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WEEKLY NEWS o HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE DEP denies Wiersema deck, dock permits By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Daniel Lee Wiersema's troubles with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are far from over. His after-the-fact permit application for existing docks and decks on his property at 3220 Gulf Dr. in Holmes Beach was denied last week by the department Wiersema also sought a permit for placement of additional boulders was also denied. The permit application was part of an agreement that won Wiersema's release from jail in April. Wiersema was taken to court by the DEP in Decem- ber on charges of unlawful coastal construction for unpermitted dirt, decks, porches and rubble on his prop- erty. He was ordered to remove the rubble or face jail. An inspection of the property showed that the material was not removed and Wiersema was sent to the Manatee County Stockade in February. After serving 39 days on charges of civil contempt for failure to remove illegal construction materials, he was released in April. His release was contingent upon a five-page agree- ment worked out between Wiersema's attorney, Brett McIntosh, and Dana Wiehle, assistant general counsel for the DEP. The agreement detailed a timetable and meth- ods for the removal of unpermitted docks, decks, rubble and fill material previously placed on the property. The following stipulation addressed the docks and decks: Submit an application within 30 days for an af- ter-the-fact authorization for the decks. The application must include the completed application form, two sets of as-built plans for the decks, a letter from the City of Holmes Beach stating that the decks are in compliance with the local comprehensive plan and setback and zoning requirements, names and addresses of adjacent property owners and a completed owner's authoriza- tion if someone other than Wiersema will be submit- ting the application. If Wiersema fails to submit the completed application, the decks must be removed within 65 days of his release. In a June 3 letter, Alfred B. Devereaux, chief of the Bureau of Coastal Engineering, wrote, "This authori- zation was contingent upon your providing the depart- ment with certain information in the application, in- cluding a letter from the City of Holmes Beach stating that the decks are in compliance with the local compre- hensive plan and local setbacks and zoning require- ments. The application you sent to the department did not include the letter from the city. Therefore, under the Beach Olympians raise money for United Way IslanderPhoto:MarkRaliff The Beach House First Annual Summer Beach Olympics was a huge success Sunday afternoon, with more than $1,350 being raised to aid the United Way. For several years a similar event has been held at the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria, but Beach House owner Ed Chiles figured Bradenton Beach should have a share of the fun, thus last weekend's games. Pictured is Tara Gibbons of the Westbay I team flinging a Frisbee toward the scoring ring as her teammates cheer her on to victory. Romano quits as building official terms of paragraph of the proposal, the decks are to be dismantled and removed." Devereaux said the department would not consider any request for armoring until illegal materials on the property have been removed. He noted, "However, the application you have sub- mitted indicates that you intend to leave the boulders in place, and would like the department to approve the place- ment of additional boulders on the property. This is not acceptable to the department and I will again convey to you this department's unwillingness to allow the illegal structures presently located on the property to remain." Devereaux further explained in the letter the de- partment holds a lien on the property and Florida laws prohibit the department from approving any application if a lien exists. He said the department had been will- ing to work with Wiersema concerning the problem of the lien based on his "attorney's representation of his good faith intent to remove the illegal structures." But Devereaux pointed out, "it appears that your intentions are not as they have been represented" and until the illegal structures on the property are removed, "the department will not consider the merits of any future application on your property based on the exist- ence of the department's lien." Pier franchise goes to Bridge Tender Inn Bradenton Beach Pier leaseholder Mickey Mims has received permission to relinquish her franchise to operate the popular fishing pier and restaurant to rep- resentatives from The Bridge Tender Inn restaurant. Mims, who has been ill, told city council members last week she had signed a contract with Mike Norman, representing The Bridge Tender Inn, to transfer her city contract if city council members agreed. She said Norman had agreed to pay her $10,000 to relinquish her franchise. The franchise expires in December 1995. The pier restaurant and tackle facilities have been closed, several members of the audience told council. Council members unanimously agreed to the transfer, but not before hearing angry comments from several other people who said they were interested in the pier franchise. "I was surprised the deal had already been done," Sandy Greiner told council members last Thursday. "I had been interested in the pier concession as early as October 1992." She said she had hoped the franchise would have been put out to bid. Two other people indicated they had spoken to Mims or her associates regarding the pier lease. Both showed surprise when Mims said she had signed a con- tract with Norman. No date has been set for when the official transfer of the franchise will take place, or when the restaurant and tackle business will change hands. Mims took over the franchise at the Bradenton Beach Pier in January 1991. I By Paul Roat Joe Romano has had enough. The Bradenton Beach Building Official tendered his resignation last week, effective June 30, citing "constant criticism" and issues relating to beach concessions. It is the second time in as many months Romano quit his post. Before, he was talked back into keeping his job. This time, it's for keeps. "Because of issues relating to beach activities and interpretations regarding the Land Development Code, I feel I can no longer discharge my duties effectively," Romano wrote June 8 to the mayor and city council. "I also feel that constant criticism from certain board members is also a factor in reaching this deci- sion," he continued. Romano has been at odds with members of the Community Redevelopment Agency and Mayor Katie Pierola for the past few months. The CRA questioned Romano's issuance of a per- mit for a six-foot fence around the Bradenton Beach Marina, just south of the Cortez Bridge. Romano had said he legally issued the permit, and had prepared sub- stantiating data with the help of the city planner and attorney for a meeting with the CRA, but the meeting was not held due to lack of a quorum of CRA members. Romano also had conflicts with Pierola when he cited Ralph Cole's Bradenton Beach Sailboat Rentals and the Catalina Beach Resort for operating a beach concession without necessary permits. Pierola and her husband, Gil, own the Catalina at 1325 Gulf Drive North. A host of questions were posed by citizens during last week's city council meeting. All those who spoke supported Romano, and questioned what was going on within the city that a top department head resigned PLEASE SEE ROMANO, PAGE 2 SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Cuba found ................................. ............ 3 Film permits? ....................................... 4 Opinions ...................................................6 Those Were the Days .................................. 7 Chiles bash Friday ......................................... 9 Announcements .......................................... 10 Stir-it-up................................... .............. 12 Outdoors ............................................... 16 Anna Maria tides ........................................... 17 Real estate .................................. ........... 23 ON TARGET FOR BEACH FUN THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND JUNE 16, 1994 i[ PAGE 2 0 JUNE 16, 1994-" THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER No decision yet on Wet Willies Jet-ski rentals Bradenton Beach code enforcement board mem- bers decided to continue to an as-yet-undetermined date and time a hearing on Wet Willies, Inc., a Jet-ski rental business. After a flurry of motions that either did not receive seconds or did not receive enough support to pass, the board decided to listen to the taped recording of a March 3 city council meeting regarding the controver- sial personal watercraft. The pending question by board members: does the issuance of a occupational license give authorization for a business to operate, or is an occupational license merely a revenue generating mechanism by a municipality? According to City Attorney Alan Prather, issuance of the license does not mean the business is permitted. He used the example of having an occupational license to sell green, leafy plants as being legal, but the sale of marijuana being illegal. Prather called the issuance of occupational licenses "revenue generators" rather than "regulatory licenses." "An occupational lic.se does not grant approval," Prather said. Wet Willies, Inc., owned by Andy Lindzy on prop- Holmes Beach A-1 ordinance goes back to attorney for revision By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter After strong objection from Holmes Beach Coun- cilman Luke Courtney, an ordinance to amend the city's land development code will go back to the attor- ney for revision. The ordinance, concerning the A-1 district, will add definitions of dwelling unit, multi-family dwelling, and hotel/motel and clarify the standards and density governing hotel/motel units. Courtney noted, "There are a number of holes in this. She's (the attorney) trying to say the density is 10 hotel/motel units (per acre) but there is no definition in this of what a hotel/motel unit is." City Clerk Leslie Ford said she spoke to attorney Patricia Petruff who acknowledged what Courtney said. "Her main concern about defining hotel/motel unit was if you had a suite of rooms with a door and you defined it as a unit," explained Ford, "and for economic reasons you closed that door, you would then have two units." Ford added that Manatee County does not define hotel/motel unit but said if a council member would suggest a definition, Petruff could consider it. Another objection from Courtney concerned the sentence, "A dwelling unit shall not include any struc- ture designed for transient residents." "We have issued licenses to 823 people who have transient residences in the city," he said. "In essence this change would mean that nobody could rent a single family residence or half a duplex for less than 30 days, which is the definition of transient." Planning Commission Chairman Gabe Simches noted that in Section 4 there are two definitions. Courtney added that according to language in that section, a hotel/motel cannot rent for more than 30 days. Ford asked that council members submit questions to her and she will forward them to Petruff. A new draft ordinance is expected for the July 7 work session. Mayor Rich Bohnenberger said that in the future, when a draft ordinance is distributed to council in advance, council should submit suggestions, objections and ques- tions in writing 48 hours before the work session. "Either we can get the attorney here to address these issues or address the questions in advance," he said. "When you're dealing with a.legal document, most of the questions are legal questions. This council is not equipped to answer legal questions on their own and the issue must be tabled until another work session, which is not expedient." erty owned by Pete Milazzo, received a city occupational license March 4 to operate "boats for hire" at 304 Gulf Drive South. The property is zoned for commercial use. The problem several code enforcement board mem- bers, led by Mike Norman, repeatedly had with the issue was whether the issuance of an occupational license con- stitutes the city's granting of approval of a business. Don Keister, representing Wet Willies, said he believed the land development codes of the city were vague on the issue, the ownership of the beach itself - is it owned by the city, the county, the state, or private citizens? lent a question of jurisdiction to the mat- ter, and the city's approval "for years and years and years" of a similar business brought forward questions of selective enforcement against Wet Willies. Another sailboat and Jet-ski rental business has been in operation in Bradenton Beach since 1982. That business, owned by Ralph Cole, operates out of the Catalina Beach Resort, 1325 Gulf Drive. The Catalina is owned by Mayor Katie Pierola and her husband, Gil. Both have said they receive no financial benefit from Cole's business. Both Cole and the Catalina have also been cited for code violations, and a hearing on that alleged violation is set for Monday. After hearing testimony in the quasi-judicial pro- ceeding conducted by CEB Chairwoman Mollie Sandberg, Norman said "my opinion is I hate Jet-skis, but if someone says on an occupational license that they can hire out boats, that's what they can do. "If this city screwed up, go back and correct it, but don't penalize a business that's already operating," Norman continued. He moved to "throw the whole matter out," a motion that did not receive the necessary votes to pass. CEB member George Sinclair moved to table the discussion and send the matter to the city council. There was no second to his motion. Norman moved to dismiss the charges brought against Wet Willies. Again, the motion did not receive enough votes to pass. Finally, at the suggestion of CEB member Mark Barreda, the board decided to listen to the tapes of the city council meeting regarding beach-related activities. That motion passed. A date for the continuation of the Wet Willies is- sue will be set Monday. Romano resigns, citing constant criticism CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE twice within two months. Businessman Mike Hodges seemed to sum up the comments of the citizenry. "What are the problems here?" Hodges asked. "The man resigned two times in a short period of time. What are the problems? If he wasn't doing his job, say it. If he was doing his job and was caught in a crossfire, let us know the facts so we can be informed." Pierola said she believed Romano's resignation was a compilation of things and duties. "Isn't it ironic that I turn in my resignation and they cancel the meeting between the CRA, the department heads and the city council?" Romano told The Islander Bystander. A meeting had been scheduled for Tuesday, but was cancelled in the wake of Romano's resignation. Finding a successor for Romano will not be an easy task. Recent changes in Florida law call for building officials within municipalities to have a wide range of state certificates and training. Council members unanimously accepted Romano's letter of resignation. Serious cereus blooming Some succulent delights only give you one chance to enjoy, and if you're not a night person you don't even get that. This extraordinary nocturnal performance of night- blooming cereus - featuring 30 flowery stars -played only to those who were out and about one evening last week at the corner of Gulf Drive and Magno- lia Avenue in Anna Maria. By sunup the show was over, leaving only the promise of an encore some summer evening in 1995. Islander Photo: Mark Ratliff No beach raking by county on Anna Maria Island Extending the cleaning.of beaches on Anna Maria Island won't be done by county work crews, according to Manatee County Parks and Recreation Director Daniel Hopkins. After a meeting with Island elected officials, Hopkins said the request to rake the newly nour- ished beach on the Island would cost about $50,000 for the first year for additional equip- ment, with annual costs of another $50,000. "We have determined that it would not be feasible for us to expand the raking operation at this time," Hopkins wrote in a May 26 memo to Manatee County Commission Chairman Stan Stephens. Hopkins said the current beach raking that takes place at Coquina, Cortez and the Manatee Public beaches costs about $30,000. Distance ' raked is about 2.6 miles. To add the newly nour- ished beach another 4.5 miles would cost the additional $100,000. