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FREE WEEKLY NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE IISLANDER I .BIS Island bridge hearings begin by Paul Roat Administrative hearings on the proposed replace- ment to the Anna Maria Island Bridge began with a falter Monday and Tuesday, too. Hearing Officer Robert Meale delayed much of the Monday proceedings due to the Florida Department of Transportation's failure to provide timely witness and evidence lists to Save Anna Maria attorney David Levin. Tuesday's meeting got off to a late start, too, when the meeting location was changed from Sarasota to Anna Maria City Hall. The only witness questioned Monday, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Assistant Director of Environmental Resources and Permitting Janet Llewellyn whose testimony was expected to take less than a half hour stretched on for 90 min- utes, providing a clue that a less-than-rapid process can be expected for the hearing. At issue are a number of administrative cases that are being heard in one hearing on the proposed new replacement bridge between Holmes Beach and the mainland at Manatee Avenue. Luring shoppers into the Holiday spirit These festive hugely oversized -fishing lures were just part of the allurement to Holiday shoppers at last weekend's Anna Maria Island Art League Festival of Fine Arts. These fun creations are the work of Peter Cull. For more pictures and a list of winners, see inside. Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood Commission waives, then waves beach mailer forward By Cynthia Finn Islander Reporter Discussion ran in circles for an hour and 15 min- utes and there was confusion among commissioners as to what the final and previous versions of the motion meant. But in the end the Anna Maria City Commission voted 3-to-2 Nov. 28 to pay retired Holmes Beach en- gineer John Adams $2,500 to design a beach-protec- tion education packet It will be reproduced and mailed at unknown city expense either to all city residents or just to registered voters. Second forum in January Included in the mailer will be the announcement of one more citizens forum on the beach renourishment issue to be scheduled some time in January. Feb. 13 election ballots will include a referendum seeking Anna Maria voters' opinions for or against the city's trying to get in on the next 40-plus years of the federal, state and county shore protection program that renourished and maintains the Gulffront beaches of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. The city commission was split 2-to-2 on the mat- ter in October, prior to the appointment of Commis- sioner Max Znika as the three-month replacement for the seat vacated in September by Mark Ratliff. The vote for a referendum was unanimous. "Sure feels like four out of those five seats are up for re-election here soon," said one of the six Anna Maria residents in the audience to The Islander By- stander after the Nov. 28 meeting. "One item on the agenda and they were in a world of indecision." The "one item" was Mayor Dorothy McChesney's desire to rediscuss Adams' proposal for a "primer" to give Anna Maria voters an education in beach erosion and renourishment. Adams is president of the Anna Maria chapter of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association. He is a vocal proponent of the Island restoration project and designed a countywide mailer he says is respon- sible for getting Manatee County commissioners to support the project in the late '80s. He has told the Anna Maria commission the refer- endum will come up negative if voters aren't educated about "technical terms they don't understand." Adams made a second presentation to the commis- sion Nov. 28, saying that "clearly 40 feet of Anna Maria City has been lost in the last year." He said a repeat of the 1921 hurricane will mean the loss of "more than one-third of the tip of the city, from Pine Avenue north." Znika was the first to comment, saying his major concern is the potential loss of "a huge tax base" due to erosion or a damaging storm. Vice Mayor Chuck Shumard, who voted against the project in October, didn't think the city should pay "to put out a position one way or the other." He believes there's "more beach out there than [he's] seen in a long time." McChesney came out in favor of the city's joining SEE BEACHES, PAGE 2 SAM and Holmes Beach resident Robert VanWagoner are both attempting to halt construction of the bridge. DOT, represented by attorneys Paul Sex- ton and Francine Ffolkes, are arguing that the bridge should be built. DEP, represented by attorney Christine Stretesky, is involved due to the agency's issuance of a dredge and fill permit for the bridge, a permit SAM is trying to block. Hearing Officer Meale explained some of the ground rules for the proceedings, scheduled to run con- PLEASE SEE BRIDGE, PAGE 2 Arnold wins mayor seat in Bradenton Beach; voters say 'no' to megabridge Bradenton Beach voters selected Leroy Arnold as mayor Tuesday and indicated their desire to rehabilitatate the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Arnold received 41.2 percent of the vote. A total of 367 voters, or 33.5 percent, cast ballots in the elec- tion. Walt "Charlie" Grace, a current councilman in the city, received 34.5 percent of the vote. Businessman Dan Goodchild received 24.3 percent. Vote tallies were: Arnold, 149 votes. Grace, 125 votes. Goodchild, 88 votes. The bridge referendum question, dubbed an "of- ficial straw ballot" on the proposal to rebuild the Anna Maria Island Bridge at Manatee Avenue, was over- whelmingly supported by voters in Bradenton Beach. A total of 71.4 percent, or 252, indicated their desire to see the current bridge rehabilitated rather than torn down and rebuilt with the proposed 65-foot cen- ter-clearance bridge with a fixed span. Total vote counts for the bridge question were: Favoring restoration, 252. Opposing restoration, 101. Holiday parades, page 16 Holiday Gift Guide, page 18 SKIMMING THE NEWS ... O pinions ..................................................... 6 Those Were the Days ................................ .... 7 Regional dredge planned?...................... 8 Island Poet .................................................. 9 Orimulsion hearings .................................. 10 A rts ............................................................ 11 Announcements ........................................ 12 Parades ..................................................... 16 Stir-it-up ..................................................... 20 Streetlife .................................................... 24 Anna Maria Island tides ........................... 26 Real estate ................................................ 28 THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND DECEMBER 7, 1995 11j PAGE 2 m DECEMBER 7,1995 E THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Bridge hearings slated for Island this, next week BRIDGE, FROM PAGE 1 secutively until Dec. 15. It is expected the meetings will resume the week of Jan. 8. Meale said he would probably not provide a forum for residents to debate the replacement bridge, but in- stead would rely on witnesses called by all sides to present the case to him. The proceedings will be conducted as if in a court of law, he said, with witnesses, rebuttal, evidence, ex- amination and cross-examination allowed. When the hearings are concluded, Meale ex- plained, he would produce a recommended order pro- viding for findings of fact, conclusions of law and his recommendations. If any of the sides of the proceedings object to the outcome of the administrative hearings, the mat- ter may be referred to the district court of appeals. However, that court will not have another "trial" of the evidence, but will review the evidence and tran- scripts of the administrative hearings and reach a verdict. Levin argued for and received a delay in the process when DOT's Ffolkes was late in sending him a list of that agency's witnesses and evidence she planned to present. Tuesday, DOT District Permitting Engineer James R. Wilts Jr. gave some basic parameters of the bridge. The bridge width a fact of some concern of late - will be about 54 feet That distance includes two 10- foot shoulders, two 12-foot travel lanes and a six-foot- wide sidewalk, Wilts said. He described the construction method planned for the bridge, including a grated platform upon which workers would construct the bridge sections. The grates, he said, would allow light to pass through the platform and would therefore not shade the delicate seagrass beds under the structure. DEP district permitting chief Ken Huntington was also called to testify Tuesday. Huntington said the DEP had originally favored denial of the permit to construct the bridge due to its alignment to the south of the existing span. However, marine patrol officers and other navi- gational experts pointed out the northern alignment would adversely affect the channel leading to Galati's Marina and Leverock's Restaurant. The DEP eventually issued a permit calling for the southern alignment. Head on A head-on collision took place at the intersection of Gulf and Palm Drives in Holmes Beach last week at 4p.m. The driver of the Nissan Sentra, right, Roger Stell of Hampshire, England, stated he did not see the stop sign at Gulf Drive to continue north into Anna Maria City. He failed to yield the right of way to a south-bound vehicle driven by Robert Abbott of Bradenton, according to the police report. Julie Stell, seated in the front passenger seat, sustained injury to her right knee and shoulder. The Stells'daughter, Emma, 21, sustained minor injuries to her face. Both were treated and released from Columbia Blake Medical Center later that evening. The Stell family had been vacationing in Orlando and had "accidentally" found Anna Maria Island to spend the day. Islander Photo: Joy Courtney Anna Maria beach mailer prompts furor of debate BEACHES, FROM PAGE 1 the Island project last summer. She said Nov. 28, "I feel strongly that facts need to be put in a book on the his- tory of erosion in our city. People need the facts. People read their mail and it's our obligation as elected offi- cials to educate them." Shumard said the mailer would probably end up in the trash can at the post office. "Newspapers are the place you reach them the best." Then it was Commissioner George McKay's turn. McKay's seat is the only one that is not up for grabs in February. He voted for the restoration project in Octo- ber and wanted another commission vote now that all five seats were filled. "The referendum was a last resort because we split," he said. He urged the commission "to jump on the beach-project bandwagon" and move forward now with some firm action. He suggested another vote on issuing a resolution to the county, either to get in on the rest of the 50-year protection program or possibly to join in the emergency restoration probably scheduled for 1996. McChesney said it was too late for the emergency sand so McKay posed another question to Shumard and Commissioner Doug Wolfe, who issued the second no vote in October. "If the community says yes in the referendum," asked McKay, "would you turn the vote around?" Answered Wolfe, "If 400 people say they want renourishment, then by God I'm going to change my vote." Insurance 'for nothing?' McChesney tried to bring discussion back to the item up for action the mailer. "We need to get a book out on the facts. I don't think the people of this city understand that this is an insurance policy for our city for the next 40 years ... for nothing." "For nothing?" asked Wolfe. "Who pays for it? Eventually we the taxpayers pay for it" He also wanted to know if the city was going to provide information against beach renourishment. A few minutes later Wolfe said, "I'm not for or against beach renourishment. I'll do what the voters of this city tell me to." "That's a cop-out," snapped McKay. "We're elected to make the hard decisions." At that point, more than 30 minutes into discussion with still no motion on the table, hands rose in the au- dience. Resident Robert McElheny suggested that a lack of citizen attendance at budget time and at that night's meeting indicated that perhaps "they don't understand how important this issue really is. The city needs to educate them." Judy Adams said she would definitely read a let- ter from the city. She said she had attended the early October beach-experts forum and still had questions. "I think you owe the citizens of Anna Maria information." Tom Turner wanted to know what the cost of the mailer would be beyond Adams' $2,500 fee. No one had an answer on per-unit cost. Elaine Burkly wanted more forums, suggesting that a mailing "won't accomplish anything unless there's a resource for people's questions." She also wondered what information a mailer would contain that the city didn't already have in hand for people to read "if they wanted to." McKay then made a motion "to retain Adams for spearheading of the beach-renourishment program" with the city to pay his fee and whatever the cost of copying and mailing would be. There was no second and discussion continued for another 30 minutes. Shumard felt a mailer "would be too technical and confusing for the people." He favored more forums. He also said, "If the referendum vote comes in in favor of this renourishment, I won't hesitate to change my vote." Znika liked the forum idea. "Then from there, see what the turnout is and see if we should go with a let- ter." McKay wanted to know if Adams could head up the forum. "Let's take some action tonight," he said, amending his motion "to have Adams be part of the team." There was still no second. After more discussion, McKay tried another ver- sion, specifying that the city retain Adams as a consult- ant, with the city allocating a total of $3,500 "for either the primer, forums, newspapers, TV or radio." This time Znika voiced a second. Wolfe said he didn't understand that motion andl then talk centered on whether to mail to all city resi- dents or just voters. No decision was made. Minutes: passed and Wolfe said, "I believe we should have a unit cost for a mailer before we vote on a mailer." McKay said it would all come out of the $3,500. "I just want to not wait for another stretch of time to take action." McChesney pushed to get back to the original topic - yes or no to the primer and urged McKay to re- state his original motion, the first one without a second. Even City Clerk Peg Nelson expressed confusion but she and Shumard urged the mayor to call the question. "I see a primer going out with a date for another forum," said McKay. "No," said Wolfe. "That's not clear. I thought we were having a forum and then seeing if we needed a primer." The vote was taken and came out McKay, Znika and McChesney for a primer including announcement of a January forum, Shumard and Wolfe opposed. Adams asked if he could meet individually with each commissioner "for their input into what the primer should say." In other action, the commission discussed a $4,326 proposal to install aluminum Bahama shutters on all the windows at City Hall for aesthetic and protection pur- poses. No motion was made, no consensus reached. The matter will be scheduled for a work session. McKay and Public Works Director Phil Charnock briefly discussed a status inventory to be made of the city's drainage system. Commissioners agreed that Charnock should obtain quotes on an underground photographic process to assist in the inventory. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N DECEMBER 7, 1995 N PAGE 3 ED Island Christmas wants to help those in need Once again, All Island Denominations is planning day dinner and receive a gift certificate to a local dis- to provide a Christmas for Island families and individu- count department store. als who have a need. AID does not want any child or To participate, call the Anna Maria Island Commu- senior citizen on Anna Maria to be neglected on Christ- nity Center at 778-1908 and ask to be considered for mas Day. the program. AID will need the applicant's name, so- Participants will receive a SHARE Program holi- cial security number, address and the number of adults MacKay promises prosperity Florida Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay was feted by for the people of Anna the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club Monday Maria to see that Florida night at a fundraising dinner at the Beach House remains a community, Restaurant in Bradenton Beach attended by more not a crowd. than 140 party members and supporters. MacKay con- The club also honored Wilma Warren with a cluded his speech by plaque commemorating the contribution of her late asking, "The question is, husband Bill. In introducing the speakers for the will this state prosper? evening, including long-time Democratic leader Yes, it will. Will we still Ellen Marshall and Anna Maria Mayor Dottie want to live here? Yes, McChesney, attorney Melton Little suggested Bill Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay we will. Under Demo- Warren would be watching over the night's proceed- cratic leadership I be- ings and "if you feel a hand pressing yours on the lieve Florida will be a better place to live in the fu- way out, that's Bill." ture. I believe this party is the soul of Florida." MacKay, in the running to succeed Lawton The attendees obviously agreed with a show of Chiles as governor of Florida next November, called applause and an ovation for their candidate. MacKay, left, greeted guests at each table including family members of the late Bill Warren, wife Wilma, sister Juanita .Hawkins and son Tom. Islander Photos: Bonner Presswood and children in the family. All requests will be reviewed by the Island Christ- mas Committee, composed of members from the par- ticipating churches. Recipients will be notified of their qualification well before the holiday. For information, call 778-1908. Anna Maria City 12/12, noon, Election qualifying begins 12/12, 7:30 p.m., Commission work session Bradenton Beach 12/7, 5:30 p.m., Citizens' Advisory Task Force 12/7, 7 p.m., Council meeting 12/14, 7 p.m., Special council meeting on pier bids Holmes Beach 12/12, 10 a.m., Planning Commission public work session on comprehensive plan evaluation 12/12, 7:30 p.m., Council work session Of Interest 11/28 through 12/15, 9 a.m., Certification hearing on Orimulsion, Manatee Civic Center, One Haben Boulevard, Palmetto. 12/6 12/8, 9 a.m., Administrative hearing on the Anna Maria Island Bridge, Anna Maria City Hall. 12/11 12/15, 9 a.m., Administrative hearing on the Anna Maria Island Bridge, Bradenton Beach City Hall. 12/11, 9:30 a.m., Metropolitan Planning Organization, Sudakoff Hall, \USF campus, Sarasota. 12/13, 9 a.m., Citizens' Advisory Committee of the Island Transportation Planning Organization, Holmes Beach City Hall. Cry Anna Maria Island Privateers' CHRISTMAS PARADE Saturday December 9 10 a.m. Bayfront Park to Coquina Beach GIFTS FROM SANTA 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coquina Beach Gulfside for kids 12 and under No Charge to enter the Parade or to see Santa Free Hot Dogs and Soda for Kids under 12 Information: 778-5934 or 778-1238 UM PAGE 4 A DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Architect unveils plans for city buildings By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Whether to put band-aids on present city buildings at a cost of more than a quarter of a million dollars or build a new city complex for nearly $1.2 million is the decision facing the Holmes Beach City Council. Architect H. Patterson Fletcher presented plans for both options, as well as a master plan for the grounds surrounding city buildings, to the council in a special work session last week. Funding for any remodeling or construction would be from the city's share of the one- cent school tax and must be used for infrastructure. Council asked Fletcher to present three options for consideration: remodeling present city buildings to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act require- ments, a combination of remodeling and reconstruction of buildings and construction of a new city complex. Fletcher said he discounted the second option due to high costs and limited benefits. Option I remodeling to meet ADA requirements City hall restrooms would have to be modified and enlarged which would reduce the size of the council chambers. A drinking fountain would have to be added as well as an area in front of the counter to accommo- date wheelchairs. Other costs would include purchas- ing doors and hardware, replacing the air conditioner, installing new handicapped railings, widening the mayor's door, adding audio visual equipment, indi- vidual traveling microphones and a system for the hear- ing impaired and repairing the leaking south wall. A unisex restroom would be added to the police department, as well as a drinking fountain. Other costs include installing railings and a new landing, widening the police chief's door and replacing doors and hard- ware. The report noted that the lower floor is not ad- equate for work or storage due to the damp and musty conditions, there is no natural lighting or ventilation and the air quality is extremely poor. In addition, the building has no storage space. The restroom in the pubic works building would require modifications. Other costs include installing railings and a new landing, purchasing doors and hard- ware and installing a drinking fountain. The report noted the maintenance garage is in extremely poor con- dition. A ramp system would be added between the build- ings. Roof systems on all buildings are at the end of their life span and need replacement. Project costs are as follows: Site work, which includes modifying the parking lot to provide direct access to wheelchairs and adding new sidewalks, ramps and walkways $61,548. City hall $$61,788. Police department $35,250. Public works department $39,065. Additional construction expenses $70,000. Total cost $267,651. Option II remodeling and reconstruction The public works and city hall buildings could be included in a remodeling and reconstruction scheme, said Anita Fletcher. "The city hall structure would provide little benefit because of its small size in relation to the requested design needs, and its non-conforming elevation would offer little cost savings to the overall construction," she noted. "Due to the numerous shortcomings, this would be the least desirable option and does not warrant thor- ough evaluation." The police facility was completely eliminated as a usable building because of the major problem listed previously, she said. Adding the police facility to city hall would cost almost as much as constructing a new building, said Fletcher. Option III Construction of a new city complex "A single complex housing all three departments would provide the inter-agency and governmental re- lations desired by city employees and the public," Anita Fletcher told council. "The building is designed to be economical in construction and maintenance." Option III a- ,?i- .i ;.-L.-- C ^ .... -~ 2 Option III .