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NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE IISLANDER Island cities seek increased representation By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter What began as a discussion of Island representation on the Environmental Action Commission (EAC) at last week's meeting of Barrier Island Elected Officials ended in a hurrah for home rule. Officials agreed to draft resolutions seeking representa- tion for each city on all boards that make decisions that im- pact them. Resolutions will be requested from individual cit- ies and the Manasota League of Cities and will be taken to the local legislative delegation. The matter will also be brought to the attention of the Florida League of Cities. Holmes Beach Councilman Rich Bohnenberger asked County Commissioner Stan Stephens the outcome of his city's request to be seated on the EAC, which is composed of the county commissioners. Stephens said an EAC decision to add representatives from the City of Bradenton and Holmes Beach, based on population, was nixed by county attorneys who said "they could not do that. It is illegal without a change in state law, because you would have dual representation. You cur- rently elect three people (county commissioners) to serve as your representatives." County Commissioner Pat Glass suggested leaving the present structure of the board in place and creating a study committee on areas of mutual concern. She said the islands should have "strong representation" on the committee. Bohnenberger replied that it appears the existing EAC is in violation of state law because there are no agreements with other governmental agencies to provide services, as provided by the law. - Stephens said some on the board want the cities to be able to "opt in" with interlocal agreements. Holmes Beach Councilman Don Howard replied, "Our desire, as chartered cities, is to be involved at the beginning of the process, not at the end and not as joint representation, but each city representing itself." Anna Maria Commissioner George McKay added, "We want to be involved, no matter if it's the EAC or MPO or whatever, and a municipality of this size will never be able to have its full weight based on population." Anna Maria Mayor Ray Simches stressed, "'The issue is home rule and governments. I believe that people who are impacted by a decision should be involved in making that decision. I also believe that chartered, incorporated cities should have representation on any board that makes decisions that affect those cities. I reject the concept of representation by population; the only people who can represent a city are the officials of that city." Holmes Beach Councilwoman Carol Whitmore dis- agreed. "I do believe we need to be involved in the big- ger decisions, but what do we elect our county commis- sioners for if we want to be represented in everything?" Bohnenberger responded, "The issue of home rule can't be stressed strongly enough, because every time you concede, you weaken your own authority and responsibility." Longboat Key Commissioner Ray Metz added, "Generally, the lower populace has fewer votes, and they get less attention." AMC meeting delayed Last Tuesday's regularly scheduled Anna Maria City Commission meeting was delayed to next Tuesday. The change will allow commissioners to attend the Bradenton public hearing on the Anna Maria Bridge. Commissioner George McKay had previously pro- posed the delay. But when City Clerk Peg Nelson polled the commissioners, she found only McKay favored post- poning the meeting. But during last Friday's special city commission meet- ing, Mayor Ray Simches said that, as a result of a number of calls from residents, he would favor delaying the meeting a week to allow commissioners to attend the bridge hearing. Commissioners unanimously agreed to postpone the meeting. I ^I^ No challengers = no campaigns in Bradenton Beach Call it a vote of confidence in their ability although cynics might think of it as voter apathy in the lack of challengers to the three incumbents up for re-election in Bradenton Beach. No challengers filed to run against Mayor Katie Pierola, Vice-Mayor Jack Charlton or Councilman Bill Campbell by the Friday deadline. The three will all receive additional two-year terms on the city council. The mayor receives $6,000 a year; council members receive $3,000. Try this on for size Photo courtesyofMaria Richard Rich Jasinski, Anna Maria Fire District volunteer lieutenant, tries a helmet on David Larzelere, 3, at the School for Constructive Play during a visit to the school for Fire Prevention Week. Bridge input requested The Florida Department of Transportation will con- duct a public hearing Wednesday on their proposed re- placement bridge at Manatee Avenue on the Island Due to public concerns over the proposed 65-foot fixed span bridge, the threat of a lawsuit over proper notification to residents at Westbay Cove and possibly the pressure of re- peated permit denials from state environmental officials, DOT scheduled the additional hearing last May. The official hearing on the Island opens at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. DOT officials will be available one hour prior to the hear- ing at 6:00 p.m. to answer questions. Comment cards and speaker request forms will be available at that time. Speakers will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve ba- sis. All comments, spoken and written will become part of the official record. Concerned citizens may also pre- view the video and a scale model of the bridge at that time. Commissioner suggests secession With tongue in cheek, Longboat Key Commis- sioner Ray Metz suggested at last week's meeting of Island elected officials that the Islands consider se- ceding from the county. "We, the islands, including the Manatee portion of Longboat only, amount to 1/12th of the total property valuation in the county," Metz revealed. "This total comes to $8 billion. Maybe we ought to consider an Island county." Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola re- sponded, "You're reading my mind, Ray." Coconut Beach access settlement suggested A settlement allowing residents access to the beach off Coconut Avenue in Anna Maria may have been reached. Attorneys for the city and Coconut Avenue property owner John Dooms, as well as surveyors, have tentatively agreed on an as-yet-unknown-width public beach access at the street end and the Gulf of Mexico. The pedestrian access has been used by residents for more than 35 years. Dooms contends a pair of city reso- lutions, passed 30 years ago, vacated the street end to him. Terms of the settlement, which needs city com- mission approval, include: a public hearing be held on the matter of vacat- ing the street end to Dooms; the city would retain a pedestrian accessway to the beach at Coconut Avenue; any beach access would be for residents only, and no vehicles would be allowed to park on or near the access; Dooms will landscape the property except for the access itself, which will be city maintained; the petitions for the changes would be initiated by the City of Anna Maria, saving Dooms filing costs; as everyone has "agreed to disagree" as to valid- ity of the 1960s-vintage resolutions, the argument would be avoided entirely by replacing the action with the current public accessway and street vacation; due to the unclear nature of ownership of the accessway, city attorney James Dye is recommending the public be prohibited from using the beach access until the matter is resolved. SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Wolfe-McKay feud................... Page 3 Letters....................................'.... Page 4 The Way We Were.................. Page 5 School Daze .................... Page 18-19 Grouper ................................. Page 23 Real estate transactions ........ Page 27 THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND OCTOBER 28,1993 ij3 PAGE 2 M OCTOBER 28, 1993 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Gubernatorial candidate visits Island Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeb Bush (center) attended a . luncheon at the Bridge Tender Inn in Bradenton Beach last week, along with Island and county.. officials and Island guests. .. This was Bush's first time to Anna Maria Island He'll be back in Novem- ber to host a campaign fundraiser. Standing with Bush are Islanders Mary Ann (left) and Dan Tyrrell. School funding shortfall $100 million: S Superintendent Witt Gene Witt needs $100 million for Manatee County Schools during the next five years. And he wants an ex- tra penny added to sales tax charges to pay for it. Witt, the superintendent of schools in the county, has been stumping for the extra revenue at cities and the county commission. Last week, he was in Bradenton Beach to request the city council's okay through a reso- lution for the proposal. Witt said Manatee County schools are growing by about 1,000 new students a year. Additional schools and more classrooms are needed, he said, to keep up with the "baby boom." An estimated $106 million shortfall in school fund- ing is what school officials are facing during the next few years to meet the demand of the new students. To meet that demand, Witt has come up with two options to raise revenue: an increase in the sales tax of goods valued at less than $5,000, or an increase in property taxes. Both alter- natives would require voter approval, Witt said. The extra penny sales tax would generate about $104 million from 1994 to 1998, Witt said. He is proposing to use about 95 percent of the money generated for schools, with the rest being split between the cities and county. Bradenton Beach would receive about $62,000, Witt estimated. The property tax increase would be used to pay off a 20-year general obligation bond. The tax hike would amount to .96 mills, translating to about $48 per year on a house valued at $75,000. A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of a home's appraised value. Witt said the extra money would be used to build a new high school near the current Bayshore High, conversion of Bayshore into a middle school, construction of a new high school in the eastern part of the county, and improvement and renovation of many other schools in the county. Anna Maria School is slated to receive $340,000 for new resource rooms under the five-year plan, Witt said. City seeks grant for beach walkovers By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter In a special meeting last week, the Holmes Beach City council voted to proceed with a grant application to fund beach walkover construction. The city will apply for a $50,000 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant to constructbeach walk- overs at the street ends of28th, 30th, 31st, 38th and 72nd Streets. The grant requires no matching funds. Public Works Superintendent John Fernandez told council the walkovers will be similar to those to be built by the county as part of the beach renourishment project. The county funded walkovers will be at 33rd, 36th, 37th, 52nd and 65th Streets, with the walkovers at 65th and 37th Streets to be handi- capped accessible. "Ibhe walkovers will be somewhat different depend- ing on their location. I would recommend that we look into using ramps instead of steps," advised Fernandez. "I have apesonal preference to using ramps; I think they're a little safer for the public and they would give access to handicapped people." Fernandez said the purpose of the walkovers is to protect vegetation that will be planted to help build dunes. The dunes, in turn, will protect the beach from erosion. Councilwoman Mary Ellen Reichard asked why the locations were all at the south end of the city. Fernandez said there are currently ramps and steps in other areas of the city. Councilman Rich Bohnenberger added, "Wepicked some of these locations because there are steps there now in need of repair, and rather than spend more money on a dangerous situation, we can put in ramps." Council Chairman Don Howard pointed out that at 30th and 31st Streets, there are dangerous rocks. Fernandez also noted those were erosion areas in the past Councilwoman Carol Whitmore asked about the very steep 56th Street beach entrance. Howard said the 28th Street walkover could be relocated to that area. HISIANDER I hvIii ANNA MARIA ISLAND'S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FREE HOME DEUVERY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND CALL 778-7978 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993: PAGE 3 Bi[ Maintenance man hired by AMC after squabble Anna Maria officials have narrowed their search for a new director of public works to four people. Commissioners last week agreed to conduct inter- views this week with John Chaney, J. Faarup, Joseph O'Neill and Don Tarantola, selected from a field of 13 by a search committee. Commissioners also approved the hiring of a main- tenance worker for the city Friday, but not without some angry words between Vice Mayor Doug Wolfe and Com- missioner George McKay. "I sometimes believe we are here just as a formality," McKay lashed out at Wolfe, the head of the search com- mittee after Wolfe's announcement that Fernandez had been hired by the city and would report to work Monday. By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach City Council rejected a settle- ment offer from Anson Jones concerning code viola- tions at Jones' residence at 510 58th St, opting to let the matter go before a judge for a ruling. Public Works Superintendent John Fernandez said Jones was cited by the board about 10 months ago for un- kempt property and holding out a portion of his residence for rental use. The house is in a single family zone. "At the code enforcement board hearing, Mr. Jones and his attorney proposed that if the board took no ac- tion, they would take it in front of a judge for a declara- tory judgment, as long as he did not rent this other unit he had," explained Fernandez. "The board said okay - go for the judge. The court date is this week." In an effort to avoid going to court, Jones attorney Peter Mackey made a settlement offer to the city last week. It contained the following proposals: If the City of Holmes Beach would issue a vari- ance to permit Mr. Jones to rent the west wing of his home, Jones would not discuss the terms of the settle- ment with anyone. Nor would he advise anyone that he had the city's permission to rent a portion of his home. McKay took offense with the hiring of John Fernandez, Jr. without commission approval until after the fact "Half the problem I have is I'm part of the team, you're part of the team, and if I'm part of the team, at least give the courtesy to meet people," McKay told Wolfe. "We've turned down people for occupational permits if they don't show up for a bloody meeting, and this guy is going to be an employee." Wolfe responded that the charter of the city authorizes the mayor to hire employees with ratification of the com- mission and, in light of the "emergency conditions, I told this guy to go to work," he said. Mayor Ray Simches backed up Wolfe in the dispute. "I believed there was a sense of urgency with this," Simches Jones would commit to maintaining his property by having a lawn service come on a weekly or bi- weekly basis and would take care of the boat and trailer currently in front of his home. The lawsuit would be dismissed with prejudice to the parties. On the offer, Mayor Pat Geyer remarked, "Let's face it; he's not giving us anything. You're supposed to maintain your yard." Councilwoman Carol Whitmore said she was in the house in the 70s and it was a single family home. Councilwoman Mary Ellen Reichard said from the outside, it appears to be one dwelling, and taxes are being paid on "one single family unit" In a unanimous vote, council agreed to display a plaque in city hall to honor residents who have served in the armed forces. The plaque will contain the names of those killed or missing in action or disabled in the service of their country and will be dedicated on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. Council Chairman Don Howard said Bohnenberger should not be expected to pay for the plaque, as he had offered, but the city should do so. said, "and the commission has the final word on this." "My problem is that this man has already been hired," Commissioner Dorothy McChesney said in support of McKay. "I thought these applications would come before us." In the end, Fernandez was hired by the city on a 4-1 vote, with McKay dissenting. Fernandez is the son of Holmes Beach Superintendent of Public Works John Fernandez, Sr. As to the public works director, the four nominees for the post will be interviewed individually by commissioners. Chaney, a self-employed contractor holding a Florida Contractor's License, is from Palmetto. He is the head of J.E. Chaney Construction. He also attended the Harry Boothe Construction School. Boothe is the interim direc- tor of public works for the City of Anna Maria. Faarup has also been self-employed for the past three years. A Holmes Beach resident, Faarup is past director of construction of Enterprise Construction Co. Ltd. of Hartford, CT., and graduated from Southern Illinois Uni- versity with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was sug- gested to be placed in the final four by McChesney, who was listed as a reference on his employment application. O'Neill also holds a civil engineering degree from Villanova University. He most recently was employed by John Ilgen of Tampa. O'Neill is a Bradenton resident and holds a contractor's license in Florida, as well as a being a professional engineer, a threshold inspector and a real estate broker. Tarantola is currently a Lakeland resident who is a gen- eral contractor. He holds professional engineering, general contractor and roofing contractor licenses in Florida. Anna Maria City Tuesday, Nov. 2: 9 a.m. Charter Review Bradenton Beach Tuesday, Nov. 2: 7 p.m. Community Redevelopment Agency Holmes Beach Wednesday, Oct. 27:2 p.m. Planning Commission Holmes Beach City Council rejects settlement offer on code violations EU3 PAGE 4 A OCTOBER 28, 1993 N THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 11; U J Men in suits They were large men in suits. With ties. Totally out of place. Totally conspicuous. I sensed instantly those overstarched men weren't just businessmen. More came in the door. They were mostly all very large guys. They looked a lot like "former players." Play- ers in the sense of importance ... and baseball. Lastly, one man with the group entered in a very cashmere looking dark blue sweater. Jim Leyland. A Pirate? Yes, The Pirate. General Manager of the team. Only Andy Van Slyke would stand out more in the crowd at Turtles. His good looks would create a stir to match his baseball fame. There were 12 to 15 "suits" and Leyland ... hanging out, talking to Islanders over the sounds of local band Lifeguard. I don't know if anyone bothered to ask why they were there or cared. It wasn't even Halloween and some of the locals were costumed and partying. Ignoring the suits. But isn't it neat that we live on this little Island where no one's too important to enjoy the local nightlife. Too important An election in Bradenton Beach took place at the qualifying desk last week. Only the three incumbents filed to run in the Dec. 7 election, meaning they will automati- cally be retained for an additional two years. This is-in direct contrast to other elections on the Is- land, most notably this year's Holmes Beach election, which had 10 candidates running for three seats. The difference? Perhaps it is the long-standing position against any high bridges to the Island which the Bradenton Beach City Council has long advocated and vocally pronounced. Perhaps it is the revitalization effort, paid for mostly through a state grant, that is providing Bridge Street with a $500,000 face-lift. Perhaps it is the construction of a brand-new library, paid for through a kindly donation. Perhaps it is the council's response to resident com- plaints of a 31 percent tax increase early this summer, resulting in a budget one percent lower than last year's. Cynics could say that voter apathy is playing a part in the incumbent return in the city. But we believe it is satisfaction with a job well done by the sitting council. Congratulations to Mayor Katie Pierola, Vice Mayor Jack Charlton and Councilman Bill Campbell on their successful and very easy re-election campaign. I ISLANDER Oki OCTOBER 28,1993 VOLUME ONE, NUMBER 49 V Editor and Publisher Bonner Presswood V Editorial Joy Courtney, Features Editor Paul Roat, News Editor Pat Copeland June Alder Bob Ardren Jack Egan V Contributors Doug Dowling Mike Heistand Tomara Kafka Kay Pruden V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Dolores Knutson V Classified Services Darla Becker V Advertising Services and Accounting Susan Runfola V Production Mike Atwood Darla Becker V Distribution Darla Becker Bob Tingler Mary Stockmaster With a lot of help from our friends. 