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FREE WEEKLY NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE ISLANDER BIS kNEIIr Resident stickers out, hanging car tags in By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter After six years of debate, Island elected officials last week agreed to a new method of identifying resi- dents' vehicles for re-entry after an evacuation. In the past, residents were issued stickers which were displayed on the front bumpers of their vehicles. The stick- ers will now be replaced with hanging tags similar to those used to identify vehicles for handicapped persons. "We have to make a decision today," Lt. John Cosby of the Bradenton Beach Police Department told officials at the Island Emergency Operations Center meeting. "County officials are updating their disaster plan and we have to tell them what we want to do.". The impetus for change came from Manatee DOT may fund Key Royale Bridge repairs By Paul Roat Everyone keeps saying that "it's not carved in stone," but there is a good chance the Key Royale Bridge will be replaced by the Florida Department of Transportation in fiscal year 2003-04. Call it Manatee County's loss to the Island's gain. DOT officials had agreed to fund the Coker Gully Road Bridge until Manatee County officials decided the county would pay for that east-county bridge replacement. That free up about $600,000 in the DOT budget. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore asked mem- bers of the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Or- ganization to OK the transfer of funds from Coker Gully to Key Royale, and the MPO members agreed to ask the DOT to pay for replacing the Island bridge. Now, word has it that the DOT will indeed trans- fer the funds, although official word on the money switch is not expected until next week. Reconstruction of the Key Royale Bridge is esti- mated to cost more than $900,000. DOT officials have designed the new bridge at a cost of more than $100,000. County emergency officials. After last September's evacuation for Hurricane Georges, Island officials learned that the county no longer considers the stick- ers a valid means of identification. County officials said returning residents must have two forms of identification one with a photo and one proving they live on or own property on the Island, such as a voter registration card or a utility bill with their address on it. "If we use the car tags, the county will recognize them," Cosby said. "But if we are in a situation where we have a large storm and a host county comes in to take over emergency support, residents will still have to have some type of photo ID." The hanging tags will be white or a light color with a colored decal similar to those on vehicle tags, Anna Maria/West Side Fire Chief Andy Price said. The color of the decal will change each year and the decals will be issued annually. Representatives authorized Price to order the tags and he said he is currently working on a method of dis- tribution. One tag will be issued to each household and there will be a small fee for the tags. Cosby said that in Bradenton Beach, police will make city ID cards for residents. These ID cards will be attached to their car tags. "I think the car tag is the best way to go," Cosby noted. "However, if someone doesn't want to get one, a photo ID along with another form of ID with an Island address will still get them back on the Island." . ; ,- .. -. -. 1- *'-. . Hoppin' good time Sack races, musical chairs, a "best-dressed pirate" contest and lots of hot dogs and pizza were all in store for the 400 or so kids who showed up Saturday for the annual Snooks Adams Kids Day at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria. For more pictures, see inside. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Confusing legal issue becomes more complicated By Paul Roat A complicated legal maneuver became more convoluted last week with an appeals court decision that apparently missed the point or at least clouded the issue. At issue is legal action filed by Save Anna Maria Inc. attorney David Levin against the Florida Depart- ment of Transportation regarding the proposed high, fixed-span bridge that was to replace the current Anna Maria Island Bridge at Manatee Avenue. Levin, representing SAM, faced off against the DOT and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in 1995 in an effort to block construction of the bridge. The venue was an administrative hear- ing before Administrative Law Judge Robert Meale. Meale deliberated on testimony presented at a nearly two-week-long hearing and handed down his deci- sion stating the DOT did not follow correct proce- dures in presenting the bridge to the public. Meale also said the DEP should not issue permits to build the bridge due to the harm the span would create in the environment. DOT agreed with Meale, up to a point, and agreed to drop plans to build the replacement bridge. However, Levin determined the DOT didn't follow the standards set forth through the administrative hearing process, and filed an appeal through the sec- ond district court of appeals. Specifically, the DOT ignored almost all of Meale's "finding of fact" in the case. Those 100 statements, almost all of them damning to the DOT, provide the facts of the case. Levin said the findings need to be incorporated in the final DOT order, as called for by the administrative hearing rules. He asked the appellate judges to direct the DOT to in- corporate the findings of fact in the DOT final deci- sion. That's where things got murky. The appeals judges issued their ruling that states, in part: "SAM appeals a final order of the Florida De- partment of Transportation issued in an administra- tive proceeding involving a challenge by SAM to the DOT's decision to replace the existing drawbridge from Bradenton to Anna Maria Island with a fixed- span, high-level bridge. The DOT's final order re- jected portions of the hearing officer's recom- mended order and authorized construction of the bridge as proposed by the DOT." The problem with that last statement is that the hearing officer recommended the bridge NOT be built as proposed. And the DOT final decision was NOT to build the bridge. Oops, said Levin. He will ask for a rehearing. "I think the judges missed the boat on this one," Levin said. He said his main point behind the appeal was to have the judges order DOT to include the findings of fact within the final DOT order some- thing the judges ignored but when they flipped the final order to give the impression that the bridge should be replaced, "They blew it." Another key part of the appeals process is a new state law that would allow Levin to collect attorney fees from the DOT or the DEP if the appellate court rules in his favor. Despite bake sales, garage sales and an. _'c- -.i. fundraising drive, SAM still owes Levin a lot of money for his successful legal effort to block construction of the high, fixed-span replace- ment bridge. SKIMMING THE NEWS ... O p inio ns ............................ ........................ 6 Those W ere the Days ................................ .. 7 Announcements .......................................... 10 AMERICAN FLAG .......................... .......... 15 S tir-it-up ........................... .... ............... 18 Islanders ..................................................... 20 Streetlife ....................... .......... ........... 21 Anna Maria Island tides .......................... ... 22 Fishing report .............................................. 23 Fishing tourney winners .............................. 24 Crossword puzzle....................................... 32 THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND JUNE 23, 1999 VI PAGE 2 n JUNE 23, 1999 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Howard donates sculptures to Holmes Beach By David Futch Islander Reporter Linda Howard wants people to see energy in the surface patterns of her work. Then she hopes they look a little deeper. Her aluminum sculptures combine energy and symmetry, backlit by surfaces she grinds to a gleam. Howard's two works "Star Swirl" and "Star Center" prove this out. Now Holmes Beach will get a chance to shine like a star with Howard's pieces taking the forefront. Renowned and awarded a large number of public and private commissions for installations, Howard has donated two works to the city. She has the blessing of Mayor Carol Whitmore, who has yet to bring the do- nation to the city commission. Howard hopes to see one displayed at the site of old city hall and the other at the entrance to Key Royale. They'll be difficult to miss wherever they are placed. "Star Center" destined for the space occu- pied by old city hall is 24 feet wide, 8 1/2 feet tall and 12 feet deep. "Star Swirl" is half the size of "Star Center.'" The donated pieces were created for Howard's one-woman show, "Sculpture as Light and Energy," at Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Art in 1993. Museum curator Laurence Pamer wrote "when exposed to the sun's rays, their shimmering surfaces reflect light and often seem to dematerialize into en- ergy. "At the same time," he added, "the large size of the elegant forms, as well as the shadows they cast, reinforce the physical existence of the works." Howard knows about intense light along the Gulf Coast. Her parents first came to Anna Maria Island in the mid-1930s after reading in a Chicago paper about the superior art in the Sarasota area, much of it imported by circus magnate John Ringling. Driving from their home in Evanston, Ill., in one of the first travel trailers, Lois and Doris Needler lived at Gulf Trailer Park, now Sandpiper Mobile Home Park. They would later be some of the first buyers in Key Royale where Howard lived until recently with her daughter Bonnie Murray and two grandchildren, Nicole and Heather Murray. In explaining her works, Howard said they are an amalgam of life experiences and interests from Zen to physics. "Most of my pieces are meditational. They're uplifting and inspirational. I try to create meditative space," Howard said. "My whole body of work is a chronological outlook on my life. There were times in my life I was more interested in math, times I was more interested in physics or more interested in phi- losophy and the names come from what I'm inter- ested in at the moment. "Most of my work has a sense of physical reality - physical, three-dimensional space and the comple- ment of ourselves, the spiritual energy we possess. "I try to bridge from the physical reality to the ethe- real or mystical or spiritual being. My work has been written about as uplifting or joyful. There is an energy in the surface patterns of my work. I wanted a balance between the physical three dimension and the mystical. That's why I went to grinding, an effort to give my pieces a sense of that energy." Howard has been creating big pieces for art in pub- lic places since 1972 During her prolific career Howard's sculptures have found homes at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y., in front of the library at Sarasota's New College, sculptures for every major university in Florida, one for the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, the Grand opening week Amanda Carter helps Publix of Holmes Beach first-ever customer Joyce Karp and her son Nathan Hickerson check out during the store's first day of business on Thursday, June 17. Karp spent $5.38 on some fresh cherries and Nathan's summer camp lunch. Approximately 60 people were waiting in line for the 8 a.m. opening. Publix Regional Director David Bridges couldn't hold them back and opened the doors at 7:49 a.m. By 8:15 the parking lot was nearly full and remained so all week. Islander Photo: David Futch "Star Cen- ter" may be destined for Holmes Beach City Hall. The sculpture is 24 feet wide. -'" / ..'. "Star Swirl," a , sculpture by Island artist Linda Howard, -. may be installed near the --__ entrance to -- Key Royale. . -" _ Milwaukee Art Center, Ohio State University, Navy Pier in Chicago, Central Park in New York City, the Chicago Art Institute, the Museum of Modern Art and on and on. She knew Holmes Beach was looking for sculpture for new city hall but didn't have the money and decided this was her way of giving back to "the city that has been like home to me. I've been coming here since I was two." Most of Howard's pieces sell for between $20,000 and $100,000. She said she's had great luck in her career. Luck, however, can sustain an artist for only so long. "It takes more than just good art. You can be a good artist and never sell a thing. People wouldn't buy my pieces unless I had a reputation and the body of work with art in public places. I had to market myself. I've done the work and I want it out in public." Howard started as a painter and as she went along her canvas work became more three-dimensional, more like sculptures. "I prefer symmetry. Our bodies and most things in nature are symmetrical. Even shells such as the bivalves. It's my desire for a sense of order, probably. "I was studying Zen in New York City in the early 60s as were many of the poets at that time like Ginsburg and Watts." Howard returned to Anna Maria Island in 1986 from New York City because she remembered it as an early childhood study in light. "The beaches and shells. I studied full-spectrum light. I needed to get back to this source. I felt Florida and the white beaches and the light were important to my work. I came here for the light. My work is not about the dark side of life. It's about the light." Howard feels art in public places is important, not just for aesthetics but for inspiration. "I want more spiritual environments. We don't have enough inspirational environments for people. We don't have enough inspiration in our day-to-day life that makes us say 'Wow.' Those of us at the beach get sunsets that make us say 'Wow' but most people don't get that. People don't often go out of their way to go to a museum. Art in public places is one way to bring art to people." And what about her favorite piece? "I don't have a favorite piece. Whatever is the new- est piece is my favorite. It's what I am and think at the moment." THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 23, 1999 0 PAGE 3 IE Privateers plan parade, festival By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The first two-day Privateers Fourth of July celebra- tion will be Island-long, Bridge Street-concentrated and facing one deadline already. The limit for obtaining space for a booth on Bridge Street is Friday, June 25, said Mitch Stewart, vice presi- dent of the Anna Maria Island Privateers. The vendor spaces will showcase local arts and crafts, nonprofit orga- nizations, merchants and food and beverages, he said. Also needed as soon as possible are completed appli- cation forms for participation in the opening event, the big parade on Saturday, July 3. The parade is free and any unit can enter, he said, but Privateers need the application form in hand to cover liability. To sign up for either main event, he said, interested persons may get in touch with him at 748-2143, President Rick Maddox at 794-2599 or Past President John Swager Trashing the copshop Jeff Nester prepares to knock down the last wall of the old Holmes Beach Police Station. It took Nester of Cross Environ- mental Services, Coral Springs, less than three hours to topple the building. In the back- ground under the arm of - Nester's backhoe is new city hall. Old city hall is . scheduled to come down Wednesday or Thursday, June 23 or 24, according to CES's Chuck Gray, at a total cost of $25,000. Razing and hauling off rubble is expected to take a week, Gray said. ,' Islander Photo. David Futch at 778-1238. The nonprofit organization has sponsored Indepen- dence Day parades for many years, but this is the first year for a two-day celebration with historic Bridge Street as its focus, said Stewart. All floats and parade units must be staged by 9:30 a.m. at Bayfront Park, Anna Maria City, with the parade heading south at 10 a.m. It will go through all three Island cities and end up at Coquina Beach at the south end of the Island. The Bridge Street celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 3, and noon to 8 p.m. on the Fourth. Live music will be featured both days. Proceeds from the event will go to the Privateers fund for scholarships, community centers and other causes devoted to young people, said Stewart. The Privateer- sponsored Snooks Adams Day last Saturday, for example, attracted 400 happy youngsters, he said. Anna Maria City 6/23, 7:30 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 778-0781. Bradenton Beach 6/24, 8:45 a.m., special commission meeting for special event at the Beach House 6/24, 9 a.m., Commission work session on budget 6/30, 6:30 p.m., Commission work session on library Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach 6/25, 9 a.m., Code Enforcement Board 6/29, 7 p.m., Commission meeting followed by work session Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest 6/28, 9:30 a.m., Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, Sudakoff Hall, USF campus, Sarasota. 