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ANNA MARIA ISLAND'S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE MARCH 18, 1993 ISLANDER Foreclosure STORM LASHES ISLAND filed against Pete Reynard's Restaurant By Jeannie Friedman Islander Reporter Antonios A. and Eleanor Reynard Tatakis have filed a civil action to foreclose against Rock-David Pete Reynard's Restaurant, Inc., the corporation which operates Pete Reynard's Restaurant in Holmes Beach. David Rittoff, a resident of Key Royale, is president of the corporation. The action claims that the plaintiff s interests are being jeopardized by the management of the property. The complaint also states that Pete Reynard's Restau- ,' - Rittoff, has failed to properly maintain the restaurant and related facilities, resulting in the impairment of the plaintiff's security. The Tatakis' claim that David Ritoff, a resident of Holmes Beach, has received and continues to receive substantial income from the operation of the restau- rant but has failed to apply the income to the mortgage and security agreement. The restaurant corporation has defaulted under the note and mortgage and the security agreement by failing to make the payments stipulated in the note. On October 31, 1988, Rittoff signed a promissory note for " $1,700.000. There is still a balance owing in the amount -v 4 of $1,626,278.13. Under the terms of the promissory note, the entire unpaid principal becomes due if payment is not made within 15 days after it is due. The Tatakis' have joined the Department of Revenue in the law suit in order to eliminate any lien or claim which the Department of Revenue may have on the prop- erty. Among the assets listed are an alcoholic beverage license, the restaurant, and restaurant facilities. In order to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of the business operations, the Tatakis' have asked that a suitable receiver be appointed by the court to take care of, manage, preserve, and protect the property and to , collect rents, income, revenues, and profits. The popular restaurant in Holmes Beach was . started by the late Pete Reynard in the mid-1950s. His wife Eleanor operated the restaurant for a number of years after his death, and resides on the Island. At press time, no hearing date had been set.o : rA freak late-winter storm struck Anna Maria Island early Satruday morning. High winds drove massive waves into the newly renourished beach along the Gulf shore, causing as much as 50feet of beach erosion in some places. The wind, which gusted as high as 90 miles an hour at times, tossed catama- rans into trees in Bradenton Beach, above, and tore the roof off one Gulffront home in that city. For more pictures, see inside Islander pages ... -4.SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Letters.................................Page 4 ]I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 E PAGE 2 New council members By Jeannie Friedman Islander Reporter Newly elected Holmes Beach City Council mem- bers Richard Bohnenberger, Mary Ellen Reichard, and Billie Martini have yet to be sworn in, but each of the winning candidates has been busy listening to local voters and thinking of ways to improve the city. While all three will continue to oppose a 65-foot high fixed- span bridge to the island, they are also ready to begin working on other matters of concern to the city. Richard Bohnenberger plans to get grants in the process to pay for improvements to city hall and the police station. A new federal law mandates that all public buildings must be accessible to the handi- capped and have no hindrances. Bohnenberger hopes to start working on grant applications immediately so that the city can keeping costs for the renovations to a minimum while complying with the new law. Additionally, the new councilman believes that the existing police station should be enlarged. "The work- ers are very cramped and we have no facilities for Injunction sought to stop Bradenton Beach parking lot Members of the Summer Sands Condominium Association have appealed to the Circuit Court for a temporary and permanent injunction to restrain Tho- mas Chipain from building a parking lot next to their property in Bradenton Beach. Chipain, who owns and operates the Gulf Drive Cafe, is clearing and excavating five lots for the pur- pose of providing parking for his business. As the lots are in a medium-high density residential/seasonal dis- trict, the Summer Sands owners contend that use of the. land for a parking lot is illegal and contrary to and in violation of the general purpose and intent of the Bradenton Beach Land Development Code. The property owners also maintain that the use of resi- dentially zoned property for non-residential parking or access would diminish the value of their property. In January, Chipain attempted to change the zoning of his lots from medium-high density residential/seasonal tourist to residential/office/retail with respect to the future land use map of the Bradenton Beach Comprehensive Plan. His request was denied by the city. The Bradenton Beach code allows for special ex- ceptions for the construction or use of land, but no such exception has been granted by the city council. holding a prisoner while paper work is b said. Bohnenberger would like to see co the island's police forces. He believes t tion would be more cost effective and efi police protection would be improved fo ies if they combined services. He is committed to keeping tax i minimum. Mary Ellen Reichard plans to mak tion a first priority. She wants to ensure are open between council and the comic residents always have input when decisi Secondly, Reichard thinks that the tem on the island is of major concern. flooding that occurred during last week example of why we need to address the Reichard also plans to carefully m changes. "I will never allow a variance ordinance," she said. She believes that rises to be built here would ruin the isl doing homework eing done," he to work to protect the residential atmosphere and keep the quality of the island intact. nsolidation of Billie Martini is also determined to communicate hat consolida- with the people. She is investigating the efficiency and ficient and that effectiveness of a telephone relay system. When im- Dr all three cit- portant decisions are pending, Martini would phone ten people who would in turn phone ten people,.etc. increases to a She believes that by using such a system, the citizens would always be fairly represented. e communica- Martini would like to see neighborhood watches that channels active in the city and she believes that we need a munity so that greater cooperative effort from civic organizations to ions are made. beautify the community. drainage sys- The council member vows to be "totally involved" She cited the in being an elected official and said that she will work C's storm as an at the job on a full-time basis. "I have nothing else to problem. do, and I will put all my efforts into being a represen- ionitor zoning tative of the people," she said. in the height The new council persons will be sworn in on allowing high March 22 at 10:00 a.m. at a ceremony at city hall. They and and vows will preside at their first meeting on April 6. Photo: Paul Roat Stop that parking lot Residents at Summer Sands, a condominium in Bradenton Beach, have filed for an injunction against Gulf Drive Cafe owner Tom Chipain to halt construction of this parking lot. The suit maintains that the parking lot is in violation of city land use codes. Turtle Watch requests wheels By Joy Courtney Editor The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch wants to use all terrain vehicles (ATV) to transfer turtle eggs from endan- gered nests found along Anna Maria's Gulf beaches to the organization's hatchery located in Anna Maria City. Turtle Watch Director Chuck Shumard made this request to the Anna Maria City Commission after the idea was suggested to him by a representative of Manatee County during the beach renourishment project. The county contracted the Turtle Watch to meet Department of Natural Resources (DNR) require- ments for turtle protection. Accord- ing to Shumard, the DNR would not let anything happen to the beach un- ." til the Turtle Watch had checked to make sure there were no nests or ' crawls prior to and during the renourishment project. The contract will continue for two years. The Turtle Watch will be responsible for monitoring turtle activity and reporting its finding to the county as dictated by the DNR. "The Turtle Watch is a volunteer organization, but the privately paid vehicle expenses incurred by the authorized individuals who are responsible for trans- ferring the eggs are getting very high and can only go higher with the greater expanse of beach we now have. We have considered paying mileage with the money we received from the contract, but that would put us in a questionable position," explained Shumard. Shumard said the funds from the contract would pay for two ATVs. Once purchased, he planned to find a central location to store them one to work north, the other to work south in an effort to limit the vehicles appearance on the beach. The Watch would have on record only four des- ignated drivers, limit the vehicles use to transferring eggs, and, because ve- > ".,./ hicles are not legally allowed on the beach, possess clear signage explain- // '" ing their purpose. 0- "ATVs would greatly help us do our job. We have walkie talkies so we can coordinate our daily travel efficiently. We would also i have no problem explaining where .-. .the funds went. Everything would be open and above board," said Shumard. To access and use the ATVs on the beach, the Turtle Watch needs permission from all three is- land cities, Manatee County and the state. Starting with Anna Maria City, the ATV request got a cool recep- tion from Commissioner George McKay. "We first gave the police permission (to use ATVs) and now the Turtle Watch. Who will be next?" he asked. "There has to be another alternative." The Commission put the issue on the agenda for its regular meeting on March 23. Holmes Beach native jailed for burglary, grand theft Holmes Beach native, James D. Greig, was arrested for burglary and grand theft early March 9 and lodged in the Manatee County Jail. Greig is accused of taking in excess of $1,000 from the residence of his mother, Linda Greig, owner of Linda's Sunny Side Up Cafe on February 27. Greig allegedly entered the residence through a window and took the money from Ms. Greig's purse as she slept. Finger prints obtained by the Holmes Beach Police Depart- ment at the scene of the crime were used as evidence. Additionally, both a friend and a family member signed sworn affidavits stating that Greig had confessed to the crime. A $3,508 bond has been set for Greig. His arraignment is set for April 9 at 9:00 a.m. On March 1, two days after she was robbed, Greig's mother telephoned the Holmes Beach Police Department. She reported a phone call from Janet Fouts who was con- cerned that her daughter Christine was seen on the beach with James Greig. Janet Fouts was concerned for the welfare of her daughter. When an officer went to the beach area in the 2800 block of Gulf Drive to check on Christine Fouts, Greig was spotted but fled the scene. Anderson pursued, but was unable to catch up with Greig. UJ] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER U MARCH 18, 1993 1 PAGE 3 Anna Maria's McKay voted off ITPO By Joy Courtney Editor Anna Maria City Mayor Ray Simches will represent the city on the Island Transportation Planning Organiza- tion (ITPO). The decision was made by a four-to-one commission vote in a short but strained special meeting officially ending the involvement of Anna Maria Com- missioner George McKay on the board. McKay served on the ITPO from its inception in 1989 to February 1993. Concurrently, he was the ITPO representative on the Metropolitan Planning Organization. After succeeding, or to some deposing, Anna Maria Commissioner George McKay from serving on the ITPO, Simches was challenged over his authority under the city charter to appoint himself to the, ITPO board. The question was sent to City Attorney Robert Hendrickson. His response, coupled with the need for an expeditious decision in order for Anna Maria to be represented at the Tuesday, March 16, ITPO meeting, kicked off a special commission meeting held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12.. The city attorney, in a fax dated March 10, stated the city charter was ambiguous as to whether the, ap- pointment to the ITPO should be made by the mayor, the commission, or the mayor subject to the concur- rence of the commission. However, he further stated it could be argued the charter established an overall intent that all mayoral appointments are subject to commission concurrence. Therefore, though the char- ter did not specifically mandate this procedure, he rec- ommended the most conservative approach would be to have the mayor appoint the city representative to the ITPO with a commission vote. Adhering to legal counsel, Simches outlined a motion - the mayor of Anna Maria City would represent the city on the ITPO board which at present is composed of island Mayors Katie Pierola of Bradenton Beach and Pat Geyer of Holmes Beach for a period of one year. Before he fin- ished speaking, McKay, arriving late, joined the meeting to be greeted with a gasp of relief from a small group of "pro-McKay proponents. Simches asked them to hold their applause, then he finished his outline. Commissioner Doug Wolfe was the first to speak. He stated the question was sent to the city attorney for clarification based on case law. Because the attorney could not find a definitive answer 'If based on litigation, he forwarded a legal opin- un ion an answer which still left a lot of ambigu- IT ity. Wolfe's opinion, based on the charter, was that no matter who occupied the position of ab mayor, when the mayor makes a decision Co within the charter, it is binding. He did not feel it necessary for the commission to approve or disapprove an appointment made by an Anna Maria City mayor not directly involving the government or infrastruc- ture of the city. The intent of the charter was to create a team effort in McKay's opinion. When the document states the "mayor will participate" it meant the entire commission would participate. McKay stated he had no problem with any methodology the commission would decide over this mayoral appointment issue as long as it was well thought out, discussed, and consistent. In his opinion, this was not the case in this instance. McKay finished by saying to change the city's ITPO representative at such a late date was not constructive or beneficial. Simches preferred to take the conservative recom- mendation of the city attorney and pressed for a vote. The motion made as previously outlined opened discussion from the audience. Simches reminded the audience dis- cussion was only to involve the motion at hand. "What is the motion?" asked Melody Kramer. "Is the motion just the tail end to taking a vote or does it have something to do with how you.got to this point?" Without waiting for an answer Kramer jumped in. She said she found it offensive that the public wasn't given enough notice to attend this special meeting and it was being held at a time when many people were at work. "Another thing I find offensive is that you said that there were two mayors on the ITPO when in fact there were not two mayors. I would like to know how Pat Geyer and you (Simches) openly, since I have been to almost every ITPO meeting, came to the decision that only may- ors should be on the ITPO. I don't remember it being dis- cussed. I don't remember hearing, again, in public, that it was decided that only the mayors should be on the ITPO. it (ITPO) was a political entity, I could derstand the mayor's reasoning, but the PO is not a political entity. The city should ways appoint the most qualified.' mmissioner George McKay I understand Mayor Pierola was nominated and elected by her council to represent Bradenton Beach, but I am very confused because at every meeting I went to there was Don Howard (Holmes Beach councilman), Katie Pierola (mayor of Bradenton Beach) and George so enlighten me," challenged Kramer. Simches answered that a special meeting can be called within 24 hours according to the city charter. And, because the ITPO meeting was just days away, he wanted to "clear the air" over Anna Maria City's representation. "Just for the record I want you to know," said Sim- ches. "that some time in December, George asked for a continued appointment to the ITPO. At that time, the commission moved he would stay with the ITPO un- til February. So the changes that were made were made after February. I hope this clarifies some issues. Re- garding Pat Geyer's representation, that can be asked at the next ITPO meeting." McKay was the only commissioner to vote nay. "Mr. Mayor, I am going to vote no," responded McKay, "based on what you said to me when you ex- plained the reason why you felt you should be on the ITPO. I don't think it is a professional answer for that particular board of representation." After the vote, McKay still had a problem with Simches' reason for wanting to represent Anna Maria City if the ITPO is composed of two sister city may- ors then the third should complete the board and again said it was an unprofessional approach. "If it (ITPO) was a political entity, I could under- stand the mayor's reasoning, but the ITPO is not a political entity. The city should always appoint the most qualified," said McKay. BEACH-STYLE AT THE SANDBAR! Casual modeling of upscale and tropical fashions, Tuesday thru Saturday for lunch, on the deck and in the dining room ... join us for great food and a great view! TROPICAL, FUN, CLASSIC CLOTHING ARTFUL GIFTS & ACCESSORIES I3EAC(I-I-STYI.IE BOUTIQUE 10010 GULF DRIVE AT PINE AVENUE ANNA MARIA (We're just one block north of the Sandbar Restaurant) 778-4323 Your fdvrit surfsi^^id place for ^^^^^K~~i~isT~jiT^ti^7ri*^^^^0 dinnri nwsrvn ^^^^^BB^arfTlunch'.