. 16. Bethlehem Walk at Roser Memorial Community Church Dec.16. "Messiah & More" Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra and Choir concert Dec. 17. Flu shots at St. Bernard Catholic Church Dec. 18. Save the Date: - Anna Maria Island Rotary Club Casino Night Jan. 27. 'Carnegie' star of Off Stage luncheon Members of the Off Stage Ladies auxiliary of the Island Players gathered at the Bradenton Country Club on Nov. 8 to see Donald H. Thompson, pictured, perform "The Life of Andrew Carnegie: Rags to Riches to Philanthropy." The auxiliary supports the Island Play- ers theater, 10009 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. The Off Stage Ladies next program, including a holiday-themed skit staring members of the group, takes place Dec. 13 at Freedom Village in Bradenton. "They always decorate so beautifully for us," said Carol Heckman, Off Stage Ladies president. For more inf rmation, call Heckman at 761-7374. '\ , "Fresh Catch" Original Tee Shirts Avail1e at FREE GIFT WRAPPING S&S Plaza Holmes Beach 778-4505 S. I amount for anytype of travd. SPlease bring in a new, unwrapped toy for a boy/girl or a. Ssnall electronic device for a teenager.and these will be distributed to Salvation Army andManatne Children's services| S .S ..... ww~atayrve-e .,-39 0or8 0.--4 9 When you see all our great NEW merchandise. Dee and Dori are just back from five gift shows. r.... Beach Fashions and Accessories 1 *Perfect Beach Wedding Dresses *Swviinwear Beach Shoes arid Sandals *Art. Glass S*Turquoise Jewelry Fashion Jewelry Hanging Glass COLLECTIBLE DOLLS HUGE SELECTION OF SWEATSHIRTS ~e~e~ropiaeb~ 20 M DEC. 6, 2006 M THE ISLANDER Show and tell: Islander seeks details about artifact By Lisa Neff Islander reporter Larry Matzen's strolls on the sand in Bradenton Beach frequently involve finds of some kind. On Nov. 25, Matzen came across a small item he believes an Indian made thousands of years ago. "My eyes picked up the color," said Matzen, who splits his year between Bradenton Beach and New York. The amateur fossil hunter said the point measur- ing about 1 1/4 inches in length is made of fossilized, agatized coral, or "Tampa Bay coral." He also said he's probably the first human to touch the point since someone used it perhaps some 15,000 years ago. "When the sunlight hits, look at that," Matzen said, holding the point between his fingers to show its sparkle on a recent morning at The Islander office. "It was cut this way," Matzen added, running his index finger along the edge from the base to the tip. Matzen said he's certain he found an Indian artifact the fourth he's come across in Bradenton Beach. However, he wants to know more. He already conducted research at the Manatee County Public Library and the South Florida Museum that yielded few clues. Larry Matzen, of Bradenton Beach, found an Indian point on the beach Nov. 25.. He's seeking additional information about the item, which he dates back as much as 15,000 years. Matzen has now invited other fossil enthusiasts and historians to take a look at his find. "I just would like to really know what it is," said Matzen, inviting people with ideas to call him at 941- 778-8446 or e-mail him at ZMATZEN@aol.com. Cleaned up capsule Joe Jackson cleaned and reassembled the time capsule that was uncovered at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center property. It was unearthed to make way for construction of the new facility and, during the effort, it was broken, exposing the waterlogged contents. Many items were destroyed by the water contamina- tion, but what remains will either be displayed at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society or buried in a new time capsule once construction is completed. The Center board will make a decision on where to place the restored items at its meeting in January. Until then, all items remain under wraps at the West Manatee Fire Rescue Station No. 1. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan mesmerne-) h.'liJaV 20C.,6 C1A. Transport friends and family with our new gift sets- eleven of them: mesmerize with hypnotic aromas, .vt, e exotic textures, mysterious flavors from Iraditional and indigenous cultures around the world. anna5311 gulf maria island Dreams come true in a journey of imagination. 778. 5400 Give Aveca gift sets or gift certificates. 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Arpke, the chef at Euphemia Haye on Longboat Key, is smiling, in his chef's hat. barefoot and confined in a straightjacket. In the background is the mental institu- S tion where Arpke grew up and, to some degree. learned to cook. In the foreground is the title. "You don't have to be crazy, but it helps." The title, Arpke explained while seated at a table in Euphemia Haye, is the response his parents sometimes gave when asked about their work and their place of residence. They oversaw the opei.it ion of the Sheboygan County Hospital, a government-run mental institution in Wisconsin. The famih I I ed in an apartment on the second floor of the hospital and little Ray had the run of the-place. "It was called many names: nut house, loon\ _hin. funny farm, bug house, and booby hatch, just to name a few. I called it home," Arpke writes in his cookbook Since 1980, Arpke and his wife D'Arc'N ha\ec run Euphemia Haye, hidden in the palms at 5540(4 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key..The restau- rant has a reputation for warmth because of the quaint atmosphere and the proprietoi s' attitude and for winning awards because of the, imaginative yet classical cuisine. Arpke took a break from preparing the restaurant's Thanksgiving dinner roasted goose, giblet gravy, prune stuffing and honey-glazed carrots to talk about "You don't have to be crazy, but it helps." "A cookbook is a collection of recipes, but it is also a collection of a chef's feelings and philosophy - that's more important than recipes," Arpke said. The chef spent about four years working on the book. "I just sat down in my easy chair, with my foot stool in front of me, and started writing," he said. He wrote longhand, using a pencil and yellowlegal pads four legal pads, by his estimation. "I'm just learning to use a computer." Arpke acknowledged, explaining that he needs the tech know l- edge more for bookselling than cooking.. Arpke wrote, and re\ rote. then called his sister Fritzie Willadsen to verify his recollection of their da s "'in the hospital." Arpke was introduced to the kitchen, at the hospi- tal and the nearby elderly home that his grandmother operated. In the cookbook, illustrated with photographs by Herb Booth and a jacket design by Maggie Taylor, Arpke wrote about relatives, hospital patients and emnplo\ ees. especially a cook affectionately called "The Big Swede.". "I spent a lot of time with him," Arpke said, adding that The Big Swede helped him land his first restaurant job. Lu A M',k.- title of Chej Raymond Arpke's new cookbook, "You don't have to be crazy, but it helps!" comes from the reply his parents used to give people commenting on the difficulties they faced as they ran a county nmrcmil lispital. savi.. "You must be crazy to do that job." Arpke also learned from his relafi\ es. His grand- mother did not train in a kitchen, but m as an excellent cook. His grandfather trained as a chef in Europe. "And my mother considered herself a bit of a gourmet," he said. "I came from a long l-nc of food -t\ pe people. \\e loved to eat," Arpke said, recalling breakfasts. lurche. and dinners at the institution. The building: still stands,. but the hospital is no longer operating. S "It's pretty dilapidated.'"said Arpke. \\ ho returned to Shebo.\gan \\ith his sister and a photographer to explore the'building-and grounds and rex isit old memo- ries. Writing the book, especially the editing process. proved "five times harder" than Arpke expected. However, coming up i\ ith the stories for the book pros ed easy there are 18 tales, as well as tributes to iispirauions and teachers, including those in the Mil- \.;.aukee \rea Technical College hotel and restaurant prio',ram and Norbert Goldner and Titus Letschert at Cafe L Europe in Sarasota. Corning up with the recipes also came easy. I have enough recipes to do two more books, Shi ch I intend on doing," Arpke said. "'You don't have to be crazy, but it helps" contains recipes for Chef Ray's Caesar salad, pumpkin rum bisque. sauerbraten and strawberry shortcake. The cookbook also contains a recipe for roasted duckling. "If I have any culinary claim to fame at all, it's becau se of roast duckling," Arpke wrote, requesting, Siih some humor, that readers not share-the recipe but rather encourage others to "buy the book." His hope for the $30 cookbook is that it sells nationally, but Arpke said he's pleased with the local enthusiasm for the project. --The response I've been getting is terrific," said Arpke, who has several Sarasota book signing scheduled, including one Dec. 9 at Main Book- shop, 1962 Main St. "I've had people who said they couldn't put it down. I've also had .people who don't believe I've grown up in a mental institution." Chef Raymoid Arpke, of Lo'ngboat Kev's Euphemia Haye restiuriiatnt along with ni itt D 'Arcy, has .just released hii first cookbook titled "" ou don"i have to be cra:y. but it helps'" Reunited The Cincinnati Wiley family had a reunion with parents Qranidparenti Ken and Sherry Wiley, who formerly Chef Raymond Arpke's new book co im-ains a number owned and operated the Wiley Motel, now named the White House, on Eighth Street South in Bradenton of recipes, including one for his claim to fame Beach. The reunited, from left: Stewart Pennison, Franny Kroner, Sibley Willig, Ollie Kroner, the Wileys, and - lasted ducklii. Dan o Kroner. . D1nP Ine : 22 M DEC. 6, 2006 0 THE ISLANDER -' ..A -: THE GarI TI$ J "EMRATION by Rick Catlin War, golf led Holmes Beach man to Florida, Island Dan Williams of Holmes Beach was in prep school in New Jersey trying to. get his grades up for admission to Rutgers University when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. "I remember most of my buddies were already in college and a lot of them joined up right away. I figured I'd try and finish prep school first," he said. By mid-1943, Dan figured it was time to get into the fight. "I was going to be drafted, so