6/30, 1:30 p.m., Manatee County Joint Sales Tax Force meeting with city representatives, Room 203, Manatee County School Administration Building, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton Anna Maria June 23, 7:30 p.m.', city commission meeting. Agenda: request for home occupational license, his- torical society request for storage shed, Islandwide post-disaster redevelopment plan resolution, trans- portation enhancement project agreement discus- sion, budget discussion, clerk salary discussion, con- sent agenda, reports on holiday garbage collection, evacuation tag discussion, satellite telephone discus- sion and public comment. BUILT TOUGH TO LAST! F"T ', 15 ~ 3` 4r~. We do air conditioning and plumbing better than anyone. Z __SS SINCE 1982 BLAU b lu(MU 1999 Readers AWARDS 778m0773 PLUMING AIR CDITIONI[WARGF TKARE A DRUG FREE 's WORKPLACE It's Hard To Stop A Trane Voted 'BEST NEW RESTAURANT' Bistro at Island's End At the end of Gulf Drive at Pine Avenue Anna Maria 779-2444 LIC #CACO 56298 LIC #RF0047797 I I I ---'=- I II I[] PAGE 4 0 JUNE 23, 1999 E THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Commission locks out residential rental rules By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter As quickly as a tourist unpacking swimwear for a trip to the beach, Holmes Beach city commissioners last week dumped the city's proposed residential rental restrictions. The ordinances in their many incarnations have created controversy among residents, rental agents and city commissioners for the past six years. Two particu- lar ordinances have been considered by commissioners for more than a year. One ordinance limited residential rentals to 30 days in the R-1 and R-3 districts and to 14 days in the R-2 district. According to existing ordinances, seven-day rentals are permitted in the R-4 district and 30-day rent- als are permitted in the R-1AA district. The property could be rented only once during the designated rental period with a rental of any duration within the limit for that district. The ordinance would make renting in a residential district a permitted accessory use and included grandfather status and mandatory regis- tration of non-conformities with a specific cut-off date. A second ordinance, suggested by Chairman Roger Lutz, would have prohibited the renting of any property east of Gulf Drive in the R-1AA and R-l zoning dis- tricts for any period that is less than 30 days and not more than three times a year. Parking at a premium Beachgoers who for many years parked on this private property at the corner of 33rd Street and Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach will have to find a new parking spot. Five residential units, Sunset Cove - condominiums, are currently under . construction there. Parallel parking -., will still be available along the beach access at the 33rd Street end. - Islander Photo: Bonner Futch These are approximate descriptions of the city's residential districts: R-l The area east of Marina Drive from 65th Street to the city line, 56th through 59th Streets east of Flotilla Drive, a portion of the Gulffront area west of Gulf Drive from 81st Street to the Anna Maria city limit, the southern end of Key Royale, the area east of Sunrise Lane, the Gulffront area from 52nd Street to the public beach and west of East Bay Drive from Sunbow Bay/ Sandy Pointe to the Bradenton Beach city limit. R-2 the area between Marina and Gulf During recent months commissioners have debated on whether to bring the ordinances to a vote. At least three commissioners have expressed disapproval of the ordinances. "We discussed the ordinances at our last meeting and it became apparent to me that if they came to a vote, it would be four to one against both ordinances," Lutz explained. "We planned to advertise the ordi- nances for a public hearing and have a formal vote, but they would have to be noticed separately and would cost $1,000 each," he said. Drives from 54th Street to the Anna Maria city limit, the area on both sides of Gulf Drive from 52nd Street to the public beach. R-3 the area east of Flotilla Drive from 60th Street to 63rd Street and the area east of Gulf Drive and East Bay Drive from 44th Street to Sun- bow Bay/Sandy Pointe. R-4 the area west of Gulf and East Bay Drives from Manatee Avenue to the Bradenton Beach city limit and the area north of Manatee Avenue to 42nd Street. R-1AA most of Key Royale. Lutz said he saw no reason to spend $2,000 to ad- vertise public hearings if the ordinances are doomed from the beginning. In a poll of commissioners, the other four said to let the ordinances die. Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger said rental re- strictions were first passed for R-1AA when Key Royale residents requested them in 1991. "The city soon found itself in a legal battle and after spending approximately $25,000, the city looked for ways out of the situation," Bohnenberger said. "To deal with it, the city passed the R-4 overlay, legalizing previously illegal rental operations and liberalizing the zoning code in the R-4 district." Bohnenberger noted that rental restrictions in R- 1AA were requested by Key Royale residents, but the city was still sued. He said he recently checked with city employees and they have received no complaints about residential rentals. "The number of short-term rental licenses has de- clined and census figures indicate an increasing num- ber of permanent residents, which leads me to conclude the residential quality of our city is improving," Bohnenberger noted. 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Bradcnton Beach, FL 34217 Ir Visit our website www.tradewinds-resort.com / 'K '- e-mail:tradewin@bhip.infi.net Holmes Beach residential districts OPENING JULY 1,1999 Marci's School of Dance 7433 Manatee Ave West Bradenton, FL 34209 941-747-7778 (Manatee West Shopping Plaza) TAP JAZZ BALLET ACROBATICS Toddlers Teens Adult Classes I Al c' THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 23, 1999 0 PAGE 5 ft[ Island may glow for sea turtles By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Anna Maria Island's glow in the sky may not rival New York City's, but it may be enough to make sea turtles goofy. Some mother turtles have been acting very oddly in the past week or so, one old lady waddling up and down the beach on Egmont Key and another tramping around the parking lot at Coquina Beach. Suzi Fox, who holds the state permit for turtle pro- tection on the Island, suspects an the inland glow of lights far from the beach may be at fault, but she can't be sure yet. She plans to cruise offshore late some night and check out the glow. The sea turtles are geared to head from dark beaches to the lighter shade of the sea, when they're finished fill- ing a nest with eggs or just emerging from those eggs. Lights inshore frequently lure them to their death. At Egmont Key, Betsy Baker said she had tracked a large loggerhead turtle that had struggled along the beach parallel to the water before finally locating the proper place and lumbering back into the Gulf of Mexico. She suspects Anna Maria's glow, not beach lights. Residents and businesses are being turtle-friendly this season, turning out or shielding lights that would be visible form the beach, she said. There are 15 nests so far on Egmont, she said, more than last year but far from the score years ago - "there's been a lot of erosion and Egmont isn't a really good nesting place any more." Turtles return as adults to the beaches where they were hatched. That's evidently what happened to a large mother loggerhead at Coquina last week. She made "a fine nest," said Fox, but ended up in the parking lot and crawled perhaps 1,000 yards. Fox and Bradenton Beach police tried to wave her off toward the water, but finally had to lift her and physically reverse her course. As she headed down the beach, Fox glimpsed a tag on the turtle's flipper. "That's the first tagged turtle I've ever seen here, and we had to see what it said," Fox said. "The police tried to stop her so I could get a look, but she just kept on going right into him. She was not happy with us and I was afraid she'd bite. "I did get a quick look at the tag, and found out later it had been put on the turtle on Casey Key in 1995 by Jerris," Jerris Foote being the turtle expert for Mote Marine Laboratory and Sarasota County." The turtle made a "false crawl," a fruitless effort to nest, on Casey Key and finally came back to Coquina. Fox and her Turtle Watch volunteers have counted 95 nests so far on Anna Maria Island, and are having trouble with people who insist on interfering with caged nests. Even touching a cage is illegal and subject to heavy penalties, she pointed out, for "those people can't do anything but harm" to turtles. As for an Anna Maria glow distracting turtles on Egmont Key, "that is very unacceptable" if it is indeed happening. She won't know what to do about it, though, unless and until she finds it is affecting turtles. Budget talks start in Anna Maria By Susan K. Kesselring Islander Reporter Anna Maria city commissioners are taking a closer look into their coffers, meeting to plan a budget for fis- cal year 1999-00. The current budget of $1,295,185 runs out Sept. 30. Mayor Chuck Shumard said the city's in good shape. The first step in the budget process is to compare the current year's revenues and expenditures with next year's expected costs.Last year, the millage rate was raised to 2.0, up from 1.70 the previous year. A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of assessed property, less homestead exemption, if applicable. It resulted in a 30 percent increase in ad va- lorem taxes to residents. It's still to early to tell whether property taxes will be raised again this year, though commission members ex- pressed doubts of that occurring. Foreshadowing the budget review was a realization that a large "chunk of change" will be needed next year. In September, the commission applied for a federal match- ing-funds grant to restore the city pier. The commission needs to earmark $100,000 for pier renovation. This could be partly offset on the revenue side by an increase in city pier rent due to a new lease. Rental income, currently at $28,500 per year, is expected to be at least $70,000 next year. Of that amount, a portion will need to be set aside for maintenance. On the expense side, $15,600 is available because the commission decided not to replace a public works em- ployee'who quit. Money for a new public works building, budgeted at $62,000, may be erased from the current budget and ap- plied elsewhere. Public Works Director Phil Charnock said he would give up his building if the money would be better spent on pier restoration. The city is looking at another way to gather money for the pier project: It's considering combining two city pier accounts. The pier maintenance account balance is cur- rently $38,075.43 and the pier escrow account has a total of $6,484.88. City Clerk Laura Vogel was instructed by the commission to check into whether the city can access the escrow account. Temps & Drops on A.M.I. S: !,{ " .: '. / , S" 1 High Rainfa Rainfall 0 0 0 .5 1.1 .4 0 Average Gulf water temperature 860 Date June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 Low 77 77 78 78 77 76 75 New Summer Arrival ---------------------------- 25 0/o OF Oj/ JL any purchase over $100 from any of our new arrivals. K Not valid with any other offer. Good thru 6-30-99 AMI WEST ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FLORIDA Sportswear, Swimwear and Accessories ALEXIS SHOPPING PLAZA 9801 GULF DRIVE ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA 778-6877 (2 blocks south of the Sandbar) ------------------------------ by Jeanne Engelhart 50 % OF F I LA FLAX SALE BASIC LINENS FOR LESS GOING ON NOW! I Not valid with any other offer. Good thru 6-30-99 High 93 93 94 94 83 80 85 VI PAGE 6 0 JUNE 23, 1999 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER e e- ezi 'Very unacceptable' lights Suzi Fox is right: If the glow of Anna Maria Island at night is leading Egmont Key's turtles astray, it is "very unacceptable." Fox's Egmont counterpart as chief sea turtle protec- tor for her island, Betsy Baker, last week tracked a mother turtle far down the beach after it finished nesting. Normally the big turtles head back to sea exhausted after depositing 100 or so eggs in the incubating sand of the beach. Ages-old instinct attracts them back to the sparkle on the water, which long ago was lighter than on shore. Upland lights can mislead them fatally. Worse yet, their offspring are similarly attracted when they hatch, and the mortality rate of the endangered species is dismayingly high. Anna Maria Island residents and businesses have become very turtle-friendly, Fox says, shielding lights or turning them off if they're visible from the beach. And of course Egmont, isolated and with only Baker and her ranger husband Robert as permanent residents, has no light problem. Except, perhaps, for Anna Maria's lights. Of course Anna Maria wants no part of being big enough and "civilized" enough to generate metropoli- tan problems, even in its lighting. But evidently it doesn't take really strong lights to reflect off a subtropi- cal sky and attract turtles. If our night glow does indeed draw turtles to peril, it poses a different problem from the direct lights of beachside residences and businesses. It likely would mean somehow reducing the illumination of streets, parking lots and the like. That lighting which is neces- sary for the safety and welfare of Island folks. There may be a solution in the offing, though its proof may not come for this hatching season. Florida Power & Light has installed some specially engineered amber lights in Bradenton Beach in an experiment be- ing watched closely by government regulators and those interested in turtle welfare. The hope is that these lights will shed enough illumination to let people go about their business without attracting turtles. Their efficacy won't be known until some nests near the lights hatch and turtle watchers can observe whether amber lights are attractive to'the little ones. If it works, terrific. But the first hatchlings are still some time away. And if the lights prove themselves, it will be awhile before others are replaced on the Island. Meanwhile, the glow goes on and if this is what's attracting Egmont turtles and causing confusion among Anna Maria turtles it may become necessary for Islanders of public and private sectors to tone down safety lighting until turtle nesting ends in October. We need light for public safety, but we need a little help for Mother Nature too. |ISLANDER[M a Illa0 JUNE 23, 1999 VOLUME 7, NUMBER 32 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Futch V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor June Alder Pat Copeland Jack Egan David Futch Jim Hanson Susan K. Kesselring V Contributors Gib Bergquist Doug Dowling Cynthia Finn Mary Fulford Green Capt. Mike Heistand Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Edna Tiemann V Advertising Sales Rebecca Barnett Kim Durocher V Advertising Services Classified Advertising and Accounting Tracey Powers V Production Graphics Carrie Price Elaine Stroili V Distribution Rob Ross Mary Stockmaster Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1999 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail: islander@packet.net FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 That'll teach us, or somebody Who are these people? The rich are the ruthless, the poor are the power- less. What has happened to this Island? Greed and ignorance. Shame on you! Rosemary E. Fleck, Anna Maria What is the Island coming to? In the beginning there was this small, pleasant bar- rier island. In its relatively short life it has survived storms, floods, annoying bugs, tourists, real estate sales people and to a degree, overcrowding. Now it faces its greatest challenge, the silly behavior of its elected of- ficials. In Anna Maria we have a mayor who has annoyed almost everybody. In Holmes Beach we have an ad- ministration which failed to supervise the building of its rather extravagant city hall and which has made a settlement with the builder which is sure to cost them (us) more money in the future. And, in Bradenton Beach, we have altercations between the mayor and the police department. This island is becoming a microcosm of whal goes on in Washington, D.C. I think it's about time ior these folks to grow up and to begin acting in a responsible fashion or enter a group therapy program towards which 1 will happily donate my lair share. James Gilrov, Holnes Beach Keeping that icky public out We are very upset about the mayor's and commis- sioners' plan to close Gladiolus Street to public park- ing in Anna Maria. The mentality of Anna Maria seems to follow along the lines of Longboat Key do whatever it takes to keep that icky thing called "the public" out. If this keeps up, soon there will be no public parking at all at the north end of our Island. Hey, guys! We are all paying taxes for beach renourishment. What you want is to have your cake and eat it. You want to use the public's money Ifor renourishment and have restrictions in place to keep the very people who paid for the project away. This is wrong. If you are allowed to continue downsizing public parking in Anna Maria City, what's next? A gate? A guard? A password? Larry and Barbara Lacina, Holmes Beach Security in trauma draws gratitude There are some amazing things happening on our Sun Coast, and recently I was fortunate enough to enjoy the fruits of the many people's brilliant la- h il. When stricken with chest pains I went to the HCA Blake Hospital emergency room. The follow- ing two days of angioplasty and insertion of stents in my arteries by the "dream team" from the Batey Cardiovascular Center made me realize that the old adage of going back north to have anything serious done, is history. The level of compassion, friendliness and exper- tiec is unbelievable. I really felt that these warm, caring health professionals were friends who had gatlhered around me, just to help in my time of dire ineed. Never in my life have I felt more secure. The loving and caring nurses at HCA Blake are an excellent complement to the fine and extremely talented phli\sicians. I am also grateful to my GP, Dr. Roger Gordon. for all the years of caring. Drs. Tami, ('alabria. Saef and all the rest of my friends, you are true artists. The combination of efforts has given me the time to accomplish new goals and objectives. Thank to all, and may God give you always what you need. Bob McGrath, Holmes Beach What a solution Nlanatee Avenue problems congestion, acci- dejts, people watching. How do we relieve the traffic flow problems? Yup. Get rid of Geraldson's vegetable stand and put in a golf course and some more housing. What happened to common sense? Joe V\ona, Anna Maria o I: 8 ~ )-W~D~ ~I I -~21 SLICK b~f~c~p"H By Egan S -l- ;]I By Egan -LI ~S~p~` "a ': THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER m JUNE 23, 1999 M PAGE 7 KB THOSE WERE THE DAYS Part 4, A Soldier's Story by June Alder View of busy F Street and the U.S. Capitol about the time Clair Jones was stationed in Washington in 1917. JONES VS. JONES Private Clair Jones of Anna Maria arrived at Washington, D.C., in mid-Oc- tober 1917, having survived five excru- ciating months of drilling under the hot Georgia sun. About the same time a fellow from upstate New York, who had joined the army in Syracuse only two weeks be- fore, got off the train at "Washington barracks" with 199 other greenhorns. Austin was assigned to Company E of the Sixth Engineers. This was Clair Jones's company. Jones was 37, no doubt somewhat older than Will Austin and probably the senior enlisted man in his outfit. The veteran and the greenhorn hit it off immediately. Austin began to keep a diary that cov- 'One day w ered the entire military being double