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FREE WEEKLY NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE Easter riot erupts at Coquina Beach By Paul Roat Let the numbers explain it: 1,000 people watching or participating in a fight at Coquina Beach, causing: more than 30 law enforcement officers representing: four different agencies to quell the disturbance, but not before: six people were injured and: two people were arrested. Not at all just another Easter in Bradenton Beach. Bradenton Beach police officers, called to investigate a traffic accident involving two vehicles Sunday at Co- quina Beach, got more than they bargained for as the motorists, upset about the crash, began to duke it out. Before the incident was over, more than 40 people Reef Reacher captain captures headlines SBy Bonner Presswood The newspaper rack distributor works in the wee hours of the night putting out Islander Bystanders for folks to read first thing Wednesday morning. Last Thursday, as the distributor made his check-up rounds, he stopped to call in and ask, "Who's mad at you? All the papers in all the racks are gone- and it can'tjust be the Easter rush." Well, we surmised, Capt. Phil Shields, owner of the charter boat Reef Reacher, and his hired captain, Roy Salgado. They're the only ones we could think of that would be upset at anything in last week's paper. Salgado and Shields figured prominently in Bob Ardren's outdoor column last week, a commentary that featured a recent charter taken on the ReefReacher by three Bradenton men and a friend from Michigan. Lo- cal businessmen who were shocked by the treatment they received at the hands of both Salgado and Shields. The fishers were so stunned, they turned in reports to the U.S. Coast Guard. The story of their day's fish- ing aboard ReefReacher began with a trip 30 miles out into the Gulf at high speeds through in dense fog. There was a near collision with a freighter, engine fail- ure and an additional charge for the ride back to shore in lieu of the lengthy tow trip and, finally, the loss of their catch to the crew sold for a tip. Apparently Ardren's column in last week's edi- tion of the paper clouded Salgado's better judgment. He proceeded to collect every newspaper from every rack and distribution point from Rotten Ralph's in Anna Maria to Cortez. The newspaper was tipped off by several callers who either witnessed Salgado taking the papers or ob- served his Chevy Blazer filled with papers at the Reef Reacher's berth at Galati Marina in Anna Maria. Shields has not returned calls to The Islander By- stander. When questioned about the full load of papers in the back seat of his vehicle, Salgado's initial comment was, "They're free, aren't they?" He admitted to Manatee County Deputy Sheriff Steve Ogline that he took the papers, nearly 3,000 cop- ies, that he acted alone without instruction, and then he refused to state a reason. Well, the papers are free, in reasonable quantities. Salgado's actions may constitute a theft of service the service to the advertisers and an interruption of a busi- ness operation for one person to take every newspaper displayed in the outdoor racks, according to Ogline. Salgado's overnight raid of the newspapers from The Islander Bystander's racks may include felony criminal mischief, a charge to be determined by the state attorney's office. At the dock last Thursday, Salgado sent his mate to were fighting with a crowd of about 1,000 watching what some called a riot. No one was seriously hurt, but six people received medical attention including two police officers - and two were arrested. Fermin Gaona Jr., 21, of Dover, was charged with inciting a riot and disorderly conduct. Carlos Isunza, 18, of Bradenton, was charged with obstructing justice and disorderly conduct. The two persons arrested were involved in a minor traffic accident. Words, then blows, were exchanged af- ter the wreck. As the altercation intensified, a crowd gath- ered. Then, the altercation embroiled the crowd itself. Bradenton Beach police called upon the assistance of the Manatee County Sheriff s Department, Holmes Beach Megabridge orders postponed Deadline for orders written.by Florida Depart- ment of Environmental Protection Secretary Virginia Wetherall on the fate of the proposed permit to build the "megabridge" to replace the current Anna Maria Island Bridge have been delayed to mid-May. The postponement was granted in light of the 126 exceptions the Florida Department of Transportation filed against the hearing officer's recommendation to not build the high, fixed-span structure. remove the newspaper-filled Blazer but, confronted by the sheriff s deputy, he surrendered the copies of the April 4 edition of the newspaper to the publisher, Bonner Presswood. With the exception of a few hundred damaged copies, the newspaper was re-distributed Friday morning. The status of Salgado's captain's license and the license of Shields as well as their conduct surrounding the charter is undergoing a Coast Guard inquiry. police and Longboat Key police before it was all over. Bradenton Beach officers Mike Klemkosky and Tom McGill both sustained minor injuries during the ruckus. Four other people were injured, two requiring a trip to a hospital. The beach was closed and cleared for about two hours in an attempt to end the disturbance. Sunday's problems at Coquina Beach were not the first. Fights have erupted at the beach before during sum- mer weekends and holidays at Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day, butEaster has generally been calm, Bradenton Beach Police Chief Jack Maloney said. Maloney also said the city's officers were lucky not to have received more serious injuries in light of their lack of helmets. SWinners Capt. Glenn Corder took Team Galatifishermen to afirstplace in the Sarasota Sport Fishing S Club's Gulf-to-Bay Classic tournament on March 23. George Reuss ,. ."holds up the four winningfish, a 21- and a 19-pound red grouper and two man- grove snappers weighing four and three pounds each. Also fishing with the team were Chris Galati and Richie S-q Gupton. Islander Photo: Courtesy of Glenn Corder Road closure Friday The 5600 block of Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach will be closed to traffic Friday, April 12, from 8 am. to 5 p.m. due to work on utilities. Traffic will be rerouted. SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Opinions ..................................... ............ 6 Those Were the Days .................................... 7 Announcements ............................................ 10 Stir-it-up .................................... ........... 16 School ..................................... ............. 17 Golf awards ......................................... .......... 18 Streetlife ............................................ ............ 20 Anna Maria Island tides ............................... 22 Coastlines ......................................... ............ 24 APRIL 11, 1996 THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND ~Ij PAGE 2 M APRIL 11, 1996 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Beachfront vegetation hacking awaits action By Cynthia Finn Islander Reporter Possible prosecution for the recent destruction of beachfront vegetation in the city of Anna Maria rests in the hands of the state attorney's office. The alleged offense took place March 27 on city- owned property just south of the intersection of Gulf Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The property is part of the Anna Maria City Gulffront Park where controversy has centered recently on parking availability. The destruction of sea grapes, century plants and some sea oats by two citizens have resulted in charges filed by the Manatee County Sheriffs Office. The citizens cannot be named at this time, accord- ing to Sgt. Jim Tillner, while the capias requests are with the state. One of the citizens has been charged with a felony count for criminal mischief and another felony count for littering. The second person is charged with a felony count for criminal mischief. As third-degree felonies, each count could result in a maximum sentence of five years per charge. To be a felony the destroyed vegetation must be more than 500 pounds and in excess of $1,000 in value. The cut and removed vegetation which was dumped in the handicap parking spaces on Palm Av- enue reportedly weighed 2,360 pounds and the value was set at approximately $2,300. Also, a path was cleared through the remaining vegetation to the beach. "That alone poses flood hazards during the storm season," said the deputy who responded to the initial Despite reported warnings that the vegetation in front of their properties were on public property, two citizens are accused of cutting a walkway and extensive trimming to create a view of the Gulf Prosecution may be pending. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn. complaint. "I believe the public works department is hoping to get it replanted before that season begins." There is no indication of when the state attorney might respond to the.capias requests. The area has been marked with crime-scene tape to alert beachwalkers to the hazards of exposed roots. Mayor discusses priorities for administration By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter "I look at the job as completely new," the new mayor of Holmes Beach proclaimed last week. Mayor Bob VanWagoner took time to discuss some priorities for his administration last week after being sworn into office on March 25. "The fact that I haven't been a member of council might prove to be a benefit," he said. "I have to do a lot of research on the charter, the ordinances and amendments and try and make some sense out of them." VanWagoner said he wants to get a feel for the checks and balances of the charter and what its authors intended. "It's coincidental that the charter review commit- tee is in effect this year. The mayor and council mem- bers, as well as past elected officials, should work with the committee to clarify conflicts that come up." Another area he will address is governmental op- erations. "I'll inform council members of my thinking dur- ing the portion of the meeting reserved for comments from the mayor and share things I learn so they can help me and react to me. The council is a very strong part of this government -it's like Congress. And there are checks and balances that have sometimes been ig- nored or glossed over. I think the system has gotten out of kilter." He said he'll take a close look at the city's code enforcement department and the move from within public works to the police department. "Some of the problems that arise belong in the New planning commissioner From left, Mayor Bob VanWagoner swears in Sue Normand as Holmes Beach's newest planning commissioner. Normand was selected by council over four other applicants. Applicants included Charles Stealey, Marc Micklewright, Pat Bergen and Joan Perry. Normand replaces Ron Robinson, who was elected to coun- cil. Islander Photo: Pat Copeland. ... and makes council appointments Holmes Beach Mayor Bob VanWagoner re- versed procedure and asked council members to in- dicate which liaison appointments they would like. According to the city's legislative procedures code the appointments are to be made by the mayor. There are five positions listed in the code legis- lative; buildings and grounds; recreation, beautifica- tion and parks; roads, bridges, drainage, canals and erosion; and recycling and solid waste. "Because of the checks and balances of the city charter and the kind of government we're following here, I'm uncomfortable with telling the council who the liaisons should be," the mayor said. VanWagoner said he wanted council members to tell him what assignments they wanted and last week he named liaisons based on their preferences. They are: Luke Courtney: legislative matters, Tourist De- velopment Council, Anna Maria Island Community Center, shore and beach concerns and the police de- public works department and some in the police depart- ment. I want to make sure people understand the dif- ferences." In police matters, VanWagoner said he'll study speed limit enforcement and plans to make residents more alert about certain types of recurring crime such as residential burglaries. He strongly supports the Neighborhood Watch program. On the new city hall building, VanWagoner said he apartment (in the mayor's absence). Carol Whitmore: roads, bridges, canals, drain- age and erosion; Manatee County Commission and Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program. Billie Martini: recreation, beautification and parks; Holmes Beach Civic Association; alternate to the Island Emergency Operations Center; education (to Anna Maria Elementary School) and alternate to the Island Transportation Planning Organization. Don Maloney: legislative matters, recycling and solid waste, Island Emergency Operations Center and public relations. Ron Robinson: buildings and grounds, Holmes Beach Planning Commission, Keep Manatee Beau- tiful, community affairs, financial and vice liaison for roads, bridges, drainage, canals and erosion. The mayor will be the city's representative on the Island Transportation Planning Organization and the police department liaison. wants residents enthused about it. "We have to do something and the time has come. We're financially well off enough to do it. But we have to keep in mind our small town operation. We're Holmes Beach with 5,000 people, and that's who we're building it for. I want the public to look forward to it." He said he will continue to encourage residents to participate in city government and plans to work with others to develop a five-year vision for the city. Drivers buckling up more According to a survey completed prior to March 1, the seat belt compliance rate in Holmes Beach was well below state averages. During the two-week period that Operation Beltway was in effect, many violators were ticketed by police. A survey using the same times of day and locations completed after the two-week period showed the seat belt compliance rate had jumped 12 percent. j THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 APRIL 11, 1996 U PAGE 3 Ir Council to oust canal squatters By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach City Council last week voted to file trespass action against five squatters owners of boats remaining in the city's T-end canals. It will be the final chapter in an 11-year struggle to find a solution to the nagging question of who has a right to dock in the canals on Marina Drive be- tween 72nd and 77th Streets. Last year the council gave that right to property owners in certain subdi- visions developed by Peder Mickelson and Son, Inc., whose deeds contain specific language granting them the right to use boat space. The city sent letters to the owners of all boats il- legally docked in the canals requesting that they move their boats to free the dock space for use by the deeded owners. There are five boats remaining de- spite repeated requests by the city to have them moved. At a recent work session, city attorney Patricia Petruff suggested that the city file trespass action in circuit court against the squatters. "We hope to have a court order before any action is taken," she explained. "That way there could be no question about the authority to contract with a company to tow the boats." Petruff said each boat will cost the city $125 in court costs and $20 for a sheriffs deputy to serve the notice. She said the legal fees could not be recovered by the city. Could the city levy fines against the boat owners? asked Councilman Ron Robinson. "There is no provision for a fine in the ordinance, but council could amend the ordinance," Petruff re- plied. "Then it could go to the code enforcement board to find if they are in violation and a fine could start running. The only way to collect a fine, unless they voluntarily pay, is to place a lien against real property or personal property. That's another legal process." A lien could be placed against the boats, Council Chairman Luke Courtney said, but Petruff questioned whether or not the city could force the sale of a vessel. What if the city must have a boat removed from the canal? Councilman Don Maloney asked. Residents offer city a parking lot By Cynthia Finn Islander Reporter Linda Kapisak and Larry Albert of Gladiolus Street own some "downtown" Anna Maria property they'd like their city to have for parking purposes at a price. The vacant and recently cleared property is at 9907 Gulf Drive, on the southeast corner of Gulf Drive and Spring Avenue. It is just south of the City Hall park- ing lot and diagonally across the street from the Anna Maria Post Office. The purchase price, according to the owners' March 29 letter to Mayor Chuck Shumard, is $180,000. They say that figure "is below market value and our terms can be flexible to accommodate the city's bud- get." Shumard says the lot could accommodate seven parking spaces. The matter was to be discussed at the city commission's April 9 meeting. Kapisak and Albert say in their proposal, "This property would be desirable for the much needed park- ing in the city of Anna Maria. It is the only large com- mercial property close to City Hall, the post office, the Community Center and other businesses that are ac- cessed daily by most residents and visitors to Anna Maria. "The present lack of parking creates a safety haz- ard for everyone, especially during the rush hours from 9 am. to 1 p.m." They conclude, "The purchase of this parcel by the city would be a benefit to all the taxpayers of Anna Maria and would guarantee adequate parking for the future." The city could contract with a marine towing com- pany and a boat storage facility and the ownei would have to pay the charges, Petruff said. Four of the boats are valuable boats worth thousands of dollars that the owners would want back, she added. "If they are not redeemed within a certain amount of time a judge could order them to auction," Petruff noted. "But your goal is to get the people to move the boats." In other business council passed a resolution sup- porting the Anna Maria Turtle Watch program. The resolution urged the Department of Environmental Pro- tection to suspend the order denying the group a per- mit for the 1996 season and allow it to operate under 1994 conditions until the issue can be mediated. Anna Maria City None scheduled Bradenton Beach 4/18, 7 p.m., Council meeting Holmes Beach 4/11, 9 a.m., Planning Commission 4/11, 2 p.m., Charter Review Commission 4/16, 7:30 p.m., Council work session 4/18, 9 am., Planning Commission 4/18, 2 p.m., Charter Review Commission Of Interest 4/13, 10:30 am., Holmes Beach Civic Association, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 4/13, 1 p.m., Save Anna Maria, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 4/15, 10 am., Island Transportation Planning Organization, Anna Maria City Hall. 4/17, 10 am., Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials, Holmes Beach City Hall. With a Jump Rate CD, if our rates go up you can choose to increase your rate once during the term. 