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Skimming the news ... Anna Maria Island map in this edition, page 20. Anna Maria Th e Islander Basketball finale, page 28. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island Since 1992" Volume 11, No. 15 Feb. 19, 2003 FREE War fears may slow Island real estate inquiries By Rick Catlin Islander Newspaper Fears of a war with Iraq seem to be slowing casual investor inquiries into Island real estate, according to several Island real estate agents. But that could be a bonus for bargain hunters be- cause sellers now seem to be willing to negotiate con- siderably lower on a price, said Doug Dowling of Doug Dowling Real Estate in Anna Maria. "I don't see a whole lot of activity in the Island real estate market right now," said Dowling. Buyers "aren't going to do anything until Bush makes up his mind about Iraq," he added. "But sellers are now willing to negotiate and buy- ers can get a very good price. It's a buyer's market," Dowling said. A year ago, people paid what the seller wanted, so by negotiating, there are now some good values in Island real estate. "The key to higher prices is activity. If there's not a lot of activity, sellers are willing to accept a lower price. It's now 'offer, counter-offer, offer, counter-of- fer' in a sale." Welcome to the festival! Mike Norman of Bradenton Beach, aka "Bubba," was one of the more than 50 venders at the 21st Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival last weekend. Bubba's art of whimsical animals and folksy sayings was a hit with the more than 21,000 people who attended the two-day event. All of Bubba's proceeds went to pur- chase the FISH Preserve. For more information, see inside. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Commission says no to street vacation moratorium By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Holmes Beach Commissioner Don Maloney asked fellow commissioners to consider a moratorium on va- cating any more city streets after its recent decision to vacate Third Avenue and declare the adjacent traffic is- land surplus property. The rest of the commission dis- agreed with imposing a moratorium. Recently the commission vacated Third Avenue to Patrick McConnell, the property owner at 3716 Gulf Drive, and at its last meeting the commission voted 4- to-1 to approve the first reading to sell McConnell the adjacent traffic island as surplus property. Maloney was the only commissioner not in favor of the commission's action and asked that the commis- sion put an official policy in place on how to deal with vacation requests before considering any others. "My concern is that we shouldn't do any more until we decide how we want to handle this," Maloney said. "There are 19 other properties in the city that could be involved and I think we should shut up until we make up our minds." City Attorney Patricia Petruff said vacating city property is a discretionary matter and the commission is not obligated to consider a request. "I'm not saying that we will never vacate or that we will always vacate," Maloney said, "but we need some- thing to say how we will consider a vacation." Commissioner Roger Lutz said the city didn't need a moratorium to prevent any more vacations from pushing through because a simple vote of three com- missioners could nix it. Commissioner Pat Geyer was also opposed to a moratorium and said that each case should be judged on its own merit. The commission did come to a consensus to have PLEASE SEE VACATION, PAGE 4 With interest in real estate slowing, real estate val- ues are not escalating 20 to 30 percent annually as they have for the past decade, he said. "They are still going up 10 to 15 percent a year, but we now have a leveling- off period on values." Dowling said he's advising clients who want to purchase to buy now. "Prices won't ever be lower than they are now. Prices aren't going to go down on the Island, they just PLEASE SEE WAR, NEXT PAGE 'Historic' height variance requested By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Anna Maria's planning and zoning board may be making history at its February 24 meeting when it hears a variance request by Jim DePoore to build a house higher than the current 37-foot-height restriction. Board member Charles Canniff said the meeting may be of historical significance because it might be the first-ever case in Anna Maria where the new Fed- eral Emergency Management Agency's requirements on the height of new construction within the coastal construction control line are considered. FEMA changed the requirement recently to add three feet of elevation to the first floor of all new resi- dential construction within the CCCL. That's in addi- tion to the requirement that all new houses be "on stilts" with the ground floor reserved for parking. Anna Maria, however, currently has a 37-foot-high limit on any structure and that did not change, even after the new FEMA requirements were enacted. DePoore's house at 801 N. Shore Drive was grandfathered for its present design, but FEMA said any new construction in the CCCL would have to meet its stilt and height requirements. DePoore is requesting a height variance to build above the 37-foot limit to a height of 42 feet. Happenings Pancakes, pancakes, more Tingley Memorial Library in Bradenton Beach will hold its annual book sale from Friday and Saturday at the library. There will be a pancake breakfast at Roser Memorial Community Church sponsored by the Men's Club from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 22. You can follow that up with pancakes at St. Bernard Catholic Church from 8-11:30 a.m. Sun- day, Feb. 23. There's still more to do Saturday, including a morning Thieves Market at the open field along- side Holmes Beach City Hall hosted by the Pri- vateers, the sandcastle building contest at the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach and an evening "Motown Sunset" concert on the beach at the Manatee Public Beach/Cafe on the Beach. "Opera on the Island" will be presented in concert Sunday afternoon by the Anna Maria Is- land Community Orchestra & Chorus. More information and more events inside ... ~cFe I- IC-~IIZC L~ I____I1~---------------~II~----___ _ ~$;li~iCISg""^`""""~$iCBj~lil~~ --- -*c -T IFL3lllllt~~- -3r4r~-s~c~--~---e ~4 Ir I PAGE 2 1 FEB. 19, 2003 THE ISLANDER War slows Island property market CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 aren't going up as fast as they used to." If housing inquiries are slow, the condominium market, however, looks strong. Gail Tuteweiler of Wedebrock Real Estate in Holmes Beach said January was a solid month for con- dominium sales. - "The condominium market is a good value, especially Gulffront. And if you see any condo listed for under $200,000 anywhere on the Island, it will be gone tomor- row." Last year at this time, some excellent, non-water- front condominiums could be purchased for around $160,000, she said. That's not the case anymore. There are currently 75 condominiums listed for sale on the Island, compared with 58 in November 2002. Tuteweiler conceded that there doesn't seem to be as many "lookers" as last year, but those people who are looking for properties are serious. People may be worried about the possibility of a war, but they are still retiring and looking to buy Florida property, she said. Houses for sale on the Island may sit "a little longer" than normal, but they are still selling and "Is- land prices are not going down. I can't see real estate slowing.down," she added. And any house listed for under $300,000 won't last long, she said. While she believes Island real estate is still strong, Tuteweiler said vacation rentals slowed during January. "It was cold here and cold up north," she said. As the weather warms in Florida, she expects more win- ter visitors on the Island. Although Island real estate may not be appreciat- ing at the 20 to 30 percent annual rates seen the past few years, Tuteweiler agreed it's still going up 10 to 20 percent yearly, depending upon location. "And we are still a good value," she said, particu- larly when compared with real estate on other Florida Gulfcoast barrier islands. "I've had clients come to me and say they can get much more value for their money here, especially on the water, than in places like Captiva and Sanibel," Tuteweiler said. "Now is the time to buy. Prices will never be this .. - 4t Jailhouse donation Manatee County Jail inmate/student James Murray, left, instructor James Staffiles and Nancy Ambrose of Holmes Beach display butterflies created in a work training program at the jail for the Holmes Beach butter- fly park. The sheriffs office donated the butterflies, which will soon be placed in the garden following their display in the sheriff's booth at the Manatee County Fair. Oddly, the butterflies went missing for a time, but were located at the fairgrounds and returned to the jail. Islander Photo: David Ambrose low," she predicted. Mike Norman of Mike Norman Realty in Holmes Beach agreed there were more rental units vacant this January than last, but that's because more units have come into the market, he said. "The number of occupants is still about the same as last year," he said. It just means more and more people are buying Island real estate for investment, not as a primary residence. And the average sale price of an Island home is still climbing. For January 2003, the average sale price of a single-family residential home on Anna Maria Island was $712,400 with a low sale of $215,000 (the only house listed for under $300,000) to a high of $2.5 mil- lion. Between June and November 2002, the average Island home sale price was just $450,000. There were 45 new listings for single-family homes on the Island in January, ranging in asking price from $314,900 to $1.5 million. Thirteen homes sold in January. The condominium market is holding up quite well, said Norman, with 10 units sold in January on the Is- land at an average price of $343,600, compared with $329,000 just three months ago. Twenty-four new list- ings came into the market in January 2003. One thing all the real estate agents agreed on: If you're serious about Island real estate, buy now. Prices aren't going down. A NEW VIEW ON WATERFRONT LIVING... 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Environmental Health Director Tom Larkin said the water tests done Feb. 14 off the park's north shore found the amount of marine water bacterial indicators (fecal matter) in the water were below the U.S. Envi- ronmental Protection Agencies minimum standard of 35 units per 100 ml of water. The advisory for the park's south shore was lifted the previous week, he said. Larkin said the average values for the past five tests at the north location were 28.25 Colony Forming Units per 100 ml of water, below the recommended U.S. Environmental Protection Agency minimum of 35 CFU per 100 ml for quality water. The presence of the bacteria is an indication of fe- cal pollution, Larkin said, which could come from stormwater runoff, pets, wildlife and/or human sewage. This is the third time that an advisory has been issued for Bayfront Park since saltwater testing of various county locations by the department began Aug. 1, 2002. Larkin, however, said his department does not de- termine why the waters did not meet minimum stan- dards. He suggested Anna Maria, or any municipality with a water quality problem, contact Rob Brown at the Manatee County Office of Environmental Management to request a study to determine where the polluting ma- terial is coming from and why. The waters at 10 different locations on Anna Maria Island and along the Palma Sola Causeway are tested weekly under the federally funded Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program that began in August, 2002. Poll: City needs own building official A straw poll conducted by Anna Maria resi- dent Shirley O'Day during the city election Feb. 11 found 179 voters think the city should have its own building official while 75 people preferred to contract services from Holmes Beach. There were 34 undecided or "other" votes. After Bradenton Beach backed out of a pro- posed building department for all three Island cit- ies, the Anna Maria City Commission directed Mayor SueLynn to continue to contract with Holmes Beach for building official services per the current interlocal agreement. The city has not had its own building official since last August when officials of Florida's De- partment of Business and Professional Regulation forced SueLynn to remove George McKay from that post because he had been denied a temporary license. He remains the city's director of public works. McKay was granted a three-year temporary li- cense as a building official by the DBPR in De- cember 2002, but has not been rehired by the mayor. O'Day said she will request that the results of the straw vote be placed on an upcoming city com- mission agenda for discussion. THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 19, 2003 E PAGE 3 Meetings Anna Maria City Feb. 19,4 p.m., Capital Improvements Advisory Com- mittee meeting. Feb. 19, 6:45 p.m., Environmental Enhancement and Education Committee meeting. Feb. 20, 5:50 p.m., swearing-in of fifth city commis- sioner. Feb. 20, 6 p.m., city commission work session. Agenda: mayor's update, appoint deputy commission chair, orga- nization and rules of conduct discussion, liaison assign- ments, skate-park interlocal agreement discussion, wire- less plan discussion, half-cent sales tax use discussion, Accord discussion, building official position review, set- ting date for special exception requests, setting date for parking discussion, and public comment. Feb. 24, 7 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Feb. 27, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach Feb. 20, 1 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: public comment, interlocal agreement discussion on skate park, Accord discussion, statewide mutual aid agreement discussion, banner request for Tour of Homes, library fund discussion, Anna Maria Art League Fine-Arts Festival banner request, consent agenda, and commission reports. Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m., special city commission meeting. Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m., board of adjustment meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach Feb. 25, 7 p.m., city commission meeting with work session to immediately follow. Feb. 27, 9 a.m., board of adjustment meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest Feb. 19, noon, Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Of- ficials metering, Anna Maria City Hall. Looking for fine dining, intimate atmosphere? FRENCH CONTINENTAL " BISTRO -:You'll lova our herb-roasted rack of lamb, served with our own pommery mustard sauce. Mmmm. It's your choice from 17 dinner entrees and other favorites. AWARD-WINNING FINE DINING WITH INTERNATIONAL FLAIR! : ri,- .;r E. n.r' F'ri P :in .-.. BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Saturday 11-2:30 SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 8-2:30 DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 (Closed Monday/Tuesday) Island Shopping Center ~ 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 7785320 PAGE 4 M FEB. 19, 2003 0 THE ISLANDER Aposporos named commissioner, Quam chairs By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter With Mayor SueLynn no longer a member of the commission under the city's just-passed charter, the newly formed Anna Maria City Commission voted Feb. 13 to appoint Tom Aposporos as the city's fifth commissioner to fill the va- cancy created by the new charter. Commissioner John Quam was appointed com- mission chairperson at the meeting and became the city's deputy mayor under S the charter. Aposporos did not at- tend the Feb. 13 meeting and there was some discus- Aposporos 'sion among commissioners about changing meeting dates to accommodate his schedule as an actor with Island Players. Aposporos, who chaired the city's charter review committee that drafted the new charter adopted by a more than 3-to-1 margin in the Feb. 11 city elections, said he would accept the seat, but only for the interim until the November city elections. He also made it clear that under no circumstances should the commission change its meeting days just to accommodate him. "I have some time conflicts, but only for the next four or five weeks. I don't want the commission to make changes to accommodate my schedule. I would feel very unhappy if they changed the schedule, it wouldn't make sense," he said. "I'm only serving for the transition period and to help with the transition to the new charter. Remember, this is an appointed seat. My personal principles tell me I would not run in November. I'm not going to be a candidate." He said his presence with the upcoming Island Players production was a prior commitment that he will honor and he will deal with his attendance at the next two or three commission meetings. Aposporos must still be certified by the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office and be sworn in. Following the appointment of Aposporos, Quam was Duke Miller, pictured at left, and Linda Cramer were sworn in Feb. 13 as Anna Maria city commissioners by City Clerk Alice Baird. Islander Photos: Rick Catlin elected as chairperson and his first agenda item was a dis- cussion on rules for public comment at commission meet- ings, a sore spot when SueLynn held the chair and changed some of the rules of public comment. Commissioners voted to eliminate the signup sheet for members of the public who want to speak at regu- lar commission meetings, and increased the time limit on a person's comment from two to three minutes. The commission will allow public comment after commission discussion of an agenda item, but prior to a motion and vote. Questions will be allowed if they pertain to the agenda item and are not "set-up" ques- tions to attack a commissioner. At the end of a regular commission meeting, pub- lic comment will be allowed, but comments at all times are to be "statements of fact or opinion," and not per- sonal attacks on commissioners or a question of mo- tives, observed newly elected Commissioner Duke Miller. The commission agreed, but noted that Quam can limit comment if too many people are simply repeat- ing previous discussion. Workshop sessions, however, will be for commission discussion only. Public comment will be taken only if a majority of commissioners agree to hear comments. Commissioner Chuck Webb said he would like to have a member of staff from each city department present at regular commission meetings, but not at workshop sessions unless the commission determines they are needed. Residents Dale Woodland and Diane Canniff said they would prefer the commission have public discus- sion at both workshop sessions and regular meetings. Canniff said it seemed "sinister" that the public can't ask commissioners for "motives." Commissioners also discussed rules of order for commission meetings, including a simplified version of Robert's Rules of Order. The commission voted to hold a workshop session Feb. 20 at which Quam will present the agenda. Commissioner Michaels on two years before the masses By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Former Anna Maria City Commissioner John Michaels has no regrets about his just-ended two-year term as city commissioner, his first and, according to him, last foray into politics. Michaels was elected at a time of political divisive- ness in Anna Maria and often felt he was in the middle 'of important decisions, particularly when it came to deciding who would be the city's vice mayor and who should chair commission meetings. He doesn't regret his vote to elect former Commissioner Tom Skoloda as vice mayor in February 2001, nor his vote to allow Skoloda to chair commis- sion meetings, not then-Mayor Gary Deffenbaugh. "I felt it was necessary to get the meetings moving to where we could accomplish something. We were stuck at that point," said Michaels. Since that time, Michaels believes the commission did move forward on a number of issues, particularly Vacation of street approved CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a policy similar to Manatee County's policy on vaca- tion requests drafted and ready for review for its Feb. 25 commission meeting. The commission will also vote on the second read- ing to declare the traffic island adjacent to Third Av- enue surplus property and available for sale to McConnell. According to McConnell, the additional land would allow more architecturally pleasing features for the triplex he is building, such as enclosed garages rather than open carports. The city will retain easement rights on Third Av- enue for utility and stormwater drainage needs that might arise. since Mayor SueLynn was elected last February. "I'm particularly happy we got the new charter done and we did a lot of work against the proposed county charter form of government." He was also instrumental in estab- lishing the city's Web site. In addition, Michaels said the for- mation of the Capital Improvements . Advisory Committee and an eventual capital improvements plan were among his goals. Another essential improvement for Anna Maria was the establishment of a stable city staff. "That was crucial to a good city hall," he said. "And we've also done a lot on the parking issue, more than any previous Michaels commission." He was, however, "dissatisfied" that some business people who never attended commission meetings don't understand the issues or what the commission is trying to accomplish. He also took a whack at some off-Island media for misrepresenting the commission's consensus on solv- ing the parking issue and at Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore for writing a letter against the city's parking plan. "What plan? We haven't established a parking plan, but we are moving forward to establish a plan." Michaels also sounded off on what he termed a small, vocal element in Anna Maria who seem to come to city commission meetings solely for the purpose of making personal attacks on the mayor and commission- ers. "They only do it periodically. Yes, personal attacks hurt me, but it's a very small group. It's just the same - people who always poi- son the atmosphere." SA case in point was after Michaels inspected Bayfront Park and called on the Manatee County -. Parks and Recreation S- Department to make _.., some needed repairs or have the city consider S '* -. taking back manage- ment of the park. *City resident Rick DeFrank then stood up at a public meeting and accused Michaels of I. wanting the city to take ,/ back the park so he could build and sell con- dominiums on the site. "That was a joke," said Michaels. "That was a payback," he said, because he had supported SueLynn in her successful election campaign against Skoloda in the February 2002 mayor's election. "But let's stress the positive," he said. "There were always a lot more people positive toward me than nega- tive and my two years was not wasted time and that's important." Michaels did not seek re-election and his two years before the masses in Anna Maria officially ended Feb. 13. He and wife Elvira will move to their new home on Amelia Island near Jacksonville after Easter. "I have no plans to enter politics there. I'm not re- ally cut out to deal with all the pettiness. "I'm going to do what I said when we moved to Florida and retire and do some fishing. But we have so many friends here, they are good reasons to come back for a visit." -,' i '-. ': I,' I'. rv < ,'kV 'I V 'l -' .V ',t r1 THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 19, 2003 M PAGE 5 Task force issues local security preparations By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Local law enforcement officers and government agencies have been on a "High Orange" alert since last week when the U.S. Department of Homeland Secu- rity raised the national alert to its second highest level and declared there was a "high risk of terrorism." At the same time, the Tampa Bay Regional Do- mestic Security Task Force is reminding the Bay area