I decided to pick my spot. I'd always liked communications, so I joined the Army for communications school." While that sounded like a good deal at first, Dan soon learned that being a commono man" in the signal corps meant climbing telephone poles and stringing out communication lines to other units. He didn't like climbing those tall poles, particularly after he almost fell from one. Eventually, Dan got transferred to the message center unit, where he learned radio signals and other aspects of communications. Throughout 1944, his unit trained for combat in Europe and everybody expected to be sent to the ground war there any day. But the orders never came, and Dan and his buddies continued their training stateside. . "We were starting to get a little bored. Nobody- was looking to go off to war, but we didn't want to sit around and do nothing in the States for the entire war." Finally, in the spring of 1945, Dan and his signal battalion got orders for the Pacific. They left Seattle on a 60-ship troop convoy headed for the south Pacific. While headed for the war, Dan learned he had become a father. He had gotten married in 1944 while on leave in his hometown of Westfield, N.J. "That was kind of exciting, to learn I had a daugh- ter," he remembered. At the same time, Dan and his buddies speculated on where they'd be going. They had all heard of the horrors of Okinawa, which had just been invaded, and guessed correctly that's where they were headed. But life on a troopship especially one going at a snail's pace can be anything but exciting. There was a tremendous amount of gambling on board ship during the voyage, mostly to relieve the boredom, but also to take one's mind off Okinawa. Dan played pinochle, while others including officers engaged in the daily and nightly crap and poker games available. By the end of the trip, the hus- tlers had all the money, said Dan with a laugh. "It didn't matter. We didn't have a lot of money to begin with." Normally, a ship could reach Okinawa from Seat- Dan and Penny il- liams are members ttofhe Key Royale Golf Club in Holmes Beach. \ here Dan also teaches golt. "The Greatest Gen- eration" column is for Island, Longboar Key. Perico Island and Cortez: veterans, man or womann, who served in the armed forces of any allied coun- try (U.S., Canada. Brit- ain, Holland, Nonray, France, Poland. Aus- tralia, New Zealand. the Philippines, etc.) during | World War II. We 'd like -. to hear from you. Please I. call Rick Cariin at I 77S- 79.8. i' Dan Williams as a U.S. Army private during World War II attempting to shave while training in North Carolina. tle in less than two weeks, but the con o\ stopped at numerous islands along the route, discharging troops and supplies and occasionally letting the men off for some short freedom. The convoy took 60 days to reach Okinawa, and b-y then most of the major fighting on the island had ended. . "We were just luck\ to ha\e missed the heavy action. We w0ou1d have been right in the heart of the fighting if the con ov' hadn't stopped e\ ern \here. By the time we got there, the Marines had really\ taken a beating but had secured most of the areas." Still, the Japanese would send over an occasional plane to bomb the troops, or a lone kamikaze would target one of the big ships anchored in the harbor. There were still plenty of "mopping up" operations on Okinawa, however, with Marine Corps flamethrower units burning the Japanese out of the caves because they refused to surrender. Dan and his buddies would go on a few of these forays into enemy territory, but it was mostly to collect souvenirs from the caves. "We were crazy to go into these caves, because we were told that maybe not all the Japanese soldiers in the caves were dead, but we went anyway." A few guys found out the hard way and never came out of the caves. As the campaign in Okinawa wound down, the talk was about the "big one," the invasion of Japan. Okinawa was being readied as a major takeoff point for the invasion. "The place was almost one big airfield," said Dan. "Cargo planes were bringing in mountains of supplies, as were the ships. Everyone knew where we were going next," he remembered. Indeed, Dan and his unit figured they would be in one of the first few waves to hit the Japanese beaches. Communications are an essential element of infantry and armored units during an invasion. "Everyone was a little scared, but we all felt it would be OK, knowing that we would be going together, going with the guys you knew. You would do anything not to let a buddy down." Then came the atomic bombs dropped on Hiro- shima and Nagasaki in early August 1945. The Japa- nese surrendered on Aug. 15, 1945, sparking a wild celebration on Okinawa. "Everyone started firing their guns. It got so bad, the brass had to put a stop to it before someone got hurt. I heard later a few guys got killed by our own bullets." Dan and his signal corps buddies were immediately ordered to Korea for occupation duty in Seoul. The -accommodations were pretty good, considering it was the coldest Dan had ever been in his life. "It was 20 degrees below zero every day that winter," he said, "and we were just 20 miles from the Russians." The Russian Army had occupied North Korea at the 38th parallel and was making threatening gestures toward the American forces facing them. "We didn't trust the Russians one bit, but luckily, no one fired any shots." But Dan's ticket out of freezing Korea wasn't an injury or worse, it was his golfing ability. He had been a pretty decent player before entering the Army, and he signed up to play golf in the Army Pacific Olympics. Because you couldn't play golf in three feet of snow and minus-20 degree weather, the Army flew Dan to Japan. Enroute, the pilot flew over Nagasaki. "I remember that there was nothing down there but blackness. Every- thing had been destroyed. That's when I knew how powerful the atom bomb was. It was quite an impres- sion." In Tokyo, however, the Army discovered it didn't have any equipment for the men. Luckily, the golfers found the Takarasuka Golf Club was still intact, includ- ing the club house and locker rooms. "We went into the lockers and.got clubs, bags and golf balls. We didn't find any shoes, so we had to play in our G.I. dress shoes, but that didn't matter too much. It was a lot warmer than Korea, and we had Japanese girls as caddies." After not playing golf for three years, Dan shot a respectable 84, but failed to win a medal. He remem- bered that a guy named Bert Stamp was the gold medal- list. By that time, however, Dan had enough points for a discharge. Instead of returning to frozen Korea, he headed for Seattle, then back to Ft. Dix in New Jersey where he discharged from active duty. "At that time, I had a wife and daughter to support, so I didn't think I could go to college. I needed a job and the only thing I really knew was golf." Luckily, Dan's father was the head pro at Knoll Golf Club in Boonton, N.J. He eagerly took a job as his dad's assistant pro and began a career as a golf profes- sional and PGA member that has spanned nearly 60 years. During the northern winters, Dan and his family would head south to Florida. He'd heard about Anna Maria Island and finally visited in 1988. "I fell in love immediately. I was looking for a place that had a beach and a golf course and the Island had both." Dan retired to Holmes Beach and, eventually, he and ne%\ wife Penny joined the Key Royale Club, where he is now a teaching professional. One of his few regrets about his Army service is forgetting to bring back a Ray Mills wooden-shaft putter with a Japanese pro's name on it that he found in Takarasuka. He forgot it on the jeep that took him to the docks for his return voyage. ."Today, that putter would be a priceless antique. I knew it even then when I got it," he said. Dan is proud of his wartime service, but says he .didn't do anything spectacular, just got lucky to get through the war. "I was just lucky all the way through the Army. I could have gone to Europe, but I didn't. Then, we got to Okinawa too late for any major action. Then, the Japanese surrendered just before the invasion. I didn't do anything special in the war, just glad to do my duty. I got off lucky. The guys who didn't, the heroes of the war, are still over there." Just another member of the Greatest Generation. THE ISLANIDERI DEC. 6. 2006i 23 Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City Nov. 26, 700 block of Holly Avenue, theft. A man reported the theft of a loveseat kept on his deck. Nov'. 27, 100 block of Crescent Drive, criminal mischief. Graffiti was reportedly written on the side of a utility trailer. Nov. 28, 2400 block of Avenue B, Bradenton Beach, grand theft auto. A deputy observed a moped traveling north emitting a trail of exhaust smoke that clouded the entire street. While the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the deputy gained sight of the license plate and a routine check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen in Mana- tee County. According to the report, the driver attempted to elude the deputy but was apprehended UK organization looking for WWII veterans, Islander newspaper reader and occasional Island visitor Don Adams has written from Eng- land that an organization based in the United King- dom is looking for World War II veterans. Adams, who is an avid reader of The Island- er's "The Greatest Generation" column, said the organization is known as "The Second World War Experience" and has established a center and archives in Leeds in England to collect oral histo- ries of the individuals who served during WWII. The center is looking for any WWII veteran, friend or foe, man or woman, to pass on their expe- riences. Adams said the center expects that a great deal of material will be lost within the next five to 10 years if it's not recorded now. Anyone interested in contributing can contact Don at bebadams@btinternet.c6m,, or The Centre at enquiries@war-experience.org. 