^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^Ef'tiT~fi~iD~T "One of Florida' s T op 00Retarats IB THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 4 K~iJVVI~hf~i F Stories about the 'mother of all storms' We're no different at the Islander Bystander. Darla Becker, who does a great deal of ad production, went without power for more than 30 hours at home, in the 3700 block of Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. Jack Egan, Islander cartoonist, had water running under his house in the 700 block of North Shore Drive in Anna Maria. Jeannie Friedman, Islander reporter, had family vis- iting at her condominium at 5400 Gulf Drive, and they spent the day thankful for the new beach as they watched waves crash very near their windows on the Gulf. "The waves would have been breaking in the living room if not for the beach renourishment," Friedman said. I was escorted around the island by friends with a "tall, very large pick-up truck" to take photographs of the storm damage. The crew occasionally took breaks from photo duties to tow disabled vehicles out of deep puddles and accumulated friends who joined the excursion. Many people we met along the way were clearly enjoying the thrill of the storm, the exhilaration of Mother Nature's wrath. We went to the Rod & Reel Pier, wondering on the way if it would be still be standing. It was a primary concern to this crowd of "islanders" since it represents our heritage in so many ways more so now than the Anna Maria City Pier, since it has become a more commercial enterprise. The walkway, halfway out, was broken but not beyond repair and we're told it will reopen before the weekend. We checked out the Manatee Public Beach for the waves and continued south. An area which did not benefit from the renourishment project but fared okay, was the thinnest point on the island, 14th Street South in Bradenton Beach. The surprising site at the south end of the island was the visibility of all the jetties and rocks on Co- quina Beach, covered by sand for many years at least since a renourishment project some 10 years ago. The whole experience brings out the best in island- ers. We pitch in and help each other and share the thrills and misery of the storm. And if there is a positive side, as one contractor put it, at least there will be work on the island for weeks to come. ISIANDER I 1A&4ig11i THE FREE VOICE OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND VOLUME ONE, NUMBER 17 V Bonner Presswood, Publisher V Editorial Joy Courtney, Editor Paul Roat. News Editor June Alder Jack Egan Jeannie Friedman V Contributors Bob Ardren Dee Becker Doug Dowling Mike Heistandt Bob Hulburd Bob Woods T Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Dolores Knutson V Classified Services Darla Becker V Advertising Services and Accounting Susan Runfola V Production Darla Becker Kendra Presswood Nancy Ulrich V Distribution Gene Rodgers R. B. Neill Damon Presswood With a lot of help from our friends. 1993, MacBonner Computer Services Editorial, Sales and Prduction Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5400A Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 813 778-7978 Beware of acts of God After experiencing a windstorm loss at our prop- erty in the City of Anna Maria caused by an Austra- lian pine located on city property, we were notified by the city and its insurer that it is not liable since it is considered an"Act of God." We feel that all property owners whose property is adjacent to city property should be aware of the lack of liability by the city of Anna Maria. Since all wind- storm and hurricanes, etc., are "Arts of God," it is left for us to wonder under what circumstances would any liability be incurred by the city and its insurer. Additionally, property owners should be aware that their own wind insurance may not cover a loss unless the loss is to the primary structure and its con- tents. In essence, this loss will cost us almost $500, and we would like the property owners in this city to be aware that no damages will be paid to them under simi- lar circumstances. We urge all property owners to carefully scrutinize any trees located on city property which abuts their properties. Your concerned fellow property owner, Ren and Ramona Glanz Anna Maria City Thanks from Commissioner McKay From the bottom of my heart I want to thank your staff and you for your openness to report on all the facts in the Anna Maria City election. It is newspapers like yours that have the love and the strength that make Anna Maria Island what it is. It is an honor to serve Anna Maria City because of people like you, and your staff having the concerns, and dreams for Anna Maria Island that make it all worthwhile. I look forward to the future with your newspaper in striving to preserve the charm of Anna Maria Island today, and for the future. George McKay Anna Maria City A good first step We have a suggestion for the new members of the Holmes Beach City Council. Something they should con- sider as one of their first tasks after being sworn into of- fice March 22: Rescind the previous Council's resolution favoring a 65-foot high fixed-span bridge to Anna Maria Island. Although the action would probably be moot, parlia- mentary rules do have provisions to accommodate rescis- sions of rules from previous bodies. They would be bet- ter served, and certainly make better headway with the Governor's office, by advocating a binding referendum for their city, thereby forcing the other two island cities and maybe even the County into similar action. Results of last week's election suggest a clear man- date by the voters that a high bridge to Holmes Beach is neither wanted nor needed. It was also clearly suggested - perhaps mandated is a better word that anyone favor- ing such a bridge should hold elected office in the city. The rescission of the resolution would be a good first step for the first-time council members to take in maintain- ing their promises to preserve the character of the Island. on a road toward changing the look of the Island through changing the size of the Manatee Avenue Bridge. Please, do something. Correction Anna Maria City Commissioner Max Znika is the city liaison to the Anna Maria Island Community Center and the Island Players. A story on March 4 stated otherwise. Anna Maria City Tues., 3/23: 7:30 p.m. Commission Meeting Wed., 3/24: 7:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Bradenton Beach Thurs., 3/18: 1 p.m. Council Meeting Holmes Beach Mon., 3/22: 10 a.m. New Council Members Sworn In Hang in there, Slick! THOSE WEE THE YS An annotated collection of bits and pieces from Anna Maria's past by June Alder This was the Bradenton Beach city ce n the 19--50s. This wvas the Bradenton Beach city office in the 1950s. 20 YEARS AGO Some people owning land along the shore west of Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach between Cortez Road and Trader Jack's restaurant don't want to grant an easement to the county to protect the roadway with rocks. Councilman Dick Connick, roads committee chairman, said that what these people don't realize is that by not granting the easement they will lose their property. The Islander When it comes to giving up beach "rights" for (supposedly) the common good, people don't change much. In the late 1970s Bradenton Beach Mayor Connick and Mayor Ernie Cagnina of Anna Maria (where erosion was par- ticularly severe, unlike today) lost out on a federal renourishment project, mostly because too many Gulffront property owners didn't want it. Many people remember Trader Jack's fondly. It burned down several years ago, leav- ing a concrete eyesore along the Gulf. 40 YEARS-AGO With a new Cortez bridge being constructed between the Manatee main- land and Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach would appear to stand on the edge of a new era of popularity as a re- sort center. The Cortez bridge, plus proposed bridges between the mainland and Anna Maria to the north and between Anna Maria and Longboat Key to the south, will send new flurries of tourist traffic pouring into Bradenton Beach from three directions. Yet there is a bug in the ointment. This is the squabbling within the Bradenton Beach City Council which has existed since three members op- posed and-two members favored unifi- cation of Anna Maria Island into one municipality last June. Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, the other island towns, voted for unifica- tion. Bradenton Beach voted it down and thus sank the whole project. Unification would have been a good thing for the island just as it is proving a good thing for the four cities on Treasure Island at our own Gulf Beaches. But since a majority of Bradenton Beach voters said "no," their opinions must be respected. __ St. Petersburg Times Aug. 17, 1955 Until after World War II there was only minuscule Anna Maria up on the north end, incorporated in 1923. It had dozed through the Great Depression while the rest of the island remained a virtual wilderness, a place for main- landers to come to drink and dance at the few roadhouses. With the war's end and the coming of good times a colony of cinder-block houses built by Yankee Jack Holmes began to take shape around Cobb's Corners at mid-Island. There was an- other colony of cottages down south op- posite Cortez. Soon both groups decided they wanted to be municipalities. The mid- Island folks created their own city in a 49 to 12 vote on March 13, 1950, nam- ing it after Holmes (some favored the name Coquina Beach). The southerners created Bradenton Beach on December 21, 1951, by a vote of 84 to 56. 80 YEARS AGO One of the attractions for the sum- mer at Anna Maria Beach will be the opening of a skating rink. The conces- sion has been let, and the time will be short until the lovers of the skate will have the opportunity to indulge in this graceful exercise. The Tampa Morning Tribune Another promise not kept. [1 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 5 Get Your Free Copy of Sarasota Bay: .---- Reclaiming ;A Paradise and get the latest on the bay's health. This colorful publication reports on a two-year investigation by the Sarasota Bay National Estuary -" Program. Find out what's damaging the bay and how we can repair it. P \RevCj'7i,. p FREE While Supplies Last! Mail coupon to: Reclaiming Paradise 1550 Thompson Pkwy. Sarasota, FL 34236 Please print Name Address The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the District's functions including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as provided for in the Americans With Disabilities Act should contact Susan Walker at (813) 361-6133; FAX: (813) 361-6135; District: 1-800-423-1476 (Florida); TDD ONLY: 1-800-231-6103 (Florida). The Islander Bystander is a free, community newspaper, and if you live here, you'll never have to pay to get the Island news. If you want to receive the paper in the mail ... if you have friends or relatives out of town who want the newspaper ... or if you only live here part time and want the Island news at your "other home," we now * offer subscriptions! M Bulk mail is required for our free paper, and we need to build our list * to a minimum of 150 paid subscribers before we begin mailing. We expect that to be sometime in February or early March. If you would like to subscribe to The Islander Bystander, just fill in * the form below and mail it to us (or drop it off) with a check in the proper amount. : BULK MAIL U.S. Subscriptions: C I One Year: $26 E 6 Months: $18 0 3 Months: $10 S1st Class Mail and Canadian Subscriptions:. 0 One Year: $125 E 6 Months: $75 * NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP__ MAIL OR DROP IN PERSON TO: THE ISLANDER/BYSTANDER THE FREE VOICE OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND 5400A Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 We're located right between D. Coy Ducks and * the Holmes Beach laundromat in the Island Shopping Center. sEUWEuuWEMEMENEM onWMENWMEWEN EWE. UM Beginning next week The Saga of the Island's Premier City, Anna Maria, born 70 years ago in 1923. The story of that Florida boom-time year will unfold week-by-week from never-before-published historic records, contemporary newspaper stories and intriguing interviews with old-timers. City State JB THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 6 -' ?i ' .I " it- V -4 . . -^ .: -.: .; . ... .. .. -.*^ o*' *,^ : *;- *: ' .,- '*'- "' ,'** -." . "* -" -; "k= *.. ** *',-. ". :-.-, -. i". ", ,.. .'- -.: .-,.'*4:" ,;,. .. .. :. A S tiSSS '.'^~ ~~~~~~~ , .". . .' . ... t ...,,** ; . *. - . ;, .. ' . ,*'' ',..i>p .,- .. ., ." t, ; '- " .. y 1 ,^ ,.'^ .'*** , "". -"^*^ *^ "f ^ : L *'^ .*' "" " "" "-.- \.. :*; *;L : .. ... '". " Wheel-deep water greeted early morning motorists Saturday when a vicious winter storm hammered Florida. Rain was minor, but wind and high tides caused maj-or damage. Photos: Bonner Presswood Windwaves pummel Anna Maria Island .... : '>ft:,. : ~~~~~~~~~ ~~... : ...................., --....,.-..-. .. . .. .n./ . . I" ," ,4. .. ,. ; , W hee- deep ;, ''" ., "i.": wa er gr et d"ar y.or in.mto issat rd y he"a vi ios'in e sto m a m er d lo id R in wa min r, bu win an hig ti e ca se m ajor/. da m age .: : ,s r :. .. . ,: ." < "VPhotos:, Bo ne"re sw o W i nd- '' -'. "v :r .," ,,wvspme A n na? ,.. -".. .- M a r ia, ... .. I s l a nd... .- ...,. The Holmes Beach City Hall property became a lake during the flooding Saturday. Bradenton Beach took some of the hardest pounding during the storm. The Sandy Toes beach resort looks wintery with seafoam lining the beach access to its north. Photo: Joy Courtney The newly renourished beach along Holmes Beach took a pounding during the storm and, although beach erosion was severe, property damage was minimal. Officials decreed that the new beach served its purpose: to protect property. The picture above is "Fort Weirsema" at 3200 Gulf Drive. --fr -rf _* . .. r : 4j. 2 ,,'. 7.s$5mi 1a1u4t't l wuitsiI -"~~ The 12 hours of high, steady winds sometimes gusting to as much as 90 miles per hour- took its toll on vegetation, too. This ficus tree in Anna Maria City had an 18-inch limb ripped from the trunk. fl]3 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I MARCH 18, 1993 I PAGE 7 My heartfelt appreciation to everyone who supported me in the March election. To all the voters, I pledge you my time and efforts to a brighter future for Holmes Beach. V r Billie Martini Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid by Campaign Account of Billie Martini o^ To 429 voters ... Thank you! To the winners ... my best wishes. To all citizens of Holmes Beach, stay involved ... I will! Call me anytime at 778-8212. Larry Campbell Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid by Campaign Account of Larry Campbell In spite of the 100 feet of new beach, Gulf wave washovers were scattered along the island, including Smugglers Cove in the 1500 Block of Gulf Drive, above, and at El Bandido, below, 2200 Block of Gulf Drive, both in Bradenton Beach. Fire and emergency folks hopping night and day during storm Chief Andy Price had a long Friday night, and a very busy Saturday with over storm related calls to his fire dis- trict. Within moments of the storm strik- ing the island, at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Friday, the fire district received six calls about power lines down. The calls continued throughout the night, ranging mostly of downed trees, "a lot of trees," according to Chief Price and more downed power lines. In the beginning hour of the storm, an emergency crew was sent to Bradenton Beach to rescue police officer Randy Th- ompson who was trapped by a downed tree and power lines across the front of his car. Before workers could rescue Thomp- son, they had to cut away a tree in the road 100 yards ahead of him. One unit was in the Sunny Shores area just off Cortez Road for over five hours, awaiting Florida Power and Light crews to handle live wires on the ground. A little further up Cortez Road, a car knocked down a power pole in front of Holiday Cove, a travel trailer park. Price judges wind gusts increased On Saturday afternoon, from the calls re- ceived. At Westbay Point and Moorings in Holmes Beach, at approximately 2:30 in the afternoon, two-thirds of a roof on an eight-plex blew off, scattering four of the air conditioning units. According to Price, "the winds had to be significant to pick up a car and deposit a 4x8 sheet of ply- wood from the Westbay roof under a car's rear tire, in a carport at least 100 feet from the building." When you go north, who will care for your home? RELAX .0 (We can help! FAT CAT HOMEWATCH SERVICES Is there storm damage? Is the air conditioning