careers of Austin and around the d Jones. It was all writ- of the boys , ten down faithfully on drop out. St. ( the lined pages of a to me, 'I will black-covered note- let any damn book that Austin ed- ever lived getI ited after the war. I'll beat hi In one of his first entries Will Austin described his first meeting with Jones: "It was at this time I met Arthur St. Clair Jones, who later became my most intimate friend in the AEF. His position was No. 1 front-ranks at the right of the company, and mine was No. 2; so we were together during drill hour." Austin and Jones got to know one another well in the month before sailing across the Atlantic to end "the war to end all wars." It appears that at first Will Austin was in awe of his mentor. Clair Jones had fought in the Spanish-American War, had been educated by the Jesuits (his sea captain/lawyer father saw to that) and became master of this own schooner operating out of Tampa Bay while he was in his 20s. He was a lover of art and literature and a talented painter. Somewhat of a poet and wit to boot. Of Austin's background we know nothing. Except that he was observant, compassionate, a hard-worker and could express his thoughts well on paper. One thing Austin and Jones had in common: They both were good athletes, as this diary entry shows: "One day while we were being double-timed twice around the drill field - a distance of two miles by Captain hil e-t ril eCl ma led the m Kenneth Jones [no relation to Clair Jones] many of the boys were forced to drop out. St. Clair remarked to me, 'I will make it. I'll not let any damned Jones that ever lived get the start of me. I'll beat him or bust.'" "We finished neck-and-neck with him and were still going strong," Aus- tin gloated The incident increased Clair's popularity with the younger members of Company E but did not sit well with Captain Jones, a "90-day wonder" who was disliked by his men. Their strained relations with the captain would lead to a near mutiny in France months later. A highlight of the weeks spent at the le we were nation's capital was a imed twice day of field maneuvers Field many for the top political and e forced to military brass. Among rir remarked the VIPs was President ke it. I'll not Woodrow Wilson's SJones that Secretary of War, e start of me. Newton D. Baker. or bust." Baker was accompa- nied by his wife who apparently thought it would be a treat for "the boys" to put on a little show for them. "Mrs. Baker sang several patriotic selections," Austin recorded respect- fully, "and then asked the boys to sing for her. They, not having received any pay for two months, replied by singing that most touching ballad, 'When Will Pay Day Come?' to the tune of 'I've Been Working on the Railroad.' The following being the chorus: "It's all we do is sign the payroll, "All we do is sign the payroll, "All we do is sign the payroll, "But we don't get one d - - cent. "Mrs. Baker was so amused and impressed with the song that she in- formed her husband of the incident, and within 24 hours we received our pay." On Nov. 17 it happened to be Clair's 38th birthday a notice went up on the bulletin board giving instruc- tions for getting overseas packs ready. Finally, on Dec. 2 to the music of "Over There" the Sixth Engineers marched off to war. Next: Goodbye Washington, hello Hoboken We'd you love to mail the news! We mail The Islander Bystander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. 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Bay Blvd. at Galati's Marina PNoRES, PAnna Maria 778-3953 UjM PAGE 8 0 JUNE 23, 1999 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Brett Pollock named deputy fire chief of merging districts By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter With his close ties to the Island, Brett Pollock feels right at home as the new deputy chief of operations of the merging Anna Maria and West Side Fire Districts. Pollock, who lived his first few years on the Island before his family moved to Bradenton, is the nephew of the late Ernie Cagnina, Anna Maria's beloved, long- time mayor. "My family and heritage are on the Island," Pol- lock said. "Family members still have homes here and I visit often." Pollock previously served as a battalion chief for the two districts from Station 4, 407 67th St., Bradenton. His appointment was confirmed at a joint meeting of the two fire commissions June 17 and took effect June 21. A 1979 graduate of Manatee High School, Pollock began as a volunteer for the West Side Fire District in 1980. At the same time, he was studying business at Manatee Community College and attending Manatee VoTec's emergency medical technician program. "We were running so many medical calls that I wanted to learn more about the medical field," he ex- plained about his desire to become an EMT. "I liked being a volunteer, but I never thought I would make it a career." After getting his AA at MCC and his EMT creden- tials, Pollock took a leave of absence from volunteer firefighting and attended Florida State University in Tallahassee. In 1983, he graduated with a degree in real estate and came back to Manatee County to join the family's real estate business. "That'wasn't what I really wanted to do, and my uncle needed a manager for his IGA grocery store in Anna Maria, so I worked there for a few months," Pol- lock explained. "Then I was hired as a full-time 'f 778-4322 CT FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIES $1 OFF,,, , Enjoy a fresh salad, soup or sandwich at our juice bar! Deputy Chief Brett Pollock firefighter at West Side in December 1993. I realized I had the best of both worlds 24 hours on and 48 hours off with a steady paycheck." Through the years, Pollock has been promoted to engineer, lieutenant, captain and battalion chief. He functioned as the district's training officer and safety officer and earned a degree in fire science technology. "I really enjoy relating with both the employees and the citizens," Pollock said. "It's gratifying to see dedicated firefighters rise through the ranks. You also get to see the results of your work." Pollock said he favors the merger between the two departments because it will provide many advantages for residents. But, he said, it's just a start. 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Charnock, Anna Maria's building official and public works director, said he was on his way to do an inspection, when he saw plywood being carried from a truck into the home at 810 Gladi- olus Street. He stopped to investigate and found that a vinyl floor was in the process of being laid without a per- mit. Gomes said Charnock told him he would issue a stop work order for the job unless Gomes obtained the proper permit from the city. Charnock said he waived the $200 fine after Gomes' subcontractor, Tom Bucci, obtained a per- mit. According to the permit, Bucci put the value of work at $8,000 for 1,215 square feet. "I have been in business 21 years and never needed a permit before this incident," Gomes said, adding Holmes Beach doesn't require a permit for flooring. Charnock said that according to Federal Emer- gency Management Agency's guidelines on flood control, wood sheeting must be installed over an existing unfinished floor or on top of raw plywood, he said. Apparently, Gomes is unaware of the regulation, he said. FEMA underwrites flood insurance. The agency tracks home improvements in order to reduce the amount of damage to property after a storm and to lessen the amount paid for claims. Gomes said he's with the understanding FEMA has relaxed some of its requirements. He's referring to a Florida law signed by Gov. Jeb Bush that modi- fied the "50 percent rule" as it pertains to reconstruc- tion of houses in high-hazard areas such as Anna Maria Island. When Gomes questioned Charnock's authority, Charnock showed him paperwork from FEMA. Charnock acknowledged codes aren't enforced uniformly. Gomes said it is a recommendation, but it doesn't mean the city has to follow it. Charnock said it's law. Because Anna Maria is a coastal zone, its build- ing department adopts Standard Building Code Regulations in conjunction with existing directives from FEMA. According to the city's ordinance on building regulation, "Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, or electrical, gas, mechani- cal or plumbing system before obtaining the neces- sary permits shall be subject to a penalty of $200 in addition to the required permit fees." However, another section reads "New construc- tion, or substantial improvement of existing con- struction, within the coastal building zone in the city shall meet the requirements of this ordinance." But it brings up the question of what is deemed "necessary" permits and what is considered "sub- stantial" or non-structural improvements. Are carpeting, flooring, kitchen cabinets and drywall exempt from a permit? According to Roger Titus, Bradenton Beach building official, usually everything in the interior is excluded from FEMA regulations. In Bradenton Beach a permit isn't required if a person is doing work valued at less than $1,000, he said. According to Charnock, there isn't a minimum dollar amount set for work requiring a permit. Enforcement of codes is dependent on the scope of work performed, he said. Licensed contractors have their hands full with keeping up with differences and changes in building and zoning regulations in each city and county. The difficulty of obtaining a permit is alluded to by a sign hanging in Charnock's office that states, "Welfare should be as hard to get as a building per- mit." Other contractors, residential and commercial, have complained about hardships experienced when dealing with Charnock and his slow response time in conducting inspections. In a letter to Anna Maria city officials on March 26, contractor Joseph Kennedy wrote, "A person, contractor or other, should feel that a public official is there to help and expedite one's goals or concerns, yet I enter [Charnock's] department with a notion of dread as to what he can say or do to make matters worse, take longer, cost more and create conflict. It there something wrong here?" A letter sent to the city dated April 22, Attorney David Wilcox representing Bayview Plaza interests states Charnock's "requests are far outside of indus- try norms." Wilcox's letter addresses a list of items Charnock said needed to be done before he could do inspections. According to Wilcox, the job was put behind a week and delays cost Toomey and his contractor "tens of thousands of dollars." It goes on to state, "Virtually all of the informa- tion you requested in your letter could have and probably should have been requested, if at all, in the permitting stage of the project." 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Reserve that summer getaway! -- - RB PAGE 10 0 JUNE 23, 1999 U THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER W2 T ZI Z [1]^^1, Huge Selection of Banners, Windsocks, and Wind Chimes for all seasons... Wind Toys, too! Knowledgeable kite sales and service including parts and repairs 1,400 sq. ft. of "FUN STUFF" 5364 GULF DRIVE S&S PLAZA HOLMES BEACH Social notes are welcome ... Your news about events and happenings is always welcome at The Islander Bystander. Call 778-7978 to be included in "the best news on Anna Maria Island." Subscribe to the best news on Anna Maria Island. Charge it to MasterCard or Visa by phone or visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978 Gator, swamp films featured at historical society Saturday Films about alligators and the Corkscrew Swamp will be featured by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Saturday, June 26, starting at 11 a.m. The free films will be shown at the Island Histori- cal Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The American alligator has made a remarkable recovery from its once-endangered status, and the film explores the myths and mystique of gators. The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary was established in Southwest Florida earlier this century. It is the only untouched cypress swamp in North America. For more information, call 778-0492. Chamber as marketer is key topic How. to use the Longboat Key Chamber of Com- merce effectively as a marketing tool will be outlined at the chamber's "new member breakfast" Wednesday, June 30. The event will be at 8 a.m. at the chamber office, 6854 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Chairman Jo Ann Business card event, reception at 5 The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will host a business card exchange and reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at the Aquarius Beach Resort, 105 39th St., Holmes Beach. Details may be obtained at 778-1541. Local student honored Timothy Smith, son of James and Nancy Baldwin of Holmes Beach, was honored at an awards convoca- tion at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, N.J. Smith, a junior, was awarded the Eric Routley scholarship. - 7 .- . Long and short of it Nicki Notaras of Anna Maria and young Christian Hampton are dwarfed by the Egmont Key lighthouse, which they visited just before several other decaying buildings there were demolished. The first lighthouse was built in 1847, rebuilt after storms damaged it. The still-active one was built in 1858 and its light is visible for 22 miles. Egmont photos and information are available at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria City. Islander Photo Courtesy: Carolyne Norwood. s]: -F1 ;Iy :i A Amelia Escalante Gonzalez Amelia Escalante Gonzalez, 93, of Holmes Beach, an Islander for more than 80 years, died June 15. From 1967 until her death she lived in the Gulf- front house her architect husband built for them in 1967. A memorial service is scheduled there (102 46th St., Holmes Beach) at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 29. Born in 1906, she first came to Anna Maria Is- land at age 10 when her cigar magnate father estab- lished a summer home on his "paradise island" across from what is now Duffy's Tavern. He com- muted on weekends by launch to his Escalante Co. factory in Ybor City. Ms. Gonzalez was a successful author of children's books, which her late husband illustrated, and recently they have been reissued. She was a pil- lar of the Tampa Civic Ballet, the Latin American Fiesta and the Centro Espafiol. On the Island, she re- mained active in the Anna Maria Island Women's Club until her last days. Her only child, Carmen Alonso of Atlanta, died last year. Surviving are her sister, Julia Cigarran of Sarasota, and several in-laws who remained close to her, said son-in-law Dr. Kenneth Alonso. The Grimaldis Former Anna Maria Island residents "The Grimaldis," longtime stage performers, died together in a car crash outside Orlando. John "Ken" Austin was 87 and Audrey "Vesta" Austin was 81. They were towing their summer-home Airstream camper when their pickup was hit head on by another, and they died instantly, said the Florida Highway Patrol. They were world travelers who had performed for Ed Sullivan, Eleanor Roosevelt and many others with variety acts musical and comedy numbers that included their trained poodle, which survived the accident. Born in England, they came to the U.S. in 1955 and continued to perform around the world. After leaving Anna Maria they lived in Bradenton in winter and trav- eled with their trailer in the summer. They were sched- uled to get American citizenship this month. Surviving is a great-niece, Jeannette Smith of San Jose, Calif. Services were June 12 at Shannon Funeral Home. Patricia S. Jackson Patricia S. Jackson, 72. of Anna Maria, died June 17, in Blake Medical Center. Born in Tampa, Mrs. Jackson came to Manatee County from Brandon in 1987. She was a Catholic school teacher and guidance counselor. She retired from .. McLane Junior High School. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach, .. where she was a lector, Eu- - ,. charist minister to the sick -.- . and a member of the Ladies Guild.Patricia Jackson Guild. Service was held at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of the Holy Name Retire- ment Fund, 1061 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by husband Gerald "Jerry" S.; three daughters, Mary Pat Lavandera, of Valrico, Ann Geiger, of Brandon and Jane F. Charles, of Brandon; fours sons, Jerry M., of Tampa, Timothy T., of Longwood, David S., of Valrico, and Kenneth J., of Anna Maria; sister Betty Williams of Gulf Port; brother Charles A. 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It's an extension of Preservation 2000, which has $3 billion available to preserve and limit over-development in Florida. Public Works Director Phil Charnock said an appli- cation for the 3.4 acres of land has already been signed, sealed and delivered to the grant agency. Other property was looked at, including lots across from the city pier, but grant requirements stipulate the land must be undeveloped, he said. Following the announcement, the Lardas family, owner of the property, contacted the city to say they were unaware of the city's plan to acquire it. They informed the city they are asking $175,000 for the land, Charnock said. Charnock said he had to adjust the grant application from the $100,000 requested and is waiting to hear from the family and the agency. Meanwhile, property for sale across from the city pier at North Bay Boulevard and Pine Avenue elicits much discourse from city commissioners, but not much commit- ment. Robert Byme owns the property. Commissioners and residents concur parking along the pier could be moved across the road and a waterfront park put in its place if Byme's property was acquired by the city. With the opening of the shopping center approaching soon, an additional strain on pier parking is expected. Commissioner George McKay checked into purchas- ing real estate for the city in August. Two parcels of land along Gulf Drive were considered plus Byrne's property. McKay said members of the commission were not receptive to purchasing the property across from the pier because it was deemed to be too expensive. City commissioners voted to set aside four percent of the total budget for debt service when it voted to raise the millage rate from 1.70 to 2.0 in July 1998. There is cur- rently $76,656 in a trust fund earmarked for future prop- erty purchases. McKay acknowledges it will take many years before the city has enough money in its piggy bank. He said an- other option worth exploring is a referendum on the bal- lot calling for a separate tax. McKay said he thinks resi- dents will be receptive to the tax. At a pier lease workshop in April, Vice Mayor Rob- ert McElheny suggested the city put aside a portion of the pier rent. A new pier lease will take effect in October and should yield the city at least $75,000 per year in payments as compared to the $28,500 it will get this year. McKay said the city will pursue alternate parking ar- eas, such as working something out for shared parking with Roser Memorial Community Church. Authorized Service Center Ceiling Fan & Lighting Center & FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES Sales Parts Service Installation 4232 Cortez Road W. (941) 755-8095 1-(800) 351-FANS (3267) 20 YEARS IN SERVICE PLUS SIZES CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE Quality clothing for ladies size 14 and larger We have a great inventory of Summer tops and shorts - ALL 50% OFF! Summer Hours 11am to 5pm LAKE BAYSHORE CENTER / 4208 20th St. W., Bradenton 753-CUTE SFElb717 SY ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES 4407 Hwy 301, Ellenton (Exit 43 1 mile West of 1-75) (941) 729-1379 Open Mon-Sat 10-5 Sunday 12-5 5 0 ality Dealers ol: iy^na- James H. Leslie James H. Leslie, 69, of Holmes Beach, formerly of the Twin Cities in Minnesota., died June 14 at home. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10 at the Minnetonka Yacht Club. Memorial con- tributions may be made to Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, 3645 Laurel Drive, Deephaven, MN 55391. Born in Minneapolis, Minn., Mr. Leslie came to Manatee County from Twin Cities. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve as navigator and operations of- ficer. He retired in 1991 as chief executive officer of Leslie Paper, a Minneapolis-based paper distributor. He formed and served as chairman of the Indepen- dent Merchants Association. He was director of Minnesota Title and Old Re- public Corporation, F&M Bank, IDS Life Insurance of New York and the National Paper Trade Associa- tion. He was a delegate to the National Association of Wholesalers. He was president of Minnesota Environmental Services Foundation; chairman of the Board of Dea- cons for Wayzata Community Church; chairman of the Board of Trustees of Northrop Collegiate School, chairman of the Wayzata Planning Commission and trustee of the Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts. He was director and benefactor of the Lake Minnetonka Sailing School. He is survived by -his wife, Carol Van Camp; a son, James D. Leslie, of Chanhassen, Minn.; two daughters, Laura Self, of Piano, Texas, and Kate Christianson, of Minneapolis; two step-children, Jeff Studebaker, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Claire Studebaker, of Minneapolis; two sisters, Ruth Leslie Bean, of Naples, and Anne Leslie McCarthy,' of Phoenix, Ariz.; and eight grandchildren. Angeline H. 'Angie' McClelland Angeline H. "Angie" McClelland, 87, of Anna Maria, died June 15 at home. Born in Barberton, Ohio, Mrs. McClelland was a secretary for Goodyear Tires. She was a member and deaconess of Roser Memorial Community Church, Anna Maria. A memorial service was held at Roser Memorial Community Church June 19. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, Island Chapel, was in charge of arrange- ments. .She is survived by a daughter, Mary Alice Boyd of Youngstown, Ohio; a son, David H., of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Howard O. 'Elmo' Moery Howard O. "Elmo" Moery, 82, of Bradenton, died June 14 in Blake Medical Center. Born in Terre Haute, Ind., Mr. Moery came to Manatee County from Muncie, Ind., in 1975. He was employed with Warner Gear, Muncie. He was a pia- - nist with the popular Island- A ' Dixieland band, "Sons of the Beach." He was Catho- . lic. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. . He was a member of the , Moose Lodge, Bradenton Beach, American Legion, Elmo Moery Bradenton, and life member of the Musicians Union Local No. 245. An Island remembrance event will be announced at a later date. National Cremation Society is in charge of ar- rangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. He is survived by son Marty, of Holmes Beach; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Caroline S. McGibbon Moyer Caroline S. McGibbon Moyer, 80, of Marion, Ind., formerly of Holmes Beach, died June 14 in St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis. Born in Fairmount, W.Va., Mrs. Moyer came to Manatee County from Marion in 1977. She was a re- tired television color tester for RCA, and a certified nurse's aide. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Oswego. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Van Buren Post, the RCA Sympathy Club and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 1160. Service was held in Marion, Ind. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Ann Hobbs, and Phyllis Graves, both of Marion; four sons, Mike Hobbs, and David Hobbs, both of Milford, Ind., Charles Tony O'Neil, of Marion, and Phillip O'Neil, of Palmetto; two stepsons, Ford McGibbon of Jonesboro, Ind., and Michael McGibbon, of Marion; two brothers, Robert Spencer, of Harrisburg, Pa., and Harry "Bud" Spencer, of Florida; five sisters, Rosemary Beard and Joan Rumple, both of Beaver Dam Lake, Ind., Louise Crayton, of Spring Hill, June Hohman, of Auburndale, and Betty Spencer, of Lake Placid' 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. I .....- ------ -- -- - HEAD QUARTERS SALON We put family values Back in style. If oOur staff places special value on families. SWe know how to pamper mom. Give dad 1 ithe kid of cut he likes. 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If a notice is to go out, would it not be more productive to put it out a month in advance for us to receive!" According to Sue Ciccione, MCPWD customer service supervisor, the notice that appeared in Curlin- Durr's bill was due to clerical error. Solid-waste holi- day collection notices are not sent to the Island cities, Ciccione said. Officials in incorporated areas of the county, such as the Island cities, are responsible for notifying resi- dents of any changes in solid-waste collection. This is because the cities contract individually with Waste Management. Waste Management's solid-waste holiday collec- DR. DIANE L. MICHAELS Chiropractic Physician Healthcare the gentle natural way I, _ 761-0210 Suite 15 *West Bradenon (I block east ofAlbertson's Manaree A.e GY YAT2R I Ie1 U iN D Mature drivers, it's our policy to save you money. d hen you insure your car with us, through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we'll save you money! 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Canal commissioners spent the past 18 months studying the feasibility of dredging city canals and the questionnaire is part of their ongoing research, cover- ing topics such as flooding, collapsed drains, canal depths, collapsed and damaged seawalls and pollution and odor in the canals. All Island residents are urged to return the ques- tionnaire before the end of June. The form is intended to be a self-mailer with the return address printed on the back. It must be taped and stamped prior to mailing. Additional questionnaires are available at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5812 Marina Drive, and at MCPWD, 4410 66th St. W., Bradenton. Canal commissioners plan to tally the results of the questionnaires in July. 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(['line FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES When caring more counts the most -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- --- -- -- --0- NAME PHONE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Mail To: Griffith-Cline Pre-Arrangement Center 6000 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 Stephen G. Gloria J. Pelham, M.D. Fischer, M.D. Island Family Physicians Providing complete family care Accepting new patients Now accepting Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida, Health Options and CCN Health Network. 3909 East Bay Drive #100, 778-1007 Scott L. Kosfeld, M.D. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 23, 1999 0 PAGE 13 I[ Players offers up unusual mixed bag for 2000 By David Futch Islander Reporter Offering up a mixed bag of plays has been an in- tegral part of the Island Players success over the years. The Y2K year promises more variety than ever, venturing from Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest" to "After Play" by Anne Meara. "We try to offer a little something for everyone. And we have a mixed bag of people to pull from in terms of actors," said Peggy Faarup, Island Players board president. "Our audiences love comedies and don't want to be taught a lesson. We want to make sure our audience is entertained so they come back for more." Island Players has a play reading committee charged with gleaning 30 to 40 plays a year. Many of those plays are suggestions from "people who see a lot of different plays in a lot of different places," Faarup said. Often the size of Island Players' stage hinders what the group can perform. "We try to pick things that fit our stage," she said. The Island Players theater will be home to five perfor- mances next year. ..... -. "We'd like to do a lot of plays but the stage is small. The first criterion is to eliminate those plays we physi- cally cannot do. We're always considering set design and size." Players opens its 51st season with Brian Friel's "Dancing at Lughnasa" on Oct. 8 with auditions set for Aug. 1. The play revolves around life in a small Irish vil- lage. It is a portrait of summer 1936 told through the narrator, a 7-year-old boy who lives with his mother and four aunts. Only one has a job leading to a paltry existence for all living in a small house. Uncle Jack, a priest, returns from 25 years at a Ugandan leper colony and adds his stir to the pot. It is time for the festival of Lughnasa, the celebra- tion of the pagan god of the harvest. When his sisters act in funny ways anticipating the upcoming party, the festive air charms the child, his memory vivid. Agatha Christie gives us a five-star murder victim when "The Unexpected Guest" arrives Dec. 3. Audi- tions will be Oct. 10. Richard Warwick is a former renowned big-game hunter noted for his kindness. His generosity disap- pears when he is mauled and crippled by a lion, send- ing him into a cruel, vindictive funk. He drinks to excess, making him more irresponsible and repressive. Unable to hunt, he takes his frustration out when he shoots neighbors cats from his easy chair. Warwick is hated and everyone has a motive. "Moon Over Buffalo" by Ken Ludwig begins its run Jan. 28 with auditions on Dec. 5. This comedy targets a confused, impulsive family involved in show business. Mother and father, Char- lotte and George, are doing repertory in Buffalo fully expecting Frank Capra will come to see them and vault them into the big time. Their daughter is planning a marriage, remaining vague as to who the suitor might be. Grandmother manages the theater and as disputes arise, she feigns deafness. The comedy "Squabbles" is scheduled for March 24 through April 9 with auditions Jan. 30. Geoffrey Todd will direct this Marshall Karp play about nit-picking fights between in-laws. This hilarious farce pits in-laws Abe and Mildred against each other. There is confrontation after confrontation until the end when there is a meeting of the minds. Anne Meara, she of Stiller and Meara comedy fame, gives us "After Play" on May 12. Auditions are set for March 26. Two late-middle-aged couples reunite after several years in a chic New York restaurant for an after-theater dinner only to find they've grown apart. Small arguments and large differences of opinion emerge on sex, the wearing of fur, matters of health and problems with their children. A third, younger couple arrives and bring with them more serious problems. The four friends are deeply affected by the ensuing row in which the waiter - a deft, managing sort helps the younger couple on their way. As they depart, our friends conclude their differ- ences are trivial. VODK- 1.7 S 6IT I, SS .$9.7 2for $1.1 (S9.59 PRICE$57 ($9.20 STAL PALAC .75 $TR 3.98 9) " ON 5.98 1 9) 7.98 9) Attentive European service in a warm friendly atmosphere. E: ". 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THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 23, 1999 0 PAGE 17 IMS Sexagenarian grad tells it true On the 12th anniversary of then 65- year-old Frank M. Almeda's valedictory address to his classmates at commence- ment, his comments are as valid as ever. By Frank M. Almeda I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our Manatee adult graduation cer- emony. This is one of the greatest honors ever bestowed upon me, being a speaker here. I never dreamed that this could really happen. Here I am, finally gradu- ating at the age of 65. Having the opportunity to work towards a high school diploma in an adult academic setting is one very im- portant ingredient in our success here. We all know too well the many de- mands made on us by life's responsi- bilities. We have job and family obli- gations that must come first. For those of us here, earning our diplomas has sometimes been a long struggle, but it has also been a worthy challenge and test of our determination. I know one thing for certain: No matter how young or old you may be, you can still acquire your high school diploma with hard work and determina- tion. I'm living proof of that. I really had to apply myself, and even then I didn't succeed the first time I tried. However, I kept thinking posi- tively and by doing so finally made my dream come true. This happy ending is a result of much, much hard work. All of us have had obligations to fulfill that took priority over our school- ing. As for myself, I went into military service as a teen-ager and fought for our country in World War II. I'm a South- west Pacific veteran, and I was with the 31st Infantry Division. I was in three battles, one in New Guinea, another on Mindanao in the Philippines, and I took part in the most bombed island in the Pacific - Morotai. Needless to say, the kind of life and death struggle my comrades and I endured each day didn't leave much time for formal schooling in our young lives. Yet, as I stand here, I can't believe that 46 years have passed since I was a dropout, or a "stopout" as 1 can now say. But I alwayshad one goal I wanted to achieve. I hoped that some day, as General MacArthur said, "I shall return." And so I have, much to my delight. I'm here with one thought in mind, and that's to receive a hard-earned re- ward, my high school diploma. I feel great about this achievement. Even though you've heard my personal story, I know that many graduates have equally fascinating stories about the winding roads that brought them to their destinies here. I applaud all of you, or I should say all of us, for suc- ceeding in achieving this important goal graduation. One thing I have to say to the young: Don't be a dropout. An educa- tion isn't something you can buy - you have to earn it. (Editor's Note:Ahneda, 77, long- time Anna Maria City resident, dropped out of high school to join the Army in World WIai- II. He nmade his children get an education and then got his own diploma through the General Education Development process.) Cortez gets grant for production of video on commercial fishing By Jim Hanson fishing rancho where DeSoto Park is Islander Correspondent now, a self-contained plantation with Work will begin soon on a sweep- 30 to 40 Latin and Indian workers. ing video history of commercial fish- He refused to let his Latins be de- ing on the Gulf coast, with a $5,000 ported to Oklahoma during the Span- grant already awarded and its local ish-American War in 1898 and the match arranged. U.S. army burned him out, so he The grant is being made by the Na- moved his operations to Mullet Key. tional Maritime Alliance to the Cortez Vil- She noted that her ancestor, Wil- lage Historical Society. said Dr. Mary liam Fulford. "Cap'n Billy," was the Fulford Green. member of a pioneer fam- ily and a longtime village activist. It is the only such grant being made in Florida, she said. The society will use it to produce "The History of Commercial Fishing on the Suncoast." It requires matching cash or "in kind" funds of $5,000. The "in kind" funding will take the form of work by Green, who will organize everything, and Cortez artist/photographer Linda Molto, who will handle the pictorial part. The video will cover everything from the pre-European Indian fisher- men and then Cubans and then itiner- ant mullet fishermen from the Baha- mas in the 1800s, to the fish ranchos, the settlement of Cortez, its heyday and its ultimate decline as a commer- cial fishing center with the gillnetting ban in 1995. Green said William Bunce had a first land owner in what is now Cortez. He and his brothers Nathan and Sanders, along with Capt. Charlie Jones and Capt. Jim Guthrie, all from Carteret County, N.C., founded the village. Green said she has some footage made with a home movie camera in 1949 showing offshore long-line fishing and some bait seining. She needs gillnetting footage. 