public of some of the "personal preparations and ac- tions" that should be taken. The recommendations are similar to hurricane preparedness. The Tampa Bay task force suggests the pub- lic "continue normal activities, but be aware of your Rotary quickly sends funds on their way Proceeds from the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club's Monte Carlo Extravaganza are already on the way to help the needy, most of them on Anna Maria Island but as far away as Colima, Mexico. The Jan. 11 Extravaganza raised some $8,000, said the club's Don Fernald, of which $1,300 is being sent to Colima for victims of the earthquake that recently destroyed much of the city. The rest of the money will be spread among such nonprofit organizations as All Island Denominations, Youth for Christ,,the Island middle and elementary schools, Anna Maria Island Community Center and others, Fernald said. Colima's plight was emphasized to the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club by Rector Ben Barnes of the Epis- copal Church of the Annunciation in Holmes Beach, who got the club involved via England. Winter resident John Hannon of Carlisle, England, heard from Mr. Barnes that his friends in Colima told hirm 'that many people there were homeless. Hannon, longtime Rotarian who meets with the local club dur- ing the winter, told the Anna Maria and Lakewood Ranch Rotarians of the need, and they put funds into the Shelter Box program that Hannon had initiated in England many years ago. surroundings. Exercise caution when traveling. "Be alert to suspicious activities and report any to your local law enforcement agency." The task force also suggests that the public develop an emergency communications and disaster plan and contact neighbors to discuss their plan. People should also "establish an out-of-area friend or relative as a single point of contact to coordinate family messages," and "create an emergency contact list of telephone and pager numbers and e-mail ad- dresses for each family member to carry. "Prepare a disaster-supplies kit to sustain your family for three to seven days," the task force suggests. The kit should include a supply of water, food, flash- The Islanders used $1,300 of the Extravaganza's proceeds for the program. It will be coordinated by the president of the Colima Rotary Club, whose home was destroyed by the quake. The Shelter Boxes normally contain a shelter for up light and batteries, a battery-powered radio, first-aid kit and medicines, a change of clothing, an extra set of keys, duct tape and plastic sheeting and copies of im- portant documents. "Be prepared to do without service you normally depend on that could be disrupted, such as electricity, telephone, natural gas, gasoline pumps and Internet transactions," warned the task force. And in the immediate area of a terrorist event, "be prepared to respond to official instructions," concluded the advisory. Further information on preparing for terrorism may be found at www.fema.org; www.redcross.org, www.floridadisaster.org, or www.survive-nbc.org. Dollar dispensers Proceeds from the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club's Monte Carlo night in January are already on the way to help the needy, most of them on Anna Maria Island but as far away as Colima, Mexico. Accepting a check for All Island Denomina- tions, left, Frank McGrath, Rotary's Donald Fernald, Nancy Ambrose, Christiaan Huth and Jim Meena and Paul Swanberg of All Island Denomina- tions. Islander Photo: David Ambrose to 10 people along with sleeping bags, water purification tablets, hand tools, wind-up flashlight and other items helpful to victims of disasters. Colima enjoys a mild cli- mate, Femald said, so sleeping bags are not needed. In- stead, an extra shelter or two will be included. NO MAKE UP NO MIRRORS NO MEN "wire CLORSTOP B TOD. FORYOR FEE Give us 30 minutes, 3 times a week, and you will see results! 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Sales are slowed, prices are "negotiable" for the first time in several years and, although we aren't seeing any drastic price drop (even in the wake of dramatic increases in the past year) to signal the harbinger of a depres- sion or recession, we are seeing a more cautious level of buyers and a more willing group of sell- ers. The real estate slowdown on the Island comes as we are warned to stock up on duct tape and plastic, all the better to cocoon ourselves in our houses to avoid chemical attacks.. With a "High Orange" alert and a "high risk of terrorism," we can take comfort that our duct tape and plastic will protect us. Right. Sorta like those old "duck-and-cover" drills some of us had in school to protect us from the danger of nuclear bombs. , The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says we should be alert to suspicious activities. We should also establish emergency communication and disaster plans, including finding someone far away to serve as a rallying point for family members. The Homeland boys suggest we also "prepare a disaster-supplies kit to sustain your family for three to seven days. The kit should include a supply of water, food, flashlight and batteries, a battery-powered radio, first-aid kit and medicines, a change of clothing and an extra set of keys. Be prepared to do without service you normally depend on that could be disrupted, such as electricity, telephone, natural gas, gasoline pumps and Internet transactions." Sounds like the usual June 1 emergency hurricane drill, doesn't it? Florida, and especially Islanders, are all too aware of the natural disasters that threaten us every year. Unfortunately, we and all other citizens are ill prepared to counter these situations. Manmade dan- gers are more constrained to getting a reservation at a restaurant during season or getting into town on a Sunday afternoon. But we've got that hurricane kit ritual down pat, the canned goods and water and batteries and all the rest. And now we've got duct tape, too. wEA SEE5,C PLEASE L './-FIE A ,E.- A ',-G . -l t, Tr5c \1 -SL AD RGAL, U.)Ol^E RALit-^Cr T- SAUEZ-S \LAZt- (AL.. Te-T T -T1 OttACE. < R EAL AESTAr SLICK, "Orange" moderately concerned By Egan ... inion___ In defense of trolleys I represent the silent majority of residents who can certainly live with the minimal noise that a trolley pro- duces. They are unique, quaint and functional. They are a dependable, scheduled form of transportation. They eliminate cars from the constant gridlock of traffic. The trolley drivers are good-will ambassadors for the Island (especially one named Dave). Best of all, they are free! Considering all the posi- tives, I say "Roll on!"- Jackie Cardinale, Bradenton Beach Welcome to our world Finally, an Island united. When the trolley goes down the north end, we will all wake up at 6 a.m. That seems fair. Why should Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach wake up so early? Maybe more residents will vbn'dr wihy we have a, trolley at 6 a.m. I thought this '.4\ q.zzler-: as, supposed to bring visitors to the Beaches. Who goes to the beach at 6? Obviously no one, since the trolley is always empty. Nor have I ever seen anyone on the trolley at 8, or 9, or 10. Wait until the north end residences try to sleep when the empty trolley goes by, empty in the evenings. Hopefully, they won't get behind 15 cars or more try- ing to leave the Island or come home. That's fun, too. Maybe sopieeone atcity hall could lell us why we need this noise, traffic blocker and air polluting piece bf ft ~rtfif6rri 6:? Why not 10-7? Make too much sense? Welcome .to our world, north end. ' A. 0 'Donnell, Holmes Beach He won't be back As a frequent visitor to Anna Maria I can't help but notice the radical change taking place. The carpetbaggers from the north are coming down waving their dollar bills and the locals are sell- ing out in droves. I guess they intend to make Anna Maria another Longboat Key. There are hardly any of the local folks left that were here 15 or 20 years ago, when it was such a great fun place to visit. For the few remaining, please wake lp arid stand your ground or your island will never be the same. Sadly, I will not return.. Bill Longher, Lake Wales South is better don't see what all the fuss is about 9 er pakihg in Anna Maria. If they vant t6 restrict all odtr-of-tbwners to parking- several:blocks from the beach and.~i to tote everything all that wa), that is fine with me. Bradenton Beach has hundreds of parking places right on the beach and there is a snack bar, picnic area and rest rooms,:too. It also has bigger, nicer and more choices of restaurants to visit after the trip to the beach. After dinner 1 have a much bigger choice of places to stop off and have a drink if I feel like it. If 1 have a few too many, I can go to any number bf motels, also much bigger and nicer than Anna Maria's many in walking distance if I choose. It I feel like fishing, the Bradenton Beach pier is not so far to walk to and it is much nicer, too. As a matter of fact, I don't see anything in Anna Maria that is worth the extra drive. If they want to make their living on just the residents ... let them. Robert Bodell, Bradenton Beach Have your say The Islander welcomes and encourages your letters. The Islander reserves the right to edit letters for length. Letters must be signed, and include the city you reside in for publication, and a phone number which is for verification only. anonymous letters will not be printed. 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Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 1992-02 Editorial, Sales'and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail: news@islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 b---I i ),I5 B j THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 19, 2003 0 PAGE 7 Take the test: The FCAT test, that is Commentary by Rick Catlin Islander Reporter Island schools are busy this week and through Feb- ruary preparing for what may be the most ludicrous test ever devised by Florida legislators: the Florida Com- prehensive Assessment Test. As the father of two children who must take the FCAT and are worried sick they won't pass, I find the peabrain politicians who voted for the FCAT know as much about students, teaching and education as I do about nuclear physics. Teachers are now judged on whether or not their students got high marks on the FCAT, not whether or not they are good teachers. Schools are "graded" on their FCAT scores, not on the worth of their programs or how much students enjoy a school or teacher, but teachers at "A" schools get a monetary reward. Instead of teaching, schools and teachers spend weeks preparing students to pass the FCAT. This year, the standards have gone up for all grades, and third grade students must score a two out of a possible five on the FCAT reading test or they absolutely do not advance to fourth-grade. What's the big deal? It should be an easy test. OK, wise guy. Did you graduate from high school? Do you have a college degree? Do you think state leg- islators knew what they were doing when they man- dated the FCAT back in the mid-1990s? Here are some questions from a sample FCAT math test. See how well you do. 1. Find the exponential quotient of 3 to the third power over 8 plus 3 divided by 4x3. 2. Find all the values of x and y between -5 and 10 when y=2x + 6. 3. Sally has test scores of 89, 91, 76, 87 and 100. Susy has test scores in the same subject of 91, 86, 99, 93 and 85. Who has the higher median-value test score and what is the difference in the two median values? 4. Which of the following has only one line of sym- metry? a. H b. E c.O d.J 5. The four preceding questions were a sample FCAT math test for: a. 12th-grade b. 10th-grade c. Ninth grade d. none of the above Still think you're smart? I'll give the answers next week. There were 24 questions in the sample test. I have a minor degree in mathematics from the University of South Florida. I only scored 20 of 24 or 83.3 percent correct. OK. Here is a sample writing test. Write a story on what you would do if you had $1,000 to spend. Use the block expository point rubric or the narrative method. Write the story based upon a logical organization pattern focusing on the topic and write an introduction stating the topic and all your main points and use a hook. Write three body paragraphs elaborating on the main points. Use transitional words and phrases and topic sentences that state the main idea. Support each main idea with at least three details, develop your sup- porting ideas, use precise word choices and an appro- priate writing form and have different types of sentence structure. In closing, restate your feelings or main idea and recommend a course of action or reach a conclusion. The above FCAT writing test is for fourth-grade students. Huh? Teachers have told me they have seen students vomit on FCAT test day, become depressed, cry uncon- trollably because they could not complete the work or did not know the answers, had large numbers of stu- dents "absent" on FCAT day and have dealt continu- ally with irate parents over FCAT scores for students and schools. Last I heard, Florida politicians voted for FCAT, not the teachers and administrators. At a time when Florida is facing a $2 billion short- fall in its budget, legislators have kept the FCAT sys- tem going at a cost of about $30 million annually. I'd rather give that money to feed the poor or build a nature preserve than to continue funding FCAT. That aside, I'll make a standing $10,000 wager with anyone, including State Representative Bill Galvano of Bradenton, that no more than half of the current Florida legislators (senate and house) can score higher than 50 percent on the 11th-grade math and reading/writing FCAT tests. If I had $1 million, I'd bet that, too. Any takers? Oh, by the way. That fifth question in the sample math test above. Score a point if you picked "none of the above." You see, that FCAT sample math test was for my daughter's seventh grade class. My 10-year-old son had to take the fourth-grade writing test. 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But board members seemed to get bogged down with some of the language of the draft ordinance and in selecting locations for placement of a wireless facil- ity. They were concerned about the potential for a law- suit. . '%''.Dye himself said there is %ery lititldcase law on- which t base his draft ordinance, and he hopes Anna Maria is iot ajtest case for a lawsuit by a wireless com- munications provider. Board member Charles Canniff believed that since Kreines wrote~the plan, he should write the ordinance. The city has already paid Kreines about $35,000, he^sthe-expektand it's-better to have "an expert puppy write this than us wandering in the dark," Canniff said. Residents Jane Green, Jamie Armstead and former City Commissioneifjay Hill a eed. Green said Kreines has written ordinances for a number of jurisdictions and those have never been suc- cessfully challenge in court. f But there werikoe questions of cost and local knowledge. ... that City Commissfoner John Quam pointed out that Kreiries himself told the city commission that a Florida attorney should wrine the ouaice and his costs would be about $75 an hour higher than what Dye would charge. The board eventually defeated a motion by Canniff to have Mayor SueLynn contact Kreines to see whdf hi would charge for a model ordinance and if he could have the ordinance ready by the time the current mora- torium on cell tower construction in the city expires in April. One issue the board unanimously agreed upon, however, was that all applications for a cell tower in a Tier 2 location (locations not highly recommended by the city) should be reviewed and approved by the city commission. The commission voted last August to change that recommendation in the Kreines report to allow ap- proval of a Tier 2 application by the mayor, with the option to send such application to the commission for approval. Board members felt that was giving too much power to one individual. Tier 1 applications, which are for a facility in lo-. cations preferred by the city, will still be handled by the city's building department, much as a building permit application is processed. An application for a Tier 3 location, which are lo- cations the city does not favor, will be reviewed by the planning and zoning board with a recommendation" for%% arded to the city commission for its review and % ote. The idea of a tier system, said Dye, is to make Tier 1 locations where the city wants the facility placed so easy to obtain for a carrier, they won't be inter-. - ested in fighting the battle to obtain a Tier 2 or 3 loca- tion. Eventually, board members recommended Tier 1 locations be: 1. Rights of way in commercial and ROR districts. 2. Existing utility poles. 3. On property owned by the city and utilized by the public works department. 4. At city hall. 5. On a commercial structure if the facility does no. alter the exterior appearance. 6. Anywhere the facility is n6t visible'.s ''. In all cases, the board was referring to a 64oot high antenna added to an existing structure, and those antennas would extend no more than 10 feet above the tallest tree, exclusive of Australian pines. Free-stand- Aig cell towers were not included. Additionally, the board recommended the acconm- panying ground facilities be landscaped to hide lien.- from view. Tier 2 locations recommended were: - 1. Religious institutions. 2. Rooftops. 3. Anna Maria Island Community Center. 4. Marinas. 5. Commercial and retail/office/residential loca- tions. Tier 3 locations would be: 1. Conservation and preservation districts. 2. Visual corridors, streets and canals. 3. Historical and cultural areas. 4. Natural areas with major vegetation. 5. Shorelines and wetlands. 6 Wildlife areas. 7. Residential areas. 8. City pier. 9. Gulffront park, Bayfront Park and the Rod & Reel Pier. 10. Free standing structures. Dye said those recommendations were a "good framework" for him to rewrite the ordinance. "It's coming together." But attorney Laura Belflower, who said she repre- sented the "evil empire" of Verizon Wireless and Tech Tower Inc., claimed Verizon can only justify one .site in Anna Maria with the present number of customers and the minimum height needed for a wireless facility is about 100 feet. "I deal with 40 jurisdictions-in Florida and none of them have a 37-foot height restriction,', she said. At that height restriction, it would take 10 facilities for Verizon to service Anna-Maria. . She said it appears the board is trying to.discour- age wireless carriers, not work with them. "Do you want to be served by wireless compa- nies?" she asked. "Don't worry about keeping the whores out," she said, look at "if it's possible to work in partnership" with the carriers. She also said it's not likely .Anna Maria has to worry about a lawsuit, because at this point, there are not enough customers in the city for Verizon ,tq be. bothered. If no wireless company ever wants to build a cell tower in Anna Maria, it appeared that would probably be just fine with the board members and those who at- tended the meeting. Dye said he will add the board's recommendations. into the draft ordinance and return to the board's March 3 meeting. He also said that Kreines is still a consult- ant to the city and will review the final version of the wireless communications ordinance before it is passed by the city commission. PleAsetllOmT AwitENNTELIsLandr. LIECAMINHP RYONDRCN NOW THROUGH APRIL 20, 200 EVENNG PRFOM ANE 73 P EcetSudy THE ISLANDER M FEB. 19, 2003 0 PAGE 9 Cortez fishing festival beats all, even weather By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival over the weekend topped attendance records in its 21st version, and would have done more if the weather had cooper- ated. The Saturday opener was best-attended ever, said Karen Bell, chief organizer of the affair, with at least 15,000 people there. Sunday was the bad-weather day but still it drew about half Saturday's crowd. That would put the two-day total at 22,500 or so, somewhat better than last year's 20,000. But the best thing about it was the community sup- port it got, said Bell "Everyone comes out." Total receipts for everything were somewhere around $131,000, some $5,000 less than last year's, she said. That's not profit, she quickly pointed out. Bills still have to be paid, and they're substantial in an event of this size. "We might have made $30,000, somewhere in there," she said. It's in the best of Cortez causes, going into the next-to-last payment for the 95-acre FISH Preserve. That is the wetlands and some uplands just east of the historic fishing village, being bought by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage as a buffer against de- velopment. Bell is treasurer of FISH. The Cortez-based organization is buying the pre- serve from the Shewe estate at a bargain price of $250,000 in four $63,000 payments, the third one due in March. Additional festival money will come from vendors, rained out Sunday before any tabulation could be done. And the raffles will bring $1,067.20 into the coffers, said Laura Gray, who handled that aspect of the cel- ebration. Richard Banfield won the quilt made by Alice Gullett, Charlie Pride won the artwork that Cortez art- ist Linda Molto gave to the festival, Steve Carr won the kayak trip through the Preserve donated by Charlie's Cottages of Cortez, Fred Loveland won a skiff made at Spanish Point under direction of Roger Allen before he became director of the Cortez Museum project, Ross Hochloutrer won a haircut from an Island salon, Jonas and Pam won a Star Fish Co. dinner for two. The Cortez Village Historical Historical Society came within a serving or two of selling out its famed strawberry shortcake: "We served more than 800 pieces," said society treasurer Mary Fulford Green. "There were only enough left for dessert in my house." The society will clear about $1,600 on its desserts, plus $2,500 or so on books, T-shirts and postcards it sold at the Cortez Community Center. The village is 10 blocks along the Sarasota Bay/Anna Maria Sound waterfront, and 22,500 people makes a veri- table throng. But everyone was good-natured, Blue Fulford pointed out. He is a life-long Cortezian, and com- mercial fisherman and president of FISH. "I didn't see anybody looking unhappy, nothing but smiles all day both days," he said. "It was a fine fes- tival, good for Cortez and the Preserve." There was beauty and satisfaction even in the rain that prematurely ended the festival. "The storm came in just right," said Ms. Green. "A preliminary shower about noon and then we could watch the storm come on across the water about 4 p.m. It was a fine Cortez storm." The Sunshine Express Cloggers delighted the crowd at the fishing festival. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson Juanita Vaughan grew up in Cortez and now lives in Plant City. She and granddaughter Sarah Shelton, 7, also from Plant City, enjoyed the touch tank filled with all sorts of live critters found in the nearby waters. Is- lander Photo: J.L. Robertson Mounds of clams were sold and consumed to benefit Organized Fisherman of Florida. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Perfect weather on Saturday packed the village of Cortez with visitors. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson Goose Culbreath was the fiddle maestro at the festival. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson Festival volunteers took a break to have something to munch. From left are Joy Wilson, Tim Brown, Sharon Brown, Judi Brelleman and Bonnie Woodburn. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson PAGE 10 0 FEB. 19, 2003 E THE ISLANDER E t-ida T ntue- & O- tePRiO Create the casual beach house look 727-1757 4919 14TH STREET W. (US 41) BRADENTON NO T1 To PLCO DCZE- YOUZ MEo? We create a fresh look for Sour residence or vacation home at an affordable price. SInterior Design Society Associate Master Hair Stylist I . MARJORIE YOUNG Can be reached at Looks Salon. 7455 Manatee Ave. \., Bradenton Call for your appointment. 761-4081 "Award-Winning" Grooming All Natural, All Organic, and All Holistic Never Tranquilized - Just Loved! 