working? Winter residents have peace of mind while you are away. Fat Cat Homewatch will check your house or condo daily or weekly, making certain all is well. We will maintain contact with you via tele- phone and monthly reports. Should a problem occur, we are here on the Island to handle it and we'll care for your property as if it were our own. For Peace of Mind While You're Away, call me Jon Kent, Island resident and owner of Fat Cat. You can reach me on my mobile phone number between 8AM to 5PM. CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS! 745-4723 MEMBER: ANNA MARIA & LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE [ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E MARCH 18, 1993 E PAGE 8 VFW to hold rummage sale The Anna Maria Island VFW Post 8199 and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale on Satur- day, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bradenton Beach Fire Hall, 102 Highland Ave., Bradenton Beach. All kinds of usable rummage is needed so now is the chance to do your spring cleaning early. For dona- tion pick-up, call Wayne or Judy Arnold at 778-6751 or Bob DeVane at 778-4400. Heritage Day celebrated at library In conjunction with the 14th annual Manatee Heri- tage Days, March 20 28, Anna Maria Island Histori- cal Society, Inc., (AMIHS) invites the public to attend Island Heritage Day at the Island Branch Library on Wednesday, March 24. The theme of this year's event sponsored by the Manatee Heritage Association will be "A Salute to Our National Beauty." Several programs will be offered in the Walker-Swift Meeting Room of the branch on March 24, and AMIHS members will be in costume and act as docents during the day. At 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. the following videos will be shown: interviews with Island old-timers; an historical presentation prepared by the late Clarence Hall and nar- rated by Fred'Rolle that takes viewers from Indian days to the first settlement by George Emerson Bean in 1893 up to construction of the first condo, and the video "This is Your Life Anna Maria Island," a living history pageant produced by the AMIHS. Also featured will be photos and biographical in- formation of women who lived on Anna Maria Island in the early 1900s. Other photos and artifacts from the Society Museum will be exhibited in the meeting room and display case of the branch throughout March. The Island Branch Library is located at 5701 Ma- rina Drive, Holmes Beach. For further information call the AMIHS Museum at 778-0492 or the Island Branch at 778-6341. Crime to be topic at Hi-12 meeting Pat Morris, representing the Crime Prevention Division of the Manatee County Sheriff s Department, will speak to the Hi-12 about "Personal Safety" at the Ladies Day Meeting on Thursday, March 18. Social hour will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a lun- cheon at noon at Pete Reynard's restaurant in Holmes Beach. All Master Masons and their ladies are invited. Call John Lasson at 778-0115 to make reservations. Make reservations for Hawaiian Night Hawaiian Night, sponsored by St. Bernard Guild, will be celebrated on Saturday, April 3, in the Welsmiller Activity Center of St. Bernard Church in Holmes Beach. Reservations are a must! Social hour will commence at 6 p.m. followed by a typical Hawaiian dinner. Don muumuus and leis and plan for an evening of fun. Music will be provided by the Frankie Reynolds Band. Set-ups will be provided at the B.Y.O.B. event. Donation is $10 per person. Call Mabel Peltier at 778-5432, Helen Entile at 778-7370 or Gable Drutowski at 778-4769 to make a reservation. Tlsland _S Jane Carolan DVM Animal Clinic 5343 Gulf Drive Suite 900 Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 778-2445 14 YEARS SERVICE TO THE BRADENTON "Diagnostics Bathing Boarding Dentistry Medicine r Limited Grooming Gentle, Compassionate, Care (A 24 Hour Emergency .XL' Palma Sola Animal Clinic William V. Bystrom DVM 6116 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34209 794-3275 MCC Senior Forum hosts unusual and interesting guests Corky the cougar, from the Manatee County Sheriff's Dept., will be one of the visitors at the Mana- tee Community College Senior Forum podium in March. Other guests include a Civil War buff, a mem- ber of a state health-care steering committee and a re- tired U. S. Ambassador. Designed especially for senior citizens, programs are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons beginning at 2 p.m. in Room 6044 in the Nursing Building on the MCC Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West. The fee is $2 for individual programs. First on the March agenda is Rev. Bennett Barnes, rector of Longboat Key's All Angels by the Sea Epis- copal Church. Barnes will discuss "Living Faiths," an examination of major Western religious traditions in- cluding Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Barnes will appear Tuesday, March 2. Deputy Mike Kenyon will bring Corky the cougar on Thursday, March 4. A program on "Personal Safety" will also be presented by Manatee Sheriff's Dept. Deputy Pat Morris. Other presentations scheduled for March include: Karen Halloran and Joanne Kratzmiller, Travel Management Services, travelogue of Ireland and En- gland and information on senior citizen travel bar- gains, March 16. Arnold Abineri, State Steering Committee of Florida Health Care Campaign, "Florida health Care Are We Being Served?" March 18. John Harman, Civil War buff, "The Ghosts of the Blue and the Gray," March 23. Susan Stonestreet and John Daniels, certified financial planners, "Retirement Planning Strategies for the 1990s," March 25. Honorable Alfred Puhan, retired U.S. Ambassa- dor, "Germany United: Bane or Blessing?" March 30. For more information, call 755-1511, ext 4203. Chamber sets March social The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce March Social will be held at the Vienna Castle restau- rant in Bradenton Beach on Wednesday, March 31, from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. The Prudential Realty and T. Dolly Young are co- hosting the member mixer. Chamber seeks treasures for sale The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce needs donated, usable goods for its Trash & Treasure Sale to be held on Sunday, March 28. Call Bette Kissick at 778-1180 or George Sinclair at 778-5588 for further details or to arrange pick-up. Anna Maria Garden Club to meet The Anna Maria Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m. at Roser Memorial Church in Anna Maria City. The guest speaker will be from Selby Gardens. Refreshments will be served and the public is wel- comed. Nominations sought for small business person of the year The Manatee Chamber of Commerce and The Bradenton Herald will hold the 14th Annual Small Business Person of the Year Awards on Thursday, May 13, at the Manatee Convention & Civic Center beginning at noon. The cost for the awards luncheon is $10. Small businesses will be recognized in the follow- ing three categories: 1. The area's top entrepreneur who has been run- ning a business for three years or less. 2. The top entrepreneur with an established record as a successful business person with five or fewer employees. Mark calendar for chamber meeting The monthly meeting of the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will be held in the chamber office on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. All chamber members are invited, as well as all busi- ness owners both on and off the Island interested in join- ing the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. Off Island events The Manatee Community College (MCC) Mu- sic Department will present two performances of "Requiem" by John Rutter. Performances will be held Sunday, March 21, in MCC's Neel Auditorium, 5840 26th St. West in Bradenton and Sunday, March 28, in the Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. West in Bradenton. Both concerts begin at 3 p.m. General admission tickets for the Neel Auditorium concert are $3. Free will offerings will be accepted at the Trinity United Methodist Church. For more information, call the MCC Neel Auditorium Box Office at 755-1511, ext. 4240. The 13th Annual Senior Citizens Day will take place Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Manatee Community College Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St. West. Free health screenings are included in the day- long exhibits and events which include the Senior Olympics. Call 755-1511, ext. 4203 for information or to participate in the Senior Olympics. Tuesday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mana- tee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., well-known Education Consultant Mary Blackburn will present a slide presentation on the state of Manatee County's Natural Resources and their need for renewal and protection. For more information call, 748-5555. On Saturday, March 27, Learning Advantages is sponsoring a presentation at the Women's Resource Center of Sarasota. Speaker Jeff Timm, M.A., will offer an informative presentation focusing on the topic of relationships. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the cost is $20 per person. The Center is located at 340 South Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. To register call Betty at 746-1925. Opera fans and music lovers are invited by the Swedish Club of Sarasota to a program on "Jussi Bjorling, His Life and Art" to be given on Friday, March 19, at the David Cohen Hall in Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 per person and includes an informal reception following the program. For more information, contact the Swedish Club of Sa- rasota at 922-8879 or 923-6541. rTI r' I - WE NOWHAVEA e eacn nop 4000 Gulf Drive Manatee Beach 7D Holmes Beach, FL 34217 AVW IL Ll- Tel: (813) 778-5442 FAX SERVICE OUR FAX NUMBER: (813) 778-4491 IFOR YOU! With our fax service, your fax won't curl, fade or smear...Our Plain Paper equipment is the finest and it's here for you to use all the time. It means you can now receive quality "fax" without having to purchase an expensive fax machine. Just use the fax number above as your own...Give it out to your friends - and associates. 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If transportation officials do not meet that "drop dead" date, the permits for the bridge will not be issued and the project will die., "If there has been no action, the denial will stand," Florida Department of Environmental Regulation's Ken Huntington told the Islander Bystander. DER officials have been feuding with the trans- portation officials for three years concerning the Manatee Avenue bridge, warning that the project would not be granted permits unless a number of changes were made to the plans. The problems stem from FDOT's insistence to align the new bridge to the south of the existing span. There are also problems with the way the bridge will be built, and the total impact of the project on the frag- ile seagrasses and mangroves in the area. DER officials have indicated they would be will- ing to consider issuing a permit for the bridge if the FDOT would re-align the bridge to the north of the existing span, alter the construction methods for the new bridge to avoid the use of barges and the result- ing damage to the bay bottom, and develop viable mitigation procedures for what daniage would result during the construction. At the center of the controversy is about 2 1/2 acres of seagrasses that would be destroyed if the southerly alignment is approved for the new bridge. DER officials have been adamant about their intent to protect the grass beds, home to hundreds of marine organisms. FDOT officials have said they can re-plant seagrasses if any are damaged, or create new seagrass beds. However, DER officials, lead by Huntington, have their doubts. Seagrass "mitigation" has not proven very effective in the past, Huntington said, and the FDOT officials would have to prove that their seagrass planting techniques would result in living beds before the environmentalists would consider is- suing a permit. The issue of the bridge is one of the most contro- versial Islanders have dealt with in recent years. A straw poll last year indicated residents here opted by a four-to-one margin they did not want a high bridge to the Island. Yet Holmes Beach City Council members voted in favor of such a structure, as did a regional transporta- tion planning committee. The FDOT, advocates of the big bridge, proceeded with plans for building the bridge. Ironically, FDOT officials estimate they have spent $1 million on planning for the bridge, yet DER officials have gone on record as questioning the bridge construction and the damage it could cause to the area for three years. *~- *.~ Commercial parking lot -paid or not the question may be resolved April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Bradenton Beach City Hall. Hearing on paid parking lot Bradenton Beach residents are ex- pected to turn out in force April 13 to voice their thoughts about a proposed commercial parking lot at 10th Street and Gulf Drive. The city's planning and zoning board has scheduled a public hearing on the paid-parking proposal by George and Wendy Kokolis, owners of the former Trader Jack's property. The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. The land, which abuts both the bay and gulf sides of Gulf Drive, has recently been fenced. The Kokolis' have proposed charging $3 for parking in the lots. set April 13 In a letter to Bradenton Beach Building Inspector Joe Romano, the Kokolis' state the property would be better maintained if the paid parking lot were approved. "In most counties of Florida," they write in their letter, "it is not uncommon to see commercial parking lots in the vicin- ity of a beach or other popular attraction. "Our taxes on this property exceed $10,000 per year. This property is being used by everyone because there is a de- mand for this property," the letter states. Currently, there is no provision in the city's codes for paid parking lots. MlANATEE WEST SHOPPING CENTER MANATEE AVE. 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A request for a per- mit to improve the property was denied because Super- intendent of Public Works John Fernandez maintained the Barrons'property is a single family residence and not a duplex. The property owners contend that the appellate decision was totally improper and that the council abused its discretion in light of the fact that the appeal Three vie for vacant Fire District Commission seat Gov. Lawton Chiles is expected to appoint a new member of the Anna Maria Fire District this week to replace retiring Commissioner Jeff Willey. Commissioners had recommended David Schuckert to fill the position. However, Schuckert who unsuccess- fully ran for the seat last year unexpectedly withdrew his name from consideration Feb. 22. In a short note addressed to Gov. Chiles, Schuckert said "it is with deep regret that I must ask for the re- moval of my name for consideration ... due to per- sonal commitments." Three people have applied for the vacant seat on the commission: Paul Fratarcangelo, Karen Leek and Lawrence Tyler, Jr. Anna Maria City residents -Shhhhhh! Noisy residents of Anna Maria City beware po- lice officers can now scientifically measure just how loud you are. The county recently gave the Manatee County Sheriffs Office in Anna Maria a decimeter which offic- ers can take directly to the scene when noise complaints are received. The portable machine is equipped with a microphone and a gauge which registers the decibel level, a unit of measure used for determining the relative loud- ness of sound. Two members of the Manatee County Sheriffs office, responsible for patrolling Anna Maria, are trained and certified to operate the decimeter. Though the city ordinance mandates just how much noise is allowed in the community, there are variables involved. The time of day, the nature of a disturbance, and whether noise is coming from a pri- vate residence or from a commercial establishment are all factors that are taken into account. According to Sergeant Tillner, "the decimeter will help officers determine the validity of complaints." Names for park goes to Anna Maria Commission "Anna Maria Historical Park" or "Heritage Park" have been suggested to the Anna Maria City Commis- sion for its consideration to name the park currently under development on Pine Avenue. The Islander Bystander received a number of en- tries to name the new park as a result of the public service advertising campaign which ran for several weeks in the newspaper. The Islander reviewed the entries with Tom Turner, chairman of the advisory development committee overseeing the park, who pre- sented the most popular to the City Commission. Three citizens Lois Finley, Bob Forney and Marie Franklin, all of Anna Maria City, suggested close variations of "Anna Maria Historical Park," with "Heritage Park" coming in at a tie. "Heritage Park," or a close variation, was suggested by Judy Adams and Melody Kramer, both of Anna Maria City, and Patricia Kenny of Holmes Beach. The Anna Maria City Commission will consider christening the park at its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 23. was from the denial of a building permit and not for change of zoning. The former owner of the Barrons'property had con- structed a duplex on the property