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E JUNE 16, 1994 A PAGE 3 M3 Anna Maria sailors distribute aid in Cuba By Bob Ardren HAVANA Sailors from 85 boats that participated in last weekend's Sarasota-to-Havana regatta are now fulfilling the race's second mission: distributing much- needed humanitarian aid directly to the Cuban people The first of the boats that left Sarasota Bay June 10 arrived in Cuba about 7 am. on June 12, roughly 40 hours after leaving Sarasota. By that night, most were anchored in Marina Hemingway, about eight miles west of downtown Havana. Early arrivals were greeted by partying Cuban adults and children offering songs, rum and lobsters but not, as had been rumored, by dictator Fidel Castro. I traveled with the flotilla aboard "Akela," a 32- foot Erikson sailboat owned by Anna Maria Realtor Paul Collins. Also aboard were Sarasotans Bruce Hood and David Macy. Despite all our expertise, we managed to get lost en route, following the swiftly moving Gulf Stream. We wound up on the eastern side of Havana, then took an additional 12 hours to make our way back to Marina Hemingway, which we reached about 24 hours after the first boat arrived. By Monday, distribution of the food, soap, cloth- ing, toys and medical supplies carried by the racers was underway, with some sailors personally handing out supplies to Cuban people who lived and worked around the marina. Other racers planned to head for downtown Havana Tuesday to personally distribute the goods to Cubans they met on the streets. One of the primary complaints of Cuban-Ameri- cans protesting the race was that Cuban government officials would confiscate the humanitarian supplies the racers carried, so it would not get to the people. I myself have seen no evidence of that happening here, and have personally handed out bars of soap to Cuban citizens I've met on the street who seem immensely grateful. I've heard a few reports of Cuban officials at dockside helping themselves to some of the goods for their own use, however. The race was launched from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron under heavy security, with U.S. Coast Guard Pre-race grins from the "Akela" crew: from left, Bruce Hood, Capt. Paul Collins, David Macy, Bob Ardren. and Sarasota law enforcement even Holmes Beach had a police boat there much in evidence, and po- lice helicopters hovering overhead. Once the racers were out in open water, though, most of the escorts turned back, and the regatta had smooth although slow sailing from then on. Most of the regatta was conducted in hot, light air. Some boats were disqualified from the race itself when their skippers gave up on the stagnant breeze and turned on their engines. Most racers sailed straight through Friday and Saturday nights under clear, star- lit skies and in calm seas until they hit the Gulf Stream, which was running at as much as three to four knots. Along the way we spotted numerous dolphins, fly- ing fish, and a lone floating life preserver fortunately unoccupied. A dinner was held for the racers Monday night, and trophies were presented to the winning boats. After that, most sailors planned to hang around Havana for a few days, distribute the rest of the supplies, then head for home. We will probably head out Friday. Anna Maria City 6/22, 9 am., Planning Commission Subcommittee 6/22, 7:30 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals Bradenton Beach 6/15, 10 am., Budget work session rescheduled for 6/16 6/16, 9 am., Budget work session with council and department heads 6/16, 1 p.m., Council meeting Holmes Beach 6/20, 6 p.m., Community police meeting on bicycle registration and safety 6/21, 7:30 p.m., Council meeting Of Interest S6/22, 10 am., Island Emergency Operations Center meeting, Anna Maria Fire Station 1, Holmes Beach AN "AMAZING" FLORIDA GIFT TO S THE LITTLE TOWN OF COLIMA MEXICO!! Just a few years ago, Father Francis Welsmiller, a leading organizer of St. Bernard's on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, visited Colima for its healthful, restorative mountain air... There he found an urgent, distressing, immediate need! Many young children were abandoned, homeless, loose in the streets innocent young spirits subject to every one of life's misfortunes This situation so concerned Father Welsmiller that he returned to Colima with his own father, a Detroit trained engineer, and with true "guts,"' slim re- sources and gifted energy, started the orphanage, La Casa San Jose! The growth of La Casa has been phenomenal (miraculous), really, 600 children served to date ... Currently caringfor 84 young orphans and more almost weekly. That's why we need your help now! Imagine 252 meals a day, 1,364 meals a week, plus so many more urgent de- mands shoes, clothes, medical care, educational needs and more Fellow Floridians, let's give Father "Wels" a hand now! r -------------------------------- i POR FAVOR... HELP SAVE THESE CHILDREN $100 or more includes the Casd Video ___$50 __$25 _$10 $__ NAME ADDRESS I CITY- TEL (- Send your tax deductible donation to: SAINT JOSEPH FAMILY FOUNDATION P.O. BOX 1266, HOLMES BEACH, FL 34218 IB L----------------------------------__J ST__ ZIP ANNA MARIR 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Island 778-1925 Store Hours: Monday Saturday 8am-8pm Sunday 9am-7pm SALE ITEMS FOR THE WEEK OF 6/16 thru 6/20 (While Supples Lost) Florida Gold O.J. 64oz. Carton (Old Fashioned or Reg.) ................ $1.69 Folgers Coffee Vacuum Bag 13oz. (Reg or ADC)............................ $1.69 Duncan Hines Layer Cakes (asst. var.) 18.5-18.25oz. Box...... $1.09 Duncan Hines Frosting Ready to Serve (asst. flavors) 16 oz......... $1.09 Ultra Tide (reg. or bleach) Cheer or Cheer Free 42oz. Box ........ $3.29 (FnoZcN) Stouffers Homestyle Entrees 7.18 to 9.78 oz ........................ 2/$5.00 TG Lee 1/2 gal. Frozen Yogurt (asst. flavors) ........................ 2/$5.00 V.I.P. Frozen Fruits Raspberry or Blueberry 12 to 16 oz. bags ......... $2.09 Whole Boneless Chicken Breast Family Pack ..................................................... b. $2.29 Smaller Packs .................................................. b. $2.99 W hole Frying Chicken ............................................. b. .69 Ernie's Recipe Italian Sausage (hot or mild) ........... lb. $1.99 Deli Gourmet White Turkey Breast ......................... Ib. $2.99 Oscar Mayer Meat Franks (1 lb. pack.) .......................... $1.49 Jimmy Dean 1 Ib. Sausage (reg. or hot) .......................$2.29 SORRY WE DO NOT ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS. I[ PAGE 4 M JUNE 16, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Anna Maria discusses permits for films By Mark Ratliff Islander Reporter If you're a watcher of film credits, you may have noticed a person known as the focus puller a crew member who measures the distance between camera and subject to assure accurate focus." Keep watching, because there might soon be new person on the set - the permit puller. The novel cast member may be re- quired for any filming in Anna Maria if the city commission adopts an ordinance requiring film companies to obtain city permits prior to shooting. A draft of such an ordinance has been prepared by City Attorney Jim Dye, and was presented to the commission June 14. In a May 27 letter to Mayor Ray Simches, Dye explained the proposed legislation had been drafted to incorpo- rate "the city's film guidelines into or- dinance form." Dye said the ordinance would create "a filming permit so as to give the city notice and control of those types of operations within city limits." In the past few years, several com- panies ranging from producers of TV commercials to theatrical features have expressed an interest in filming in Anna Maria. Although some residents found the prospects exciting, others were not thrilled, believing their privacy would be invaded in the short run and hordes of unwanted curiosity seekers would be drawn here in the long run if the city were named in the credits. The city re- sponded by drawing up some guidelines for film makers. Those rules were never adopted by ordinance, but they made it pretty clear what the city wanted or more specifi- cally, what it didn't want. "There will be no reference to the City of Anna Maria in any commercial filming," was one condition, while an- other stated: "No alcohol, tobacco or drug-related filming will be permitted." The proposed ordinance does not prohibit film makers from giving screen credit to the city, and Dye has taken ex- ception to the old guidelines' constraints on certain types of filming. "One of the differences between (the proposed ordinance) and your guidelines is that this ordinance does not have restrictions on the content of the films as your guidelines did," Dye wrote. "The city cannot, by ordinance, prohibit these things because of First Amendment considerations." A number of other guidelines have been incorporated into the proposed or- dinance, most notably a portion which empowers the city commission to re- quire film companies to post a bond to cover damages and to assure locations used in filming will be cleaned up. Island bike registration, safety forum set The Holmes Beach Police De- partment will sponsor an Island-wide bike registration and safety forum on June 20. The registration will be held in the police department parking lot, 5901 Marina Dr., at 6 p.m. The safety forum will be held in city hall, next door, at 6 p.m. "We would like people to exam- ine their bikes and find the serial number," explained Police Chief Jay Romine. "They should bring that number along with a description of the bike and their name, address and phone number to the meeting." If you can't find the serial num- ber or your bike has no serial num- ber, bring your bike to the meeting, said Romine. Officers will be avail- able to help locate the serial number or engrave one on the bike. "We will put all the information in our computer, so when a bike is lost, stolen or recovered, we can find the owner," said Romine. Officer Rob Velardi will give the presentation on bike safety and regu- lations. Printed material detailing bike regulations will be available, and there will be a question and answer period. Bradenton Beach begins budget process By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach Council and de- partment heads met in their first work session last week to begin their "wish lists" for the 1994/95 budget. Department heads pointed out overages in the current budgets in order to determine which line items may need to be increased. Maintenance Supervisor Buddy Watts showed increases in attorney fees due to personnel problems and in county landfill "tipping" fees for sanitation. Building Official Joe Romano said he had increases in professional ser- vices, attorney fees and advertising. City Clerk Alice Baird showed in- creases in professional services and salaries. She also noted that administra- tion did not budget enough for the CRA tax incremental financing. Police Chief Jack Maloney said his attorney fees are on the borderline, he had an increase in building maintenance and didn't budget enough for training. Vice Mayor Herb Dolan had no in- creases in the parks and pier budgets. Accountant Joyce Pascuzzi said un- spent funds include $1,600 for road pav- ing, $3,500 for city hall roof replacement, $1,000 in the parks account and $40,000 for the pier, dock and revetment. The group then went over each de- partment head's proposed budget and increased or decreased line items based on Pascuzzi's year-to-date figures. Pro- posed budgets will be adjusted accord- ing to these figures and used in the June 16 budget work session. Watts said his department must bud- get about $3,500 for stormwater permits as mandated by the federal government. The group made a tentative list of capital improvement projects. These in- clude beautification and landscaping for city hall, pier revetment and building repairs, parks improvements and roof replacement and parking lot paving for the police department. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I JUNE 16, 1994 M PAGE 5 nJ . 1 ., r-- R ~-w DE PLANE! IT'S DE PLANE! Some people just know how to live, and when Warren and Wendy Stevens of Palm Harbor decided to take a little weekend vacation at Harrington House, they .a traveled in style by seaplane. When they ~' arrived, the pontoon- equipped Cessna taxied right onto the beach in front of the Gulf-front bed and breakfast (Wendy says she didn't even get her good shoes wet). Warren and Wendy leave Harrington House, at right, with their carry-on lug- gage, are escorted to the plane by pilot John Corso. . Islander Photos: Mark Ratlif -V : V1717:17071M Friends and relatives up north? You can send them Island greetings every week, all year long with a subscription to The Islander Bystander. We have over 800 happy, eager-for-Island-news subscribers and the list grows every week. See page 7 for details. Beach activity ban ordinance put on hold in Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach city council members decided to await implementation of a ban on a long list of beach activities until state officials have determined just who owns the beach. Councilman Jim Kissick suggested the matter be tabled until state officials determine beach ownership between the erosion control line and the water the area the proposed new law would affect. The problem is that the city doesn't have author- ity over state property, Kissick said, and at this point in time no one is really sure just who has jurisdiction on the new beach. By rights the beach is state land. State officials have told The Islander Bystander they do not police or maintain beach that has been renourished, though, and that task falls to the agency that contracted with the state on the nourishment effort in the case of Anna Maria Island, Manatee County. Manatee County has said they do not have jurisdic- tion on the length of the beach, just at the public parks at Coquina and Cortez Beach and at the Manatee Pub- lic Beach in Holmes Beach. Any other beach mainte- nance or patrolling is either the responsibility of the local government or the private citizens. "The state owns the new sand, not the county, not the city," Kissick said. "We have no jurisdiction on the new sand, so we can't issue any occupational licenses or anything out there." Kissick said he advised the city council to table the matter until state officials can re- view the proposed ordinance and determine what can or can't be done. The proposed ordinance prohibits more than a score of beach activities, from shooting firearms to fly- ing kites or being on the beach after 10 p.m. Kissick has said the proposed ordinance extends already-prohibited activities from Cortez and Coquina beaches throughout the city. iH a 0cI i A FULL SERVICE PHOTO LAB SSINCE 1979 One Hour Studio Portraits / -, PREVIEWS AND NEGATIVES are yours $ 995 ONLY ONE HOUR after the silting. \ CALL FOR YOUR SIT- 9I TING APPOINTMENT Palma Sola Square, Manatee Ave. at 59th St., Bradenton I Snook Adams' KIDS' DAY SPonsored Annually By The ANNA MARIA ISLAND PRIVATEERS Bayfront Park, Anna Maria City Saturday, June 18th 11:00AM til 2:00PM FREE Hot dogs Coca-Colas Pizza For Kids 12 and Under From Anna Maria Island. Longboat Key and Manatee County Manatee County Bus Service for Kids 12 and younger Meet the 11 AM Games Begin Privateers Board 12 Noon Best Dressed Little Thei Pirate Contest 12:30 PM Treasure Hunt 1:00 PM Sandcastle Judging , Information 778-5934 I[] PAGE 6 0 JUNE 16, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 9 "#' -.v aI II# F Kick-off for Lawton, SAM No, it's not a kid's game of football. But it for all the marbles if you're talking to the players in the "run- for-governor" or "fight-the-bridge" campaigns. This week, Lawton Chiles and Buddy MacKay kick-off their gubernatorial campaign at The Beach House restaurant in Bradenton Beach. For anyone who doesn't already know that would be Islanders here less than a week or so Lawton and son Ed Chiles own the place. The invitations are warm and fuzzy. "Lawton and Buddy hope to see you ..." Well, they're probably not hoping to see the gang from Save Anna Maria protesting, but they may. Florida Secretary of State Jim Smith, also a candi- date for governor, visited Anna Maria Island just a week ago. He gave SAM members and others opposed to the proposed new 65-foot, fixed-span bridge to re- place the bridge at Manatee Avenue some hope when he said he'd be willing to "spend $14 million bucks somewhere else." Perhaps Smith will spend the money on other more urgent state needs like education, or the environment Smith also said he thought the Florida Department of Transportation should pay attention to people at the local level. Now there's a novel thought. After all, how much more of a big shot politician can we call our own than Lawton? He and Ed have owned the Sandbar res- taurant in Anna Maria since 1979. That's local. As locals, they must know how much we are fight- ing to retain the quiet character on Anna Maria. As locals, they must know of our concerns for seagrass bed damage caused by the proposed big bridge. But, hey, they've been busy in Tallahassee. Maybe they haven't heard us down here on Anna Maria.' So here's the chance we've been waiting for. Let's tell Lawton we want to be heard. Surely he hasn't heard us yet. If he had, reason would lead him to conclude that for evacuation safety and high wind dangers, for preservation of the environ- ment and the character of Anna Maria Island, we shouldn't have a "high rise" bridge. Doesn't the state know that we have laws on Anna Maria Island against buildings more than two-stories tall? We hope other candidates come to town on the "bridge bandwagon." We hope they hear us. JUNE 16, 1994 VOLUME TWO, NUMBER 30 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Presswood .V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor Tomara Kafka, Features Editor June Alder Bob Ardren Pat Copeland Joy Courtney Jack Egan Jeannie Friedman Mark Ratliff V Contributors Doug Dowling Mike Heistand Katharine Wight, Student Reporter V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Dolores Knutson V ClassifiedServices Kristy Hatfield V AdvertisingServices andAccounting Kristy Hatfield V Production D.arla Becker V Distribution Gene Rodgers Mary Stockmaster With a lot of help from our friends. 