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Tony Award Winner Best Play Olivier Award Winner Best Comedy March 6-23 Evenings 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m. March 9, 16 & 23 BOX OFFICE OPENS FEB. 24 778-5755 Open. 9am-1pm daily, except Sunday Co-Producer: Bayview Plaza M Island Players Gulf Drive & Pine Avenue Anna Maria Tingley library's book sale Friday/Saturday Bargains in books will be the rule Friday and Sat- urday, Feb. 21 and 22, when Tingley Memorial Library has its annual book sale. It will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at the library, 111 Second St., adjacent to Bradenton Beach City Hall. First editions and books signed by their authors will be available, as well as fiction, nonfiction, hard- covers, paperbacks, art books, cookbooks, coffee table books, DVDs, videotapes, cassettes, CDs and just about anything else expectable in a library. Proceeds will go into the library's support fund. This is a subscription library, explained director Linda Murphy, operated with proceeds from a trust fund and from donations and the minimal charges it makes for patrons. Details may be obtained by calling 779-1208. 'Motown Sunset' concert is Sunday evening "A Motown Sunset," a concert and dinner to ben- efit the Manatee County schools' anti-drug program, will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, on the beach in Holmes Beach. Sponsored by the Manatee County School District Safe and Drug-Free Schools program, the "Some Kind of Wonderful" affair will be at the Caf6 on the Beach, where Manatee Avenue runs into the Gulf of Mexico. It will feature Klemm Colvain, Adam Wonder and Lester Freeman, one of the founding members of the Motown group, Soul Brothers Six. The group intro- duced "Some Kind of Wonderful," which Freeman will perform Sunday. The school program will send Manatee students to train at the International Youth Leaders Crime Preven- tion Conference in Miami in April. Tickets are $17.50 per person and are available at the Safe and Drug-Free Schools office, One Hurricane Lane, Bradenton, or by phoning 714-7300, extension 2011. 'Opera on the Island' free concert Sunday "Opera on the Island" will be presented in a free public concert Sunday by the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Orchestra & Chorus. This second annual all-opera concert will be at 2 p.m. at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, under the direction of the artistic director, Alfred Gershfeld. The orchestra will perform the Overture to Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro," Offenbach's "Barca- rolle" from "The Tales of Hoffman," and the "Inter- mezzo" from Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana." The chorus and soloists will join the orchestra in dramatic scenes from two of most popular operas: Gounod's "Faust," based on the medieval legend of Dr. Faustus, who trades his soul for eternal youth, the first opera to be performed at the Metropolitan Opera. The "Waltz," "Soldier's Chorus" and final scene will be presented. "Cavalleria Rusticana will be one headlong act of passion and betrayal in a 19th century Sicilian village. Guest artists will include soprano Jennifer Hester- Sanchez, tenor Robert Lischetti and bass Colman Reaboi. James Forssell is chorus master. It will be first come, first seated in the church. A $10 donation is suggested. Details may be obtained by calling 778-5730. Pancakes, bake sale at St. Bernard Sunday St. Bernard Catholic Church will host a public pan- * cake breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served at $3 for adults, $1.50 for children. A homemade bake sale will be in conjunction with the breakfast. Details are available at 778-4769. Center class deadline Monday Deadline for registering to learn to make stepping stones for the garden is Monday, Feb. 24, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, or by calling 778-1908. Glen LeFevre will teach the class from 9 a.m.-noon March 3 and 9-10:30 a.m. March 4. Cost is $55 for members, $60 nonmembers. Charles Townsend Holmes Beach artist wins best of show on key Charles Townsend took best of show honors at the Longboat Key Club Exhibit Saturday. The artist, who has a studio in Holmes Beach, won $1,000 for his pas- tel landscape of the seaside town of St. Jean de Luz in western France. Townsend's award-winning artwork was chosen best out of a field of 168 entries. First place was for oil painting by Dick Inman; second-place honors went to Robert C. Freeman; and third to Adrianne Winer. The show, held at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S., will continue through March 14. Reservations being taken for Center's 'Friendships' The Anna Maria Island Community Center is ac- cepting reservations now for the Asolo Theatre Guild's presentation of "Friendships" at the Center Feb. 27. No tickets will be sold, the Center explained, but a $3 donation will be requested for the Center's programs. Reservations are a must and may be made at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, or by calling 778-1908. "Friendships" will be from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, by the Asolo Playreaders and Performers. It will feature selected humorous scenes from various plays illustrating ways in which "friends can influence and even change our lives." St. Patrick's breakfast tickets are going fast The tickets have barely gone on sale, but they're going so fast that the main lad for the St. Patrick's Day breakfast is afraid they'll be gone before everyone who wants one gets one. Don Maloney said the event sells out early every year and only paid reservations are accepted at the door. The breakfast will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, at the Moose Lodge, 110 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. You can't blame this on the Irish, exactly, for ev- ery man who can get away with it shoves the work off on his wife: Maloney advises $6.50 ticket buyers to call his wife, Sarah, at 778-4865, then mail a check to 615 Foxworth Lane, Holmes Beach FL 34217. A special but not unpredictable dish is being added to the menu this year-corned beef hash. Also to be served are scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, and coffee or tea. All that will be followed by a non-Irish party, he said, though with some Irish songs and stories. And all that will be followed by the naming of the 2003 Irishman/Irishwoman of the Year. He or she will join others so honored in the past for service to the Island, in- cluding Privateer John Swagger, Pat Geyer, Hugh Holmes Sr., Sean Murphy and last year's honoree Russell Olson. Proceeds go to Our Daily Bread, a volunteer orga- nization that feeds the hungry and the homeless. Crafts boutique, yard sale at Sandpiper Saturday The Sandpiper Mobile Resort in Bradenton Beach will host a crafts boutique and yard sale from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. There will be raffles and food sales as well through- out the park, said a spokesperson. The resort is at 2601 Gulf Drive. Details may be obtained by calling 779-0171. Island Garden Club's meeting off a week The Island Garden Club has changed the date of its meeting to Thursday, Feb. 27, instead of the scheduled Feb. 20, the club has announced. The session will be in the social room at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Following a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., Donald Benson will present a program on wild birds. He is a past president of the Audubon Society of Sarasota. Further information may be obtained by call- ing 778-5538. Privateers' Thieves' Market in Holmes Beach Saturday The Anna Maria Island Privateers will have a Thieves' Market from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the open field at 5901 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Featured will be a flea market, collectibles, books, crafts, tools, furniture, jewelry, antiques, clothing and more, said a Privateers spokesperson. Space is still available for vendors at $15 per 10- by-10-foot lot, $25 for 10-by-20. For reservations and information call 76.1-3565 or 752-5973. Street fair Saturday at Pines Trailer Park A street fair and sale is scheduled from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the bayfront end of the Pines Trailer Park off Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. It will be open to the public, said a spokesperson, and will include white elephant sales, arts and crafts, sandwiches, homemade pies and much more. Further information may be obtained by calling 778-2654. Caregiver support unit will meet at library The caregiver support group of Manatee County's Neighborly Senior Services will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. It is open to anyone caring for an older adult with chronic health or memory problems, a spokesperson said. Further information is available at 748-3001. Save Anna Maria to meet The Save Anna Maria activist group will meet at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Island Branch Li- brary to discuss safety guidelines and issues related to crossing the Anna Maria and Cortez bridges. Guest speaker will be Lt. John Cosby of the Bradenton Beach Police Department and Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine. SAM chairperson Katie Pierola said the meeting is open to members, the public, and anyone wishing to join SAM. The library is at 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. For further information on SAM, call Pierola at 778-9390. Sand-sculpting blast this weekend The 2003 edition of the Sandblast is under way, with the climactic sand-sculpting competition Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. Twenty-three teams had signed up for competition early this week and more were expected, said Ingrid McClelland, executive director of Keep Manatee Beau- tiful, sponsor and beneficiary of the annual event. Free sand-sculpting clinics are being conducted for the public by the professional Team Sandtastic from 5-6 p.m. on the three days preceding the competition. The Sandtastics are building a giant exhibition sculpture for the events. The showdown will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, hosted by the Beach House at its beachfront volleyball courts. There, the teams will build creations artistic and fantastic of sand dampened to the proper consistency and coaxed and carved and slapped into place. There's no age limit for contestants, for it's an ageless preoccupation on beaches around the world. A team may have up to 15 members, who are advised to bring their own sunscreen. Sculpture plots will be as- signed starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Ed Chiles and his Beach House are a "gold part- ner" again this year, giving $2,500 to the event. Other sponsorships are open to businesses at $300 apiece, each to underwrite a team. The event raised $3,500 last year for Keep Mana- tee Beautiful. The teams already signed up to compete are Anna Maria Elementary School and Island Community Cen- ter sponsored by The Islander newspaper, the Arts Council, Bayshore High School Art Club and Key Club, Bayshore High School Ecology Club, Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County; Bradenton Christian High School Art Department, CDM, Church of the Cross Youth Ministries, Cub Scout Pack 32, Electa Magnet Middle School, Island Middle School, Just for Girls, King Middle School Stu- dent Council, Lincoln Middle School Builders Club; Lincoln Middle School Student Council, Manatee Community College EARTH Club, Manatee High School Art Club, MHS Ocean Awareness Club, Mana- tee School for the Arts, Ringling School of Art and Design, "the Scouts," St. Stephen's Key Club, and Southeast High School Key Club. Details may be obtained by calling 795-8272. Roser pancake sale Saturday Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served by the Roser Memorial Community Church Men's Club from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 22. The event will be at the church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Members of the church will be showing off their new fellowship hall and kitchen, said a spokes- person. Breakfast prices are $3, children half price. Details may be obtained at 778-9414. 'Healthy' widowed persons topic "Heaven Now Keeping You Healthy" will be the topic of the program at a 9-10 a.m. meeting Monday, Feb. 24, of the Widowed Persons Service at Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Center instructor Jo Anne Driscoll will lead the program. Further information is available at 778-1908. A&, -_ .5. -. Snappers sparkle at Ooh La La! The "Red Snappers" of Anna Maria Island, a branch of the Red Hat Society, met for their one-year anniver- sary luncheon at Ooh La La! 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Storage of that material at the Villa Rosa site for use as fill was halted by Swiftmud in early January Butterfly dinner planned June 21, sponsors sought Butterfly enthusiasts on the Island are deep into plans for the annual dinner in June, and looking for sponsors of the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Sponsors who donate $250 or more by Feb. 28 will get a personalized brick in the park's courtyard as well as benefits of sponsorship itself. Names and/or mes- sages are engraved in bricks which go into the court- yard. Separately the brick prices are $40 and $50, de- pending on length of the message engraved. Other benefits of the dinner/park sponsorship, said Nancy Ambrose of the group overseeing the park, in- clude inclusion in the program and promotional mate- rial for the dinner. Sponsor levels are platinum $1,500, gold $750, silver $500, bronze $250, friend $100. The dinner and silent auction, for which items also are being sought, will begin at 5 p.m. June 21 at the Moose Lodge in Bradenton Beach. Details may be obtained by calling Ambrose at 778-5274. Health seminar Tuesday A free health and wellness seminar conducted by Peter and Pamela Greenridge is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. They will discuss research of Dr. Robert 0. Young, microbiologist and author of "Sick and Tired," "The pH Miracle" and "The Cure for Diabetes I and II." Details are available at 778-1908. .PROVIDING 1- PLUMBERS WITH'" YEARS OF EXPERIENCE' PLU i LaPENSEE PLUMBING 941 778-5622 L,.1.CF057548- E 5362 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach a following a complaint by Anna Maria city officials. Noriega said he will ask Swifmud this week if fur- ther stockpiling of dredged material can resume. He said a soil engineer has been hired to perform soil borings at the site to determine if the material needs to be de-mucked before it can be used as fill. "We aren't asking to use the material, just if we can stockpile it," Noriega said. He also wants Swifmud authorization to continue uprooting trees at the site. "We are not going to do anything until Swiftmud approves it and we're going to do everything Swiftmud requires," he said. With the Swiftmud permit, final planning for Villa Rosa can now "go forward," but Noriega did not know when a final plan would be submitted to the city for ap- proval. The project gained preliminary approval from the city's planning and zoning board and city commission last summer, but not without heated discussions and the implied threat of a lawsuit by Villa Rosa attorneys at several of the meetings. Villa Rosa plans on building 15 to 17 single fam- ily, canal-front homes in a gated community. The project has an estimated value in excess of $20 million when completed, a local real estate agent said. Burned toes at Sandy Toes An electrical fire turned the sign at Sandy Toes Efficiencies to toast Tuesday afternoon, but caused no injuries. Firefighters and police responded to the call around 1:30 p.m. at 2518 Gulf Drive to watch the plastic sign melt. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson Please tell 'em, "I saw it in The Islander." Don't worr4, Ma'am, he won't bug 4ou anymore! 1 Freedom Tax Service A Mobile Tax Preparation Service ,,- .!.., "W-- ,; "We Come ^. To You" S* Federal & State Returns Electronic Filing Herbert B. Stump, Jr., EA 30 Years Experience 704-2152 The best news since 1992, The Islander. Our fast claims service is "No Problem." ur agency is well known for providing fast, efficient and fair claims service. 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So when the city's environmental education and enhancement committee became concerned about wa- ter quality in many of the city's canals, it went looking for an expert to talk about water quality and advise the committee on getting the water tested and studied. The EEEC came up with Mark Alderson of the federally funded Sarasota Bay National Estuary Pro- gram, who told the committee at its Jan. 22 meeting it should probably start with Rob Brown of the Manatee County Environmental Management Department to get a study done. Talk about the proverbial government runaround, said EEEC member Karen DiCostanza. "I talked to Brown and he said I should talk to you!" Well, Brown is the man, the county technical ex- pert so you should go back to him, Alderson said. The SBNEP has some grant funds for studies, said Alderson, and they would put the EEEC on the list for the next cycle, but for tests and a study in the immedi- ate future, Brown and Manatee County would be the best bet. He did give the committee some valuable informa- tion on water quality in Sarasota Bay and the effects of canals on marine life. Nitrogen is the principal pollutant in Sarasota and Tampa Bay, said Alderson. While it's good for plant growth on land, it's pretty bad in a canal because it creates too much algae and eventually sinks to the bot- torn, causing a canal to fill up %with sediment. That means the bottom, is pretty\ unusable for sea life. The nitrogen aLso prevents light from reaching the bottom Sand this can kill seagrass beds. %-V With the-dffent of waste-water treatment plants, the nitrogen-lexel in Sarasota Ba\ has been reduced from 500 gecent'above a "pristine" level to just 250 percent above. That's a good start, said Alderson. but because BUYING AND SELLING 752-0361 Monday-Saturday 10-5 Sunday noon-5 4420 Fifth St. W. 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The biggest pollution problem in Anna Maria ca- nals, or along any Florida residential canals, is the use of pesticides and fertilizers on lawns and gardens and stormwater runoff that drains directly into waterways. The installation of turf grass serves as a filter for the nitrogen, but the grass itself requires a lot of fertil- izer. "The turf is good when you can catch the stormwater" before it runs into a canal, he said. Alderson also said an artificial reef system com- posed of large, man-made "sea balls" is being studied, and it shows promise at keeping canals free of algae and returning fish and other marine life to that habitat. "The ball system of artificial reefs in canals seems to be good for the environment and at attracting fish," he said. The balls act as a filter system and the SBNEP is currently studying its use in Charlotte County. "This could be an idea for Anna Maria," he said. Charles Canniff said he was concerned about the disappearance of oyster beds in Bimini Bay occurring in the last 18 months. He thought the water there seemed to have an oil slick and wondered if this could be causing a problem. Lake LaVista in Anna Maria doesn't seem to have With public libraries in Manatee County, in- cluding the Island's, abandoning the years-old prac- tice of providing tax forms to taxpayers, Tingley Memorial Library in Bradenton Beach is taking up the slack. Linda Murphy, Tingley library clerk, said the library has IRS tax forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, instructions, schedule-A itemized deductions, inter- est and ordinary dividends, child and dependent the same problem, said Canniff, possibly because the city has that bayou dredged every year under a Florida Department of Environmenal Protection permit. Alderson said a study could determine if Bimini Bay is polluted and the causes. He also said that in a few years, the federal govern- ment will require Manatee County to address the stormwater runoff issue "countywide" and each mu- nicipal government will have to provide annual drain- age flow data as part of a county project to reduce stormwater runoff. Water has become such a precious commodity, he said, that cities are now selling their reclaimed water to other governments and private industry. Alderson distributed a booklet published by the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service entitled The Florida Yardstick Booklet which outlines proper yard care, watering, maintenance and other en- vironmentally friendly procedures. In Sarasota County, the booklet is required reading for all new homebuyers, he said. Following the meeting, DiCostanza said she and the EEEC would continue efforts to reach Brown, or the appropriate government official, to discuss a water- quality study for Anna Maria. 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(Kucukas) Marshall Donald A. (Kucukas) Marshall, 79, of Holmes Beach, died Jan. 21. Born in Kewaunee, Ill., Mrs. Marshall came to Manatee County from Bannockburn, Ill., in 1987. He worked in furniture sales. He served in the U.S. Army during World War H in the 44th Bomber Group. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He was Roman Catholic. There were no services. Burial will be in Wiscon- sin in July. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota FL 34238. Ellenton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by daughters Jennifer Rush of Ellison Bay, Wis., and Margaret of Holmes Beach; sons Steven of Barrington, Ill., and John of Olympia, Wash.; and four grandchildren. Marguerite 'Margot' Tessier Marguerite "Margot" Tessier, 88, of Longwood and formerly Bradenton Beach, died Feb. 7. Born in Montreal, Mrs. Tessier came to Manatee County in 1961. She and her husband owned and op- erated Bayview Cottages of Bradenton Beach for 15 Dr. Diane Michaels Chiropractic Physician '- :' 941-761-0210 501 Village Green Parkway Bradenton (1 block east of Albertson's Manatee Ave.) Internationally recognized "outsider" artist Ruby C. Williams came to Holmes Beach for a show and sale of her work Feb. 7. The event was cosponsored by and The Islander and Ooh La La! Bistro at their neighboring business location in the Island Shopping Center with Mike Norman Realty. In addition to some 55 paintings, Ruby brought her family, daughter, grandson and cousin, and plenty of strawberries, tomatoes, greens and other edibles from her produce stand on State Road 60 near Plant City to the Island. She was recognized by an art collector for the colorful signs at her business and her art bloomed from there to museum and private collections, in- cluding sales at numerous House of Blues locations in the United States. Her art sale at The Islander brought in more than $4,700 in sales, 10 percent of which is being donated to the Anna Maria Elementary School to purchase art supplies. No word on the produce sales, which Williams said she would also contribute 10 percent of to the school, and it was a sellout. Williams' show was brought to Anna Maria by Ines Norman, an artist as well, who came to know years. She retired from Manatee Memorial Hospital. Memorial services were held Feb. 15 in Altamont Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Florida Hospital Foundation, Cardiac Dept., 2809 N. Orange Ave., Orlando FL 32804, or to Public Broad- casting Radio 90.7 WMFE-FM, 11510 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32817. Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 26th Street Chapel, was in charge of arrange- ments. She is survived by daughters Marilyn Brady of Longwood and Jennifer Adams of Tavares; sons Daniel and Peter, both of Bradenton; sister Laurette Robillard of Quebec; brothers Joe and Theo Tremblay, both of Quebec; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchil- dren. Annie's Homes for the Elderly me PREMIERE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES Marella House Our Island Home 5007 24th St. W. 520 South Drive Bradenton Anna Maria 753-9875 778-7842 LIC#AL10140 LIC#AL9577 We are committed to creating the warmest and most loving "home away from home" for people in need of our exceptional care. RUN BY OUR FAMILY FOR YOUR FAMILY. Call Annie, Maria or Chris for more info on our facilities. Artist and businesswoman Ruby Williams, left, ponders the scene at the show with Gib "Cracker" Bergquist and wife Madeline. Ruby's grandson D.J. is watching the camera. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Williams through her work and became personal friends. The sale was so successful that Williams vowed to return to Anna Maria Island for another show next year. "The Island loves Ruby and I love the Island," she said. "I've got the joy." Antique show, sale this weekend The 38th annual antique show and sale of the Service Club of Manatee County Inc. will be this weekend at the Manatee Convention and Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. More than 50 dealers from around the United States will display their antiques, said a spokesperson, as well as several longtime local dealers. Shoppers may bring their- damaged glassware and have it repaired during the show. Tickets for the preview and buffet from 5-9 p.m. Fri- day, Feb. 21, are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are good for all three days. Ticket prices for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23, will be $5 at the door. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Details may be obtained by calling 746-6634. WEBB, WELLS & WILLIAMS, PA. 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The park will be closed and locked by the Holmes Beach Police Department at night between dusk and 9 a.m. While the park is open, police officers will spot- check the park on a regular basis. Any city staff person- nel may also check and report on activity at the park. During the first two weeks of the park's opening a group of volunteers will help monitor the park. At a recent city work session, Bohnenberger ques- tioned whether a staff of volunteers would need to un- dergo training before supervising the park. He also questioned whether volunteers would be covered under the city's insurance plan. "Can we use public money to defend a volunteer supervisor in the event any litigation comes against the city?" asked Bohnenberger. City Attorney Patricia Petruff said she would look at the insurance policy to clarify Bohnenberger's con- cern. Only people with a city permit will be allowed to use the park. The Holmes Beach Police Department will issue the permit after an individual signs a waiver form and pay a one-time perminit fee of $3. Signup will also take place.at the Island schools and possibly the Anna Maria'Island Community Center. -_!_,Bohnenberger said that the city will need to pass an ordinance before it can collect permit fees and the pen- alties will heed to outlined in the ordinance. The waiver signed by skaters will have the park rules attached to it and a sign will also be posted at the park. Why Get Soaked? F AT3CAT CARPET TILE UPHOLSTERY GROUT CLEANING CLEANING LARRY HOUSE, OWNER gotocarpetcleaning.com CALL NOW 778-2882 or 387-0607 The permit will be required to be in the park user's possession while he or she is using the facilities. The permit will be a photo identification card and a helmet sticker, which must be displayed to help identify per- mitted users. Permits will be available from the Holmes Beach Police Department seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Any violations of the park rules will result in the revocation of a permit. City staff can issue up to three warnings and, after the third offense, a permit will be suspended or revoked. If a permit is revoked, it can only be reissued with letters from both the mayor and chief of police. Spectators will be welcome to watch the skaters from the sidelines and will not need a permit to enter the facility. The Island Middle School is still seeking com- munity sponsors for it's annual fundraising event "Walk the Island for Island Middle School," which will be held March 1. Students and their families will begin walking from IMS to the Coquina Beach Pavilion at 8:30 a.m., earning money from pledges for each of the six miles in the distance. IMS Administrator Mary Beth Morgan said that opportunities are still available for sponsorship at various levels, including water stations, which offer great exposure to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. "It doesn't matter how much you give as long as everyone gets involved," Morgan said. "All we ask is that you do what you can and with everyone's sup- port we'll all get there." The fundraising goal for this year's walk-a-thon is $30,000 and so far more than $10,000 has been raised. Students are also working towards homeroom and individual fundraising goals. Morgan said that Bohnenberger said that he was also concerned about having spectators inside the park and that he felt that different age groups should not be using the park at the same time. Bohnenberger believes that since other organized sports separate participants by age group that the park should at least have a specific time when it is reserved for younger skateboarders. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore argued that older, more experienced skaters will be the ones teach- ing the younger, beginning skaters. The commission did agree to consider setting aside park hours that would be exclusive to a younger age group and allow the remainder of the park hours to be open to all ages. A tentative grand opening is planned for early April. the homeroom that raises the most pledges will re- ceive a prize package including a pizza party and gift certificates. Also, the male and female students who raise the most pledges will win a limousine ride with an adult chaperone to the Sun House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. Monies raised by the walk are used to enhance the educational opportunities offered at IMS. Last year's funding helped finance the band program and its trip to compete in a competition at DisneyWorld. There are several sponsorship levels available. 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Feb. 12, 800 block of Jacaranda Road, dog at large. Deputies received a report of two dogs running loose and chasing pedestrians. When deputies arrived at the scene, the dog owner was arriving home and did not know. her dogs were loose. She was able to secure the two dogs and, according to the report, the dogs got out of the home through an unsecured door and were not intentionally let out by the owner. Bradenton Beach Feb. 1, 200 block of Church Avenue, grand theft. A man reported his vehicle stolen after his roommate borrowed the car to run errands and failed to return. Feb. 9, 116 Bridge St., Sport's Lounge, warrant arrest. Officers picked up a man on a Manatee County warrant for failure to pay child support. According to the report, the suspect was also arrested for giving a Holmes Beach police purchase speed trailer Holmes. Beach commissioners approved Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine's request to purchase a speed trailer, a portable board that gives a digital readout of how fast a vehicle is traveling, which costs $19,311. The purchase was budgeted by the commis- sion for $20,000 in its current city budget. The speed trailer will be used to make driv- ers aware of how fast they are driving in differ- ent locations of the city and Romine said the presence of a speed trailer helps slow down drivers who may be speeding. The speed trailer will be purchased from- Decatur Electronics Galaxy. p,43 Dr. Joseph Acebal Dr. Kathleen Goerg ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC Visit our website: www.islandchiro.com 778-0722 3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (between Publix and Ace Hardware) false identification when police picked him up on the warrant. Feb. 9, 2200 block of Gulf Drive N., DUI. Steven Morris, 52, of Bradenton Beach, was arrested after he crashed his car into the guardrail near the S-curve. According to the report, Morris admitted to being drunk and he was unable to maintain his balance. Of- ficers determined that he was too unstable to perform a field sobriety test and placed him under arrest. Feb. 9, Bay Drive and Bridge Street, drug arrest. James VanFossen, 40, of Bradenton Beach, was ar- rested for possession of marijuana and drug parapher- nalia. According to the report, officers received a call from a man reporting his wife missing and, according to the report, she was last seen on VanFossesn's sail- boat. The drug arrest was a result of the search for the wife, who was found on the boat. Officers also con- firmed that there was an outstanding arrest warrant from a prior violation for VanFossen. Feb. 11, 2200 Gulf Drive, Coquina Beach, Baker Act. Officers took a woman into custody under the Baker Act after she said she wanted to drown herself. Holmes Beach Feb. 8, 200 block of 76th Street, theft. A bicycle was reported missing. Feb. 9, 100 block of 46th Street, burglary. Offic- ers responded to a burglary alarm. On the scene, offic- ers found a screen removed from the kitchen window, although, according to the report, nothing inside the home was missing or had been disturbed. The property was secured. Feb. 12, 5200 block of Gulf Drive, driver's license. A man was issued a summons for driving with a sus- pended license. Feb. 12,6300 block of Gulf Drive, dog bite. A woman reported that a pit bull running on the loose bit her dog on the face and bit her right hand. The pit bull was impounded and its owner was cited by animal control. Feb. 12, 6400 block of Marina Drive, assault. A woman called police after her son became violent with her. According to the report, he arrived home with his girlfriend, whom the mother does not want in the home. The son became angry and began smashing items in the home. Holmes Beach hires additional consulting firm Holmes Beach commissioners approved Public Works Superintendent Joe Duennes' request to hire an additional consulting engineering firm to share the city's work requests. Duennes said that the city will still retain its cur- rent engineering consulting firm, Zollar, Najar and Shroyer, but that ZNS "can't always fulfill the city's needs in a timely fashion." Banks Engineering Inc., which has an office in Holmes Beach, will be hired by the city based on a pig- gyback agreement with Heritage Harbor Community Development. The piggyback procedure allows the city to accept the same price structure and terms the firm has con- tracted for in Ft. 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More bad news: property own- ers pay taxes on the right of way they own but can't use. Dye's news came to light during a discussion of the city's right-of-way ordinance. Code Enforcement Officer Gerry Rathvon had suggested a better defi- nition than "eight feet back of the pavement" in the ordinance. Rathvon contended that anything from the property line to the right of way is city property and she was occasionally having difficulty getting compliance from property owners to remove vegeta- tion and other items in the right of way. Not so, said Dye. The property owner owns the right of way, in most cases, but the city has an ease- ment. "It's a technical ownership because you can't do anything with it," said Dye. Government has over- riding control over the right of way. The eight-foot rule from the edge of the pave- ment was easier to adopt citywide than measuring and surveying each individual property for a right of way, said Dye, who rewrote the city's ROW ordi- nance in the 1990s. "The ordinance says you can plant in the right of way," said Dye, "but you do so at your own risk." The ownership news surprised some board mem- bers, but chairman Bill Iseman suggested the city still needs to "find the right verbiage to convey to property owners what the right of way is." Rathvon agreed. "I can't show them anything in writing" that the city has control over the right of way or owns it. Dye said property owners should refer to the plat that created the lot and road, or the survey of the property. There is language on those documents that give the city an easement and control of the right of way. Board members also discussed the abandoned property ordinance. Rathvon suggested that adding the words "unlicensed vehicles" to the abandoned property list might solve a problem with some ve- hicles. Board members, however, were a bit reluctant to reach onto "private property" for an unlicensed ve- hicle that was otherwise in good condition. Further discussion was tabled until the next meeting. The board also reviewed a complaint against Jerry Reiboldt of 602 Fern St. that some sections of his property were higher than 8 inches above the crown of the road as allowed by ordinance. That information only came to light after Reiboldt gave the city a survey last August before adding some sand to the property to assist drainage. Although the survey shows some portions of the property higher than the allowed 8 inches, Dye noted, the ordinance also allows a property to be more than 8 inches above the crown of the road if that matches, or does not exceed, an adjoining or adjacent property. In addition, a property can be up to 24 inches above the crown of the road if studies show that drainage from the property won't impact surround- ing properties. Iseman suggested Reiboldt have a surveyor "shoot a line" at the two adjoining lots to prove the height of his property does not exceed that of his neighbors. Further discussion was tabled until the board's next meeting March 10. Historical home Evan and Melinda Bordes, formerly of Holmes Beach, have a lot to be proud of in their new home in Bradenton, the Eliza and William H. Fogarty House, recently recognized with the Feb. 14 dedication of a marker from the Manatee Historical Society describing the 1872-built home and the Fogartys, a Bradenton founding family. The Bordes are joined at the dedication by Bea Daily and John Trevethan of the historical society. Evan manages the "majors" for Anna Maria Island Little League while Melinda is a sales agent at Island Real Estate. Islander Photos: Jack Elka ~' j Fogarty House on 29th Street, Bradenton Imagine old Bradenton Melinda Bordes and fellow sales agents from Island Real Estate of Holmes Beach, Chris Shaw and Marilyn Trevethan, relax and reflect on the front steps of the Fogarty home, which has been recently renovated by Melinda and husband Evan. Resolution for Island Starter approved by commission By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach City Commission ap- proved a resolution to allow Island Starter and Alternator to continue operating its business on Avenue C. S Business owijer William Carlbert already complied with the city's deadline totake 'dwn the outdoor lift that was being used to facilitate auto repairs at the location. . The commission amended the resolution to allow Carlbert to do light automotive repair outside of the building as long as it is ad- equately screened from the neighbors. Carlbert testified at a previous meeting that he can't access a vehicle from inside his shop. Due to the configuration of the building, he can't open the car doors when it is in the garage, he said. The revised resolution now allows Carlbert to not only remove an alternator to bring it in- side for repair, but also includes doing oil changes, brake work and tune-up work out- doors. Neighboring resident Sue Normand ob- jected to the commission leniency, charging that the commissioners first stipulated that little or no work was to take place outside. "You have done a tremendous disservice to us," she said. "You have made two things into a whole list of items that are acceptable. I hope it doesn't backfire on the entire city." The commission also directed City Attor- ney Patricia Petruff to add a clause that prohib- its another auto body shop from using the Av- enue C facilities if Carlbert closes or moves his business. The motion to approve the amended reso- lution passed three to one, with Commissioner Roger Lutz dissenting. PAGE 18 M FEB. 19, 2003 M THE ISLANDER Thomas' second-grade class is ready to test By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Deborah Thomas' second-grade class wastes little time getting down to the business of learning at Anna Maria Elementary School. This week they have been hard at work preparing for the national standardized tests they will take the first week in March. Thomas said this is the first year the school board has directed teachers to practice with sample tests two weeks in advance of the actual test date. Normally, Thomas said, she doesn't focus on the sample tests until the week before the actual testing period. The first test of the day is the regularly scheduled spelling test. Thomas gives students the opportunity to study with a partner or in a group right before she gives the test. With a timer set for five minutes, students quickly grab a part- ner and begin quizzing each other on this week's word list - calf, crumb, important, bright, and so forth. A small group of students gather in front of the list displayed at the front of the room and work together on their spelling. When the timer quietly chimes, the room falls si- Abell family concert at AME Award-winning children's songwriter and record- ing artist Timmy Abell will be performing at Anna Maria Elementary School Tuesday, Feb. 25. The concert will be held in the school's auditorium from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $3 per adult and child for an evening program that is designed for the whole family to enjoy. Proceeds will be used for special school projects. . Advance tickets are available from the AME admin- istrative office, located at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Tickets at the door will cost $3.50 per person. For more information, call 708-5525. Comparing Emily Deborah Thomas has some help from second-grader Emily White in comparing objects. The lesson: No matter how Emily sits, stands or lies down, any way you look, she is still Emily. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan. lent and everyone returns to their desk. Immediately following the spelling test, students are given a dictation exercise. On the reverse side of their spelling paper, students have to write down six sentences which have been read aloud to them by Thomas. "Sally wants to write with chalk," Thomas dictates to the class. The sentences include words from the spelling test and the dictation exercise helps build listening and communication skills. Since she started dictation exercises in the begin- ning of the school year, Thomas said she has seen lots of improvement in her students' abilities to listen and transfer the message to paper accurately. With spelling finished, the class moves on to a practice math test similar to the one they will have to complete for the Stanford Test in March. Thomas explains to the class that the test will be timed, but they will have plenty of time to finish. And she and another adult helper will be available to make sure they are on the right page, but they won't be able to help students solve problems. "I can't help you on the test," she told them. "If you run into a problem, don't get upset. Just be cool and move on. Do the best you can." Thomas read the directions to each individual problem on the practice math test. "Paul has 78 cents and bought a soda for 50 cents. How much does he have left?" "All the cars in the race have even numbers. Which car does not belong? Bubble in your answer." Although students are required to take the Stanford Test, Thomas believes individual maturity has a lot to do with a student's ability to stay on task ard dd-Awell in a timed test. After the practice questions are finished, Thomas re- views the answers and math concepts with her students. She reviews the difference between odd and even numbers, she reviews subtraction and addition and-she gives them a quick lesson in comparison. One question on the test involved an object and asked which item in a series of items matches the object. Thomas called second-grader Emily White to the front of the room and asked her to stand, stand lie down. "No matter what position Emily is in, she hasn't changed. She is still Emily," she tells the class. Thomas tells students to remember to look at objects in different ways because even if it is upside-down or turned around it is still the same object. On the test, the matching object may not be shown in the same position. The practice tests are meant to help students getthe feel for what the real test will be like. "Are you getting the idea?" Thomas asks, and the students nod yes . Usually this class time is used for writing. Students PLEASE SEE THOMAS, NEXT PAGE Where th localsD br'i g their friends! CAFE ON THE BEACH All-Yo Can-Eat heco & & jita Bar S' Thursday Fe~ 20 430-8 pm Hf "" J ,Full TacoBar S 9 ^ ..' ~and all the fixin's! Music y Tobm Mobley Draft Beer and Frozen Drink Specials FRIDAY NI EARLY M FISH FR 1 BIRPO - 0 0 0 00 ) with fries and slaw,..,- All-you-can-eat $8.95 -1 i.. 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Medium Large $9.99 $11.99 2ND PIZZA $5 2ND PIZZA $6 # Deep Dish Extra Expires 03/19/03 Drivers carry less than $20. @2003 Domino's Pizza, LLC J THE ISLANDER M FEB. 19, 2003 U PAGE 19 Islander teacher spotlight: Deborah Thomas Each week The Islander spotlights one of Anna Maria Elementary School's teachers and their class- room. This week second-grade teacher Deborah Thomas is in our spotlight. Thomas is a real Florida native, having been bom and raised in Bradenton. She earned her teaching degree from Cheyney State College in Pennsylvania and a master's in cur- riculum and instruction at the University of South Florida. Thomas has been a teacher for 29 years, all of which she has spent at AME. "I love being a member of the staff at AME. We help each other, share ideas and encourage each other." Thomas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 get time on Friday morning to write in their journal. Sometimes Thomas gives them a topic, but otherwise they are free to choose subjects on their own. Thomas encourages her students to write and pub- lish their own stories. She keeps a binder filled with stories written by students and she said she has some budding writers in this class. On this Friday, one of the students has decided to share some of the student written stories during their "book buddies" session with Melanie Moran's kinder- garten class. Each Friday Thomas' class visits Moran's class and reads a story to an assigned "book buddy." The second-graders bring a book they've chosen to share and pair up with the same kindergarten student each week. Thomas said she started book buddies with Moran four or five years ago and students who move up to her second-grade class from Moran's class remember it and are excited to participate. Teaching runs in Thomas' family. Her maternal grandfather was a teacher and her mother and sister were also teachers in Manatee County. "I guess it's in my blood," she said. Thomas believes that teaching is a matter of guid- ing and encouraging students to apply their knowledge and skills to new problem solving situations. "I love seeing students gain confidence as they grow and develop academically and socially," she said. Some of the things students will be learning in Anna Maria Elementary School menu Monday, Feb. 24 Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Cereal, Juice Lunch: Ravioli with Roll or Nachos, Garden Salad, Fruit Tuesday, Feb. 25 Breakfast: Dannon Danimals Yogurt, Fruit, Cereal, Juice Lunch: Hot Dog or Fruit, Cheese and Muffin Plate, Baked Beans, French Fries, Juice Bar, Fruit Wednesday, Feb. 26 Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast, Fruit, Cereal, Juice Lunch: Hamburger Gravy or Breaded Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Thursday, Feb. 27 Breakfast: Dannon Danimals Yogurt, Fruit, Cereal, Juice Lunch: Burrito or Turkey Stack Basket with Gold- fish Crackers, Green Beans, Fruit Friday, Feb. 28 Breakfast: Large Orange Muffin, Fruit, Cereal, Juice Lunch: Cheese Pizza or Tuna Salad Sandwich, Peas and Carrots, Lettuce and Tomato Salad, Fruit, Cupcake Milk and juice are served with every meal. Deborah Thomas Thomas' class include good nutrition and poetry writ- ing. Thomasis also looking forward to working with students in their outdoor vegetable garden and on a class play to submit to the Florida Studio's Playwright's Festival. "I do cartwheels, back flips, juggle and tell jokes to keep students interested in learning," Thomas said. "And, I read to them often." When not in the classroom, she enjoys reading mysteries, historical fiction, the Bible and professional material. She also likes to bowl, although she claims she isn't very good at it yet. Her best advice is to "be respectful at all times, say 'please,' 'thank you' and remember to smile." Oth nual .AMI!U TOUR. 