- -7 \sA /.4 G/ * _____________________________\' /______________________________________ The building would have a main entrance with a common lobby and men's and women's restrooms. The city hall area would be to the left of the coun- cil chambers. It would include offices for the mayor, city clerk, deputy clerk, council and city treasurer, conference room, break room, work room, storage room and reception area. The public works area would be to the right of the council chambers. It would include a small lobby, of- fices for the director, assistant director and clerk, a conference room and storage rooms. The police department would be two stories, with the lower level behind and wrapping around public works. The lower level would include detectives' of- fices, an interview room with one-way glass, a bunker room, a squad room, a property and evidence room, storage, rest rooms with lockers and showers, a breath testing room and a rear door. The second floor of the police department would be the public area with a small lobby, rest rooms, offices for two police clerks, the chief, the assistant chief and the code enforcement officer, conference rooms, a records room, a central dispatch center and an equipment room. City hall and the police department would triple in space and public works would double. The current total square footage of the three buildings is 3,000 and the square footage of the new building would be 12,000. "As we get into the final work up of any one of these schemes obviously things can be squeezed or reduced," Fletcher said. "One area you might want to reduce is the council chamber. The plans show seating for 100 people, and it could be reduced to 60 to 75 people." Project costs are as follows: Site work, which includes demolishing present city buildings and modifying the parking lot - $104,816. Construction $951,191. Additional construction expenses $141,100 Total -,$1,197,107. Master plan Beginning at the boat ramp area at the north end of the property and coming south would be a small park and gazebo, then the tennis courts, parking lot and the baseball field. The baseball field would require minor modifications to meet current regulations. These in- clude relocating the batting cage and bleachers. Fletcher suggested restricting playing to daytime hours to keep neighbors happy. At the south end of the field would be an open air performing arts shell with basketball courts in front. Temporary seating for the shell could be set up on the basketball court. Fletcher suggested restricting use of the shell and courts to daytime hours also. "A shell as opposed to an open band stand projects the sound out into one direction," Anita Fletcher noted. "It would serve many functions such as performances by the Island community orchestra and chorus, other musicians, theater groups, awards presentations and other civic or cultural programs. "I know someone who is willing to help you get the performing arts shell with no cost to the city," added Fletcher. Other aspects of the plan include a covered parking area for city vehicles in the area now occupied by the re- cycling dumpsters, landscaping and a flagpole and foun- tain outside the front entrance to the city complex. Conclusion 'Two of the three structures have reached an age PLEASE SEE CITY HALL, NEXT PAGE . .. ' ,- -Y -: \ / '-- CITY HALL, FROM PAGE 4 where they have more negative aspects than positive," said Anita Fletcher. In addition to replacing roof systems and air con- ditioning, the lighting and work spaces in all buildings are poor, and 'My feeing storage is inadequate. None of the buildings iS band-aids complies with ADA or fall off' federal flood regulations, and there are no fire Councilman alarm systems. Luke Courtney Would Option I ac- count for the city's pro- jected needs? asked Council Chairman Luke Courtney. No, said Fletcher, it would only bring the buildings into ADA compliance and keep the buildings from leaking. "Then it's really a band-aid fix for a quarter of a :million dollars," Courtney observed. Courtney asked how long the new building would :meet the city's needs. Fletcher said because the city will experience no major growth, the building should :require little expansion. Any expansion could be into the area of the shuffleboard courts. Courtney asked if the construction project could be ,cut from $1.2 million to $800,000, and Fletcher said that could be done by eliminating space. "It may be better to spend the money to get the long- term benefits," said Public Works Director John Femrnandez. "It's the opportune time for the city to take advan- .tage of the infrastructure funds," added Courtney. "My feeling is band-aids fall off." "These buildings are over 20 years old, and the city has spent virtually no money on them," noted Police Chief Jay Romine. "If we spend a million dollars that are not ad valorem tax dollars, that's a pretty good in- vestment over 40 years. Fletcher said the new city complex would take a year to construct. The city hall and public works build- ings could be used during construction, but the police building would have to be demolished. Council will discuss the two options at its Dec. 12 work session. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 N PAGE 5 BI Gulf Boulevard petitioners head back to City Hall A group of Anna Maria city residents opposed to new no-parking rules and a block's length of split-rail fence on the city-owned Gulf Boulevard have re- quested a spot on the agenda of the city commission work session at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, reports Ellen Trudelle. Trudelle and others have been collecting signatures to undo the commission's unanimous decision to eliminate parking at the popular beach access, a move that included the fence as part of what Mayor Dorothy McChesney has called "a new park-like environment." The petitioners told the commission Nov. 14 that they'd be back when they had 400 signatures. Many residents have complained specifically about the elimination of handicap-parking slots on Gulf Bou- levard. Two handicap spaces have recently been cre- ated on the south side of Palm Avenue where Gulf Boulevard winds around going east. Qualifying opens for Feb. 13 Anna Maria election Qualifying packets for Anna Maria residents desiring to run for mayor or three out of four city commission seats on Election Day Feb. 13 are available from City Clerk Peg Nelson at City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 778-0781. Mayor Dorothy McChesney and commission- ers Doug Wolfe and Max Znika have announced that they will run for re-election. Vice Mayor Chuck Shumard remains undecided about what position, if any, he will seek. Commissioner George McKay has one year left in his term. The mayor's term is for two years at a salary of $8,000 per year. The top two vote-getters in the commission race will take office for two years. The next highest vote-getter earns a one-year term. Commissioners are paid $4,000 per year. Candidate qualifying will run from noon Tues- day, Dec. 12, through noon Tuesday, Dec. 26. Voter registration closes Monday, Jan. 16. Referendums on joining the federal beach renourishment project that maintains the beaches of Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach and a question about the proposed Anna Maria Bridge on Mana- tee Avenue will also be on the February ballots. Mercury recycling rules change Beginning Jan. 1, 1996, Florida legislation prohib- Residents may recycle these devices at the Lena its all mercury-containing devices from being inciner- Road Landfill on the third Saturday of each month ated or disposed of in landfills. when Manatee County conducts its household hazard- Recycling of such devices as thermostats, float ous waste collection program. switches commonly used in wastewater treatment Businesses may contact the Environmental Man- plants and pleasure boat bilges, and thermometers and agement Department, 742-5980, for further disposal in- manometers used in medical facilities will be required. formation. 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Fees may reduce earnings. Please contact a Customer Service Representative for complete details. 4.36% 4.46% Interest Rate Annual Percentage Yield Susan O'Connor, Branch Manager "We look forward to continuing to serve all your banking needs, no matter how big or small. And, we're open Saturdays." As Independent As The Island Itself [B First National Bmankf M Membr FDIC Drive-thru open Saturday 8 am to Noon 5324 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach (941)778-4900 Bradenton: 5817 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton 794-6969 ~$1 %999 0.219 Ij PAGE 6 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Ducking out? Should government in Anna Maria close down until after the February election? It could be that's the case if last week's decision- making or non-decision-making process is any in- dication. Commissioners spent hours discussing a relatively minor expenditure to inform the citizens of how the beach system works and the potential impacts of a beach renourishment program. No one could agree on much of anything until three commissioners finally reached a consensus on spend- ing $2,500 for creation and printing of a "beach primer" and another $1,000 for mail distribution. With four of the five commissioners seeking either higher office or re-election in February, it seems no one is willing to make decisions until after the election in order not to alienate potential voters. Thankfully, elections and budgeting fall during different times of the year the budget process begin- ning far ahead of the "ducking." Commissioners are elected to serve and represent the people. To make decisions. If they're so unsure of their constituency that they can't do their job, perhaps they should consider a volunteerism over running for office. Artistic squabble We've got the Art League and the Privateers duel- ing over a date for their events next year. Seems the Privateers went to Holmes Beach City Hall and reserved the city lot for March 9 and 10 for their annual flea market They got permits and paid the fees. Those dates coincide with the Art League's plans for their spring art festival. We understand the Privateers, when alerted to the date conflict, contacted Art League members and said they'd like to get with them to see if the problem could be re- solved. The Art League, it seems, holds their show on the same weekend every year to accommodate artisans busy spring schedules but failed to book the dates with city hall. It also seems Holmes Beach City Hall was aware of the pending conflict and alerted no one. Then, as one of the Art League members passed a letter requesting input on the situation to artists at last week's festival, he began decrying the Privateers for "stealing their dates and their vendors ... upstaging their charitable efforts" and "ruining their festival." Can't the members of these two fine charitable orga- nizations get together and work out their differences? We're willing to mediate if they're willing to talk. The community support of both the Art League and the Privateers is too valuable to allow the loss of funding for either event. ISLANDERS U11101 DECEMBER 7, 1995 VOLUME 4, NUMBER 3 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Presswood V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor June Alder Bob Ardren Pat Copeland Joy Courtney Jack Egan Cynthia Finn David Futch Jim Hanson V Contributors Bud Atteridge Gib Bergquist Doug Dowling Mike Heistand Katharine Wight V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Laura Ritter V Advertising Services Classified Advertising and Accounting Janice Dingman V Production Graphics Darla Tingler V Distribution Rob Ross Mary Stockmaster o 1995 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 Little one thanks league for Secret Shop I would like to thank the Anna Maria Island Art League for recently sponsoring the Secret Shop again this year. I have been going to the Secret Shop to do my holi- day shopping on my own every year since I was four years old. (That was the first year they had it.) I've enjoyed every year immensely. I know a lot of people must work very hard to make the Secret Shop happen. I hope they know how much the kids on this Island enjoy the change to shop there. Thank you. Alex Murphy, 3rd grade, Anna Maria Elementary School Parade complaint is anti-American This is a response to Bradenton Beach resident Pam Nadon's letter to the editor of Nov. 16 entitled "Whose dumb idea was the parade, anyway?" If you are an American and have any education at all, you should have known that it was Veteran's Day weekend. The parade was to honor our veterans who made it possible for you to show your disrespect and stupidity by writing such a letter. If you had read your newspaper or watched TV, you would have known about the parade. It was announced in all of the media newspapers, TV and radio. Bob Adkins, public relations officer, Kirby Stewart Post No. 24 Condo cut to beach is trespassing What makes the residents of Holmes Beach think they are above the law when it come to trespassing on other people's property? I live in a condo year around and pay taxes just like they do, but I don't walk through their yard everyday. There are plenty of public accesses to our beach, almost every block. Is it a hardship for these people who are walking or jogging to use a beach access instead of cutting through our complex? I fail to understand why they have to cut through my front yard to get to the beach. We have No Tres- passing signs posted. Can't they read? Lois Helweg, Holmes Beach Art exhibitor questions 1996 show date Congratulations to the Anna Maria Art League for another outstanding show. Not only is this the main fundraiser for the league, it is a boost to the entire Anna Maria Island community. The exhibiting artists and show folks alike must eat in our res- taurants, sleep in our motels and shop in our stores. The show is good for all of us culturally and financially. Many artists from all over the U.S. must plan a year in advance in order to participate in better shows. We art- ists know the league's Fine Arts Festivals are held the first weekend in December and the second weekend in March. We also know the Winter Park Art Show is the third week- end in March and so on. These dates have been published in art publications a year in advance. We are shocked that the league's March show date must be changed. Why? I have been told the Anna Maria Privateers have been given priority on the March date to sponsor a flea market. Is this more beneficial to the community as a whole? Does the flea market enhance the cultural level of the community? Why is this particular date so im- portant to the Privateers? The next weekend would be available to them? Or have their dates been published in the flea market journals? Betty Grant, Fine Arts Festival Exhibitor Editor's Note: The Privateers reserved dates for their flea market prior to any knowledge of the Art League's event. Please see Editorial, this page. Artists Guild thanks the community's newspaper On behalf of the entire Artists Guild, I would sin- cerely like to thank all of you at The Islander Bystander for helping to make the 6th Annual Heritage Days such a great success again this year. We appreciate your interest and dedication in com- munity affairs. Zoe VonAverkamp, Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island 'En Garde' ^*j U I3 9j / J I THOSE WERE THE iYS Part 12, Turn-of-the-Century Anna Maria by June Alder S"- s Lush, green Passage Key as it appeared in 1914. BIRDMAN OF PASSAGE KEY It's not much to see today, but Pas- sage Key just a hop, skip and jump from the northern end of Anna Maria Island once was a sizable isle with an interesting history. For ages mariners stopped at Pas- sage Key to take on water from the freshwater lake hidden within a ring of towering black mangroves. Indians camped there, and it was the site of Spanish fishing "ranchos" as far back as the 16th century. During the Seminole Wars of the 1830s several hundred refu- gees from Indian attacks fled to the is- land. But, ironically, the U.S. Navy de- stroyed the camp in 1840 because of suspicions that some refugees were In- dian sympathizers. In this century Passage Key gained some notoriety when our first "conser- vation" president, Teddy Roosevelt, designated it as a national migratory bird refuge. Picked for the job of warden was Palma Sola boat-builder Asa N. ("Uncle Asa") Pillsbury Jr., who had recently married a widow with two children. Cora, like her new husband, was a fa- natic bird watcher, so they were both delighted with the appointment. Asa moved his family into a shack he built on Passage Key and for a while life was idyllic. His duties were to pro- tect the birds from molestation by tour- ists and other predators and to take an- nual bird counts of the nesting birds for the National Audubon Society in New York City. Cora usually prepared the reports to the society. The 1907 report revealed that Asa Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a chained bear and gave his name to perhaps the most popular toy of all time. had protected "approximately 1,600 Laughing Gulls, 1,500 Black Skim- mers, 130 Great Blue Herons, 8 Snowy Herons, 3,700 Louisiana Herons, 450 Little Blue Herons, 8 Green Herons and 8 Wilson Plovers." In 1910 Cora noted that "four Great White Heron have brought the list of species at Passage Key up to 102. We are in hopes they will nest here and so get a colony started." But she also wrote that the island was washing away into the sea at a rapid rate, recently los- ing "50 feet on both the bay and gulf sides." Perhaps because of the erosion problem, the Pillsburys moved to Fort Dade on Egmont Key, later returning to Palma Sola where Asa grew hybrid mango trees on a 20-acre farm. Asa continued as bird warden of Passage Key until October 1921, when a catastrophe altered everything. The most savage hurricane in the recorded history of Tampa Bay crossed Anna Maria Island and plunged on 30 miles up the bay to devastate the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg. The Pillsburys were staying on Mullet Key at the time in the aban- doned house of Fort DeSoto's former commandant. From there they watched as the rushing waters sliced off the northern tip of Anna Maria and obliter- ated Passage Key. After the storm Asa took his fam- ily back to his farm, but Cora was never the same again. She became a recluse interested only in birding expeditions. Teen-aged Carlos and Elinor, whose passions were reading and poetry, also shied away from people. Until both fell in love with "summer guests" a brother and sister. The story goes that shortly after her love affair ended, Elinor died of a bro- ken heart. Her mother died next, of pneumonia. Then Carlos, also unlucky in love. The remains of the tragic trio, it's said, were buried in the old potter's field cemetery on Egmont Key. Lonely Uncle Asa lived on at his homestead between an Indian mound and the waters of Tampa Bay (with his dogs for company but no electricity or plumbing) until his death on Jan. 9, 1969. Next: Year of the Earthquake THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 PAGE 7 IMI Dry Foam, Dries -Fast- We never use steam! "Don't wait 'til Christmas Eve to spruce up for the holidays Call Today!" Clean Carpet Looks Better & Lasts Longer For fast, thorough, friendly service call me Jon Kent, Island resident and owner of A Fat Cat. 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One in particular a regional dredging au- thority is resurfacing at the West Coast Inland Navigation District's headquarters office in Venice after gathering dust for more than five years. "The idea was initially treated with disdain by the state, probably because it made too much sense," Chuck Listowski, the navigation district's ex- ecutive director, said. "Now, maybe it will be seen in a different light." Dredging is necessary to clear sand from coastal inlets so boats can safely navigate to and from the Gulf of Mexico. The sand is spread on the area's eroded beaches. Last summer's tropical storms scrubbed sand off the shores Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Lido Beach and Longboat Key. Most of it has collected in offshore shoals and inlets such as Big Pass, New Pass and Longboat Pass. The challenge for county and mu- nicipal governments is to coax the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the inlets, which are federally designated to remain open for navigational purposes, and place the sand on beaches or spend taxpayers' money for beach renourishment projects. Permits for inlet dredging projects both complicate the planning process and raise the cost. Expensive inlet man- agement studies are often required as a prerequisite to the issuance of dredging permits. The process can overwhelm local governments not familiar with or staffed to handle the myriad forms. The inland navigation district is currently charged with keeping the Intracoastal Waterway safe for boat traffic in Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties. It supervises dredg- ing projects. Some local, state and federal offi- cials believe the district's duties should be expanded to include the coordination of inlet dredging and beach renourishment projects. Bradenton Beach Mayor Katie Pierola, a Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association director, said, "The inland navigation district is the proper agency to coordinate the dredg- ing of federal and non-federal channels in this area." Pierola has spent hundreds of hours lobbying for Island renourishment projects. "Having one local sponsor would take the politics out of projects for the Army Corps and Florida Depart- ment of Environmental Protection," she said. "It makes good sense." The inland navigation district lev- ies an ad valorem tax on residents of the counties to finances its operations. Four county commissioners, one from each county, meet monthly and authorize projects for Listowski to administer. One of the district's authority members, Sarasota County Commis- sioner Jack O'Neil, is enthusiastic about resurrecting a regional dredging proposal which was studied by the in- land navigation district five years ago. "A modest dredging district makes economic sense," he said. "It could gain the cooperation of permitting agencies, coordinate projects, clear sand from the inlets and put it back on our beaches." There are approximately 16 federal and non-federal inlets on navigation charts in the four counties, some open to boaters and others closed by sand washed from area beaches. They in- clude: Longboat Pass, New Pass, Big Pass, Midnight Pass, Venice Jetties Inlet, Stump Pass, Little Gasparilla Pass, Gasparilla Pass, Boca Grande Pass, Captiva Pass, Redfish Pass, Matanzas Pass, Big Carlos Pass, Big Hickory Pass, Wiggins Pass and Clam Pass. O'Neil is amassing statewide tour- ism data which support the importance of routine beach and inlet maintenance. He said a one percent loss of tourist dol- lars represents 7,250 job layoffs and a $126 million annual drop in revenue. "We need enough sand on our beaches for tourists to lay down on, and seven feet of bottom clearance in our inlets so sailboats can safely navigate them," he said. "Then we'll have happy tourists and happy boaters." Six years ago, when area beaches were badly eroded and several inlets were clogged, then-Florida Sen. Bob Johnson of Sarasota proposed a dredg- ing authority under the auspices of the inland navigation district. A $20,000 study was conducted to determine whether such an undertaking was feasible. It was shot down by state officials as not being cost-effective. "The counties were all interested in putting some money in the pot, buying or leasing dredging equipment and pay- ing for crews," Johnson said recently. "A series of meetings were held, then somehow they stopped." Unresolved cost factors and a dis- agreement with state environmental of- ficials over who would direct the pro- gram caused it to be prematurely shelved. "Jim Armstrong, the inland naviga- tion district's former director, wanted absolute control over the program," Lonnie Ryder, a long-time permitting official with state's Division of Beaches and Coastal Systems, said. "It would not have been workable." But Ryder, who for years has worked with local governments to re- solve their shoreline problems, said, "It makes a lot of sense to have one spon- sor, such as the inland navigation dis- trict, coordinate the inlet management (dredging) projects." He went so far as to recommend Listowksi, who succeeded the retired Armstrong, as the logical administrator of such a program. Ryder said Listowski has a good historical knowledge of the area's coastal inlets and works well with permitting authorities. Another supporter of a regional dredging authority is the Army Corps of Engineers' Chief of Construction Op- erations, Jerry DiChiara, who has man- aged federal inlet dredging projects from his Jacksonville office for more than 30 years. "I'm not an attorney, but if a group of coastal counties could legally tie to- gether as one sponsor it would simplify matters," he said. "There are significant cost savings to be realized if several projects federal and non-federal - SEE DREDGE, NEXT PAGE Regional pass dredging proposal again considered N U-Weatherside SINCE of Florida, Inc. 1948 REPLACE OR REPAIR SOFFITS & FASCIAS *WINDOW REPLACEMENT *VINYL SIDING *SOFFIT & FASCIA *PORCH ENCLOSURES Financing Available 778-7074 CLAC286523 UNMEMMOMW m OBITlfR:ESJ Beatrice Thomas Adams Beatrice Thomas Adams, 86, of Holmes Beach, died Nov. 29 at home. Born in Elmira, N.Y., Mrs. Adams came to Manatee County from Morrisville, N.Y., in 1977. She was a homemaker. She was a Presbyterian. She is survived by two daughters, Anne Adams McCall of Delhi, N.Y., and Marlene of Holmes Beach; a son, Wayne of Altamonte Springs; a sister, Helen Carleton of Delmar, N.Y.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchil- dren. Graveside services were held in Elmira, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 6055 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. Griffith-Cline Funeral Homes was in charge of the arrangements. Henry M. Dahlquist Sr. Henry M. Dahlquist Sr., 71, Bradenton and formerly of Holmes Beach, died Dec. 4, 1995. He was born Aug. 14, 1924, in Moline, Ill., and came to this area 25 years ago from Birmingham, Mich. A graduate of Denison University, he was a retired manufacturer's representative and had owned the Red Barrel in Bradenton. He served in the Marines during World War II and the Korean War, attaining the rank of first lieuten- ant and receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and Phi Delta Theta. Survivors include his wife, Winifred; two daughters, Diane Linseman and Kristin Smith, both of Bradenton; three sons, Henry Jr., David and Douglas, all of Bradenton; two sis- ters, Marion Bunyan and Annabel Guckelberg of Birmingham; 10 grand- children and two great-grandchildren. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Fri- DREDGE, FROM PAGE 8 can be done under one contract." The Corps typically contracts with private dredging companies to clear sand from inlets which have been designated as either critical to the nation's defense or essential to commercial activities. Longboat Pass in Manatee County is periodically dredged by the Corps because of its importance to the Cortez area's commercial fishing fleets and the U.S. Coast Guard station in Cortez, while New Pass in Sarasota County is still dredged because it remains on a list of previously qualified inlets. New Pass received federal authori- zation in 1960 under a set of rules which no longer exist. It would not qualify for federal dredging under current Army Corps rules because there is no longer enough commercial activity conducted through it. Recreational boaters currently navi- day, Dec. 8, at Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, Fla. 34205. Walter W. Howland Walter W. Howland, 93, of Bradenton Beach and Cass Lake, Minn., died Nov. 27 in Columbia Blake Medical Center. Born in Chicago, Mr. Howland came to Manatee County from Cass Lake every winter since 1964. He re- tired in 1964 from C.H. Robinson Co., Minneapolis, as a produce broker. He was an Episcopalian. He was a life member of Providence Masonic Lodge in Chicago, former member of Kiwanis Club in Minneapolis, and a life member of the Alumni Clubs of University of Illinois. He was a veteran of World War I and World War II. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; a daughter, Sandra Ketenjian of Visalia, Calif.; four sons, Donovan of Fremont, Calif., Jerrold of Visalia, Walter Strand of Minneapolis, and Richard Strand of Holmes Beach; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were private. Me- morial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity. Direct Mortuary Services was in charge of the arrange- ments. Frankie D. Rhoden Frankie D. Rhoden, 82, of Bradenton, died Nov. 25 in Manatee Health Care and Rehab Center. Miss Rhoden was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. A memorial service was held at Christ Episcopal Church in Bradenton with the Rev. Dennis Kezar officiating. Shannon Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. gate the New Pass inlet between Longboat Key and Lido Key at their own risk. The Coast Guard has offi- cially marked it closed until a dredging project now scheduled for next autumn. Federal officials have warned the project to clear New Pass and divide the sand between Lido Beach and Longboat Key could be the last con- ducted by the Corps because of cost- cutting measures before Congress. DiChiara said local communities should begin planning for the federal cutbacks and coordinate their non-fed- eral small inlet projects with the Corps' projects so they can be done under one all-inclusive contract. "The cost of mobilizing dredging equipment at only one site is signifi- cant," he said. 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Of no surprise was the many residents from Manatee and surrounding counties who spoke against the project during the public participation portion of the hearings. The burning of Orimulsion will result in emis- sions of high levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx), detrac- tors say, and the company is not using the best avail- able technology to reduce those emissions. In addi- tion, they maintain that Orimalsion would be very difficult to clean up if spilled in the Bay or Gulf be- cause it disperses in water rather than floating to the top and forming a slick as does oil. The hearings opened Tuesday with opponents picketing the civic center. Inside, FPL representatives said use of the fuel will give the company the com- petitive edge it needs in the market place. Cost sav- ings would then be passed on to customers. On the same day, representatives of Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties announced an agreement with FPL in which they would drop their objections to the project In return, FPL promised to reduce the amount of NOx emissions, especially during the summer. If emissions exceed the agreed amount during the sum- mer period, FPL will pay $200 per day per ton into a trust fund to be controlled by the two counties along with Manatee County. On the second day of hearings, FPL representa- tives detailed safety precautions it will take in using the fuel. That day's surprise was testimony from a DEP engineer that the use of selective catalytic con- verters to reduce NOx emissions is feasible. SCR has been hailed as the potentially most-effective process to control NOx emissions. The company plans to use low NOx burners in combination with reburn technology to reduce the emissions. It has maintained the SCR technology is far too expensive and creates both technical problems and environmental risks. The third day of testimony concerned FPL's plans for cleaning up a possible spill of the fuel in Tampa Bay. The day concluded with public participation in The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce board of directors has selected two Chamber members to be recognized for their standards of excellence in the business community. Based on the recommendation of outgoing presi- dent Don Howard, Phil's Texaco full-service station and repair shop, 6620 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 794-1871, was named Chamber member of the month for December. Pleased with the planning assistance and large- The board of directors of the Anna Maria Island Community Center has announced the election of two new members, Phyllis Elfenbein and Ed Oliveira. Elfenbein has 30 years of professional experience in the production and administration sides of the arts and education. She served as a founding member of the National Arts and Education Council. Oliveira is a real estate agent with Wagner Realty. He is a former member of the board of United Way of Manatee County and a former United Way cam- paign chairman. Current Community Center board officers in- clude Gerald J. Bowes, chairman; J. Allen Bobo, vice chairman; Yvonne Shook, treasurer; and Linda Loken, secretary. Island city representatives include Luke Opponents of Florida Power and Light's proposed new fuel, Orimulsion, turned out to greet Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay with pickets at the Anna Maria Island Democratic Club dinner Monday. Islander Photo: Pat Copeland which opponents aired their fears about the fuel. On Friday morning, Commissioner McClash, the lone commissioner to speak against the fuel, appeared on behalf of his constituents who have no vote on the project. He asked the hearing officer to require the company to limit NOx emissions to current levels, transport by-products by rail rather than truck and do further research on cleaning up a spill. In the afternoon, FPL representatives detailed emissions control measures to be taken with the fuel. The hearings, being administered by state hearing officer Lawrence Johnson, are expected to last two more weeks. This week, FPL will conclude its presen- tation and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Manatee County will present their con- ditions of approval. The following week groups opposing the project, such as Manasota 88 and Save Our Bays, will make presentations. This will be followed by a rebuttal by FPL officials and a rebuttal by the opposing groups. The hearings will conclude on Dec. 19. After the hearings conclude, Johnson will make a rec- ommendation to the governor and cabinet, who will make the final decision on whether the fuel may be used. assortment hot-and-cold-buffet menu behind the Chamber's upcoming officers-installation reception - plus a long history of community involvement the board chose the Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, 778-0444, as the January member of note. Reservations for the reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, are requested through the Cham- ber, 778-1541, by Jan. 3. Tickets will be $15 per per- son in advance or $18 at the door. A cash bar will be available. I Wa I Oliveira Elfenbein Courtney, Walter Grace and Max Znika. Members at large are Gib Bergquist, Lee Edwards, Kathy Granstad, Sue O'Connor, Andy Price, Gabe Simches, Richard Thomas and Will Stokes. Orimulsion hearings offer a few surprises Business members of the month New members join Center board THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 PAGE 11 j] Festival of Fine Arts winners awarded The Anna Maria Island Art League Festival of Fine Arts is a juried show that attracts artists and craftsman from across the country, many of whom return year after year. Winners of the December festival awards were: Best of Show: two dimensional, Bruce Peeso, oils and acrylics; three dimensional, Deborah Barnes, jew- elry. First Place: two dimensional, Suzanna Spann, watercolors; three dimensional, Jean and Peter Yao, basketry. Merit: Geoff Walsh, clay; Michael Weber, wa- tercolor; Paul Montecalvo, photography; Luke Buck, watercolor; Jude Porkorny, photography; Linda Molto, serigraph; Dan Levi, glass; Bonnie Fehling, graphics; and Margaret Porter, jewelry. Kids Choice: Two dimensional, Zack White; three dimensional, Joseph Rotella. Best of show Layla Copeland took a best of show for two dimensional work at the weekend's Junior Art Show as part of the Art League's Festival of Fine Arts. Islander Photo: Pat Copeland Junior Art Show entries earn awards Children in grades kindergarten through 12 were honored for their works submitted in the Art League's Junior Art Show as part of the annual Festival of Fine Arts. First National Bank of Manatee donated the sav- ings bonds. Two dimensional Best of show, Layla Copeland, $50 savings bond. Ages 5-7: first place, Greg Lowman; second place, Jessie Brickse; third place, Sam Richards; merit, Lauren Brickse and Nita Harles. Ages 8-10: first place, Ashley Allgire; second place, Max Brickse; third place, Sara Kafka; merit, Alex Murphy and Gary Harles. Ages 11-13: first place, Nicole Miller; second place, Jeremy LeGrand; third place, Elizabeth Caudill; merit, Ann Marie Gallo and Star Beard. Ages 14-18: first place, Anna Copeland; second place, Billy Allen; third place, Alexi Lillis; merit, Nicole Brockway and Amanda Granstad. Three dimensional Best of show: Nicole Brockway, $50 savings bond. Ages 6-8: first place, Oceana Beard; second place, Skyler Purcell; third place, Jennifer London; merit, Colleen Cosgrove and Emma Curry. Ages 9-14: first place, Kaelan Richards; second place, Clare Hapner; third place, Jeremy LeGrand; merit, Nina Hullinger and Sarah Thomas. Jurists for the Art League's Junior Art Show named Nicole Brockway the best-of-show/three-dimen- sional winner for this stunning piece. Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood. 'Bob0s Hair & Co. Welcome back to N.OR our winter guests. For your styling needs: Bob, Nellie, Ellen, Loretta & Monica. Gift Certificates for the Holidays! Stop in to enter our Annual Christmas Drawing (No purchase necessary) Mon-Sat 10-? 778-3724 778-1660 & by Appointment 9701 Gulf Drive Anna Maria - l'50" W- -Crow Grand Opening Celebration! 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Bradenton 755-8095 1-(800)351-FANS (3267) (i s^W4 IMJ PAGE 12 E DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER A2TTT'p Inw 41W^zi L Ribbon cutting at Rebecca's Bistro The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Rebecca's Bis- tro, 103-B Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. The public is invited to join Chamber and Island officials in the festivities. For more information, call 778-1541. Avoid Christmas crunch, mail early say postmasters The U. S. Postal Service is geared up for another busy holiday mailing season ready for Americans to send an estimated 20 billion pieces of mail through post offices nationwide. The Island's post offices expect to handle their fair share and offer some advice. "To ensure that all mail flows smoothly during this high-volume period, it's important that as many people as possible mail early. Mail early in the season and mail early in the day," said Bradenton Beach Postmaster Bob Willis. He also wants to inform the Island commu- nity that the Palma Sola Branch Post Office has ex- tended its hours until 5 p.m., six days a week, and will be open on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anna Maria Postmaster Ron Smith recommends the use of new self-adhesive stamps. "The high mail volume might make some people thirsty thinking about licking all those stamps," said Smith. "That won't be a worry this year because we are selling several different varieties of self-adhesive holi- day stamps. All people have to do is peel and stick and the mail is on its way." Recognizing that for many customers last-minute shopping is as much a part of the holiday experience as visiting friends and family, the Postal Service also of- fers services that can get packages to their destinations in short order. Priority Mail will get a package across country in about two or three days. For guaranteed overnight de- livery, check with the post office about Express Mail LRrrzer 3(txoriI munmuxitv (4Ipnxr Pastor Wayne An Interdenominational Christian Church D. Kirk Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ 1st Worship 8:45 2nd Worship 10:45 Sunday School 9:45 Transportation & Nursery Available B512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 club 9903 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria 779-2287 Releases Species $2F25 A Apollo 13 1 NITE Forget $32s Paris FOR 2 NITES We Buy and Sell Used CDs! Thousands of Books ALL 1/2 COVER PRICE Kid's Vids & All Games $1.00- 1 NITE! -AXARX A Kxxx xxX11III1.1.1 1 .1 Service. Express Mail is delivered 365 days a year, even on Sundays and Christmas. Foreign destinations can be reached on short notice as well, with Express International Service. While it is best to mail early, these expedited ser- vices let customers who have procrastinated breathe easier over last minute arrangements. Island doctor to discuss Vietnam at library series The public is invited to attend the second of the Island Friends Program Series at the Island Branch Library on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Walker-Swift Meeting Room. The guest speaker is Dr. Carl Voyles, a retired physician who resides on Anna Maria Island. Voyles will focus on his recently published book "Vignettes of Vietnam," which is based on his notes and tape record- ings compiled while he was a volunteer doctor with Project Hope in Vietnam in the 1960s. The free program is at 5701 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. For more information, call the library at 778- 6341. illid[$];] ;Ii 01,ll c INJl,4 crihdI Holiday Shipping? ' Tips: Ship Early Stop by and pick up forms & labels Free pickup (3 or more boxes on Longboat Key) Open Saturdays 9-1 Delayed shipping available Complete Secretarial Services Roser tree lighting family affair Hundreds of residents and visitors of all ages gathered for a choral sunset celebra- tion last Sunday, culminat- ing in the annual lighting of the star-topped Christmas tree. Here on a visit with grandma and mom, Vivian Van Home of Holmes Beach, were, from left, Noah, Loic and daddy Bill Van Home of Portland, Ore. ld Islander Photo: S" Cynthia Finn. First National hosts children's chorus First National Bank of Manatee, 5324 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, will host the Anna Maria Elementary School fourth and fifth grade chorus for a Christmas concert at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. The public is invited to encourage these young singers and to enjoy the choral spirit of the season. For more information, call the bank at 778-4900. Silk ribbon embroidery class at Island Center Debroah Brunner, a well-known silk ribbon and quilt teacher, will offer classes in the art at the Anna Maria Is- land Community Center on Thursdays at 9 am. to noon. Pre-registration will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 11 am. to 2 p.m. at the center. The first class is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14. A minimum of 10 people is required to have a class, so pre-registration is a must. Information about supplies needed will also be available at registration. For information, call the center at 778-1908. ART SALE Uquidation All Paintings & Frames 80th St. Art Outlet 75th St 4- Beaches Cortez Road West Art Outlet 7822 Cortez Road SIFUNERAL HOMES 720 Manatee Ave. W. 3904 Cortez Rd. W. 6000 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (941) 748-1011 & (941) 778-4480 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N DECEMBER 7, 1995 1 PAGE 13 jim Chapel Players to hold auditions for February show The Chapel Players at Roser Memorial Commu- nity Church in Anna Maria will hold auditions for the Tony award-winning play "Morning's at Seven," by Paul Osborn. The auditions will be held Sunday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel/theater of the church located at 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria City. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, Jan. 2, with perfor- mances held the last two weekends in February and the first weekend in March. Director Dottie McChesney will cast four female and three male actors to portray women and men in their late 50s to 70 years of age and one man and one woman ages 30 to 40. A copy of the script is available to auditioners at the Island Branch Library in Holmes Beach. Call McChesney at 778-3045 if further information is needed. 'Annie' opens at Sarasota Players The musical comedy "Annie," with book by Tho- mas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnmin, will open on Thursday, Dec. 7, and run through Dec. 21 at the Players, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Call the box office at 365-2494 for curtain times and ticket information. Van Wezel offers comedy for adults, a children's special Relive the early days of television when Neil Simon's hilarious Broadway comedy, "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for three performances on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 7 and 8, beginning at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. mati- nee also on Friday. Award-winning children's entertainer Joanie Bartels, seen on Nickelodeon and The Disney Channel, will perform in "Christmas Magic with Joanie Bartels" on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota. For ticket information, call the Van Wezel box office at 953-3368. *. 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Katie Lindahl, not pictured, completes the Island's ballet company. Islander Photo: Joy Courtney Artists Guild display at Island Branch Library Members of the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Is- land will display their diversified works at the Island Branch Library in Holmes Beach through the month U.I, of December. The guild is the oldest and largest art group on the Island with a membership of 155 artists. The library exhibit will include works in watercol- ors, oils, pastels, acrylics and photography. A special feature will be a presentation of the work of Dr. Carl Voyles, a well-known Island artist and author. For more information, call the gallery at 778-6694, or stop by Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free art demonstration at Island Gallery West Island Gallery West will present another in its se- ries of free demonstrations by member artists on Sat- urday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The artists will be Rachael Kaufman, prismacolor painting, and Thelma Weeks, clay creations. Refreshments will be served at the gallery located at 5348E Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach. For details, call the gallery at 778-6648. Children's Christmas opera in Sarasota The Christmas opera "Amahl and the Night Visi- tors," by Gian Carlo Menotti, will be presented at the Sarasota Music Archive, Inc., 265 South Orange, Sarasota, on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is free to Archive members. A donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children who are non-mem- bers is requested. Clubs The Swedish Veterans' Chorus of Tampa will be the featured performers at the Lucia Fest of the Swed- ish Club of Sarasota on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Florida West coast Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The event is open to the public. Cost: $5 plus a donation of Christmas cookies or pastries to share. Information: 378-2651. Oops A computer error incorrectly identified talented Island Gallery West stained-glass artist Sissy Quinn as the equally talented but not as pretty sculptor Charlie Haight in the Nov. 23 Islander Bystander. The cooperative gallery, 5348 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts free on-site demonstrations by a variety of its 30-plus artists the first Saturday of every month. For more information, call Island Gallery West at 778-6648. Special December Price-Buster $ale On April 6, a true yachtsman's adventure takes place. 14 days of cruising. 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And then there was the personal warm and enthusiastic welcome from gallery director Zo6 Von Averkamp, a prime activator of both the forum and the evening tour. For many of my first months working at The Is- lander Bystander I thought Zo6 must be a paid full- time director. She seemed always to be there, was con- stantly providing news and photos of a steady stream of Guild functions, and it didn't let up even in the so- called dead of summer. Turns out she's all volunteer. As I pulled away from the gallery after the tour, a gentleman tapped on my window. He'd been standing with Island watercolorist Jean Carlson whose exquis- ite Island scenes have captured much deserved atten- tion thanks to Zod's persistence and encouragement "Excuse me," he said, "but I wondered if you'd ever considered doing a story about Zo6. She's taken so many artists under her wing and they've really thrived with her help. She's instilled so much self-con- fidence in all of them." A few days later I had the privilege of spending some time with Zo6 at her home "the haven" she shares with her husband of 37 years, Jerry, her high school sweetheart. With instrumental piano Christmas music in the background was it Sandy Owen, Zod? we sat in her sunny living room surrounded by her 30-year col- lection of pre-Columbian pottery from Mexico and the Yucatan, some of her own Beach Bones artforms, some of her more recent pieces collage and sculpting - and a large assortment of free-form and hung works by other artists. 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A haven with vistas in sev- eral directions, no boundaries to bind the spirit. A se- rene all-cheerful environment for Zod to write poetry (she started the Guild's monthly poetry group), form art with her hands, hatch ideas for the gallery and the arts in general. The place, according to Zo6, "that is leading me to new peace, inside and in my work." Full-time residents of the area for five years after a decade of part-time retreats, the Von Averkamps have If you are being non-renewed or if you are presently insured by the Florida JUA pool, you may be eligible for preferred rates and better coverage through our licensed Florida company. Call John P. Huth Insurance. 778-2206 John P. Huth Insurance, INc. 'Your One Stop Insurance Agent" 5203 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL. Your Independent Agent Goes All Out For You. Auto-Owners Insurance selects its agents the same way you do - carefully! That's why you can ' always count on quality protection and service from your Auto-Owners agent Because our agents also represent other fine companies. they will take the time to tailor the best protection for your needs. ,4uto-Owners Insurance Jim Mixon Co. Inc. 5412 Marina Dr., Island Shopping Center ..*.. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-2253 ...** been in their Holmes Beach haven for about a year. The '60s waterfront ranch has been entirely remodeled - architectural design by Zo6. She describes Guild president and architect Art Ballman's first visit to her home. "He went through the whole house, thumb and index finger pressed against his chin, eyes measuring every detail. And then he told me as my heart was missing beats 'It's perfect.' I felt so complete inside." The words of a woman whose inner child didn't always feel complete, who didn't always know encour- agement. By her own telling, Zo6 comes from a dysfunc- tional Wisconsin family that stifled creative explora- tion. "I was born left-handed and was literally called a cripple," she says without bitterness. "I grew up think- ing my creativity and any art I wanted to do or try to do was not worthwhile. That's why I connect so deeply with the children's programs the Guild is involved in." As a young adult, Zod says her creativity came out in two ways: she surrounded herself with others' art- works and she secretly studied every era of art that she could by getting her hands onevery art book she could. Until she moved to the Island five years ago, she spent her adult life as a collector, never a creator. Collecting was her spare-time love but it also was creating and it was her work. For 10 years Zo6 ran a successful antique business, Heritage House Antiques, in the lake town of Delafield, Wis. In an historic town she took over an historic home and displayed her items for sale in room groupings, detail by detail. For another 10 years she created 500 items per year as the head of the design department for a major giftware importer. The pace was hectic she lived in the Orient half the year and traveled around the globe six times per year. The Island became a haven from that pace. Island inspiration While Zo6 gained a lot of self-confidence from her career, she still shied away from actually creating a piece of art. The Island walks on the beach, the water, the way the wind sings through the Australian pines changed all that. "Artists say there's something about this Island PLEASE SEE ARTIST, NEXT PAGE Gy Yatros, D.M.D. FAMILY DENTISTRY Now Accepting . New Patients * * 3909 East Bay Drive Suite 205 Holmes Beach 778-2204 MONDAY thru THURSDAY 8:00 to 5:00 As Independent As The Island Itself. I First National Bank [' Member FDIC Drive-Thru Open Sat 8-Noon 5324 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach (941) 794-6969 Main Office: 5817 Manatee Avenue West _ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 PAGE 15 IS Artist A FROM PAGE 14 A r t1 that lends itself to the artistic spirit. I found my true creativity here, for the first time in my life. I got my W first idea for my own personal artform during a walk on the beach. There is something I feel very con- nected to the earth and the universe here." ' From those walks arose Beach Bones, Zod's well- ,3 received pieces of Columbian pottery enhanced by in- tricate attachments of natural grasses and seashells and '" " a personal poem. At the same time the creative arousal inspired her " to join the Artists Guild, first as a member and shortly thereafter as an active volunteer. She and the former gallery director, the late Tassa Vejrostek, hit it off as kindred spirits from the first meeting. Zod became Tassa's assistant; later as Tassa's fatal illness progressed- her arms and legs. And then, after Tassa's death in November 1994, her successor. Six years into its existence, the Guild has never been more active and successful. There are upwards of 155 individual members and this past year has been the best year ever for sales of members' works in the gal- lery. There are constant events with a new writers Earning themselves a trip to St. Augustine group to come after the first of the year, idea by Zoe- groupto come afterthe first of the year, ideaby o- Anna Maria Elementary School fourth graders in Marcia Brockway's class are earning the money for an and gallery wall space is on a watig-list basis. overnight field trip next spring to historic St. Augustine. Selling class-made items at the Fine Arts Festival It exactly two years ago, a the first pBeachBones workcalled -Th weekend were, from left, Dustin Cole, Shawn LaPensee, Lindsay Lane and Stephanie Katz. The class effort exacStory T eller" that s old within hournes of its arrivrk called at the made $393 toward the adventure. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn. Story Teller" that sold within hours of its arrival at the gallery. She was at once "ecstatic" and dismayed. Few of her new artist friends from the Guild got to see it. But the ecstasy remains and she takes it as a per- sonal mission to encourage new artists. She says she "thrills" at both seeing an artist hang their work for the first time and then telling them they've sold their first piece. "It's as dough I'm selling my own first piece over and over," she says. Her sincerity and enthusiasm for helping other art- ists to develop their inner selves, their artistic spirit, plus Zo6's physical 50-hour-a-week volunteer energy, have created a not-going-to-stop-growing Guild energy .' that is spilling into the entire Island arts community. Growth and cooperative effort in that community I . is one of Zo6's New Year's goals. Based on what's already been scheduled, she they will succeed. As she settles deeper into her new home, her new self, and her experiments with art pieces totally differ- Colorado visitor draws lucky number at Tigley ent from her Beach Bones, Zo6 has a personal goal of Tingley Memorial Library Volunteer Joan West, left, presents a library book bag to Lucy Pace of Lakewood, filling her home with her own artwork. Colo., for becoming the 1,000th patron of the facility. Pace is a reference librarian with the Jefferson Count The art she once didn't know was even worth at- Library System in Colorado, and has been in Anna Maria visiting relatives since September. Pace found the tempting. The voice of peace and confidence that whis- Tingley Library because it offers public access to a computer for word processing. Patrons of the library hav pers "I can." The voice she has found within that so free use of three Apple Macintosh computers with a variety of software and CD-ROMs available. 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Come discover how you can feel better and be healthier. 66 0 Co sulatos 9Hebl kn.6Bd-Cr FelenkaisBodwor 9 hirpraticConulttio 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive #4 Longboat Key 941 383-3955 UMMUnnrfi n y ve y st m EI3 PAGE 16 N DECEMBER 7, 1995 K THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER HOLIDAY PARADES THIS WEEKEND Two parades mean B' twice as much - Holiday fun this year Lighted boat parade Saturday night A dozen businesses have joined The Is- lander Bystander in sponsoring the annual Anna Maria Island Lighted Boat Parade start- ing at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and following a nautical path. Recommended viewing points include the shore near Gloria Dei Lutheran Church ino Holmes Beach or Galati Marine, the City Pier, Bayfront Park or the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria. Other sponsors of the holiday happening include First Union Bank, Crabby Bill's, Mixon Insurance, the Rod & Reel Pier, Galati Privateers' Christmas parade Saturday morning Marine, the Anchorage Oyster Bar, Barnett The Anna Maria Island Privateers have issued a special invitation to Santa Claus to join in their annual Bank, Eddie B's, Shells, the Sandbar and First Christmas parade leaving Bayfront Park in Anna Maria at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 9. The parade heads National Bank of Manatee. south to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach where Santa will offer free gifts, hot dogs and soft drinks to kids For parade info, call 778-3665 or 778-5678. 12 years and under from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 778-1238, 778-5934 or 778-2599. Island Community Center The Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, will host its first-ever Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. 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The plot builds its own crescendo in ways this reviewer hesitates to give away. Emily and Phil Gorski are a suffering-behind- closed-doors, middle-class Catholic couple. They and their mentally challenged second son, Mickey, await the holiday return of their 30-something New Yorker and number-one son, Andy. On Andy's arm to meet the family is his Jewish fiancee, Randi "with an i" Stein, a self-proclaimed aetheist. Trust the playwright with his fix on omniscient one-liners and the character-perfect five-member cast: more will be revealed. 'Priceless' in Pittsburgh Before Act I was midway through, my companion whispered to me that Gabe Simches as the Gorski pa- triarch was "priceless." The opening night audience agreed. A Players persona since his retirement to the Island in 1988, Simches really sinks his teeth and his heart - into this Phil Gorski. You want to shake him, you want to love him - just like the real Northeast dad I knew and he de- serves both. Simches delivers in this role as both the lion and the lamb. He's as human as every boy from the Depression turned stinkoo" retiree you know. Since the author wants us "to see [our] lives with a fresh pair of eyes," Simches as "Hurricane Phil" is a stunning viewpoint. And that's not to say that this is a one-man act. Jo Kendall as wife and mother Emily is ever convincing as the saint with her own one-liner mouth. Kendall has also become a Players regular and her casting in "Greetings" is to a tee. Her efforts to bustle Gabe Simches, standing, Jo Kendall and David B. Haynes take Christmas in Pittsburg to new heights. Also in the Island Players Theater production are Diane Kearney and Sandi Simpson. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn. everything and everyone into a happy holiday home en- vironment can make you and Phil see red. But all is rectified with the sincerity of her plea, "I want my fella back." Kendall and Simches together make going home for Christmas as real as a Coke Classic. 'The host' isn't home David B. Haynes in the role of Mickey and the Holy Man is sensational. His character states, "It's only the growth that matters," and this character does grow. Haynes' in-character rapport with each of the other four cast members is captivating. His grasp of his own characters makes you hope Haynes' second Island Players appearance means he's found a home here on the local stage that he loves. This guy is good. Andy and Randi aka Sandi Simpson and Diane Kearney are also second-time Players returnees. In Scene I they buckle up and buckle down to some well- learned well-timed dialogue. The cute-couple convincing carries charismatically right on through Andy's frustrated cry "I don't care what you believe in, Randi. I'd just like to know you believe in something." and then some. This pair each does a fine job as the adult child straining for a future still tied to an unresolved past. Their on-stage resolution is good food for the New Year's soul. To all five actors and director/pro Elfenbein, thank you. Your "Greetings" in a word is famous. To set designer John Flannery goes equal praise. The Gorski Pittsburgh parlor all dressed up for Christ- mas truly endorses the old lyrics, "there's no place like home for the holidays." Lighting designer Steve Henderson and costume designer Don Bailey do their excellent part in taking us out of this world and right into the action on stage. To stage manager Anne Fasulo and her assistants Dolores Harrell and Joe Vona, congratulations for another suc- cessful production. "Greetings" will run at the Players Theater, Gulf Drive at Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, through Sunday, Dec. 10. Tickets are $10 per person from the box of- fice, 778-5755. Curtain times are at 8 p.m., except for the 2 p.m. Sunday final performance. Next up for the players will be director Geoff Todd's staging of the Edward Albee stinger, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf." Personally, I can't wait. mas o(ala At the Centre Shops of Longboat Key Friday, Dec. 8, 5:00 8:00 pm Grand Prize Drawing Benefitting All Faiths Food Bank Receive one ticket per canned good donated *Fully Decorated 6-1/2' Christmas tree donated by the European Christmas Market ($800) *$600 Limited edition "Stan & Ollie" Wildlife Art Bring out the kid in all of us and get in the spirit M of the holidays. * St. Stephens Children's Chloir Santa Cla * Children's Holiday Art Display Caricatur * Longboat Island Chapel Carolcrs Clowns * Refreslunents. Face Pain Door Prize Dra\wings Register at All the Merchants 5350-5390 Gulf of MexickDrive (11/2 mile north of the Holiday In us c Artist ting n) IiD PAGE 18 N DECEMBER, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 94 U 19th Century author makes Christmas debut on Island "A Christmas Carol," as presented by Charles Dickens, marvelously impersonated by George Curry, will be presented by the Roser Men's Club for three performances only. Charles Dickens, while a newspaper reporter, wrote stories of London life and books like "Pickwick Papers" which made him rich and famous. After he decided to give stage performances of scenes from his books, he become "the most famous one-man show of the 19th century.' George Curry now follows with his own version of "the Dickens Show." Curry's unique interpretation will be accompanied by a holiday choral performance by the Ramblin' Rosers conducted by Cliff Burgeson. A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds will be used by the club to be distributed to various charitable projects. Performances begin at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8 and 9, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. They will be held the Roser Memorial Community Church Chapel, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria City. Tickets will be available at the door. V I Angels of Advent Sunday shower joy to the world These first-grade religious-education-class angels spread their precious wings of love on the entire congrega- tion at St. Bernard Catholic Church Sunday in the annual children's Advent pageant. Bringing in the season that counts the days to Christmas are, from left, Kevin Kirn, Timmy Bouziane, Shaylie Murphy, Lindsey LaValliere and Samantha Mendillo. In the words of Father Donald Baier, "Holmes Beach today. Tomorrow, Broadway." Islander Photo- Cynthia Finn. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER SPECIAL 1995 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping at Jennifer's & Oz Clothing for Kids The latest in Holiday Fashions to make the season magical for mother and child. HOLIDAY HOURS 10 TO 7 FREE GIFT WRAPPING Y41N UNIQUE CLOTHING FOR KIDS... ,,l Contemporary SClothing for the Classic Woman Manatee West Shopping Center 7465 Manatee Avenue W. 792-6695 L dIelll ll' Me' Sit Ladies & Men's Sportswear Brandy is back and ready for a holiday cruise. 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Created in 14K, Sterling and Precious Stones. Buy now for Christmas! Celebrate the holidays Teddy at... Autumn's Whim's & Fine Things 779-2787 217 Pine Ave. Anna Maria PI SPECIAL 1995 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 7 MlU PAGE 20 E DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER New attitude Ideas have to come from someplace. Readers of Stir-it-up know mine sometimes come from 60 Min- utes. I find stories and commentary on CBS's top news program often provokes thought or stirs the imagina- tion. It often leads to retrospect on similar circum- stances. The image-makers last week focused on the trend in sports to bad behavior. Although they didn't make mention of Andre Agassi, he certainly came to my mind. John McEnroe may have been the bad boy of ten- nis once upon a time, but Aggasi made a career of breaking rules. He wore colorful attire where once only whites were considered acceptable. His clothing style - denim and then stretch pants under baggies broke tennis tradition. These are not bad things until you look at the big picture. McEnroe argued aggressively for his point, but Aggasi flaunted earrings, streaked hair and irreverence. At the Duke and Duchess of York! Columnist Bob Green of the Chicago Tribune pointed to the end zone antics of Deion Sanders as the prime example of the dissing (disrespect -if you're not hip to today's slang) and violence in sports today. According to 60 Minutes, Sanders' unsportsman- like behavior is being emulated by nearly every pee- wee football player in the country. They showed small kids practicing hockey by practicing fights. Announcers celebrate the confrontations and re- play, replay, replay the violent outbreaks at baseball, basketball, football and all the other televised sports. Can coaches of youth games overcome this effect on six-year-olds and instill values of sportsmanship, pride and teamwork? Or do kids want the flash, dream- ing of the ensuing endorsements and their own com- mercial exhibition of bad boy behavior? Years ago, I recall Wimbledon umpire and tennis professional Hal Fennerty conducting classes at the "youth center." Fellow parent Lois Bowers was in one of his classes while I was involved with helping Fennerty conduct local tournaments. Lois told me with astonishment that Fennerty had admonished her for wearing pink on the court at the center. Good heavens! We were all shocked. No one had required such regime at the center. Fennerty's kids weren't treated any differently. They were taught all aspects of the "gentleman's sport." I'll bet Lois hasn't forgotten her tennis lesson and I certainly recall that discipline when I see Agassi flail- ing at the ball, hair flying and black Nikes pounding the court. Call me old-fashioned or traditionalist. 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They're currently headed into a battle of sorts over use of the Holmes Beach field in March. The Privateers went through proper channels at Holmes Beach City Hall in scheduling three winter "thieves markets," and sought the necessary permits in September. A Privateer member read an October announce- ment in this newspaper that the Art League was seek- ing entrants for their March 9 and 10, 1995, art festi- val at the same location and date as one of their thieves markets. Oops. PLEASE SEE STREETLIFE, NEXT PAGE S- SERVING S Sunday Breakfast 8 am 'til 1 pm Lunch Friday, Saturday & Sunday Dinners Nightly 4 til 10 pm FULL BAR IMPORTED DRAFTS DARTS- TV ' HAPPY HOUR 4 'TIL 7 PM DAILY' Serving Traditional English Christmas Dinner. Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Make Reservations Early! 2519 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach 778-5173 "Specializing in Belgian Waffles & Beautiful Views" CAFE ON THE BEACH Home of the Delicious ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST (includes Sausage) $350so+ Served D ax Served Daily Old-Fashioned Breakfasts, Great Lunches & Dinner Specials Nightly OPEN 7 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! THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N DECEMBER 7, 1995 I PAGE 21 PI STIR-IT-UP, FROM PAGE 20 An Art League member was notified within the week of the pending conflict and nothing happened until this past week. According to Bren Jackson, a member of the Art League's Festival Committee, their past-president, Trudy Moon, played phone tag with Privateer President John Swagger to no avail. Newly elected Art League President Susan Thomas cosigned a letter that was dis- tributed to artists at last weekend's festival. ThM letter requested input from the artists offering the following options: Cancel the show until the fol- lowing year; change the date; move the show to Anna Maria Elementary School. According to Jackson, nearly everyone said, "Don't change the location, don't change the date. It's an annual event." Four artisans said share the field, two said a date change is bad because Longboat Key is the next week- end, six said cancel the show, five said hold the show Sunday only and 30 said change the date but not the location, but work it out for the same location and date. Jackson said,. "I understand we made the mistake by not reserving the field. Several of last year's orga- nizers left and no one picked up [the responsibility] after them." She also said that when she called Holmes Beach City Hall about the problem she was greeted with the "The best hamburgers and -, the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven.'1ise iuffi, Pat Geyer, Owner. \,w Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 1 lam-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 JAMS I^#4eI 49 c Big Mama Reserved Seating 7:30 Dinner Served ~ 8:30 Dance Floor Full Course Dinner Includ remark, "We've been expecting your call." Jackson said, "They obviously knew it was our planned date. It doesn't seem to me they were willing to work together either." Obviously, city hall might have headed off the current problems if they had taken the opportunity to inform the Privateers of the Art League's annual event - and given the Art League the opportunity of refusal on the critical date since it had been announced in the newspaper previously. Now we understand Mayor Rich Bohnenberger is willing to sit down and talk to the organizers of both events in the hopes of working out a compromise. We're willing to do that as well. The invitation is extended for the "parties that be" to meet and mediate. With all the phone calling between various members of both organizations, it doesn't appear any two people have talked to the same two people but dozens of people have become involved. Communication is the game and a win-win situa- tion for both the League and the Privateers is the goal. Let's play "Compromise." Out in a field The Holmes Beach field, a grass-strip landing for planes called the "airport" until the early '70s, has in- creased in use and popularity lately. One option for renovation of city hall includes a -Bridge Street Pier ad Cafe - (at end of Bridge St. on pier) Breakfast Anytime Best Burger on the Water "- Happy Hour 4-7 SMon-Thurs Open 8 AM 7 AM to 10 PM Sat & Sun S1SICE-COLD BEER! ALL-U-CAN EAT $695 FRIED GROUPER Wed & Fri 5to 9 pm BRADENTON BEACH 779-1706 Celebrating the beginning of our 8th Year "We thank youl" Norm & Jane Italian Specialties Spanish Delights SLarge Selection of Pasta Dishes Spanish Picadillo SFried Chicken Yellow Rice & Chicken SVeal Parmigiana Cuban Sandwich Veal Marla Black Bean Soup Prime Rib Shrimp Pasta Spanish Bean Soup Rotini Bolognese Spanish Pizza Cannoli Spanish Flan Tues thur Sat 9am-3pm 1n4:30-10pm Sun Sam-3pm / 4:30-9pm Closed Monday S&S PLAZA 5348 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach F ER "'AK "U ""A -.-:.... band shell on the property an idea we have lobbied for in the past. The Anna Maria Rotary Club is behind the idea, waiting in the wings to fundraise for the project. We can't wait for summer concerts, winter con- certs or any type of concert in the park. But it's a park a field without a name. With all the notoriety lent by the rift between the Privateers and Art League, it surely deserves a designation of its own. We have a few suggestions but we'd like to hear yours too. Holmes Beach Green is a suggestion from columnist June Alder. My personal favorite is Plane Park. Maybe we could solicit some relic resembling the Navy bomber that landed there to film the movie, "On An Island With You," in 1947 starring Esther Williams and Peter Lawford. It could occupy some comer of the field where kids could enjoy climbing in, around and over it and vacationers would find the perfect photo spot for a remembrance of Island history something to complement Anna Maria's jail. I can see the signs now: "Scenic Photo Park Here." Followed by another sign with all the "no- noes." No golf. No glass bottles. No alcohol. No loud music. No name park. In that case, would we name the field Photo Park? Write your suggestions to Stir-it-up, The Islander Bystander, 5408 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, Fla. 34217. "inthL street PIZZA BURGERS FRIES 5630 Cortez Rd. W. 795-8787 Fax 795-8785 (Located in Cortez Commons Shopping Center) Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Give f Someone You Love v A Rotten Christmas ROTTEN Christmas Gift Certificates \RALPH'S/ 10% At. 1* Discount British-Style Fish UNTIL DEC.24TH & Chips $6.95 -* GoooDhUSmS'./ All-You-Can-Eat ,V. Fish & Chips Celebrating our Mon-Thur $6.95 8th year. We thank you! Waterfront dining Full menu Full bar Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 h NewYear's Eve Pe/l /ae Shat makes all others seem ORDIVlRr . $75 Brian Beebe $75 Reserved Seating 8:15 PER PERSON Dinner Served 9:15 Dance Floor * Cocktails led Included Appetizer Soup or Salad Entree: OpnSetn Rs rvains ( r trs -:0 PartyRoom Seaig(bv)BgI' :3 Bian eee :1 Di in-Ro i nnr/atvSatn 93 Waterfront Restaurant Turn at the Pirate Sign in the 6000 block of Gulf of Mexico Dr., 595 Dream Island Rd. Longboat Key 10 BLENDS OF CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS CROISSANTS TURNOVERS Now Serving Espresso & Capuccino FINALLY! Bagels on Sunday 8-Noon Mon- Sat 7 am-2 pm 779-1212 Anna Maria Center Eastbay Dr. Holmes Beach (Next to Shells) Party Favors 1 Champagne Toast Breakfast Buffet Included Included Included Choice of Prime Rib, Fresh Baked Salmon, Rotisserie Duck Dessert -S Reserve Now Liitd vailb Prpi RsraiosPee UE PAGE 22 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 N THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Anna Maria Elementary School : Menu * Monday, 12/11/95 Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Fruit Juice * Lunch: Boneless BBQ Rib on Bun or Hot Dog * on Bun, Oven Browned Potato Rounds, Fresh * Fruit, Ice Cream Cup * Tuesday, 12/12/95 Breakfast: 1/2 Slice Pizza, Peaches * Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie w/Mixed Vegetables * or Power Slice Pizza, Tossed Salad, Pineapple Wednesday, 12/13/95 * Breakfast: French Toast, Pears Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce and Garlic * Toast or Mini-Chef Salad, Green Beans, * Applesauce Bek f Thursday, 12/14/95 Breakfast: Melted Cheese Toast, Fruit Juice * * One selection only for Holiday lunch * Lunch: Roast Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Hot Roll, Holiday Dessert Friday, 12/15/95 * Breakfast: Cereal, Sliced Apples * Lunch: Sausage Pizza or Nachos & Cheese, * Fruit Juice, Jello All meals served with milk. School Closed for Winter Vacation * beginning Monday, Dec. 18. Classes resume : on Tuesday, Jan. 2 0 Joy Courtney I MEXICAN CUISINEt o tdo Try Our ita e p11i0111 Marga Praiseworthy performance These are the "Students of the Week" at Anna Maria Elementary School for the week ending Nov. 22. The children's names are listed left to right. Front row are Brittany Znaczko, Charlie Woodson, Heather Foy, .Hannah Crowe, Catherine Wickers and Meredith Durkin. Back row are Donald Rains, Josh Sato, Kellie Cobb, Kiley Murphy, Shauna Kirn and Hunter Green. Book Fair at Anna An unbelievable variety of children's books will be available for sale just in time for holiday giving at Anna Maria Elementary School's annual Book Fair. Proceeds from the book fair will provide books for individual classrooms as well as the school library. Maria Elementary Visit the fair on the school's grounds on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 8 am. to 3 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 7, 8 am. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 8, 8 am. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Monday, Dec. 