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THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND ^ i N ....Ni : WEEKLY NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE - i Bazzy receives go-ahead for marina Allan Bazzy has received permission to renovate the Bradenton Beach Marina from the city council. By a4-1 vote Monday, council members approved a rezoning of six residential lots just south of the ma- rina to commercial use, accepted a special exception with a number of stipulations to build a commercial boat storage shed on the property, and vacated portions of Church Street and Bay Drive North. The council vote was in response to an order by Cir- cuit Court Judge Scott Brownell, who ruled last month the council wrongly denied Bazzy's petition to rezone adjoin- ing residential lots for commercial in August 1994. "We're ready to pull permits and start work immedi- ately," Bazzy said. He has said he will spend more than $1 million in remodeling the marina, located south of the Bradenton Beach Fishing Pier face-lift proposed By Paul Roat A four-faced clock tower, a new pavilion, 34 new benches 11 of them covered and 476 rod hold- ers are just part of the improvements proposed for the Bradenton Beach Fishing Pier. Architects Emily Anne Smith and Tom Eatman received Bradenton Beach City Council approval of preliminary first-phase plans for renovations to the 20- year-old pier east of Bridge Street last week. Council members also approved the master plan for the pier. Smith and Eatman proposed five phases of con- struction for the project. The first phase, which will be paid from a $50,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, will include repair and replacement of damaged deck planking and railing, demolition of the pavilion at the east end of the pier, construction of the new benches and installation of three fish-cleaning stations complete with fresh water. New lighting will also be put in place on the pier. Lights will be similar in design to those throughout Bridge Street and, as Smith put it, "should gather baitfish like gangbusters." Councilman John Kaufmann's suggestion that the pavilion demolition be an "add-on" to the construction bids was approved by council members. First-phase construction will go out to bid soon. Although other phases of the project are currently unfunded, Community Redevelopment Agency Chair- man Clem Dryden said he was confident money could be secured for the work later this year through an ad- ditional grant from the Florida Department of Commu- nity Affairs. Bradenton Beach officials hope to receive a second Community Redevelopment Block Grant from the DCA this spring. Other highlights of the pier renovations, as outlined by Smith, include: A new pier entrance portico and new roof design for the tackle shop and restaurant within Phase 2. Construction of a new pavilion and new signage Plans for the renovations for the Bradenton Beach Fishing Pier include a clock tower and several covered cabanas along the length of the pier. Other renovations include 34 benches, 476 rod holders and addi- tional lighting that architect Emily Anne Smith said would "attract baitfish like gangbusters." " Cortez Bridge. His plans call for removal of the existing open-air boat storage racks, replacing the structure with a 34-foot high, 200-foot by 84-foot enclosed storage shed that could accommodate up to 74 boats. Bazzy also hopes to build two docks, one 125-feet long, the other 135-feet long, into Anna Maria Sound; demolish an existing house; construct a duplex; relocate boat work stations; and do overall remodeling of existing marina buildings. Councilman Walt Grace cast the only negative vote during the proceedings. He said Brownell's ruling was an improper use of the checks and balance system between legislative, executive and judicial branches of government Council members Aug. 23 voted 3-2 in favor of Bazzy's request, but city laws require at least four af- via a 34-foot-high tower at the east end of the pier within Phase 3. Construction of a 34-foot-high tower featuring clocks facing in four directions, extensive landscaping featuring sable and royal palms at the approach to the pier and a boardwalk within Phase 4. Construction of three covered cabanas staggered firmative votes for such a request. Councilman Bill Campbell and former Councilman Jim Kissick cast the negative votes. Bazzy has filed two other cases against Bradenton Beach. One case, involving encroachments onto Bazzy's marina by the city police station and streets and roads buildings, will be dropped. No hearing date has been set for the other case, which names 18 resi- dents who opposed Bazzy's marina expansion plans. Among stipulations within the plan is public access to the marina, landscape approval by the city council, no direct lighting from the marina onto nearby property, an $8,100 payment to the city's park fund by Bazzy, paving of Church and Bay Drive by Bazzy and a two-year time limit on construction, among other stipulations. along the pier's 665-foot length within Phase 5. Although costs for all phases of the work on the pier have not been finalized, Dryden said he expected the work to cost about $200,000. Smith said the overall theme of the pier improve- ments would be a old fishing style design. GUNMAN TAKES HOSTAGE AT CITY PIER (NOT) SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Opinions ............................................. ........... 6 Those Were the Days .................................... 7 Announcements ........................................... 15 'Snooks' Adams remembers ....................... 16 Stir-it-up ........................................................ 18 School Daze........................................ .......... 20 Streetlife .................................... ............ 22 Serenity ........................................................ 24 Anna Maria tides .......................................... 25 Real estate .................................................... 26 JANUARY 26, 1995 fB PAGE 2 N JANUARY 26, 1995 U THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Holmes Beach to recycle nine items at curb By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Holmes Beach residents will soon be able to place nine recyclables at the curb for a weekly pick-up in- stead of taking the items to dumpsters at city hall. The city's new contract with Waste Management is slated for a vote by city council on Feb. 7. The contract will add the curbside pick-up of three types of plastic - soda, milk and detergent bottles; aluminum and tin cans; and clear, brown and green glass for an extra cost of 96 cents. Newspapers are already picked up curbside. --"~" Councilwoman Pat Geyer asked about commercial accounts and condominiums. Robert "Bub" McKinney of Waste Management said the same service is avail- able to both. For commercial customers, the fee is based on volume, he said. Mayor Rich Bohnenberger expressed his concern if the county decides to sign a contract with Amerecycle for recycling. The Amerecycle plan calls for customers to co- mingle garbage and recyclables which will be separated at a plant to be built by the company. "Should they do that, where do we stand with the Wheel broke, or real bwoke? When the ball joint went out on the front left wheel of the southbound Anna Maria Trolley, passengers re- ported the driver did an excellent job holding the trolley in their lane, avoiding a collision with oncoming traffic. Another trolley came swiftly to carry the passengers on their journey to St. Armands. The first tow truck on the scene alongside the Longboat Key Club golf course wasn't able to pull the weight of the trolley, but managed to pull it into the center turn lane where it waited for another "lift" to the shop. Passenger Victor Dashiell hopped off the hampered trolley and snapped this picture at the scene of the trolley accident last Tuesday with other passengers waiting roadside while Longboat Key police directed traffic. Trolley operator Gary Creamans has said he suspects someone sabotaged the trolley and caused the accident. The trolley has been under fire from Longboat Key officials since it began operating earlier this month. Islander Photo Courtesy: Victor Dashiell contract that has curbside recycling? he asked. The attorney for Waste Management said the con- tract gives the city the right to control the service pro- vided and the curbside recycling can be discontinued at any time the city desires. Public Works Director John Fernandez asked if the recycling dumpsters will remain at city hall and McKinney said that's up to the city council. He said they could still be used by commercial entities. Resident Mary Ann Jones asked if the company will provide bins and what days items will be picked up. "We would offer a 24-gallon blue bin to put the glass, cans and plastic into for a once a week pick-up," replied McKinney. "We believe it will be a Thursday pick-up. Your newspapers will be the same as you do now." McKinney said there will be two solid waste, one yard waste and one recyclable pick-up per week. The total cost of all pick-ups will be $10.96 per month per household. Garbage pick-up changes proposed in Bradenton Beach Changes may be coming to the garbage pick-up schedule in Bradenton Beach. Public Works Chief Buddy Watts said several resi- dents have complained that the Saturday pick-up of yard trash is becoming an unsightly problem. With most of Bradenton Beach's residents working during the week, gardening is done on the weekends. Yard waste is then left at the curb for a week before it is picked up, he said. Watts said the proposed change would have yard waste picked up on Mondays throughout the city. For southern Bradenton Beach, regular garbage pick-ups would change from the current Monday and Thursday to Tuesday and Friday. Northern residents would have cur- rent Tuesday and Friday pick-ups changed to Wednesday and Saturday. Watts said he would like to hear from residents regarding the change in garbage service. He may be reached at the Bradenton Beach City Hall, 778-1005. Bay crossing charrette could start in April By Paul Roat A study to determine the feasibility of building an additional bridge between the mainland and the barrier islands between Cortez Bridge and the Ringling Cause- way should take place in April. The study, called a charrette by transportation plan- ners, was approved by the Metropolitan Planning Or- ganization Monday. Cost of the charrette is budgeted for $50,000. The charrette, according to MPO's Bob Herrington, will bring together all interested people and groups to discuss the merits of building an additional bridge across Sarasota Bay. Florida Department of Transportation District Sec- retary David May said the traffic counts on the exist- ing three bridges warranted the new bridge, but envi- ronmental prohibitions may halt its construction. The charrette should solve the social, political, financial and environmental concerns prior to spending any more money on further studies. The MPO board approved the charrette by an 8-4 vote. Among the opponents of the Bay crossing study are officials on Longboat Key, who have steadfastly opposed any bridges to that barrier island. To date, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach officials have indicated a charrette is a good approach to take. Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola, also the chairwoman of the Island Transportation Planning Organization, said an additional bridge is needed and the charrette is a good first step. "If you don't realize what is happening," Pierola said, "just look at the growth in eastern Manatee County or eastern Sarasota County. There are lots of people out there, and there will be lots more in five years, and they're all going to want to go the beach here or on Longboat Key." Herrington said the charrette would probably take place in April, with results expected to be released in July. As many as 100 people could take part in the charrette, he said, which could last as long as three days. A special meeting facilitator will be retained to organize and conduct the charrette. Holmes Beach mayor reports on no-wake ordinance An ordinance to establish a no-wake zone along the ernment and since the state is not down here in person vessels may be regulated or prohibited. and in which county's beaches is still being held up at the county to enforce the safe boating rules that currently exist, it's swimming, water skiing, skin-diving and other water ac- level, said Holmes Beach Mayor Rich Bohnenberger at the county's responsibility, not ours," noted tivity, or any of them, may be prohibited or regulated." last week's city council meeting. Bohnenberger. The ordinance further states that vessel operators "City Attorney Chip Rice said the county has a The county's current ordinance declares that the pub- shall maintain idle speeds when in areas of regulated 100-yard no-wake ordinance on the books but it is only lic health, safety and welfare of its citizens "requires des- water activity that are posted with signs designating the enforceable in unincorporated areas of the county," ignation of specific areas within which the operation of boundaries of the areas. said Bohnenberger. "Rice said they could amend the ordinance to cover the barrier island cities but the cit- Plants by the ies will have to draw up an interlocal agreement to empower the local police departments with enforce- ment authority. The cities would also have to adopt the The City of Holmes Beach ordinance to their books." obtained a truck load of Bohnenberger said County Commissioner Stan plantsfrom the county Stephens will bring a proposal to the Coalition of Bar- nursery for beautification rier Island Elected Officials when it is completed. purposes. The boxwood, Bohnenberger also noted that the county did not take oyster plants and lantana the legislation to the local legislative delegation be- _.i will be planted along Gulf cause "the state legislature is reluctant to pass a special HOLMES BEACH Drive at the Martinique act if they think local governments can take care of the PUB, PIIW S ~ PT condominiums, said Public problem on their own." Works Supervisor John "My position has always been that the county gov- Fernandez. Islander ernment is nothing more than a local arm of state gov- Photo: Pat Copeland THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JANUARY 26, 1995 M PAGE 3 EI Island's first fair queen reigns for one year '"Wow!" was the first comment from the 17- year-old Queen of the Manatee County Fair after cutting the ribbon at the gates to the event in Palmetto. But Tracy Moynihan is not only beautiful, she's articulate, fo- cused and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead of her. 1995 Manatee County Fair She's been a contes- Queen Tracy Moynihan tant before, so the fam- ily was relaxed at Sat- urday night's pageant, watching the Manatee High School senior calmly go through the paces and in- terviews "with tremendous poise," according to fa- ther, David Moynihan. Why did she enter, we asked. "When I started ap- plying to college, my dad said 'get every scholarship dollar you can,' and this pageant puts $1,000 into my college fund." In addition, Tracy earned a $1,000 scholarship to Ellen Meade Studios. "I've already done the mod- eling classes so I'm planning on using that to study nutrition," said Tracy. Tracy hopes to enter Florida Southern College and have a career in broadcasting. She has already no- ticed the doors of opportunity open- ing for her as a result of the fair pub- licity. A local television station called her school and offered an in- ternship. Selected from over 70 partici- pants, Tracy will reign over the week-long fair and then represent the fair association at other events Eight qualify in Holmes Beach Three council members will be elected to vacant Mike Faarup, a member of the Holmes Beach Planning seats on the Holmes Beach Council on March 14 from Commission; Heathcliff J. Kryszczuk; Roger Lutz, a a field of eight candidates. The terms are for two years member of the city's code enforcement board; Don with an annual salary of $1 per month plus $300 per Maloney, a member of the city's board of adjustment; month expenses for a total of $3,061 annually. incumbent Councilwoman Billie Martini and Deborah Incumbent Councilman Luke Courtney qualified Spence. for re-election last week. He is joined by seven other Councilwoman Mary Ellen Reichard will not seek candidates Lee Edwards, special Holmes Beach re-election for her seat which also expires this term. liason to the Anna Maria Island Community Center; Qualifying ended at noon, Jan. 24. Doyle drops out of Anna Maria election The field of candidates for the Feb. 14 Anna Maria Anna Maria, at this time," Doyle said in a Jan. 9 letter City commission election has been reduced by one. to Anna Maria City Clerk Peggy Nelson. Mike Doyle announced he was dropping his name Candidates for three vacant commission seats in- from the ballot for business reasons. clude incumbent Doug Wolfe, former commissioner "Due to personal business matters that have come George McKay, Mike Bartles and Mark Ratliff. up, I do not feel I would be able to allot the time and Also on the ballot on Feb. 14 in Anna Maria are effort I had planned, and therefore do not feel I would candidates for the office of mayor, Max Znika and Dor- be of benefit to the elected office, nor to the citizens of othy McChesney. 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Ij PAGE 4 a JANUARY 26, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Net ban battle far from over; buy-outs considered By Paul Roat How much guilt will the Florida Legislature bear in light of a decision by voters last November to put 7,000 commercial net fishers out of business? The question of compensation for commercial gill netters is being asked throughout the state in a series of 20-some public hearings by a legislative task force. At least one lawmaker, Rep. Allen Boyd of Monticello, has vowed to introduce legislation to com- pensate the soon-to-be-out-of-work commercial netters when the gill net ban takes effect July 1. Terms of that bill or amounts to be paid will be decided in Tallahas- see during the legislative session in March and April. The task force came to Bradenton last week to try to determine how much or if-- money will be paid to commercial fishermen reeling after last fall's deci- sion to abolish their way of life inshore netting. The score or so of commercial gill net fishers, fish wholesalers or fish house employees in attendance were bitter about the outcome of the constitutional amendment which put them out of work. "It would make me feel better to have recreational fishing banned, too," Karen Bell said. "If the fish are so stressed, we should take all the pressure off the re- source." Recreational fishermen, led by the Save Our Sealife group headed by Florida Sportsman magazine publisher Karl Wickstrom, were the moving force be- hind the successful voter drive banning commercial gill net fishing in the nearshore waters of Florida. SOS rep- resentatives portrayed commercial fishers as wholesale killers of fish, a picture contested by most marine bi- ologists and scientists who said overdevelopment and habitat loss, among other causes, was the reason for diminishing fish catches. "You want to talk about compensation?" Ruskin commercial fisher Robert Fletcher asked the legislative task force. "I should be getting a percentage of every hook that's sold in Florida." Fletcher said he was not enthusiastic about the idea of compensation to commercial fisher. "If you run over a guy on the street with your car, what do you do? Say to him 'hey, buddy, do you want a Coke?' That's what Commercial fishing boats, nets even the docks may become a thing of the past in the wake of the decision by Florida voters last November to prohibit nearshore gill net fishing in the state. Islander Photo: Paul Roat you're doing to us. "Fair compensation? How do I take your life from you and make it fair to you?" he asked. Fletcher said he feared the outcome of the net ban would be an increase in illegal fishing. "To do this, you've gotta go buy up all the nets you can, because I know people who make $100,000 a week on illegal fish right now. All you're doing is making more outlaws," Fletcher said to a chorus of nods from the audience. Equipment buy-outs has been viewed as an avenue to consider by lawmakers. Florida Marine Fisheries Com- mission members have been told that a commercial net ban enacted in Texas in the late 1980s did not include an equipment purchase provision. The results, according to Texas officials, were disastrous, with marine law enforce- ment costs reaching staggering levels. Marine fisheries commissioners will offer their suggestions to Gov. Lawton Chiles and the Florida Cabinet next month, with a final public hearing sched- uled Feb. 16 in West Palm Beach to adopt final rules to implement the net ban. The legislative task force report will be submitted to the Florida Legislature Feb. 1. Commercial fishers have indicated their next course of action will be the courts, not the legislature or the voters. As Fletcher said, "If you think this is gonna be easy, no sir, you're wrong." And Bell vowed that the abolition of a way of life for some Cortez residents is far from over. "This will be a national issue," she said. Cities, county to share costs of stormwater fix By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The Island cities have agreed to enter into interlocal agreements with the county in order to file a joint application for a permit to meet requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act. The act requires counties and municipalities to monitor and clean stormwater discharged into the sewer system and local waters. The City of Palmetto Juno, the pygmy sperm whale calf that died Jan. 11 at Mote Marine Laboratory, left a legacy of knowledge which will aid not only Mote scientists as they care for mammals in the future, but will assist other marine mammal stranding facilities and federal agencies which oversee mammals. Research and treatment breakthrough include de- velopment of a formula for non-bottlenose dolphin calf mammals; analysis of breathing pattern for the federal agencies; growth rate data; techniques for non-tradi- tional training of a calf for husbandry; and much was learned about cognitive abilities of the species. During Juno's 147 days at Mote, she was cared for by more than 2,000 volunteers who assisted Mote staff in 24-hour care of the whale. This long- term care was a major test of Mote's new Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center. Mote staff and volunteers conducted a necropsy on Juno. A necropsy provides only about 10% of in- formation through gross examination with the re- mainder coming from bacteriology, histopathology, contaminant analysis, immunology, etc. Prelimi- nary findings show cause of death to be respiratory arrest, pulmonary edema and virtual collapse of both lungs. The necropsy gave indications of wide- spread systemic infection, a build-up of fluid in the and the Florida Department of Transportation will also be partners in the agreement. At last week's meeting of the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Charles Hunsicker, representing the county, said the move will substantially decrease the cost of obtaining the permit and the county will bear the burden of responsibility in preparing the application. Bradenton Beach Councilman Dick Suhre asked, "Why is the federal government forcing this down our abdomen and acute necrosis of the pancreas and in the adjacent lymph nodes. Though Juno's medical condition was never considered to be better than "fair," and downgraded to "poor" a week before her death, there was no in- dication of the seriousness of her condition from be- havior, weekly blood work, ultrasonography, or weekly physical examinations. This is consistent with the ability of marine mammals to hide medical problems until they become extremely serious. 