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According to the report, the driver had attached the tag from her former vehicle onto her new vehicle without properly transferring the registration. In the service PFC Robin S. Speidel II was inducted into the U.S. Marine Corps on Nov. 22 at Parris Island. The Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island is an 8,095-acre military installation near Beaufort, S.C., tasked with training male recruits from east of the Mississippi and female recruits from across the nation. PFC Speidel's proud parents are Michelle and Dennis Lochrie of Bradenton Beach and Robin and Terri Speidel of Sarasota. SCHNITZELHAUS - The Best German Restaurant on Florida's West Coast Every Friday Bavarian Haxen (Pork knuckle with dumpling and sauerkraut Please phone ahead 24 hours Re-open Dec. 6 HOURS: TUES-SAT 5-9:30PM 778-1320 Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. 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The hardware was given to Holmes Beach Public Works employees, who reportedly plan to reinstall it. Police swoop in on unattended baggage An empty suitcase left on the sidewalk the morning of Friday, Dec. 1, at Keyway RV Park at 12316 44th Ave. W. in Cortez raised enough suspicions that the sheriff's office was alerted. Martha Baxter,-a manager of the business where the suitcase was found, reported that she received a phone call from an unknown male stating that she should "check out the suitcase in front of the office." Baxter said she looked out and observed a small black roll-around suitcase on the sidewalk. Concerned over some recent evictions, according to the report, she dialed 911. Manatee County Sheriff's Office secured the scene and canvassed the area. MCSO bomb techs arrived and X-rayed the suitcase. 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The Magic jumped to a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute when Mulrine took a pass inside from Cori Nolan and after withstanding a strong challenging tackle from Pinellas sweeper Sonia Jacob, dribbled forward and hit a strong shot that found the far corner of the net to give the Magic the lead that they took into halftime. Early in the second half, it looked like the Magic would extend its lead when Mulrine hit a beautiful comer kick, but teammate Miller headed it just over the crossbar. It was at this point that the Raiders started applying pressure to the Magic defense, but defenders Ashley Nelson, Catherine Byrne, Nichole Dixon and Jordan Ponto were equal to the task. When they managed to get past the Magic back line, Papazian was able to come through with saves. She made a good save after the Magic failed to clear the ball and a Raider player got off a rocket from the 18-yard line in the 55th minute and came through five minutes later when she went high to snag a curling comer kick that had goal written all over it. The Magic defense had to be strong in the 66th minute when they surrendered a free kick that they cleared down field for a Magic counter attack. Miller ran onto the through ball from Mulrine,. just beating the hard-charging Raider goalie, but with a Raider defender on her back, her left-footed shot went just wide of the goal. Pinellas countered and on its fifth comer kick of the half, they finally broke through. Angela Tayagui served the ball near post where Emily Debito headed it just over Papazian's hand to tie the score at 1-1 with three minutes to play. The ]\ lagic launched a desperate attack that almost bore fruit. Cori Nolan got loose up the left side, cut back and passed inside to-Mulrine. Mulrine settled and ripped a rocket that clanged off the crossbar, ending any hope of a dramatic Magic victory. The tie leaves the Magic girls with a 3-0-1 record. Other members of the U14 Manatee Magic team are Alexa Body, Madison Bradley, Carlye Carson, Mary Isminger, Shelby Raye, Leland Van Alstyne EAT-IN OR 1 TAKE-OUT $ OFF | I 4 Any Size Pizza I I FREE DELIVERY Mw I ! S OMA PIZZA I A ITALIAN RESTAURANT Specializing in Veal Chicken Fish Pasta Makers of the World's Largest Pizza m Open 7 Days *,11AM to Midnight I 1 1 201 N. Gulf Dr. Bradenton Beach 1 778-0771 or 778-0772 Erin Mulrine and Martin Miller S- p double- team a Pinellas Sra Raider L A player -- _Manatee Magic girl's soccer action. Islander Photos: S Kevin Cassidy and Ashley Wiggins. Key Royale golf news The women of Key Royale Club teed up for nine holes of golf on Nov. 28. The individual low-net com- petition was paired with low putts per team. Marilyn Thorton posted a one-over-par 33 to finish two shots, ahead of Sue Hookem and Cindy Miller in flight AA. Flight A winners were Diane Miller and Mary Selby, who tied ith anii even-par 32 to finish one shot ahead of Gloria DoOudera. Sara Falk and Nancy King. Flight B produced another tie, with winners Rose PLEASE SFF SPORTS. NEXT PAGE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Kitchen 11:30am-10pm Full Bar 11:30am til late nite Full food and liquor service and daily Specials that'll BLOW YOU AWAY! 778-5788 5346 Gulf Drive; in the S&S Plaz^a a.p. BeLLfiSH compaNy i*6. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection.of.locally caught Grouper, Snapper; Shrimp, Panfish and much more Planning a fishing trip? Call about our big selection of frozen bait1 DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAY- : See you at our docks! I Q I 4 7 i 41 Capalbo's House of Pizza I Buy regular price buffet 1, and get second for .1 $299 -00 with the purchase 40 of a soft drink 792-5300 10519 Cortez Road W. 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Horseshoe news Six teams posted 2-1 records and advanced to the playoffs during Nov. 25 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. In the first playoff match, Hank Huyghe and Ron Slagh edged the team of John Craw- ford and Fritz Erdrich by a 21-18 score. Match No. 2 saw Bill Starrett and Norm Good roll past George Landritus and Ron Pepka 21-12, while the third playoff had George McKay and Dave Leising defeating Carole Watson and Sam Samuels 21-8. Manatee Magic goalie Christina Papazian takes a goal kick during Manatee Magic girl's soccer action at G.T. Bray Park. Good and Starrett earned a bye to the finals as Huyghe and Slagh were defeating McKay and Leising 22-13. The break did wonders for Good and Starrett, who edged Huyghe and Slagh by a 21-16 score to earn the day's bragging rights. The Nov. 29 horseshoe games saw nine teams whittled down to two that posted perfect 3-0 pool-play records and, as such, they battled it out for the cham- pionship. Battle they did, as walker Tom Rhodes edged the team of Ron Pepka and Sam Samuels 21-19. Play gets under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m. followed by random team selection. There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome. Register now for NFL Flag Football The Anna Maria Island Community Center is now accepting registration for the 2007 season of NFL Flag Football. Boys and girls in grades one to eight can reg- ister on Tuesday and T Ihu sdai. Dec. 12 and 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holmes Beach Public Works Building, located at 5801 Marina Drive between the fire station and the skateboard park. Players can also register between now and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Center's temporary offices located in the "office" trailer behind St. Bernard Catholic Church. Registration fee for Center members is $25 for the first child in a family and $20 for each additional child. Non-members pay $40 for first child and $35 for each additional child. Each player will receive an NFL Flag Football jersey and flag belt. The season will run from Jan. 6 to Feb. 17 with games being played at the Holmes Beach City Hall fields. There will be a.mandatory mini-skills camp at the Holmes Beach fields on Jan. 6. Players in grades six- eight will run from 10 to 11 a.m., grades three-five from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and grades one-two from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Coaches are needed for the NFL Flag Football season and all prospective coaches must confirm their intent to the Center by Dec. 15 and their child will be allowed to play for free. A background check is required to be considered for any coaching position. For more' information, call the Center at 778- 1908. Signups ongoing for cheerleading, basketball The Anna Maria Island Community Center is now Magic's Martine Miller eludes the Pinellas goalie as she tries to clear the ball. registering boys and girls for its 2006-07 basketball league and cheerleading squads. Two days remain to register for cheerleading so don't delay: 7-8 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 7, and 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. The Center is also looking for cheerleader squad leaders. Center basketball league registration for boys and girls is also ongoing. Every child who registers is placed on a team, but all players must attend tryouts at the times and dates listed below. Ages 10-11: 6-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Ages 14-17: 6-6:45 .p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Ages 12-13: 6-6:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. (Ages 5-7, 8-9: registration ended.) Due to construction at the Center, registration for cheerleading and basketball as well as games this season are at King Middle School, 600 75th St. N.W. in Bradenton. Playing sports? 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At Corky's Live Bait, Tackle & Snack Shop on Cortez Road, Annamae Lahay said that Chris and Tammy and their three young children reported great fishing for redfish, bluefish, sheepshead and mackerel. Other reports include pompano, both king and Spanish mackerel, black drum, grouper and snook. She added that the "Paradise Bay Estates Boat Club Fishing Con- test" in November brought in a lot of entrants and a lot of fun. Winners were Ed Smedley with an 18-inch- long red, which netted him $15, and a full sweep in the sheepshead category for Jim Huston, who took first, second and third. At Annie's Bait and Tackle in Cortez, Capt. Marco said he's catching lots of redfish and a few snook in the canals on his inshore charters. Capt. Sam Kimball reports his offshore catch included snapper and a few kingfish. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle at Catch- ers Marina in Holmes Beach said the best reports for backwater fishers right now seems to be sheepshead, plus some black drum, redfish on the seagrass flats and mangrove snapper along the Intracoastal Waterway. Offshore bottom fishing for grouper has been running up to the "excellent" category. Tom at the Rod & Reel Pier said fishers are find- ing the action to be a bit slow the past few days, but there have been some good catches of sheepshead and stingrays and one cobia came to the dock. Jesus Rosario at the Anna Maria City Pier said anglers there are reeling in sheepshead, snook, a few Sailing the Hudson Deryll Gross, right, and wife Alice visited New York City Oct. 13-21 and shared The Islander news with First Officer Scott Howard, left, aboard the : American Cruise Lines Spirit. The - Grosses cruised l l up the Hudson River to take in the fall colors. ,-. Good catch Wes Brush of Anna Maria caught this nice-sized grouper while fishing with Capt. Ric Ehlis near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. mackerel and some small black drum. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House said he's hearing of lots of black drum catches in the Mana- -~ - AM HIGH AM LOW 2 I'' 5 23 .114 3 11.1 I1I1 11-1 I11 42161 6 11 12 1.14 1 4 11 4~.. to ( PM HIGH 11 25 2-' PM LOW 5~ 55 i4 I'2 h 14 IS 1" 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beacr, 779-0487 [at the corner of Gulf and Marina Drive] UNgLE PETE WANTS YOU TO DRIVE A CLEAN CAR! 24-hour self-serve car wash Complete auto detailing Quick lube AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED FRESH MULLET SALE /O're than a mullet Wrapper! ,- e-- -~ ---- - The Islander FRESH MULLET T-SHIRTS! 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At Skyway Bait and Tackle, reports include lots of sheepshead from the fishing piers near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, a few redfish coming out of Miguel Bay and near Joe's Island, and there are still some mackerel catches. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach, also out of Catchers, said he's .hooking up Spanish mackerel and bluefish, which are hitting on shiners from the near-shore reefs and sandbars. Juvenile redfish in extremely shallow water on the mangrove shoreline are also a good bet, as are large catch-and-release trout in the deep holes throughout Palma Sola Bay. There is also good snook action at night under lighted docks anywhere in the bays. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he's finding fishing to be very good. He's catching lots of gag grouper, red grouper, scamp, mangrove snapper, amberjack, kingfish, Spanish mack- erel, sharks to 7 feet in length, triggerfish, porgys and margates. He also got into a special surprise a school of giant bull redfish offshore. "We were fishing out to 150 feet; using live pinfish and sardines as bait," he added. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina in Cortez said his fishing action remained pretty steady, with a lot of redfish, sheeps- head, black drum and a few snook, trout and flounder on the inside. "Shrimp was the most productive bait inshore," he said. "Off the beaches of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, there was still some good Span- ish mackerel, bluefish and kingfish hookups, along with an occasional cobia. White bait was the ticket in the Gulf if you could get some. The bait is spotty and on its way out for the winter." Capt. Terry Frankford aboard the Reelin & Chillin said his charters had to work for their catch at the beginning of the Thanksgiving holiday, "but things did start picking up towards the end. The cold weather along with 30-knot winds for a couple days didn't help with the bite. Fishing started to heat up after the weather cooperated, and anglers managed to catch many spe- cies including snook, redfish, black drum, pompano and sheepshead. On my boat Magic, we caught lots of black drum up to 24 inches in length. One or two keeper-size red- fish were caught on every trip out, too, as well as lots of sheepshead and snapper. Good luck and good'fishing. Capt. Mike Heistand is a 20-year-plus fishing guide. Call him at 723-1107-to provide fishing report. Images of your catch are also welcome and may be dropped off at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach,.or e-mailed to news@islander.org. Please include identifi- cation for persons in the picture along with information on the catch and a name and phone number for more information. t~t~ TIE ISLANDER U DEC. 6. 2006 U 27 Yet another rash of exotic Florida tales Yet another species of exotic wildlife has been found in Florida, this time just to our north. A fisher caught a lionfish in the Gulf of Mexico off Treasure Island not too long ago. The fish is usually found in the Pacific Ocean. It's a weird looking crit- ter, reddish in color with lots of spikes that apparently resemble a lion's mane. It's also extremely poisonous. Biologists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission's Fish and Wildlife Research Institute ID'd the fish and determined it's the first such lionfish caught in Florida's Gulf waters. The red lionfish, Pterois volitans, "is a member of the family Scorpaenidae or scorpionfishes," according to FMRI reports. "The fish measured slightly more than a foot long and weighed almost 2 1/2 pounds. Test- ing indicates the fish was a mature male. A red tide bloom has been present in the area where the fish was retrieved. Toxin testing indicated the red lionfish was exposed to a minimal amount of brevetoxin, which is the toxin produced by the red tide organism, Karenia brevis. This suggests the lionfish was not in Gulf Coast waters for a long period of time." Good news is that the male fish won't be pumping lots of little lionfish into the Gulf. Bad news is that "the red lionfish.is venomous and can inject venom with the dorsal, anal and pelvic fin spines, which may cause severe local pain, numbness, paralysis, respiratory ill- ness and, in rare cases, death. Serious wounds have also resulted from the careless handling of recently dead specimens. Lionfish should be treated with care at all times," according to the biologists. The fish are usually found in the Pacific from south- ern Japan and Korea to the east coast of Australia, and throughout the south Pacific. There have also been reports of the fish being spotted off Bermuda and along the eastern seaboard from Rhode Island south to as far as Boca Raton. Those wacky orientals do eat the fish as. some sort of a dangerous-food kick, but the preparation is a very careful part of the process and there are occasional "mishaps" when diners partake of a poorly cleaned fish. Mishap means they die, in most cases. So how did one of these nasty little guys make it halfway across the world? "Lionfish are a popular choice for marine aquar- ists," FMRI biologists said. "Unfortunately, when some people decide they no longer want to care for a fish like this, they may consider releasing it into Florida waters. lan\ people do not understand the difference between native and non-native species; others believe releasing unwanted pets into Florida's environment is harmless. However, releasing a non-native species is illegal in Florida, as well as'unethical and ecologically unsound." It's like Australian pine trees, or walking catfish, or Asian green mussels, or any of the other exotics that we have in the Sunshine State without any real predators,.they flourish, take over the natural surroundings and crowd out natural species. Most INSHORE SPORTFISHING CHARTER BOAT Speat* A Captain Steven Salgado Owner/Operator -Lifetime experience in local waters FISH TALES WELCOME We'd love to hearyour fish stories, and pictures are welcome, too. Justgiveus a call at 778-7975 or stopby our office in the Island Shop- ping Center, Holmes Beach. TIYe Islander Full & Half Day Trips. Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer - Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island 'Florida 778-9712 of them are harmless to humans, but lionfish could prove a bit different to anybody who comes in con- tact with them. As the FMRI folks put it regarding non-native, exotic species, "Invasive species are often considered pests, and can do millions of dollars of damage to agricultural crops, pose health threats to humans, or become a nuisance to homeowners. Responsible pet owners can take unwanted pets to their local humane society or animal shelter, take them to FWC-sponsored Exotic Pet Amnesty Days, check out adoption oppor- tunities with local interest groups that specialize in the specific type of pet, or donate the pet to a local pet shop." ... and then there's this approach Residents of the tony community of Boca Grande have a lizard problem. Mexican spiny-tail ig.aanas made an appearance on the small island several years ago. The critters had a population of about 2,000 in 10 now, they've grown in numbers to better than 10,000. The iguanas were apparently yet another of those critters that just got too big to be a houseguest. They. get to be better than 2 feet long, they aren't one of the more cuddly of creatures that you would want to invite into your bed on a cold winter night, and apparently some were set free, probably back in the 1970s. As with all wild things, they did the wild breed- ing thing, and the population exploded. Without any natural predators, the supersized lizards started taking over sand dunes, houses, seawalls and any.other place they could find. The iguanas pretty much eat anything they can get their mouths around. A popular munch is gopher tortoise eggs. a species of turtle that is far too rare in Florida to be rendered a snack. There is also a lizard erosion problem as their bur- rows undermine the sand dunes. The folks at Boca Grinde %\ent % ild "\ ith the wild' lizards and demanded action earlier this sear. The action has taken a turn to ard the bizarre, and Trapper Wildlife Sert ice of Sarasota %\as retained to start the. eradication program. "Stunning, freezing and shooting the lizards x% ith pellets would d be appropriate killing- methods," according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. and the trapper gets $20 a head literally for the DOCKS-N-DECKS Specializing in docks and decks Maintenance Painting Cleaning Repair (941) 779-1839 docksndecks@verizon.net Licensed and insured iguanas, $15 for those under a foot in length, and $2 for hatchlings. What is being called the "feral-lizard eradication program" is expected to last for several years. It'll