in 1986 and the Barrons intended to continue using the property as a duplex. The Barrons appealed the superintendent's deci- sion to the city council in January 1993. The council denied the appeal, on the grounds that the former owner had illegally converted the single family resi- dence into a duplex. In their petition to the Circuit Court, the Barrons are requesting that the court reverse the decision and grant them a permit to improve the property. They are also asking for a variance from the zoning regulation. Photo: Jeannie Friedman Sneak preview of permanent traffic dividers Permanent delineators have been ordered and will be installed in the center of Gulf Drive in front of the Anna Maria City post office. The new dividers will replace the orange cones that were temporarily installed to prevent motorists from making left turns. The delineators are yellow and contain reflective stripes in compliance with guidelines mandated by the Florida Department of Transportation. Council members oppose bed tax funding changes A legislative proposal to change the way tourist development tax money is spent has irked Bradenton Beach officials. A bill pending in the Florida Legislature would change the allocation of tourist tax money away from beach maintenance and related uses. The law currently calls for up to one half of all tourist tax funds also called the bed tax, since it is primarily derived from hotel and motel operations for beach uses. The Bradenton Beach resolution states that "beaches are a primary, if not the primary, attraction for tourists to the State of Florida and any amendment to the tourist tax which eliminates or severely restricts the use of such tax for beach projects would be adverse to the public health, safety and welfare and directly opposed to the purpose envisioned for tourist develop- ment ... the city council is adamantly opposed to any potential or proposed amendments which, either di- rectly or implicitly, amend the existing tourist tax pro- gram so as to adversely affect or limit the expenditures of tourist tax dollars for beach projects." Ironically, the Sarasota Tourist Development Coun- cil unanimously endorsed the proposed legislation to change the way tourist tax funds may be allocated, draw- ing the ire of the Sarasota County Commission. That board had eyed the money for beach renourishment projects of their own in Sarasota, yet their tourist council had wanted more funds for tourist promotion. Holmes Beach City Council accused of 'abusing discretion' Neither rain, nor wind, nor flooded fields... [a THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 11 Springfest '93 manages one-day stand After the storm subsided, a group of determined artists unpacked and set up shop for a one day version of Springfest '93. The event, sponsored by the Anna Maria Art Leagite, took place in Holmes Beach behind City Hall. The art show was to have opened Saturday but was cancelled due to battering winds and rain. Karen Vernon of Humble, Texas gets help from friends as they unpack and hang paintings at the art show on Sunday. Vernon and her husband lost three tents with a total value of more than $3,000 in Saturday's storm. Robert Stagemeyer of Crystal Springs, Florida, remained undaunted by Saturday's fierce storm. He is shown on Sunday putting finishing touches on one of his sculptures. Jerry Choder of Scottsdale, Arizona, demonstrates one of the hundreds of puppets which he and his wife hand sew. The puppets are frequently used by psychologists as aids in child therapy and to help law enforcement officers obtain details from children who are victims of abuse. * ^RADERISIEEFl^ SHELLS & GIFTS The Islands Largest Selecton Of Shells, Corals, Specimens, Shell Craft Supplies, Plus Shell Lamps. Clocks, Mirrors & Jewellry".. A HANDMADE & DESIGNED $ 1 95 T-SHIRTS BY TAMMY ... 5 COME SEE OUR FOOT LONG SAND DOLLAR CLOCKS ~~o08 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach . Across from the Libra'y -'- S -' T/778-3211 -' ... -' THE MOVIE MACHINE "ALL THE LATEST MOVIE RELEASES . 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I will do my best to serve our community over the next two years. Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid for by Campaign Acct. of Mary Ellen Reichard CALL 778-7978 FOR FREE HOME DELIVERY OF THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER! Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brooks of Bradenton announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ann, to Michael Shannon Glasgow of Palmetto, son of Anita Glasgow of Bradenton Beach and Butch Glasgow of Braden- ton. The couple will wed Feb. 12, 1994, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. The bride is a 1988 graduate of Pal- The Bergstroi 50 years of Harold and Nell Bergstrom of Holmes Beach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends at Cafe Robar in Anna Maria City. The tables were elegantly decorated with gold placemats etched in an array of Florida seashells. The centerpiece was a huge gold whelk seashell with smaller gold shells trailing out of it. For All Your Beach & Watersport Needs The Gulf Coast's Best Selection of... 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The bridegroom-elect is a 1986 graduate of Palmetto High School. He is self-employed in his family-owned business of USA Steel Fence Co. Bergstroms of Holmes Beach This happy Island couple enjoy a candlelight party celebrating their 50th anniversary. ms celebrate happiness All the guests received a gold sea- shell as a keepsake from this candlelight event. The room was filled with laughter from the Bergstom children who had flown in just for the party as had many of their friends from Minnesota. Fond memories were recalled of this loving couple who touched the lives of all present that evening. :: A special shell Beverly Rader Chouinard, owner of Rader's Reef shell and gift shop in Holmes Beach, holds a purse made out of a the shell whose scientific name is Cymatium raderi. The Cymatium raderi was named after her late husband, Jack Rader. Rader proved to-the association of American Malacologists that this particular shell was an individual species often confused with the Cymatium femorale. Photo: Joy Courtney f memories though it had different facets running along its rim, was continually thrown into the femorale species. He worked at proving there was a dif- ference, and in January 1984, four months after he passed away, the association of American Malacologists agreed he was right and named the shell after him - Cymatium raderi. "I found the purse at a shell show in Sarasota. It was just sitting there. I asked what shell it was made out of and the ven- dor said it was a Cymatium raderi my dad's shell! "said daughter Tammy Rader Crawford. "Needless to say, I had to bring it back for my mother!" Brooks Glasgow to wed / Don't Forget Our Big Savings Sale! NOW THRU MARCH 31 ONLY China, Crystal and Flatware 30% OFF Lively Gifts & Kitchen Beachway Plaza 75th St. & Manatee Ave. 792-0487 J3 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 N PAGE 13 WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO OUR SALON? H E A D Our continuous training in the latest techniques and trends in hair color, perms, cuts and styles enables us to recommend the precise Q U A R TER service or product that fits your special needs. We're here to serve you in our full-service Matrix Essentials salon. HAIR NAILS TAN 5350 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-2586 l matrix ESSENTIALS ESSENTIALS Rare tree bears sausage fruit Photo: Joy Courtney Mike Miller explains the Sausage Tree during an impromptu tour of the grounds outside Anna Maria City Hall. According to Miller, the Sausage Tree is very rare. The blossom he is holding opens up at night allowing bats to fertilize as they enjoy the tree's nectar contained inside the blossoms. The fruit of the tree, hanging to the left in the picture, looks like a sausage; hence the name. Mike Miller beautifies with bricks and plants By Joy Courtney Editor Mike Miller of Anna Maria City could make a fortune escorting people through the public garden outside Anna Maria City Hall. This beautiful and natu- ral park was the first project of the city's beautification program. For 40 minutes Miller escorted a group, including this reporter who doesn't know the difference between a posy and a poppy, but does know concrete is avail- able in a delightful array of greens, and kept all of us enthralled as he explained the flora, plant by plant. "We want to keep the beautification of Anna Maria City as native and rugged as Florida's natural beauty is," he ex- plained as he pointed out Oyster Plants, Snow Bushes, Artillery Ferns, Coonties and much, much more. He delved into the reasons why a plant was placed there and not here some reasons so simple they should be obvious. "In nature you never see just one of something. This is why we plant large and small versions of the same variety and then blend in another variety. It is this blending of plants that keeps the garden looking natural instead of a "Chicago-by- the-sea" concept of a large plot of grass sided by two planters. "When people see peach and green, they think of Florida, but nature's Florida is a color scheme of reds, yellows, greens and purples. We try to use a lot of color with the blossoms from foliage so we don't have the high maintenance of flow- ers," he explained. A former automobile designer, Miller is a self taught landscaper. "Over the years my landlords have always loved me. I rented, re-did all their landscaping and then moved because of boredom," he laughed. "The Anna Maria Beautification Pro- gram as well as the Island Walk project to support it, started out with very little sup- port from the community. Now we hope with the brick walk installed and the project's first garden two years into bloom, people will see the benefit and participate. We also would welcome any- one interested in learning about landscap- ing to come out and volunteer on Satur- days." They'll walk away with the seeds of great gardening ideas! Your Island brick is just a form away Bricks are $35 for one person, plus $10 for each additional person named on the same brick. A brick with just the family name is $75. Forms are avail- able at Anna Maria City Hall or call 778-0781 Hidden treasure The Coontie is the ultimate Florida native plant. It is believed that this plant existed in pre-historic times. Anna Maria City beautification volunteer Mike Miller pulls back the reeds of the plant to uncover a shockingly colorful seed stem hidden inside. Coonties grow five to six feet wide and about three feet tall and do well anywhere sun/shade/no matter. Photo: Joy Courtney "The name speaks for itself!" * Laundered Shirts Wedding Gowns * Suedes & Leathers Drapery Cleaning B 1:11am23E I E1 = Family owned and operated since 1979. S&S PLAZA BEACHWAY PLAZA 5340 Gulf Drive, 7216 Manatee Ave. W, Holmes Beach Bradenton 778-3630 792-7466 Daily 8 6 Sat 9-1 Daily 7:30 6, Sat 8 4 *"'-- "--^ *"'"* ^^-- 4507 Manatee Avenue W. Bradenton 747-4999 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. New Arrivals Of Timberland e BOAT SHOES and SPORTSWEAR ALSO JUST IN Woolrich Shorts ATLAS HOME IMPROVEMENTS, INC. Storm Damage Specialists Since 1985 CALL US, WE'RE LOCAL 925-1640 3570 Webber Street, Sarasota, FL 34239 ISLAND PACKAGE LIQUORS FINE WINE SPIRITS BEER ICE PREMIUM CALIFORNIA AND IMPORTED WINES Free Delivery Full Service Low Prices 5904 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2507 r-EE-S ] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 14 Storm hurts some, benefits other businesses Some local restaurants fared better than others over the weekend of the "mother of all storms." Rotten Ralph's was flooded and closed on Saturday, but found a carpet company to steam clean every inch of the place and put them quickly back in business on Sun- day. According to Paul Russell of Ralph's, they had "we had waves going through the place." Cafe Robar was only closed for lunch on Saturday, but the Sandbar chose to wait to reopen on Sunday. Cus- tomers would have had a hard time making their way into Key West Willy's Saturday at lunch since the awning collapsed over the door, but they too scrambled to clean up and opened. The Rod & Reel Pier suffered damages to the walkway' and water lines, and won't reopen until later this week. The Anchorage restaurant was open all day Saturday but the city pier and Anchorage's oyster bar were closed. Cafe on the Beach, at Manatee County public beach in Holmes Beach, reports "pretty good business" during the day both Saturday and Sunday, but they were closed for dinner. Other waterfront locations remained open, thanks in large part to the beach renourishment. Remarkably, the Patio at the Harbor House was open they claim to be "diehards." Most of Bridge Street was closed. Mar Vista Pub on Longboat Key reopened for lunch on Sunday. Of course, Linda's Sunny Side Up was open, her customers would demand it no matter what. Tip of the Island was open on Saturday but did such a brisk business they were closed on Sunday for lack of supplies. The Anchor Inn closed early Saturday night for lack of electricity. And, further checking on the club scene found Turtles bar closed because of broken windows. A debate continues among Turtles' patrons as to whether storm debris or pellet fire was the culprit and police have not confirmed the cause. Pete Reynard's bar was doing a brisk business. But Marty at D.Coy Duck's reports having one of his best weekends ever. D.Coy's was packed all day on Saturday and even ran out of some menu items. It seems islanders just wanted to congregate and talk about the storm. ZW r A. "- ---- -. .. .-'&- .T - 5a a-'i -- - y. .:*, -. ..-^,S^I . Landmark battered but still standing The Rod and Reel Pier in Antia Maria sustained damage to the dock but the structure itself remained standing during Saturday's storm. "It would have been better if I'd been on a boat ... it was a hell of a ride," was how Dewey Curtis described his Friday night and Saturday on the pier. Photos: Bonner Presswood ISLAND SEAFOOD) SPECIALTIES -rn-------'l This Week's Special I I ORANGE I I ROUGHY | .5.75 LB. .- -- -- - Stop In to See Us for the Freshest Fish Available Special Prices on Whole Fish Now Available Smoked Fish, Chicken & Ribs Open 10 to 6, Monday thru Saturday, Sunday 11 to 4 5704 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-0333 ST. PATRICK'S DAY! SWednesday, March 17th Corned Beef & Cabbage with new potatoes and carrots... $6.95 w/salad ...................................$7.95 11 AM til ... 0. a . t; I ,*a -M ', .I|{ E .'. - a ; R -r i r d Ia ; L '-W * : ::.. ** ," r -.. ; ,,.-. _-* --;; -' .- <- 7 .--..',--.--- -'.' ..^ _^ ." '> -^ ^ -- ~ t ^. ;,.i ? ^ ,-.. : .- -. . --, .- .. - .. . ... : _.,'_. :. ._.- ^ .*f :. ,-L - .' ..... -. l .. ,";' ,-. '...., ':. .. . _'-. 778-1919 ~----~--~--- UM THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 E PAGE 15 S Police reports on the Island Anna Maria Two beach bags were stolen from the beach. Bradenton Beach March 4 2500 Blk. Gulf Dr 7:52 a.m. Criminal Mischief- Convertible top slit during night. March 4 1000 Blk. Gulf Dr N 11:05 a.m. Theft Two bicycles stolen from bike rack at * residence. Cable lock had been cut. March-7 1800 Blk. Bayside Park 2:57 a.m. Arrest/Driving with suspended license. March 9 2400 Blk. Ave C 11:15 a.m. Arrest/Disorderly-Intoxication. March 10 100 Blk. Gulf Dr 5:50 p.m. Arrest/Violation of Parole. Restaurants survive storm hit Key West Willies in Bradenton Beach lost an awning and some shingles, as pictured above, while the Sandbar lived up to its name as waves carried sand across the Gulfside deck and into the parking lot at the height of the tumult. Holmes Beach March 8 3000 Bik. Gulf Dr Disorderly Conduct/Intoxication. March 8 700 Blk. Key Royale Dr 5:40 p.m. Burglary Stereo, clothing, china, silver, wall clocks and other miscellaneous items stolen from unoccupied house. Cars parked in garage at residence also burglarized. Radio, speak- ers, and a CD player removed. Popcorn ... Hot Dogs ... Cold Sodas! Sound good? Well, it's even better at the ball park! Support our Island Little League. Cafe Robar " Dinners served 5 10 PM Finest Steaks & Freshest Seafood ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY WED MARCH 17th Special Traditional Irish Menu Corned Beef & Cabbage Shepherds Pie 95 Irish Stew 7 y your choice Come sing-a-long with Chuck Senrick 8PM Open for lunch & dinner seven days a week 204 Pine Ave. Anna Maria 778-6969 Chez Andre Certified Executive Chef Fine Selection of Imported French Wines Breakfast Daily Special Luncheon Intimate Dinner Try our authentic Hot Croissants, French Bread & Pastries Breakfast and Lunch Dining in France Tues thru Sat Thur, Fri & Sat 8AM-2:30PM 6-10PM Sunday 8AM-1:30PM Sunday 5-9PM Reservations Suggested for Dinner Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Carry-out available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 778-5320 Lunch 11:30 to 5:00 Dinner 5 to 10 Fri. & Sat. 5 to 10:30 Seven Days a Week for Lunch and Dinner BY LAND ... 760 Broadway St., Longboat Key BY SEA ... Marker 39, Intracoastal Waterway Call for Preferred Seating (813) 383-2391 FULL BEVERAGE SERVICE Schmenny's S Restaurant & Pub 795-1494 4th Annual ST. PATRICK'S DAY BASH! WED. MARCH 17 R o nIrish Entertainment 5 ? 