1994 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 FAX 813 778-9392 PHONE 813 778-7978 .. .. . .. . ....................... ......: ....................... ......... ....: p~r::::::::::::::::;::;::;;: ~ ,i~~'i..... .........''''':c... . .......... . ............. ................~...-....~ -SLICK, By Egan I9YOUR9 A very special thank you Thank you very much to all of the people who worked so hard to make the Anna Maria Island Centennial Cel- ebration a fun-filled, three-day, family-oriented success and thank you to all who attended the celebration. A very special thank you to: The Centennial Executive Committee - Carolyne Norwood, Jane Adam, Pat Copeland and Bubba Stewart. The Centennial Finance Committee George Norwood, Jim Kronus and Sandy Greiner. Anna Maria School and time capsule coordinator - Maureen Loveland. Street dance and arts and crafts show coordina- tor Sandy Greiner. Auctioneer Dick Hennessey. Parade coordinator The Anna Maria Island Privateers and Charlotte McKelvey. Picnic coordinator Mark Mixon. Picnic game coordinator Roy McChesney. Flavors of the Island coordinators Darcy Lee Marquis Migliore, Pierrette Kelly and Marion Cavanagh. Event sales coordinator Toni King. Luke Courtney, Chairman, Centennial Executive Committee D-Day epilogue While watching the coverage of D-Day in Europe on TV, June 6, it was refreshing not to hear one World War II veteran whining, complaining, blaming others or mak- ing excuses for his plight in the war. The men and women of that time in history had ajob to do and did it. Remember they were the same Americans who grew up during the Great Depression. They were taken from high schools and colleges, from jobs and family -disrupting their entire life. Many would face death in the war. More than 13 million served their country. Many millions more worked long hours in defense plants and on farms to arm and feed the world. When they returned home they only asked for a chance to get started in a normal life again. The rest is history. Howie Herman, Bradenton Beach. Center counselor warmly welcomed I would like to thank The Islander Bystander and its staff for the outstanding support and coverage of the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Pat Copeland's "Community in Crisis" series showed us the real issues and problems facing Island young people. Tomara Kafka was generous and kind in her interview about mynew position here at the Community Center. Mark Ratliff was very helpful at the recent Community Ac- tion Program (CAP) meeting. The Islander Bystander and its staff are well aware of the needs of this community's young people. I am pleased that they have such an advocate. I wholeheartedly support the plan to hold monthly street dances here on the Island. In the future, I hope that the Community Center can be made available to teenagers possibly for dances. I encourage any young people to come by the Community Center on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thurs- day with their ideas, suggestions and comments. I hope to have teen activity groups beginning after the perfor- mance of "The First Time Club" on June 15. Interested teens or their families can contact me for a tentative schedule at 778-1908. Susan L Montgomery, AMICC Sandbar: A simple solution Why must we the taxpayers be subjected to such waste as the on-going Sandbar Alley situation which has been studied to death, not to mention the attorney fees? All this indecision costs money and time. Why not grant a variance to the Sandbar for what- ever encroachments that have taken place over the years? Leave the the alleys in place as they have been for years and don't let the Sandbar expand beyond its existing footprint This is a simple and practical solution. In closing I would like to to say to our commission- ers: "Please stop passing the buck. Stand up and be counted." Lloyd W. Roberts, Anna Maria THOSE WERE THE DAYS __ Part 12, Anna Maria Island and the Seminole War, 1835-1842_ by June Alder The faces of this Seminole family reflect the suffering inflicted upon victims of Florida's long and bloody Indian Wars of the 1800s. A DESPERATE PLEA When the Spanish fishermen based at William Bunce's Anna Maria Island rancho came home from the sea to find their wives and children gone, they must have been wild with rage. In their absence Gen. Thomas Jesup had seized their loved ones those of Indian blood, nearly 100 in all to ship them away to a strange land. In despair some of the husbands followed their families. Others looked to Secretary of War Joel Poinsett for help. Twenty- one petitioners signed this letter to him, dated April 24, 1838: "Your memorialists were located on the Gulf Coast of the Peninsula of Florida as fishermen and seamen long prior to the cession of the Territory to the United States (1821). It had been along established custom rec- ognized by the Spanish Government at Havana as legal to intermarry 'Your memory were located o Gulf Coast of Peninsula of fishermen and long prior to tl sion of the Ter the United Sta (1821). It had long established tom recognized Spanish Gover Havana as leg intermarry wit Indian women with the Indian women of the Country. Many of the offspring of these mar- riages were baptized and educated there and recognized as legitimate. At the change of Flags they became lawful citi- zens of the United States. "At the commencement of the present War that portion of your memo- rialists who had resided at Charlotte's harbor were driven from their homes and pursuits by the Indians, their prop- erty plundered and destroyed. With their wives and children they sought safety on one of the Islands in the mouth of Tampa Bay and, uniting with those of their own class residing there for com- mon defense, they pursued their usual avocations as far as their exposed situ- ation would permit. "Your petitioners have been long and intimately acquainted with the Gulf Coast of Florida, and have cheerfully rendered their services to the Govern- ment as Pilots when no others could be found of sufficient knowledge of its navigation to render that service. While many of them were thus engaged in serving this Country, an order from the Commanding General forced from their homes their wives and children and drove them to the West. "This order by a single blow has severed from them their families and blasted at once their happiness and all their prospects in life. Your memorial- ists solemnly believe this has been the result of deep and malignant misrepre- sentation and falsehood contrived by their Enemies (Seminole leaders) to wreak their vengeance upon those who refused to join them in lists the atrocities which they n the have perpetrated. the "Your memorialists S a respectfully urge that nei- iord>a as their they nor their fami- Sseamen lies have lived within the he ces- Indian boundaries nor ritory to have they been subject to rtes the Indian laws; that their avocations, way of life been a and customs are all essen- ed cus- tially different from those d by the which characterize that rnment at people; that their families al to are incapable of gaining a subsistence by the means th the usual among the Indians; _.' and that their removal to a strange country, where their long accustomed occupations and their only means of support could not be pursued, must inevitably subject them to hopeless destitution and wretchedness. "Having continued true and faith- ful to their allegiance, at all times in readiness to serve the country in any manner in which their services could be required while those who have sought to destroy them have spread ruin and desolation over it, they feel that they have just claims on the protection of the Government for themselves, their wives and their children. "They earnestly pray that the order of removal may be rescinded, and that they may at least be permitted to return to their homes when the Seminoles shall have been removed. But if their prayer is denied they earnestly entreat that they may be permitted to remove to some other country where their fami- lies can be supported and protected from the vengeance of a people from whom forgiveness is rarely extended." Today we would be aghast at a vio- lation of human rights such as described in this document. We would call it a war crime. It is not fiction. It happened right here on Anna Maria Island. 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He congratulated Mayor Katie Pierola for her efforts to get the project underway. About $55,000 will be paid into the project by Bradenton Beach, with the remainder of the revetment funded from federal sources. Large granite stones will be placed in a slope in an effort to protect the roadway froil wave and water ero- sion, McMillan said, and power poles will be relocated, probably underground. He said power to the pier will not be disrupted during the estimated three months of construction. "This is a happy day for Bradenton Beach," Pierola said. Island worker dies Ralph Lewis of Bradenton, age 60, was killed Monday, June 13, when he fell from a ladder while repairing an air conditioner at a Holmes Beach resi- dence. He was a 10-year employee of West Coast Re- frigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating. According to Holmes Beach police, Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. He had been working on the the air conditioning unit which was approximately 9 feet off the ground when he fell, striking his head on a 4-foot-high brick wall. Salary program passes in Holmes Beach OPEN Thur Sat 10-5 Sun. 11:30-5 S 509 PINE AVE FATHER'S DAY SALE By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter At last week's meeting, the Holmes Beach City Council passed a salary program by a vote of three to two, despite protests from Council members Luke Courtney and Billie Martini. The program sets guide- lines to implement the salary step plan passed last year by council. "It will cost the city too much money," noted Courtney. "What you're doing is giving automatic five percent or one-and-one-half percent pay raises to all the employees. You're setting the precedent for this in the city." Council Chairman Mary Ellen Reichard re- sponded, "We have already established this step plan. What we are doing here tonight is just allowing it to be implemented. If you want to come up with a new salary step plan, that will have to be done at another work session. The department heads have already made their budgets based on this step plan." Courtney said he disagreed with the implementa- tion of the plan. "I would like to see an annual increase for COLA, then I want to use the steps to reward outstanding per- formance," he explained. "We need better job descrip- tions and an evaluation system for all department heads. And you can forget the longevity incentive." Martini agreed with Courtney. Councilwoman Pat Geyer said she is happy with the plan as it is. Councilwoman Carol Whitmore said she is willing to give the plan a try. She asked what the plan will cost. Mayor Rich Bohnenberger said percentage in- creases plus longevity will cost $13,000 versus a COLA increase which would cost $22,000. In other business, council passed on first reading an ordinance amending the city's building regulations and fees and on second reading an ordinance establishing the planning commission as the land development regulations commission. Artistic in-home teaching legal By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter An ordinance to establish criteria for artistic in- home teaching is on its way to the Holmes Beach Planning Commission for consideration. The ordinance, which makes artistic in-home teaching a special exception use in all residential dis- tricts, was reviewed and revised by council at last week's work session. Such teaching is not permitted under the city's current home occupation license regu- lations. A great deal of discussion focused on the require- ment for two off-street parking spaces to be provided for students in addition to two for the residents of the dwelling. Councilman Luke Courtney said, "I can see a resi- dence with two parking spaces and this will require them to cement over their lawn for more parking spaces. I don't think that's realistic. I think that's Holmes Beach horseshoe pitchers still the ones to beat Although one resident of Anna Maria man- aged to break up the Holmes Beach winning streak, denizens of the Island's middle city are still a force to be reckoned with at the weekly horseshoe games at Anna Maria City Hall. Winners of Saturday's competition were Ruth Foehrkolb and Doug King, both of Holmes Beach. Runners-up were Gene Snedeker of Holmes Beach, while Anna Maria's Herb Ditzel pre- vented the games from going down in the record books as a Holmes Beach shutout this week. The games take place every Saturday at 9 am. changing the character of a residential area." City Clerk Leslie Ford said the resident would not have to cement over the area, just provide parking for additional cars to keep students from blocking neigh- bors' driveways. Councilwoman Carol Whitmore noted that most students are dropped off and said cars could park on the city right-of-way. Ford replied that the spaces must be off-street, not in the city right-of-way. Courtney said that would "turn people's lawns into parking lots." Ford replied, "You're impacting a residential neighborhood by allowing it. If you don't put anything in there, we don't have anything to enforce." Mayor Rich Bohnenberger pointed out, "I get more complaints about parking than anything else. It doesn't say they have to be on the same property. How about if the property doesn't have adequate space for the ad- ditional parking the resident could get a shared park- ing agreement from a neighbor." Council agreed to stipulate that the applicant must designate the location of the off-street parking spaces in writing. Council Chairwoman Mary Ellen Reichard ob- jected to the stipulation that "no artistic license may be located on any parcel or lot any part of which lies within 1,200 feet of any other parcel or lot on which an artistic license has been granted." "What if you have an art teacher and a piano teacher next door?" she asked. Piano teacher Paulette Kilts told council that there are two piano teachers who are on different streets and in different residential zones but are within 1,200 feet of each other. Courtney said the applicant must pay a $200 fee to cover the cost of notifying neighbors within 500 feet for their comments. He suggested changing the dis- tance between licenses to 500 feet. Council agreed. GIFT SHOP HAPPY FATHER'S DAY We have lots of Cards & Gifts For that Special Man T-Shirts Cards Toys Souvenirs Beach Supplies Decorative Accessories Jewelry Pewter Miniatures 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Post Office Plaza Mon thru Sat 10 to 5 778-1645 Saqu1Me M KESTEN 792-5334 5501 Manatee I THRU Avenue WesAt PPAL FORMER JUNE 18th AP A E FO lf -- Open Mon.