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Magic at the Mansions was the tipoff. San Francisco doesn't change. It gets better, never failing to live up to its eclectic reputation and desire to please. The nightly magic show at the Vic- torian-era accommodation, formerly two high-society residences aptly named the Mansions, was fun and mostly hokey, except for the strait-jacket es- cape. Somehow you were sure Harry Houdini was in the same room entertain- ing guests long ago. Barbra Streisand loves the place. Thomas Edison was a big fan. So are guests who mar- vel at the Pig Museum filled with porkers of every per- suasion and the rest of the doodads and knickknacks transforming this place into a museum as much as a ho- tel. The dining room with two floor-to- ceiling stained-glass walls and a billiard room adorned with pictures of the fa- mous who came seeking sanctuary are sure signs this is no corporate entity. Rose-colored rooms with frescos of glitterati from another time are the ex- clamation points defining the place as different. Most rooms come complete with wash basins and ancient brass, old- fashioned wood-tank toilets where the water reservoir is overhead, gravity fed via a long chain pull. And it would be a grave error not to mention the Mansions bend-over-back- wards hospitality which brings back a loyal following whether locals or out- of-towners. Such hospitality from Mansions manager Skip Sikora led us away from his own dining room to a restaurant he called his favorite and perhaps the best San Francisco has to offer Fleur De Lys. But this is no white iris as the translation implies. A tiny alcove at the entrance leads to a small bar/staging area where nearby the maitre d' stands guard over a tented dining room, recently given a face lift after 25 years of scrupulous service. A custom, hand-printed fabric in "warm tones of pomegranate, saffron and parsley" envelops the room and stifles noise. It certainly adds to the air of elegance. The restaurant at 777 Sutter St. of- fers contemporary French cuisine with a Mediterranean touch. In other words, this is going to cost you dearly. Still, price is of no consequence when quality takes over and you're in one of the world's great cities for only one night. For starters, there's foie gras rolled over smoked duck breast, crispy veal sweatbreads with artichokes and leeks and dressed with truffle vinaigrette and a crab bisque so rich your blood almost comes to a halt. Moving on to main course, try seared Ahi tuna on spinach leaves with green peppercorn jus and sauce choron, sea bass with ratatouille crust, roast lamb loin and braised lamb shank, bone- less quail, marinated venison chop cov- ered with mustard glaze or sauteed veal loin medallions with leek compote, black chantrelles and truffle sauce. We're talking about embracing the inevitable quadruple bypass. For thrill seekers, San Francisco of- fers what the Mouse can't: A taxi ride to Chinatown. Throw in some of those famous Frisco hills, pedestrians who demand the right of way despite their being an underdog in the game of chicken with traffic and people who have a driver's license but probably shouldn't and taxi drivers aiming to impress a few pedes- trians into the pavement and we're talking' about Space Mountain being just another walk in the park. Nothing conjures up amazement like the arched Chinese gateway guarded by granite lions, leading to a foreign land (shopping/dining) within this city. Shopping here was, for us, akin to walking down Calle Ocho in Miami's Little Havana and trying to get warranty information on a lat6 machine. A few hand signals later and we walk away with a bag full of schmaltzy, tacky stuff for family and friends San Francisco trolley-car Christmas orna- ments. Ten blocks later is another demarca- tion line where upon crossing the street you're out of Chinatown and entering Little Italy, a proliferation of restaurants, coffee stands and alternately beckoning garlic and pastry shops. The place where we stopped for cappucino and a wonderful cheesy breakfast roll definitely had the aura of .PLEASE SEE STIR, NEXT PAGE The Mansions offers plush Victorian-era accommodations and five mini-museum collections including former President Richard Nixon's resignation letter and oddities like a room fidl of pig collectibles. '-" -; :i t1~ 1P i-,-.--.. ^j-i-a; i^S8 ar w -..' --=aB 'MHI The Crocker room, ours for one night, includes a mural of of the mansion's original society owner, antiques, tapestries and memorabilia oh, and her ghost. STIR, FROM PAGE 18 something else cooking besides pastries. The movie "Wise Guys" comes to mind. Vinnie the owner didn't speak a word of English but he had one heck of a con- versation, hands waving and lots of ex- clamation from the entry with a guy across the street. Time for lunch and we search out the elusive abalone, probably the best of all shellfish. Time after time we were told, "You gotta go to Scoma's on Fisherman's Wharf. It's the best." Was it ever. What began as a six- table coffee shop for local fishermen in 1965 is now a 320-seat restaurant with great cioppino, rigatoni and calamari. But abalone is what draws diners. Battered with an egg wash and lightly floured, Scoma's abalone is re- nowned for its flavor and tenderness. And its price. Market price for an aba- lone lunch special: $59.95. Yikes. If you've never had abalone, tasting it for the first time will convince you $60 is cheap for this fine little fellow. Scarce as hen's teeth (regulated fishery), Scoma's abalone is "farm raised" these days. Lunch done and a flight to catch at 3 p.m., our less than 24-hour tour was about to end. After all, we'd seen it all. From Chinatown, the cab had dropped us at Pier 39. On the walk to Scona's at Pier 47, we first heard barking, "Do you hear dogs?" and then saw sea lions pandering to a crowd, musicians, mimes and tons of "other" tourists. We were done with this tourist attraction. We hailed another cab for luggage retrieval at the Mansions and on to the airport. This cabbie was one of the more interesting encounters of our San Fran- S? Little Italy with San Francisco's financial district in the smoggy backdrop. cisco visit, pointing out sights along the way such as, "There's the church where the Pope did his Pope thing when he was here ...." Come to think of it, we talked more to cabbies than anyone in San Francisco, having met six or seven hell-bent for- hire drivers, all of different nationalities. Of note: You meet a lot of retired hippies in San Francisco. 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[NT[~RTAINM[NT NIGtHiTLY REID FROST, HANK MCDERMOTT STEEL PAN DAN, SUE GRIFFIN, DAVE FERGUSON I ,-41A I- The Chinatown entry and narrow street, filled to the brim with shops and restau- rants. Islander Photos: Bonner Futch I1 11 I I I iM PAGE 20 M JUNE 23, 1999 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Local photographer, sculptor open Sarasota shop By Susan K. Kesselring Islander Reporter "Be careful what you say," Island resident Donald Sudnikjoked when the word eclectic was used to describe the new art gallery and coffee bar he and his son John re- cently opened. The gallery is tucked inside Sarasota's Rosemary dis- trict at 424 Central Avenue. An ambience flows from the Light Painter Gallery and Coffee Bar and it is a blending of quaint, casual and cozy. The gallery gets its name from the word photography, which is derived from the Greek wordsphotos ("light") and graphien ("to draw"). It was first used by Sir John F.W. Herschel in 1839. The Sudnicks hope to bring to the area the best in local and national photography and sculpture. Their work is being featured now. Donald Sudnick, who wouldn't reveal his age, has been capturing light for many years. His photos lining the gallery walls are powerful. There are no close-ups of flowers or sunsets. There is however, a stunning photograph of his daughter. He said he was driving by a straw field and it reminded him of his daughter's hair. He took a photo of the field and then he took a picture of his daughter's hair on the same frame, creating a double exposure. Placed throughout the gallery are fascinating sculp- tures John Sudnick has coined his "little friends." They are rare, brut art. The kind of art that John says is at once funny and frightening. John incorporates many found objects and innocent tools of the times to create his work. One of his favorites is called "Me," a zany, wide- smiled sculpture clasping a television like some might hold an accordion. "I've been lucky. I've never had to ask for a job," Donald Sudnick said. He began his photo- graphic career while in high school. In college, he worked for The Kalamazoo Gazette. After college he spent five years working as a photographer and re- I INu H Sunday, 1A Dine:- hs.-Sun 500PM- Dek, be.Iun .-1:0AM-700P Closd Moday porter forThe Detroit News. Tired of witnessing the sadness that abounds in the news business, he left to take ajob in General Motor's advertising department where he stayed for nine years. That's where he met his present business partner, Wally Overhardt, some 30 years ago. They opened up an advertising business photographing cars for the au- tomotive industry. The advertising studio is in Detroit and photographs of their cars appear on billboards, in magazines and showrooms throughout the country and Europe. In addition to creating sculpture, John, who would only say he's thirty-something, is a writer of music, po- etry and screenplays. John went to college at the American Academy in New York for acting and filmmaking. He also spent 12 years singing and writing songs for what was one of the first all-drum mechanical computer bands. They have been tossing the idea for the gallery around for a couple of years and are excited about the gallery's location. John said the area is in the process of being renovated and is excited about the neighbors they keep as well. They are surrounded by other talent such as an inte- rior designer and a painter. John said there is a gallery Ciez Andre We're back from Vacation! , Come Dine With Us! 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It's a place reserved for "arteests" of all medium. Something different will be featured each night. There will be rotating shows on weekends. The stage will be alter- nated for use of poetry, open mike nights and music. John said he plans on having artist discussion groups and show- ing movies. John offers a variety of drinks, including hot or iced coffee and tea, specialty coffee and sodas. For the sweet tooth, he offers a variety of desserts and pastries, such as baklava, cheesecake or snow puffs made by a Swedish couple around the corner from the gallery. Also for sale are the photos and sculptures, though it's not the main reason they opened the gallery. John said its inspiration comes from wanting to find a place where people with a love for the arts could gather to share and feed off one another. Every one is invited to share their space, John said. The doors open at 4 p.m. nightly Monday through Satur- day and stay open until John gets tired. 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The deputy observed the subject towing a trailer with no visible tag and stopped him. The deputy said when he asked for the subject's driver's license and registration, the subject said the tag was not as- signed to the vehicle and the subject did not have his registration. A check revealed the subject had a war- rant. The subject was placed in custody and the deputy issued two citations. Bradenton Beach June 9, petty theft of two signs valued at $140, 1000 block of Gulf Drive South. June 9, burglary to an automobile, Coquina Beach. The victim reported an unknown person broke the passenger window and removed a wallet contain- ing $300, a driver's license, credit cards and a check card. June 9, criminal mischief, Coquina Beach. The victim reported an unknown person broke the passen- ger window but nothing was removed. Damages were $100. June 10, grand theft, 103 Church Ave., Pines Mobile Home Park. The victim reported an unknown person entered his boat and removed a utility box valued at $25, a first aid kit valued at $15, a flare gun valued at $35, a spotlight valued at $50, an air horn valued at $10, a fire extinguisher valued at $15, a compass valued at $25, a rain coat and jacket valued at $10, a pair of sunglasses valued at $15, a compass watch valued at $45, two fishing poles valued at $70, two reels valued at $100, a pair of binoculars valued at $300, a boat hook valued at $15, a net valued at $25 and a gaff valued at $15. June 11, resisting with violence, assault on a law enforcement officer, 107 Gulf Drive S., Key West Willy's. The officer was investigating a disturbance and the victim said he did not want to press charges. aPHo MONDA Y 1 OFF OYSTERS WEDNESDAY ANYTE 3A CHIX WINO T EsDA Y (A 1NJIr 10) SLL.U.CA A THURSDAY A-U AN5 CALLU-CPAN-E$79 SHRIMP 9.95FIS CHIPS 7995 I IMPORTT OF THE WEEK: DOS EU/IS $2 OYSTER BAR HOME OF THE ORIGINAL SHRIMP BURGER The officer said when he advised the suspect of this, the suspect swore at him, threatened the victim and began to approach the victim. The officer said when he attempted to stop the suspect, the suspect pushed his arm away and swung at him. The officer attempted to restrain the suspect, who struggled and pushed him away, according to the report. The officer took the suspect to the ground and an assisting officer helped him handcuff the sus- pect. June 13, lost property a purse, Coquina Beach. Holmes Beach June 11, marine, 3000 block of Gulf Drive on the beach. The officer on patrol observed a personal watercraft on the beach and advised the owner to move it. June 11, marine, 5600 block of Gulf Drive on the beach. The complainant reported a personal watercraft on the beach. The operator said he had a mechanical failure and was attempting repairs. June 11, assist sheriff s office, 7900 block of Gulf Drive. The officer observed a juvenile subject riding a bicycle without a light or a helmet, stopped him and asked him where he got the bicycle. The subject gave several stories about where he got the bicycle before admitting he removed it from the Anna Maria City Pier, said the report. A sheriff's deputy arrived and took possession of the bicycle, placed the suspect in custody and issued two citations. June 12, lost property a wallet, 3200 block of Gulf Drive. June 12, damage, 3300 block of Sixth Avenue. The complainant reported an unknown person scratched the vehicle and cut the driver's seat. June 12, noise from a loud party, 500 block of 58th Street. 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The officer transported the subjects to their residences and turned them over to their parents for correction. June 15, burglary, 6600 Gulf Drive, Resort 66. The complainant reported an unknown person broke into the office, forced open a file cabinet, broke open a cash drawer and removed cash. June 15, found property a bicycle, 5500 block of Marina Drive. June 15, burglary, 4307 Gulf Drive, Cayman Cay. The complainant reported an unknown person removed $1,000 in baseball equipment from a utility shed. June 16, suspicious, 105 39th St., Aquarius Re- sort. The complainant reported the subjects drove by the resort in a reckless manner and gave the officer the suspect's tag number. The officer located the vehicle at a residence and noted the engine was still hot. Two intoxicated subjects exited the residence and the officer warned them about the complaint and advised them if they operate a vehicle, they could be charged with DUI. 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Phone or visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978 - IJ PAGE 22 M JUNE 23, 1999 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Environmental lessons, success stories, questions The whispering of wind through the needles of Australian pine trees has lulled many of us to sleep. Let's face it: the trees are pretty, they grow fast, they provide shade on an otherwise barren beachscape, and they serve to frame many a sunset photo. Australian pine trees are also a pest. Nature ab- hors a monoculture, and the exotic trees create just that, with pine needles covering the ground and in time halting any other plant's growth within its habi- tat. The trees also have an incredibly shallow root structure and often topple over in a surprisingly light wind, creating an expansive divot in the soil that aids erosion of the shore. As you can see from the pictures that accompany this column, Australian pines have a root structure that more resembles a pie pan than a tree. They don't have deep tap roots and have little in the way of structure to hold the top-heavy trees in the soil. Native slash pines, on the other hand, have deep roots that securely anchor the trees into the earth. I found a few slash pines literally at the surf line in the Panhandle, and as you can see from the pictures they have a totally different root structure than their South Pacific relatives. Now, I'm not suggesting that slash pines replace Australian pines on the beach frankly, I don't think they can survive the high-salt environment along the beach but at least slash pines aren't known to fall over in a thunderstorm. Soar like an eagle Environmentalists are calling the resurgence in mating pairs of bald eagles one of the big environmen- tal success stories of the century. Due to use of the pesticide DDT, the eggs of bald eagles were weakened and broke. With the ban on DDT in 1972, the eagle population began to rise. In the past 35 years the number of eagles increased 1,278 percent, and the once-endangered birds will be taken off the federal endangered species list next month. Florida is home to about 1,000 pairs of eagles now. In the late 1970s, they numbered only 360 pairs. There is still a question as to whether development standards will be relaxed. Current rules pretty much prevent any home construction in an area which houses an eagle's nest, and there is a fear that overzeal- ous development interests will tout the eagle popula- tion explosion as a reason to let more homesites be built in eagle country. Let's hope not. ~--'i~~~"""'"~~i:''"'; /r Australian pine's shallow root structure often causes the trees to topple. 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Annis LICENSED WATERFRONT CONTRACTOR I SAWAS I' L 'lIl T I & lI-TlS 778-4771 P.O.BOX 1353, Anna Maria, FL 34216 MC00361 -- .. -... .... ... .... ... 15 FREE TIME MINUTES JET SKI RENTAL I LT FGHTS DISCOUNT ER SPORTS S798.37 .^A=he Cortez Fishing Center on 7 8-3 thSouth Side of Cortez Bridge L NJ 'Ir J - LU ol 7 ,' 1/ ., ",e ." / /* /:///Z//// '/ /////1 . 