'The outpouring of financial and volunteer support from the community to care for Juno was heart-warm- ing and appreciated. We've been able to add a new chapter in our understanding and knowledge of this species," said Jay Gorzelany, Mote's stranding coordi- nator. throats?" "We all share Anna Maria Sound and Sarasota Bay as an asset for our area," Hunsicker replied. "People live here, visit here and return year after year because of our water and environment. We offer something special as a coastal area. The protection of that inner shore water the Manatee River, the Braden River and Sarasota Bay which is fed by the Manatee River - is an asset we control." Hunsicker said the area is fortunate because the water quality is good and no cleanup is required before executing the permit application. "I believe that our permit will be directed towards our commitment to continue to maintain the quality of water that we have," he said. "It's an agreement with the federal government that says we have good water and will take steps to keep it that way." Holmes Beach Public Works Supervisor John Fernandez asked what the cost of the permit applica- tion will be per city. Hunsicker said the cost is based on population. Figures are as follows: Anna Maria, $2,220; Bradenton Beach, $2,081; Holmes Beach, $6,127; Palmetto, $11,673; unincorporated county, $189,357; and FDOT, $26,135. The cost per person is $1.26. The total cost of the contract with Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc., to perform the services required in the permit application is $237,135. Fernandez asked when the cities' shares are due. Hunsicker said 30 days after the interlocal agreements are completed. The permit application is due June 12, 1995. Services to be performed by Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc., include mapping local waters and iden- tifying the outfalls within each applicant's jurisdiction, preparing a description of each major watershed, char- acterizing the quality of each major surface water body, conducting a dry weather field screening program of outfalls and monitoring storm water runoff in order to identify pollutants. In other business, elected officials recommend the appointment of Holmes Beach Councilman Luke Courtney to the county's Tourist Development Council. Juno's legacy m"M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 0 PAGE 5 iJm Holmes Beach special event alcohol law has flaws By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter A Holmes Beach ordinance to permit the serving of alcohol at special events has gone back to the draw- ing board. The ordinance would allow the activity by special exception as a temporary use. The ordinance came about after the city council granted the Anna Maria Island Historical Society permis- sion to serve alcohol at the Centennial Street Dance last May, then discovered that there is no provision in the city's ordinances to do so. The council asked the city at- The Holmes Beach City Council agreed with its attorney last week that code enforcement board member should not discuss cases outside of meetings. Mayor Rich Bohnenberger said the attorney rec- ommended a change in the city's ordinances to prohibit board members from discussing code enforcement cases with any other person outside of an official code enforcement board meeting. "What has occurred here recently is that some members of the code enforcement board met with in- dividuals prior to the hearing and visited the site of the original complaint," he explained. "The code enforce- ment board, in my opinion, is like a judicial body and if it wanted to visit the site, it should have adjourned the meeting and gone to the site en masse to review the property." Councilwoman Carol Whitmore noted, "It's get- ting to where you can't even talk to anybody." Bohnenberger said the attorney felt such action by the board was unethical. "There's no problem with driving by and eyeballing torey to draft an ordinance to address the problem. The ordinance was last discussed and refined at the October work session. At that time, a resident objected to the provision banning special events at which alco- hol was served on the beach or a public street, sidewalk or right of way because it would eliminate neighbor- hood street dances or block parties. Council instructed the attorney to revise the ordi- nance to allow such events on public streets, sidewalks or right of ways if approved by the chief of police. Last week, the amended draft came back to council accom- the site," said Bohnenberger. "The problem is in meeting with the individual outside of the code enforcement board hearing. By the time the person is cited, he's had several meetings with the code enforcement officer and had time to comply. By the time it goes to the code enforcement board, the person is in defiance. If you want to view the code enforcement board as a court-type situation, it should be treated as such." The council also agreed to ordinance changes that would regulate the parking of travel trailers on city streets, which would include lawn service trailers and boat trailers, and amend the nuisance ordinance to in- clude a height requirement for overgrown lots. In other business, council reviewed site plans for a new fellowship building for the Island Baptist Church and a new sign for Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Council also listened to a resident's complaint about the canal between 67th and 68th Street, which is becom- ing clogged with sediment at the Marina Drive end. Pub- lic Works Supervisor John Fernandez said he is working on a long-term plan for dredging the city's canals. panied by a letter of concern from the attorney. "...I have eliminated the strict prohibition on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the public beach because I can find no rational basis to make a distinction between an event which utilizes the public beach as opposed to a special event which uti- lizes other public recreational areas or city owned prop- erty," wrote City Attorney Patricia Petruff. Petruff said the council could add additional standards for events on the beach such as restricting the used of glass containers or requiring the applicant to post a bond to in- sure that the area is cleaned up after the event. Another issued Petruff brought to the council's attention was the fact that the ordinance requires the applicant to obtain not only a temporary use permit but also a special exception. "It should be noted that if the council wishes to require a special exception, the district regulations for the various zoning districts would need to be amended to add as a special exception use the temporary sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at special events to the districts in which such uses would be allowed," she pointed out. "In order to do this, council would have to determine the specific zoning districts where this special exception use would be allowed." As an alternative, Petruff said the council could amend the ordinance to allow the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at special events through the granting of a temporary use permit and place standards for the permit in the land development code. This type of permit could be approved or disapproved by the mayor or submitted to council for review and approval Petruff said. Council agreed to place the item on the Feb. 21 work session. At the same work session, council is slated to discuss the planning commission's recom- mendation that there be no further restrictions on the duration of residential rentals in the city. ,_ -, ,, o ra' 'tr-of U -. B11 twli.W [EAVE PARADISE WITHOUT usl Subscribe to Bystander. Over 900 Island- lovers already on our out-of- town list. It's the best news on Anna Maria Island! Use the subscription form on page 7 of this issue. ISLANDER aii 4G301t 1 nnmw-- CROWDER BROS. 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All the hostage ne- gotiators and officers involved were left to watch as the get-away boat swept bad guys and hostages off to "safe waters," heading toward Egmont Key. No one planned for the escape route by boat and the bad guys got away this time. In real life, of course, this can't happen. At least, law enforcement will be prepared for this "scenario" in the future. A hill of beans Anna Maria Islanders may be likened more to counting beans, bean bag chairs and L.L. Bean than our Geoffrey Beene neighbors on Longboat Key. While we epitomize a sloven, casual Island style our southern neighbors are trodding the links in Claiborne and Gucci. They'll undoubtedly use the recent trolley accident, caused by a broken ball joint, as added ammunition to prevent the trolley service from linking Anna Maria to points south via Longboat Key. Is this a majority opinion or are we just hearing the ranting of Longboat Key Commissioner Al Green, a man who once called the village on the north end of his island a "shanty town," and in nearly the same breath called Anna Maria residents "white trash." It is so very hard to imagine anyone objecting to the quaint, wood-trimmed trolley car filled with happy, shop-and-eat eager passengers. The trolley has the support of business interests on both Anna Maria and Longboat Key. It has been long established on Siesta Key with a successful route to St. Armands and Lido Keys without so much as a sour note on its record there. Admit it, Commissioner Green, this trolley busi- ness is stuck in your craw and you have nothing better to complain about but tee times. Come on, Longboat, get off your beans and let Green know he's out of line once and for all. This is the neatest thing since sliced pumpernickel. Commissioner Green's number is 383-4674 and he needs to hear from you. JANUARY 26, 1995 VOLUME THREE, NUMBER 10 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Presswood V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor Mark Ratliff, Features Editor June Alder Bob Ardren Pat Copeland Joy Courtney Jack Egan David Futch V Contributors Doug Dowling Mike Heistand Katharine Wight V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Dolores Knutson V Classified Services Kristy Hatfield V Advertising Services and Accounting Kristy Hatfield V Production Lisa Cleveland Darla Tingler Heather Jacobsen V Distribution Mike Carver Mary Stockmaster With a lot of help from our friends. 0 1994 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 FAX 813 778-9392 PHONE 813 778-7978 SLICK By Egan YOUR. OPINION. Council unfair to beach restaurant In The Islander Bystander's article in regard to serving alcohol at Cafe on the Beach, Councilwoman Carol Whitmore stated, "People that drink beer and wine at the beach will be getting in their cars and driv- ing with some degree of impairment" Well, I guess its OK to drink beer, wine and heavy alcohol at the Sandbar (which is on the beach) without some degree of impairment. And what about all the other establishments on the whole Island and the rest of the United States? As for Councilwoman Mary Ellen Reichard, she states Cafe on the Beach is not a restaurant. The dic- tionary defines a restaurant as, "A place where meals can be bought and eaten." I guess this definition does not apply to Cafe on the Beach. I think the councilwomen are hiding their heads in the beach sand. They should look at the advertisements in their own Island newspaper. Joseph Mammina, Bradenton Mr. Bones butts baby out It was New Year's Eve night when my sister, brother-in-law, daughter and I stopped at Mr. Bones for an evening meal. We had called earlier to inquire about the availability of a highchair for my 16-month-old daughter. Someone on the phone stated that they didn't have any highchairs. We asked if we could bring our own. The reply from the employee was "sure." When we got to Mr. Bones, we were greeted with rudeness and lack of consideration. As we stood with our highchair, we were told they had no room for it. From my view I could see at least five tables open. I suggested we sit in a corner table and put the highchair in the corner. This was unacceptable they said there was no room. I then suggested we remove a chair and put the highchair in its place. No, they said, that would not work either. Finally, in exasperation, my sister said, "So you're telling us you won't serve us?" The two rude women shook their heads. We walked out. What if I had a wheelchair and tried to get into Mr. Bones for dinner? Would I be turned away at the door by rude people? "Happy New Year Mr. Bones." Rened Nordbye, Holmes Beach ... then apologizes We would like to extend our sincere apologies to Ms. Nordbye and her family for their unpleasant expe- rience at Mr. Bones on New Year's Eve. After looking into our reservations and discussing the situation with our staff, it is clear that with a little extra effort we could have seated the party. The situa- tion was handled very poorly. Since taking over Mr. Bones nearly two-and-a-half years ago, we've worked hard to improve the public per- ception of our restaurant We have contributed to several Island charities, provided food and labor to support the Island Little League, sponsored an Island soccer team and have been a Chamber of Commerce member since 1992. We also serve good food and try at all times to be courteous and friendly. Needless-to-say, it is not our in- tention to drive people away. Because our dining room is small and gets very crowded, we encourage people with special requirements to come early to help us provide the nicest possible experience. There is no policy to deny ser- vice to anyone we can reasonably accommodate. We also recognize that local patronage is the lifeblood of our busi- ness, and only hope more Island residents will try Mr. Bones in the future. Since being made aware of this complaint, we have clarified our policies and expectations to our staff, stress- ing, of course, the twin virtues of courtesy and grace un- der fire, and we intend to always try to improve our ser- vice. Again, our apologies to Ms. Nordbye, her sister, her daughter and her brother-in-law. We hope to have the opportunity to do better next time. Mr. Bones BBQ, Holmes Beach League appreciates donations We at the Anna Maria Island Art League would like to thank everyone who made a donation to the league in memory of our founder, James. L. Pay. Also, a special "anonymous" thank-you goes to a certain "anonymous" donor for the wonderful, much- needed office gift Anna Maria Art League, Holmes Beach THOSE WERE THE fAYS Part 11, The War of 1898 by June Alder A1ma.3 I Men in Tampa's sodden army camps slept in hammocks to keep out of the water. SHOOT-OUT AT THE IMPERIAL Tampa was terrified of epidemics. It had suffered more than its share of deaths from yellow fever and other tropical diseases over the years. No wonder local officials panicked when soldiers fighting Spanish troops in Cuba began to fall ill in large numbers and the U.S. Army decided to ship them back to Tampa. The Florida board of health hurried to set up a quarantine station on Egmont Key and decreed that every sick returnee would be detained there at least 10 days. This was not a proper hospital. It amounted to a couple hundred pup tents propped upon the muddy environs of the Egmont lighthouse. Despite the quarantine, typhoid, malaria and dengue fever swept through Tampa's crowded army camps. By now there were some 25,000 men in them, mostly new recruits eager to fight in Cuba. Few would ever get there, for a peace pact was signed in August. These were the "forgotten men" of the war with Spain. It's said that some of the Rough Riders were dogged all their lives by the question, "Are you one of the ones who stayed behind with the horses?" As lonely soldiers do when they are far away from home, some of the troop- ers sought solace for their miseries in wine, women and song. Their escapades worsened as time went on, and Tampans began to complain to Washington. The most notorious episode started out one sultry night in the Imperial The- ater, the gaudiest gambling palace in Fort Brooke. This strip of saloons and bordellos had been around since the early 1800s when it grew up at the gates of the old Fort Brooke garrison. Soldier John P. Jones, son of Anna Maria Island pioneer John R. Jones, re- called that night vividly: "The troops had just been paid off, and the Imperial was a sea of campaign hats. The long bar at the end of the building was crowded with patrons, while a troupe of girls rendered a pro- gram of songs and dances on the stage. "During brief lulls in the general hurly-burly there could be heard the whir of roulette wheels and rattle of dice, indicating that the gambling room next to the theater also was doing a rush- ing business, but there was nothing to indicate that anything unusual was brewing. "I have never been able to find out what started the riot, but the first inti- mation of trouble was a fusillade of shots outside, followed by the scream- ing of women in a resort across the street. The show-girls paused in their act, then fled into the wings. As if at a signal, the whole audience rose to its feet-and then the shooting really started! "After wrecking the theater and gambling joint the crowd surged out- side and proceeded to shoot up the whole street. By the time a reinforced provost guard reached the scene, every saloon, sporting house and gambling hell in Fort Brooke was completely wrecked." "Next day the place looked like a ghost town and it never regained its former 'grandeur.'" Here's a detail Jones didn't men- tion. The story goes that one of the hun- dreds of bullets fired off went through the ceiling and struck a "working girl" upstairs in the buttocks. By mid-July, what with heat, rain, illness and so much dissolution, the boys stuck in Tampa were clamoring to go home. The first train-load of troop- ers left town on July 22. The last unit was gone by August, to the relief of the respectable folks of Tampa. There were just a few companies left behind to look after the moun- tains of stores moldering in ware- houses-and 4,000 mules and horses still penned up in the corrals around the town. "A splendid little war," Secretary of State John Hay called that three- month spat with Spain in the summer of '98. It signaled America's emer- gence as a great world power at a cost of less than 400 soldiers killed in battle. But few realize that wartime dis- eases killed 10 times that number. No- body knows how many of the survi- vors' lives were shortened. Next: Final installment, Honeymoon in Cuba THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 E PAGE 7 [li Why get c, soaked? FAT CAT Carpet \ Upholstery Cleaning Dry Foam, Dries=Fastt We never use steam! "Our office carpeting looked like new when you were through!" Bonner Presswood, The Islander Bystander Clean Carpet Looks Better & Lasts Longer For fast, thorough, friendly service call me Jon Kent, S Island resident and owner of Fat Cat. 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Brandishing a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, Steve told Dave, the restaurant's manager, to empty the cash register into a paper bag. Dave set off the hold-up alarm under the counter, which Steve saw. It was then that a bad situation quickly turned into a crisis. Grabbing Dave and Gundula, a German tourist, Steve pushed the hostages out of the restaurant and saw the Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) deputies who were waiting for him at the foot of the pier. Steve forced Dave to open the door to the bait shop, and it was there that the three spent the rest of a very tense afternoon. But it wasn't for real. The whole thing was part of a training exercise to help the sheriff s hostage nego- tiating team stay sharp. At about 4 p.m. on Jan. 18, the negotiating team's mobile response unit rolled up to the foot of the pier and set up the forward position. Just down the street at Roser Memorial Community Church, a negotiation command post was being established. And the press? We had the privilege of being "in- visible," meaning that reporters had total access to observe all parts of the drill. What follows is an account of an imaginary Dog Day Afternoon that went down last week as curious onlookers watched law enforcement officers honing critical life-saving skills. The crisis is assessed J. Stephen Litschauer, an MCSO commander, was in charge of the situation. Busily setting up two teams, one in a truck at the foot of the pier and the other at the church, he said that the first step was to decide who would be the primary and secondary negotiators. It was determined that MCSO's Crime Scene Technician Dave Hodgdon would be the main person on the phone with the bad guy, and that Holmes Beach Police Detec- tive Nancy Rogers would back him up. While Hodgdon and Rogers donned headphones down the street, Litschauer explained that in a real-life situation reports to the press in the first few minutes of the hostage standoff would be sketchy. "We are here on a possible barricade situation," is what Litschauer said officials would likely be telling the press. "We wouldn't tell you very much, because at this point we would not know very much. We would tell you that the area is being sealed off and that the SWAT team is being called in." "We do not go to real situation without calling out the SWAT team," Litschauer explained. "We do not even make a phone call without the SWAT team in position, because once you do that you never know what the bad guy is going to do. Is he going to come storming out shooting everybody? Is he going to set fire to the house or start shooting hostages? If the SWAT team is not in position, then you can have a real trag- edy. Other than getting set up, we do not do anything without the SWAT team." He said the press would be told where the forward Dave the Hostage, por- trayed by Dep. Jules Dengler, appears con- cernedfor his safety as Steve the Criminal takes the phone to make known his demands to negotia- tors. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office hostage negotiating team arrives at the pier and begins to discuss its strategy. At left is Commander J. Stephen Litschauer, and at center is Deputy Gary Sellito, who is a negotiator as well as one ofAnna Maria City's on-the-street law enforcement officers. command post was established, but probably not the location of where the negotiations would be conducted. "It's very important to have that in a quiet, se- cluded area," Litschauer said. "Even on a true call-out, high-ranking brass don't go in where that's going on." He explained that a remote speaker would be run from where the negotiators are located to an area where the sheriff and under-sheriff can hear what's happening. Taking advantage of our "invisible" status, the press treks out to the bait shop to see what's going on. Stepping inside we find Steve holding a gun to the neck of Gundula as he talks on the phone. Dave, who in real-life is MCSO Deputy Jules Dengler, is afraid to try anything for fear of getting Gundula (Holmes Beach Police dispatcher Gundula Coleman) killed. From this end of the pier, it appears that Steve (also known as Islanders' Market's butcher, Steve Gianiotes) has the upper hand. He is demanding money and a boat, and he's very specific about the terms of the arrangement he's trying to forge with Hodgdon. "You stay off this pier or I'm going to dust one of these hostages," Steve yells into the phone. There is a short pause, then Steve erupts, obviously angered at whatever Hodgdon has just said to him. "You got two guys at the end of the pier, because I can see them now!" Steve says, pressing the gun harder into Gundula's neck. "If you don't do what I tell you to, I'm going to just start dusting people! "Get busy on that money!" Steve emphasizes be- fore he slams down the receiver. 'Time is on our side' Back on shore, Litschauer tells reporters that the longer negotiators can keep Steve talking, the better. As long as some kind of communication is happening, other things aren't. "Even if the person had killed two or three people prior to our arrival, we will still negotiate," Litschauer said. "But once violence and injuries occur after we begin to negotiate, the negotiations are over. Then it's a tactical assault to get the job done. You can't wait any longer because people are being injured." Fortunately, although Steve is making bold threats, he's still talking. In the church, Hodgdon is talking on a boom microphone attached to his headset, while oth- ers in the room follow the conversation with Steve on a loudspeaker. "Take a deep breath and calm down," Hodgdon says as Steve begins to shout once again, repeating his demand for money and commenting on the cases of beer he has discovered in the bait house. "Take it easy on that," Hodgdon says concerning the beer. "I'm starting to feel pretty good," Steve says con- fidently. "You don't want to start feeling too good isn't that how this started in the first place?" Hodgdon says. The conversation veers off in another direction as Steve starts to complain about the court system and the problems he's having with getting custody of his chil- dren. Hodgdon doesn't argue with him. "Yeah, you're right about that they pretty well hear it one way," Hodgdon says. "But you can't give them any additional ammunition to work with when you go in there." Steve gets really agitated, and Hodgdon and Rogers exchange concerned glances, apparently wor- ried that Steve may lose control and harm one of the hostages. "Steve? Steve?" Hodgdon says as the phone line goes ominously silent for a moment. "What?!" returns Steve. "Stay calm now," Hodgdon counsels. "Stay cool out there." Hodgdon then attempts to negotiate the release of Gundula, the German-speaking hostage. "You've got that German lady out there, she doesn't understand you and you don't understand her," Hodgdon tries to reason with Steve. "She's making you nervous and you're scaring her to death, even though you don't mean to. Why don't just let her go while we're working on getting that boat out there." As this is going on, Rogers passes a note to Hodgdon, suggesting tactics he might try. Nearby, MCSO Detective Dan Curry is writing on a chalk- board. Among other items, he has made two columns, one labeled "trigger," the other "hook." As he listens to Hodgdon's questions and the responses they get from Steve, he writes on the board. Little by little, the negotiating team is learning about Steve's triggers those things that set him off, upset him and threaten to cause a breakdown in com- munications. Under that column are these words: wife, divorce, and court system. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER X JANUARY 26, 1995 0 PAGE 9 [I- Hostage negotiation at the City Pier CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE Steve's hook, the subject that calms him down and generally helps build a rapport with the negotiatorsis not a surprising one for a father upset about losing his children in a custody battle, and there is but a single word under this heading: kids. Sunset and a turning point In real life, it would now be three to four hours into the crisis. Electricity to the pier would have been cut, and the telephone lines would long ago have been rigged so that Steve could only call Hodgdon and could receive no calls but from the little room at the church where a team of law enforcement personnel represent- ing various disciplines conferred on a strategy to avert a tragedy. "If this were a real situation what I'd be wanting to do now, with the sun the way it is, is to draw it out as long as possible to get the darkness," Litschauer says. "With darkness the SWAT team can get close." A boat approaches the pier, and Litschauer ex- presses his concern about the vessel. "If the boat gets through, how do we keep those on board from getting injured," Litschauer muses. "And how do we not let the bad guy injure the hostages if he panics, thinking the boat is part of a trap." The boat pulls up to the pier and Steve is no longer on the phone. The bait shop door flies open and Steve and his hostages spill out onto the pier. At gunpoint they are forced aboard the boat which speeds off into the bay, head- ing in the general direction of Egmont Key. The Sheriffs helicopter is notified, as are several marine units of area law enforcement agencies. The drill is over. Aftermath In the debriefing which follows the drill, the par- ticipants critique their performances. "We try to think of issues that can happen so we can be prepared for them," Litschauer explains the purpose of the monthly drills to the press. 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Inc. 5412 Marina Dr., Island Shopping Center ' Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-2253 '-."... I[] PAGE 10 M JANUARY 26, 1995 U THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER A Traffic trauma? Look to these Folks for a solution O *- Exhib Co * a d by tfh Talen Florida , Painting, Scu Three Dimen Art, Glass & Pot 509 PINE AVE Art Galleries >iting Extensive elections e Most ted Artists. jlpture F ' Isional tery. F :/ . 2 . By Bob Ardren High bridges or low, new roads or no, all these decisions are made by the MPO formally known as the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organi- zation. And starting Monday, it's Sarasota's turn to chair this area-wide organization little understood by the public. Sarasota County Commissioner David Mills was elected chair of the MPO, replacing outgoing 1994 chair Joe McClash, a Manatee County Commissioner. But for many citizens, the question is "Run what? Who are these people? I didn't elect them." Ah, but you did. Fifteen of the 16 members on the MPO board are elected officials from either Sarasota or Manatee County. The 16th member, a representative of the Florida Department of Transportation, is non-voting. Founded in 1978 by federal mandate and funded by the federal and state governments, the MPO has an eight-member staff operating out of offices on old U.S. 301 in north Sarasota County. The group is one of 25 such organizations in Florida. Federal law requires every urban area with a population of more than 50,000 establish a metropoli- tan planning process and an MPO. All state and fed- eral transportation money, including road-building funds, is then funneled through the MPO. Without such a group, you don't get state or federal funding, according to Mike Guy, executive director of the lo- cal MPO. Put simply, the MPO coordinates all transporta- tion planning in the two counties. Put another way, "the MPO brings local government into full partner- ship with state and federal governments in the plan- ning and implementation of transportation plans for metropolitan areas," according to MPO documents. Manatee County members of the MPO include one representative from Anna Maria Island (currently Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola, although next month the representative will rotate to Holmes Beach Mayor Rich Bohnenberger), one Longboat Key com- missioner (Bob Drohlich), one council member from Bradenton (Fred Runnells), one council member from Palmetto (Jim Biggins) and and three Manatee County commissioners (John Gause, Maxine Hooper and Joe McClash). Sarasota County members of the MPO board include two Sarasota City commissioners (David Merrill and Nora Patterson), three county commissioners (Eugene Matthews, David Mills and Jack O'Neil), along with one commissioner each from North Port and Venice. There is also one member representing the Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority (Greg Young ) and non-voting DOT member, David May. Perhaps the group's most recent decision attract- ing wide public attention was mandating a 65-foot-high bridge for the John Ringling Causeway between Bird Key and downtown Sarasota. The MPO also decided on the controversial high bridge to Anna Maria Island. In both cases local officials railed against the decisions. Both City of Sarasota officials and all three cities on Anna Maria Island continue to oppose high bridges in their communities. But the MPO decides many more things thanthe height of bridges. It is also responsible for the "SMATS 2010," the area study covering transportation through the year 2010. Interestingly, that plan is required to be "financially feasible," meaning every improvement in it must be based on "the projection of future resources," according to the MPO. "Revisions to the plan are made whenever such action is indicated as a result of shifting land patterns, changing financial trends and updated information on travel patterns and characteristics." The latest schedule calls for the plan to be updated beginning this summer with completion about 18 months later. The MPO and its staff also meets regularly with various citizens' groups, neighborhood organizations, business interests and civic associations. Input from each of these areas is then plugged into the area-wide planning process. In addition to the obvious areas of road and bridge building, the MPO also is concerned with such matters as mass transit systems, car pooling, bicycle and hik- ing trails and the airport. So high bridge or low, new roads or no, this blend- ing of local governments making up the MPO hope- fully insures an area-wide view in planning that will save taxpayers from many future transportation head- aches. Violinists reunite this Sunday in Island orchestra after 40 years apart What are the chances that two violinists from dif- ferent parts of the country, who played together in an Army orchestra 40 years ago, who hadn't seen each other since then, would take winter vacations in Florida (one in Bradenton, the other on Longboat Key), and would end up on Anna Maria Island to play in a concert this Sunday? If you could express it numerically it would prob- ably be a pretty good number to play in the Lotto, but whatever the odds, such a thing has happened. In 1955, Jim Lienhard and Dick Massmann mus- tered out of the Army and said good-bye to each other. For more than a year they had sat next to each other playing violin in the 7th Army Symphony Orchestra which played to appreciative audiences throughout Europe. Little did they know that four decades later they would turn up at a rehearsal of the Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra and Chorus and be rein- troduced to each other. But that's how it happened. "We were stationed in Stuttgart," says Lienhard, "and we toured all around Europe, in Germany, Italy, France and even the British Isles, giving concerts pri- marily to the civilian populations in those concerts - we gave just a few concerts to the GIs who were still over there at that time. It was a goodwill type of thing. We were under the auspices of the U.S. Information Service at the time, so it was like we were goodwill ambassadors. "We both attended rehearsal Jan. 7, just getting our instruments out, when the concert master of the or- chestra, Paul Chalfant, said, 'Jim, I'd like you to meet Dick Massmann,'" Lienhard says. "We both turned around and we were in shock. We were tremendously surprised, shocked and pleased." Massmann was equally astounded. "I was amazed," Massmann says. "It was really a surprise to see him." Massmann says the Army orchestra survived and flourished in Europe for many years after he and Lienhard left it, and that in the years since he has met a significant number of musicians with major orches- tras in the United States who had stints with the over- seas military symphony. "The musicians's world is a small one," Massmann says. "You run into people, like I ran into Jim, every once in a while." If you save your dollar rather than spend it on Lotto tickets, here are a few sure bets. Admission is free to concerts of the Community Orchestra and Chorus, but a freewill offering will be accepted. Mark your calendar for the upcoming concerts of the Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra and Chorus: Jan. 29 Features: Vivaldi, Violin Concerto by Nardini, parts of Oboe d'Amore Concerto by Telemann, and works by Rameau and Bolzoni. Mar. 12 Features: Cello Concerto in C major by Haydn, Cantata No. 161 by Bach, Romance for Violin and Orchestra by Beethoven and Symphony No. 6 by Sorkocevic. April 30 Features: Mass in G by Schubert, Cantata No. 51 by Bach, and Symphony No. 9 by Mozart. All concerts are led by Conductor Alfred Gershfeld and Chorus Master Elizabeth Bharucha. The concerts are held at Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Dr., and begin at 2 p.m. For more informa- tion, call Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra and Chorus president and founder, Willem Bartelsman, at 778-6517. * POYDL PIM BEAUTY SRLON O UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP a See Sandy and Bob for all your styling needs Men, Women & Children Welcome Call and ask about our Specials! Tues.-Sat 8-5 Evening Appointments Available Corer of Pine & Cresent / 401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria 778-7767 r GIFT SHOP WELCOME BACK WINTER RESIDENTS Come see our new exciting gifts! 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 Sunday 12 to 5 778-1645 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I JANUARY 26, 1995 PAGE 11 I]l Oates leaves Holmes Beach police By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Friends and colleagues bid farewell to Pat Oates, Holmes Beach police clerk for more than five years. Oates and her husband are moving to Panama City Beach to be near their daughter and two grandchildren. I'm sad but happy, too," said Oates. "It's hard leaving but when I hear those little voices on the phone calling for grandma, I know I'm doing the right thing." Oates, who is also trained in dis- patch, recalled with a laugh how she landed the job in the police department. Oates "I came in to file a report for my brother. When I came back to pick up a copy of the report, I was talking with Nancy (police clerk Nancy Bennett) and Bonnie (dispatcher Bonnie Lalos) because all of us are from Akron, Ohio. I had just moved here and told them I was looking for a job. They told me they needed a po- lice clerk, so I put in my application." Oates interviewed with Lt. Jay Romine, now the department's chief, and was hired. "When you've stayed at a job this long, that tells you how nice it is," she noted. "I've really enjoyed it and learned a lot." "We're sorry to see her go," said Chief Romine. "She's done a terrific job over the years. Any time you lose someone who's been on the job for five years, you lose a lot of experience and knowledge." Mark your calendar by Bonner Presswood It must be coming up on watch day. It won't be on your Hallmark calendar, but it's a day I remember. I was heading down Main Street in downtown Sarasota with a friend our destination Smith's Watch Shop. I wanted affirmation on my choice of a gold antique watch as a gift to my daughter, Kendra. Something I se- cretly and not so secretly to her lusted for. Mr. Smith had loads of them. In the past, Kendra and I had both drooled over the counter filled with Hamiltons, Bulovas, and French names we never heard of. On the way, my friend and I chanced a look in a pawn shop and bought an official "Moose" watch for another friend. What a deal we got. This Moosehead beer-loving friend was gonna love this watch whether it ran or not. Next stop, Mr. Smith's shop. We wrangled over the purchase and came away with the best deal and the most beautiful gold wrist watch in the shop, of course. I plotted my course back down Main, past Norton's camera store to pick up essentials at the drug store next to the Granary. An older couple ran a sidewalk blockade with the oncoming traffic all but preventing my passage. You know how couples walk like staggered soldiers, de- liberately preventing you from passing. It was obvious they were headed on the same path so as we got to the drug store door, I stepped ahead and held the door open for them in the interest of ex- pediency. The woman passed through the door and the gentleman following her commented, "You're so kind. We seldom see this kindness anymore." I was stunned. Stopped in my tracks. It was a voice I knew but I knew no little old couple such as this. I entered the store on my mission for some trivial matter. I looked up at the usual plethora of merchan- dise but Timex watches confronted me. Then it hit me. It was John Cameron Swayzee. What a voice. What a day. I skipped the cold medicine and the Timex dis- play, happy with the watches and the coincidence. Will Kendra and my Moose-loving friend have such an appreciation for time and as much fun shar- ing the coincidences that led me to refer to the expe- rience as "watch day?" Likely not, until now. Happy birthday Kendra. I am truly blessed with two great children who are also the two best friends any person could ever know. Woman's Club presidents enjoy luncheon The Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island celebrated the centennial of the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs with a luncheon recently. Present and past club presidents enjoying the festivities included from left Sarah Maloney, 1994-95; Marian VanWinkle, 1992-94; Eleanor Trout, 1959-61; Janice Searl-Kolch, 1971-72; Ruth Leitch, 1976-78; Kathryn Miller, 1980-82; and Bette Carr, 1986-88 and 1990-92. Islander Photo: Pat Copeland International luncheon Woman's Club holds sponsored by Woman's Club annual rummage sale The Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island, Inc., will The Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island, a hold an "International" covered dish luncheon ona ad G l F n member of the Florida and General Federation of Wednesday, Feb. 1, at noon at the Anna Maria Commu- Women's Clubs will hold itsnnual Ru age Women's Clubs will hold its annual Rummage nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria City. Sale on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Anna Maia Is- Sale on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Anna Maria Is- Members are requested to bring their own luncheon land Community Center, from 9 am. to 2 p.m. land Community Center, from 9 am. to 2 p.m. service. The program will include poetry readings by All proceeds will provide funds for the local actes Marilyn H k. All proceeds will provide funds for the local actress Marilyn Hawkins. club's scholarships, charities and Florida Fed- The juried items created by club members for en- ration projects and charities. try in a district arts and crafts festival will be on display. Donations of items for the sale will be ac- All club members are urged to participate. Mem- ee e , bership inquires may be made by contacting Sarah cted at 47 Magnoia Ae., Ana Maria Maloney, president, at 778-4865. ter located at 407 Magnoa Ave Anna Maia I Hand Crafted on Canvas & Tapestry Bags Handbags, Luggage Check out our Beautiful Totes, Sports Bags Wildlife Tapestry Bags! Monograms, Hats ISLAND CANVAS GEAR Deck Chairs, Belts 5348-A Gulf Dr oupon Expires 1/31/95 I Holmes Beach 778-3121 i the Sterling anvil HANDCRAFTED WISHBONE EARRINGS Sterling Silver $12.00 14K Gold $68.00 5341 Gulf Drive / Holmes Beach, FL 34217 / 778-3636 Ladies & Men's Sportswear MEN'S DEPARTMENT 25% OFF AU. 