-Sot. 9-5 RESORT WEAR Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach 778-1161 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 16, 1994 A PAGE 9 II~ Repaving project set for Holmes Beach By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Public Works Supervisor John Fernandez pre- sented a list of streets to be repaved to the Holmes Beach City Council last week. Council will vote on the following locations at the June 21 meeting: 43rd Street from Gulf Drive to the existing new pavement, 40 feet. Clark Drive from Holmes Boulevard to Marina Drive, 1,075 feet. Clark Lane from Palm Drive to Clark Drive, 300 feet. 79th Street from Palm Drive to Marina Drive, 570 feet. 29th Street from Avenue E to Gulf Drive, 210 feet. 30th Street from Avenue E to Gulf Drive, 210 feet. 36th Street from 4th Avenue to Gulf Drive, 200 feet 38th Street from Gulf Drive east to the dead end, 600 feet. 39th Street from Gulf Drive east to the dead end, 450 feet. 5th Avenue from Gulf Drive north to the dead end, 450 feet. 67th Street from Holmes Boulevard to Palm Drive, 500 feet. Holmes Boulevard from 72nd Street south to 69th Street, 725 feet. 75th Street from Marina Drive east to the dead end, 1,260 feet. Existing drain pipes at 82nd, 83rd and 77th Streets and Marina Drive will also be replaced with 12-inch by 18-inch pipe, said Fernandez. "The reason I chose those is because they are at the end of a line," he explained "We know Swiftmud (Southwest Florida Water Management District) is going to be coming up with some recommendations and I didn't want to get into the middle part of the city putting in new pipes." T Another phase of the project is to restripe Palm Drive from Gulf Drive to the Palm and Marina Drive apex and continue on Marina Drive to Gulf Drive and Gulf Drive from Marina Drive to Manatee Avenue, he said. There will be two cross walks, one at 45th Street (near the elementary school) and one at 56th and Ma- rina Drive (in front of the library). Councilwoman Billie Martini said she thought Swiftmud discouraged paving projects. "- I "<'" ' With a little help IslanderPhotos: Mark Raliff from his friends They were dancing in the streets (actually in the parking lot of the Drift Inn) Sunday afternoon as a crowd of well-wishers gathered to raise afew dollars for Tommy Tanner. Tanner, a longtime Bradenton Beach city employee, lost a leg to diabetes, and the weekend fundraiser was held to help pay some of his medical bills. In addition to live music, there was plenty offood supplied by the Anna Maria Island Privateers.Pictured is Tanner taking a moment out from the festivities to chat with Bradenton Beach City Clerk Alice Baird. Fernandez said he received a letter from the agency that clarified their stance on the subject. "It said that was not their intent," he noted. "As long as we keep it to an inch or less, they don't see that interfering with drainage." Some of the streets listed do not need repaving, Martini said. "Part of my projection is to keep up with our paving before it becomes a problem five years down the line," he explained. "I once told the council that it would cost $660,000 to repave all the streets that had not been paved in the last three or four years. With a $66,000-a-year budget, we're talking ten years to complete the project. If we don't start pav- ing now, in four or five years we'll be faced with a much higher paving budget." Councilwoman Carol Whitmore said there is $70,00 in the budget for the repaving. Councilwoman Pat Geyer asked that Fernandez consider adding the short stretch of unpaved road on the north side of Manatee Beach that runs east into Gulf Drive. Martini asked Fernandez about homeowners who replace their grass with rocks and shell. The rocks or shell are underlined with a plastic covering. "This is keeping the rain from penetrating their property and accumulating water to go into the street or their neighbors' yards." she said. "More water is going into our drainage system than it's capable of handling." Fernandez said the city has regulations concerning the amount of land coverage and that most of these rock yards were installed many years ago. He said if a new one is installed that exceeds the percent of land cover- age, it would be considered a code violation. He further noted that the code does not restrict drainage into the street but Swiftmud requires com- mercial properties to contain the first inch of rainfall on the property. He said such a calculation could be devised for residential property. Mayor Rich Bohnenberger suggested that Mar- tini speak to Swiftmud representatives about her con- cerns when they visit the Island next week. Chiles kicks-off re- election bid on Island Lawton and Buddy hope to see you at The Beach House restaurant on Friday, June 17 from noon to 1 p.m. if you have a contribution. The invitation states they'll accept contributions up to $100 for their campaign. Lawton Chiles is seeking a second term as the state's Democratic governor, with Buddy McKay as running mate and lieutenant governor. The field of candidates includes three Democratic candi- dates in addition to Chiles. Nine Republicans and two independents have also filed for the Novem- ber 8 election. The first primary is September 8. The Beach House is at 200 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach. Tanner appeals firing by Bradenton Beach Tommy Tanner is appealing his termination by the City of Bradenton Beach, despite a veiled cre- ation of a job specifically for him. Tanner has gone through serious medical problems in the past few months, and was terminated from his position in the public works department of the city. The city council last week created a new position within the city dealing with maintance along Bridge Street and landscaping of city-owned buildings. Al- though the creation of the position was not catered expressly for Tanner, it appears he is the only candi- date being discussed to fill the new city job. In appealing Tanner's termination by the city, City Attorney Alan Prather said Tanner has the right to appear before a special appeals board. City coun- cil members last week approved Keith Phillips, Dick Griffin and Ken Lohn to serve on the board. 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Ladies & Men s Sportswear FATHERS DAY %O/ OFF *All Regular A25% OFF Priced Items All Men's SLACKS: Slider & Belt Loops Higgins London Fog Weekender ... hemming Is Included All Men's SPORT SHIRTS: London Fog Pierre Cardin Sambisar Back East Winner Mate Hawaiian shirts included All Men's SWIMSUITS: Hobie Jantzen Weekender SAll Men's BELTS, WALLETS, PAJAMAS & UNDERWEAR Plus Gift Certificate and Free Gift Wrap a S & S Plaza, Holmes Beach 778-4505 i JI[ PAGE 10 0 JUNE 16, 1994 m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER W2VIAV:/10fw ig-1uI w i M Musical inter. denominational service to be held Monday Sing to God, a praise celebration, will be held on Monday, June 20, 7 p.m., at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. The special inter-denominational service, held on the third Monday of each month and sponsored by Harvey Memorial, Roser Community Memorial Church, St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Episco- pal Church of the Annunciation, is an open and infor- mal musical celebration. For more information or for transportation call 778-0414. Nelson joins Island Real Estate Island Real Estate announces Thomas M. Nelson has joined the company as a sales associate. Nelson, working in real estate five years, is a member of the Manatee County Board of Realtors, a winner of the Premier Circle Award and a Million Dollar Award pro- ducer for four years. Nelson lives in Anna Maria City with his wife Peggy and son Chris. Art League offers summer classes for adults and kids Prisma-Color Drawing classes taught by Julie Claudel Stewart are being held for adults Thursday mornings 10 a.m. to noon. The classes are $10 per class. Pay ahead or as you go. Children's classes are taught on Tuesdays, from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m., and Wednesdays, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The classes are $7 per class. Pay ahead or as you go. Learning to draw is a rewarding and satisfying experience for individuals of all ages. The classes pro- vide an opportunity to understand the proper use of per- spective in art work and to enjoy the process of shad- ing with color or black and white. For more information call the League at 778-2099 or Stewart at 778-3688. Check for skin cancer at free screening Free cancer screenings will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the HCA/L.W. Blake Hospital, in the Physical Therapy Department, 2020 59th St. W., Bradenton. Sponsored by the American Academy of Derma- tology and the American Cancer Society, the screen- ings are a part of a national campaign to encourage early detection and teach prevention of skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in this country. For more information call 753-6471. Reserve tables for baseball card show The Island Community Baseball Card Club spon- sored by the Concerned Island Parents will be held on Saturday, June 25, from 10 am. to 1 p.m. in the Fellow- ship Hall at Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Free trading tables will be available to display your cards if you reserve in advance. Call Bill Goldschmitt at 778-7918 to reserve a table. Chamber 'open house' set The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will hold an "open house" reception at S&S Plaza, Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, June 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. Chamber members hosting the event include Ches's Pasta Plus, La Pensee Plumbing, Linda's Sunny Side Up Cafe, Island Canvas Products, Prudential Florida Realty, Brain Gym, Island Rental Service and Island Gallery West. Quickscreen at Island The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is bringing Quickscreen for Women, the mobile unit for mammography screening, to its parking lot, 501 Mana- tee Ave. W., Holmes Beach, on Wednesday, June 29, from 8:30 to 4:45 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment call 795-2161. Safe boating course starts July 5 A course in boating safety will begin Tuesday, July 5, 7:30 p.m., at the Flotilla #81 Training Center, 4208 129th St. W., Cortez. The three-week course is conducted by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors and includes boat handling, navigation, legal requirements, weather and radio. The class is twice a week on Tuesday and Thurs- day evenings. Except for a nominal fee for materials, the class is free. For more information call Flotilla Staff Officer Shirley Northrop at 722-6971. Artists Guild offers kids art classes The Artists Guild of.Anna Maria Island, with the Roser Memorial Community Church summer program, is offering art classes for children and youth, 8 to 14 years old, Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Classes are 10 am. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Regis- tration fee is $5 for the four weeks and class size is lim- ited to 20 students. If needed, transportation may be provided. On July 6, Louise Harris will teach sketching. On July 13, Barbara Singer will teach watercolor. Ruth Elliott will cover Structured Art on July 20. Pastels, taught by Russ Alban, will be featured on July 27. .For more information or to register call Roy McChesney or Molly Parks at 778-0414. Adult tennis to be held at AMICC A free guided tennis practice for beginning and intermediate adult players will be held on Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 to 8:30 or 9 p.m., at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The group is led by Roy McChesney and spon- sored by Roser Memorial Church and the community center, in cooperation with the "morning tennis play- ers." Extra rackets are available. OTEY & ASSOCIATES COMPLETE COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING, BOOKEEPING AND YEAR AROUND TAX SERVICE Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships & Estates Our NEW office is located at: 3909 E. Bay Dr. (Suite 110) Holmes Beach l- a s ~ lr. 778-6118 Ucensed by the U.S. Government to represent taxpayers before the IRS. 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Francis Welsmiller the same pas- tor who founded St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach. Father Welsmiller was visiting Colima for its healthful, restorative mountain air when he discovered a pressing need: Many young children were aban- doned, homeless, hungry and loose in the streets. He decided he must return to Colima to help. With his own father, Fred, an engineer, they founded an or- phanage for boys in a remodeled pig barn. An adjacent building was soon remodeled to accommodate girls and house parents. The progress of the orphanage has been slow but steady. A boys dormitory was built in 1986 and a new girls dormitory, a kitchen, dining room and four class- rooms followed. In 1993, the Casa received a grant to improve the dormitories, to add a patio, update the laundry and to furnish the kitchen and dining room. In the fall of 1993, the Casa opened a primary school. The orphanage currently houses nearly 100 children and help financially and physically is needed. Volunteers are needed to read to the children, teach English and agriculture, provide love and affection, re- The cafeteria at Casa San Jose de los Huerfanos in Colima, Mexico. pair buildings, plumbing and electrical systems. The Casa, which is privately supported, is in con- stant need of funds for food, clothing, shoes, living sti- pends, school expenses, utilities, office and building supplies. The local address for donations or correspondence is the Saint Joseph Family Foundation, P.O. Box 12 66, Holmes Beach, FL 34218. Paul Esformes of Anna Maria, Katharine Wight of Holmes Beach and Chris Kazaks of Bradenton, stu- dents at King Middle School, are eligible to attend Duke University's TIP program this summer. Of 66,265 Talent Search students, they are among 1,494 students who are academically in the top 1 percent of their peers across the nation and scored better on the SAT than 70 percent of college-bound juniors and seniors. The Duke University Talent Identification Pro- gram (TIP) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1980. Duke is one of several universities in the country to sponsor a TIP program and draws from 16 states in the Southeastern United States. King Middle School selects eligible 7th grade stu- dents based on test scores in mathematics, verbal and composite on the Stanford Achievement Test. Because these tests were designed for high school students, they require knowledge and skills rarely taught in junior or middle schools and are far too difficult for average 7th graders. Gifted students, however, have often learned a great deal on their own, either at home, through in- dependent study, or special instruction. This year, through the coordination of Cheri Rigney of Holmes Beach, 55 King students, including 13 Islanders, qualified to take the SAT. Paul and Katharine will be at Duke University, in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, from July 16 to Aug. 6. Paul will take an Astronomy course and Katharine will study French. They will be joined by Mark Esformes and Brett Pettigrew, past TIP participants. Ski-A-Rees win top honors The Sarasota Ski-A-Rees won first place in the Florida State Water Ski Show Tournament at Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. The Ski-A-Rees are the first amateur ski team to successfully build a double-top, four-tier pyramid in a tournament and, for the fifth year in a row, have won this tournament. In the individual competitions, Beth Lundsmark and Jon Lassa of Sarasota took first place in the open division of doubles. Anita Johnston took second place in the expert swivel. Linda Henry, who competed against professional skiers from Cypress Gardens and Sea World, placed fourth and was the top amateur skier in open swivel competition. Children and Divorce, a court-approved course for divorcing parents, will be taught at Manatee Community College on Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class helps parents deal with children's denial, rebellious- ness, anger, guilt and sadness. The cost is $25. The Open Campus is located on 34th Street West, Bradenton. For more information call 755-1511, ext. 4204. Registration for Summer Term 3B for new students entering Manatee Community College is taking place at the admissions office for day and evening classes beginning Wednesday, June 22, and ending Aug. 3. For more information call 755-1511, ext. 4234. The Job Seekers Clubs of Goodwill Industries- Manasota, Inc. will help you find a job with sessions on interviewing skills, telephone job leads, resume writing and one-on-one assistance as needed. Member- ships are free and open to the public. For more infor- mation call 795-0978. Simplified Chord Approach to Piano taught by Donna Bath will be held at Manatee Community College on Saturday, June 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $35. The Open Campus is located on 34th Street West, Bradenton. For more information call 755-1511, ext. 4203. The South Florida Museum and Bishop Plan- etarium, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton, will commemo- rate the 25th anniversary of the moon landing with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center, "Spaceport U.S.A. and More," June 27-28. Information call 746-4132. 