be interesting to see what the restaurants on Boca Grande call the new version of white meat. Climate concerns Regular Sandscript readers may have noted that mention of global warming, once a popular subject, has fallen by the wayside of late. The reason is simple: There has been so much mainstream attention given to fossil-fuel emissions entering our atmosphere and the resulting rise in temperature that you can't help but read about the concern in almost any publication. But the following is a little different. According to some new data collected by the California Institute of Technology, and reported in the journal Nature, "From around 1200 until 1850, during which average temperatures across the Northern Hemi- sphere dipped by around 1-degree Celsius, the strength of the Gulf Stream also slackened by up to 10 percent. The Gulf Stream, which is part of a.vast pattern of cur- rents nicknamed the ocean conveyor belt, carries warm surface waters from the tropical Atlantic northeastward toward Europe. The reduced flow that occurred during medieval times would have transported less heat, con- tributing to the icy conditions that persisted until Vic- torian times." Apparently the Gulf Stream's weakening "was caused by a southward shift of the zone of tropical rains that usually feed freshwater into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida," the Nature article continued. "This rain provides a less-dense top layer of water that bol- sters the surface current flowing north. The measure- ments show that, during times when the current was weakest, the waters were saltier, suggesting that they contained less freshwater from rain. However, there isn't much of a concern that we're entering another Ice Age due to the Gulf Stream having a cold flash, or slowing down, although the researchers admit that they don't have all the data needed to -quite figure out what's happening. The lead researchers put it this way: "Now, with the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, we're in a 'no analogue' situation. With the world-warming arid the poles melting, it's impossible to say what might happen to the currents. We just don't know." Sandscript factoid On a somewhat lighter note. there appears to be a big problem in California. Nut-nabbing. According to published reports. thie\ es have been stealing nuts from the Sacramento area. 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Experi- enced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, mainte- nance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, 941- 778-3620. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions,. screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. 941- 720-0794. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete computer solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945. CUCCIO TILE: Many Island references. Free estimates. Licensed and insured. 941-730-2137. EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED TEACHER available for tutoring in math, science and reading-for elemenlary-lo college-level students. $35/hour. 941-524-4177. HANDYMAN SERVICES: PAINTING caulking, interior carpentry, custom mirror and other interior/exterior gen- eral household repairs. Offering quality services since 1994. Reliable. Call Colin at 941-376-0541. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. PIANO AND VOICE lessons by New York professional artist/teacher. By appointment. Palmetto. 941-729-2244. AAA CONFIDENCE CLEANING. Housecleaning, office cleaning and window cleaning. Good references, reason- able rates. Licensed and insured. Family owned and oper- ated. 941-812-0499. SANDY'S CLEANING SERVICE: Exceptional cleaning and decorating island references available. For unbeat- able service, call 798-9484. CLEANING BY HELENE: Thirty-year Island resident. Weekly, bi-weekly, detail oriented, honest, reliable, excel- lent references. Free estimates. Call 941-778-5717. TUTOR: READING SPECIALIST-Learning Consultant. 30 years experience. Certifications: B.A. in elementary education, M.A. in reading specialization, M.A. in learning disabilities, Ed.D in education. Diagnostic, remedial. Call 941-778-0349, 4-6pm. MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, 941-758-0395. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replace- ment. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller,.941-795-7411. CAC.184228:. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment,. 941- 795-0887. MA#0017550. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experi- ence. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719. CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and com- mercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanup, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Monthly and quarterly accounts available. If it is broken, we can fix it. Call 941-778-2581. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015. Looking for a piece of paradise on Anna Maria at a bargain price? Consider a private residence at The Blue Dolphin Inn. N estled in the prestigious Bean Point neighborhood in Anna Maria. Each of the four uniquely decorated suites shares the lush native gardens and a heated pool area with its own Tiki bar' Other great features that makes this opportunity special: * Spacious, turnkey furnished two and three bedroom suites. * Only two houses away from the gorgeous Gulf beach. * All suites have private patios or porches. * Three suites have covered parking spaces. * Walk two blocks to the Rod & Reel Pier. * Outstanding resort rental income when you are away. * Complete management in place for carefree living. * Incredible financing options for qualified buyers. * Low down payment opportunity and seller pays closing costs. * The average asking price per square foot in Anna Maria is S720. These suites are priced at an amazing $408 to $453 per square foot. With interest rates-at historic lows and the appeal of Anna Maria Island at an all time high (named # 1 in U.S. by TripAdvisor.com), the time is right to make your move and you will not likely find a better deal than a suite at The Blue Dolphin Inn. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THEBLUEDOLPHININN.COM OR CALL BARRY GOULD, 941-448-5500 OR TED SCHLEGEL, 941-518-6117. VAA OPEN HOUSE PROPERTIE6, .LL 1-4 pm Dec. 10 30oo1 GULFDRIVE HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 404 Alamanda Rd ,,t a', i fylS, _____________________,_____'_ Don't miss out on your opportunity to market to our Island , snowbirds, seasonal visitors and Islanders. We offer more . circulation weekly than the dailies do Sunday to Saturday, greater readership than any publication circulating on AMI, 1 and a reputation for success! 15 years of service to the Island community and the readers are still flocking to The Islander. Call Nancy for marketing tips, special deals and the "best news on Anna Maria Island" ... 941 778 7978, or e-mail nancy@islander.org ' GULF SHORE LANDSCAPING: Lawn care, pressure washing, landscaping. owner operated by Island resident. Exceptional value! Licensed and insured. Call 941-726- 7070. www.gulfshorelandscaping.com. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $42/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770. KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell 941-448-3857. NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and instal- lation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and com- mercial. 30-years experience. 941-729-9381. STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Complete cleanup, installations, native plants, palms, aquascapes, rock and patios. Shell installed $42/yard. Shark Mark 941- 727-5066. CLOUD NINE LANDSCAPING: Now accepting lawn and landscape maintenance accounts at great rates. Fully- insured, references. Please call 941-778-2335 or 941- 284-1568. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exte- rior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contrac- -tors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 941-778-2993. License #CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 941-778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118-941-778-3924 or 778-4461. THE ISLANDER M DEC. 6, 2006 31 . I ~N D EW R C L AmS S IW F I E D S TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. 941- 720-0794. CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Thirty years experience. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free esti- mates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. 941 - 792-1367, or 726-1802. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consulta- tion. Island references, 15 years experience. 941-778- 3526 or 730-0516. Mike Norman Realty Ie 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 -- BEAUTIFUL TORTUGA INN 2B'R un ri r GORGEOUS 2BR HOME IN TARA a full kitchen and furniture. Garden view PRESERVE. Turnkey home offers 2 car .rd .i,;,- i.:r ii ;.i..i i i,:h pi li; t,., garage, living/dining room, den and main- )r.r,10 f,- .,rrien l i,,,-,- r ,T,.-.ge- tenance free yard. Plenty of time to enjoy ment. $450,000. the pool, tennis and golf. $374,900. Homeowners and * investors take Bill Jay advantage while rates Molr Brl tge Montgagp Brop k are still lower. 941-315-0908 New loans or 'ii -" i amepy.,irj oi i eo refinance and improve Horizon cash flows. -- Realty l IT 1T" **"""""".. 87- ---- , AFFORDABLE SHELL POINT CONDO JUST $329,000.1 Immaculate 2BR.2BA, conveniently located ground level condo completely furnisnd and ready for immediate occupancy. Jusit in time for winter Amenities include spacious living and dining room, and a sunny adjoining family room. featuring buill-in bookcases and cabinets Also included is one covered parking space Overlooking the manicured putting green and steps 1lo nhe swimming pool Ibis adorable, blue ribbon hideaway is the perfect stocking smuder Hurry won I last long. HANDYMAN SERVICE:-Winton's Home-Buddy Inc. Retired banker, Island resident, converting life-long hobby to business. Call 941-705-0275 for free estimates. IMPACT WINDOWS AND doors. Exclusive distributor: Weatherside LLC on Holmes Beach. Free, courteous esti- mates. Jeld-wen Windows and Doors. Lic.# CBC1253145. 