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ANNA MARIA ISLAND'S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE Wiersema fines $100,000 and counting By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The City of Holmes Beach could be more than $100,000 richer if it ever manages to collect fines lev- ied against Daniel Wiersema for violating the city's building code. The violation involves an unsightly eight-foot pile of dirt in front of Wiersema's property at 3220 Gulf Drive. The dirt, which came to the attention of city officials in early 1992, was to be used to fill Wiersema's eroded beach-front property, but that plan was foiled by the lack of required city and state permits. In an April 10, 1992, Code Enforcement Board hearing, the board ordered the dirt removed by April 24, 1992. In addition, Wiersema was ordered to post a $500 cash bond to the city as evidence of good faith and return to the board by May 10, 1992, to report on his progress in obtaining state and city permitting for work being done on his property. On April 24, 1992, the board issued an order of non-compliance, because none of the above had been accomplished. The board approved a fine of $250 per day beginning April 24, 1992, and continuing until the property is brought into compliance with the board's order to remove the dirt. That fine amounts to more than $100,000 to date. On July 22, 1992, city attorney Steve Dye filed a lien against Wiersema's property. On March 29, 1993, the board recommended that the matter be turned over to the city council for action by the city attorney. At its last work session, the council instructed Dye to explore its options on the lien. Said Dye, "As far as what they could do, they could foreclose the lien or they could try to settle with him. The foreclosure would be the litigation option and the settlement would be the cooperative option. With any lawsuit, council would have to make a determina- tion that the cost of the suit would be justified in what they expected to obtain." The State Department of Natural Resources has also engaged in a lengthy battle with Wiersema through the years, charging him with unlawful coastal construction for the placement of rocks and debris sea- ward of the Coastal Construction Control Line with- out a permit. In September of 1992, the State Attorney's Office prosecuted the case. According to Paul Hudson of the State Attorney's Office, Wiersema was found not guilty of the first degree misdemeanor. Higher and higher Photo: Pat Copeland If it could collect, this dirt pile in front of the home of Daniel Wiersema at 3220 Gulf Drive would be worth more than $100,000 to the City of Holmes Beach. Board seeks state ruling on Anna An illegal walkway that's been a thorn in the side of the City of Anna Maria for months has been referred to the state for a decision. Three-and-a-half feet of the concrete walkway, which extends from a rear deck over a rock revetment at 408 S. Bay Boulevard, is in the Preservation Zone. In last week's meeting of the city's zoning board, member Doug Copeland pointed out that the disputed portion of walkway is on state land, not city land, and the state would have to grant permission for it to re- main in place. The problem began last September when the property's previous owner, Gary Garbrecht, sought a variance for the walkway from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The request was denied. That decision was upheld by the city commission. In January, the city commission learned that a walkway was under construction, and held a special meeting to address the situation. Public Works Super- visor Frank Tyndall told commissioners he had ap- proved the construction as a judgment call to allow the property owner access to the water. The commission felt Tyndall had acted beyond his area of responsibil- ity and that the variance request for a revised walkway should have been made to the zoning board. The commission moved to have the portion of the walkway in the Preservation Zone removed after con- sultation with the city attorney. The city attorney up- held the enforcement action and noted that the prop- erty owner could seek a variance from the zoning board to retain that portion of the walkway. The property's new owners, Ted and Patricia Brenner ap- plied to do so. "This is an inherited problem," explained Patricia Brenner to the board. "This was all done prior to the time we purchased the property. My husband went over when the concrete was being poured, and we had not yet signed an agreement to buy. He asked if this was okay, and they said yes. After we signed the agree- ment (to purchase the property), we found out there had not been a permit issued." Acting Chairman Mike Bartles asked about previous objections from neighbors. Brenner said their concern was that it would be a pier extending into the water. Copeland noted, "According to the survey, that prop- erty belongs to the state. I have a problem in giving a vari- ance on property that's not ours. Even if a variance is granted by the city, will a permit need to be granted by the Department of Natural Resources?" Tyndall said that was a possibility, but "every house all the way down South Bay Boulevard has a seawall on the back property line, which is the mean high water line. Everyone has a set of stairs outward of that into the bay. If they do that here, it affects ev- erybody down the line." Bartles suggested recommending approval of the variance contingent upon state approval. Board member Bunny Garst moved to do so, and the motion passed. The second case heard by the board concerned surface coverage over the maximum at 404 South Bay Boulevard, where