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T = PAGE 22 M FEB. 19, 2003 0 THE ISLANDER AME field trip back in time Edison's time By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Anna Maria Elementary School fifth-graders trav- eled by charter bus back in time to learn about some of today's modem inventions. The students visited Thomas Edison's winter home nestled beside the Caloosahatchee River in Ft. Myers as a grand finale to their class unit on inventions and inventors. At the Edison home, built in 1886, students toured his gardens, his rubber laboratory, a museum and his neighbor Henry Ford's home. A: In the gardens, students learned about a variety of unusual and exotic plants. According to tour guide Ron Kasmouski, Edison was fond of botany and had plants sent to him from around the world. Edison's garden includes a mango tree, Chinese bamboo, royal Cuban palm trees and a banyan, or walking, tree that covers most of the front lawn because as its branches get too long new roots drop in place to hold it up, allowing it to "walk" across a yard. Edison's banyan tree is one of the largest in the continental United States. The home itself has been kept intact and Kasmouski said the furnishings seen in the home be- longed to Edison and his wife. Next door to Edison's home is the vacation home of Henry Ford. Out in the carport, students were able to peek at a few old Ford cars. Across the road from the two homes is Edison and -ford's rubber laboratory. According to Kasmouski, Edison, Ford and Harvey Firestone started the lab in 1929 to find an inexpensive source for rubber. Although Edison did discover that goldenrod pro- duced the latex needed to make rubber, Germany provided a more economical alternative synthetic rubber. Today Edison's lab is full of his old beakers and wooden machines. Next door is a museum commemo- rating some of his 1,093 patents. In the museum, students took a look at light bulbs, phonographs, telegraphs, movie equipment and even a Edison's eagles Joyce Ellis' "Eagles" gathered in Thomas Edison's garden at the base of a 78-year-old tree. The fifth-graders from Anna Maria Elementary School spent all day exploring the museum, house and gardens after recently finishing a class unit about patents, inventions and inventors. Islander Photos: Diana Bogan Chatty-Cathy doll. Kasmouski said the museum's last original hand- blown glass light bulb burned out three years ago, but on display were several of varying shapes. Also in the museum were some personal items, such as a wool swimsuit worn by Edison's wife and a wooden box Edison used to 'listen" to his phono- graph. Kasmouski told students that Edison suffered from Scarlet Fever when he was 7 years old. As a result, he lost much of his hearing. While working on improvements for the phono- graph, Kasmouski said Edison put the player in a wooden box, and he would bite the edge of the box to feel the music vibrations between his teeth. Today, the box bearing his teeth marks is in the museum.- --- Edison or bust Lynn McDonough's fifth-grade class gathered for a group shot in the museum at Thomas Edison's house in Ft. Myers. The fifth-grade field trip was canceled in December due to weather and rescheduled for January. Warm swim AME fifth-graders check out a wool swimsuit once worn by Thomas Edison's wife. AME's PTO gears up for 'Spring Fling' By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The Anna Maria Elementary School Parent- Teacher Organization is working hard to prepare all the details for its "Spring Fling" event, which will be held -at St. Bernard Catholic Church April 26. The theme for the event is "The Love Boat" and it will be a teacher-recognition dinner/dance and si- lent auction. The main focus of the Spring Fling will be dining and dancing and the committee is still busy looking for sponsors and restaurant participa- tion. AME students have been creating art work to in- clude in the silent auction and live entertainment will be provided by the Jimi Gee Band. A special appear- ance will also be made by Jimi Gee's Island Middle School Conch Fritter Band. PTO President Cindy Thompson said the Spring Fling is being planned not only to recognize the teach- ers and staff at AME, but also to give parents a night out where they can enjoy themselves and get to know the teachers better. To help make this happen, the PTO will provide babysitting services for students for the evening. Thompson said the Spring Fling is open to all par- ents and community members. The PTO hopes to raise more than $10,000 with this event. Tickets will go on sale to parents first, beginning March 3, and will be available to the public beginning March 17. Tickets will be available in the school office. AME is located at 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call 708-5525. THE ISLANDER FEB. 19, 2003 U PAGE 23 Island Biz Duffy's soon come The new location for D If'-'s Tavern at S808 Marina Drive in Holnes Beach is nearing comipletin,. but. no.exaqi opening daie has yet beeniset by owners the G(yerfianmily. The popular tavern arid eatery, famous for its hamburgers, n ill reopen ai its new location "soon,, according to a family spokesperson. To keep up-to-date withh Duffy's progress, call 778- 2501. Below is ihdi ew logo for the tavern. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Capalbo's HOUSE OF PIZZA LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET- $4.79 *DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $5,99 Dinner buffet includes -- pizza, soup salad bar! 792-5300 .&tQortez Rd. W. Mon-Sat 1 lam-10pm 'Sdrday noon-9 Bridgewalk winners Jane Collins-Hastings, left, was the grand prize winner of $300 in merchandise and gift certificates in the Bridgewalk merchants Valentine's Day drawing Feb. 14, while Connie Ingram, right, won the $200 prize. Nancy Buchanan of Bridgewalk presented the winners with their gift baskets. Wendy Fydenkevez wonthe $100 basket. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Now Serving Lunch Monday Friday 1 }:30 2PM Deliciausly Priced from $4 $14 Soups, Salads, Pastas, Sandwiches and "Nawlins" Specialties Serving Dinner Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10 New Orleans Jazz crunch SSundays 1,0:30 2 pm Featuring the Mike Moran Jdzz Band The Area's Best Selection of Outstanding Wines Intimate Bar with Full Liquor "ZAGAT RATED AMERICA'S TOP RESTAURANTS" Plea~se alfrRsrain New family physician on key Dr. Pamela Letts, M.D., has opened a family medi- cal practice in the Center Shops on Longboat Key at 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 205. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, while Wednesday hours are from 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are wel- come. For more information, call 387-1211. Got a new business going up in Anna Maria Island, Cortez or Longboat Key? How about a new product or service, an anniversary, a new hire, or an award-win- ning staff member? Call Island Biz at 778-7978, fax your news to 778-9392, or e-mail us at news @islander.org. Realty raves Becky Smith and Elfi Starrett shared honors for obtaining the most new listings during January at the Wagner Realty office,,with David Moynihan leading in sales. Tops in the "closed volume" category were Dee Jorcyk at Anna Maria and the team of Mary Wickersham/Cindy English at Longboat Key. Florida intangible tax seminar is Thursday at library The Island Branch Library will host a seminar on preparation of forms for the Florida tax on intangibles from 10:15-noon Thursday, Feb. 20. Robert Norring of the Florida Department of Rev- enue will conduct the session, which is free and open to the public. The library is at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, phone 778-6341. 383- 8eL NE SA :LE:: PR]ICr ES GOOD'_ i Feb [';].'] 19 FJ I ebo 25~] : Gordon's Vodka or Gin 1.75 Sale Price 15"9 Better than Canadian Club or Seagrams voI 1075 Sale Price 1999 m f^ ff To" fli Famous Grouse or Cutty Sark -. 1.75 279' ever wine selection! We now carry your favorite wines from most of the local restaurants or we can order'whiat you want. Johnny Walker Red or Ketel One 1.75.i-.... i Boston Riva Gin or Vodka 1.75...... ................' Dew ars 1.75............................. ...... i........ ......... $.. Stoli Vodka 1.75 ..................................:...............;-k $27.99. Grey Goose .750 ..................................................... 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Absolut Vodk Smirnoff Johnny Walker Tanqueray or 1 75Black or Beefeater JN Moet Gin, Jack White Daniels J Star 1.75 750 Sale Price .- Sale Price I Sale Price 29 17 g99 -2699 WE CARY TE SAUE VAIETIE FRO ST. BERNARD'S Panca e Breakfast SUNDAY, FEB. 23 8 to 11:30 AM All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes, \ ) Sausage, OJ & Coffee. Adults $3. Children $1 50- Also, there .iii be a Homemade Bake Sale Conme and enjoy. ______ -Church Activity Center - A3rd St. Holmes Beach PAGE 24 E FEB. 19, 2003 M THE ISLANDER Wednesday, Feb. 19 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Nooner" at the Chart House Restaurant, 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 387-9519. Fee applies. Noon- St. Bernard Catholic Church Ladies' Guild fashion show and luncheon at the church activity cen- ter, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-3397. Fee applies. 12:30 p.m. "The Hunt for Red Tide" with Gary Kirkpatrick of Mote Marine Laboratory at the Anna Maria Garden Club meeting, Roser Memorial Commu- nity Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-3665 or 756-3275. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Parents support group with Shirley Rohmberger at the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Informa- tion: 778-1908. Fee applies. 7 p.m. Family storytime at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 778-6341. Thursday, Feb. 20 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. AARP tax help at Island Branch Library, 701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. In- formation: 888-227-7669. 10:15 a.m. Intangible-tax seminar by the Florida Department of Revenue at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778- 6341. 5:30p.m. "Greek Night" dinner at the Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. In- formation: 778-1638. Fee applies. 7 p.m. Bingo at Annie Silver Community Cen- ter, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 3232 East Bay Drive ftf /VaI 7I Ar ItNext to Walgreens 778-7878 OPEN 7 DAYS AT 10OAM! l--- I i ni I lm I AN $991 7 I '--th - i coupon. * S Valid thru 02/26/03 's Bradenlon's 1nicki's "Best Kept Secret" Entertainment Nightly w st 5 th SHapp) Hour west 59th Sunset Specials LUNCH AT NICKI'S FEATURES: Homemade Soups and Salads plus Signature Sandwiches ... Reuben, Philly Steak, & Meatball plus Gyro Plate and assorted burgers. Also, Lunch Entrees and complete Sunset Special Menu. Mon.-Sat. 1 lam-4pm y830 59th Street West 795-7065 59th St. W. just north of Blake Hospital in Blake Pa urs: Mon-Sat 11-11 Sun 5-9 - 778-1915. Friday, Feb. 21 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Tingley Memorial Library Book Sale, 111 Second St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-1208. 1 to 2 p.m. East Gallery Tour and Talk at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 746-4131. Free with museum admission. 1 to 2 p.m. Family caregivers support group at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 748-3001. 3 p.m. "Everything You Wanted to Know About the Flute and Bassoon" with the West Coast Sym- phony musicians at the Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8811. Fee applies. 5 to 9 p.m. Preview reception for the Service Club of Manatee County's Antique and Collectable show at the Manatee County Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 746-6634. Fee applies. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Manatee High School Orches- tra "Concert in the Garage" at Jake's Automotive, 708 Nineth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 792-0569. Saturday, Feb. 22 Keep Manatee Beautiful Sandblast at the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 795-8272. 7a.m. to 2 p.m. Craft boutique and yard sale at Sandpiper Mobile Home Resort, 2601 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. 8 a.m. to noon- Pancake brunch at Roser Memo- rial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave.,. Anna Maria. Information: 778-0414. Fee applies. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Privateers Thieves Market at Holmes Beach City Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 761-3565. 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Tingley Memorial Library Book Sale, 111 Second St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 779-1208. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -Service Club of Manatee (^ COI H m Chinese Restaurant THE BEST Chinese food on the Island for more than 16 years! "0 Meals from $295 to $995 S. I Try our famous egg rolls! I. 778-4688 (Dine-In or Take-Out) Beer Tues-Thurs 11:30-9 Fri & Sat 11:30-9:30 Sun 3:30-9 On Gulf Drive at 7th St. N., Near the Cortez Bridge Wine Open 11:30 .,i.am daily, -. ^ Wednesdays at 4pm Great Pizza an More! Feb. 21. Friday Night- Live Music ROAD BLOCKREhAE NASCAR - 5SUNDAYS mes f ''- 5366 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-4949 County's Antique and Collectable show at the Mana- tee County Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 746-6634. Fee applies. 10:30 a.m. Basic Orchid Care class with Jerry Sellers at the Pelican Man Bird Sanctuary, 1708 Ken -Thompson Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 388-4444. Sunday, Feb. 23 8 to 11:30 a.m. Pancake breakfast at St. Ber- nard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-4769. Fee applies. 10 a.m. "The Heart of True Worship" Eckankar service on the beach at the Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring St., Anna Maria. Information: 355-6044. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. -Service Club of Manatee County's Antique and Collectable show at the Mana- tee County Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 746-6634. Fee applies. 2 p.m. "Opera on the Island" with the Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra and Chorus at the Island Baptist Church, 8605 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 778-5730. Donation suggested. 3 p.m. "Romantic Favorites" Sarasota Concert Band performance at Neel Auditorium, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 364-2263. Fee applies. 6 to 9 p.m. "A Motown Sunset" featuring Lester Freeman at Cafe on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 714-7300, extension 2011. Fee applies. Monday, Feb. 24 8:30 a.m. Internet class for beginners at the Is- land Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 778-6341. 9 to 10 a.m. "Heaven Now-Keeping Healthy" discussion by the Island Manatee Widowed Persons at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magno- lia Ave., Anna Maria. Information: 778-1908. 5 p.m. Annual meeting of Solutions To Avoid Red Tide at the Holiday Inn, 4949 Gulf of Mexico Drive, PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE a.p. BeLL fiSH compaNyiNc. Fresh Seafood Since 1910 Great selection of locally caught Grouper, Snapper, Shrimp, ,o Panfish and much more. o0 Planning a fishing trip? Call about our e. big selection of frozen bait! DISCOUNT PRICES EVERYDAYC- See you at our docks! o, 941-794.1249 *4600 124th St. W. SCortez, FloridA NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL 8 PM | "Great Burgers, Frosted Mugs" Anna Maria Island, Florida Continuing an era the Freeman family began in 1952. Monday-Saturday 11- 8 Sunday Noon- 8 3901 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-7769 (Across from Manatee County Public Beach) Charlie's CaIe books hops CASUAL DINING GOOD FOOD GREAT BEER OPENS 11AM 8 PM MONDAY SATURDAY 5904 Marina Drive Holmes Beach a 779-2665 EB ii UVE JAZZ -1 hursda s I )ianc Lincoll Frida% s & Saturda N Nathen HAPPY HoUR 4:.10-6 pm Free hila al [lie Bar THE ISLANDER U FEB. 19, 2003 U PAGE 25 i O < I- I, Ti av iw .1'H 115 '4. (' <"'i 1 (-j- a I ,- 1. a' .( "~ ~~ ~ 9 -=m:,9,,__ .. _- Super breakfast winners Picking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the Super Bowl and coming the closest to the actual score won Rebecca Barnett, left and Mike Spillane, right, free breakfast for a year at Brian's Sunnyside Up Cafe locations in Holmes Beach and Cortez respectively. The winners are congratulated by owner Brian Schultz. Rebecca is a sales representative in The Islander advertising department. Islander Photo: Courtesy of Brian Schultz Calendar CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 Longboat Key. Information: 383-0325. 7p.m. 'To the Far Depths: A Personal Odyssey" by Don Walsh at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441. Fee. applies. Tuesday, Feb. 25 .,- 10 to 11:15 a.m. -"Don't Hit Me!" percussion session at the Tidy Island Clubhouse, Tidy Island, -Bradentorn.Anformation: 360-1541. Fee applies. 1 to 4 p.m. Veterans Service officer available at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach., By appointment: 749-3030. 7p.m. Family concert with Timmy Abell at Anna ,Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive N., Holmes SBeach. Information: 708-5525. Fee applies. - 7p.m. Health and wellness seminar with Peter land Pamela Greenridge at the Anna Maria Island , Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. "Information: 778-1908. Wednesday; Feb. 26 8 to 9 a.m. "Good Morning, Longboat Key" at the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, 6854 Gulf 'of Mexico brive," Longboat Key. InfQormation: 387- *9519. 10 a.m. to noon Volunteer coffee at Mote Ma- rine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy., Sarasota. Information: 388-4441, extension 438. 1:30 p.m. Visionaires gr6up, devoted to people with low vision, meets at the Island Branch !`Libirry, 570,1M arina Drive,. Holmes Beach. Informa- THE BEST REAL GERMAN RESTAURANT OLD HAMBURQ SCHINITZELHAUS Best Germnan home cooking on. ^.' ".^ Florida's West Coast Owners Brigitte ind Wolfgang and the friendly staff welcome'you to their comfortable atmosphere. .Chef Brigitte prepares traditional German food and cakes. German beer and select wines., Friday Dinner Special: Pork Knuckles with bread 778-1320 dumplings and sauerkraut. LUNCH Tues Fri 11:30-2:30 DINNER Mon- Sat 5-9:30 Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Dr. Holmes Beach tion: 778-5001. 7 p.m. --- Family storytime at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Informa- tion: 778-6341. Ongoing: "Village of the Arts" exhibit at the Anna Maria Is- land Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, through February. Information: 778-2099. One-man show for Italo Botti at Wallace Fine Art, 5360 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, through March 5. Information: 387-0746. Stone sculptor Maxine Block at Joan Peters Gal- lery, Village of the Arts,,1210 1,1th Ave W., Bradenton, through February. Information: 741-8056. Island Gallery West artists cooperative members at Graciela Giles Gallery, 1014 12th St. W., Bradenton, through Feb. 23. Information: 778-6648. '"Treasures: Silver and the Age of Opulence" at the South Florida Muetmirt, 201 10th St., Bradenton, through April 27. Information: 746-4131. Invitational Art Exhibit featuring Islanders Woody Candish and Richard Thomas at Selby'Public Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota. Information: 861-1170. Digital photos by Bob Fink, watercolor and Sumi- e by Frederica Marshall and abstract paintings by Kevin Costello at the Education Center, 5370 gulf of SA Local Treasure... [ irurl, [_urJ, cl', i cr,hl-, C u Ir ir, I' -" S I C -t i k.ir c. i,t[ -'re 1 F ,c ':'. ,n , B: ,t' P d ; 383-0777 3 "A !UL [ _,'S Sfor the taste Sand spirit of the Isles 48 Single-malt SAa. Sc-tchi.Whiskvs n M 'rl,n 50) beers. l ,_l : -_ 'Fe d fi v-pr,: ed r _m .jf IiUI] ,q|nuOrS ulj F ,rjll : .Trimi,.n, al British, irish-and-; Sco ti rish food idsrne 1 '* rire conversation Sr. *Celtic music every ss Toast Friday and Saturday Open Daily at 3:00 PM Park Free McSwiggins Pub 1301 8th Ave. W. Bradenton 748-1625 Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 383-8811. Upcoming: Island Garden Club's wild bird presentation by Donald Bensen at Church of the Annunciation Feb. 27. American Association of University Women book sale at DeSoto Square Mall Feb. 28 and March 1. "Walk the Island for Island Middle School" fundraising event March 1. Wild Bird Rescue Training Class at Pelican Man Bird Sanctuary March 1. Mote Marine Laboratory fun run/walk on Siesta Key March 1. "Sinatra with the 42nd Street Band" at Neel Au- ditorium March 2. Bradenton Elks Lodge Car Show at Manatee Community College March 2. Gulf Coast Writer's present author Charles Sobczak at the Island Branch Library March 3. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating skills class March 4. Onj" eek Or ffl: o,/' c' lit C i/ Thursday 7 Sailui ' pl ay-atnd-sing-favorite Canactitri nuoTiberssa'n unique songs with fla Friday: Great Guinne NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH 7 DAYS A WEEK! Full retail seafood market for fresh seafood to prepare at home. WINTER HOURS 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK A'lf 383-1748 gF www.STONECRAB.NET ON THE BAY END OF BROADWAY ST. NORTH LONGBOAT KEY www.stonecrabstoourdoor.com PAGE 26 0 FEB. 19,.2003, ETHE ISLANDER This is no croc: Crocs sighted in Sarasota Bay Coming soon from a water body near us Ameri- can saltwater crocodiles? A Sarasota County natural resources manager has had two reports of saltwater crocodile sightings in the past few weeks. One was in Little Sarasota Bay near where the former Midnight Pass used to be; the other was off Tidy Island. Saltwater crocs have been in Florida almost for- ever, but were hunted almost out of existence. Scien- tists estimate there were less than 400 of the big lizards only 25 years ago. Today they're making a comeback, and census estimates have crocodiles at better than 1,000. It could be that with a population boom has come growing pains, and some of the crocs are apparently expanding their traditional territory of South Florida and the Florida Keys to include our part of the state. American crocodiles are arguably the largest spe- cies of crocodiles, with an average length of 12 feet, although some have been measured to stretch to 23 feet. Males are larger than females, and weigh an av- erage of 500-1,000 pounds. They look different that an alligator in that their snout is longer, more narrow and has a bump at the end of the nose. Crocs also have teeth that are bigger than their jaws and hang out when their mouth is closed. And, obviously by their name, American saltwater crocodiles are at home in saltwater, as opposed to their alligator cousins which prefer freshwater:. What the Sarasota biologist found interesting is that both of his reported sightings were for saltwater crocodiles, not the more common alligator. Whoever made the reports obviously knows the difference be- tween a croc and a gator. John Stevely is the marine extension agent for Florida Sea Grant in our area. He hadn't heard of the croc reports, and hasn't seen any in our part of the world, but said he wouldn't be surprised that crocs have expanded their territory to Sarasota Bay. The stretch of By Pau at.i water south of Tidy Island is one of the more desolate regions of Sarasota Bay, after all, and seems to me to be a good place for a croc to hang put. If anybody sees one, please give me a call. Better yet, try and get a picture of the critter for publication. Quarters wanted, please You've got a few more weeks to cast your ballot for the special Florida quarter. Gov. Jeb has opened up the-five choices to the people to choose via the Internet. Go to www.myflorida.com and follow the instructions to vote. The five choices are: A space shuttle with its solid rocket boosters and fuel tank are depicted. The space shuttle is superim- posed over an outline of the state with Lake Okeechobee visible. Twenty-seven stars border the design signifying Florida as the 27th state to be admit- ted into the Union. AMERICA'S SPACEPORT is in- scribed along the bottom. A great white heron standing in the Florida Ev- erglades. The great white heron was modeled after re- sources provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- servation Commission. Tall sawgrass surrounds the great white heron and a sawgrass habitat and sabal palm trees are in the background. The design includes the inscription THE EVERGLADES. A 16th-century Spanish galleon and a space shuttle. A strip of land with sabal palm trees is also depicted. The coin includes the inscription Gateway to I ~I I~ ~ - .,~ '. K~4) .7 2'~ ~4. / S .