941-730-5045. THIRTY-SIX YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, exte- rior, 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 Paint- ing 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. HOME REPAIRS AND improvements: General repairs and quality renovation, including carpentry, drywall, tile, paint, even landscaping. Please call Chris, 941-266-7500. INTERIOR SURFACE RENOVATION: Drywall, texture, paint, tile, wall and ceiling repairs, Fred Weingartner, 941- 586-3656. LICENSED AND INSURED building contractor ready to help you renovate all aspects of your existing home, add extensions or build a new home on your lot. We only do high quality work and are very prompt with our customers. Call Daniel DeBaun at 941-518-3916. NEW DOOR SHOP now open. Steel, fiberglass, fire-rated, commercial, residential, thousands of glass options. All code-approved, impact available. Retail, wholesale. Metro Door Shop, 941-758-5828. Countrywide Home Loans is close by.and ready to help you get the home of your dreams. of Competitive rates. f Local experts with the power to say "YES" to your home loan. fUp-front approval* at the time of application. fAs little as no-to-low down payment options available to make qualifying easier. If Loan amounts to $6 million. If Construction financing available. Pam Voorhees Home Loan Consultant 401. Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach pam.voorhees @ countrywide.com www.pamvoorhees.com G Countrywide HOME LOANS (941) 586-8079 EoUAL HOUSING LENDER 2003 COUNTRYWvDE HOME LOANS,. NC. TRADE/SERVICE MARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF OUN- STATES. PRICES AND GUIDELNES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RESTRICTIONS APPLY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Simply the Best GULFFRONT Easily converted to 4BR/5BA with decks and den upstairs. Three-car garage and workshop downstairs. Heated pool and separate guest cottage with 1BR/1BA and kitchen. $2,999,000. ". LUXURY GULFFRONT The finest condo Anna S* Maria' has to offer. S' ~' -" A ings, Windows on all four sides. Enclosed secure garage, pool and spa. -- $1,925,000. M ike 800-367-1617- n ^941-778-6696 Norman 3101 GULF DRIVE Realty INC HOLMES BEACH Ofrecemos servicio de ventas en espan6l www.mikenormanrealty.com E&N PAINTING: INTERIOR, exterior. Island references. Quality paint. Call for free estimates. Schedule soon, season is coming! 941-756-9595 or 941-518-3054. ISLAND HOME REMODEL Inc.: Kitchen, bath, deck and complete home remodeling. Call 941-795-1968. E-mail: islandhomeremodel @ hotmail.com. RESILIENT PROPERTIES AND renovations: Kitchens, bathrooms, tile work, decks, sheetrock, painting and more. Reliable work start-to-finish. What does your home need? Free estimates. Call Thomas P. Lass, 941-782-7313. HOME REPAIRS AND Improvements. Carpentry, doors, paint, trim, crown molding, minor remodeling, drywall, texture, general home repairs. 941-713-1951. CEILING TEXTURE AND blow-in insulation, fixtures, backsplashes, light carpentry, etc. Licensed and insured. Drew Hudson, conscientious handyman. 941-812-5073. RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal Wede- brock 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, 1 BR/1 BA with breathtaking views. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. 901-301-8299 or. e-mail captko462@aol.com. Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker Kimberly Roehl, P.A. 941-447-9988 Investing in Property Leads to Opportunities r N MIWM Isaa1SiiiSS NORTH BEACH VILLAGE et.i vlue RUNAWAY BAY CONDOS Eirn ,;lo, Two master suites, updated tile floors turnkey furnished, 2BR/2BA, updated, and Berber carpet, four porches, heatedpool, tenniscourts, fishing pier on two-car garage with bonus room and the bay, deeded beach access and weekly sundeck. $520,000.; rentals permitted. $379,000-$429,000., ISLANDER'S RETREAT: 2BR Gulfwatch condo that is comfortably. decorated and turnkey furnished encouraging relaxing Island lifestyle. Attractive rental policy or ideal for your own beach.oasis. $374,900. SOOTHING GULF BtEEZES: Surprrirn wA.lr viewS irom Iirn. updijlTd, lI.rg- J, 1 duplex with an open floor plan, bamboo floors and multiple decks including a roof deck with endless possibilities. $709,900.. BEACHTREASURE: Enchanting and meticu- lous describes this beachfront complex and the location-of this 2BR turkey furnished :,f1j0 Ihat hii Ifrom-n eai viwv oi Irie p1oI ,,-ip3 $:00,000 BOATER SDREAM:An e.I:.eiLona.llm,in- ,ainr.j 3r] uparjdd nf i wt 'air, ana)l vSew:. from most rooms that is ideal for waterfront lMng. Newdock,.10,0001b lift. $559,000. GREENFIELD PLANTATION 2-3BR main- BEACH COTTAGE 1 BR condos with terrific tenance-free home in'move-in'condition. location in Holmes Beach located just six Features include all appliances, ceramic homesfrombeachaccess.Tumkeyfumished, tile, home warranty provided and com- completely updated including new roof, new munity pool and recreation facilities with heated pooland newtropicallandscape.Great close proximity to 1-75. $243,900. rental or beach get-away. $375,000. INTEREST RATE BUY DOWN AND HOME WARRANTY 3BR mellculousjly maintjinpd lur. nshed, wood deck ol lamily room, rwo-rar graule with 9 I workshop ler-iced I l backyard wilh Ie- new spgii shunorl d.di.jrice i nea,:rih $569,000 www.michael, KimberlyRoehl@mic . 4400 Manatee Ave. W. E VILLS DB I HC E ID o UdIIoUUs, centrally located in Bradenton Beach. Updated interior and exterior-renova- tions including new heated pool, new roof, new tropical landscape and turnkey furnished. Ideal investment opportunity. $299,000-319,000. saunders.com chaelsaunders.com 3radenton 941.748.6300 32 N DEC. 6. 2006 E THE ISLANDER Sandy's Lawn Service Inc. Sandy's Established in 1983 Lawn Celebrating 23 Years of SQuality & Dependable Service. SService Call us for your landscape 778-1345 and hardscape needs. I Licensed & Insured Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist i- :' -Replacement Doors and Windows "*'- Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault JJ '[ i: Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 cW*WAGNEn REALTY S 2217 CULF' DQIVE NO RT11 1 B5ADENT'ON EACIl,. F, HAQOLD (SMALL REALTOR. .- Office: (941) 778-2246 (941) 792- 8628 / * E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com U S A FENCE KAI Specializing WHITE VINYL FENCE CRC016172 941 -750-9300 0 HAUL-AWAY Removal of all types of trash, debris and junk. 720-2217 A V:^l )6 1 [ T: 41H 10MUMJ WASH FAMILY INC* Since 1988 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED 941.725.0073 DARRIN J. WASH WE OFFER LIFE TIME PAINTS Junior's Landscape & Maintenance Lawn care PLUS native plants. ., mulch. trip, hauling and cleanup.. --. . Call Junior. 807-1015 . The Paver Brick Store 8208.Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build New Construction Charlie Woehle Remodels 941-761-3363 WOEHIE CONSTRUCTION, INC. P.O. BOX 14070, BRADENTON, FL 34280-4070 0 OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE -. U lei.5i.:. !w ON AN ISLAND... 1 Your pcotY e4 / Massage by N4adia w 941.795.0887 ;^-:a Gift Certificates Available' . a picture. A professional * creates a portrait. F.: SELKA -,- "-- S PHOTOGR4PHICS :,.;,,.;;. ' 941-778-2711 ' www.jackelka.conl : 11SEA4fER CLASSJEIEU91, WEEKLY RENTALS: Alecassandra villa, 1 BR/1BA, $700/ week; Island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Kim Fisher, Wagner Realty, 941-778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, townhouse: 2BR/2BA with bal- cony and view of mountains. Weekly or monthly rental. Call Paige at 941-798-3448. WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com. 1-4BR DIRECT BEACHFRONT, gorgeous views, designer furnished, cable, DVD/VCR, dishwasher, phone, quaint village. $975-$2,375/week9 941-713-0034 or beach- dreams@tampabay.rr.com. HOLMES BEACH: POOL furnished 2BR/2BA. Oct.-Dec. 31. Dishwasher, washer and dryer, tile throughout, cable TV, pool. 1.5 blocks to beach. $1,400/month or $950/ month plus utilities. 941-778-3104. SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH: 1 BR/1 BA fully furnished, all utilities included, washer and dryer, one block to Gulf. $650/week, $1,300/month. 941-721-6090. MANATEE RIVERFRONT: 2BR/2BA, spectacular views! Gated, pool, covered parking, security, fitness center. $1,050/month annual. Call Maria, 941-720-1712. HERON'S WATCH: 3BR/2BA two-car garage, like new. Ten minutes tobeach. Near shops and medical. Available Dec. 15. $1,400/month. 941-773-6581 or 941-794-9921. ANNUAL OR MONTH-to-month: 4BR Island family home in quiet residential area. Bayfront with direct water view. Perfect for family with children. Extra large balcony, cov- ered parking, laundry room with washer and dryer. Park setting, 'two blocks to Gulf beaches. Fully furnished. $2,500/month annual, $3,200 month-to-month. Pets considered. Call 941-704-2993. WATERFRONT: DOCK WITH davits. Short walk to beach, washer and dryer, carport, storage. Quiet location. $1,000/ month. 727-784-3679. Bradenton Beach. WINTER RENTALS AVAILABLE: Monthly starting at $2,000/month. Weekly starting at $625/week. Fran Maxon Real Estate, 941-778-2307. www.franmaxonre- alestate.com. ANNUAL 2BR/1 BA: AIR conditioning, washer and dryer, water, large pool, cable. Parking only 200 steps to beach. First and deposit. $950/month. 941-779-1586. PARADISE IN COMFORT at Palm Breeze rentals in Holmes Beach. Two beautifully furnished units in a Key West-style home on a large corner lot. Each unit has 3BR/2BA, washer, dryer and fully equipped kitchen. Heated pool, bikes, grill, etc. Just bring your clothes and a toothbrush and enjoy. www.apalmbreeze.com. 941-730-5126. HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1 BA house. One and a half blocks from beach. $1,295/month, includes trash. Available Dec. 15.First, last and security deposit. 949-813-4900. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH: Large 2BR/2BA, with down- stairs office. Recently renovated, new appliances, gran- ite counters, balcony. Large garage. Walk to beach. Call owner, 941-545-6118. HOLMES BEACH: 1BR/1BA apartment. 750 sf, 100 feet from bay. Includes washer and dryer, water and trash and cable/DSL. Available Dec. 15. $850/month. 