a concrete deck had been poured on the sides and in the rear of the property. Property owner Thomas Jones explained, "The March 13 storm left our property in shambles. We had the house built in 1980, and this was the fourth time we lost property. Each time it was replaced with stone and plastic. Three different times we extended the sea- walls. We've spent about $20,000." Weekend busy for Island police It seemed almost like a quiet weekend in May. Traffic didn't seem all that bad. Someone even suggested that all the bridges were stuck open. Not true. On Sunday evening, police were investigating a stabbing at the Banana Beach Resort in the 1100 block of Gulf Drive North. The victim was taken by helicopter ambulance to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, where he was listed in stable condition. Keith Rodney Pitts was stabbed in the upper-left side of the chest, and calls to emergency services first reported self-inflicted wounds as a possible suicide attempt. Bradenton Beach police were reportedly skeptical and received help in the investigation from the sheriff's office. At Coquina Beach, Manatee County lifeguards saved the lives of two young children. The children were carried by currents approxi- mately 30-40 yards offshore, and lifeguards Robert Lyons and Joe Westerman hit the water to each pull out a child. The children were treated by paramedics at the scene. Coquina Beach was less of a problem to police this year, thanks to a "heavy police presence," according to Chief Jack Maloney. However, on Monday, two fistfights attracted some 200 spectators. There were no arrests or injuries. Maria walkways Jones said he was quoted a price of $6,500 to repair the March 13 damage. These repairs would be the same as in the past, thus subject to the next storm. He decided to go with concrete, because it would be more stable. "The contractor was a reputable licensed contrac- tor," said Jones. "We questioned him to make sure he had the necessary permits. He told us a permit wasn't necessary. The concrete was poured. Frank came around and advised us that it was an infraction and stopped the work. When you spend that much money to improve your home the last thing you want is to break the law." Garst moved to recommend approval of the variance. Jones asked if the process could be accelerated because of costs in delaying completion. Anne Beck, Tyndall's as- sistant, said she could request a special meeting of the commission to act on the board's recommendation. SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Letters ........................................... Page 4 Those Were the Days ...................Page 5 How to beach planting ................Page 6 School Menu ................................. Page 8 1993 Graduates ............................Page 9 Island Heroine............................. Page 11 JUNE 3, 1993 a THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 M PAGE 2 Additional bridge to Longboat suggested See Editorial, Page 4 Bridge bombshells are continuing, this time com- ing from the south. A special task force appointed to make a recom- mendation on the replacement for the Ringling Cause- way Bridge, linking Sarasota with Bird Key, has sug- gested a bridge to Longboat Key would be better than a replacement span at the current location. The third bridge suggestion shocked regional plan- ners. Mike Guy, executive director of the Metropoli- tan Planning Organization (MPO) said the idea was "out of the scope of the task force's task." A mainland-Longboat Key bridge is an idea that Is- landers have long proposed. The recent survey on the bridge conducted by the Islander Bystander resulted in a host of recommendations for a third-bridge alternative. Longboat Key residents have long fought any such bridge, using arguments borrowed from opposition to the Anna Maria bridges; that such a bridge would ruin the character of Longboat Key. The Ringling Bridge task force is currently split seven-to-seven on the extra-bridge idea. The group will meet again June 7 at Sarasota City Hall to debate the is- sue again. The task force recommendation will then be forwarded to the MPO for the final decision. The task force had previously decided that an ad- ditional span just south of the existing bridge be built, and were haggling over the height of the new structure. However, members of the committee decided it would be "irresponsible" to not consider an additional bridge elsewhere across Sarasota Bay in their delibera- tions on the Ringling Bridge. The MPO will be spending $250,000 during the next year or so to look into an additional bridge be- tween the Ringling Causeway Bridge and the Cortez Road Bridge in Bradenton Beach. MPO planners last year reported that traffic counts on and off Longboat Key were high enough to warrant a bridge to the island. However, the MPO recommen- dation was for a bridge across one of the widest points of the bay from just north of the Ringling Museum to the county line on the Key at a cost of about $250 million. Cost and environmental factors cause the MPO to drop the matter then, especially in light of a resolution by Longboat Key voters against the bridge. Now, however, both the Ringling Bridge task force and the MPO are looking again at the additional bridge concept. The new bridge to replace the Ringling Bridge is estimated to cost about $26 million. Rehabilitation of the existing bridge would cost about $3 million. In other bridge news, Florida Department of Transportation District Secretary Dave May an- nounced last week the decision to reopen public hear- ings on the bridge at Manatee Avenue. May's announcement was a reversal of policy by the