![]() ![]() |
![]() |
UFDC Home | myUFDC Home | Help |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Full Text | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FREE WEEKLY NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE Canker detectives expected soon on Island By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Canker detectives will be on Anna Maria Island within two weeks, seeking the Asian citrus canker that has invaded several groves on the mainland. It is bound to remind Islanders of a major citrus horror in 1986, when 270 trees on 166 properties were found canker-infected and burned. A newspaper of the time called it "a chain-saw massacre" of trees. Then, thousands of trees around Palmetto were destroyed, too. Palmetto is now the center of the can- ker outbreak. No infected trees have been found on the Island or elsewhere in Manatee County. But Ed Curlett, U.S. Department of Agriculture specialist flown in from Washington to coordinate as- Mayor proposes Island city consolidation By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Holmes Beach Mayor Bob VanWagoner sparked a lively debate last week when he called for a study of Island consolidation. "I think we've come to a point that we have to se- riously look at merging the three cities," he said at his neighborhood chat at the Island Branch Library. VanWagoner organized "chats" outside the venue of city hall to discuss his opinions on current issues. He said a major problem is that the cities are being overrun with state and federal mandates and they don't have the staff or budget to fulfill them. 'This comes from reading what's coming down to us from Tallahassee," he explained. "They [the Florida leg- islature] have a new commission on local government and we were warned by the Florida League of Cities that if the small municipalities want to save themselves from being almost wiped out, they'd better speak up now." "I've been here since the 1960s and I thought I'd never see the day that the three cities would cooperate on anything and the last few years they have," Martha Cames noted. She suggested starting with one department such as police. "I think we lose something very precious if we all become one big conglomerate," Jane Early replied. "I find it very interesting and exciting to go from one city to another. Each has its own special character and way of doing things. If we give in and say its inevitable we're giving up the very thing that brought us here in the first place." VanWagoner said his suggestion is a way to pre- serve what is special about the Island. Barbara Lacina said the cities will have more clout if they are united. "Even if there are some inefficiencies, I think that's to be preferred," Gladys Martineau said. "Look at the laws that are passed in Anna Maria and how different they are from the laws we live under in Holmes Beach and contrast that with Bradenton Beach. By turning the Island into one city we would be losing our individuality." "We're suffering from being required to do so many things," VanWagoner said "We're all going to fall behind. I like the same things you do but I don't want to see them slip away because we run into a bu- reaucratic morass. If we are not in danger of doing that, then I don't want to change a thing." Richard Palmer suggested having one Island admin- istration to handle the government mandates but leaving the police and public works departments separate. Holmes Beach Building Official Joe Duennes pects of the war against canker, said the Island is by no means in the clear. To check every tree Crews working in pairs will come to the Island soon to check every citrus tree in every yard. They will work from aerial photographs that identify every tree. They will "knock on the door and let the property owner know they'll be looking at the trees in the yard." Cankerous trees will be tagged with colored tape. Later they will be cut down and either burned or bur- ied in a landfill certified to receive such material, said Curlett. Boundaries of known canker areas now are concentrated in groves around Interstate 75 in north Manatee County near Palmetto. Until near week's end, canker was found only in commercial groves, but late last week it was found in a residential area. Curlett described canker symptoms as brown le- sions with a yellowish halo, similar to a human can- ker sore, on leaves and fruit. It eventually works its way into the heart of a tree and kills it. Canker is harm- less to humans, he stressed, "but it is not a pretty sight on your tree." We have the franchise It infests all forms of citrus fruit, Curlett said, but grapefruit and limes seem most vulnerable. It exists nowhere else in the U.S. except Manatee County and PLEASE SEE CANKER, NEXT PAGE KINSA winning ways begin For Edna LaFord, a trip to Cancun, Mexico, and a quick snapshot underwater in the pool means prizes and a chance to win cash. She captured stepdaughter Corrie LaFord, age 12, adorned with tropical braids in the pool at their villa. As the first winner in this year's Islander Bystander Kodak International Newspaper Snapshot Awards, LaFord will have a choice between a "mullet-wrapper" T-shirt or hat and she'll collect certificates for framing from Longboat Framing Gallerie, dining at the Sandbar restaurant and merchandise from Kodak. Her photo will be submitted with five other weekly local winners to KINSA where $52,500 will be awarded in international judging. See inside for entry information for subsequent contest weeks. spoke about the public works and building depart- ments. Duennes said he spends a great deal of time meeting federal and state mandates, which can be con- fusing and change frequently. "It takes up a lot of our time," he explained. "I try to check frequently with surrounding jurisdictions and get their thoughts and come to my own conclusion. I find that a lot of these things are largely judgmental and sometimes it's hard to be consistent." He gave an example of the community rating sys- tem in which the city must comply with a host of daily, weekly and monthly obligations in order to lower flood insurance premiums for residents. Another example is the National Pollution Dis- charge Elimination System in which all cities and counties are required to clean up stormwater runoff before it enters rivers, streams and bays. The city has spent $18,000 on the permit application. "The Environmental Protection Agency [Florida Department of Environmental Protection] is examining all our water conditions," he said. "They will issue a permit to the cities and county Oct. 1, and we'll have three to five years to comply with it. We'll have to have a certified stormwater operator on staff or hire a firm to monitor on a regular basis any water that leaves our system." He said the planned retention pond at the end of 43rd Street is to filter stormwater runoff for the NPDES. The project was proposed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District which will foot 50 percent of the cost. SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Opinions ...................................................... 6 Those Were the Days .................................... 7 Horseshoe tourney................................... .... 9 Island Poet ................................................ 11 Stir-it-up .................................................... 13 AMERICAN FLAG ......................... ......... 16 Streetlife ........................................................ 20 Anna Maria Island tides ............................... 23 Crossword puzzle........................... ......... 32 THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND JUNE 25, 1997 Il PAGE 2 E JUNE 25, 1997 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Mayor agrees to second study of pipe area By Anthony Seaton Islander Reporter At a question and answer session Friday, June 20, with Anna Maria Mayor Chuck Shumard and South- west Florida Water Management District representative Chuck Haddaway, Shumard gave in to residents' de- mands and agreed to do a study that was originally rec- ommended by the city's planning and zoning board. Shumard says he'll have a feasibility study done to examine a second option to solve drainage problems from Pine Avenue to Magnolia Avenue. The new study will look at deepening and main- taining the existing swale, or ditch. The first study included only a buried elliptical pipeline nearly the entire length of the ditch, with a swale placed above it. After the meeting, though, Shumard indicated that a vote of the commission will determine whether the study is actually funded. At a work session on May 13, the mayor recom- mended to the commission that the second study not be done, stating he personally preferred a pipe. He said the second study would cost $6,500. The pipeline feasibility study, done by the engi- neering firm Zoller," Najjar and Shroyer Inc., cost $5,000. The pipeline itself will cost more than $100,000, according to Public Works Director Phil Charnock. Shumard continues to say he thinks the pipeline will cost less in the long run. A study of the area in question by Swiftmud con- cluded: "Pipe ... once buried ... is typically within the zone of tidal fluctuation [and] maintenance is re- quired at frequent intervals in order to prevent a re- duction in the system's discharge capabilities. Open channels can also be kept at higher levels than pipes, so that they are less restricted by tidal influence. Maintenance is simplified when compared to a pipe system, because of the open access." The mayor says he has reasons other than cost for favoring the pipe. , At the session Friday, initiated by Georgia Van Cleave, 525 Magnolia Ave., in a call to Haddaway of Swiftmud, Shumard said, "If I lived next door to a swale, I'd be upset," referring to the resident who most favors a pipeline, Ray Damrow of 523 Spring Ave. "Three feet of my land is gone," Damrow said, al- luding to erosion of the open ditch in his backyard. "I will agree with the pipe if I'm shown it's the most cost effective," said Bruce Anderson, 527 Mag- nolia Ave. "If you were in my position for 11 years, you wouldn't give a damn what it costs," answered Damrow. Harriet Carlson, 524 Spring Ave., asked the mayor if the city would clean the ditch behind her house as well. "We're going to do it all, Harriet," the mayor said. "When?" Carlson asked. "I don't know," Shumard said. Straighten up! This meandering stream and its mangrove canopy would be replaced by a straight-line landscaped swale and underground pipeline if a proposed plan gains approval of permitting agencies. Islander Photo: Anthony Seaton "A year? Two years?" Carlson asked "Maybe," Shumard said "I'm just trying to get some answers, Chuck," Carlson said. "It's budget time. Some of these concerns will be included now that we've heard you," said Commis- sioner Elaine Burkly. "We've got to go step by step." Some residents spoke inrfavor of the plan. "That's a mess. It [the pipeline] is just going to clean up that nasty mess," said Debbie Carter, of 508 Spring Ave. Those opposed or who said at the very least a sec- ond feasibility study should be done were the majority of the 10 residents who spoke up, however. "The Damrows have a problem not of their own making," said Anderson, "and I sympathize. But we're trying to make sure the city spends tax money wisely, as opposed to doing someone a favor," he said. The mayor continued to say that he personally opposes the open swale concept. "Kids could fall in it. Kids could drown," he said. However, Shumard finally relented. "I'll have the other study done," he said, "But this is just going to delay it and then it'll cost $200,000." ... and about that pipe Several terms and issues concerning a pro- posed drainage project were clarified during a meeting on the subject on June 20 including: The "flapper valve" which would prevent water from traveling back up the pipe from Bimini Bay would be on the end of the pipe, not at Magnolia Avenue as the mayor indicated. The city will be responsible for cleaning out the pipeline, not the county, as the mayor had hoped. "The city can use a firehose to clean it if they want," according to Swiftmud's Chuck Haddaway. "They just have to use a sediment trap on the other end." Anna Maria Public Works Director Phil Chamock said they have a special truck that will suck the sediment out as opposed to blowing it through. The city can do whatever it wants with the dozens of 20- to 30-foot-tall mangrove trees along the ditch because they are on a man-made ditch and, according to Swiftmud, exempt from laws concerning mangrove re- moval or cutting. Auto burglary suspect nabbed at beach Milton Warren Adams, 52, of Bradenton, was ar- rested and charged with four counts of auto burglary by Bradenton Beach police last week. Coquina Beach employees reported to police that they saw Adams looking into vehicle windows and pulling on door handles. The officer stopped Adams as he was exiting the beach parking lot and noted he was very nervous and shaking uncontrollably. The officer said when he advised Adams of the allegations, Adams denied them, then admitted to them. Adams was taken to the police department for questioning and said he committed five auto burglar- ies at the beach between February and June. He was placed in custody and transported to the county jail. According to police, Adams said he took purses, removed the cash and threw away the purses and credit cards in a wooded area of Palma-Sola Causeway. While doing an inventory of Adams' vehicle, po- lice said they found a stolen tag and a battery charger. Adams said he removed the charger from a vehicle at Coquina Bayside. Citrus canker inspectors start soon on Island CANKER, FROM PAGE 1 the Miami area. Control actions have not been specified yet, but at least one Manatee grower, Al Repetto, has voluntarily bulldozed parts of his groves. The trees are now dry enough for incineration. None of this is related to the Mediterranean fruit fly battle going on in Hillsborough County, Curlett said. Contrary to a widespread belief, Medfly does not spread citrus canker. Malathion is being sprayed by planes over 300 square miles of the Tampa area, de- spite strong complaints by people with allergies and organic farmers, beekeepers and tropical fish farmers whose livestock is dying under the blanket spraying. Both Medfly and canker are threats to the state's citrus industry, second only to tourism and valued at $6 billion a year. Canker is a highly contagious disease, spread by people and equipment from tree to tree as well as by wind, birds, insects and other means. And it is very hardy, probably lying dormant since the 1986 outbreak and somehow reactivated this spring. Workers and oth- Phone it in, please Anyone who suspects'a tree of citrus canker infection should telephone their suspicions to federal, state or county officials. The number for anything related to canker is 721-6622. Officials stress not to attempt to bring evidence to authori- ties. Symptoms, small brown lesions with a yel- lowish halo on leaves and fruit, are similar to those of some other diseases. Don't do anything, just call the experts. ers in the infected areas must clean their clothing and equipment chemically when they leave. An unwelcome distinction Anna Maria is a target for canker suspicions because the deadly outbreak in 1986 was first spotted here. Then, the Island was quarantined so that its fruit could not be legally sent anywhere, even across the street. Even lawn care workers had to have permits to haul away tree trimmings and have their equipment disinfected before each trip to the dump. Crews cut down infected trees and all others within 50 feet, and all plants within 125 feet were sprayed with a bactericide. The quarantine of Anna Maria lasted until 1988, for an area must be canker-free for two years after the last infected trees are found. At that time it was suspected the bacteria had been lurking here since an earlier canker scare in 1984, which was blamed on 90,000 young trees sold by a nursery in Polk County and shipped all over central Florida. Ultimately, an estimated 20 million trees were de- stroyed in the state, causing some $25 million in losses from unmarketed fruit alone, plus $40 to $50 million the state spent fighting the canker. Very small consolation was, and is, the federal government's notation that canker's impact was relatively minor compared with citrus blight, which affects perhaps a million trees a year for an annual loss of $100 million. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 25, 1997 M PAGE 3 E3 Privateers, Islanders ready for big July 4 parade By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Anna Maria Island's seven-mile parade and all-day Fourth of July celebration is little more than a week away, and the Privateers can hardly wait. The organization has been working on this major patriotic event for two months, said President John Swager, and "we're so proud of the result that we can hardly wait to get it on the road." The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 4, at Coquina Beach, filing through Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria to the historic Anna Maria City Pier. The picnic will begin at parade's end at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, with food served from noon until 4 p.m. and the celebration continuing until 6. "Something for everybody" is the Privateers' promise to Islanders. The complete parade route is from Coquina Beach up Gulf Drive (turning at East Bay Drive onto Old Gulf Drive to the Manatee Public Beach), continuing on Gulf Drive to Marina Drive, up Marina Drive and Palm Drive, merging back onto Gulf Drive and down Pine Avenue to disband at the pier. Participating will be the Privateers' boat-float, cars, trucks, bikes anything with wheels, said Swager. "We can't have a walking parade on a state road" which is most of the parade route, he said. Already signed up are Conquistador "crewes" from Bradenton and Port Charlotte, and at least two from Tampa have already said they'd be here. Also on hand will be the Goldwing Motorcycle Club, a club with at least 20 Harley Davidsons that will be "decorated to the skies." But mostly the Privateers want Anna Maria Island people to participate, and it looks good: 26 vehicles committed as of late last week, and more are coming. Veterans groups are well represented but there's room for more. Eric Rushnell, parade chairman, urged businesses and individuals to turn in application forms right away so he'll have a better handle on what to expect. At the Community Center, the menu will be as American as the holiday barbecued chicken, baked beans and potato salad. Soft drinks and a cash bar will be available. The picnic dinner is $5. Tickets may be purchased at the picnic or in advance from individual Getting the boot Island Firefighter Mark Paloski spent a few hours Saturday collecting funds for the Duette fire depart- ment for a new automatic external defibrillators. A total of $460 was raised on the Island. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Privateers. During the festivities, the organization will an- nounce student winners of Privateer scholarships to Manatee Community College and universities of choice. Entertainment is to include music of all beats from all relevant generations by Reid Frost, Jay Crawford, Rockin' Rob Roberts, Hickory Wind country and blue- grass group, and others still being recruited, Rushnell said. More than 1,000 people are expected at this year's event, with proceeds as always going to the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Anna Maria City None scheduled Bradenton Beach 6/26, 8:30 a.m., Special commission meeting 6/26, 9 a.m., Budget work session 7/3, 7 p.m., Commission meeting Holmes Beach 7/1, 7 p.m., Commission meeting Of Interest 6/25, 7 p.m., EMS Study Committee, Fire Station 3, 107 Second Street N., Bradenton Beach. July 4 closings All city offices, the Anna Maria Fire District administrative office, the Island Branch Library and Tingley Memorial Library will be closed. Waste Management garbage collection scheduled for July 4 will be made July 5. Bradenton Beach garbage collection will be as scheduled on July 4. FOIATAND:Golen Spoo *IFlorida's*Top 00 WIESPCATO:Awad fExelec D because itItebet AWAR-WINING URFSDE DNIN PRESENTING A NEW AIR CONDITIONER WITH AN EXTREMELY HIGH SEER RATING. WHATEVER THE HECK THAT MEANS. In plain English, the Trane XL 1400 is one of the world's most energy-efficient air conditioners: up to 15.45 SEER (which by the way stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.) To make it as durable as it is efficient, we build the XL 1400 with tried-and-true technology like our legendary Climatuffm' compressor; then back it with a 10-year manufacturer's limited warranty. All of which means, in short, that our XL 1400 is one heck of a cooling machine. It's Hard To Stop A Trane.Tm Z, SINCE 1982 AIR CONDITIONING / DUCT CLEANING 778-0773 / 383-9766 ANNA MARIA ISLAND LONGBOAT KEY 7wAAR It's Hard To Stop A Trane.Tm FPL PARTICIPATING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CACO 56298 jB PAGE 4 I JUNE 25, 1997 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Officials: mitigate, prepare, evacuate for storms By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The three buzz words at the second annual Island Mayors' Hurricane Conference last week were mitigation, preparation and evacuation. The three Island mayors joined police and emergency officials to educate Islanders on hurricane preparation. They brought information garnered at the National Hur- ricane Conference, the Governor's Hurricane Conference and the federal Emergency Management Institute. "One of our goals is to get as much information out to people as possible," said Fire Chief Andy Price, the evening's moderator. Holmes Beach Commissioner Don Maloney said of- ficials who have been through recent storms in the south- eastern U.S. have realized the importance of mitigation. "Mitigation is focusing on preparedness necessary to effectively respond and recover from a disaster," he ex- plained. "It's the invest-now-and-save-later principle of emergency management." For example, residents can mitigate their homes by bracing roof trusses, installing double-entry garage doors or bracing garage doors and protecting windows with ply- wood, safety film, storm shutters or panels. A hurricane home self-inspection sheet is available at the Holmes Beach Public Works Department. Public works officials in all three cities and county emergency management officials are available to advise homeowners of ways to mitigate. Karen Windon, Manatee County's chief of emer- gency operations, urged each resident or family to make a disaster kit to take when they evacuate. County emer- gency publications list items that should be included in the kit. She told of a new county publication that details ac- tion guidelines for pets. The brochure lists supplies for a pet disaster kit, explains what preparations to make if you must leave your pet behind and gives advice about pet behavior during and after a storm. Windon urged residents to plan ahead, especially for sheltering needs. "A shelter's not the place you want to be," she said. '"Ten square feet is not my idea of luxurious accommoda- tions. Find someone you can stay with. That has to hap- pen and it has to happen now." Hurricane facts Hurricane Opal in the Florida Panhandle gen- erated a storm surge of 16 to 19 feet. Storm surges are wind-driven, making the Gulf Coast more vulnerable. The storm surge from a Category 3 storm would reach the top of the doors on the fire station in Holmes Beach. Even when a hurricane is 12 hours away, landfall can only be predicted with 60 to 80 percent accuracy. In 1996, North Topsail Beach, N.C., was hit by both a Category 2 and a Category 3 hurricane within eight weeks of each other. Property damage was $270 million from Hurricane Bertha and $3.2 billion from Hurricane Fran. The first two buildings to be destroyed during the storm were city hall and the police department. After Hurricane Opal, storm debris cleanup in the Panhandle did not begin for three weeks. In Dade County, 10,000 homes could have been saved from Hurricane Andrew's destruction by mitigation. Windon touted another county program called "Neighbor Sheltering Neighbors." The brochure points out that for many years, residents were urged to leave the county during evacuation. After reviewing gridlock situ- ations resulting from recent hurricane evacuations in the southeastern U.S., that is now considered impractical. Residents are asked to find friends in relatively safe zones away from the threat of storm surge to stay with during evacuation. In turn, home and business owners in those zones are urged to open their buildings to friends, employees and others who need shelter. Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine said he felt like he was preaching to the choir because the same people come to the conference each year. "This is the group that's conscientious enough to make the plans up front," he noted. "It's the other 7,000 people [Islanders] that we need to be concerned about." Romine urged the attendees to "Take this information back to your neighbors." Everyone should have an evacuation plan, Romine said. Decide specifically where you're going to go and calculate how long it will take you to reach your destina- tion, well in advance of the storm. "Don't plan to go to Disney World," he advised. "Orlando operates on a 75 to 85 percent occupancy rate. It doesn't take too long to fill up that other 15 percent. Of- ficials from neighboring counties don't want you to come there, because there's nowhere to put you." He said when an evacuation is ordered officials will use various methods to alert residents including television and radio, P.A. systems on police cars and door-to-door visits. "Leave early," he stressed. "Evacuation is much easier if we don't have to tell you to go. Don't end up in a parking lot called a road. If you think it's time to go, it's probably time to go. If someone tells you to go, it's defi- nitely time to go. If there's no one around to tell you to go, it's too late." He said the peak times for traffic congestion during evacuation are 8 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., so plan to leave during off hours. "There's not a house in the world worth saving, be- cause once that storm hits, there's nothing you can do," he warned. "There's not a television show that's going to pay you enough money for that video that you're going to take from your balcony during the storm. There's nothing that's worth the lives of you and your family." Islander Bystander offices closed July 4 The Islander Bystander office will be closed on Friday, July 4. The classified advertising deadline will remain at noon, Monday, July 7, for the July 11 issue and the office will be open Saturday, July 5, for classified from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Display advertis- ers should contact their sales representative regard- ing early deadlines for the July 11 issue. i Is Uogqg9one 1997 Official Rules: Honor 1) The Kodak International Newspaper Snapshot Awards (KINSA) contest is strictly for amateur photographers Amateu lanosA Photographers are those who derive less than 5% of their income from photography. 2) International winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges based on some or all of the following criteria- Portrai human interest. general appeal, uniqueness. composition and quality. Kodak reserves Itie right to reject entries that are Candide considered harmful or offensive. Decisions of thejudgues will Inasl. International Judging will take place October 9. Animals 10,1997. eligible entries must have been received from the sponsoring newspaper and postmarked no later Ihan August 22,1997. 9) Employee 22c1997. subsidiary 3) Black-and-white and color photographs taken alter January t, 1995, are eligible This allows for a two-year eligibility. Prolos he same I previously published or entered in any KINSA or other competitions are not eligible. 10) Any iaxes 4) Entrants are permitted to submit pictures to only one newspaper participating in the KINSA contest. or guardla 5) Snashots may he takenwith any mae of camera, but all entrl must be taken on KODAK Film AND, If printed, on 11) This conte A rePapt No retouching or other alteration (except cropping) is permitted of negatives onr ints; no composite pictures or multiple printing can be submitted 6) Entrant's name and address must be written clearly, in ink, on the back of each print or transparency mount Mail entries to the KINSA Contest Editor, care of this newspaper. 7) Entrants by their entry agree that the Newspaper may publish their pictures for local promotion of the contest Entrants must be able to furnish the original negative or transparency if requested, by the Contest Editor All photos submitted become the property of the sponsors and none willberetumed. Thesponsors assumeno responsibility tor negatives,transparencies Pleas or prints. To be eligible Ior the Intenational Judging of the KINSA contest each en:rant must first satisfy the requirements of the local Bysi Sponsonng Newspaper. e.g be a local winner, and must then sign a Prize Winner's Agreement in the form provided by Kodak. This Agreement attests the photo was taken by the entrant and assigns to Eastman Kodak Company the original negative/transparency ol their picture. It grants Eastman Kodak Company and others, with Kodak's consent- the exclusive NAME right to copy and use the picture, in whole or part for any purpose (including advertising, display, and publication) fir at N least I (5) years and to use the entrant's name and likeness in connection with any use of the picture, or with any promotion of this or any other contest If enry is on ADVANTIX Film cassette. the cassette will be returned to the entrant ADDRI al the conclusion of the Inlemnational Contest however, all rights of exclusive usage of the prize-winning image will remain whai Kodak, CITY Entrant must know the names and addresses of any recognizable persons appearing in the picture. In order to be a finalist STATE and to be eligible for international judging, entrant must provide the written consent of such persons) to permit use of the picture by Kodak and others. wih Kodak's consent, tor any purpose including advertising, display, and publication. By signing the Prize Winners Agreement entrant also agrees that the picture, or another closely similar picture of the same PHONi subjector situation has not and will not be entered in any olter contest and will not be offered for publication elsewhere. Failure to sign and return the Agreement withni 20 days ol its receipt may result inm ofeiture of the local prize and selection DATE of a new winner. 8) Cash prizes totaling 952,500 U.S. will be awarded in Internaonatal Judging as follows: LOCAl Grand Prize $10,000 U S. I have 2 First Pris t$5,000S. each 2 Second Prizes S3.000 US. each 2lirdIPrizas S2,000 U.S. each 50Hono Aarads S250 U.S. each L 200 Special Merit Awards S50 U.S. each yards may include the Categories. e. ape & Scenic Homor i Seniors Action Special fr s ." New Parentso ,Ward Sha s and their immediate family members of participating newspapers, of Eastman Kodak Company, and of its o Standard es are not eligible to neer the contest For the purpose of this contest, immediate family is anyone residing in d Canad ) ", " household. Fossunt on prizes are the sole responsibilitr/ol the winners Any cash prize won by a minor will be awarded to a parent n. Prize rights are not transferable est is void where prohibited and subject to all applicable laws and regulations - ----------- e attach to photo and mail or deliver to The Islander tander, 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach FL 34217. "Attention, KINSA Editor." ESS __ ZIP ENO. PHOTO WAS TAKEN:_ ION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: read the competition rules and affirm that this entry is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT I -m m m a J Sponsored by 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 34217 Contest dates: Issue 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30. Weekly deadlines: 6/27, 7/3, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25. Local prizes: Weekly winners receive a merchandise certificate from Kodak, a choice between an Islander Bystander "mullet-wrapper" T-shirt or hat, a framing certificate from Longboat Framing Gallerie and a dining certificate from The Sandbar restaurant. 0 Eastman Kodak Company, 1997 KODAK International Newspaper Snapshot Awards . - - 0 I 5 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 25, 1997 N PAGE 5 IIE Commissioner challenges mayor on charter By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter What began as a flap over spending has escalated into a challenge over duties outlined in the Holmes Beach City Charter. In a memo last week Commissioner Don Maloney questioned Mayor Bob VanWagoner's interpretation of the duties of the mayor with regard to financial matters. The issue began at a May work session when com- missioners questioned a $6,000 remodeling project in the public works building. The project included con- verting a garage into office space and was funded with unused salaries for a clerk who had not yet been hired. "We really needed the office space," Building In- spector Bill Saunders said. "We have done the work fairly inexpensively." Saunders said when the new city hall is built, the public works building is slated to remain and can be converted back into garages or whatever space the city needs. Commissioners said the mayor should have come to them for approval before the project was started. The mayor disagreed. Citing a letter the mayor recently wrote to The Is- lander Bystander concerning the duties of the mayor and commission, Maloney said commissioners are sup- posed to approve financial matters. "Even though in your letter to the editor you ac- knowledged that the commission has 'all legislative powers' and 'duties having to do with ... financial matters,' you apparently feel that money that comes in sort of 'over the transom' is not involved in the rules," Maloney wrote. Maloney pointed to the "strange chief executive officer reasoning" on the mayor's part regarding the public works remodeling and "reasoning that it was available for whatever you chose since the new em- ployee we had approved hadn't yet been hired and that made the salary we hadn't yet paid free for the taking." Maloney said VanWagoner used the same reason- ing to have a $2,152.50 roof constructed over one of the old recycle bin enclosures to house the police department's new boat and all-terrain vehicle. At their Maloney VanWagoner last meeting commissioners refused to approve the transfer of funds for the "after the fact" expenditure until a department head explains the need to them. Maloney noted, "It's safe to assume that you rea- soned that since that money came from the sale of the old.boat income we hadn't counted on why not spend it on the roof and then tell the commission?" Maloney advised VanWagoner to read the charter again and "understand that the almost $9,000 of 'found' money might very well have been spent on things some might consider more useful to our city than a boat garage roof or a public works meeting room." In this week's work session, VanWagoner said the request to transfer funds was an appropriate bookkeep- ing procedure. "I've already apologized about the improvements to the public works offices, but if you guys didn't know about the new roof on the shed, then you're either blind or deaf because it's been sitting out there for quite awhile," he pointed out. VanWagoner said it's the duty of the department liaisons to bring these matters to the other commission- ers. "I don't think our job is to go around and see what everybody's doing," Maloney replied. "According to you, the liaisons must work through you anyway." Commissioner Ron Robinson said he was the liai- son for buildings and grounds when the public works remodeling was done and he was not informed of the project. "I don't think that should have been done without commission approval," he said. "If you look at the charter it says that the liaison should be involved in any major building project." "The charter doesn't say anything like that," VanWagoner responded. "The legislative procedures code deals with liaisons." "My concern is when we do things like that we are open to criticism from the community," Maloney con- cluded. "I've had more than one citizen who is con- cerned over the fact that we have the only boat in town that needs a roof." Privateers' golf tourney results Members of the Anna Maria Island Privateers take a rest at the hole sponsored by The Islander Bystander during the organization's Golf Tournament. The winning foursome included Steve Gitt, Steve Tucker, Bob Kinney and Jeff Brown. The putting contest was won by Andy Miller. Todd Mosher won closest to the pin at hole 4 and Tim Horton won closest to the pin at hole 16. Islander Photo: Courtesy of the Anna Maria Island Privateers .,....., ...-... .- ., club = = -. 0-r 9903 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria 779-2287 HRS: Mon -Thurs 12-8 Fri & Sat 12 -9 Sun 4 8 4 gew ... BOOK EXCHANGE BUY OURS TRADE YOURS 4 Videos/4 Nights $5 Green Dots $125 Kids Videos and Games 4 nights, NEW MOVIE $ 75 RELEASES $ 2 nights We Buy and Sell Used CDs! VCR Rentals. Call us today for... COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY RECYCLING SERVICES Waste Management Sof Manatee County 753-7591 ETQTANTTh7D Just visiting in paradise? You can get all the news ll3InLNLIJL/I% about Anna Maria Island every week in The 11W ~Islander Bystander. Turn to page seven for 1W iMl H i subscription information. Lizzy lick Goli Spot SBeanie Baby S Giveaway S' Come into S. AMI West Lo ,, / zand register O v 0y / to win a free - Beanie Baby!* . l ^One Beanie Baby will be given away daily 4' during the month of June! .1 Must be 18 years old to enter. S Our Beanie Babies are not for sale. Register at .. > AMI WEST 0 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FLORIDA 0- Sportswear, Swimwear and Accessories ALEXIS SHOPPING PLAZA 9801 GULF DRIVE ANNA MARIA FLORIDA 778-6877 s- (2 blocks south of the Sandbar) kl Bo s Wrihkles Simort Bohgs V T V- TVVM V VV JR V W zz = M I it ]TR IME IM BIf PAGE 6 0 JUNE 25, 1997 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Boating for fun, safety "Just use common sense." That's the word for the next few weeks as people take to the sea in boats for one of the biggest boat- ing weekends of the summer the Fourth of July. Face it: prudent boaters will stay in port for the weekend in order to avoid the danger of ramming into imprudent yachtspeople who tend to go too fast while perhaps having a little too much adult bever- age, often in the dark either on the way to or com- ing back from a fireworks display. And despite the promise of massive marine law enforcement activity, U.S. Coast Guard boardings for safety violations and a ton of warnings from press and others, there will unfortunately be lots of problems out there. Hence the suggestion: "Just use common sense." Common sense dictates that you don't drive your boat where the birds are walking, yet every week hundreds of Floridians tear up seagrass beds and boat props smashing their boats through shallows. Common sense dictates you have enough life jackets for every person on the boat, yet every week the "Coastlines" column in The Islander Bystander chronicles people receiving notices for not having enough personal flotation devices for every person on board. How tough a job can it be for the boat captain to have everybody on the boat hold up a life jacket before you take off to make sure there's enough to go around? Common sense dictates you don't drink and drive including a boat yet every week there's alcohol-related problems in state waters. A simple solution is the same as for autos a designated driver. You can take it a step further and refuse to ride if the driver over-imbibes. One of the simplest and easiest things you can do is get a boat safety inspection. The check-out is free, is offered at most of the boat ramps in the area and lets you know if you have problems with any marine equipment. Don't forget that boat registration expires the end of June, so if you're planning on doing any boat- ing after June 30, renew your registration. And, if you do go boating over the long Fourth of July weekend, remember: Just use common sense.out there. Same goes for barbecuing, sun bathing and all other potentially hazardous holiday activities es- pecially fireworks. ISLANDER JUNE 25, 1997 VOLUME 5, NUMBER 32 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Presswood V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor June Alder Bob Ardren Pat Copeland Joy Courtney Jack Egan Jim Hanson Anthony Seaton Michelle Timpanaro V Contributors Bud Atteridge Gib Bergquist Kevin P. Cassidy Doug Dowling David Futch Capt. Mike Heistand Edna Tiemann V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Laura Ritter V Advertising Services Classified Advertising and Accounting Janice Dingman V Production Graphics Michelle Ruiz del Vizo V Distribution Rob Ross Mary Stockmaster 19j? & 1 3 996, Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1997 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail: islander@mead.net FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 SLICK By Egan e YOU OI O Island bike path should not be on 'hold' Concerning the Islander's "Island recreational bike path on hold" column in the June 4 issue, we were wondering when the Florida Department of Transpor- tation was going to get around to repaving the main routes and adding bike lanes. If anyone has ever ridden a bicycle along Gulf Drive from Anna Maria City to Longboat Key, it is like taking your life into your hands! There are no bike lanes and no (or very poor) sidewalks along Gulf Drive. If a person would take a bicycle ride through Longboat Key, he or she would notice a very well planned, beautifully laid out bike path and sidewalk system. We all know there is a bit more money avail- able from the Longboat government, but most of the funds came from DOT and it is about time Anna Maria's Gulf Drive is repaved with a bike path just the same as Longboat Key. Can we get the three Island city governments to push DOT to get moving on repaving the decaying road and add a bike path, during off season of course, which will ease traffic congestion and allow people to traverse the Island on bicycles and not worry of a vehicle caus- ing serious bodily damage. We wish homeowners and businesses along Gulf Drive to cooperate with FDOT on making this issue as painless as possible. There is plenty of room. We hope you can advise us and all other cyclists concerning this issue. We truly appreciate The Islander Bystander keeping the community, cyclists or not, in- formed on developments regarding safe cycling on beautiful Anna Maria Island. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Natt, Holmes Beach Center's Fishing College hooks success The Anna Maria Island Community Center wishes to thank Capt. Mike Heistand and his sponsor, The Is- lander Bystander, for the success of the recent Anna Maria Island Fishing College. Thanks to your efforts, 41 students participated over two evenings, earning the Center $1,070. We are very grateful for your continuous support. Pierrette Kelly, executive director, AMICC Make yourself heard, again "Eternal Vigilance" is not only the price of liberty, it also seems to be the price of clean air and clean wa- ter. Recent events bear this out. After much hard work, many thought we had fi- nally won the battle to keep Orimulsion out of the deli- cate waters that surround us here on Anna Maria Island. That was in April a year ago, when the governor and cabinet voted 4-3 denying Florida Power and Light's application to ship that dirty fuel up from Venezuela through Tampa Bay, and then burn it in nearby Parish. FPL appealed that decision; and has dragged it on in court for over a year. Just recently the Appellate Court asked the governor and cabinet for some more information about their decision. FPL seized this as an opportunity to go back to the governor and cabinet in an effort to reverse the April 1996 decision. Now, they are offering to make concessions that they said they could not make last year. Nothing has really changed. FPL still wants per- mission to ship and burn the same filthy, experimental fuel. But now, good, concerned citizens will have to go back to our governor and cabinet to fight FPL all over again. There is always great pressure on elected officials from powerful special interest groups. If you haven't made your objections known to the governor and cabi- net members, please do it now. They listened to us before, but they need to hear from us again. We all must encourage them to stand fast on their decision of last year. Names, addresses, phone and fax numbers for the governor and cabinet members are available from the Island libraries or the libraries across the bay. Making our views known is the only way to protect ourselves from this threat to our air, our water, and our liveli- hoods that depend on them. Carl Parks, Anna Maria 'IBYIVND THSE WERE THE BAYS Part 4, The Story Of Anna Maria City by June Alder -- ... .. _.. ._. : Still standing on the northwest corner of Spring and Tarpon, this is thought to be the first dwelling to go up in the Anna Maria Beach Resort, probably in 1910. Called "Pioneer Cottage," it was occupied by developer George W. Bean for a time. By the early 1920s the C. W. Bonhams (at left chatting with friends) owned it. When Anna Maria was incorporated Bonham was temporary town clerk and later the first vice mayor. WELCOME HOME MR. TERVIN Hon. Wallace Tervin, who repre- sented Manatee County in the lower house of the state legislature in the session just ended, returned home Tuesday night: Not as "Mr. Tervin, the member from Mana- tee County," but as county solicitor, the governor having appointed him to that place before he left Tallahassee. Discussing the work of the legisla- ture, Mr. Tervin said that for the most part the men composing the member- ship of the two houses were earnest in their efforts. He said south Florida would be benefited by the proposed re- apportionment of representation in.the legislature. He said he was favorable to the legislature's act providing against inheritance or income taxes as state lev- ies in Florida. The member from Manatee secured passage of many acts of local nature, including the amended Bradentown charter, permission to the board of county commissioners to issue time warrants not to exceed $35,000 for pur- chase of road building machinery; the right.to levy a higher county tax for publicity purposes; also for the support of the agricultural and home demon- stration work; acts enabling the people of the Bradentown and Palmetto dis- tricts to vote upon no-fence laws for their respective districts. The Evening Herald, April 29, 1923 The Bradentown newspaper's list of Rep. Tervin's legislative accomplish- ments in behalf of Manatee County did not include approval of a new munici- pality on Anna Maria Island. It wasn't Tervin's fault. He'd been working hard since February to bring into being a town encompassing most of the seven-mile-long island. The charter he drafted was approved enthusiasti- cally by the locals on March 13 and Tervin was confident of the legislature's blessing. But as the final days of the 1923 session approached, Tervin got a wire from Anna Maria. A hitch had devel- oped. Objections were being raised to the proposed boundaries of the town. A public meeting was to be held on April 10 to deal with the matter. Tervin must have been annoyed. A major last-minute change in the charter could mean putting off its approval until next year. Worse, a divisive fight on the local level might wreck the whole incor- poration plan entirely. Tervin didn't have time to get back to Anna Maria for the April 10 meeting, but no doubt he awaited the outcome anxiously. That night Mayor Pro Tem Sam Davis stepped down from the chair so he could participate freely in the discus- sion. A special chairman was "chosen" (we don't know how) to take his place. He was J. G. "Jim" Whitehead, whose name shows up on a 1910 plat of the Samuel C. Cobb subdivision as owner of a citrus grove at the corner of Sapadilla and Avocado streets (present- day 56th Street and Marina Drive). We only have sketchy minutes to go by Town Clerk Pro Tem C. W. Bonham did not see fit to record how many people were present or who said what but the meeting must have been tense. The charter submitted to the legisla- ture described a town stretching from the north tip of the Island down nearly four miles to what is now the Holmes Beach business district. What opponents wanted was to cut the territory back to the old Anna Maria Beach boundaries. Presum- ably residents to the south weren't willing to pay taxes to maintain the rundown re- sort. Or possibly it was vice versa-some Anna Marians were unenthusiastic about throwing in with their southern neighbors. Wrote Clerk Bonham: "After dis- cussing the above topic a motion made by U. J. Mashburn, seconded by Mr. Schwartz (I have been unable to iden- tify these two men) that we reduce the territory from the south line of the S. Cobb place to include the original hold- ings of the Anna Maria Beach Com- pany." Following this, Bonham simply noted, "Motion Lost." There was one more matter: "Mo- tion by S. N. Davis, seconded by W. M. Davis (temporary vice mayor) that the attorney be wired to carry out the origi- nal territory included in the Charter. Motion Carried. Motion to adjourn. Motion Carried." Though the Evening Herald took no note of it, evidently the charter was granted before the gavel fell sending the solons home. For after a gap often weeks, the three-man Board of Commissioners of the Town of Anna Maria convened on June 20 to authorize Bonham to "get a list of the necessary Books and Blanks to start the Records and Accounts of the Town of Anna Maria." Next Week: Where's the money coming from? THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 25, 1997 0 PAGE 7 Ii Carpet SCAT Upholstery Cleaning Dry Foam, Dries =Fastt We never use steam! "You did a wonderful job on our carpet and furniture. Everything looks great!" Roland Vildostegui, Island Breeze Apts. Bradenton Beach Clean Carpet Looks Better & Lasts Longer LEATHER & UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE SPECIALISTS. For fast, thorough, service call me, Jon Kent, 13-year Island resident S .. and owner of Fat Cat. 778-2882 or 387-0607 MEMBER: ANNA MARIA ISLAND & LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE We'd love to mail you the news! " We mail The Islander Bystander weekly for a nominal $32 per year. It's the perfect way to stay in touch with what's happening on * Anna Maria Island. Over 1,200 happy, eager-for-Island-news paid sub- * scribers are already receiving The Islander Bystander where they live S... from Alaska to Germany and California to Canada. * We bring you all the news about three city governments, commu- * nity 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 mail or drop off this form 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) S One Year: $32 Q 6 Months: $24 Q 3 Months: $15 * U.S. FIRST CLASS AND CANADIAN SUBSCRIPTIONS S One Year: $140 U 6 Months: $87.50 Q 3 Months: $49 MAIL TO: ADDRESS CITY STATE __ ZIP__ CREDIT CARD: EXP. DATE _ MAIL START DATE:._ .ISLANDERi.a."1[11 THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 --- CHARGE IT BY PHONE: V-I (941)778-7978 w Ei*i 0a0 iEE0 iliEaaxl0N0aEiN ili *...EUEEUUUUUUUEUUUEEUU II3 PAGE 8 JUNE 25, 1997 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Lightning season is coming among us By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent If you're not aware that it's lightning time, you just got here. The storms have been few thus far, and the rainy season is still just teasing us with threats. But there's been enough of a kind of lightning foreplay to remind us what it's like when it gets serious. That will be when we start proving again why Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. and this area one of the lightning capitals of Florida. The state gets some 25,000 lightning strikes every 24-hour period, say experts with GTE. That means we can expect one hit every two square miles every sum- mer day. For further encouragement, GTE figures "each Florida resident can expect 10 to 15 lightning bolts to hit within a mile of them each year." That's statewide. Here it's more frequent, for Tampa Bay has been libeled as the hottest lightning spot in the state. It really isn't that "honor" is re- served for central Florida, with Tampa Bay second, according to Roy Leep, dean of TV weathermen here- abouts at WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa. Actually, the country's most active thunderstorm area is along a line from Polk County to Collier, with 130 thunderstorms a year. We get 110 or so here. Of all Florida's 25,000 strikes, only a dozen killed someone last year. Dan Miller of the U.S. Weather Service in Ruskin recalled a rogue bolt that killed two people on Siesta pRaer flemurial Tmmmnitg 01p=rd4 Pastor Wayne An Interdenominational Christian Church D. Kirk Serving the Community Since 1913 Come Celebrate Christ Morning Worship 10 am Sunday School 9 am Confirmation Class 9 am Seaside Service Sat. 7 pm at Spring Ave. at the Gulf Transportation & Nursery Available 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria 778-0414 A lightning strike Sunday afternoon split this eight-inch wooden post at the Bradenton Beach Fishing Pier. Islander Photo: Paul Roat No one said you had to care for the one you love alone. Call Janet, today 9 to 3 794-6864 Adult Day Service, Inc. Florida Licensed Adult Day Care Center #8166 920 51st St. W. Bradenton, Fl. 34209 Key in 1991. As he described it, twin women tourists were walk- ing on the beach and met an elderly man coming from the opposite direction when the lightning struck. It killed one twin and the man, injured the other twin and three other beach walkers. The sky was clear in a break between storms, Miller said, and the nearest thunderstorm was 10 miles away; only two cloud-to-ground flashes were seen on the beach within an hour of the strike. According to the Lightning Protection Institute, "lightning packs 100 million volts into a space of about one inch. An average bolt holds enough current to light a 100-watt bulb for three months." It heats the air to 60,000 degrees and expands it explosively to make the thunder noise. This power is formed by heat and cold in thunder- heads as much as five miles above the ground. Mois- ture rising in the ground's heat collides with frozen particles way up there, causing electrical charges. Those charges are mostly positive at those alti- tudes, inducing negative charges lower down and more positive ones near ground level. Nature equalizes this imbalance through lightning. The bolts go cloud to cloud, cloud to ground, ground to cloud. Whatever it takes to relieve the pres- sures. Streamers of positive charges often actually rise from PLEASE SEE LIGHTNING, NEXT PAGE ,1 Longboat lslanb Chapel 6200 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE A 383-6491 ..... interfaith sharing community Minister Dr. Bill Grossman Rev. Cleda Anderson Sunday 8:00 am .... Informal Worship 9:00 am ... Adult Study 10:00 am .. Worship Service in Sanctuary nursery newcomers welcome Shetland Maple cabi- netrv, made 'ith select hard rock maple, isaalail- ' able with your choice of our Natural, almost clear fin- ish, or a washed pickled finish called Oatmeal. Each comes with solid wood, raised-panel traditional-over- lay doors. Although arched wall cabinet doors are shown here, you can choose squared doors, as well. CABINETS fi CaiolftrySinceao 1969 [ighty-S n i unIre Cortz R, Braidnton -- - (2.5 miles east of Cortez Bridge) 941-792-8656 ABOARD THE MISS CORTEZ XI $20 per person (plus tax) Departing promptly at 6:30 p.m. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! p 'Between Cortez Rd. & the Seafood Shack On 127th St. West BAR, / ,o794-1223 HOT DOGS A WON BOARD 10-YEAR ALL PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY You want it? We've got it! Because Amana gives you quality at a price you can afford. When you know* exactly what you want Amana * AMANA MEANS QUALITY SINCE 1934. WE T@@LABT REFRIGERATION M M CAC044365 778-9622 Holmes Beach FPL WE SERVICE PARTICIPATING ALL MAKES & MODELS CONTRACTOR We'll Flood You With Protection. Your home or buisness insurance policy probably does not cover flood loss which accounts for approximately 75 percent of all property damage caused by natural disaster. Complete your important property insurance g protection with flood insurance from Aulo-Owners Contact us today. tAuto-Ou'ners Insurance L'e Horr.., Co' B Jim Mixon Insurance Co. Inc. 5412 Marina Dr Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach (941) 778-2253 CoralaisT Faucets by KOHLER. Visit our showroom - LaPensee Plumbing can help you achieve your kitchen or bath design. We are a full-service company, specializing in repairs, remodeling and new construction. THE BOLD LOOK OFKOHLER,. LaPensee Z - Plumbing, Inc. 778-5622 5348 Gulf Drive Holmes BeachLIC. #F0049191 I C Just p adise? You can keep up on real estate activity with a subscription to "the best news on Anna Maria Island" The Islander Bystander. You'll get news about three Island city governments, the bridges, Island people and fishing. Call (941) 778-7978 and charge it to MasterCard or Visa. P.S. Visit our office and subscribe in person - 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. We're right next to Chez Andre in the Island Shopping Center. vI7/1 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 25, 1997 N PAGE 9 KI LIGHTNING, FROM PAGE 8 earth and attract negative bolts, according to the Weather Service. They snake upward from trees, posts, people or anything else even slightly above ground level. So the object is to get as close to ground level as you can during a thunderstorm, and stay away from anything that sticks up. Some survival measures: Get into a building, close the windows and stay away from them; also avoid wiring, plumbing, tele- phones. Get into a car and close the windows. Outdoors, stay away from trees, fences and other upthrusting objects, and crouch to make a low target. Caught among trees, get under the shortest one. If you are a male in your 20s, you are prime light- ning bait, for statistically that's where most lightning victims fall. Why? Well, because they don't believe it can happen to them, says Stephen Hodanish, a student of lightning with the Weather Service. Most are killed on the job outdoors, on the golf course or in their boats. The elderly, on the other hand, know they're not immortal, have nothing macho to prove, and spend storms indoors. ,re'sTo Your Health THE ISLAND'S HEALTHY MARKET Vitamins Juice Bar Sandwiches Lecture on June 28, 2 to 4 p.m. presented by Dr. Ray Dielman, N.D. Like to toss horseshoes? Want to join an Is- land-wide challenge? Hurry up. Horseshoe players from all over Anna Maria Island will meet for this year's Ray Simches Memorial Island Cities Horseshoes Tournament on Saturday, June 28, at the Anna Maria city hall pits. Applicants are encouraged to turn in entry forms to The Islander Bystander by 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 25. Final registration and a game draw will take place 8:30-9 a.m. on Satur- day, followed by round robin tournament play. Two-person teams may represent restau- rants, businesses, neighborhoods, families and friends. The entry fee is $20 per team. Indi- vidual trophies for winners and prizes, both cash For the record, lightning has bothered every gen- eration of every form ever to see life on earth. Strong lightning can bore holes in the ground, and such tubes found in the sand in England are 200 million years old. and merchandise, will be awarded. A traveling plaque is presented by the newspaper and the winners to their Island city for display through- out the year. The tournament is sponsored by The Islander Bystander and all entry fees will be donated to the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Previous funds from tournament fees were dedicated to the cost of the new lights on the baseball and soccer fields and new bleachers for the gymnasium at the Center. Entry forms are available at Island city halls, local businesses and at The Islander Bystander, 5404 Marina Drive in the Island Shopping Center, next door to Chez Andre, Holmes Beach. Call 778-7978 for information. You can't even run, let alone hide: Lightning has been observed by astronomers on every planet in our system, and they suspect it happens throughout the universe. MNEW! EST MONE^Y^ SAVING PACKAGE X WLVAIjE ENJOY MORE MOVIES AND SAVE MORE THAN EVER. I AGE The CHOICE is yours... Call TODAY to discover our better than ever before Extreme Value Package offers! Then order your favorite package and receive ERASER INSTALLATION DEPENDENCE DAY on 88 ON TWO OUTLETS AND TWO FREE HOME THEATRE PAY PER VIEW COUPONS! A $60.00 Value on Cinemax CALL TODAY 748-1829 > TIME WARNER ^ C O M M U N I C A T I O N S *' ma not jat at ee ane gmfw "HBO2, The History Channel, ESPN 2 not available in all areas. Offer expires 6/30/97. Some restrictions may apply. Standard Cable Service is required. One Addressable Box and one Universal Remote is included in this oackae onrice. Installation on extenor walls. Custom installation additional. Life can be the pits, especially this weekend at horseshoe tourney AROMATHERAPY & MEDITATION CLASSES HYDROSONIC INFRASOUND RELAXATION BED 0 NJ AVEDA. THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PURE FLOWER AND PLANT ESSENCES 515 36TH ST. W., SUITE B BRADENTON, FL 34209 (941) 750-8608 SIri IND (GINSEN(G gin-seng (jin seng), n. A native American and Asian root well known for its believed aphrodi- siac properties. A proven adaptogen for daily stress and fatigue. For more information call: GO TH NATU OODS 6717 Manatee Ave. W. 795-0478 725 Cortez Rd. W. 756-4666 5153 14th Street W.753-8902 I i I - I WHLE'SSON7 1RE PAGE 10 0 JUNE 25, 1997 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER T-Shirts Cards Toys Souvenirs Beach Supplies Decorative Accessories Jewelry Pewter 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Post Office Plaza Mon thru Sat 10 to 5 Closed Sunday 778-1645 Knowledgeable 25 Different Stunt Kites to choose from and over 250 Banners & Mini Flags including Collegiate, NFL & NBA Flags Red, White & Blue KITE SHOP DOT SALE Ac10- 25% OFF 25 Different Selected items throughout the store. Now through July 8 5348 C GULF DRIVE S&S PLAZA HOLMES BEACH Find it! Buy it! Sell it! All in THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER LY 4th CELEBRATION Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Privateers PARADE Leaves Coquina Beach at 10 am and ends at Anna Maria City Pier PICNIC 12 Noon 'til 4 pmn, Anna Maria Island Community Center, Anna Maria City SENTERTAINMENT BY POPULAR AREA MUSICIANS NOON to 6 PM C TICKET INFORMATION S 5 ticket includes B-B-Q Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad & Soft Drink Food Served Noon to 4 pm Tickets sold at the door for , Cash Bar and Soft Drinks No Charge for Admission Information 778-1238 778-5934 Now, don't you wreck it! Manatee County Sheriff's Deputy Gary Sellito hands a set of keys for a new SeaDoo watercraft to Anna Maria Mayor Chuck Shumard. Islander Photo: Anthony Seaton Sheriff's department unveils new Anna Maria toy By Anthony Seaton Islander Reporter Personal watercraft riders who zoom in and out of swimming areas and other marine scofflaws have a new foe on the water in Anna Maria. In a formal unveiling, the Manatee County Sheriff's Department Island officers displayed their new jet craft at the Anna Maria City Commission work session on June 10. Deputy Gary Sellito handed the keys to Mayor Chuck Shumard and the commission adjourned for 15 minutes while everyone went outside to see the new SeaDoo watercraft and the Honda All-terrain Vehicle (ATV), used by the department for some time. Larger than a personal watercraft, the vehicle donated by SeaDoo as part of the Law Enforcement Loaner Program will hold up to 1,100 pounds, or four people, and achieve speeds of 38 knots. The four-seat arrangement allows transporta- tion of prisoners or persons in need of help, accord- ing to Sellito. The idea for the unit came from former Mayor Dorothy McChesney about three years ago, Sellito said. The former mayor saw a police ski boat in ac- tion in St. Pete Beach and thought Anna Maria should have one, according to Sellito. Sellito has been trying to get this type of craft donated since that time. It took until now to get one because the depu- ties wanted a bigger unit so that they could not only keep their radios and guns dry, but themselves, too, Sellito said. Such a unit recently became available from SeaDoo, according to Sellito. Sellito credited Holmes Beach Police Officer Sandy Keller, marine patrol officer for that city, with pointing him in the right direction as he went through the myriad paperwork required to get the unit donated. "We hope it'll help with our Jet-ski speeding," Mayor Shumard said. In other business, Commisioner Elaine Burkly had a question regarding cars parked illegally near the beach. "Do they get to stay there all day for just the $15 fine?" she asked Deputy Mike Zambelle, "or does the Sheriff's Department plan to issue multiple tickets?" She also said she's been told of residents com- plaining about grilling on the beach, but when the officer responded, he didn't do anything. Deputy Zambelle replied, "We'll address that." Also, the planning and zoning board recom- mended two lots at the intersection of Spring Av- enue and Gulf Drive be rezoned from C-1 (commer- cial) to R-1 (Residential, single.family). Vice Mayor Doug Wolfe took strong exception to the measure, saying, "This serves a special inter- est ... the city shouldn't have to jump through hoops. That's the heart of downtown Anna Maria. These people bought commercial property and that's what they've got." Commissioner Elaine Burkly disagreed. "In keeping with our small-town flavor, shouldn't we allow it? Wouldn't it be better to have houses?" Planning and zoning board member Tom Turner "addressed the commissioners off the record," and said he disagreed with his board's recommendation. He said the city, "shouldn't spot zone." Vice chairman of the planning and zoning board, Jimmy Nichols, refuted that. "This isn't spot zoning. There is residential property contiguous to the two lots. It's a lower density use of the lots and it's bet- ter for the city." Commissioner Burkly made a motion to accept the board's recommendation but it died for lack of a second. Mayor Shumard said the commission should table the issue until the next session, since Commis- sioner George McKay was absent. Tom Turner again spoke as a "private citizen," during the "Public Requests and Concerns" portion of the meeting. On the issue of trash pickup, Turner said duplex owners such as himself were paying double for yard waste removal because a duplex on a single lot "doesn't generate one bit more yard waste than a single family home." Commissioner Robert McElheny said that since duplex owners make money from their tenants, whereas homeowners don't, "that's just a cost of do- ing business." Turner complained that duplex owners "subsi- dize" single family lots to the tune of $1.28 a month, and he said the city should reconfigure the fee sched- ule so more of the cost would be placed on single family homes. Burkly suggested Turner recoup his "losses" from his tenants. McElheny also announced that curbside recy- cling would begin in the city on July 7. Blue curbside recycle bins are to be distributed on June 30, July 1, 2, and 3. The large recycle bins currently located at the Historical Park will remain in use until Aug 1. llT ,Orel . Beanie Baby giveaway to help baby birds The Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary in Sarasota will hatch a summer-long event, "Beanie Babies for the Birds," beginning Tuesday, July 1. Each day throughout the summer, visitors to the sanctuary may register to win a Beanie Baby. The stuffed toy will be given away daily in the gift shop at 4 p.m. A $1 donation to benefit baby birds will entitle each registrant to a daily drawing ticket, as well as a chance to win the Grand Prize Giveaway, a "retired" Beanie Baby. Winners need not be present to win. Raffle tickets will also be for sale for several Beanie Baby gift baskets on display in the gift shop. The highlight of the summer event will be a "Beanie Babies for the Birds" Party at the sanctuary on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be guided tours of the sanctuary and gift baskets and the Grand Prize Beanie Baby Giveaway will be announced by the Pelican Man, Dale Shields. There will also be a Beanie Baby Costume Parade with prizes awarded for "Most Original," "Funniest," "Most Lovable," and "Prettiest/Handsomest" costumed Beanie Babies. The youngest and the oldest Beanie Baby collectors will also win prizes. For more information, visit the sanctuary at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily or call 388-4444. Baby birds want you to take a Beanie Baby home Wave Zone to host event for kids The Wave Zone will sponsor a "Skim Jam" for kids on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Skim board riders and fans of the shore break sport are in- vited to attend. The "jam" is beachside at the Beach House restaurant in Bradenton Beach. Soft drinks and chips will be provided. The Wave Zone is located in the Anna Maria Cen- tre Shops, Holmes Beach. Call 778-9283 for more in- formation. Oops In last week's newspaper, a story on free post of- fice boxes in Anna Maria and Cortez incorrectly stated box fees. Fees are $8 to $35 a year for post of- fice box delivery and will increase from $8 box to $12 for non-residents. Sam Risner Sam Risner, 77, of Holmes Beach, died June 16 at home. Born in Hartwell, Ga., Mr. Risner came to Florida from there in 1946. He retired from GTE. as a lineman after 37 years of service. He was a Baptist. He was a member of the American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by four sisters, Leila Isom, Evia Harper and Annie O'Barr, all of Hartwell, and Estelle Knight of Blountstown; and two brothers, George of Elberton, Ga., and Thomas of Cheverly, Md. Private family services were held. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island Chapel, was in charge of the ar- rangements. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 25, 1997 m PAGE 11 IIR 18 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) FAN COMPAN Stetson University graduate Justin Max Pedota, left, of Anna Maria, is con- gratulated by Florida Lt. Gov. Kenneth "Buddy" MacKay after the graduation ceremony at Stetson University. Lt. Gov. MacKay was commencement speaker. Islander Photo: Courtesy of the Pedota family Island Chamber's social at A Paradise The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce's monthly social will be hosted by A Paradise Realty on Wednesday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the network- ing event. A Paradise Realty is located at 5201 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Members and guest are invited to at- tend. For more information, call the Chamber at 778- 1541. Island puppeteer to hold workshop at Real Book Store Eleanor Boylan, a Holmes Beach resident and professional puppeteer, teacher, published mystery writer and author of three books on puppetry, will hold a puppetry workshop for anyone over the age of six at A Real Bookstore on Saturday, June 28, begin- ning at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are a must and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a charge for materials.. To make a reservation or for more information, call the store at 795-2665 or stop by at 5700 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Health lecture at Island Health Store Dr. Ray Dielman, N.D., naturopathic health con- sultant, will conduct an open discussion on diet bal- ancing and healing remedies through drug-free supplements on Saturday, June 28, at p.m. at Here's To Your Health, 5340 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the store at 778-4322. The Island Poet They gave Grandmaw a birthday party and all the relatives showed up, And one precocious little darling even brought her little pup. And all the boys were running and jumping on her lawn, Like a school of pregnant salmon going up the stream to spawn, And everyone ate hearty and were in very good cheer, 'Cause someone had remembered to bring a keg of beer. And everyone left happy that Grandmaw had her wishes, But Grandmaw would have been so pleased if they stayed to wash the dishes. Bud Atteridge NEW OWNERSHIP NEW MANAGEMENT NEW FACES NEW ATTITUDE (OUPOMN W ADI:I WIT1 TLM ALL FOIL FULL SETOF NAILS HIGHLIGHTS II (SCULPTURED OR TIPS) I I $3995 2995 I I With coupon Expires 7/1/97 I With coupon Expires 7/1/97 I L MAY NOT BE COMBINED] L MAY NOT BE COMBINED I ONE MONTH UNLIMITED TANNING I ONLY $38 I With coupon Expires 8/30/97 I L 2.MAY NOT BE COMBINED _ Full-Service Family Hair Care & Retail Center * Vavoom Sebastian Biolage Aveda * Nexxus Paul Mitchell Nioxin Reken 778-4055 5340 Gulf Drive S & S Plaza Holmes Beach ioa * 4 Jewelry & Watch Repair All work done in our own shop 25% OFF All Ladies & Watch Batteries Gents Watches $4.95 Installed SIGNET by Sieko 7358 Cortez Rd. W. 25% OFF 798-9585 O F Ladies & Men's Sportswear Ladies\ and Mens SSELECT GROUP OF WINNER MATE Golf SShirts NOW $12 Solid Colors/Reg. $24 5340A Gulf Drive S & S Plaza*Holmes Beach 778-4505 - --- --~ -j L- I-3 PAGE 12 E JUNE 25, 1997 E THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Fifth graders moving on up - Anna Maria Elementary School's fifth-grade boys and girls were treated to an awards ceremony and graduation luncheon June 9 at the Beach House restau- rant in Bradenton Beach. Ashley Allgire, left, and5 Wyndham Riter say "it seems like only yesterday" that they become friends in Pat Wagner's (then Pat Stockton) kindergarten class. Islander Photo: ., Courtesy Cynthia Finn -.Among the moments to be proud Among the dozens of proud parents who came to 4r ,.i. ..celebrate their children's milestone was Leigh EEcHendricks of Holmes Beach whose daughter A.J. is S, well-known in Island circles. A.J. promised Anna Maria Elementary School Principal Jim Kronus ad she'd make him proud at King Middle School next .m. year. Islander Photo: Courtesy of Cynthia Finn Youth to offer dinner S.theater experience S. Tickets are on sale now for All Island Youth's First r Annual Dinner Theatre to be held on Saturday, July 5, r: 3r at 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 6, at 1 p.m. at Roser Memo- rial Community Church in Fellowship Hall. at.. Live Christian theater and a full seven-course meal ." "is included in the ticket price of $15 for adults and $10 Goin' to the dogs for children under 12. Michael Harrington, age 3, scarfed up his contribution to the Anna Maria Island Community Center at the The community is invited to attend. Tickets are first anniversary celebration of Jessie's Island Store and Save-On Gas in Holmes Beach on June 21. available at Roser Church, 512 Pine. Ave., Anna Maria Boarshead dogs and Pepsi went for $1, a donation to the Center, thanks to Jessie's and its purveyors. And City. thanks to the store, a $50 gas certificate was raffled to winner Rich Forin. The Center received a $700 dona- Call Stacey Bellows at 778-0414 for more informa- tion. Islander Photo: Michelle Ruiz del Vizo tion. -Bridge Stree (at end of Bridge St. on pier ) ICa t's easyto reemer our na.Sea Dog Grill & Tavern but hard to forgetourfood! 11:30-11 CasualDining on the Water "Woof it up!" Closed Mondays SALL-U-CAN EAT -6 Beers on Tap - GROUPER $795oK20Bttleers . Every Night 4 10 pm The finest in delicate, delicious Thai cuisine ALL-U-CAN EAT in a scomfortyaleVT NH *7 Atmosphere. Our tasty FRIED SHRIMP $ 95 Thai food will keep you D r -Sn5-1 Tues & Thurs 4 10 pm coming back again and again. Ci COLaD DT BEiER 75 7834 Cortez Road Coral Way Plaza 761-0517 ICE COLD DRAFT BEER 750PDinner Mon Sat 4 9 Daily 5:00 to 9:30 PM (Closed Sunday) Breakfast Lunch Dinner 7604 Cortez Road West, (LL Mon-Fri 8am-10pm. Sat & Sun 7am-10pm Bradenton .1 BRADENTON BEACH 779-1706 1 block west of 75th on Cortez Rd.At- Tel: (941) 794-5470 DRtHOLMESRatoulle - Omelette $450 (fresh veg. w/ tomato FIREWORKS SWjuly 3! a Fire in Ole .uwwc nDan The Beachhouse and Bradenton Beach BusinessS eeS ed Owners Association are proud to present a Crab Salad Seafood Platter spectacular Fireworks display July 3 by Taylor-Made $795 $1695 Pyrotechnical Entertainment. Enjoy great music on our (Jumbo lump crabmeat 1/2 lobster stuffed w/crabmeat, great deck! R.P.M. nightly from 6-10 p.m. starting June served w/ tomato, basil broiled fish of the day, shrimp 30th, Patrick McManus from 1-5 p.m. on July 4th and 5th salad and fresh fruit) and scallops broiled, served w/ o b choice of potato or pasta. Corn and a special Regae performance by Cairo from 1-5esday-Satuay Beignets, choice soup or salad. p.m. on July 6th. Call Alan or Heather to reserve Brueat 8a.m.- ua.m. your special table on deck today for the Lunch 11:30a.m.,-2:30p.m. Gulf-front July 3rd Fireworks! Dinner s p.m.- 9p.m. Take 3 OJu_ ALvaiOtaLt Fireworks begin at about 10 p.m. Sanday 3tonl30013 h8.00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. California & French Wines Flomnctlir Imnarnrdo D7oner Attallahlo J THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 25, 1997 0 PAGE 13 lE No news good news on red tide front By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The best news yet about red tide is here: No news. There is no red tide concentration in sight, or in smell either. No traces in the Gulf of Mexico by boat or buoy or satellite, no hint of it anywhere from Mexico around to Key West. This comes despite a Gulf warm- ing to red tide temperatures. That's the word from Mote Marine Laboratory and START, the Solu- tions To Avoid Red Tide organization formed to coordinate the war against the al- gae after the unpleas- antness of 1995-96. That was the time AS T A R T when the nasty algae I .. bloom lasted better than a year, killed millions of fish and dozens of manatees, cost the area unmeasured dollars in tourist spending when dead fish littered the beaches and irritated eyes, noses and throats of natives and tour- ists alike. The algae comes and goes, blooms and fades, in oceans of the world. Science does not yet know what causes the blooms, or where the algae hangs out when it's not aggravating people. Mote is working at it, said Mike Henry, senior chemist at the laboratory. "We are sampling the Gulf from the surface and near the bottom for changes in concentration of nutrients and metals, to try to find what the organisms like and don't like. Maybe.we can find a way to make them stay away. "We're putting out buoys, too, to check the pigmen- tation of phytoplankton. We know the red tide's pigment, and this could tell us if it's in the area," he said. A Japanese satellite passes the area once a day and "we can take a look at color and chlorophyll pigmen- tation, spot an algae bloom and send out a boat to see if it's red tide." The goal is to gather data and keep track of red tide blooms the way hurricanes are tracked now, so they can be predicted. We have a winner Graphic designer Shannon Wilmouth Welch gets the word that her design is the new logo for Solutions To Avoid Red Tide. It brought the Ringling School of Art and Design graduate dinner for two at the Sandbar restau- rant in Anna Maria, three days and two nights at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort for her and her new husband, and a $100 gift certificate at the Sea Stable shop on Longboat Key. With her are Dr. Thomas Linehan, Ringling president; Rob Haglund of START and Jim Patterson, START founder and President. Prize spotted Ben Murphy of Holmes Beach sits atop Cruella Deville's 101 Dalmatians mobile at MGM Studios in Orlando. Murphy recently hosted his family at Disney for three days as the grand prize winner of Albertson's Statewide Coloring Contest. His sister, Alex, has been winning prizes all year but the Disney prize put Ben comfortably ahead on "cash value." Islander Photo: Courtesy of the Murphy family Delightful Dining Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner in our tropical, Intimate dining- room. Feast on delicious seafood and other continental classics. 525 St. Judes Dr. 5600 Block GMN) Take-Out & Deli Complete dinners, fresh and ready to reheat at home. Soups,sandwiches, salads,appetizers, party platters, custom gift baskets premium wines. Phone 383-0777 Fax 383-2029j Stylish Catering Since 1979, we've created the finest parties and events. Complete service from hors d'oeuvres to desserts, from beachwear to black-tle affairs. Open Tues.-Sunday Longboat Key Outside On Our Deck All-U-Can-Eat Fish Fry $4.95 SPECTA:L A, 11/4 lb. Live Maine Lobster $11.95 1 lb. Alaskan King Crab Legs $11.95 Also Daily Lunch Specials from $5.95 UlN. SZUIMM Daily Dinner Specials starting at $9.95 DAlY 1130AM TO9 IFRI&ll10M78I "Celebrate July 4th at the Beach" CAFE ON THE BEACH BIG BBQ WEEKEND Fri., Sat. & Sun. a July 4 6 from 2 pm Try our mouth-watering - BBQ Pork Ribs ... $7.95 iV C. 4 BBQ Chicken ... $6.95 BRING ALONE Includes Baked Beans, Potato Salad & Texas'Toast OR ME GREAT TIME Regular menu also available YOU'LL 0A0 BEACHFRONT PATIO & INSIDE DINING - Live Entertainment on the Patio 5 to 9pm Featuring: MICHELE BISHOP 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 778-0784 " On Beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! OM PAGE 14 A JUNE 25, 1997 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Artzy fartzy You may call them avant-garde or space cadets, after all their work is "far out," but also be sure to call them artists. Island artist Ines Norman invited artistic friends to join her in presenting a themed art show, "Shrines." Guests were asked to step through a wading pool of cool blue water and white sands upon entering the gal- lery at the opening reception. Norman's beauty salon/art scene, 121 Bridge St., served as the gallery and it was the spot to be Saturday, June 21. From Coffee Shrine (sans Juan Valdez), by Karly Carlson of Holmes Beach, to Bob Marley Shrine pre- sented by Ray Hodges of Bradenton Beach, and many shrines between, the surroundings provided for the ul- timate in conversation pieces. Norman's own work, Carmen Miranda Shrine, was fruitful, including a bowl of edibles. Shrine to Party Dieder Tamson More, more. We need more art and more recep- tions to bring to light the creativity of Island folks. The .more the merrier in this case and the farther from PLEASE SEE STIR-IT-UP, NEXT PAGE 3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach W OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM to 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM to 9 PM* PHONE 778-4100 We Welcome Food Stamps PRICES EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY, JUNE 25-JULY 1, 1997 RIGHT HERE ON THE ISLAND! SPLIT. 1LB CHICKEN BREASTS LARGE Cantalones S Skim, 1%, 2% or Regular I w I I L, ,w | We reserve the right to limit quantities THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING ISLAND FOODS .. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Every Friday WA? 11 A.M. to NOON field Crest MILK 1/2 GALLON I ~I-~ I L I I _ I x V A L U-7 '- 1 STIR-IT-UP, FROM PAGE 14 traditional the better. We seem to be producing enough of that. Been to Ybor City lately? You couldn't get less tra- ditional and it attracts plenty of visitors to not only galleries there, but restaurants, clubs and boutiques. From vintage clothing to hip '50s furnishings, tat- too shops to a coffee roasting factory you can get it all in Ybor. As a matter of fact, a proliferation of theme restaurants and successes from other locals is moving onto Seventh Avenue. Sloppy Joe's, long known for its comer location on Duval Street in Key Waste (West), is selling T-shirts and cocktails now in the heart of the Cuban district. There's a Cha-Cha Coconuts and several other open- air sidewalk clubs to people watch from. We don't want to go quite so far as Ybor in prolif- erating, but it sure is fun to visit. By the way, you won't be able to visit these shrines of art. Norman's exhibit will have to exist for your plea- sure in these photographs it took her two days to dis- mantle the show, return the pieces, and restore her shop. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 25, 1997 0 PAGE 15 BI 2.I1[ _ Shrine to Carmen Miranda Ines Norman Shrine to Bob Marley Ray Hodges Tacky Tourist Shrine Web Cutting admires the work of Cee- Cee Quinn, subtitled Executive Pen Set Islander Photos: Michelle Ruiz del Vizo Shrine to Coffee Karly Carlson yyI .. ... U - Cy' z z S' . ....-.-. S PULL OUT, FOLD BACK SPONSOR PAGE AND DISPLAY IN WINDOW NOW! LL T, F LD BACK SPONSOR PAGE AND DISPLAY IN WINDOW FOR THE HOLIDAY! PULL-OUT, FOLD BACK SPONSOR PAGE AND DISPLAY IN WINDOW NOW! C'JLL.CUT, FOLD BACK SPONSOR PAGE AND DISPLAY IN WINDOW FOR THE HOLIDAY! ABC Florist "We specialize in being unique" 10115 Cortez Road West 794-5555 800-559-6077 Anna Maria City Hall "Have a great Fourth of July Celebration" 10005 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 778-0781 Anna Maria Oyster Bar "Have a Safe Fourth of July" Anna Maria City Pier 778-0475 Anna Maria Realty "Hope your 4th is safe & happy" 9805 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 778-2259 Bob's Hair & Co. "Stay strong & stay free" 9701 Gulf Dr. Anna Mana 778-3724 City of Bradenton Beach "Happy Birthday to our Country" 107 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenlon Beach 778-1005 City of Holmes Beach "We celebrate our freedom" 5901 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-2221 Duffy's Tavern "Happy Fourth of July" 3901 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-2501 Eatman & Smith Architecture Planning Landscaping "Happy 4th Smell the roses" 778-3113 First National Bank of Manatee "Happy Fourth of July" 5324 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-4900 First Union National Bank "We wish you a happy Fourth of July!" 5327 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach (941) 795-3108 Fran Maxon Real Estate "It's great to be in America" 9701 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 778-1450 Hair Motions "Have a safe & happy Fourth of July" 5340 Gulf Dr. S&S Plaza Holmes Beachr 778-4055 Holmes Beach Marina "Safe Boating this Fourth of July!" 202 52nd St. Holmes Beach 778-2121 Fax 778-5172 The Home True Value Hardware "Happy Fourth of July!" Island Shopping Center 5324 Marina Dr. HB (941) 778-2811 Island Real Estate "Happy Fourth of July" 6101 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-6066 Island Rental Service "Beds, bikes, baby needs" 3214 East Bay Dr. Next to Shells Rest. 778-1472 Key Income Tax & Business Services "Have a safe holiday" 5500 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-5710 Peaches Ice Cream & Deli "Happy Birthday America" Island Shopping Center 5318 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-7386 Rotten Ralph's "Happy Birthday to a staunch ally to the free world" 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria 778-3953 Shells "Have a great Fourth of July" 3200 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach 778-5997 Snips Hair Design "Let freedom ring" 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 778-1968 The Prudential Florida Realty Anna Maria Island Office "Happy Birthday America" 5340 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-0766 Tyler's Ice Cream "Have a safe and happy holiday" 11904 Cortez Road Cortez 794-5333 Wagner Realty "Have a great Fourth of July weekend" 2217 Gulf Dr. Bradenton Beach 778-2246 Harrington House "God bless the USA" 5626 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-5444 ....;. : .. '",:*a -& ^ -.., .. ...- n n--" ,i-. n ." : J,* '.. '-" '-" j'. i' . -. , ;, ,,' f .f.. 41- Vu "; . .. . I t ., .: . .,. ' ;' ^ .i .. r ,'1 ^ 1 .-\ .. ..'.,) .*^ 'i. ) ' . tV" '-- ', .'.'. ;:-, .' p-" ^ .' ^..' .-^'l , .. -,"- .' -, . "c' -~ -a ;' - tL - (C a..--~* 'r.2* .4. . N. -~-~: ., 0 bo " , '"AlllMA i , Eir PAGE 18 0 JUNE 25, 1997 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Winged men introduce airborne sport to Islanders By Edna Tiemann Special to The Islander Bystander It disappeared and reappeared several times from high in the sky over Anna Maria Island. Its faint buzz- ing sound hovered above the Memorial Day cookout at the home of Frank and Edna Sinnott of Anna Maria City, causing the hostess to exclaim, "What is that?" On the beach, Bill Hocker of Bradenton had landed his "what's it" a motorized paraglider and, lift- Soared like an eagle Bill Hocker of Bradenton wears the motor used in the new sport of motorized paragliding. A "wing" is also required. Hocker said touching down feels like "a butterfly with sore feet," even on the soft sand of Anna Maria Island. Delicious variety of Sandwiches, and Dinners to go! Specialty Pizzas Full Deli & Produce Market Free Delivery! 5604 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-0333 or 779-2268 V --------------____ ^ ing off into the sunset in another "what's it," was his flying partner, Dr. Terry Alford of Bradenton. Holiday beachgoers gathered and enjoyed a free air show and spontaneous performance by Hocker and Alford in their motorized paragliders. The onlookers could hardly wait for the pair to touch back down on the beach to answer questions about the new sport. The big question was, What does it feel like?" "The sensation felt is a level of peace and serenity that you can only begin to imagine! It's like what a bird must feel when lifting its wings for flight," said Alford. "This sport gives a degree of freedom that no other type of flying offers." Wow. The advantages of the sport, according to Hocker and Alford, is an environmentally sound, safe activity with the only "extra" being the cost of gasoline. The equipment can be rented or purchased and consists of a wing weighing 12 to 15 pounds and a motor, the size of which, 30 to 60 pounds, is deter- mined by the weight of the pilot. The glider is easy to assemble and disassemble, making it transportable to just about anywhere, according to the human birds. "The wing will not fly until it becomes stable, en- suring safety at takeoff," explained Alford. "The mo- tor may appear to be the integral part for pilot safety, but that is not so. One may soar to 2,000, even 3,000 feet and for a real adrenalin rush, cut the motor at those altitudes to continue to soar on thermals [air cur- rents]." Mutually involved in the new sport, the two flyers said their search for information led them to instructor Francesco DeSantis, owner and operator of U-CAN- FLY-2 in Tampa. At his training center, they found that people inter- PLEASE SEE PARAGLIDE, NEXT PAGE Every Thursday All-You-Can Eat Spaghetti and Meatballs $595 2pm to Close Every Friday All-You-Can Eat Fish Fry $695 2pm to Close CAFE CAFE ON THE ON THE BEACH BEACH 4000 GULF DRIVE 4000 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH HOLMES BEACH 778-0784 778-0784 Ng 1 778_^-0784^^ Wing over water Dr. Terry Alford of Bradenton takes off from the beach on Anna Maria Island under the "wing" of a motorized paraglider. Islander Photos: Edna Tiemann BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNEFRb IAIN*SPANISH *-AMERICANN 12 Choices of Omelets Belgian Waffles 6 Choices of Pancakes Eggs Benedict Egg Beater Specials Biscuits & Gravy Many More Breakfast Specials* Our Famous Black Beans & Cuban Sandwiches Grouper Sandwich Calzones Pizza Stromboil Salads Steak Bombs and much, much morel LARGE SELECTION OF PASTA DISHES SEAFOOD & POULTRY SELECTIONS HOMEMADE SOUPS & DESSERTS THE BEST PIZZA ON OR OFF THE ISLAND INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS STROMBOLI I Sf =e ., liI!