9-rmr9rl-m r~~-~ ~ ~ --- c- - ---- ---- -- Fishing tales Speaking of environmentalists, there's a proposal floating around the Florida Keys that could provide some relief to depleting fishery stocks. As with most eco-freak proposals, it's being met with scorn by some fishers. The proposal is pretty simple: some parts of the ocean near the Dry Tortugas would be totally off lim- its to all fishing. The plan, similar to those in place in the South Pacific, would allow the habitat to take a break from overfishing, and let the fisheries grow. The problem is that commercial fishers, mainly shrimpers, view the area as one of the prime spots to drag their nets. My old buddy and native Key Wester Harvey Watkins has said the proposal "is taking my livelihood away from me." Another shrimper calls the marine sanctuary pro- posal "Communism in action." As proposed, the sanctuary would be more than 200 square miles in size. It would be the second larg- est in the world and the largest marine preserve in this hemisphere. The plan needs the blessing of four state and fed- eral agencies before anything happens. I'll keep you informed as the process winds through the bureaucracy. Sandscript factoid If you thought the road runner was fast, think about this speedy little guy: a mole can tunnel 12 feet under- ground in 12 seconds. WW '-' -- _-. -" - ME o4ownvwwymiii ri Lwv W-. .u L3 1 C~CI - / / / FJ- THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 23, 1999 0 PAGE 23 I1, Rain doesn't dampen fishing enthusiasm By Capt. Mike Heistand and Capt. David Futch And the rains came and nobody cared. Just try and stop locals from fishing this time of year even if rain and lightning are a constant factor. Despite inclement weather Saturday, the 1999 Fishing the Islands Tournament succeeded in bringing home the bacon, mostly in the guise of snook, trout, redfish, grouper, amberjack, tuna and wahoo. Those who fished last week said the catching sea- son is upon us. Anna Maria City Pier reports catches of mackerel and mangrove snapper. Joseph at the Rod & Reel Pier said anglers are landing mackerel, snook, black drum and pompano. Lee at Perico Harbor Bait & Tackle said there are a lot of trout on the flats. Also, there are quite a few reds around Egmont Key. Annies Bait & Tackle reporting for Capt. Zack on the Dee-Jay II said near shore in the Gulf permit, tarpon and catch-and-release snook are being caught along the beaches. Inshore, Zack is leading them to trout, reds and jack crevalle. Dave Johnson at Snead Island Crab House re- ported landing a 50-pound ray. Trout were biting in Terra Ceia Bay and black drum in the Manatee River. Capt. Sam Kimball with the Legend said he caught gag and red grouper to 15 pounds and snapper to five pounds. In addition, his people caught lane, mangrove and yellowtail snapper, a 22-inch flounder and some mackerel. Capt. Rick Gross caught tarpon on the beaches to 120 pounds and trout, flounder and permit. Capt. Tom Chaya said his folks caught redfish, snapper, flounder, trout and triggerfish last week. Capt. Glenn Corder said grouper fishing is still excellent along with blackfin tuna and dolphin. Capt. Thom Smith of Angler's Repair said he has been catching lots of snook, redfish to 26 inches, flounder and plenty of keeper trout. Capt. Mark Bradow said tarpon fishing was hot and he expects it to stay that way especially with the full moon coming Sunday. He said he landed a tarpon every trip last week. On Capt. Mike Heistand's boat Magic catches in- cluded trout to 24 inches, reds to 30, flounder to 20 and mackerel to 30 inches and some mangrove snapper. 1999 DeSoto Fishing Tourney offers $16,000 With a guaranteed payout of $16,000 split be- tween inshore and offshore divisions, the 1999 DeSoto Fishing Tournament will for the first time give anglers more time to fish. A captain's meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Fri- day, July 23, at Twin Dolphin Marina & Grill on the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton. Immediately following the meeting, fishermen may head for their favorite spots and begin fishing, tournament chairman Capt. Jeff Braaten said. The previous year's events began Saturday mornings with a shotgun start. Payout is $5,000 for first place in both inshore and offshore divisions, $2,000 for second and $1,000 for third. There also will be prizes of merchandise for fourth through 10th places. The adult entry fee is $175 per boat with an entry fee of $75 per boat in a junior division (age 18 or younger). The team divi- sion entry fee is an additional $150. The tournament weigh-in is Sunday, July 25, with deadlines at 2 p.m. for the junior division, 3 p.m. for inshore fishermen and 4 p.m. for offshore. kC1 NEVA FISHING ISHING Great Fishing HATERS Fun & Sun FULL OR HALF DAY For All Ages Pleasure Cruises e FISHING ( Egmont Excursions Docked at the All Bait, Tackle (941) 792-5835 *Capt. & Ice Included FISH CLEANED FREE Fast, Clean & - Safe with Capt. Mike _ Heistand 795-8299 r Reservations Please Inshore Sport Fishing Charter Boat Ppleat BRIAN SDocks * Boat Full & Half Day Trips "BUILDING THE BEST Custom Trips Available Seawall Caps 9 Captain Steven Salgado Pilings Rot Owner/Operator Installatic Lifetime experience in local watersInstal U.S.C.G. Licensed Service Custom built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle FREE ESTIMA Furnished Docked at792-532; Cortez Fishing Center State Cert. CRC0495 778-9712 CCN NO. 02311 //o-y/Z3712?^^ -.- The official weigh station is the Twin Dolphin Marina & Grill with an awards ceremony there that will follow at 5:30 p.m. The DeSoto Tournament is almost exclusively a catch-and-release event. Only cobia, gag grouper. permit, triple tail, flounder and snapper may be killed and brought to the dock, Braaten said. All other fish, whether inshore or offshore, must have a picture taken with an instant developing cam- era and released alive. Entrants must provide their own camera. No digital cameras or scanning equipment are allowed, Braaten added. In addition, there will be a boundary to separate inshore from offshore. They are the col regs demar- cation line on charts. It will be easy to tell without a chart. Points will be awarded by species. Points in the inshore division will be awarded for cobia, flounder, permit, redfish, mangrove snap- per, snook, triple tail and trout. In the offshore division, contestants receive points -MISS Deep Sea Inshore Fishing CHARTERS ortez Fishing Center Curt & Sue Morrison, Owners J. WOOD Seawalls t Lifts ; REPAIRING THE REST" Erosion Control ck Revetments Dns Supplies & Repairs 2TES 564 for amberjack. blue marlin, cobia, dolphin, grouper, kingfish, permit, sailfish, snapper, spearfish, swordfish, triple tail, tuna, wahoo and white marlin. The tournament is a fund-raiser for the non- profit Hernando DeSoto Historical Society of Bradenton. For more information, call DeSoto headquarters at 941-747-1998. Horseshoe winners Winners in the June 16 horseshoe games were Ron Pepka and Bill Starrett, both of Anna Maria. Runners-up were John Bennett of Anna Maria and George Landraitis of Cortez. Winners in the June 19 games were Pepka and Chris McNamara of Holmes Beach. Run- ners-up were Jack Cooper of Holmes Beach and George McKay of Anna Maria. The weekly contests get under way every Wednesday and Saturday at 9 a.m. at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. I ~L~s~-~i~t IE PAGE 24 0 JUNE 23, 1999 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Anglers go way west, way south to win tourney By David Futch Islander Reporter Capt. Tom Butler on the "Reality Check" knew he'd have to go way offshore if he expected to win his division in the 1999 Fishing the Islands Tournament. He stopped 112 nautical miles out, found what he was looking for and started hauling in large amberjack and gag grouper. Butler's Mastry Engine team of Rick Myrick, Ja- son Boyle, Chris Furr and Sean Gatesman brought in two grouper, 35.8 pounds and 26.3 pounds, and four amberjack weighing from 40.2 pounds to 45.6 pounds. S The team scored 334.9 points to outdistance Capt. Roy Salgado's team by 43.6 points and take the division. Butler won the adult offshore division and $2,000 in the tournament sponsored by Island Dis- count Tackle of Holmes Beach. A portion of the entry fee is donated to the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center and Butler donated $1,000, half of his winning haul, back to the Center. "We had to go deep because of the competition. We stopped 75 miles out and I knew we weren't in deep enough water to beat the guys around here," But- ler of St. Petersburg said. "These Anna Maria guys are tough and we knew we had to go way out." Like Butler on "Reality Check," it was the same story, different direction for inshore division winner Capt. Ryan Rowan of Venice and his Bradenton team on the "My Pal Al," who took top inshore prize of $5,000. Rowan, Terry Rader, of Flamingo Cay, and Bradenton residents Randy Rader, Joe Pedrazza and Rick Gullett left the Rod & Reel Pier at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and sped 50 miles south to Boca Grande for "great bait." The Rowan team brought home pictures of six snook ranging from 32 to 35 inches, amassing 556 points to nip runnerup Ron Knowles and sons John, Lewis and Sam by 18.5 points. Team Knowles took home $2,000. Terry Rader said the Rowan team went "hell for leather to Boca Grande," knowing Charlotte Harbor harbored some of the best shiners on the Gulf Coast. "We ran down there and back for that bait," he said. "We fished in a place we usually fish. It's our honey hole. We spent a lot of our time staying ahead of the rain." Some contestants speculated the "My Pal Al" team probably caught their snook along Boca Grande beaches, known for its abundance of large size snook during the snook's summer migration. Both offshore and inshore anglers were at the mercy of wet weather and lightning most of the day, with offshore folks reporting seas from five to 10 feet. Inshore anglers spent much of their time dodging lightning. Few contestants gave up in what many agree is the premier summer fishing tournament in the area. Salgado scored the most points on one fish when he tallied 125 for a sailfish caught by Skip Shipley. S "We had been seeing sails all week long," Salgado said. "We were sure we could get one, and did. It was a helluva fish. Almost 90 inches long and over 100 pounds." Capt. Jason Henzell of the charterboat "Pequod," out of Cortez Fishing Center, scored another fine catch during the tournament when he led Kyle Eldridge to a 41.2-pound wahoo. He was trolling a gold bomber on a downrigger 45 miles offshore. In the kid's division, Brandon Gross, 11, fishing with dad Capt. Rick Gross, took inshore honors with a 22.5-inch trout. Miles Mendez, 10, won in the kid's offshore divi- sion with a great catch of a 19.9-pound blackfin tuna. Each took home a new rod and reel. Other winners for largest catch of a specific species included Butler for largest amberjack at 45.6 pounds, Ron Roth for a 33-inch redfish, JoAnn Walker for a 21- inch trout in the ladies inshore division, Julie Brown for Sa 13.5-pound dolphin in the ladies offshore division, Rick Breeze and Nick Easterling tied for each catching a 39.5-inch snook in the adult inshore division and Shipley won for his sailfish in the adult offshore. Sponsor Bill Lowman of Island Discount Tackle said he was glad to see more sons and daughters get- ting involved. "It was pretty amazing this year. We had more than 700 people fishing in the tournament," Lowman said. "We had a lot more kids fishing this year with their parents. We thought that was cool." Inshore winners The winning adult inshore team in the Islands Tournament are, left to right, Terry Rader, Randy Rader, Joe Pedraza and Rick Gullett collected their $5,000 prize at the award party Sunday at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Capt. Ryan Rowan of Venice is not pictured. The team won $5,000 for catching six snook, all 32 to 35 inches long. Island Photos: David Futch Offshore winners The Mastry Engine team led by Capt. Tom Butler of "Reality Check" held up some of its winning catch in the Fishing the Islands Tournament adult offshore division at the Anna Maria City pier weigh- in Saturday night. Holding 40- pound-plus amberjacks are, left to right, Chris Furr, Rick Myrick, of Mastry Engine, Capt. Butler, Jason Boyle, kneeling, and Sean Gatesman, who holds a 35.8-pound grouper. Experience they've been fishing together forfive years as a team and going the extra mile were the key, Butler said. The Mastry team caught these fish 112 miles offshore. a Ten-year-old Miles Mendez proudly holds on to his I 1 B B 19.9-pound blackfin tuna at the Saturday, June 19, Brandon Gross, 11, holds a new rod and Shimano Fishing the Islands Tournament weigh-in. Mendez took reel for taking first place in the kid's inshore divi- first in the kid's offshore divisionfobr largest fish. He sion. Gross landed a 22.5-inch trout fbr the win. took home a new rod and reel thanks to this tuna. A big crowd showed up at the Anna Maria City Pier for the weigh-ins Saturday night. I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 23, 1999 0 PAGE 25 IE 6F L S A LE C tuA O E N BUILDERS HOME FURNITURE Displayed but never used. Four-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 mattress $199; daybed (white with brass finials) including two mattresses and pop-up unit $285. Can deliver. Call 753-7118. MACINTOSH POWERBOOK 520. Laptop model, ready to use. 778-7978. ANTIQUE REFRIGERATOR Frigidaire, works great! 24 by 52 inches, 22 inches deep. $95, 778-6234. MACINTOSH PERFORM 6200 CD. 64 MB RAM, 1 GIG hard drive, 15-in. color monitor. OS 8.5, new Zoom 56K modem. Loaded with soft- ware! Pagemaker 6.0, Photoshop 3.0, Pagemill 3.0, Illustrator 5.5, Quark Xpress 3.32, MS Word 5.0, plus more. $550. Optional Iomega zip drive, $100 and Apple Laserwriter 300, $175 are avail- able. All in mint condition. 748-6222. GE 19-CUBIC FOOT refrigerator/freezer and electric range with microwave hood. Appliances black, both $275. Call 778-0276. PAIR OF SPEAKERS, acoustic responsive, still in box. Paid $400, sell for $250. 779-0909. MOVING TO HAWAII, everything must go. Week- end retreat bedroom set, Drexel Heritage dining room set, teak bedroom set, couches, tables, big screen televisions, etc. Call Scott 779-2220. FORMICA KITCHEN CABINETS in good condi- tion, also includes counter-top stove. Call 778-5151 between 8am-6pm. FOUR-PERSON JACUZZI and cover, $800, 778-1750. MATCHING SOFA, LOVESEAT and chair. South- west design, good condition. $185, 779-0909. LORD'S WAREHOUSE THRIFT Shop. Open Sat- urdays only, 9am to 1pm. Summer sales! 6140 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 383-4738. ROSER GUILD THRIFT SHOP Open Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30am-2pm, Saturdays 9-noon. Do- nations Wednesday 9am to 11am. Always sales racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. MOVING SALE, FRIDAY and Saturday, June 25 and 26, 7am-noon. 2204 Ave. A, Bradenton Beach. HOLMES BEACH FRIDAY, June 25, 9am-2pm and Saturday, June 26, 9am-noon. Bedroom sets, sofas, rockers, televisions, clothing, miscella- neous items. 7204 Palm Drive. at-- - Residential Commercial/Industrial Property Management Mortgage Loans Title Insurance Vacation Rentals S"p Carol S. Heinze REALTOR/CRS 778-5059 MARTINIQUE $139,000. Enjoy the view of the Gulf of Mexico from this spacious 1 BR/1 BA condo with screened in lanai, turnkey fur- nished. IB35824 TWO-STORY DUPLEX $174,900. 2BR/2BA with den in each unit. Central Holmes beach location. Close to shopping, library and restaurants. IB32512 VACATION RENTALS FROM CONDOS TO COTTAGES. WEEKLY OR LONGER. CALL BOB LOHSE 778-0766 FOR A BROCHURE. HOLMES BEACH LOT. 82-by-119 foot canalfront with a straight shot to the Bay. Close to library, shopping and tennis courts. Reduced to $135,000. Call Carol Heinze, Realtor 751-1155. IB33995 ROOM FOR EXPANSION. Well-maintained older home on 100-by-154 foot duplex-zoned lot. 2BR/2BA, quiet Holmes Beach location, close to beach, shopping and library. Room for pool. Call Pat Thompson, Re- altor 751-1155. IB38221 SEASONAL & VACATION RENTALS 941-778-0766 Visit our exciting new comprehensive web site at www.arvidarealtyservices.com CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAMS Want to improve your child's reading? Also, programs proven effective with children with learning dis- abilities. Free evaluation. Affordable fees. Read- ing and cognitive skills therapist. 795-0303. PREMIERCOM LONG DISTANCE phone service. 7.5 flat rate, Florida 7.1, 800 numbers same rates. 888-785-7859. ANNA MARIA NETWORK. Quick search for every business city, county and state, www.annamaria.net. PUT YOUR BUSINESS on the main Island website. Starting at $50 per business quarter, hhtp://annamaria.net, 941-730-1608. PASS SUMMER SCHOOL! Experienced tutor and teacher. $15 per hour on the Island. 778-0526. BALL PYTHONS. Friendly classroom pets seeking new home male, female. $35 each, 778-0526. 1984 CADILLAC SEVILLE. 75,000 miles, new brakes/alternator, good work car, runs great, looks terrible. A/C needs work, needs new paint. $550. 778-5405. ANNA MARIA SuitCoast REAL ESTATE, INC. Mary Ann Schmidt Helen White Eves. 778-4931 Eves. 778-6956 ANNA MARIA NEAR BEACH 4BR/2.5BA family home. Caged pool, deep-water canal, large lot. Split plan, fireplace, den. $257,500. SUNBOW BAY TOWNHOUSE 3BR/3BA Elegance! Mexican tile, den, water view and boat dock. Carport, tennis, two pools. $178,500. SAILBOAT WATER 3BR/2BA family home. Large sunny family room. Ceramic tile and terrazzo. Private dock, playhouse. $229,000. SABAL PALMS CONDO 2BR/1.5BA furnished condo. Westside, convenient to ev- erything. 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Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com BILL ALEXANDER Broker Owner Invites you to call one of our Island real estate specialists! 778-4800 I RENTALS Annual / Seasonal / Monthly / Weekly VACATION RENTAL Anna Maria Bayfront 2BR/2BA - "-'.Af't $900 per week S1 I REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call 941-778-0770 Toll Free 800 741-3772 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK REALTOR. "Wir Sprechen Deutsch" RESIDENTIAL BAYVIEW TERRACE Bay and pool view. 2BR. very light. attractive condo across hom beach. $105,000. VILLAS WITH HEATED CAGED POOL. 4BR/2BA, 2,006 sq. ft. living area each side. Extras. Can condo'ize. $440,000 WHITE AVE/BEACH ACCESS. 3BR/2BA, lot 100x130. Immaculate, attractive, lush landscape. $375,000. CANALFRONT LOT Anna Maria 75 ft. front. $175,000. CHOICE ISLAND LOT 9,700 sq.ft., $108,000. BRAND NEW KEY WEST HOME 4BR/3BA with Gulf and bay views. Upgrades and extras. Shaft for elevator. $425,000. CALL US ABOUT BRAND 32 BRAND NEW HOMES COMING SOON. From $150,000 and up. COMMERCIAL STYLING SALON Eight stations. Great location. $39,000 OBO. LOT C-2 Zoning.Walk to beach $150,000. HISTORIC BRIDGE STREET 2,400 sq. ft., three stores, 150 ft. to Sarasota Bay. Can add to size. Developing area. $355,000. VACATION RENTALS. Homes/Villas & Condos. ANNUAL: Waterway Condo 2BR/2BA updated! 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 www.tdolly@bhip.infi.net TDOLLYYOUNGREALESTATE.COM I '' []D PAGE 26 JUNE 23, 1999 m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER S LN E R L A I F I* E TRASPRTTIO I HEP ANTD onined -E: IDSFO*IR ninedf FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels ... and every- thing else in The Islander Bystander. 778-7978. YACHT CLEANING by Carleen. Detailing, wax, maintenance programs. 15-years experience. Island resident. References available. 750-7337. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. Half & full day. Reservations please. Call 795-8299. 