0 1993 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5400A Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 813 778 7978 ...... POJBLCI t4OTICIE I-'-.-- / .. / SLICK BEGAN I YOO 97 OPNO I Raccoons love trash collection days To aconsiderableextent, raccoons are nocturnal animals. Property owners who put their garbage at the street the evening before pickup make the contents of their con- tainers attractive to raccoons for a period of 12 to 18 hours. Because the truck generally comes to my place be- tween 10 a.m. and noon on my scheduled trash pickup days, I place my containers at the street after breakfast. Thus far, I have not had a problem with raccoons. Donald Benson, Holmes Beach If not here, write FDOT Thank you for mailing the Islander Bystander to me in Indiana. We have really enjoyed reading the happen- ings while we are away from Anna Maria. I sent a letter to Florida Department of Transportation in Bartow, Fla. I hope everyone who is unable to attend the bridge meetings will write to get their point of view in the official record. Thankfully we will be back to Anna Maria in early November, so please don't mail further papers. Thanks again. You have a great, informative paper and you are doing a good job. William Patterson, Indiana and Holmes Beach McClash full of clap trap on bridge I note with dismay the lead article of "Local offi- cials..." comments regarding the bridge. My invitation was limited to 100 words, whereas BOCC's Joe McClash's top billing came in at 287. It isn't the nearly 300% factor that bothers me. What does is the utterly misleading information of- fered therein, held up to Island citizens as fact. For example: a. We learn there must be two Dr. Bob Sheets work- ing for NOAA. A personal letter complete with graphs from him in June indicates, in direct conflict, that there is nearly a 300% (20% to 60%) increase in geostrophic wind impact between our bridge beds and those proposed. The FDOT line, offered by McClash, deals with over-ocean winds sans ground friction and has been successfully chal- lenged before DEP, who didn't buy it either. b. Again, the term 65-foot bridge is a political misno- mer also used by McClash. The proposed handrail is about 79 feet and the wind hazard impact factor is 80 feet Such bridges close statewide (we hold substantiation) at 45 miles per hour. McClash, erroneously on record, stated Dade County mega-bridges did not close during Hurri- cane Andrew. Perhaps he was just misinformed? We went there and asked. Officials indicated that the Rickenbacker bridge closed for 37 hours and during Andrew the Tuttle and Folly bridges closed with 30 to 40% unevacuated! c. As for a bridge accommodating only what (we) allow... in consideration of hurricane evacuation history typified in "b." above, duplicated here and elsewhere, the first thing we should disallow is construction of three here, inviting our own entrapment d. McClash avoids that FDOT's one-million-dollar plan was predicated on 10 to 12 feet of water to use huge barges where in our case only 10 to 12 INCHES exist over turtle grasses, and that he, personally, has proposed DEP "mitigate" the mangroves FDOT had misrepresented by about 80%. The list is very long. e. In six-and-a-half years we have yet to hear one fac- tual reason to support high replacement bridges, but doz- ens not to! Since health, safety and well-being are the primary reasons for any public servant to be elected, I challenge Commissioner McClash to offer factual proof to verify his comments in an open, one-on-one debate before the public challenging him to justify torpedoing our Island member's best effort before the MPO and to challenge his flagrant manipulation of Island interests by stonewalling the bridge agenda during a Sept. 30 BOCC/IEO workshop. Perhaps we should feel gratified to be considered such a threat to his objectivity. We feel it's something else. The public deserves, at minimum, consistent credibility in its public servants! Jim Kissick, Bradenton Beach Congrats to two winners Boyce Brandom and John Merrigan, Jr. will pick up $50 each this week for top entries in The Islander Bystander football contest A three-way tie resulted in a drawing for the two winners. For more letters, see page 26 ( GRADENTohBEACM k CITlfY l-4ALL nrj 4 , THOSE WERE THE BAYS Part 6, What's in a Name, by June Alder What are those faint sounds we hear from across the bay on still, moonlit nights? Could it be Margarita calling to her lover? A TRAGIC LOVE STORY There are a number of legends about Perico Pompon, the 19th-century fisher- man for whom our neighboring Perico Is- land was named. Probably the most affect- ing is the one put on paper in 1951 by that great spinner of tales, adventure writer and Manatee County telephone pioneer Jack Leffingwell. (Regular readers may recall he was the subject of a series of columns last spring.) Here is Leffingwell's tale: Many, many years ago a Spanish fish- erman by the name of Perico built himself atop an Indian mound on a grassy island at the mouth of Palma Sola Bay a log house with a palm-thatched roof. Next, he cleared the land and planted a garden. And last, but not least, he married a wife, a lady of Spanish or Cuban extraction whose name was Consuela. We do not know where Perico got his bride, whether he married her "por cura" (by the priest) or not, but anyway, Consuela arrived and remained as Mrs. Perico "fait accompli." About the year 1846 Mrs. Perico pre- sented her spouse with a "ninita," a tiny baby daughter. She was christened Margarita. When Margarita was about ten years old her mother died and was buried under the shade of a great rubber tree near the homestead. When this beautiful black-eyed senorita was 16yearsold,shefellinlovewithayoung Confederate soldier who was stationed at the garrison at Fort Brooke (Tampa). The young man returned her affections and as often as permissible sailed down Tampa Bay with Captain William Tresca and disembarked at Shaw's Point where Margarita would meet him with a rowboat. Alas for true love, the soldier's com- pany was transferred from garrison to field duty and he marched away. Poor Margarita could neither read nor write and for over a year heard nothing from her lover. Then one sad day, a horse- man from Manatee brought her the fateful word that her sweetheart had given his life for his country while fighting in Virginia. Margarita was paralyzed with grief. She shed no tears but brooded in silent agony. At length she decided that life without her lover was not worth living and that the best thing to do was to join him in the Great Beyond. She would commit suicide, and to prove her great love she would do it in that terrible Latin manner, "auto-da-fe." First she bathed, then she put on her prettiest dress and placed flowers in her hair. Next, taking a bottle of turpentine she wet her clothing with the flammable liquid. Then a match and she was in- stantly a pillar of flame. She sang until she collapsed, a charred corpse. That night when her father returned from the fields, he found the remains of his beloved daughter. Digging a grave, he tenderly placed her beside her mother and went grief-stricken to his lonely home. The next morning he was awakened by a loud "Hallo," and in walked the sup- posedly dead sweetheart. The story of his death had been untrue. When he heard the story of his sweetheart's fate the young soldier asked to be taken to her grave. Perico did so and then sadly returned to his house. Suddenly he was startled by a pistol shot. Fearing the worst, he dashed back to the tiny cemetery and there he found the young man lying dead across his sweetheart's grave with a pistol bullet in his head. Again Perico dug a grave beside the mother and daughter and therein placed Margarita's lover. Poor Perico could not stand the tragedy and a day or two later he took his own life by cutting his throat with a razor. Neighbors from the mainland found him the next day and then there were four graves beneath the banyan tree. Now (1951), I remember being told that going to this great tree on a moonlit night exactly at midnight, you can hear from one side of the tree a voice calling, "Margarita, Margarita, where are you?" and then from the other side of the tree a faint voice responding, "Querido mio, I come to thee." That old banyan tree is gone and so, too, are the graves of Perico, Consuelo, Margarita and her soldier-sweetheart. But perhaps somewhere in the moonlight neathh the sighing palms the lovers' voices still can be heard, if there is any- one to listen. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 0 PAGE 5 JI[ RELAXX' We can help! FAT(CAT Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Dry Foam, Dries-FastW We never use steam! We have happy customers ... "Fat Cat did a wonderful job to make our Inn even more beautiful. Thanks Jon." 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WWi.iWUUUUMUiWi.M.a*gamigagggaggnnun.ggnggaga Next: Egmont Key i jij]] PAGE 6 K OCTOBER 28, 1993 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Islands want county action on transit problems By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Island officials, with the approval of the Island Transit Planning Organization, agreed to ask the county commission to draw up a time line on a study of the transit system in their communities and recommendations for improvements. This was the result of Anna Maria Mayor Ray Simches' query at last week's meeting of Island elected officials on the status of the transit study committee, which was proposed at a September 30 meeting between Island and county officials. County Commissioner Stan Stephens said the issue of better service on the islands was referred to the transit depart- ment for review, and "we're waiting for transit to come back to us with modifications for routing and a recommendation." Holmes Beach Councilwoman Carol Whitmore said County Administrator William Estabrook had given the go ahead for the transit department to connect the four- mile gap between Manatee and Sarasota Counties on Da bus, boss, da bus c . The brand spankin' new 13- passenger Chevrolet bus, f paid for by a $30,000 grant eamed by the Anna Maria _- Island Community Center from the Florida Department of Transportation, arrived at ' the center Friday. It will be 3i- used for transportation * involving center programs 71 and for Island residents who are transportation disadvan- taged according to Pierette Kelly, executive director. Longboat Key. She feared that the connection would jeop- ardize any future state funds for a trolley system, because the trolley would not qualify as an experimental project once the service is in place. County Commissioner Pat Glass suggested the four- mile connection be designated a temporary project in or- der not to jeopardize any future funds. Whitmore also asked the group's permission to send a letter to John Starling, director of mass transit for the Department of Transportation, in reply to a letter sent by county commissioners. The county letter indicated that a proposed Island trolley system was on hold because the Island cities would not commit funding to the project. Whitmore's reply said, in part, "The Islands have taken a position that no other incorporated or unincorpo- rated areas in Manatee County pay for transit, thus we will not pay 50 percent of the cost of this project." Officials agreed to send the reply, as well as a letter to the county commission requesting a time line on the transit study. Islander Photo: Joy Courtney SAM is ready to rock 'n' roll over bridge issue By Tomara Kafka Islander Correspondent About 30 members of Save Anna Maria, Inc., gathered at the Holmes Beach Public Library where Melody Kramer, president, encouraged each one to call 10 others who would in turn call 10 others. Kramer told Saturday's loyal core group of opponents to a proposed new Manatee Avenue bridge that 500 persons are needed to turn out at both public meetings on Oct 26 and 27. "Especially the one at the Manatee County Commission chambers," she said. "I'm not that worried about the one on the Island." The hearings, sponsored by the Department of Transpor- tation (DOT), are in response to public outcry against the planned 65-foot fixed-span bridge to replace the existing 37- year-old drawbridge. The experts seated at the front table, Kramer, Jim Kissick, Kay Hoey and Izzy Amaro had contributed hours of research, correspondence and bridge studies at-their-own-expense in- cluding trips around the state of Florida. They visited various 65-foothigh, fixed-span bridges as well as older draw-bridges and to lobbied elected officials in Tallahassee. Others in the small library meeting room had worked equally as hard. The MPO scheduled the two public meetings long after the decision was made to replace the Manatee Avenue draw- bridge. To prepare for the public hearings, SAM printed 10,000 flyers. Some were inserted in The Islander Bystander, others will be handed out at the public hearing along with posters, buttons and T-shirts. Their message: No mega-bridges. SAM wants to delay DOT's plans. Time is on their side, says Kay Hoey, who reported that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now "asking for a repu- table study by DOT on the safety of all 65-foot bridges." NOTICE TO HOMEOWNERS WITH FHA/VA MORTGAGES Because you bought your home with a FHA/VA mortgage you are entitled to a special government program that allows you to lower your interest rate WITHOUT ANY LENDER OR TITLE COMPANY COSTS FHA bulletin #86-4 and VA circular #2680 45 entitles you to have your interest rate lowered WITHOUT ANY LENDER COST TO YOU. 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After all, we get more than 53 inches of rainfall a year, and with all the lakes, rivers, creeks and sloughs, plus the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, how could we have a water problem? The problem isn't not having enough water, it's hav- ing enough potable water. Or having too much water during heavy rains. Or having the water we've got being clean enough of chemicals to be usable. In an effort to work through the water dilemma in the Swiftmud estimates 1.5 billion gallons of fresh- water are used daily in the 16-county area. More than 42 percent of that water is used for agriculture, 30 percent is used for human consumption and use, and the rest for industrial and recreational use, primarily golf courses. state, Florida's five wa- ter management districts are preparing 20-year water comprehensive plans. The plans will deal with water supply, flood protection, water quality and natural sys- tems such as wetlands well into the next cen- tury. The Southwest Florida Water Management District, or Swiftmud, encompasses a 16- county area of which Manatee is a part. Swiftmud officials pre- sented preliminary goals to address the four areas of con- cern to government officials and citizens last Thursday. Comments from Manatee and elsewhere will be in- corporated into the report, due to be completed Novem- ber 1994. Swiftmud's water plan will then be combined to create a statewide water management document by No- vember 1995. Water supply Coming up with enough drinkable water has been estimated as the greatest challenge facing Floridians in the next few years. Swiftmud estimates 1.5 billion gallons of freshwater are used daily in the 16-county area. More than 42 percent of that water is used for agriculture, 30 percent is used for human consumption and use, and the rest for industrial and recreational use, primarily golf courses. Most of the water used comes from groundwater sources. Most of that groundwater is replenished "re- charged" is the technical term from rainfall. The prob- lem is that as the area grows in population and density, more water is used than can be recharged. Saltwater from the Gulf then encroaches into the water withdrawal areas of the region, further limiting the freshwater availability. Swiftmud officials predict that freshwater demands will increase to 2.4 billion gallons per day by the year 2020, a 45 percent increase. Ironically, the greatest in- crease in population is estimated at the southern areas of FACTORY DIRECT PRICES the state the areas that already have the greatest prob- lems with saltwater intrusion. In an effort to deal with population and water demand increases, Swiftmud officials are looking to find and develop local sources of wa- ter. There is also an "aggressive" pursuit of water conserva- tion underway. Both tacts will be dealt with in a re- gional perspective. One aspect of water supply that is becoming more im- portant for water managers is stormwater runoff. With an increase in With an increase in parking lots, streets, houses and other impervious surfaces in the region, rainfall doesn't percolate into the ground as it historically did. Government is looking to capture the runoff after rains and store it for later use during drier times. parking lots, streets, houses and other impervious surfaces in the region, rainfall doesn't percolate into the ground as it historically did. Government is looking to capture the runoff after rains -and store it for later use during drier times. Treated sewage is another method of enhancing the groundwater systems. By returning the used water to the ground, it can then be re-used. Flood protection The summer flood of 1992 has been referred to as a 100-year storm. In Manatee, more than 13 inches of rain fell within a few days, flooding creeks and streams and the homes of people who lived along the banks. As some have said, Florida does not have a flooding problem, we have a development problem with people In Sarasota Bay, it has living in low-lying been estimated that the areas prone to flood- annual disv'haro eof ing. chemicals amounts to: * 245,770 pounds of phosphorous; * 1,271,210 pounds of nitrogen; * 33,440 pounds of lead; * 91,480 pounds of zinc. Swiftmud of- ficials have devel- oped a large number of streams and canals to carry the flood wa- ters away from ur- banized areas. Too often, though, the ca- nals are not ad- equately maintained and don't perform as designed. Steps are being taken locally to offset the flooding problems. A special stormwater utility fee has been im- posed in Sarasota County. Funds from that fee will be used to enhance existing flood controls, as well as create new ones. There is also a move to slow down the flow of water before it reaches the Gulf and bays. Historically, the goal was to move water away from densely populated areas as rapidly as possible. Now, there is a trend to mimic natu- ral systems, with winding creeks in lieu of straight-line canals and ditches, and the creation of wetland areas in- stead of pipes carrying water directly into the bays. Water quality Stormwater runoff carries with it all the chemicals that may be found it its path. Chemicals from automobile exhausts, fertilizers and pesticides from yards, and other chemicals run into the bays and Gulf often with ex- treme effects on marine life. Also, as wells tap more and more water from the ground, minerals are becoming more prevalent in fresh- water supplies. In Sarasota Bay, it has been estimated that the annual discharge of chemicals amounts to: 245,770 pounds of phosphorous; 1,271,210 pounds of nitrogen; 33,440 pounds of lead; 91,480 pounds of zinc. Zinc seems to enter the bay through rainfall. The other chemicals are carried through stormwater runoff into the bay. Obviously, reducing the amount of runoff into the bays will reduce the chemicals. One method to slowing chemical increases into the system is through the creation of wetlands. Plants in wet- land areas absorb much of the chemicals before it can enter bays. Natural systems Preservation, protection and restoration of natural systems is a continual fight in Florida. With 600 new resi- dents a week moving to the state, more and more land that was once natural is transformed into developments. Short of stopping all new growth, some balance between natu- ral needs and development pressure must be achieved. One method Swiftmud has used to protect natural systems is to buy them. Swiftmud owns 200,000 acres of land. Most of the property is undisturbed, and used as parks or water recharge areas. Another method of preserving natural systems lies in habitat restoration. By taking disturbed areas and replanting them with native plants, a natural system may be re-created. The next step Swiftmud officials will continue to accept comments and thoughts on water supply, quality, flooding and natural re- sources until next summer. Call or write Swiftmud at: Swiftmud 2379 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34609-6899 Telephone: 1-800-423-1476. RIf you don't play, you ISLANDER can't win. The football contest Is on IV page a. 