10 YEAR ALL PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY You want it? We've got it! Because Amana gives you quality at a price you can afford. EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN AMANA MEANS QUALITY SINCE 1934. REFRIGERATION CAC044365 AIR3 @@ND~O[IOI~T I IN j 90 0 0 ATIN ( 778-9622 Holmes Beach SERVICE FPL PARTICIPATING 1AKES & MODELS CONTRACTOR WE S ALL MANATEE WEST SHOPPING CENTER MANATEE eVE. WEST fT 75TH STREET, BRADENTON Convenient Shopping Next to Albertsons... MANATEE AVE. WEST Albefson's "Your first Mainland Stores... just off the beaches." ,WORISHOFER3 Quality leather sandals. Comfort is our business. To walk on air, just try on a pair... Fully molded leather insoles. (Nx oAlbetso'stor Island 7th grade students head for Duke University BASKETS CARDS GIFTS GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFTS ... JUNE * Gourmet Food Baskets Sports 19th Specialty Items and Much More. 7465 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton 792-2046 IM3 PAGE 12 M JUNE 16, 1994 U THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER By Tomara Kafka Islander Features Editor Pay attention all you artists out there (and art collec- tors). Put it on your calendar: three big Island art shows have set dates and application deadlines are coming up. The Artists Guild is accepting applications for a non- juried arts and crafts show at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, Nov. 12-13, which ushers in the Fifth Annual Heritage Days festivities. Inside spaces are limited and cost $50. Outside spaces are $35. Except food and beverage vendors, spaces are available only to artists and crafts people for the display and sales of their own per- sonal works. To reserve a space write to the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island, 5414 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217 or call 778-6694 or 778-1908. The Anna Maria Island Art League is accepting applications for the Seventh Annual Anna Maria Island Springfest to be held on March 11 and 12, 1995, at the city hall field in Holmes Beach. The juried festival features original works of art and crafts. Completed applications must be received by Dec. 15. To request an application write to the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, FL 34217, or call 778-7125. The Longboat Key Art Center is accepting res- ervations for space in the Sixth Annual Art on the Av- enue, a juried show to be held Nov. 19 at the Avenue FINE MEXICAN CUISINE 9q* C Direct From Mexico City Sco Real Taquitos Enchiladas Fajitas Chimichangas Burritos . STamalas Tortas and More... Always Fresh & Soft Tortillas I Deck Overlooking Bayou OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 1-9 387-0161 CLOSED SUNDAYS SR : . of the Flowers shopping center. For an application form, artists may call 383-2345 or write to the Longboat Key Art Center, 6860 Longboat Dr. S., Longboat Key, FL 34228. If you're really hankering for that artsy, craftsy shop- ping experience, take it across the bridge to the Manatee Civic Center where next week, July 23 and 24, an indoor show, "Summer Extravaganza," will feature artists and craftsmen from throughout the southeast. Another art event to note is from the Island Gal- lery West, an independent cooperative artists gallery in Holmes Beach, currently sponsoring a lively exhibit of paintings at the Holmes Beach Barnett Bank. The 40th Annual Snooks Adams' Kids Day is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anna Maria Bayfront Park. Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Privateers, the event is open to all kids with free hot dogs, pizza and drinks. Festivities include games, which begin at 11 a.m.; the Best-Dressed Little Pirate Contest, at noon; a Treasure Hunt, 12:30 p.m.; Sandcastle judging, 1 p.m.; and all day long kids can meet the Privateers and board their ship. The first Kids Day was organized by Snooks Adams, a former Holmes Beach police chief, in 1954. He turned the event over to fellow Privateers in 1980 when he retired. Chez Andrd has reopened after a well-earned week's vacation. And where does a French islander go on vacation? Another Island, St. Lucia in the Carib- bean, of course. "We ate a lot of Creole food," Andre said. He also reports that it's not too expensive to go there. There's a volcano on the island, a former Brit- ish colony. Andre's refreshed and enthusiastic about -~ ~ -- --~ his new summer menu offerings. There's plenty going on at the Anchorage includ- ing a new chef, Joe Pickman, who is dishing up some pretty wonderful stuff gourmet entrees actually. John Home tells me they've turned the upstairs into a separate dining area serving seven-course gourmet din- ners, wine included, and reservations are a must. A new menu downstairs includes eight nightly "chalkboard" specials plus early bird dining, plus the buffet. All a result of Chef Pickman's creativity. Pickman's resume includes Windows of the World at the New York Trade Center, the Russian Tea Room, also in New York City and the Breaker's in Fort Lauderdale. The Bridge Tender is trying to open its new ad- dition, added deck and a new bar inside on Friday. But we'll see, says Chef/manager Kathy Eubanks, who's calling it "the white elephant" because it was sup- posed to have opened a month ago. Other news is that Bradenton Beach city officials awarded the pier concession to the Bridge Tender and while they are waiting on the contract with the city, they hope to open by Monday. The new manager is Gary Eubanks, Kathy's husband and former manager at the Rod and Reel Pier for three years. Of course, it's still a fishing pier and will remain a fishing pier, i.e. tres casual. The Bradenton Beach City Pier contract was available due to health problems of Mickey Mims, who held the concession since 1991. We wish you well, Mickey, and hope you get better soon. If you're looking for a cheeseburger in paradise, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE J < HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri 4-7 PM S795-8083 SUNDAY: S'HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY s WITH NASCAR RACES TUESDAY NIGHTS RESTAURANT APPRECIATION PLUS DART NIGHT Soft Tip Blind Draw Cricket 7:30 PM Double Pot KARAOKE Thursday Nights 8 to Midnight BLUE HEARTS Fri & Sat. June 17 &18 9 PM 1 AM SThe Best Burgers and The Best Phillie Cheese Steaks in Manatee County KITCHEN OPEN DAILY 11 AM BANTAM PLAZA 10104 CORTEZ RD. WEST 1.5 MILES EAST FROM BEACH ON CORTEZ RD. 'A little treasure of a restaurant ... Inventive, fresh, well executed." Pat Benson Bradenton Herald This week at... T'fie Mutiny Inn 'Ve'l be offering... BAHAMIAN LOBSTER TAILS TOURNEDOS SPECIALS (Featuring Black Angus Beef) SEAFOOD WELLINGTONS KEY WEST JUMBO SHRIMP with Blue Crab & Bearnaise ... in addition to our Creative Menu already featuring the area's finest Angus Steaks, the widest selection of pastas, and the most imaginative Fresh Catch Preparations. For a unique and memorable dining experience chart your course for the "Little Treasure" at The Mutiny Innl Serving !Dinner 5:00 10:00 Tuesday thru Saturday Early Dinner 5-6 p.m. nightly Sunday Champagne !Brunch 10-2 R~setrvMatons Suggestel AvzailabtlforPrivate parties 605 Manatee Avenue at East Bay Dr. A Homes sacki (813) 778-5440 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 16, 1994 A PAGE 13 EI- Island police reports don't count on Duffy's to satisfy the craving. Miss Duffy, Pat Geyer,reports that she and Ed are off to North Carolina with grand-daughter Emmy and the dog. The grill will be turned back on Wednesday, June 29, but the big question is when will the all-you-can- eat blue crabs be back in the pot? The Colony on Longboat Key was featured in a recent restaurant review in the Sarasota Herald-Tri- bune. Kristine Nickel, who writes the "Word of Mouth" column, recommends the Colony's brunch as a great way to celebrate Father's Day. We couldn't agree more but we all know there's plenty to rave about on our own Island when it comes to brunch. Anna Maria offers a virtual plethora of breakfast dining es- tablishments. And across the bridges in Cortez and Bradenton, Capalbo's Pizza owner Michael Capalbo was cited recently in the Bradenton "mullet wrapper" for gener- ous contributions to the needy. He's one of a small group of Manatee County restaurants who regularly donates food to the local homeless population through Loving Hands Community Church. Loving Hands feeds and ministers the homeless at the Manatee County Courthouse every Saturday evening. Other lo- cal restaurants participating include Tropical Thai, China Palace, Basil's, Domino's, Hungry Howie's, Subway and Woody's Bar-B-Q. Anna Maria City June 5, information, 700 block of North Shore Drive on the beach. The officer located a 25-pound container on the beach. On the container were the words "Borid" and "Boric Acid." The container was investigated and deemed to be non-threatening. Waste Management was contacted to remove it. June 5, theft of hood ornament from automobile, 100 block of Elm. Bradenton Beach June 1, trespass, 100 Gulf Dr. N., Circle K. The complainant reported that he has an on-going problem with the subject coming into the store and being abu- sive. The subject refused to leave the store. Upon the officer's arrival, the subject was abusive to the officer, who issued a trespass warning and advised the subject to leave the store or be arrested. June 3, stolen tag, 1900 block of Gulf Drive. June 4, DWLS, 12700 block of Cortez Road. June 5, warrant arrest, Cortez Beach. June 5, criminal mischief, 200 block of Gulf Drive South. The complainant reported that a person unknown knocked down part of a wall. June 5, burglary to an occupied dwelling, 2300 block of Gulf Drive North. The victim reported that he was asleep on the couch and woke up to find the sub- ject standing in the living room. June 6, criminal mischief, Coquina Beach. A per- son unknown caused minor damage to the cage which protects turtle nests and got inside the cage but did not Don t forget Father's Day is June 19. Treat him to a great meal. harm the eggs. June 6, disturbance, 2312 Gulf Dr. N., Sunset Terrace Condominium. The complainant reported that a pest control representative came to the door and was belligerent when he said he did not want the apartment sprayed. A verbal altercation occurred, said the report, and the pair shoved each other. The owner of the pest control company responded to handle the employee and drive the truck back to the office. June 8, theft, 2400 block of Avenue B. A moped valued at $150 was removed by a person unknown. June 9, lost property a wallet containing a driver's license and credit cards, Cortez Beach. Holmes Beach June 3, suspicious, 248 S, Harbor Dr., St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Three juveniles were skate boarding in the parking lot and asked to leave. June 3, disturbance, 2900 block of Avenue E. The daughter's boyfriend caused a disturbance. He was gone upon the officer's arrival. June 3, suspicious, Manatee Avenue and Gulf Drive. The officer responded to a report of subjects in a gray car stopping people in the road and asking ques- tions. The subjects were gone upon the officer's arrival. June 4, burglary to an automobile, 200 block of Peacock Lane. The complainant reported that a juve- nile entered the vehicle and pulled out the back seat to gain entry to the trunk, causing $50 damage. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE COUPON EXPIRES NI 0 I I S6/21/94 p m l' 910519 Cortez Road I l 792-5300 S BUFFET HOURS: 11AM 9PM SUN. 12:00 Noon 8 PM I I I LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET I . S3.99/1 s2.99 DINNER PIZZA BUFFET S$4.49/sE CND 2.99C I m COBUFFETPON mmm mmm mmm COUPON mmmmmmIN ISLAND SEAlFO0OD1) 1 SPElC1IAITI1E S Fresh Live Maine Lobster & Local Fish Daily Stop In to See Us for the Freshest Fish Available Special Prices on Whole Fish Also Available ~ Smoked Fish on Saturdays l New Summer Hours Tues.-Sat. 10-6 5704 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-0333 Just visiting? Don't forget to sign up for your subscription to The Islander Bystander before you leave We're in the Island Shopping Center, right next to Chez Andre and D.Coy Ducks. "If you haven't tried it yet, you're in for a very pleasant surprise." CAFE ON THE BEACH "The best hamburgers ana o ---\v yr , the coldest mugs of beer F\tc this side of Heaven."4isg Puffg, Pat Geyer, Owner. - Across from Manatee Pu6lic Beach Mon-Sat 1 lam-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 "Put your toes in the sand and then enjoy dining on our casual outside patio." P.S. We have the very best sunsets. Old Fashioned Breakfasts, Great Lunches & Dinner Specials Nightly OPEN 6 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK 778-0784 Casual Inside Dining Room or Outside Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Live Entertainment (Weather Permitting) On Beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! IB PAGE 14 m JUNE 16, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER June 4, DUI, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, Kingfish Ramp. According to the report, the officer observed Byron McDuffie, 33, of Ft. Meade passed out behind the steering wheel of his vehicle. The engine was run- ning, the automobile was in drive and the subject had his foot on the brake. The officer placed the vehicle in park, turned it off and woke the subject. The officer observed a partially full can of beer in the drink tray and numerous empty beer cans on the passenger-side floor board, said the report. He asked McDuffie to exit the vehicle, administered field sobri- ety tests and placed McDuffie in custody. When McDuffie was searched at the jail, the deputy found two partially full bags of marijuana and a pack of roll- ing papers in McDuffie's pocket. A friend of McDuffie's, who happened to be at the boat ramp, offered to take possession of his vehicle with McDuffie's consent The officer located a Colt .45 cali- ber, semi-automatic gun, loaded and holstered, in the ve- hicle and confiscated the weapon for safekeeping. June 5, assistance, 6005 Gulf Dr., Playa Encantada. The officer responded to a report of a snake on the stairway and encouraged it to leave the area. June 5, vandalism, 3018 Avenue C, Holmes Beach Storage. A vehicle struck the fence and caused ANCHOR INN BEER WINE LIQUOR EVERY MONDAY JAM NIGHT 9PM-1AM (ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME) CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVERY TUESDAY DISCOUNT DRINKS 10PM-1AM EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES NIGHT FEATURING "LIFEGUARD"* 10PM-2AM WILLY STEELE FRIDAY & SATURDAY* JUNE 17 & 18 1OPM-2AM 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-3085 Chez Andre Happy Father's Day Saturday & Sunday Evening Free Dessert for Dad with Dinner Breakfast and Lunch Tues thru Sat 8AM-2:30PM Sunday 8AM-1:30PM Dining in France Thur, Fri & Sat 6-10PM 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 5702 MARINA DR. HOLMES BEACH 778-8363 SPIRITS FOOD OPEN DAILY AT 4 PM HAPPY HOUR: 4 to 8 PM ENTERTAINMENT 5 NIGHTS A WEEK KITCHEN OPEN DAILY 6 PM TIL MIDNIGHT Plus Take Out 1/3 Lb. Hamburger, Large Fries and a Draft Beer $3.95 (6 til Midnight) * Tuesday: NICKEL BEER NIGHT, 6 to 8 PM -Wednesdays: ISLAND NIGHT- REGGAE * Thursday: LADIES NIGHT-$5 All You Can Drink, 9 to Midnight THE BAND LINE-UP Wednesday, June 15 Reggae "Jam-iya" Fri. & Sat., June 17 & 18 "Hammerheads" Sunday, June 19 *8PM "Hammerheads" Wednesday, June 22 Reggae "Jam-iya" Thurs. & Fri., June 23 & 24 "606" Saturday, June 25 "No Cover" Band Closed Mondays for the Summer It41 STEEL RESTAURANT Father's Day Sunday June 19 is Schnitzel Day tool Mom doesn't need to cook Every Schnitzel ... $8.90 and Dad receives a FREE BEER Fine German & Polish Cuisine OPEN SUN. 12:00 BIER 1:00 DINNER SERVED Mon Sat Dinner 4:30 10:00 OUR DAILY SPECIALS SUN: SAUERBRATEN OR ROULADE................... 