9 Ron Wagner P.J. Cunningham Bag Pipers Karaoke by Toucan Entertainment 9 ? Corned Beef Dinner............................ $4.25 Corned Beef Sandwich w/fries............$3.25 ALL DAY LONG Mt. Vernon Plaza 9516 Cortez Rd. Bradenton DELI SANDWICHES, SOUP & SALAD BAR Served for Lunch and Dinner ALL OCCASION PARTY TRAYS FRESH BAGELS * ICE CREAM & COLOMBO YOGURT EVERYTHING HOMEMADE! Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM Sum 1-9PM Eat-In or Take-Out Island Shopping Center 5318 Marina Drive Holmes Beach (813) 778-7386 [ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 16 -- -------------------------------------- S JoesEats&Sw es Joe's Combo $3.99 The Best Homemade or Soup & Sandwich Sugar Free, Fat Free Sundaes. (Choice of Ham, Turkey or Salami) Closed Tuedays I "- Gulf View, Covered Parking, Handicap Access. S~219 Gulf Drive South Bradenton Beach. 77R-0007 6 Mlocks South of Corter Bridee. DOWN I Breakfast & Lunch V Beers and Wines PIER TOP Island atmosphere right ove Daily Specials. Tue, Saturday and Sunday, For reservation BAIT & T Fishing operation open 7 special occasions. Fre, Large Portions at Reasonable Prices Also visit our Anchorage Oyster Bar on the Historic Anna Maria City Pier 778-0475 OPEN 7 DAYS p [J Sun-Thurs 11:30AM to 9PM and Fri-Sat until 10PM ROD & REEL PIER SINCE 1947 "Likely The Best Fishing Spot in Florida"'' 875 N. Shore Drive in Anna Maria City Next to the Rod & Reel Motel JNDER CAFE ... variouss Snack Items, Soft Drinks, * Open daily 7 am to 10 pm RESTAURANT ... r the sea. Florida Seafood and Steaks. sday to Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm. 8 am to 10 pm. Closed Monday. ns please call 778-1885. tACKLE SHOP ... ' am to midnight; open 24 hours for sh bait and assistance to anglers. 101 South Bay Blvd. Anna Maria 778-9611 ALL DAY EARLY BIRD SPECIALS RESTAURANT 'TIL 6 PM & LOUNGE EARLY BIRD White Fish Supreme ........................5.95 Salmon with Dill Sauce..................... 5.95 Top Sirloin (6oz) ............................. 5.95 Fried Combo Dinner........................6.95 (Fish, Shrimp & Scallops) DINNER SPECIALS (ALL DAY 'TIL 10:00 PM) White Fish Supreme ........................7.95 Salmon with Dill Sauce..................... 8.95 Top Sirloin (10 oz) ......................... 9.95 Top Sirloin & Lobster Tails ...............9.95 Top Sirloin & Shrimp.........................9.95 DRINK SPECIALS WITH LUNCH AND DINNER 'TIL 6 PM House Brand Cocktails.................... 1.25 (INCLUDES MARTINIS & MANHATTANS) Draft Beer ........................................ 1.00 HAPPY HOUR In Our New Enlarged Lounge 'til 6:30 House Brand Cocktails......................1.25 (INCLUDES MARTINIS & MANHATTANS) _ Draft Beer ........................................ 1.00 The Finest Italian/Spanish Restaurant that does The Best breakfast too! Internationally Live Dinner Music Every * Pizza On Or Wednesday thru Sunday Nights Famous * Off The Island featuring STROMBOLI Michael Craig Johnson Early Bird Specials 2 for 1 Buy 1 Dinner, Get 2nd Free 4:30 5:30 Baked Ziti .......................................6.75 Tender Fried Chicken ....................6.75 Cheese Ravioli................. ......... 7.75 M anicotti ....................................... 7.95 Homemade Lasagna ... .............8.25 Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti .................. ........8.95 All Dinners served with Hot Bread CHES'S NIGHTLY SPECIALS - MON. SPANISH CHOURIZO RING ........5.75 FRI. SHRIMP PASTA TUES. SPANISH PICADILLO ................... 6.75 (RED/WHITE or Fra Diavolo) ..................8.75 WED. SPAGHETTI "All you Can Eat".....4.95 SAT. VEAL MARSALA W/SPAGHETTI ......10.50 LINGUINE Red or While Clamn Sauce 8.85 PRIME RIB WIBAKED POTATO ...........9.95 THURS. ROTINI BOLOGNESE....................6.75 SUN. CHICKEN MARSALA W/SPAGHETTI .9.25 BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER HOURS: MON SUN 8AM 2PM & 5PM 10PM S&S PLAZA 5348 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach Outstanding job For the week ending March 5, these are the "Students of the Week" at Anna Maria Elementary School. Kneeling are Andrea Martin and Candice Echols. Front row are Mark Ewing, Shawna Rigney, Jenna DeNoyelles, David Schueneman, Max Gazzo, and Katie Payne. Back row are Michael Pocino, Star Beard, George Shute, Paul Messina, Jeffrey LeGrand and Tom Reiner. 1 Throwin' hard Fifth graders Jennifer Back (left) and Jon Kent (right) psych themselves up to throw a soft ball as far as they can during the Anna Maria Elemen- tary School Track Meet. Back's best throw out of three tries was 75 feet 4 inches Kent came in with a 81 foot throw. Photos: .b..x CoTurtney The annual seven-event Track Meet was held at Anna Maria Elementary School with grades third, fourth, and fifth competing to participate in the Manatee County Track Meet later this school year. The number one qualifier in each event (boys and girls) will go on to compete at the county level. The top three qualifiers in each event are as follows: Boys 50 Yard Dash (9 years and under) Ricky Buckelew 7.97, Seth Mitchell and Mark Rasmussen 8.03 and T.C. Swenk 8.03; (10 years) Taylor Bernard and Scot Atkinson 7.31, Robbie Dou- glas 7.61 and Greg Granstad 7.73; (11 - 12 years) Greg LaPensee 7.22, Shawn Duncan 7.28 and Jeff LeGrand 7.45. 60 Yard Dash (9 years and under) Charles Kyle, Josh Shimandle and Chris Martin; (10 years) Scot Atkinson 8.72, Taylor Bernard 8.78 and Robbie Douglas 8.81; (11 12 years) Eddie Velez 8.84, Shawn Hewitt 9.41 and Joey Dale 9.43. 440 Yard Dash (9 years and un- der) Ricky Buckelew 1:21.79, Seth Mitchell 1:22.92, and Evan Goldsen 1:23.87; (10 years) Mark Pelham 1:20.19, Marc Manali 1:28.83 and Myles Cameron 1:31.16; (11 12 years) Shawn Duncan 1:18.22, Greg LaPensee 1:19.08 and Jeff LeGrand 1:22.28. Pull-ups (9 years and younger) Ricky Buckelew 9, Tom Reiner 9, Seth Mitchell 8 and Nick Weber 8; (10. years) Marc Manali 17, Taylor Bernard 11, and Mark Pelham 6; (11 -12 years) Greg LaPensee 18, Shawn Duncan 6, Eddie Velez and Jeff LeGrand 5. Running Long Jump (9 years and under) Ricky Buckelew 10'5", Evan Goldsen 10' 3", T.C. Swenk and Mark Rasmussen 9' 10"; (10 years) Scot Atkinson 11' 8", Taylor Bernard 10' 9" and Mark Pelham 10' 8"; (11 12 years) Greg LaPensee 10'9", Joey Dale 10' 6" and Michael Smith 10' 2". Standing Broad Jump (9 years and under) Ricky Buckelew 5'10", Randy Blancet 5'5" and Sky Beard 5'5"; (10 years) Scot Atkinson 6'7", Taylor Bernard 6'3" and Robbie Dou- glas 6'2"; (11 12 years) Eddie Velez School Track Meet heats up field Ches's Wake Up Special For Month of March Only Three Eggs served any style wilh home fries, toast, jelly and a cup of coffee 2.00 Served 8AM 10AM Mcn Sat lb I -11% r [I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 17 0600000600066000006 000000 @ 0060 0000000000 Anna Maria School Menu Thursday, 3/18/93 Breakfast: Toast, Cheese or Peanut Butter, Juice Lunch: (Music Teacher's Choice Day) Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Green Beans, Juice Friday, 3/19/93 Breakfast: Assorted Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Pizza, Whole Kernel Corn, Italian Salad, Ice Cream Cup Monday, 3/22/93 * NO SCHOOL RECORD DAY Tuesday, 3/23/93 Breakfast: Assorted Cereal, Toast, Fruit Juice Lunch: Chicken Pattie on Bun, Carrots, Lettuce & Tomato Salad, * Fruit Cup Wednesday, 3/24/93 . Breakfast: Pancakes w/Syrup, Applesauce Lunch: Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Roll, * Peanut Butter Bar All meals served with milk. *00000 0000000000 Candy bar profit spent The profit made from the fourth and fifth grade sale of the World's Finest Chocolate Bars earned Anna Maria Elementary School $610. The money was spent on new books for the school library. 6'5", Greg LaPensee 6'4" and Joey Dale 6'2". Soft Ball Throw (9 years and un- der) Ricky Buckelew 111', Sky Beard 103' and Evan Goldsen 101' 4"; (10 years) Scot Atkinson 139' 8", Taylor Bernard 123' 2" and Mark Pelham 118' 6"; (11 12 years) Justin Wall 139', Dusty Wagner 136' 2" and Gabe Bucky 131'. Girls 50 Yard Dash (9 years and under) Krista Skee 7.79, Jamie Edwards 8.23, Shannon Bell 8.38; (10 years) Melissa Mixon 7.78, Natalie Van Wormer 8.13 and Jamie Williams 8.22; (11 12 years) Amber Cooper 7.51, Kyle Riter 7.72 and Michelle Ross 7.72. 60 Yard Dash (9 years and under) Jamie Edwards, Sarah O'Donnell and Kaelan Richards; (10 years) Melissa Mixon 9.0, Kelly Moore 9.78 and Jamie Williams 9.82; (11 12 years) Kyle Riter 8.69, Nicole Wagner 8.89 and Andrea Brooks 9.03. Pull-ups (9 years and under) Jamie Edwards and Kate Lindahl 7, Amanda Baxter 5, and Misty Kinney 5; (10 years) Lisa Jenkins 4 and Lauren Werley 2; (11 12 years) Amber Coo- per 9. 440 Yard Dash (9 years and un- der) Krista Skee 1:29.49, Helen Freshour 1:35.54 and Sara Thomas 1:35.97; (10 years) Lauren Werley 1:34.05, Carla Bensinger 1:38.45 and Kati Trese 1:39.07; (11 12 years) Kim Berrett 1:29:01, Miranda Petrovich 1:36.92, and Shauna Lampariello 1:38.91. Running Long Jump (9 years and under) Krista Skee 10'4", Rachelle Brockway 9'1" and Misty Kinney 9'; (10 years) Melissa Mixon 10'1", Lisa Jenkins 9' 1" and Sarah Janik 8' 10", (11 - 12 years) Larissa deBetz 10'5", Nicole Wagner 10' 2" and Amber Coo- per 9'9". Standing Broad Jump (9 years and under) Sarah Thomas 5'9", Krista Skee 5'8" and Misty Kinney 5'6"; (10 years) Jamie Williams 5'10", Debbie Oliveira 5'8" and Melissa Mixon 5'7"; (11 12 years) Nicole Brockway 6' 1", Andrea Brooks 6' and Nicole Wagner 5'10". Soft Ball Throws (9 years and under) Helen Freshour 72', Sarah Tho- mas 61' and Rachelle Brockway 55'; (10 years) Kelly Moore 81' 4", Carla Bensinger 81' 3", and Jennifer Back 75' 4"; (11 12 years) Mannon Wacker 82' 6", Kerri Putnam 81' 6" and Amber Cooper 80'. SWEET P Early Bird Special 7AM 9AM 0O. 99 0 Two Eqgg Toast! E 5340 Gulf Drive S& S Plaza 778-9803 S The BEST places to dine are in the pages of the * Islander Bystander! 0 THE HUNT CLUB RESTAURANT Breakfast 9 to 11am Belgian Waffle Specialties * Eggs Benedict Blintzes Early Birds from $4.95 * 4:30 to 6:30pm 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key in the Centre ShopS 383-0543 TI S A MARKET Coming Soon... The Island Spirit of Florida is at... WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR - FEATURING - BRITISH STYLE FISH & CHIPS $6.95 OPEN 7 DAYS *11am to 10pm 902 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 HE BEST STRAWBERRIES T THE BEST PRICE BANANAS Alwavy190LB. AsK i-or Your Neighborhood Discount Card. .. Fresh Seafood < r' Dinner Served 5 10 PM Cafe Robar Finest Steaks & Freshest Seafood Reservations are now being taken for "Ladies Only" Gourmet Luncheon & Fashion Show SAT MARCH 20 12 Noon 2PM Featuring Fashions From: Beach-Style, AMI West & Sun-n-Surf Beach Shop All from Anna Maria Island $10.00 per person includes Gourmet Lunch Platter, Dessert & Complimentary Wine. Present Theatre Ticket from Island Players and Receive Early Bird until 7 PM (Date of Ticket for Night of Performance Only) Open for Lunch and Dinner Seven Days a Week. 204 Pine Ave. Anna Maria 778-6969 Islander Bystander staff and friends wish you a happy St. Patrick's Day! TE -/^s, ERIN GO BRAGH!. O St. Patrick's Day Party SWed. March 17 |l_ 0 Noon-? RESTAURANT & PUB FEATURING: Annie's Famous Corn Beef & Cabbage with choice of soup or salad & dessert Beer of the Day Traditionally Irish Killians Red Dinner Served Mon-Fri 5 to 9 pm! Nightly Specials Available Smoked Rib Steaks Chicken Also serving Breakfast & Lunch Daily g 7 am to 2 pm & Sunday 8 am to 1 pm Pub Hours 7 am to 10 pm 778-3909 (Take Out Orders Welcome) , ,r ::. ; ;;;;';''--''- ''''''''... .. ` ... ....... ...............+ .. ; . *...0000000006000000000000 5016 MANATEE AVE. W. (Corner of 51st & Manatee) OPEN DAILY 8 a.m. to DUSK 749-1785 I I -I- r,- [j THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 11, 1993 N PAGE 18 Storm slams Westbay Point and Moorings Sometime after 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, a gust of wind took the almost two-thirds of the roof off of an eight-plex building at Westbay. Lt. Robby Bennett examines the large sheet of roofing material that hung over the upstairs balcony. (left) In the photo below, several of the air conditioning units are laying ascew on the roof Westbay Condominium Association Manager Bob McGlynn was awaiting an insurance adjuster but estimated the cost for a full roof on the building at $8,000. Four air conditioning units will need to be replaced at $625 per unit. Westbay also had damage to carports, solar panels on some of the carport roofs and residents' cars, as well as the usual assorted landscaping losses. p S .4 Why ask where to dine? The answer is in the Islander! Linda "SUNNY SIDE UP" CAFE0) Great Food at Great Prices *Breakfast and Lunch 7 to 2 weekdays 7 to 1 weekends Closed Wednesday S & S Plaza Holmes Beach 778-4140 iTropical o.I. I EARLY BIRD SPECIAL . 14 to 6pm 05 *BBK I Includes Soup, Salad, Entree & Rice I With coupon, limit one person Expires3//93Take out & Catering Available I Lunch M-Sun 11:30 to 3 Dinner M-Sun 4 to 10 S 4304 14th St. West Bradenton 758-6390 i Behind Rooms to Go --------------- Hardy Party Sez: "Try a taste of California" S New Sand Martin 1.5 LTR. FINE WINES $8.99 SAVE 0 u6.00 WITH REBATE ANNA MARIA ISLAND Pictured at left is the carport at the 5400 Building, the condominium complex just north of The Martinique in Holmes Beach. Residents there awoke to the carport damage on Saturday morning. "Welcome back Pittsburgh Pirates!"' I "(. I Cafe on the Beachd (Spacious Patio and Inside Dining), OPEN 6AM 7 DAYS A WEEK Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Menus Plus Specials All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Including Sausage & Coffee $3.00 plus tax Every FRI, SAT & SUNDAY- Until 1PM PASTA PARTY ... $4.74 . All You Can Eat Thursdays 4 to 8PM . Lasagna and Rigatoni Parmesan Music by the DiNapoli Duo FISH FRY ... s5.25 All You Can Eat Friday Night 4 to 8PM Ken Mullinix on Guitar 4 to 7PM PRIME RIB ... $8.50 O Saturday 4 to 8 PM Ken Mullinix on Guitar 4 to 7PM Sunday Steel Drum Band 4 to 7PM " JOIN OUR ST. PATRICK'S PARTY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE $5.75 NOON TO 8 PM 'B TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TAX Other menu Items Always Available "Try dining with the sunset ... it's great!" 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 t The Beach Shop Newly Remodeled Something for Everyone Women's Boutique Beach Toys Towels Men's & Women's Swimsuits Lotions Sunglasses Souvenirs Next to Cafe on the Beach 778-5442 LUNCH AT HARRY'S Grouper and fresh Spinach Salad, German Apple Pancake, Filet Mignon au poivre. Lunch and brunch are served daily with stylish informality. JAIRY 0S" LONGBOAT KEY I1CsWPeAf- ^383-0777 delightful dining gourmet take-out stylish catering 525 St Judes Drive at 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive ANCHOR INN BEER WINE LIQUOR 7AM to 2:30AM 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-3085 ENTERTAINMENT 9:30 to 1:30 Thursday March 18 Customer Appreciation Night 10 pm-1 am Free Pool $1 Well $1 Beer 500 Draft Mar 19 & 20 ... Will 2 Mar 20 & 21 ... Chandler & Co. Sunday Night is Ladies Night No Cover for Men Women Pay $500 to Drink Well Draft Wine from 10 pm-1 am LIQUORS & PARTY HOP Island Shopping Center 5416 Marina Drive 778-2023 We Deliver Flamingo Frtune Instant Lottery We Sell Tickets I j THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 11, 1993 0 PAGE 19 Little League Standings (thru 3/12) WON LOST G.B.