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San Diego vs LA Raiders Call 778-7978 to feature your business here! < I 14M 4w cl THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 M PAGE 9 1j1 Island Halloween ... still fun after all these years By Tomara Kafka Islander Correspondent While we're sure to see plenty of the traditional Hal- loween witches, goblins and monsters roaming Island streets, costume choices for Island trick-or-treaters and party-goers tend to be more individualistic. "Barney (the dinosaur) is a good seller," says Eckerd Drugs Manager Joe McNaughton, Holmes Beach. And, says McNaughton, anything from the latest Disney movie sells, such as Aladdin. But people tend to put their own costumes together. "The big sellers are the individual make-up kits. People buy the separate items such as masks and earrings, then mix and match with what they have at home." And they always wait until the last minute to buy them, too, says McNaughton. And shoppers usually know what they are looking for when they enter a store. "They have something specific in mind," says Lee Downey, owner of the Magic Closet, a con- signment shop in Holmes Beach. "A lady wanted the wed- ding gown I had hanging in the window but it was too expen- sive," she says. "One girl wanted to be a waitress and I had this apron that looked like a tuxedo. She was thrilled." Halloween may be a day historically steeped in mys- tery, but for many children and some adults it's the one day out of the year where you can dress up in an outra- geous costume, have some fun and maybe act a little wild. Halloween can be enjoyable "as long as it's a fun thing and not taken too seriously," says Herb Boyd, Holmes Beach resident, psychologist and retired USF special education professor. "Kids liketheideaofdressing up," says Boyd. How they deal with it depends on their influences. '"The idea of kids dressing up is dependent on the parents point of view. If the parents get a kick out of it, the kids get a kick out of it." Boyd says he enjoys Halloween and sometimes wears a mask when trick-or-treaters come to his door. "We have friends who dress up to greet kids at the door," he says. As an Island resident since 1958, Boyd says the only trouble he's experienced on Halloween night is teenagers who knock on the door about 10:00 or 11:00 at night. His solution: "I just turn the outside lights off," he says. While other parts of the world may have a different attitude, on the Island there are relatively few problems on Halloween night "Most kids are accompanied by a parent," says Ser- geant Dale Stephenson, who has served eight years with the Holmes Beach Police Department "And that's good." However, Halloween can sometimes be an excuse for teens to participate in a little mischief. For instance, under the fire codes, condos must keep fire extinguishers outside, says Stephenson. "Two years ago, we stopped a car with four teenage boys and seven fire extinguishers." What do they do with them? "They empty them into (swimming) pools." In Holmes Beach, there has never been any case of product tampering, says Stephenson. The Bradenton Beach Police Department confirms the lack of problems in that city, too. "I can't recall any- thing happening last year," says Chief Jack Maloney, who has been in Bradenton Beach for five years. He remem- bers his previous job: "We had grave desecrations in New York," he says. "There's nothing like that here." So what will the police do on Halloween? Probably re up like cops. "We don't do Halloween," says Maloney. Time for an Island Trick or Treat Nancy Frushour (left), of Bradenton Beach, hands out treats to Katie Frushour, the six-year-old Chinese lady; Matt McArthur, the eight-year-old football player for the Bears; Andy McCarrick, the nine-year-old werewolf, and Alicia Fisiorek, the 10-year-old doctor. Trick-or-treat bags were provided by Island Foods. Halloween can be safe and fun Island kids can look forward to a fun and safe Hallow- een with a minimum of worry for safety or crime. But a few reminders are always good for both parents and kids on that once a year trick-or-treat evening. Tips on costume safety: Wigs should be flame resistant. Carry a flashlight or battery-powered lantern. Use reflective strips, patches or paint to increase visibility. Masks can obscure vision. Make-up is safer. Toy weapons should be made of cardboard to pre- vent injury. Trick-or-treat bags should be small enough that tots will not trip over them or have their vision blocked. Wear shoes. Everyday shoes are safer than high heels or poor-fitting costume shoes. Tips for parents: Parents or a responsible older child should accom- pany younger children. Know which route children will take in order to be able to locate them quickly if necessary. Know who their companions will be. Small groups of friends are best. What homes will they visit? It's best not to call at the homes of strangers or to go into any house. Set a reasonable time, to be home and insist they keep it Want to know where to go on Halloween night? See the next page for a list of Halloween happenings. 'Boo' banner for Island parade The bottoms of little feet covered in white paint made ghostly shapes for N Pat Wagner's first-grade class' "Boo" banner. The students will carry their banner to identify their WJ class in Anna Maria Elementary School's Fall Festival parade on Satur- day, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. The parade will march from the . Holmes Beach Police Department to the school. ..- Islander photos: Joy Counney AW N Safety rules for walking: Cross the street at the crosswalk. Wait for the proper signal. Look both ways before crossing streets. Be alert for cars turning at intersections. Never walk into the road from between parked cars. Stay on the sidewalk whenever you can. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side, facing traffic. Keeping your home safe for trick-or-treaters: Greet children at the door. Don't encourage them to come inside. Keeps lights on. Children need to see where they are going. Remove any obstacles from steps, sidewalks and lawns. When the evening is over: Inspect treats. Wash then cut all fruit into small pieces before eating, discard un-packaged items and throw away any items with opened, loose or torn wrapping. Remove costumes and make-up. To calm down from the excitement, take a warm bath, sit quietly and have a warm cup of milk or cocoa. Information provided by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Crime Prevention Division. I .-4-,E Dem bones "Boney," a silent but knowledgeable student in Anne Russell's fifth-grade class, can't wait until the class is finished studying the human skeleton it's party time. J~[ PAGE 10 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island offers Halloween fun Halloween fun can be found all over Anna Maria Is- land the weekend. Haunted House The Anna Maria Fire District volunteers will host their 2nd annual Haunted House for children of all ages at Fire Station #3, 107 2nd St. N. in Bradenton Beach on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. until all the ghosts and goblins are gone. Cost is $1 per ghostbuster and the "scary" level will be geared to the age level of the participants. Full Moon Street Dance Cortez Full Moon Street Dance, sponsored by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, will be held Sat- urday, Oct. 30, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. along the southern shoreline of the village (12306 46th Ave. W, Star Fish Company's parking area). Costume contests will be held at 6 p.m. for children and 9 p.m. for adults. Three prizes will be awarded in both categories. Live entertainment will be provided by the Willy Steele Band and refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is $2 and all proceeds benefit the Maritime Museum. Anna Maria Elementary School Parade and Fall Festival Led by Grand Marshal Smoky the Bear, the costume- crazy students of Anna Maria Elementary School will march in their annual holiday parade on Saturday, Oct. 30, followed by the school's Fall Festival. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at the Holmes Beach Police Department and ends at the school at 4700 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach. Immediately following the parade, the Fall Festival begins. Attractions include children's games with lots and lots of winners, pony rides, a moon walk, speed ball, rope ladder, the school's famous Haunted House and dunk tank, complete with wetting down the kids' favorite au- thority figures. A bake sale, raffles and food and bever- age booths from Island restaurants along with one of the best prize rooms in the area complete the festivities. The fun starts winding down at 3 p.m. Tickets, available for pre-purchase at the school's Pump- kin Patch or on the school's grounds the day of the festival, are sold in 25 cent increments. Pre-purchase of tickets is en- couraged. All proceeds go to the school's PITO. County ready to negotiate with Amerecycle By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter At last week's meeting of the islands' elected offi- cials, county commissioners said they are not ready to vote on a contract with Amerecycle on its MSW (mixed solid waste) facility proposed for the county. County Commissioner Stan Stephens said, "For them to be able to obtain that contract, they have to show us they have a $10 million operating bond and they can put up the financial resources necessary to take the next step. There are a lot of questions that are not answered and will not be answered until we go to negotiations and bring back a closed contract." County Commissioner Pat Glass added, "We have a legal bidding procedure. We select your top firm and go to negotiations. (We need to) go to the table so we can tell you what it is we're going to negotiate in the hard bucks and the environmental concerns." Anna Maria Commissioner Dottie McChesney asked what happens if the negotiations are not fruitful. Glass said the commission could go to the second company in line or go back out to bid. Homes Beach Councilman Rich Bohnenberger asked what the county commission would be voting on at its meeting Oct. 28. Stephens replied, "We'll be voting on whether we go into negotiations. There are three or four issues that we have to be concerned about. One is trying to find some- thing that can be modified in 10 or 15 years as technol- ogy advances. Other issues are odor, the quality of the compost and the cost of extending the life of the landfill versus finding a new one." Holmes Beach Councilman Don Howard asked if tip- ping fees will rise. Stephens said they will increase from $18 per ton to $50 to $54 per ton. "The people who pay the haulers will be paying for that service, so they will be paying the tipping fee," said Stephens. "It will be a user fee for the use of the landfill, and it will be based on what it costs to put the facility into effect and operate it." Glass noted that the tipping fee will rise no matter what recycling system the county selects because "of a different management of the waste stream" is required. Officials agreed to appoint a committee at their Nov.17 meeting to study police services, needs and costs on the Island. The committee will be composed of non- elected officials selected from recommendations, as well as a representative of each Island police agency. In other business, officials will work with the county on identifying a project for grant funding. The project must involve cooperation between intergovernmental agencies and focus on comprehensive management of beaches, protection of coastal and ocean resources or coastal hazards. 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A.u ..i. a "a The Anna Maria Garden club installed the 1993-94 officers and board members at a recent meeting at the Church of the Annunciation, Holmes Beach. Seated (left to right) are Edith Smith, board of directors; and Blanche Vanderzee, corresponding secretary. Standing (left to right) are Rosemary Carter, treasurer; Marguerite Thompson, vice president; Benton Resnik, board of directors; Ben Gaterud, president; and Gene Martineau, immediate past president ISLAND PICTUREBOOK Making a stop at the intersection of 81 Street and Palm Drive in Holmes Beach is a "leaning" experience. The show will go on Islander Photo: Joy Courtney The Off Stage Ladies, a support group for the Island Players in Anna Maria City, welcomed the Players' directors for the company's 1993/94 season during a recent luncheon. Seated left to right are Phyliss Elfenbein, who will direct "Educating Rita" opening in May; Ruth Stevens, president of the Island Players; and Sara Marshall, the director of "Steel Magnolias," the Players' March production. Stand- ing from left are Director Dottie McChesney, who brought to the Island "Bus Stop," the Players' recent opener and Geoff Todd, who will direct "Barefoot in the Park," for a run in January. Not pictured is Peter Strader who will direct the company's December production of "Little Shop of Horrors." ,Mixing with i -" . chamber members Anna Maria Island Chamber volunteer Gene Dykstra (seated, left) welcomes Harriet Davis of the Anna Maria Island Travel Club and Jan Van Steenburgh of Neal and Neal to the October chamber mixer held at Barnett Bank in Holmes Beach last week Chamber i members and their guests -XTENDING BAREFORO va)UR HOURSrous business locations Monday thru Saturday 778-1628 e, Holmes Beach 5340 D-Guf Drive S&S PlazaHolmes Beachnd enterIslander Photo: Joy Courtney7 -enter 778-20)24j ANNOUNCEMENT: LORETTR YEARWOOD Formerly of "Just Hair", Holmes Beach recently joined the staff of and would like to welcome her friends to visit her along with Bob, Nellie, Ellen and Monica! 8S-j66o 9701 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 9701 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria 778-372 II I S & S Plaza, Holmes Beach 778-4505 OTEY & ASSOCIATES WE ARE MOVING Monday, November 8th ...because we are growing and need more space. Our new office is located at: 3909 E. Bay Dr. (Suite 101) Holmes Beach NEXT TO BARNETT BANK %y qt moa.&d.4W 778-6118 Licensed by the U.S. Government to represent taxpayers before the IRS. I 7, ?/A I too i] PAGE 12 a OCTOBER 28, 1993 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I. ^-- --- ---- --- The Hair Cottage, etc. . FULL SERVICE SALON 5500 Marina Dr. Suite 3 (813) 778-6868 Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Facials By Appointment * Gift Certificates Available --- Choose Art! S 20% OFF Art Prints to Dec. 1 PHOENIX FRAME Custom Framing Art Supplies 5306 Holmes Boulevard Holmes Beach 778-5480 509 Pine Ave.. Anna Maria Open Tues.-Sat. 10-5 Sun. 12:30-5 Closed Mon. & Wed. An Art Gallery exhibiting an extensive collection by the most talented Florida Artists. Painting, Sculpture, Three Dimensional Art, Glass & Pottery. 778-4655 Miracles" of the Sea Everything Under "Crealion" / You are invited to come to our ' Christmas OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 7 Noon to 4:30 PM Come enjoy refreshments, surprises and see our Florist Shop, Balloon Shop, Year-Round Christmas Shop and our large selection of Unique shells and gift items. Wreaths Arrangements Decorated Christmas Trees 6011 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton THE BROWN PELICAN GIFT SHOP &\ & OD W-2 :19[#ll]13 11 OUR STAFF Susan Van Ostenbridge, Sara Weaver Valdivieso and Carol Aversa V7 A Q98S OMMI' CPR classes open to public The Anna Maria Fire District will offer a class in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on Nov. 9 and 11 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Station 1 in Holmes Beach. There is a $10 fee for books. Call the district at 778-6621 to register. Kiwanis Club to meet The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will met on Monday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at Key West Willy's in Bradenton Beach. All visiting Kiwanis are invited to attend. Anyone interested in becoming a member is encouraged to come to the meeting. Woman's Club to meet The Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island, a mem- ber of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, will hold its monthly meeting at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 3, starting at 1 p.m. Members are reminded to bring their Christmas boutique items to the meeting. The guest speaker will be a representative from Volunteer Services, Inc. Two programs coming up at Artists Guild The Artists Guild of Anna Maria, now open Mon- day through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will host two programs within the week. A reception to open an exhibit by Island artist Mar- garet "Peggy" Potter will be held on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Opera singer Helen Jepson will present a program and show scenes from the film "Goldwyn's Follies," in which she participated, on Monday, Nov. 1. Refresh- ments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the program will start at 7 p.m. The public is invited to both programs and admis- sion is free. The Artists Guild is located at 5414 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, in the Island Shopping Center. Call 778-6694 for more information. Episcopal women to meet The Episcopal Church Women of the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, will meet Thursday, Nov. 4, at 10:15 a.m. in Lowe Hall. Plans will be made for the Holly Berry Bazaar to be held on Nov. 20. Luncheon will be served at noon. Call the church office at 778-1638 or sign up in Lowe Hall by Monday, Nov. 1, if you plan to attend. Special program for children at Island library In honor of National Children's Book Week Nov. 15 to 20, Island Branch Library is sponsoring a special pro- gram Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Local artist Woody Candish will conduct a "Great Adventure" art evening for all interested students in grades kindergarten to fifth. Participants will work to- gether to create a display for the bulletin board in the children's room at the branch and will also design indi- vidual mobiles to hang in the room. All supplies will be furnished and old clothing is recommended. No pre-reg- istration is required to attend. For further information, call the branch at 778-6341. Famous doll artists come to Island The creators of world- renowned Robert Tonner dolls (first and second from left) and The Kathe Kruse Dolls will be at Anything Goes, Inc., 9908 Gulf Dr. in Anna Maria on Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 4p.m. Robert Tonner, artist extraordinaire and the creator of "Kaylie" and Andrea Christiansen, chief designer and CEO of The Kathe Kruse Doll Com- pany, will autograph dolls and answer questions about the art Islander Photo: Joy Courtney Coast Guard Auxiliary starts free boating course A course in boating safety conducted by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors will begin at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 4208 W. 129th St., Cortez, north of the Seafood Shack Restaurant The course will include boat handling, navigation, legal requirements, weather and radio. Classes will run for three weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are free ex- cept for a nominal charge for materials. For further information, call Walter Grace at 778-5800, John Feeley at 755-4951 or John Hughes at 778-4555. Dinner auction at St. Bernard St Joseph Catholic School of Bradenton will hold its 9th annual semi-formal dinner/auction at St. Bernard Par- ish Center on Saturday, Nov. 13. Tickets are available from St. Joseph School office at $35 per person. This year's theme is, "Christmas Around the World." The evening will include a silent and live auction, full- course dinner and an open bar. Call 755-2611 for more information. Women of the Moose hold card party Anna Maria Island Women of the Moose will spon- sor their monthly luncheon card party on Monday, Nov. 1, from noon to 3 p.m. The donation is $2. The party will be held at the Bradenton Beach Lodge. Hot cakes at St. Bernard St Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adult tickets cost $2.50 and children's are $1. The menu will include homemade pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Surviving Spouses offers local support group The Surviving Spouses of Manatee is a support group for widows and widowers who have lost their last husband or wife through death. It is an informal group which meets and socializes to share with others in understanding fel- lowship. A meeting is held the last Monday of each month at Christ United Methodist Church, 5512 26th St. W., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Optional weekly luncheons and other activities are also planned. For information call Mae at 778-7604. Bernard Guild Poinsettia Bazaar coming up On Saturday, Nov. 6, and Sunday, Nov. 7, the Ladies of St Bernard Guild will hold their annual Poinsettia Bazaar at the Welsmiller Activity Center of the church in Holmes Beach. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Beautiful hand-crafted items suitable for Christmas gift giving will be available. A special luncheon will be available for purchase throughout the sale. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M OCTOBER 28, 1993 0 PAGE 13 1I' T4 9 Soft sounds of Acoustic Alchemy at Players English guitarists Nick Webb (left) and Greg Carnnichael are Acoustic Alchemy. The duo have scored seven smash albums since 1987 with lilting, easygoing string music not jazzy enough to be jazz, not spacey enough to be new age, but irresistible enough to find a comfortable niche in light instrumental music. Acoustic Alchemy will play on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m. at The Players of Sarasota. Call 365-2494 for ticket information. Pottery exhibit at Branch Library Island Branch Library will sponsor an exhibit of pot- tery by Bradenton artist Margo Belaga during the month of November. The'library is located at 5701 MarinaDr., Holmes Beach. Pelican Man to train volunteers Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway on City Island in Sarasota, will offer Wild Bird Rescue Training on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m. The class is free and will last about two hours. All interested Islanders are encouraged to attend. The sanctuary also needs volunteers to work as tour guides in its gift shop and to man the information booth. A training session will be held in the Conference Room at the sanctuary on Monday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a tour of the facility and refreshments will be served. For further information, call 388-4444, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Littoral Society offers restoration and walking programs Come discover the critters of Sarasota Bay at South Lido Beach with Peggy Williams on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Williams will lead the baywalk and lec- ture about her special knowledge of water creatures. The cost is $2 for members and $3 for non-members. Call the American Littoral Society in Sarasota at 951- 0884 for details. The society will also offer the public an opportunity to help restore Palmer Point to its native state on Saturday, Nov. 6, between 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. John Sarkozy will lead the work day. Call the society or Sarkozy in the evening at 966-7308 for details. November volunteer classes at South Florida Museum Have you ever touched a dinosaur footprint? Are you interested in learning more about Florida history or making friends with a manatee? You can do this as a volunteer at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton. A five-session volunteer training program will be held each Monday in November from 10 a.m. to noon at the museum, 201 10th St. W. Classes will orient the volunteers to the museum and cover several fascinating subjects including fossils and Florida Indians. In addi- tion, one morning per week will be scheduled for "on- the-job" training. Once training is completed, volunteers need only spend three to four hours a week at the museum. Park- ing is available north of the building and in the munici- pal lot. Call 746-4132 for more information. Longboat chamber hosts public officials reception Reservations are required to attend the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's "Public Officials Recep- tion" on Friday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chart House in Longboat Key. Twenty-seven government leaders including Gov- ernor Lawton Chiles have been invited to attend. Admit- tance is free and a complimentary buffet will be served along with beer and wine. A cash bar will be available for mixed drinks. Space for the reception is limited to the first 100 res- ervations from Longboat Key Chamber members. Call the chamber office at 383-2466 to make reservations. Governor's office provides local assistance A representative of Governor Lawton Chiles' south Florida field office will host Citizen Services hours to assist individuals with problems and concerns about state government. The open office hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Manatee County Court- house, Room 4203,1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Bollettieri hosts reception for 'smokeout' day If you're thinking of quitting smoking, or you know someone planning to quit, mark Nov. 18 on your calendar. That's the day of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout, an upbeat, good-natured effort to encourage smokers to give up smoking for 24 hours, if only to prove to themselves they can. They might quit for good. The 1993 honorary chairman for the Great Ameri- can Smokeout in the Manatee Unit of the American Cancer Society is Nick Bollettieri, tennis instructor and professional tennis coach. Bollettieri will host a kick-off reception at the Adult Center of the Bollettieri Tennis Academy, 550 34th St. W., Bradenton on Nov. 4, 3 to 4 p.m. Bollettieri will be joined by Dr. Preston Whaley, American Cancer Society event chairman, and other volunteers who will be on hand to distribute materials to assist in preparation for participation on Nov. 18. Prizes donated by Bollettieri will be awarded and tours of the tennis academy will be offered. Nonsmokers can join in the fun by "adopting" a family member, a friend or coworkers who smoke and encouraging them to quit. "Above all, it's the smokers' day," says Dr. Whaley. "The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout focuses attention on those who are trying to lighten up instead of lighting up. Everyone enjoys root- ing while they try." For more information on the Great American Smokeout, call 753-6471. Off Island happenings Elderhostel, a non-profit educational service, is offering academic programs for students 60 years of age and older through Manatee Community College Open Campus. Accompanying spouses or companions must be at least 50 years of age. Upcoming programs at MCC include: Oct. 31 Nov. 5 "From Slapstick to Screw- ball: Early Film Comedy" and "Watercolor Painting for the Novice;" Nov. 14 19 "Many Paths to Holiness;" and Dec. 5 10 "Indian Wars to Today's Tourists: Local History in a Week" and "Beginning Genealogy: Unraveling Your Roots." Call 755-1511, ext. 4203 for more information. Admission is free to the second annual Rotary Chili Cook Off at Rossi Waterfront Park in Bradenton on Saturday, Oct. 30, starting at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. National recording artist Billy Rice will perform on stage from noon to 2 p.m. followed by a line dancing exhibition, free lessons and line dancing. "Calico" will perform country and rock & roll music from 3 p.m. to closing. Prize-winning chili will be featured. Tickets are on sale now for the Riverfront Theatre's production of the children's story "Charlotte's Web." The family holiday production will run from Nov. 27 through Dec. 5. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. For reservations or information, visit the theatre's box office at 102 Old Main Street in Bradenton or call 748-5875 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Classic Travel Senior Coupons* 'BRING 4 Coupon 8 Coupon FOR $596.00 $1032.00 REBATE CRUISE SPECIALS: 3 Nights, Miami to Bahamas from $235.00. P.P.D.O. 4 Nights, Port Manatee to Mexico from $299.00. P.P.D.O. 5 Nights, Port Tampa to Mexico from $395.00. P.P.D.O. ' "T A r'-TTATAV TIT' A "7 A Dblt-H..I-VVA.VI !LA-L 7318 Manatee Ave. W., Bradentori, FL 34209 813-794-6695 800-873-2157 SALE Starts Friday, Oct. 29 Island Shopping Center 5418 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2169 ... you will love our Shop... 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New patients are welcome. 3909 East Bay Drive (Suite 205) Holmes Beach 778-2204 OPEN: MONDAY thru THURSDAY 8:30 to 5:30 FRIDAYS BY APPOINTMENT THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M OCTOBER 28, 1993 M PAGE 15 I-i Cheri6 A Deen, LMT Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapist Now Accepling Appointmems 792-3758 MANI )I 2lJo r1 ':, , SARAH JACKIE ELISA 501 Village Green Parkway I Suite 11 Bradenton La Laine's BEAUTY SALON OCTOBER PERM SPECIAL By 'EFisa NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY $ 3500 wash & wear j3 g Cut Included WE USE 792-6919 4f Korea offers culture shock for Islander By Kay Pruden Islander Correspondent Islander Sharon Allen learned the meaning of the phrase "culture shock" while on a recent visit to Korea with her mother-in-law. The pair was visiting her brother- in-law Rick Allen and his family, stationed at Yongsan Base in Seoul. "It was a wonderful learning experience to observe a completely different culture," said Allen. "We arrived in Seoul about 5 p.m. after a grueling 20- hour plane trip. Traffic is the most congested I've ever seen, usually about seven cars across a four-lane street. Cars, buses and taxis were going every which way, honking at each other and cramming every available inch of space, but it's really nothing compared to the people traffic. There are so many people in so little space." Allen said the Koreans are, "very impressed with Americans. They always wanted to know where we came from; although, if you said Florida or even U.S.A., they didn't understand. They could only identify 'America."' Koreans were particularly fascinated with Allen's blonde hair, she said, and she was besieged with requests to touch it. Each request was accompanied by a polite bow. "There were times when I just had to go back to the base, because I was so tired of being touched and poked and pushed," lamented Allen. She noted that education is a top priority in Korea, with students setting out on the train at 7:30 p.m. carry- ing their lunch and dinner. They remain in classes as late as 10:30 p.m., napping and eating on the train as they travel from home to classes. Mass travel in the city is by subway and city bus, said Allen. She was impressed with the immaculate subway trains, which are covered with beautiful art work. The city buses, packed like cans of sardines, travel at breakneck Merchants, some as old as 80, are a common sight in the streets carrying goods to their shops on their backs. _ speeds up and down the hilly streets. She cautioned against looking out the windows on these wild rides, be- cause vehicles are so close riders can touch people in the next car. One of Allen's most thoughtful times came on a visit to the DMZ (demilitarized zone) and the Freedom Bridge where civilians and photographs are not permit- ted. The 4,000-meter-wide DMZ is probably the most militarized zone in the world, observed Allen, with mines, obstacles to pedestrian and vehicle traffic and constant patrols. "It was pretty scary stuff," she admitted, "but a trip and a half. Ricky pulled some strings and got us over the bridge. It was mind-boggling to see the Korean and U. S. military practically side by side." On a side trip to Prayer Mountain, Allen said they saw a mountainside filled with tiny huts where Koreans go to meditate, fast and pray for two to three days at a time. "We also visited the Taejon International Exposi- tion Korea '93," said Allen. "Its theme is 'The Challenge of a New Road to Development,' and participants in- clude 100 countries and 28 international organizations." Reflecting on her visit, Allen noted, "There is no crime in Korea. The policemen don't even carry guns. Their main job is traffic control. "There is great respect for the elderly and worship of ancestors. There is no welfare. Families take care of their own and live in multi-family dwellings. Everyone works, and manual labor is well respected. "In spite of all these things, I came home really proud and grateful to be an American. Getting from one place to another in a reasonable time, living in a comfortably large home, shopping in one store instead of six or seven shops and the lack of the overwhelming crush of people and cars makes me know 'there's no place like home.'" Poinsettia Bazaar Saturday and Sunday November 6 and 7 9 AM to 2PM CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WHITE ELEPHANT HANDCRAFTS PLANTS SSNACKS BAKE SALE St. Bernard Activity Ctr. 43rd St, Holmes Beach P' It's the best news on Anna Maria Island and it's FREE! Sharon poses with smiling Korean children in native dress. FPL SUGGESTS* these ENERGY SAVING practices: In summer, raise your thermostat setting and reduce cooling costs 6% to 8% per degree. Cooling system maintenance and ductwork repairs can save you as much as 15% on cooling costs. Seal minor leaks around ductwork and cut cooling and heating costs 1% to 15%. 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Born in Wales, Mrs. May came to Holmes Beach from St. Paris, Ohio, in 1991, after vacationing here with her family since 1953. She is survived by her husband, B. Joseph; a daughter, Judy May Allen of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; a son and daugh- ter-in-law, Jonathan and Carol, of Guilford, Conn.; a sister, Joy, of Cambridge, England; and four grandchildren, Mark MANATEE WEST MANiTEE AVE. WEST fiT 75TH STREET, BRODENTON 7437 MANATEEAVE. W. (in the shopping center with Albertson's) THREE DAYS ONLY Spin Our Wheel of Chance and SAVE 5% to 35% ALL NEW FALL MERCHANDISE (Excluding Holiday party After 5 dresses & Separates) * DRESSES Misses, Petites * SPORTSWEAR Coordinates & Separates WHEN YOUR SELECTION IS MADE...SPIN YOUR OWN DISCOUNT! and Wendy Allen and Adrienne and Laurel May. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria City. Burial will be private. Bradenton Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Alzeheimer's Association, 70E. Lake St, Chicago, Ill. 60601. Robert M. McNesky Robert M. McNesky, 63, of Cortez, died Oct. 20 in Bradenton Beach. Mr. McNesky was born in Wayne County, Mich., and was raised in Foley, Ala. After graduating from Foley High School in 1948, he joined the United States Marine Corps, George Company, where he achieved the rank of Staff Ser- geant During the Korean Conflict, he was awarded the Sil- ver Star for Gallantry in Action. After stepping on a land- mine, Staff Sergeant McNesky retained his command and led his platoon to safety, saving the lives of seven men. He was also the recipient of two Purple Hearts. After leaving the Corps, Mr. McNesky received a Bachelor of Arts from Ringling School of Art in Sarasota and a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Cincin- nati. He was a professor of Fine Arts at the University for many years and has many prominent works of art on pub- SHOPPING CENTER MANATEE AVE. 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He was awarded a gold and sil- ver medal in the 1988 U.S. Chef's Open and remained a culinary consultant In his semi-retirement, he was a part- ner in a collectible comic book brokerage and in charge of overseas accounts. He is survived by his mother, Elsie McNesky of Bradenton; a son, Justin of Bradenton; two daughters, Dawn of Bradenton, and Andrea Spring, owner with her husband Ed of the Sign of the Mermaid Restaurant in Anna Maria City; a sister, Joann White of Bradenton, and seven grandchildren. No visitation was held. Services were held at Toale Brothers Funeral Home on Manatee Avenue. Toale Brothers Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. John M. 'Jack' Radley John M. "Jack" Radley, 40, of Sarasota, died Oct. 23 at home. Bornin Muskegon, Mich., Mr. Radley cameto Sarasota from Chicago in 1985. He was a phlebotomist tech special- ist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's outpatient laboratory. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. PLEASE SEE OBITUARIES, NEXT PAGE 9l0ser 6emrnriual ( Tmnmunit(g dTurrh The Rev. An Interdenominational Christian Church Frank W. Serving the Community Since 1913 Hutchison, / astr 10 AM ............... Sunday Worship S 10 AM .............. Children's Church 6:45 PM Saturday Seaside Worship T i 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Transportation & Nursery Available Come, Celebrate Christ 778-0414 Christian Science Services First Church of Christ, Scientist 6300 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH SUNDAY SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY 7:30 EVENING SERVICES . READING ROOM 5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FUNERAL HOMES KEITH L. GRUENDL General Manager BRADENTON HOLMES BEACH 720 Manatee Avenue W. 6000 Marina Drive 3904 Cortez Road West (813) 778-4480 (813) 748-1011 FAX 746-6459 ISLANDER lI^BS lADER THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M OCTOBER 28, 1993 PAGE 17 liM Euphemia Haye and Beach Bistro win honors By Tomara Kafka Islander Correspondent Both Euphemia Haye and Beach Bistro were recently honored among the annual Florida Trend magazine's best restaurants throughout the state. Euphemia Haye Restaurant, Longboat Key, received He is survived by his longtime companion, John R. Moyer Jr. of Sarasota; his parents, J.M. and Y. Jeanne of Bradenton; and two sisters, Jeannie Kroll of Anna Maria and Colette Radley of Bradenton. No visitation was held. Private memorial services will be at a later date. Committal services will be at a later date in Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of South- west Florida, 73 Palm Ave. S., Sarasota, Fla. 34236, or Comprehensive Care Clinic Inc., 150 East Ave. S., Sarasota Fla. 34237. Palmetto Funeral Home of Palmetto was in charge of the arrangements. Sandra R. Williams Sandra R. Williams, 54, of Anna Maria, died Oct. 23 at home. Born in Alliance, Ohio, Mrs. Williams came to Anna Maria from Wadsworth, Ohio, in 1990. She was a registered nurse. She was member ofSt. Bernard Catholic Church. She was a member of the American Association for Critical Care Nurses and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce. She is survived by her husband, James R.; two sons, Gregory Dean of Fort Knox, Ky., and Gary Dean of Barberton, Ohio; a stepson, Alan Williams of Peaks Is- land, Maine; a stepdaughter, Lynn Williams of Asheville, N.C.; three sisters, Peggy Nash of Anna Maria, Mary McLaughiin of Bradenton, and Kay Mizer of Hastings, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Visitation was held at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home in Holmes Beach on Monday. Burial will be in Ohio. Me- morials may be made to American Cancer Society, Parkwood Professional Center, P. 0. Box 10459, Bradenton, Fla. 34282-0459. the Golden Spoon Award for the first time. While Euphemia Haye has made Florida Trend's top 100 for the past 12 years in a row, the magazine's restaurant critic Robert Tolf says "D'Arcy and Raymond Arpke... have been doing so many things right the past several years they've made it into the select Golden Spoon circle." The 1993 top 200restaurants in Florida usedto be the top 100. Tolf, who has been dining his way through Florida Trend's top 100 for 20 years, expanded the list this year. "Today," writes Tolf, "Florida has more restaurants per capital than any state in the union. This $11.7 billion Florida industry has grown so big that drawing up a list Martin joins Neal & Neal Realtors welcomes Paul Martin, Broker/Salesperson, to their office located at 605-C, Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. With 10 successful of the top 100 is no longer a challenge, its just unfair." Beach Bistro, Holmes Beach, has been recognized as one of the top 200 best Florida restaurants for 1993. As one of last year's top 100, Beach Bistro continues to serve "fussily prepared fish and meats and the best bouillabaisse this side of southern France," says Tolf. Euphemia Haye, in another competition, was awarded first place by the Florida Restaurant Association for Best Desserts and Dessert Menu in August. The menu was designed for the Haye Loft, Euphemia Haye's lounge and dessert room, by Design Imaging/ Eutopian Publications, in Washington, D.C. Webb and Smith 4 make deal Smith Realtors recently purchased the property formerly occupied by Webb's Rexall Pharmacy, Inc. The *property at 5910 Marina Dr. in Holmes Beach, long an .: ; Island landmark as Webb's S. drugstore, is now home to Smith, which has roots in Manatee County real estate S- '. going back over 55 years Involved in the company's growth are, seated left to right Jackie Webb, Wayne Marquis and James MundelL IA Standing left to right are '. Judy Duncan, Carol Will- .i .. ia"ms and Zee Catanese. Neal & Neal years in the business, Martin has achieved the G. R. I. designation and is member of the Million Dollar Club. Martin welcomes calls at 778-2261. Seafood, Shellfish & Whatnot 778-5997 3200 East Bay Prive, Holmes Beach The Island Spirit of Florida is at... O o ROTTEN RALPH'S 5th Year Anniversary] NOVEMBER 1ST A Full Week of Specials Beginning with a ... SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY SUNDAY OCTOBER 31 with Jay Crawford Party Starts at 8 p.m. Prizes For Costumes Food & Drink Specials Throughout the entire week. Don't go away! j , Jay Crawford returns November 4, 5 & 6 at 8 p.m. 6 % -:, WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR 0 ) OPEN 7 DAYS 11 AM to 10 PM 902 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 Foida Stone rab'Claw 1 IN JIM PAGE 18 m OCTOBER 28, 1993 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER mq ..l Outstanding performance "Students of the Week" at Anna Maria Elementary School for the week ending Oct. 14: front row, left to right: Shawn LaPensee, Abby Dahlquist and Morgan Woodland Second row, left to right: Kyle Reynolds, Courtney Taylor, Thea Longton, and Brian De Bellevue. Third row, left to right: Sarah Loveland, Nerissa McClung, Jenny McDonald, Jennifer Sayko, and Joshua Armstrong. Last row, single student: name unknown rumor has it he's working hard because he wants more than straw for brains. F*------------"" --"I Tropical. Dinner Specials I 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! I Buy 1 Entree, Get 2nd FREE! (Free Entre of equal or lesr vake. Seafood special 20% off only. 15% grokjily added before discount, SOpen Daily for Lunch 11:30 to 3 andDinner 4 to 10 ' 4304 14th St. West Bradenton 758-6390, Take out & Catering Available. (Behind Rooms to Go) L.-----------------J Au Rich Kendall -t- iP, rD'mB 1Wed & Thurs Oct 20 & 21 *7pm-til Am, k *r 0*000 Formerly Pete Reynard's LIVE SAT* OCT 30 Earning to learn Florida history The students in Vicki Small'sfourth-and fifth-grade split class are selling bake goods and popcorn every Wednesday afternoon to the student body of Anna Maria Elementary School. They are working hard in order to earn money for the class to go on the school's first-ever overnight field trip to St. Augustine in February. So far sales have been brisk. Parents now you know why your kids are suddenly asking for quarters on Wednesdays. Islander Photos: Joy Courtney Best Homemade Breakfast & Lunch Specials on the Island! FRESH BAKED Thursday: PRIME RIB SPECIAL EGGS BENEDICT Full cut, potato, $595 All Day...7 Days a Week PIES & BISCUITS vegetable, salad, rolls $5.95 aysWeek EYE OPENER...2 eggs, toast, home fries and coffee...Only $1.75 i - SIslandInn Restaurant OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7AM 2PM /701 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach 778-3031 IS LANDER Find your "place in paradise" in the pages of the Islander Bystander. I It's the best news on Anna Maria Island. ISLAND SEI'AFO01) SPECIlIALTIES ' Telephone Kings Friday Oct. 29 9pm til Returning Fri & Sat Nov 5 & 6* 9pm til Halloween Costume Party with the band that's too much fun !! "The Silver King Band" Rock Bottom, Barry Cuda and Flo Mingo "Only appearance south of St. Pete & Tampa" Sat Oct 30 9pm til Contests & Valuable Prizes 0on Chuck Senrick Sun, Oct 31, 7PM 'til Mon, Nov 1, 5 to 9 Tues-Thurs, Nov 2-4, 9PM 'til Karaoke Returns Fri & Sat Nov 12 & 13 9-1 2 Prizes Nightly Leading to ... GRAND PRIZE Trip to the Bahamas! CHAMPAGNE IS BACK ON THE FABULOUS SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 10 TO 2 )3 Football Season! Come watch the games with us! Hot & Cold Food 'til Midnight Always Banquet Facilities Available Anna Maria Island, Florida Open Daily Entertainment Nightly 5325 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2233 Dine out often! And when you do, please mention The Islander Bystander. Coming Soon... Maine Lobster Live or Steamed Stop In to See Us for the Freshest Fish Availae Special Prices on Whole Fish Also Available Smoked Fish! Open 10 to 6 Monday thru Saturday 5704 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-0333 ible Volunteers make school better Anna Maria Elementary School volunteer Lynn Modisett (back, right) helps some of the students in Karen Paul's third- grade class with rounding up numbers. Modisett is one of many of the parents, grandparents and friends who donate their time to help out at the school. Many believe it's this special kind of parental involvement that makes Anna Maria Elementary an even better place to learn. ...: Principal's all tied up , Jim Kronus, principal of Anna Maria Elementary School, cel- ebrated National Boss Day "tied up" by his students. Sent on a classroom-by-classroom scavenger hunt by the Sunshine Commit- tee of the PTO, Kronus, after successfully figuring out clues leading him to the next class, was given a tie and not just any tie, but the ugliest ties the students could come up with. 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ANNA MARIA ISLAND [ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 K PAGE 19 IE Anna Maria School Menu BMonday, 11/1/93 Breakfast: Cereal or Cheese, Toast, Fruit Juice Lunch: Grilled Chicken Breast on Bun, Green Beans, Sliced Tomato & Lettuce, Fruit Cup Tuesday, 11/2/93 Breakfast: Waffle w/ Syrup or Cereal, Fruit Juice Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, Canadian Bacon Slice, Broccoli Cuts, Hot Roll, Fresh Fruit * Wednesday, 11/3/93 National Sandwich Day Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs or Cereal, Toast, L h n Fruit Cup Lunch: Junior Cuban Sandwich, Mixed Veg- . tables, Orange Juice, Cookie Thursday, 11/4/93 Breakfast: Toast/Sausage or Cereal, Fruit Juice Lunch: Pork Chop Shape, Seasoned Rice, Carrot Coins, Corn Bread, Fruit Cup Friday/11/5/93 Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Fruit Juice Lunch: Fiestado, Mexican Corn, Tossed Salad, Ice Cream Cup All meals served with milk. St. Joseph's students reap bucks from magazine sales The 450 students, including many from Anna Maria Island, of St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton sold over $48,000 in magazine subscriptions during a recent fundraiser for the school. Sixty-eight top sellers were awarded a limo ride to -- lunch at 89th Street Pizza in Cortez Commons Plaza. CAFE ON THE BEACH Patio and Inside Dining Directly on the Gulf at the Beautiful Manatee Beach As featured on NBC Channel 8 All You Can Eat Pancakes Including Sausage & Coffee.............$3.25 Served Saturday, Sunday and Holidays til 1 p.m. Eggs Benedict ......................................................................... $4.50 O m elettes ..................................................................... $2.95 to 4.95 Including Western, Spanish, Asparagus & "Thunder" or Create Your Own French Toast .......................................................................... $2.75 Corned Beef Hash, 2 Eggs & Toast..................................... $3.50 Creamed Beef on Toast ......................................................... $2.85 Biscuits and Sausage Gravy ................................................. $2.85 Hot Dogs, Burgers, Grilled Sandwiches & Hoagies ...... $1.75 to $4.25 Fish Burger ............................................................................. $3.50 R ib-Eye Steak ............................................................................ $6.95 M ahi-M ahi .............................................................................. $6.95 Dinner Specialties ... Served 4:00 to 8:30 pm Monday: STIR FRY Sesame Chicken, Shrimp, Beef, Veggies '5.95 to '6.95 Friday: FISH FRY All you Can E $5.95 Tuesday: SOUTHWESTERN Tacos, Burritos, Salads and Specialties s2.95 to $6.95 Wednesday: PIG ROAST Corn on Cob, Baked Beans and Slaw $5.95 Saturday: PRIME RIB Salad & Potato $8.50 Thursday: LASAGNE & PASTA All you Can Eat $5.75 Sunday: BBQ SPECIALS Chicken & Other 15.95 to $6.95 Plus Chalkboard Specials TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE Prices Do Not Include Tax Open 6 AM Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week * Live Entertainment Monday thru Sunday afternoon & Sunday Evenings Exotic Steel Drum Band Sundays 5:30 to 8:30pm "Try dining with the Sunset ... it's Great!" 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 EiH PAGE 20 M OCTOBER 28, 1993 m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island police reports City of Anna Maria Oct. 16, criminal mischief, 200 block of Coconut. An unknown subject damaged a fence on the property. Oct. 16, burglary to a vehicle, 100 block of Spring Avenue. Oct. 17, warrant arrest, 400 block of Pine Avenue. Oct. 17, theft of rod and reel, 875 N. Shore Dr., Rod and Reel Pier. Bradenton Beach Oct. 15, warrant arrest, 2500 block of Avenue A. The officer observed a woman in a car and a man stand- ing by the car urinating. He performed a routine check and found an outstanding warrant on the man. Oct. 16, alcohol violation and possession of alcohol by a minor, North Park. The officer observed 15 to 20 juveniles in the North Park, which was closed. As he ap- proached, a juvenile walked away trying to conceal a beer by placing it in a barbecue grill. The officer told the juve- nile to stop, approached him and asked him his age. The juvenile replied that he was 16, and the officer told him he was under arrest and placed his hand on the juvenile's arm. The juvenile began yelling at the officer and attempted to yank his arm free. The officer hand- cuffed the juvenile, issued a summons and released the juvenile to the custody of his mother. Oct. 19, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, Cortez Beach. The officer observed Tony N. Futch, 20, of Sarasota, and Christopher P. Lewis, 22, of Bradenton, standing by their car appearing very nervous. The officer turned his vehicle around and drove by the pair again. He observed that they kept looking at him and appeared even more nervous. The officer stopped his vehicle and asked the pair if there was a problem. He asked for their identi- fication and performed a routine check. While waiting for the check, the officer noticed a pack of rolling papers and a pipe filled with marijuana between the seats of the vehicle. He asked the pair what they were doing there, and they told him they were rolling a joint. Lewis also told the officer there was a quarter bag of marijuana stuck in the door of their vehicle. He placed the pair in custody. A presumptive test on the marijuana proved positive. Oct. 19, battery, 2300 block of Avenue B. The com- plainant said that while she was jogging, two men drove by her in a black car. When the car passed her, the pas- senger reached out and spanked her. Oct. 19, disorderly intoxication and trespass, 100 Gulf THE HUNT CLUB RESTAURANT Early Birds from $4.95 4:30 to 6:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Daily British Style Fish & Chips All You Can Eat $6.95 Mon.-Thurs. only 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key Located in the Centre Shops 383-0543 Dr. S., Circle K The officer responded in reference to a dis- orderly man refusing to leave the premises. Upon arrival, the officer observed a man yelling obscenities at the clerk. The officer escorted the man out, and the clerk asked him to leave the premises. He refused, and the officer issued a written tres- pass warning. The man became very loud, and the officer detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. The officer told the man to leave twice again and when he refused, the officer placed him in custody. Oct. 20, criminal mischief, 2500 block of Avenue B. A juvenile threw a brick through the complainant's window. The juvenile admitted his deed and agreed to pay restitution. Oct. 21, DUI, 2900 block of Gulf Drive North. The officer responded to an accident call in which the driver of one vehicle was attempting to leave the scene and was allegedly intoxicated. On the way to the scene, the officer observed James Todd, 41, of Holmes Beach, driving a vehicle with- smoke billowing out the hood and exhibiting heavy front damage with glass falling from it The officer observed Todd's vehicle travel across the center line. The officer began to follow Todd and observed his ve- hicle drive into the other lane and back, off onto the shoulder and across the center line. When Todd finally stopped the PLEASE SEE STREETLIFE, NEXT PAGE Dine out often! And when you do, please mention The Islander Bystander. Chez Andre Yes! We are Open. Fine Selection of Imported French Wines Breakfast Daily Special Luncheon Intimate Dinner Try our authentic Hot Croissants, French Bread & Pastries Breakfast and Lunch Dining in France Tues thru Sat Thur, Fri & Sat 8AM-2:30PM 6-10PM Sunday 8AM-1:30PM Sunday 5:30-9PM Reservations Suggested for Dinner Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Carry-out available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 778-5320 ANCHOR INN BEER WINE LIQUOR 7AM to 2:30AM 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-3085 Happy Hour 9-11 a.m. & 3-7 p.m. Drafts Beer Well Drinks * TIM BAMBOO *** - WED OCT 27 9:30 PM-1:30AM - WILL I * * Thur, Fri & Sat OCT 28, 29, 30 9:30 PM-1:30AM Kitchen Open Daily SPECIALS M onday ................................................ M eatloaf Tuesday.......... Chili & Grilled Cheese Sandwich Wednesday ................................Liver & Onions Thursday........... Spaghetti w/meatballs or sausage Friday .......................................... Fresh Grouper Late Night Menu Available 5702 MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-8363 SPIRITS FOOD HAPPY HOUR: 11 a.m.-7p.m. CLOSED ENTERTAINMENT 5 NIGHTS A WEEK MONDAYS P. o, DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS % as 4, d FROM $3.95 z * Tuesday: LADIES' NIGHT $5 All You Can Drink, 9 p.m.-Close * Wednesday: B.A.R.E. (Bartenders & Restaurants Employee Night) PROMOTIONAL GIVE-A-WAYS WEEKLY 500 Drafts, $1.50 Wells, $2.50 Calls (Must wear uniform or bring ID) * Thursday: MEMBERSHIP NIGHT 2 for 1 from 1'0 p.m.-Close * Fri. & Sat: ENTERTAINMENT. Sunday: V.I.P. Night Happy Hour Prices All Night for Club Members THIS WEEK'S BAND LINE-UP OCT. 27 & 28 TIDAL SURGE OCT. 29, 30 & 31 HALLOWEEN PARTY with KIDD GYPSY NOV 4 thru 6 -THE OTHER BAND 4 Dom (-A Good Deal. Guess the time of sunset. The closest guess wins a bottle of... Dom Perignon on Monday ... Moet Chandon on Tuesday ... Mumm's Cuved Napa on Wednesday ... and Thursday thru Sunday, our special House Champagne. Guesses are taken --=== up to :30 minutes before sunset. So come early and enjoy breathtaking views and outstanding bubbly, Sandbar Style. 100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria Island 778-0444 6 OFF STAGE LADIES Gala Luau FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT SHUCKER'S IN HOLMES BEACH Social Hour 6:30 TCE SPolynesian Buffet Dinner 7:30 TICKETS Call Jane Adams 778-7869, Pat Russell kJ $20 p.p. 778-3014 or Norma Markham 778-3660 RESTAURANT & PUB MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 7 PM 'Till End of Game -75 Draft $1.25 Cans $2.00 Imports Full Menu Also Available Corner of Gulf Dr. & Palmetto Ave. in Anna Maria 778-3909 (Take Out Orders Welc6me) "- ') I- --' " - ' .- .- i . .;*' 0o t; V 4 I,, THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 0 PAGE 21 IRG vehicle, the officer noticed the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. Todd was leaning over the steering wheel and when the officer asked him to step out, he had to hold onto the ve- hicle, fell into the dirt trying to walk and was unable to stand. The officer placed him in custody. Oct. 22, retail theft, 2513 Gulf Dr., Circle K. The store manager said she saw Michael Bruce, 36, of Bradenton, put a package of cheese and a package of ham in his pants and walk out of the store. The clerk and the store manager confronted Bruce outside the store, and the officer placed him in custody. Holmes Beach Oct. 15, vandalism, 5306 Holmes Boulevard, Phoe- nix Frame. A person unknown broke off a piece of wood in the front door lock. Oct. 15, disturbance, 3000 block of Gulf Drive. An intoxicated couple was having a dispute along the road. The officer took them back to their motel. Oct. 16, assist EMS, Manatee Bridge. The bridge tender was having heart problems, and the officer worked traffic while the bridge tender was being placed in the ambulance. Oct. 17, service, 5900 block of Marina Drive. The of- ficer disconnected an automobile horn that was stuck on. Oct. 17, suspicious person, 3900 East Bay Drive, Island Foods. The complainant said as she was walking into the store, she was approached by a man who acted strange and said, "I wish every woman looked as good as you." The man reached out and touched her shirt sleeve, then walked away, got into a white, Chevrolet Monte Carlo and left the area. He was described as in his mid 30s, thin, with medium length brown hair and a mustache and about five-foot, six inches. Oct. 19, battery, 3300 block of 6th Avenue. The officer received a call about a disturbance in the area. He found the defendant lying in the road and called an am- bulance. The defendant's girlfriend pulled up and told the I SLANDERM SV E The Islander Bystander wants your social and club news. Call Joy Courtney, Features editor, to find out how your story can become news! 778-7978. Z1.ks M01 svv*% One of Snooty's boats Sea-V-Felicity, skippered by Bill Seavey with First Mate Marilyn Seavey, was one of the decorated boats from Holmes Beach in Snooty's Party in the Park boat parade on Sunday. The parade, which featured Halloween and harvest themes, was sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron. officer they were drinking at a local bar when he became abusive and was asked to leave. She said he grabbed her by the hair, dragged her into the car and hit on her and bit her while driving. She said she got out of the car, he chased her, she fought him off and jumped into the car and left. The defendant was placed in custody. Oct. 21, burglary, 400 block of 62nd Street. An unknown person entered the residence by removing jal- ousie window slats on the door and cutting the screen and Cafe (Robar Now Appearing FRITZIE Wed. & Thurs Oct. 27 & 28 8 PM 12 AM BOB COMEAU Fri. & Sat. 