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"With the size of the budget we have, we really need some professional management." Bob Jorgensen said he will try to keep an open mind but he has a mistrust for that form of government He expressed fears the city would become a training ground for city managers. "We don't seem to have mayors that are lacking in ability," he noted "They seem to hit the ground running and become competent in a hurry. It's an expensive al- This class is not for dummies . Members of the Holmes Beach Public Works Department took a refresher course in CPR (car- diopulmonary resusci- tation) at the fire station last week. From left, Skip Nunn demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver on a dummy as Gary Blunden listens to instructor Jack Williams. Islander Photo: Pat Copeland. .,1 ternative and I don't think it would fit here." Joy Courtney agreed with Jorgensen. "It'll be a hard sell with me," she said. "About three years ago I thought it was a good idea, but I don't anymore. I like government by five, not one. The mayor and council may make mistakes but they are elected by the people and there iS a system for correct- ing those mistakes. We've had a recent taste of a city manager's attitude, and I don't believe Holmes Beach needs it" "It's not a government by one," James Bell stressed. "In my opinion, we should have a profes- sional." Holmes Beach Clerk Leslie Ford said one problem pointed out by other city clerks to her is the issue of litigation stemming from federal laws that elected of- ficials aren't aware of. The city attorney should be responsible for that, Courtney said, but Ford said the attorney may not be aware of all the new legislation either. Ford told the charter review members that the Florida League of Cities has numerous data, speakers and videos on the city manager form of government it can provide to the committee. Members agreed to send for the material. She also said the Florida City/County Managers Association would be willing to send a speaker to give a presentation to the group. Members then began discussing the charter, sec- tion by section. The first discussion centered on the city's two-year residency requirement for candidates. Hill said the requirement could be challenged and Courtney felt the commission should get the attorney's opinion on it. "Any lawyer who tells you how a lawsuit will come out is nuts," Bell noted. Jorgensen said the residency requirement should be left in the charter and can be changed if a challenge is made. Members agreed to include it in a list of questions to be submitted to the attorney later in the review. The second discussion concerned filling council vacancies. This is currently done by appointment of the council. "When it happened a few years ago, people thought it (the appointee) should be the second highest vote get- ter (in the most recent election)," Courtney said. If four people ran in the election, three goz elected and the fourth person got no votes, is it fair to appoint that person? Hill asked. "Anyone can run for office, even a nincompoop," added Jorgensen. Courtney said three sitting council members could vote for a friend. "The council members are the electors, and we elected the electors," Jorgensen noted. "They ought to have the ability and intelligence to appoint another person. It's only for a finite period of time to fulfill requirements of the remainder of the term." Members will continue discussion on April 11 at 2 p.m. beginning with Article III, 3.10. IT 'ia~jwrrriw Ir DEMOCRACY RICK "THE TRICKSTER" BAND * TERRY LYNN & THE COYOTE BAND OPEN MINDS * * Gourmet Delights From Area Restaurants Juried Arts & Crafts Children's Activities At the Holiday Inn Longboat Key 4949 Gulf of Mexico Drive $2.00 Admission Presenting Sponsor: SHANNON HOTEL GROUP,, F Il? 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Castner Catner, inc. 5210 Cortez Road West Bradenton, FL 34210 Phone (941) 795-1297 f=tS SOMMOAT M ISTAmm OF loMmEomI 5=!IT S Council votes to oppose proposed ambulance shuffle Leave our ambulances alone! That was the refrain in Bradenton Beach last week, as the city council unanimously agreed to send a strongly worded letter to the Manatee County Commission urging the proposal to shuffle county ambulance service be dropped. At issue is a controversial plan called peak demand staffing. Proponents of the plan state that, by moving ambulances to more central locations during peak demand hours, a more efficient and shorter response time would result. Opponents of the plan, including Anna Maria Fire Chief Andy Price, say the proposal would remove the Island ambulance in the evenings and, under a "worst-case scenario," have the nearest ambulance to serve the Island at night located at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. "I believe the proposal is very unsatisfactory," Councilman Gail Cole said. "It's a poor deal." The matter is expected to be addressed again April 10 during the Island Elected Offi- cials' meeting. Price said he hopes all the Island cities will oppose the ambulance proposal. New public works supervisor begins work Joseph E. Duennes began work March 25 as public works supervisor and build- ing official for the City of a Holmes Beach. Duennes, a graduate fo Purdue Univer- sity in Indiana, was most re- cently a building inspector for Manatee County. Prior to that he was a self-employed build- ing andresidential contractor. He and his wife, Michelle, . have an 11-year-old son, Duennes Travis. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 APRIL 11, 1996 M PAGE 5 IJ[ ... and another blast at plan By Cynthia Finn Commentary Pat Copeland's reports in The Islander Bystander about Mike Latessa's new ambulance-location scheme are alarming. I offer my own personal account as an example: At 6:15 a.m. March 18,1994, I was home alone. The child I was carrying was two weeks from her due date. Several days of intermittent, seemingly mild labor pains were no indication of anything abnormal to me already a mother of three or to my obstetrician. Without warning, suddenly, and nearly instanta- neously, the baby was born. After dialing 911 for an ambulance, I stupidly walked around with our daughter, carrying her into the light to see if she was OK and to retrieve a cover for her. I had no idea if she or I was OK. I had no idea about a lot. Within minutes I know reports would confirm RVs may be 'X'd' at Cortez Beach Recreation vehicle owners may have to find a new place to watch the sunset in a few weeks if the Bradenton Beach City Council has its way. Council members agreed last week to proceed with an ordinance prohibiting RVs from Cortez Beach. Residents in the area have complained that the big motorized camp- ers block their view of the beach and water. City Attorney Alan Prather drafted an ordinance that would make it illegal to park vehicles of an as-yet- undetermined length at Cortez Beach. However, Coun- cilman John Kaufmann pointed out that the popularity of sport utility vehicles and the size of some of the big trucks may mean that the oversized "family" cars couldn't park at the beach, either. Kaufmann also said that height of the vehicles should be a factor in the new law. Council members agreed to table the matter until further research on how big is too big could be con- ducted. The RV parking ordinance is expected to come back before the council in May. it was just a few the paramedics were here. They at- tended to both of us and transported us to Blake Hos- pital. The baby needed an immediate blood transfusion. My doctor told me I could have suffered from severe hemorrhaging. I cringe to think of what might have happened if the ambulance we needed hadn't been available or had been distantly stationed. We were billed nearly $700 for that ride to Blake and there was no insurance to cover it. A small price to pay, in retrospect, for the needed emergency assis- tance. That bill would have been the same, even if the response time had been longer and the outcome not so pretty. As a property owner and taxpayer and one whose human clock does not tick according to anyone's peak demand staffing I am appalled at this proposal and the means by which it is being presented. County commissioners, are you listening? Gypsy Artists Market this Saturday at Holmes Beach Island Shopping Center Island artists will be dressed in their brightest colors to display their fine arts and crafts at dis- count prices at the Gypsy Artists Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Sponsored by the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island, the market will be held at the Island Shop- ping Center on the corer of Gulf Drive and Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach. The sale will include old art, new art, new and used frames, prints, art supplies and more. Stroll- ing street singer Leesa Wittus will provide enter- tainment and the Artists Guild Gallery will offer free tea and fortune telling. The event is free of charge. For more information, call Zoe Von Averkamp at 778-7216. More local news than any other source! See page 7 in this issue for a mail subscription or call 778-7978 and have your MasterCard or Visa handy. We're not asking you to buy a Trane heat pump system. We're paying you to. P350 O W 'OE M , .... ti" **^fas L - Get $350 back instantly from your participating Trane dealer: Just buy a Trane XL 1400 Weathertron heat pump, air handler and electronic air cleaner and receive $350 in Quick Savings Rebate checks. How can you turn down an offer like that? 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Two recent incidents in Bradenton Beach of man- grove cutting and this week's report in Anna Maria where private citizens cut down and removed sea oats and sea grape trees from city property have prompted investigations. Hefty fines are possible. Mangroves the focus of much of the tree atten- tion are protected by state law. The spindly trees provide a vital source of food for juvenile fish, crabs and other marine life through bark and leaf detritus. The mangrove roots provide shelter for the little critters. Birds and insects live in the tree's branches. And mangrove roots stabilize the shore and prevent erosion. In fact, mangroves actually cause the shore to grow as they "walk" farther and farther into the water. Mangroves are very slow growing trees. A 10- or 12- foot mangrove tree may be 10 or more years old. Trees 50 or 60 feet high may have been here for half a century. Yes, state law governing the pruning of mangroves is complicated and seemingly the rules change with the tide. State lawmakers have revised rules protecting mangroves almost annually, and appear to be consid- ering further changes this month. And yes, it is hard to keep up with what you can or cannot do to the trees. Sea grapes and sea oats serve an important role in beach ecology and are protected by law on state lands. Sea oats send down long roots that help hold the sand in place. During high winds and seas the sea oats serve to protect the beach and shore. Sea grapes, native trees with a high tolerance for salt and limited need for water, are one of the few trees that grow in sandy soil, providing shade for beachgoers and a home for myriad birds. In Anna Maria, the citizens decided a view and a path to the beach in front of their residences on city prop- erty and most probably state land forward of the city's boundary were more important than shore protection. They took what amounts to two huge lots of sea oats and sea grapes down to ankle-to-knee height. They removed a swath of plantings completely for a walk- way when a city sidewalk immediately in front of their homes leads to adjoining accesses. To make matters even worse, they dumped the trimmings on the handicapped parking spaces on Gulf Boulevard. Florida Sea Grant's marine extension agent John Stevely said, "That's a really sad event." When it comes to protection of these valuable assets, it's everyone's responsibility and the flagrant disregard for the environment is everyone's loss. IISLANDER , BYl IN APRIL 11, 1996 VOLUME 4, NUMBER 21 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Presswood V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor June Alder Bob Ardren Pat Copeland Joy Courtney Jack Egan Cynthia Finn Jim Hanson V Contributors Bud Atteridge Gib Bergquist Doug Dowling Capt. Mike Heistand Katharine Wight V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Laura Ritter V Advertising Services Classified Advertising and Accounting Janice Dingman V Production Graphics Jennifer Heisdorf Darla Tingler V Distribution Rob Ross Mary Stockmaster 0 1996 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan Holmes Beach needs to enforce crosswalk laws Last week's issue contained a letter from John Bacich regarding the crosswalks in Anna Maria. The utter disregard of these crosswalks extends to Holmes Beach as well. In the 17 years I have lived here, I have never had a car stop for me when I have been trying to use a crosswalk. As Mr. Bacich stated, the fine on the Circle is $69.50 What can be done to enforce this on our Island? Edie LeCroy, Holmes Beach DEP right in denying Shumard turtle permit The Florida Department of Environmental Protec- tion recently denied a permit renewal for sea turtle nest monitoring to Chuck Shumard of Anna Maria Island. This action was correct and overdue. Shumard had long objected to state guidelines and particularly to restrictions against the routine use of the hatcheries. He argued that his hatchery produced more sea turtle hatchlings than nests life in situ (where laid by the nesting female), and offered numbers to back up the claim. In fact, major studies, over many years and using a large number of sample nests, have shown that nests left in situ generally result in better hatch rates. Grain size (of sand), gas exchange, moisture level and tem- perature are some of the factors involved. Nevertheless, Shumard's concerns are real and are not unique to Anna Maria Island. Developed beaches can pose hazards, and DEP guidelines include sugges- tions to minimize them. For example, nests may be cordoned off in areas with heavy foot traffic, and a wide variety of methods are offered to reduce the shield lighting. Beach light- ing may deter females from nesting. It is lethal, how- ever, for hatchlings which are attracted landward, to- ward the light and away from the water. Any hatchlings not killed by predators exhaust their very limited en- ergy supply wandering disoriented on land. But hatch success is not measured by numbers alone. Consider: DEP guidelines dictate leaving in situ even those nests which though above the high tide line are nevertheless likely to be washed over and/or flooded. In these cases, there is a probability that the hatch rate will be low if the nests hatch at all. What makes this risk worthwhile? Sex is temperature determined in sea turtle em- bryos. Warmer nests result in female hatchlings and cooler nests in males. In Florida, most in situ nests with good hatch rates are high on the beach in dry, warm sand and probably produce mostly females. Though nests close to the water risk flooding and washout, hatchlings that do survived are usually robust and healthy and are more likely to be males. When hatcheries are used, they are located high on the beach in relative safety, in dry, warm sand where they are likely to produce female hatchlings. If the nests rescued to hatcheries are in fact those that were risk- prone but might have produced males, even a 100% hatch rate will contribute little toward continuing the species. We need a few good males ... DEP sea turtle conservation guidelines are based on nearly 50 years of cumulative research and knowl- edge. The prohibition against hatcheries is science- based, reflecting advances in sea turtle biology, and it is not new. The individuals representing the DEP are experienced field biologists, intelligent, patient, and fair. Shumard was repeatedly warned. To express "shock" at the state's denial of his permit or to charac- terize it as a 'vendetta' is unrealistic as well as melo- dramatic. Perhaps sea turtles and his constituency would be better served if Shumard in his capacity as mayor were to use his considerable energies to bring about change in understanding his own group and in beach lighting. After all, with long-range species protection as a goal, to begin to make sea turtle habitat safer would be a timely endeavor. Meanwhile, I hope that new volunteers come for- ward soon, willing to learn, and to work within the rules. I'm sure I speak for many others involved in sea turtle nest monitoring and conservation along the west coast of Florida in offering my support. Wilma Katz. principal permit holder, Permit #085, Manasota Key Sea Turtle Patrol 9I ^ 9j: 9 1^ * THISE WERE THE BAYS Part 14, Will Bean's Dream by June Alder Tony Jannus smiles from the cockpit of his 1914 Benoist seaplane. WORLD'S FIRST AIRLINE As 1914 dawned Charles M. Roser, the conservative bankroller of Will Bean's Anna Maria Beach Resort, made an uncharacteristic splash with a public- ity stunt. It was a headline-grabber right up there with the first guy who went over Niagara Falls in a barrel. It made the front page of the New York Times and snagged a top spot in the week's Pathe Newsreel footage. Roser was one of a dozen or so backers for an audacious enterprise a passenger airline between St. Petersburg (population 9,000) and Tampa (40,000). The first flight took off early on New Year's Day amid the kind of hoopla that Florida promoters would become fa- mous for in the 1920s. A crowd of 3,000 jammed the St. Petersburg pier and surrounding water- front for the event. The handsome, 25- year-old pilot, Tony Jannus who had a girl in every airportt from Washing- ton, D.C.,on down South sat at the controls of his two-seater seaplane as an auctioneer called for bids to go aloft with him. Former St. Petersburg Mayor Abe Pheil made the high bid of $400. But he wasn't the only passenger. He took with him a Swift Premium ham, later to be featured in the packing company's na- tional advertising. Flying 150 feet above the bay wa- ters "He can go even higher if he chooses," marveled the Tampa Times - Jannus landed the politician and the porker on the Hillsborough River 23 minutes later as thousands of Tampans cheered lustily. The return flight a half- hour later took only 20 minutes thanks to a tail wind. (This was at a time when it took two hours to travel from St. Pe- tersburg to Tampa by boat, six hours by car and 12 hours by train). Jannus kept up his flights for three months, carrying 1,204 passengers across the bay. The standard rate was $5 except for super-hefty passengers. They had to pay an extra five cents for each pound over 200 pounds. Besides his scheduled flights Jannus took tourists "whipping through the whitecaps" from Pass-a-Grille on 25-minute flights over the Gulf up to Egmont Key and then back over Tampa Bay. A St. Petersburg Evening Indepen- dent reporter wrote: "You rode in an open cockpit, didn't even have a wind- shield. We went about 60 miles an hour. We ran over a pelican that hit one of the struts and broke its neck. The bay was alive with wild ducks, and Tony reached down and tried to grab one as we went through a flock." Did Jannus ever take off from the Anna Maria wharf for a spin with some lucky resort investors? We don't know for sure. But Roser wasn't likely to pass up cashing in on his investment. Unfortunately, the St. Petersburg- Tampa Airboat Line the world's first commercial airline failed to make money. After his backers bailed out on him, Jannus moved on. It's doubtful that Roser and Bean benefited financially from Jannus's ex- ploits, because their resort went rapidly downhill after 1914. As for Jannus, he was killed on Oct. 1, 1915, when the plane he was testing for the Czar of Russia crashed into the Black Sea. Next: More news of 1914 Auctioneer takes bids for Jannus's historic St. Peters- burg-Tampa flight. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M APRIL 11, 1996 M PAGE 7 II] ,IU Carpet CUAT Upholstery Cleaning Dry Foam, Dries Fast. We never use steam! We have happy customers... "You did a fantastic job. Our furniture and carpet look great and they dried so fast!" Harry & Marian Hartpence, Holmes Beach Clean Carpet Looks Better & Lasts Longer LEATHER & UPHOLSTERED i FURNITURE SPECIALISTS. SFor fast, thorough, service call me Jon Kent, 12-year Island President and owner of Fat Cat. 778-2882 MEMBER: ANNA MARIA ISLAND & LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE * l We'd love to mail you the news! We mail The Islander Bystander weekly for a nominal $30 per Year. It's the perfect way to stay in touch with what's happening on SAnna Maria Island. Over 900 happy, eager-for-Island-news paid sub- Sscribers are already receiving The Islander Bystander where they live ... from Alaska to Germany and California to Canada. S We bring you all the news about three city governments, commu- Snity happenings, people features and special events ... even the latest real estate transactions ... not to mention advertising from businesses that you need to stay in touch with if your "heart is on the Island." We're the only newspaper that gives you all the news of Anna Maria Island. The Islander Bystander is distributed free locally. But if you don't live here year-round, or if you want to mail the paper to a friend or rela- tive, please fill out the form below and mail or drop off at our office with a check in the proper amount or charge it to Visa or MasterCard. BULK MAIL U.S. SUBSCRIPTIONS (allow 2 weeks for delivery) SQ One Year: $30 0 6 Months: $20 Q 3 Months: $12 S U.S. FIRST CLASS AND CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS One Year: $135 O 6 Months: $85 Q 3 Months: $48 MAIL TO: ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CREDIT CARD: EXP. DATE MAIL START DATE: S ISLANDEREimeIc. THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Island Shopping Center 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 S ISA CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 .BBB.UuEiE.EU.UBB ..EBBB*B**uBu.BEBB*.uBuBmBB Jfi PAGE 8 0 APRIL 11, 1996 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER YO R f I N O Finn's writing a plus for Island paper The journalism of Cynthia Finn in my opinion is surprising many of us who first knew her at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. I find it difficult to find just the special descriptive words to tell Cynthia how super I feel her coverage of news here on Anna Maria Island truly is. Add to that her catching photos to enhance many of your articles. We are so very fortunate to have The Islander By- stander, our Island news for which we are so apprecia- tive and thankful. Keep up the good work. Howard and Ruth Burkhead, Holmes Beach Sirens need to shrill over county ambulance plan Please help keep an ambulance full time on Anna Maria Island. The 15,000 to 20,000 residents of Anna Maria Is- land need the ambulance to be stationed at a central location. Presently it has been kept at the Anna Maria Fire Station on Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. This works fine. Medics who operate the Island ambulance have been praised innumerable times by residents thankful for the speedy and efficient service. The critically ill have had medical help quickly which, no doubt, has saved many lives. What will it take to convince the Manatee County Commission to permanently station an ambulance in the center of Anna Maria Island? The entire Island population will thank you for considering this lifesaving service for us. Carolyne Norwood, Anna Maria City Tour of Homes sees success The Tour of Homes for the benefit of the Anna Maria Island Community Center was successful be- cause of the wonderful help we received. First of all we want to thank our co-sponsors, The 'Islander Bystander, for its news coverage and support, First National Bank of Manatee for underwriting the cost of the printing, the Island Garden Center for the use of its palms and plants, and Island Florist for the beautiful flower arrangement Thank you to the home owners who unselfishly opened their homes for the tour. We appreciate their support and could never thank them enough for shar- ing their homes with us. Thank you to the Boutique Committee chaired by Dolores Harrell with helpers Joan Pettigrew, Zita Gavin and Ann Home. They worked hard for many months making beautiful craft items to sell at the Bou- tique to benefit the center. Thank you to the Tour Committee, Marcia Powers, Linda Lone, Deana Reamlin, Dolores Harrell and Zita Gavin. They worked hard and were there to do what needed to be done. Thank you to all the tour volunteers who served as guides in the homes on the day of the tour and to all the people who visited the homes to support the Center. The day was picture perfect and the Tour of Homes was a success. Thank you. . Sue O'Conner and Herta Bowes, co-chairs, Anna Maria Island Tour of Homes Longboat residents confused over bridges In The Islander Bystander dated March 21, there was an article about a request for change in openings of both Anna Maria Island bridges. I am now com- pletely confused over the Island's stand on fixed-span bridges vs. draw bridges. Is it the fixed span or the Island's amenities that generates more traffic? What Councilwoman Billie Martini is requesting, in effect, is a 66.6% fixed span- 100% is no good, but 66.6% is OK I'm confused. Dozens of boat ramps have been built on the Is- land, a new nature park, $25,000 to make the public beach restaurant look more appealing, "traffic circle" in the middle of a state highway, and many other ac- tivities to encourage tourists and residents to visit Anna Maria Island, but you don't want a fixed bridge because it might bring too many people to Anna Maria Island. But a once-an-hour opening is the solution, yep! a 66.6% fixed span, wow! The bridges were originally built to take people to and from the Island and the mainland. These are not one-way bridges. Why do the people on Anna Maria Island think that they should be the judge of the type of bridge that should be built. I would think the people returning from work or play to the mainland should have just as much right to determine the type of bridges. I wonder if Councilwoman Martini could imagine * CERAMIC TILE * CARPET * VINYL * 1000'S of REMNANTS. 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The British flag (Union Jack) is more subtle and re- quires more attention to tell the top from the bot- tom. This results in a mixture of correct and upside down displays of the flag. The "British Pub" in Bradenton Beach hosts a newly painted sign that is permanently wrong way up. I am sure that most Brits treat this with a wry smile and accept that all parties mean well and are not aware of the existence of a top and bottom. One cannot, however, help but wonder what the reaction would be by U.S. citizens who, when vis- iting a foreign country, saw their national flag-. being displayed in the inverted position. Anthony Hancock, Surrey,.L.K: HomeTown Service 5.25/0 APY 6 Month Certificate Cj CENTURY BANK A Federal Savings Bank FDIC INSURED 5a1h- WBdt-on a 9a17 8 Rates subject to change. Annual Percentage Yield effective as of 2/9/96 A Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Minimum deposit required of $500. Upside down? .L~ !^ Good quality photos for licenses, .. - immigrations, HARLAN'S ONE HOUR PHOTO and other needs. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CENTRE HOLMES BEACH 778-4277 ----I - I I LLI - I L-~l I- I I I , 9eanrjmwith THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 APRIL 11, 1996 E PAGE 9 KI Doolittle Tokyo Raiders remember Sarasota will be the site of the 54th Anniversary Reunion of the famous Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for three days beginning Thursday, April 18, to be held at Mote Marine in Sarasota. The Doolittle Raiders are the , American airmen who dropped the first bomb on Japan in World War II. In honor of the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, the citi- zens of Tucson, Ariz., presented a set of 80 sterling goblets to the Raiders following World War II. In turn, they were presented to the Air Force Academy in Colo- rado Springs by General Doolittle on behalf of the sur- viving members of the Raiders for safekeeping and display between reunions. The silver goblets are housed in a special glass- enclosed trophy case which is guarded by two academy cadets. In addition to the goblets, the case contains a bottle of brandy to be used by the last two remaining Raiders at the last reunion to toast their departed com- rades. Many of the goblets are already turned upside down for the men who were killed in the raid or who have since died. Each goblet is inscribed twice with a Raider's name both right-side up and upside down - so that the names are always readable. At each reunion, the Raiders hold a brief ceremony Cadets guard past to honor those who have passed away. This emotional Air Force Academy cadets stand watch over the goblets presented by the city of Tucson, Ariz., to the Doolittle remembrance often marks the passing of additional Tokyo Raiders after World War II. They will be on display at the Raiders' 54th reunion to be held this month Raiders during the year since the previous reunion. in Sarasota. Islander Photo: Courtesy of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Island Branch Library celebrates National Library Week In celebration of National Library Week, the Island Branch Library invites the public to at- tend an arts and crafts demonstration festival to be held Monday, April 15, through Friday, April 19, in the Walker-Swift Meeting Room. The five-day event will feature local artists and hobbyists. Monday, April 15 Indian loombeading by Irene Murphy, 10:15 a.m. to noon; acrylic painting on slate by Joan and Clarence Dailey, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 wheel drawing and sculpture by Charlie Haight, 10:15 a.m. to noon; eraser carving and stamping by Laura Beard. Wednesday, April 17 quilting by the Sharing Quilters, 10:15 am. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Ukrainian Easter egg paint- ing by Helena Saliji, 10:15 am. to noon; tatting by Bev Roberge, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 knitting by Carol Gemmill, 10:15 a.m. to noon; origami by Mary Foreman, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call the library at 778-6341 for additional in- formation or stop by the library at 5701 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. Enjoy a light-hearted look into Florida's past and support the Anna Maria Island Community Center! Monies fom the safe of gib6 eryguist's book Cracgr's Crumbs, goes compltely to the Center's .' endowmentfund. $19.95 plus tax. On sale at The Islander Bystander. IISLANDER IBlA THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND 5408 Marina Drive Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach 778-7978 SPRE-HISTORIC FOSSILS CJ! A, HARLAN'S ONE HOUR PHOTO 3332 East Bay Dr Holmes Beach 778-4277 In the Anna Maria Island Centre I - I -II 1 13 =1-~ I j[j PAGE 10 0 APRIL 11, 1996 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0AN 9NEE ART GALLERY Exhibiting extensive collections by the most talented Florida artists ... Painting, Sculpture, Glass & Pottery Mon-Sat 10:30 to5 Sunday 12to5 and by Appt. 509 Pine Ave. Anna Maria 778-4655 *Ellen J\El *Loretta Sandy 401 PinAe ve Anna Mar.a, FL P78'7767 2.d. V. Jewelry & Watch Repair S1st Anniversary Specials During April 25% off all new mountings & remounts 10% off all karat gold soldering repairs 10% off all watch bands Watch Batteries Installed $495 All work done in our own shop Shoppes of Paradise Bay 7358 Cortez Rd. W. 798-9585 *EI LTc )n CREATIVE FASHIONS FOR WOMEN oi* sa A. .. oh [AES STI' S fO a " hf~hO OEN Longboat Chapel celebrates 40 years The Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 14. A social hour will begin at 9:30 a.m. During the service, some of the founders, past min- isters and church members will recreate what the chapel was like in its beginning years. For more information, call 383-6491. History of Florida to unfold on stamps Philatelists Jeanne Maschek and Irene Murphy, both of Holmes Beach, will tell the history behind their collection of Florida stamps at the Monday, April 15, meeting of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society. The public is invited to the meeting which begins at 7:30 p.m. at Anna Maria City Hall, Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue, Anna Maria City. Holmes Beach Civic Association to meet The Holmes Beach Civic Association will meet on Saturday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Island Branch Library. Pierette Kelly, director of the Anna Maria Island Community Center, will be the guest speaker. All residents of Holmes Beach and friends are in- vited to attend. Free tax help for Islanders Volunteers for the Federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program are offering free assistance with basic tax returns on the Island. Volunteers will be at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria, from noon to 3 p.m. Wednes- day and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Assistance will also be provided at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday. All participants are asked to bring last year's tax return and any records applicable to this year's tax. 'The Pajama Game' opens at Sarasota Players "The Pajama Game" with book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross will open on Thursday, April 11, at the Sarasota Players located at 9th Street and U.S. 41 in Sarasota. The show will run through Sunday, April 21. Call the Players' box office at 365-2494 for cur- tain times and ticket information. MCC cast takes comic look at Chekhov stories An ensemble cast of Manatee Community College theater students will take a comic look at pre-Revolu- tionary Russia through the eyes of author Anton Chekhov in "The Good Doctor." Adapted and suggested by scenes from Chekhov's short stories, the play by Neil Simon will open at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, in Studio 84, 5840 26th St. W. in Bradenton. A 2 p.m. matinee will be held Sunday, April 14, followed by 8 p.m. performances April 16-20. For more information, call the box office at 755- 1511, ext. 4240. Jazz Festival jazzes up Sarasota The 1996 Sarasota Jazz Festival brings a host of both legendary and young stars to the Van Wezel Per- forming Arts Hall nightly through Saturday to cel- ebrate 60 years of America's music. In addition to the nightly concerts, there will be a free mid-day concert on Sarasota Bay featuring vari- ous festival musicians. Evening concerts begin at 7:45 p.m. Call the Van Wezel box office at 953-3368 for ticket information. Bottle boat regatta Saturday It's too late to enter but not to late too be a part of the fun watching one of the most popular events of the annual Florida Heritage Festival. The Plastic Bottle Boat Regatta will be held from 11 am. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, on the Palma Sola Causeway beach four miles east of the Island on Mana- tee Avenue. Hundreds of children and adults in teams will com- pete in 33 different categories of races, each hoping they have fashioned the fastest boat that floats on plas- tic bottles with only paddles for propulsion. Creativity is a tradition with such former entries as a boat that was built to look like a classic 1950s car. There is no admission fee for spectators who are invited to gather along the shore to cheer on their fa- vorites. For more information, call 747-1998. Island students to hold rummage sale The second-grade students in Michele Gabriele's class at Anna Maria Elementary School will hold a rummage sale on Friday, April 12, from 8:30 am. to 12:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium, 4700 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach. The public is invited to attend. The sale is a fundraiser for a field trip to Sea World. Reduced ambulance coverage topic of SAM meeting Andy Price, chief of the Anna Maria Fire District, will speak on Manatee County's new plan for reassign- ing ambulance service to the Island at the Saturday, April 13, meeting of Save Anna Maria, Inc. All members and interested persons are invited to the 1 p.m. meeting about ambulance service to the Island. An up date on the status of the proposed megabridge at Manatee Avenue will be provided. For additional information, call Joy Courtney, president, at 778-5405. Longboat chamber hosts two events The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold its April Business After Hours on Monday, April 15, at Cedars Cafe, 545 Cedars Court, Longboat Key, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. On Sunday, April 14, the chamber will hold its 8th Annual Islandfest on the grounds of the Holiday Inn Longboat Key, 4949 Gulf of Mexico Dr. The festival takes place from 11 am. to 7 p.m. and will feature a juried arts and crafts show, stage enter- tainment, a children's area, and food from many island restaurants. Admission is free. For information and reservations, call the chamber at 387-9519. Art League hosts Children's Art Festival A multitude of art experiences await local children at the Art League of Manatee County Children's Art Festival to be held Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at the league, 209 9th St. W., Bradenton. Admission is $3 per adult and no charge for ac- companying children (limit four children per adult). Activities designed for children of all ages, but especially ages 5 to 12, will include all-time favorites like clay, painting, batik and jewelry design. Call the league at 746-2869 for details. MCC students exhibit best of year's art work The Annual Art Student Exhibition will open Thursday, April 16, with a reception from noon to 2 p.m. in the Fine Art Gallery on the Manatee Commu- nity College Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. W. Refreshments will be served and the reception is free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon- day through Friday. For more information, call 755- 1511, ext. 4251. 'Where Romance Begins r T Ci Gefts e Novelties Kama Sutra Oils 10% OFF any purchase with this ad exp. 4/30/96Lotions Monday to Saturday 11 am to 9 pm S10110 Cortez Rd. W. 795-8405 E BI/ABA~kf& Lotions I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER U APRIL 11, 1996 E PAGE 11 Ri 116 YEARS IN SERVICE Ceiling Fan & Lighting Center & FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES Sales Parts Service Installation 4232 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 755-8095 1-(800)351-FANS (3267) FANCOMPANY CAAS SRI M 6 Handcrafted Check out our Beautiful Handbags, Luggage Taestr Ba Totes, Sports Bags New Tapestry Bags! SMonograms ISLAND CANVAS GEAR SBelts 5348-A Gulf Drive 778-3121 Woman's Club and Center issue joint appreciation Sarah Maloney; right, made a donation of $800 to Pierrette Kelly, executive director of the Anna Maria Island Community Center on behalf of the Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn fa] l7: F Mary W. Edgerton Mary W. Edgerton, 82, of Anna Maria, died April 4 in Columbia Blake Medical Center. Born in Windsor Locks, Conn., Mrs. Edgerton came to Manatee County from Granby in 1986. She was an owner and operator of a dog kennel. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She was an author of several books and a member of Poetry Club of America. She is survived by two sisters, Eleanor Mather and June Root of Windsor Locks, Conn.; and a brother, James Wheeler of Anna Maria. BWurial wa in Granby'Cemetery, Granby, Conn. Griffith-Cllne Funeral Home was in charge of the ar- rangements. Memorials may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Dr., Holmes Beach, Fla. 34217. Wilfred H. 'Willie' Graham Wilfred H. "Willie" Graham, 82, of Holmes Beach, died April 5 in Columbia Blake Medical Center. Born in Battle Creek, Mich., Mr. Graham came to Manatee County from Richland, Mich., in 1976. He retired as a millwright for Kellogg Company. He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter, Marcia West of Richland; a son. Dr. Walter of Bradenton; two sisters, Juanita Willey of Battle Creek and Barbara; eight grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Brown and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 4710 Eisenhower Blvd., Suite A-7, Tampa, Fla. 33634, or to Robert L. Batey Cardiology Center Endowment Fund, 6100Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton, Fla. 34209. Marianna G. Harter Marianna G. Harter, 87, of Bradenton, died April 2 in Freedom Village. Born in Baltimore, Mrs. Harter came to Manatee County from Sun City Center in 1987. She was a reg- istered nurse. She was a Catholic. She was a member of Disabled American Veterans. She was a military nurse serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. She is survived by a stepson, Lloyd Jr. of Holmes Beach and a sister, Ruth Tuckey of Lower Gwynedd, Pa. A memorial service was held at Freedom Village, Bradenton. Burial was in Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton. Memorials may be made to South Eastern Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4210 77th St. E., Palmetto, Fla. 34221. Bradenton Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. 