-. - Ks /;.. $ RifI.C z&[.:::.;; Above are the five finalists in the state's quarter contest. Gov. Jeb Bush has said he will make a decision March 5. You can vote online for your favorite. Time is short to order bricks for Island butterfly garden There aren't many butterfly bricks left to fill Ambrose said she has to order the personalized The bricks cost $40 for a two-line inscription, out the final order of 200 bricks to go into the bricks in large lots in order to justify the cost of in- $50 for a three-liner. Order forms are available at Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park in Holmes scriptions, and the final load for the garden is almost the garden, 5801 Marina Drive; The Islander, Beach, Nancy Ambrose warns. at capacity. 5404 Marina Drive; or from Ambrose by calling The creator and curator of the garden, The order will go in Feb. 28, she said. 778-5274. CAR WASH COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE DETAILING -and QUICK LUBE .o-n-Fri 8-5pm Sai 8-12pm 5804- Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 MAJOR CREDIT CARDS & DEBIT CARD,_ ACCEPTED FREllE FOR MEMBERS 756-3422 A TO Z INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Painting I Kenny Smith Custom Finishes -7 C: 941 224-1527 Trim Installation John Kreiter Cabinet Installation T: 941-792-4761 Ceramic Tiling oX C: 941-730-6422 Light Remodeling P Michael Diehl Repairs Siding .Fre.. E. r, Roof Repjir*.Deckinra -. ; .-'C,,-jrs TC.31l E rp -r c i f -e. Ho s,-r, R Sli (* l t Cal orte tme 72-47 387 5h StS. { W.*BaetneJst ints from sland Annao orToa slan&rties Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Feb 19 1:00am 1.9 7:26am -0.2 1:57pm 1.5 7:34pm 0.2 Feb20 2:00am 1.6 7:51am 0.1 2:22pm 1.7 8:34pm 0.0 Feb 21 3:08am 1.3 8:15am 0.4 2:51pm 1.9 9:43pm -0.1 Feb 22 4:31am 1.1 8:27am 0.7 3:26pm 2.0 11:02pm -0.2 LQ Feb 23 4:08pm 2.1 - Feb 24 12:32am -0.3 5:02pm 2.1 - Feb 25 - 2:04am -0.5 6:14pm 2.0 - Feb 26 3:15am -0.6 7:43pm 2.0 - S..otiz High Tides 7. minutes later lows 1:06 later INSHORi SPORTFISHINGG CHARTER BOAT 01eat A, Captain Steven Salgado Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters Full & Half Day Trips Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Anna Maria Island Florida 778-9712 Discovery. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument was built from 1672-1695 as an outpost of the Spanish empire to guard St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States. The image of the fortress was rendered from resources provided by the National Park Service. To the left of the fortress is a dolphin jumping in the water. Two sabal palm trees that grace the coast of the northern area of Matanzas Bay are superimposed over a sunrise that frames the background. ST. AUGUSTINE OLD- EST UNITED STATES CITY is inscribed above the rays of the sun. A sailfish, which was modeled after resources provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. To the right of the sailfish is a coconut palm tree and, to the left, the inscription FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. For what it's worth, I like the Everglades design but, based on the space shuttle disaster, I would guess the popular vote will be for one featuring a shuttle. No phone calls, please It is now illegal to make or receive a cell phone call in many public places in New YorkCity. The cell ban includes either talking, dialing, listen- ing or even having one ring in concerts, movies, lec- tures, museums, libraries, galleries or dance perfor- mances. Violators can face. a $50.fine, although the city's mayor said the law will be "all but impossible to enforce." I think it would be nice to have a Florida law to stop cell phone use-whil driving a vehicle. Sandscript factoid Crocodiles will often eat rocks as an aid in diges- tion, which doesn't make sense to me. However, it does help explain why the crocodile in "Peter Pan" ate the clock all the better to help digest Capt. Hook. S THE ISLANDER S FEB. 19, 2003 u PAGE 27 Flounder offshore near reefs; sheepies in backwater By Capt. Mike Heistand Fishing remains an iffy proposition, thanks to con- tinued cold water. Inshore action for sheepshead, trout and reds continues to be good, though, but snook just don't seem to be hungry enough to come to a hook. Offshore fishing for grouper and amberjack is good, but the best results are coming from pretty far offshore in the 35- to 50-mile range. There are some good reports of big flounder near the artificial reefs out in the Gulf. Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he just brought back a mess of sea trout, sheepshead and lots of redfish, with some trips featuring upwards of 40 hookups on reds. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach out of Catchers said he's been catching speckled trout, sheepshead and an occasional redfish. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said his best bet of the week is flounder big flounder - around the sandy areas near the offshore reefs. Try ei- ther the three-mile or seven-mile reefs, either north or south, Bill suggested, adding that he's heard reports of the flatties being brought back up to 27 inches in length. Sheepshead action inshore is in full swing, he said, and trout action should start to really pick up in the next few weeks as the water finally starts to warm up a bit. Try surface lures for trout now, Bill said, ei- ther south of Long Bar Point or around Marker 25 in the Intracoastal Waterway. . Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said sheepshead are about the best action around the pier, although a whole slew of pinfish are gobbling up a lot of bait and making it tough to get a line in the water. Anglers at the Anna Maria City Pier are also .' -,. 4 , doing well with sheepies. Capt. Larry McGuire of Show Me The Fish Charters said he was out a couple of times, but the action is really slow right now. "The cold weather has really hurt the grouper action," he said, adding that most he's hooked up with haven't been big enough to keep. Other action includes some amberjack in the 15- to 20-pound range, some porgies, triggerfish, and Key West grunts. Captains teach fishing for sport, school funds Led by fishing charter Capt. Mike Heistand, the February Islander-sponsoredfishing school was a great success with 41 wanna-be-better fishers in attendance in the Anna Maria Elementary School cafeteria. Capt. Mike was assisted by Capt. Rick Gross and Angler's Repair owner/Capt. Thorn Smith. Proceeds from the $25 fee (kids attend free) go entirely to the school. Fishers received goodies from Angler's Repair and a "More Than a Mullet Wrapper" T-shirt from the Islander. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy CAP T.iiE CHAM TERlf! "t SWr-- GuIFf~agFishnj Ml~c~e~q School winner Top prize at The Islander's fishing school was a day's charter with. Capt. Mike Heistand won by Lou Demola, a snowbird wintering in Holmes Beach, who said he fishes a lot up north but needed to learn about fishing in Florida. The fishing program will be offered again at the elementary school on April 9. Regis- tration can be made by calling The Islander, 778- 7978. Capt. Sam Kimball on Legend charters out of Annie's Bait & Tackle in Cortez said his charters are catching lots of triggerfish, sheepshead, sea bass and mangrove snapper, with shrimp working the best as bait, mostly in 15 to 30 feet of water offshore. Farther out, in about 100 feet of water, he's catching amberjack to 30 pounds, mangrove snapper and porgies, with pin- fish and cut bait producing the best results. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said fishing is a little slow, but persistence has been paying out with good catches of sheepshead, flounder, trout and mangrove snapper. He's also put his charters onto some black drum to 30 inches in length. Capt. Matt Bowers on the Outcast in Holmes Beach said he's getting a bumper crop of grouper and amberjack about 35 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Lee Gause at Perico Harbor Bait & Tackle said things are sort of slow fishing-wise, with sheepshead about as good a bet as anything else, although fishers are bringing in some trout, but they seem scattered. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been fishing in Terra Ceia Bay and Miguel Bay, doing well with redfish in the 15- to 22- inch size range. "We haven't been catching a ton," he said, but is getting a lot of hookups with small reds. Trout are also running a little small right now, Capt. Thom added. Tampa Bay is producing some bluefish, and although he's seeing some big snook on the seagrass flats, he's having a tough time getting them to come to a hook. He also took a "fisherman's holiday" down to the Charlotte Harbor area last week and caught a lot of trout and redfish in Bull Bay. Good luck and good fishing. 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Mike Heistand USCG Licensed PAGE 28 9 FEB. 19, 2003 U THE ISLANDER Sign of the Mermaid, Bistros clinch regular.season titles By Kevin Cassidy Islander Correspondent The Bistros clinched the Division III (ages 8-9) regular-season basketball crown when they edged Acute Care Team 9-3 Friday, Feb. 14, while Titsworth Construction won two games in a row to claim the last playoff spot in Division III after starting the season 0- 6. Sign of the Mermaid clinched the top spot in Divi- sion I (ages 12-13) with a 40-38 come-from-behind victory over Island Pressure Cleaning Saturday and figure to meet again in the finals. The playoffs get started for the Anna Maria Island Community Center basketball league with Bistros, Air & Energy, Sign of the Mermaid and the Beach House as the top seed and prohibitive favorites, but there are definitely teams that will challenge for the division tournament titles. he best chance of a lower seeded team winning *has to be Division I Island Pressure Cleaning, which lost by two points to Sign of the Mermaid, while Po- lice Athletic League dropped an overtime heartbreaker to the Beach House to give them hope for an upset. A&E had a couple of close games against Marco Polo earlier in the season although the Polos handled them easily in their last matchup. Division III games are hard to figure. So don't be surprised if an upset occurs there, though the Bistros will be hard to beat. 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The Mermaid's Matt McDonough then came through with another steal with 35 seconds left to play to preserve the victory as Kevin Kim dribbled time off the clock before finding McDonough down low. McDonough was fouled and went to the line where he made one free throw to clinch the victory. Island Pressure Cleaning led by three to five points throughout -most of the first half behind Spencer Carper's 14 points, but the Mermaid rallied behind McDonough's nine second-half points to claim the vic- tory. McDonough finished with 11 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, while Pat Cole scored 13 and pulled (Let's talk real estate over a cup of coffee! 9908 Gulf Drive A i I T ; ._ f f 2501 GulfiDr. Suite 101 Bradenlon Beach After hours call Sharon Annis at 713-9069 Rarely on market, one and two bedroom Westbay Cove mod- els. Poolside and bayfront. Upgraded and close to all ser- vices. Open most days from 11am. $230,000- $285,000. Annual 2BR/2BA poolside condominium with bay view. 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Matt Bauer's nine points and eight points from Chris Callahan paced Acute Care, which also received two points from Burns Easterling in the loss. Titsworth 8, Acute Care 7 Titsworth Construction defeated Acute Care Team for the second time this season to claim the last play- off berth in Division III. The victory set up a Wednes- day, Feb. 19, matchup with the Bistros at 6 p.m. Ally Titsworth's four points and two points apiece from Alex Thurkettle and Gabe Salter paced Titsworth to its fourth win of the last six games. Chris Callahan's three points and two points each from Kara Nelson and Geeza Lott led Acute Care. Titsworth 16, Jessie's 11 Titsworth Construction stayed alive for a possible playoff berth with a 16-11 victory over Jessie's Island Store Friday, Feb. 14, behind six points apiece from Trevor Bystrom and Gabe Salter. Ally Titsworth and Jack Titsworth each added two points to the victory. Blake Wilson led Jessie's with six points, while Martine Miller chipped in with three points. Stephanie Schenk and Haleigh Ker completed the-Jessie's scor- ing with one point apiece. Jessie's 19, Dahziger 11 Blake Wilson scored 11 points and Martine Miller scored eight points to lead Jessie's Island Store to an eight-point victory over Danziger Allergy & Sinus Monday,-Feb. 10. Tommy Price led Danziger with nine points and Sarah Howard scored two points in the loss. Premier Division (ages 14-16) Beach House 43, PAL 40 Gary Scott scored three points in overtime to lead the Beach House Restaurant to a come-from-behind victory Saturday, Feb. 15, to finish the regular season with a perfect 12-0 mark. PAL led 9:8 at the end of the first quarter and 22- 20 at halftime behind seven points from Corey Free- man and five points from Phillip Garrett. The Beach House stayed close thanks to 14 first-half points from Gary Scott. The Beach House finally regained the lead thanks to a third quarter that saw them outscore PAL 9-6, but PAL tied the score late in the fourth quarter on a three- point bomb from Freeman to tie the score at 40 and set up Scott's overtime heroics. Scott led all scorers with 25 points while Beach House teammate Chris Chawi added nine points, and brother David scored five. Freeman scored 12 points, while Garrett and Dominic Alexander each scored eight to lead PAL. Kyle Robinson added six points and Marquis Murray finished with four to complete the PAL scoring. IRE 33, Glass & Screen 32 Lorenzo Rivera scored 14 points to lead Island Real Estate to a one-point win Saturday, Feb. 15, over Anna Maria Glass & Screen to double IRE's victory total in their season finale. Tyler Bekkerrus added seven points and Mike Wallen scored six for IRE, which also received four points from Anthony Rosas and two points from Kevin Greunke. Anna Maria Glass & Screen was led by Bobby Gibbons and Billy Malfese with 10 points apiece, while Phelps Tracy scored eight points and Zach Schield added four. Oyster Bar 60, IRE 56 The Anna Maria Oyster Bar edged Island Real Estate with 23 points from Clay Orr and 22 points from Josh Wimberly Monday, Feb. 10, in Premier Division action. Steve Seaton added 10 points to the Oyster of- fense, which also received four points from Dylan O'Sullivan and one point from Brett Slowey. IRE was led by Tyler Bekkerrus' 19 points, includ- S..... Spencer Carper connects for two of his game-high 20 points during Island Pressure Cleaning's in Division I action. LPAC's Connor Bystrom goes strong to the hoop during Division I basketball action. ing a pair of three-pointers, and 11 points from Lorenzo Rivera. Brian Faasse and Mike Wallen chipped in with eight points each while Anthony Rosas finished with three points to complete the scoring. PAL 54, Glass & Screen 30 PAL improved to 8-3 on the season thanks to a 24- point victory over Anna Maria Glass & Screen Monday, Feb. 10, behind 14 points from Dominic Alexander and 12 points from Stacy Blue. Cynthia Aguilara chipped in with eight points while Marquis Murray and Kyle Robinson each finished with four points. Eleven points from Bobby Gibbons paced Anna Maria Glass & Screen, which also received nine points from Billy Malfese and eight points from Will Langston. Division II (ages 10-11): A&E 30, Duncan 7 Ben Valdivieso's 17 points and seven points from Justin Dearlove for Air & Energy in the Saturday, Feb. 15, game with Duncan Real Estate helped A&E complete an undefeated season in Division II. Four points from Garrett Secor ind two 16ints from Breahn Richardson completed the scoring for A&E, which also boasts Margaret Sawyer and Molly Wolfe as members of the team. Celia Ware's seven points led,Duncan Real Estate, which finished in third place with a 5-7 record. Marco Polo 36, Paradise 6 Whitney Bauer's 20 points continued a recent trend of big scoring games as Marco Polo clinched second place in Division II with a 30-point win over A Para- dise Realty Saturday, Feb. 15. Dylan Mullen scored six points and Donna Barth added four points to the vic- tory. Terra Cole, Ryan Guerin and Justin Dimiceli Matt McDonough drives for two of his 11 points during Sign of the Mermaid's 40-38 victory over Island Pressure Cleaning. completed the scoring with two points apiece. Justin Anton's four points and two points from Amanda White accounted for all of A Paradise Realty's points. A&E 32, Paradise 18 Air & Energy continued its march toward a perfect season with a convincing 32-18 conquest of A Paradise Realty Friday, Feb. 14, behind 12.points from Justin Dearlove and seven points from Ben Valdivieso. Garrett Secor chipped in with six points, while Breann Richardson and Molly Wolfe rounded out the scoring with four points apiece. Justin Anton led Paradise with nine points, while Kenny Burns and Jarrott Nelson scored five and four points respectively in the loss. Marco Polo 28, Banks 19 Eight points apiece from Whitney Bauer and Dylan Mullen led Marco Polo past Banks Engineering on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Ryan Guerin chipped in with six points, while Terra Cole's four points and two points from Gabby Pace completed the Marco Polo scoring. Broderick West's 10 points led Banks Engineering, which also received two points apiece from Miles Hostetler and C.J. Johnson. Duncan 25, Banks 19 Samantha Samuels' 12 points and nine points from Celia Ware paced Duncan Real Estate in its six-point vic- tory over Banks Engineering Feb. 11. Forrest Schield completed.the Duncan scoring with four points. Miles Hostetler scored 10 points to lead Banks PLEASE SEE SPORTS, NEXT PAGE PAGE 30 0 FEB. 19, 2003 0 THE ISLANDER Sports CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 Engineering, which also received six points from Broderick West and three points from Joseph Karasiewicz in the loss. Little League gets under way Aspiring Island baseball players are back at it as Little League gets under way Wednesday, Feb. 19, when Anna Maria Island's West Manatee Fire District becomes the first Island team to compete in the Mana- tee West Little League. They get tested right away, taking on the defending Manatee Central champ Titan Boats at 7:30 p.m. on field No. 3 at G.T. Bray Park in Bradenton. The Island will also send two AAA teams Bark Realty and Air & Energy to compete in Manatee National's AAA League. Manatee West Little League comprises three sepa- rate leagues that share the facilities at G.T. Bray. They are Manatee National, Manatee Central and Manatee American, which each boast four or five teams. 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Too small for us. 387-9455 SELL it fast in The Islander. BIG BEAUTIFUL HOUSEBOAT $28,500 or make offer. View at Web site: geocities.com/ houseboat_sunseeker or call 778-3526. BINGO: Annie Silvers Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Every Thursday, 7pm now through March. Smoke free. CELEBRITY PSYCHIC MEDIUM "Tree" Edwards. Positive spiritual comfort by connecting with loved ones who crossed over. $50 special reading. Call 447-7735. VINJAVAGAR 782-1120. Wine small vineyards, hand selected. Coffee cappuccinos, lattes, 1-lb. bags. Cigars Arturo Fuente, Montecristo. Present this ad and receive a free cup of coffee! Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, at BridgeWalk, a land- mark resort. ISLAND PLAYER'S PECAN SALE: We still have pecans, but at a new lower price! Mammoth halves. New crop. Bag $5.50 lb. Available at SunCoast Reat Estate and The Islander newspaper located in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. Pro- ceeds benefit the Island Players. For information call: 779-0202. KIWANIS FRIENDS: Order fresh-picked Florida oranges and grapefruit from Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island by calling Rich, 778-0355. BUTTERFLY GARDEN personalized bricks. Last chance for years. Order now. Only $40! Order forms available at The Islander or call Nancy, 778-5274. AMI TURTLE WATCH NEEDS a four-drawer tall legal-size file cabinet. Does not matter what condi- tion, as long as the drawers open and close. Call 778-5638. DACHSHUND ADOPTION and rescue needs dona- tions for three paralyzed dachshunds. Carts cost $350-plus each. Also needed: medications for sick dogs. If you have unused, non-expired canine medi- cations you can drop them at The Islander office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Please send donations to DARE c/o Shona Otto, 7804 Second Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34209; visit our Web site at www.daretorescue.com or call 761-2642. ROSER THRIFT STORE. Open Tuesday, Thurs- day, Friday, 9:30am-2pm and Saturday 9am-noon. In stock children's clothing, sales racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 779-2733. FLEA MARKET SATURDAY, Feb. 22, 8am-1pm. Appliances large and small, refrigerators, ranges, furniture, clothes, sporting equipment, jewelry, bikes, baked goods, plants, shells, etc. Lunch. Palma Sola Harbour Condos, 9400 Cortez Rd. W. For information call 792-3475. CLASSIFIEDS ADS can be found on line at www.islander.org. ROSE SCHNOERR 0 (941) 730-3376 Scott Dunlap www.roseschnoerr.com -_ (941)751-1151 E-mail roses5S'gte.net .. -. SUNBOW BAY Turnkey furnished 2BR,2BA condo Direct views ot lagoon and Intracoastal Walk to shopping, restaurants and Gulf beaches. Glassed screened lanai. covered parking, second floor elevator. Com- munity pool and tennis couns. $273.000. -A - ...-41 ".. MARTINIQUE SOUTH Rare 3BR'3BA fur- nished end unit Gulffront condo. Third floor. two-car garage and additional ground-level storage area for bicycles beach gear, etc Building is currently being upgraded with new elevator, railings and more. Healed pool. ten- nis and clubhouse. $619.000. ISLAND VILLAGE TurnKey turnisned 2BR' 2BA condo located directly across the street from the while sands of the Gulf. Snort walk to shopping and restaurants Community pools, tennis courts and under-building parking. Well maintained unit. Price reduced. $269,000. RIVERVIEW BLVD WATERFRONT Presti- gious Manatee riverfront home situated on 83-fi river frontage Additional 125-fl. on pro- tected Warner's Bayou with dock. Striking two-story contemporary with 4-5BR/2.5BA. Sweeping view of river, large spacious rooms in over 3,000 sq ti. of living area. $940,000. r 1," X .. .g g I~g * sC COMPLETELY RE-DONE TRIPLEX A stone's throw to the beach. Upstairs unit has wonderful Gulf views. Not a penny spared with the updates. Tons of charm and character. $559,000. Owner anxious bring all offers. Call Jane Grossman or Nicole Skaggs at 778-4800 or 795-5704. ' .. .. .. - WESTBAY POINT AND MOORINGS 3BR/2BA first floor, end unit with deeded covered parking. Pool, hot tub, tennis and 26 acres of tropical splendor. Don't miss this one! $350,000. Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones at 778-4800. TROPICAL HORIZONS Large 2BR condo in choice Holmes Beach area. Walk to shopping and restaurants. Very close to the beach with some Gulf views. Rooftop sundeck. $399,900. Call Denny Rauschl at 778-4800, 725-3934. 1 d "- j ' GULF TO BAY VIEWS 2BR/2BA condo with many amenities including heated pool and spa, tennis, boat dock ad BBQ area. Screened bal- cony on each end and great beach area. Best rental history for this type of setting. Unit was just upgraded with tile and fumiture. $359,000. Call David Vande Vrede at 725-4800. ANNA MARIA GULFFRONT FOR SALE This 2BR/ 2BA cottage with detached garage apartment is located in one of the most desired areas in Anna Maria City. Gulf view from almost every room, . even the garage apartment has a view. Offered at $1,100,000. MLS#87264. Call Stephanie Bell, (941) 778-2307 or (941) 920-5156. A U A V AO E L1 00 ,7- 7w rm na t. com- SERVING THE ISLAND AREA SINCE 1970 EXECUTIVE ISLAND HOME .. -- This custom-built ""63 4ocai home is tucked away ron a Lake La Vista canal on the north end of Anna Maria. This one-of-a-kind Island home is located in a gorgeous neighbor- r.-AHI.hood. Park-like .. grounds, lots of decks, dream workshop and S .. RV garage. This exceptional home has it all! Offered at -$695,000. SECLUDED ISLAND LOT This rice i.-i is on a shallow bayou on the north end ,.: Anna Maria Perlect .. . .,"r canoe -ir a,. iNS. lovely lot has -Z" - pea,:etul waier ,.iew3 & b,,1 dcc already in place Greai nie,iqcorhrood, ." cit newer ri,-n and l'_l a a horl wvalk -1 to tle Beach. Don't miss tri3 ',ery special location for your dream home. Just listed at $325,000. 941-778-0455 REAL ESTATE www.greenreal.com OFANNAMARIA 9906 Gulf Drive Anna Maria I MLS PAGE 32 N FEB. 19, 2003 0 THE ISLANDER' GAAG ALS otiue OAS OAIN onine STREET FAIR SATURDAY, Feb. 22, 8am-2pm. Arts and crafts, white elephant, homemade pies and sandwiches. Pines Trailer Park, Bradenton Beach at the Bayfront end of Bridge Street. GARAGE/MOVING SALE, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22, 8am-4pm. A little bit of everything. Fur- niture, tools, household items, knick-knacks and more. Everything must go! 517 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. SIDEWALK SALE Flea Market, Saturday, Feb. 22, 8am-4pm. Antiques, collectibles, glassware, pot- tery, books, jewelry, furniture, lamps, shells, house- hold, fun stuff, great prices. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, next to Time Saver, across form Martinique and Gulf. I- CRAFTS BOUTIQUE, yard sale, Saturday, Feb. 22, 7am-2pm. Raffle, great food, bargains throughout park. Sandpiper Mobile Resort, 2601 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. YARD SALE SATURDAY, Feb. 22, 9am-1 pm. Lots of miscellaneous items. 2200 Avenue A., Bradenton Beach. MOVING SALE SATURDAY, Feb. 22, 8am-? Four- piece sectional, recliner, 19-inch TV, dishes, match- ing coffee and end tables, HP printer, lamps, desk, etc. 2805 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Call 778-3149 for more information. LOST CAT: Large neutered male with kink in tail, broad black and gray stripes. Last seen Thursday, Jan. 30. Reward. Leave message, 778-1389. CLASSIFIEDS ADS can be found on line at www.islander.org. AFFORDABLE ISLAND LIVING .. l-S .. 'aa .. -__ .. _-- ........ i_ .. ... ISLAND'S BEST BUY Look no further! This 2BR/2BA condo has it all. Pool, tennis, community and boat dock. Turnkey furnished and ready to go for season. Great cen- tral Island location. Walk to shopping, dining and the Gulf beach. Reduced to $219,000. SEASIDE BUNGALOW 1BR villa with Florida room and screened porch. Turnkey furnished and already rented for season. 300 steps to the Gulf beach in a nice complex complete with community pool. Of- fered at $195,000. CUTE ISLAND GETAWAY 1BR villa, turnkey furnished, only 300 steps to the beach! This cozy unit would make a great "Is- land getaway." Located in a quiet complex com- plete with pool. Low maintenance fees! Offered at $179,000. REAL ESTATE * OF ANNA MARIA a 778-0455 ,. , 9906 Gulf Drive Visit our website at www.greenreal.com CRITTER SITTER Seven years in pet care, 22 years as an Island resident. Tender, loving care for your pets with in-home visits. 778-6000. FREE PUPPY to good home! First shots and de- wormed. Half Basset and Pointer. Very smart and cute. Newpaper trained. Call: 779-2165 LOOKING FOR A GOOD DEAL? You can read Wednesday's classified at noon on Tuesday at www.islander.org. And it's FREE! 1990 LEXUS: 4-door, leather, sunroof, alarm. 87,500 miles. $5,500. 778-9262. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. 1990 ECONOLINE 150 VAN, cold air conditioning, has towing package. Ready for travel. Runs great. $3,100, or best offer. 730-9622. 1985 JEEP CJ7 Renegade, $3,900. 778-2267. BOAT/TRAILER STORAGE/DOCKAGE. Vacation or long term. Private ramp, wash-down areas. Min- utes to Intracoastal, Gulf, restaurants, bait. Capt. John's Marina. 792-2620. Bottom painting. 1995 SEA-DOO: Three passenger wave runner with cover and two life jackets. $2,450. 778-9262. SAILBOAT: 23-ft. Hunter, 5hp Mercury motor. Two- and-a-half years old. $7,000. Call 518-9003. 18-FOOT BOAT TRAILER Continental 3,100-lb. Heavy-duty aluminum. Excellent condition. Used once. $1,200. 519 Key Royale, Holmes Beach, 778-0033. SAILBOAT: 14-FOOT Laser I, yellow hull with white sail, always garaged, very nice condition. Wife says it must go! Reduced $1,950. Call (352) 751-1749. cal No .g ef grc r al rc $487,500. 4BR/2.5BA, well-maintained Bay Palm home with dock and caged pool. Curb appeal and a unique polished flagstone and ter- razzo entry are just a few of the many fine touches in this lovely home. $495,000. 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, Bay Palm canal home with caged/heated pool and 7,000-lb. boat lift and dock. Nice split floor-plan great for privacy or entertaining. Numerous updates including newer kitchen, roof, win- dows, A/C and more! See More at www.marinapointerealty.com Marina Pointe Realty Co. i14 Pine .r ..-nue a* "rnna r.a,.3 (941) 779-0732 Toll Free: (866) 779-0732 www.marinapointerealty.com LiES 1 I* I 9 MANAEMEN HOUSEBOAT FOR SALE. Excellent live aboard, guest quarters or rental income. $28,500 or make offer. View at Web site: geocities.com/ houseboat_sunseeker or call 778-3526. LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwa- ter fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle pro- vided. 779-9607. FISHING FOR a good deal? Look in The Islander, 778-7978. BABY-SITTING AND PET-SITTING My name is Sarah, I am 14-years old. Hourly charge: $5/child or $3/pet, $2.50/hour for each additional pet or child. Please call 778-7622 or 778-7611. CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Seventh-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Call Zachary, 779-9803. NEED A BABY-SITTER? Or a pet sitter? Our motto: Anytime, any place, any price! We love kids and that's all that matters! Call one line and get con- nected to six wonderful babysitters, 778-3295. BABY -SITTING AVAILABLE: Ages 9 months through 11 years old. Experienced, references available upon request. Call Megahan, 778-7502. ROTTEN RALPH'S Waterfront Restaurant: Hiring all positions, all shifts. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at 902 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria or call, 778- 3953. NURSES NEEDED for active lady with spinal injury. Daily 9am-lpm and every other weekend 10pm- 10am. Traveling nurses also needed. Call 383-6953. REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Web site: www.smithrealtors.com -j---.KI' ANNA MARIA CANAL HOME Well maintained home on a natural canal with a large dock. Enjoy the water views from your Florida room through a pair of eight-foot sliding-glass doors. $492,000. Call Bill Donnelly, Realtor 778-6392 eves. " I A LOT Prime buildable lot in very desirable area of Anna Maria City Pier on Pine Avenue. Zoned for residential/office/retail. Owner financing available. $268,000. Call Susan Hatch, Realtor 778-7616 eves. "WALK WITH ME... in paradise at F7! ds R-.1-1 1 can make v' Bs a 1 V ili i icin rw/ j ", island dreams come true. ED OLIVEIRA REALTOR Sales & Rentals Since 1981 Office 778-4800 Cell 705-4800 5201 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, Fl 34217 smith] THE ISLANDER U FEB. 19, 2003 U PAGE 33 H Li P W A DH EA L T & B A U SERVICE WRITER: Full time position. Candidate needs good clerical and computer skills with boat knowledge for a large boat dealer. Group insurance, vacation, holidays. EOE & DFWP. Call Galati Yacht Sales, 778-0755. DRIVER WANTED (own car) for road travel to northeast on Feb. 17-18. Competitive hourly rate/gas. Inquiries: 779-0139. DRIVERS: GOOD $$, can be fun. No drunks, druggies, prima donnas, whiners, liars or thieves. Does require attention to detail and ability to read, write and follow di- rection. Island Transportation, by appointment, 779- 2520. DISHWASHER/COOKS/servers, bus persons needed. Experienced only need apply. 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key.: Phone, 383-0013. MOTEL SEEKS WEEKEND.manager. Must have mini-, mum five years experience and work well with the pub- lic. Call 778-1010. PART-TIME ISLANDER REPORTER: Journalism skills a must. Computer. literate. Independent worker. Re- sumes: E-mail news@islander.org, or fax 778-9392, or maiVdeliver to The: Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Tingley Memorial Library. Three and six hour shifts. 779-1208 or 778-6247. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to meet interestingpeople from around the world? Are you inter- ested in learning the history of Anna Maria Island? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. WE NEED YOU! Call 778- 0492. ASSISTED LIVING: Haven Home Bradenton Beach is admitting residents. Respite, long term. Call 779-0322 for details, inquiries welcome. ENJOY A MANICURE or pedicure. For an appoint- ment, please call Mardi, 704-5543. HOME HEALTH AIDE available for evenings and overnights. No lifting. Reasonable. Call 746-9246. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, cabbage palms, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent ref- erences. Edward 778-3222. CHECK US OUT AT www.islander.org !!! LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Cab. Serving the Islands. 778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $20 per hour- free advice. 545-7508. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt and salt. Thorough, reason- able and reliable. Free estimates, licensed and in- sured. 778-0944.. LICENSED COMPUTER SPECIALIST. Available evenings, weekends. For any computer needs, hardware, software, network, commercial, private. Call 778-8473. ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe on line with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. KATHY & MIKE'S CLEANING Service: Delivering a standard of excellence for all your interior and exte- rior cleaning needs. No job too big or small. Great rates and references, 722-4358. CLEAN WINDOWS: Wouldn't that be nice? We will make your glass gleam. Local, licensed, insured. Call Chris, 724-0221. GERMAN HANDYMAN Tiles, wood flooring, painting and all other home repair you may need. High qual- ity, reasonable prices. No job too small! Licensed and insured. 539-7937. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in con- struction trades. "I'm handy to have around." 779- 9666. DUST BUSTERS Want to do a clean sweep? Spe- cial rate $35 for two hours of general cleaning. Call Ellen 778-1375 or Nancy 792-4136. HOUSE CLEANING Permanent weekly or bi-weekly. Experienced, reliable. Call for a free estimate and ask for Marieta, 722-4866. PAINTING: INTERIOR and exterior by Henry. 25 years experience. Free estimates. 748-8959. Classifieds continued on next page. Intracoastal Waterway. Turnkey furnished, elevator, two heated pools,; tennis, underbuilding parking, __ fishing pier,, walk to beach, shopping across the ,tfeet, doctors and dentist next door! Call 713-1277. SCALLBOBIYECHASE SY41--3-- 1 _277 Sbchase INN d. lhtnll bank r..- ,rn Thanks for saying, "I saw it in The Islander!" THE BIG PICTURE It's all about real estate! SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Ave., Anna Maria FL 34216 PO Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 OPEN HOUSE S1-4 PM Saturday Feb. 22 612 Baronet Lane This bright and cheerful 2 or 3BR 2BA Bahamas-style hideaway is lucked away on a quiet waterfront lane over- looking panoramic Bimini Bay' Amenities include a spacious greal room floor plan with French doors opening onto the black-bottom pool, - stone waterfall and covered Key' - West-style cabana! Other features . . include cream ceramic tiled floors, charming beadboard siding, gracious plantation shutters, built-in china cabinet and pantry and beautiful blue solid surface countertops. The captivating shabby- chic furnishings are enhanced by pastel blue and mint painted walls with white beadboard ceilings. The fully seawalled lot offers a 10,000-lb. electric boat lift, dock and fully fenced, lushly landscaped backyard. Truly in a class by itself and priced to sell at only $750,000 furnished, including a one-year homeowner's warranty. Don't miss it! n VIDEO TOUR BROCHURE Visit our Website at www.betsyhills.com PAGE 34 U FEB. 19, 2003 0 THE ISLANDER INCOME TAX SERVICE: For individuals and small businesses. Thirty years experience. We do all states. Call Pat at Kenney Tax Service, 761-8156. HANDYMAN SERVICES: Scott Fulton contractor. 20 years experience. Island resident, area refer- ences available. Cell, 713-1907; home, 778-4192; e-mail: scottfulton636@hotmail.com NOTARY PUBLIC: Civil marriages and renewal of wedding vows, sunset beach setting or wherever. Norman R. Veenstra, 778-5834. NEED SOMEONE to look after your property dur- ing the off season? Full-time Island resident expe- rienced in property management will customize a schedule and services to meet your needs. Refer- ences available. Call 778-0393 for appointment. THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Is- land since 1992. ISLAND REAL ESTATE .. OF A A MARIA abLAN.M Ir. Proven Results and Proven Service Akan Galletto ," To meet your investing and selling needs call meaat 232-2216. www.is al.com alanire@aol.com CLEANINGS-R-JOB Will clean your residence, office, rental or new construction. Island resident of 35 years. No job too big! Please call 779-9633. DON'T FEEL LIKE waiting or walking in the rain, cold, heat or dust? Take a taxi door to door. $1.50 in, $1.50/mile. Clean, friendly service for all of Manatee and Sarasota counties, as well as most airports. Is- land Transportation, 7am-3am or appointment. Call 779-2520. HANDYMAN SERVICES: Scott Fulton contractor. 20 years experience. Island resident, area references available. Cell, 713-1907; home, 778-4192; e-mail: scottfulton636 @ hotmail.com MUSIC LESSONS! Also available: flute, saxophone, clarinet.. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, 792-0160. Check out the best news at www.islander.org -. AFFORDABLE AND ADORABLE Well maintained 2BR/2BA, ground floor. Contemporary inte- nor with wood burning fireplace . and screened lanal. Beaulfu ce- . ranic tile and carpet. Washer/ dryer. Great location near shop- ping, golf courses and close to the beach. Offered at $87.000. MLS#90106 Melinda Bordes, Realtor" (941) 778-606. ' 5 SIsland Real Estate of Anna Maria Island Inc.r 6101 Maiina Drive. HolmesBeach SEWING: Get your sewing alterations done fast and reliably. Hems, zippers, sleeves, waistlines, cush- ions, etc. Reasonably priced. Call 727-5873. BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigera- tion. Commercial and residential service, repair and/ or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and per- sonalized service, call William Eller, 795-7411. RA005052. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appoint- ment, 795-0887. MA#0017550. ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre- ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 778-2711. PIANO AND KEYBOARD lessons. Call Jack Elka, 778-2711. VACATION PROPERTIES, .LLC F,, l v; --= 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 941-778-6849 Toll Free: 1-800-778-9599 L .- -" Lovely elevated two-story home. Excellent bay view from upper deck and loft. 2BR/2BA house in nice condition. Cul-de-sac street. $349,500. Call Ted Schlegal at 778-6849 or 518-6117 7803 18TH AVE. N.W. .I6 BY OWNER Completely remodeled 4BR/2BA with large pool and fenced yard. Exclusive northwest Bradenton neighborhood near the mouth of the Manatee River. All new kitchen cabinets and appliances, new flooring, win- dows and yard, plus much more! Reduced from $299,900 to $269,900. Cal 95125or 55-075 "I caught these off a local seawall! Want to know how?" $195,000. Longboat condo/villa? Beautiful beach access, two pools, tennis courts, exercise room, new clubhouse. I'll pay your boat-dock bill ($6/month)! Are you looking for something special? Call Janet today! JANET KAY mccallie Cell (941) 737-7141 Toll Free (866) 391-0300 KEgIER WIUAMS R t A L T T 515 83rd St. Holmes Beach No fish story here... merely the most fantastic, generous waterview on the Island. 200ft. of new recap curves around 3BR. Investor value, hypnotic spot... come look. $1,177,000.___ JANET KAY mccallie REALTOR" THE ISLANDER U FEB. 19, 2003 U PAGE 35 r :&, Jv-" tI,;D :' CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING and Lawn Mainte- nance. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, cleanup, tree trimming, hauling, Xeriscape. Island resident. Excellent ref- erences. 778-5294. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Se- nior discount. Call 778-2581 or 962-6238. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED: The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. Call 779-0851 or cell 448-3857. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, haul- ing, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call 807- 1015. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and in- stallation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation and pest control service. Every- thing Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $27/yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 795-7775, cell 720-0770. DON'T FORGET The Islander has "mullet T- shirts and Duffy's Tavern "stuff". Stop in our of- fice at 5404 Marina Drive,' Homes Beach. SNOW REMOVAL! Everything else costs extra. Crushed, washed shell, gravel, mulch, dirt, and rip rap delivered and spread. If you're looking for the lowest price, call any Tom, Mark or Larry. If you want the job done right the first time, call David Bannigan, 794-6971, cell phone 504-7045. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. Dan or Bill, 795-5100 JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 778-1730. CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify- ing back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) 778-3924 or 778-4461. OVER THIRTY YEARS craftsman experience. Inte- rior, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Have sawmill, will travel. Dan Michael, master carpenter. Call, 745-1043 or cell 705-1422. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 726- 3077. GRIFFITHS' ISLAND PAINT Interior/exterior paint- ing, pressure washing and wallpaper. For prompt, reliable service at reasonable rates, call Kevin at 704-7115 or 778-2996. Husband/wife team. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. Lic#CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. 720-0794. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, highly skilled, depend- able restoration/renovation expert, carpenter, fine finishing contractor. Kitchen/bathroom specialist. Repairs, painting. Paul Beauregard, 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 748-4711. TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Alien Floor Coverings. 383-5381, or 726-1802. HOME REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS Carpentry, painting, sheetrock, popcorn, doors, bi-folds, trim, moldings kitchen remodeling, general repairs. Homes, rentals. A.J. Winters, 713-1951. COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING Drywall, repairs, texture coating, painting. Custom shower stalls, tub enclosures, fixtures, cabinets, tile. Unique Options, 752-7758 or 545-6141 (cell). REMEMBER THATOLD RIDDLE? Jon Kent For Good; Information Log On To: Onnkentsells.coni & islandrealcom "What do you call the person who graduated dead-last in their medical school? "DOCTOR!" :Well, it's the same with real estate agents... Choosing the wrong agent can cost you thousands of S$$5. 611 Dundee 10 Key 62 .- -$525,000o _- Royale -- Em ee $--4-- $399,000 La these homes for sale! 5 n r $53 220 68t1 Ct. $14. Avoid the common mistakes... people make when selling -their .hpmes; .ll~ show you how. If your or someone you know is considering selling... 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M ESALLSI ONLINE SERVICE: Did you know you can place classified ads and subscribe on line with our secure server? Check it out at www.islander.org. CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Building contractor. New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair prices. Call 795-1947. Bradenton Lic #RR0066450 Florida. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in- home consultation. Island references, 15 years ex- perience. 778-3526 or 730-0516. ARTHUR GUIDE'S Home Repairs from A-Z. Car- penter, electrician, plumber. Free estimates, interior/ exterior, no job too small. Call 749-0454. Satisfac- tion and quality guaranteed. ANNUAL RENTALS, several to choose from. Big ones, small ones, and one just right for you. Mike Norman Realty, 778-6696. BAYFRONT COTTAGES with docks available now. Beautiful views, breezy, quiet area. No pets, non smoking. Priced from $1,400/month, $500/week, $90/night. 794-5980. www.divefish.com. CONDO 2BR FURNISHED, beachfront, heated pool, fishing dock, available April-December, special rates, three-month minimum. Age 55 and older. (813) 247-3178 or week ends (813) 927-1632. WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER rentals available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665. FEBRUARY-MARCH: -Cancellation. Vacation & season. Private Beach. Walk to evierythihg. New kitchen, washer/dryer, dishwasher, phone. VCR, grill, bikes bring your toothbrush! $375-$775/week .and $975-$2,275/month. Please call 737-1121 or (800) 977-0803. TURNKEY FURNISHED 1BR/1BA. Available now through February. Full kitchen. December $1,500/ month; January-February $1,600/month. Small pet OK. Walk to beach or downtown Holmes Beach. Call 778-0554. NORTH SHORE DRIVE beachfront. Two spacious homes both 3BR/2BA with all conveniences. One is $4,700/month, the other is $4,500/month. Please call (813) 752-4235. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach, $350 to $450/week. Winter and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apart- ments, 778-2374. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. HOLMES BEACH annual. 3BR/2BA steps to beach. No pets. $900/month. 725-4190. ANNUAL RENTALS: Half duplex, 2BR/2BA, new ceramic floors, $750; 2BR/1BA, stackable washer/ dryer hookup. $725; New tile floors, stove, refrigera- tor, 1 BR/1 BA, $650. Dolores M: Baker Realty, 778- 7500. VACATION RENTAL: You can have the warm west coast Florida sun with beautiful white sand outside your door. 1BR, located at Resort 66, Holmes Beach, on Anna Maria Island. Full housekeeping with kitchen, cable TV, pool, ocean. Fully furnished. $800/weekly. Available March: 1-8, 8-15, 15-22, 22- 29. Call (315) 894-2304. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Club: January, February- 2003. Non smoking, 2BR/2BA, no children. Four- week minimum. Beachfront. Call (813) 781-7562. LONGBOAT KEY Emerald Harbour home, 3BR/ 2BA, deep-water canal, beach access, pool, newly, furnished, weekly or seasonal rates. Pets OK. E- mail: CARR5821 @BellSouth.net or (770) 840-0028. KEY ROYALE BEAUTIFUL canalfront home 2BR/ 2BA, tropical pool area with hot tub, dock with two boat lifts, completely updated. Seasonal $2,800/ month, annual $2,500/month. 2004 season: $3,500/ month. 730-1086. SEASONAL FURNISHED efficiency two blocks to beach. January, February, or March. All inclusive. $850/month. (727) 656-3384 or (727) 461-3384. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping and restaurants. 778-3875. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. SEASON/VACATION 2BR and 3BR, Gulffront apartments, lovely furnished interiors, private beach, patio, sundeck, porch, no pets. Tropical setting. 778- 3143. ANNA MARIA ANNUAL rental. 2BR/2BA, spacious, attractive, half-block to beach, 1,400 sq.ft. $1,100/ month. 142 Crescent. Mr. Glaser, (813) 839-3800. ANNUAL FAMILY HOME Large 2BR/2BA, washer/ dryer, no yard work. See at 506 69th St., Holmes Beach. $1,295/month. Pets OK. 726-1898. ANNA MARIA BEACHFRONT Furnished 2BR/2BA with large glass-enclosed living area with fireplace. Recently remodeled with everything new. Incredible view. 871 North Shore Drive. $3,500/month. 778- 3645. THE ISLANDER. The best news on Anna Maria Is- land since 1992. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED rentals. Holmes Beach, two blocks to beach, two 1BR units available, $585/ month, plus utilities, first and security. Mary Ann, (727) 656-3384 or (727) 461-3384. SEASONAL RENTAL Anna Maria, 200 feet to Rod : & Reel.Pier,-ground floor, 2BR/1BA, completely're- modeled, washer/dryer, iaiiaibtio.for April, May,: June and on. $1,000/month. Taking reservaiine-fer. - next season, prefer five months plus. 387-8610. BEAUTIFUL TROPICAL HOUSE just converted to a two-unit property. Each side is 2BR/1BA com- pletely renovated, new washer/dryer, microwave. Three-minute walk to beach. $950/month for large side unfurnished and $750/month for smaller side furnished. 212 81st St., A and B unit, Holmes Beach. Call Ron, 761-9808. SEASONAL BRADENTON BEACH rental. Immaculate 2BR/2BA home, walk to beach, boat slip. computer with Internet access, cable, laundry, screened patio, garage. All new furnishings, appliances and flooring. Call (863) 683-6869 for prices and availability. PRESTIGIOUS PLAYA ENCANTADA 2BR/2BA beach or tennis court condos. Heated pool and Jacuzzi, recreation room with kitchen, saunas, baths. Seasonal rentals, two-week minimum. De- tails, 778-6322. URGENT! Due to selling all my listings and a high volume of buyers, I neec properties to sell. Please contact me: Suzanne Wilson, 962-0971, Island Va- cation Properties, LLC, 778-6849. HOLMES BEACH SEASONAL Rental: Ground- level duplex close to beach, available March-May. Two-week minimum. 2/BR, $500/week. 1 BR, $400/ week. Non smoking. Call (813) 928-5378. LEAST IMES ASPS V I N WAR I DATE CLE N G L E NI T WERR T 0 R T I AR R GER S VAS SE 0 R C 0 D_ i S GE L- T 0 E R E 0. RAD U N N MA N 1 M1 TA 8U NT W I A M I C R_ I IS A L I S T E N S S N A T L I IE E ACL T I N CT WN I RN I A N GINE. T 0R A M A T_ L E C E A R^NIS EIM E IEU V A 0 ONR L EA KA ES EES v-owii N- |R s|-|KE-B E|A-- T Y ILANDERCLASSIFI S " HOE MPOVMET onined -ENALScotiue CONSTRUCTION ae4WICKERSHAMS REMODEL ADDITIONS CUSTOM HOMES License # CGC043438 3839215 Ins L- - m-mi-A - I I ured IS ANDE CA-SFID ANNUAL 1 BR/1 BA spacious Holmes Beach apart- ment with great storage. Yard. Paved parking. $650/ month. Call 778-0405. FEBRUARY, APRIL. Holmes Beach. Attractive 3BR/2BA home just steps from beautiful Gulf beach. Comfortably furnished, private, all amenities, screened lanai. Vacation in paradise. $3,400/month, $1,300/week. (863) 686-8207. ANNUAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA, furnished or unfur- nished. One-and-a-half blocks to beach, washer/ dryer, patio, pool, free 60-station cable. $750/month. 82nd Street, Holmes Beach. 778-3104. RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in The Islander. SEASONAL RENTAL nine houses to beach. Walk to everything, updated throughout. 2BR/1BA, back deck, grill, VCR, dishwasher. $400-$700/week; $1,500-$2,700/month. Pets negotiable. 778-2677 or 730-8339. ANNUAL 2BR/1.5BA townhouses. Tile floors, washer/dryer, sun deck, Gulfviews, steps to Gulf. Two available, $795 and $825/month. Call 758-1899 or (203) 417-2331. STUDIO APARTMENT in Holmes Beach fully fur- nished, queen bed, $1,400/month, now through April. Call 778-2833. SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH: Ground+floor, well- furnished, clean duplex. 2BR/2BA, close to beach, pool, utilities included. Non smoking, no pets. $2,250/month. 778-9576. SPACIOUS WATERFRONT, upper, sundeck, dock. Panoramic view, Key West-style. 2BR/2BA, washer/ dryer. Pet consid~r -.d. 7ro-U349. VACATION RENTAL: Hatteras Village. Spectacular view, Pamlico Sound. Walk to Atlantic beach. 2BR/ 2BA. Deep-water boat dock for your boat. This house is new, be the first to use it! 778-7556. ANNA MARIA DUPLEX 2BR/2BA, furnished, in- cludes utilities, washer/dryer. Available March 1, 2003, and all of 2004 season. $1,500/month. Call Tampa (813) 949-6891 or Anna Maria 778-9632. SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach 2BR/1BA, garage, two decKs. Overlooking lake and two blocks to Gulf beach. Available now and next season. Clean, nicely furnished. $1,750/month. (941) 625- 2889. PANORAMIC GULFFRONT 3BR/2BA private home. Carpeted, huge deck overlooking beautiful beach on North Shore Drive. Available March 1-17, weekly. (813) 920-5595. HOLMES BEACH MARCH-APRIL 2003. Furnished, 1 BR/2BA, steps to beach. Telephone, washer/dryer, cable TV, pets welcome. $2,050/month, $560/week. Call 778-1098. ANNUAL: Completely remodeled furnished 1BR/ 1BA ground-level unit in Holmes Beach. $625/ month. Valerie Kruse, Wagner Realty, 778-2246. 3BR WATERFRONT: Enjoy a fantastic view from huge living/dining area, floor to ceiling windows, plus 30-by-12-foot. screened deck, fronting beach, bay and park just steps away. unfurnished annual in north Anna Maria. Call 748-5334 for details. TWO ALL NEW renovated 2BR, plus third bedroom/ den. Up and downstairs duplexes. Both sleep eight. Available first and third weeks of March, and April on. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, DVD/VCR, porch, grill, bikes. One short block to beautiful Holmes Beach. $2,300/month, $700/week. Non smoking. 724-0025. WANTED: ANNUAL RENTAL ON ANNA MARIA MAY 1, 2003 April 30, 2004. Novelist seeks inspi- rational setting to finish book. 3BR/2BA or master plus two office areas. Washer/dryer or hook-ups, furnished or unfurnished, covered parking a plus. Spacious, near beach. Married couple, no children. Contact Michelle Creveling at e-mail: mcreveling@npxinc.com or call (216) 570-6582. ANNUAL RENTAL Large two-story townhouse, beautiful, across from beach view. 2BR/3BA, heated pool. Available April 15. Call owner, 545- 6118 or 792-6029. $1,175/month. 1BR/1BA CONDO in Holmes Beach on Gulf. Ground-floor, unfurnished, pool. $850/month. Smith Realtors, 778-0770. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED beach rental. 2BR/1BA, washer/dryer. $800/month, water included. 778- 0292 or 650-3552. MARTINIQUE NORTH GULFFRONT 2BR/2BA, garage, pool, tennis. Exceptional Gulf view, one- month minimum. Available March 1! 779-2701 or (608) 332-9272. 2BR/1BA CONDO in Cortez, on canal. Furnished, $850/month. Smith Realtors, 778-0770. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED Holmes Beach, 2BR/ 1BA plus home office. Steps to beach, lanai, no pets, non smoking. $850/month, first, last, security. Call 778-7665. 2BR/2BA HOUSE in Holmes Beach, on canal. $1,400/month. Smith Realtors, 778-0770. AVAILABLE MARCH 1: 2BR/2BA, across from beach. Covered parking, washer/dryer, garbage pick-up included. $850/month. 778-5098. 1BR/1BA DUPLEX in Holmes Beach. Close to beach, $700/month. Smith Realtors, 778-0770. ANNUAL RENTALS: Gulfview 1BR/1BA, $645/ month; Holmes Beach 2BR/2BA with washer/dryer hook-ups $875/month. Call Fran Maxon Real Es- tate, 778-2307 for details. I- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be paid in advance. We accept ads by fax with'credit card information, 778-9392, or by secure e-mail at our Web site, islander.org. Office hours: 9 to 5, Monday-Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 as needed). Web site hours: 24/7. CLASSIFIED RATES- BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL: Minimum rate is $9 for up to 21 WORDS. Additional words: $3 for each 7 words, Box: $3, One- or two-line headlines, line rate plus 250 per word. WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISAI You can charge your classified advertising in person or by phone. 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NOW CERTIFYING BACK FLOWS AT WATER METERS LP GAS |I RESIDENTIAt / COMMERCIAL I i $10 REPAIRS & REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION PER FILL EMERGENCY SERVICE* FREE ESTIMATES 201bcylinder WATER HEATERS* SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING WE SPECIALIZE IN REPAIRS! B Residential \ Commercial UB Restaurant '\. Mobile Home %\4B Condo Assoc. %4 Vac and Intercom X\..4 Lightning Repair %\W Service Upgrades COMMUNITY ELECTRIC Lic # ER0006385 Serving the Beaches Since 1978 THE ISLANDER 0 FEB. 19, 2003 0 PAGE 37 You'll be glad you called. YVONNE HIGGINS P.A. 778-7777 or 518-9005 RB.MI Gulfstream Realty "I work the Islands & the Inlands" iP."I7.1iVT GV6y E aine ~e ,nbai/, "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 778-5594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured /78-5594 778-3468 S .,* Custom Painting Wallpaper Hanging S Interior/Exterior Design 40 Pressure Cleaning Call Bill or Dan 941 795-5100 Licensed & Insured in a pump as described by Dr. John R. Lee Special Prices Free Tapes with First Purchase (218) 835-4340 wwwpaulbunyan.net/users/mlzeller Healthcare Professional/Wholesaler Inquiries Welcome *WAGNE REQALTY CEO i2217 GULf DIVE NOTII BRADENTON BEACH. FL 34217 HAQOLD SMALL REALTOR Office: (941) 778-2246 792- 8628 E-mail: haroldsmall@wagnerrealty.com EN-JOY CLEANING Commercial Residential Vacation Rentals Call Joy or Laura 25 Years experience (941) 812-2485 Free Estimates The Paver Brick Store 8208 Cortez Road W. Bradenton 34210 (941) 794-6504 9:00 AM til Noon, or by Appointment Pool Deck, Patio and Driveway Renovations Design Build PAGE,38 *-FEB. 19, 2003 -THE ISLANDER RnATE cotne RA4 SAT t HOLMES BEACH CANCELLATION: 2BR duplex, immaculate, fully furnished, central air, cable, dish- washer, microwave, washer/dryer, garage, bal- cony. Three minutes to beach. March-April $1,800/ month; May-Oct. 31, $825/month, plus utilities. Call 778-6310. SEASONAL RENTALS: Available February and March 2003. Weekly and monthly available starting at $750/ week. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, 778-2307. ANNUAL RENTAL 2BR/1BA, fenced yard, walk to Gulf and bay, close to shopping. Bradenton Beach. $950/month. Call 779-1161. ANNUAL ISLAND TRIPLEX 2BR/1BA, available March 1, 2003. Central heat and air conditioning. New appliances. Short walk to beach. Some utilities included. First, last and security deposit required. 778-1193. KEY ROYALE 2004 seasonal. Impeccable canalfront heated-pool home. 2BR/2BA, gorgeous paver terrace overlooking water. High standards. Earlybird savings. (863) 712-7847. View at: www.vrbo.com/18876.htm SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH Immaculate 2BR/ 2BA elevated home. Tastefully decorated, steps to the beach and trolley stop. Large sun deck. Garage/ carport, washer/dryer, cable included. $2,400/month. Call (813) 685-8506. NORTH SHORE DRIVE 759. Vacation rental open house, Saturday and Sunday, 2-4. Unique charm at Gulfside. 2BR/2BA. Reserve for 2003 and 2004. Co- op agents welcome. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, 778-2307 for information. ALMOST ON THE BEACH Vacation rental. Lovely 1 BR duplex available March and April due to cancel- lation. Call 778-5120. SELLING OR BUYING a house? Need extra space? Budget Self Storage can help. Daily, weekly, monthly specials. Boxes and packing supplies. 795-5510. LONGBOAT KEY former bank building, 4,700 square feet, zoned office/professional. Twenty park- ing spaces, contemporary design, great visibility. $14/square foot. Can divide. Owner/Realtor, 388- 5514, or call 809-4253. SELL IT FAST! In The Islander. BEACHFRONT Prestigious North Shore Drive, live here or ideal investment as income property. Two homes on one lot. Total of 5BR/4BA. Over 3,200 sq.ft. Newly remodeled with incredible panoramic beach view. 871 North Shore Drive. $1,249,000. Partial financing available and brokers protected. 778-3645. DIRECT BAYFRONT UNIT. Fabulous view from this contemporary 2BR/2BA home. All new everything! Must see to appreciate. Two heated pools, tennis, under-building parking. One block to beach and stores. $349,900. Private, 795-3778. KEY ROYALE: Spacious 3BR/3BA fully updated! Laundry room, screened lanai, boat dock. $625,000. 779-2022. No solicitors. Open house 1-4 pm Sun- day, Feb. 23. 620 Dundee, Holmes Beach. BEAUTIFUL CANALFRONT LOT in prestigious northern Anna Maria. Direct bay access, no bridges. Quiet cul-de-sac. 75-by-151-foot lot (11,350 sq.ft.) 516 Kumquat. For sale by owner, $419,000. E-mail: OliverZorn@web.de HOUSE FOR SALE by owner, Riverview Boulevard location. Ceramic tile floors, 3BR/2BA, two-car ga- rage. Immediate occupancy. $229,000. Accepting offers. Call 795-7154. CONDO ON WATER best views of bayou in City of, Anna Maria. Lovely upstairs unit, 2BR/1 BA, dock, walk to city pier, shops and restaurants. Call (603) 253-9000. BAY BEAUTY Two-years old, custom 3BR/2BA home, large deck overlooking water, boat docks and more. $260,000. Sandpiper Mobile Resort, 55-plus: 778-7197. WATERFRONT MOBILE HOME for sale. Pines Trailer Park, Bradenton Beach. Asking $55,000. Call 778-3888. ANNA MARIA ISLAND grand canal 2,400-sq.ft. home. 2- 3BR/2BA with washer/dryer in large utility room. Two-car garage, new tile floors and seawall with 3,000-lb. davits. $589,000. Call 778-5186. DUPLEX IN Holmes Beach. Current owner will lease back long term. All the tax benefits of income property without the headaches. Call Tom at 779-2217. PERICO BAY CLUB: By owner, spectacular view, Palma Sola bayfront, 2BR/2BA. New in 2001: laminate floors, appliances, extended kitchen cabinets and countertop. $270,000.792-9200. THERE IS ONLY ONE condo complex in the city of Anna Maria! Most likely never anymore! Very nice, 2BR/1BA upstairs unit. Walk to three restaurants and piers. Boat dock, canal view, good neighbors. $295,000 now price going up on April 1, 2003. Call owner, (770) 889-2887. GULF-BAY RENOVATED mid-rise rarely available 2BR/ 2BA unit. Pristine, turnkey fumished and Gulf views. $449,900. Weekly rentals possible. Latitude 27 Realty, 744-2727. CANAL LOT 75X139 for sale by owner. 240 Willow Ave., Anna Maria. Will consider financing. Call (423) 639-5797 or e-mail slowkt@xtn.net WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS condo 2BR/2BA sec- ond-floor end- unit with water view, southern exposure, fumished. $298,000. Call 779-1518. BRAND NEW 2BR/2.5BA condo on golf course at beau- tiful Tobago Hilton on Tobago Island, Trinidad in the Car- ibbean. 1,694 square feet. Excellent rental market. Ask- ing $229,000, apprauitd at ~241.000. Call Rick at 778- 1102 or 727-5873. HOUSEBOAT FOR SALE. Excellent live aboard, guest quarters or rental income producer. $28,500 or make of- fer. View at Web site: geocities.com/ houseboat_sunseeker or call 778-3526. Island Real Estate asks... Can we talk? Of course we can! with our exclusive contract with ((lhiu Tamking n)))) SHouse. A Talking House Generates More Leads Island Real Estate brings you another interactive and innovative marketing item - just part of our entire pack- age to serve you better. No wonder we're #1 again for 2002 Anna Maria Island property sales!* Yard sign works around the clock, encouraging people to tune in. Transmitter is silent inside you'll never know it's there! Call us today to get your property 'talking!" 941-778-6066 Open 7 Days a Week Call uslst BIKINI BAY ~ PARADISE ~ PANORAMA .. s 'I -.. ." .' I S I .._. ... ,-', :.. .. .^.y-;-*^- -I. -,^ '.^ ; *^ '?' *:" 4 -'. t # '*" .' t' '. -. . i.-k Water% iew from every room. 245-ft. of protected waterfront. This magnificent t o-year-old home is uniquely wheelchair friendly. $2.500.000. #90163 Call Piroska Kallay Planck Owner/Agent 941-730-9667 Piroska Kallay Planck I Single-family homes from J the $190s, including homesites. Island lifestyle with off-Island convenience! W ATCH Just a five-minute ride to the beach! 5Different Floor Plans All open,& spacious ... R/2BA&4BR/2BA OPEN DAlLY 12-5 PM Directions: Cortez Road to 86th St. W., turn south on 86th St. W. Entrance to Heron's Watch is 1/2 mile on the right. "-3T"HOMESITES. ONLY 6 LEFT! lFor iformtio c 77-7127 If~w M *For information call 778-7127 I '-: TfI ISLAIDEft EB. 19, 200" i6'PA E''3f Don't forget to say you saw it in The Islander. | ANNA MARIA REISLAND REAL ESTATE LLC -.- N %N / I 1 - -- 1'M SPECTACULAR GULF VIEWS! One house from the beach. Custom-built home by Whitehead. 3BR, plus den, 3BA, gourmet kitchen, separate dining room, deck, patio and two-car ga- rage. Walls of windows to enjoy the sunsets. $1,295,000. PERICO BAY CLUB WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA turnkey furnished villa, beautifully ap- pointed, ceramic tile, walk-in closets, glassed-in porch, balcony overlooking water, vaulted ceiling, two-car garage. Secure -ommuniry. guard gate, and 24-hour security. $279,900. ANNA MARIA WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA elevated contemporary island home with sundeck overlooking natural canal and private boat dock. Lots of storage, close to fishing pier, restau- rants and shopping. 2 car garage residential area. $499,900. LARGE DUPLEX NEAR BEACH 2BR/2BA each side. Just steps to one of area's best beaches. Quiet secluded street in North Holmes Beach. Very residential area. Two garages and two carports. Excellent rental. $695,000. KEY ROYALE POOL HOME 4BR/3BA Key Royale "500" block, split-plan, canalfront, 4,000 lb. boat lift, caged pool, family room, two blocks to great beach. $479,000. JUST LISTED! POOL HOME 3BR/2BA, completely remodeled. Eat-in kitchen, breakfast bar, vaulted ceiling, new baths, open plan, private setting, in-ground pool and deck. Barrel-tile roof. Holmes Beach. $449,000. 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Lot ......... $389,000 405 Bay Palms Dr ........ $329,900 Water's Edge #110N ....... $759,000 Sun Plaza West #202 ..... $409,000 Tom Nelson 404 80th St................. $875,000 Realtor 311 66th St................. $345,000 MAINLAND 516 Sanderling Cir.......... $245,900 634 Estuary ................. $210,000 Nick Patsios Broker/SAsperson 1276 Spoonbill Landings Cr. $249,999 | Vizcaya #31C............... $134,900 1243 Spoonbill Landings Cr...... $244,500 2418 90th St. NW........ $2,995,000 Chris Shaw 1280 Spoonbill Landings Cir.... $324,000 Realtor 618 Estuary Dr. -NEW- ........... $227,000 617 Estuary Dr..................... $215,000 Mirror Lake #3401 ................... $87,000 ,? 9905 E. Spoonbill Rd............ $675,000 Marilyn Trethan 10319 W. Sandpiper Dr. ......... $449,100 Realtor 11336 Perico Isles Cr.............. $339,900 Stop by and use our talking window 24-hour information center. Toni Lupino Experience counts! Call me to market your home aggressively! 941-778-0700 aW t N 1 3224 East Bay DOr Holmes Beach Adorable and affordable. Well main- tained 2BR/2BA, ground floor. Contempo- rary interior with wood burning fireplace and screened lanai. Beautiful ceramic tile and carpet. Washer and dryer. Great loca- tion next to Bolletteiri's, MCC and VOTEC! Offered at $87,000. MLS #90106. WATERFRONT HOMES & LOTS 861 North Shore Dr......... $1,950,000 513 69th St. .................... $549,000 510 72nd St.................... $559,000 510 Key Royale Dr ........... $435,000 510 68th St .................. $489,000 .608 Key Royale ............ $469,000 524 71st St. ............... $1,490,000 8401 Marina Dr ............ $725,000 509 65th St................... $439,500 4212 Redfish Ct. LOT ..... $575,000 623 Foxworth Ln. ......... $575,000 307 Iris ........................ $495,000 611 Dundee.................. $525,000 ISLAND HOMES, CONDOS & LOTS Westbay Pt. Moorings #55... $385,000 Westbay Pt. Moorings #268 $389,000 308 55th St. Lot ........... $197,500 Sun Plaza West #201. ..... $399,000 Bridgeport #113 ........... $269,900 Sunbow Bay #204........... $239,000 Beachwalk Townhomes 1 Left .. $499,900 Key West #100 ............... $439,000 408 Pointsetta Rd. ........... $495,000 '7'1 A WT - .. __ 1 -4 ,A. i W- qqg^ i ! PAGE 40 0 FEB. 19, 2003 0 THE ISLANDER By DRAWING POWER 14 15hn / E byW7 1iT11 1 11tz11 7 1151 - By David J. Kahn / Edited by Will Shortz 119 -111MZ- - 221- 1 Across 1 Rock-bottom 6 Guards of mines, in folklore 12 Figures on some Egyptian relics 16 With the help of 19 "First ..." (Washington) 20 Halogen salt 21 Making a big profit, with "up" 23 Landmark near the Arno 25 Fabled racer 26 Airport abbr. 27 Ice fishing tools 28 Anatomical duct 30 Kind of moment 31 Add-ons, of a sort 33 Solidify 34 Piggies 35 Baby naming, e.g. 36 Colleague of Dana Carvey on "S.N.L." 38 It follows April in Paris 41 Made cat calls 44 Edinburgh daily, with "The" 46 Back 48 Have (know someone) 49 Mazda model 50 It may be a sacrifice 52 Queue annoyance 53 Alborg native 54 Forbiddance 56 Port on the Norwegian Sea 58 "What Kind of Fool 59 Welsh breed 60 Book before Jeremiah: Abbr. 62 Hawaiian verandas 64 Weight of some trucks 66 16 of these are hidden in the answer grid, each reading left, right, up, down or diagonally in an unbroken straight line 68 Tangled up 70 Actress Kazan 71 And the rest: Abbr. 72 Coloring 74 Merger partner of 1955: Abbr. 75 Entered 77 Orchestrate 79 Unable to decide 80 Part of a Latin trio 82 Smart one 84 Realizes 85 Flightless bird: Var. 86 Reason for some medals 88 Revelations 90 Pants parts 91 Safe boat in a storm 92 Senescence 94 Crusading journalist for the old New York Sun 96 Periods containing 2-Downs 97 Spot 98 "Fates Worse Than Death" autobiogra- pher 102 Aleve alternative 105 One who may be found at home 106 Track makers 108 Roxy Music co-founder 109 Marx Brothers antics, e.g. 111 Artist who hid 66- Across in his drawings 114 British unit equal to 14 pounds 115 "Who ?" 116 Part of ancient Turkey 117 Promise 118 __ about (approxi- mately) 119 Stirs up 120 Like bogs Down' 1 Light purple 2 Month in which Jose Marti was born 3 Hugo, e.g. 4 Juan 5 Like some salts 6 Response to a double entendre 7 Class reminders 8 Must, e.g. 9 Gullets 10 Printemps follower 11 Automats lack them 12 of Parliament 13 Street caution 14 Someone 15 Glossy fabrics 16 The last Pope Urban 17 many words 18 Ripening agent 22 Votes in Quebec 24 Van Gogh's " Etoilee a St. Remy" 29 Gentle as 32 Castle in a ballroom 33 Made more money 34 Series of underpasses 36 Words of denial 37 Paint without trying to stay within the lines, say 38 Economist's statistic 39 Uris hero Ben Canaan 40 Addition to an I.R.A.: Abbr. 41 Furious with 42 45-Down cover 43 Romp 44 Tell all 45 See 42-Down 47 Make small adjustments in 49 Port on the Gulf of Lion 51 Under state? 54 "La Isla __" (Madonna song) 55 Fed. govt. supplies distributor 57 No-see-um 59 Fifth state to join the Union: Abbr. 61 Rubbernecking 63 Big do Connect "Give __ rest" Normal state of muscle tissue Resting places Grant criterion, often Maids' supplies It may be present Big name in 50's Hollywood Ruin Cave (warning) Met Cell features Warm feeling Continued gomo banquotc WMere the U.S. Cong. is 96 Galatea's love 98 Phileas Fogg's creator 99 Actress Davis 100 Dark 101 NBC staple 102 Russia/Ukraine's Sea of 103 Second introduction? 104 From the top 105 Addict 106 One of TV's Huxtables 107 Insurer's focus 110 -Cat 112 Fortune 113 Other side Answer- in; this issue. 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