10.90 MON., TUES: GOULASH .....................................8.90 WED., THURS: PORK CHOP ................................8.90 ALL MEALS WITH POTATOES, SALAD OR CABBAGE Happy Hour Everyday 4:30-6:00 3246 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach Anna Maria Island a 7 778-1320 (Next To Walgreens) 0 $250 in damage. June 6, found property a beach bike, 5500 block of Gulf Drive. June 6, grand larceny, 200 block of 71st Street. The complainant reported that a person unknown en- tered the residence and removed $645 from a bank bag. June 7, suspicious, 6700 block of Gulf Drive on the beach. The complainants reported that while they were sitting on the beach, they noticed a white male watching them. When he realized they knew he was there, he got in his vehicle and left the area. June 7, drugs, 300 block of 61st Street The of- ficer responded to a report of a fight in the street When the officer arrived, he was informed by Keith Foltz, 21, of Holmes Beach, that a female caused the disturbance by throwing a drink at him but she had gone. Later, the officer was called back to the scene on an- other fight report. Upon arrival, the officer heard music and yelling coming from the residence. He went to the door and smelled the strong odor of marijuana coming from the unit. The officer knocked and Foltz and Kenneth Weiss, 21, of Holmes Beach, came outside. The officer noted that "they both reeked of mari- juana" and asked if he could enter the residence. They both agreed. Inside, the officer observed a small plas- tic container containing partially burned marijuana cigarettes, requested permission to search the unit and received it. The officer found a small amount of mari- juana on Foltz's dresser and in an ashtray in Weiss' OPEN DAILY 8AM-7PM SEAFOOD @ OLD FASHIONED * DELI ... Over-stuffed sandwiches, cold cuts by the pound, clam bar and fresh salads to order. ?% RUSKIN SILVER QUEEN VINE RIPE CORN OMATOMTES Fresh Daily BANANAS Always 19' Lb. - "YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET'" oSa1i4acTan uaa7nteed! 5016 MANATEE AVE W. CORNERR OF 5ST & ANATEE) 749.1785 g'J - WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT EVERY SUNDAY NOON TIL? BRITISH-STYLE FISH & CHIPS ALL YOU $695 CAN EAT MONDAY-THURSDAY ONLY OPEN 7 DAYS llAM TO 10PM 901 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 THE HIUT CLUB RESTAURANT BIG MAMA & EDDIE SUNDAY & MONDAY 6-10 PM DUANE DEE TUESDAY- SATURDAY BAR LOUNGE MENU Open 4 pm 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key 383-0543 bedroom. They were placed in custody. June 8, grand larceny, 3700 block of Fifth Av- enue. A person unknown entered the rear area of a town house and removed a glass-top patio table and four chairs valued at $300. June 8, petty larceny of two bicycles, 2900 block of Gulf Drive. June 8, DWLS, 5200 block of Gulf Drive. June 8, trespass, 7300 block of Gulf Drive. The owner of a home being built reported neighbors told him juveniles have been seen on the property causing minor damage. He asked police to contact him the next time it is reported so he can issue a trespass warning. June 8, traffic, 200 block of 85th Street. The of- ficer responded to a report of a Jeep and motorcycle driving recklessly and warned the owners. June 8, assistance, 400 block of Bay Palm Drive. The complainant reported a noise coming from his parked vehicle. The officer located a malfunctioning motor to a power antenna and disconnected the battery. June 9, found property a stolen automobile tag, 100 block of Gulf Drive North. June 9, trespass, 100 block of White Avenue. The complainant reported juvenile surfers walking across the property. June 9, retail larceny, 5353 Gulf Drive, Circle K. The complainant reported that two white male juve- niles came into the store, removed a 12-pack of bottled beer and ran. They were not found. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER m JUNE 16, 1994 m PAGE 15 II Police please circus-bound kid The Holmes Beach Police Department took a moment away from its police work to acknowledge some special kids at Anna Maria Elementary with tickets to the Shriner's Circus held recently in Sarasota. The happy circus-bound students are Julia Lalli, kneeling center, with Cory Blancet, Brett Milks, Katie Payne, Jenna Maroney, Brandi McGohan, Jamie Milks, Brad Milks and Joshua Wimberly occupying the first row, and Mark Ewing, Jessica Skinner, Amber Johnson, Candice Echols and Randy Blancet standing in back. Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine, left, and Jim Kronus, principal, right, enjoy the moment with the children. Islander Photo: Joy Courtney paradise? /RDDS c * Mini-Resort Best Fishing * SLANDER ISLAND COOKING I Beer and Wine Breakfast Subscribe Lunch-Dinner now to Reasonable * the best news Prices * on the Island. "Upstairs" See the sub- "Dramatic View" scription form Air Condition * on page 7. 50 Guarded on age 7. Bike-Racks Don't miss a ko, 1/2 mile week of news North of City Pier Bridge Tender Inn Historical Site Of The 1917 Bay Inn i Come dine with us and enjoy our great Father's Day Specials Luncheon Specials served 11:30 to 4:30. Dinner Served 5 til? Changing --- Nightly Dinner Specials $8.95 Inside or Deckside W2uncd AJW SbiiU Call For Reservations 778-4849 Open 7 Days Convenient Docking come by land or by sea (Marker 49) Bridge Street Bradenton Daily Specials: MON: Goulash, Salad, Roll ........................ $5.25 TUES: Meat Loaf, M. Potato, Gravy, Veg...... $5.25 WED: Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Vegetable .............................. $4.95 THUR: Prime Rib, Potato, Veg., Salad, Roll .... $6.95 FRI: Seafood Specials, Potato, Cole Slaw.. $5.75 PLUS many other specials for Breakfast & Lunch. Our regular menu: Cheese Blintzes, Homemade Soup, Pies, and Biscuits. Island nn DAY 7to121 I restaurant rlYlt :., OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7AM-2PM 778-3031 1701 Gulf Dr. N Bradenton Beach F0e's Eats & Sweetq The Best Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt made by Joe on premises. "If you can dream it, we'll make it! Sugar Free, Fat Free Sundaes Closed Tuesdays, 219 Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach, 778-0007 6 Blocks South of Cortez Bridge TYLER'S - Old Fashioned ue Service Ice Cream oam and '-?,,i, i* Ice Cream Pies & Cakes Soft Serve Colombo Yogurt Diabetic Surfing World Village 11904 Cortez Road W. Dally Noon to 10 p.m. 794-5333 Simply ... the soul of Europe in the heart ofLongboat Key. 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Boar's Head Bacon ............................... $2.49 lb. jf- .'- OVER 50 SANDWICH SELECTIONS I --I OPEN 7 DAYS For Fast Service ... 7AM-9:30PM Call 778-4656 Deli Closes at 9PM .1 / O . 307 Pine Avenue Anna Maria GREAT FOOD GREAT BEACH GREAT FATHERS DAY! -~.o. . .. We'll prove it. Get half off Dad's entree (served in dining room only) at the Beachhouse. All day, Father's Day, June 19. Lunch and dinner. Volleyball. Great Deck. Great Playground. Bring the Family. Valid only with this ad. Must present ad one per father. REl houge7 great food. great beach. 200 Gulf Drive North, Anna Maria Island, 813-779-2222 JiM PAGE 16 0 JUNE 16, 1994 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Earth steward report; hurricane, development tales, too By Paul Roat ANOTHER Outdoor Perspective With Bob in Cuba for the Sarasota-to-Havana re- gatta, I'll try to fill his shoes in writing the Outdoor Perspectives column while he's away. Of course, con- sidering Bob's size 14 feet, it won't be easy ... Don't forget June is the month to renew your boat registration. Lines will probably be long, especially as the month draws to a close, so either mail in your reg- istration or stop by the Island Tax Collector's office at 5508-C Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Manatee County Tax Collector Ken Burton has come up with a pretty good way to avoid long lines for those of you who, like me, tend to put things off to the last minute when it comes to saltwater fishing license renewals. Several businesses on or near the Island offer fish- ing licenses, giving you a chance to avoid long lines at the tax collector offices. If you're looking for a saltwater fishing license, stop by Annies Bait and Tackle in Cortez, Island Dis- count Tackle in Holmes Beach, or Perico Harbor Bait & Tackle just across the Anna Maria Island Bridge. As stewards of planet Earth, it seems we haven't done a very good job, according to a recent report. Worldwatch Institute, an international research orga- nization, has just released "Vital Signs 1994," a compila- tion of achievements and disasters in global ecology. The good news such as it is is that we've only got 49,910 nuclear weapons on the planet, and we're using energy efficient fluorescent lights more. The special lights energy savings equal about 18 coal- fired power plants, Worldwatch officials say, and the nuke reduction is down from 69,480 weapons in 1986. The bad news: rain forest devastation now equals temperate forest devastation worldwide; two-thirds of the bird species are on the decline; at least 17 species of bugs can't be killed with any type of insecticide on the market; stockpiles of grain are at a 20-year low; the AIDS virus now infects 20 million people worldwide; and the earth's waters are yielding about all the edible creatures they can. "Of all the key indicators measuring the health of the planet," a Worldwatch official said, "we have suc- ceeded in reversing the decline in only one the manufacture and production of chlorofluorocarbons that deplete the ozone layer." Worldwatch has one last statistic: seems bicycle sales last year reached an all-time high of 108 million. Automobile production is dropping, too, with "only" 36 million vehicles produced in 1990 and declining from that all-time high. With hurricane season upon us, I thought the following might be of interest to all barrier island resi- dents. It's from "Tales from Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett, in a story about a woman coming back to her Island home just before a hurricane was due to hit. "The sign at the entrance to town swayed in the wind. 'Welcome to Heat Wave. Bake until done, then go home.' "Her father had painted it in his workshed, just after he'd successfully convinced the locals not to re- name the town. This was back when the first bankers and land developers were trying to cash in on the is- land. Her father had taken them on and beaten them. Still it saddened her to know they had finally gotten a foothold when they built the gold and country club. As her father used to say, 'If you were going' on vacation or trying' to find a place to retire to and was looking' at the road map to find a spot, what sounds better: Heat Wave on Snake Bite Key or Silver Springs?' "The argument had worked while he was alive, but it seemed nobody could just leave well enough alone. Yet the town of Heat Wave had fought the onslaught of condo commandos just over the bridge; they were spreading like the plague across the rest of the Gulf Coast. For generations, her family had prevailed on Snake Bite Key. It was her turf, and she knew it well. Now nature was in motion, and the fury of a big storm was not going to discriminate between environmental- ist or developer when it came ashore." So true. And I can't help but wonder about the message about names, too. After all, places like Trea- sure Island or Siesta Key have massive condos along their shores, while we here on Anna Maria Island don't Development pressure differences, or shrewd naming practices? Bob will be seeing you next week. Summertime fishing keeps coming on strong By Paul Roat Fishing still is good, with big catches of redfish in the backwater and grouper, snapper and amberjack re- ported offshore. There are also a lot of cobia out there. One of the most telling indicators of good fishing is the amount of bait in the water. "Bait" is something of a generic term for several species of small, densely schooling fish. Bait found in the area include scaled sardine, Spanish sardine, menhaden, threadfin herring, bay anchovy and Atlantic bumper. Baitfish are found in both the Gulf of Mexico and in the bays. Popular spots to find bait are where anglers are, too: seagrass beds, near pilings and around piers. Baitfish are critical links in the marine food chain, bridging the gap between microscopic organisms - that are eaten by the baitfish and larger predators, which are eaten by man. Although bait can be caught with a hook and line, it's a pretty tedious task. Castnets are the best bet to get a mess of bait. * Capt. Mike Heistand is on special assignment. His fishing column will return next week. Rick at Island Discount Tackle said registration is still going on for the annual Fishing the Islands Tourna- ment Saturday, so sign up now. For fishing, he said to look for grouper and snapper 15-30 miles offshore. Kingfish reports are still coming in, too. For the backwater angler, look for redfish and trout on the flats, and there are a lot of catch-and-release snook out there as well. Bill at the Rod and Reel Pier said fishing is super right now. Anglers are catching good-sized redfish off the popular pier, as well as mackerel, pompano, a few sharks at night and some catch-and-release snook. Rocky at the Anna Maria City Pier said mackerel and redfish are the best bets for pier fishers. There are tarpon moving along the passes and beaches, but they've been just a little too far out for pier anglers to hook. There have been some cobia around that have been hooked, as well as some drum. Capt Zack on the Dee Jay H said redfish are the best bet for his charters, with limits on every trip. Trout catches are also good, as are Spanish mackerel, permit and cobia. Zack said there are lots of tarpon off the beaches. Chris at Galati Yacht Basin said redfish are great REGISTER NOW! Registration for the annual FISHING THE ISLANDS TOURNAMENT will continue until the Captain's party at Shells Friday evening. The tournament is Saturday with awards at a party Sunday at the community center. Proceeds benefit the center. Don't miss the chance to fish for fun, big bucks and charity! COZUMEL "Come Dive With Us!" 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Toni at the Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet said the four- hour trip is averaging 75 head of Key West grunts, por- gies, triggerfish and banded rudderfish. The six-hour trip is bringing back a bonanza of about 100 head of Key West grunts, red and black grouper, vermillion, lane and man- grove snapper, porgies and triggerfish. The nine-hour trip is averaging 30 head of red and black grouper, mangrove snapper and amberjack. By the way, Toni said they're going to go on a 12-hour trip Saturday more than 50 miles out in the Gulf, so sign up now. Snook Trout Redfish Flounder LIGHT TACKLE I g SPORTFISHING CAPT. 