=~ DELIIOU-NIHTL.SPCIAS. Free Delivery OPEN 6 DAYS Take out Available TUE: 4:30-1Opm WED-SAT 10 am-2pm and 4:30-10Opm Sun 8am-2pm and 4:30-9pm S&S PLAZA 5348 Gulf Drive, Holenes Beach Come enjoy a delightful breakfast, lunch or dinner amid exhilarating views of Sarasota Bay, the Key Club Golf Course and the Marina. Dine indoors or out, casual attire is welcomed. Sarasota Bay Marker 15 2600 Harbourside Drive 383-0440 morgs 1 OPNT H UBI aeBy se aka ' lI SI IA I ', 9fa, "All-You-Can-Eat" Grouper Fingers............. $6.95 1 lb. New York Strip..................................... $10.95 Five Cool Summer Salads ... Tuna in Tomato, Chicken in Grn. Pepper or Blackened Chick. Caesar... $4.95 Shrimp & Crab in Pineapple or Salmon Greek .................................. $5.95 WST S ILYS Hoeofte 5. Ose The Freshest Seafood at Dockside Prices! Once Again Awarded the Bradenton Herald Reader's Choice! HOLMES BEACH 3200 East Bay Drive 778-5997 Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4 to 7 PM Hours: Sun Thurs 4 to 10 Fri & Sat 4 to 11 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 25, 1997 M PAGE 19 IjI Bradenton Beach Civic Association to meet The Bradenton Beach Civic Association will meet on Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at the Tingley Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach. Members and guests are welcome. Call Lee Hornack at 778-1168 for additional information. PARAGLIDE, FROM PAGE 18 ested in the sport come from a wide variety of back- grounds, that motorized paragliding appealed to both men and women, and that children could participate because there is no age restriction or license required. Examples of varied backgrounds are noted within the impromptu Anna Maria "flying team." Alford is a dentist and former U.S. Air Force jet pilot who, during military service, logged more than 10,000 hours of flight time. Hocker, a sales representative for Roche Pharmaceutical Supply Co., though athletic, is a novice at flying. Taking their new sport one step further, Alford, Hocker and DeSantis recently took part in a motorized paraglider competition held in Clewiston, Fla., where 27 motorized paragliders flew simultaneously for a world record. Alford, Hocker and their "new-fangled flying ma- chines" left the beach at dusk leaving behind the thrill of their sport and everyone else grounded on the beach to ponder flight much like Orville and Wilbur Wright. "What does it feel like when a bird lifts its wings for flight?" I0\5Iacvder5' N6N Market QOP 1 We're in the process of re-stocking. A little more to the left Stewart Moon, owner of Air & Energy in Holmes Beach, directs traffic from the dock at a company cook- out for employees and family members. The annual Memorial Day event included airboat rides this year aboard "Turbulence." They took energetic rides across the bay to backwaters for wildlife viewing. Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood Open Daily 7am to 10pm Breakfast* Lunch* Dinner p BEAN POINT Keep us in mind for 1 special occasions and private parties! 778-1885 875 Nornh Shore Dr. Anna Maria Island Holmes Beach 778-1776 S5702 Marina Drive * Just over the Cortez Bridge Tylers Since 1984 1 1 Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Waffle Cones Made on Location 1 1 Ice 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 o VACATION ,TIL jUNE 27 "The best hamburgers and the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven." 4ffiss Puffg, Pat Geyer, Owner. Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 11 am-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 -~--~-' Em PAGE 20 M JUNE 25, 1997 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island police reports Anna Maria City June 15, theft, 300 block of Iris. The victim re- ported a person unknown removed two fishing poles from the yard. June 15, trespass, attempted theft, 402 Pine Ave., public works yard. The complainant reported hearing noises coming from the yard. The deputy said when he arrived, he heard someone running. He found two empty gasoline cans and a plastic tube in the fill spout of one vehicle. Bradenton Beach June 15, trespass, 2600 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island Club. The officer responded in refer- ence to juvenile suspects in the pool area, but they fled before he arrived. On June 16, the officer was called back on the same report. The suspects at- tempted to flee but their vehicle was blocked by witnesses. They were issued trespass warnings and their parents were contacted. June 15, warrant for petty theft, Coquina Beach. The officer observed the suspect at the beach after closing hours, ran a computer check and found a warrant from Pinellas County. The suspect was DINNER FOR TWO $49.95 includes choice of appetizers, entrees and desserts with a selected bottle of red or white Italian wine. AWARD-WINNING ITALIAN CONTINENTAL CUISINE Reservations 383-8898 Ivo Scafa, Proprietor # Adjoining Four Winds Beach Resort An elegant resort on the Gulf of Mexico 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key S"It's Love At First Bite" T ATO'SISLANDD RESTAURANT Open all day Friday, 4th of July Now open Monday nights 5 to 9 pm Featuring live Music by FATU B.Y.O.B. Serving Breakfast & Lunch 7 Days Mon Fri 7 to 2 and Sat & Sun 7 to 3 I11 S. BAY BLVD. ANNA MARIA (941) 778-1515 placed in custody. June 14, retail theft, 2513 Gulf Drive, Circle K. The complainant reported the subject removed a 12- pack of soda from a display outside the store and fled. June 13, burglary to an automobile, Coquina Beach. The victim reported a person unknown forced open the car door and removed cash from a wallet. June 13, criminal mischief, Coquina Beach. The victim reported a person unknown broke the door while trying to gain entry. June 13, domestic violence, 300 block of Bay Drive North. The complainant reported a violent dis- turbance. Through the apartment window, the officer observed the female subject with blood dripping from her left elbow and blood spattered on her night- gown. He also observed the refrigerator tipped over with food on the floor and blood on the floor near it. Through the window, the officer asked the fe- male subject to open the door and said he heard a male subject tell her not to open it. He observed the male subject going through a drawer in the bedroom. The officer advised the female subject several times that if she didn't open the door he would force it open. The officer said the female subject began walking toward the bedroom and he broke the door open. He reported the apartment was in total disarray with bro- ken glass on the floor and a television smashed on the floor in the bedroom. The male subject told the officer they got into an argument because he came home late and the female subject became enraged, threw the television on the floor and cut herself by falling on the glass. He said he S PREGO PIZZA PASTA SHome-Style Italian Cooking 794-0678 Early Bird Specials $495 s5-6 pm Monday Spaghetti with Meatballs Tuesday Eggplant Parmigiana with Spaghetti Wednesday Lasagne Thursday Baked Rigatoni Friday Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo Lunches: Mon-Fri II am to 2 pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 5 to 8:30 pm (Closed Sunday) 7467 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton (next to Albertsons) ISLANDER became very upset and tipped over the refrigerator. She said the male subject did not hit her. The male subject was placed in custody. Holmes Beach June 13, theft, 4200 block of Gulf Drive. The complainant reported a person unknown removed a canvas car cover valued at $150. June 13, suspicious, 100 block of Neptune. The victim reported a person unknown entered the resi- dence and attempted to remove a bar light but was dis- tracted and smashed a hammer into the light. June 13, possession of alcohol under 21, 700 block of Manatee Avenue. The officer stopped the driver for unlawful speed and observed an open beer can on the passenger floor. The passenger admitted the beer was hers and handed the officer a case of beer that was covered at her feet. The officer issued a citation. June 14, traffic, Gulf Drive and 43rd Street. The officer stopped the driver for making an illegal left turn and found he had no license. The officer noted he was also driving past the legal driving curfew for a 16-year- old. The officer issued two citations and called his mother to pick up the vehicle. June 14, DUI with property damage, Gulf Drive and 31st Street. According to the report Veronica Rowe, 50, of Holmes Beach, rear-ended a vehicle stopped for a red light. The officer adminis- tered performance evaluations and placed her in cus- tody. PLEASE SEE STREETLIFE, NEXT PAGE ALL-YOU-( BRITISH S' FISH~N~Cl Now op Rotten I Daily Din Tues-Sat 1 Sunday Bi 4606 Manatee Ave ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week 902 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 CAN-EAT $795 TYLE HIPS MON-THURS ONLY 7en: 2nd Location Ralph's Eastside mer Specials Beer & Wine 1 am to 9 pm Closed Monday breakfast & Lunch 9 am 2 pm . E, SR 64 Braden River Plaza 746-3097 A Real Italian Restaurant on Longboat Key -rourmet Brick Oven 'izza & Calzones Starting at $6.95 Italian Specialties Starting at $12.95 Includes Salad & Bread Pasta Entrees Starting at $10.95 Includes Salad & Bread Lunch & Dinner Every Day 11:30 am 10:30 pm BEER & WINE "... Relaxed Florida dining at its best." Nancy Konesko, Bradenton Herald CAFE ON THE BEACH Home of the Delicious ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST (includes Jimmy Dean Sausage) $350+ tax Served Daily Old-Fashioned Breakfasts, Great Lunches & Dinner Specials Daily OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK 778-0784 Casual Inside Dining Room or Outside Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Live Entertainment Weekends with MICHELE BISHOP 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach Eat-in or Take-out ITALIA I~,~--~----~--~--~--' THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 25, 1997 0 PAGE 21 II[ STREETLIFE, FROM PAGE 20 June 15, suspicious, 400 block of 29th Street. The complainant reported an unknown person knocked on his daughter's window. June 15, harassing phone calls, 3600 block of Sixth Avenue. June 15, warrant arrest, 3600 block of Gulf Drive. June 15, suspicious, 2502 Gulf Drive, Econo Lodge. The complainant reported a juvenile tied a rope to the balcony and broke chairs. Jurfe 15, DUI, DWLS, 4100 block of Gulf Drive. The officer on patrol observed a.vehicle at the 43rd Street exit from the public beach with the wooden exit barrier through the windshield. He also observed a small amount of blood. He searched the area and'located a subject, Therease Davis, 38, of Sandford, Fla., walking in the ditch on 42nd Street. The officer said when he approached the subject, she became defensive and said she was not involved in an accident. He observed blood on her shirt and an injury to her arm. She then said another vehicle ran her off the road. The officer noted that she ap- peared to be extremely intoxicated. The officer said he took her back to the accident scene where she refused to produce her driver's license and became belligerent and was swearing at and threat- ening him. She was placed in custody. He found her driver's license in her purse and upon checking, found it was suspended. June 16, bad check, 5901 Marina Drive, police department. The complainant reported she received a bad check for $209. The information was sent to the state attorney's office. June 16, larceny, 4300 block of Gulf Drive. The victim reported an unknown person removed two hub caps. June 16, found property a bicycle, 3000 block of Gulf Drive. June 16, bad check for $140.13, 3902 Gulf Drive, West Coast Surf Shop. June 16, assistance, 7500 block of Gulf Drive. Tropl ic 3 [I *! l Sleep Lgon ocag The complainant came to the police department and said she was visiting and got lost. The officer located her host and returned her to his residence. June 17, theft, 4700 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria El- ementary School. The complainant reported a person unknown entered one of the classrooms and removed a CD/radio/cassette player valued at $120. June 17, suspicious, 2900 block of Guava. The complaint reported the suspect harassed her numerous times. The officer advised her to issue a trespass warn- ing next time he is there. June 17, assistance, 100 block of 31st Street. The juvenile complainant reported she was stranded on the Island and her parents refused to pick her up. She said her mother told her to find her own way home and dis- connected the phone ringer. The officer had dispatch call the mother but there was no answer. The officer then contacted the Bradenton Police Department to contact the mother. She agree to meet the officer on the Palma Sola Causeway to get her daughter. When she arrived the officer advised of her obligation to her daughter un- der law. He noted that this is the second time this has occurred. She said her daughter is on probation and is causing many problems. The officer advised her to talk to the daughter's juvenile officer. June 18, vandalism, 6250 Holmes Blvd., Island Beach Village. The complainant reported a person un- known defecated in the swimming pool. June 18, animal, 2700 block of Gulf Drive. The complainant reported a raccoon in her attic. The officer contacted animal control. June 18, traffic, 3300 block of East Bay Drive. The officer issued a citation to the subject for leaving the scene of an accident. June 18, assistance, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee County Public Beach. The officer responded to assist a Channel 40 news person who reported a subject was harassing her. The subject was gone upon the officer's arrival. June 18, harassing phone calls, 500 block of 71st Street. The victim reported the suspect made 13 harass- SEAHORSE OYSTER BAR MONDAY: $1 OFF DOZEN OYSTERS STEAMED OR RAW FREE POOL: 6 to close TUESDAY: PEEL & EAT SHRIMP $9.95 / Ilb. Drink Special: $2 for the first Daquiri, $1 for the second Daquiri WEDNESDAY: WINGS 250 each, Minimum 1dz. THURSDAY: $1.50 Domestic Longnecks ALL DAY ALL NIGHT FRIDAY & SATURDAY: FREE JUKE BOX 8:30 TO CLOSE AED training to be offered to public In response to new Florida legislation on the use of automatic external defibrillators, the Anna Maria Fire District will offer training in the use of AEDs to the public. The new instruction will be added to the district's existing classes in cardiopulmonary re- suscitation. The district will also provide assis- tance in training to associations, civic groups, condominium or homeowner's associations, city employees or interested individuals. According to the legislation, anyone who has completed a CPR course and demonstrated pro- ficiency in using an AED may use the device for the purpose of saving a life. The legislation also amends the "Good Samaritan Law," which pro- tects individuals from liability, to include use of AEDs. The legislation recognizes the key to prevent- ing the high number of cardiac arrests is to dra- matically expand the availability of AEDs. It fur- ther recognizes that technology has provided for an exceptionally effective device that is virtually maintenance free, safe and easy to use with mini- mum training. ing phone calls to his residence. The officer dialed call return to identify the caller and issued a capias request. June 18, burglary to an automobile, Kingfish Ramp. The victim reported an unknown person re- moved a cellular phone valued at $135 and a pager valued at $90. Cfez Andre We re-opened ... Come Dine With Us! Breakfast Daily Special Luncheon Intimate Dinners - Fine Selection of . Imported French Wines We Also have French Bread, Croissants Pate & Pastries To Go Breakfast and Lunch Dining in France Tues thru Sat Thur, Fri & Sat 8AM-2:30PM 6-9:30PM Sun 8AM-1:30PM Sun 5:30-9PM Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Carry-out available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 778-5320 PIANO BAR with LARRY RICH - STues. Sat. 8 Midnight REID FROST /( Sunday 8 to 11 % CIGAR SMOKERS WELCOME (LOUNGE ONLY) The Best Steaks in Manatee County Dinner served 4-10 pm Tuesday-Sunday Large groups and luncheon parties welcome. Reservations requested, not required. 204 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (formerly Cafe Robar) jl3 PAGE 22 JUNE 25, 1997 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island legal warrior hired by Sarasota By Bob Ardren Outdoor Perspectives We were being watched and we didn't know it. That appears to be how the City of Sarasota came to take a cue from Anna Maria. Now engaged in its own fight against the Florida Department of Transportation, Sarasota has hired attor- ney David Levin to stop the building of a megabridge across Sarasota Bay. The 65-foot-center-clearance, fixed-span bridge is scheduled to replace the old Ringling Bridge between downtown Sarasota and Bird Key. Levin was the savior of Save Anna Maria (SAM) efforts to stop such a bridge here. "In Anna Maria we clearly discovered that the planning process was flawed," Levin says. "I won't hazard a guess on what we we'll find in Sarasota, but at least I know what to look for." This latest stage in Sarasota's battle comes after the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization turned down Sarasota's request for reconsideration of building the high bridge. In recent years the Sarasota City Commission has voted unanimously against a high, fixed-span bridge. Now they're doing something about it. Bay program jilted Another piece of news from our southern neigh- bors you'll find interesting is that the Sarasota County Commission has voted to end its annual $50,000 con- tribution to the Sarasota Bay National Estuary Pro- gram. When pressed as to why, commissioners were unclear and talked vaguely about using the money for "children's services." Perhaps closer to the truth is that the commission chairman, for one, is upset the Bay Program wants to again look into opening Midnight Pass and that a potential land purchase on the shores of Little Sarasota Bay the largest remaining pristine shore- line parcel on Sarasota Bay pushed by the Bay program went awry. 5 FREETIM I MINUTES JET SKI RENTAL R SPORTS I oCbrtez Fishing Center on . L 798-3 the uth Side of Cortez Bridge James i. Annis LICENSED WATERFRONT CONTRACTOR 778-4771 P.O.BOX 1353, Anna Maria, FL 34216 Get a bird's eye view of the Offshore Boat Races! Fly safely in a factory-built reproduction of the original '35 WACO Biplane. Seats two plus the FAA commercially rated pilot. A fun and safe Z : sightseeing experience. Bring your camera! SAVE $5 with this ad EXPIRES 7/9/97 J Gift Certificates Available GULF COAST BIPLANE 359-2246 Sarasota Bradenton Airport Dolphin Aviation Building 8191 N. Tamiami Trail (US 41) g-- Kind of sounds like this commissioner's ego is a little out of control. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Bay Program says she'll try to talk with individual county commis- sioners in hopes of getting that money back in the bud- get. In addition to the $50,000 from Sarasota County, the program also annually receives $50,000 from Manatee County and $33,000 from the City of Sarasota. Money from both Manatee County and the City of Sarasota are safe this year, according to Bay Program officials. Tampa Bay caviar again? Gulf sturgeon are back in the news. It's been nearly 100 years since the sturgeon fishery peaked in local waters, but researchers are ready to try farming and restocking the fish again. Tampa and Apalachicola bays were prime sturgeon grounds early this century, and at one time harvests reached 350,000 pounds a year. Sturgeon fishing was finally banned completely in Florida in 1984, but by that time the fish was virtually extinct here. Today, the source of sturgeon caviar and smoked white meat can only really be found in the area of the Suwannee River, where an estimated 3,000 fish sur- vive. Last time anybody checked, a whopping two stur- geon were found surviving in Tampa Bay. Researchers have now begun trying to raise Gulf sturgeon in a couple of Florida fish farms, trying to determine if they'll reproduce and flourish in those controlled conditions. They're also looking to restock areas such as Tampa Bay. Since the critter is a threatened species, though, regulations are tough. Frank Chapman at the University of Florida is es- pecially interested in helping restock Tampa Bay with young sturgeon he's raised in his lab. Chapman says the restocking effort would really help monitor the health of the bay and quality of bay water. He proposes releasing several hundred at a time S5leo ISLAND & CRUISES Sight Seeing Snorkeling. Water Taxi Licensed Coast Guard Captain George Glaser 778-2761 Offshore Sport Fishing 5 Reef & Wreck Fishing 31' Custom Built Morgan Full and Half Day Trips , Captain Roy Salgado * U.S.C.G. Licensed over the next several years. But the state is going to (probably rightfully) ask lots of questions about the effects of the restocking and require researchers to jump through a lot of hoops. Here's hoping they make it. Rev those engines Yes indeed, the Fourth of July is right around the corner and you know what that means, the annual off- shore tractor pull, er, Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in Sarasota. You know, the event where dozens of race boat drivers with thousands of horsepower entertain tens of thousands of shore-side beer drinkers. Why else do you think Budweiser is a major spon- sor? Seriously, the event raised lots of money for some good causes during the past 12 years. Maybe the whine of racing power boats just isn't my cup of tea. You'll find a full schedule of events elsewhere in this paper and here's wishing everyone a very happy (and safe) holiday weekend. See you next week. Horseshoe tourney set for June 28 The Ray Simches Horseshoe Tournament will take place Saturday, June 28, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Anna Maria City Hall Park horseshoe pits. Everyone is invited to participate in the event, which features prizes for the winners. Winners in the June 21 horseshoe games were Ron Pepka of Anna Maria and Russ Stemple of Bradenton. Runners-up were Bill Starrett and Alan Szakaes, both of Anna Maria. The weekly contests get underway every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. Capt. Glenn Corder CHARTER BOAT LA MAMA Half and Full Day Fishing Charters ' Specializing in Offshore Grouper and Snapper Fishing Over 20 Years Experience (941) 778- 1203 ANNA MARIA ISLAND CORTEZ WATERCRAFT RENTALS By the Hour Day Week * Two & Three Person Waverunners * Largest unrestricted ski area * PONTOON BOATS Next to Annies at the base of the Cortez bridge 941-792-5263 FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! CALL FOR INFORMATION MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 25, 1997 M PAGE 23 3 Trout in the backwater, grouper still active offshore By Capt. Mike Heistand Backwater anglers are reporting lots of big trout and even bigger redfish in local waters. Offshore fishing is still featuring grouper, snapper and bonita. Tarpon are still around, too, with one catch coming in at better than 120 pounds. Dick at the Rod and Reel Pier said pier fishers there have been catching black tip sharks, a lot of catch-and-release snook, a few redfish, pompano and some mackerel. Ken at the Anna Maria City Pier said anglers there are catching a few mackerel, jacks and pom- pano on Saturday. Katie at Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet said the four-hour trips averaged 75 head of Key West grunts. The six-hour trips averaged 30 head of dol- phin, Key West grunts, mangrove and lane snapper. The nine-hour trips averaged 35 head of red grouper, porgies and lane and mangrove snapper. Capt. Zack on the Dee Jay II said he's finding lots of redfish up to about 35 inches in length. Catch- and-release snook angling is good, and trout fishing is above-average with some stretching the tape at better than 25 inches. Tarpon continue to be numer- ous off Longboat Key, Capt. Zack said, he's also finding some bluefish and small cobia in the back- waters. Lee at Perico Island Bait & Tackle said there are tarpon near the beaches, trout and reds on the flats and grouper in the Gulf in the 100-foot depths. Capt. Rick Gross said he's finding a few permit and kingfish on the artificial reefs and snook and redfish on the seagrass flats in the bays. Capt. Mark Bradow said he's finding trout up to 24 inches long in the bays, and the redfish are sticking tight to the mangroves. On my boat Magic we've been doing very well with mangrove snapper on the artificial reefs with a few keeper grouper mixed in. In the bays, reds are our best bet. Capt. Tom Chaya reports catch-and-release snook, some good-sized trout and a few reds are his charter's best bets. UH- 0 SH. * You moved and forgot to tell us? Act immediately to avoid interrupted service on your mail V. subscription to The Islander Bystander. Please call (941) 778-7978 or fax us your old and new address at (941) 778- 9392, Remember, we mail bulk mail unless you paid extra for first ANNA MARtA class, and the post office will not forward 5323 Marina Driv your bulk mail subscription. ISLANDERi, ae1 V Black monster from the deep It takes both Capt. Roy Salgado and Albi Henzel to hold this 58-pound black grouper caught offshore aboard the "Grand Slam." Bill at Island Discount Tackle said dolphin, black fin tuna and bonita are hitting while trolling about 30 miles offshore. In the backwater, redfish and trout are still the best bets, with the lower tides producing the best catches. Capt. Mike Greig said he's finding lots of trout on the flats and tarpon on the beaches, with one sil- ver king coming in at better than 120 pounds. Capt. Thorn Smith said he's finding reds and catch-and-release trout the best bets. Good luck and good fishing. - 778-7990 BOAT CLUB e Holmes Beach * 6O~bT Ifs Payback Time. S II E 5 Get up to $750 back with the purchase of a Mercury@ offshore outboard! Until July 31, 1997, when you purchase a Mercury offshore outboard, you'll leave with a great rig and cash to boo. Get $500 cash back on 115-200 hp Offshore Series engine or $750 cash back on one with 225-250 hp. So stop by for the best deal of the season, and get your own sweet revenge. 12310 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton (941) 795-2628 Anna Maria Island Tides Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Jun25 5:26 1.7 9:16 1.3 3:43 2.3 10:46 0.3 Jun26 6:12 1.8 10:54 1.3 4:56 2.0 11:32 0.5 LQ Jun27 6:54 2.0 6:29 1.7 12:38 1.1 Jun28 7:38 2.2 12:20 0.7 8:19 1.5 2:14 0.8 Jun29 8:26 2.3 1:05 1.0 10:08 1.4 3:27 0.5 Jun30 9:10 2.5 1:47 1.2 11:43 1.5 4:30 0.3 Jul 1 9:52 2.6 2:33 1.3 5:22 0.1 Jul2 12:52 1.5 3:15 1.4 10:35a* 2.6 6:07 0.0 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later MECUq '"O GALATI Perico Harbor .illarina -*^ tf1 -< M PAGE 24 A JUNE 25, 1997 K THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island Sports The week that was... By Kevin P. Cassidy Sports focus switches to adult softball Rob Cornell led a stingy defense with several good plays to help Tip of the Island's adult co-ed softball team. beat Anchor Inn by a score of 8-3 Saturday afternoon at the Longboat Key Recreation Center. Tip now advances to the finals of the double-elimination tournament. Anchor Inn looked like they were going to have a big offensive day as they loaded the bases in the top of the first inning but Tip's outstanding pitching and de- fense escaped the inning, giving up only one run. Tip came back in their half of the inning to take the lead by scoring three runs. Matt Bowers got them started with a double and was followed by Jackie Cate who singled. Tim Lease then plated Bowers with a double of his own with Cate going to third. Julie Franke then singled up the middle to score Cate and Lease to give Tip the lead 3-1. Anchor Inn tried to get things going offensively in the top of the third when Felicia Lundy reached on a single to right. John Toombs came up and ripped a shot to deep center that Rob Cornell tracked down for the second out. Cornell then had to race in quickly to snag Dana Reese's sinking liner to end the inning and pre- serve their slim lead. Tip extended their lead in the bottom of the fourth as Julie Franke singled to left, just beating a tremen- dous throw from Dan France. A single by Darcy Duncan that forced Franke out at second was followed by a single by Alan (Zak) Szakacs that put runners on first and second. Matt Bowers then reached on an er- ror, setting the stage for Beth McIntosh who cleared the bases with a single to make the score 6-1 after four innings. Anchor Inn again looked like they were going to break out offensively when Joe Witham ripped a shot to right center that looked like it was going to be depos- ited over the fence and into the bay, but Tip center- fielder Cornell went back and reached over the fence to record the first out of a one-two-three inning that left the score 6-1. Zak led off the top of the sixth with an infield- single for Tip and advanced to second on a single to right by Bowers. McIntosh forced Bowers out at sec- ond with a ground ball putting runners on first and Beth McIntosh reaches 3r home from second base on Wan.a at ^aBB a single while Donna Zepkin awaits the catch at 1' ". home with open arms. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy third. Rob Cornell knocked in Zak with a single to left to make the score 7-1. With McIntosh on second and Cornell on first, Lease singled to center and McIntosh, displaying her legendary speed, raced in with the eighth and final run of the game for Tip. Anchor Inn, with a line-up filled with big hitters, was not about to give up despite a seven-run deficit. Dan France responded with a single up the middle and moved to third on Hunter Toombs' single to center, putting runners on first and third. Deb France followed with a single to knock in her brother Dan, which cut the score to 8-2. Joe Witham knocked in another run with an RBI ground-out to cut the score to 8-3 with two outs. Linda Powalski then lined a clean single to center but Cornell's defense again surfaced as he raced in to quickly field the ball and gun Powalski out at first to end the game. Zak gave up no walks and had two singles to get the pitching win for Tip and was supported by Franke who went 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs and Bowers who had.a 2-for-3 day. Defense was not all Cornell brought to the game as he chipped in with two singles and an RBI while McIntosh had two RBI and scored a run. Anchor Inn was led by Dan France who had a double and a single and Felicia Lundy who singled and pitched a good game. Ray Simches Memorial Island Cities Horseshoe Tournament W-t Saturday June 28 Anna Maria City Hall Pits Registration at the pits 8:30 am Saturday June 28 "The Contest" begins at 9 am sharp! 100 percent of the tournament proceeds are donated to the kid's summer sports fund at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Return this entry form along with the $20 team fee to The Islander Bystander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, by 5 p.m. Friday, June 27 or to the pits on the morning of the tournament by 9 a.m. More information: (941) 778-7978. Sponsor or team name: (I Name: Name: Age: Phone Mail Address: Age: Mail Address: City/State/Zip: City/State/Zip: The following waiver must be signed before participation in the horseshoe tournament. If a player is under 18 years of age this form must be signed by your parent or guardian and notarized. In consideration of your accepting my/our registration fee, I hereby, for myself, my dependents) and minor children, and our executors and administrators, waive and re- lease any and all rights and claims for damages I or my dependents) or minor children have or may have against The Islander Bystander and it's representatives, successors, assigns, employees, contractors, or volunteers (collectively The Islander Bystander) for any and all injuries or death suffered by myself, my dependents) or minor children at any activity spon- sored or monitored by the The Islander Bystander, held upon its property, or through the use of it's equipment. If I or my minor children or dependents) should suffer any injury, illness, or death while participating in an activity, I authorize instructors to use their sole discretion in having me or my dependents) and minor children transported to a medical facility and I take all responsibility for this action, including costs. Also, I understand that no refunds are given unless the activity is canceled or a doctor's release of all claims of any nature whatso- ever for myself, my minor children or dependents including but not limited claims arising due to the sole joint, contributory, concurrent or gross negligence of the Islander Bystander. I understand that this release includes my minor children and I represent that I am the authorized guardian for my minor children. Phone SLANDER IYOV~vi -^ - ---- -^ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 25, 1997 M PAGE 25 IE r 9 I T4 By Senior Chief D.M. Bucci Officer in Charge, U.S. Coast Guard, Cortez June 4, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled and aground 38- foot sailboat near Jewfish Key. The boat's owner made the necessary repairs the next day. June 5, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 23-foot power boat on fire near the Ringling Bridge. A Sarasota Sheriff s Office marine unit responded and towed the boat to safe moor- ings. The fire was extinguished by the time the marine unit arrived on the scene. June 5, Boarding. A 15-foot power boat was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. The vessel was found to be in compliance with all applicable federal laws. June. 5, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled personal water- craft in Longboat Pass. A Coast Guard boat responded and towed the boat to safe moorings. June 5, Boarding. An 18-foot power boat was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. The vessel was found to be in compliance with all applicable federal laws. June 5, Boarding. A 16-foot power boat was boarded in Tampa Bay. The vessel's operator received a written warning for not having the vessel's boat reg- istration on board and not having a throwable life pre- server. June 6, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a power boat overdue from the Manatee River. A Coast Guard boat responded and searched the area with negative results. June 6, Boarding. A 25-foot power boat was boarded in Anna Maria Sound. The vessel was found to be in compliance with all applicable federal laws. June 6, Boarding. A 20-foot power boat was boarded in Sarasota Bay. The operator received a notice of viola- tion for having improper spacing in the hull registration numbers, no working sound-producing device, not having a throwable life preserver and not having enough personal flotation devices for the passengers. June 6, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a disabled 22-foot power boat off the Venice Inlet. A commercial salvor re- sponded and towed the boat to safe moorings. June 6, Boarding. A personal watercraft was boarded in Sarasota Bay. The operator received a no- tice of violation for operating a personal watercraft after dark, operating without navigational lights and not having a sound-producing device. June 6, Boarding. A 16-foot power boat was boarded in Sarasota Bay. The operator received a writ- ten warning for operating a vessel after sunset without navigational lights. June 7, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 41-foot sailboat aground near Egmont Key. A commercial salvor responded and towed the vessel to safe moorings. June 7, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of an injured diver off Venice Inlet. A Coast Guard boat and helicopter responded. The diver was lifted aboard the helicopter and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The Coast Guard boat escorted the dive-boat to the dock, where the captain was treated for a severe lacera- tion to his leg sustained while attempting to rescue the injured diver. The dive-boat operator was treated and released at a local hospital. June 7, Boarding. A 25-foot power boat was boarded in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel was found to be in compliance with all applicable federal laws. June 7, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 18-foot sailboat adrift near Key Royale. A Coast Guard boat responded and searched the area for people in the water with negative results. The boat owner was later located safely on shore. June 7, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of a 19-foot power boat over- due from the Coquina Boat Ramp. The vessel arrived home safely a short time after the report was made. June 8, Boarding. An 18-foot power boat was boarded in Palma Sola Bay. The vessel was found to be in compliance with all applicable federal laws. June 8, Search and rescue /assistance. Station District All-Star teams play Saturday Players have been picked for the two divi- sions in the District 16 North Sub-district Little League All-Star Tournament. Both teams will play the first game at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Braden River Little League Complex. Islanders playing in the teams are: 9- 10-year-olds Trey Andricks, Jordan Bowers, Kyle Dale, Taylor Manning, Joey Mattey, Brett Milks, Chris Nelson, Chase Parker, Skyler Purcell, Lornezo Rivera, Anthony Rosas, Courtney Taylor, Blake Tyre and Evan Wolfe. Coaches: Vinny Di Paola, Lou Fiorentino and Victor Mattay. 11- and 12-year-olds Ryan Allis, Dustin Andricks, John Cagnina, Peter Dowling, Brian Faasse, Robert Gibbons, Hunter Green, Jeremy LeGrande, Benjamin Miller, Joseph Mousseau, Ryan Quigley, Joshua Sato, Mosio Torres and Stephen Yencho. Coaches: Don Faasse, Bob Gibbons and Gary Miller. Cortez received a report from a 27-foot power boat off New Pass with a severely seasick passenger aboard. A Coast Guard boat responded and transported the patient to paramedics at Coquina Boat Ramp. June 8, Boarding. A 19-foot power boat was boarded in Longboat Pass. The vessel was found to be in compliance with all applicable federal laws. June 9, Search and rescue /assistance. Station Cortez received a report of two people in the water off Longboat Pass. A Coast Guard boat responded and pulled two people from the water and towed their dis- abled personal watercraft to safe moorings. BACK ON THE MARKET Marilyn Trevethan REALTOR * 1274 Spoonbill Landings ..........$124,900 501 Sanderling Circle Furnished. Reduced to ........................... $129,900 1275 Spoonbill Landings Circle Furnished. ....... .............................. $125,000 Call Marilyn for any and all Perico Bay Club Homes! SualluSt Visit us at our web site: http://www.islandreal.com [B1 MLS 1-800-865-0800 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 778-6066 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES HOLMES BEACH WATERFRONT Large fenced lot, 3BR/ 2BA, fireplace, two-car garage. Wheelchair accessible. Cus- tom built for present owner. Over 1,800 sf for $259,000. PANORAMIC VIEW OF BAY AND SUNRISES enchant one while fawn and fauna enhance this 2BR/2BA, direct bayfront. Pool. Two-car carport and many extras. $119,995. OWNER WANTS OFFERS. PALMA SOLA BAY One half block away and caged pool with this well-maintained 3BR/2BA home. Two-car garage, family room, fireplace. Quiet- cul-de-sac street. All for $139,000. GREAT VALUE! COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES GULFFRONT 22-UNIT APARTMENT MOTEL 110' of white, sandy beachfront plus "private beach." Heated pool, recent improvements. If you are a serious buyer, compare and you will own this "one-of-a-kind" value. $1,995,000. 5351 GULF DRIVE 778-0807 Eves. 778-5427 or Toll Free at 1-800-956-0807 www.tdolly@bhip.infi.net NEW LISTING This lovely cedar chalet is in a secluded neighbor- hood within walking distance to the Gulf! 3BR/2BA with large master suites on third floor. Don't miss this opportunity to live on the north end of Anna Maria Island. Priced to sell at just $229,900. Call Pat Jackson at 778-3301, Ken Jackson at 778-6986 or Agnes Tooker 778-5287 LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS 9701 Gulf Drive P 0 Box 717 Anna Maria, FL 34216 FAX# 778-7035 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 LIVE THE ISLAND WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE Take your choice: canal or bayfront! Dramatic bayfront 2BR/2.5BA home. Remodeled 1992 and 1997 into brand new condition. Sunrise views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Sarasota Bay from nearly 1,000 ft. of wraparound decks. Dock with two boat lifts on 146 ft. seawall. Big garage plus ample storage and private office and an elevator to the master suite. All this on a double lot just a short block from the beach. ML22416. $385,900. Elegant 3BR/3BA home with new dock and boathouse with lift on a deep- water canal with no-bridge access to Tampa Bay. This turnkey-furnished home features an updated tile kitchen, den and family room plus an oversized two- car garage with workshop. You can entertain on the big, caged lanai complete with 16 x 30 heated pool. The tropical yard with many fruit trees is just a block from the beach. ML21720. $375,000. Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones ISLAND SPECIALISTS 941 778-2261 Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 [ TI- ,TI I1 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estale, Inc ES ~l 605 Manatee Ave. W Holmes Beach imj PAGE 26 JUNE 25, 1997 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER TRIPLEX: $184,900 with views of Gulf and bay. On 1 1/2 lots 80 ft. dock available for use. Fireplace. Robin Kollar 778-7244 SUN-PLAZA CONDO 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished, Gulfview, pool and tennis. $162,500. Rich Bohenberger, broker assoc. 778-7244 "WALK WITH ME..." To select your island property. When buying or selling... I can make your island dreams come true. ED OLIVEIRA REALTOR WAGNER REALTY Sales & Rentals Since 1939 2217 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, FL 342 17 778-2246 Office 778-1751 Evenings NEW LISTINGS Island real estate sales 1301 Bay Drive North, Bradenton Beach, 1-A Bay Watch, a 1,079 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1982, was sold 5/5/97, Corbett to Cech, for $103,500; list unknown. 3607 East Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, 103 Sandy Pointe 2, a 1,150 sfla 2bed/2bath/2cp condo built in 1996, was sold 5/5/97, Florida Homebuyers Insurance to O'Connor, for $115,000; list $99,900. 3708 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, 3 Island Paradise, Property Management Team "We Cover the Island" I REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call 941-778-0770 Toll Free 800 741-3772 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK " JUST LISTED! This 2BR/2BA elevated home is located on a deep-water canal on the north end : of Anna Maria. 27 ft. dock with water and electric and large, open deck. Don't miss this great buy priced to sell at just $199,000. MINI-RESORT Two duplexes in great condition within walking distance to both the Bay and Gulf. Quiet Holmes Beach location in an up and com- ing neighborhood. Buy one or both priced at just $115,000 each. S; 4 .:-.. DUPLEX LOT This great lot on a quiet street could offer views of both the bay and Gulf. Build your dream home here, or great investment du- plex. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of the Island. Just listed at $64,900 DELIGHTFUL DUPLEX This well-maintained duplex is in a central Holmes Beach location. Just a short walk to the beach. 1BR/1BA each side with a one-car garage. Don't miss this true "Island bargain". Priced to sell at just $144,500. Call Pat Jackson at 778-3301, Ken Jackson at 778-6986 or Agnes Tooker 778-5287 Fran Maxon LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS 9701 Gulf Drive* PO Box 717 -Anna Maria, FL 34216 FAX# 778-7035 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 *MI^TJTT iS '~'y^^^T ^Bi/yP^^i a 3bed/2bath 1,462 sfla condo built in 1991, was sold 5/9/97, Resas to Scanio, for $220,000; list $270,000. 787 N Shore Dr., Anna Maria, a Gulffront ground level 1236 sfla 2bed/lbath/lcar home built in 1954 on a 50x125 lot, was sold 5/8/97, Bacich to Harris, for $480,000; list $515,000. 117 7th St N, Bradenton Beach, 34 Bay View Ter- race, a lbed/lbath 594 sfla condo built in 1973, was sold 5/13/97, Benham to Watson, for $59,500; list $59,500 reduced. * Compiled exclusively for The Islander Bystander by Doug Dowling, licensed real estate broker, 778-1222. JULIE McCLURE *.. Estate And Household Sales S Antique And Personal Property Appraisals Consultations My 20 years of appraising and 25 years of sales means I can offer you a qualified service to help in the disposition of your fine antiques, art, and household furnishings. I will be happy to send you a resume and references. (941) 746-2100 Member of Appraisers Association of America KEY ROYALE Beautifully maintained 3BR/2B canalfront home. Split-design, updated appliances, carpet and vinyl. Dock with water and electric. Sea- wall cap and dock new in 1991. $249,500. Call to see this one today! Susan Hatch 778-7616 eves. KEY ROYALE Location! Location! Location! 