* WAC 3 1 - Haleys 3 1 - AMFD 3 2 1/2 Hi-12 1 3 2 Kiwanis 0 3 2 1/2 RESULTS Kiwanis 7 Haleys 7 AMFD 18 Hi-12 9 Haleys 6 WAC 4 AMFD 8 Kiwanis 7 WAC 13 Hi-12 6 COMING ATTRACTIONS 3/18 Kiwanis vs Hi-12 3/22 AMFD vs WAC 3/23 Hi- 12 vs Haleys Players) of the Week HALEYS Haley's Dusty Wagner saved Haley's in a 6 to 4 win over first place WAC by relieving with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and striking out WAC's best hitter. Pressure play at its best. AMFD AMFD's Marc Pelham saved his teams 8-7 win over Kiwanis by relieving in the sixth with the tying run on base, inducing a double play. Nice Teamwork. HI-12 Hi-12's Kent Ho had a great showing when he went 3 for 3 with two doubles and three RBI's in his team's loss to first place WAC. It may be Little League, but it's big time excite- ment at the Community Center field. Check the sched- ule and take in a game and a hot dog soon. Storm results in shellfish ban Due to the "mother of all storms," shellfish har- vesting has been banned temporarily from Pinellas to Collier counties, including Lower Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. According to James Seagle, environmental spe- cialist with the Florida's Department of Environmen- tal Regulation, coastal flooding and storm surge can result in bacteria that end up in the water system. The area will remain closed until tests show the water quality satisfactory to resume harvesting. Re- sults from tests on water samples are expected back this week. M PREMIUM S Srun&e msi~em hopp GOURMET ICE CREAM & WAFFLE CONES Made on location *Ice Cream Pies & Cakes - Colombo Yogurt - r Soft Serve Diabetic l" A FULL SERVICE ICE CREAM PARLOR Surfing World Village 11904 Cortez Road West Noon 1CFM 7 Days a Week 794-5333 "The best hamburgers and the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven, '"fliss ,Buffg," Pat Geyer, owner. \ A Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 11am 7pm, Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Take out 778-2501 Photo: Joy Courtney Little League serves up great spaghetti dinner Judy Buckelew, one of the many hard-working parents involved in the Anna Maria Community Center Little League program, adds hot, spicy garlic bread to the bountiful plate of a hungry IslanderThe annual all-you-can-eat Little League spaghetti dinner cooked up approximately $2,500 to support the program. The Island businesses that donated goods and services for the event were the Beach Bistro, Sandbar Restaurant, Harbor House Restaurant, and Anchorage Restaurant & Lounge plus John Shute of Advance Grounds Management, Inc., who coordinated the event. Batter up Knowing practice makes the ball fly further, Chris Blake, one of the mem- bers of the baseball team, Kiwanis, concen- trates on his batting technique prior to an Anna Maria Island Little League major game. Photo: Joy Courtney Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza Baby Back Ribs & More Longboat Key Whitney Beach Plaza Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30-4 Sunday-Thursday 4 PM-Midnight Friday & Saturday 4 PM 1 AM 383-0880 or 383-0881 .4 A BONE NOW r9f OPEN m Se german &6 oAustrian 'Restaurant -- OPEN DAILY 8AM to 2pm 5PM to 10PM 101 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach 778-6189 n mieump-:p l O-, i Sunday til Pretzels > o10 PM "WEVE ear 'EM ALL BEAr['* Closed Mon. From top to bottom, you'll say ours is the l5est pizza you've ever had! Small or large. Eat in or order to go or phone for fast delivery! We deliver after 4 p.m. Imperial PiZza & Deli 12012 Cortez Rd. W., Cortez 794-0470 I []o THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N MARCH 18, 1993 E LET US DO " YOUR TAXES COMPUTERIZED Individuals, Corporations, , Partnerships & Estates - "We're Here Year-Round." Otey & Associates 503 Manatee Ave., Suite C, Holmes Beach Shirley Otey, E. A. Licensed by the U.S. Government to 778-6118 represent taxpayers before the IRS. PAGE 20 I FAll Unseasonal weather blows out-of-season reds ashore Outdoor Correspon- dent Bob Ardren shows one of the casualties of the "mother of all storms" that hit the coast Saturday - a whopper of a redfish that ended up in the middle of the road. Photo: Paul Roat Stormy weather indeed for sailors By Bob Ardren Outdoor Correspondent Catching redfish in the street. It was the mother of no-name storms. Peaking just before daybreak Saturday, the latest no-namer ripped our section of the west coast of Florida a new shoreline. It also did staggering damage to moored boats in Sarasota Bay. Interestingly, there was less damage inland in this area - amounting to downed trees and Coast Gua some damage to agricultural r a crops and buildings. But on the Clearwater coast, it was another story. that Satura First of all, our new beach is still there, or at least most of it. the busiest No question the renourishment . was responsible for preventing history of t more damage to waterfront station." structures. It was rather curious how the water tended to pool back at the original waterline up against the shore, probably due to the grading of the new sand. Down on Longboat Key however, they may have to start over on their renourishment project. Underway for just a week, it looks as though much of the new sand got carried over New Pass and is now on North Lido Beach. Of special note was damage to the historic Rod and Reel Pier, a structure that lost a few feet of its dock during the tumult of waves and wind, as well as wa- ter and sewer lines. But things could have been worse on Anna Maria Island. O'Leary's in downtown Sarasota reported losing 23 sailboats from their mooring basin. The largest was a 43-foot Morgan carried well up on the Selby Gardens beach. In fact, 21 boats ended up at Selby. The lucky ones were carried onto the sand shoreline, the rest onto the rocks along U.S. 41. One anchored houseboat dis- appeared to the bottom off Island Park later reappear- da d h ing in pieces along the shore. Another 11 sailboats were ripped out of the Sara- sota Sailing Squadron's mooring field as the winds clocked around to the north Saturday. The grim evi- dence of that could be seen along the shoreline from Sarasota's Selby Library south to the Ringling bridge. In fact, speculation ran high at the Squadron that a small tornado touched down there early Saturday. A single swath of small boats were tossed (/ off their trailers, some brutally damaged, leaving boats on both reported sides unhurt. Vy "was In Bradenton Beach it was hard to miss the Hobie Cat hanging ray in the in a pine tree between two rental units along the beach. Exactly how e air it got there is one question - equally interesting might be how they're going to get it down. Early Saturday morning some I was walking on the road beside Lido Beach with some friends when what should we find? A dead redfish in the me- dian. (Remembering that reds are out of season right now, we left it.) When it was all over Monday, Coast Guard/Cortez reported not having received a single distress call over the entire weekend but they were busy replacing various aids to navigation blown away by the storm. Coast Guard / Clearwater reported, however, that Sat- urday "was the busiest day in the history of the air sta- tion." In case you haven't heard, the St. Pete Yacht Club has "postponed" the revival of the St. Petersburg to Havana sailing race until further notice. Under heavy pressure from the anti-Castro lobby in the Cuban com- munity, the club's board finally buckled under. "This event engendered a level of controversy which was unanticipated and unintended," they said in a prepared Continued to next page: Wild Weekend PERSONALIZED AUTO DETAILING $85 CAR CLEANING SPECIAL Full car detailing including ... WASH WAX SHAMPOO Engine & Underbody Cleaning & Protection All Leather & Vinly Conditioned Tires & Trim Dressed & MUCH MORE! We use absolutely the finest products for your car and for the environment. Detailing since 1985. We welcome you to enjoy full detail service at your home or business, by appointment, at your convenience, of course. For a cleaner call, call today. CALL TOLL FREE ON MOBILE # 356-4649 (or leave a message for Damon at 778-7978) [] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E MARCH 18, 1993 E PAGE 21 SIGN UP FOR OUR S PDFREE 16-PAGE, MONTHLY- LOCAL FISHING NEWSLETTER OPEN DAILY ANNA MARIA 77-7 7 On 7 A //ISLAND CENTER 778-7688 7 to 7 3240 EAST BAY DR. WEEKENDS HOLMES BEACH 6 to 7 (Between Walgreens & Shells) Golf Tip: Arnie, Seve, The Shark and other bold players on the tour have created a legion of go-fof-broke high handicappers. These super golfers know how to hit those difficult low cut shots out of the woods and on the green. However, when the odds are great even they will lay-up, punch out or pitch back. Calculate your odds. You can also be a hero by pitching the ball out, hitting the next shot on the green, and making the putt. Sheepies still hot for local anglers By Mike Heistand Island Discount Tackle reports Ella Eshenbaugh is still ahead in the shop's sheepshead contest for the month of March with a 22-inch fish. John Fernandez, Jr., also says there are plenty of redfish still being caught and released. Captain Tom Chaya says sheepshead and redfish made up most of his catch this week. Snook started to show but the bad weather brought that to a halt one smart fish! Yvonne from the Miss Cortez Fleet said their four- hour trip yielded 150 head of gray snapper, perch and Key West grunt. Their six-hour trip averaged 150 head of vermilion snapper, yellow tail, mangrove snapper, Key West grunts and porgies. The nine-hour trip came in with 70 head of red grouper, porgies, mangrove and vermilion snapper. Bradenton Beach City Pier reported plentiful catches of flounder and sheepshead during the day time and trout at night. Captain Mark Bradow said his clients have caught 15 legal-size snook since season opened March 1 with some of the snook weighing more than ten pounds. It was a wild weekend for many boaters statement. CaribExport, a Washington, DC. firm trying to promote closer ties in the Caribbean, and prime mover behind re-instituting the race first run in 1930, fired back a statement of its own. "We live in a democracy and should be able to hold a perfectly legal sporting event with anyone we choose. The people who deny us these rights are showing that they know nothing about democracy," CaribExport president Arlene Alligood said. With weeks of wind and now the no-name storm, most of us can hardly wait for spring fishing to get underway. In the meantime, an interesting fishing seminar is scheduled March 27 at the Longboat Key Community Center. Captains Rob Roberts, Jonnie Walker of Sarasota and Dave Pinkham of Bradenton will be joined by fly fishing guru Ad Gilbert of Venice and Jerry Hill for the event. These guys are all real pros on the local fishing scene, so listening to them is time well spent, in my opinion. The seminar runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the admission is $3 for adults, with the proceeds going to the Longboat Key Community Center. Take along a couple of reels for free re-spooling, compliments of Berkely, and you'll have far more than your invest- ment back. (Longboat officials assure me that the usual visa requirements are suspended for that day.) Seri- ously, it sounds like a good event. See you next week. Mark also said several redfish have been caught and released on his boat this past week. Captain Mike Heistand reported that in five trips last week they caught over 100 redfish, all released, and that some of the reds were up to 31 inches with some of them taken on top water plugs. Mike also re- ported the sheepshead action was starting to slow a little. Pompano, up to three pounds were also caught. Chris of Galati Yacht Basin said there were plenty of reds being caught and released in the Bayou by the yacht basin. Also, some flounder was being caught there. Offshore fishing was excellent until the wind picked up later on in the week. Captain Rick Gross reported some of the biggest trout he has caught in a long time. One was 27 inches, two measured 26 inches with others going over 24 inches - nice going Rick! He also reported the snook action heated up a little last week before the blow with a 37 inch snook and a few others coming aboard his boat. Carl from Perico Harbor Bait & Tackle said they were catching snook before the cold weather hit. Af- ter that none of the charter boats went out because of the bad weather. Brad Koch of Tampa caught an 8 and 16 lb. snook along with 9 trout, 18 to 27 inches with Cap't. Gross on Risky Business II. Got a whale of a fish tale? Caught the grand-daddy of all fish? Heard of a fishing fable that is just too good to be true? Call the Islander Bystander at 778-7978 and tell it to us, too. A RELENTLESS RUSH! ISLAND ROLLERS INLINE SKATES 778-3880 307 PINE GENERAL STORE Deli Delights Boiled Ham ............................................. 1.891b ..r--OVER 50 SANDWICH SELECTIONS BEEI! $2.00 OFF Large Pizza SPECIALS 1 $1.25 OFF Small Pizza TAKE-OUT ONLY WITH THIS AD DAILY L . OPEN 7 DAYS For Fast Service 7AM 9:30PM Deli closes at 9PM Call 778-4656 307 Pine Avenue Anna Maria Fuel Live Bai Ship's Store BOAT RENTAL Bottom Painting SBoat Storage Consignment/Brokerage . Bulk Oil-In your container 2 u*I Stock tftirc SFive O'Clock Marine 412 Pine Ave., Anna Maria 778-5577 AUTHORIZED SERVICE. Johnson, Evinrude, OMC Sea Drive & OMC Cobra Stem Drive ISLAND TIDE TABLES AMLOW 3:18 -0.111 3:54 -0.1ft 4.22 0.0 4:47 0.2 5:02 0.3 5:17 0.4 5:32 0.5 PMHIGH PMLOW 8:56 1.8ft 2:30 0.9ft 9:50 1.8ft 3:23 0.7ft 10:36 1.8ft 4:05 0.6ft 11:15 1.711t 4:42 0.4ft 11:54 1.6ft 5:16. 0.211 5:48 0.1ft' 12:01 1.9ft 6:26 -0.1ft S Corlez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later. THEG L F SH P Jdabhnsan" OUTBOARD SALES ANNA MARIA DAY AMHIGH Thu 3/18 10:49 1.2ft Fri 3/19 10:56 1.311t Sat 3/20 11:08 1.4ft Sun 3/21 11:16 1.5ft Mon 3/22 11:30 1.6ft Tue 3/23 11:44 1.7t1 Wed 3/24 12:30 1.5ft SPECIAL! "BIG BIRTHA" $98.50 Special Regrip $1.99 each Putters $15.75 and up ... With Island Locksmith in Island Shopping Center 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-1661 IJ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 E PAGE 22 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS CITY/legal ADDRESS/lot Anna Maria 410 Spring Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Holmes Beach Holmes Beach Holmes Beach 107 llth St S 75x100 2204 Avenue C 50x100 601 Gulf Dr N 206 Gulf Watch 2 STYLE/rooms Home-Ground 2b/lb/lcarport AGE/size 1929 750 sfla Home-Ground 936 2b/1b/detached Icar 850 sfla Home-Ground 4b/2b/lcarport Condo-Elevated 2b/2b 611 Gulf Dr N Condo-ground 17 A Imperial House 2b/lb 208 54th St 75x106 Home-ground ?/lbath 218 S Harbor Dr Home-ground 74x96x96x124 canal 3bed/2bath/lcar 3801 4th Av 5 La Playita 6250 Holmes Blvd 50 N Beach Village Condo-elevated 2bed/2bath Condo-elev-duplex 3bed/2.5bath/2car 1960 1200 sfla 1986 .1200 sfla 1968 850 sfla 1954 1044 sfla 1957 1272 sfla 1981 950 sfla 1993 1600 sfla SELLER/BUYER/when Morgan/Thomas week 2/22/93 Westcott/Pracht week 2/22/93 Grosser/Springer week 2/22/93 City Bank/Quigley week 2/22/93 Stephens/Covell week 2/1/93 Uban Co/Wickwire week 2/22/93 Dixon/Cunningham week 2/22/93 Sierra/Leech week 2/22/93 No. Beach Inc/Klein week 2/22/93 Compiled by Doug Dowling, Doug Dowling Realty, 778-1222 SALE$/LISTS $115,000 list $129,000 $135,000 list $145,000 $73,500 list uk $79,000 list uk $65,000 list uk $100,000 list uk $173,000 list uk $73,500 list uk $133,800 list uk Donald "Dutch" Lang Donald "Dutch" Lang, formerly of Anna Maria Island who recently passed away, was a life member of VFW Post 8199 and was a retired member of the U.S. Army after 22 years of service. He is survived by a daughter from McMinn, Tenn., and a son from Atlanta, Ga. Floyd C. Welsclh Floyd C. Welsch, 92, of Holmes Beach, died March 13 in HCA/L.W. Blake Hospital. Born in Lake Geneva, Wis., Mr. Welsch came to this area from Madison in 1965. He was a retired vice presi- dent and treasurer of General Casualty Insurance Co. in Madison. He was a member of Manatee Lodge 31, Free and Accepted Masons in Bradenton, Anna Maria High Twelve Club and a 32nd degree Mason in Scottish Rite. He is survived by a sister, Gloria Sykora of Sarasota. No local visitation was held. Services were held in Madison, Wis. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements. Owen F. Youngquist Owen F. Youngquist, a longtime resident of Anna Maria Island, died January 25. Mr. Youngquist had been manager of the Sailfish Apartments on Gulf Drive for over 20 years. Prior to moving to Florida, he was employed by the Ball Band Company in Indiana and also raised beef cattle and grain crops on his farm. His friendliness and kindness were known by all neighboring residents. Many visitors to the area have said that one of the reasons they would return year after year was the joy of visiting Mr. Youngquist. He was a faithful attendee of Island Baptist Church. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In loving memory ... Marilyn Lantz, owner, Sail- fish Apartments. ALL THE NEWS! All right here THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER IS ANNA MARIA'S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER! I S. I 1 ,S NOW HEAR THIS... THE HEARING CARE CENTER is pleased to offer Free hearing checks. I will personally be available to check S- your hearing and answer your questions. Briar Reppenhagen, M.S. 100% Money-Back Guarantee Clinical Audiologist & Local Owner on every hearing aid purchase. Call 795-7574 Today TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE HEARING CHECK From MARCH 18 to 26 _ THE HEARING CARE CENTER 1450 59th Street West, Suite 101 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon thru Fri Medicare Walk-Ins Welcome Near Blake Hospital Accepted Cheri6 A Deen, LMT Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapist Now Accepting Appointments 792-3758 M.I:,ilr 2 1l island Baptist Church James M. Metts, Jr. Pastor 9:45 ...................... ....................... SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:30 ..........................SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:55 ........................SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 7 PM ..........................SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP 7 PM ...................WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING Nursery for all Services "A Loving People, On a Lovely Island, Preaching Christ!" 8605 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, Florida 778-0719 Christian Science Services First Church of Christ, Scientist 6300 MARINA DRIVE HOLMES BEACH SUNDAY SERVICE & SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:30 AM WEDNESDAY 7:30 EVENING SERVICES READING ROOM 5314 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Monday thru Friday 10 a.m. to A p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. looer Memorial Community Curcd The Rev. An Interdenominational Christian Church Frank W. Serving the Community Since 1913 Hutchison, Pastor 9:00.............FIRST WORSHIP 9:00 ................ Sunday School 10:30 .......SECOND WORSHIP 10:30...CHILDREN'S CHURCH Sat. 5:00 ........ Seaside Worship -- 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria 'Come. Celebrate Christ Transportation & Nursery Available 778-0414 FREE SEMINAR 0% INTEREST on funding of Funeral Home and Cemetery merchandise and services. No obligation required. DOOR PRIZES REFRESHMENTS THURSDAY MARCH 18 6:30PM 6000 Marina Drive U FUNERALHOME Holmes Beach The Island Poet Remember not so many years ago when wages were paid in cash? We all knew just how much money we had and tried to make it last. Now, if you go to buy a car, the salesman says that it is fine, There's no money down, send a check, and add four point nine. And if you carry a little card that says Visa or American Express, At any hotel in the country you will be a welcome guest. But you never know till the end of the month if you are in a bind, Cause you must wait till the bank lets you know if you're ahead or behind. Now some folks say the system is nuts, but others say it's a honey. Still all we have is a lot of paper and nobody has any money. Bud Atteridge. Stephen G. Pelham, M. D. announces the association of SCOTT L. KOSFELD, M.D. FAMILY PRACTICE t 1- 3909 East Bay Drive Suite 100 Holmes Beach Accepting Medicare Assignment as of January 1, 1993 NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS 778-1007 Day/Night 9 to 5: 778-6631 You Know Business. We Know Business Insurance. We know your business insurance needs because Auto-Owners Insur- ance protects thousands of busi- nesses just like yours. Contact-us today for quality protection for your business. We'll eliminate your insur- ance problems so you can devote more of your time to your business. .m c' ' "-`LiFE AUTO HOME " M. BOAT BUSINESS 5412 Marina Drive Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach 778-2253 t.futo-Owners Insurance Lie Home Car Business ;ish'lro Y Pem"ople- [j THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N MARCH 18, 1993 0 PAGE 23 PROFESSIONAL RENTAL MANAGEMENT Looking for a place to stay or someone to manage your property? Contact Lisa Varano or Anna Foley and discuss your needs. DICK WAGNER REALTY, INC. 2217 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 813 778-2246 FAX 778-4978 Serving Anna Maria since 1939 Sale of the Week By Doug Dowling Last week, June Alder featured a 1948 aerial view of the Lake LaVista area in the City of Anna Maria, in this newspaper. We saw the City Pier, the jail, the old Anchorage bar and behind my real estate office, complete with cistern is 410 Spring Avenue, our sale of the week at $115,000. In 1948, we think $115,000 could have bought the whole city. * CANALFRONT ISLAND HONIE * 3 Bedroom. 2.5 bath. 30(X) s.f. Spacious, el- egantly decorated. New pool Jacuzzi sailboat water ne't dock. Storage galoie. E\tia large yard. Cuculardni '. Inieilconi..sprinklei C. LiIcum. Burglaralamn. all new appliances. 2.5carga age, cairorn. A must see! Only $239.900. CALL 778-7655 * fn&eaL & rnL- e aL- Enea n& eaL. [ REALTORS MLS I OFFICE SPACE Located at Anna Maria Square, next to bank. Elevator and lots of parking. Easy access to Manatee Ave. or East Bay Drive. Call Harold Small Evenings: 792-8628 DIC AGNE REALTYIC MOM AND POP MOTEL Just listed. 9 units plus owner's home. Located one block to Gulf of Mexico. Income has increased steadily each year. Repeat business is fantastic. Call Stan Williams for details. Priced at $595,000. L REALTORS MLS r FA'- -I .. --.- l kiL SHELL POINT Updated 2BR/2BA unit with lots of extras. Walk right out to lawns and beautiful Bay. Complex has Club room, putting green, pool and ten- nis. REDUCED TO $130,000 Marilyn Trevethan Office: 778-2261 Evenings: 778-8477 ISLAND DUPLEX Drive by 207 76th St. and then call for details on this just reduced property. $129,900 is the new price on this well located and maintained Is- land duplex. Short walk to prime beach area and ca- nal docking. Priced at $134,900. Call Dave Moynihan. BEACH HOUSE 3BR-3BA Beach house directly on JUST REDUCED TO $73,500 Island residence with a the Gulf of Mexico. Views are Spectacular! Wide short walk to beach and partial view of the Bay. Newly beach for shelling or walking. Priced at $299,900. painted exterior and partial new roof. Open beam ceil- Details from Stan Williams. ings and ample storage. Call Dave Moynihan ANNA MARIA MOTEL Delightful property located on UNDER $60,000! the extreme north end of Anna Maria Island. Close to Across the street from the new walking beach, this Gulf and Bay. Motel includes 4 one bedroom units and 2BR 2BA unit is fully furnished. Amenities include 4 efficiencies, all housekeeping, plus a 2 bedroom, 1 pool, private patio and cookout area. Close to shop- bath residence. For details call Stan Williams. ping. Priced at $55,900. Call Tom Eatman. Must Sell! 2/1 Condo 2nd floor end unit overlooking pool. Good rental. 200 ft. to beach. $69,900. Make offer. ____778-7550 *011 1.**~ .~JJ* ~ PRIME WATERFRONT LIVING: Very attractive 2 bed- room, 2 bath home near the open end of the canal. This home has a spacious glass walled Florida room, eat-in kitchen with a Bay Window, master bedroom also has a Bay Window with a view of Big Bayou, docks and davits and an owner who keeps it in mint condition. $220,000. Ask to seelt soon, call Zee Catanese, 794-8991 eves. REDUCED $34,500-TROPICAL ISLAND ESTATE: Ar- chitecturally designed, totally refurbished home on 3 secluded lush tropical lots. This unique 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has 4079 sq. ft. of living area with many unique fea- tures such as 2 fireplaces, interior gardens, his & hers mas- ter bath & dressing rooms, boat launch & slip. Now $345,000. Call Carol Williams 778-0777 or 778-1718 eves. COZY ISLAND GET-AWAY: Turnkey furnished in deco- rator pastels. One bedroom, and one bath with interior laundry and storage area. Covered parking and separate workshop. Pool, tennis and clubhouse in well-kept Shell Point. $89,500. Call Judy Duncan, 778-1589 eves. NEW LISTING CANAL BAYVIEW: View the Bay and Intracoastal Waterway from most rooms of this 2 bed- room, 2 bath open floor plan home. Screened lanai, huge storage and recreation area. Buyer's Warranty and OWNER PREFERS TO FINANCE. Priced at $168,000. Call Carol Williams, 778-0777 or 778-1718 after hours. REALTORS' 5203 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1800-7413772 Ext. 55 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS _E I ~Tl~nn I jl THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 1 PAGE 24 (813) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (813) 778-2294 P.O 0. Box 2150 419 Pine Avenue Anna Maria FL 34216 Associates After Hours Barbara A. Sato........ 778-3509 Christine T. Shaw.....778-2847 Marcella Cornett.......778-5919 Nancy Guilford..........778-2158 BLUE RIBBON HOME STEPS TO GULF This charming and immaculate, colonial-style 2 bedroom, 2 bath home reflects pride of ownership throughout! Fea- tures include a tiled entry foyer, double car garage, mani- cured landscaping, cathedral ceilings, bright, sun-filled rooms, beautifully tiled baths, and sunny kitchen with pass thru to living area. Very spacious and inviting. Great value within stone's throw of wide, sandy north end beaches! Only $179,900. Hurry ! The Friendly Real Estate Professionals Serving Anna Maria Island L Exclusive Waterfront Estates Video Collection MIS WARRANTY pJOQUT~ K~nZBB^BB Michael Saunders & Co. of Anna Maria Island, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker FEATURE OF THE WEEK ISLAND HOME $137,500 Just 3 blocks to beaches, great property for family or retir- ees. 3BR/2B and family room. Large lot, circular drive, room for boat or RV, citrus trees. Wendy Foldes, 755-0826. e* * STATELY ELEGANCE Very secluded tropical setting in Marina Isle. 3BR/2.5B, pool and water views. Must see to appreciate. $399,900. Paul Collins, 778-4330. SINGLE AND AVAILABLE! Appealing 2BR/2B Sunbow Bay unit surrounded by island fun. Tennis, pool and short walk to Gulf. Covered parking, convenient location. $89,000. Jeff Granston, 756-5234. EXCEPTIONAL ISLAND HOME You'll flip over the condition of this 2BR/2B island home with updated kitchen and baths. Relax on the screened porch or private deck. Low maintenance shell yard with attractive landscaping. Short walk to new beach. $129,000. Toni or Herb King, 778-1785. BEACH BARGAIN Spacious 3BR/2B unitjust steps to prime beach. Complex includes 2 pools and a tennis court. Quality beach living for just $99,900. Ken Rickett, 778-3026. Anna Maria Island C 3224 East Bay Drive * -I t ISLAND DUPLEX WITH POOL Great Holmes Beach location- close to everything! In-ground pool, tropical landscaping and fenced yard. Utility building for storage/hobbies. $149,900. Jean Lee Sears, 778-5045. A PERFECT LOCATION! Just 2.5 miles to the beach from this beautiful Perico Island townhouse. Pool, tennis and club- house. 3BR/3B, large kitchen, formal dining. $113,000. Don and Karen Schroder, 778-2200. DUPLEX NEAR BEACH Prime Holmes Beach location. Owners unit 2BR/IB with screened lanai. Well manicured lawn and garden. $189,900. Wendy Foldes, 755-0826. WATERFRONT BARGAIN Luxury at a bargain price describes this re-done 2BR/2B spacious condo. Canal front with boating, tennis, swimming and much more at a great location! $78,900. Ken Rickett, 778-3026. DIRECT GULFFRONT Great views from this 2BR/2B condo. Totally refurbished including new tile, appliances and furniture. Lowest priced unit in complex. $98,900. Paul Collins, 778-4330. entiree (813) 778-6654 Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Check out the Islander Bystander classified for great deals on items for sale! fneaL & neaLt [ MLS 'Team up with success" r DICK MAHER Licensed Real Estate Salesman After Hours 778-6791 778-2261 778-2244 605C Manatee Av W 401 Pine Av Holmes Beach Anna Maria OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TOLL FREE 1-800-422-NEAL The Prudential _i Florida Realty We Are FNiida 5340 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 (813) 778-0766 WILDWOOD SPRINGS Large 2 bedroom, with enclosed balcony. Pool, tennis, close to shopping. Glassed enclosed lanai. #KS196 ... $79,000. SPACIOUS KEY ROYALE Large corner lot with golf course view. Newer dock, Spanish mosaic tile, room for pool. #KS509 ... $239,000. KARIN B. STEPHAN lhre Immobilienmaklerin spezialisiert auf Anna Maria Island. Office: 778-0766 Mobile: 350-5844 Evenings: 388-1267 FULL SERVICE SALON! $35,000 #50488 ... 5 stations, tanning bed, massage room. Can be yours if you call, Carol Heinze now or 792-5721 evenings. VILLAGE GREEN! $119,900 #98671 ... Executive home on Executive Golf course! Quality built on quiet street! Must see! Call Don Pampuch now or 778-3111 eves. ANNA MARIA 4-PLEX! $159,900 #99732 ...1 bedroom, 1 bath each. GOOD RENTAL HISTORY! Call Bob or Lu Rhoden now or 778-2692 eves. ALL PLAY, NO WORK! $59,900 #99922... 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, skylights, ceiling fans, mirrors, custom drapes and more!! To see, call T. Dolly Young now or 778-5427 eves. ANNUAL & SEASONAL RENTALS beginning at $500. Call Jack Bachman 778- 0769 or 778-5368 evenings. 1991 & 1992 Neal & Neal, Realtors Company-wide TOP PRODUCER * .A 1992 Anna Maria Island Office TOP ASSOCIATE * 1992 Anna Maria Island Office TOP LISTER Anna Maria City Canal Home Over 2,000 SF, new roof, davits, no bridges to open water. Tasteful use of black granite in entry and on fireplace. 3 car garage, plus room "for toys". $309,000. Call Rose for de- tails 778-2261. a ;: 1! Beach House Directly on white sandy walking beach. Completely re- modeled, over 2,000 SF Mexican Tile floor, new white designer kitchen. Lot 100 x 100. $429,000. Call Rose for details 778-2261. '1 Rose Schnoerr REALTOR, GRI, LTG, RRC 778-2261 Evenings 778-7780 Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 5 Minutes From Beach Mainland 2 acre estate with 3,000 SF building for car col- lector or horse lover. 6,600 SF home with adult wing and children's wing. Pool. Private. $495,000. Contact Rose for details 778-2261. . Island 6 Unit Apartments across from beach. $50,000, assume 1st mortgage, seller will carry 2nd. Located on 3 lots. Room for a pool. Contact Rose for details. The Prudential __ Florida Realty " Experienced Professional T. Dolly Young, IMS offers lor sale: motels, apartments, commercial property, vacant land, Investment property, and your dream home. OFFICE 778-0766 MOBILE 350-1817 AFTER HOURS: 778-5427 The Prudential r . Florida Realty C O E CP CAROL HEINZE, CRS REALTOR-ASSOCIATE Million Dollar Club 5340-1 Gull Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 I ,. (813) 778-0766 '. 'RI Fax (813) 778-3035 A2938,ru Honrs8A 7Q5-791 2- I Slip F9 L I CL (1) -n CL M 0 CL V40 nI Aner riours ko 1,5) ipz-oie i v jUI THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 PAGE 25 318 Tarpon is a spacious, elevated home on deep sail- boat water. Direct access to Tampa Bay, room for 45' boat and a lift for smaller craft make this home a boater's dream! Three bedrooms, two baths, sunny porches and a cupola to top it all off with beautiful views of Tampa Bay!! This is the place for you and your family to have it all ... asking $299,000. - ?i l4 ii Affordable Canalfront Living in Anna Maria: 319 Hardin is a secluded canalfront home with direct access to Tampa Bay!! Recent remodeling, large rooms and plenty of storage make this a great family home for $169,9001 S. . ,.- -,, ,, Fantastic Holmes Beach Locationi 130 51st Street is a lovely 2 bedroom home just steps from the white sandy beach. Settle in for a lifetime or enjoy a winter getaway... for only $145,000 (813) 778-6066 6101 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 34217 t Sales Rentals k Property Management Professional Times Four Ken Rickett, a member of Michael 7 *0,0 l: Saunders & Company's prestigious Circle of Excellence, was named the Top Lister in our Anna Maria office for the fourth consecutive year. For effective real estate service, contact Ken named a top professional four years in a row. Ken Rickett, Realtor Associate, Evenings 778-3026 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker 3224 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (813) 778-6654 For all your real estate needs, call... Toni King, Realtor/Associate Office: (813) 778-6654 After Hours: (813) 778-1785 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Peal Estate Broker 32.44 East B.a, Drie. Holmes Beach r---neL & neaL -- Richard A. Freeman Island and Key Specialist RealtorAssociate '' Whether buying or selling, reach Richard ... A 778-2261 qr 778-2284 Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 MLS Nicely furnished 3BR/2BA beach home, nestled 300' to the new beach. Excellent rental his- on Anna Maria Island where dreams become tory. $165,000 reality. Delight in the peaceful, restful seclusion Ocean Park Terracey. $165,0 3 Bd 2Ba Turnkey where gentle breezes, rolling waves, golden sun- Ocean Park Terrace 3 Bd 2Ba Turnkey sets and miles of walking beaches abound in furnished rooftop terrace. Built-in wet bar nature's tranquillity.Your private world is waiting and barbecue. $199,000 and it's yours for the asking. Please call Nick or Gulf Watch Condo's 2Br 2Ba turnkey fur- Dick for a private showing of this rare find ... this nished with views of the new beach. Prices home offers a sinful lifestyle at a heavenly price start at just $84,500. of only $319,500. Dick Maher at 778-6791 Nick Patsios at 778-4642 Neal & Neal _,._ REALTORS" MLS 778-2261 or 778-2244 MEMBERS ISLAND CO-USTTNG SERVICE ENJOY WEEKENDS OR A LIFETIME AT SUNBOW BAY CONDOMINIUMS Elevator, swimming pool & tennis facilities. Nice two bedroom, two bath unit $94,990. HORIZON REALTY OF ANNA MARIA, INC. 420 Pine Ave., P.O. Box 155 Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813 778-0426 FAX 778-1849 "LOTS OF LOTS" $72,500, 518 Magnolia, 511/2x145, close to Bay. Area of new homes. $75,000, Poinsettia Dr., 68x105, close to Bay. Short walk to north end. $85,000, Tarpon/Magnolia, 100x115, good neighborhood. Large lot. $79,900, 413 Pine Ave., 52x145, com- mercial lot. Prime location. $160,000, 301 Pine Ave., 104x145, 2 commercial lots. Centrally situated. FRAN MAXON REAL ESTATE Licensed Real Estate Broker 9701 GULF DRIVE P.O. Box 717 Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 SALES RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Planning to SELL or RENT your property? Please call an ISLAND REALTY GROUP OFFICE! Four ISLAND real estate offices working together to provide personal and professional services. Over 75 combined years of ISLAND business experience shows we are long established ISLAND offices! Irv,* 1- ._ I.... :: tFm GULF FRONT REDUCED! Recent renovations on this Gulf front cottage and lots of potential to create a nice "beach home" plus future value to rebuild as in area of prestigious homes. Panoramic view through the pine trees and your "own" private beach due to built-up beach. REDUCED TO $375,000. ANNA MARIA REALTY, INC. LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER (Formerly Blasslngame Realty, Inc. Since 1957) 9805 GULF DRIVE P.O. BOX 835 Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-2259 BAYOU CONDO March & April 1993 seasonal rental NOW available. Canal front. Private dock. 2 bedrooms. Best water view in complex. BUY IT! SELL IT! RENT IT! It's all right here in the ISLANDER BYSTANDER. _________------- ------------- i i For Sale by Owner Builder New, custom-built 3 bedroom, 2 bath canal front home. Located on a private Lake La Vista Cul de Sac in the City of Anna Maria. Features include a formal dining room with French doors