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And if you happen to like the works of songwriters John Kander and Fred Ebb, well, so much the better. "And the World Goes 'Round" is one of those pro- ductions that requires a nuclear power plant's energy from its cast, and fortunately the three men and three women who pull it all together in this one have what it takes. On the other side of the curtain line, it also requires a little energy from the audience since the production tends to run a touch long. That's the fault of the show's original New York producers and not of the present company and directors, for everyone involved here keeps it moving right along. But there's so MUCH to move! Unlike Rodgers and Hammerstein, who wrote wonderful lyrics and in- credibly hummable melodies, Kander and Ebb are not particularly known for penning volumes of really memorable stuff, and when you stick in 30 numbers - well, you get the picture. But here's the good news: There are some really fine songs and terrific production numbers in "And the World Goes 'Round," and these are worth the ticket price to enjoy. "Coffee in a Cardboard Cup" is a humorous lament of things modern, and the first lighthearted number fea- turing the entire company. For the most part, it is the more comedic numbers that prove enjoyable here, though there are a couple of exceptions. "Sara Lee" is a song, as you might have guessed, about a man's love affair with the queen of ready-to- eat supermarket pastries. Island Players' perennial fa- vorite, Sam McDowell, is great in this number as he sings of the virtues of empty calories while a chorus line of Sara Lee four-color, waxed-for-your-freezer packaging dances around him. Next on the roster is "Arthur in the Afternoon," an interesting number that showcases Sharon Murphy as a woman who finds the cure for her ills through infi- delity. Kander and Ebb's work is not so remarkable, but what director Peter Strader has done with it is worth mention in that he effectively casts Murphy opposite Brain Osman, a Manatee High School sophomore who plays the much-desired Arthur. It's an interesting native stuff to stage touch, and all we can say is: "Way to go, Brian they didn't cast 'em like that when I was a kid!" Act one ends with a very upbeat number entitled "The Rink," in which you'll see most of the six-person company actually roller skating on stage. The number is inventively choreographed by Becky Holahan, and the cast apparently really has fun with the material, with a seeming spontaneity that is infectious for the audience. Several other numbers again, mostly humorous - are notable in the show, though two serious pieces, A world of fun in their hands Hamming it up in the Island Players' presenta- tion of "And the World Goes 'Round, are left to right, Harold Dull, Brian Osman and Sam McDowell. The show runs through Feb. 5 at the Island Playhouse in Anna Maria. Other cast members include Sharon Murphy, Judy Webb, and Arlene Greene. The Island Players Theatre is located at the corner of Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive. Tickets are $10, and can be reserved by calling the box office at 778-5755. "My Coloring Book" and "Isn't This Better," come in with worthy sentimental and thought-provoking lyrics, respectively. All in all, "And the World Goes 'Round" is a very polished production in every aspect, and will give you an enjoyable evening at the theater. That it could have been twice as good with half the musical numbers shouldn't deter you from getting yourself down to the old theater at Pine Avenue and Gulf Drive, but rather encourage you to see for yourself what the Players' fine ensemble company has done. Enjoy! STREET TRANSLATIONS 1 12 1 5 l 11 9 10 11 1l 13 1516 117 1 BY FRANCES HANSEN / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ I ACROSS I Certain reporters 5 Slip 10 Nickname for Haydn 14 Monastery manuscript 19 Kind of arch 20 Religious author Philip 21 "-- blue as I can be..." 22 Ocher green 23 Pain? 26 Sheltered, as bees 27 Nationality since 1948 28 -eye (tinstone) 29 British Labor leader Ernest 30 Heavy farm cart 31 Prefix with active or grade 32 Pyromaniacs' delights 33 Dead Sea fortress 36 Toned down 37 Party clothes and such 40 Fragrances 41 Mayan? 43 Writer- Winslow 44 Plangent 45 Corrida performer STUMPED? 1-900-420-5656 (75 per minute) 46 The Great Commoner 47 Nabokov book, 1957 48 Prince Valiant's eldest 49 Please? 53 Intoxicate 54 Spring harbinger 56 Sea arm 57 Explorer of Florida, 1539 58 Poetic feet 59 Part of M.O. 60 -- Galilee 61 Pioneerof Dadaism 63 Conductor-- Maazel 64 U.S.S. Enterprise, e.g. 67 Bach music maker 68 Lunges? 70 "A Chorus Line" song 71 Conference start 72 Ship plank 73 Came down 74 Tallow source 75 Opposite of "la," in French 76 Leis? 80 Haute, on the Wabash 81 Ersatz art 83 Buddies 84 Dines a la Lucullus 85 Make an effort 86 100 groszy 87 Auto racer Graham 88 Like many interviews 89 Rears its ugly head 90 Had a life 94 It can be cured 95 Pals? 98 Came up 99 -- cheese 100 European dormouse 101 Gossip column squib 102 Airport center 103 Nurse's - 104 Blackmore's Lorna 105 See 38-Down DOWN 1 Mozart's"- fan tutte" 2 Grunts of distaste 3 Suds 4 Harrison Ford's "Fugitive" co-star 5 lago's wife 6 Made a collar 7 Toupee, informally 8 Conquistador's quest 9 Send by a designated path 10 Historical French region 11 Writer Jorge 12 Head-'em-off site 13 Shade of blonde 14 Sticks 15 1963 Broadway smash 16 Mince? 17 Uniform 18 Struck out 24 Police hot line calls 25 Schlepped 29 Big name in I.Q. tests 31 the green (inks luck) 32 Dukes 33 Wisdom tooth, e.g. 34 Put on a pedestal 35 Moon? 36 "Anyone who disagrees with me," in a saying 37 Send come-hither looks 38 With 105-Across, a Kevin Costner role 39 Domingo 41 "-- the Hour" (1948 Crosby hit) 42 Fencing equipment 45 Brindled cat 47 Peons' pay, perhaps 49 Miller's salesman Willy 50 Icy waterway: Var. 51 AshleyWilkes sister, in "G.W.T.W." 52 Bobbin lace 53 Baylor athletes 55 --aves nonpareilss) 57 Gave everybody a hand 59 Calvin Klein employee 60 Splotch 61 Recurrent melody 62 Tropical palm 63 Trills lightheartedly 64 1991-92 U.S. Open tennis champ 65 Sluggish 66 "For sake!" 68 "Olympia" painter 69 Jolson song subject 72 Grotesque 74 Eskimo's wrap 76 Less trained 77 Pastoral poem 78 Defeat, and how! 79 Peddled better than 80 Purposive 82 Blow the whistle on 84 Get stuck (on) 86 Like city real estate 87 Cousin of the egret 88 Tropical tuber 89 Caron film, 1953 91 Place for a chapeau 92 Noisy-le-Sec summers 93 Mil. awards 94 Casey's club 95 Cops'org. 96 Classic prefix 97 Harlem Brundtland (Norwegian leader) Answers to this week's puzzle will appear in next week's newspaper. You can get answers to any three clues by touch-tone phone: 1-900-420-5656. There is a charge of 750 per minute for the call. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JANUARY 26, 1995 M PAGE 13 jI] SLA D ES Prayers prove worthwhile to Alex Two weeks ago we asked you to reserve thoughts and prayers for 8-year-old Alex Murphy, who was scheduled to undergo tests in a Boston Hospital related to heart problems. Alex, brother Ben, and mom and dad, Susan and Sean, are back and the trip went well. Susan said the surgeon decided inexplicably at the last moment not to go through a surgical procedure. It wasn't necessary after all and all is well with the fam- ily back at home in Holmes Beach. Susan attributes the good fortune to all the thoughts and prayers that were sent up to Alex in Boston from Anna Maria Island and sends her thanks to you all. Loughs celebrate 50th anniversary Jim and Jinny Lough, now residents of Palmetto, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The Loughs discovered Anna Maria Island during World War II. At that time, Jim, a pilot, was stationed at the former Drew Field in Tampa. The Loughs decided to take a chance and visit Anna Maria when Jim got permission to take a short leave. Since then, the Loughs have spent a lot of time on Anna Maria, including many visits to old Gulf Park Hotel in Bradenton Beach. For A Touch of The Unique and Natural...Visit the Natural Boutique Worth The Drive Off The Island! 746-6387 3924 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton Jim and Jenny Lough, 1994 Mom's a nursing grad Pat Kennedy ofHolmes Beach graduated from Vo- Tech Nursing School on Jan. 13. Kennedy's family would like her to know that they are very proud of her accomplishment. 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It's Hard To .' -Stop A Trane.TM CACO 56298 Z ~SINCE 1982 We participate in the FPL Rebate Program TRME AIR CONDITIONING/ HEATING SALES & SERVICE DUCT CLEANING 778-0773 Capture The Real Personality In Your Child In The Studio Or On The Beach Picth e This ... P to 0 T 0 ( P fl P ti T Make Your Appointment by Jan. 31 for 50%OFF SITTING FEE Jim and Jinny Lough, 1944 II 'I _ ~ I I i] PAGE 14 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER eM-:]i-lf ail Carl G. Mattson Sr. Carl G. Mattson Sr., 93, of Holmes Beach, died Jan. 17, in Cheshire, Conn. Born in Waterbury, Conn., Mr. Mattson was a former resident of Manatee County. He worked for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad for 20 years before starting his civil engineering and land sur- veying firm in Wolcott. He was a former tax collector and town meeting moderator and a state representative, both in Wolcott. He was chairman of the Wolcott Republican Town Committee. He was chairman and a member of the building committee that built many of the Wolcott schools. He was a member of Mill Plain Union Church, where he was a past deacon and chairman of the offi- cial board. He was a member of Roser Memorial Com- munity Church, where he was a member of the Board of Trustees and the Men's Club. He was a former coun- cilman and vice mayor of Holmes Beach. He was a member of Liberty-Continental Lodge No. 76 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Waterbury. He was a member of the Scottish Rite bodies of Waterbury and Bridgeport, the Sahib Temple Shrine of Sarasota and the Anna Maria High Twelve Club. He is survived by three sons, Carl G. Jr., and Ri- chard T., both of Cheshire, and Jon E., of Southington; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. There will be no local services held. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Burn Institute, Boston Unit, 51 Blossom St., Boston, Mass. 02114, or Roser Memoiral Community Church Van Fund, P.O. Box 247, Anna Maria, Fla. 34216. Professional Medical Center Walk-In Clinic 778-0711 Family Practice Mario Vega, M.D. NOW THROUGH JANUARY 31, '95 FLU SHOTS $500 New Patients Welcome A Medicaid/Medicare Approved 503 Manatee Ave. Suite E, Holmes Beach WE'VE GOT ESP* AND WE WANT YOU TO HAVE IT TOO! Our ESP* (ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN) is a twice-a-year inspection, lubricating, adjust- ing, and cleaning of your heating/cooling sys- tem to keep it running at peak efficiency. At $48.00 for both visits, it's a bargain you won't want to pass up. NO high pressure sales. NO unneeded parts replacement NO phone solicitations You'll have to call us or we'll never meet. Just call and say, "I want ESP, too!" REFRIGERATION CAC044365 778-9622 Holmes Beach FPL A Qa, PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR Marie S. Uttendorfer Marie S. Uttendorfer, 75, of Bradenton, died Jan. 21, 1995 in HCA/L.W. Blake Hospital. A Christian wake service was held at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Holmes Beach. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, with Rev. Benjamin Gorr officiating. Burial will be in Fogartyville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, Project Light, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, Fla. 34217. Mrs. Uttendorfer was born in Passaic, N.J.,and came to Manatee County from Long Island in 1980. She was corporate secretary at Moran Corp. in New York, retiring in 1980. Mrs. Uttendorfer was past president of Ladies Or- der of Hiberians; past president of the Off Stage Ladies; past president of St. Bernard Guild; past president of Women's Club of Anna Maria Island; Northern Dean- ery Director and a first vice president of Venice Dio- cese Council of Catholic Women; a past member of St. Bernard Parrish Council; and a member of St. Bernard Finanace Committee. Mrs. Uttendorfer was a valued contributor to The Is- lander Bystander for as many as five community service organizations at a time, always providing timely an- nouncements and information of interest to Islanders. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; a daugh- ter, Kathlene Busick of Kaneohe, Hawaii; a sister, Kathleen of Bradenton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. mI A The Islander Bystanderwants your social and club news. Call to find out how your story can become news! We're waiting to hear from you ... 778-7978. As Independent As The Island Itself. First National Bank 1 MemberFDIC (Jmai 5324 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach (813) 778-4900 Main Office: 5817 Manatee Avenue West Tucker and Burke to wed George and Sandi Burke of Bradenton announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Danielle Burke, to Robert Leslie Tucker of Bradenton, son of Steve and Nina Tucker of Anna Maria. The couple will wed Feb. 18 at Palma Sola Baptist Church. Miss Burke is a 1991 graduate of Perry Hall High School, Perry Hall, Md., and is attending Manatee Com- munity College. She also works at The Learning Tree. The bridegroom-elect is a 1990 graduate of Mana- tee High School and is attending Manatee Community College. He also is the deck kitchen manager at the Sandbar Restaurant. Where is SAM? In last week's cover story, Bunny Garst issued a challenge to the community to help Save Anna Maria raise funds for a legal battle to fight the proposed 65- foot-high bridge at Manatee Avenue. The address for donations was omitted from the story. Please send contributions to: SAM, Inc., P.O. Box 906, Anna Maria, Fla. 34217. For information or to donate anonymously, call 778-6824 or 778-2079. 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 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. KEY INCOME TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. Individual, Partnership and Corporate TAX PREPARATION 5500 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL FOR APPOINTMENT 778-5710 "Same Island Location Since 1971" ' ' CHRYSLER 4 - d Plymouth ANNOUNCES "CARE FREE AUTO SHOPPING SERVICE" Bunner Smith Bunner Smith Test drive your next car in hassle free comfort at your home or office! Call us and the vehicle of your choice will be driven to your home or of- fice. Please call Islander BUNNER SMITH at 748-6510 to schedule an appointment. 2700 First Street Bradenton, Florida 34208 The Island Poet There's a gal down the street who you must know, She always seems to be on the go. Thereby hangs my lowly tale, 'Cause she's always at some garage sale. Her closets are full, her garage is a mess, But at bargain hunting, she is the best. Now some of her bargains need a slight repair, A bend over here and a stitch over there. But I am afraid these things will never get done, For there's a sale down the street and she's on the run. Bud Atteridge OTEY & ASSOCIATES COMPLETE COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING AND YEAR AROUND TAX SERVICE < - Individuals Corporations Partnerships Now Accepting New Clients ' 3909 E. Bay Dr. (Suite 110) Holmes Beach S'i& S Oty, nolM E4nt 778-6118 Licensed by the U.S. Goverment to represent taxpayers before the IRS. I F RKI IISLANDE: THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JANUARY 26, 1995 0 PAGE 15 1F A I Another candle for Pelican Man's cake Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary invites everyone to celebrate the birthday of Dale Shields, the Pelican Man, on Thursday, Feb. 2. Cake cutting will be at noon followed by a sanctuary tour. The event is free. The Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary is located in Ken Thompson Park, adjacent to Mote Marine Labora- tory, Sarasota. Call 388-4444for information. Offstage ladies hold Valentine luncheon The Offstage Ladies, a support group for Island Players, the playhouse in Anna Maria City, will hold a "Sweetheart Valentine Luncheon" on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Chart House restaurant on Longboat Key at 11:30 am. Entertainment will be provided by John Patterson, an Irish storyteller. Call Mary Lasson at 778-0115 or Roberta Barbour at 778-3519 for reservations. Love is the doctrine of this church; The quest of truth its sacrament; And service is its prayer Worship Services 9 am and 11 am Nursery Available Church School Ages 3 -16 at 9 am Adult Study Group 10 am All Island Youth Group Wed 5:30 pm Ages 13-18 Minister Charles Jim Marsh 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive 383-6481 Kohler pedestal lavatories are sculptured of brilliant vitreous china and available in a wide range of Kohler colors. Contemporary or nostalgic, high fashion or traditional, create your own personal look with pedestal lavatories--by KOHLER. THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER. LaPensee Plumbing, Inc. 778-5622 5348-B Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach ITSLANDERw "The Best News" Tax collector to speak at Kiwanis meeting Manatee County Tax Collector Ken Burton will be the featured speaker at the Kiwanis Club's meeting on Jan. 30. The club meets weekly at 6 p.m. at Key West Willy's. Garden club seeks plants The Island Garden Club is appealing for donations of plants, furniture, all types of household items, and women's and men's clothes for its annual sale to be held Saturday, Feb. 4. Proceeds will benefit the club's work to support its Anna Maria Island Community Center Scholarship Fund, Manatee Vo-Tech Scholarship Fund, Anna Maria Elementary School projects as well as beautifi- cation of the Island. Call Marguerite Carrick at 778-0256 or Margaret Miller at 778-5182 for pick-up. Learn rug craft at Island Center SELFHELP, a nonprofit job creation program of the North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches, will offer an Oriental Rug Crafts program at the Anna Maria Island Community Center on Friday, Jan. 27, from 10:30 am. to noon. The community is invited to attend and learn about the artisans of oriental rugs made in Pakistan. Brain Gym offers sign language course The Brain Gym bookstore, 5340 F Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, will offer a beginning sign language course for four weeks, each Saturday morning in Feb- ruary, from 10:30 am. to 11:30 am. The fee is $35 per person or $30 per person to those who register with a friend or family member. Children over the age of seven may enroll with an adult. Pre-register by calling the Brain gym at 778-5990. Yoga classes start at Island center Yoga classes at beginner and intermediate levels will begin Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Anna Maria City. Instructor Dolce Little will hold four-week ses- sions. The cost per session for community center mem- bers is $20 and $25 for non-members. For more information call Dolce Little at 778-2081 or the center at 778-1908. wf W \ 9 . 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 CLARE H, STAR D.P.M. PODIATRIC MEDICI and SURGERY Pobiat-r REIT, INE I A convenient Island location 104 Crescent Dr., Anna Maria Accepting Medicare Assignments Office Hours Dally Home Visits by Appointment Literacy Council needs volunteers to tutor The Literacy Council of Manatee County is seek- ing people who would like to volunteer their time to teach adults how to read and write. An orientation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the United Way Building, Suite 3, 1701 14th St. W., Bradenton. Two subsequent training workshops will be held from 9 am. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 11 and 25. To register for the February sessions, tutors should call 746-8197 by Wednesday, Feb. 1. Register for 'Writing to Publish' class Free-lance writer Helen Nettleton will present "Writing to Publish" classes at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, Anna Maria City, Tuesday morn- ings, Feb. 7 to March 28, from 9:15 am. to 11:15 a.m. There is a fee of $45 per student and registration is required. Call 751-6940 for information. Travel Club to meet at Community Center The Anna Maria Island Community Center Travel Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 2, at 9:30 a.m. at the center in Anna Maria City. Everyone is invited to attend. Discussion and plans for a wide variety of things to do and see will take place. The Travel Club meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the center. Oils and acrylics exhibit at Island Branch Library During the month of February, the Island Branch Library will display an exhibit of oils and acrylics by retired dentist Dr. Allan Weissman of Perico Island. The subject of the exhibit reflects the artist's life- long fascination with baseball. The library is located at 5701 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. County church women to meet on Island Church Women United in Manatee County will meet Friday, Feb. 3, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Palm and Marina Drives, Holmes Beach. Coffee hour will begin at 9:30 am. The program includes a presentation by Jim Boyer entitled "Peter, the Big Fisherman." All women are invited at attend. We're smiling because we're moving to Westminster Asbury...together* Presbyterian Retirement Communities, the first family in continuing care for 40 years, stands on a record of superior service. Come see the results at Westminster Asbury. Call today for your personal meeting. *Pets welcome in our villas and garden apts. WESTMINSTER ASBURY The Manor The Towers 1700 21st Avenue West 1533 4th Avenue West . Bradenton, FL 34205 Bradenton, FL 34205 (813) 748-4161 (813) 747-1881 C%" r11-1um0n m I2 PAGE 16 M JANUARY 26, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 'Snooks' always has a tale ready to tell The thing about "Snooks" Adams is that he's not just one story but many. Hang out with him for a couple of hours and you've barely scratched the surface, with some of his tales being ones you've heard or read about in one form or another before (he's been written about a lot in these parts) and some being brand new. When The Islander Bystander visited with Snooks, we picked up some tidbits about the 77-year-old former Holmes Beach police chief that we believe haven't been told before. Like what a mischievous 10-year-old Snooks did to his grandfather's cane one day. It seems that Snooks' granddaddy, Capt. Billy Fulford of Cortez fishing fame, had suffered a stroke. Fulford was sitting in his chair with his cane resting nearby when Snooks took out his knife and carved away enough wood to form a chain-like link. "How in the world can I walk with that thing?" asked Fulford when he spied the boy's handiwork. Snooks said, "Well, you don't use it anyway, because someone has to help you." After Fulford died in 1937, Snooks carved other links, creating a cane made out of a wooden chain. Prior to Snooks' interest in creating objects of questionable utility, he employed himself at a Bradenton Beach bathhouse. "I worked there when I was only about 8 1/2 years old," Snooks remembered. And his wife, Elizabeth, began to laugh as the reporter inquired what he did at the bathhouse. "Well, for 75 cents, you got a bathing suit, a towel and a locker," Snooks explained. "I'd take them back and give them a locker it had a key, and they'd put their clothes in and when they came back I'd open up the locker for them." Yes, but there must be more to this story, judging from Elizabeth Adams' laughter, and as is usually the case with a Snooks story, there was. "Anyway, one day they were real busy, and some of the girls over at the ladies' side didn't show up, so they put me to work over there, and I quit," Snooks says. "Those old women came walking by me in the nude, and with their towels wrapped around them, so I went back and told Old Man Tichenor, 'I quit.' "Those old women, they were probably middle- aged," Snooks further elaborated. "Probably between 20 and 21." "They made you nervous," observed Elizabeth Adams. Sure. Anyone can understand how that could hap- pen. "I've changed a lot since then," Snooks added, re- storing the reporter's faith in an Island institution. As the photos show, despite the stresses of Snooks' early employment, he found some creative ways to Snooks at work on another creation. relax in his adult life, making artistic creations out of found objects particularly Australian pine cones and palm fronds. "I just got tired of stepping on them," Snooks says of the little pine cones he uses to make everything from poodles to spiders to reindeer. "I sit around all summer making this stuff, then I give it away at Christmas." Guess it beats working at the bath house. Snooks carved this Cortez fishing boat when he was about 18. "Inever did complete it, Snooks says, "because my sister wanted it, so I gave it to her, and her kids had it until they all moved away. " In his 1977 hardbound book, Wonders ofRaccoons, Wyatt Blassingame penned, For Snooks and Liz with thanks for the coon stories and the picture. Wyatt. The asterik notation reads: "See picture credits." On the picture credit page, among the many credits listed, is "Snooks" Adams, 57. Snooks' credit is listed first although many credits appear in the list. '*;* Early Snooks, from his mischievous period. As a young boy, Snooks carved his grandfather's cane into an interesting, albeit non-functional, wooden chain. Snooks picture of wild raccoons was taken in his back yard next door to Blassingame where they were fed nightly. The photo was resurrected recently when Snooks had reprints made for a special gift. He framed a copy and had a T-shirt made for Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles to commemorate his recent election victory. Snooks claims the raccoon in the center, standing upright is the he-coon of the Anna Maria Island pack. The men behind Gulf Stream's "endless vacation" plans are Frank Buskirk, left, Jim Valente and Steve Summers. Jeff Gravely is not pictured. Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood Tourist information center complements vacation sales THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 0 PAGE 17 [I[ O'kNE4E MEETHE ANDIATES SWho: Anna Maria City Mayor and Commission Candidates What: Campaign Face-off S Where: Anna Maria City Hall OR 1 When: Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Sponsored by The Islander Bystander Dorothy McChesney For Mayor of Anna Maria Please Vote February 14, 1995 Paid political advertisement Paid for by the campaign account of Dorothy McChelsey "I am committed to the Rights of our citizens, to listen to their concerns and to act upon them quickly and fairly." At the recent grand opening of the Anna Maria Island Tourist Information and Welcome Center it was apparent visitors are going to get the royal treat- ment from the Gulf Stream Beach Re- sort sales team. Gulf Stream Beach Resort at 1501 Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach is marketing the "endless vacation" pur- chase option or vacation ownership. A family can purchase a specific pe- riod of exclusive use at Gulf Stream and weeks owned here may be exchanged for vacation time periods at thousands of re- sort destinations worldwide. The villa-style units are designed with luxurious furnishings, a large master suite and second bedroom, wet bars, remote controlled cable television with video cas- sette recorders and much more pampering. Jim Valente, managing partner of Gulf Stream, explained that his resort is a member of Resort Condominiums In- ternational, the world's largest vacation ownership exchange organization. In fact, according to Valente, Gulf Stream is rated in the top 5 percent of RCI's immense collection of vacation resorts. The principals in putting together the resort project include Valente, who suc- cessfully sold Gulf Stream's sister project, Smuggler's Cove in Bradenton Beach. Frank Buskirk is president in charge of construction. He was a partner in some of the area's most successful residential communities including Perico Bay Club and Perico Harbor Marina. Jeff Gravely is vice president and chief financial officer at Gulf Stream and is a principal in a real estate ap- praisal and consulting firm, Entreken, Moore, Gravely & Robinson, with of- fices in Bradenton and St. Petersburg. Gravely will oversee buyer financing. Steve Summers recently retired from 23 years with Champion Home Builders Company including three years as President and CEO. He will focus on marketing, sales and manage- ment at Gulf Stream. At the tourist information center, Gulf Streams sales representatives in- vite you to a presentation on vacation ownership where qualified parties may receive a free gift as well as offering a full complement of visitor information. The sales office/welcome center is located in Anna Maria Island Centre Shops, between Shells and Walgreens, at 3214 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. * Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy Jack Ryan be- comes the President's National Security Advisor and finds himself faced with military, economic and political crises involving Japan. This latest novel by Clancy is good reading if you like ex- tremely technical narration. As in all Clancy novels, the first approximately 100 pages require close attention as the characterizations for the complex plot are established. Currently on the best seller list. Reviewed by John Sandberg Horseshoe scores Winners in the Jan. 21 horseshoe games were Herb Puryear and Arthur Moore. Runners-up were George Landraitis and Al Norman. The weekly contests get underway every Saturday at 9 am. at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Dr. NEWI ON THE LIBIART SHELF Pale Gray for Guilt by John D. MacDonald Once again Travis McGee, a famil- iar name for MacDonald fans, salvages a personal tragedy for a friend and scuttles the wrong doers. (A complete collection of the late Sarasota author, John D. MacDonald, is available in pa- perback.) Reviewed by Lee Hornack. 4 Don't Stand too Close to a Naked Man by Tim Allen This book was on the New York Times Best Seller List and the author's name was known to me by way of his TV show which I have watched a few times, so I decided to read it. Well, I very soon decided that in this book I did not share the author's idea of humor. He has a fixation on a certain part of male anatomy. Maybe I'm "over the hill", but I can better use my time reading something else. Reviewed by Gladys Kloko miE PAGE 18 N JANUARY 26, 1995 M THE ISLANDER BY: See food, eat it By Bonner Presswood What's the first thing your northern visitors want to do before they can even unpack? Eat? Seafood, sea- food and perhaps, some fresh seafood. From classically prepared English Dover sole to peel-and-eat shrimp boiled in beer, Islanders are big seafood consumers. We all like it fresh, and once the company tires of their craving for shrimp, we look for variations and inno- vations in preparation, sauces and cooking methods. From the blue collar blue crab to the elite (spell that expensive) stone crab, Gulf and bay waters surround- ing Anna Maria are brimming with crustaceans. With access to the bay, especially from a dock or pier, you can drop a spring trap loaded with chicken wing bait into the water and pull in a good harvest. In clear wa- ter you can see the crabs take the bait and pull up the trap. In not so clear water, you might try tying a string to the bait so you can feel the crab make his grab. If all else fails, call a wholesale market like Star Fish Company in Cortez. I used to wonder why any fisherman would come home empty-handed when all he had to do was take a swing by Star on the way home. What's the harm in a little fish story? Thanks to our surroundings, seafood restaurants are prolific here. Like some cities, with a gas station or a bar on every corner, we've got great seafood every- where you look. Since we mentioned Dover sole, we should tell you where to look for the very best, classically prepared and de-boned tableside. Ivo Scafa is the classic, old-world style maitre d8 and owner of the restaurant on Longboat Key that bears his name. His promotions bear a slogan, "the soul of Europe in the heart of Longboat Key," and everyone who enters and dines discovers the truth in the message. You won't believe how great his Caesar salad can be until you taste it, and you get to view the . mmmmmmm =mm mmmmmmm q COUPON - EXPIRES 1L O \ 1/31/95 N%-' BO I 'S I 10519 Cortez Road < 792-5300 " BUFFET HOURS: 11AM 9PM SUN. 12:00 Noon 8 PM I LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET I I I S$3.99/ BUFF 2.99 I : DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $4.49/ECOND E 2.99 LImm mil COUPON Immmmmma Champagne Sunday Brunch Benedicts, Omelettes Belgian Waffles & More 1Oam-2pm Sunday . entire preparation at your tableside. On Anna Maria, I've made a particular science of taste-testing grouper sandwiches. It's the first thing I want to try at a new establishment, figuring that if that's good, I'll work my way up the menu scale. I'm happy to report, there is not a bad grouper sandwich anywhere on Anna Maria, but among the tops are the Sandbar in Anna Maria and at the far other end of the spectrum, Mar Vista Restaurant and Pub in the village at the north end of Longboat Key. Very good, and very fresh and the Mar Vista credits that to their volume. They go through a lot of grouper, fast. It's starting to look like the fish in their aquarium, Oscar, is better than sandwich-size. What's really fun is introducing a visitor from the north to the wonders of seafood. Some have never heard of our most prolific varieties. They often marvel at the delicious, white, moist tender taste of grouper. Since stone crabs are almost unique to the Gulf of Mexico, your average "upstater" won't have tried them either. If you try them at home, here's a tip for moist, hot, delicious stone crab meat: microwave. Most instruc- tions, if you get any at all, are to re-boil the claws but if you put them in a shallow glass dish, cover with a wet kitchen towel and cook two to three minutes for 8 to 10 Joe's Eats & Sweets DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS Sandwiches Homemade Soups & Salads Homemade Ice Cream & Cakes Sugar Free & Fat Free Sundaes Gourmet Coffees New & Larger Dining Room Kitchen Open 'til 7:30pm Closed Tuesday' Wed 6-10 219 Gulf Drive South. Bradenton Beach 6 Blocks South of Cortez Bridge 778-0007 Down the Hatch "South" is preparing for opening with signs at the restau- rant seeking persons who seek employment. The new owners of the past location e of the High Seas, Docker's, Roaster's and Zoomerz promise a quality establishment and from the looks of the extensive remodeling, they'll de- liver. Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood claws, they'll retain all the flavor that you would have washed away in the boiling pot. More novice information: stone crabs are not har- vested whole. They regenerate claws and state law pro- hibits the removal of the crab from Gulf waters. Skilled crabbers snap off the claws and toss back the crab to grow another harvest. Tear-jerking environmentalist take heart, the stone crab is a bottom scavenger with a "hard as hell" shell. He doesn't need his claws for de- fense or to feed. The stone crabs' biggest predator appears to be the octopus. They leech on to the crab claw until they can eat through the shell with acid-like tentacle adhesions and suck the jelly-like fluid "meat" from the claw. The crabbers harvest is boiled at the fish house before they enter the market to preserve the meat, which is a peach- colored, luke-warm, Jello-like substance raw but rich, rich, rich tasty white flesh when cooked. What? You didn't know there are octopus in our Gulf waters. Not in the proportion of "10,000 Leagues Under the Sea," but they're there. Local fishers don't harvest them though. It is apparently difficult, time consuming and besides, most fishermen and crabbers hate them for CONTINUED ON NEAXT PAGE Charming Intimate, Casual Atmosphere Fresh, Inventive, ."' Unique Cuisine I ^ Imaginative Lunches Mon-Sat I1 am 2pm Early Dinner Hour Including $3995 Dinner for 2 With wine 5-6pm nightly Dinner Mon. Sat. 5-10pm ... on the corner of Manatee Avenue & Gulf'Drive. ) (813) 778-5440 CAFE ON THE BEACH Where Manatee Ave Meets The Gulf Presents In addition to our regular menu Beach Dee-Lights Monday thru Thursday 3-6 pm Hot Turkey and Dressing Mouth Watering Pork Roast Meatloaf Supreme All of the above served with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable and rolls Shrimp and Fries With vegetable and roll Spaghetti and Meat Sauce With salad and garlic bread Five Choices at $549 .x Beverage Extra Colorful Inside or Outside Dining Plenty of Parking 4000 Gulf Drive Open 6 am 7 Days 778-0784 %^ %, THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 0 PAGE 19 [! Stir-it-up CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE their slimy, poaching ways. They have to be packed in wood barrels in their own ink and are apparently more desirable for research than a food product here. They have the largest brain, proportional to body size, of any creature on earth. Every restaurant has something really great to of- fer in the way of seafood. Ideally, we'd plan a progres- sive dinner to last over the average two-week vacation, hop-scotching from one great dish to another. Kay's Korner Diner (formerly Sweet Spoone) re- cently reported running out of food for their Friday night all-you-can-eat dinner. They apologized for which we gladly take the blame and advertised their apology in the classified advertising section. I'm sure they're stocked up now. The special is continuing. Musical chairs, part two The rumor mill churs away on Anna Maria. Word is Marty Moery, former D.Coy Duck owner who re- cently took the reins at the Bridge Tenderis no more. Where art thou Marty? Perhaps he headed south to the Buccaneer on Longboat Key where a March opening is heard to be in the works for new proprietor, Anna Maria developer Reynold "Ren" Glanz. We hope to tell you more about this in the future. The atmosphere was always great at this marina restaurant where the menu was priced in dubloons and pieces of eight. In years past a for-real peg-legged pi- rate greeted you at the door and valet parked your car. We remember them for wood grilled prime rib and the make-your own sundae cart that the pirate or piratress pushed over to your table after the main course. Meanwhile Bob Slicker is back at Key West The for sale sign still hangs on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Sleepy Hollow Lane where you turn to go the Buccaneer on Longboat Key. Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood Willies in Bradenton Beach and Billy O'Connor headed over the bridge, off the island, and into sports bar territory at Ron Racki's new pub, Alligatorspon Manatee Avenue at Pebble Springs Plaza. Mutiny Inn, at Manatee Avenue and East Bay in Holmes Beach, was inadvertently omitted from a breakfast tour of Anna Maria Island two weeks ago in this column. They serve Champagne brunch on Sun- days with three styles of eggs Benedict, a creative ar- ray of omelettes and Belgian waffles. ALLIGATORS SPORTS BAR & ':; RESTAURANT 761 Sun.-Thur Fri. & Sat 5917 Man (Next To OF GREAT FOOD Fresh Cut To Order French Fries Real Buffalo Wings Steaks & More! SUPER BOW PARTY nty of TV's plus Big Screen -0611 Sunday . 11am-12am ." Jan. 29 t. 11 am- am Food & Drin iatee Ave. W. Burger King) Specials Island community orchestra & chorus performs The Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra & Chorus will perform a concert on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria City. Under the direction of Music Director Alfred Gershfeld and Chorus Master Elizabeth Bharucha the concert will include Magnificent by Vivaldi, Violin Concerto by Nardini, and works by Telemann, Bolzoni and Rameau. Admission is free. Longboat Chapel hosts artist concert series The Longboat Island Chapel will host a Special Artist Concert Series. The first of three concerts presented will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 1:30 p.m. at the chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat. Principals from the Florida West Coast Symphony will perform an afternoon concert of chamber works featuring Paul Wolf on violin, Betsy Hudson on flute and Yuri Vasilaki on viola. The concert is free to the public. Big Band Dance at Island Center A Big Band Dance, sponsored by the Island Kiwanis for the benefit of the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, Anna Maria City, will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 8 to 11 p.m. Music will be provided by the 18-piece band Se- nior Sound. The cost is $10 per person. This is a B.Y.O.B. event with set-ups available. Tickets are available at the center or by calling 778-6746 or 794-3459. I PRIME RIB g I With Purchase Of Beverage Includes Soup ON LY Or Salad, Potato, $ 97 Vegetable & Roll After 4:00 p.m. Coupon Expires Jan. 31, 1995 OPEN MON.-SAT. 11 AM-9 PM 74:Z ... .A *, *4 a. 7 58147 - You can find the home of your dreams ... dozens of rental listings, lots of stuff for sale, employment and volunteer opportunities. It's all in The Islander classified ads, pages 25-27 this issue. Call 778-7978 for information. U V ff~ ~ ~.U -.J .1 .-i~ W.U ~.. 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Home of the Delicious ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST 1 s" ,f I(includes Sausage & Coffee) $350 +tX Served Daily (Waffles tool) 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) Big Playground On Beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! -* xffdMSCAIm* kn k I fI3 PAGE 20 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 N THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Anna Maria SElementary menu Monday, 1/30/95 * Breakfast: Cereal or Two Cinnamon Toast, Fresh Fruit * Lunch: Boneless Rib Shape on Bun or Hamburger, * Potato Rounds, Fruit Juice, Sherbet Tuesday, 1/31/95 " * Chinese New Year * Breakfast: Oatmeal or Cereal, Toast, * Cinnamon Apple Slices * Lunch: Grilled, Boneless Chicken Breast or Pork SChop Shape, Carrot Coins, Pineapple, Fresh Baked . Hot Roll, Fortune Cookie Wednesday, 2/1/95 * Breakfast: Cheese Toast or Cereal & Toast, Potato Triangles School Secretaries' Choice Day * Lunch: Baked Chicken or Corn Dog, Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Rolls Thursday, 2/2/95 * S Breakfast: Toast & Sausage Link or Cereal, * * Fruit Juice S * Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat & Tomato Sauce, Green * Beans, Peaches, Fresh Baked Roll * Friday, 2/3/95 Breakfast: Cereal & Toast or Pretzel, Pineapple SLunch: Sausage Pizza or Chicken Patty on Bun, * Corn, Pears, Jello w/Whipped Topping All meals served with milk. *d a a a0 0 0 S a O S C 00 Cc The Joy Courtney Fr Bri rigid School daze.. commendable job ese are the "Students of the Week" at Anna Maria Elementary School for the week ending Jan. 13. ont row, left to right, are Sarah Troutt, Travis Weng and Amanda Nelson. Middle row, left to right, are ttany Znaczko, Andrew Prudente, April Berra, Jordan Bowers and Nicole Fletcher. Back row, left to ht, are Kellie Cobb, Laura Potter, Kirsten Faasse, Jennifer Burgner and Johnny Cicero. Old Fashioned .k T JYLERtS Ice Cream and Waffle Cones [C, Made on Location OPEN This Area's Only Full Daily Service Ice Cream Shoppe Noon to 10 p.m. 11904 Cortez Road West 794-5333 SURFING WORLD VILLAGE Gourmet Pizza Thin Crust Pizza SUPER BOWL SPECIAL" O- Order Medium or Large Pizza Get FREE Scoop of Ice Cream or S22 oz. Soft Drink S16 Wings for $4.95 VAUD W/COUPON ONLY EXP. 2/1/95 FREE DELIVERY 778-4408 S OPEN EVERY DAY 11AM TO 10PM SAnna Maria Shopping Centre Next to Walgreens 3244 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, FL ,UJ r_,,a-M.AO 1 - BUFFET WITH THIS AD Saturday and Sundays Only 1 PER PERSON 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM EXP. 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Competing with their peers at Anna Maria and Palma Sola Elementary, Andy McCarrick, left, earned first place; Benjamin Sato, center, placed second; and Sarah Loveland was awarded third place. The students and their families will be the guests of the NSDAR at its annual American History Month Luncheon to be held in February at the Bradenton Country Club. COUNTRY A PRODUCE SEAFOOD & DELI S "Sweet Charlies" "THE BEST STRAWBERRIES AT THE BEST PRICE" VINE RIPE SILVER QUEEN coRN TOMATOES GR a ALWAY BANANAS 19 LB -' LARGE GULF' TONE CRAB SHRIMP CLAWS 8.49/Lb. ONIONS 7.99/Lb. 'YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET" ati 4adion qua~nteed 016 MANATEE AVE.W. (CORNER OF iST MANATEE) 749-1785 Backing up literature Sara Thomas, left, and classmate Katie Lindahl put their backs together to illustrate a poem entitled "Me and Him, Him and Me during a study unit on poetry in Joyce Ellis's fifth-grade class at our Island School. ROD4 rREL ROD4 teEL ~-LYS~iC3'U!e ! 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Great playground. Bring the family. ShoUSe/7 great food. great beach. 200 Gulf Drive North. Anna Maria Island. 813-779-2222 ,JV IV ... -.-. -- I . U IB PAGE 22 E JANUARY 26, 1995 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I STREETLI Island police reports Anna Maria City Jan. 17, lost property, unknown location. The complainant reported that he went to the Islander's Market, his local residence and Cafe Robar. When he reached to retrieve his money to pay the bill at Cafe Robar, the money was gone. He said it was in a carry pouch that never left his person. Bradenton Beach Jan. 13, hit and run, 900 block of Gulf Drive North. The complainant reported that she was crossing the road when she was hit in the shoulder by the mir- ror of a cream-colored Ford van. She said the subject driving the van then stopped and yelled at her. The subject was not found. Jan. 16, found property a blue, Huffy Savan- nah, 10-speed, girl's bicycle with a red pouch on the handlebars, 2500 block of Avenue C. Jan. 18, criminal mischief, 200 block of Second Street North. The complainant reported that a person unknown punctured the tires on the passenger side of his vehicle. Jan. 19 assault, 1800 block of Gulf Drive North. The complainant came to the police department and reported being assaulted. Holmes Beach Jan. 13, vandalism, 81st Street beach. The com- plainant reported that a person unknown damaged a tiki hut and turned over a picnic table. r -----*-----------"** Eat In or FRE I S TakOFF oEUVf Y I ANY SIZE PIZZA! I i SOMA PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAU RAV Specializing in Vead Chicken Fish Pasta Makers of the Wois Lagest Pizza Open 7 Days*11 AM to Ldnight- 201 N. GufDr, Bradenton Beach L778-0771 or 778-0772 Tired of Supermarket Shopping? Not able to find special items? Try our small town flavor! ID~ia MWA Friendly, Family Service and a Variety of Specialty and Imported Items. Fresh Cut Meats & Deli Items Homemade Sausage & Sauces Imported Cheeses Wines ORDER YOUR SUPERBOWL PLATTER TODAY! 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Jan. 14, disturbance, trespass warning, 5325 Gulf Dr., Crabby Bill's. The subject was fired by the restaurant's manager and went to the bar and began to drink. The manager told the subject to leave and the subject threw a beer on the manager. The subject was forcibly removed by the manager with the assistance of customers. The officer arrived and issued a trespass warning to the subject. Jan. 15, damage, 100 block of 68th Street. The complaint reported that a person unknown entered the property and removed the apartment numbers, broke an emergency stair light, broke plants and removed a planter. Jan. 15, damage, 6800 block of Gulf Drive. The complainant reported that a person unknown entered the property and destroyed 22 border lights. Jan. 15, assistance in removing a snake from a garage, 700 block of Key Royale Drive. Jan. 16, suspicious person, 100 block of 52nd Street beach. 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Jan. 16, burglary to an automobile, 3705 block of East Bay Drive, Sunbow Bay. The complainant re- ported that she returned home and found a light in her CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Where Longboat Key History Began OOR^ STONE CRAB RESTAURANT 4 FRESH H Stone Crabs Purveyors of Ouality Stone Crabs Since 1924. Fresh Daily. Experience Makes Us #1 Regular Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 am 9 pm Friday & Saturday 11:30 am 10 pm 383-1748 ON THE BAY END OF BROADWAY ST. LONGBOAT KEY Get Hooked On Fresh Native Seafood At The Sandbar WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR OOOOOOOOO000 OPEN FOR LUNCH AND I)INNER 7 DAYS A WEEK 901 S. Bay Blvd Anna Mari Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 What's the best news anywhere on Anna Maria Island? 778ER7978 778-7978 LOUNGE *PACKAGE LIQUOR "r rnrU. I..I BLUEHEARTS Wed. thru Sat. 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Jan. 17, fraud, 5418 Marina Dr., Sun and Surf. The complainant reported a customer attempted to pay for a purchase with an invalid credit card. Jan. 17, DUI, suspended driver's license, disor- derly intoxication, resisting, battery on a law enforce- ment officer, corner of Gulf Drive and Peacock Lane. The officer observed John Rawlings, 42, of Bradenton, accelerate rapidly in the 600 block of Manatee Avenue, straddle the center line, weave in and out of traffic and drive into the opposite lane. Rawlings made a sharp right turn onto Peacock Lane and stopped the vehicle in a private driveway. According to the report, Rawlings was staggering when he exited the vehicle, smelled strongly of an al- coholic beverage, had a flushed face, bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils and said he was too drunk to take field performance tests. He was placed in custody and was found to have a suspended driver's license. 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N., B n Pub Hours til77 7 2519 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach 778-5173 December 1994 Anna Maria City 32 permits $455,209 value of work $3,897 permit fees collected New home construction: Larry & Linda Albert, 711 Gladiolus, $92,000 Steven & Delores Carter, 508 Spring, $115,000 Sam Costelleno, 111 Willow Ave., $150,000 Bradenton Beach 16 permits $79,379 value of work $2,000 permit fees collected No new home construction Holmes Beach 20 permits $188,855 value of work $1,200 permit fees collected New home construction: LaGore, 2804 Gulf Drive, $95,000 for a ride home but she refused. The officer said he was going to place her in custody under the Marchman Act due to her condition. Williams became very upset, said the report, and at- tempted to let a large black dog out of the vehicle. She was using profanity and began screaming and kicking when the officer attempted to place her in custody. He had to forc- ibly take her to the patrol car. At this point, Rawlings also began screaming at the officer. Both continued to scream all the way to the jail, said the report. Jan. 17, battery on a law enforcement officer, 4500 block of Gulf Drive. The officer and a back-up officer responded to a domestic dispute and found the intoxicated husband outside the house yelling at his Br I Tender Inn old Florida Atmosphere"'~ NOW OPEN FOR S S' SATRDAS *SUNAY 11:0 M.o IP Genealogical society to meet The Manasota Genealogical Society will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Cen- tral Main Library, 1303 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. Roy Baither will speak on "Finding Your Civil War Ancestor." Everyone is invited to attend. Sea Turtle expert speaks at Mote Sea turtle expert Jeanne Mortimer will speak at Mote Marine Laboratory on Monday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Martin-Selby Education Center at Mote. Mortimer will discuss turtle conservation programs. The lecture is open to the public. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students, ages 4 to 17. Members of Mote Laboratory are admitted at no charge. Call 388-4441 for details. Iowa dinner offers taste of home The 30th Annual Iowa Potluck dinner will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trailer Estates Recreation Hall, 1903 69th Ave. W., Bradenton. Participants are asked to bring their table service, a covered dish and salad or dessert. An entertainment pro- gram is planned and prizes will be awarded. wife. The wife said she would let him come into the house if he stopped causing problems. The officers stayed outside the door for a few minutes and the hus- band began to yell again. The wife told the officers that she wanted to stay with a friend. As she was gathering her belongings, the husband jumped up from the couch and charged at the officers, pushing them off balance. He was placed in custody. Jan. 17, burglary, 500 block of 59th Street. 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Peter and Judy Mansfield of Holmes Beach loved Serenity, their 42-foot Irwin center-cockpit sailboat. Big, fast enough and comfortable, but it just became irrelevant to their life in Holmes Beach. They sold it last December. And that's where our tale begins. Purchased from the Mansfield's by Joseph Stephens of Batesville, Ala., Serenity quickly disap- peared. Tom Johnson of Carson Yacht Brokerage in Palmetto, who handled the sale, said he thought Stephens and his son Derek would take the boat north for refitting. "Like all used boats, Serenity needed a little work," he told me. But Wayne Manley, dockmaster at Marina Jacks in Sarasota, says he recalls the boat arriving at his marina earlier this month, staying a short time and then leav- ing. A week ago Tuesday evening my telephone rang. It was the infamous Bob Winters calling from Havana. "Something very serious has happened," he said. "The Cuban Coast Guard has found Serenity abandoned and washed up at Pina Del Rio. That's about 70 miles west of Havana." Winters told how the two Stephens showed up at Marina Hemingway in Havana a week or two earlier and had left the previous Friday for Isla Mujeres, Mexico enroute to Guatemala. A vicious front moved through the area Friday night (gusts to 80 knots) and now there was no sign of the Serenity's owner and his son. "Would you notify the U.S. Coast Guard please," Winters asked. "Everyone here fears for the lives of the Stephens. At the least, we'd like to contact their fam- ily and tell them what we know." An immediate call to Coast Guard/Cortez resulted in my being treated as a crank caller. They obviously had no interest in the matter. When I asked to speak to the officer in charge, I was warned "not to hassle me," by whoever answered the phone and who refused to identify herself as she hung up the phone. I called Coast Guard/St. Petersburg. They quickly had Coast Guard/Miami back to me within minutes. After telling Miami everything I knew, I gave them a phone number in Havana and suggested they call there for further details. "That's impossible," Don McNeil of Coast Guard/Miami told me, "We're not 605-A Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach 813-778-5883 ABOUND Demo 4p1KAYAK SHOP Complete Sea Kayak Pro Shop Sales Tours Rentals Bicycle Rentals Daily, Weekly Rates Specialists in: Auto & Manual Transmissions & Clutches Foreign & Domestic Cars Vans Light Trucks RV's 4x4's Front Wheel Dr. Auto OverDr. Other Services Available Air Cond. Brakes Fuel Inj. Ser. Tune-ups Nationwide Warranty Honored At Over 1800 Shops Coast To Coast FREE TOWING Open Mon. Fri. 8am 5pm Sat. 8-12 We honor most new & used car warranty service contract Look for our other advertisement under "Automobile" 2 758-4644 2815 Cortez Rd. W. (Across From Cox Chevrolet) allowed to call Cuba without permission from Washington. Could you call them back, please, and relay the information to us?" Sure. So I did. Miami called back the next day and said Se- renity and another sail- boat named Sundance were taken under tow by i .'- a banana boat named Geminy enroute to Tampa. Unfortunately, Serenity broke her tow line and was lost in heavy seas. The two Stephens were reported safely aboard the ship. Friday the phone Serenity in better days, pit rang again, this time from Joseph Stephens in Batesville with his tale. It includes high drama, stark terror and a very suspicious fishing boat that may have had a little piracy in mind. Stephens said he was enroute to Guatemala to buy a marina and stopped in Cuba for some rest. While in Havana, he said, he received permission from Cuban officials to stop along the north coast should he encoun- ter bad weather along the way. "All was well at Rio Honda," he wrote in an eight- page report faxed to Coast Guard/Key West earlier this week. "Fifteen miles out from Maria la Gorda we needed to come to port on a bearing of 158 degrees, the best I can remember, but were unable to because of an intolerable south wind that hit us within minutes. Seas built to 8-10 feet at the blink of an eye it seemed. "My mizzen blew out immediately," he writes. Then the main sail blew out as his son Derek was try- ing to reef it, and "we reefed the jib just as the motor went out." Derek Stephens then made a radio call for help. "A ship hauling bananas named the Courtney L came about to assist us. The only help she could offer was abandonment of Serenity. I hold her I could not afford that." Courtney L and a nearby fishing boat named Danielle "made calls to Group Key West Coast Guard. I also asked if they would also call the Mexican Coast Guard in Isla Mujeres. Both answered affirmatively, but I received no response from either." The elder Stephens then collapsed from exhaustion "SPICE" SAILING CHARTERS $20 per person Sunset Cruise $25 per person 1/2 Day Cruise or 1/2 Day Cruise to Egmont Key Swim Picnic Shelling Complimentary Soft Drinks Coolers Welcome Ed Hartung 778-3240 U.S.C.G. Lic. Capt. Located at Galati Marine Basin OFFSHORE FISHING CHARTERS _jalanatee County's Longest t ng Offshore Charter loati ! :tured here at her berth in Holmes Beach. and "Derek kept her afloat and battling the seas for a time that I was not aware of. He began to beat on the floor of the cockpit ... he could see blackness behind him and knew terror winds were on the way. "The wind was so severe that the boat was being moved along by the bimini, so I cut it free with my knife so we could remain relatively still. My son and I closed ourselves into the cabin. "After awhile I got up and looked out because I knew were in a shipping lane. There in the darkness was a ship headed toward us. I went to the radio and advised it of our position and the condition of our boat. This ship was named the Geminy and let me know they were changing course." At dawn Stephens was awakened by a "MAY- DAY" blaring from their radio. "A ship responded, asking for location. The location was given. The ship responding was Geminy and with the close proximity assumed it was responding to Serenity. The people of the other vessel [actually sending the MAYDAY] kept cutting with MAYDAY and a position, but never with their name. "Finally I broke through and obtained MAYDAY's name, Sundance. "Once Geminy got a line to Sundance we heard a very interesting transmission. Geminy told Sundance, now that we've got a line to you, you have a choice to come aboard or we will tow you to the nearest safe port. Sundance chose the tow. "I told Derek this was whole new ballgame, so do not have a motor and of four sails we could only use the jib. Do you want to ask them to give us a tow? Gleam- ing, he [Derek] said yes. I called the Geminy and asked if they'd give us a tow too. Geminy asked for bur po- sition and said they would be over as soon as they se- PLEASE SEE SERENITY, PAGE 27 PRESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / MOBILE HOMES / CONDOS REPAIRS & REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING NEW CONSTRUCTION WATER HEATERS BACK FLOW PREVENTORS EMERGENCY SERVICE GARBAGE DISPOSALS LP TANKS FILLED Visit Our Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Supply Store. We are a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Member of the Island Chamber of Commerce ( R P L 0P-! r C?rO" T-Ofter- Choose from over 1,000 T-Shirts $395 to$995 We also carry KINO'S SANDALS 778-0540 3228 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach ANNA MARIA ISLAND CENTRE THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 M PAGE 25 Jim Grouper groping best bet offshore; sheepies strong near shore By Capt. Mike Heistand We're at that time of year when fishing is pretty much dependent on the fronts moving across the state. When the weather is good, the fishing is, too. When the weather turns nasty, stay close to shore. This week's top catch continues to be sheepshead and redfish in the backwater, while grouper are the best bet offshore. Kevin at the Rod and Reel Pier said anglers there have been catching flounder, redfish, black drum, small gag grouper and sheepshead. Dave at the Anna Maria City Pier said pier fish- ers have been hitting on redfish, sheepshead and a few large grouper. Katie at Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet said the four- hour trip is averaging 80 head of sea bass, sand perch and Key West grunts. The six-hour trip is averaging 70 head of mangrove and vermilion snapper, porgies, Key West grunts, red and black group. The nine-hour trip is averaging 20 head of mangrove and yellow tail snap- per, red and black grouper and amberjack. Also, the Fleet's new "Bay Fishing Trip" provides anglers a chance to fish the backwater. That trip averaged 20 head of sand perch and sea bass. Registration for Little League at the Anna Maria Island Community Center is currently going on. The last day to register is Wednesday, Feb. 1. Af- ter Feb. 1, registration will be closed no exceptions can be made. Auxiliary schedules sailing, seamanship course A course in sailing and seamanship conducted by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 Training Center. The course includes legal requirements, boat handling, navigation, weather and VHF radio. The classes will run for three weeks on Tuesdays and Thursday and are free except for a nominal charge for materials. The training center is located at 4208 129th SL, Cortez, north of the Seafood Shack Restaurant. For information call Walter Grace at 778-5800, Jerry Stodola at 729-5815 or Bill Sysak 795-4195. CAPT. FOR HIRIE if you have a boat but need help catching fish, call me. I am third-generation Florida fishing guide, U.S. Coast Guard licensed. Versatile, experienced in tarpon fishing in Boca Grande; marlin and dolphin in the Florida Keys; and offshore grouper and snapper in Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas waters. Good numbers for reefs and barges. Capt. David Futch ... 778-1102 CHARTER BOAT REEF REACHER Deep Sea Sports Fishing Dive Charters P.O. Box 594 Captain Phil Shields Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-2727 IM-- \ BOAST DODGE E Capt. Zack on the Dee Jay II said the front slowed fishing some, but before the cold weather hit the fish were hitting, featuring 30-inch redfish, mangrove snap- per, flounder, trout and small gag grouper. Capt. Zack said he was also able to get his charters on a lot of sheepies, some up to seven pounds in weight. Chris at Galati Yacht Basin said offshore fishing for grouper remains good, mostly in the 50-foot depths. In the backwater, he suggests hunting for trout, reds or flounder. Capt. Dave Pinkham said he's been getting his cus- tomers lots of hook-ups of keeper red grouper and man- grove snapper in about 110 feet of water offshore, some small tuna in the 10-pound range and, farther from shore in about 120 feet of water, black fin tuna. Capt. Phil Shields said his charters are bringing back lots of good-sized red grouper, mangrove and yellow tail snapper as well as porgies and triggerfish. Capt. Rick Gross said sheepshead fishing remains a good standby, with redfish still producing good catches. Capt. Mark Bradow has been catching and re- leasing snook hooked in the Manatee River and in the canals. On my boat Magic we've been able to land lots Little League rules require players who are not currently assigned to a major or minor league team to attend at least one try-out. Try-outs will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, and Saturday, Feb. 11. A schedule of try-out sessions based on age groups is available at the center. T-ball players do not have to try-out. Call the center at 778-1908 for information. Basketball all-star games, awards scheduled Jan. 30 The Anna Maria Island Community Center bas- ketball league all-star games will be Jan. 30 as fol- lows: Division III at 6 p.m.; Division II at 7 p.m. and Division I at 8 p.m. The times are subject to change in the event of play-offs in any of the divisions. The awards presentations for all age divisions will be Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. No food will be available. Im- mediately following the awards will be the coaches game at approximately 8 p.m. DOLPHIN DREAMS CHARTERS GULF, BAY AND BACKWATER FISHING PROFESSIONAL GUIDE all bait, gear & equipment supplied - nofishing license required - CAPT. TOM CHAYA (813) 778-4498 U.S. COAST GUARD LICENSED ANNA MARIA ISLAND BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! The Islander BUY-stander is proud to announce a New Member and Long-Time Island Resident to Our Staff Elmo will be in charge of our Volkswagen Operations for Manatee and Sarasota Counties. He will also be Assistant Sales Manager for our New Dodge Cars & Trucks and our Used Car Department. We invite all of Elmo's island friends and neighbors to stop by and say Hello! Jim Boast Dodge, VW 755-8585 Home 778-6767 4827 14th St. W., Bradenton (2 blks So. of Cortez Rd.) and lots of mangrove snapper, a few sheepshead and some reds. Capt. Tom Chaya said redfish, trout and a few five-pound sheepshead were his catches for the week. Bill at Island Discount Tackle said sheepshead are the backwater best bet for the week. Offshore, grouper are moving closer to shore, most within sight of the Island. The new artificial reef by the Skyway Bridge is also starting to produce excellent catches of mangrove snapper. Good luck and good fishing. AMICC basketball standings (For the week ending Jan. 21) Division I (11-13 years old) Record 6-2 Division II1 (8-10 years old) Team Record Dowling Park 6-1 A Paradise Realtor 4-3 Beach House 4-3 Haley's Motel 4-3 Dips Ice Cream 3-4 General Propeller 0-7 Division III (5-7 years old) Team Island Animal Clinic Air & Energy Cafe on the Beach Debellevue Dragons Crowder Brothers Hardware High scorers Division I, Pam Taylor (10 pts.) Division II, Jason Loomis (14 pts.) Division III, Courtney Taylor (9 pts.) SALES & SERVICE Walk-Around and Center Console Fishing Boats from 18' to 25' Five O'Clock Marine "Quality Services and Products at Affordable Prices" P. O. Box 775 412 Pine Ave. Anna Maria Island, FL 34216 813-778-5577 ANNA MARIA DAY AMHIGH Thu 1/26 Fr 1/27 Sat 1/28 Sun 1/29 10:22 2.2ft Mon 1/30 11:14P 2.1ft Tue 1/31 12-000 2.0ft Wed 2/1 ISLAND TIDE TABLES AMLOW 2:31 -0.3ft 3:34 -0.5ft 4:26 -0.6ft 5:11 -0.7ft 5:50 -0.6ft 6:22 -0.5ff 6:52 -0.3ft PMHIGH 7:26 2.2ft 8:28 2.2ft 9:30 2.2ft 1:00 1.2ft 1:17 1.2ft 1:30 1.3ft 1:50 1.4ff PMLOW 3:35 1.1ft 4:38 0.9ft 5:31 0.8ft 6:24 0.6ff North end tides Cortez high tides 7 minutes later- low tides 1:06 later. * Fuel Live Bait * Ship's Store * Bottom Painting * Boat Storage * Bulk Oil * Consignment/ Brokerage * BOAT RENTAL Record 6-2 4-3 4-3 4-3 0-7 Team Westbay Athletic Club Island Real Estate Cavanagh Marine Repair Little League registration ends Feb. 1 at Center AMERICAN CAR WASH Your Car Wash & Detail Center Valet Washing Full Detailing Also Complete Self-Serve Facilities (813) 778-1617 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 IVrS7Q -_--- .