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call the school at 778-1125. '. 'T, ^, hefs/Proprictors '. A ',." f;drca & Ed Spring GOURMET ERS Early Suppers / Lunches Sunday Brunch Carry-out or Eat-In Late Risers Don't forget about our great omelettes Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Lunch Wed thru Fri. 10:30-1:30 Sunday Brunch 9:30-1:30 Early Supper (7 days) 5-6:30 Dinner (7 days) 5-10 pm 9707 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 778-9399 I - SOttS TBIHD18 ... ESTABLISHED 1983 Breankfct & Lunmch featuring ... fresh baked croissants and breads Tue Sat 8 to 3 Sun 8 to 1 Now serving romantic dinners ... in an authentic French country atmosphere Friday & Saturday 5:30 to 8:30 Reservations accepted Get Holiday Party Platters Here Carry out available Manatee West Shopping Center (next to Albertsons) 7449 Manatee Ave W. Bradenton 792-3782 "-- 40 4------ 0 P S SA T TE 5 MHolmes Beach Seafood Restaurant & Entertainment Emporium TH 15PHOON SPORTS BAR TH Scheduled Football Games for the weekend of Dec 9-11 All NFL Gamesi Via FIVE 32" TVs PLUS 2 SATELLITES 5325 Marina Drive in beautiful downtown Holmes Beach Come by Boat! Marker 62 f 950 66 Boat Slips Available c o vie : NEW YEARS EVE GOURMET MENU SEATING BEGINS AT 8PM Your meal begins with Baby Bay Scallops in puffed pastry with lemon beurre blanc or Grand Portobello mushroom appetizer. Enjoy freshly prepared Caesar Salad then choose your favorite entree from below Filet Au Poivre Veal Chop with Veal Glase Shrimp Chartreuse Chicken Breast with Sun-Dried Tomato Butter ALL ENTREES INCLUDE LOBSTER TAIL Your choice of 3 drink tickets per person or a bottle or champagne of your choice and flaming banana's foster over vanilla Ice cream. $80 per couple (plus 15% gratuity) 795-7065 Mon-SAT 10AM 1 rPM Sun 1 IAn 9m 1830 59Tm ST. WEST, BAKE PARK THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 PAGE 23 Ip Island's bird rescue station The Pelican Man's bird rescue drop-off on Pine Avenue was inadvertently omitted from last week's Holiday Wish Book insert in this newspaper. The sub-station of Sarasota's Pelican Man Bird Sanctuary is located adjacent to the Historical Mu- seum in the City of Anna Maria. It is operated by dedicated Island volunteers who assist in rescuing injured wildlife birds, as well as accepting injured birds found by residents. At the sub-station the birds are stabilized and then transported to the Sarasota facility for further care, if needed. Island volunteers also care and feed the Island's two permanent disabled birds kept at the sub-sta- tion Foxy the duck and Kit Kat the peacock. The volunteers of the Island sub-station are asking the community for donations of materials and supplies. The sub-station needs a heavy duty garbage can with a snap lock top; medical items gauze pads and wrap, Neosporin/ cotton swabs; Pedialtye, sa- line solution; Betadine Scrub or Provadine swabs and a pair of scissors; wire cutters and needle-nose cutters to remove fish hooks; flashlight and batter- ies, and a small wooden table for the work area. New volunteers are welcome. Contact Shirley Boyett at 778-0340 to donate items or to make a donation. ANCHOR INN BEER WINE LIQUOR V TRAVELING FREAK SHOW FRI &SAT*DEC8& 9-10 PM 3 Pool Tables Darts 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-3085 Birds of all types, including this baby blue heron, are helped at the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary. (- 1 Call for our selection 24-Hr. Notice 778-9399 From the bakers at tJj 9an e it/ie vnit 'Messiah' concert Sunday, Dec. 17 The Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra & Chorus led by music director Alfred Gershfeld and choral master Marjorie Whitson will perform Handel's "The Messiah" at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Admission will be free but there will be a suggested donation of $5. For infor- mation, call 778-6517. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn. SSun-8 pm NO EXIT/No Cover Charge Wed-Live Reggae-DEMOCRACY LADIES NIGHT-Drink Free 9-11 pm Thur-Free Pool/Happy Hour til 10 pm Christmas Night Party Dec 25 Tim Bamboo No Cover FA CaTtle We've got the Nightife & Great Food too! 5702 Marina Dr Holmes Beach 778-5075 Restaurant Wiener Schnitzel II ................ $7.95 Beef Rouladen ... $9.95 Sauerbraten ....-...... ....-..-...$10.95 Hungarian Qulasch .........--$8.95 Bratwurst ............................ $4.95 ROD MREE L 875 North Shore Drive Anna Maria Island, Florida A Perfect Place to watch the Christmas Boat Parade "Best kept secret on the Island" Come join us for ISLAND COOKING Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner DAILY SPECIALS REASONABLE PRICES 778-1885s IJB PAGE 24 E DECEMBER 7, 1995 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I Island police reports Anna Maria City Nov. 24, domestic disturbance, 700 block of Fern. The parents reported their juvenile son returned home under the influence of alcohol and cut his hand after hitting and breaking a picture. Both parties said the incident did not get physical. The officer gave them a domestic violence notice and packet. Nov. 26, juvenile pick-up, 8000 block of Palm Drive, Holmes Beach. The subject was stopped for an attached tag not assigned, and a check revealed he was wanted on a delinquency order. The subject was placed in custody and delivered to juvenile detention. Nov. 29, grand theft, 700 block of Jacaranda. The complainant reported the suspect removed items from the residence without permission. Bradenton Beach Nov. 22, trespass to a structure, 200 block of Second Street North. A witness reported two white males entered the residence through a window. The witness asked the subjects what they were doing, and they said a friend lived there. The witness told them to leave the scene and they did. Nov. 22, burglary to an automobile, Leffis Key. The complainant reported a person unknown entered the vehicle and removed bank ATM and credit cards, $40 in cash and a camera valued at $600. r"mmm ILEWS mm I *ICE CREAM SHOPPE Surfing World Village 11904 Cortez Road West Noon 10 PM 7 Days a Week 794 -5333 SCones BUY ONE - Shakes GET SECOND Sundaes AT 1/2 PRICE SSodas OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE S* Floats EXCLUDING CAKES AND HANDPACKED ICE CREAM WITH THIS AD NOW THRU DEC 13 '95 Ibmm----m -----------mmmal RESTAURANT & PUB DOctAY s I BREAKFAST & LUNCH Restaurant Hours Mon Sat 7:30 am 2 pm Sunday 8 am 1 pm Pub hours Mon Sat 7:30 am 10 pm Sunday 8 am 10 pm COLD BEER GREAT FOOD ou , 5 V Corner of Gulf Dr. & Palmetto Ave. in Anna Maria V 778-3909 (Take Out Orders Welcome) DISCOVER A HIDDEN TREASURE By land or by sea, one of Longboat Keys favorites for fresh seafood and good times. Nov. 22, burglary to an automobile, Leffis Key. The complainant reported a person unknown entered the vehicle and removed $445 in cash from two wal- lets. Nov. 23, trespass warning, Coquina Bayside. The complainant reported the subject was soliciting for a personal watercraft business with a sign on his truck. The officer told the subject to remove the sign and stop soliciting. Another officer on patrol later noticed the sign was back on the truck and issued a trespass wafn- ing to the subject. Nov. 23, no valid driver's license, unlawful use of a temporary tag, 200 block of Gulf Drive South. The officer observed the vehicle with an expired temporary tag and pulled the driver over. When asked for his driver's license, the driver said he's never had one. Nov. 24, burglary to an automobile, Coquina Beach. The complainant reported a person unknown entered the vehicle and removed a purse containing $200 in cash and three credit cards. Damage to the vehicle was $75. Nov. 27, theft of a bicycle valued at $80, 2200 block of Gulf Drive North. Nov. 28, theft, 200 Gulf Drive North, Beach House. The complainant reported that her wallet was missing and the last place she saw it was in an em- ployee locker at the restaurant. None of the lockers have locks, noted the report. The wallet contained four credit cards, three of which were used at DeSoto Square Mall. Nov. 28, burglary, 200 block of Second Street K.'S KORNER DINER NOW OPEN SUNDAYS .r 7-11AM Breakfast Only Everyday Breakfast Special 2-2-2 Breakfast 2 Pancakes, 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon Served -V 2.OO 7-11 am -*2.00 Mon-Fri 7 to 2:30 Sat 7 to 1 778-9803 5340 Gulf Drive S & 8 Plaza A Whale OfA Present- Gift Certificates! uviqe A Deep Sea Fishing stocking 4 -6 -9 HOUR TRIPS Stffers Beachcombing Cruises TO HISTORIC EGMONT KEY Offshore Fishing Charters Backwater & Bay Fishing Charters Parasailing SJet Ski Rentals Corez6lel 12507Corte Roa 794123 North. Two victims reported 200 CDs valued at $2,500 were missing from their residence. The residence was the site of a trespass on Nov. 22, said the report. Holmes Beach Nov. 23, suspicious, 5353 Gulf Drive, Circle K. An employee reported two white male juveniles en- tered the store and one had a gorilla mask on his head. The subjects made a purchase and left the store. The officer stopped the subjects in the 4600 block of Gulf Drive. The subject with the mask said he was wearing it to keep his face warm. The officer warned him about entering a store with a mask on his head. The officer asked for the subjects' identification and one had an altered driver's license. The officer seized the driver's license and issued a notice to appear to the subject. Nov. 23, grand larceny, 500 block of 75th Street. The complainant reported a person unknown entered the property and removed two surf boards valued at $500. Nov. 23, disturbance, 3700 block of Sixth Av- enue. The officer responded in reference to a juvenile placing dry ice in plastic soda bottles, causing them to explode. The officer spoke to the juvenile and his mother and requested that he refrain from such activ- ity. Nov. 24, animal, 4700 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Elementary School. The officer responded in reference PLEASE SEE STREETLIFE, NEXT PAGE * New Year's Eve ! SKaraoke! 4 ^ The only place where you ! T and your friends ARE the party! KEY WEST WILLY'S Home of the 250 Oyster 107 Gulf Dr. Bradenton Beach 778-7272 Where Longboat Key History Began S ONE CRAB RESTAURANT 4 FRESH H Stone Crabs Purveyors of Quality 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 Dinner served 4-10 pm Tuesday-Sunday *** Large groups and luncheon parties welcome. Reservations requested, not required. Now booking holiday parties! 204 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (formerly Cafe Robar) Lunch 11:30 Dinner 5:00 760 Broadway St. Longboat Key 383-2391 Channel Marker 39 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER U DECEMBER 7, 1995 E PAGE 25 I-J STREETLIFE, FROM PAGE 24 to a report of a loose pot-bellied pig. Upon his arrival a maintenance man said two white female juveniles caught the pig, hooked it to a leash and walked away. Nov. 24, suspicious, 3701 East Bay Drive, Sandy Pointe II. The complainant reported a subject removing wood from the construction site. The officer found the subject standing in a dumpster. She said she was taking small pieces of scrap wood for kindling. The officer ad- vised her to get permission before removing wood. Nov. 25, petty larceny of a bicycle, 200 block of 54th Street. Nov. 25, domestic, 2800 block of Ave. E. The victim reported she and her boyfriend were not getting along and she asked him to move out. She told him his clothing would be outside and to come and get it. When he arrived, he accused her of having his video game machine and began hitting her, she said. He then removed a large mirror from the wall and smashed it over her head. She raised her arm to defend herself and the mirror cut her palm. The suspect was gone upon the officer's arrival. EMS responded and advised the victim to get stitches. A capias request was issued for the suspect. Nov. 25 no valid driver's license, possession of nar- cotic paraphernalia, 500 block of Manatee Avenue. The officer stopped Reginald Turner, 18, of Cumming, Ga., for running a stop sign. Turner said he did not have a driver's license. He was placed in custody and frisked, and the officer found a marijuana pipe with residue in his pocket. He was issued two summonses and released. Nov. 26, Baker Act, 3000 block of Gulf Drive. The complainant called the police station and said he needed help before he killed himself or someone else. The officer transported him to Manatee Memorial Hospital. Nov. 27 grand larceny, 3900 East Bay Drive. The complainant reported he was hitch hiking, got picked up by a person unknown and was dropped off near 3900 East Bay Drive. After he exited the vehicle, he attempted to reach in and get his 12-string guitar and case valued at $1,000 but the driver sped away. The victim received minor injuries. The suspect was described as a white male with brown hair and eyes and wearing green shorts and a HOMEMADE "^ 1 Open SOUPS j Daily DESSERTS 11:30 AM DESSERTS 0 ^ to 10 PM Fine German and Polish Cuisine RESTAURANT EVERY TUESDAY IS SCHNITZEL DA Y Complete Meal $9.90 Anna Maria Island Centre (next to Walgreens) Holmes Beach 778-1320 Joe's The Eats & Ultimate Ice Cream Sweets Experience! 36 GOURMET HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS BY JOE Yogurts (18 fat free, 26 low fat) 10 Sugar Free Flavors Sundaes Sodas Shakes Regular or Sugar Free Espresso, Cappuccino Belgium Waffles Ice Cream Cakes Open Daily 2-10pm Closed Tuesdays 219 GULF DR. S. BRADENTON BEACH (6 blocks south of the Cortez Bridge) 778-0007 BO'S/ bY > 010519 Cortez Road <,> 792-5300 1 BUFFET HOURS: 11AM 9PM SUN. 12:00 Noon 8 PM LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET $3. 99 DINNER 0 PIZZA BUFFET $449 ^**^*^^ ~ "2-- Sebastiano earns sportsmanship award Jim Sebastiano Jr., 11, center, is the 1995 winner of the Ken Randall Sportsmanship Award for his outstand- ing attitude in this season's Anna Maria Island Community Center Youth Soccer League. With him are League president and Center program director Scott Dell, left, and Jim's proud dad, Jim Sr. Way to go, Jimmy. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn. yellow shirt. The vehicle was a blue, four-door Escort with a Pennsylvania tag. Nov. 29, assistance, Intracoastal Waterway. The officer responded to the Anna Maria Island Bridge and located an injured pelican in the water. A boater took the officer to retrieve the bird. She transported it to the Pelican Man's clinic in Anna Maria. Nov. 29, fraud, 5410 Marina Drive, D.Coy Duck's. The complainant reported he accepted a $100 bill and deposited it in the business account. He was later advised by the bank that it was counterfeit. The Holiday Shopping . Just Got Easier! Call us to send your , holiday gift anywhere -F. in the world. 778-4751 T 1 800 778-4751 ISLAND SHOPPING CENTER 5312 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH Owned and Operated by Island Resident bank sent the bill to the secret service and is waiting for a response. Nov. 30, grand larceny, 6200 Holmes Boulevard. The complainant reported the theft of silverware val- ued at $4,000 from his former residence. He discovered it missing while moving to a new residence. He said he rarely used the silverware and last saw it two years ago. Nov. 30, found property a bicycle, 5318 Ma- rina Drive, Peaches. Bridge Tender Inn CASUAL BAYFRONT DINING Historical Site of the 1917 Bay Inn New Year's Eve Special Dinner Make Reservations Now! p- ,. - Happy Hour Noon-6 daily "Best Food... Best View" Lunch Dinner Spirits (Marker 49) 135 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach 778-4849 For the Holidays! Leisurely Lunches Delightful Dinners Gourmet Take-Out Fancy Gift Baskets Fresh Baked Goods Stylish Catering Fine Wines Gift Certificates THIS WEEK'S DINNER SPECIALS 1217-12/10 Sauteed Swordfish Oscar Served with Crawfish, Asparagus & Cajun Hollandaise, $19.95 Sauteed Lobster Della Casa with Julienne Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts & Bacon in a White Wine Cream Sauce over Pasta, $23.95 Sushi Combination with Spicy Wakame Seaweed Salad, $19.95 383-0777 525 St. Judes Dr. (Behind Circle K) Longboat Key IIJ PAGE 26 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER A fishing education we can afford By Bob Ardren Outdoor Perspectives Do you know of any good $10 fishing rods or $20 reels? Neither do I. The first thing most of us do when we take up fish- ing is to go out and spend some money. We ask around, talk to friends who are already fishers and look at what they have, browse around local sporting goods stores and then we spend some money. Depending upon our tastes, what we intend to catch and the condition of our wallets, it can be quite a lot of money. So then we're ready to go fishing. But where and how? Short of hiring a professional guide to show you around local waters (which is an excellent idea if you can afford it), what sounds like a good $35 fishing edu- cation is coming up in Bradenton. It's called the Na- tional Saltwater Sportfishing Seminar. Set for Saturday, Jan. 13, at Manatee Community College's Neel Auditorium, the seminar gives you an opportunity to learn from some of the best-known fishers in the country in addition to some of our best local guides. Center basketball registration still open The Anna Maria Island Community Center is still accepting registration from boys and girls, ages 5 to 16, to participate in the 1995-96 basket- ball season. No prior experience is needed and everyone participates. For more information call the center at 778- 1098. The center does not refuse any child for play for financial reasons. F----- -- ---- -~ -, I 1/2 PRICE i 2nd Hour Rental I $50 First Hour I with this coupon 2Q .: expires 12/21/95 A-i ISLAND JET SKI Captains Marina 5501 Marina Drive L 7 78-8559 Bridge Street Pier a Cafe (at end of Bridge St. on pier) BRADENTON BEACH 779-1706 10 YEAR ALL PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY When you're shopping for equipment and warranties are an important factor, you'll want to compare AMANA'S ASURE. It's a ten (10) year, all parts and labor warranty. It does not exclude salt water corrosion That makes it ideal for our island environment. Just give us a call We'll be glad to tell you all about AMANA. M ,, _ EXTENDED BERV)CE PLAN REFRIGERATION CAC044365 We now accept Visa and Mastercard toward any purchase or service. FPL 8778-Q9 PARTICIPATING L778,9622 CONTRACTOR Local guides such as Rick Gross of Bradenton and Ed Hurst of Sarasota will join Mark Sosin host of Mark Sosin's Saltwater Journal on ESPN and a half- dozen other accomplished fishers at the Bradenton edition of the eight-stop national tour. Each tour stop is specifically focused on catching fish in that particu- lar area. The format for the seminar is a series of short courses, 30 to 45 minutes long, presented by three ex- perts in a particular area of fishing. For example, some of the courses slated for the Bradenton event include: trolling for snook, East Coast techniques that tear up West Coast snook, live bait and artificial for snook, taking redfish on ultra-light and artificial (fly included), targeting trophy redfish, gear- ing up for trophy trout, taking trout on topwater lures, trolling for trout, no-nonsense tarpon tactics, tarpon on the beach and in the passes. You get the idea. There are also courses scheduled on king mackerel, grouper, snapper and gamefish such as dolphin, wahoo, tuna and billfish. There'll even be a short course entitled "How to cross and fish the Bahamas in a small boat." That alone could worth the price of admission. One last point. Each course is designed to start at a truly beginning level and progress to advanced tech- niques. That way, everybody gets something worth- while out of the sessions and beginners probably get the most. The $35 ticket fee gets you admission to the semi- nar running from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., a copy of the text- book "Salt Water Sportfishing Techniques," a one-year subscription to "Salt Water Sportsman" magazine and a chance at a bunch of door prizes including an all-ex- pense-paid fishing trip for two to the Bahamas. Tickets can be purchased by phone with Visa or MasterCard by dialing toll-free 1-800-448-7360, or sending a check to Outdoor Associates, 9930 N.W. 59th Court, Parkland, FL 33076. OCEANBOUND KAYAK SHOP TOURS RENTALS SALES Complete Sea Kayak 605-A Manatee Ave. W. Pro Shop and Holmes Beach Instruction 778-5883 BIKE RENTALS Daily Weekly Monthly Rates New Single Speed Beach Cruisers 12-speed Mountain Bikes & Children's bikes (Child Seats & Helmets Available) AMERICAN CAR WASH_ Your Car Wash & Detail Center Now offering Quick Lube Service $21 95 Our other Specialties $ 9 Valet Washing Full Detailing MOST CARS Also ... Complete Self-Serve Facilities Castrol (941) 778-1617 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 WE'VE MOVED- BUT NOT VERY FAR. Our address is the same. We just moved to the back of the building to make room for new business tenants. PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1975 Visit our do-it-yourself plumbing supply store. I RESIDENTIAL / 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 In addition to Salt Water Sportsman magazine, the event is being co-sponsored by all the usual biggies in the sport fishing industry, including Penn Reels, Mako Marine, Evinrude, Johnson, Ande and Eagle Claw. Come to think of it, the best of all worlds would be to take in the seminar and then hire that local guide a few times. But who can have the best of all worlds? New rules The governor and cabinet last week approved some important new fishing rules due to take effect Jan. 1. They cover trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, Afri- can pompano and tripletail. Bay shrimpers will also be forbidden to drag their trawls on the seagrass flats af- ter Jan. 1. Minimum size for seatrout goes up to 15 inches with a maximum of 20 inches. Recreational fishers will be able to keep one sea trout over 20 inches per day, and the entire fishery for sea trout will be closed dur- ing November and December. Daily bag limit for sea trout below the Pinellas- Pasco county line will be five spotted sea trout per per- son per day beginning Jan. 1. The closed season of March, April and May for redfish has been removed. (Reds are certainly a clas- sic case of how a managed fishery can succeed even after being heavily hit.) Other new finfish rules set size limits and daily possession limits for flounder (12-inch minimum/10 fish daily bag limit), sheepshead (12/10), African pom- pano (24/2 per vessel) and tripletail (15/2). The daily bag limit for red snapper was increased from 2 to 5. One last note: don't confuse the African pompano with our more common Florida pompano. See you next week. AIRBOATS s.idES Perico Harbour Marina Manatee Avenue West (at Leverocks & Galati Marine) .. Come see Florida's Natural beauty & wilderness. DAY AMHIGH AMLOW PMHIGH PMLOW Thu 12/7 11:09p 2.3ft 6:06 -0.3ft 1:55 1.3ft 4:16 1.2ft Fri 12/8 11:43p 2.3ft 6:38 -0.3ft 2:24 1.3ft 4:55 1.2ft Sat 12/9 7:10 -0.3ft 2:50 1.3ft 5:38 1.2ft Sun 12/10 10:12 2.2ft 7:46 -0.2ft 3:19 1.4ft 6:38 1.1ff Mon 12/11 1:06 2.1ft 8:22 -0.1ft 3:51 1.4ft 7:38 1.1ft Tue 12/12 1:54 1.9ft 9:01 0.0ff 4:26 1.5ft 8:55 1.0ft Wed 12/13 2:50 1.7fft 9:40 0.1ft 5:05 1.6ft 10:12 0.9fft Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later L - -- I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 PAGE 27 jfi Amberjack, grouper offshore; reds backwater best bet By Capt Mike Heistand Grouper fishing is still excellent offshore, with the big ones still closer than normal to shore. Amberjack angling is good offshore, too, with some tipping the scales at almost 70 pounds. Backwater fishing features lots of redfish and some small snook. Kevin at the Rod and Reel Pier said fishing for pier anglers has been slow, with just a few drums, a couple of jacks, some flounder and a few reds. Dave at the Anna Maria City Pier said they've been catching snook all this week on bally-hoo, a couple of redfish and some sheepshead. Toni at Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet said the four- hour trip averaged 100 head of Key West grunts and a couple of black grouper. The six-hour trip averaged 125 head of mangrove snapper, Key West grunts, por- gies, red and black grouper. The nine-hour trip aver- aged 30 head of mangrove snapper and a couple of black grouper. The one 12-hour trip averaged 45 head of red and black grouper and some mangrove snapper. One of the black grouper on the long trip weighed 20 pounds; another tipped the scales at better than 40 pounds. Capt Zack on the Dee Jay II said he's finding fish- ing to be a mixed bag with just about every species being boated except tarpon. The turn of warmer weather after Thanksgiving has got some reds and snook moving back into the shallow water near canals and channels. Trout fishing is also good, he added. Andrea at the Bradenton Beach Fishing Pier said anglers there have been catching a few mangrove snap- per and some big redfish. Capt. Phil Shields said grouper fishing is excellent right now with both red and black grouper being caught. He's also bringing back an occasional kingfish and a few mangrove snapper. Capt. Rick Gross said he's been catching a few mackerel from the beaches and snook and redfish from the back bay areas. Capt. Mark Bradow said he's been bringing back some reds and trout off the flats and snook near the canals and docks. Mark at Captains Marina said he's heard of some big reds being caught in Bimini Bay and big trout be- ing caught on the seagrass flats near the Manatee River. On my boat Magic we've caught several reds this week in the backwater. Gulf fishing is producing some amberjack in the 70-pound range. Capt. Tom Chaya said reds, snook and trout were his best catches of the week, with redfish far and away the best bet. Bill at Island Discount Tackle said redfish are being caught off the beaches. Sheepshead reports are getting better every day near the docks and pilings. Snook are still being taken from the bays, and offshore grouper fishing is about at its peak right now. Good luck and good fishing. Mixed bag George Reuso and his party brought back a full spectrum of offshore fish while fishing with Capt. Joe Webb on the "Old Florida" black grouper, triggerfish, mackerel and bonito. Snook and redfish oh, my! Dave Bovard caught this 31-inch snook and the 22-inch redfish while fishing in his skiff on the flats near the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Students may register for MCC Spring Term CHARTER BOAT REEF REACHER Deep Sea Sports Fishing Dive Charters P.O. Box 594 Captain Phil Shields Anna Maria, FL 34216 (941) 778-2727 Fish Tales Welcome! Got a great catch? A great fish photo? We'd love to hear your fish stories, and pictures are welcome! Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. ISLANDER Ai bPaN Registration for new and returning students will be- gin Monday, Dec. 11, at Manatee Community College campuses in Bradenton and Venice. Day and evening classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 3, and end April 30. "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 Admissions and Registration offices are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Offices close at 4;30 p.m. on Friday, except for Dec. 29 and Jan. 5 when they will remain open until 7 p.m. DOLPHIN DREAMS CHARTERS GULF, BAY AND BACKWATER FISHING PROFESSIONAL GUIDE all bait, gear & equipment supplied - no fishing license required - CAPT. TOM CHAYA (941) 778-4498 U.S. COAST GUARD LICENSED ANNA MARIA ISLAND m a.j, vi vi J--. "__ n o r Ld a m t. w AU U 5 I ,. -, *BOATS BOATS BOATS BOATS BOATS BOATS BOATS BOATS SFISIN' FOR A GOOD DEAL? V . GULF CRAFT FIESTA outboards USED BOATS O 14' CAROLINA SKIFF, Trailer, 20 Johnson, loadedl................................. $2,995 6 - C 16' CAROLINA SKIFF Trailer, 40 Tohatsu, loaded ............................. $5,995 6 * 15' ALLISON FLATS, Trailer, 40 Tohatsu, new demo................................ $5,995 * o 16' GULFCRAFT CENTER w/55 Suzuki, warranty, loaded ................... $6,995 I- 18' TREMBLAY FLATS w/90HP, loaded ................................ $11,400 0 < 19' MONTEREY BOWRIDER, 3.0 Merc., beautiful............. ............. $5,995 O 22' TREMBLAY CHARTER FLATS, 115 Johnson, fish ready ............ $9,995 0 24' FIESTA "OUTBACK" PONTOON BOAT, 90 Johnson, fishes 6 ........$11900 0 ptin l ohn's | 00 oiTgrop I .0%A A %- JL %-'NJ #ArwVVat %OU]rlLtPdC ffIkLJFjt VVw I I m m 3lJ PAGE 28 N DECEMBER 7, 1995 N THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER The Body Maintenance Center opens new wellness center The Body Maintenance Center, 5610 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, has opened its doors for business. Gail Clifton, president, announced that an Open House Celebration is planned for Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free demonstrations, litera- ture and food. Music will be provided from 1 to 3 p.m. R ~IUW GULFSTREA call S Yvonne 778-7777 q 1-800-318-5752 - ~.h ",1. n 4 ..OlmnaJ c I= 1: ON ANNA MARIA'S WIDEST CANAL ... 3BR/2BA home with Jacuzzi tub and caged pool. Lush land- scaping, citrus trees and boat dock to accommodate 70' yacht w/additional slip available. #67411. $329,000. Call T. Dolly Young eves. at 778-5427. DUPLEX ... 4BR/4BA well maintained duplex in quiet neighborhood with beautiful upgraded units on the same block. Short walk to the beach. Great in- come potential. #67657. $169,000. Call Michael Advocate eves. at 778-0608. TERN DRIVE ... 3BR/2BA immaculate home on natural canal. Recently remodeled kitchen and Florida room with a fireplace. Citrus trees and lo- cated on a quiet cul-de-sac. #65136, $200,000. Call Roni McCuddin Price eves. at 778-5585. WESTBAY COVE ... Heated pool, tennis, walk to beach. 1BR/1BA. $85,900; 2BR/2BA.$138,900. PINEBAY FOREST ... 2BR/2BA w/loft. Garden win- dow in kitchen. #DY66540. $92,000. MARTINIQUE ... Top floor 2BR/2BA with spectacu- lar Gulf and Bay views. DY66893. $189,900; 3BR/ 3BA, 2 car garage. Owner financing available. DY06737. $196,900. ISLAND RESTAURANT ... Beach view/high traffic vis- ibility plus 2BR owner apartment. #DY52792. $450,000. SUNBOW BAY ... 2BR/2BA beautifully decorated. Pool, tennis, elevator and close to beaches. #66992. $95,900. T. Dolly Young, REALTOR/IMS Leading Edge Society 778-5427 BAYFRONT TRIPLEX ... Three completely updated one bedroom apartments. Boat dock, close to shop- ping and walk to beach. A super investment. #CH61612. $349,000. Carol S. Heinze REALTOR*/CRS Premier Circle 778-7246 Certified Residential Specialist Karin Stephan REALTOR" Ifi PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Ich Spreche Deutsch Office: 941-778-0766 Mobile: 941-350-5844 Fax: 941- 778-3035 . OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PM 6804 GULF DRIVE, HOLMES BEACH WEST WINDS ... exclusive residential direct Gulf view com- plex. Bright and cheery 2BR/2BA first floor unit. Security doors, heated pool and only steps to the beach. #67250. $179,900. Call Karin Stephan eves. at 388-1267. Proudcor~vr*te yco 6 rs o Mot Marie La amn Cal usfora bochre nd iscuntcouon by classical guitarist John Lawler. The public is invited to attend. The Body Maintenance Center is a full-service fa- cility including therapeutic massage, herbal skin and body care, and health and well-being classes and work- shops. To obtain more information and a schedule of up- coming classes, call the center at 383-3955. Griffith-Cline collects for Toys for Tots Griffith-Cline Funeral Home in Holmes Beach is 9 Gulfstream Realty 5600 MARINA DR. STE. 8 HOLMES BEACH, FL. Robert Saint-Jean "JE PARLE FRANCAIS" ANNOUNCING... THE CANADIAN CLUB JOIN THE FUN TODAY. CALL FOR DETAILS 778-6467 after hours CANALFRONT 2/2 CONDO .......... $115,000 CANALFRONT 3/3 CONDO .......... $145,000 DUPLEX FIXER-UPPER 5/3.......... $199,000 SHOREWALK CONDOS -2/2 .....$61,500 & UP CALLTLFE -800894960 Ann ara(41)7877 serving as a corporate sponsor for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's 1995 Toys for Tots campaign. This year marks the 48th anniversary of the campaign. All toys are distributed to less fortunate children in the same area where they are collected. Area resi- dents are encouraged to participate by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to Griffith-Cline's collection centers. Toys for children aged 3 to 7 years old are especially needed. Toys can be dropped off between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday, at Griffith-Cline located at 6000 Marina Dr. in Holmes Beach. All donations should be given by Dec. 20. For information call 748-1011. 9WAGNER 12IEALTY YNO oek nOwst A a4 Mar HM-a Isf 4 etter tnM$ wet d. SJ6ALE6 AND RENTAL Since 1939 a[ 2217 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 778-2246 Call Toll-free 1-800-211-2323 ISLAND VILLAGE CONDO Spacious 2BR/2BA, top OCEAN PARK TERRACE Nicely decorated, turnkey floor unit in prime Holmes Beach location. Open floor furnished 2BR/2BA unit at Ocean Park Terrace. Great plan, lovely views. Large screened porch. Walk-in views of the Gulf from master bedroom and porch. closets, two pools, tennis courts, garage parking and Pool, secured lobby, elevator and walking beach en- short walk to great beach. $119,500. Call Dave hance this vacation home or great rental possibility. Moynihan for details. Priced at $169,000. Call Ed Oliveria. BRIDGEPORT Gulf view from this top floor unit with pool, covered parking, elevator and steps to beach. Located close to shopping and restaurants. Offered at $89,900. Call Dave Moynihan for details BEST OF IMPERIAL HOUSE 2BR/1BA totally up- graded unit with new carpet and breakfast bar. Walk- in shower. Low maintenance fee. Move in condition. Priced at $99,000. Call Ed Oliveira. AL ig ANNA MARIA DUPLEX Well-maintained duplex on TWO GULF FRONTS Secluded complex with lush north end of Island. Walking distance to Gulf beaches, grounds, direct views, walking beach. Great second Large owner side with Mexican tile and other upgrades. homes or vacation rentals. Furnished at $174,900 or Offered at $178,000. Call Dave Moynihan. unfurnished at $179,900. Call Bill Alexander or Ed Oliveira. O04 Pet4e4a H TA t/izi Dave Moynihan .......778-7976 Ed Oliveira ...........778-1751 Suzanne Georgia....... 755-1576 Bill Alexander..........778-0609 Jackie Jerome ..........792-3226 JUST LISTED! This 3BR elevated home is located on sailboat water within walking distance to the beach in the City of Anna Maria. Split bedroom plan with great room make this a must see. Priced right at just $209,000. Call Ken Jackson eves. at 778-6986 or Pat Jackson eves. at 778-3301. J Fran Maxon LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS 9701Gulf Drive*POBox717-Anna Madia.FL34216 FAX# 778-7035 (941) 778-1450 or 778-2307 Crp THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 PAGE 29 [B Chamber's 'Island Guide' publication is in The 1996 "Official Guide to Anna Maria Island," designed, written and published by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, is finally back from the printer and in distribution. Anticipated delivery at last week's social event was delayed but Chamber Executive Director Darcy Marquis said volunteers will try to deliver as many guides as possible to chamber advertisers. Pick-up at the chamber office is encouraged. The guide will be mailed to some 3,000 telephone and mail inquirers and handed out to an equal number of visitors to the chamber office during the year. It is also circulated at local welcome centers and area cham- ber and Manatee County festivals. For more information, call 778-1541. Island Realtor returns from national convention Sandy Greiner, broker and Realtor with Re/Max Gulfstream's Anna Maria Island,office recently re- BUYING OR SELLING? Team up with success! Bob & S Lu Rhoden and Neal & Neal Realtors Two teams to work '- for you. Both experienced & proven producers. To buy or sell on the Island OR in the city. Bob & o L Please call BOb & LU (941) 778-2261 Rhoden Toll free (800) 422-6325 REALTORS* 941-778-2692 MLS L. Whether you are looking for an island property or a Manatee County waterfront home, contact the waterfront specialists, the exceptional people at Michael Saunders & Company. (-----2 AFFORDABLE WATERFRONT home in northwest area. 3BR/2B, remodeled kitchen, breakfast room, study, large living room, family room. Possible guest quarters $196,900. Jeanette Rampone 747-2244. 3~ ENJOY WATCHING THE BIRDS in the sanc- tuary while sitting on the lanai of this perfect, bright 2BR/2B villa. Hurricane shutters. Sur- rounded by hiking trails. Pool, spacious club- house. $119,900. Traute Winsor 727-7074. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY for vacation home or first time buyer. Major renovations/ updating; roof, A/C, flooring, landscaping, decking, painting. Directly across the street from beach. Perfect for casual, beach-going lifestyle. Great investment potential. $189.000. John Zism 83-5 52. kj T""MftBI IUsUw6-71AI-InS m6 Residential Sales/Rental Division: Licensed Real Estate Broker 3224 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-6654 4400 Manatee Avenue W., Bradenton, FL 34209 (941)748-6300 6016 Manatee Avenue W., Bradenton, FL 34209 (941)792-2727 turned from the National Association of Realtors An- nual Convention and Trade Show held in Atlanta, Ga. Over 16,000 Realtors from around the U.S. and Canada attend the November convention. Neal Mannausa closes large lease on Longboat Global Destination Travel has signed a lease for 1,020 square feet at Whitney Beach Seaview Shopping Center. The shopping center is now 97% leased and only has one vacancy remaining. Steve Daniele, CMS, with Neal Mannausa, Inc. handled the transaction. Realty kudos Sandra Morgan, Realtor, has joined Neal & Neal, Realtors, at 605 C Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach. Wedebrock Real Estate has announced that the team of Mary Wickersham and Cindy English was the firm's top producers for the month of November. Mark Fortson has joined the sales team of Wedebrock Real Estate Company, Longboat Key. BILL ALEXANDER Broker Salesman A lifelong local resident with 12 years of commercial and residential experience in REAL ESTATE .' .WAGNER I REALTY 9 \\ 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 grT11!I > 1 JULIE McCLURE Estate And c i' ,Household Sales Antique And Personal Property Appraisals Consultations My 20 years of appraising and 25 years of sales means I can offer you a qualified service to help in the disposition of your fine antiques, art, and household furnishings. I will be happy to send you a resume and references. (941) 746-2100 Member of Appraisers Association of America Location! Location! Direct Gulf front. Heated pool & white sandy beach at your doorstep! Super invest- ment/vacation home. New A/C, dishwasher, refrig- erator, microwave, corner unit. 2BR/1.5BA. $162,500. Call Marion Ragni 778-1504 for details. GULF FRONT Holmes Beach condo. Love a spectacu- lar view? You must see this 2BR/2BA condo with a great room design, cathedral ceiling, screened balcony with stairs leading directly to the beach, updated A/C & heat, security system, covered parking and large ground level 12 X 12 storage. Priced at $174,900. Call Carol R. Williams 778-1718 after hours. PEEKS OF TAMPA BAY from this Island home with a slight touch of country charm. Wood floors in main liv- ing area, new paint inside and out, short walk to beach and park. A/C and roof about 3 years old. $165,500. Call Frank Migliore 778-2662 after hours. Nous Parlons Frangais Wir Sprechen Deutsch Se Habla Espalol Parliamo Italiano Farsi Mi Dunim Mir Rede Schwyzerduetsch REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MIS I [y fi* I i PAGE 30 DECEMBER 7, 1995 G THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER BEDROOM SET. Cream colored wood, 2 twin beds with headboards, dresser with mirror, nite stand, chair. $200 OBO. 778-3628. HEAVY DUTY Kenmore portable washer, good condi- tion. 778-3957 before 9 am or after 6 pm. FOR SALE. PIANO, Baldwin Acrosonic, cherry. $400 OBO; Rattan LR set, couch, 3 chairs, 2 end tables. $250 OBO; Accessory sandblaster, pneumatic tools, 3hp, 2 gal. $300; 10" Table saw, extra blades. $100. 778-5934. 1991 JOHN DEERE lawn tractor RX75, 7 speed 9 hp, with double bagger. Used 6 mo. then stored. Mint con- dition. $1,600 new, sell for $900. 778-7925. 18"X18" MECO CHARCOAL grill. $25, weedeater edger/tiller, gas powered $45. 778-7925. AUBUSSON 8.5 x 1.5 Rug, blue background, excellent condition. Also traditional sideboard (buffet), other items. Call 778-5427 after hours or leave message. KING SIZE WATERBED frame with drawers and heater. $100. 386 NEC Power Mate Plus computer, duel drive with monitor, Epson printer with cartridges. $350 OBO. 778-0491. NEWLY UPHOLSTERED contemporary 3/4 hide-a- bed, flowered dark turquoise blue. No wear, conflicts with decor. $130 firm. 778-1154. WHITE TWIN beds, one complete with mattress. $75. Antique pedestal bathroom sink. $35. White folding room divider. $15. Eves. 778-2471. COMPUTER. PORTABLE 386 IBM, built-in keyboard & screen, 44m hard drive, 4m ram. Asking $650. Color printer available. 792-7706. SCREENED TOPSOIL, pick up or delivered. Great landscaping material. $5 per yard. 355-8575. FUJI 21 SPEED BIKE, small frame. $100. 778-7978. BANG & OLUFSEN Stereo. Beocenter 7000. Turn- table, receiver and cassette deck. $650.778-1102. CARPORT SALE. Sat., Dec. 9, 10 to 4. 428 62nd Street, Holmes Beach. All furniture and household items priced to sell. PORCH SALE. Sat., Dec. 9, 8 to 2. 103 Willow, Anna Maria. Antiques, crystal, china, cut glass, silver, brass, bronze, furniture, speakers, etc. YARD SALE. Sat., Dec 9, 8 to ?.426 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Clothes, household, new handmade leather items for Christmas. GARAGE SALE. Sat., Dec. 9. 318 Tarpon Street. Fur- niture, Little Tykes toys, car seats, Xmas stuff, Nintendo tapes, bird cages, lots of misc. GARAGE SALE. Sat., Dec. 9, 8:30 to 1. 213 84th Street, Holmes Beach. Household items, toys, brass bed, clothing, knick-knacks and more. GARAGE SALE. Sat., Dec. 9, 8 am. 301 North Shore Drive, Anna Maria. Nintendo monitor and games, bread maker, ladders, more. GARAGE SALE. Sat., Dec. 9, 10 to 2. 224 Oak Ave., Anna Maria. Furniture, etc. MULTI FAMILY SALE in clubhouse. Sat., Dec. 9, 9 to 2. 6300 Flotilla Drive. Rain or shine. Great items, col- lectibles, good prices. GARAGE SALE. Sat., Dec. 9, Sun., Dec. 10, 9 to 3. 106 6th Street S. and 109 7th Street S., Bradenton Beach. Household items, furniture, water bed items too nu- merous to mention. LOST CAT female black and multi-colored with white on paws and stomach. Purple collar, answers to Punkin. Please call 778-2416. FOUND ladies diamond rimmed watch with monogram, Holmes Blvd. & 56th Street. Call 778-1608. SELF EMPLOYED? 100% low cost health coverage sponsored by the American Small Business Associa- tion. Call Arnold. 794-0567. BEN & IRENE'S Dog sitting service. At our home with constant supervision. No cages/kennels. House calls (Island only). Cats included. 778-1012. "CRITTER SITTER" Going away and your pets have to stay? Daily visits to your home to provide food, water, plus lots of TLC! Call 778-6000. FREE LOVING KITTENS to good affectionate homes. Four mo. old, one calico, one orange tabby, one tiger striped. 778-0596. 1987 MERCURY SABLE wagon, new battery, good tires. Looks good, runs good, feels good. $2,300. 778- 6219. 1985 JAGUAR excellent condition, new headliner, tires, brake pads, silver. A must see car. $7,000. 778-1990. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels... and everything else in The Islander Bystander. 778-7978. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. Half & full day. Reservations please. Call 778- 1990. 7' SPORTYAK II dingy sailboat. New oars and oar locks. $200 OBO. Call, leave message. 778-1058. SUNFISH SAILBOAT with beachwheels. $250. 778- 0437. WANTED Boat slip for 23' sailboat. 778-0437. EVINRUDE GHP Fisherman outboard motor, complete overhaul. $200. Call 778-4672. RESTAURANT STEADY, outgoing personality, good organizational skills, for reservations and clerical. Stan- dard work hours 9:30 to 3:30 M F. Call between 1:30 and 3 only. 383-0495. EXPERIENCED HARDWARE sales for Home True Value Hardware. Part time and full time position avail- able. 5324 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center. IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE. Waitress full time. Call Tip of the Island. 778-3909. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATION for permanent full time cashier position. Apply at Crowder Bros. Hardware, Holmes Beach. TIRED OF NOT WORKING? Join me in home based company. Excel telecommunications, Independent Rep. Call me at 779-2079. Ginny Dutton. Calling ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to meet interesting people from around the world? Are you in- terested in learning the history of Anna Maria Island? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island Historical Mu- seum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. WE NEED YOU! Call Dorothy Stevenhagen, 795-0148 if you can give a few hours of community service. i ,A I ,] :0*|4 03:1 kla ]I"I{ I 4 I. ,V II M, 4l 0_,1 i'i :{nl9JJ R; I *:] ,1 Fii'& Idrin ne Dtl\/ JUST REDUCED!!! This duplex located on the north end of Anna Maria offers 2BR/1 BA on each side and is just steps to the beach. This rare in- vestment opportunity has just been reduced to just $165,000. Call Pat Jackson eves. at 778-3301 or Ken Jackson eves. at 778-6986. S Fran Maxon LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS 9701 Giull ODdvePO Box 717-AAnna Madi, FL34218 FAX# 778-7035 (941) 778-1450 or 778-2307 Just Visiting paradise? ISLANDER Don't leave the island without taking time to subscribe to the best news the only paper with all the news about the Island. Charge your subscription to MasterCard or Visa by phone or visit us at 5408 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978 SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Planning to SELL or RENT your property? Please call an ISLAND REALTY GROUP OFFICEI THREE ISLAND real estate offices working together to provide personal and professional services. Over 75 combined years of ISLAND business experience shows we are long established ISLAND offices! *"Wis.lq z11 of you & picture BRAND NEW LISTING Elevated 3BR/2BA home in secluded Coconut Bayou, Anna Makia. Over 3100 sq. ft. total with lots of storage plus spacious living area with cathedral ceilings. Oversize screened lanai for Island living. Priced to sell at $190,000. Call Marie Franklin. W RE 1957 4 MARE LIC REAL ESTATE FAL" REALTY ...REE "We ARE th. Island." B805 OTf Dre PO Box 835 Anna M tI., RFloid 34216 1-800-845-9573 (941) 778-2259 Fax (941) 778-2250 Doug Dowling Realty 778-1222 DOUG DOWLING REALTY 409 Pine Av. Anna Maria 778-1222 4 I 4 4 I *. ~ .0 0 4 S * 'p II 6 - 11 1 ..A ll Open House 525 Loquat, Anna Maria Sunday, Dec. 10 1 to 4 pm Beautiful 5BR/4BA canal home. Screened porch overlooks pool area. Seawalled canal with dock and davits. Great view of Tampa Bay. $465,000. Call (941)778-5590 I MTF yi *w-i-^-- m RIO V ^h* * W r - ; THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I DECEMBER 7, 1995 E PAGE 31 IID S A *ER -CH-C JEWELRY REPAIRS custom designs. We can turn your old gold into beautiful new jewelry. Golden Isle Jewelers 401A Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 778-4605. MAN WITH SHOVEL... Planting, mulching, trimming, clean-up, shell, odd jobs. Hard-working and respon- sible. Excellent references. Call Edward 778-3222. 'SPARKLING CLEAN SERVICES" Residential & com- mercial cleaning. Homes, condos, rentals and busi- nesses. Excellent references. Licensed, bonded. Call for estimate or appointment. Beverly 778-1945. "THE PERFECTIONIST Cleaning with perfection: homes, condos, rentals, etc. Call Sharon at 778-0064. DAY CARE. Loving, safe child care in my home. Nutri- tious meals and snacks. Before and after school care. Infants welcome. 778-2234. COMPUTER SUPPORT. Training, troubleshooting, consulting, repairs, Internet installations, Intemet adver- tising, backups, data entry, other computer services available. Call 778-9271 anytime. LANDSCAPING Lawn clean up hauling, tree trimming, handyman work, minor repairs, light painting. Call 778- 3089 anytime. HAULING HAULING HAULING Clean out garages, sheds, houses, garage sale leftovers. Clean out vacant rentals. Will haul almost anything. 778-3089. AS YOU LIKE IT household help. Reasonable rates for holiday jobs you want well done. Save your energy. Call Circe. 746-5143. PIANIST AVAILABLE for Christmas, private parties. Largest Repertoire jazz, musicals, country, Boots Bra- dley. Reasonable. 778-6033. DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE TAGESTOUREN! Mehr Spass mit kompetenter Begleitung. Infos von Sabine unter Telefon 778-4229. INTERESTED IN SAVING up to 50% on your phone bill? No gimmicks, no minimums. Call me at 779-2079. Ginny Dutton, Excel Telecommunications Rep. Inde- pendent representative. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service adver- tising! AUTO DETAILING at your home or office, at your con- venience. Complete detailing includes wash, wax, shampoo interior, engine & underbody cleaning, leather & vinyl conditioned, tires & trim dressed and much more. Protect your investment. Call Damon on mobile number 320-0110. Please leave a message for quick reply if not available. 3-year-old mullet for sale! Celebrate our 3-year anniversary with a "fresh" Mullet T-Shirt 40% OFF WHILE THEY LAST 4ore than a mullet wrappe,! ISale Price $6 Sale Price $6 including state sales tax 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. CODY'S CARPET & upholstery cleaning. Dry foam shampoo & steam cleaned. LR/DR $34.95. Free de- odorizing. 794-1278. VAN-GO PAINTING Residential/Commercial, Interior/ Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper, Island resident references. Dan or Bill 778-5455. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling specialist. State licensed and insured. Many Island ref- erences. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. MONTGOMERY'S CERAMIC TILE Professional in- stallation and repair. Fully insured. Manatee Co. resi- dent 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 Fumiture repair. Danish crafts- man. Free estimates, pick-up & delivery. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. 778-4335. PRESSURE WASHERS for rent starting at $40. Crowder Bros. Hardware, Holmes Beach 778-0999. Bradenton 748-8551. INDUSTRIOUS, highly-skilled, meticulous, sober, prompt, finish carpentry, counter tops, ceramic & vinyl tile, fine finish painting, wall coverings, repairs. Paul Beauregard 778-5617. THE ISLANDS HOME Maintenance Co. All phase of home repairs, carpentry to painting. 20+ yrs exp. Insured, island resident, references available. Jim 779-2129. DOLPHIN CLEANING and Maintenance. All types of residential cleaning. Free estimates. References on and off the island. Call Rick. 778-2864. "Holiday cleaning now." CARL V. JOHNSON, JR. Building contractor, new homes, alterations, additions. Free estimates, design service, quality, fair prices. Reg.