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THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 16, 1994 U PAGE 17 IBr Island players on way to winning season If the season-opening double-header had been any indication, it might have been hard to predict where the Anna Maria Island Community Center Islanders were going they won one and lost one against the Lakers at Bradenton's G.T. Bray Park in the season-opening basketball match. The Islanders' opening gambit was a 47-46 squeaker, with Mike Doyle scoring a heart-stopping 40-foot shot as the whistle sounded the end of the Game. When the crowd started breathing again, the stats indicated Kevin Shook and James Sayko each scored 14 points, with Shook commanding the defen- sive honors with nine rebounds. The Lakers sought revenge in the second game, dragging the Islanders up and down the court until the S AMICC team was 12 points behind. Shook made a more-than-valiant effort in this match-up, tossing in 28 points and hitting the Lakers for 13 rebounds, but the clock killed the Islanders'late rally with the scoreboard showing 57-53 for the Lakers. Although the Islanders' early fifty-fifty performance record in close games would not make most handicappers feel overly comfortable, the team has shown major im- provement last week, winning two games and establish- ing it as a sure bet for things to come. Next up for the Island hoopers are the Falcons (Fri- day at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.) and the Hawks (Saturday at 2 and 3 p.m.) Indoor kids soccer set A summer indoor soccer league for boys and girls, ages 8 to 16, will begin July 5. Games and practices will be held in the Anna Maria Island Community Cen- ter gymnasium, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Individuals must register by Friday, June 17, in order to be placed on a team. Cost is $20 for first child and $15 for each additional child. 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A subscription form appears on page 7, this issue. -I- I , - I~ P1 PAGE 18 M JUNE 16, 1994 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Jack Elka's sons follow in father's footsteps By Tomara Kafka Islander Features Editor You may not have seen many pictures of Jack Elka's face, but if you've been around for any time at all, you've seen the many aerial photos of the Island that Elka takes from the cockpit of planes and helicopters. It's a familiar sight the dazzling blue-green waters in brilliant color contrast to the white sandy shore the Gulf on one side of the Island, the man- groves and sea walls of the bay on the other. The Island's streets, houses, canals even pools are clearly defined by the camera's eye from above. The First Union Bank, Harlan's One Hour Photo, Phoenix Frame, the Key Royale Clubhouse or just about every real estate and doctors' office on the Island are where the public can see Elka's large and very detailed framed aerial photos of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Or you may have seen Elka's work in many local publications, including the cover shot on the newly published Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Visitors Guide and The Islander Bystander. "People love to pick out their own house or condo," says Elka about the popularity of his map-like photos. But you don't have to purchase one of those spe- cial-ordered framed photographs. Now you can buy a signed "Jack Elka" aerial shot reproduced on a T-shirt or in a small plastic viewer. Elka, who has owned his Island photography busi- ness since 1980, is not just a photographer; he is an entrepreneur at heart. A good example is how he came up with the aerial shots in small plastic viewers, which are available at Harlan's One Hour Photo shop in Holmes Beach. "Three years ago," says Elka, "the Longboat Chamber of Commerce had a golf tournament. They thought it would be a good idea to take pictures of the golfers and put them into the viewers." Elka said he'd do it and called the distributor in California. "The minimum order was for 500 viewers. Plus it was a rush order," he says which cost him extra deliv- ery fees. "Well," Elka laughs, "they only had 10 golfers, so I was stuck with 490 viewers." Those unused viewers sat around his Holmes Beach studio for a couple of years until one day when he came up with the idea to trim up some extra aerial slides which fit perfectly into the viewer. It has become his nine-year-old son Stephen's job to trim the slides and fit them into the viewers. "I sell them as fast as I can get them into Harlan's shop," he laughs. Elka also started printing the T-shirts of Anna Maria and Longboat Key last year. "I started doing them last November for the holi- days," says Elka. They are available at Harlan's, Phoe- nix Frame and Elka's studio. 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 I - STEPHEN G. SCOTT L. PELHAM, M.D. KOSFELD, M.D. Family Practice Accepting Medicare Assignment Now Open on WEDNESDAY Accepting New Patients 3909 East Bay Drive (Suite 100) Holmes Beach 778-1007 Day/Night 9 to 5: 778-6631 Islander Photo: Tomara Kafkca Like father, like son The eyes of the world seen through the camera lens or interpreted through the music of Jack.Elka are talents that may be passed onto his son, Michael 15. Both father and son are in the business of taking pictures and both share a love of music. The T-shirts, which Elka designed, had manufactured and distributes himself, recently caught the eye of a ma- jor T-shirt manufacturer who distributes to companies such as Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Eckerd Drugs. "He thought it was a hot idea," Elka says. "All the T-shirts will be the same," they will all be aerial shots, says Elka, but they will be of different sights. "They're talking about flying me up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami to Hilton Head in South Carolina and the outer banks of North Carolina," says Elka. "Then (they're talking about flying me) over to the Gulf Coast of Texas and the Alamo, then to Colorado and the ski resorts." While Elka is hopeful this deal will work out, he is not dependent on some pie-in-the-sky promise from anyone else. He keeps his schedule busy with wed- dings, portraits by the sea, his shots from the air and other professional interests and pursuits. "The aerial photography is my main thing," says Elka. But Elka's background also includes music and he makes time in his busy schedule to include a daily dose of musical notes. For instance, he plays piano Tuesdays on the Seafood Shack Showboat. Elka says he'd "rather wear a tux and play jazz in a New York club any time," and staying active with music allows him to keep his feet wet In an area where Christian Science Services First Church of Christ, Scientist 6300 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH SUNDAY SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY 7:30 EVENING MEETINGS READING ROOM 5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. iL Isanb Pobiatry I CLARE H. STARRETT, D.P.M. SPODIATRIC MEDICINE and I SURGERY A convenient Island location 1.04 Crescent Dr., Anna Maria Accepting Medicare Assignments Office Hours Dally Home Visits by Appointment uwh --___ there are lots of other musicians, Elka has worked with various facets of playing and producing. Part of that is producing on some fairly sophisticated state-of-the-art musical equipment called a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) computer studio. "Photography pays my bills and allows me to do what I want with my music," says Elka. Elka's talents seem to have passed from father to son. His oldest son Michael, 15, and a sophomore at Manatee High School, plays cello in the school orches- tra and has had his own video business, working with his dad for three years. Michael's first job was to videotape the wedding of a teacher's daughter. Elka seems proud and happy to have his son carry on in the father's tradition of mixing music with a prac- tical application of learning the latest in visual tech- nologies. "Michael is helping me now, too," Elka says. Together, Michael and Jack can do a whole wed- ding package including the traditional photos and the video with a musical background that Elka produces on his own equipment. Elka and Michael just filmed a wedding, says Elka, where the groom wrote an original song for the cer- emony. "He faxed the music to me," Elka explains, "and I put all the music into the computer. The groom will come down the aisle playing the saxophone." The background music will play from Elka's IBM sequenc- ing equipment and will also be programmed onto the wedding video. Michael, whose business is called Last Minute Video, also does insurance videos of home inventories. "There are a lot of little niches you can fit into that area," says Elka about his son's business. "It's tough for kids today," Elka says. "By the time Michael graduates from high school, he'll have a busi- ness of his own. Then he can make some decisions about what he wants to do with his future." Even Stephen, at nine years old, has exhibited an in- terest in following his father's (and brother's) interests. Besides helping his dad to put aerial slides into the eye viewers, Stephen recently became the official cam- eraman in the new video morning news program at Anna Maria Elementary School. While Stephen has the summer off, in the last few weeks of school the students began a morning in- school TV announcement program which will continue as soon as school begins in the fall. "The school is applying for grants," says Elka, "to buy state-of-the-art equipment." Elka checks his busy calendar for the weekend. "Looks like I have Father's Day off," he says. It's unusual for him, he says, to not have to work on a weekend. He'll spend the day with his family. "We'll probably go out to breakfast. I'll get to re- lax, open all my gifts," he laughs, "and have my Father's Day cake." MM0003995 MA0012461 Cherie A Deen LMT Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapist Now Accepting Appointments Qift Certificates Available , House Calls 792-3758 MASSAGE THERAPY SSpecializing in Corrective Muscle Therapy Rachel Barber, LMT #MA0015167. 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Bud Atteridge Freedom Village Team leads cancer fight The Freedom Village Team received the Striders Cup from the American Cancer Society during the organization's recent Fourth Annual Making Strides Against Cancer 5K move-along-athon held at the Veter- ans Monument Park in Bradenton. The Freedom Village Team raised more than $3,000, the largest team contribution. Call the American Cancer Society at 753-6471 for a schedule of cancer-fighting social events. Evelyn Grace Coenen Evelyn Grace Coenen, 87, of Bradenton died June 6 in Freedom Village Nursing Center. Born in Bound Brook, N.J., Mrs. Coenen came to Bradenton 50 years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Cortez Church of Christ. She is survived by a son, Ward C. Foulkes of Bradenton; a brother, Charles Bruss of Havre D'Grace, Md.; a grandchild; and a great-grand- child. Memorial services were private. Toale Broth- ers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James Ferdinand Luthmers James Ferdinand Luthmers, 78, of Anna Maria died June 10 at home. Born in Chicago, Mr. Luthmers came to Anna Maria from there in 1972. He was a millwright He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Margie; two daugh- ters, Patricia A. Davis of Anna Maria and Candace M. Saunders of Lake Villa, Ill.; and a grandson, Dennis J. Davis of Anna Maria. There will be no visitation or service. Toale Brothers West Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 1U I ~ P.: ISLAND SINCE 1939 Island Relocation .Specialist ED OLIVEIRA REALTOR When Buying or Selling,.Ed can make your Island Dream come true! 778-1751 Evenings 2217 Gulf Drive 778-2246 Bradenton Beach FL 34217 Office Photo Courtesy of Vicki Lane Brownies sing at the beach Two Island Brownie troops gathered at the Anna Maria Bayfront Park on Friday, May 6, for a sister troop and family songfest. 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Learn how you can earn the liughes possible income on :ur property, in addition to exten- sive .ei ic pr.i ,ided to meet the re- quest[ of our sophisticated owners and guests. Contact Debbie Dial at our Anna Maria Island office for personal attention to your special residence. Michael Saunders & Company Lcensed Real Estate Broker 3222 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 (813) 778-2275 or 800-881-2276 . NEW HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION North end of Anna Maria Island, 1,560 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, large garage. $172,000. L OTHER HOMESITES AVAILABLE QUALITY BUILDERS l. R 1:lo 1a 778-7127 Fax 779-2602 #CRC047915 Bruce L. Skorupa REALTOR Award Winner Links Buyers and Sellers S Together and Provides Personal Caring Attention Professional Knovledge Exceptional Service Serving Manatee County & The Beaches FREE Market.Analysis No Obligation. Therudntil0 FlrIid RatyT 530- Gul Dr. Holmes ^ BecF 4 17 HOLMES BEACH Well kept Island home. Cen- tral location, short walk to beach. 2BR/2BA with large screened porch and fenced yard. To settle es- tate. $134,900. Call Helen White, 778-6956 eves. 778-2261 Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 605-C Manatee Avenue. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 ___ Aus __ EXCEPTIONALI Attached villa in quiet neighbor- hood. Close to beach. Two bedroom, two bath, family room plus enclosed porch. This home had lots of TLC. $102,900. Call Jennifer Jones 795- 2865 eves to see this "Best Buy" on the Island. ENJOY A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE: in this three bedroom, two bath home with a caged pool and deep water canal. Other amenities include boat dock, sprinkler system, 70% stone lawn, fruit trees, double garage. Room for expansion. Now reduced to $224,000. Please call Carol Williams, 778-0777, 778-1718 after hours. CATCH A BARGAIN! Now it's your turn to own your own home. Two bedroom, 1.5 bath villa close to everything in central Holmes Beach - the Gulf, Bay, shopping, churches, school (easy walk for the kids). $74,500. Call Mimi Wilde for an appointment 755-7752 eves. THE BAYOU: Two bedroom, 1 bath condo- minium with a water view completely refur- bished in 1991. Just steps to Bay, beach and Anna Maria fishing pier. Turnkey furnished. $86,500. Call Mimi Wilde, 755-7752. n REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS WEEK MLS LM CJS~f~ i THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 16, 1994 M PAGE 21 IB P- BEACH BUSINESS CENTER C3 ZONING RENTAL SPACES AVAILABLE Office Suites Mini Storage SRetail or Service CALL NOW 778-2924 5347 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach Buy it and sell it FAST with an Islander classified ad. Great business location on busy Pine Street in Anna Maria City. 52.1' x 145', zoned com- mercial, ONLY $79,500. Call to- day! Janice Tressler, eves 778- 6258 or Agnes Tooker, eves 778-5287. SWatch for our SEcuiWaterfrontdu we 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida O E-- listings on Estates REALTOR (813) 778-2291 P O Box 2150 L Classivision, Video Collection MiS EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (813) 778-2294 i p = channel 19. INCOMPARABLE BAYFRONT ESTATE Luxury Is within your reach with this elegant 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath North Point Harbor masterpiece First class construction, quality craftsmanship, and stunning decor combine to form this splendid showcase. The formal living area offers a wall of sliding glass doors which push entirely back, allowing for optimum views and bay breezes. There is also a vaulted ceiling with tasteful recessed lighting, mir- .rored bar area with wine rack, and tiled fireplace. The spacious European style S kitchen has both Jennair and GE appliances and soft, dove gray cabinets with under counter lighting. There is a built-in breakfast table and desk overlooking the spectacular seaside vista. The sumptuous master suite offers a generous sitting room area plus sunny picture gallery with skylights. The private bayside patio of- fers spectacular views of sea, sky, and Egmont Key. The luxurious master bath has beautiful hand painted tiles, Jacuzzi tub, oversize shower, bidet, his and hers sinks and closets, plus skylights. There Is a 50 ft. boat dock with electric lift and davits, 7 zone sprinkler system, and 4 car garage. Also included Is a top drawer -security system, 4 zone central air and heat system, and central vac and Intercom system, plus drinking water filtering system and water softener. Custom made win- dow treatments and wall coverings complete the picture perfect. Unrivaled perfec- tion in a paramount setting Priced at $750,000. Associates After Hours: Barbara A. Sato...778-3509 Christine T. Shaw...778-2847 Marcella Cornett...778-5919 Nancy Gullford...778-2158 JUST CALL ... 