~-r .y:I i; i": -a I e~g~g~-~L~-~j~i~i~~L---- ~----L I -'li Ei3 PAGE 26 0 JANUARY 26, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island real estate transactions for week ending Dec. 22, 1994 * 200 Bay Dr North, BB, a two story 4-plex of 4bed/ 4bath, built some time ago on a 51x80 lot with 1880 sfla, was sold 11/17/94, Harring to Frint, for $160,000. List $189-174,900. * 2816 Avenue E, HB, a Gulffront estate of two buildings, one of 2082 sfla with 2baths & 1cp built in 1940 of wood, the other of 1730 sfla with 2baths and built in 1940 of block, all sitting on 4 lots measuring 120x150, was sold 11/17/94, Sanford to O'Connell, for $458,400. List unknown. * 300 23rd St, BB, a ground level cottage of wood with 2bed/lbath, built in 1944 on a 50x100 lot, was sold 11/16/ 94, Smith to Bacon, for $55,000. List unknown. * 303 Highland Av, BB, an elevated duplex of 4bed/ 4bath/2car, built in 1985 on a 51x100 bay view lot, was sold 11/17/94, Lapham to Mohr, for $160,000. List $179,000. * 601 Gulf Dr N, BB, Gulf Watch Condo #208, a 2bed/ 2bath elevated unit with 1200 sfla built in 1986, was sold 11/15/94, Johnson to Brown, for $95,000. List unknown. * 622 Dundee, HB, a ground level 3bed/2bath/2car ca- nal front home of 2000 sfla, built in 1968 on a 115x95 lot, ~-r w -= wC T w Zw OetWy d Iasl &Atte Watch for our 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida [- listings on (813) 778-2291 P Box 2150 Classivision, EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (813) 778-2294 channel 19. S'NOSTALGIA FOR SALE This charming, updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is situated on 2 beautifully landscaped lots with loads of room for parking and 104' frontage on perkyy Pine Avenue. Zoned retail or residential, this historic (Circa 1902) and picturesque property would make a wonderful studio art gallery, or retail place of business. Amenities include central air and heat, storm awnings, roomy 1 1/2 car garage plus storage shed, and many magnificent Grecian Urn Royal Palms and live oak tree. $250,09G NOW ONLY $219,500 with terms available. Ic fwto ionaL S ta S -7 izn in iuinL.u71i laelfsaiLcat NE IAR *to...778-3500 *Christin T. Shaw...778-2847* Nancy Guilford...778-2158 Michael Advocat....778-0608 WARRANTY U U Karin Stephan REALTORO PRESIDENTS CIRCLE Ich Spreche Deutsch Office: fld fl 77l Qn'9,e 81 81 3-778-U/076 Mobile: 3-350-5844 'i:i-el3 (,ll m ! ISLAND PARADISE! Just reduced! $3+9,9.9- $299,000! Luxury living. Very at- tractive direct Gulf-front condos with that ex- pansive, spacious feeling. Either 3BR/2BA or 2BR/2BA. Beautifully decorated units. Gour- met kitchen w/curved breakfast bar. Pan- oramic views of beach & Anna Maria's spec- tacular sunsets. Private balcony. Heated pool & spa. Undercover parking. #KS58991. Ask for Karin Stephan anytime; 388-1267 eves. Excellent at $299,000 The-Prde* FlrdaR al SSCTES AFER S BaEa ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS: Bailbara A. S was sold 11/16/94, Wyneken to Martin, for $180,000. List $239-210,000. * 626 Hampshire, HB, Key Royale, a ground level 3bed/ 2bath/2car canal front home of 2151 sfla, built in 1973 on 95x105 lot facing the golf course, was sold 11/14/94, Gould to Galati, for $250,000. List unknown. * 726 N Shore Dr, AM, a Gulf view lot of about 55x85, was sold 11/15/94, Leto to Waldmueller, for $135,000. List unknown. * 901 Gulf Dr S, BB, Pelican Cove Condo #7 Ph 1, a 2bed/2bath elevated unit of 1175 sfla and built in 1983 with Gulf view, was sold 11/14/94, Egan to West, for $111,000. List $120,000. Compiled by Doug Dowling, licensed real estate bro- ker, 778-1222. BUILDING LOT: GUNDSTUCK: Blick aufden Golf, 50x100 Fuss. Bauen Sie Ihr Traumhaus am Strand. $49,500. CLOSE TO BEACH! Enjoy yourselves in this beautiful 2Br/2Ba home, nice workshop, enclosed porch with berber, and much more. Home Warranty provided. $153,000. JUST A FEW REPAIRS: Call for details, 3Br/ 2.5Ba, pool, room for small boat. Central Holmes Beach, 2 car garage. Home Warranty. Near shops and library. $164,000. CONDO IN RUNAWAY BAY: 2 Schlaf/2 Badezimmer, mit Blick auf See und Pool. Ein Sprun zum Strand. Home Warranty. $99,500. SHOREWALK CONDOS: One of Bradenton's fin- est vacation accommodations. Nous parsons Francais ici. Four units. From $69,000/$75,900 available. Icn Sprecne Deutcn _ Nous, Parlons Francais SI CALL ROBERT ST. JEAN 813-778-6467 Fran Maxon LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS 9701 GulfDrtve PO Box 717 Anna Madra, FL 34218 FAX# 778-7035 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 .V F -- . OWNER FINANCING Buildable lot located in the heart of Anna Maria City. Close to the Bay, Gulf and restaurants. 52 x 145. Priced to sell at $79,500. Call Agnes Tooker at 778-5287 or Kathy Tooker Granstad at 778-4136. Broker: Nancy Ungvarsky Associates: Agnes Tooker, Kathleen Tooker Granstad, Pat Jackson, Kenneth Jackson, Rosemary Schulte, Mike Schulte, Darlene Masone, Stephanie Bell MLS isolandAeltal WEEKDAYS 9A.M. to 4:30P.M. Sl L SATURDAYS 9A.M. to NOON *i .. I 1 ,, THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I JANUARY 26, 1995 U PAGE 27 f ] SERENITY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 cured Sundance. "Derek spotted Geminy off our post stern about one hour later. He fired off a flare. She came about, tossed us a line, we tied it off and for the first time were happily on our way. "After awhile our line broke. We rerigged the lines ... after another hour it broke again. "Derek and I were making ready as she [Geminy] came about the fishing boat The Geminy quickly came about and fi- nally got a line onto the Serenity. 'I had been up now, I think, three days with cat naps, Derek almost as long, and the crew of Geminy was frustrated and weary. Later we checked, no Serenity. This time the Captain had not seen her leave. Did not know the direction to look. I woke at 0745 the next morning, went to the bridge, sure enough, no Serenity.' again. When I turned to look to see how much time we had to go, I was shocked at the Geminy's posi- tion. I had to look up at her bow. She hit our main mast and as it crumbled in half," both men jumped into the water. Both men then swam to the Geminy and were taken aboard. "I was inside changing into dry clothes and when I returned another boat was out there. A fishing vessel named Rebecca Page. I did not request her assistance and furthermore had no idea where she came from. Rebecca Page was in the process of retrieving the line (from the Geminy). Her effort failed. Her captain was complaining about sore hands and being in a danger- ous situation, which I could agree with. I wondered why she didn't back off." Darkness fell as the Rebecca Page tried again and again to take a line from the Geminy to Serenity. Finally things got suspicious. The first mate of Geminy turned to Stephens and said, "The Rebecca Page is a fishing ves- sel, they throw lines all the time, I do not understand." Finally it was suggested Stephens radio "thanks" to "I had been up now, I think, three days with cat naps, Derek al- most as long, and the crew of Geminy was frustrated and weary. I believe all thought Serenity was se- cure to the tow line. Ten minutes later we checked, no Serenity. This time the Captain had not seen her leave. Did not know the direction to look. I woke at 0745 the next morn- ing, went to the bridge, sure enough, no Serenity. "When I last spoke with [the officers of Geminy], it was the opin- ion of each one of them that Rebecca Page foiled every attempt to rescue Serenity. I must admit, it was my opinion, too." Geminy then took the Stephens and the Sundance and her crew as far as Key West and dropped them in the shipping channel to sail into the port. "In summation of my dealing with the Coast Guard," Stephens wrote, "I was proud of our Coast Guard responding quickly to save as many of the na- tive Cubans [fleeing Cuba] as possible. I did not think they should stand with folded hands and watch and do nothing. BUT nor did I think as Joe and Derek Stephens found themselves in the midst of that same Florida Straits the Coast Guard should stand by and watch and LISTEN, yes listen, as they struggled for their lives. "I am not naive. When I called several times on my VHF, I know you heard me. Yet you did nothing. Noth- ing is said in that Gulf that you don't hear. "I can forgive and forget. Even if, as some say, Rebecca Page foiled the rescue so she could have Se- renity for salvage, I can forgive her if she only returns to me the boat and things that are mine. If she did her best and foiled honestly, which is possible, then I beg her forgiveness for my thoughts." But Serenity is not in the hands of salvers, but is in custody of the Cuban Coast Guard. They report the hull is fine and the boat needs only rerigging. Stephens told me by telephone recently he intends to travel to Cubato recoverSerenity and, who knows, maybe we'll see her back in Anna Maria one of these days. See you next week. Ask Capt. Mike Capt Mike Heistand offers information and shows informative videos on fishing in local water at his booth at the Manatee County Fair. Meet Capt Mike at the fair every day through closing on Sat, Jan. 28. Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood =~~~~~-~~ t---- " "~:: .~i~~ ; i -- --::. ... ... .. - .. .. .. ..- . . . .. ..- . : ". .,. . ..~~~~~... ... :. ,- -- o 1 ... i. !- ; : ':i -:!, , i~~~~~~~~~~~'r2' ' P "" "'/:7"' ;.. ,., :-, T 'T ,-:: I "-" ,.' :-- - .. . a 2 ,. .. I . . : - -' - '. : . . _r . = o _ '#. .E: -:.' "i',. '.:," a = e :=' =:, L,-} . -' DAVE JONES REALTOR@ ' ASSOCIATE EVENINGS 778-4891 Dave and his wife, Pat, are residents of Holmes Beach and are "transplants" from New England to the Island. We welcome Dave to the NEAL & NEAL family of professionals in the Anna Maria office. -- L- FULL SERVICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT "Open Six Days Weekly" SEASONAL RENTALS STILL AVAILABLE Perico Bay Club and Island from $1,200 mo. ANNUAL RENTALS Perico Bay Club $850 mo. Island In The Sun 1/2 mo. FREEI $600 mo. West Bay Cove Bay View 2/2 $850 mo. Call (813) 778-6665 or Toll Free 800-749-6665 -. ! .: . ,- I : . HOMES ISLAND 420 Spring Aveue, AM ...................................... $117,900 413 Bay Palms Drive, HB ................................ $139,900 125 47th St., HB ................................................ $149,900 609 Ambassador Lane, HB............................... $185,000 620 Fox Street, LBK........................................... $189,000 611 Foxworth Lane, HB ..................................... $189,999 622 Dundee Lane, HB..................................... $209,900 110 49th Street, HB ........................................... $209,900 607 Ivanhoe Lane, HB .................................... $275,000 2500 Gulf Drive, B ................................. $285,000 607 North Point Drive, HB ................................. $329,900 513 Loquat, AM ........ .................................. $350,000 4000 Gulf of Mexico Dr., LBK............................ $425,000 609 North Point Drive, HB ................................. $449,000 HOMES OFF ISLAND 6910 18th Ave. W., Bradenton .......................... $114,900 7211 41st Ct. E., Sarasota.............................. $129,900 909 24th Ave. W., Palmetto ............................ $139,000 4317 Hebrides Ct., Bradenton ..................... $141,500 4907 Mangrove Pt. Rd., Bradenton .................. $155,000 6818 Pleasant Hill, Bradenton ........................... $167,500 6709 88th Street, Bradenton ........................... $189,000 1624 Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton ................... $429,900 4902 64th Drive W., Bradenton .............;........... $595,000 DUPLEXES 120 57th Ave. E., Bradenton ............................... $60,000 PERICO BAY CLUB 876 Audubon Drive .................................... .. $88,500 706 Estuary .................................................... $94,500 969 Waterside Lane .......................................... $113,000 831 Audubon Drive ........................................... $120,000 1105 Edgewater Circle...................................... $129,900 509 Sanderling Circle........................................ $129,900 1241 Edgewater Circle...................................... $142,900 1371 Perico Point Circle .................................... $152,000 1341 Perico Point Circle.................................... $168,000 COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT 807 18th Ave. W., Bradenton ........................ $154,900 710 60th St. Ct. E. Bradenton ......................... $180,000 3007 & 3009 Avenue E, IHB ............................ $259,000 2112 First St W., Bradenton ........................... $350,000 3100 Gulf Drive, HB................................. $450,000 4016 Gulf of Mexico Dr., LBK............................ $750,000 4000 Gulf of Mexico Dr., LBK............................ $850,000 CONDOS ISLAND 6005 Gulf Dr.. #216 ....................................... $129,900 6500 Flotilla Dr., #235 ..................................... $133,500 600 Manatee Ave., #128 ........................... #134,900 6500 Flotilla Dr.. #232 ....................................... $134,500 3701 East Bay Dr., #9-B.................................. $134,900 3803 East Bay Dr., #7-A .................................... $136,000 600 Manatee Ave., #115 ................................. $141,900 600 Manatee Ave., #113 ................................... $142,500 1007 Gulf Dr. N., #215 .................................... $142,900 1800 Gulf Dr. N., #215 ...................................... $167,000 6006 Gulf Dr., #212......................................... $178,000 6700 Gulf Dr., #14 ........................................... $224,900 CONDOS OFF ISLAND 5942 7th Avenue, Bradenton ............................ $47,500 LOTS & ACREAGE ISLAND 4000 Gulf of Mexico Dr., LBK.......................... $150,000 4000 Gulf of Mexico Dr., LBK............................ $325,000 3700 East Bay Drive, HB................................. $225,000 107 Bay Blvd., AM ........................................... $395,000 17th & Gulf Dr., BB ........................................... $450,000 517 Blue Heron, AM .......................................... $500,000 OFF ISLAND 10205 Old Tampa Rd., Ellenton........................ $70,000 708 44th Ave. E., EUenton ................................. $74,900 5600 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sara...................... $329,000 CALL 778-2261 Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 _.. ... _. . ... .. .. ... .. .. -.. ... .... -._, _- _ - m PAGE 28 M JANUARY 26, 1995 U THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER S* Nick Patsios REALTOR "Nick at Night" 778-4642 Over 16 yrs. of proven Real Estate know- how has distinguished Nick as an experi- enced professional you can trust and count on for all your REAL ESTATE needs. neaMI&neaI Ofc: 778-2261 Come ride with me! With new carpet and furniture this du- -. --r ED OLIVEIRA REALTOR When Buying or Selling, Ed can make your Island Dream come true SINCE 1939 778-1751 2217 Gulf Drive 778-2246 Bradenton Beach Evenings FL 34217 Office What's the best news on Anna Maria Island? The Islander Bystander gives it to you every week. STEPS TO THE BEACH 3 homes off the Gulf, 110 49th St. Holmes Beach. Spa-. cious 3BR/2.5BA custom crafted home includes a fire- place, 4 ceiling fans, sprinkler and much morel By Ap- pointment only. Hurry, please call Nick Patslos anytime for an escorted tour of your next home! 778-4642. .MLS II neaL&neaL Ofc: 778-2261 Looking for a home on Anna Maria Island? The Islander Bystander offers the key to your dreams every week. CrJ^^^^^^^^r^ X I^^ Anna Maria City at Bean Point 810 N. Shore Drive Across the street from best beach on the Island, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large garage, 2,900 s.f. living area. $440,000. Call 778-4349 or 1-800-694-2221. BAYFRONT Perfect setting in Holmes Beach. Looks off to the Skyway Bridge. 3BR/2BA. Large lot with established landscaping. $349,000. GULF FRONT PRIVACY Located in North Holmes Beach. This older home features 2BR/ 2BA, den, large living room. Hardwood floors, fireplace and huge deck on the beach. COMMERCIAL LOT in historic "Old Town" on Bridge St. 100 x 100. CANAL FRONT 4-PLEX Probably the only one of its kind in Holmes Beach. Nice 2 story main house overlooks Sportsman's Harbor. TRI-PLEX Handy man's special. Brings in over $2,000 month income. $152,000. FOUR-PLEX Across from beach. Fully fur- nished and a turn key operation. $177,500. WESTBAY COVE Lovely Bayfront condo com- plex. One bedroom, pool tennis. $89,500. 5400 CONDO Fully furnished 2BR/1.5BA, Gulf front complex. $117,500. OLDER BEACH HOUSE across from Gulf. 2BR/1.5BA rustic and charming with great view of Gulf. $129,900. SEASIDE CONDO Directly on the Gulf. 2BR/ 1.5 BA, fully furnished, pool. $172,000. VERY LARGE home on a double lot with 3BR/ 4BA, swimming pool, hardwood floors, 35' open porch across from Gulf. Just reduced $225,000. GULF FRONT HOME Huge old cracker house. Kick back to yester year and enjoy the high ceil- ings, paneled walls, big porch, 3BR/2BA. Right on the Gulf. $350,000. GULF FRONT HOME Newer 3BR/2BA, tiled floor, fully furnished elevated home. $385,000. MOTEL Mom and Pop operation directly on the Gulf. A mix of studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apts. 6 total. $549,000. HANDY MAN SPECIAL Non-conforming 3BR/ 2BA single family home near Gulf with 3 rental apts. Priced low to allow rehab. $165,000. Mike Norman Realty inc. 778-6696 1-800-367-1617 FAX: 778-4364 3101 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 624 Foxworth is one of those "run of the ca- nal" homes where every room except the din- ing room and the three baths face the water. Very serene. Very much worth $234,500. LONGBOAT VILLAGE: Well kept, 3 bedroom, 2 bath elevated home. Great room design with cathedral ceiling, skylight, screened lanai, all appliances and heat pump with recovery sys- tem. Priced at $159,500. Please call Carol R. Williams, 778-0777, 778-1718 after hours. BRAND NEW LISTING IN PERICO! Attractively decorated Jasmine unit with vaulted ceilings, skylights and view of estuary and Palma Sola Bay from spacious screened lanai. Won't last long at this price $122,000. Call Dick Rowse 778-2003 eves. VALUE A VIEW? Bayfront condo with direct view of Skyway Bridge and Tampa Bay. One bedroom, one bath, "great room" design with breakfast bar, walk-in closet, appliances includ- ing washer & dryer, fans, window treatments and ceramic tile. 2 pools, tennis, close to beach and shopping. Priced at $129,500. Call Carol R. Williams 778-0777, 778-1718 after hours. B REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS ii THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JANUARY 26, 1995 M PAGE 29 eD3 MARY KAY COSMETICS, at reduced prices. Please contact Susan Bames 778-0061. MAZUNO GOLF CLUBS, 2 thru PW, #9. Graphite shafts, 1 yr old. $475. 778-7197. COCKTAIL & END TABLES, hand vac, fishing lines, gaff, bumpers, etc. 778-5581. SPA ABOVE GROUND with cover, 8' square, built-in recliner. new $2,995, will sell $995. 761-0616. 6 PERSON JACUZZI, heater, timer, like new $700. 1990 Ford Bronco rims. evenings 778-4715. DINNING TABLE and 6 chairs, two leaves, very nice. $275. For info call 778-5057. COMPUTER CD GAMES, never used. Day Of The Tentacle, Indiana Jones, StarWars, Rebel Assault. $75.778-0019. BABY GRAND PIANO, excellent condition, made by Baldwin. Call after 6. 778-6427. 2 DOUBLE (58" wide) custom covered Futon chairs, art deco pattern on black material w/3 adj. positions & matching custom bolster pillows. Almost new $450. OBO. 778-9660. FLEA MARKET- Anna Maria Island Privateer's Thieves Markets, February 11 & March 11, 8-3, (rain-Sun. the 12th.) New location at Crabby Bill's, Marina & Gulf Dr. Rent a space $10. 778-5934. GARAGE SALE Sat., Jan. 28. 8-3. 201 72nd St. SUPER ESTATE cash & carry. Jan. 27 Jan. 30. 9-4. 110 49th St., Holmes Beach. 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Fri. & Sat., Jan. 27 & 28.9- 4. 312 66th St., Holmes Beach. From trash to treasure, you can buy & sell it in classified. MOVING SALE Sat., Jan. 28. 10-5. 119 46th St. #W, HB. Rattan, sofa, 2 chairs, 2 hassocks, baby grand pi- ano, Sears 42" cut riding mower. RUMMAGE SALE Fri., Feb. 3. 9-2. St. Bernard Activ- ity Ctr. 43rd St., Holmes Beach. 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat., Jan. 28.9-? 306 73rd St. HB. Something for everyone. No early birds please. GARAGE SALE Sat., Jan. 28. 8-2. 410 80th St., Holmes Beach. Hand and power tools, dinghy, boat accessories, electric typewriter, sectional wall display board, household. LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center. Class incorporates hand-held weights (1-2 lb.) with low impact movements to burn fat while toning. Can participate without weights. Classes are: Tuesday & Thursday 7:15-8:15PM; Thursday 10:30-11:30AM and Saturday 9-10AM. For info call Geri 779-2129. Also per- sonal fitness training, lectures/workshops on fitness top- ics, reasonable rates. BEN & IRENE'S Dog baby-sitting service. At our home with constant supervision. No cages/kennels. House calls (Island only). Cats included. 