3BR/2BA canalfront home on an extra large lot with view of Bimini Bay. Split-bedroom design, remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and appli- ances (April '97). Excellent potential for your own decorator touches. $245,000. Call Zee Catanese 794-8991 eves. ISLAND DUPLEX Two-story duplex with outstand- ing Gulf views! 2BR/1 BA first floor, 1 BR/1 BA second floor. Large, covered decks. Steps to beach. $335,000. Call Carla Price 778-0770 eves. ISLAND WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA attached villa on wide canal. Plenty of room for a dock. $115,000. Dial the Duncans! Judy 778-1589 or Darcie 779-2290 eves. WOULD YOU LIKE tile and wood floors? Com- pletely new kitchen and bath. Two-year-old roof, A/C system and windows. Sound interesting? Close to the beach and only $131,500. Call Carla Price at 778-0770 to see this 2BR/1 BA home. REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS ER ig 00o c /I-Af Q 4 /S 7;/. /f Z-11/f / /<5 S 7Z5 /- A4O77ft,tt4RAt'u'oaPoo--- ^AQ' Co 7 r fa 4414P*O" f # 1 -7718 (.cG NO^AN# , 30RtA I$ r c http://www.manatee online.com/norman/ . [smitn ~L~t/C NOtOtL 5 S e- THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I JUNE 25, 1997 S PAGE 27 IG WASHER AND DRYER $100. Call 778-4010. CONTOUR CHAISE LOUNGE with vibrator and heat. Tan brocade. $100. Lounge chair, almond. $40. Call 778-6348. SECTIONAL COUCH 9 x 9, good condition. $150. Queen bed frame with headboard and night table. $85. Wicker rocker with footstool. $45. 779-2519 af- ter 8 pm. Incurable romantics can't resist glorious sun-rises over the Intra-coastal. 3BR/ 2BA. Rooftop deck. Call Sandy Greiner/ Barb Turner. Canalside condo only 5 minutes to Gulf beaches. Boat dock outside your back door. $98,700. Call Barb Turner or Sandy Greiner. Fabulous Views Are Yours from this 2BR/2BA condo. Large lanai. Overlooks lake and clubhouse. Pool, tennis, and more! Turnkey furnished. $101,900. Call Karen Schroder. Magnificent Lake View. Large 2BR/2BA split-plan home. Spacious eat-in kitchen, corner fireplace. True move-in condition. All furnishings negotiable. $103,900. Call Don Schroder. Hemingway Would Love It! Island duplex with lots of natural charm. Easy walk to beach. Must see to appre- ciate. $119,900. Call Yvonne Higgins. Opposite the Holmes Beach Library 5600 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 941-778-7777 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida (941) 778-2291 PO Box 2150 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 WATERFRONT VILLA Don't miss this spacious 2BR/2BA Seaside Gardens villa featuring ceramic tiled floors, walk-in closets, sky- lights. Bright, open kitchen. Boat dockage on deep, seawalled canal with direct Gulf and bay access! What a value at only $110,000! - JUST LISTED BLUE RIBBON HOME This immaculate 2BR/2BA home has been meticu- lously maintained both inside and out! Features include white ceramic tiled floors, pretty Berber carpeting, ceil- ing fans, screened lanai, spacious Florida/family room and automatic sprinkler system for the beautifully land- scaped grounds. Only $159,900. Hurry, this "little aris- tocrat" won't last long! "WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH" Associates After Hours: Barbara A. Sato...778-3509 Nancy Gullford...778-2158 Monica Reid...729-3333 Suzanne Kasten ... 953-3584 Sherry Sasser ... 778-1820 \ Exclusive Waterfront Estates MLS I Video Collection .. -- Visit our Web site http://www.manatee-online.co/rihills RATTAN BAKER'S RACK five-shelf unit, bleached fin- ish, 38" wide x 70" high x 16" deep. $100. 792-4830. BUILDERS HOME FURNITURE Displayed but never used. 4 piece bedroom sets $259; sofa and love seat $399; queen bed set $199; full $159; twin $129; futons (sofa by day bed at night) frame and mat $199; daybed (white with brass finials) including 2 mattresses and pop-up unit $285. Can deliver. Call 746-4355. GREAT GULF VIEW! Panoramic view of choicest beach on the Island from the upstairs unit in this duplex. 2BR/2BA fully furnished and en- joy wonderful sunsets from the living area plus income from the first level unit which is 3BR/2BA and furnished. Wonder- ful rental history and only 150 ft. to the Gulf! Asking $419,500. Since MARIE 1 7 LIC. REAL ESTATE uRANKUN REALTY BROKER "We ARE the Island." 9805 Gulf Drive PO Box 835 Anna Maria, Florida 34216- 1-800-845-9573 (941) 778-2259 Fax (941) 778-2250 RUMMAGE SALE Sat., June 28, 9 1. Final June sale. Everything half price (except jewelry). Come for the fun! Eat lunch. St. Bernard Activity Center, 43rd Street, Holmes Beach. MOVING SALE Fri. only, June 27, 8 1. Everything goes! Furniture, cookware, linens, clothes, tools. You name it, we have it. Some appliances, bikes, patio set. 105 79th Street, Holmes Beach. Sales continue on the next page a PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/RENTALS -'INI-MBUUIK Rare end unit Augusta-model overlooking golf course. 2-3BR/2BA. Beautiful clubhouse with loads of activi- ties (golf, tennis, woodworking shop, ceramics, aerobics, exercise room and more). Fabulous view! Priced at $119,000. Call Karen and Bob Lohse for details, 795-5336 ext. 216. 778-2055 ANNUAL 2BR/2BA West Bradenton home WEEKLY/MONTHLY/SEASONAL 2BR/2BA Condo / beautiful bay view 2BR2BA Gulf view condo w/pool 2BR/2BA Gulf view condo-w/pool 2BR2BA Gulf view luxury condo w/pool 2BR/2.5BA Townhouse w/pool 2BR/2BA Condo $800mt 2BR/2BA Home plus loft bedroom 3BR/2BA Executive pool home 3BR/2BA Home steps to the beach 2BR/1.5BA Duplex 2BR/1 BA Bradenton Beach apt. w/Jacuzzi $850mth $850wk $750wk $750wk $900wk $600wk h for summer $1000mth $2500mth $900wk $650wk $500wk RECENTLY RENOVATED IMPERIAL HOUSE Affordable Spacious 3BR/2BA on deep canal. g:'. 2BR condo, turnkey-furnished Separate 1 BR apartment, pool, wet ith bayview $ f79 rni9 t. w .bar, fireplace and boat lift with #iCH21123 separate dock. Must see! #CH21123. ,. $320,000. #RP19294. B '- DOLPHIN WATCH APART- S- ONE-OF-A-KIND custom-designed MENTS Tropical setting on the dream home ori a lushly-land- bay. Updated and just steps to escaped lot. Oak flooring, cabinetry, the Gulf beach. $349,000. S staircase. Seller will entertain offers C 8 DC between $280,000-$340,000. #CH18808. #RP20483. GREAT PLACE TO DOCK ISLAND HANDYMAN Location is YOUR BOAT! 2BR/2BA Roni M. Price right close to the beach and the Carol S. Heinze canalfront condo. Pets are broker/salesman library. Priced right at $117,000. REALTOR/CRS welcome. #CH21951. 778-5585 Great fixer-upper. #RP18681. 778-7246 MAGNIFICENT GULF OF MEXICO Enjoy breathtaking views from almost every room in this elevated 3BR/2BA home. $325,000. Call Carol Heinze 778-7246. #18980. LONGBOAT KEY 3BR/2BA Key West-style, Bayou Sound home. Marvelous lap pool. Great golf course commu- nity with security gate and tennis courts. Just steps to the beach. Seller will entertain offers between $350,000 - $390,000. #19871. Call Karin Stephan eves. 388-1267. MARTINIQUE CONDO Southern Gulffront view, turnkey-furnished 2BR/2BA, glass enclosed lanai, one-car ga- rage and extra storage. $139,900. Call Carol Heinze 778-7246. Karin Stephan REALTOR PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Ich Spreche . Deutsch Office: 941-778-0766 Home: 941-388-1267 Fax: 941- 778-3035 ' INTERN ET-KBSTEPHAN@AOL.COM - All my listings can be seen on the world wide web. http://www.pruflorida.com FABULOUS VIEWS OF BIMINI BAY Beautifully decorated 5BR/4BA home with separate dining room and gourmet kitchen. $595,000. #KS21249. GREAT BUY Very nice 4BR/3BA Richmond-built home with room for a pool. Includes lots of extras. $154,900. #KS20620. GREAT VIEW from this contemporary, elevated, 3BR/2BA canalfront home. Located on deep-water canal with direct boating access to Tampa Bay and Intracoastal Waterway. $259,900. #KS22126. LA COSTA CONDO Large 2BR/2BA, first-floor comer unit with elevator, new carpet and tiles. Great invest- ment with no rental restrictions. Includes pool, tennis and on-site manager. Beautiful white sandy beach for long walks. Priced to sell at $137,000. #KS22900. LIDO BEACH CLUB 2BR/2BA unit in Lido Beach with breath- taking views from almost every room. $225,000. #KS21688. UNIQUE KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA home is beautifully remodeled by a decorator. Turnkey-furnished. Entertainment area wraps around great room and large heated pool. $219,000. #KS19722. ANNA MARIA Key West-style home in the city of Anna Maria. Gulfview from master suite. Steps to the beach. 3BR/ 2BA with pool. $295,000. #KS20674. 1 11.. a.--a-.. CANALFRONT IN ANNA MARIA 413 Poinsettia A 2BR/2BA split design home with two-car garage, canal front Florida room with breakfast bar to kitchen, dock and davits. $199,000. oug Dowling Realty 778-1222 ! a ER PAGE 28 S JUNE 25, 1997 C THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER APARTMENT CONTENTS Tenant moved, left belong- ings. Sat., June 28, noon-4 only. 326 A Hardin Ave. (one block south of Anna Maria Community Center). GARAGE SALE Sat., June 28, 8-2. Weed wacker, edger, lots of everything. 108 77th St., Holmes Beach. FIVE-FAMILY YARD SALE Fri. & Sat., June 28 & 29, 8-2. Furniture, electronics, tools, toys, exercise equipment, tons of clothes. Something for everyone. 416 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. MOVING SALE combining two households. Sat., June 28, 8-12. Miscellaneous items, desk, trundle bed, toys, bookcase, bikes, clothing, etc. 206 Pea- cock Lane, Holmes Beach. GARAGE SALE Sat., June 28, 9-5. Infant and child items, furniture, toys, miscellaneous household goods, maternity clothes. 505 71st St., Holmes Beach. ESTATE SALE Sat., June 28, 9-3. Golf clubs, glass- ware, crystal, china, pictures, etc. 11020 Bristol Bay Dr., garage #37, Summit Perico Apartments. LOST BICYCLE FENDER for Western Flyer, bright green, sentimental value. Reward. Please call 779- 2258. NEW FISH MARKET 119th Street and Cortez Rd. (turn south two blocks). Call for daily specials. 798- 9404. Cortez Bait & Seafood. FLORIDA VETERANS is seeking resale furniture, appliances and other consumer goods. You will re- ceive a tax receipt and free pickup. Cathi 7788-4198 .or office 753-6340. BEN & IRENE'S Dog sitting service. (House calls) -We- come to you Cats or dogs. (Island only). 778-1012. "CRITTER SITTER" Going away and your pets have to stay? Daily visits to your home to provide food, water, plus lots of TLC! Call 778-6000. FREE BEAUTIFUL SIAMESE to good home. Call 778-0934 on Island, 747-7351 in town. TRANSPORTATION 1986 PLYMOUTH CARAVELLE SE blue, fully loaded, only 40,000 miles. Looks like new. $3,690. Call 778-7227. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. Half & full day. Reservations. Call 778-1990. Visit us at our web site: http://www.islandreal.com 778-6066 1-800-865-0800 1 6101 Marina Drive *- Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 MLS Just Listed! Large island duplex completely renovated inside and out! 2BR/2BA each side with carport and garage, open decking and roomy interior. Tenants in place both sides and possible owner financing! $194,900. Drive by and tune in, it's a "Talking House"!! I L UW7I 4. ,r Mariners Cove....The areas ultimate boating community! We only have two condos left so hurry! $218,000 and $277,500 for fabulous water views, pool, tennis, covered parking and gated community tucked away in Cortez. Island Duplex well maintained, 1BR/1BA Attention Fishermen! Walk to the fishing pier each side with carports, picnic areas and steps to from this 3BR/2BA Anna Maria home on large the beach! $159,900. lot with garage, multi-levels and more! $187,500. $279,900 for a canalfront pool home in Charming bayfront beach house with open Anna Maria??!! Yes, its true!! Family home just water views of Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway steps tot he beach, 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, and Egmont Key. Wrap around decking and new appliances, new roof and solar water heater. large windows across the great room let the view right in! $289,000. ISLANDERi More Island news than any other source. WET SLIPS AND Hi 'N' Dry storage available at com- petitive rates in modern, full-service marina. 778- 2255. DAVIT- HEAVY DUTY dock mount. $295 OBO. Call 779-2203. BRIDGE STREET PIER & Cafe is now accepting applications for part time cooks and full and part time servers. Please apply in person. 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. HOUSEKEEPERS FULL AND PART time. Benefits, year round work. M/F applicants welcome. Via Roma, 2408 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, 778-6691. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED 20 30 hours per week. Excellent pay, good benefits. Please apply to Econo Lodge (941) 778-6671. FULL TIME MAINTENANCE position for Longboat Key resort. Painting, carpentry, plumbing, electric, general repairs. Must work Saturdays. Benefits avail- able. Call 383-2428 for appointment. BABYSITTER WANTED two-three evenings a week for six-year old boy. Your home or mine. Call 779-1423. PART TIME HELP needed. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Apply in person at Pirate Pete's, 2219 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach. RESPONSIBLE PERSON to pull weeds, rake, help with yard work in Anna Maria. 778-3143. DESKTOP DESIGNER Pagemaker and Photoshop proficient. HTML savvy helpful. Experience a must. Mail or fax resume to Islander Bystander: 5404 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach 34217, fax 778-9392. SALES SALES SALES RENTALS* RENT ALS machn P2T, .d ri s snc 14 Just Listed Holmes Beach 3BR/2BA elevated. Priced to sell! .........$148,000 We speak German, Italian, French, Spanish and, best of all English! Call Becky Smith or Elfi Starrett 778-0700 We offer the largest variety of Seasonal and Annual rentals from St. Armands to the tip of Anna Maria Island. For Rentals Call Julie Gilstrap 778-6665 Director of F SEASONAL RENTALS Weekly from Monthly from ANNUAL RENTALS * Bradenton Condo 3BR/2BA $8 * Wildewood Springs 2BR/2BA $ . Townhouse on Cay 2BR/2BA furnished $9 * Coquina Beach Club efficiency furnished $8 Rentals $500 $1,000 8OO mo 750 mo 950 mo 800 mo SALS ALS ALS .RNAS, ETL Es. 93 Sl s ad etas 78246*18021 33 RUNAWAY BAY Rare ground-floor level 1 BR/1 BA, great location with view of the pool. Turnkey furnished, nice and bright. Excellent rental with on-site management. Deeded beach access. $83,900. Call Ed Oliveira at 778-2246 or eves. at 778-1751. UNIQUE TRIPLEX Quality constructed and well-maintained residential triplex with spa- cious floor plans, private garages and storage rooms on 100 x 100 lot with Gulf views. Unit mix is 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1BR/1BA with 3,225 sq. ft. of living area offered at $325,000. Call David Moynihan at 778-7976. BAYFRONT DUPLEX with fabulous views, spacious floor plans and a short walk to the beach. Turnkey furnished. 2,736 sq. ft. total living area. Large deep-water dock. Offered at $369,000. Call Dave Moynihan 7788-7976. GREAT HOLMES BEACH CONDO - PRICED RIGHT! 2BR/2BA condo could be great rental or vacation home. Small complex, children OK, no pets. Two screened lanais, one overlooks the pool. Under-unit parking. Offered at $95,000. Call Bill Bowman 778- 2248 or eves. 794-8482. IB ANDSEEUS.FO RA -FREE *PaN* I L m A ~ ~-~.__._--~ All n~~lJPnna Maia Ilan 778224 1 Badeton 94-246 Palett 722224 i 8 '=* Uft> . THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I JUNE 25, 1997 D PAGE 29 BD IDS SI MMER JOB"ADS lI SRVIi ; 5S Cntinu dI.][ E-. 5 NEED A RESPONSIBLE babysitter? Available any hours, references, first aid and babysitting course, Anna Maria resident. Call 778-8301. BABYSITTING ON ISLAND Girl Scout, first aid and child care badge. Nice, dependable, reasonable. A student. Day or night. 778-9610, Missy. QUALIFIED HOME-HEALTH aide, 20 years experi- ence with excellent references. Seeking night care for young or elderly. Call 778-4192. MAN WITH SHOVEL Planting, mulching, trimming, clean-up, shell, odd jobs. Hard-working and respon- sible. Excellent references. Call Edward 778-3222.. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical app., air- ports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Cab. Serv- ing the Islands. 778-5476 or 705-1302. 'THE PERFECTIONIST"-cleaning with perfection! Offices, homes and condos. Call Sharon at 778- 0064. CHECK-A-HOME Inspection Services can keep an eye on your home or rental while you're gone. Free estimate. Licensed builder. Call Island Check-A- Home at 778-3089. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND REPAIR. Call Mark for appointment at Grooms Motors, 778-6045. 5608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. DEBBIE'S CLEANING SERVICE now accepting new clients. Homes, condos, offices, rentals, also windows. Fourteen years experience, references, free estimates. (941) 739-8314. CLEANING WOULD YOU LIKE a helping hand giving you the opportunity to play more tennis/golf or entertain? Call Rita at 794-1333. "I DON'T WANNA clean house" you say to yourself. Sharon wants to clean your house. References. Call S or leave message. 778-3006. DOLPHIN DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL We are tak- ing registration for the Fall. You are welcome to come by and visit our school. 5354 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach. Phone 778-2967. ISLANDER CLASSIFIEDS get fast, great results. MLS 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (941) 778-4800 Toll Free 800-237-2252 COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING Building is situated in center of Holmes Beach. Uniquely de- signed to be subdivided into as many as five independent of- fices. Five air conditioning units and five meters. Shown by appointment $310,000. Stan Williams 778-4800. REDUCED BARGAIN! Live like royalty in this 1,386 sq. ft. 2BR/2BA canalffront end unit with private boat dock. Priced over $17,000 less than the next cheapest unit in com- plex. It won't last long! $92,500. Ken Rickett 778-3026. FOURPLEX Holmes Beach fourplex only steps to beach. Owner Financing!! All units rented annually. $31,500 gross annual (could be more!). For more information, call Elizabeth Andricks 778-4800. $335,000. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB Direct gulffront condo- minium. Heated pool, spa, sauna. This unit is turnkey fur- nished. New carpeting and furniture. Very good income producer as well. Lynn Hostetler 778-4800 ATTENTION INVESTORS Four units; two buildings. These numbers work. Income on fourth unit projected as $450 monthly; is now owners unit $19,000 income yearly; $5,000 yearly expenses includes utilities. Great location! Two miles to beaches. $99,900. Lynn Hostetler 778-4800. Visit Our Web Site http'I/www.manatee-on-line.com/a paradise/ IRONING DONE sheets to shirts. Fast service, Is- land pickup and delivery. Smoke-free environment. References available. Phone 778-4192. "NEIGHBORHOOD CAR DETAIL" We'll come to you! Services available: exterior wash; interior vacuum/exterior wash; deluxe package. Good quality service with references. Sean, 778-0276. DOLPHIN CLEANING AND Maintenance. Licensed, bonded, insured. Homes, offices, condos, seasonals, weekly or one time. "Our business is al- ways picking up." Call Rick at 778-2864. ATTENTION CAR, BOAT, AIRCRAFT owners. Acrylic-Teflon polish will protect your investment and we're mobile! 778-5215. HAULING, SHELL DELIVERED and spread, trash removal, tree trimming, pressure washing and paint- ing. Free estimates. Larry 778-0119. THE COMPLETE HANDYMAN I repair, I install, I paint. Prompt service, excellent Island references. Call Bob at 778-8655. TRANSPORTATION TO AND from Tampa Airport anytime. Call 778-7934. DRY CLEAN YOUR CARPET! Many Island refer- ences. Call Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning, 778-2882. LAWN CUTTING most lawns $15 $20. Call for free estimate. 778-1560. GRASS CUTTING 60 years experience. Commer- cial, residential. By the cut or by the month. Retired, want to keep active. Lowest prices. Call 779-2203. "GENTLE GARDNER" will weed, plant, manicure and water your garden with gentle perfection. Call Barbara at 778-6110. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! VAN-GO PAINTING Residential/Commercial, Inte- rior/Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper, Island resident references. Dan or Bill 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. State licensed and insured. Many Is- land references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. INDUSTRIOUS, highly-skilled, meticulous, sober, prompt, finish carpentry, counter tops, ceramic & vi- nyl tile, fine finish painting, wall coverings, repairs. Paul Beauregard 779-2294. ALUMINUM VINYL CONSTRUCTION. All types. New installation and repairs. Insured and refer- ences. Lic. #RX-0051318. Rex Roberts 778-0029. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 31 year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 778-1730. JOE DeGREGORIO Painting and Staining. Interior/ exterior, reasonable rates. Power washing. Free es- timates. Insured. (941) 792-4882, ask for Joe. CARPET VINYL CERAMIC tile. Sold, installed and repaired. Excellent prices. All workmanship guaranteed. Fully licensed/insured. Steve Allen, 383-5381, beeper 506-3297. ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Furniture repair. Danish craftsman. Free estimates, pick-up & delivery. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. 778-4335. BRICK, GLASS BLOCK, stone, pavers, stucco, tile. Lic. #MC00318. Insured. Phone 778-5183. Dave Elliott. FULLY FURNISHED beach cottage. 1 BR/1 BA, private lot/parking. Available weekly at $350 wk. 778-2832. HOLMES BEACH BUSINESS CENTER Rental units available for commercial, retail and storage. Call (941) 778-2924 for information. DIRECT GULFFRONT Cute and cozy 2BR/1BA, $500 wk. 1 BR/1 BA, $350 wk. 1110 Gulf Drive. Gulf- Bay Realty 778-7244. ANNA MARIA ISLAND TREASURE. 2BR/2B, ideal get- BOATING WATER in Anna Maria. 2BR/2B immaculate home away or investment home. Nestled on quiet street and short with great water view. Large screened pool and lanai. Low walk to the Gulf. $130,000. Barry and Kimberly Charles, maintenance yard, fruit trees, wood deck. Quiet cul-de-sac 795-1273. C22689 neighborhood. $215,000. Van Bourgois, 778-1749. R20195 "F 7 I.