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OVER 50 SANDWICH SELECTIONS BEER o Lr STO L SPECIALS DAILY L- l--- .-.- OPEN 7 DAYS For Fast Service ... 7AM-9:30PM Call 778-4656 Dell Closes at 9PM 307 Pine Avenue Anna Maria "I CnES 9 Freshly Cut & Freshly Made to Order DELI SANDWICHES, SOUP & SALAD BAR Served for Lunch and Dinner ALL OCCASION PARTY TRAYS FRESH BAGELS ICE CREAM CAKES & FROZEN YOGURT PIES (ON REQUEST) EVERYTHING HOMEMADE! Mon-Sat 10 AM 9 PM Sunday 12 to 9 PM Eat-In or Take-Out Island Shopping Center 5318 Marina Drive Holmes Beach (813) 778-7386 Tfe Mutiny Inn "Pitcairn's Island" A P4(staurant ' Something Innovatively !9.w In Tradition OPEN FOR LUNCH Serving Lunch 11:30-2:30 &Serving Dinner 5:00-10:00 Tuesday thru Saturday Rservations Sugg. Sunday Brunch 10 :00 2:00 605 Manatee Ave. at East B- Dr., 97olrs Beach (813) 778-5440 Formerly u 0he '0'Kefer 's ne Ceffar' "The best hamburgers and the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven." fliss 1 puffg, Pat Geyer, Owner. \ \ Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 11am-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 Sunday Satellite Football Monday Night Football Free Hot Dogs Monday During Games ~ Tuesday Nights - Restaurant Appreciation Drink Specials Tim Chandler WED & THUR . Oct. 27 & 28 9 PM 1AM SALTWATER COWBOYS .. FRI & SAT Oct. 29 & 30 9 PM 1AM KITCHEN OPEN DAILY 11 AM BANTAM PLAZA 10104 CORTEZ RD. WEST 1.5 MILES EAST FROM BEACH ON CORTEZ RD. Fi3 PAGE 22 M OCTOBER 28, 1993 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER What's ours is ours and what's yours is well... By Bob Ardren Outdoor perspectives We'd better watch our step. There's a feud testing between our good neighbors to the south, Longboat Key, and their neighbor Sarasota. And we just might be next. The issue, at the moment, is the dredging of New Pass. But since Longboat Pass is coming due for mainte- nance dredging before long, perhaps we'd better watch this one carefully. Longboat Key has requested that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delay the scheduled January dredging of the pass, without bothering to tell the City of Sarasota about it. It seems Longboat wants a couple of things. Firstly, they want to build a rock revetment off the southern tip of the Key to better protect the southerly prop- erties on the Key. Secondly, Longboat wants the Corps to realign the channel into a more northeasterly-southwesterly angle than the current east-west alignment Basically, it appears the Longboat officials want the delay in the maintenance dredging to allow the rock wall to be permitted and then built. Sarasota officials, now that they've found out about Problem with Insurance? Call 778-2253 Jim Mixon Insurance, Inc., representing the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association. (State Pool Insurance) Jim Mixon Insurance Co. Inc. 5412 Marina Dr., Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-2253 . the plan, are fearful a realignment of the channel will cause far greater erosion on north Lido Key. They've said they have no problem with the revetment as long as doesn't impact Lido something they say the consult- ants haven't been able to determine. Of course, both municipalities have their own con- sultants. Of course, they don't seem to agree. Longboat Key's consultant, Applied Technology & Management, Inc., has said that "if the federal navigation channel is maintained at New Pass, then the south shore- line of Longboat Key must be protected by the construc- tion of an extension to the existing rock anchor groin - and it is strongly recommended that the (Corps) delay the maintenance dredging project until the groin extension is complete." And it all goes downhill from there. Sarasota's consultant, Coastal Planning & Engineer- ing, Inc., says the New Pass Inlet Management Plan "does not include a channel realignment as a recommended el- ement." It also turns out that Longboat Key, and both the City and County of Sarasota, are parties to an interlocal agree- ment stating "The County and City agree not to object to a proposed terminal groin at the southern end of Longboat Key so long as (Longboat Key's) consultants confirm that no material adverse effects will be experienced as a result There's never been a TACKLE SHOP LIKE THIS ON THE ISLANDS! FRANK the NET! Handmade Bait Cast Nets 7 ft .................. $139.99 7.5 ft ................. 149.99, 8ft ...................... 159.99 9ft..................... 179.99 12ft ................... 239.99 We will allow IS NO ONE DISCOUNTTa to under sell us! OPEN DAILY ANNA 778-7688 7 to 7 3240 EAST BAY DR. WEEKENDS HOLMES BEACH VI 6 to 7 (Between Walgreens & Shells) of the terminal groin." And you guessed it, city officials say they aren't con- vinced. So last week the Sarasota City Commission formally asked the Corps to immediately move ahead with plans for the January dredging in a move they hoped would shoot down Longboat's request for a realignment if the Corps goes along with it After all, nobody likes being blandished. So now the whole thing is on the federal agency's desk and, before it's over, there'll probably be a lawsuit. With Longboat Key, there generally is. So we'd better keep a sharp eye on plans for Longboat Pass. Now that the Key has shown intentions to expand to the south, who knows what direction they'll choose next. Now that fall is truly upon us, you can feel a real nip in the early morning air. That also means the mullet are beginning to school in preparation for their offshore spawning runs coming up a little later. So the fish markets are full of fresh, fat and cheap mullet For a real treat, try this simplest of recipes. Pick out some fresh-looking mullet and have the market fillet and skin them for you. Back home, dip the fillets in beaten egg laced with a little black pepper in honor of cracker heritage. Then dip them in cracker crumbs, or to be really authentic, in corn meal. Saut6 quickly until they just flake, and serve with potato salad and a fresh vegetable such as our Ruskin- grown spinach queen of greens. It's a feast, and an affordable one as mullet are going for well under a dollar a pound at the moment. As if gators weren't enough to deal with, now PLEASE SEE GATOR TROUBLES, NEXT PAGE DOLPHIN DREAMS CHARTERS GULF, BAY AND BACKWATER FISHING PROFESSIONAL GUIDE all bait, gear & equipment supplied - no fishing license required - CAPT. TOM CHAYA (813) 778-4498 U.S. COAST GUARD LICENSED ANNA MARIA ISLAND Fish Tales Welcome! Got a great fishing catch? We'd love to hear your fish stories, and pictures are welcome! Just give us a call at 778-7978. Open and Covered Slips Available! ... with each slip rental, receive a DISCOUNT on gas or diesel. GAS & DIESEL 100 OFF per gallon with the purchase of 100 gallons or more. 50 OFF per gallon with a purchase of $50 or more. BEER ICE SODA SNACKS LIVE & FROZEN BAIT TACKLE OVERNIGHT DOCKAGE PUMP-OUT STATION OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 8 TO5 (83)78-75 02:S. AYBLDu*ANA' ARA- BE A GOOD SPORT! Send the Islander Bystander to your distant friends and relatives. It's the best news on the island. See the form on page 5 to subscribe. It's a Boat Riding, Hot Dog Eating, Grady-White Boat Buyers' Weekend at Cannons Marina Fre Canvas or UU aequ al facory opion Free Hot Dogs & Soft Drinks 9U 'cYm 'il 9 ,a with .. .d-W. Boat Demo Rides to qualified buyersP o j November 6 & 7 From 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM I I I _____ __(P.S. We'll have great deals on Boston Whalers, too!) I ' V3,I GRADY-WH ITE BOATS wiA -/ ------ ----------1 GALATI YACHT BASIN Family Owned and Millwork Operated for Over Wood Cut 12 Years To Size O PEN: 30 to 5AND 8to12 HARDWARE% We specialize in custom cabinet making: formica tops entertainment centers vanities kitchens 213 54th Street, Holmes Beach 778-3082 We are located just West of the Island Shopping Center THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 0 PAGE 23 E[M It was a good week for grouper By Capt. Mike Heistand It's the time of year when almost everything seems to be biting: mackerel and jack offshore, snook and redfish in the backwater, and sheepshead starting to show up around the piers. Offshore action continues to improve on the Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet. Ruth said the half-day trips aver- age 130 head of Key West grunts, big porgies, triggerfish and small grouper unfortunately, too small to keep. The six-hour trip averaged 250 head of vermilion, lane and yellowtail snapper, as well as grunts, porgies and red grou- per. The all-day trip is bringing in keeper mangrove and yellowtail snapper and grouper. Expect a mixed bag at the Bradenton Beach Pier: Tom said big flounder, some nice evening redfish, a 24-inch black drum, a few grouper and some small snook are there for the catching. There was even a tarpon caught off the pier last week, but the big fish snapped the line and got away. Biggest of the group-er Jim Howze, age 14, from Tampa, has to work to hold up his prize catch, a red grouper, that he caught while fishing with Captain Phil Shields on the charter boat Reef Reacher. Gator troubles, cor Florida's endangered crocodile population is booming too. The good news is they're all in far south Florida. Nobody is sure if there's a connection, but the state's estimated 500 adult crocodiles were in the direct path of Hurricane Andrew 14 months ago. This year they pro- duced a record number of nests and hatchlings. ntinued from page 22 "A disaster triggers this. It's kind of a response to survival," says Frank Mazzotti, a University of Florida crocodile researcher who claims to understand the critters. Myself, I just hope they stay in Everglades National Park and North Key Largo where they belong. See you next week. Capt. Dave Pinkham with Gulf to Bay Charters was able to get his clients onto a 75-pound black tip shark Oct 23. Capt. Dave is bringing back some big mackerel, and lots of 'em, too 40 out of 50 are being landed, with about half of them eventually released. Lots of jack are the report at the Anna Maria City Pier. Dave said that some keeper reds and a few flounder are also coming to the lures, but said that cloudy water is hampering the catches. Capt Zack on the Dee Jay H is looking for good snook action after last week's rain. All sizes of reds are still around for his charters, as well as some beautiful 25-inchtrout Harry Pratt and Dan Blalock of Bradenton brought back their limit of 30-inch snook last Wednesday, as well as reds and trout. When the weather permits, Capt Zack is bringing back boatfulls of Spanish mackerel, cobia, snapper, shark and some tackle-busting jack crevalle offshore. Lots of small snook and lots of big mackerel are the hot action at the Rod and Reel Pier in Anna Maria. Kevin said that a couple of redfish, as well as black drum and flounder are all coming in to anglers at the pier. And Kevin said that sheepshead are starting to congregate as well. Capt. Phil Shields has been going offshore and re- ports 60-pound amberjack are being boated about 30 miles out he's also doing well with dolphin in the 12- to 15-pound range, as well as some 15-pound red grouper. You say there aren't any snook out there? Capt. Rick Gross will say you're wrong he's been able to get his charters onto snook to fill their limits last week. Capt Tom Chaya is bringing back as many mackerel as his clients can catch in the Gulf, with most in the four-pound range. In the backwater, he's still doing good with reds. Reds and snook are coming on strong for Capt. Todd Romine, who's been able to put his anglers onto some big ones in both varieties. Trout are the hot tip from Capt. Mark Bradow. He's been able to get into some 25-inch trout in the past few days. For variety, he suggests going offshore to either the one- or three-mile reefs for mackerel. Capt Mike Banyas has been able to bring in the limit on snook for his happy anglers, as well as a bunch of reds. And on my boat, I've been offshore doing well with mangrove snapper up to five pounds, yellowtail snapper up to three pounds, as well as some 10-pound red and black grou- per. 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Box 775 412 Pine Ave Anna Maria Island, FL 34216 813-778-5577 ANNA MARIA ISLAND TIDE TABLES DAY AMHIGH AMLOW PMHIGH PMLOW Thu10/21 3:35 2.3ft 11:46 0.2t -- Fri 10/22 4:55 2.1ft 9:05 1.6ft 12:56 0.311t Sat1O/23 6:34 1.9ft 12:26 1.41t 9:20 1.7ft 1:55 0.5ft Sun10/24 8:14 1.8ft 2:07 1.2ft 9:42 1.811 2:43 0.6ft Mon 10/25 9:34 1.811 3:13 0.9ft 10:05 1.9ft 3:28 0.7ft Tue 10/26 10:39 1.811t 4:02 0.71t 10:24 2.0ft 4:00 0.9ft Wed 10/27 11:34 1.811t 4:42 0.4ft 10:42 2.111t 4:29 1.01t Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later. * Fuel Live Bait * Ship's Store * Bottom Painting * Boat Storage * Bulk Oil * Consignment/ Brokerage * BOAT RENTAL iE' PAGE 24 m OCTOBER 28, 1993 K THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Everything you always wanted to know about mangrove trimming By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Property owners need to be well versed in the state's multitude of complex, mangrove trimming regulations well before taking clippers to their trees. To aid property owners in wading through the 26 pages of regulations, representatives of the state Depart- ment of Environmental Protection (DEP) gave a seminar at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Friday. The seminar was conducted by Mark Peterson, staff biologist with the DEP. Peterson said the regulations evolved from the state's concern about the mangrove's contribution to the ecosys- tem including providing roosting habitat for birds and leaves that fall into the water as food for aquatic life. The five types of regulations are activities not regu- lated or selective trimming, exemptions, exemptions with entitlement, general permit and individual permit General information for all regulations Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay are designated as Outstanding Florida Waters (OFW), and all of the Island's shoreline touched by those waters must adhere to the regu- lations for OFW. Man made canals are not considered OFW, and most canals on the Island were excavated from historic wetlands, not uplands. The only aquatic preserve in Manatee County is Terra Ceia Bay All trimmed mangrove material must be deposited on upland. If this material is deposited in the mangroves, it is considered filling a wetland, and a dredge and fill permit is required. No permits are issued for removal of mangroves that recruit seed themselves. These can only be removed with a dredge and fill permit To determine the height of a mangrove, stand beside 4 .- .:7 ,-V . &4 -i -''" :''w-, Li ,AL ;._; .. .- .' 2 " What NOT to do while pruning mangroves. A tree trimming or lawn service can apply for a permit for the property owner as his agent, but the prop- erty owner is responsible if the regulations are not fol- lowed. Activities not regulated Selective trimming No department authorization is needed Can be done on any water body Must be done between October and March May be done once annually Does not eliminate the biological integrity of the plant Limb must be one inch or less in diameter and three inches or less in circumference at the point of connection to the main trunk or branch Do not cut from the upper half of the tree Tree must be seven feet or more in height Roots or prop roots may not be disturbed May check with the department prior to trimming and receive a letter of verification 30-day review time for submittals No fee CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE LIVE THE DREAM ... A LIFE OF SANDY BEACHES AND SUNSETS. ROSE SCHNOERR Realtor GRI, LTG, Certification, Referral & Relocation * Neal & Neal Top Company Wide Salesperson of the Year 1991 & 1992 * 1993 Member of the Year, Florida Womens Council of Realtors@ CALL ROSE 778-2261 AFTER HOURS 778-7780 ANNA MARIA CITY HOME REMODELED and shows quality. Unique, wonderfully light and bright; two bedroom, 2.5 baths. Canal home. New white tile, with glass and AC controlled family room. Wet bar in kitchen foyer. Workshop with windows. Ga- rage. $179,000. IMPERIAL HOUSE $56,500 Charming 1BR/1BA ground floor. Great view from lanai. See the Sky- way Bridge and Intracoastal waterway. Heated pool and clubhouse. Walk to the deck, sit at a table for breakfast or fish from the pier. Only $49 monthly maintenance fee. GULFFRONT DUPLEX-Anna Maria City. Beautifully furnished upper and lower units. Windows are mini- blinds in glass. Floors are tile and Berber carpeting. Each apartment sleeps five. Built-in stereo system up- stairs. Great rental history. Weekly and monthly rent- als. Wide walking beach only two blocks from the fin- est restaurants and walking distance to shops, Post Office, Playhouse. Rare opportunity. $675,000.00. IMMACULATE! Well maintained pool and canal home. Widest canal with dock and davits. 3 bed- rooms, 2.5 baths, 21 x 20 ft. family room. Appeal- ing light and bright with newer white tile. Sprinkler system. Two car plus garage and an enclosed car- port. Many extras. $219,000. .B ANNA ". MARIA CITY S CANAL HOME SOver 2,000 sf, 3Bd/2Ba Waterfront home. Two 5- ton electric bleached % -- ,, 9 grey parquet L' S ^ kitchen floor, exquisite recreation area, 3 car Garage S'. and room for S.toys". '^ ^.i M ,$299,000. 3 ,--. ,, .--L - ISLAND DUPLEX Two blocks to Gulf Beach. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath downstairs and 1 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs. REDUCED $10,00011 $+199900. $99,900. F N e a lA& R e a lt o s @ 6 5 aa t e e A v n u W s tH o l m e s B e a c h& A a r a LLRE Iu~ ''urN / THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 M PAGE 25 lIR Exemptions Alterations not associated with other permits or ex- emptions No department authorization is needed Two examples are construction of docks of 500 square feet or less in OFW or trimming of mangroves impeding use of existing docks of 500 square feet or less; check with the department for others May check with the department prior to trimming and receive a letter of verification 30-day review time for submittals No fee Alteration of dead mangroves or dead portions of live mangroves No department authorization is needed May not exhibit visible signs of growth for six months following the last winter freeze Do not remove any part of the root system May not be located on an aquatic preserve May check with the department prior to trimming and receive a letter of verification 30-day review time for submittals No fee Man made canals completely excavated from uplands Not applicable on the Island Exemptions with entitlement Mangroves that have been previously altered (This entitlement expires Nov. 17, and all applications must be received by the department by 5 p.m. that day) Department authorization needed 90-day review time Not located in OFW Must prove two or more events of trimming or prun- ing to approximately the same configuration Pattern started prior to Nov. 17, 1992 Alteration must not exceed limits of past pattern May not alter any prop roots Documentation of two trim events required (dated and signed photographs, city or county permits, notarized affidavits detailing the extent of work completed from prior owners or eyewitnesses, receipts of contractor who did the trimming) No fee No expiration date Planted mangroves Department authorization needed 90-day review time Not located in OFW No trimming below six feet Mangrove not planted to satisfy mitigation or res- toration requirements of any government agency No prop roots altered or damaged Documentation required (dated and signed photo- graphs, city or county permits, notarized affidavits detail- ing the extent of work completed from prior owners or eyewitnesses, receipts of contractor who did the trimming) No fee No expiration date General permit Continued alteration of mangroves in OFW Department authorization needed 90-day review time Must prove two or more events of trimming or prun- ing to approximately the same configuration Previous department permit or exemption Reasonable efforts made to maintain configuration Pattern started prior to Nov. 17, 1992 Alteration does not exceed limits of established pat- tern or permit or exemption No trimming below six feet No prop roots altered Documentation required (dated and signed photo- graphs, city or county permits, notarized affidavits detail- ing the extent of work completed from prior owners or eyewitnesses, receipts of contractor who did the trimming) Application fee of $100 Valid for five years Planted mangroves in OFW Department authorization needed 90-day review time No trimming below seven feet Mangrove not planted to satisfy mitigation or res- toration requirements of any government agency No prop roots altered Must be done between October and March Documentation required (dated and signed photo- graphs, city or county permits, notarized affidavits detail- ing the extent of work completed from prior owners or eyewitnesses, receipts of contractor who did the trimming) May not be on an aquatic preserve Application fee of $100 Also includes volunteers that came up in a planted area Valid for five years Dead and dead portions of live mangroves in aquatic preserves, previous department authorization in aquatic preserves, canals not connected to Class II or OFW Not applicable to the Island Individual permit Obtaining this permit is a detailed, customized pro- cess, and permits are site specific. Applicants are advised to call the department staff for consultation. Denial of a permit or entitlement Request an extension from the DEP office of the general council within 14 days Submit the requested information Modify the project as directed in the notice of de- nial Call the department with any questions After 14 days the denial is final Prohibited activities for all mangroves Alterations on trees less than 12 inches in height Alterations using chemical defoliants Alterations within conservation easements Alterations of trees which serve as breeding or roost- ing areas for colonial water birds or are used by endan- gered or threatened species or which contain nests of pro- tected solitary nesting birds For mangrove information Call the DEP at (813) 744-6100 or 1-800-226-2650 KI0 PAGE 26 E OCTOBER 28, 1993 I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island ferry better idea than bridge There are a number of us who think DOT money would be best served by a ferry system for the Island community. Maintain the present bridges as they are, meanwhile spark up a new industry which the local marine commu- nity could operate and benefit from. Ferry systems work elsewhere and add charm as well as revenue. Most Islanders favor quaint over quick, and, as this is a tourist spot with beautiful beaches, we don't want our Island full of ugly, fast roads and bridges. Also, money will be saved by opening and/or closing the bridge less often. In closing, no one will ever agree about the bridge; we're wasting time and money arguing about the issue. As barrier Island residents, we know the dangers and accept the ever-present possibility of being completely wiped out. We feel we have a right to shun big, expensive bridges and preserve our Island personality. Karen Klosky and Eve Leonard, Bradenton Beach 1 Yr. A.R.M. 15 Yr. FIXED 30 Yr. FIXED 10% DOWN 4.00% 6.375% 6.875% 2nd Homes 0 Points 0 Points 0 Points Call for details! Rates & Terms Subject to Change EXECUTIVE MORTGAGE LICENSED MORTGAGE BROKERAGE BUSINESS 1290 Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236 957-3616 RANDALL J. SMITH ALL RATES BASED Licensed Mortgage Broker ON $100,000 LOAN Confused by all the Hype? Purchasing a residence is a significant investment. Contact John Green, Sales professional to show you any property listed through MLS. Work with an expert. Market Analyzed Prices * 724 North Shore Drive 3Bd/3Ba $199,900 Gulf Place SALE PENDING $179,900 Duplex 213 65th 2/2 & 1/1 $174,900 Sunbow Bay Condo 3Bd/3Ba $129,900 Sunbow Bay Condo 2Bd/2Ba $110,000 Sunbow Bay Condo 1 Bd/1 Ba $84,900 John Green Eves: 778-3167 778-2261 d g Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 L MLS 3 Bridge safety Contrary to the error-filled "Bridge Concerns" article in The Bradenton Herald, Oct. 25, the following facts are offered for the record. The U. S. Coast Guard does not mandate a 65-foot clearance bridge. For our area, it recommends a 21-bascule bridge. Bob Sheets, director of the national weather service, states: "... the lower you can build your bridges where they still clear all other hazards such as storm surge or shipping, the more likely they are to stay open during high wind events." The state Department of Environmental Protection is withholding permit from the Department of Transportation because of safety concerns. DEP recommends a safety study. Kay Hoey, Vice-President, Save Anna Maria Have your say The Islander Bystander welcomes and encourages your letters to the Editor. The Islander Bystander reserves the right to edit letters for length. Letters must be signed, and include the city you reside in anonymous letters will not be printed. Mail or drop your letters off addressed to Editor, The Islander Bystander, Island Shopping Center, 5400A Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 34217. is seeking two motivated, full-time associ- ates for a stellar career in real estate. Please call for interview and application. (813) 778-2291 FAX (813) 778-2294 P. 0. Box 2150 419 Pine Avenue Anna Maria FL 34216 ISLANDERIia i It's the best news on Anna Maria Island and it's FREE. Michael Saunders & Co. of Anna Maria Island, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker FEATURE OF THE WEEK OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 6250 Holmes Blvd. #46 Beautiful 3BR/2.5B townhouse nestled in the lushly landscaped community of North Beach Village,just one block from beach. Large screened porch plus a secluded tropical rear garden. 2-car garage. $159,500. Karen and Don Schroder, 778-2200. DUPLEX NEAR BEACH Prime location to own and have an income to help with the mortgage. Lots of parking and well manicured lot. $189,900. Wendy Foldes, 755-0826. PALMA SOLA BAY Prestigious NW Bradenton 1/3 + acre with unobstructed view of Palma Sola Bay. Possible owner financing. Priced for quick sale- $79,900. Owner/ lister, Jean Sears, 778-5045. CHARMING COTTAGE Totally renovated 2BR/1.5B home across from the beach. Mexican tile, tongue and groove paneling, all new appliances. $113,900. Jana Chilsom, 778-7588. BREATHTAKING VIEW OF TAMPA BAY Luxuri- ous 4BR/4.5B home has exercise room, office/den, 4-car garage and dock, davits and boatlift, too! $750,000. Don and Karen Schroder, 778-2200. Anna Maria Island Centre (813) 778-6654 3224 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call MARILYN... V Check out these Spoonbill Villas V 2/2 1 car garage Large courtyard $117,900. V 2/2 2 car garage Beautiful Furnishings Included. $129,900. Buying or Selling Perico Bay CALL TODAY!! ! Marilyn Trevethan - Evenings 792-8477. neaLsneaL REALTORS '-' (813) 778-2261 Toll Free 800-422-6325 The Island Poet Why go around with a long face that seems so full of sorrow, When you have no guarantee that you will be around tomorrow. For the smile you give to someone will brighten your own face, And the happiness you spread will make the world a better place. If you reach down to those less fortunate than you, I am sure good things will come to you. So get rid of that frozen look, your troubles can't be that bad, And wear a smile upon your face and make us all feel glad. Bud Atteridge THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M OCTOBER 28, 1993 0 PAGE 27 B[i Dynamite donators Norm and Jane Chesmore (left), owners of Ches's Pasta Plus in Holmes Beach, present Jim Kronus, principal of Anna Maria Elementary School, a check for $174. Ches's offers award certificates to be earned by the school's students for $1 off any pizza or stromboli order. For each certificate redeemed, Ches's donates $2 to the school. The money will be used to buy reading and literature books for the students in Vicki Small's fourth and fifth-grade split class, accord- ing to Kronus. Islander Photo: Joy Courtney RE A A A CITY Holmes Beach Holmes Beach ADDRESS/lot 306 65th St 90x104 5903 Flotilla 80x119, canal STYLE/rooms ground duplex 3br/2ba/15x43cp elevated home 2br/2ba/3cp AGE/size SELLER/BUYER/when 1968 Clouthier/Musil 1320 sfla 10/1/93 1985 McLaughlin/Fraser 1215 sfla 10/1/93 SALE$/LISTS $118,000 list $125,500 $140,000 list $149,000 Compiled by Doug Dowling, Lic Real Estate Broker, 778-1222 SALE OF WEEK By Doug Dowling Islander Correspondent At 306 65th St, a gound level duplex with two bedrooms and one bath on one side, and one bedroom, one bath on the other side, was described as an "excep- tionally maintained owner occupied" complex with room for a pool. It was marketed by Ken Rickett of Michael Saunders & Company for $118,000. Exclusive Waterfront Estates Video Collection MLS 419 Pine Avenue, (813) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 Watch for our Anna Maria, Florida listings on P.O. Box 2150 Classivision, FAX (813) 778-2294 .... channel 19. STEPS TO THE GULF This charming and immaculate, colonial-style 2 bedroom, 2 bath home reflects the pride of ownership throughout! Features include a tiled entry foyer, double car garage, manicured landscaping, cathedral ceilings, bright, sun- filled rooms, beautifully tiled baths, and sunny kitchen with pass thru to living area. Very spacious and inviting. Great value within stone's throw of wide, sandy north end beaches! Only $179,906. $175,000. WATERFRONT RETREAT This inviting 3 bedroom, 3 bath deep water canal front home features a great room with a dramatic beamed cathedral ceiling, a fireplace and built-in bookcases and cabinets. Other amenities of this very private residence, custom wood shutters, ex- pansive deck, a workshop, dock, davits and a sprinkler system. Privacy plus in a natural, un- spoiled setting for $.215,000.$97.,09. $189,900 with owner financing. Associates After Hours: Barbara A. Sato...778-3509 Christine T. Shaw...778-2847 Marcella Cornett...778-5919 Nancy Gullford...778-2158 ANE YEAR .&ADDAN= p p. TOM NELSON REALTOR Associate 778-1382 out Baronet Lane Key Royale canaifront nome in excellent-condition. 2BR/2B with den, tile roof, boat dock & davits. $212,000. Call Dick Maher, 778-2261 Anna Maria Bayfront Home Enjoy this gorgeous setting on large lot with breathtaking views of Egmont Key, Skyway Bridge & Tampa Bay! Please call Tom Nelson for your per- sonal showing. OFC: 778-2261 or EVES: 778-1382. 602 Hampshire Lane Key Royale. Outstanding 3BR, split design boardok; well irrigation system. An additional boat slip is available. $268,5;0.Call Dick Maler, 778-2261. K "I neaL&n LREALTORS@ i rs "TEAM UP WITH SUCCESS" U.-, CALL 778-2261 TOLL FREE: 1-800-422-6325 NILS v (Wa^ n] PAGE 28 E OCTOBER 28, 1993 E THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Priced Right. 301 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Two Bedroom, one bath. A cute, little updated cottage. Turnkey furnished. $116,500. Call Mary Ann Schmidt: Office 778-2261. Evenings: 778-4931 or Toll Free 1-800-422-6325. MLS S. U 813) 778-2246 FAX 778-4978 2217 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 I U Buy it! Sell it! Find it! Check out The Islander Bystander classified. RARE FIND! #51729 $165,000 ... View of Country Club Golf Course in this 5 bedroom, 4 bath beauty. Family room and fireplace. Caal Sally Schrader now or 792-3176 eves. GREAT LOCATION IN A GREAT AREA #52651 $85,000 ... This open floor plan has vinyl enclosed lanai is perfect with eat-in kitchen, well & pump for lawn. Call Horace Gilley now or 792-0758 eves. GULF AND BAY VIEW WITH SEAWALL! #60813 $120,000 ... This condo is beautifully decorated and furniture negotiable. Complex is Bayfront with all the amenities. Call Dolly Young now or 778-5427 eves. QUALITY/NEW WITH BOAT ACCESS #51345 $169,900 ... Cathedral ceilings, great room, French doors. Enclosed garages/storage. Walk to beach, church & shopping. WEST OF GULF DRIVE #50301 $209,000 ... Walk to beach from this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Mexican tile. French doors. Covered deck. CALL T. DOLLY YOUNG 778-5427 Sunrise Sunset And Gulf front ... '- $99,000 each. -t .Two condos, front row seats for the sunsets. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath each. I | BOTH TURN- KEY FUR- 11 1 FINISHED. Call Carol Heinze 778-7246 Karin Stephan Realtor-Associate Ich Spreche Deutsch Office: N. l 813-778-0766 :. After Hours: S' '813-388-1267 ,,,' Mobile: 813-350-5844 Proud corporate sponsors of Mote Marine Laboratory, Call us for a brochure and discount coupon. Cul-de-Sac, Canalfront Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath conveniently lo- cated at 511 65th Street, Holmes Beach. Su- perb privacy with water on 2 sides of property including a large deck. Asking $165,000. Dolores M. Baker 0RF - Licensed Real Estate Broker 778-7500 'UL __1... RENTALS: HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX- 2BR, 1BA, washer/ dryer facilities, $450/$475 plus utilities. BRADENTON BEACH DUPLEX 2BR, 2BA, washer/dryer hook ups. $525 plus utilities. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX 2BR, 1BA, washer/ dryer hook-ups. $450 plus utilities. HOLMES BEACH 1BR, 1BA furn or unfurn. Laun- dry facilities. $425 plus utilities. BRIDGEPORT CONDO 2BR, 2BA unfurn, pool, washer/dryer. $575 plus utilities. Call or write for SEASONAL RENTAL INFORMATION. BOATER'S DELIGHT KEY ROYALE Minutes to open water, cheerful 2Bd/2Ba home. Tastefully furnished, low maintenance, stone lawn, dock, security shutters and much more! Shows like a model! Only $220,00! Call Nick at Nite or Day 778-4642 OPEN HOUSE 619 Dundee Lane Sunday Oct 31 1pm to 4pm Nick G. Patsios BROKER/SALESPERSON . Island Specialist for 15 Years "The One Who Knows" 778-2261 orMl 778-4642 Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 MLS 0 L 09________ " 1 1lP _______ 1_____ Custom Designed Duplex with over 2,400 s.f. living area. Features two 2 bedroom, 2 bath resi- dences, one with marble fireplace, bay windows, screened decks and much more. $225,000. Call Robin Kollar-778-7244 or 778-2151 ^> Gulf Bay Realty a of Anna Maria Inc. SPACIOUS VILLA with split bedroom floorplan in great area for young family or second home, and located close to public boat ramp, tennis courts and Gulf beaches. Affordably priced Island residence at only $85,000. Call Sandy Greiner 778-3794 eves. Z _. -.. NEW LISTING-GULF VIEW CONDO: Live thriftily in this 2BR condo with low maintenance anid just steps to the Gulf. Amenities include heated pool, clubhouse, fishing pier on Bay, Berber carpet, glassed porch. Priced at $69,500. Furnished turnkey. Please call Carol Williams, 778-0777 or 778-1718 eves. ANNA MARIA- SAILBOAT WATER: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, family room, screened lanai, private court yard, garden-like setting, walk to beach. One year Buyer's Warranty. Priced at $239,000. Please call Carol Williams for appointment at 778-0777 or 778-1718 eves. COZY AND CONVENIENT: Attractive 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Holmes Beach home. Corner lot with circular driveway. Many new updates. Homeowner's War- ranty. $119,000. To see this home call Zee Catanese, 794-8991 eves. WATERFRONT CONDO: Capture cool outdoor bay breezes from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on the Bayou. Amenities include heated pool, tennis, club- house and putting green. Enjoy a screened lanai, up- dated carpet & verticals and turnkey furnishings. Priced at $125,000. Please call Carol Williams for appoint- ment. 778-0777 or 778-1718 eves. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: Sit back and collect the rent with this turnkey furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath each side duplex, refurbished in '92. New exterior paint, kitchen cabinets, appliances, ceramic tile floors, carpet and more. Short walk to a wide sandy beach. Reduced to $119,900. Please call Debbie Walther, 794-6295 eves. REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS = L_ (A. PARADISE, INC.) REALTOR 5203 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (813) 778-4800 Toll Free 800-327-2522 NEW LISTING Picture perfect 3 bedroom, 2 bath canal home at prime Anna Maria location. Fruit trees, hot tub, boat lift and much more. MUST SEE! Call Ken, 778-3026. NEW LISTING Bayfront unit at Sandy Pointe. Panoramic view of lower Tampa Bay from this top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Quiet setting in a 12 unit complex. Turnkey furnished only $93,500. NEW LISTING 2640 sq. ft. Spanish style villa. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, Mexican tile floors, fireplaces and expansive views of the Gulf & Bay from the roof top terrace. Steps to the beach. $299,500. n L=Tg:TmQLC ^^---^^^^REALTORS"^ [S''thl I N ..- .T r M.L ' $84,500 buys this updated Seaside Gar- dens villa with spacious deck and hot tub. Call today. Call Today 778-3794. SANDY GREINER REALTOWFAssociate Aft Hrs 778-3794 Pager333-1864 "% f REALTORS- S5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 ,S 1-800-741-3772 EI 55 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 OCTOBER 28, 1993 M PAGE 29 RI[ 'Kings'Ican-sell1yourWhousev"-j 1.1 = MIJN1.ZI ?lIU:g.11tAll:tel] "Let us show you how a pair of ZO O'm"i 'Kings' can sell your house." sland Deavf lOr . ,r .;,,vf /~ " Call Toni or Herb King 795-2211 SAfter Hours 778-1785 The Prudential Florida Realty (* Anna Maria Island * *jQ~g9 IMMACULATE! Well maintained pool home. White ce- ramic tile. Central Vac System. Security System. Huge family room with great water view on the widest canal. $219,000. MLS#11712. Rose Schnoerr. 778-2261 or 778-7780 eves. KEY ROYALE: Outstanding 3BR/2BA waterfront home. Split design, automatic sprinkler on private well, boat dock with water& power. $268,500. MLS#53863. Dick Maher. 778-2261 or 778-6791 eves. PERICO BAY ONE OF A KIND! The only ONE bedroom condo built in beautiful Perico Bay Club. A lot of lifestyle for a little price. $79,900. MLS#53862. Marilyn Trevethan. 778-2261 or 792- 8477 eves. BOAT DOCK ON SAILBOAT WATER Key Royale 3BR/2BA in mint condition. Split plan, lots of upgrades within last 3 years. Homeowner's War- ranty. $229,500. MLS#10648. Hal Gillihan. 778- 2261 or 778-2194 eves. ELEGANCE & PRACTICALITY can only describe this beautiful 3BR/4BA home. Too many. extras to mention. Definitely not a drive by. Near Gulf Beaches. $189,700. MLS#11762. Bill Bowman. 778-2261 or 778-4619 eves. CANAL FRONT HOME IN EXCELLENT CONDI- TION! 2BD/2BA, den could be third bedroom. Fans in every room. Landscaped, 20' dock with power and water. $212,000. MLS#53839. Dick Maher. 778-2261 or 778-6791 eves. WALK TO THE BEACH Remodeled 2BR/2BA home with large caged pool area. Separate 2 car garage with workshop. MUST SEE! $169,900. MLS#99985. Mary Ann Schmidt. 778-2261 or 778- 4931 eves. WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS Rarely offered. Downstairs 3 bedroom condo on water. Enclosed lanai. Turnkey furnished. $179,000. MLS#53526. Bobye Chasey. 778-2261 or 778-1532 eves. -, 65 MaateeAvene Wst- Home Bache41PneAeu An ai iH 778-2261 "TEA M- UAWT H*SCCS*S"778-2244 ^^B^?91CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-422-6325 MLSl|^ ServB^^^BB~CTinAnna aria StBinc 99 AL(13 7-24 A7847 MOTEL WITH OWNER FINANCING PLUS a cap rate of 13.4%. A Buyer's dream with 9 units plus owner's home. Priced at $595,000. Call Stan Will- iams for an appointment. * BEST BUY ON THE BEACH Wide sandy beach in front of this lovely 2BR 2BA, turnkey furnished condo. Many conveniences including eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, covered parking for 2 cars, pool, security entrance. Priced at $139,900. Call Stan Williams. * BAYFRONT LOT Central Holmes Beach loca- tion with deep water dockage and fabulous view. Lot is cleared and measures 85' x 130'. Offered at $192,500. Call Dave Moynihan. * SPECTACULAR BAYFRONT Fully furnished 2BR- 2BA top floor, end unit with fabulous view of the Bay. Deep water dock one block to prime beach. Offered at $125,000. Owner financing. Call Dave Moynihan. * ISLAND DUPLEX Well located and maintained Island duplex in desirable area Holmes Beach. Short walk to prime beach area and canal dock- ing. Priced at $129,900. Call Dave Moynihan. * $1,100 INCOME Per month from this modern duplex. 