778-1012. "CRITTER SITTER" Going away & your pets have to stay? Daily visits to your home to provide food, water, ex- ercise, TLC! Excellent references, 778-6000. FOR SALE pure Schnauzer puppies. Black, male & fe- male, shots. 778-0196 or 813-291-4934. 1991 CAPRICE CLASSIC, 4dr, all power options, 6-way seats, AM/FM/tape, A/C, cruise control, Keyless entry. Excellent condition. $9,500. Key Royale 778-2387. 86 MERCURY MARQUIS, low miles, has everything in- cluding lighted vanity mirrors on both sides. See at 424 62nd St. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. Half & full day. Reservations please. Call 778-1990. PRIVATE BOAT SLIP 50', water, elec., private entrance. 825 South Bay Blvd. No live-aboards. Call Bailey 601- 287-2404. PRIVATE BOAT SLIP for rent. HB enters Bimini Bay, dock water meter, $65/mo. Orlando 1-407-851-5858. BOAT SLIP for rent on end of Key Royale canal between Baronet and Concord. Deep water & electricity. Reason- able. 778-6449. IF YOU HAVE A BOAT but still have trouble catching fish, you need to call me. Third-generation Florida fish- ing guide for hire. U.S. Coast Guard licensed. Versatile and capable of tarpon fishing in Boca Grande, marlin and dolphin in the Florida Keys or offshore grouper and snap- per. Have good numbers for offshore reefs and barges. Ask for David Futch. 813-778-1102. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for full time cash- ier positions. Pick up applications at Crowder Bros. Hard- ware Holmes Beach or Bradenton. EXPERIENCED WAIT STAFF wanted. Fine dining. Eve- nings only. Call for appointment 383-8898. MAID WANTED Would you like to make some extra money occasionally filling in for our maid? Call Mrs. T.H. Cole 779-1213 for particulars. WANTED: retired teacher, to edit, and retype my typewrit- ten manuscript. Must be grammarian, and have computer and printer. The script is very clean. Mr. McLean 778-6974. WALK TO THE BEACH! Unique 3 bedroom, 3 bath bayfront with boat dock. Like newly Completely updated tri-plex within walking distance to Gulf beach and shopping on his- toric Bridge Street. $329,000. #61612. Ask for Carol Heinze; 792-5721 eves. BAYFRONT ESTATE BEAUTIFUL TERRA CEIAI 5+ acres, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Magnificent pristine bayviews from open floor plan. 2 boat docks. Nature abounds with pri- vacy. Great to entertain or hide away! $462,000. #61365. Ask for T. Dolly Young; .778-5427 eves. IMMACULATE LAKE FRONT HOME 2 bedroom, 2 bath with tile and berber carpet. Great view Extra large storage shed/work- shop area, also has large attached garage. Great location. $84,900. #61610. Ask for Carol Heinze; 792-5721 evenings. MARVELOUS MARTINIQUE ... 2 bedroom, 2 bath Gulf front condo. Turnkey fur- nished. Elevator secured lobby, tennis, swimming pool. $154,900. #55723. Carol Heinze REALTORo/CRS 778-7246 Certified Residential Specialist MARTINIQUE ... 3BR/3BA GULF VIEW! $209,000. WESTBAY POINT... 2BR/2BA WATERVIEWI $132,500. WESTBAY COVE ... 1BR/1BA POOL VIEW! $89,900. SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT located in W. Brad.l Seats 150, all equip. & furnishings, very high traffic location, well managed and tastefully furnished. 4 COP license. $350,000 .f *i- Yg T. Dolly Young REALTOR/IMS Multi-Million Sales 778-5427 "0 0 2. CL WAG .a. . W .- - -- -l L ' RUNAWAY BAY 2BR/2BA fully furnished, sec- GULFFRONTI Great views and wide sandy walking ond floor unit in complex with pool, tennis, club- beach enhance this turnkey furnished 2BR/2BA unit. house, sauna and on site management. Deeded Well-maintained complex with pool, covered park- beach access and excellent rental program. Just ing, and storage room. Excellent rental opportunity. reduced to $89,900. Call Dave Moynihan. Priced at $159,900. Call Dave Moynihan. TWO GULF FRONTS Fully furnished, 2BR/1BA apartments on wide, sandy walking beach. Close to shopping and restaurants. Perfect investment property or second home. Offered at $99,900 and $105,000. Call Dave Moynihan. SF--~a~ rP~ OCEAN PARK TERRACE Enjoy sunsets from your own roof top patio when you buy this centrally lo- cated, turkey furnished, 2BR/2BA condo with a Gulf view. Includes pool, balconies, storage, secured building, elevator, great location on new beach. Priced at $229,000. Call Ed Oliveira for details. GULF FRONT Exceptional value for this 2BR direct Gulf front apartment in small ten unit complex with quiet Holmes Beach location. Pool, wide sandy beach and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Of- fered at $129,900. Call Dave Moynihan for details. GULF VIEW TRIPLEX Recently renovated, taste- fully furnished units that offer a flexible floor plan. Large common sundeck with great view of the Gulf. Laundry on premises. Now operated as va- cation rentals. Priced at $255,000. Call Dave Moynihan for details. Proud corporate sponsors of Mote Marine Laboratory. Call us for a brochure and discount coupon. --i I rI 5340-1 G iM PAGE 30 M JANUARY 26, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER SanILs Commercial Residential Free Estimates y Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging Lawn Hauling By the cut orby the month. Service .14 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 778.1345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 4AND SATISFACTION Darrin Wash CARPENTRY "A DOOR EXPERT" Serving the Island communities for 7 years with Island references. DRY WALL AND TEXTURE REPAIR 778-1353 50MRAR OMB,.AC BOBBYKRONENBERG CORTEZ CONCRETE & MASONRY Cement Slabs Block & Brick Stucco 749-3905 Stone Flower Boxes Welding If No Answer 753-1716 Indur.- Uc. 14-0493-1 s NU-Weatherside SINCE 1948 of Florida, Inc. xoo,6 Quality Workmanship to replace or repair < '< . SOFFITS & FASCIAS Call Today 778.7074 1 iil0 Financing Available State Registered Contractor State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED : LICENSED INSURED COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES *' MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 SABAL I PALM CARPENTRY A FLORIDA COMPANY SMALL HOME REPAIRS CUSTOM FENCES DECKS SIDING FASCIA SOFFITS DOORS WINDOWS ODD JOBS Fully Insured Reasonable Ratea 778-7603 Rick Lease 32-Year Island Resident .R. Painting Private & Commercial * Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team SFree Estimates 778-2139 Subscribe to The Islander Bystander for out-of town friends and family on page 7, this issue. SAIMIBA A CHH FL IP CAD0S ALIEIRT I T RII SE O EE LT EWI N NURSE AIL S MI E THIEIGO IDIFATHE AUNT MAR Y SAIDIA RIAT EV NICE EASES D A D N LJRA SME E S NAl 0 O I L S E N l TI DADDY Y L 0 0 NNFjGL G SLDE GES UIR ELUTE E V IS E LI T 0 SA Y WEE EEN ERAYs ACHTEARIY LIT PAS AI LE F U RDAU G HU0 TIERS SAT ANi C AN E RING 0 EEDS R 0 0 REY .NARID K ISS COUSINS E= W0 S SE T O S 0 RTE ERAIT E-S 0IN N E A RAM M ON ..N.CLE S N F DRA ULA BIL I P HA I P E K 0 E C 0 B\BS ALTE AIN NE" STAR T E ET 6- A VNN 6- G Q v S S E SISEI e -R 'L S IF E HELP WANTED Lawn Service, 778-1348. WAITRESS/DISHWASHER Tip of the Island. Part-time. NEED CLUB HOUSE help, counter/kitchen. Apply in person, Key Royale Golf Course. 700 Key Royale Dr., Holmes Beach. FULL TIME & part time hours! For certified HHA's & CNA's. PC/Respite Care/Alzheimer Care/Staffing. Call 923-5488 or 756-4008, Mon.-Fri. 9-5. For your opportu- nity to join one of the largest health care providers in the country, Nurse's House Call. 401K, vacation, strong team support & ADA/EOE. RESPONSIBLE LOCAL COUPLE Rental Agent/Man- ager for your condo/apt./resort property. Live in or out. Excellent references. FL brokers license. 813-778-5555. MONEY FOR HOMEOWNERS. Hurry, this won't last long! Buy a home, pay bills, home repairs. It doesn't get any easier than this. Slow credit no problem, bad credit just a little problem. Call today, 813-379-9988, Equity Loan Group Financial, Licensed Mortgage Brokerage Business. CLEANING & MORE I'll clean your home or rental plus...do those jobs you just don't want to tackle. De- pendable. Ref. available. Lynn 778-5183. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appointments, airports, cruise ports or to the golf course. Flat rates. Sun- shine Cab. Serving the Islands. 778-5476 or 705-1302. "HATE TO IRON?" Reasonable rates and many Island references. Pick-up and delivery. Also alterations. No smoke environment. 778-4680. CLEANING WEEKLY or bi-weekly on island or near vi- cinity. 17 year island resident. Good references. Call Barbara at 779-2024. TREE SERVICE Topping, trimming, removal of all types of trees, including palms. Insured, reasonable, Island resident. Local ref. Call Brewers 778-7790. JEWELRY REPAIRS custom designs. We can turn your old gold into beautiful new jewelry. Golden Isle Jewelers 401A Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 778-4605. HOUSE CLEANING, laundry, weekly home or apt. check. Open or close your home or apt. Thorough & dependable. for estimate call 779-1402. CARPET DIRTY? Rent a Rug Doctor. $12 for 4 hours. Crowder Bros. Hardware Holmes Beach 778-0999. Bradenton 748-8551. DRY CLEAN YOUR CARPET! Many Island references. Call Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning, 778-2882. NEED YOUR CARPETS cleaned right! Call Cody, sham- poo-steam, deodorize, living rm, dining rm & hall, $34.95. 11 years in the business. No hidden prices. 794-1278. VAN-GO PAINTING Residential/Commercial, Interior/ Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper, Island resident references. Dan or Bill 778-5455. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling spe- cialist. State licensed and insured. Many Island refer- ences. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. MONTGOMERY'S CERAMIC TILE Professional instal- lation and repair. Fully insured. Manatee Co. resident 25 yrs. Call for free estimate. Ken 792-1084. FAUCET PLUMBING Remodel, service, water heater, sewer cleaning. 24-hour service. Serving the Island 17 years. 778-0181. Lic. #RF0038400. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING. Call Jim Bickal 778- 1730. Free Estimates 28 year Island Resident. ALUMINUM VINYL CONSTRUCTION. All types. New installation and repairs. Insured and references. Lic. #RX-0051318. Rex Roberts 778-0029. ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Furniture repair. Danish crafts- man. Free estimates, pick-up & delivery. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. 778-4335. Find the home of your dreams in The Islander/Bystander. BRICK, GLASS BLOCK, stone, stucco, tile, pavers & concrete. In business since 1978. Lic #MC00318. Dave Elliott, 778-5183. ISLAND HOME MAINTENANCE. Carpentry to painting. 20+ yrs. experience. Island resident, Island references. 779-2129. PRESSURE WASHERS for rent starting at $40. Crowder Bros. Hardware, Holmes Beach 778-0999. Bradenton 748-8551. HANDYMAN No job too small. Experienced in home re- pairs. Appliances to yard work. Island areas. Ref. avail- able. 387-0078. SCREEN REPAIRS, ceiling fans, formica & ceramic tile, carpentry & painting. Full line of home repairs & mainte- nance, low prices. 778-0410. INDUSTRIOUS, highly-skilled, meticulous, sober prompt, finish carpentry, counter tops, ceramic & vinyl tile, fine finish painting, wall coverings, repairs. Paul Beauregard 387-8066. A-NEW LOOK minor household repairs and how to ad- vice. Pool deck and patio mildew removal. Pressure washing, gutter cleaning. 792-4659. ISLAND BUSINESS for lease. Turn-key operation. Just $1,600 per month. Includes rent. 778-4441. The Islander Bystander ads work for you! COMMUNITY ELECTRIC NEW DO-IT-YOURSELF CONSTRUCTION SUPPUES Call FREE EXPERT ADVICE David Parrish Call 792-5207 798-3095 7800 Cortez Rd. W. (Behind Wings & Things) "Serving the Islands for over 15 years" . _____________J Family Owned and Operated for Over 12 Years Millwork & Wood Cut To Size * We specialize in custom cabinet making * formica tops entertainment centers vanities kitchens 213 54th Street Holmes Beach 778-3082 We are located just west of the Island Shopping Center - BEACH BUSINESS CENTER C3 ZONING RENTAL SPACES AVAILABLE Office Suites Mini Storage SRetail or Service CALL NOW 778-2924 5347 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach JUST CALL 778-7978 for free home delivery anywhere* on Anna Maria Island. You may also call to stop home delivery if necessary. * Sorry, individual unit delivery is not avail- able at mobile home parks or condos but bulk drops can be arranged. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JANUARY 26, 1995 N PAGE 31 jIj FISHING PIER, bait business & restaurant, Anna Maria Island. Includes business & real estate. $395,000. Call Fred Katz, Towne & Shore Realty 778-7980, 779-2044. 1LG/1SM commercial studios. Gulf view. Gulf Drive ideal for small business, office, bookkeeping, legal, etc.. Neg. Call Frank at 778-6126, eves. 778-6127. SEASONAL 2BR/2BA. Charming old-style Florida beach house, Anna Maria City. No street to cross on short walk to beach. Located at 118 Palmetto Ave. (corner of Gulf Dr and Palmetto Ave.) No pets, no smokers. Close to Laundromat. $1,100 permo., includes utilities and taxes. 778-1576. ANNA MARIA Island Club, seasonal condo available March & April 95. $850/wk. Gulf front. 813-949-3713. HOLMES BEACH 2/2 and 1/1. Close to beach and shop- ping. Completely fumished. From $500 mo. 704-683-1188. OFFICE SPACE for rent in Holmes Beach Professional Building. $200 per month and up. Call Mike Norman Realty. 778-6696. WANTED GULF FRONT house 2 or more beds, on/near beach, last half of march for quiet non-smoking family of 4. References. 508-336-2201. LUXURY CANAL FRONT one story home with pool. 2/3 bedroom, 3 baths, 3/4 blocks from beach. $3,400 mo., weekly rates available. 1-800-223-4472. HOLMES BEACH Turnkey furnished ground floor one bedroom apartment 100 yds to Gulf. No Pets. 778-5246. STILL AVAILABLE for Jan, Feb and March. 1 & 2 bedroom weekly/monthly rentals from $400 weekly $1,300 monthly and up. Call Lisa or Denise, Wagner Realty 778-2246. GREAT LOCATION 1BR condo, fully furnished, heated pool, walk to Gulf beaches and Bay. 3 month min. Towne & Shore, 779-2044. SEASONAL: gulf front bargain, charming old Florida beach house 2BR/1 BA for $450/wk or $1,400/mo. 1 BR/ 1BA for $300/wk or $900/mo. G.B. Realty 778-7244. ANNUAL: beautiful view down canal from this 2 story, 2BR/1.5BA unit. $700/mo. G.B. Realty 778-7244. SEASONAL across from Coquina Bch. 3 rms & Ba. Every- thing fum. $250 wk or $800 mo. March is open. 778-7197. 1 BR APT. in Holmes Beach. Fully furnished. Jan. $300/ wk, Feb. & March $400/wk. 778-2833. HIDE-AWAY lovely view on Bay. Charming, completely furnished, 1st fl., 2BR, on quiet dead-end street. Walk to beach. Available Feb., March, April & May. $1,500/mo, utilities included. 778-7107. RETAIL OFFICE SPACE commercial approx. 700 sq. ft. 5704 Marina Dr. $850 per month. 778-4441, 778-9252. RETAIL OR PROFESSIONAL Charming historic beach house, completely renovated, high visibility location. 850 sq. ft., long or short term. Call Robin at Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria 778-7244. GULF FRONT 3BR/2BA immaculate, perfect beach house, 20' from the water, on North Shore Drive. Sunset views from all rooms and step-down to sand from huge, private patio. Available monthly/weekly on the following dates: April 15 through May 21, 1995; June 15 through July 7, 1995; August 5 through August 25, 1995. $800 per week including utilities. Discount in May and slightly higher week of July 4, 1995. 778-3171. RUNAWAY BAY 2/2, direct bayfront, furnished, great value. $115,000. Call Marilyn Trevethan at Island Real Estate, 778-6066. WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS Featuring 2 & 3BR units with tennis, pools and boat dock. Call Dick Maher for addi- tional info. From $131,900. Neal & Neal Realtors 778-2261. OPEN SAT. & SUN. 315 58th St. HB Condo. New carpet, paint, wallpaper, verticals. $72,900. Owner, 798-3981. BEST BUY on the water! Extraordinary views of Egmont and Passage Keys. Owner financing available. Call Paul Collins at Island Real Estate, 778-6066. SAVE $12,000 by owner. Newer 3BR/2BA, pool, 3 car garage, boat ramp. Prime location. $169,900. 778-7486. BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT & SPARKLING. North Beach Vil- lage, 3BR/2BA townhouse. Robin Kollar, Gulf Bay Realty of Anna Maria. 778-7244. WILL FINANCE with $20,000 down. Duplex 2-1 BR/1 BA near Gulf. Separate 2 car garage, fixer-upper, room to expand 1 and 1/2 lots wide. $97,000. 795-0873. PERICO BAY CLUB Grand Cayman Villa. $156,000. Call Jack Monahan at Ron Baldwin & Assoc. 383-9501. READY TO BUILD duplex lot $50,000. Call Yvonne Higgins Re/Max Gulfstream Realty, 778-7777. OPEN HOUSE Sun. Jan 29. 1-4. 1230 Spoonbill Land- ings, Perico Bay Club. Jack Monahan at Ron Baldwin & Assoc. 383-9501. POOL, 1BR apt., jacuzzi, plus more come with this ex- cellently located 3BR/2BA home. $195,000. Call Yvonne Higgins Re/Max Gulfstream Reatly. 778-7777. 3/2 SPLIT PLAN, living, Ig kitchen, new family room with fireplace, beautifully remodeled. A must to see inside. 306 56th St., HB. 778-6700. DUPLEX BY OWNER Walk across to beach or stay on your deck to enjoy the magnificent view of the Gulf and soak in the colorful Fl sunsets. This stilted duplex is on the market for only $179,000. Each unit has 2BR/2BA, kitch, din, laundry, deck. Storage galore in 2 large stor- age rooms and extra closets. The yard is prof. land- scaped, with motion detector, garden lights and sprinkler system. 778-1516 FOR SALE by owner. Get this one before we list it! 2BR/ 1.5BA charmer in Cortez Village. Ready to sell! $62,500. 723-3616. DUPLEX Intracoastal, 2 story, 2BR & 1BR, Bradenton Beach, Key West styled, sea-walled and sailboat water. $175,000.778-7980. NICE TRAILER 2 blocks to beach, add on room, could be 2nd bedroom. Must see to appreciate. Pines Park, Bradenton Beach. 778-5853. WATERFRONT ON Anna Maria. Marvelous beach and spectacular water views. 3BR/2BA home has family room, stone fireplace, deck, garage, fruit trees. Well maintained. $425,000. Call Jeanette Rampone, Michael Saunders & Company 747-2244. BAYFRONT Anna Maria home. 3 bedrooms, fabulous views, fireplace. Owner financing. Just reduced to $325,000. Yvonne Higgins Re/Max Gulfstream Realty 778-7777. DUPLEX LOT ... ready to build. Can build 3500 sq. ft. elevated home and have water views! A rare find at $50,000. Sandy Greiner Re/Max Gulfstream Realty 778-7777. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 2 pm to 4 pm. 3948 Mariners Drive. Cortez Rd & turn north on 127 St. Dock your sail- boat at this 3 bedroom 2 bath elegant condominium at Mariners Cove. Fully furnished, right down to teacups and spoons. Spectacular view of Palma Sola Bay from the screened lanai, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, tennis courts, covered parking and pets welcome. $228,900. Call Jeanette Rampone, Michael Saunders & Company for information 747-2244. Your hostess Sandra Marchinetti. 3 BEDROOM HOME with apartment, solar heated pool, oversized 2 car garage, fireplace, cathedral ceilings. Excellent location. Owner ready for offers. $195,500. Yvonne Higgins Re/Max Gulfstream Realty 778-7777. ZWEI-FAMILIENHAUS (duplex)) 2406 Quadratfuss, Zwei Minuten Gehwegzum Strand. Grosse Terrasse und grosse Raeume. $136,000, Wiebke Bentley Re/Max Gulfstream Realty 778-7777. HOW TO ADVERTISE DEADLINE: MONDAY at NOON for WEDNESDAY publication every week. Minimum size, up to 21 words $5. Additional 7 words $1.50. Boxed ad, plus $2. Classified ads for businesses and business services are minimum $6.50 for up to 21 words. Additional 7 words $2.00. Boxed ad, plus $2. Payment Is expected when you place the ad - in person or by mail. The office is located at 5408 Ma- rina Drive, between D. Coy Ducks and Chez Andre, in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. More information: 778-7978. B S N S O O T N I S o t n dR N A S o II Geri Travis Nationally Certified 779-2129 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICE call TONY PEDUZZI * Coastal Design Specialists * Custom Luxury Homes * Additions & Alterations Call 778-1529 35 Years Experlence NU-Weatherside I of Florida, Inc. SINCE 1948 RX0065455 WINDOW REPLACEMENT VINYL SIDING SOFFIT & FASCIA PORCH ENCLOSURES Financing Available 778-7074 Over 30 Years Experience Custom Design & Installation SSOD SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BRICK PATIOS & WALKS DECORATIVE STONE & GRAVEL YARDS Owner: Ed Murphy 748-0445 Deffenbaugh Painting by Elaine LOCK & SECURITY Deffenbaugh LOCKED OUT? 'Professional Excellence' HOME AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INTERIOR ALL TYPES OF LOCKS C & EXTERIOR Installed Rekeyed Repaired .l RESIDENTIAL Bonded Licensed Insured & Serving Anna Maria, Longboat COMMERCIAL Key. Cortez, West Bradenton -EMERGENCY SERVICE We repair popcorn ceilings. RADIO DISPATCHED SPECIALTY KEYS Serving the Islands Since 1969. LUGGAGE REPAIRS Ucensed and Insured 778-5594 778-5594 778-3468 #-080,2YA EPR .Y ECONOMY CONSTRUCTION f ROOF AND HOME REPAIR Hurricane Resistant Home Designs Additions and Remodeling Call Don Tarantola Rc0045125* RoG005859 PE002374 778-9244 ISLAND TAXI 778-6201 Dependable, Courteous Service Bruce Collins Since 1991 778-2586 MA RV KIAA Eve: 778-6771 10% OFF WITH THIS AD ONLY- EXP. 2/1/95 ..................... ......... KT'S with STYLE A Jewelry Store For All Ages Specializing in Sterling Silver 111 7th Street N., Bradenton Beach 779-1308 4% Personal Fitness S TRAINING G ERI Stretching & Cardiovascular Exercises SNutritional Advice Muscle Toning & Body Sculpting Lectures /Workshops On Fitness Topics s I B PAGE 32 M JANUARY 26, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER dFE 3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach 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, JANUARY 31, 1995 goods SPLIT Chicken Breasts WITH RIBS ". 9^LB SIRLOIN SIZZLERS ASSORTED POTATO CHIPS 6 OZ. BAG 990 RIGHT HERE ON THE ISLAND! SIRLOIN TIP STEAK MEDIUM SHRIMP BREAKSTONE SOUR CREAM 16 OZ PACKAGE 990 ASSORTED VARIETY S^ HEAD MARZETTI'S $ 69 VEGGIE DIP p DELI DEPARTMENT "SLICED TO ORDER" -_ COOKED< APPLES DELI DEPARTMENT Superbowl Special 8 Pc. FRIED CHICKEN INCLUDES: 2 BREASTS *2 THIGHS 2 LEGS *2 WINGS 1 LB. POTATO SALAD and 1 LB. BAKED BEANS FRE Mushrooms 8 OZ PACKAGE 129 ANY LARGE OR MEDIUM THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING ISLAND FOODS ... y( II XAI, INi)I'IM ."'sIN III.iMA Iii J HOMETOWN PRVIID FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK Every Friday 11 AM to NOON SIRLOIN TIP ROASTa#t~~-z SUNNYLAND Meat Franks I , U%2S7,1,01, |