'Spring Sing' this Sunday Elaine Burkly, far left, will direct the Anna Maria Repertory Singers in a "Spring Sing" of light classics and Broadway selections at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Roser Memorial Community Church chapel, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn. the Sterling anvil HANDCRAFTED WISHBONE EARRINGS Sterling Silver $12.00 14K Gold $68.00 SINCE 197 5341 Gulf Drive/Holmes Beach, FL 34217 / (941) 778-3636 Earth Day Everyday... Sale One Day April 20th 20- 70% OFF th. fimeeo SNatural Bouriguu Worth The Drive Off The Island 746-6387 3924 Manatee Ave. W.* Bradenton Ship 'N'Shore Cruises 383-1847 Big Band Transatlantic on the MAASDAM plus Spain & Portugal Enjoy a 6-Night Land Tour with an 11-Night Cruise Air from Ft. Myers Orlando $399 lM PAGE 12 0 APRIL 11, 1996 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Artistic expressions by Kip By Cynthia Finn Islander Reporter "Whew. It felt good to get that out" Those are the words of Kip Ackerman of Holmes Beach, nearing the end of an interview. A self-defined "expressionist painter," Kip is most comfortable expressing his feelings about himself and the world around him in line, shape and color. Translating 36 years of life and philosophy into an hour's conversation is another application of color and form and he does not shy away from it. The truth is, says Kip, engaging in artistic conver- sation is a part of what he does. By spending time with his clients, listening to them and letting them express themselves, Kip says he has developed "a knack for knowing what they want, what techniques and style they like." "I discover," he says, "how to paint on the surface the feelings, the places, the philosophies they describe to me." An Island resident for three years, Kip has been commissioned to create colorful exterior murals for several commercial establishments, in addition to pri- vate pieces and interior decorative wall paintings. Samples of Kip's expressions can be found on the exterior and interior of the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria and in progress on the exterior of the Gulf Drive Cafe in Bradenton Beach. "Art is a luxury too many people think they can't afford," says Kip. "There's a lot of art out there and people are not allowing themselves to experience it because they think they can't." That's where Kip feels he comes in. With his life- long art experience, and his study of "the masters," Kip believes he can give clients the luxury of what they want at an affordable price. A New Jersey native, Kip comes from a line of artists. His grandfather, father and uncle made their liv- ings as sign makers, illustrators and art directors. He learned to draw as a young boy. In quiet places like church, he was always given a pad and pencil. In school he was a good student who was sometimes in trouble for "always drawing." "Right from the get-go," says Kip, "I knew inside that that's what I was and would be an artist." All through high school he worked with his father. 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At 21 Kip entered Utah State University, where both his brothers had preceded him, and sunk himself into what he calls "an excellent art program for less money than a lot of other places." With an emphasis on fine art and drawing, Kip says, "I took every art course and studio offering I could. That's where I developed my philosophy the importance of art in a person's life and my own technique and style." He says that in retrospect, admitting now that in those earlier years he "was arrogant, wanting to do it my way." "But thank God all the studying sunk in despite myself and I have come to apply all I learned. My own techniques have definitely been enhanced by studying the masters." After college Kip remained in the Rocky Moun- tains of Utah, working as a commercial art director and then struggling to make ends meet as a freelancer. 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Custom made Jewelry Repairs made while you shop 4 Batteries Sold and Replaced 6810 uf.fMxioD. -NrhLnbatKye3305 Hours: WHITNEYBEAH SHOPPING CEN~TER^^ am 9 pm e Sun 8 amE 8 pm I i I '' ~e --C A 0 9 30ATY9 S C'IHAIA 3HT A 9A? FF llRA E SF AA4 13I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 APRIL 11, 1996 0 PAGE 13 lD KIP, FROM PAGE 12 Anna Maria Island Historical Society and the Island Players to make ends meet. Kip says in his brochure that he specializes in vi- sual expressions, emphasizing your business, personal and social life. As he aims in the direction of more private and commercial commissions, Kip says, "I just want a simple life. To eat and pay my bills." The starving artist syndrome? He smiles. "Financial insecurity goes along with the territory. But artisn't a hobby with me. It's who I am, what I've been for along time. It's a gift I have to share." If money weren't a factor, Kip says his expression- ist paintings would be "spiritual works totally from the heart and the mind. A diary, a record of life." Contemporary life? He smiles again. "I don't know. I can't ever pin- point it" The walls of his home have been transformed by his murals. The paradisical color of individual paint- ings is on display. The tables in his studio are covered with black and white drawings, works in progress. I have this nonstop slide show in my head," Kip explains. "When you get this one piece, you have to grab it and get it down, while other scenes are going by the whole time. "Sometimes you miss it. But there are those ones that must be captured. Even if just in a sketch to get back to another time." The next day Kip was at work on a marine-life mural for the roadside exterior of the Gulf Drive Cafe. Heads turned in the bumper-to-bumper traffic crawling by patrons on their way in and out stopped to admire the artist and his work. "Oh, that's lovely," said a woman from the north. "Wouldn't that be wonderful in our dining area?" she said to her husband. 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CARPET NETWORK "The Traveling Floor Store" g EI PAGE 14 I APRIL 11, 1996 m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER UW~~J~- Sew What opens in Holmes Beach Twenty-year seamstress Bette Buckley has opened Sew What of Anna Maria Island providing professional tailoring and alterations at 5350 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Com- merce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony March 20 with participants, from left, Chamber volunteers head Carolyn Whitney, then-Mayor Rich Bohnenberger, Mike and Bette Buckley, Chamber President Bob Hinds, First Vice President Don Howard and Executive Director Mary Ann Brockman. Islander Photo: Cynthia Finn. Teri laun and Robert Carter to wed Mr. and Mrs. Ward laun of Springfield Ill., an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Teri Ellen laun of Holmes Beach, to Robert Carter Bennett of Bradenton Beach, son of Mrs. and Mrs. C. Melvin Bennett. The bride-to-be attended Sangamon State University and is the store manager ofAMI West in Anna Maria. The bridegroom-elect graduated from Manatee High School. He is currently employed by the Sarasota County Fire Department as a para- medic firefighter and is a volunteer captain for the Anna Maria Fire District. New Patients Welcome 3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach 778-2204 ARoner f temoial exmmamity lTrdp Pastor Wayne An Interdenominational Christian Church D. Kirk Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ 1st Worship 9:30 2nd Worship 11:00 Sunday School 9:45 SSat Seaside Worship 6:00pm Transportation & Nursery Available ... __ 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 HOUSECALL. Health Services In Your Home Formerly ResCare Home Health (941) 755-9199 1-800-887-1060 BRADENTON SOON TO OPEN ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Islanders show support The Brain Gym bookstore of Holmes Beach sponsored a recent discussion and book signing with Holmes Beach mystery writer Eleanor Boylan at Sarasota's new Deaf Service Center. 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Chairwomen for the installation luncheon and ac- companying spring fashion show were Marian Van Winkle and Petey Pratt. Holmes Beach Marina takes on new boat line Holmes Beach Marina in Holmes Beach recently signed with Pro Sports to sell the company's line of sport fishing boats, according to Mike Robinson, president of Pro Sports, Holmes Beach Marina is one of seven other dealers newly appointed to the Pro Sports family. The Island Poet This is the time of the year when some folks can't relax, And all they do is gripe about paying their in- come tax. And you can hear them as they grumble and bellyache, As to how much of their money Uncle Sam will take. But the price we pay is small to live in this great land, And some of their complaints are really get- ting out-of-hand. So if some folks think our tax is just too much to pay, Let's remind them ships are leaving our shores every day. Bud Atteridge Back by popular demand ... 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Islander Photo: Cynthib Finn. Worship Service 10:30 am (April 14th only) Social Hour 9:30 Nursery Available Minister Charles Jim Marsh 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 383-6491 Dri lenn ISLANDER More Island news than any other source! INE W ON THE LIBRARY SHELF 'Internet Yellow Pages' by Harley Hahn and Rick Stout A great way to get familiar with the vast content on The Internet. Arranged by category it is easy to zero in on your areas of interest without "surfing" the whole net. Reviewed by Mollie Sandberg 'Primary Colors' by Anonymous To credit a pseudo-sensational political ex- pose to an anonymous author during an election year probably guaranteed that this book would be hyped. I found the book to be a series of trenchant characterizations connected by rambling dialogue. The perceived accuracy by the "insider" author tends to encourage the reader to turn at least one more page. 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We've got, or we can get, diagrams on just about everything ever made and we have test equipment that can't be BOB'S TV VCR stumped. If it's a TV, VCR or home stereo, R EPA I and it doesn't work, we'll find the problem, we'll fix it, and we'll guaran- 5343 Gulf Dr. 1309 53rd Ave. W. tee it... Holmes Beach Bradenton We actually repair things! 778-3738 753-9908 comer of 53rd Ave. W. and US 41 CLIPANDSAETAD FOR3.IJSlVl: I IGS ANM f^^^^SOvsa^S'^9 EM PAGE 16 0 APRIL 11, 1996 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Who's where? In the constant shuffle of bands and musicians from one club to another on and around Anna Maria Island, sometimes we have an opportunity to try some- thing new. Most recently, I stopped at Down the Hatch, the bayfront restaurant on the causeway to Bradenton, for what was recommended to be an excellent oyster Rockefeller. Indeed, the oysters were delicious. Gar- licky. Plump and fresh. Perfect. We were lured out the back door by the waft of zydeco music from the deck. We discovered the Gumbo Boogie Band, a group of four musicians mak- ing some great sounds. Steve Page plays stand-up bass and does vocals, Ryan Langley plays accordion, key- board and trumpet, Rich Young plays mandolin and fiddle and does some vocals, and Chaz Trippey wraps up the group with drums and percussion. After learning of their backgrounds, I'm not sur- prised they sounded so good. Page, the band's founder, has recorded and toured internationally. Young worked with Ricky Skaggs, Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band. Trippey's credentials include a seven-year gig with the Greg Allman Band including three gold albums. Lan- gley is distinguished as one of the youngest musicians ever solicited by Disney but he decided against the stint with Mickey Mouse. The band's theme, "let the good times roll," doesn't fully reflect their eclectic blend of boogie- woogie, rock-a-billy, classic rock, swing, country, blues and bluegrass. They're strongly "seasoned," as Page says, by the music of New Orleans including Mardi Gras and Cajun influences. Page operates the "Blues Cruises" which run with utmost irregularity, mostly in the spring and fall, aboard the Miss Cortez fleet We'll be looking forward to a sunset cruise with the Gumbo Boogie Band. Meantime, you can catch them on the deck on Fri- day nights from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Hatch. Around town, local Island guys, some of them for- merly with the Hammerheads, have formed a group called NGB's Freeport that will appear at D.Coy Ducks this weekend. Expect some Allman Brothers tunes mixed in with the blues and shuffle. King Louie is back at the Dry Dock Inn this week- end and they're celebrating their fourth birthday Sun- day, April 21. Sounds like one of their great cook-outs to me. At the Anchor Inn, Razin Cane will rock the week- end out and Lifeguard is booked in every Wednesday for what Anchor owner Bob Tingler calls "Sink or Swim." You pay $10 to drink unlimited quantities of well drinks and domestic beers from 9 p.m. to mid- night. Key West Willy's offers up their Acoustic Nerve (sounds interesting) on Friday and Saturday nights with Rockin' Romy on Thursday and no cover charge not ever. To wrap up the rock scene, Rumple Fish, another new name in the Island's own version of musical chairs, is at Turtles Bar & Grill for the weekend. You'll find a great alternative to rock and roll at Eddie B's in Anna Maria. Fritzi (no last name?) enter- tains at the piano bar with a sophisticated song list that runs from Carole King to Broadway show tunes. She's a relatively new addition to Anna Maria, leaving be- hind a popular audience on Boca Grande to comple- ment our winter season. Getting to know her has been fun and hopefully, she'll stay on. (See Eddie, I managed to do the whole stir-thing without referring to you once as Cafe Robar.) The Gumbo Boogie Band Something' to do This weekend is the 8th Annual Island Fest, a big event sponsored by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce with the help of business sponsors at the Holiday Inn on Longboat Key. Besides great day-long entertainment including Democracy, Rick "the Trickster" Band, Terry Lynn and the Coyote Band and Open Minds, you'll discover gourmet delights from many area restaurants. Also included are juried arts and crafts for sale and activities for children. It all happens Sunday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There's a free shuttle from various parking areas on the Key so watch for the first sign you see, park and ride to the event. There's a $2 admission fee. Also happening this weekend, a Gypsy Artist's Market on Saturday April 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Island Shopping Center in Holmes Beach. The Artists Guild Gallery will offer discounts on local art- ists' works plus frames, supplies and assorted prints. 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Now booking holiday parties! 204 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (formerly Cafe Robar) FULL BAR TV STEEL TIP I IMPORTED DARTS m DRAFTS Happy Hour Daily 4 7 pm DINNER SPECIALS 4 to 6pm BUY 1 DINNER GET 2ND FREE S Up to $10 value With this ad Expires 4/18/96 J 15% Gratuity added to check before applied discount Dinners Nightly 4 10 pm Breakfast Sundays 8- 1 pm Lunch Fri., Sat., Sun. Noon 4 pm 2519 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach 778-5173 SMUM,= THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 APRIL 11, 1996 N PAGE 17 lFM Anna Maria Elementary School Menu ,. .Monday, 4/15/96 Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Juice Lunch: Corn Dog or Hamburger, Coleslaw, Tater Tots, Ice Cream Tuesday, 4/16/96 Breakfast: French Toast, Juice IT .Lunch: Chicken & Noodles or Pork Chop Shape, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple, Roll Wednesday, 4/17/96 Breakfast: Soft Pretzel w/Cheese, Juice U. "Lunch: Two Waffles w/Syrup or Cheese Croissant, Sausage Links, Cinnamon Apple Slices, Juice Thursday, 4/18/96 Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Juice Lunch: Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes or Mini-Chef Salad, Green Beans, Roll, Jello Women power Friday, 4/19/96 The fifth-grade gals in Anne Russell's fifth-grade class at our Island school took a history assignment a step Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Juice further to turn their work into a blanket of history. In celebration of National Women's History Month, each Lunch: Pizza or Nachos & Cheese, Salad, student contributed a fact sheet about their favorite famous woman and worked together to make a paper Pudding quilt. The quilt is on display at the Island Branch Library during the month of April. All meals served with milk A real live author Lucinda.Hathaway, author of "Takashi's Voyage, The Wreck of the Sindia," speaks about herproject to the fourth and fifh-grade students at Anna Maria Elementary. Using the historical background of a trade ship boundfor New York City from Kobe, Japan, that sunk off of Ocean City, N.J. in 191, Hathaway created a young cabin boy named Takashi who shared the adventure. Currently, she is researching another book to get Takashi back to Japan. Joy Courtney Recently Opened by New Owners VBO3'S p0 S.)10519 Cortez Road Saigon Cafe * 792-5300 Experience the Ultimate in Authentic BUFFET HOURS: 11AM 9PM SUN. 12:00 Noon 8 PM Vietnamese/Oriental Cuisine LUNCH PIZZA New Spring Menu Items 4 Low Fat Low Cal BUFFET Always Fresh to Order 4 .09U- Never Pre-Cooked Also Serving Local & Imported Beer, Wine & Sake DINNER PIZZA 0 -. Lunch Dinner Take-outs from $4.75 BUFFET 0 5518 Cortez Rd., Cortez Commons *4 59 59th St. & Cortez Rd. 792-1633 ( 5 -ji PAGE 18 m APRIL 11, 1996 m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Key Royale Club 1995 Golf Award Winners Nine Hole Champions John Williamson, left, was the Key Royale Club's 1995 Nine Hole Champion with Ed Sosnowski, runner-up. 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FULL MENU FULL BAR BRITISH-STYLE FISH & CHIPS STEAMER POTS Served 7 days a week Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 Cwez Andre Come Dine With Us! Breakfast Luncheon Intimate Dinners Fine Selection of Imported French Wines We Also have French Bread & Pastries To Go Breakfast and Lunch Dining in France Tues thru Sat Thur, Fri & Sat .- . 8AM-2:30PM 6-10PM Sun8AM-2:30PM 6-Sun5:30M embersAmerican Sun 8AM-1:30PM Sun 5:30-9PM Culinary Federation Reservations Suggested for Dinner Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Carry-out available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 778-5320 Adjoining Four Winds Beach Resort An elegant resort on the Gulf of Mexico 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 9 .0 10 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M APRIL 11, 1996 M PAGE 19 EIi[ 0401, 1 T 'Ii Mixed couples winners Norma Chateauneuf, left, and Webster Cutting, not pictured, earned the Key Royale Club's 1995 Mixed Couples Tournament award with Bob and Muriel Reppenhagen as runners-up. Ladies champ, most improved Muriel Reppenhagen, left, won the Key Royale Club's Ladies Handicap Tournament Championship and Susan Murphy earned an award for Most Improved Golfer. Hole in one Dean Jacquin holds his trophy for a hole in one he shot on the Key Royale course on Jan. 15. Ladies Class 'A,' 'B' champions The Key Royale Club awarded Joy Nelles, left, the 9 Hole Championship - Class "A" with Rosalie Ladd, runner-up. The 9 Hole Championship - Class "B" went to Geraldine Siegal, not pictured, with Kat Collins as runner-up. Ladies 18, 9 hole champions Roswitha Fowler, left, earned the Key Royale Club's Ladies 199618 Hole Club Championship with Dottie Bristor, runner-up. Jane Smith won the Ladies 9 Hole Championship Class "AA" with runner-up Bettylee Marquis. * SPECIALS GOOD FROM APRIL 10 thru APRIL 16 * joins JOOe's POO LOCO Eats MEXICRN RESTAURANT Sweets PLUS Nachos Soups Salads Enchiladas Fajitas Burritos Taquitos Tamales Chimichanga Quesadilla Tacos Serving Lunch & Dinner 11:30am 10pm Daily e Closed Tues. 778-LOCO (5626) 40 GOURMET HOMEMADE ICE CREAMS BY JOE * Yogurts (18 fat free, 26 low fat) * 10 Sugar Free Flavors SSundaes Sodas Shakes Regular or Sugar Free * Espresso, Cappuccino * Belgium Waffles Ice Cream Cakes * Open Daily 2-10pm Closed Tuesdays 778-0007 1 Iv Bl s o h C r Bi dge)o- rebeca'S B137s Casual Gulfview Dining "Finest Little Restaurant Between Bradenton Beach City Hall and Circle K" Serving Sunday Breakfast until 2:30 "An evening of delightful dining." "Beautiful presentation and William Bailey, wonderful flavors..." Longboat Observer Pat Benson, Bradenton Herald Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Tues. thru Sun Dinner Reservations Suggested 778-2959 f103 Gulf Dr., Bradenton Beach . a r A- m m Tff '".'