# RR0066450. (941) 795-1947. RENTALS DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY furnished units available "Now through Season" "DIAL DEBBIE" 778-7777 or 1-800-664-8152 Debbie Dial R EMI Gulfstream Leasing Manager 1"1' 5600 MARINA DR. STE. 8 HOLMES BEACH, FL. RV REPAIRS Travel trailers, motor homes, roof seal- ing, leaks repaired. Water damaged floors/walls re- paired, replaced etc. (813) 798-3314, voice pager (800) 681-5525. HANDYMAN ODD JOBS wanted. What do you have? I specialize in plumbing. (813) 798-3314, voice pager (800) 681-5525. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE in home repairs and remod- eling, Island and Bradenton area. Free estimates. 792- 2972 or 747-5808. ANNUAL, SEASONAL and summer rentals available from $300/week. Island Real Estate, 778-6066. DECEMBER ONLY! Fully furnished beach cottage. 1 BR/1 BA, private lot and parking. $325 weekly includes phone and cable. 778-2832. SEASONAL DUPLEX 1 BR/1 BA available immediately. Close to shopping and restaurants, 1 block to nice Gulf beach in South Holmes Beach. $1,250 includes utilities, cable and phone. 778-2832. BEACH RENTALS Daily, weekly, and monthly rent- als available on the beach. Call Debbie Thrasher 941- 778-2055 at Prudential Florida Realty, 5340-1 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217. GULF FRONT 1BR/1BA vacation condo. Screened lanai, sun deck, private beach, nicely furnished. Avail- able Mar. & Apr. $1,700 mo. 778-2832. SUMMER, ANNUAL AND SEASONAL rentals. Call the rental specialist, Wagner Realty 778-2246. EFFICIENCIES from $140/wk for one person, from $175/wk for two. Excellent off-season vacation and temporary re-location rates until 12/15/95. Haley's Motel, 8102 Gulf, Holmes Beach. 778-5405. ANNUAL RENTALS 2 & 3BR rentals. Unfurnished $625 & $850 mo plus utilities. No pets. Call Anna Maria Realty, Inc. 778-2259. SEASONAL West Bay Cove, Sun Plaza, Martinique and River Oaks. Please call T. Dolly Young, Prudential Florida Realty, 778-0766. VACATION IN FLORIDA! 3 houses from Gulf beach. 2BR/2BA, Florida room. Completely furnished duplex apt., ground level, central H/A, open Jan., March & April 1996. Call Betty Cole (941) 779-1213 or write PO. Box 246, Anna Maria, FL 34216. ANNA MARIA Gulf/Bay views. 1BR, patio, pool, w/d, furnished. Seasonal or annual. 211 S. Bay Blvd. 778- 2896 International Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker MAGNIFICENT BAY VIEWI Desirable Key Royale, directly on Bay, 3BR/2.5BA home. Large rooms, new kitchen, Florida room, screened lanai, patio, 2 car garage. Electric fireplace and morel $550,000. Eves. 778-5028. SEASONAL RENTAL Spacious 3BR house on Bay. Available January! $3,000 mo. Eves. 778-5028. ASSOCIATES NEEDED Real Estate license required. Expe- rience preferred but willing to train ambitious new licensee. Call for appointment. 941-778-1443 1-800-711-7072 JI PAGE 32 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 1 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER SCommercial Residential Free Estimates syandyI Lawn Mowing *Trimming Edging 'U^ Lawn \ Hauling By the cut or by the month. fl Service 1 .13 YEARS EXPERIENCE ,INSURED 77841345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES \j AND SATISFACTION Darrin Wash CARPENTRY "A DOOR EXPERT" Serving the Island communities for 7 years with Island references. DRY WALL, TEXTURE & POPCORN REPAIR 778-1353 to1Temporary Health Care Companion & Private Duty Nursing HOME HOSPITAL NURSING HOME Licensed 794-1086 Bonded MULCH STONE SHELL SOD Free Estimates 778-1497 HAULING TREE TRIMMING State Registered Contractor State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED LICENSED INSURED COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS *1 SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 REMODELING * ADDITIONS * RENOVATIONS * KITCHENS BATHS * DECKS & MORE ARPENTRY CALL KIT WELSCH ERVICES 778-5230 LIC #RR0053399 XACT Deffenbaugh LOCKS & SECURITY LOCKED OUT? HOME AUTO RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL ALL TYPES OF LOCKS Installed Rekeyed Repaired Bonded Ucensed Insured Serving Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Cortez, West Bradenton -EMERGENCY SERVICE- RADIO DISPATCHED SPECIALTY KEYS LUGGAGE REPAIRS By Appointment 778-5594 P I I J.R.ll Painting 4'Prssre Ceaning Private & Commercial Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team Free Estimates 778-2139 Painting by Elaine Deffenbaugh "Professional Excellence" INTERIOR & EXTERIOR * i RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL We repair popcorn ceilings. Serving the Islands Since 1969. Licensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 ISLANDER More local news than any other source! A DC LASD RENALSCotined-ENALSCntne SUNBOW BAY Yearly unfurnished. 2BR/2BA apart- ment w/lovely views. Pool, tennis, elevator, covered parking. Non-smokers. $775 mo. Call Dave Moynihan, Realtor. 778-2246 or 778-7976. BEACH FRONT 3BR/2BA downstairs duplex, covered patio, carport. Fully equipped kitchen, laundry, C/H/A. Utilities included, maximum 6 people. $2,500 mo. + tax. (941) 686-5448. SEASONAL ANNA MARIA Bayfront. Great view, ground level home, turnkey, 2BR/2BA, dishwasher, disposal, washer, dryer, garage. $2,000 mo (941) 778-2825. SEASONAL NORTH BEACH Village condo. Gorgeous 3BR/3BA, 1,500 sq. ft townhouse. Pool, large deck and designer decor. $2,400 mo. Gulf Bay Realty 778-7244. MARCH VACANCY first three weeks only, 1 BR/1BA private cottage cross street to beautiful beach. $450 per week includes all utilities, cable T.V. and phone. Call 778-2832 CHARMING BEACH CLASSIC 2BR/1BA, Gulfview, all new kitchen, w/d, hardwood floors and double garage. Perfect winter get away. $650 wk or $1,800 mo. Gulf Bay Realty 778-7244 BEAUTIFUL SANDY POINTE Condo. 2BR/2BA, great view of intracoastal waterway, pool, covered parking, cable TV. Close to beach. Annual $750 mo. 794-1181. SEASONAL RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW. 3/BR canalfront home, fully furnished in Key Royale. 3BR Bay Palms home with heated pool. 2BR/2BA fully furnished in Westbay Cove. 2 pools, tennis, near beach and ser- vices. Call Old Florida Realty 778-3377 eves. 778-3730. LUXURY GULFVIEW TOWNHOUSE. Gulfside, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2.5BA, garage, roof garden, elevator. Avail- able Jan. Feb. $2,200 mo. 778-2819. SEASONAL GULFVIEW, 2nd floor, 2BR/1 BA. Available Dec. 1st. $400 wk. fully furnished. (941) 293-6131. FOR RENT. 2BR/2BA Playa Encantada overlooks ten- nis. $1,850 mo. 758-9380. AVAILABLE NOW. SPACIOUS 2BR/1BA home, steps from beach. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, garage, huge screened porch. No Pets. $2,200 mo., 3 mo. minimum. May consider yearly. (813) 985-6765. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB. Apr., May 1996. Mar., Apr., May 1997. Available $900 wk. (813) 949-3713. GULFFRONT ANNUAL 2BR/2.5BA, 3-floor unfurnished townhouse. Ground: Parking for 2 cars, shower to knock the sand off your feet. 2nd floor: Mexican tiled living room and kitchen, large balcony overlooking the Gulf. 3rd floor: 2BR/2BA, 2 balcony, freshly redecorated. $1,200 mo. 1st, last. Magnificent view of the sun setting over the Gulf. See Sun., 1 5 pm, 703 Gulf Dr. Corner of 8th St, Unit #1. Just South of Cortez. ANNUAL GULFFRONT in Anna Maria Village. Adorable 2BR/1 BA furnished hideaway on finest beach in Florida! Includes spacious Gulfside kitchen, screened lanai, vaulted ceilings, enclosed garage, washer dryer, and more. Ready for immediate occupancy. $2,500 mo. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate at 778-2291 for private showing. ANNA MARIA CITY walk to everything. Fine Gulf beach one block. Newer 3BR/2BA with washer/dryer, nicely appointed interior and covered parking, 2 decks and storage. Seasonal $2,400 mo. 208 Palm Ave. Owner 779-1801. BEAUTIFUL BAYFRONT w/dock, 2BR/1BA, laundry room, turnkey furnished. All inclusive cable, phone. $1,400 mo. Available Jan. 6. 794-5980. BEACHSIDE PET OK shaded front yard, 2BR, steps to pier, shops, food, post office, library. Partly furnished. Annual 792-8482. CHARMING FURNISHED Gulfview studio apartment, steps to beach, newly renovated. Very nice. Available monthly. 778-6126, 778-5657, 792-5303. FURNISHED EFFICIENCY apartment for rent. Mature adult. $375 mo. includes utilities, phone. Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach.778-4282. SEASONAL 2BR/2BA maize and blue, sand wedge to beach. $1,600 mo. 778-6219. GULFVIEW STEPS to shops, fine food, beach, fishing pier. Private shaded fenced yard. Pet OK 1BR or 2BR. wk/mo/yr. 792-8482. HOLMES BEACH. Renovated modem, spacious house for rent seasonal. 3BR/2BA furnished plus two screened lanais. Private pool with total privacy fence, fireplace, tile floors etc. Must see. Call 792-1554 eves. HIDE-A-WAY with lovely view on Bay, completely fur- nished. 1st floor, 1BR $1,000 mo. 2BR $1,500 mo., utilities included. Available Dec., Jan., Apr. No pets. 778-7107. PERICO BAY CONDO 2BR/2BA, turnkey furnished, former model. Near sparkling pool. 3 mo. minimum rental. $1,800 mo. Town & Shore Realty (941) 779-2044. PRIVATE BEACH! Quiet street, option to buy! 3BR/ 2BA, gorgeous landscaping, only $800 annual or ???. Available Jan. Motivated, yes! (813) 254-4949. SEASONAL RENTALS Offering nightly, weekly, monthly accommodations. Fully furnished, walk to beach, post office, restaurants. Magnolia apartments. 778-2127. SUNRISE BY THE BAY Gulf/Bayfront, one level at Anna Maria Island North. Large enclosed porch, view Skyway, 2BR/2BA, all amenities. Wk/mo Jan. & Apr. 778-0340. The best results from advertising is in The Islander! Charles D. Tuppen III, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist The perfect way to begin or end a day, a week, or a vacation is with a message by Charlie. by appointment only 778-7478 Home or Office visits available. S. It's Holiday season, help someone enjoy F. uc. f. MA 10403. ME 5618 the present with a gift certificate! Now Accepting Applications For. SERVERS e LINE COOKS PREP PEOPLE 778-9566 5325 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL. SAIVIANIT SA W DIU T I A RD CIOV I EIRT P R E N E R SOF A R 0 PTIMA UTILG I TY A L FIE THED c 0 IOFN j HmT FF ALS A DEL E AB M DGEM SBR T DA R D- x L B 0 T E B R 0 D S TTE S EU ADULT ACUTER TILT FRESHMAN ACHED SP NI S F 0 R T ET C D 0 NE Pm6OL IELL SAT DAE T, E H S ER NPY AN -EL RCI' TA Y R 0 0 Y- EA HI0 C K TIH E HE AiLD GIM E SP lA N I S H W R E US E ST 0 Ns IA A A t N S DISSENTfb E TA E Spruce Up Your Yard. Clean Up Your Driveway. Full Landscaping Service I Mulch it', Shell 'lot'. FREE ESTIMATESo Call Island Garden Center Call Island Garden Center Call Island Garden Center 778m4441 778=4441 Cert. of Registrofion 778-4441 1 1 019780A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 E PAGE 33 lij JISLANDZ .ER CLASSIFjIE4DSJ IR N A L S C n t i u e dI R A L S T T E C o t i u e- SEASONAL RENTAL Holmes Beach. 2BR/1BA fur- nished house. Kitchen fully equipped, cable, washer/ dryer, hot tub, large lanai w/wet bar. Steps to beach w/beautiful tropical yard in quiet neighborhood. First time as a rental. Available for winter season. (941) 778-0311. SEASONAL 2BR/1BA Bayview. $1,450 mo. 2BR/ 1.5BA $950 mo. Both 3 minute walk to beach and turn- key. (800) 977-0803 or 778-4523. SIMPLY CHARMING. North end beach cottage, newly renovated, designer furnished. 3BR/2.5BA ground level. Steps from prime beach. Drive by 806 Jacaranda. (941) 746-6269 TURNKEY FURNISHED 1 bedroom furnished condo, bayfront pool. Gulf and bayviews, near shopping and restaurants, laundry. Available now. 778-6724. USE MY HOME until May. 2BR/2BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher, covered parking. Lakefront near beaches. No pets. $1,400, 1st, last. 3 mo. minimum. 953-6179. HOLMES BEACH Renovated vacation home available Apr. Jun. 2BR/1.5BA, large fenced yard, gazebo, garage. Close to shopping and beach. 778-1608. WANTED TO RENT Professional N/S female needs room or small apartment on temporary basis by Dec. 30. 779-2004. WANTED ANNUAL RENTAL by Longboat Key em- ployed woman with small dog. 2 3 BR. Wants to pay $700 $1,000 mo., excellent references. Please call 794-0256, leave message. ACCOMMODATIONS TO SHARE. Female room- mate wanted to share Island apartment. $425 plus deposit includes all utilities. Smoker, child, small pet OK. 778-2234. GREAT GULFVIEW Watch the sunset from 12x30 porch. 3BR/2BA home in Anna Maria, cathedral ceil- ings, great room, ceiling fans, wall-to-wall carpet throughout, new 3 ton A/C, new roof, downstairs den sihd office, enclosed 2-car garage. 108 Pine Avenue. By owner, 813-949-0104 or 813-229-2850. ONE OF A KIND on Anna Maria Island. Large lovely *home with extraordinary landscape. Gardenias, birds of paradise, ginger, citrus, oleanders, succulents... need we say more? Oh yeah, Bay view. $148,000.749- 1695. ISLAND DUPLEX 3BR/2BA split, each side. 2 blocks to beach. Renovated 94-95. Carpet, tile, A/C and newer appliances. 778-5057. BEAUTIFUL SANDY POINTE Condo. 2BR/2BA, great view of intracoastal waterway, pool, covered parking, cable TV. Close to beach and shopping. $84,900. 794-1181 BY OWNER almost new 3BR/2BA, elevated home with large enclosed garage, near point on Anna Maria. $239,000. Call for appointment 778-9515. COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT site. Ideal for many uses including marina, antique shop, Island plant nursery, hobby shop, bakery, candy and soda shop, offices. Has boat dock on sheltered canal. $395,000. Call only Walt Schnoerr at Neal & Neal Realtors 778- 2261 for details. PERICO BAY CLUB condos. Six units just listed for sale. All 2BR in various locatations. Best prices. For details please call only Rose Schnoerr at Neal & Neal Realtors, 778-2261 for details. RARE COMMERCIAL BAYFRONT site, 25,000 sq. ft. with open view of Skyway bridge, Egmont Key, St. Petersburg. Suitable for quality restaurant or other food service. $395,000. Call only Walt Schnoerr at Neal & Neal Realtors 778-2261 for details. CANAL HOUSE 3BR/2BA, caged pool with solar, big lanai, dock, davits. 529 69th Street, Holmes Beach, Open. $235,000. 778-9378. DUPLEX 3BR/2BA, 1BR/1BA, Holmes Beach. $130,000. (813) 689-0621. ISLAND CONDO like new inside, everything perfect. Beautiful garden setting, very quiet location. Sandy Greiner or Yvonne Higgins Re/Max Gulfstream. 778- 7777 or (800) 318-5752. BAYFRONT HOME in quiet Anna Maria. Fabulous views of Tampa Bay and Skyway. Reduced to $279,000 and seller will finance. Yvonne Higgins Re/ Max Gulfstream. 778-7777 or (800) 318-5752. LONGBOAT KEY NORTH by owner. Deep canal, sea- wall, dock, 2BR/2BA, tile, excellent location. Must sell. $245,500. 918-8199. PANORAMIC BAYVIEW 2 or 3BR/2BA, 2 car garage, fabulous porch, custom built, almost new. See the sun- rise. $249,900. 778-2960. OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2 4. 1003 51st Avenue W., B'ton. Cost efficient getaway, 15 minutes from beaches, land owned. Realtors welcome. 2BR/1.5 BA, newly remodeled manufactured home. Mid 30's. Phone inquiries welcome. (941) 753-4049. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertis- ing herein is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimina- tion based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such pref- erence, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under age of 18 living with parents or legal custodi- ans, pregnant women and people securing custody of chil- dren under 18. This newspaper will not knowing accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669- 9777, for the hearing impaired (TDD) 1-800-543-8294. -------------------- ---------------------- 1 HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be placed in person and paid in advance or mailed to our office in the Island Shopping Center, 5408 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. We are located next to D.Coy Ducks. Hours: 9 to 5, Monday Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 usually). CLASSIFIED RATES: Minimum $6 for up to 21 WORDS. Additional words: $2.00 for each 7 words, Box: $2, One- or two-line headlines, extra-line rate ($2.00) plus 250 per word. BUSINESS CLASSIFIED: If your ad is for a business, the minimum rate us $6.50 for up to 21 WORDS. Additional words: $2 for each 7 words, Box: $2, One- or two-line headlines, line rate plus 250 per word. WE NOW ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISAI Charge your classified advertising in person or by phone. To place an ad by phone, please be prepared to FAX your copy with your charge card num- ber. Sorry, we can not take classified ad copy over the telephone. FAX (941) 778-9392. USE THIS FORM FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: One word per blank space for minimum charge 21 words. ---------------------------------------------------- 21 31 More information: (941) 778-7978 FAX: A___ I (941) 778-9392 1OEF iI L_------------------------------------I ISLAND TAXI 778-6201 Dependable, Courteous BRUCE COLLINS Service Since 1991 BRUCE99COLOAOL.COM N.D.C. CARPENTRY Door & window replacement specialist with 21 years of fine custom carpentry experience. Free Estimates Fully Insured 941-794-8907 ISLAND LUMBER ANw HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 Arthritis? Joint Pain? Inflammation? Try A Natural Drug Free Homeopathic * Nutraceutical Approach: ARTHRITINTh Call 1-800-248-8292 Give R.S. 403756 when ordering No Risk 60 Day Money Back Guarantee! Cherie A Deen LMT Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapist 792-3758 Gift Certificates Surcharge for home visits MM0003995 MA0012461 BODYWORK FITNESS PROGRAM ! *, Low impact aerobics & step SMon. & Wed. 6:30-7:45 pm *~ Muscle Toning (with weights) wTue. & Thu. 6:30-7:45 pm Silver Community Center 23rd & Gulf Dr.,Bradenton Beach V BODY WORX also provides Fitness Consulting for individuals at reasonable Prices FOR INFORMATION CALL QERI TRAVIS 779-2129 ,a Zesi. .. FREE ESTIMATES Call 761-8240 for appt. Visit our showroom at 4815 Manatee Ave. W. 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ISLAND REFERENCES SaANDERSON QUALITY .,l MAINTENANCE We repair "wood rot" PLUS HOME MAINTENANCE * PAINTING * PLUMBING * ELECTRICAL * CARPENTRY (941) 778-0241 24-HR Emergency Service NURSES Home Health Aides Therapists Social Workers All Health Care Workers If You Don't Know Us, You Should HOUSECALL, (formerly known as Rescare), leading home health care into the 21st Century. Employment Information CALL (941) 755-9199 1-800-877-1060 HOME HEALTH CARE Eval OppiMllty Blo IISLANDER OOLMES BEACH BUSINESS CENTER C3 ZONING RENTAL SPACES AVAILABLE Office Suites Mini Storage * Retail or Service CALL NOW 778-2924 5347 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach I II PAGE 34 1 DECEMBER 7, 1995 E THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER By Senior Chief D.M. Bucci Officer in Charge, U.S. Coast Guard, Cortez Special Note: The U.S. Department of Transpor- tation has issued boating safety recall campaigns for the following manufacturers: Tacker Marine, Bombardier, Wetjet, Yamaha, K.L. Industries and SMR Technologies, Inc., Wave Indus- try Prosport Boats, R. & R. Fabrications (River Rat Boats), and Sinbad Dinghies, Fiberglass Works, Step 1 products, Avenger Manufacturing Co., Bryant Boats, Champion Boats, Classic Boats of Austin, Wood Manufacturing Co., Glastron, Mastercrafters Corp./ Cajun Boats, Moore Marine Marketing, Crestliner. Boaters who want to know if their vessel is in- volved in the recall may call the Coast Guard hotline, 1-800-368-5647. I COAST LINES I Nov. 16, Boarding. After a search and rescue boarding of a 24-foot vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, the owner was issued a boating safety warning for not hav- ing vessel registration on board. Nov. 17, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report from the Tampa Bay Pilots of a shrimp boat on fire. Station Cortez launched a boat and found the vessel, with the crew asleep, and smoke coming from the hold. The crew was awakened and assisted Coast Guard crew in determining that leaking freon from a refrigerator generator was causing a fog. The generator was secured, the space ventilated and the vessel was released to return to port. The owner was also issued a boating safety warning for having an ex- pired inspection date on one fire extinguisher and hav- ing an inoperative high water alarm. Nov. 17, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 16-foot pleasure craft in Terra Cela Bay. Station Cortez issued a marine ISLANDERS $50 Winner, Nov. 30 Contest kPatricia Hall, Bradenton Bch. Tied, 9 correct $50 FOOTBALL CONTEST PICK 10 WINNERS COLLECT BIG BUCKS A WINNER EVERY WEEK $50 WEEKLY PRIZE * The Islander Bystander pays $50 to the person with the most correct game winning predictions. Collect prize in person or by mail. * All entries must be postmarked or hand deliv- ered to the newspaper office by noon Saturday the same week the contest is published. * In the event of a tie, a winner will be drawn from tying entries. The decision of The Is- lander Bystander football judge is final. * All entries must be submitted on the pub- lished form or a copy of the form. Be sure to include name, address and phone number. * The names of all of the advertisers must be listed on the entry to be eligible to win. * Only one entry per person, per week. Winner Advertiser 1 __________ ___________ 2 FILL IT OUT NOW! Winner Advertiser 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 __________________________ Mail or deliver to The Islander Bystander 5408 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941-778-7978 * Address * Phone As Independent As The Island Itself. First National 5324 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach (941) 778-4900 Packers vs Bucs ROD VRCREL "Best kept secret on the Island" Home of the Two-Fisted Burger ... $3.50 at the corner of North Shore & Alamanda, Anna Maria 1/2 mile north of city pier 778-1885 Bills vs Rams WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR Cribbage Tournament Noon Every Sunday [ Redskins vs Giants | OPEN 7 DAYS 11 AM to 10 PM 902 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 0 Seafood & Spirits Wings Raw Bar Fun Food FoQtball Specials Bears vs Bengals 7423-D Manatee Ave. W. (next to Albertsons) 798-3876 CR] :OMP:UTER -VCR UDEr$4 v Panh5 If^j^^ag ; laSTI i ^iM' 1001 Cotez d H W (On he coH^rnerof10st 795-5324icic^ LONGBOAT UNIQUE BRITISH PUB & RESTAURANT ON LONGBOAT KEY Finest Food, Wine, Spirits & Beer Entertainment Dancing Happy Hour at The Centre Shops 383-3898 Cowboys vs Seelers DESIGN YOUR OWN WE WILL PRINT ON ffRUT F HE LOOM "BEST T-SHIRT fOR AS LOU/ AS $14.95 DI1scONT ON LARGER QUAN='Eg 778-0540 3228 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach Jets vs Patriots We do immigration and passport photos right here! Lions vs Oilers or 778-7975 Anna Maria Island Same Shopping Center as Shell's Restaurant Personal Training Tanning Massage Sauna Weekly &. Dally Rates All New Equipment * State of the art Cardiovascular Equipment * Full lime of free weights featuring Hoist Equipment Saints vs Falcons \ Casual Waterfront Dining steaks, fresh seafood rotisserie duck & chicken Entertainment & Dancing Nightly 383-5565 6000 Block of Gulf of Mexico Dr. 595 Dream Island Rd. Longboat Key Colts vs Jaguars SName assistance broadcast, and a commercial marine towing company responded and towed the vessel to port. Nov. 17, Boarding. A 41-foot commercial vessel was boarded and cited for not having whistles on life jackets and having an expired date on the Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon. Nov. 18, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 10-foot dinghy adrift 10 miles west of New Pass. A commercial salvage com- pany retrieved the vessel. Nov. 18, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a crew member with a bro- ken arm aboard a 25-foot pleasure craft near the Sky- way Bridge. The injury was sustained when the crew member fell in the wake of another boat. Station Cortez contacted emergency medical services and set up a ren- dezvous. The injured crew member was taken to PLEASE SEE COAST LINES, NEXT PAGE THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 DECEMBER 7, 1995 0 PAGE 35 liD COAST LINES, FROM PAGE 34 Tampa General Hospital. Nov. 18, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of crab trap buoys obstructing the channel at Longboat Pass. A Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel was contacted and removed the crab traps from the channel. Nov. 18, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 21-foot pleasure craft near Passage Key. Station Cortez issued a marine assistance request and a commercial salvor towed the vessel to port. Nov. 19, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an overdue 20-foot pleasure craft. Station Cortez contacted local marinas and bridges, but the vessel returned safely to port. Nov. 19, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 19-foot pleasure craft in New Pass. A Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel towed the vessel to port. Nov. 19, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 17-foot pleasure craft in New Pass. A Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel re- sponded and towed the vessel to the nearest dock. The owner of the vessel thought they had the problem fixed and returned to the channel only to break down again an hour later. A Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel again responded and towed the vessel to port. Nov. 19, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 23-foot vessel near the Cortez Bridge. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel 212526 responded and towed the vessel to the nearest port. Nov. 20, Boarding. A 21-foot vessel was boarded and the owner issued a boating safety warning for not having Coast Guard approved life jackets on board. Nov. 22, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 35-foot sailing vessel that had struck the Cortez Bridge and then went aground. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel 212526 responded and determined there were no injuries to the crew and no damage to the vessel. A friend of the owner was con- Week Month Annual Cottages Houses Bungalows Villas *- Condominiums "We Cover The Island" Property Manager REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call 941-778-0770 Toll Free 800 741-3772 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK tacted to assist the boat. Nov. 24, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a boat taking on water near the Ringling Bridge. Coast Guard Auxiliary 212526 responded and provided the boat with an escort while a Sarasota County Sheriff Marine Patrol officer towed the boat to port. Nov. 24, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 18-foot vessel near the Cortez Bridge. Coast Guard Auxiliary 212526 responded and towed the vessel to the Seafood Shack. Nov. 25, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a person having chest pains while on board his trailered vessel. Station Cortez con- tacted emergency medical services to provide assis- tance. Nov. 25, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of two missing divers off a boat 15 miles west of Anna Maria Island. Station Cortez launched a boat and requested a Coast Guard helicopter to assist in the search. The helicopter located the missing divers, deployed a rescue swimmer to help them aboard the helicopter, and transported them to St. Petersburg. Nov. 26, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an ultralight airplane that had crashed into the water off Coquina Beach. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel 212526 responded and deter- mined there were no injuries or damage. The plane's owner removed the craft from the water. Nov. 26, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an overdue vessel from Kevin's Bait and Tackle at Stump Pass. Station Cortez conducted communications checks with adjacent ma- rinas and bridges, launched a boat and requested a he- licopter to assist in the search. The helicopter spotted the vessel 17 miles southwest of Stump Pass and gave its location to the Coast Guard boat, which towed the disabled craft to port. Nov. 27, Search and rescue /assistance. Station SOUTHERN EXPOSURE North Beach Village 6305 Gulf Drive 3BR/2BA, 2 big sundecks in a tropical setting. eon ietff filea8 w--V f 9 Watchforour vido coleciion MILS 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida Classivision (813) 778-2291 PO Box 2150 channels9o "WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH" EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (813) 778-2294 channel 19 COME SEE OUR NEW LISTINGS! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY DEC. 10 1 to 4 PM 527 Bayview Place 412 Magnolia Ave. Watch the dolphins dance from the master suite of this This light and spacious 3BR/2BA Key West style home S bright and flawless 2BR/2BA, split level, bayview home in offers soaring cathedral ceilings, paladian windows and Anna Maria! Amenities include beautiful seafoam wall to private elevated master suite. Amenities include a con- wall carpeting plus top of the line Congoleum flooring, 5 venient great room floor plan with handy breakfast bar, quality ceiling fans, new Amana refrigerator, plus new brass chandeliers, ceiling fans and wooden deck with Trane A/C system with heat pump. An enchanting, beau- hot tub. Also includes 2 nearby deeded deep water boat tifully landscaped Island hideaway for only $179,900 in- slips! Priced at $250,000. cluding one year homeowner's warranty. Associates after hours: 1 Barbara A. Sato..... 778-3509 Nancy Guilford .......... 778-2158 Monica Reid ........ 729-3333 Susanne Kasten.......... 921-4130 Sherry Sasser..................778-1820 Cortez received a report of a disabled 19-foot pleasure craft with smoke coming from the engine near Marker 19 in Sarasota Bay. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel 212526 responded and towed the vessel to port. Nov. 28, Search and rescue/assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 20-foot pleasure craft near Marker 38 in Anna Maria Sound. Station Cortez issued a marine assistance broadcast, and a commercial salvor re- sponded and towed the vessel to port. Nov. 29, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an adrift rowboat with fish, oars, snorkeling gear and clothing on board near the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Coast Guard Auxiliary ves- sel 212526 responded, retrieved the boat and conducted a search of the immediate area for the boat's owner. The boat was taken to Station Cortez for the owner to pick up. Nov. 30, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 25-foot pleasure craft near Marker 61 in Anna Maria Sound. A Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel towed the boat to port. Call Lisa for Rentals Weekly Monthly Annual L" a G 'arano ... and call S Becky for sales [.' Becky SSmith, '. Island Office Opening Special: Weekly Seasonal & Annual Rentals Needed List Now at Discounted Rates! r 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941 778-0700 GORGEOUS BAY VIEWS! $789,000. CREATE YOUR OWN PARADISE ... One acre lot on Jewfish Key. $289,000. GULFFRONT AT ITS BEST $1,600,000. COZY HIDEAWAY $167,500. IN THE HEART OF SARASOTA'S Cultural District. $59,900. TENNIS AND GOLFER'S PARADISE! $68,900. Margot Walbert... Seit 10 Jahren ein Name in Real Estate! In Fragen Immobilien bin ich fuer Sie clo! 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941 383-5543 Turnkey furnished, all new carpet, 1/2 block to beach. 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Excalibur Realty (941) 795-4394 r~m Io 0 PM PAGE 36 N DECEMBER 7, 1995 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER BY MARITERS BY PROFESSION 2RTZ 10 2 1 14 BY MARTIN SCHNEIDER / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ 1911 21 1 1 E I 1 IE1 112 ACROSS I Make sour 9 Finished perfectly 13 Ring rating assn. 16 Unseldom 19 Deprives (of) 20 Boisterous party 21 Rubout 23 Scrawling ceramicist 25 Poured wine. ceremonially 26 Up 27 Penning pastry chef 29 Chinese soup ingredient 32 Kind of light 33 Palm feature 34 Yoga type 35 Start of an ode's title 36 About 5% of Europe 37 Blotter letters 39 Old-fashioned buckle 41 White House advisory grp. 43 Bad: Prefix 44 Mountain overlooking Troy M EN, 47 Oprah alternative 49 Result of a firing? 51 Where any two diams. meet 53 Marion Cunningham, for one 55 Supplements 56 Alphabet run 58 Japanese-born conceptual artist 60 Hospital instr. 63 --jure 64 Composing caskmaker 69 Writing redcap 71 Typing tenor 73 Title fellow in a Beatles song 75 Inlet 76 Medit. nation 77 Sign of triumph 78 Rectangular pilaster 79 "I never-- much in my life!" 81 Sodom refugee 83 Any ship 85 Patron of Venice 87 Hankering 88 Toupee 91 Stake 93 Last Supper question 95 Stocking stuffer 96 Synodic decrees 98 Gator or orange follower 100 Small anchor 102 Like some verse 104 Roman household god 105 Olympic sport 106 Sonnetizing servant 108 Not exact 112 Court sport 113 Scribbling sculptor 117 "It's probable 118 Second coming? 119 North-ern exposure? 120 "You bet!" 121 Postal abbrs. 122 Directly 123 Asian capital DOWN I Pop group in "Muriel's Wedding" 2 2.0 grades 3 He was, in Rome 4 Wrinkle remover 5 Hair clasp 6 Bird: Pre 7 S. 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Stevens 22 Egyptian waterwheel 24 Emulates Webster 28 Word in political movements 30 "...you-- your God": Leviticus 31 The second X in XXX 34 Attendant 37 Key of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7: Abbr. 38 Rjochester-based company 40 Elephant man? 42 Snobs 44 Fertilize 48 Jungle menaces 50 Real estate offering 52 Doesn't serve 54 -- Memorial 57 Word of thanks 59 --ark 61 Thicket 62 March, in a way 65 .--NaiNa i66 Claire of 68 Longtime Mex. ruling party 70 Fashion type 72 Search thoroughly 73 Noisy bird 74 Western Athletic Conference player 80 Solemnly prophetic 86 Beach 102 18th Hebrew 89 Like good letter children, 103 Speakeasy traditionally occurrences 90 Blockers 107 -- Bell 92 Word to a 109 Track figure hound 110 The fourth 94 One of the man Turners III .-- saw Elba" 96 Deep sleeps 112 -uphoria 97 Quill tip 114 Acquaintance of fix 45 Items on a list -Ninotchka" 82 Masks 99 Inferior deity Henry Miller ton 46 Partofa Latin 67 Part ofS.A.S.E.: 84 Westernmost of 101 John F. Kennedy 115 Rap's Dr.-- conjugation Abbr the Canaries Jr.'s magazine 116 Farm sound 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. * -. -- 9, PERICO BAY VILLA $132,000 Spoonbill DEEP WATER CANAL Custom 4BR/3BA w/ Landings Circle villa with one car garage. Very vaulted ceilings, lighted plant shelves. Spa- private viewfrom lanai. Overlooks lake. 24 hour cious master suite w/jacuzzi tub. Over 2,400 sicurly, healed pool & spa lighted tennis sq ft garage area $589 900 Mary Ann courl Rose Schnoerr 778-.261 Schmidl 778-2261 ees 78--4931 GULF FRONT COMPLEX $82,000 Large one bedroom apt makes great beach retreat Furnished with walk-in-closel CoLered park. I ng Healed pool &. miles of walking beach Dick Maher or Dave Jones "78-2261. eves ' 778 E.791 or 778-14391 ;'.*' ANNA MARIA ISLAND Spacious 3BR/2BA home in Anna Maria Sh'ori walk to beach shopping & comriimunitr, center Possible 4th bedroom or slud/y $15.9900 Mart Ann Schmidl 778-2261 e.es 7'78-4931 DIRECT GULF FRONT CONDO Beautiful 2BR/2BA top floor unit. Nice on-site pool. Gor- geous ceramic tile floors, overlooks wide sandy beach & pristine s-unsets $189.000 Chard Winheim 778-2261 e'.e 77.8-6743 1 1 PLAYA ENCANTJ furnished. Tennis sid Gulf side. Heated po site manager covered tc.rage .n119 900 ie,. 77B.6...6 ANNA MARIA ISLAND Bayside Surbow VILLAGE GREEN Ba,. 2BR/2BA lurnkey lurnished and tread tlo course family room rrO,'.ei ,o Jle ,w appliances and AC Fo l, t.len. split floor plan all ar nis boal dock Step lo walking beach on Gull 2BR/2BA, 2 car gara of Mf.leco 194 50,) Rc,-e Schnrerr 776-2.261 lin 778-2261 ees 7 ADA 2BR/2BA turnkey e with all the amenities of ol & spa, clubhouse, on- qd parking., washer/dryer Helen While 778-22C1. Spacious home on gol n. glass enclosed lanai. appliances well/spnrirkler age fI '? 900. Paul t.13r- 94-0049 Helen | | -' FULL SERVICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Whi te Open Six Days a Week White l l o, HETE "' 41 : 778-6956 n ANNUAL RENTALS .'i .Perico Bay Club, 2 2, $850mo Isa3nd Home 1/1. Pet CK, $S675m Furni.hed Efliciency, Gulf.iev$ COmricj Helen is originally from New York R;2,'. end unrt $124,000 NOW BOOking 196 Seasonal State, but has called the Island 2wR/2,,k lunng 1 ruer, ed ,0arp1 $129,000 "Home" for over 34 years. he 2_R/2BA de,.rarc, lurkey lrn,..ed $ Rentals from29$1,30 /rno, loves the laid-back life and hopes HEATED P:,OCL TEIIfJIS At JD B:-,AT DCKS. jJulie the Island never loses it's residen- Call Dic.k M.aher or D'ae Jones ,78-2261 1 Call (941) 778-6665 or tlial quality. Call Helen at 778-6956. eves 778-6791 or 7--78-4891 Toll Free 800-749-6665 ; I '- k .. , ,iI i Island Discount Tackle's T STORE IS .1 AA HART r 4 REEF LANDS MLORAN LANDS NUMBERS C REAI (II voite ro1 = 01 Ii S I n ) J ( }', , mke a sran Pge 0 nobished bLwhen youblsi Brin the toth prfs in l at IsadDson Publshe byrowand Pu oshf EMBER by BILL LOWMAN Does this sound familiar? ... You know there are fish around but the changing weather patterns keep rolling in and keep you from getting to your favorite spots. And if you can't fish for your favorite quarry, you're not sure what else is out there. Well, the answer is ... plenty. December is a time for changes in our area; weather, water temperature and fish- ing. You can catch a lot of fish if you are willing to adapt. For instance: SHEEPSHEAD are starting to make a big showing. The water temperature has dropped dramatically in the last few weeks and the bandit fish have turned on. Look for them around any structure, such as bridges, docks, piers and rocky bottom areas will be good places to start your search. Sand fleas, small crabs and tube worms are prob- ably your best baits. However they will take shrimp and pieces of clam. Try 12 to 15 pound test line on your reel with a 24 inch piece of 30 pound test leader. Gear the size of your hook to the size of your bait. For instance: a size 2 hook is a good size when using sand fleas or small shrimp, but is a little big for fiddler crabs. Try a size 4 with small crabs. Also, use a rod with a stiff tip. You'll need to set the hook into the sheepshead's boney mouth. SNOOK are still in season through December 15. Now is the time to start working places like the Manatee River. The Green Bridge area should be prime. Look to flats ar- eas that have deeper drop-offs nearby. Don't hesitate to use a large shrimp on a 3/8 ounce jighead. Start looking in the marinas and canals. FLOUNDER fishing really picks up now. Areas with a sandy bottom and plenty of tidal flow are active spots. Try Snead's Cut, Longboat Pass or around the Coquina or One Mile Reef. Live bait, cut bait or plastic jigs will all entice strikes. A slow'drift is an effective technique. If anchored, try to cover as much bottom as possible with your casts. Don't set your drag too tight. Flounder often make a tre- mendous last minute surge just when you're ready to land them. SEABASS are fun to catch. Look for them in many of the same places you catch snapper or sheepshead. All the artificial reefs are likely spots. The Skyway Bridge Reefs are especially productive. Cut bait or shrimp work great. Light tackle and size 1 or 1/0 hooks will do. REDFISH will start to slide into deeper water on the cooler days. As the tide goes out, look for channels or drops near the flats where you've been finding reds for the last couple of months. Big boats, docked at mouths of canals FISHING Remember ... snook season will be open until Decem- ber 15. The season then re-opens on February 1. and marinas make great cover for reds. If fishing near boats, docks or marinas, you better use a little heavier tackle than usual. GOODJLUCK. Cobia, tripletail, trout, grouper and triggerfish are also fair game right now. If you're having any trouble catching any of these fish, check with us at Island Discount Tackle, we'll try to help. Page 2, Deembr19 HSIN 7E SA9D imnn FREE Hn WITH PURCHASE OF ANY ONE OF THESE SHIMANO ADVERTISED ITEMS! m"Ii is hing is recreation SENSILITE SPINNING DS * 6/2 FT. or 7 FT. or 2 PIECE DALY- 7TO7 SAT& SUN 6 TO 7 Usga ANNA MARIA ISLAND CENTRE (between Walgreens and Shells) 3240 E. BAY DR., HOLMES BEACH 778-7688 77-TROUT ECards MTER FISHING TER FISHING SENSE AGENT : ::-- A SHIMANO TIP: I I ^^ L /special offers on clothing and acces-S X S series, and a unique relation- ship with one of the world's lead- DYNA-BALANCE ing fishing tackle manufacturers are part of the benefits to DYNA-BALANCE Q95 Shimano's new fishing club. 95 9 95 $ANCE With the fishing club, Shimano takes its 'customer first' attitude di- rectly to the fishing public. By join- (ing, anglers receive a "welcome" kit ] outlining club benefits and indentif. you as a Shiniano Field Advisor As a L lField Advisor, you'll be askedfor your comments on fishing tackle so Shi- inano can better serve yvou in the de- ER velopmnent ofnew rods and reels. Also included in the kit is the official club DYNA-BALANCE newsletter, Shimano Club Journal. DYNA-BALANCE 77 e cost to join is $12 per year t NA ALA ($17 in Canada). Include your pay- mnent in cash, check or money order 9 95 and mail: Shimano Fishing Club, P.O. 9$ 95 Box 581699, Minneapolis, MN S55458. Bill Lowman owner Island Discount Tackle A 9Dece Icembev19 w ag flui~ir1 GREAT GIFT k the Net ~ ait cast nets and 10-8ft. *and 10 ft. p.rcsstat $161-00 Polarized Protective Eyewe Collapsible, Stainless SCISSORS GREAT FOR THE TACKLE BOX! 2 FOR $500 COPITmRe POWER ZOOM BINOCULARS power zooms from 7x to 15x magnification $19900 O LD S6 LT st.kigr Bait cast nets $ ife rfe 4 -5 6 7 and 8 ft. cSssata io. 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ISL Aft SKIRTED EKIT$RD oi P 4300SS 4400SS 4500SS 5500SS 6500SS 7500SS 8500SS .......... $69.95 .......... $74.95 .......... $82.95 .......... $89.95 .......... $92.95 .......... $99.95 ........ $109.95 C,' EEN REL m U GRAPHITE LEVELWIN 320GTI 330GTI 340GTI 345GTI .. ..... .. ......... Eu $67.95 $71.95 ........ $129.95 ........ $139.95 ~1'1Sf LAND OPEN OUNT TACKE DAILY 7 TO 7 -1 1TCL SAT & SUN 6 TO 7 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CENTRE (between Walgreens and Shells) 3240 E. BAY DR., HOLMES BEACH 778-7688 77-TROUT 191 - ----- ---- ---------- --- l -4 size tarpon, a king- sized king mackerel 0i gor a big cobia while spin fishing and you could need all the S line you've got to land your prize. That's why Penn, the world leader in setting world records, is introducing the new Spinfisher( 9500SS skirted spool spinning reel. Engineered and built for heavy duty offshore and surf fishing, this largest of all Penn saltwater spinning reels holds an impressive 300 yds. of 30-lb. test mono enough to outlast a braggin' class gamefish. And pres- suring that catch is a specially de- signed. oversized drag system using a single International style HT 100TM drag washer positioned be- hind the spool, for smooth, fish stop- ping power Other features of the all new Spinfishern( 9500SS include a 4.2:1 gear ratio, fast enough to pump fish, powerful enough to pressure then, "soft grip" handle for all day reeling comfort: and four sealed stainless steel hall bearings, for easy casting, retrieving and fish fighting. While a heavyweight in battling fish. Penn's largest SpinfisherR SS weighs a mod- est 32 ounces. - Bill Lowman owner Island Discount Tackle 40 Di*ffierent jj:PLENN Rods and Reels In Stock! s9kard / \ WITH PURCHASE OF ANY ONE OF F THESE PENN F^R EE^ H TI, ADVERTISED ITEMS! 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The tip of the rod is wrapped in Vectran, which is stronger and more forgiving than graphite. This unique wrap increases tip toughness and durability by over 50%. - Bill Lowman owner Island Discount Tackle $2"99 F E WITH PURCHASE TI OF ANY BERKLEY REE ROD IN STOCK FbiMMM HSHING-EISL ND 0 WE HAVE THE GUY HARVEY SHIRTS & HATS FISHING MED. TO XXL IN STOCK EMBROIDERED STRIPED TEE SHIRTS! These heavy-duty striped tee shirts have their full color embroidered design with the artist's signature on the left hand pocket area. 4t 9AA -LARGE, XL J- ( IN STOCK EM ROIDERED NEW! KNIT GOLF SHIRTS! These Pique knit golf shirts are made of 100% cotton and have a soft collar with banded sleeves. The golf shirt s have their embroidered designs placed on the front of the shirt directly over the left chest area. L E$ 95 LARGE, XL IN STOCK 3 4 -f- GUY HARVEY EMBROIDERED HATS $995 SNOOK MARLIN REDFISH TARPON UI . ISLAND DISCOUNT TACKLE DAILY 7 TO 7 SAT & SUN 6 TO 7 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CENTRE (between Walgreens and Shells) 3240 E. BAY DR., HOLMES BEACH 77-TROUT COL3D) BEER, SODA AND ICE 1 T-SHIRTS! NEW! i AGENT Page 6, December 1995 a m Derem .. 19,Pag .HJSHINGHIi Columbia GREAT SAVINGS ON COLUMBIA I T HIRT S! 5 XXL +$2 WetI ALine SST WANTED LIST MOST WANTED LIST - u*^ -', iZT( to-(~i MEN'S IBEX RAINSUIT TOTALLY WATERPROOF $4499 FLATS CHEST CONVENIENT LARGE FLY STORAGE AREA $2299 MEN'S BONEHEAD II SHORT SLV. MEN'S BONEHEAD II LONG SLV. MEN'S BACKCAST SHIRT AwvIuI- FISH CAP 3 COLORS - with and without EMBROIDERED FLY EMBLEM GOOD THRU 12/31/95 FLATSTALKER II 3 COLORS PACIFIC UPDOWNERS 4 COLORS 11m MW WRANGLE MT. *c.ard *44AL ISCONT TA D DISCOUNT TACKLE DAILY 7 TO 7 SAT& SUN 6 TO 7 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CENTRE (between Walgreens and Shells) 3240 E. BAY DR., HOLMES BEACH 778/7 768 aCOLD BODA AND ICE FRANKENFISH THE ULTIMATE FIGHTING MACHINE Fishing Isn't a matter of life and death... 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This sensitive. virtually unbreakable tip gives this rod amaz- ing fighting and lifting power This Power Tip really earns its name. Here's a rod tip thatjust won't break. - Bill Lowman owner Island Discount Tackle Graphite Boat Rods * Exclusive Power Tip construction for unparalleled strength when fighting a big fish. * Solid fiberglass tips eliminate breakage when lifting large fish over the rail. * EVA handles for non-slip performance. * Graphite reel seats with stainless steel hoods. * Black metal guides with aluminum oxide inserts. * Black blank/black wraps/red and gold p nstip ,sLate decal LAA The Strongest All-Around Rod You'll Ever Fish! /A/m/.Pinnacle DenDOLT REELS * Unlimited Anti-ReverseTM / * Balanced Rotor System * Three Stainless Steel, One Roller Bearing * Stainless Steel Body Protection Plate * Titanium-ShieldedTM Ball Bearing Line Roller * Machined Aluminum Long Cast Spool _ *Calibrated Trulon Enhanced Front $ 7 95 Drag S f p * Spare Graphite Spool $ 9 9 Y r VISION IMT S,,.Pinnacle* RODS ak Pdormae. 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MasffiKard ,,I L .0 Pag 12 Deebr19 SLA CL tNT TACKL.E HSIN 7E ALND TIDE CHART AND SOLUNAR TABLE DECEMBER 1995 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FO R L 1:54AM 0.5 FT L 2:53 AM 0.2 FT H 8:14 AM 1.3 FT H 9:44 AM 1.3 FT OT P L -12:51 PM 0.8 FT L 1:37 PM 1.0 FT H 7:57 PM 2.0 FT H 8:29 PM 2.1 FT - ------------R--2:04 PM R 2:43 PM ANNA MARIA R R ^ ANNA MARIA O"8:28 PM 0-9:14 PM S 1:57 AM S 2:51 AM U 8:01 AM U 8:47 AM 3 4 5m 6 7 8 9 L- 3:42 AM 0.0 FT L 4:24 AM -0.2 FT L 4:59 AM -0.3 FT L 5:34 AM -0.3 FT L 6:06 AM -0.3 FT L 6:38 AM -0.3 FT L -7:10 AM -0.3 FT H -10:59 AM 1.3 FT H -11:58AM 1.4 FT H -12:45 PM 1.4 FT H 1:26 PM 1.3 FT H 1:58 PM 1.3 FT H 2:25 PM 1.3 FT H 2:50PM 1.3 FT L- 2:15 PM 1.1 FT L- 2:47 PM 1.2 FT L 3:16 PM 1.2 FT L 3:44 PM 1.2 FT L 4:16 PM 1.2 FT L 4:52 PM 1.2 FT L -5:38 PM 1.2 FT H 9:01 PM 2.2 FT H 9:33 PM 2.2 FT H -10:02 PM 2.3 FT H -10:34 PM 2.3 FT H -11:09 PM 2.3 FT H -11:43 PM 2.3 FT R 3:22 PM R- 4:03PM R- 4:46 PM R 5:31 PM R 6:18 PM R 7:07 PM R -7:57 PM 0 -10:01 PM 0 -10:47 PM 0 -11:35 PM 0- 0 -12:21 AM 0 1:09 AM 0 1:56 AM S- 3:45 AM S- 4:39 AM S 5:31 AM S- 6:23 AM S- 7:12 AM S 8:00 AM S -8:45 AM U 9:34 AM U -10:21 AM U -11:09 AM U -11:57 AM U -12:45 PM U 1:34 PM U 2:21 PM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 H-12:24AM 2.2 FT H-1:06AM 2.1 FT H 1:54 AM 1.9 FT H 2:50 AM 1.7 FT H 3:57 AM 1.5 FT H 5:22 AM 1.3 FT L-12:55 AM 0.5FT L 7:46 AM -0.2 FT L 8:22 AM -0.1 FT L 9:01 AM 0.0 FT L 9:40 AM 0.1 FT L-10:20 AM 0.3 FT L-11:01 AM 0.5 FT H 6:59 AM 1.2 FT H- 3:19PM 1.4 FT H 3:51 PM 1.4 FT H 4:26 PM 1.5 FT H 5:05 PM 1.6 FT H 5:42 PM 1.7 FT H 6:19 PM 1.9 FT L-11:38 AM 0.7 FT L- 6:34PM 1.1 FT L 7:38 PM 1.1 FT L 8:51 PM 1.0 FT L-10:12 PM 0.9 FT L-11:35 PM 0.7 FT H 6:56 PM 2.0 FT R- 8:48 PM R 9:39 PM R -10:30 PM R -11:22 PM R R -12:16 AM R-1:10AM 0-2:42 AM 0- 3:28 AM 0- 4:12 AM 0 4:56 AM 0 5:40 AM 0 6:26 AM 0-7:12 AM S 9:27 AM S -10:07 AM S -10:45 AM S -11:21 AM S -11:58 AM S -12:35 PM S 1:14 PM U 3:08 PM U 3:53 PM U 4:38 PM U 5:22 PM U 6:07 PM U 6:53 PM U 7:41 PM 17 18 19 200` 21 22 23 L- 1:57 AM 0.2 FT L- 2:56 AM -0.1 FT L- 3:48 AM -0.4 FT L 4:37 AM -0.6 FT L- 5:26 AM -0.7 FT L- 6:09 AM -0.7 FT L 6:55 AM -0.7 FT H- 8:41 AM 1.1 FT H-10:11 AM 1.2 FT H-11:37 AM 1.2 FT H 9:40 PM 2.5 FT H-10:26 PM 2.6 FT H 2:11 PM 1.3 FT H 2:44 PM 1.3 FT L-12:18 PM 0.9 FT L- 1:00 PM 1.0 FT L 1:38 PM 1.1 FT L 4:05 PM 1.2 FT L-5:10 PM 1.2 FT H 7:35 PM 2.1 FT H- 8:14 PM 2.3 FT H 8:54 PM 2.4 FT H -11:15 PM 2.5 FT R-2:08 AM R-3:08 AM R 4:11 AM R- 5:15 AM R 6:20 AM R 7:22 AM R 8:20 AM 0 8:02 AM 0 8:55 AM 0 9:51 AM 0 -10:52 AM 0 -11:55 AM 0 -12:59 PM 0 2:02 PM S-1:55PM S-2:41 PM S 3:32 PM S 4:28 PM S 5:30 PM S 6:36 PM S 7:43 PM U 8:32 PM U 9:26 PM U -10:24 PM U -11:24 PM U U -12:26 AM U 1:28 AM 24 25 26 27 M28 29 30 H-12:03AM 2.4FT H-1:02AM 2.2FT H-1:58AM 1.9 FT H 3:07 AM 1.6 FT H 4:26 AM 1.3 FT L-12:09 AM 0.5 FT L 1:32 AM 0.2 FT L 7:37 AM -0.5 FT L 8:16 AM -0.3 FT L 8:56 AM -0.1 FT L 9:34 AM 0.2 FT L-10:14 AM 0.4 FT H 6:12 AM 1.1 FT H 8:14 AM 1.0 FT H-3:16PM 1.3FT H 3:48 PM 1.4 FT H 4:20 PM 1.5 FT H 4:54 PM 1.6 FT H 5:36 PM 1.8 FT L-10:53 AM 0.6 FT L-11:28 AM 0.8 FT L- 6:22PM 1.1 FT L 7:43 PM 1.0 FT L-9:10PM 0.9 FT L-10:41 PM 0.7 FT H 6:19 PM 1.9 FT H 7:01 PM 2.0 FT R 9:13 AM R -10:01 AM R -10:45 AM R -11:26 AM R -12:05 PM R -12:44 PM R 1:23 PM 0- 3:01 PM 0- 3:57 PM 0 4:49 PM 0 5:38 PM 0 6:26 PM 0- 7:13 PM 0 7:59 PM S -8:48 PM S 9:52 PM S -10:52 PM S-11:50 PM S- S -12:47AM S 1:41 AM U-2:28 AM U- 3:25 AM U- 4:19 AM U 5:09 AM U 5:58 AM U 6:46 AM U-7:32 AM 31 L- 2:33 AM 0.0 FT H -10:08 AM 1.0 FT L -12:14 PM 0.9 FT H 7:44 PM 2.1 FT R 2:03 PM 0 8:44 PM S 2:35 AM U 8:19 AM MOON POSITION... R- RISE 0- OVER S- SET U- UNDER An age-old principle of fishing is that fish feed more actively than usual EXPLANATION - SOLUNAR TABLE when the moon is directly over or under the earth. Fish are also active at moonrise and moonset. Precise times vary a little by location but an hour or so on each side of the listed time should be OK. A 9 K"T T |