___ .. ;' WALK TO THE GULF BEACH from this spacious 4BR/3B furnished waterfront townhouse on Anna Maria Island. Cathe- dral ceilings, balcony. Community dock, two heated pools and tennis. $164,900. Jeanette Rampone, 747-3364. C21507 WATERFRONT WARNER'S BAYOU WATERFRONT HOME. 4BR/3B, large master suite. Cus- tom-built, low maintenance. Patio, beau- tiful backyard, dock. Reduced. $399,000. Don Lewis, 746-3200. R11937 DESIRABLE FLAMINGO CAY. 3BR/2B, update, immaculate, low maintenance. Fireplace, ceramic tile. Dock with electric, water and lift. $189,900. Barry and Kim- berly Charles, 795-1273. LARGE, UNIQUE TWO-STORY HOME. 4BR/4B on the Manatee River. Caged pool and dock. Well maintained and shows like a model. $354,000. Dave Barker, 792-8932. R16464 WALK TO BEACHES, North Longboat Key. 2BR/2B unit close to shopping, Longboat Pass and Art Center. Reduced. $115,900. Bob Burnett, 387-0048. C21723 MAINLAND LARGEST UNIT in Shorewalk. 1,200 +/- sq. ft.. 2BR/2B, split plan, breakfast nook, enclosed lanai. Lake view and across from clubhouse. $72,900. Van Bourgois, 778-1749. C20688 WONDERFUL Southgate 2BR home. Crown molding in living and dining rooms, Jacuzzi, fenced yard for privacy. Room for a pool. $114,900. Anne Miller, 792-6475. R25069 BEHIND PERIDIA. Older 3BR/1 B home on 13 +/- acres. Can become your dream home or develop, zoned Al. $298,000. Nancy Keegan, 723-3929. R/ L68499 324 a ayDrve olesBec, *loi a 327e9 *a *65 ii ort n h nere t WATERFRONT LOT FABULOUS BAYFRONT LOT on a pri- vate and secluded street. Cleared and ready to build on. $195,000. Elena Granger, 792-0021. L17589 Available properties by the week or by the month from Anna Maria Island to Venice. Call one of our rental and resort specialists. (941) 951-6668 or (800) 881-2222 Located in Anna Maria Island Centre Shops =IR-esiddential Sales/Rental Division* Licensed Real Estate Broker 1 BM] PAGE 30 E JUNE 25, 1997 9 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER *Commercial Residential Free Estimates Sandy's Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging Lwn Hauling By the cut or by the month. SWe Monitor Irrigation Systems Service INSURED GUARANTEED LOWEST f7781345 PRICES AND SATISFACTION Established in 1983 Darrin Wash CARPENTRY "A DOOR EXPERT" Serving the Island communities for 9 years with Island references. DRY WALL, TEXTURE & POPCORN REPAIR 778-1353 WILSON WALL SERVICES Specializing in Stucco & Ceiling Repairs Building Restoration Water Damage Interior/Exterior 25 Yrs Experience Island References 727-7247 I @@@ [a(ii@D@a CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION @@mNvTR@Ti@N oonscnUTiI~tiooK STATE LICENSED & INSURED CRC 035261 EXPERIENCED JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling Contractors Building Anna Maria since 1975 (941) 77f8-2993 ANNA MARIA Private & Commercial Interior & Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team Free Estimates Call 778-2139 o Fresh & Saltwater Whitney Beach Plaza 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive 383-0858 Kitchen & Bath Cabinets Refacing New Entertainment Centers Formica Wood C SU> REX B. SLIKER 778-7399 10 Years Local References Insured REMODELING_ ADDITIONS XACT RENOVATIONS KITCHENS BATHS DECKS & MORE CARPENTRY CALL KIT WELSCH ERVICES 778-5230 LIC #RR0053399 CARPET CERAMIC TILE *VINYL WINDOW TREATMENTS Call now! ECARPE 778-7311 ,, ETWORK We'll be right over. Island owned and operated by Ed Kirn Mobile Detail Service We come to you! MOST CARS $95* *Wash, buff, wax, shampoo interior, under carriage, tires and rims all treated and protected plus engine pressure cleaning. $95 on a normal size car. By appointment, at your home or office. Your car doesn't have to be driven anywhere! Let us protect and preserve your investment. Mention this ad for $10 OFF. 320-5662 (This number is a message service when we are busy.) THE AREA'S #1 MOBILE DETAILER IS BACK! All cars/trucks personally serviced by Damon. IS ANDE C AS I ED IRNALS*oninud 7 ENALCotneI AVAILABLE NOV. 1 MAY 1 Owner's personal 2BR/ 2.5BA townhouse with pool, across from beach with view of Gulf. Covered parking. No smokers or pets. $1,500 mo plus utilities and security deposit. Refer- ences required. (941) 778-1221. ANNA MARIA ISLAND seasonal or monthly rental. Gorgeous, totally remodeled canalfront with dock. Short 1 + block walk to beach. 3BR/2BA with large, sunny Florida room for entertaining. Five different fruit trees in yard. Available Sept. through Dec. Call (941) 688-9281 or (941) 683-4703. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Bay/Gulffront, 1 & 2 BR ex- cellent location, all new furnishings. Totally equipped; phone, cable; new pool. Swim, snorkel, fish at your front door. Walk to local shops, restaurants. $69 day, $450 wk., $1,600 mo. (941) 778-1322. FOR RENT UNFURNISHED1BR/1BA Gulfview, $550 (one person limit). Call T. Dolly Young & Asso- ciates, Realtor, 778-0807 or (800) 956-0807. ANNUAL RENTAL Large 2BR/1BA apartment. Well maintained and landscaped. One block to Gulf and beach. $650 mo. No pets. Call 778-0608. ANNUAL OR SEASONAL 2BR/1BA furnished condo, Anna Maria Island, three month minimum. (941) 795-0436. HIDEAWAY COVE panoramic bayview, nice, quiet, 2BR, first floor, no pets/smoking, fully furnished. Pre- fer 3 6 months but consider weekly/monthly. Also available 2BR, 1998 winter, 3 6 months. 778-7107. ANNUAL RENTAL Large 1BR/1BA just remodeled. Balcony, Gulfview. New carpet, paint, appliances. Adorable. 203 2nd Street N., Bradenton Beach. $525 mo., $250 deposit. (813) 258-2411. MARTINIQUE DIRECT GULFFRONT seasonal rental available Nov. through Jan. 2BR/2BA, recently remodeled, second floor, clean and lovely. Please call (410) 581-5849. VACATION RENTALS turnkey, 1 & 2BR across from beach. $234/$294 wk. Almost Beach Apartments, (941) 778-2374. ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT Lovely furnished 2BR apartment on beach. Sundeck, porch. Weekly, vaca- tions, no pets. (941) 778-3143. HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1.5BA townhouse. Steps to beach, just remodeled, washer/dryer, no pets. An- nual $695 mo. Call 778-6743. 2BR/1BA DUPLEX one half block from beach. 205 71st Street, Holmes Beach. $575 mo. Call (813) 681- 9656, leave message. No pets, adults only. NORTH CAROLINA mountain home, 3BR/2BA, near Lake Glenville. $575 wk., $1,800 mo. Washer, dryer, satellite TV, rocking-chair porch. 778-3026. SMALL "WESTIE DOG" Skipper needs 1 BR annual, long-term rental for self and retired teacher/mom. We love Anna Maria Island! Call collect, NH (603) 522- 8945. ANNA MARIA ISLAND and Manatee beaches. Book- ing rentals for 1997/98 summer and season now. Weekly and monthly rentals available for summer and fall. Four month minimum for winter season. Call Noreen Roberts (941) 778-9611. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc. An independently owned and operated member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. SUMMER VACATION: one or two weeks at 1 and 2BR condos on Gulf or bay from $550 wk. Accom- modates up to four. July 4th week available. Donna Mosley (941) 506-7914. Coldwell Banker Residen- tial Real Estate, Inc. An independently owned and operated member of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. NICE 2BR/2BA apartment, Holmes Beach. Walk to beach and shopping. $650 mo., last, security. Includes water and garbage. No pets. 778-1259 or 778-0405. CUTE 1BR APARTMENT steps to the beach. Com- pletely furnished. Walk to pier, shops, restaurants. Available holidays or monthly. 778-8571 or 748-6774. ISLAND RENTALS available now: 2BR/1BA up- stairs, $650. No pets; 1BR/1BA ground level, $450.00. No pets; 2BR/1BA turnkey, west of Gulf Dr. Available now-Dec., $900 includes utilities: efficiency apt. $140 week includes utilities, available now Oct 1. 778-286'4. ARE YOU PAYING $600 or more to rent? You may be able to own a home of your own, We'll show you how! Call us ... Sandy Greiner/Barb Turner Re/Max Gulfstream 778-7777. GULFVIEW QUIET STREET 106 31st St., Holmes Beach. Private patio, 2BR/1 BA, upgraded. $700 mo. plus electric. 778-6050. BEAUTIFUL GULFVIEWS nicely furnished 2BR cottage. Quiet, dead end street. 4 5 mo. $550 mo./ July, Aug. $800 mo./annual $650 mo. Washer/ dryer. 778-0990. ISLAND LUMBER No HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 OLF CLUB REPAIR Re-Grips $4 Free pick up and delivery 778-0413 Custom Built Clubs by Terry GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE GREAT GIFTS ANYTIME! AMERICAN CAR WASH 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MON FRI* 8AM 5PM SAT 8AM 4PM ISLANPDERI EsC1011)a sit 1-45 1rf WAR A A FREE report has just been released that reveals little known secrets of how to save thousands of dollars when you remodel! You'll discover: How to hire the right contractor, how to get the remodeling job you want, how to avoid getting ripped off, and many more secrets you need to know. Don't make the mistakes that can cost you thousands. For your copy, call 1-800-366- 0325, 24 hours, for a FREE RECORDED MESSAGE. CALL NOW! HASTO0 SPAR GAZA BASTE ROAST CATS AECEO CLUBS I ME ANIFF S KISP LO NR AD Z0E SE NE T N0A S S AT 420 BOATWORKS 0 Small Boat Detailing Dockside Service Rates by the Foot CALL NOW 778-7109 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 25, 1997 N PAGE 31 Ei , IRENTALSConInufed RwEA ETATjEConti4ud s~ BEST GULFVIEWS beach front, exclusive area, unique home. 3BR/2BA, top master's suite, decks, patio, beautifully furnished. $3,000 mo., $1,200 wk. 778-0990. JULY 4TH HOLIDAY rental apartments within steps to the Gulf, turnkey furnished, clean. 778-2864. ANNUAL RENTAL Holmes Beach 2BR/1.5BA, pri- vate tropical yard with gazebo and shower, garage, workshop. Near beach and shops. $850 mo. 778- 9437. ANNUAL RENTAL UNFURNISHED 3BR/2BA on canal in Key Royale. Call for more information. 778- 8553. HOLMES BEACH Pirate's Den 1 and 2BR apart- ments, summer rates. Also booking for fall and win- ter season. Six month lease available. 778-4368. BAYFRONT COTTAGE with dock, turnkey, quiet area. No animals. Perfect for retired couple. $250 wk., $600 mo. plus utilities. 794-5980. 619 HOLMES BLVD. 2BR, large enclosed garage, wraparound decks, nice view of small lake in Holmes Beach. Very quiet. $850 mo. Yvonne Higgins, ReMax Gulfstream, 778-7777. VACATION RENTAL on beach. Sleeps six, 2BR/ 2BA. $700 wk.;1 BR efficiency at Resort 66 on beach. $575/$675; 1BR, one half block to beach. $375 wk./ $450 wk. 778-4523. MINI VACATION SPECIAL 25% discount either Sun. - Wed. or Mon. Thur. Two people/four nights from $135. Kitchens. 500 ft. to beach. Free bikes. Haley's Motel & Resort Complex, 778-5405 or (800) 367-7824. HOLMES BEACH HOME 2BR/2BA annual, water view, great location. $995 mo. 795-7805. OPEN HOUSE 1 4, Mon. through Sat. Spacious 4BR/4BA waterfront with boat dock on Coconut Bayou. Current appraisal $525,000. Will consider offers below appraisal. 130 Hammock Rd., Anna Maria. Owner/broker. Call 778-6155. NEW! NEW! NEW! EVERYTHING NEW Kitchen new, A/C new, carpets new, ceramic tile new, bathroom floors new, inside wall finish new, outside paint new, landscaping new. Best of all, price new. Reduced $10,000 to $154,900. 2BR/2BA, Florida room, garage, boat slip. "Best Is- land buy." Owner, 778-3775. ELEVATED 3BR/2BA home with hot tub. Walk to beach. 260 S. Harbor. $219,950. Call Mary Ann - Schmidt, Coldwell Banker, 778-2261. PERICO BAY CLUB condo, first floor, 3BR/2BA, gated community, great view of Palma Sola Bay. Pool, tennis, clubhouse, garage, bright end unit. In- cludes boat with access to bay. $179,000. Call (941) 761-8063. FRANKLIN, NC. Enjoy cool summer days, beautiful setting, 2BR/1BA, fireplace, two duplex cottages, pool. Great for winter and summer. Asking $105,000. Call (813) 915-3461. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING Imperial House 2BR/1BA, totally upgraded unit. New carpet, break- fast bar, walk-in shower, low maintenance fees. Priced at $89,900. Call Ed Oliveira, Wagner Realty, 778-2246 or eves. 778-1751. DEEP-WATER CANAL LOT in Anna Maria for sale. 75 x 115. $158,000. Call 778-7127. I NEED YOUR LISTINGS! I've sold most of mine. Have qualified buyers. Call Ed Oliveira, Wagner Realty, 778-2246 or eves. 778-1751. 3BR/3BA HOME IN Key Royale. On canal near Bimini Bay. Call 778-5339 after 8 pm. SPOTLESS NEWER HOME with Intracoastal water views. $235,000. Call Sandy Greiner/Barb Turner Re/Max Gulfstream 778-7777. PALMA SOLA POOL HOME with a unique floor plan that is different from the rest. To see it is to love it. $149,900. Call Sandy Greiner/ Barb Turner Re/Max Gulfstream 778-7777. LARGE ISLAND HOME only a few steps to the Gulf. Almost 2,000 sq. ft. of living space. $800 per month income from 2BR/2BA apartment. Great Holmes Beach location. Call Sandy Grainer/Barb Turner Re/ Max Gulfstream 778-7777. DIRECT WATERFRONT LIVING on the Intracoastal. 3BR/2BA, den, dock, glorious views. A great package rarely found under $350,000. Call Sandy Greiner/Barb Turner Re/Max Gulfstream 778- 7777. NW BRADENTON Shaw's Point pool home priced thousands under appraisal at $149,900. Call Sandy Greiner/Barb Turner Re/Max Gulfstream 778-7777. LARGE 3BR/2BA CONDO Lots of sunlight, nice view of sunsets. $159,000. Yvonne Higgins, ReMax Gulfstream, 778-7777. BRAND NEW 3BR/2BA Key West-style home near- ing completion. Pick your colors, many upgrades, great location. 510 Magnolia, Anna Maria. 778-2316. LOTS DUPLEX, BAYVIEW $79,500. Oceanview and beach ownership with access. $175,000. (800) 977-0803 or 778-4523. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX Each side at $650 mo. annual. Owner finance or lease option. $159,900. For details call 795-7805. BY OWNER 6804 Marina Drive. Beautiful Holmes Beach 2BR/2BA home with wonderful water view. It's on a large duplex-zoned lot with room for a pool. Three kinds of citrus trees and a great shade tree. Don't pass this one by. $159,900 with owner finance, or lease option. For information call 795-7805. r-------------------------------------- HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD I DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be placed in person and paid in advance or mailed to our office in the Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. We are located next to Chez Andre. Hours: 9 to 5, Monday Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 usually). CLASSIFIED RATES BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL: Minimum rate is $7.50 for up to 21 WORDS. Additional words: $2.50 for each 7 words, Box: $2, One- or two-line headlines, line rate plus 250 per word. WE NOW ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISA! You can charge your classified advertising in person or by phone. We are sorry, but due to the high volume of calls we can not take classified ad copy over the telephone. To place an ad by phone, please be prepared to FAX your copy with your charge card number. FAX (941) 778-9392. USE THIS FORM FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: One word per blank space for minimum charge 21 words. I ___ ___ ___ I ___ 3 More information: *7 _ (941) 778-7978 IS IN A *S FAX: (941) 778-9392 L - ~1 J Yvonne Higgins REALTOR Call me to find the BEST PROPERTIES ON THE ISLAND Homes Investments Condos RM4 k GULFSTREAM REALTY 778-7777 or 1-800-318-5752 PfVI bG yAraneegfen6affgh "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Popcorn Ceiling Repair Serving the Islands Since 1969. Licensed and Insured 1. 778-5594 778-3468 R.T. (BOB) HILTON CONSTRUCTION Residential and Commercial. Remodel and New Construction. Island and Mainland. "DON'T SAY HOW, SAY HILTON" Lic. #CGC012191 747-1098 For Free Estimate Call 778-3089 Check-A-Home Inspection Services ,- ) Property Management Services CHECK-A-HOME Home Updating & Maintenance Services Bob Barlow Pre-Purchase Home Inspections Over 20 Yrs Experience Licensed & Insured Builder LiUc. #RR0066504 Ato e..Wt-ivi. ?ea, t Whether you buy or sell (7tmfieXCf AtuctHCftinea. Remodel or build new. Working together to personalize your options. Phone 778-5354 We camel raill et"! -506-9590 ; ' k-L WE'VE MOVED TO THE BACK OF THE BUILDING LP GAS RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL | | $ 00-------- S$7 REPAIRS & REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION PER FILL EMERGENCY SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES 20.b cylinder WATER HEATERS SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING Regis Mechanical Since 1978 Licensed & Insured State Cert.#CACO32412 We'll beat any advertised Price! Just give us a call ALL ESTIMATES ARE FREE!! call 704-3078 24 HR WE SPECIALIZE IN REPAIRS! \-. Residential %,^ Commercial '-^ Restaurant 4 Mobile Home Condo Assoc. % Vac and Intercom \.B Lightning Repair \ Service Upgrades COMMUNITY ELECTRIC David Parrish Owner Lic # ER0006385 Serving the Beaches Since 1978 1 i Emj PAGE 32 M JUNE 25, 1997 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER FULL-LENGTH FEATURES BY MATT GAFFNEY / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ ACROSS 58 Domingoylunes 108 Glass- 1 Sleeping spots 62 Word of Currency Act, 7 Rats encouragement 1913 12 Mark of official 63 City of northern 110 Impolite reply approval Finland 112 1948 film 18 White-knuckled 64 Certain drop 118 Helmsman 20 Pointless 65 Singer Jackson 119 Like some walks 21 Breathing aid 67 1986 or 1994 120 Successful 22 1944 film film person 25 See 45-Down 72 Habituates 121 Bootlicker 26 With 60-Down, 73 "James and the 122 Theroux's "The bid Giant Peach" Happy of 27 Blasted a hole in author Oceania" 28 Boots 74 Dole's Senate 123 Bay, county or 29 "The Road successor city of Ireland Runner" 75 Intl. air hub DOWN background 76 Big name in 1 Super Bowl XIV sights video games participants 33 "- mud in 77 Golden 2 Late bedtime your eye!" (seniors) 3 Daisy variety 35 Pitcher 79 Ball throwers 4 Request to a Fernandez 80 It played the guest 37 Fan letdown Platters' platters 5 Kenyan 38 "The First 81 Hoglike animals independence Wives' Club 84 Auto with leader - members 84. Auto with leader members models 900 and Mboya 40 Latin 9000 6 Look for clarification 85 Locale of damages 42 Make an ancient Ur 7 Former Chief outstanding 86 1951 film Justice Harlan design? 86 1951 film Stone 45 1965 film 91 Unfair shake 8 Breaks 51 Skirt 92 Relaxation in 9 More than nod 52 English 63-Across 10 Contentious churchyard 93 Exciting political features experience, in assembly 53 Dealer in piece slang 11 Antivenins goods 94 En-graved 12 British F.B.I. 54 Literally, letters? 13 First name in "goddess" ,95 "That feels folk 55 They're toasted good!" 14 Third Chinese at luncheons 97 Was in knots dynasty 56 Shooting match 100 Recesses 15 Two-time 103 IfA=B and president of B= C, then Texas A=C, e.g. 16 Snob V' T V p 106 "Serpico" author 17 Actress Harper ^ i Peter and others 19 Computer game --City 21 Isao -of the P.GA. 23 Slangy turndown 24 Coming up 30 Crayola color 31 Canceled 32 Questionnaire datum 34 Author LeShan 36 "Edward Scissorhands" star 39 Strait of Messina menace 41 Iron: Prefix 43 "The Simpsons" bartender 44 With 111-Down, vulture or hawk 45 With 25-Across, voiced an opinion 46 Satanic moniker 47 Southern swarmer 48 Lull 49 Sympathetic sounds 50 A Turner 55 Pays the price for 56 Namesakes of a son of Adam 57 Swiss theologian Barth 59 Site of a famous flag-raising 60 See 26-Across 61 Real-life sailor on whom Crusoe was based 63 Words of praise 64 Paul I, e.g. 65 Pot contents 66 18, 19 and 20 of a series 68 Henry Clay, for one 69 West-central Texas city 70 Double fold 71 Challenger of the dragon Smaug 77 Boost 78 "The Pelican Brief" author 79 Case workers, for short 80 Arches 82 90's film autobiography subtitled "My Story" 83 Bear of literature 84 Fish that sings when mating 85 Bit 86 Embodiment of impractical chivalry 87 They make calls from home 88 Some TV's 89 The Tar Heels: Abbr. 90 Mouths 91 Loud and rude 96 1944 Bing Crosby hit 98 Cuddly film creatures of 1983 99 Opium - 101 Jostle 102 Historic rival of Florence 104 City near Provo 105 Vidal's "- Breckinridge" 107 Prefix with -vert 109 Riot-stopping grps. 111 See 44-Down 113 Mid. 114 Wheaton of "Stand By Me" 115 Seasonal drink 116 Actress Thurman 117 Country singer McDaniel STUMPED? Answers to this week's puzzle will appear in next week's newspaper. You can get answers to any three clues by touch-tone phone: 1-900-420-5656. There is a charge of 750 per minute for the call. Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941 778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. SPECTACULAR BAY FRONT HOME Dramatic updated 2BR/3BA home on Intracoastal water- way. Fabulous views of Sarasota Bay Boat dock with two boat lifts. Large garage and much stor- age. $385,900 Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones WESTBAY COVE ISLAND LIFESTYLE Charming, sunny corner unit. Overlooks green- belt and pool Close to beach, shopping, restau- rants. 2BR/2BA, heated pools and tennis First floor. $138,900 Call Helen White or Mary Ann Schmidt. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH SOLAR HEATED POOL How could you beat this' A 3BR home with two-car garage. Home was built in the 1980s. Large. caged, solar healed, in-ground pool for less than $95,000. Call Gary Larison ANNA MARIA CANAL HOME 3BR/3BA up. dated home with dock. boathouse and lift Enter- tain on the caged lanai with 16x30 heated pool Open design wilh den and family room Big two- car garage and workshop. $375 000 Turnkey fur- nished Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones GULFFRONT TOWNHOUSE Beautiful 2BRI 2 5BA townhouse witn sweeping views ot gor. geous. wide sandy beach. Under-building park- ing Light and bright. Close to shopping $127.500. Call Chard Winheim SABAL PALMS GARDENS 2BR/2BA newly decorated. Berber carpet, ceramic tile. Large screened in lanai. $56,500. Call Donna Mosley 2BR/2BA needs a little T.L.C. Great for rental investment. $54,900. Call Donna Mosley 1BR/1.5BA Lovely first floor. Excel- lent investment. $45,500. Call Donna Mosley PERFECT FAMILY BEACH HOUSE Great fam- ily Deach house 4BR.3BA. one house from trme while sand. Fantastic rental history. $369.000 Call Bob or Lu Rhoden MAJESTIC BAY VIEW FROM PRIVATE BAL- CONY High quality 2BR/2BA condo Sunrises over bay seen from screened balcony Walk to beaches. Two-car enclosure under unit with stor- age $103 900 Call Tony Tiberin PERICO PATIO HOME Great lifestyle on lo.'ely Perico Island Pool. courtyard. security Easy access io beacon and mainland 3BR'2 5BA wood-burning fireplace, ceramic tile 11oor $174.500 Call Bobye Chasev WALK TO BEACH Great island localion, close to the beach Newer elevated home with 3BR' 2BA., great room wilh vaulted ceilings and en- closed garage area $219.950 Call Mary Ann Schmidt or Helen While TIDY ISLAND Tidy Island A tranquil secure very private island of 240 acres with residential homes and condominiums. 24-hour guarded gate. 10 Tidy Island 3BR/2.5BA townhome with two-car garage $269,000 Call Rose Schnoerr. 25 Tidy Island Exquisite views of Sarasota, 2BR/2BA with loft $237.500 Call Bob or Penny Hall 34 Tidy Island Elegant 3000 sq h home 3BRI 2.5BA suited for entenaining $309.900 Call Bob or Penny Hall 60 Tidy Island 3BR/2BA wilh impressive view of Sarasota Bay. $294.500. Call Bob or Penny Hall. 80 Tidy Island 3BRi2 5BA large airy rooms with lots of tile $309.000 Call Bob or Penny Hall. - A ~ - 4 ... .& ~*4 I 1' -' ' -- - -..x-^-- |