- wG '3 r r rI ccr.* P* TCrn,t-'.Iv:'r' LIrTIA YNr--r , IRI PAGE 20 0 APRIL 11, 1996 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island police reports Anna Maria City March 31, criminal mischief, 200 block of Gladi- olus. The complainant reported a person unknown kicked the left quarter panel of his vehicle. April 3, destruction of trespassing signs, 700 block of North Shore Drive. The complainant reported the suspect removed two signs from the seawall. April 4, domestic battery, 100 block of Tuna Street. The victim received a cut on the head after a physical confrontation with the suspect. The suspect was placed in custody. Bradenton Beach March 27, burglary, 2509 Gulf Drive N., One Stop Shell Shop. The complainant reported a person unknown entered the business, removed items, ran- sacked the store and pulled shelves off the wall. The complainant found a note stating that unless money was left in the store, the incident would happen again. March 29, 2400 block of Avenue B. The com- plainant reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the road. The officer found two juveniles and ran checks on them with negative results. A check was run on the owner of the vehicle, and it was found he had a war- rant out of Pinellas County. The juveniles were re- leased to the custody of their mothers. The owner was found and placed in custody. Just over the Cortez Bridge iTyler's Since 1984 Old Fashioned Ile Cream and Waffle Cones Made on Location SIce Cream Pies & Cakes Diabetic S* Colombo Yogurt Soft Serve A FULL SERVICE ICE CREAM PARLOR Surfing World Village 11904 Cortez Road West Noon 10 PM 7 Days a Week 794-5333 Bridge Street Pier ad Cafe (at end of Bridge St. on pier) | Casual Dining on the Water March 29, possession of marijuana less than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, DWLS, 2400 block of Gulf Drive North. The officer observed Joseph E. Schiaro, 25, of Holmes Beach, travel through a four- way stop at 22nd Street North and Avenue C. He stopped Schiaro, approached the vehicle, observed a bag of marijuana on the center console and asked Schiaro to exit the vehicle. He asked for permission to search the vehicle and found a pipe with residue. A check revealed Schiaro's license was suspended and he was placed in custody. Schiaro was issued citations for failure to stop at a stop sign and DWLS. March 31, DWLS, Coquina Bayside. The officer observed the subject traveling at a high rate of speed on the access road. The subject ran two stop signs and pulled out onto Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the vehicle, did a check on the subject and found five sus- pensions, the most recent on July 18, 1995. The subject, as well as a child in the vehicle, were not wearing seat belts, and the subject did not have the vehicle registra- tion. He was placed in custody. March 31, domestic battery, 100 block of Gulf Drive South. The victim reported she was walking to a store when the suspect stopped his vehicle, grabbed her and threw her to the ground. The complaint was forwarded to the state attorney's office. March 31, sale of alcohol to a minor, 120 Bridge Street, Drift In. An agent of the state sent an underage subject into the business to purchase alcohol. The sub- ject purchased a six-pack of beer, and the employee received a notice to appear. tif.iRL_, HAPPY HOUR 4 8 pm S No Cover Charge Sun. & Thurs. < V Tues. Nights: FREE POOL & DARTS v, and Happy Hour til 10 pm Wed Reggae with Democracy Thurs Mike Oscanyan 8pm to 12am Fri & Sat Rumple Fish 10pm to 2am Sun Vandergriff & Helm 8pm We've got the Nightlife & Great Food too! 5702 Marina Dr Holmes Beach 778-5075 March 31, burglary, 1701 Gulf Drive N., Island Inn. The complainant reported a person unknown kicked in a glass front door and checked the cash reg- ister for money, then went into the back room, found the cash register drawer and removed the cash and change. The subject kicked out a rear door to exit the business. Damages were $500. March 31, criminal mischief, 2500 block of Avenue B. The complainant reported $25 damage to a mailbox. March 31, criminal mischief, 100 block of Sixth Street. The complainant reported the front and rear win- dows of his vehicle were broken. Damages were $600. March 31, criminal mischief, 1325 Gulf Drive North, Catalina resort. The complainants were staying at the resort during spring break. A male subject knocked at the door and asked the complainants to open it. When they would not, the subject used an unknown object to smash out the front window and fled. April 1, retail theft of a 12-pack of beer, 100 Gulf Drive N., Circle K. Holmes Beach March 29, civil, 300 block of 59th Street. The com- plainants were having a yard sale, and their landlord ac- cidentally placed an antique chair out for purchase. The chair was purchased by the subject for $5. When the mis- take was discovered, the complainants attempted to buy back the chair but were unsuccessful. The subject had begun to strip the chair and wanted compensation for time PLEASE SEE STREETLIFE, NEXT PAGE Q PREGO PIZZA PASTA SHomestyle Italian Cooking Dinners from $5.75 to $9.95 LUNCHES MON-FRI IIAM TO 2PM DINNERS MON-SAT 5PM-9PM 7467 Manatee Ave. W. 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Fairweather, 18, of Anna Maria, was arrested by Holmes Beach police April 3 and charged with retail theft, battery and resisting a mer- chant in connection with a shoplifting incident at the Sterling Anvil, 5341 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Fairweather had been in the store twice earlier in the day. According to the police report, store owner Roxanne Reid observed Fairweather with two chains in his hands when he "dropped" everything includ- ing his wallet and some change. She confronted Fairweather after observing him conceal a silver bracelet in his wallet. Reid told Fairweather she was calling police, and he pushed her out the door of the shop. She fell down a step to the parking area and hit STREETLIFE, FROM PAGE 20 and materials. They eventually came to an agreement, and the chair was bought back by the complainants who were reimbursed by their landlord. March 29, suspicious, 64th Street and Gulf Drive. The officer observed a vehicle with an inoperative headlight pull out of White Avenue and travel south on Palm Drive. Due to the late hour and the presence of juveniles in the vehicle, the officer stopped it. The ju- veniles said they came to walk on the beach. The of- ficer contacted the parents who said the juveniles were not supposed to be out that late and responded to take them home. The driver was issued a citation for the inoperative headlight. March 30, suspicious, 3232 East Bay Drive, Sub- way. The officer on patrol observed the lights off and the store closed two hours earlier than usual. He con- tacted the manager who responded and found a note from the employee who said he quit. The keys and the money were left in the store. Bridge Tender Inn- CASUAL BAYFRONT DINING Historical Site Of The 1917 Bay Inn [BEST FOOD BEST VIEW LUNCH ON THE PATIO OR INSIDE Sat. & Sun April 13 & 14 STEEL PAN DAN - On the Patio Lunch Dinner Spirits 135 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach Reservations 778-4849 Raw Bar & Crill pPPY 750 Drafts 0U2 Oysters D2. o Doz. Tues Fri Noon to 7 Dance to our very own house band! THE TALISMAN p/4 SWed-Sat 7 pm and Sun 5 pm .Inm Nite Fi I Avrv Wrdnoca\/ her head on the pavement. Three witnesses saw the assault on Reid, ran after Fairweather, caught him at the Circle K at 5353 Gulf Drive and held him for police. They said they observed Fairweather threw some items aside while he was running. Fairweather was accompanied by Lauren Belcher of Bradenton, no age given, to the store but according to Lt. Dale Stephenson, she left moments before the shoplifting occurred and was not charged. Belcher, her car and purse were checked but police were unable to find any bracelets. The jewelry was not recovered. Reid said a second bracelet she last saw in Fairweather's possession is also missing. The bracelets were valued at $25 and $15. March 30, assistance, 6200 block of Marina Drive. The complainant called from out of state to re- quest a welfare check on the subject. The complainant said the subject suffers from depression and is an alco- holic and might harm herself. On arrival, the officer found the subject had been drinking and had access to medication. The subject said she needed to go to the hospital. The officer called the hospital where she was previously admitted and was told she could be volun- tarily admitted. The officer transported her to the hos- pital because she had no money and no vehicle. March 30, larceny, 400 block of 76th Street The complainant reported jewelry valued at $300 was missing. March 31, retail theft of two cartons of cigarettes, 3900 East Bay Drive, Island Foods. The subject fled in a pickup truck. 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GULF OF MEXICO DR. 383-5565 FOR PREFERRED SEATING Don't be duped by tire repair story Business owners are being warned about a man who has duped several employees of Island businesses into giving him money to have his tires repaired. The man is described as about six-feet tall, 35 to 40 years old, un- shaven, with sandy to light brown hair and wearing jeans and a T-shirt or flannel shirt. Greg Vogel, a bartender at the Dry Dock Inn, alerted the newspaper to the scam. According to police reports, the man enters businesses and asks employees for small amounts of money, from $4.27 to $6.47, to repair a tire. He promises to return af- ter the repair is finished and repay the Samaritan. His appearance has also been reported at Shells and several other stores in the Anna Maria Island Centre, D. Coy Ducks, the Island Inn in Bradenton Beach and Beach-Style Boutique in Anna Maria. Holmes Beach Police Det. Sgt. Nancy Rogers said the man is not committing a crime, because it's not il- legal to ask people for money and there is no threat or intimidation involved. Ride along with the Holmes Beach Police Lt. Dale Stephenson of the Holmes Beach Police Department announced Friday that the department will institute a citizens' ride along program. "Residents can fill out the application at the police station," Stephenson explained. "They must provide their name, birth date and driver's license number so we can do a background check." Applicants will be required to sign a covenant not to sue the city. Stephenson stressed that the purpose of the new policy is for education of the city's residents. "The chief, the mayor and I felt it would be a good learning experience for residents to get to know what the officer in the street does every day." 'The best hamburgers and the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven.'*pies inffg, Pat Geyer, Owner. e ,cvf s Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 11am-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 Ilj PAGE 22 M APRIL 11, 1996 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Reef Reacher investigation to Tampa By Bob Ardren Outdoor Perspectives Coast Guard Cortez is transferring investigation of alleged safety violations by the charter boat ReefReacher to its Tampa Marine Safety Office, according to Coast Guard sources. Petty Officer Bucklin told The Islander Bystander he believes the case is going to Tampa, but officials there say it has not been received as yet. Based on a series of written complaints about the boat and its operation, the Coast Guard will formally investigate and issue penalties, if justified. Give the lady a present No single person is more responsible for today's environmental movement in Florida than Marjory Stoneman Douglas. She turned 106 last Sunday. Arriving in Florida in 1915 to live in a village of fewer than 5,000 a village destined to become the city of Miami Douglas still lives in the same Coco- nut Grove cottage she acquired in 1925. In 1947, Douglas' published her most famous book, The Everglades: River of Grass, drawing na- tional attention to the Everglades. Historians tie that book directly to the establishment of the 1.5 million acre Everglades National Park later that same year. Now also the only International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site in our hemisphere, the Ever- glades remains the focal point of environmental pres- ervation and restoration efforts in Florida. Despite re- cent reports of huge sums of money being committed to help the restoration effort, the final outcome of all such efforts is still very uncertain. Government money has a way of coming and go- ing, and frankly, nobody is really certain yet just what kinds of things will permanently help the park. As the end of the Everglades dry season is ap- proaching, it's a good time to visit the park for a vari- ety of reasons. Bugs are almost non existent and the wildlife is concentrated around the water holes and sloughs, so viewing is easy. In a trip of my own to the park last week com- memorating a birthday, I saw Florida gar stacked like firewood in ponds and ditches as they awaited the ar- rival of the rainy season. Alligators were everywhere around the water holes, feasting on trapped bass even as we watched and it was easy to see hundreds of wood storks in an hour's time. At no other time of the year is Everglades Park so r -1/2 PRICE I 2nd Hour Rental 5 $50 First Hour I I wwith this coupon S.I expires 4/25/96 A-I ISLAND JET SKI I captains Marina 5501 Marina Drive 778-8559 L ----...-- .... .. 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Womens' cruise draws raves Twenty-six female sailors took the opportunity to "sail their own boats" recently from the Sarasota Sail- ing Squadron north to the Mar Vista on Longboat Key. The overnight trip supplied plenty of experiences, I hear, and may mark the beginning of a tradition. Some eight boats actually took part in the event marked by one grounding ("Hey," as one old salt says, "if you don't go aground, you're probably not sailing very much"), and a general enthusiasm for the oppor- tunity to experience "we-can-do-it-if-we-have-to." Tip of the hat to the squadron for organizing the cruise. Catfish kill solved? If you spend any time at the water's edge, you've probably noticed the large number of dead sea catfish washing ashore in recent months. It's all part of a mys- terious kill that began in Tampa Bay last fall and has spread down the coast. Only sea catfish seem to be hit by this latest mystery. Research scientists at the Florida Marine Research Institute in St. Petersburg say they may have an answer. Careful examination of tissue samples found the dead fish contain a parasitic amoeba in their liver, spleen, kidneys and sometimes their gills. It can't be determined for certain if the amoeba is the cause of death it's possible that the catfish were weak- ened by the parasite and then died of another disease. The most popular theory as to the cause of the para- site is the heavy summer rains last year. A decrease in salinity may have be a factor, as might be the overload- ing of sewage treatment plants and the release of signifi- cant quantities of untreated sewage into Tampa Bay. The City of St. Petersburg is somehow still getting away with that nasty little surprise every summer. The sewage discharge could have started a chain reaction that's still going on. And then of course there's the matter of red tide. It too could be a contributing factor. We've certainly had plenty of red tide over the past year, and there's tE.El "BUILDING THE BEST REPAIRING THE REST" Seawalls Boat Lifts Custom Docks SErosion Control, Rip Rap, Davits, Decks FREE ESTIMATES FREE DOCK & SEA WALL INSPECTIONS 792-5322 Senior Citizen Discount State Cert. CRC049564 CCN NO. 02311 still plenty more of it out there. Golden Crab plan on hold Hottest new seafood item in our area is the golden crab. A deep water creature, the crab is harvested whole with significant meat in both the body and long legs. I recently saw an all-you-can-eat special on the crab being offered for $12.95 by a Goodland restaurant. There is concern that being a deep water creature, the crab very likely reproduces slowly and thus won't be able to withstand heavy fishing pressure. That got the attention of the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Manage- ment Council, but apparently not a lot of attention. The council voted recently to defer further action on management of the fishery until more information is available. That decision was based in large part on an informal report that neither the short- nor long-term market outlook is favorable for the golden crab indus- try because of market competition by Russian and Ca- nadian snow crab production. So maybe you ought to do what I didn't do. That is, take advantage of the crab being here now and try them. They may not be around long. See you next week. Fishing tourney to benefit Sertoma Galati Perico Harbor Marina is one of the prime sponsors of the Bradenton Sertoma Ama- teur Grouper Tournament Saturday, April 20. All proceed will benefit the Sertoma Club's speech and hearing charities. Tournament prizes include up to $6,000 in cash and merchandise. Special prizes and awards include a category for young anglers (under the age of 15) and a prize for the largest pinfish caught. There will also be prizes for the largest snapper and cobia caught. A captain's meeting is scheduled for Thurs- day, April 18, 7:30 p.m. at Galati Perico Island Marina, 12310 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Entry fee is $150 per boat up to April 11. After that date, entry fee per boat is $175. All boats have to have a VHF-FM radio. Sponsors of the tournament include Galati Perico Harbor Marina, Robalo, Mako Marine, Manatee Printers, Inc., Barnett Bank and Island Discount Tackle. Information, call Bob, 748-4465 or 794- 0076. "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 DAY Thu 4/11 Fri 4/12 Sat 4/13 Sun 4/14 Mon 4/15 Tue 4/16 Wed 4/17 AMHIGH 10:13 1.3ft 10:24 1.4ft 10:47 1.6ft 11:10 1.7ft 11:30 1.8ft 11:51 1.9ft 12:44 1.6ft AMLOW 1:18 -0.2ft 2:27 -0.1ft 3:24 0.0ft 4:07 0.1ft 4:48 0.3ft 5:17 0.5ft 5:42 0.6ft PMHIGH 6:38 1.9ft 8:17 1.8ft 9:44 1.7ft 10:53 1.7ft 11:53 1.6ft 12:13 2.0ft PMLOW 11:50a 0.2ft 2:17 1.1ft 3:38 0.9ft 4:38 0.6ft 5:24 0.3ft 6:07 0.1ft 6:45 O.Qft * Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later (3KANNONS MARITNTA THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M APRIL 11, 1996 M PAGE 23 [IB White bait signal spring is finally here By Capt Mike Heistand Fishers look for a special harbinger of spring and summer fishing white bait and the tasty little fish are starting to appear in local waters, a good sign that increased snook and redfish action is soon to follow. Mackerel and pompano fishing is starting to pick up in the passes, grouper reports are still excel- lent offshore and the kingfish run appears to have started in the Gulf. Karen at the Rod and Reel Pier said pier fishers were catching bluefish, pompano, flounder, mackerel, snook and redfish. Ken at the Anna Maria City Pier said dock an- glers have been catching a lot of