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Great location to build your dream lot with dock can be bought with the elevated 2BR/2BA home across the street as a package the sandy Gulffront beach or play on the home! $152,500. deal. Great views from both. Buy one or both and save! Both for $395,000. lighted tennis court. Turnkey furnished per- fect for rentals. $339,000. NEW LISTING! Peek of the bay, north end of Anna KEY ROYALE! Panoramic water views from Maria 5BR/4B home or 3BR/2BA with mother-in- this beautiful 3BR/2.5BA custom home at the law apartment. Spacious great room opens to end of Key Royale Drive with spacious rooms, screened lanai and custom kitchen. Four-car garage, open floor plan, huge garage and over 3,000 RV pad with hook-up and more! $335,000. sq. ft. under air. $675,000. I--, - BACK OF THE MARKET! Buyers loss is your gain with this "price-less" Key Royale canalfront beauty! Cocktail pool, covered lanai area all viewed from large windows across back of the house. 3BR/ 2BA, circular drive and large garage. $319,000. UNIQUELY DESIGNED island home. Euro- pean style and quality throughout with antique solid cedar portico, European stained concrete floors, French doors. Antique solid pine doors, Italian hardware and more! $299,000. BOATERS PARADISE! 3BR/2BA home located on double wide deep canal with dock, lift and davits. Can house two boats. Home has brand new windows, Berber carpet, paint and stucco. $339,900. -- SPACIOUS single family home on a lovely lake on Anna Maria Island with new A/C in 1998, some new kitchen appliances and freshly painted interior and exterior. Newly planted landscaping adds to the curb appeal. $199,900. NEW KEY ROYALE LISTING! Across from golf course sits this canalfront 3BR/2BA, plus den, home with private boat dock with deep sailboat water. Screened lanai area, ceramic tile and more! $329,500. HAVE IT YOUR WAY! Recently renovated, this two-level 3BR/3BA home with two kitchens offers many options. Upstairs has a 1BR/1BA, downstairs a 2BR/2BA. The proximity to the beach allows for a seasonal or annual rental. $219,900. rin Dive, Holmes, B .iLeach94177g8-06g -1-800-86508s00 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I JUNE 23, 1999 i PAGE 27 HO HOUSE CLEANING wife and husband team specializing in vacation turnarounds and residen- tial. Area residents since 1966. Hardworking, dependable, insured. 761-1863. HAVING A MAC ATTACK? Call for help with Mac or PC. Training, internet, hardware selection and installation. Call Ed, 778-2553. SILCOX CERAMIC TILE and carpet sales and service. Have samples, small repairs, regrout. Guaranteed. 20 years experience. Call Randy 746-0671. LICENSED COMPUTER SPECIALIST. Available evening, weekend. For any computer needs, hardware, software, network, commercial, private. Call 778-8473. STEVE ALLEN FLOORING. Carpet, vinyl, ce- ramic tile, wood laminate, supplied and installed. Unbeatable prices on all your flooring needs, mobile showroom. Licensed and insured. 383- 5381, pager 506-3297. MAID FOR YOU. Residential cleaning for all your needs. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and special occasions. Reasonable rates, dependable ser- vice. Call today for a free estimate and leave the dirty work for us! 792-7613. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! JR'S LANDscAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns,'native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call 778- 6508. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it's broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call 778-2581. I-r -,, U E mail: smithami@gate.net Web site: www.gate.net/~smithami OPPORTUNITY 'KNOCKS. Motel on Holmes Beach within walking distance of the beach, shop- ping and restaurants. Six units plus owner's living quarters. Turnkey furnished (except owner's unit). Neat and clean. $495, 000. For more information call Zee Catanese 794-8991 or Carol Williams 744-0700 eves. GULFFRONT LOT. Pristine Gulffront property on the north end of Anna Maria. Unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay and Sunshine Skyway. Secluded, exclusive and breathtaking views. $800,000. Call Susan Hatch 778-7616 eves. m If REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 Nous parlons francais Mit uns koennen Sie deutsch reden 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS rQ 1 CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE Residential/commercial, full-service maintenance, landscaping installation, clean-ups, tree trimming, ponds, native plants, butterfly gardens. Excellent references. 778-5294. FREE SNOW REMOVAL Shell, dirt, mulch or stone delivered and spread for a small fee. Yard clean-up. Dump truck for hire. Free estimates. Call Dave Bannigan, 794-6971. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and in- stallation. Come in and choose from our huge se- lection of plants, shrubs and trees. Everything Un- der the Sun Garden Centre. 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-4441. CODY'S CARPET & upholstery cleaning. Dry foam shampoo and steam cleaned. Living room/ dining room $34.95. Free deodorizing. 794-1278. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, inte- rior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Dan or Bill 795-5100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodel- ing contractors. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. INDUSTRIOUS, highly-skilled, meticulous, sober, prompt, finish carpentry, counter tops, ceramic & vinyl tile, fine finish painting, wall coverings, repairs. Paul Beauregard 779-2294. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. Thirty-three year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construc- tion. Free estimates, no overtime charges. (FL#RF0038118) 778-3924 or 778-4461. ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Furniture repair. Danish craftsman. Free estimates, pick-up & delivery. 121 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach. 778-4335. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. Lic#RC0045125, #RG0058589, #PE0020374. Insured. Call 720-0794. CARL V. JOHNSON, JR. Building Contractor. New homes, renovations, additions. Free esti- mates and design service. Quality workmanship. Lic#RR0066450. Call 795-1947. SCREEN REPAIRS, interior/exterior painting, ceiling fans, landscape work, drywall repairs, roof painting, tile work, low prices 778-0410 of- fice, 504-2027 mobile. TILE, TILE, TILE. Ceramic tile supply and instal- lation. Quality workmanship, floors and walls. Fully insured, call 387-7153, 750-5985. DON'T DELAY! Homeowners, real estate com- panies, have your interior or exterior painting done now. Lowest prices, local resident fourteen years, local references, insured. Page today! Free estimate today! James Green Painting Company, pager 749-4156. JIM ELLIOT PRECISION TILE. Ceramics only, flooring specialist. Wall murals by Original Tile De- signs. Artist in-house. 778-1319. BAYFRONT COTTAGE WITH DOCK. Turnkey, beautiful view, covered parking. Available now. $350/week or $700/month. 794-5980. ANN HARMON gorida { Accredited Residential Manager Compang"y I have experience. I have tenants. I need more rentals! 2501 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach www.oldfloridarealty.com Call today to discuss my 1800 778-9599 Ann Harmon marketing plan for your property. 1941778-6849 Residential Sales/Rental Division Licensed Real Estate Broker GULF OF MEXICO BEACH HOUSE. Elegant custom-designed residence. 3,684 +/- sq.ft., 3BR, authentic Mexican tile floors throughout. 9 ft.-ceilings and arched doors to balcony overlook- ing the white sandy beach. $1,350,000. Don Lewis 794-3200. R37566 WATERFRONT FABULOUS VIEW from this fourth floor con- dominium overlooking Manatee River. Leave your worries behind at Regatta Point. Boat ramp and dining is only a stone throw away. $169,900. John Koeck 722-9160. EXCLUSIVE WATERFRONT COMMUNITY. Homesite on bay with private slip in protected boat basin. Good access to the Gulf and Intracoastal. $209,900. Sandy Drapala 794- 3354 or Kathy Marcinko 792-9122. L36879 MANATEE RIVER ESTATE lot one acre, more or less, 125 ft. waterfront, deep wa- ter, huge oak trees. 6BR/4B traditional home with open large kitchen and living area. Parquet floors, sun room, barrel tile roof, circular driveway. Sailboat water. $699,000. Don Lewis 746-3200. R37104 THE VIEWS LOOKING SOUTH towards Sarasota are breath- taking. Elegant homes in guarded community on Sarasota Bay. Enjoy the security, solitude and beauty of Tidy Island. Ex- cellent value. Townhouses priced from $225,000. Bob and Penny Hall 749-5981. C34359 LOTS/ACREAGE OVER 6.5 ACRES in a quaint old Florida setting, perfect for your dream home. Easy access from St. Petersburg to Sarasota. Will divide. $168,000. Dave Barker 792-8932. L26570 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 MAINLAND LOVELY GARDEN UNIT upstairs over- looking green area with pool, shuffleboard and picnic area. 2BR/2B, recent upgrades. Convenient location. $79,900. Don Olmstead 729-3713. C37981 WONDERFUL SPLIT PLAN HOME. 3BR, cool screened lanai, two-car garage. Ex- cellent NW location in top school district. $109,900. Sandy Drapala 794-3354 or Kathy Marcinko 792-9122. R37251 CONVENIENCE AND SPACE. Ease your lifestyle in this 3BR/2B pool with over 2,200 sq.ft. Terrific location at end of cul- de-sac on large lot. $185,000. Toni King 794-5534. R37828 Twlv OksShppngPlza72855h veE,(S 7) raeno, loid 320 91-52011 iitousie n heInerett C EiD3 PAGE 28 M JUNE 23, 1999 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER S Commercial Residential Free Estimates Sandy'S Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging Lavin Hauling By the cut or by the month. SWe Monitor Irrigation Systems Service INSURED GUARANTEED LOWEST 7781345 PRICES AND SATISFACTION t iEstablished in 1983 @@G[flaU@0@] STATE LICENSED & INSURED @@M@RU]@0@3 CRC 035261 EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Remodeling Contractors CONSTRUCTION Building Anna Maria since 1975 @@@oatU@0@Go (941) 778-2993 @@]M@n1UVG@TOGN ANNA MARIA Paradise Improvements I Quality home repair and maintenance Steven Kaluza 778-4173 Island References and Insured Painting Drywall Tile Doors Screens Etc ... Residential Commercial Check our references: "'- "Quality work at a reasonable price. " Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria island Since 1986 761-8900 ISLAND LUMBER AND HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 Private & Commercial Interior & Exterior 20 Years Experience Free Estimates Call 778-2139 "The Girls" RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SI and MOBILE DETAILING "Y2K FRIENDLY" Residential Cleaning: Weekly Bi-Weekly Monthly One Time Mobile Detailing: Autos Boats RVs Exterior and Interior Services Availablel EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, QUALITY SERVICE Call "The Girls" 778-1924 or 778-6680 .f\ \P LUMBING!I LSA Plumbing fIin ~ W 778-0773 Sw usallpi6olem8? Our mobile detail service comes to you! Most Cars: $95* *Wash, buff, wax, shampoo interior. Under carriage, tires and rims all treated and protected. Plus, engine pressure cleaning. $95 for small to mid-size cars. By appointment, at your home or office. Your car doesn't have to be driven anywhere! Let us protect and preserve your investment. 371-8006 THE AREA'S #1 MOBILE DETAILER All cars/trucks personally serviced by Damon ISLANDER4CLASSIEEDDSi PETS WELCOME. 2BR/2BA, lovely furnished home on canal, with dock and fenced yard, in Coral Shores. Available now, by the week or month. Realtor/Owner 387-0533. SEASONAL RENTAL AVAILABLE monthly, weekly, now through October 15,1999. No smok- ing, no pets. 2BR/1BA, one and a half blocks to Gulf. Call 778-0733. HOLMES BEACH OFFICE or retail space. Ap- proximately 1,300 sq. ft. Excellent parking with exposure on main thoroughfare. Call Smith Real- tors 778-0777. SURF SIDE 2BR/1BA. Annual, $900 per month. Available now. 792-2779. ANNUAL FULLY-FURNISHED 2BR/1.5BA du- plex. Hardwood floors, Berber carpet, washer/ dryer, dishwasher. Steps to beach and bay. $800 per month includes water. 778-8335. HOLMES BEACH VACATION rentals. 1-2/BR, furnished apartments with pool. Low summer rates, stones throw to beach. Also booking for 99/ 00. 778-4368. RENT WITH PURCHASE option. 1BR trailer with 10 by 20 ft. room. Open, bright, washer/dryer. Must be 55. $450 month, 778-4523. LONGBOAT CONDO IN DUPLEX for rent. Ground floor, 2BR/2BA, newly furnished, private back yard, across from beach, walk to grocery, shops, library. $1,200 per month, cable and utili- ties included. 387-8255. HIDEAWAY COVE PANORAMIC BAYVIEW, nice, quiet, ground floor. One and two bedroom, fully-furnished, steps to beach, restaurants and more. Available now through December. Also winter season and consider annual. No pets or smoking. 778-7107. BRADENTON BEACH FURNISHED or unfur- nished, 2BR/2BA, duplex, one block from beach. Annual lease, available August 1. $700 per month plus utilities and security deposit. If you called be- fore and were told you had the wrong number or that the duplex wasn't for rent, please call again- ask for Sarah. Call 778-0787. 3BR/2BA DUPLEX with garage and private back- yard. Just steps to the beach. Call Valerie Kruse, Wedebrock Real Estate 778-6665. 1 BR/1 BA CONDOMINIUM, fully-furnished condo with pool. Call Valerie Kruse, Wedebrock Real Estate 778-6665. 2BR/2BA CONDOMINIUM with dock, vaulted ceil- ings and screened lanai. Call Valerie Kruse, Wedebrock Real Estate 778-6665. ONE BEDROOM HOUSE in Cortez near water, with central air. $500 per month, first, last, deposit. No smokers or pets. Call after 5pm. 795-0466. ANNUAL RENTALS, efficiency, 1BR and 2BR units. Prices range $375-$850 per month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate 778-2307 for details. SEASONAL FOR 1999/2000, 2BR/1BA duplex, downstairs, completely furnished, one house from beach. 813-689-0925. BRADENTON 2BR/2BA home, furnished, on ca- nal, excellent location, close to beaches, shops, restaurants and golf. Annual, monthly or weekly rental, don't miss this one. Phone/fax 795-6035. RENTAL WANTED! Established remodeling contrac- tor, five-year Island resident, looking for 1 or 2/BR house, duplex, etc. Will consider fixer-upper for rea- sonable rent. Must have garage or underneath lock- ing storage. Non-smoker, no pets, no kids. 779-2294. GORGEOUS TERRA CEIA BAY new condo- minium. 3BR/2BA, fifth floor, fabulous bay view, pool, tennis, golf. Short-term lease available. $1,100 per month. Call Debbie at 924-8274. GULFVIEWS! HOLMES BEACH 2BR ground- level home, fifty yards to Gulf beach, clean. $875 per month, nothing included, security and last, no pets! 1-800-894-1950. GULFVIEWS! HOLMES BEACH 3BR ground- level home, fifty yards to Gulf beach, very clean home, $1,075 per month, security and last, no pets! 1-800-894-1950. HOLMES BEACH Westbay Point and Moorings condominium, available July, August, September. No smoking or pets. $1,200 per month plus utili- ties. 778-1827. ANNUALS, ANNUALS, ANNUALS. 521 South Drive, 2BR/2BA canalfront, $1,500 per month; 205 75th St., 2BR/1BA, $650 per month; 117 81st St., 3BR/3BA, $1,200 per month; 522 Key Royale Drive, 3BR/2BA, $1,000 per month; 305 Spring Ave., 2BR/1BA, $900 per month. Call Betsy Hills Real Estate 778-2291. BAYFRONT GROUND-LEVEL 1BR/1BA, annual unfurnished with dock privileges, no pets. 109 13th St. S., Bradenton Beach. $650 per month, 322-2101. ANNA MARIA ANNUAL 2BR/1BA, unfurnished, ideal for responsible single or married couple, no smokers or pets. Garage, washer/dryer, trees. $800 per month, 778-5349. Island Starter and filternator Service *AutO0 Morine Diesel, Foreign and DomesTiL 5608 Morino Dr., Holmes Beach 778-0818 Behind the Auto Service Gnter Get It Together inc Get organized: Home or Office Affordable Confidential Call me ... you need me ... Edie Force, Major Organizer, 778-7916 JUSt visiting GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE GREAT GIFTS ANYTIME!LA D AMERICAN R Don't leave the island CAR WASH without taking time to 5804 Marina Dr. subscribe. Visit us at 5404 Holmes Beach Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, 778-1617 Holmes Beach MON-FR8AM5PM- or call 941-778-7978 SAT 8AM 4PM to charge it on Visa or MC. WINDOWS & PRESSURE CLEANING COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS HOMES: Roofs Walls Pool Decks Driveways COMMERCIAL: Dumpster Kitchen Exhaust Drive Thru Commercial & Residential FREE ESTIMATES 800 831-9434 Licensed and Insured EGAL S PIEAYR ES S I V E ESE RD AS AAME D S H IR E MAK E LINE I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 23, 1999 0 PAGE 29 II ANNUAL 3BR/1 BA duplex apartment at 3204 6th Ave. Very close to Gulf beach and shopping. $650 per month plus utilities. Call Carol Saulnier at Green Real Estate 778-0455. ANNUAL 3BR/2BA nearly new house with Gulf view, corner 65th St. Available August 1, shown by appointment only, $1,600 per month plus utili- ties. Call Carol Saulnier at Green Real Estate 778-0455. LOVELY 2BR/1BA, unfurnished duplex, corner of 72nd and Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Annual, $595 month, one-month security, non-smokers. 778-4456 or 778-3227. ANNUAL DUPLEX Holmes Beach, ground level, 2BR/1BA, lanai, unfurnished, steps to beach. $700 per month plus security, includes water, no pets. 778-7665. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA, unfurnished, walk to beach, $700 per month, first, last, security, utilities not in- cluded. Efficiency, everything included $550 per month, 778-5057. GULFVIEW EFFICIENCY/DUPLEX, $500 per month plus security, includes all utilities except phone. North apartment, 2213 Gulf Drive N., 792-3226. ANNUAL BRADENTON BEACH bayfront. Small but lovely 1BR cottage in lush landscape. Central air washer/dryer hook-up, private parking, dock privileges. $725 per month, no pets or smokers, 778-4625. AVAILABLE WEEKLY, MONTHLY, mid August through October, 2BR/2BA home, washer/dryer included, close to beach. 778-6064, 813-681- 9111. SUMMER SPECIAL, magnificent Gulf view, Bradenton Beach. 1 and 2BR apartments for rent - daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal. 778-4555. GULFVIEW 3BR, old Florida charm, wood floors, high ceilings, front porch, dishwasher, washer/ dryer optional. $1,100 per month, annual. Fourth of July week, seasonal, $750. 778-8221 or 1-800- 977-0803. PERICO ISLAND mint condition, one year old. 3BR/2.5BA, 1,726 sq. ft. Many extras $174,500. Call Mr. Bruno 800-631-2221, 792-8289. GULF FRONT LOT, dead-end street, one of a kind! There are no more like this. $399,000, 778- 4523 or 800-977-0803. GULFFRONT BEACH HOUSE 2BR/2BA ground floor on a 50 by 150-ft. lot to be completed in June. Nice, quiet, dead-end street. $525,000, 800-977-0803, 778-4523. BARK & COMPANY REALTY buyer's broker. Buyers represented. Steven M. Bark, Broker. 