leading to a breakfast porch, maple kitchen with tile floors and a 4-seat counter overlooking the canal. Other features include tiled baths, walk-in closets, laundry room, solid pine doors and pine framed windows throughout. Plus, many more features in this quality built 2,500 sq. ft. home. A must see at only $223,500. By appointment only. 778-7603 Fnea & ne aL-. SMACK DAB ON THE BEACH .I "7 Wendy Kay Foldes Top Producer 1992 Anna Maria Office For proven results call Wendy After hours 755-0826 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker 3244 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, 778-6654 Broker/Associate , I PROPERTY | OWNERS Worry-free leasing of your property with our professional management program. For Details on receiving the highest possible income and the extensive services provided both owners and guests, contact the KARLY CARLSON Anna Maria specialists, OR (813) 778-2275, or call MARY S. MILLER collect if out of state. EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES & EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES I 3222 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 - -f ~JE u aa - - 5~ V. _____ 2oftK *l 1 1 J THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 0 PA( i ACR i -ACR Combined I ACR Services Inc. LAWN '/A Commercial Residential SERVICE Yard Clean Up Plantings SRVIC Free Estimates 778-9665 S STATE REGISTERED CONTRACTOR State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR S* ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED LICENSED INSURED COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 r --- - CLIP & SAVE - ELAINE F. DEFFENBAUGH GARY F. DEFFENBAUGH 4 I (i) MOBILE LOCKSMITH Registered Bonded Insured Radio Dispatched Emergency Service 778-5594 LUGGAGE REPAIR I L -- - CLIP & SAVE -J IMU-Weatherside SINCE of Florida, Inc. Rxoo65455 WINDOW fI REPLACEMENT VINYL SIDING SOFFIT & FASCIA PORCH ENCLOSURES 778-7074 Financing Available FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 10 YEARS MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30 TO 5 SAT. 8 TO 12 We specialize in custom cabinet making: formica tops, entertainment centers, vanities and kitchens. Millwork wood cut to size. 213 54th Street Holmes Beach 778-3082 Located just West of the Island Shopping Center Let's talk about... HUMIDITY CONTROLS Are you going away and closing your home for even a short while? A Humidistat will help prevent mildew formation. Installed onto your present A/C unit, it works in conjunction with the thermostat to run your unit only when the two humidity forming conditions are met. For only 69.90 you can buy "peace of mind." Let us install one for you. Our price includes installation and tax. "You are #1 with us." REFRIGERATION AMR CONDUITS 778-9622.. HOLMES BEACH 5347 Gulf Drive #4 Holmes Beach FL 34217 Lic # CAC044365 778-9622 747-4888 GE 26 PICKUP CAP Standard 8ft, fiberglass, 30 in high w/slide window. 778-0727. MENS 10 speed Sears "Free Spirit" bike. Like new. $50. 778-4877. GOOD 16.9' SAILBOAT (O'Day). Needs work and mast. $500/OBO. 778-2884. 10' MULLET NET Superior quality. $75. Call 383- 5311. WANTED CAMCORDER Reasonable price and in good condition. 778-3710. GARAGE SALE Sat 3/20, 8:30-?. Small appli- ances, bird cages, etc. 303B 65th St, Holmes Beach. TRASH & TREASURES SALE Sun 3/21, 9-1:30. To be held at the corner or East Bay & Manatee Ave. To benefit Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce. To donate articles or volunteer your time call the Chamber. 778-1541. GARAGE SALE KEY ROYALE, 612 Baronet Lane (rear). Sat 3/20. Too much to list. Furniture, household, nice bedding, lots for collectors, tools, fishing stuff. GARAGE SALE Sat, 3/20. Furniture-misc. 9-?, 225 84th St, Holmes Beach. 1977 OLDSMOBILE Delta 88, v-6, 4 door, A/C, auto, cruise control, $495. 778-9509. Hobie 18', wings, new trampoline, cat tracks, excel- lent condition, trailer. $1500. 778-0437. 1989 23' Baretta Phaser. New 5.0 cobra engine, cuddy cabin, AM/FM cassette stereo, trailer in- cluded. Worth $14,000, sacrifice at $12,000. 778- 4084 or 778-6541. 25' 81 Formula Thunderbird. 89 marine engine, galley, head w/bimini & cover. Must see, $9900. 778-7414. 1985 LIBERATOR 21', 260 V8 Mercury, I/O, cuddy, cover & trailer. Low hours, extras, fresh water. Excellent, $9850. 778-6565. KITTENS FREE to good home. 778-5412. VOLUNTEER BEACH WALKERS for the Turtle Watch program are needed to walk the beach in north Bradenton Beach and south Holmes Beach. 778-1156 or 778-1126. NAIL TECHNICIAN wanted immediately. Busy salon. 778-2586. MATURE WOMAN to work in boutique mornings. 778-4323. LOOKING FOR ARTIST & craftsmen for April 10th show. Non-juried. Entry fee$15. Call Gailat778- 4372. Sponsored by AMI Art League. DELIVERY PERSON part-time Wednesdays. 778- 7978. MATURE COMPANION in your home. Cooking, driving, island resident, non-smoker. Full-time. 778-8216. PAINTER. Looking for work. 35 years experience. Also some carpentry jobs. Free estimates. Call Don 778-2356. CHEERFUL COMPANION In home care. Light cleaning, cooking, driving, refined dependable, is- land resident. Full or part time. 778-9617. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE WIU kLL With lustrous finishes, Kohler@ stainless steel kitchen sinks reflect a strict attention to style and function. Visit our showroom LaPensee Plumbing can help you achieve your kitchen or bath design. We are a full service company, specializing in repairs, remodeling and new construction. THE BOLD LOOK OFKOHLER. LaPensee Plumbing, Inc. 778-5622 LIC. #RF0049191 5348-B Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING COMPANY Commercial & Residential Open Saturday 24-Hr Service No Overtime Charges! 778-3924 or 778-4461 "Remember, it pays and saves to get a second estimate." 5508 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (RF0038118) Ik.KiA. GLASS Landscaper Best References Lawns Replanting Pruning Weeding Condos or Private Residences ... 758-0684 SUNSHINE ENTERPRISES and SUNSHINE CARPETS See us for Carpet Vinyl* Verticals Mini-Blinds & Cleaning New Location! 315 58th Street Holmes Beach 778-6903 SUNSHINE CARPET CLEANING Specialists in Insurance Work Water and Flood Extractions 24-Hour Emergency Service Call Sunshine for all your carpet needs. 315 58th St. Holmes Beach 778-6903 "WE GET RID OF THE RATS!" Anna Maria Pest Control CALL (813) 778-1630 Lic.No.4467 Commercial Residential Free Estimates Saridy's\ Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging * I Lawn \ Hauling By the cut or by the month. I1 Service) 11 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED \ U778 Qi345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES 778I434 AND SATISFACTION KEY INCOME TAX & Business Services, Inc. Individual, Partnership and Corporate TAX PREPARATION 5500 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FOR APPOINTMENT 778-5710 "Same Island Location Since 1971" 5347 GULF DRIVE NORTH HOLMES BEACH (813) 778-7808 **-"1||"".,_ :r.j. -*m IUm THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 MARCH 18, 1993 N PAGE 27 10 YR OLD BOY will exercise your animal. M-F, 7-8 and 4-5. On-call weekends. Call Shawn. 778- 7228. YES, Pine-So Patty & Co. is still here!! We do ev- erything cleaning, windows, moving help, driving, etc. 10% discount to Tom. Selleck 778-9217. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodel- ing specialist. State licensed and insured. Many island references. 778-2993. WHO WANTS to live with dirty carpet. Relax and let Fat Cat clean your carpet and upholstered fur- niture. Jon Kent, island resident, owner. 8 to 5 mobile # 745-4723. ALUMINUM VINYL INSTALLATION. Remodeling & repairs. Screen rooms, soffit & fascia, roof-overs, car- ports, etc. LIC #RX0051318. Insured, references, rea- sonable prices. Rex Roberts 795-3757. ON THE ROCKS Bartending Services. Private parties or any occasion. 794-5947. PRESSED FOR TIME Call Island Ironing. Beautifully done by a professional with 20 years experience. Openings available at reasonable rates. 778-1767. FINAL TOUCH CLEANING SERVICE Experi- enced, thorough, dependable and honest. 778- 6975 leave message. FINE ALTERATIONS By Sandy. For all your cloth- ing needs. 778-7808 after hrs 778-3079. ISLAND WELDING Certified. Portable welding and fabrication. Day or night. No job too small or large. 729-2339. OVER THE RAINBOW STITCHERY Making sew- ing dreams come true. Custom domestic sewing. Bernie Hemingway 795-7312. BEFORE YOU GO back up north, leave your property in good hands. Honest, dependable, local and profes- sional. Will make a weekly check or complete manage- ment of your home/condo. 778-5458. GULF FRONT MOTEL: Rooms and efficiencies available after March 10, from $65 nightly to $350 weekly. Operated by Beach Bistro...w/room ser- vice. 778-9597. ISLAND WEST APARTMENTS GRACIOUS economy vacation apartments with pool. One short blockto beach. Efficiencies, 1 & 2 bedrooms. Call Anne Burdorf, owner. 778-6569. SEASONAL RENTAL Available March 1 due to can- cellation. 1/1 turnkey private cottage, cross street to gulf. $1,000/mo includes telephone & cable TV. OR March 1-May 30 $2,700 778-2832 after 6pm. VACATION RENTAL 1/1 gulf front turnkey condo. $500/wk includes telephone & cable TV. 778-2832 after 6pm. AVAILABLE 94 Season. Anna Maria City, extra clean, 2BR house, $1500/mo. 3/2 house, north end. Water view, $1600mo 778-7383. SEASONAL 2 apts. 2/1 & 1/1 on Intracoastal! Avail- able now! Turnkey! Great fishing and great view! 778- 7980. SHARED OFFICE SPACE located between Dr. Norman's office and Headquarters. Approx 400 sq ft. 778-7898. WANTED TO RENT Feb or Mar. Holmes Beach/ Anna Maria area. 2BR, mature couple. Excellent references. $1300 range. 778-5875. CONTINUED FOR RENT Looking for tenant to share commer- cial office space. Great location, nice office. Up to 500 sq ft. Call Robin 778-7244 or 778-2151 eves. RETIRED COUPLE needs rental for 1994 season, on or near gulf or bay. Jan, Feb and March. Call 778-5722. APARTMENT ON BEACH 2/2, everything fur- nished except electric. Senior citizens only. Secu- rity deposit $200. 778-2884. GULF FRONT Annual lease. Only $750/month. Direct beach front, 2/2, partially furnished with fabu- lous 180* view! Anna Maria city near IGA market and post office. One of a kind-Hurry! Call Green Real Estate of Anna Maria. 778-0455. VACANT RENTALS? For professional, personal- ized rental management service. Call Yvonne Higgins Real Estate at 778-1999. YES! We have a few seasonal rental available. Call Yvonne Higgins Real Estate at 778-1999. CANAL FRONT annual 3/2, $1000/mo. Yvonne Higgins Real Estate at 778-1999. Call HOLMES BEACH 3/2, w/den, fireplace, POOL, deep CANAL, near Intracoastal, seawall, davits, $189,000. Call Fred or Brenda Katz 778-7980 Pru- dential Florida Realty. HOLMES BEACH 6/4, 2 story, w, large family room, fireplace, decks, POOL, seawall, boat lift, near Intracoastal, deep CANAL, extras! $399,000. Call Fred or Brenda Katz 778-7980 Prudential Florida Realty. DUPLEX ON INTRACOASTAL Deep water dockage! Great view! Bradenton Beach. 2 story, 2/1, garage, seawall, recently remodeled! $165,000. 778-7980. BRADENTON BEACH mobile home, one block to beach. 16' X 34', 2BR. Completely furnished with many extras. $3500. 778-5199. PERICO BAY CLUB Lovely 3/2, immaculate unit, lake view. Security, pools, tennis, turnkey designer finishes. 1 mile from beach. $125,000. 792-7828. TOWNHOUSE 2/2, beautifully furnished. Short walk to beach w/pool. $89,900. Call Yvonne Higgins Real Estate at 778-1999. BAY FRONT HOME 3/1.5, fabulous views! Mod- ern 2 story stilt home, east car exterior and yard. Call Yvonne Higgins Real Estate at 778-1999. HOUSE IN Holmes Beach on water. Up to $200,000. Ready for quick closing. Principals only. 778-4290. FREE $10 discount coupon at Travel Gallery, 3633 Cortez Rd, behind McDonald's. Call us for airline, AMTRAK, cruises or day trips. 753-5353. LOST Small black dictaphone, containing tape of professional notes, lost on Anna Maria Island, around 1st of March. University of Minnesota se- rial number on back of case. Reward for return. 778-4527. FOUND near Roser Church. Very gentle de- clawed cat. House broken, loving, dark brown with fuzzy tail. 778-1242. HOW TO ADVERTISE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON at our office 5400A Marina Drive, in the iSland Shopping Center. We're on the corner between D. Coy Ducks and the laundromat. CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE. (Who can afford to invoice for $3.00?) CLASSIFIED RATES: 3 LINES ARE $3.00, ADDITIONAL LINES: $1, BOXES $1, HEAD- LINES 100 PER WORD. For more information, call 778-7978 Grooms *Mtos ndAut omotive- COMLET AUOoREPAIR* O Peo CAVANAGH MARINE REPAIR GAS DIESEL I/O INBOARD ENGINES DRIVES GENERATORS FULL SERVICE MARINA MOBILE SERVICE 795-7264 124TH ST. CT. W AT CORTEZ ROAD ANNA MA RIA3 GA SS &A SREEN In the Anna Maria Post Office Plaza OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK \ Elaine is still here ... Painting by S Elaine Defenbaugh "Professional Excellence" INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL n tServing the Islands Since 1969 Licensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 ROOF REPAIRS INSURED* LICENSED RE-ROOFING RC0042608 BUILT UP SHINGLES Bringman Roofing, Inc. 1111 29th Ave. W., Bradenton 34205 Genstar, Elk and GAF Shingles OTEY & ASSOCIATES COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING a < BOOKKEEPING AND --r1N F YEAR fl iIf ROUND !l'R i" TAX SERVICE Individual/Corporation and Partnerships 503 Manatee Avenue W. Holmes Beach Shirley Otey, E. A. Licensed by the U. S. Government to represent taxpayers before the IRS 778-6118 J.R. Painting * Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team * Free Estimates 778-2139 We're within' all ye Lads and Lassies a Happy St. Patrick's Day! LA"EI dub NILEVu CACO 56298 AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING SALES & SERVICE PARTICIPATING 778-0773 CONTRACTOR 7 8O U 4= II- I 13 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E MARCH 18, 1993 0 FAT CAT Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Dry Foam, Dries-Fast We never use steam! "Our white berber carpet looks wonderful since you cleaned it. We'll be sure to tell our friends and neighbors to call Fat Cat!" Mary Ann & Patrick McCabe, Village Green, Bradenton Clean Carpet Lasts Longer & Looks Better For fast, thorough, friendly service - call me Jon Kent, Island resident and S* owner of Fat Cat. Call my mobile phone ^ number, 745-4723, 8 AM to 5 PM. CALL TODAY! MEMBER: ANNA MARIA & LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 21 1-4 434 63RD STREET SEASIDE GARDENS Park your boat at your back door. Great 2BR/1BA unit w/up- grades. JUST $97,500. Mary Ann Schmidt or Janis Van Steenburgh Office: 778-2261 4307 GULF DRIVE, #105 CAYMAN CAY Bright southern exposure w/lanai. End unit with all the extra windows. Quietest unit in complex. Just steps to the beach. $84,900. Frank Davis 778-2261 Evenings: 778-6335 521 SOUTH DRIVE CANAL FRONT HOME IN ANNA MARIA - 2BR/2BA home with natural cedar siding. Great room concept with open kitchen, large utility room and more. View of Tampa Bay. Dock and Davits. $214,900. Dick Maher or Tom Nelson Office: 778-2261 622 DUNDEE LANE 3BR/2BA home in mint condition. Split bedroom plan, beautiful lawn with auto sprinklers. Lots of up- grades. Boat dock on sailboat water canal. $239,500. Hal Gillihan 778-2261 Evenings: 778-2194 1007 GULF DRIVE #103 SUMMER SANDS This 2BR/2BA unit is one of the nicest units on the Island. Property runs from Gulf to Bay. Enjoy beach or your own boat dock. $149,900 Bill Bowman 778-2261 Office: 778-4619 6300 FLOTILLA DRIVE #91 SHELL POINT Updated 2BR/2BA unit with lots of extras. Walk right out to lawns and beautiful Bay. Complex has all the extras. $138,000. Marilyn Trevethan Office: 778-2261 JUST LISTED 'SHELL POINT Great water view from this 2BR/2BA unit. Carport with storage area. Great rental history. $125,000. Bobye Chasey 778-2261 Evenings: 778-1532 LOCATION LOCATION! 3BR/2BA home located just one block from wide walking beach. Great rental history. $179,500. Dick Maher or Marilyn Trevethan Office: 778-2261 WESTBAY POINT & MOORINGS 2nd floor, direct Bayfront 2BR/2BA unit. Nicely decorated and good rental potential. Glass en- closed lanai. Heated pools, tennis. $155,000. Dick Maher 778-2261 Evenings: 778-6791 BEACH FRONT HOME Lovely 3BR/2BA home located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in quiet area of Holmes Beach. $319,500. Dick Maher or Nick Patsios Office: 778-2261 or 778-2244 (813) 778-2261 KEY ROYALE On Anna Maria Island Owner financing avail- able on this 2BR/2BA home on canal in presti- gious Key Royale. Pool, open floor plan and fenced stone yard are just some of the many fea- tures. $255,999 Evelyn Mitchell 778-2261 Evenings: 778-1952 DUPLEX Just one block to walking beach. Short distance to shopping, restaurants, library and post of- fice. One car garage. $99,900 Rose Schnoerr 778-2261 Evenings: 778-7780 (813) 778-2244 SALE TROPICAL & CLASSICAL SWIMWEAR & SPORTSWEAR 50% OFF DAVID SMITH SPORTSWEAR 50% OFF COTTON CONNECTION 50% OFF JAMES WORLD & OTHER SALE SPECIALS THE WILD MONKEY 9903 GULF DRIVE ANNA MARIA (ONE BLOCK BEFORE THE SANDBAR RESTAURANT ON THE RIGHT) 778-3125 - neaL &-.neaLREALTORSP TEAM UP WITH SUCCESS" 605C Manatee Av. W., Holmes Beach 501 Pine Av., Anna Maria OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK e TOLL FREE 1-800-422-NEAL |