941-587-1456. FOR RENT: 2BR/2BA balcony, Gulf view. $950/month, $900 deposit, $50 application fee. 2411 Ave. C., Braden- ton Beach. Efficiency, $750/month includes utilities. $700 deposit, $50 application fee. 112, 52nd St., No.1, Holmes Beach. Seasonally, 1 BR Gulf view, cute and clean, $900/ week or $2,400QQ/month. Call 941-746-8666. CORTEZ COTTAGE: QUIET area. Fully furnished, walk to water. Two people only, no smokers. $1,700/month includes utilities. 941-794-5980. www.divefish.com. ANNUAL: CORTEZ 1BR, storage, carport, boat ramp nearby. $640/month. 941-778-2710 after 10 am. ANNUAL LARGE 1BR/1BA. Screened lanai, laundry room, garage. No pets, no smoking. $950/month plus utilities. 941-778-9710 or 847-530-8833. SUNNY SHORES MOBILE home: 1BR/1BA near beach, clubhouse. Very nice. Turnkey. $1,200/month. 941-730-4078. 1 or 2BR, ACROSS FROM beach, newly remodeled, all appliances, screened porch, internet, cable. For pictures, look on www.beachesndreams.net. Call 1- 513-236-5091. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2BA home, $1,200/month. 2BR/2BA apartment, Anna Maria $875/month. 1 BR/1 BA, new tile and paint, $775/month. Fran Maxon Real Estate, 941-778-2307. www.franmaxonrealestate.com. SEASONAL RENTAL: PALMA-Sola Park. 3BR/2BA, like new, fresh and clean. Small pet OK, close to beaches. Available Dec. 1. $2,000/month. 941-778-5445. WELCOME TO OUR little slice of paradise! Two beautiful second-floor condominiums, close to historic old village on north Longboat Key. Beautifully furnished and fully equipped. Heated pool, tennis courts and private beach access. Great restaurants and shops nearby. A perfect location for fun and relaxation! 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA, monthly. 800-431-0278 or 941-778-2333. www.ESP- BeachRentals.com. ANNUAL RENTAL: PALMA Sola Park. 3BR/2BA, like new, fresh and clean. Small pet OK, furnished or unfurnished. Available Dec. 1. $1,500/month. 941-778-5445. DECEMBER SPECIAL: ACROSS beach, Anna Maria Island. Large 1BR/2BA apartments: Internet available, washer and dryer. Only $350/week. Call 941-778-1098. PRIVATE HOME FOR rent annually on water. 2BR/2BA, enclosed garage, beautiful view. One block to beach. Washer dryer hook ups. Bradenton Beach. $1,300/month. By owner, 941-778-6170. HOLMES BEACH: ANNUAL 2BR/1 BA, steps to Gulf. Lanai, laundry remodeled. First, last, security, no smokers. $895/ month plus electric. 941-778-5412 or 585-473-9361. SEASONAL CANCELLATIONS: WESTBAY Cove/West- bay Point and Moorings. 2BR/2BA, all amenities, close to beach, shopping and trolley. Sharon, Old Florida Realty, 941-713-9096. ANNUAL WATERFRONT: 2BR/2BA ground-floor at West- bay Cove. Tennis, pool, cable, water included. Sharon, Old Florida Realty, 941-713-9096. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA LARGE, enclosed porch. One block to beach. No pets. $900/month. 941-778-9378. 5611-B Guava, Holmes Beach. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA: TROPICAL duplex, one block to beach, washer and dryer, some utilities included. No Smoking or pets. $950/month and $700 deposit. 94'1- 798-9765. Responsible persons only. SEASONAL: JANUARY, FEBRUARY. Clean 2BR elevated unit, one block to beach. Newly remodeled with laundry. $575/weekly, $1,975/monthly. 941-807-5449. LOVELY 3BR/2BA HOME: Quiet canal, large screened porch, fenced yard, dock, garage, walk to beach. Non- smoking. Call 941-779-2005. J!J Handyman Nojo Too Small" Dependable Northern Laborers ca 941-773-2805 SyndicatedContent. : Available from Commercial News Providers" p%,f .3 B:.? i THE ISLANDER DEC. 6, 2006 M 33 JwLA NDER ASS9FIE ANNUAL BAY VIEW: 1BR/2BA, Remodeled, everything is brand new. Poolside with huge covered patio. Must see! 201 S. Bay and Spring Ave., Anna Maria. $1,200/month. 941-779-9357 or 720-235-9025. HOME FOR THE holidays? Attractive 2BR/2BA, Florida room, washer and dryer hook-up, dishwasher, close to beach. Duplex, $1,000/month. No pets. Dolores M. Baker Realty, 941-778-7500. SEASONAL FURNISHED NEW home in Anna Maria. Elevated 3BR/2BA. Available now through April. One block to beach. 813- 251-9201. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA. $850/month plus one month's security. Nonsmoker. 941-284-2598 or 941-524- 6874. 7106 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. GULFFRONT: QUAINT 2BR/1 BA, ground level. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets. Walk to restaurants, shops, gro- cery, trolley. Winter-summer, $2,400/month, $650/week. 352-592-5870 or 813-728-2590. OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE: 1,200 sf, available Jan.1, 2007. Former Wicked Candle. 8819 Cortez Road. 1- 800-952-1206. ANNUAL RENTAL: BRADENTON Beach. 2BR/2BA condo located south of Bridge Street. The unit has upstairs and downstairs living area with parking underneath. Call 813- 245-0428. ANNUAL RENTAL: HOLMES Beach triplex. 3BR/BA, deck and close to all! Washer and dryer on the premises. $1,400/month, utilities included! Call 646-842-0096. SMITH REALTORS: LONGBOAT Key. 2BR/1BA duplex on canal. Newly renovated. Village Green 3BR pool home. Call 941.-778-0770. Web site: www.smithrealtors.com. ANNUAL RENTAL: STUDIO apartment in Holmes Beach. Call 941-778-7039. DEEP DISCOUNT FOR last-minute travel to beautiful town of Anna Maria. Quaint Island cottage steps to beach. 203-454-0573. DUPLEX AVAILABLE: 1 BR/1 BA, greatroom with kitch- enette. Private yard and patio, short walk to Gulf. Avail- able Dec. 15 through March 30. $1,350/month. 516- 526-5628. SEASONAL RENTAL: ANNA Maria Key Royale canal home. 3BR/2BA, pool, spa, boat dock. $1,000/week, $3,500/month. Real Estate Mart, 941-756-1090. BEAUTIFUL 1BR CONDO: fully furnished with porch, pool, clubhouse. $850/month, utilities included, year , lease. First, last and security. 75th Street West, Sabel Palms. BAYFRONT COTTAGES: STEPS to beach. Great views. 1 and 2 bedrooms, utilities included. Starting at $1,300/ month, long or short term. Call 941-747-3321. WATERFRONT: BIMINI BAY, Anna Maria. Annual, 1BR/1BA, boat moorage, water, garbage and yard ser- vice included. $950/month. Information at http://goff-club. com/510B. ANNUAL 2BR/1 BA, HOLMES Beach: freshly painted, big yard, pets considered. $920/month, garbage and yard service included. 941-224-4091. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1 BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restau- rants. 941-778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com .. WATERFRONT PROPERTY 2BR/2BA open-plan with great views of Tampa Bay. Canalfront, walking distance to beach and restaurants. $739,000. 941-779-1512. FOR SALE BY owner: Best value on the Island! 2BR/ 2BA, one-car garage, gourmet kitchen, new windows, updated baths and more. Two blocks from beach. $615,000. 941- 778-8677. 406 Bay Palms Drive, Holmes Beach. 3BR/2BA: One bedroom used as a den/office/playroom, enclosed lanai, tiled with carpeted bedrooms. 1,400 sf, county water/sewer, citrus trees, near Brentwood school in Sarasota. Reduced to $274,900.941-379-4196 or 941- 954-7474. C P R: 941-794.1515. Sales, rentals, property manage- ment. Coastal Properties Realty. www.coastalproperties- realty.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. LOT FOR SALE: One block to Gulf. 50x100 feet, cleared. $539,000. 215 71st St., Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4036. ALMOST ISLAND HOME: Adorable 1BR/1BA. Brand new furnished, bay windows with water view. Hurricane Force-3 manufactured home. One mile from Ahna Maria Island and one block from Intracoastal Waterway with new marina and boat ramp. Land owned. Home owner's association optional. $159,900. 941-224-6521. TRIPLEX: IDEAL LOCATION WITH great appeal. Beau- tifully updated and maintained, new roof, turnkey fur- nished. Beach access just steps away, bay views, boat dock, ample parking, great income rental. Room for a pool. Convenient to restaurants and shopping. $875,000. 111 8th St. S., Bradenton Beach. Bridget Spies, ReMax Properties, 941-308-6763. MSL# 313022. WEST BRADENTON: OPEN noon-4pm Sunday. Six months condo fees paid! Free-standing, private three- bedroom upgraded condo with two-car garage, new lanai.. Call for details, 941-792-0763. $309,900.5605 Whippor- will Ct. off 59th Street West, Tanglewood. OPEN HOUSE: 1-4pm Sunday: New home, 3,746 sf 3- 4BR/3BA, granite/cherry kitchen, three screened veran- das. $829,000. Horizon Realty, 941-725-7000. 303 58th St., Holmes Beach. UPDATED 3BR/2BA: 1,560 sf, tastefully furnished and decorated, sold turnkey. For sale by owner. Buyer's agents, 3 percent. Reduced to $585,000. 813-818-8314. 8104 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. www.bohnenberger. homesindeed.com. FOR SALE: ALL new beach house. 1BR/1BA, fully fur- nished, all appliances. Sandpiper resort #521. 55-plus- community on the Intracoastal across the street from the beach. $175,000.You can't get on the Island forless than -this! 317-873-3307. SWEEPING WATER VIEWS from large 2BR/2BA condo. with longer 35-foot dock and carport. Must sacrifice or fore- close. Open house anytime. $475,000.941-807-5449. 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Sale by owner, seller will carry mort- gage to qualified buyers. Low down payment, low fixed interest rate. Huge price reduction. Phone 315-733-0851. DIRECT WATERFRONT: Latchkey. 65A Cortez Park, Avenue D. 941-779-CAIN. TROPIC ISLES, PALMETTO, Fla. Turnkey furnished, spa- cious 2BR/2BA mobile with deep-water slip, dock and davits, no bridges to Gulf. Share owned. $203,000. Many amenities. 218-728-3690. NEW LAKEFRONT CONDOS: Low $300s. Minutes to beach, no flood, evacuation zone. Hidden Lake Real Estate, 941-761-0444. www.HiddenLakeCondominiums.com. ISLAND CANAL LOT: 75x100 feet, new dock, priced to sell quickly. Below market and appraised value, $550,000. Call Jake, 941-544-7786. 108 Gull Drive, Anna Maria. BRADENTON BEACH: 2BR/2BA elevated with covered parking. View of bay from large covered porch. Only two blocks to Gulf, great neighborhood. $350,000. 941- 778-3875. . BY OWNER: 2BR/1.5BA condo. Bath and kitchen need update. $399,999. 863-412-2612. www.cflrealestateon- line.com/condo. 5400 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. ,FOR SALE BY owner: Holmes Beach triplex. Rental income of $34,000 annually. Reduced to sell at $575,000. Call 646-842-0096 for more information. - FOR SALE BY owner: Deep-water canal ranch, $550,000. Nicely remodeled with' granite countertops, tile flooring, and more. Call Scott Wheeler at 614-207-7878, or e-mail scott@scottincolumbus.com. ANNA MARIA 4BR/3BA. 2,220 sf living area, 4,380 sf under roof. Reduced to $639,000. All written offers con- sidered. 