383-1717 or 720-3200. BIMINI BAYFRONT. Beautiful open view, new seawall and 12 by 65-foot dock, pool and more. $429,000. Principals only call 953-6897 to see this 2,800 plus sq.ft. single-story home. KEY ROYALE BY OWNER. 3BR/2BA with large yard, room for additions, pool, etc. Nice quiet street, $20,000 under anything else on Key at $189,000. Hurry will sell quickly! 761-9259. BY OWNER very nice Holmes Beach duplex on double lot. Plenty of room for additions, pool, etc. 100 yards to beautiful beach. Great rental income! Will consider lease option. $199,000. Frank 761- 9259. WHY RENT? 1BR trailer with 10 by 20-foot room, cute, open, washer/dryer, boat storage. Sand Piper, 416 4th St. $18,500. 1-800-977-0803 or 778-4523. ANNA MARIA CANALFRONT home 4BR/3BA. Many quality extras built in throughout. $232,000. For information or appointment, call 778-5928. GULFFRONT VACANT LOT on the Bridge Street circle in Bradenton Beach. Zoned commercial, could build three condo units. Call Sandy Labarre at Wedebrock Real Estate Company 383-5543. Asking $345,000. Must be placed in person at .PRIME LOCATION North Holmes Beach, el- The Islander evated waterfront home, beautiful view and morn- 5404 Marina Dr., Island Shopping Center ing-sunrises dock, dead-end street and quiet Holmes Beach Info: 778-7978 area, reasonable. 778-3763. F- - - - ---------------- ------------------ ----------------------- HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD 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 $8 for up to 21 WORDS. 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Date Name shown on card: 5404 Marina Drive Fax: 941 778-9392 Holmes Beach FL 34217 SLA N DE W Phone: 941 778-7978 L------- --- --- --- --- ------ ---- - --- Yvonne Higgins REALTOR Call me to find the BEST PROPERTIES ON THE ISLAND Homes Investments Condos Il'/ Np lin.NIa 761-3100 P./1I/JVTjV6y aineJefe niaA;./ "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 7785594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 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 Need PC assistance? Help getting on the Internet? "@Ease With PCs" can help. Instruction, problem resolution, upgrades. Most work done on your premises. Y2K TEST & FIX. Sorry, no Macs. Call Keith Allen 792-8718. Jr's Landscape & Mitnan 778-6508 Lawn care, native plants, mulch, trim, hauling and cleanup. RICK BOYCE CONSTRUCTION From the smallest repairs to major overhaul ... I do it all and you SAVE. 778-5075 798-0078 PAGER 20-years Island experience Insured Lic.# CGC038546 Drywall. Ceiling Repair Custom Wall Finishing Interior/Exterior 25 Yrs Experience Cell 650-7871 Eves 778-9506 ROLL SHUTTERS OFFER ULTIMATE PROTECTION AGAINST Hurricanes High Winds Theft & Vandalism CUSTOM MANUFACTURED ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND * Ron Kilner 778-5193 or Rick Weaver 778-1610 Free Estimates Licensed & Insured SL A1:1L S S-IF:I- R NALS-oninud ENALSCntne Wilson WallsNC STUCCO SPECIALIST (UNDER 16) KIDS SEEKING SUMMER JOBS. Up to 21 words FREE. (Nn rharn e: 3 week maxvimlm ner kidr \ WE SPECIALIZE IN REPAIRS! \-4W Residential Commercial -UB Restaurant %. Mobile Home \-41U Condo Assoc. -\ Vac and Intercom \-4 Lightning Repair Service Upgrades COMMUNITY ELECTRIC David Parrish Owner Lic # ER0006385 Serving the Beaches Since 1978 Wiso .ID PAGE 30 M JUNE 23, 1999 M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER R A Ct uA ESIB AECo ni nu dEADE RIE BAYFRONT ESTATE $725,000. Four units lo- cated directly on bay/intracoastal steps to Gulf beaches. Cathedral ceilings, fireplace, wood floors, Jacuzzi and boat docks. Great for investor or family estate! 3BR/2BA house, 2BR/2BA house and two 1BR apartments. Call Deborah Thrasher or John Hines, Wedebrock Real Estate Company 383-5543 or 778-3395 eves. CANALFRONT HOME with panoramic view of Skyway lights and bay/intracoastal, 2BR/2BA and potential 1BR apartment with Spanish tile floors, cathedral ceilings, cedar closets, oversized two- car garage with sauna, boat dock, davits, screened enclosed lanais, A/C, refrigerator, new dryer 1998. $284,900. Call Deborah Thrasher, Wedebrock Real Estate Company 383-5543 or 778-3395 eves. ANNA MARIA CITY. View Bimini Bay from canalfront home. Custom 3BR/2BA, cheerful spa- cious greatroom layout. Dumbwaiter to kitchen, many extras, Garden atrium entry with inside staircase. Cozy lanai and pool, dock, boat lift, oversized two-car garage. $549,000. Broker par- ticipation tour www.annamaria.net/1. For ap- pointment 778-4636. FOR SALE BY OWNER large four-unit apartment building at Anna Maria city pier, corner lot across from Ato's, live in one, rent three, White sandy beach. Will consider small cottage trade -n or mo- tor home. Call Enchanted Shores at Margueritaville, 778-9188. NEW 2BR/2BA LUXURY condominiums. Con- crete and block construction. Views of Gulf and bay, beach access, pool, elevator, balconies, garage parking. Model open 11am-4pm daily or call owner 778-0396. 1201 Gulf Drive North, start- ing at $310,000. KEY ROYALE CANALFRONT stucco 3BR/2BA, dock, sundeck, screened lanai, open and airy floor plan, totally refurbished, immaculate turnkey. This house will go very fast. FSBO $249,900. Open House Sunday, June 27, 1-3pm. 609 Am- bassador Lane, Holmes Beach. 888-298-6955. RUNAWAY BAY 1BR/1BA, first floor turnkey, great exercise room, tennis, pool, saunas, good location. Invest or enjoy living, 778-3040 or 753-7733. Buy it, sell it or find it fast in The Islander Bystander, where classified advertising really gets results! Perfect gift? A mail subscription to The Islander Bystander for family away from the island. DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wed. publication. UP to 3 line minimum includes approximately 21 words $8.00. Additional lines $2.50 each. Box: $2.50. Ads must be paid in advance. Stop by or mail to 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217. We're located next to Chez Andre in the Island Shopping Center. More information: 778-7978. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein Sis subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli- gion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowing accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby in- formed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To com- plain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669- 9777, for the hearing impaired (TDD) 1-800-543-8294. GULFFRONT SHOWCASE ; Directly on Gulf Beach, this newer .3BR has plantation shutters, Ainder- i son windows, solid oak spiral stair- case, two-car garage. Wood deck overlooks white sandy beach. Enjoy Beautiful sunsets over tlie Gulf. 102 31st Street, Holnies Beach Quality and beauty throughout. $795,000 Call Jane Tinsworth R.S. OlSOnfBetter at 795-3000 RealFsate, Inc. I nHll? e' A Paradise Rental Management, Inc. COMPARE: Hours of Telephone Coverage Amount of Advertising and Promotions International Contacts Occupancy Rate Total Rental Income Per Property 1-800-237-2252 or 778-4800 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BR/2BA unit located tennis court side of first-class Gulffront complex with pool/spa, tennis and on-site manager. Offered at $154,500. Call Dave Moynihan 778-2246/778-7976 eves. Vacation Rentals HOMES CONDOS RESORT GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES 800 211-2323 941 778-2246 RUNAWAY BAY RESORT 800 346-7340 941 778-0000 ti t ISLAND DUPLEX Excellent Holmes Beach location and short walk to prime beach. 2BR/1BA each side with central heat and air. Drive by 207 76th Street. $175,000. Call Dave Moynihan 778-2246/778-7976 eves. IIomanI ad 1 enalCopayi n Mantee CuntyI lust isinii'g You can keep up on real estate activity with a subscription to "the best news on Anna Maria Island" You'll get news about three Island city govern- ments, 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. Why wait weeks for loan appTov.s? We can give you an Approval in Minutes!' .. Linda & Ted Davis, serving Anna Maria Island and the State of Florida with more than 35 years of combined experience. Compare our Low Rates and Fees. Call today. (941) 779-2113 or (800) 226-3351 Licensed Mortgage Brokerage Business Clearly the quality choice CAROLYN PATRICK ROBERT ST. JEAN WATERFRONT SPECIALIST INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 77-0700 office 794-0007 office 941-331-9201 home 941-794-8059 home The SdrfandTurf Teami .JLe'aie Francais f 1998 Top Listing Agent & Top Sales Agent D.J.H. MORTGAGE Specializing in . Mortgages for Anna Maria Island! Island Resident Call Dennis J. Hendrickson 778-5304 ,' 'h-pto 229 South Harbor Dr. 'r Breathtaking view of the tt _- bay and the Sunshine r_ ,~ Skyway Bridge from this newly-built 3BR elevated home. Cathedral ceilings, ,:.rian countertops in kitchen. A steal at i 6700 Holmes Blvd. Immaculate duplex - .. move right in! a ... Spacious owners side i, .- -" -" " with updated S . appliances. Two blocks from gorgeous t.aches. Great investment opportunity at 3 E 410 778-7500 Licensed Real Estate Broker SALES RENTALS INVESTMENTS MLS |y,' g>335 zggi^2~73zz125giaz L-Gm,- -^(T^ Hi! I'm Marianne Norman-Ellis.. For any real estate needs, S-I am ready and anxious to serve you. Call me at Mike Norman Realty 778-6696 I LM MORTGAEIN THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 23, 1999 N PAGE 31 I [M "WALK WITH ME..." in paradise at SI can makeyour island dreams come true. ED OLIVEIRA REALTOR S" Sales & Rentals Since 1981 Office 778-4800 Eves 778-1751 7 - 5201 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, Ft 34217 03etsu 90zAr l fieal &tate, a-. 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida (941) 778-2291 PO Box 2150 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 This comfy 2BR/1BA island hideaway features inviting Mexican tile floors and a cozy kitchen with tile countertops and breakfast bar. The spacious screened lanai overlooks a tropical oasis of lush, flowering plants and palms. Other amenities in- clude track lighting. Frrnch doors, Dutch front door, tono-,"ai-groove paneling, textured walls o-, ceilings and central air and heat. Conve- niently located directly across street from the wonderful Gulf beach! priced at $169,000. "WIR SPRECHEN DEUTSCH" "e -M Ti. -.- -: g L X -" Associates After Hours: Barbara A. Sao...778-3509 Nancy Guilford...778-2158 Monica Reid...729-3333 Susanne Kasten ... 953-3584 Sherry Sasser ... 778-1820 -Exclusive )Waterfront MLS Estates WARRANT Video Collection non Visit ou i'ndlW Jsite aL -htt betsyh/ iollsioeala S/nPecicafcizin iny _'iZ iT/ J7tof2AC(iL 3tyEII Visit our Web site http://www.betsyhillsrealestate.com ANNA MARIA BAYFRONT LOT at 834 S. Bay Blvd. includes a front wall with gate and asphalt driveway, a seawall in very good repair, some sandy beach to walk, and 19,600 (100x196) square feet of land to build a better house than the one that burned down in the 1960s. Asking $400,000. Doug Dowling Realty 409 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, Fl 34216 Phone & Fax: (941)778-1222 E-Mail: dougdowling@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~dougdowling/ CANALFRONT LOT Walk to the beach from your new home built on this large lot in Anna Maria City! 75 by 140 feet with seawall, no bridges with direct bay access. Build your dream home here! Just listed at $149,000. Call Ken Jackson at 778-6986 Agnes Tooker 778-5287 or Dave Sork 726-1704 Fran Maxon SALES AND RENTALS 9701 Gulf Drivea PO Box 717 -Anna Maria, FL 34216 (941) 778-2307 Toll Free 800 306-9666 Fax # 778-7035 FRAN MAON __ RA. 778-4800 1-800-237-2252 www.paradiserealty.com 5201 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Ae CALL ONE OF OUR PROFESSIONALS Bill Alexander .... 778-4442 Lynn Hostetler... 778-4442 Ed Olivieira........ 778-1751 HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX. Tidy duplex just a block from the beach. Move-in condition in owner's side. Long-term tenant in west side. 1BR/ 1BA each side. Dave Jones/Dick Maher 778-4800. $148,500. MLS 36165 CONVENIENT LOCATION. Contempo- rary 3BR/2.5BA, open plan with many new features. Master bedroom and bath on ground floor with 2BR/1BR on sec- ond floor with balcony overlooking greatroom. $185,000. Dick Maher/Dave Jones 778-4800. MLS 36165 Dick Maher........ 778-6791 Dave Jones ....... 778-4891 Bob Wolter ........ 727-1883 BAY WATCH CONDO. Beautiful 2BR/ 2BA bayfront complex. Spacious open floor plan, turnkey furnished. Intracoastal view with private boat and fishing dock. Opportunity to own an excellent invest- ment property. $174,900. Elizabeth Andricks 778-4800. MLS 34463 ANNA MARIA ISLAND HOME Spa- cious 3BR/3BA open floor plan, hard- wood floors, fireplace, screened bal- cony. Boat ramp and dock, large enough to accommodate sailboat. No bridges to Tampa Bay. All this for $375,000. Eliza- beth Andricks 778-4800. MLS 324547 WedebrockRe EsIdate Company | a n . .. h, ,5 0 | Sa vS ^ **S S H ._,lm.:. i.,..:l. ,t't,.. ',l,.nrrn i' bL._.l..:r : ,l>. :,L r._rn :nJ a I k ..' m r, r..i'..1 1 I -, .:r S, he I 'ii '.. I [ S "'1 L. li 'ic h:'-l .: r. ,r'l i'.) n I'lJ il-l n ITN i .ii- III' i l T : .il E' 1A il, C D L . . . . .. ~...,f.I.. .. -.,., . .1. I,,n .I ,.- J I .. I 0..-,,.,,J ,,h .., .1 :l., ,.,J I-. C(-D IR \', LSrFCONDO.LO (-,INO(\lit KI I IN\T"IMIEN1 0I'I'OR ILNI "1 , .. f.. t ..-_1 L. I,,,P L. I , I, f 1 .. I II. .h ,,, 1,r 1 .:' I hl--I,.I . .. n -, 1 1'.. -1. . ... . h i I '"-1 .1 11 I-,. L. I,: -- ,. WEEKLY MONTHLY SEASONAL ANNUAL s Its summer! Family and friends coming? Don't have room' S Remember ... we have rear vacation rentals available. Call \alerie Kruse at '-8-665 for more information. ,- i , . . .. .. ...-,. ., -, . ESTATE SALE! Offering nice CANAL HOME with 2BR/2BA in Bay Palms! Features open living area with living room off Florida room, nice kitchen with built-ins and master bedroom includes den ideal for computer set up. Seawall rebuilt and new dock installed 1997 and new Trane air/heat system. A few cosmetics will go a long way. Situated just seconds to open end of canal. Reduced price $210,000. Offering nice duplexes and "near Gulf" properties. Call for further details. All great rentals. since 1957 MARIE LIC. REAL ESTATE FRANKLIN REALTY BROKER "We ARE the Island." 9805 Gull Drive PO Box 835 Anna Maria, Florida 34216 1-800-845-9573 (941) 778-2259 Fax (941) 778-2250 IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL WATERFRONT PROPERTY ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND CALL DON & KAREN SCHRODER. Our sales record speaks for itself. Six-month sales include: 102 Tern Dr ............ Canalfront........ Selling and Buying Agents 501 68th St............. Canalfront....................... Selling Agents 533 70th St. ............ Canalfront....................... Selling Agents 259 Gladiolus ......... Canalfront.... Selling and Buying Agents 2118 Ave. E.............. Gulffront ....................... Selling Agents 609 Baronet Ln....... Canalfront....................... Selling Agents 610 Hampshire Ln.. Canalfront....................... Buying Agents 502 Bay Dr. S. .......... Bayfront ........................ Selling Agents 616 Baronet Ln......... Bayfront ....................... Under Contract TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY NOW, CALL US! I DON & KAREN SCHRODER RE/MAX Gulfstream Realty 941-778-2200 SLANDER luVl vlk s I I : i. I I -;~ "' I . : I ""-~;' Pt RB PAGE 32 JUNE 23, 1999 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER No. 0613 LE PUZZLE r2 3 4 5 I6 I '- i- 1 11 1 13-I BY RICH NORRIS / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ I I I I I I I I I I ACROSS 1 Eritrea's capital 7 Heart contraction 14 "The- Williams Show" of 1960's TV 18 Bearers of calves 19 Many a Floridian 20 Dressed (up) 21 Alaska denizens 23 Fiasco at the bar? 25 Trial 26 Rural tracts 28 Lecterns 29 Hosts 30 Minimally 32 The Baron, of college basketball 34 Bleaching solution 35 Maximum 36 Direct 38 Jupiter and others 40 "Dream-Land" poet 41 Conscription problem? 43 City or province of Spain 47 Ornamental attire 48 Dick 49 Fire 50 Crepe de Chine, e.g. 52 Actor Erwin 53 "- fliegende Hollander" (Wagner opera) 55 Part of a classical trio 57 Inexpensive cigar 59 Black 61 A little knight life? 65 Actress Benaderet 66 Desktop problem 68 Unconventional 69 Effective 71 Pop musician Ocasek 72 Tom's fishing gear? 75 Sound units 76 They can be twisted 78 Nerve opening? 79 Bubblehead 81 It's bigger than a med. 82 Lighten up? 83 "Le Coq-" 84 Summit gatherers, for short 86 Locale in the game Clue 88 Lampoons 91 Pop stars turned versifiers? 95 Publisher Ballantine 96 How to give a reprimand 98 nous 99 Unruffled 102 PC component 103 Kid's ball material 105 "Leaving Las Vegas" actress 106 Opening at an opening 107 March 109 River to the Colorado 111 Inuit: Abbr. 112 Little laughter while still on the runway? 115 Suggest 117 Dentist's request 118 Column feature 119 Amazed onlooker, e.g. 120 Vaulted church area 121 Yields 122 Yield DOWN 1 Opposite of smooth 2 Marksman 3 Did some quick metalwork? 4 Ryan's "Love Story" co-star 5 "Get-!" 6 Poser 7 S.A.T. takers 8 Shrill cry 9 Cop's contact 10 Do some craftwork 11 Saturnalias 12 Princess who observed the Force 13 Yet, in poems 14 Ancient Incan capital 15 Cooper's tools 16 Sign a new lease 17 Summer quaffs 20 Became faint 22 Fahd, forone 24 Stench 27 Light arrays 31 Fallback position 33 Diving maneuver 35 Very soon after 37 A.C.L.U. concerns: Abbr. 39 Infant's need, for short 42 Oft-framed document 43 Grande, Ariz. 44 Bear, in Bolivia 45 Hypothesis about the origin of bracelets? 46 Property recipient, in law 49 "The Life of the Insects" playwright 51 Poet who wrote "A thing of beauty is ajoy for ever" 52 Steinbeck's birthplace 54 Light brown 55 Union locale 56 Cougar, briefly 57 60's-70's hallucinogen 58 Yardarm attachments 59 Jettison 60 Cigar end? 62 Judicious 63 1984 Peace Prize recipient 64 Some deer 67 Replies of confusion 70 Spray alternatives 73 Queue before Q 74 End of a trip 77 Actor Cariou 80 H. Rider Haggard adventure 83 Buggy terrain 84 According to 85 "Buddenbrooks" 100 Formal jackets author 101 Put out 87 RueMorgue 104 Dentist's culprit suggestion 89 One of the 106 City on the Lennon sisters Yamuna River 90 Filled 107 So 91 Show 108 Surveyor's work 92 Full of feeling 110 Architectural 93 One on a board pier 94 Pleasure-- 113 11-member 19th-century 96 Benchwarmers org. 97 Lozenge 114 MS.preparers 99 Old money 116 Vocal objection 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 950 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. .- -" '- r- .. ' i~dii B77" 717giD |