778-7978 for free home delivery anywhere* on Anna Maria Island. You don't want to miss THE BEST news on the Island. You may also call to stop home delivery if necessary. Mail subscriptions are also available (form on page 7.) Sory, Individual unit delivery Is not available at most mobile home parks or condominiums. D v Moy r1,Inihn. ........... 7877 MAGNIFICENT GULF VIEWS Excellent design with open floor plan for a DNR approved/permit- ted 3BR 2BA home just a few steps from beach. Buyer would have final selections. Priced at $238,500. Call Dave Moynihan for further details. ^ ^ i-.. .. -- SPACIOUS 3BR 2BA canalfront home in Key Royale with a peek of the Key Royale Bayou. Structurally sound, but in need of modernization to bring it to the peak of perfection. Priced at $179,900 to allow you to update in your own style and taste. Call Pat Thompson for details. Eves at 778-6439. HOLMES BEACH RESIDENCE Well maintained Island home with good central Holmes Beach loca- tion. Two bedroom, two bath with large garage and storage area. One block to Gulf beaches. Priced at $109,500. Call Dave Moynihan for details. SI' ISLAND DUPLEX Well maintained 2BR/1BA on each side. Close to Gulf beach and with a peek of the Bay. Fully rented on annual basis. Priced at $112,500. Call Dave Moynihan for details. STOP IN FOR A FREE RENTAL BROCHURE AND CALENDAR S.-. -.. MAGNIFICENT GULF FRONT! Direct Gulf front home unlike any other Island location. Enjoy your private compound in this three bedroom, 2.5 bath PLUS master bedroom suite! Custom built and includes shower room, workshop & utility downstairs plus undercover parking forthree cars. Qualified buyers, please call Marie Franklin, 778-2259. Asking $950,000. 835 North Shore Drive. This 3 bed- room, 2 bath Gulffront home is beyond description. $469,000. SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SThe ONLY Island Real Estate Group AND we offer you ALL REAL ES- TATE SERVICESI Anna Maria Island Real Estate Specialists extend- Ing both Personal AND Professional Services in New Construction & - Design, Existing Property Sales, Lot Sales, Free Market Analysis, Home Warranty, Free Networkto OtherAreas, Best Property Manage- ment and Annual & Vacation Rentals. Over 75 Yrs. Combined Expe- rience AND Smiles! Ml lil : I I.I: l ' =MU -- Island Re!,,.--1^ EIG PAGE 22 E JUNE 16, 1994 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER SCommercial Residential Free Estimates Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging Lawn Hauling By the cut orby the month. Service .13 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 778-1345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES J AND SATISFACTION Anna Maria Pest Control CALL (813) 778-1630 Uc. No.4467 Painting by Elaine Deffenbaugh "Professional Excellence" INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL We repairpopcom ceilings Serving the Islands Since 1969 ULicensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 STATE REGISTERED CONTRACTOR State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR S .* ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED .* LICENSED INSURED COMPLETED. OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES * MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 KIMBALL HOME REPAIR CO. Handyman Repairs Installation-& Repair Interior & Exterior Handicap Conversions Rails, Ramps, etc. Carpentry Decks Dry Wall Kitchen & Bath 23 Years Experience Island Resident Local References 778-53541 LOCAL # 927-1322 SARASOTA Jasper Laster, Product Consultant 5990 S. Tamiami Trail TOLL FREE 1-800-833-5486 Fort Myers Factory NEW CONSTRUCTION Call David Parrish 792-5207 DO-IT-YOURSELF SUPPLIES FREE EXPERT ADVICE Call 798-3095 7800 Cortez Rd. W. (Behind Wings & Things) "Serving the Islands for over 15 years" /ore than a mullet Wrapper! darla: mullet here! ISLANDER W A IN Tee-shirts available at the office: $10 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach IS ANDERC ASSIIE I 9-TESFO ALE-EL WATE WANNA SKATE? Island Rollers In-Line Skates. A relentless rush! For skating information and sales call 778-3880. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels ... and everything else in The Islander Bystander. CAR CLEAN SPECIAL Wash and vacuum every week all-year on a $15 weekly contract basis. We come to you with fully mobile service. Call mobile phone # 356-4649. WANTED Your unwanted mounted stuffed fish. Get rid of it here. Call The Islander Bystander. 778-7978. WALL AIR CONDITIONERS, 2 1 with heat. 779- 2787. SCUBA GEAR, excellent condition like new. Regu- lators, BCs, tanks, wetsuits, computer, spear gun, equipment bags, lights, etc. Call 778-6028. REMODELING. Frigidaire white twin-oven range, $200. Kitchenaide gold dishwasher, $50. Fisher ste- reo speakers, MS135A, best offer. Commercial moving cartons. 778-4590. SAWDUST JOE COUCH, loveseat, good condition. $75 firm. Will deliver on Island. 778-3468 after 5pm. TAN RECLINER, $25. 383-2247. RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, June 18. St. Bernard Activity Center, 43rd St., Holmes Beach. 9am to 1pm. WILD MONKEY GARAGE SALE. T-shirts $1 up, Polos $5 up, misprints, misc. items, collectables, dried flower arrangements. 9905 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria. 8am to noon. MOVING SALE furniture, dishes, clothing, jewelry & more. Fri. & Sat., June 18 & 19. 2908 Ave. E #2. Holmes Beach. 8am to 1pm. 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE! Sat., June 18. 103 7th St. S., Bradenton Beach. 9am. MOVING SALE TV's, kitchen goodies, bikes, clothes, linens & misc. Sat., June 18. 105 79th St., Holmes Beach. 8am to noon. SUMMER MUSIC. Piano and Keyboard lessons in my studio or your home. New Island resident with Masters degrees and 10 years experience is accept- ing students at all levels. 778-3539. FREE to good home. Black Ridgeback mix, 10 month old puppy. Has all shots & housebroken! 778- 3572. IRENE'S Dog baby-sitting service. At our home with constant supervision. No cages/kennels. House calls (Island Only). Cats included. 778-1012. CAR CLEAN SPECIAL: Wash and vacuum every week all year on a $15 weekly contract basis. Call mobile phone # 356-4649. SUNFISH with beach wheels. $450. 778-0437. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. 1/2 & full day. Reservations please. Call 778-1990. Calling ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to meet interesting people from around the world? Are you interested in learning the history of Anna Maria Is- land? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island His- torical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. WE NEED YOU! Call Martha Stewart, 778-4362 or Carolyne Norwood, 778-1514 if you can give a few hours of community service. AD PRODUCTION help wanted. Experienced in Pagemaker and ad layout. Part-time. Call or stop in The Islander Bystander. FULL-TIME Marine yard help. Fork lift operator, boat detailer,. gas dock attendant, etc. Call Ken at 778- 5577. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Tingley Memorial Li- brary. Three and six hour shifts. 778-9413 or 778- 6247. STUDENT Male or Female for land upkeep. Holmes Beach. 778-4773. HOUSEKEEPER Harrington House Bed & Break- fast. 778-5444. 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, home repairs. Also handicap conversions: ramps, handrails, etc. Island resident, 23 years experience, local refer- ences. 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. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! CPD LANDSCAPING, INC. "Natural by Design". Design Installation Renovations. Full-Service Landscape Maintenance. Longboat Key 383-9212. ISLAND PAINTER: fast, neat, reasonable. Call Big Jim, 778-5587. HOUSEKEEPING windows, laundry, minor repairs, yard work, shopping, errands, open or close your home or apartment. Thorough & dependable. For estimate call 779-1402. CUSTOM FIBERGLASS, ETC. Repairs, gelcoat, boats, decks & hot tubs. No job too big or too small. All work fully guaranteed. 15 yrs. exp. 794-8896 for free estimate. AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE leasing, marine & fresh water, new set ups, consultations, residential, & commercial. Experienced, dependable & refer- ences. 795-2185. CARING QUALITY COMPANION. Your needs, your convenience: Great cook, safe driver, transporta- tion, errands or travel. Cleaning of course. Please call 792-0011. C.N.A. Island resident, Island references. commit- ted to quality care & dependability. Page # 749-2430 or leave message at 749-2431. NO JOB TOO SMALL! College student, father of three, trying to make ends meet. Lawns, tree trim- ming, etc. Lifelong resident, references. Keith, 778- 6438 LOVING CHILD CARE by the hour, mornings or evenings, fun, safe environment. References. 778- 6438. HOME REPAIR Kitchen & bath, home repairs. Also handicap conversions: ramps, handrails, etc. Island resident, 23 years experience, local refer- ences. Call Mark at 778-5354. VAN-GO PAINTING ResidentiaVCommercial, Inte- rior/Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper, Island resident references. Dan or Bill 778-5455. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling specialist. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. - COMMUNITY ELECTRIC THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 16, 1994 A PAGE 23 jID A I YREA MONTGOMERY'S CERAMIC TILE Professional installation and repair. Fully insured. Manatee County resident 25 years. Call today for a free es- timate. Ken 792-1084. FAUCET PLUMBING Remodel, service, water heater, sewer cleaning. 24 hour service. Serving the Island for 17 years. 778-0181. Lic. #RF0038400. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING. Call Jim Bickal 778-1730. Free Estimates- 28 year Island Resi- dent. ALUMINUM VINYL CONSTRUCTION. All types. New installation and repairs. Insured and refer- ences. Lic. #RX-0051318. Rex Roberts 778-0029. ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Danish craftsman, free estimates, pick-up and delivery. Furniture repair. 778-4335. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. BRICK, GLASS, BLOCK, stucco, tile, pavers & concrete. In business since 1978. Dave Elliott, 778- 5183. WHY GET SOAKED? Dry foam, dries fast! We never use steam. Fat Cat also cleans tile, wood & terrazzo floors. Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning. 778-2882. SCREEN REPAIRS, ceiling fans, painting, carpen- try, roof coating & repairs, drywall repairs and pres- sure cleaning. Work guaranteed. Low Prices. Call 778-0410 leave message. COMMERCIAL STUDIOS 1sm/1lg. Gulf view. Gulf Drive ideal for small business, office, crafts. Neg. Anna Maria. Call Frank at 778-6126 Eves. 778-6127. BUY IT! SELL ITI FIND IT! ISLANDER CLASSI- FIED DIRECT GULF FRONT vacation rental. 2 week minimum, summer or fall. Beach, pool, tennis, Jacuzzi, & sauna. 794-8877. -HOLMES BEACH, 2BR/2BA unfurnished. Annual, references $600 plus utilities. 1 BR/1BA furnished, seasonal. Call collect 813-778-0405. HOLMES BEACH: Tropical landscaped 2BR/1BA house 100 yds from Gulf. Large sundeck & lanai with spa. No pets, unfumished. $1000/mo. 778-5246. ROOMMATE TO SHARE home on quiet canal on north end of Longboat Key. $400/mo. 383-0639. PERICO BAY CLUB, unfurnished 2BR/2BA with lakeview, W/D, tennis, pools, 24 hr. security and covered parking. 794-6472. 2BR/2BA HOUSE annual lease. Vaulted ceiling, 1200 s.f., storage, W/D & carport. No pets. 2.5 blks. to beach. $800 month includes utilities. 778-4796. 1 BEDROOM furnished apartment for rent weekly or monthly. Across the street from beach. $600 per month plus electricity. 778-5035. ISLAND CONDO 2BR/2.5BA lanais, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, pool, walk to beach, low maintenance fee and owner may finance! 99,900. Call Yvonne Higgins at Island Real Estate 778-6066 or 795-0105 after hours. OPEN HOUSE EVERY DAY. New home, 260 S. Harbor Dr., Holmes Bch. 3BR/2BA, quiet street, private boat launch, 2 blocks to beach. $179,500. 778-1966. BY OWNER at Perico Bay Club. $89,500. must see to appreciate Gorgeous Lake view. 2BR/2BA with many up-grades. Security, covered parking, pool, spa and tennis. 794-5085. FREE HOT LIST "By Owner Homes" 100's com- puterized & analyzed. Free mortgage card. Help-U- Sell Realty Counselors. 795-0616.. BY OWNER 4 unit rental complex two buildings - oversized lot. 150 ft. from beach, flowing well for watering. Owner operated for 25 yrs. Asking $365,000. 111 36th St., Holmes Beach. 778-2071. 1105 Gulf Dr. N., 60 ft. to beach. 2BR/1BA, 1 car garage, fenced yard & patio, sundeck, ceramic tile/ carpet, asking $135,500. Make offers Call Yvonne Higgins at Island Real Estate 778-6066 or 795-0105 after hours. BY OWNER S. Bay Blvd. Elevated 2BR/2BA home, large enclosed garage & shop, rear deck w/ canal view. Many extras. 813-778-7070. WATERFRONT LOT By Owner. Cleared 90'xl 10' seawalled on deep water canal. Prime Holmes Beach location. 505 83rd St. House plans available, includes soil test. 778-2975. PALM HARBOR LOT. $65,900. Call Mary Ann Schmidt Neal & Neal Realtors, 778-2261 or 778- 4931 after hrs. HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD THE DEADLINE IS NOON MONDAY FOR WEDNESDAY'S PAPER Classifieds need to be placed in person and paid in advance at our office we do not invoice or handle credit card charges. Our office is located at 5400A Marina Drive, in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. We're on the comer between D. Coy Ducks and the laundromat. Hours: 9 to 5, Monday thu Friday, Saturday 9 to 2. CLASSIFIED RATES: Minimum $4.50 for up to 3 lines 21 WORDS. Additional lines: $1.50 each, Box: $2, One or two line headlines 250 per word. BUSINESS CLASSIFIED: Minimum $6.50 for up to 3 lines 21 WORDS. Additional lines: $2 each, Box: $2, One or two line headlines 250 per word. Call 778-7978 for information and assistance. IIEBYiSBN Island Typing Service ComputerOperated FAX Service: Send & Receive FAX # 778-8390 NOTARY PUBLIC 778-8390 778-2586 ',MARy A Eve:778-6771 25% OFF WITH THIS AD ONLY- EXP. 6/22/94 | M ANATEE 0 OWERS ISLAND LAWN SERVICE Donnie Rivera (813) 778-7508 .Im~iSSQS& iJ.lR. ;ABAL PALM . CARPENTRY ai AFLOmDACOMPAY Interior/Exterior *SMALL HOME REPAIRS 20 Years CUSTOM FENCES DECKS* SIDING, Experience FASCIA *SOFFITS d/W *DOORS WINDOWS Husband/Wife S ODD JOBS Team ully Insured Reasonable Rate * 778-7603 Free Estimates* Rick Lea,, 778-2139 32-Tear Island Reident 778-2139 UNCOMMON COLLECTABLES & GIFTS Anna Maria Island Centre Holmes Beach 778-3548 Specializing Exotic Cars Hig David Zorko Hm. 778-6342 IDE WORKS 778-1617 ig In Paint Touch-Up gh Quality Honest Prices 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach S. ( F Most cars $85 and we come to you! COMPLETE MOBILE SERVICE tins ce6*a7-s AUTO & BOAT DETAILING Hand wash & Vacuum, Buff Seal & Polish, Armorall, Dress Rims & Tires, Shampoo Carpets & Seats, Dress Interior, Satin-Black Under Carriage, Engine Cleaned & Silicone Protected. Everything included for $85 -on a normal size car. By appointment, at your home or office. Call the mobile service number: 356- 4649 or leave a message: 778-9392. ISLANDER I 4=ilws I d Foods "' 3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach MO OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM to 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM to 9 PM* PHONE 778-4100 We Welcome Food Stamps PRICES EFFECTIVE NOW THROUGH TUESDAY, JUNE 21,1994 RIGHT HERE ON THE ISLAND! 85% LEAN GROUND CHUCK FAMILY PACK CHICKEN THIGHS & DRUMSTICKS GEORGIA PEACHES THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING ISLAND FOODS ... VEE SI IN S P ES ISND'*CIP C&AJV-IS %-CIP --- ---- __ -~ ---- --- ----u ~rml f -0r --- - SPRING LAKE SALT FREE DRINKING WATER 2ONE 29 GALLON WITH THIS COUPON NOW THRU JUNE 21 / LIMIT TWO PER CUSTOMER PLEASE SAVER'S CHOICE COFFEE ALL VARIETIES 994 1 LB. PKG. WITH THIS COUPON NOW THRU JUNE 21 LIMIT TWO PER CUSTOMER PLEASE Is' F' -r FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Every Friday 11 A.M. to NOON ECKRICH ALL MEAT FRANKS DELI DEPARTMENT BOILED ..HAM--. HAM |