2BR/2BA each side. Amenities include dishwasher, disposals, laundry room, skylights and covered parking. Priced at $124,900. Call Stan Willliams. * SUNRISE OR SUNSET Pick your preference from one of these 2BR-2BA Gulffront or Bay View, unfur- nished condos. Pool, elevator and close to shopping and restaurants. Great beach just across the street. Both priced at $89,900. Call Stan Williams. OCEAN PARK TERRACE Enjoy Gulf views from this newly listed, furnished 2BR-2BA. Exceptional Gulffront complex with large pool, sandy walking beach, secured elevator-lobby, and quality through- out. Offered at $164,500. Call Dave Moynihan. * BEACHES, SUNSETS & AMBIANCE Direct Gulf front 2 BR/2BA unit, turnkey furnished. Great walk- ing beach. A proven money maker for rentals. Pro- tected parking. All for $164,900. Call Stan Williams. * GULF FRONT! Magnificient views from all rooms of this great beach house. Popular rental. Expan- sive, sandy beach in all directions. Priced at $349,000. Call Stan Williams for details. * ONE OR TWO duplexes a total of four, fully fur- nished, 1 BR/1 BA units for only $175,000. Or buy just one duplex for $87,500. Well-maintained. Located in quiet neighborhood. Only two blocks to great beach. * HOLMES BEACH RESIDENCE 2BR 2BA home with short walk to excellent beach. Well- maintained and has 1,000 square foot garage and storage area. Offered at $112,500. Call Dave Moynihan. * PRIME BUILDING SITE North of Manatee Av- enue and close to sandy walking beach. Mea- sures 100' x 200' and is zoned for 1-4 units. Of- fered at $129,500. Call Dave Moynihan. * BAY VIEW DUPLEX Unobstructed Bay view from this custom duplex with large utility and storage area. Short walk to beach and City Park. Priced at $139,900. Call Dave Moynihan for de- tails. SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ISLAND REALTY GROUP ... The ONLY Island Real Estate Group offering you ALL REAL ESTATE SERVICES We are Anna Maria Is- land Real Estate Specialists extending both PERSONAL AND PRO- FESSIONAL SERVICES In New Construction & Design, Existing Property Sales, Lot Sales, Free Market Analysis, Home Warranty, Free Network to Other Areas. Best Property Management, Annual AND Vacation Rentals. 75 Combined Yrs. Experience AND SMILES! ISLANDER The best news on -- 0 --- I - - --. I m RID PAGE 30 M OCTOBER 28, 1993 m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER S[ Island Typing Service I I__Computer Operated < FAX Service: Send & Receive ALWAYS 20% Typing discount to students 310 Pine Avenue Anna Maria 778-8390 0Anna Maria Laundromat 9906 GULF DRIVE ANNA MARIA In the Anna Maria Post Office Plaza OPEN 24 HOURS *7 DAYS A WEEK 'a000000000000090 V B 89 0000 tt 00000000 000000^ Anna Maria Pest Control CALL (813) 778-1630 Lic. No. 4467 CHRISTIE'S ^. PLUMBING COMPANY f Commercial & Residential y # aOpen Saturday 24-Hour Service S' j No Overtime Charges! 778-3924 or 778-4461 "Remember, it pays and saves to get a second estimate." 5508 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (RF0038118) STATE REGISTERED CONTRACTOR State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR' ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED LICENSED INSURED S<* COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS D * SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 SABAL I PALM CARPENTRY A FLORIDA COMPANY SSMALL HOME REPAIRS CUSTOM FENCES DECKS SIDING FASCIA SOFFITS A DOORS WINDOWS S ODD JOBS Fully Insured Reasonable Rates 778-7603 Rick Lease 32-Year Island Resident YOU CAN BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! The Islander Bystander classified ads really work. Place your ad by noon Monday for Wednes- days paper at the office next to Chez Andre in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. WANNA SKATE? Island Rollers In Line Skates. A relentless rush! For skating information and sales call 778-3880. USED QUEEN OAK head board. Toilets (brown and gold). Sinks (brown and black). Drapes and rods. 778-3850. 4 X 8 ENCLOSED UTILITY trailer. New tires and axle. Strong I-beam construction. Great condition. $550 OBO. Call mobile # 356-4649 or 778-9392. MARY KAY COSMETICS Free facials. Free delivery. Call Donna Jean 383-3202. COMPUTER Tenex Turbo 286-12, with 2 floppy 5.5, star printer, 14" color monitor. Almost new, boxed with books and cords. $400. 778-6835. COMMODORE COMPUTERS 128,2-64 keyboards, 14" color monitor, printer, 2 disk drives, all books and cords. $250. 778-6835. ITEMS FOR SALE A big boating toy for kids of all ages. 9' AVON inflatable! Launch from the beach or bay. Store in a closet, transport in a car trunk. Motor bracket, puma and oars. Just $200. 778-7900. MOVED Must scale down. Dining table, large oval 1/ 2" glass top, rattan (haystack) base and 6 matching off-white cushion chairs. Very Florida! Lovely, unique, like new. Was $1700, now $800. Etagere, brass with glass shelves, diamond shape, unusual $100. Oil paintings: Large gallery type, beautifully framed. Done on location. Very nice for living room/den/office. $200 and up. Stenotype machine (used by court re- porters) $100. Two portable table-type hair dryers $20 each. Portable phone $35. Levelor mini blinds (rust color), 36" and 68", .$25. 778-7107. MISC OFFICE FURNITURE Desks, credenzas, 4 drawer material file, 2 time clocks, storage units and more. Call 778-6118. Otey & Associates. TWIN BEDS with dresser and night stand. Excellent condition. $75. Also much misc. 4909 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach. 778-8379. 3 TON RUUD Air conditioner. No hear pump. Excel- lent condition. 778-7990. DINING ROOM SET French Provincial style. Round table and leaf. Formica top. Four side chairs and two arm chairs. Three door China cabinet. $300. 778- 4877. ONE BOOKCASE HEADBOARD Double bed. New mattress. $50. 778-7912. SOLOFLEX Complete with leg and butterfly attach- ments. Excellent condition. $425. 778-2005. GARAGE SALE Furniture, wall units, lamps, small tables, clothing and numerous items. Sat., Oct. 30th. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2904 Ave C, Holmes Beach. 3 fami- lies. GARAGE SALE Furniture, sewing machines, misc. 502 72nd St., Holmes Beach. Thurs., Oct. 28 and Fri., Oct 29. ANNA MARIA Large family-Garage-Tag-Sale; Sat., Oct.. 30th. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 827 North Shore Drive, Anna Maria. Old town canoe, furniture, stereo equip- ment, bag-boy cart, etc. Ice-skates anyone? CRUISE DISCOUNT with this ad. $50 off most cruises and tours. Also discount airfare. Travel Gal- lery 3633 Cortez W, behind McDonalds. 753-5353. ROYAL CRUISE LINES Special 14 day Tampa cruise. Once in a lifetime rates. Approximately $100 per day. Deluxe cabins. First come, first serve. Call TPI of Bradenton 813-792-7300, 813-778-5870. ART LEAGUE HAPPENINGS Reception for Faculty Show November 5th 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Refreshments A chance to tMeet Instructors and receive your fall class schedule :Aina Maria Island-Art League: 778-2099 . AVON Serving the Island 29 years. Call Millie 746- 4431. AKC R. BISCHON Friese stud service. Call between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 778-3527. BEN AND IRENE'S Dog Babysitting Service. Have your dog stay with us at our home, lots of love and constant supervision. Day, week or month. No cages or kennels. New service, house calls (Island only). Cats included. 778-1012. LOST SUNGLASSES: Costa Del Mar with prescrip- tion lenses in hard shell, black case. 778-9392. HONDA PRELUDE 1981. Well cared for mechani- cally. Perfect for students. Very reliable, clean, small car. $850 firm. 778-9392. 9' AVON inflatable (very rugged) with motor bracket, pump and oars. Terrific yacht tender or fun beach/bay boat. Only $200. 778-7900. LOAD RITE Double axle boat trailer. 21 to 31 foot. Surge brakes with wash down roller system. Extras $1800 firm. 761-0058. FOR RENT Boat slip in protected natural canal up to 30'. 794-8877. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. 1/2 & full day. Reservations please. Call 778-1990. EXTRA TIME on your hands? The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce needs you. Volunteers please call 778-1541 or 778-2277. Ask for Mary Ann. BABYSITTER for 3 month infant. Noon to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. 778-7770. PART TIME OFFICE person. Bookkeeper/account- ing, computer experience and filing. 778-1626. MARINA needs yard help. Bottom painting, fork truck operator. Apply in person. 5 O'Clock Marine 412 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. RECEPTIONIST needed for marina. Duties will in- clude store sales, boat rentals and warranty filings. Apply in person. 5 O'Clock Marine 412 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. LOOKING FOR some to care for well behaved 6 year old, before and after school. Also on school holidays. Great companion and "little helper" for retiree or good playmate for your child. Our home or yours. 778- 6847. PEACHES DELI Full or part time. 778-7386. PINE-SOL PATTY & CO We do everything! Light cleaning, spring cleaning, WINDOWS, moving help, organizing, whatever! 18 1/2 years on this Island! (20% discount to Tom Selleck). 778-9217. HOME REPAIR-Kitchen & Bath, handyman and home repairs. Island resident, 23 years experience, local references. Call Mark at 778-5354. AUTO & BOAT DETAILING at your home, office, or dock-at your convenience. Complete detailing in- cludes wash, wax, shampoo, engine & underbelly cleaning, leather & vinyl conditioned, tires & trim dressed and much more. Protect your investment. Call Damon on mobile number 356-4649. ON THE ROCKS Bartending Services. Private par- ties or any occasion. 794-5947. FAT CAT HOME WATCH Will care for your home or condo while your are away. Call Jon Kent mobile #745-4723 for information. ASK ME ABOUT the Mary Kay Cosmetics opportu- nity! You could qualify. Call Donna Jean 383-3202. AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE Also available week- ends and evenings. References available. 778-6438. T.L.C. DELIVERY GrbcerieS; pharrmiaciets, dry clean- ing for any pick-up and delivery needs big or small. Call Marcie 778-9325 for quote. N /. Ul& ils PERSONALIZED AUTO DETAILING AUTO & BOAT DETAILING WASH WAX SHAMPOO Engine & Underbody Leather & Vinyl Tires & Trim Every detail is cleaned and protected. Your car or boat can look like new again ... and maintain its value! By appointment, at your home or office. Most cars $85. SCal mobl service 356-4649 or 77.-9391 ---I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M OCTOBER 28, 1993 M PAGE 31 lil] LPN Caring and dependable looking for private duty work in your home. Excellent references. 761-0058. PRESSED FOR TIME Beautiful work for a reason- able price. Ironing and cleaning. 778-1767 call Shelia. PROFESSIONAL YACHT & Boat cleaning by Carleen. 15 years experience. No job to small. For free estimates call voice pager 813-252-0080. Island resident. HOME REPAIR SERVICE Professional tile instal- lation, marble work, plaster & stucco. Interior/exterior. All repairs. Excellent Island references, 23 years ex- perience. Call Mark at 778-5354. VAN-GO PAINTING 15 yrs experience. Residential/ Commercial, Interior/Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper hanging. Island resident with Island refer- ences. Call Bill Chamberlin at 778-5455. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling specialist. State licensed and insured. Many island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. MONTGOMERY'S CERAMIC TILE SERVICE. Pro- fessional repairs & installation. Fully insured. Mana- tee County resident for 25 years. Call Ken Montgom- ery for your free estimate today at 792-1084. Interior/Exterior Painting. Call Jim Bickal 778-1730. Free Estimates 28 year Island Resident. ALUMINUM VINYL CONSTRUCTION. Remodel- ing & repairs. Screen rooms, roof-overs, siding & soffit, etc. Insured, references, reasonable. LIC #RX- 0051318. Rex Roberts 795-3757 or 778-0029. FAUCET PLUMBING Remodel, service, water heater, sewer cleaning. 24 hour service. Serving the Island for 17 years. 778-0181. Lic. # RF0038400. THE CARPET ACE Repairs Restretches Installation No job to small. Free estimates. Over 20 years experience. 745-6644 Beeper 954-6644 ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Danish craftsman, free es- timates, pick-up and delivery. Furniture repairs. 778- 4335. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. RENTAL WANTED Mature responsible couple seeks 6 month rental starting Nov. 1. Leave a message for Gene at 778-9392. ONE LARGE, ONE SMALL commercial studios. Gulf view. Gulf Drive. Ideal for small business, office, crafts, etc. Call Frank at 778-6126. HOLMES BEACH 2/2 and 1/1 furnished duplex apart- ments available January 1, 1994. Seasonal or annual. 1-704-683-1188. GULF VIEW furnished Bradenton Beach condo. 2/1, lanai, living/dining room, kitchen, basic cable, com- munity laundry, pool and Intracoastal dock. 150' to Gulf beach. Available Nov.-June. 3 month minimum. $1200/mo. 708-858-6295. After 6pm or weekends. HOLMES BEACH 2/2, washer/dryer, cable TV, phone, 1 block from beach. Seasonal $1500 month including utilities. Available November thru April 1994. 778-5419. EXCELLENT GULF VIEW Furnished duplex apt. 1. 2BR/1.5B, washer/dryer, cable TV dishwasher, central heat/air, carpeted/ ceramic tile. $1400/month 2. 2 room efficiency, cable TV, a/c, carpeted/ceramic tile. $800/month. Available November ... lower rates for 5 or 6 months. 778-5959. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE Seasonal, annual avail- able rentals. 3BR/2.5B. 2 car garage. Furnished or unfurnished. Also units for sale. Excalibur Realty. 795-4394. ANNUAL WEST BAY COVE 2/2, ground floor. Pool and tennis. Unfurnished. $800 month. Call Old Florida Realty. 778-3377. FURNISHED 2 bedroom. Nice Holmes Beach loca- tion with view of gulf. Available through December. Off season rates. 778-4368. EFFICIENCIES $150 per week. No deposits. Pool, near beach, laundry, TV, A/C, everything included. Haley's Motel. 778-5405. STEPS TO BEACH 2/1, washer/dryer. $625 month plus security. Seasonal rates available. 778-1345. ANNA MARIA 2/2 beautifully fumished duplex. Cable TV, phone, 1 block to Island's best beach. $650 month plus electric and phone. Fran Maxon Real Estate. 778-2307. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED 2/2 Holmes Beach duplex, washer/dryer, utility room $600 plus utilities. Fran Maxon Real Estate. 778-2307. UNFURNISHED 2/1 duplex apartment. Close to beach. $550 month plus utilities. Fran Maxon Real Estate. 778-2307. MARTINIQUE south-like new two bedroom, two bath white sand beach view. Heated pool, tennis, elevator, security. $2500 month plus tax. Prefer 3 month mini- mum. Call T. Dolly Young, 778-0766 or 778-5427. Prudential Florida Realty. WEST BAY COVE Large one bedroom, heated pool, courtyard view. Walk to beach/shopping. Dec, Jan., Apr., available. Call T. Dolly Young, 778-0766 or 778- 5427. Prudential Florida Realty. LUXURY 2-3 bedroom home with spa on canal. Bay view. Cathedral ceilings, French doors, gourmet kitchen with wine cellar. Fireplace, professional deco- rating. $3000 month plus tax. Prefer 3 month mini- mum. (One of a kind). Call T. Dolly Young, 778-0766 or 778-5427. Prudential Florida Realty. FURNISHED EFFICIENCY apartment. North Beach Village. Pool privileges. Annual $550/Seasonal $800 includes utilities. 778-1416. LEASE ASSUMPTION! A new Island job requires us to move. Assume our lease until April 1st at $600 month and have the option to extend at the same low rate. 2/2 with washer/dryer located in Holmes Beach. Call 778-4546 anytime. LOVELY NEW on the bay, nice, quiet, dead end street. Ground floor tri-plex. Furnished 1 and 2 bed- rooms. One block to new beach and everything. An- nual/Seasonal. 778-7107. LOVELY FURNISHED Anna Maria gulf front apart- ments. Sundeck and porch. No pets. Wk/Mo/Sn. 778- 3143. RENTAL WANTED Golf cart space near Key Royale golf course. References. Call 778-9107 after 6:30 p.m. SEASONAL 1 bedroom in Holmes Beach. Large liv- ing area w/garage. $1200 month. Available Dec. 1st thru June. Steps from beach. 813-985-6765. ANNUAL RENTAL Keep boat at your back door, easy walk to gulf beaches, 2/1.5 home on canal. Longboat Key. Furnished or unfurnished. $750 month. Island Real Estate of Anna Maria, Inc. 778-6066. ANNA MARIA Gulf/bay views. 1 bedroom, pool, pa- tio. $500 furnished, unfurnished. Seasonal/annual. 211 S. Bay Blvd. 778-2896. UNFURNISHED 1 bedroom. 1 block from gulf. $400 month includes water and trash plus deposit. 778- 2925 after 7 p.m. UNFURNISHED Out of state corporation seeks to lease 2/3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Anna Maria Is- land. Must allow small pet. Yearly lease only. Contact 813-677-6777 leave message. WANTED TO RENT 3/2.5. Pool home to rent in No- vember. Excalibur Realty 795-4394. ANNUAL Delightful. 2/2, furnished/unfurnished, on natural deep water canal. Large deck overlooking bayou. Boat slip available. $750 plus utilities. 794- 8877. VACATION RENTALS Reserve for season now! Neal & Neal Rentals. 778-9477 or 800-422-6325. GULF VIEW Facing gulf, less than 150 ft, to beach. Will build on contract, 3/2, elevated home. Information box at 3014 Ave E, Holmes Beach or will mail info. Offered by owner at $252,000. 713-782-6573. CANAL FRONT LOT for sale by owner. Corner of Tern & Gladiolus, Anna Maria. $99,000. Negotiable. 778-4084. DEEP SAILBOAT WATER LOT 60 x 100. 211 N. Harbor Drive. $89,900. 778-4253. DEEP WATER canal front home, 2/2 with den, caged 14 X 28 pool, garage. Owner financing $159,000.778-3690. KEY ROYALE 624 Foxworth. 100 ft canal front. 3/2.5, living room, dining room, kitchen with eating area, 2 car garage. $225,000. 778-7837. PERICO BAY CLUB condo.. 2/2, appliances, quiet, lake view, pools, tennis, close to beaches and shop- ping. $89,500. 794-6472. CONDO FOR SALE by owner. Prime area. Sunbow Bay. 2/2, furnished with new large capacity washer/ dryer. Two pools, tennis court. One block from beau- tiful beach. $84,900. 77807669. DEADLINE: MONDAY at NOON for Wed. publica- tion. Up to 3 line minimum includes approximately 21 words $3. Additional lines $1 each. Place in per- son -Sorry, but who can afford to bill for a measly $3 classified? Stop by 5400A Marina Drive, between D. Coy Ducks the laundromat in the Island Shopping Center. More information: 778-7978. t6 CAVANAGH MARINE REPAIR GAS DIESEL I/O INBOARD ENGINES DRIVES GENERATORS FULL SERVICE MARINA MOBILE SERVICE 795-7264 124TH ST. CT. WAT CORTEZ ROAD Finishing Touches Wallpapering YOUR PAPER HUNG WITH PRIDE & CARE 778-2152 commercial Residential Free Estimates Sandy's Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging Lawn Hauling By the cut or by the month. Service 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 778.1345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES Lw 7AND SATISFACTION Painting by Elaine Deffenbaugh A "Professional Excellence" INTERIOR & EXTERIOR (RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL We repair popcorn ceilings '',,, Serving the Islands Since 1969 Licensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 Je.R. Painting * Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team * Free Estimates 778-2139 KIMBALL HOME REPAIR __ _CO. -. Handyman Repairs Installation & Repair Interior & Exterior Tile & Marble Masonry & Stucco Dry Wall Kitchen & Bath 23 Years Experience Island Resident Local References 778-5354 Remember! Monday NOON is the deadline for classified that run in Wednesday's paper. Be prompt or you may miss out. Ads must be paid in advance so please come by the office at 5400A Marina Drive (near Chez Andre in Holmes Beach Shopping Center) during business hours or Saturday from 10 to 2. Thanks Ri' PAGE 32 1 OCTOBER 28, 1993 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M piEP. I I -.IE: |