sheepshead, a few pompano and some mackerel and jacks. Jamie at Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet said the four- hour trips averaged 120 head of Key West grunts and sand perch. The six-hour trips averaged 175 head of black sea bass, vermilion snapper and Key West grunts. The nine-hour trips averaged 30 head of mangrove snapper and grouper. Chris at Galati Yacht Basin said kingfish are start- ing to show up about seven miles from shore. Mackerel are thick near Egmont Key and grouper fishing is ex- cellent in about 80 to 90 feet of water. Capt. Rick Gross said it's been snook, snook and more snook for him last week, some tipping the scales at better than 15 pounds. Capt. Mark Bradow said snook are the word for him, too, with a few keepers here andthere. Capt. Mark reminds us all that linesider action is at its best between now and May. On my boat Magic we've been finding sheeps- head to still be around. Permit are starting to show up, and there are lots and lots of mangrove snapper on the seagrass flats. White bait is starting to show up, and there is an accompanying increase in snook Center Little League baseball schedule Fishing is good here at the pier Anglers are flocking to the Bradenton Beach Fishing Pier. Not only is the fishing good there, but the renovations to the pier deck, addition of benches and fishing cleaning stations make fishing a pleasurable way to spend part of the day. Islander Photo: Paul Roat and redfish action. Capt. Tom Chaya said redfish and snook are his best bets. He's finding white bait starting to show up, too. Bill at Island Discount Tackle said snook and reds are starting to be caught by wade fishers. Mackerel are plentiful near the piers and passes, and snapper fishing is starting to really pick up. Bill predicts cobia and the kingfish run should really kick in any time now. Good luck and good fishing. Major League games All games are at 7p.m. Wednesday April 10, AMFD vs. Jim Boast Dodge Thursday April 11, D. Coy Ducks vs. Kiwanis Friday April 12, Haley's Motel vs. AMFD Saturday April 13, Picture Day Monday April 15, Haley's Motelvs. Ducks Tuesday April 16, Kiwanis vs. AMFD End of First Half Minor League games Weekday games begin at 5 p.m. Saturday games begin at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday April 10, Ciao! vs. Quality Builders Thursday April 11, Betsy Hills vs.Islander Friday April 12, Ciao! Restaurant vs. Bali-Hai Saturday April 13, Tip of the Island vs. Quality Builders Saturday April 13, Picture Day Monday April 15, Tip of the Island vs. Islander Tuesday April 16, Betsy Hills vs.Ciao! End of First Half Bridge Street Pier a" Cafe (at end of Bridge St. on pier) BRADENTON BEACH 779-1706 CORTEZ WATERCRAFT RENTALS By the Hour Day Week * JET SKIS SAll New... : '96 Waverunners * PONTOON BOATS for cruising & fishing Located at the base of the Cortez bridge 941-792-5263 FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! CALL for RESERVATIONS MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED April 13 April 13 April 13 April 13 Tee Ball games All games are played on Saturday 9 am., Continental Kitchen vs. Taylor Made Marine 10 am. Bridge St. Pier & Cafe vs. VFW Post 8199 11 am. Anna Maria Pest Control vs. Air & Energy Picture Day Horseshoe winners Winners in the April 6 horseshoe games were John Johnson of Holmes Beach and George Landraitis of Anna Maria. Runners-up were Ron Pepka Sr. and Ron Pepka Jr., both of Anna Maria. The weekly contests get underway every Satur- day at 9 am. at Anna Maria City Hall. HB T T' r a 1. optaoin John's A A A n 16P e 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 0KJ1N VI41P mu. v =w.,r . , "~"'" :- IMB PAGE 24 M APRIL 11, 1996 m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER By Senior Chief D.M. Bucci Officer in Charge, U.S. Coast Guard, Cortez March 21, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an overdue sailing ves- sel en route to Sarasota from Naples. Station Cortez assisted in a communications check, and the boat was located without mishap. March 22, Boarding. A 24-foot fishing vessel was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. No violations were found. March 22, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report from the Miss Cortez X of a passenger suffering from an apparent heart attack. Station Cortez responded with a paramedic and ad- ministered CPR. Emergency medical services per- sonnel arrived on scene and pronounced the man dead. March 23, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report from Station St. Petersburg of a 27-foot power boat overdue en route to Tampa Bay from Charlotte Harbor. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division Eight searched the area, with negative re- sults. Station Cortez conducted a communication check with all marinas, waterfront restaurants and bridges with negative results. The vessel was even- tually located at Marina Jack's in Sarasota. March 23, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 28-foot power boat in New Pass. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel 1984296 responded and towed the vessel to port. March 23, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 14-foot sailboat cap- sized a half mile off Longboat Key. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel 2484231 responded and towed the vessel to port. March 24, Boarding. A 20-foot power boat was boarded at Regatta Point Marina. No violations were found. March 24, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 20-foot power boat in the Manatee River. Coast Guard Auxiliary Serving Lhe i island .:.. fom Ahe same S Location since 1970. 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 778-6066 Listing and Selling All of Perico Bay CALL TODAY! ! *809 Audubon Dr. Bayfront Sunsets and waterbirds *828 Audubon Dr. Bayfront { .. 9'. '. Marilyn Trevethan REALTOR@ 2/2 ...... $89,900 1st floor 2/2 ...... $89,900 Sunsets and waterbirds Furnished *943 Sandpiper Circle Bayfront 2/2 .. $94,900 Sunsets and waterbirds 2nd floor VILLAS *1236 Spoonbill Landings Circle ... $139,900 2/2 Fully furnished 1-car garage *1243 Spoonbill Landings Circle ... $131,900 2/2 2-car garage Just Reduced *1253 Spoonbill Landings Circle ... $141,000 2/2 Fully furnished 1-car garage *1310 Perico Pointe Circle............ $175,000 2/2 End villa, Plus den 2-car garage Many upgrades *1318 Perico Pointe Circle.......... $137,500 2/2 1-car garage Many upgrades *505 Sanderling Circle ................ $129,900 2/2 Fully furnished 1-car garage *516 Woodstork Circle ............ $ .3.7.) 2/2 Fully furnished by decorator, 2-o rage PLUS 30 OTHER CONDOS E2 MLS 81 X _ Call Marilyn Trevethan Evenings 792-8477 Office 941-778-6066 Toll Free 1-800-865-0800 vessel 212526 responded and towed the vessel to port. March 24, Search and rescue /assistance. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel 17084200 located a disabled 22-foot power boat while on regular patrol. The aux- iliary vessel towed the disabled boat to port. March 24, Search and rescue /assistance. A 14- foot power boat was found adrift in Sarasota Bay by a good Samaritan, who towed the vessel to the owner's dock. Station Cortez assisted in communi- cations. March 24, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 17-foot power boat overdue from Bradenton. Coast Guard Auxiliary vessels 21085003, 22085006 and Manatee County sheriffs deputies responded and began searching for the vessel. Station Cortez put out a broadcast over the VHF-FM radio for the vessel, with negative re- sults. The vessel eventually returned to port without harm. March 25, Boarding. A 31-foot power boat was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. A written warning was issued for the boat's registration not being readily available. March 25, Boarding. A 15-foot power boat was boarded in Longboat Pass. No violations were found. March 25, Boarding. A personal watercraft was boarded in Longboat Pass. No violations were found. March 25, Boarding. A 16-foot power boat was boarded at Coquina Boat Ramp. No violations were found. March 25, Boarding. A 59-foot fishing boat was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. No violations were found. March 26, Boarding. A 20-foot power boat was boarded in Longboat Pass. No violations were found. March 26, Boarding. A 28-foot parasailing boat was boarded in Longboat Pass. The vessel received a notice of violation for having too many passengers aboard a boat-for-hire under the Passenger Vessel RENTALS DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY furnished units available "Now through Season" "DIAL DEBBIE" 778-7777 or 1-800-664-8152 Debbie Dial RI M 4Gulfstream Leasing Manager 5600 MARINA DR. STE. 8 HOLMES BEACH, FL. VIEW OF INTRACOASTAL Safety Act of 1993. March 27, Boarding. A 72-foot tugboat was boarded in Gasparilla Sound. The tug received a no- tice of violation for having no documentation for the tug or barges, having no navigation lights on be- tween sunset and sunrise and failing to report a ma- rine casualty under Coast Guard regulations. March 27, Boarding. An 18-foot power boat was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. A written warning was issued for having expired flares on board. March 30, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report from Group St. Petersburg of an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) activated five miles off Bean Point. Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office Marine Divi- sion responded to the area and attempted to locate the EPIRB with negative results. A Coast Guard he- licopter was launched to aid in the search and lo- cated the device 17 miles west of Tampa Bay. March 30, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an overturned sailboat in Sarasota Bay. A Coast Guard boat was launched, and the search received the assistance of Longboat Key police, but the report was judged to be a false alarm. March 30, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a dead dolphin one mile off Anna Maria Island. Station Cortez notified Mote Marine Laboratory and the Florida Marine Patrol and further assisted with communications. March 30, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 21-foot sail- ing vessel three miles south of Big Pass. A Coast Guard boat responded and found the vessel with an injured person on board. The man was taken to port and transferred to emergency medical services. The man was injured when the mast of his vessel broke. He was attempting to make it back to port but ran out of gas and anchored the boat. March 30, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an overdue 16-foot power boat. The vessel returned safely to port. March 30, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 24-foot sailing vessel which encountered severe weather two miles west of PLEASE SEE COAST LINES, NEXT PAGE Wedebrock Real Estate Company HOLMES BEACH Almost new 3BR/2BA home on cul-de-sac. Open plan with cathedral ceiling and oversize 2 car garage with 18 x 37 bonus room for workshop or hobbyist. ML#68015. $205,000. JUST LISTED The Pointe at Mariner's Cove 3BR/2BA condo. Luxurious corner unit with full views of Intracoastal, private boat dock and el- evator. ML#13374. $392,500. SANDY POINTE CONDO 2BR/2BA nearly new, fantastic view of the bayou. Pool, covered parking. ML#11758. $104,900. Now booking summer rentals. Whether selling, buying or renting we get results ... fast 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0700 1-800-401-1054 Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe to the best news on Anna Maria 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 Entirely remodeled 3BR/2BA single family home with 2 car garage and extra work area. 2,100 sq. ft. under roof, on 100 X 100 lot. New kitchen, car- pet, imported Italian tile, formal dining room and beautiful waterviews, many extras! $235,000. Shown by Appointment Only 778-3148 2217 Ave. B., Bradenton Beach __ -a I-~- I U'Llimillam- THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 APRIL 11, 1996 M PAGE 25 1I] COAST LINES, FROM PAGE 24 Venice Inlet. Commercial salvers assisted the vessel to port. March 31, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 32-foot sailing vessel aground in Terra Ceia Bay. A Coast Guard boat re- sponded, but another vessel aided in refloating the vessel and towed it to a marina while the Coast Guard boat was en route. April 1, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an eight-foot rowboat adrift one mile off Longboat Key. A Coast Guard vessel responded and, while en route, located a sail- boat searching for a lost dinghy. The sailboat and dinghy were reunited. April 1, Boarding. A 27-foot sailing vessel was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. No violations were found. April 1, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 27-foot sailing vessel that was lost and in need of assistance. A Coast Guard boat responded and escorted the boat to port. April 2, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 19-foot power boat off DeSoto Landing. A Coast Guard boat re- sponded and towed the vessel to port. April 3, Boarding. A personal watercraft was boarded in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel's opera- tor was issued a notice of violation for operating the vessel in a negligent manner, having no registration on board, not having a sound-producing device and not having a life jacket. April 3, Boarding. An 18-foot power boat was boarded in the Intracoastal Waterway near Siesta Key. The owner was given a notice of violation for not hav- ing a Type IV throwable floatation device and not hav- ing Coast Guard-approved life jackets on board. Wagner Realty names new general manager Wagner Realty in Bradenton Beach has announced the promo- tion of Bill Alexander to general manager. Alexander is a life-long local resident completing his education at Florida State University. He brings strong credentials in all phases of real estate including con- Alexander struction and development to Former commissioner's house sold Former Anna Maria Commissioner Mark Ratliff's home at 118 Palmetto has been sold for $106,000. The sale includes two buildings t sitting on one platted 50 by 110 foot lot. One building is 715 square *'.7 '" feet, the other 1,482 S' square feet. Both were constructed in 1925. List price for the property was $189,000. Wagner. Dick Wagner Realty was purchased in 1995 by David Eckel, formerly of Buffalo, N.Y. Eckel launched a major renovation of Wagner's existing building and Alexander became involved in super- vising the recently completed construction project. In December of 1995, Alexander was asked to oversee day-to-day operation of Wagner. He has been instrumental in the expansion of Wagner's rental and sales departments. Alexander is merging the latest technology and the new modern facilities at Wagner with their old-style way of doing business and it seems to be working well. JUST LISTED Direct Bayfront unit with great view A RARE FLORIDA HOME Special 3BR/2BA of the Intracoastal. 2BR/2BA with loft. Includes 2 home on 100x100 lot with view of Intracoastal. porches, covered parking and boat dock. Only one Built for easy entertainment with 30x48 covered block to the beach. Only $129,900. Call Ed and screened patio and pool area. Large maser Oliveira for details, bedroom includes spa room, large walk-in closet and bath. Priced at $235,000. Call Ed Oliveira or Dave Moynihan for details. Ii PAGE 26 N APRIL 11, 1996 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER First National Bank news First National Bank of Manatee has announced that Linda Braithwaite has been promoted to assis- tant vice president. Braithwaite is also the branch manager of the bank's Holmes Beach office. The bank also announces the promotion of Sue McLaughlin to as- sistant vice president McLaughlin is also the internal auditor and compli- ance officer of the bank. Debbie Walton has been pro- moted by the bank to Assistant Cashier. Walton helped establishing the bank's Holmes Beach branch. Brian Ruggiero of Bradenton has also joined the staff. Ruggiero will serve as vice president and com- mercial loan officer at the main branch, 5817 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida (941) 778-2291 P O Box 2150 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 KEY ROYALE GEM This delightful 3BR/2BA, seawalled canalfront home with dock and davits offers a spacious split bedroom design, newly remodeled almond colored kitchen, new wall to wall carpeting, and central air and heat system with heat pump! Other amenities include an expansive double car garage, automatic sprinkler system, fruit trees, and concrete tile roof. Only $269,900 with One Year Homeowner's Warranty. DECORATOR'S DREAM HOUSE This immaculate, tastefully appointed 3BR/3BA canalfront home has it all, including a boat dock and davits on deep, seawalled channel, plus executive golf course located directly across the street. Amenities include gorgeous window and wall coverings, a preferred split bedroom design with spacious living room, gracious ceramic-tiled dining room, expansive family room with vaulted ceiling and sunny screened lanai with built-in Jennaire range and wet bar. Also offers a central vac, security, intercom, and sprinkler systems! First-rate tropical retreat for only $395,000. Don't miss it! DELIGHTFUL NORTH POINT HARBOUR This light and spacious 4BR/2.5BA tri-level home offers an electric boat lift and dock on a deep, seawalled ca- nal plus dazzling panoramic views of sparkling Bimini Bay! Amenities include airy, vaulted ceilings with fans, oak parquet floors, 2 wet bars, bayside hot tub, hand- some fireplace, and many interesting room angles! A truly unique and inviting contemporary home designed for informal Island living. Priced at $489,000, including use of community swimming pool and tennis court. "WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH" "B tl T hi L 4-19 Associates After Hours: Barbara A. Sato...778-3509 Nancy Guilford...778-2158 Monica Reid...729-3333 Suzanne Kasten ... 921-4130 Sherry Sasser ... 778-1820 Exclusive Estate MLS I1 I I Video Collection u aien '~iwndlu fc aLtaf ePofr.ionali Speiaitlizing In 7nLmdL ieopicalfifr:tlyes Realty raves The Prudential Florida Realty, Holmes Beach, has announced that Carol Heinze was the office's top lister for the month of March and T. Dolly Young was its top seller. The sales team of Mary Wickersham and Cindy English were the top listers for the month of March for the Longboat Key office of Wedebrock Real Estate Co, Longboat Key. Linda O'Rourke was the top lister for the Holmes Beach office. Pelican's Purse has new perch The Pelican's Purse has relocated from Main Street in Sarasota to suite 107 at the Centre Shops on Longboat Key, the former Longboat Key Chamber location. In addition to handbags and accessories for men and women, the store carries Key West fragrances. BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE LOTS FOR SALE IN ANNA MARIA CITY The price is reduced to $135,000 for this lot near the North Point where an elevated home will have beautiful water views. $156,000 will buy a canalfront lot with a dock in a quiet neighborhood on Hammock Road, just a short walk to the beach. Anna Maria canalfront home. Sailboat water, 3BR/3BA. Open design includes beautiful pool, boat dock, davits and lots of storage. Call for an appoint- ment to view this almost new home. Evenings call Steve, 778-5052 -*4 (941) 778-0426 HORIZON REALTY ofAnna Maria, Inc. 420 PINE AVENUE BOX 155 ANNA MARIA, FL 34216 FAX 778-1929 Longtime visitors and new Island homeowners Henry and Germaine Pearlberg, center, were married here March 15 with Wagner Realty associate and friend Ed Oliveira and Jodi Iceman as witnesses. The newlyweds honeymooned at their favorite spot, the Aquarius Resort Motel. Islander Photo: Courtesy of the Pearlbergs. n L=.neiL Bob & Lu Rhoden REALTORS 941-778-2261 Evenings 941-778-2692 or Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 MLS E0 wEA O-- SAN REMO SHORES - 3BR/3BA canal home on deep water. Dock, davits, pool, spa, tile and Berber floors, 2 car garage. ............. $289,000 WESTBAY COVE CONDO 2BR/2BA corner bayview, many upgrades. Heated pools, tennis, pets OK ............. $142,500 ANNA MARIA CANAL LOT 60 x 110 canal lot in Anna Maria City. Deep water, easy access to Bay and Gulf. Lowest priced canal lot on the Island .................... $137,500 GORGEOUS VIEW - 90 x 106 canal lot offers a gorgeous view and allows a dock. Build the home of your dreams................ $175,000 Whether you are looking for an island property or a Manatee County home, contact the waterfront specialists, the exceptional people at Michael Saunders & Company. RARE TROPICAL WATERFRONT ES- TATE. 3.4 +/- acres, 3 or 4BR/41/2B. Mag- nificent master suite, 2 fireplaces, designer kitchen, French doors and windows. Fabu- lous views, dock, gated compound. $595,000. Anne Miller, 792-6475. #67632. SPECTACULAR ELEVATED GULF-FRONT RESIDENCE with panoramic view. 3BR/3B, fireplace in great room, 55' wraparound deck. Professionally landscaped. $795,000. Nancy Keegan, 723-3929. #68368. GULF-FRONT CONDOMINIUM on Anna Maria Island. Special 2BR/2B unit. 2 pools, shuffleboard. For owner oc- cupancy or as investment property. $229,900. Sandra Marchinetti, 758-7438. #68303. GREAT BEACH RETREAT. Gorgeous bay views. Just 1/2 block to beach and bay. Architect-designed for duplex or single family. Tumkey fumished. $185,000. Don Lewis, 746- 3200 or Phyllis Garfinkel, 351-5473. #66048. PICTURE BOOK HOME on Holmes Beach. Deep water ca- nal. Two fireplaces, fabulous kitchen, 2-car garage, 3 large porches. $389,000. Kathleen Slayter, 792-8826 or Janet Bellingar, 727-7870. #67290. MARVELOUS BAYFRONT VILLA. Dock your boat at your back door. 2BR/2B, new A/C, security system. $110,900. Nancy Keegan, 723-3929. #68797. FURNISHED SEASONAL OR ANNUAL RENTALS on Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach. Barbara Milian, 778-2275. PERICO ISLAND. 2BR/2B, screened patio, lake view, washer/dryer. Two month minimum. Available now. Bar- bara Milian, 778-2275. MARTINIQUE. Spacious 1BR/1B, Gulf view, nicely deco- rated. Available immediately. One month minimum. Barbara Milian, 778-2275. 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 Braithwaite Walton OPEN HOUSES Sunday April 14, 1996 1 -4 p 264 Gladiolus, Anna Maria ............ $165,500 2BR/1.5BA elevated home. Short walk to beach. Frank Migliore 778-2662 eves. 212 84th Street, Holmqg"Ctll $154,900 2BR/2BA hom f6vO b keVept, close to beach, boat slip.QIRTen 778-1620 eves. 512 68th Street, Holmes Beach..... $219,900 Canalfront home. 2BR/2BA, family room, dock, deep water canal. Judy Duncan 778-1589 eves. 211 N. Harbor Dr. Holmes Beach...$259,900 Custom built 3BR/2.5BA tri-level home on wide canal. Clarke Williams 778-1718 eves. 4255 Gulf Dr. #221, Holmes Beach...$119,900 Island Village. 2BR/2BA condo, view of the Bay. Zee Catanese 794-8991 eves. 102 68th St. #105, Holmes Beach...$155,000 Seaside Beach House. 2BR/1.5BA, Gulffront, fur- nished. Elfi Starrett 798-9716 eves. 1351 Perico Pointe Cir., PBC, Bradenton... $217,000 3BR/2BA Bayfront unit. Hardwood floors, crown moldings. Dick Rowse 778-2003. 6934 Arbor Oaks Circle, Bradenton ... $142,900 Arbor Oaks. 2 story, 3BR/2.5BA home open & spacious, community pool, no yard work. Marion Ragni 778-1504 eves. 5623 15th Avenue West, Bradenton ... $74,900 Meadowcroft. 2BR/2BA condo with a lake view in move-in condition. Carol R. Williams 778-0777, 778-1718 eves. Nous Parlons Frangais Wir Sprechen Deutsch Se Habla Espanlol 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 MLS 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N APRIL 11, 1996 M PAGE 27 IU .-- Property Management Team "We Cover the Island" ^ ^llt - I SWeek, Month Annual Cottages, Houses Bungalows Villas ^if Condominiums SREALTORS 5910 Marina Dr- Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call 941-778-0770 Toll Free 800 741-3772 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK "WALK WITH ME..." i To select your island property. When buying or selling... .:.- I can make your island dreams come true. ED OLIVEIRA REALTOR Wagner Realty Since 1939 778-1199 2217Gulf Drive 778-2246 77 s Bradenton BeachL 37 Evenings FL 34217 Office BILL ALEXANDER Broker Salesman A lifelong local resident with 12 years of commercial and residential experience in REAL ESTATE SWAGNER EALTY /' 778-2246 (800) 211-2323 PERICO BAY CLUB L. REDUCED VILLA $99,900 Look over acres of wildlife sanctuary from the screened lanai & open deck of this 2BR/2BA villa with attached garage. For the canoer or kayaker the natural waterway leads out to Palma Sola Bay. Open kitchen, breakfast bar, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets and private courtyard add to this super value. Call today to see this fabulous buy!!! Lynn B. Toombs,GRI 758-7777 v GULFSTREAM REALTY SIndependently Owned and Operated More Island news than any other source. .- t:. "- - A /MiMf'Y /, tf 6iC//L //~ it 'p /f- A>tryettoo'> NO WA. IA.1ft- 1A e^/fff v A'We 3/6/6AT 4//fJ, L r / ,f < / 5,J . S ^4," I,,, 7,1/8'-Y(. r 7# A-A'/s lW s ^ ^a/,v i ,/ f r / /^f.c~ A^R, C / /n/L S//5 /s ~/^/XA ^^- S310 .o P tS No am{ d)(' The HiaBl BFlorida Realt y 53401^Gufr -VleHo m msBeach,, FL 341 ( 941 7i78-0 766rS.B ^ B 4BT .-- :y^f'I^? ANNA MARIA ... canalfront 4BR/3BA custom built home with boat dock. Many extras. #DY12760. $249,000. KEY ROYALE ... Bayfront 3BR/3.5BA, fireplaces, heated pool, 50' dock. #DY65759. $589,000. SAN JUAN ... remarkably renovated 2BR/1.5BA, room for addition/pool. #DY67938. $137,500. MARTINIQUE ... top floor 2BR/2BA w/Gulf & Bay views. $189,900. Also 3BR/3BA owner fin. $196,900; direct gulf- front 2BD/2BA $174,900. ISLAND MOTEL/APARTMENT ... 22 units, 110' Gulffront. #DY68061. $1,850,000. LOT... NW. Bradenton. Prime residential area in commu- nity of luxury homes. #DY68782. $41,900. T. Dolly Young, REALTOR/IMS Leading Edge Society 778-5427 MICHAEL ADVOCATE REALTOR/GRI Real Estate Lecturer: NYU Biographed in Who's Who in American Law S - Je Parle Francais (un petit peu) After hours: (941) 778-0608 IMPRESSIVE 3BR/2BA deep water canalfront home. 2,283 sf of living area. Views of Tampa Bay from large gourmet kitchen. 6+ car enclosed garage under house. Alaskan rock fireplace in spacious, bright living room overlooking canal. Just repainted. Move-in condition. #MA65826. $325,000. MARTINIQUE... 2BD/2BA, 2 car garage. Owner fi- nancing available needs some TLC. Great Gulf view, heated pool, tennis, elevator, secure lobby. #CH57185 $154,900. Carol S. Heinze REALTORO/CRS Premier Circle 778-7246 Certified Residential Specialist Karin Stephan REALTOR N PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Ich Spreche Deufsch Office: 941-778-0766 Pager: 215-5556 Fax: 941- 778-3035 ISLAND PARADISE ... luxury 2/3 BR condos on the beach with panoramic views. #KS12280 $289,000. MILLION DOLLAR NEIGHBORHOOD... open floor plan w/Bay views, pool w/spa. #KS66278. $895,000. WEST WINDS ... 2BR/2BA, Gulfview complex with heated pool. #KS67250. $179,900. KEY ROYALE ... 3BR/3BA w/fireplace, fruit trees, pool & boat dock/davits. #KS63811. $445,000. PALMA SOLA ... 3BR/2BA home, lushly landscaped & beautiful pool. #KS11761. $149,000. GULF BEACH PLACE ... 2BR/2BA turnkey, fabulous views, steps to the beach. #KS68414 $179,900. LOT ... 50 x 100 Island Bayview lot available. Build your own home. #KS11510. $80,000. LOT... with quality Key West style home to be con- structed. 3BR/2BA. #KS12245. $279,000. KEY ROYALE ... 2BR/2BA home, pool and docking. Turnkey furnished (including Cadillac). $259,000. DEBORAH THRASHER Interested in selling, listing or renting your property? SCall a professional today! (941)778-2055 :, (941)778-3395 after hours JUST REDUCED PERICO BAY CLUB. 3BR/2A unit with ga- rage. Splendid views overlooking Palma Sola, many upgrades throughout and lots of storage space. Pool, security gate and clubhouse. Minutes to Gulf beaches. #66624. $179,900. Moti- vated seller. Call Karin Stephan, eves. 388-1267. VILLAGE GREEN ... Great 2BR/2BA home with a caged, solar heated pool. Covered patio area, great for entertain- ing. Vaulted ceiling and fireplace in family room. Private back yard and pool area. #13435. $129,900. Call Carol S. Heinze, 778-7246. JUST LISTED ANNA MARIA ... Charming Bayfront home with clear views of Skyway, city pier and pristine nature. 3BR/2BA with Mexican tile and other updating. #13518. $329,900. Call T Dolly Young, eves. 778-5427. Prou cororaeesponsors of Mte MarineLaboatory.* -- Callu o abohr addsoutcuo. \I rI i .L.m PAGE 28 APRIL 11, 1996 E THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER A 5 -B A 9) y i iy T^ COUCH/2 CHAIRS $300. Dining room table, 4 chairs, server, small breakfront $500. Kitchen table, 4 chairs $100. Other furniture from $25 to $125. 778-6184. PROM GOWNS for sale. Worn one time, sizes 9 and 10. One purple top with black bottom, the other all white. 778-6508. ALUMINUM TRUCK CAP. Commercial style, fits Ford Ranger short bed or similar. Three full windows, all locking. Off white. $175. Call 792-2951. SHARP UX171 MODEL fax machine. $100. Call 778-2241. PATIO SET. 48" glass table, 2 swivel and 2 straight chairs. White aluminum with white and gray cushions by Winston. $295. 778-4883. SEARS TREADMILL, still under warranty $600. Row- ing machine $15. Cargo daybed $100. Barbie motor- ized jeep $40, needs battery. Moving. 778-2332. NEUTRAL LEATHER RECLINER, like new. White wicker upholstered wing chair. Call 792-0738. GLASS/RATTAN dining set. 45" octagonal glass top, 4 rattan/brass Breuer-style chairs. $200. 778-3959. MICROWAVE $25. White rattan, pretty love seat, chair and 3 end tables, $99 for all. 778-0720. FUJI RACING BIKE, small frame. $100. Bang & Olufsen stereo, Beocenter 7000 includes tuner, turn- table & cassette player $600. 778-1102. NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE, Sat., Apr. 13,8- 2. Miscellaneous items. 419 63rd St., Holmes Beach. RUMMAGE SALE. Fri., Apr. 12, 8:30-12:30. Ben- efit Ms. Gabriele's 2nd grade. Tons of goodies. Au- ditorium of Anna Maria elementary. Good stuff. MOVING SALE Thu., Apr. 11,9 ? Cast iron stove, old quilt, tools and lots of stuff. 147 Crescent Dr., Anna Maria. GARAGE SALE. Sat., Apr. 13, 8- 4. Large selection of baby clothes and accessories, household items, misc. 5907 Flotilla Dr. LOST GOLD CROSS. If found, please call 778-1204. SBRADENTON MUSICAL ACADEMY accepting new students. All ages, all instruments. Summer dis- counts! All teachers have musical degrees. We are also accepting any musical instruments for tax de- ductible donation to needy children. Information, call 758-3161 or 755-9563. LOW COST HEALTH insurance. Save up to 30% through membership in the ASBA. Call Arnold Rumph 794-0567 or 746-1566. MAY THE SACRED heart of Jesus be adored, glo- rified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. Thank you, St. Jude. BC I Ilpi~v' D~juh N-~NLUE5Y..U 5---EE N- Elevated three bedroom, two bath home in choice Anna Maria neighborhood. Spacious great room w/cathedral ceiling opens onto spacious, covered deck. Surrounded with Florida pines offering a lovely serene setting. Close to Gulf beach and REDUCED TO SELL NOW! $179,900. OAAUCMATE/ wv 0--1957 MMIE UC ESTATE .. REALTY ..' *'WIARE hAe Island.' B905 Guil Drie* PO Bo 835 AnA i Fklida 34216 1-800-845-9573 (941) 778-2259 Fax (941) 778-2250 DON'T LEAVE THE ISLAND without doing it! Join Save Anna Maria, Inc. We work to take care of the Island we love. Send $10 per person with Island ad- dress/phone and off Island address/phone if appli- cable to: SAM, PO Box 906, Anna Maria City, 34216. Call Joy Courtney at 778-5405 with questions. Do it now! The Island needs you! REGISTER TO VOTE: Pick up forms for simplified mail- in registration at The Islander Bystander office, 5408 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center (between D.Coy Ducks and Chez Andre restaurants), Holmes Beach. 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. 4X4 SCOUT GREAT boat tow car. Runs great. $3,400. (813) 962-0817, ask for Stuart. 92 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Supreme, convertible. 10,000 miles, single owner. $16,000 firm. Call 779-2129. 74 DODGE VAN, one owner, camper, like new. Must see. Best offer. 778-3238. (corner 66th St. + Holmes Blvd.). 84 HONDA PRELUDE 5 speed, automatic, sunroof. 65,000 miles, top condition. Detailed every three months. New Cooper tires. Drives like new. $4,000 OBO. 778-7978. BOAT SLIP #17. Corer 68th and Marina Drive. In- cludes dock and piling. Health reasons. 778-3238. GREAT BUY BELOW book value. 175 hp I/O. New engine, runs great. 8 1/2 ft. beam (unusual). Bow rider, red/white with matching leather interior. Chris Craft 21 ft. 607 Key Royale, anytime. On lift. $6,000. 778-0145. BOAT DAVITS, as is $300. 778-9215. PONTOON BOAT: 1993 Lowe 20' family. 70 hp Evinrude plus cover, Humminbird, VHF, cassette ste- reo and more. $8,300. 778-1077. 18' SAILBOAT "CROWN" with 9.9 hp motor, bimini, cushions, misc.. & 2 anchors. $950. 778-2896. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. Half & full day. Reservations please. Call 778-1990. SERVERS, COCKTAILS, BUSSERS, host, dishwash- ers, broilers, saut6 cooks.. Apply in person. Buccaneer Inn, 595 Dream Island Road, Longboat Key. CIRCLE K NOW accepting applications for cashiers, full or part time. Apply in person. Bradenton Beach or Holmes Beach. BUSY BOUTIQUE now hiring. Non smokers only. Please call 778-4323. ~#1vI yp~j~ MINUTES CLERK. This is a temporary, part-time position entailing taking and transcribing minutes for the Holmes Beach City Council work sessions and transcribing minutes, as needed, from tape from other city meetings. Candidate must be able to attend work sessions held at night. Night work sessions are usually held on Tuesday and/or Thursday, beginning at 7:30 pm and typically last two hours or more. The ideal candidate will be able to transcribe minutes at home with own computer or word processing equip- ment. Candidate must be able to type at least 50 WPM, have excellent grammar and spelling skills and be deadline oriented. Salary range is $8 $10 per hour. Please send resume to: City of Holmes Beach, 5901 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL. 34207 or call 778-2221 for an application and/or more information. GREAT TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY for experi- enced live-in nanny/housekeeper. Escape the heat this summer and work in New England. We're look- ing for someone special who loves children and is responsible and energetic to come to Conn. with us from June -August. Good salary. Non smokers and non drinkers only. Must have driver's license and references. Call 778-0040. PART-TIME DELI/DELIVERY help needed. Must be flexible. Apply in person between 2 + 4. Garden pizza, 5704 Marina Drive. TEENAGER WANTED. Mature for yard work and misc. in Anna Maria. Call 778-2896. Calling ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to meet interesting people from around the world? Are you interested in learning the history of Anna Maria Is- land? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island His- torical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. WE NEED YOU! Call Cathi O'Bannon at 778-4198 if you can give a few hours of community service. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Tingley Memorial Li- brary. Three and six hour shifts. 778-6247. EXPERIENCED, GOOD REFERENCES. Will sit with sick or elderly. Day, evening or weekends. Call Dottie 795-1832. JEWELRY REPAIRS custom designs. We can turn your old gold into beautiful new jewelry. Tue. Sat., 10 5. Closed Sun. & Mon. 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.. INCOME TAX SERVICE. Over 30 years experience. Call Pat Kenney Tax Service. 761-8156. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical app., air- ports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Cab. Serv- ing the Islands. 778-5476 or 705-1302. ATTENTION SENIORS. Personalized transportation services for your appointments, shopping, airports. Courteous and efficient. Call 794-3047. SPARKLING CLEAN SERVICES. Licensed, bonded, re- liable and experienced professional cleaning. Excellent references. Call for estimate or appointment. 778-1945. 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! NEW LISTING!!! 2BR/2BA nearly new elevated home is close to the Gulf in Holmes Beach. This home features 2 master suites with ex- tra large baths and nice views of the Gulf. Many upgrades including Pella windows and tile floors. Must be seen to be ap- preciated! Call Pat Jackson eves. at 778-3301 or Ken Jack- son eves. at 778-6986. Listed at $169,000. Fran Maxon LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS 9701 Gulf Driv P OB 717 Anr Maria FL34216 FAX# 778-7035 (941) 778-1450 or 778-2307 A BIG HOUSE ON KEY ROYALE 611 Gladstone. 4BR/3.5BA/2 kitchen/2-car, 3,895 sq.ft. under roof home including caged pool. Unique origami roof line and walled solarium. $265,000. Doug DOUG Dowling REAL Realty "nna 778-1222 [I Ailz I i ;l 94 A 011 iI TTj F 'l A W I VA i- Ai1 A F-j .' -0 A :1 A'U.w ;['i*n LA WiS I Ia I =i I t j:Fju m wA S - ISLAND REALTYGRUPISAND-RALTY.ROU-ISAND RALT GOP SAND RALTY ROU ISANDREALTY GRO- --m : ; THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E APRIL 11, 1996 0 PAGE 29 I .. S n M O N-R AL t "THE PERFECTIONIST Cleaning with perfection: homes, condos, rentals, etc. Call Sharon at 778-0064. 17 YEAR OLD. Fun, energetic, loves children. Own transportation. $4.50 hr. 778-8608. NEED A PICKUP to move a load? Appliances, brush piles, construction debris, junk ... whatever your hauling needs. Call Eddie O. 792-1693. ITS TIME FOR SPRING cleaning! Call Rick at Dol- phin Cleaning and Maintenance 778-2864. Refer- ences on and off the Island. We do windows! "I DON'T WANNA clean house", you say to yourself! Sharon wants to clean your house. Call or leave message. 778-3219. ISLAND AUTO/TRUCK repair. Mobile service. All re- pairs, AC service, low rates. ASE certified, free esti- mates, all work guaranteed. 778-6979 or 778-1560. CARPET, VINYL, TILE. Sold, installed and repaired. Free estimates, excellent prices. All workmanship guar- anteed. Fully licensed/insured. Steve Allen 383-5381. IVORY'S TREE SERVICE, specializing in large trees and palms. We also do lawns, landscaping and haul- ing. Call Dina 778-2259 or 778-3085. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE HOUSECALLS minor re- pairs and maintenance in your driveway. For esti- mate or appointment call 778-0373. DRY CLEAN YOUR CARPET! Many Island refer- ences. Call Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning, 778-2882. PRO CLEAN professional carpet & furniture clean- ing. Spring special Living room $29.95. Quick-dry system. Satisfaction guaranteed. 779-1422 CODY'S CARPET & upholstery cleaning. Dry foam shampoo & steam cleaned. LR/DR $34.95. Free deodorizing. 794-1278. ANNA MARIA GARDEN Center & Landscaping. Free estimates, 32 years experience. Full service landscaping and garden center. All work guaranteed. 778-6630. VAN-GO PAINTING ResidentialCommercial, Inte- rior/Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper, Island resident references. Dan or Bill 778-5455. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling specialist. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. ISLAND RE- w ESTAT Serving the Island ' from the same location since 1970. 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 778-6066 [] MLS 8 1-800-865-0800 $ REDUCED $ Lovely 2BR/2B canalfront home in Anna Maria a short stroll to prime beaches. Completely renovated in"93. Private backyard with view of natural man- grove setting, large deck stretched across rear of house and opens into the bedrooms. $259,000. JUST LISTED! Large elevated duplex in Holmes Beach with open porches, 2BR/2B each side, garage. Comer lot, close to beaches. $169,000. WEST OF GULF DRIVE sits this well built and maintained 3BR/2B home with fireplace, Florida room, open patio and garage. Excellent seasonal rental or year round residence! $269,500. JUST LISTED! Riverfront 2BR/2B turnkey fur- nished condominium with large screened lanai and open, bright floor plan. Possible lease purchase, West Bradenton location. $99,900. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE 3BR/2B townhouse with 2 car garage and large study/den area. Origi- nal owner, just painted, new carpeting. $156,500. R.T. (Bob) HILTON CONSTRUCTION. Residential and commercial. Remodel and new construction. Island and Mainland. References. CGC012191. 747- 1098. (Don't say how, say Hilton). FAUCET PLUMBING Remodel, service, water heater, sewer cleaning. 24-hour service. Serving the Island 17 years. 778-0181. Lic. #RF0038400. KIMBALL GENERAL CONTRACTING. Residential & commercial. New construction or remodeling. 25 years experience, insured. Lic. # CGC 058-092. Call 778-5354 or pager 506-6186. SCREEN REPAIRS, all types, interior exterior paint- ing, ceiling fans, roof coating and repairs, carpentry, ceramic tile, all repairs. Low prices. 778-0410. HAULING, SHELL DELIVERED and spread, trash re- moval, tree trimming, free estimates. Larry 794-6348. INDUSTRIOUS, highly-skilled, meticulous, sober, prompt, finish carpentry, counter tops, ceramic & vi- nyl tile, fine finish painting, wall coverings, repairs. Paul Beauregard 779-2294. 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. CARL V. JOHNSON, JR. Building contractor, new homes, alterations, additions. Free estimates, design service, quality, fair prices prompt service. Reg.# RR0066450. (941) 795-1947. MANATEE HOME INSPECTION. Complete written reports, single family homes, condominiums, mul- tiple dwellings and mobile homes. Island resident. 778-2409. ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Furniture repair. Danish craftsman. Free estimates, pick-up & delivery. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. 778-4335. THE I.P.M. CO. All phases of home repairs, remod- eling, additions, new home construction. License #RR0066842. Jim Travis 779-2129. BRICK, GLASS BLOCK, stone, pavers, stucco, tile. Lic. #MC00318. Insured. Phone 778-5183. Dave Elliott AVAILABLE APR. 15 JUN. 1. Fully furnished beach cottage. 1BR/1BA, private lot and parking. $400 per week includes phone and cable. 778-2832. GULFFRONT GROUND FLOOR, 1BR/1BA condo. Screened lanai, sundeck on private beach w/ hot tub. $525 per wk. includes phone and cable. Available April 6 June 1. 778-2832. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB. Apr., May 1996. Mar., Apr., May 1997. Available $900 wk. (813) 949-3713. Exclusive Waterfront Estates Video Collection MLS "WIR SPRECHEN DEUT *81 GULFFRONT RESIDENCE exceptional 2BR/2BA in North Holmes Beach with excellent views. Avail- able by week or month starting 4/1/96 thru 11/30/96. Call David Moynihan, Wagner Realty. 778-2246, eves. 778-7976. HIDEAWAY PERFECT BAYVIEW between bridges, 96 97 season. 1 & 2BR, completely furnished. No smoking, no pets, quiet. 1st floor, nice yard with pa- tio. Walk to everything, lovely area. 778-7107. GULFFRONT HOME 2BR/3BA, furnished. 101 67th St., Holmes Beach. Annual, monthly or seasonal. 778-2206 or 794-8202. SEASONAL RENTALS nightly, weekly, monthly ac- commodations. Fully furnished, walk to beach, post office, restaurants. Magnolia apartments. 778-2627. Visit our gift shop. 2BR/1BA NEWLY FURNISHED condo for min. 3 mo. rental. Available Apr. 16. One block to beach and res- taurants. Seasonal rental available for 96 97, book now for the perfect location. (941) 794-2860. ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT apartment. Lovely 2BR + porch. No pets. Wk., mo., season. 778-3143. ANNUAL DUPLEX Holmes Beach. 2BR/1BA, steps to beach. $590 mo. + security, no pets. 778-7665. ANNUAL RENT 4BR/3BA canal home w/pool. View of Skyway Bridge. $1,900 mo. 778-9252. PANORAMIC GULFVIEWS, Bradenton Beach. 2BR upstairs furnished. Extras. Available May 1. $775 mo. plus electric. 798-9099. ANNUAL RENT beach house. 3BR/2BA, 2 car ga- rage, breathtaking view. $2,500 mo. 778-9252. GULFFRONT BESTVIEW 3BR/2BA, fireplace in top floor master suite, decks, patio, tropical gardens. Available Apr. 11, 1996 on. Winter '97. $3,000 mo., $1,200 wk. 778-0990. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH. Nice 2BR/2BA apart- ment. Close to beach and shopping. $650 mo. 1st, last, security, no pets. 778-0217. ANNUAL RENTAL REMODELED 3BR home across for beach, furnished or unfurnished, washer/dryer, central AC, dishwasher, carport. $750 mo. (941) 859-2857. ANNUAL ACROSS FROM beach. Beautiful view, 2BR/1BA, $600 mo. includes all utilities except phone. Newly remodeled. Phone 778-7197. 1 BR APARTMENT in Holmes Beach. $460 mo, mini- mum 8 months. 778-0212. BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED 2BR/2BA towhhouse with pool, 2 short blocks from beach. Cable, covered parking, garbage included. $800 + utilities, May thru Dec. 778-0510. 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida (941) 778-2291 P O Box 2150 7SCH" EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 4a~e~ Watch for our listings on Classivision channel 19 OPEN HOUSES 711^^ Elms III Ut - Saturday April 13 1 4 pm 266 South Harbor Drive This immaculate, quality built 2 or 3BR/2BA Island home offers a light and spacious floor plan with vaulted ceilings and soft pastel decor. Amenities include lovely tiled baths, walk-in closets, great room floor plan with white kitchen, French doors and sundecks, all within a short walkto great Gulf beaches! Just like new both inside and out! Only $225,000 furnished, including one-year homeowner's warranty! Sunday April 14 1 4 pm 9502 Gulf Drive This immaculate, owner occupied 4 bedroom, 2 bath duplex is located in charming Anna Maria Village on the preferred west side of Gulf Drive. Features in- clude new central air and heat on both sides, new roof and sprinkler system on private well. Good money maker. Retire with income! Priced at $210,000. y Ck 97iied4 aCSL-RedEEtat Pofe.iiionai eSfSazdizing In J iTnadAs twropl'ILyfeiy Associates after hours: Barbara A. Sato..... 778-3509 Nancy Guilford ..........778-2158 Monica Reid ........729-3333 Susanne Kasten.......... 921-4130 Sherry Sasser..................778-1820 sws~n*aasa*ar ~g~s~6Prr -.-~- "U PAGE 30 M APRIL 11, 1996 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER -Ur INTERIOR / EXTERIOR PAINTING Free Estimates 25 Years Experience 30 Years Island Resident Call Jim Bickal 778-1730 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICE * Coastal Design Specialists Custom Luxury Homes !; Additions & Alterations Call Tony Peduzzi 778-1529 35 years experience II 4 L State Registered Contractor State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED LICENSED INSURED COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES m MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 REMODELING ADDITIONS XACT RENOVATIONS KITCHENS BATHS DECKS & MORE ARPENTRY CALL KIT WELSCH ERVICES 778-5230 LIC #RR0053399 LOC SMrTH P..wrvPl.rG Gary F. Deffenbaugh by ualsed-Bonded-Insured aeM D^ffe baUf I LOCKOUTS "Professional Excellence" Auto-Home-Commercial LOCKS Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior REKEY INSTALL MASTER Interior&Exterior Popcorn Ceiling Repair New & Used Locks & Repairs Popcorn Ceiling Repair Emergency Service Serving the Islands Since 1969. Service Islands Since 1986 Licensed and Insured S ALOA 778-5594 ASIs 778-5594 778-3468 - - - - - - --- - - J.R. Painting #Premswr CleiM niV Private & Commercial Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience SHusband/Wife Team Free Estimates 778-2139 El"- '. Islan Cf; lean~f~;.I:Jin & VacIuum~ [] [."g!i Resdenia Commercial Residential Free Estimates Sandy's Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging Lawn Hauling By the cut orby the month. Service .13 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 77 1345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES I UI84 ;45AND SATISFACTION Darrin Wash CARPENTRY "A DOOR EXPERT" Serving the Island communities for 7 years with Island references. DRY WALL, TEXTURE & POPCORN REPAIR 778-1353 BRIGHT, OPEN 2BR/2BA furnished duplex in quiet area. Close to beach and shopping. $650 + utilities thru Dec. 778-0510. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH. A-1 condition 2BR/ 1BA, w/d, new kitchen, large deck. $750 mo. 1st, last, security + utilities. No pets, no smoking or drugs. 794-2947. ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT view. 2BR/1BA, fully furnished. $700 plus utilities. Monthly or short term lease. 779-2206 or 761-0777. ANNUAL AND 6 MONTH furnished rentals avail- able. Prices range from $575 to $1,500 per mo. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate at (941) 778-1450 for fur- ther information. BEAUTIFUL HOLMES BEACH home. Seasonal or annual. 2BR/1.5BA, w/d, garage, gazebo, large fenced yard. Near beach and shopping. From May 1. (941) 778-1608. ANNUAL RENTAL LARGE 2BR/1BA, great duplex complex. Well mainained 1 block to Gulf beach. $600 mo. 778-0608. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR/1BA and 1BR/1BA, 100 yards from Gulf. Turnkey furnished. Call 778-5617. ANNA MARIA CITY. 2BR furnished, bring tooth- brush. Available now. $250 wk, $750 mo. 779-1090. HOLMES BEACH LARGE 2BR/1BA & 1BR/1BA duplex with covered parking, close to beach and shopping. 779-2114. ANNUAL RENTALS 2BR & 3BR. Call Carla Price, Smith Realtors, 778-0770. BEAUTIFUL BAYFRONT HOUSE. 2BR/2BA, turn- key, w/d, dishwasher. Weekly $500 or mo. $1,800. 778-9639. YEARLY RENTAL Holmes Beach. Unfurnished 2BR/1 BA duplex with carport. $650 mo. plus utilities, no pets. Call Steve Kring, Horizon Real Estate, 778- 0426 or eves. 778-5052. ANNA MARIA DUPLEX Turnkey, 1 BR/1BA, 1 block to beach and 2 blocks to No. end fishing pier, yard. Seasonal or annual. No smokers. Available Apr. 1. 778-6615. N. HOLMES BEACH annual duplex. 2BR/2BA, available soon. $525 mo. 1st, last, plus deposit. Call (813) 932-5658 after 6 pm. UNFURNISHED 2BR/1BA CANALFRONT. Dock, Bay, beach, trash pick up, yard service, w/d hookup, some utilities. Lease $700 mo. 778-5793. Accom- modates 2 adults, no pets. ANNA MARIA GULF/BAY VIEWS. Annual 1BR fur- nished. Patio, pool, w/d. Available Apr. 9, $650 mo. 211 So. Bay Blvd. 778-2896. 2BR OCEAN COTTAGE. Vacation/97 season, wk/ mo. Turnkey. Enjoy Gulf beach right outside your door. $2,300 mo. (800) 977-0803 or 778-8221. 1 BR/1 BA, SEASONAL Mar. -Apr. Cozy, clean, close to beach. $325/wk. pls. Leave message 779-1112. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR rent on Anna Maria Island. Approximately 1,340 sq. ft. Excellent location, great visibility. Call Smith Realtors, 778-0777. SMALL SHOP in best Anna Maria location available in March. Call T. H. Cole (941) 779-1213. DUPLEX LOT OCEAN View 125 ft. to high tide plus small deeded lot on the sand. Buildable 1-story 1,500 sq. ft. or 2-story 1,800 sq. ft. house. $175,000. 778-4523 or (800) 977-0803. WESTBAY COVE NEW listing. Bayview (50' to wa- ter) end unit, ground floor. 5.05% assumable loan. 2BR/2BA, all upgrades new carpet, blinds and paint. $163,000. (800) 977-0803 or 778-4523. I ADVANCED SEWER I& DRAIN CLEANING 24 HOUR SERVICE COMMERCIAL 25 YRS. EXPERIENCE RESIDENTIAL FULLY INSURED NO CABLE CHARGE I 0 WEa11T" l-4i RUA I| 745-2373 S$500 OFF with coupon CALL ABOUT OUR PRICES L.. ---- ----.-- - ---. J For Your Island Home Paint Needs ISLAND PAINT WORKS Interior/Exterior Commercial & Residential Licensed / Insured Excellent References BILL ROMBERGER C F------ 778-7821 A4ce Pum an# d SpMori& usme, Distributor of Pumps, Motors, Pipe Fittings 9't. 1 THE DO-IT YOURSELF SPRINKLER CENTER Free Site Plan with System Purchase ($75 VALUE) with this ad 6804 Cortez Rd. 2050 12th St. Bradenton Sarasota 795-2449 366-4838 Isn a e e r aia G eC e C 7 417 41 * A AUCTION OPEN BIDS starting at $99,900. Apr. 13/ 14. Cute 2BR house, fenced yard, Mexican tile, large screened porch, carport, zoned duplex. 2nd story would have bayview. Move quickly. Next time house is on market, price will increase as more upgrades completed. 2317 Ave. B. 778-8221. COME SEE THIS fully furnished 2BR/2BA, bayview condo with pool, covered parking, storage. $107,900. Owner 723-6802. Open house, Sunday 1 4. OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN., Apr. 13 & 14, 1 4. Keywest style townhouse, close to beach. Best posi- tion on Northbeach Village II with Gulfview. $160,000. 6311 Gulf Drive. Phone 778-2046. WANTED PRINCIPLE desires small, Gulffront or Gulfview, Bayfront or Bayview home. Call NY (516) 589-3943. Leave message. LOT FOR SALE deep water canal. 515 75th Street, Holmes Beach. $153,900. 778-7127. BAYFRONT 3BR/2BA home. Panoramic view, caged pool, boat davits, large lot. $395,000. Neal & Neal Realtors, Helen White 778-2261, eves. 778-6956, FOR SALE BY OWNER Almost new 3BR/2BA at north end of Anna Maria Island. 608 Fern St. $229,000: Call for an appointment at 778-9515. RUNAWAY BAY 2BR/2BA CONDO, Bayview, 1st floor, $127,500 unfurnished.. New Concept Proper- ties, Ron Wagner. 792-9314, eves. 792-5070. ISLAND LUMBER ANp HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 Now you can charge it! The Islander Bystander accepts MasterCard and Visa for subscription orders, T-shirts and classified advertising. (Classified charge customers must be prepared to fax copy.) CALL 941-778-7978 or FAX 778-9392 g *, ISANDER CASSF 9D RENALS*ontnue-RAL SATCotne , TA ND ISLANDER THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 APRIL 11, 1996 0 PAGE 31 liI SiS ANDER DECLASSIFIED LARGE & SUNNY! 2BR/2BA condo, corner unit, Gulfview. Gorgeous beach, heated pool, $227,000. Neal & Neal Realtors, Helen White 778-2261, eves. 778-6956. 36 SLIP MARINA, 2 1/2 acres, nice house. North of Palmetto $295,000. Also 26 acres zoned for over 300 RVs or park models. Towne & Shore Realty. 778-7980. KEY ROYALE boat dock & pool! Charming 2BR/2BA canalfront, turnkey furnished home. $229,000. Neal & Neal Realtors, Helen White 778-2261, eves. 778-6956. WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS Newly renovated condo ground floor, end unit with southern exposure. $139,000. Owner 778-8482. No agents please. ISLAND PROPERTY THAT makes 0. Commercial rental property. Annual rental income $46,392. $399,000, brokers welcome. 5% fee. 778-9252. DEEP WATER CANAL, direct Bay access, wonder- ful view of Skyway, newly remodeled, 4BR/3BA pool home. 526 75th St. $309,000. Brokers welcome 4%. 778-9252. ANNA MARIA CITY lush waterview. 3BR/2BA on cul-de-sac, dock and waterfront deck, nice area. $199,000. Neal & Neal Realtors, Helen White 778- 2261, eves. 778-6956. LOVELY ANNA MARIA home 2BR/2BA, ground level on Lake Vista with access to Tampa Bay. Caged solar pool, quiet cul de sac, walk to beaches. 113 Pelican Dr., Anna Maria. $229,000. (941) 778-9107. Fresh mullet for sale! A/ore than a mullet wrapper! 100% Cotton $10 inclung state sales tax MESH E POS PELF WERE ILAY PARA DALAI ACMES RILEN I CES I HAVE RHEAS THE N AETHASFALILE NUP0 NME HUMANOID ALA DNAIA uussDROn VERNITHACA THERE I SN AG I0CMI NITIHE W E B TR I NEE AID RKIO SMALL HUND PACT FAUSTA P YNLE -' 0 R IDI IINAL RAIIID HIINIT M 0 USE IOF VIR|TU EANSWE R MEI MESA ALLMAN O DO R CART EC LENFA 0 ADA PITTs N 0M A N H A T HIA CC E MSNA Y ISD A Y UNESCO0 ERRATA MAG AMA MNOM MI MATCH I PUTMY SEILIF IINTo TH YIF ILE A E S 0P BRAUN HO TE IBIS S MA INE AGILE USER RIPS B RAID DIOICS DENS EASE B R A 'y TOWNHOUSE 2BR/1.5BA unit located in beautiful canalfront community, unit overlooks pool & court- yard, has boatdock available, and is priced right, excellent rental, vacation home or permanent resi- dence. Don't wait. This one won't last. $65,900. Call Chard Winheim, Neal & Neal Realtors. 778-2261, after hours 778-6743. DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO Beautiful 2BR/2BA top floor unit, nice on-site pool, gorgeous ceramic tile floors, overlooks wide sandy beach and pristine sun- sets. $189,000. Call Chard Winheim, Neal & Neal Realtors. GULFFRONT VIEW from this large 2BR/2.5BA Gulffront condo. A dream spot. For sale at $122,500. We have several condos in our inventory that can also be lease purchased furnished or unfurnished from $1,000 to $1,350 per mo. Call Towne & Shore Realty and ask for Ted or Ter Louloudes for informa- tion at (941) 779-2044. ANNA MARIA CITY canalfront home in quiet, resi- dential area. 3BR/1.5BA, needs some work. $149,900. Neal & Neal Realtors, Helen White 778- 2261, eves. 778-6956. DUPLEX 2R/2BA plus office/bedroom, completely renovated. On canal with boat dock, carport and laundry. Living room with fireplace, large lanai. Must see! 383-2283. BEAUTIFUL 2,600 SQ. FT. home on canal with Intracoastal view. Oversized lot. Call 778-2766 for details. SAILBOAT WATER Spanish Main Yacht Club. Beau- tiful, completely remodeled, 2BR/2BA condo located on deep water boat basin. $165,000. Neal & Neal Real- tors, Hal Gillihan 383-3708, eves. 778-2194. LAST OF ITS KIND in Anna Maria! 4-unit apartment building on water with panoramic view of Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway and Gulf with Egmont Key. Three 2BR units, one 1BR unit, turnkey furnished apart- ments with large patios and lovely large garden with pool. Illness forces sale. $450,000. By owner. Pierside apartments, 211 So. Bay Blvd. 778-2896. Jf EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limi- tation or discrimination." 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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. - ."-, . .' -.H r -~2 'I SIX BEDROOM WATERFRONT $698,000 BoaIer's dream home on Bimini Bay Many up- e. grades indoor pool boal dock ard lill for large Sboals Located on Key Royale on quiel cul-de- Sac Call Dick Mahe r or Dae J.ones 778.2"61 . eves 778-,6791 or 778-4891 TOWNHOUSE ON THE WATER $220,000 Rarely available 3BR/3BA, 2 story enclosed lanai. Westbay Point & Moorings boat dock out- side your door. Spacious, elegant interior. Bobye Chasey 778-2261, eves 778-1532. ,. .'_ :"- .,;,,,,,."- 5 ,r" ." . BAYFRONT-CAGED POOL $395,000 3BR/2BA home Vw,th gorgeous view of Inlracoaslal walera'ay Pad & boat dayiis or, canal side Cul-de-sac 'Ver privale Large lot Call Helen While 778.2261 eves 778e.9f6 OVERLOOKS INTRACOASTAL $144,900 This 2BR/2.5BA has security entry, elevator, pool, garage parking, jacuzzi, boat dock & pri- vate beach on Gulf. Call Bill Bowman 778-2261 or 778-4619. SAN REMO SHORES $289,000 This canal BRADENTON BEACH HOUSE $139,900 home must be seen 3BR/2BA Spanish tile. 2BR/2'BA immaculate residence on large well deck ground caged healed pool & spa Land- landscaped lot hir many quality custom tea- scaped accent ihghling So MANY extras Call lures Deeded boat dock To see this beauty Bob or Lu Rhoden 778-2261 or 778-2692 today plea-e call Rose Schnoerr 778-2261 ________~I ^I B BAY & LAGOON VIEWS $114,900 Sunbow Bay beauty, 2BR/2BA turnkey fur- nished. Under building parking lot, short walk to Manatee Beach. Close to shopping. Great rental. Nick Patsios 778-2261 or Nick at Nite 778-4642. I. - : ,' : ., - : A'- - 1BR/1BA Furnished................................... $78,000 1RR /1RA tGulfview ................................ $83,000 PERICO BAY CLUB CONDOS $135,500 2BR/2BA with double garage, eat-in kitchen. Private screened room with nice view of water. Pools, tennis & security guard. Call Janis Van Steenburgh 778-2261 or 778-4796. FULL SERVICE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Open Six Days a Week ANNUAL RENTALS 2BR/2BA Perico Bay Club, Pool $850 mo * 3/2 Home, Bradenton, Pool $1200 mo * 3/2 Home, Pool, on Direct Bayfront $1600 mo * LBK 3/2 Gulffront $1300 mo NOW BOOKING SUMMER VIIA Il Q1 Home for over 4 y dears. e I ......................... Loves the laid-back life and hopes 1BR/1BA Furnished....................................$84,000 Julie the Island never loses it's residen- 2BR/2BA Beautiful view of Gulf ............... $227,000 Call (941) 778-6665 or htal quality. Call Helen at 778-6956. 2BR/2BA Direct Gulf view ................. $250,000 Toll Free 800-749-6665 6--7- i I OII 64 Italian ball game 65 The Supremes' "'I- Symphony" 66 Ancient mystic 67 Spanish port 69 Word on a door 71 Actress Felicia 72 Out of the wind, on windjammers 73 Pell--- 74 Range 75 "Tantum -" (hymn part) Helen White .t Broker/Salesman , 778-6956 Helen is originally from New York State, but has called the Island F- -- 'Aona q p I -l~j~""~'': - -- I |