941-773-0706. SEARCH OPEN HOUSES ONLINE With .our all new Online Open House Search, you can search by area, price range, property type or number of bedrooms and baths. Then you can map out the open houses to plan your Sunday open house tour. WWW.MICHAELSAUNDERS.COM A Complete List Of Open Houses Is Also Available At Your Bradenton Michael Saunders & Company Sales Office. RETREATINPARKlIKEPARADISE!Contem- TRADITIONAL 2 STORY IN NW. 5BR's, poraryhome-open,light,artistic, upgrades+. large yard, fireplace & pool. Wonderful A favorite northwest neighborhood; no two wood floors, great kitchen. $649,900. homesalike.$1,088,000.BarbaraJennings, 748-6300, Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100 or 748-6300 or 941-773-0180. 541404 Sandy Drapala, 725-0781. 542554. MANATEERIVERESTATEon 1.29acesmainhousewith4800sq.ft.&1BRguesthouse. Updated baths& kitchen with custom cabinets and granitetogetherwith some hardwood flooring. Newer dock with 2 boat lifts. $2,999,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767.542412. OVER 250' ofwaterfronton Blmlnl Bay. 6BR, 5,200sq.ft. home. Fantasticwaterviewsfrom every room. Enjoythe pool, spa and private dockwith davitsand deepwateraccess. Closeto Gulf beach. A Christie's Great Estates listing. $2,349,000. Jody Shinn, 748 6300 or 705-5704.527474 RARE BOATERS' DREAM CONDO! Deep water dock/protected Marina; 2.5 car garage; elevator direct to 3/2 unit; top floor 2750 sq ft; pool & tennis. $1,050,000. Barbara Jennings, 748-6300 or 773-0180. 542179 BEAUTIFULLYRESTOREDAND RENOVATED homewith 5BR and a den. Customupgrades throughout and hardwood floors, fireplace and wrap around porch with views of the River. Spectacular property. $890,000. Kathy Valente, 748-6300 or 685-6767. 541627. DIRECT GULF-FRONT, top floor, 2BRTKFcondo overlooking the beach. Recently remod- eled with Tommy Bahama style furnishings, tile, & hurricane shutters. Small complex with elevator, pool, spa & tennis. $859,000. Jody Shinn, 748-6300 or 705-5704.542614. PANORAMIC FULL GULF OF MEXICO VIEWS, white sandy beach and heated pool. 2BR completely furnished. $749,900.748-6300. KathyMarcinko, 713-1100 or Sandy Drapala, 725-0781. 542526 BOATER'S DREAM HOME. Deep water canal, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, private dock & 16,000 lb. boat lift. Exceptional kitchen, coral fireplace, heated pool. $649,000. Peter Salefsky, 308-777 or 724-5107. 538827. SOLDJTURNKEY FURNISHED, this 2BR has updated tile in living room, dining room and kitchen anditcomeswithalltheamenitiesRunawayBay offers. Greatinvestmentwith seasonal . rents already in place. $429,000. Kimberly Roehi, 748-6300 or 447-9988. 54260.0: LOT: ONE BLOCK from beach. 57.75x11.4 feet. $520,000. 941-779-4505 or 941-778-4246. 125 Neptune Lane, Holmes Beach. LARGE DIRECT BAYFRONT lot on Anna Maria Island. Unobstructed waterfront. $1,150,000. Michael Saunders & Company, 1-800-539-1486, ext. 209, or 941-918-0010. FOR SALE BY owner: Holmes Beach 3BR home, deep- water "grande canal", pool, boat dock, many upgrades. $815,000. Call 941-778-6474. 50-by-110-FOOT LOT in Anna Maria. Owner will finance. No streets to cross to the beach! $480,000. 813-837- 6224.117 Willow Ave. BAY POINTE CONDOMINIUMS: Low maintenance fee, low Insurance, low taxes! Minutes to beaches. 1-2-3-4 BR condos now available. New in 2005. Models open daily 2-4pm. Keller Williams Realty, 941-932-1288. BRADENTON BEACH BY owner: 2BR/2BA end unit with full Gulf views. Kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, granite counters, nice turnkey furnished. Two large, bal- conies. Amenities include boat docks, tennis court, pool with spa. $649,000. 941-388-5238. LOT FOR SALE: 126 50th Street. 100x100 feet. Zoned R2. $650,000. 941-746-7423. TOWNHOUSE ON PALMA Sola Bay: 2BR/1.5BA with boat slip and canal view. Only $379,000. Also available as seasonal rental, January-April at $2,800/month. Call 941-794-1976. ISLAND TOWNHOME: WATERFRONT 3BR/3 full baths. Rare opportunity at SunBow Bay. Small boat OK and great fishing out.your back door. 150-yard private pier,, lush landscaping, two heated pools, tennis and a great living experience. Walk the grounds, walk to beach. Save thousands at $599,000. Call owner, 941-228-3489. NORTHWEST BRADENTON: GREAT location. 2BR/2BA, garage, totally renovated. 1,553 sf under air conditioning. $265,000. Great value. Available, immediate occupancy. 941-761-1458. BRADENTON BEACH MOBILE home: Cozy, updated bay view 1 BR in the Pines Park. Turnkey furnished, boat slip available. $45,000. 941-962-8220., HOLMES BEACH -ISANO.cotfage: Updated 3BR/2BA, garage,.janai with hot tub. 1ile floors, full canal view, -boat slip. Private-landscaping. Three blocks from beach. $555,000. 941-778-4111. FOR SALE BY owner: Bradenton Beach, 2BR/2BA condo. Fully remodeled, furnished with washer and dryer in unit.. View Gulf from balcony, steps to Gulf and Intracoastal. Living area is upstairs/downstairs'over covered parking. $400,000. Will consider financing: Call 813-245-0428. DIRECT GULFFRONT! Choice Guilffront properties for sale. We have several on pristine nltural beach in quiet residential neighborhood. Call today for further details. ngbdalta & _,.?. 32 Years ofProfessional Service EXPERIENCE REPUTATION RESULTS LUXURY WATERFRONT VILLA with boat dock. 3BR/2BA, immaculate and completely updated. Designer kitchen, glassed lanai, tennis, pools, covered parking. $689,900. SUNBOW 2BR/2BA boyfront end unit, turnkey furnished. $449,000. MARTINIQUE NORTH Direct'Gulf, corner, garage/storage. Updated, shows beautifully. $859,000. BAYVIEW 4-5BR/4BA includes guest quarters, large master suite. $1,150,000. BEST BUYS: ADULT COMMUNITY from $60,000, heated pool, near. shopping, dining and transportation. HARBOUR VILLA CLUB 2BR/2BA, turnkey, boat dock. $794,900. PINEBROOK AND IRONWOOD $139,000 to $263,900. DESOTO SQUARE VILLA 2BR/2BA, gated, pool clubhouse. $175,000. RENTALS: Cottages to luxury villas. Vacation and annual. 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 yrealty3@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com FOR SALE BY owner: Anna Maria north-end canal home. Totally refurbished both inside and out. Walk to the beach and also have easy boating access to Gulf. New appli- ances and kitchen cabinets. Dock and boat lift ready to go. Great location. Call 813-245-0428. FOR SALE BY owner: 3BR/3BA townhouse. 2.5-car garage, exercise room, plus loft. Across street, Gulf views. Two pools and tennis. $580,000. 941-779-2008. WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE: 2BR, boat slip, heated pool, low fees. Way below appraisal at $289,000. Real Estate Mart, 941-756-1090. BY OWNER:. BAYSHORE 4BR/2BA, all recently remod- eled. Community pool, clubhouse and boat docks. $20,000 below bank appraisal. Now, $229,900. Call Fred, Realtor, 941-356-1456. BY OWNER: KEY Royale. Waterfront, all new interiors, boat dock, spa, pool. 3BR/2BA. $120,000 below appraisal. Now $799,900. Call Fred, Realtor, 941-356-1456. KATHY SELLS WEST Bradenton: 2BR/2BA, two-car garage with pool, 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, corner lot.- 3BR/2BA, one-car garage, corner lot. Details at 941-730- 3251. Remax Gulfstream Realty. KATHY SELLS CONDOS: 2BR/2BA, two-car garage Perico Bay villa. 2BR/2BA, one-car garage, Perico Bay villa. 2BR/2BA, two-car garage furnished, Gulf Watch. Call for details, 941-730-3251. Remax Gulfstream. NORTH CAROLINA: BEAUTIFUL Blue Ridge mountain views. 3.2-acre mountain estate. Heavily wooded with stream. E-Z financing, $29,900. 800-230-6380, ext.620. BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA: Must see beautiful and -colorful fall foliage! Western North Carolina mountains, homes, cabins, acreage and investments. Cherokee Moun- tain Realty, GMAC Real Estate, Murphy. cherokeemoun- tainrealty.com. Call for free brochure, 800-841-5868. TENNESSEE: AFFORDABLE LAKE and mountain prop- erties. Low property taxes. No state income tax. Four sea- sons, southern hospitality. For more information, call Lake- side Realty, 888-291-5253. www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. WYOMING RANCH DISPERSAL: 35 acres, 49,900, 70 acres, $89,900,. 107 acres, $129,900. Snow-capped mountain views. Surrounded by government land. Abun- . dant wiidlile. Recreational paradise. Low taxes. E-Z terms. Call Utah Ranches LLC. 888-541-5263. FOR .SALE BY owner: 29 single-family rental homes in Florida. Package deal OK or just one. Large income. Call Scott Lubik, 727-214-7442. E-mail: slubik4040@aol.com. GULFFRONT LOTS: $595,000. Homes starting mid- $300s. New master-planned oceanfront community on beautiful Mustang Island,-near Corpus Christi, Texas. www.cinnamonshore.com. 866-891-5163. VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS:.Large five-acre tract along very large trout stream with private elevated homesite, : good access, view, trees, nearby river. $59,500. 866- 789-8535. BOATER'S PARADISE AND BEAUTIFUL CONDO 40-foot dockbon sailboat canal; Spacious 3BR/2BA, designer kitchen, water views from every window. Smuggler's Landing #204-4109 129th St., Cortez. COME SEE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS 2-4PM CHAR HANSFORD 941-745-0407 941-779-1112 T. Dolly Young Real Estate 941-778-0807 q uff (Bay0:pgalty ofAnna w ara, Inc. Jess prison Brokfr Associate, J (941) 713 -4755 (800) 771 6043 .. SANDY POINTE: Impeccably maintained 2BR/2BA condo in central Holmes Beach within walking distance to shops, -' restaurants, and the beach! No rental restrictions make this condo an instant income producer. Heated pool, covered parking, storage, washer dryer, and new water heater! Don't wait come see this tastefully done unit today! $345,000. WEST OF GULF DRI\ E! Home is located \\eslt of Gulf duplex lt nm desirable r e i gh bo r hood Recently ren,., ated, with ne, metal root "We ARE he Islani SINCE 1957" r r.] A..... i ,: R.. ,r E-ate Broker 941 7 "7l8-2') Fa\ 041 778-2250 E-mail amrealty@verizon.net Web site. www.annamariareal.com I I1" THE ISLANDER DEC. 6, 2006 M 35 , I "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content U Available from Commercial News Providers" U I W I Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. 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