department, which had previously stated the dis- cussion on the controversial bridge from the mainland to Holmes Beach was over and the 65-foot high, fixed- span bridge would be built. Playing on a powder keg A man and a small boy play on the mountain of sand dredged up from the Lake LaVista project in Anna Maria City. City officials are concerned the approximately 2,000-cubic-yard sand pile is an accident waiting to happen. "Caution" tape now encircles the pile. Anna Maria City has been working for weeks to find another governmental body who would want the bulk of the sand at hauling costs. At press time, Manatee County and the Town of Longboat Key had not made a commitment, though both expressed interest. The city has not heard from the state of Florida in reference to an emergency permit to spread the sand south of the Anna Maria City Pier. Photo: Joy Courtney. A - -. -. ~~'LA~-9~ ~ AMC commissioners grill code candidate By Joy Courtney Editor Dull would be the last word to use to describe the Anna Maria City Commission's discussion and vote on appointments to the city's Planning Commission and Code Enforcement Board. Mayor Ray Simches' first recommendation to ap- point Bob D'Allaird to the Code Enforcement Board died without a second, but not before Commissioners Doug Wolfe and George McKay had their turn ad- dressing D'Allaird. Wolfe, leaning forward in his chair with a pen pointed at D'Allaird, asked him if he did or did not own a home he sold two years ago that had rocks in the right-of-way, and, based on this, how could D'Allaird be named to the Code Enforcement Board when that is against city ordinance? D'Allaird, who is an invest- ment broker, a six-year resident and an active member on the city's Advisory Development committee, was obviously taken back by Wolfe's challenge. After col- lecting himself, he answered yes. Commissioner McKay said he had nothing personal against D'Allaird but had a problem with the city appoint- ing citizens to serve on more than one board or ad hoc committee especially when the city had an unprecedented number of applicants. Based on his "methodology," he would not support D'Allaird's appointment. The agenda item ended with the commission includ- ing McKay voting unanimously to appoint Doug Copeland to the Planning Commission. Copeland is a current member of the city's Board of Zoning Appeals and serves with D'Allaird on the Advisory Development com- mittee. Copeland will vacate his seat on zoning and retain his seat on the advisory committee. McKay's was the only "nay" vote against the appointment of Wallace Storey to the Planning Commission. With his appointment to the Planning Commission, Storey will continue to serve on Anna Maria's Charter Review Committee. The re-ap- pointment of Louanne Collins to the Planning Commis- sion passed unanimously. "I was confused when I left the meeting, but I'm not "It was embarras confused any more," said integrity question D'Allaird two days after the meeting. "George's reasoning get involved in Ai was nonsensical and without political process i precedent especially when, right there at the meeting, he from political ser voted to appoint a member of that is too big for the Advisory Development committee to the Planning Commission. I guess he wants to be mayor. I hope not, he's not to be trusted." D'Allaird stated he suspected past and future po- litical aspirations were the real reason for McKay's actions. "I supported Tom Turner (current chairman of the Code Enforcement Board) for election to the city com- mission (February 1993). He is a supporter of the Manatee Avenue Bridge and is not a Save Anna Maria member," D'Allaird said. "I suspect George does not want a supporter of Tom's on the board to in any way establish a base for election. There are a lot of zealots in the community who oppose the bridge. They are good friends of George." "I'll name names, Melody and Leon Kramer. George knows they control a large block of votes against the bridge and he knows he'll need those votes when he runs for mayor. He compromised his ethics Tuesday night. George is a political animal now and se rm nz ag rvi r Y there is no place for that in this little community." said D'Allaird. As to Wolfe's challenge, D'Allaird said, "There's a lot of personality that goes into this process. Maybe I made a wrong comment to him when his yard was a ing to have my mess." d. I will never "It was embarrassing Sto have my integrity ques- na Maria'S tioned. I will never get in- rain. It's gone volved in Anna Maria's po- ice to politics litical process again. It's gone from political service ne." to politics that is too big for me," he concluded. The only commis- sioner who could have seconded D'Allaird's motion to open it up for a vote was Commissioner Dottie McChesney. She said she expected the commission to go back for the second right after Wolfe and McKay jumped in with their questioning and the lengthy dis- cussion between the Mayor and McKay. McKay wanted the Mayor to present his slate of candidates as a whole in lieu of voting on one individual at a time. According to McChesney, if the commissioners ever went back for the second, she wasn't aware of it. "It was very confusing," she said. The other residents who applied to serve the city are Robert Cavallero, Roland Dreier, Melody Kramer, Rob- ert Loomis, Jimmy Nichols and Harlan (Hondo) Sunquist Simches will submit to the commission the names of two additional candidates one for the Code Enforcement Board and the other to fill Copeland's vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals at a future meeting. Ij THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N JUNE 3, 1993 M PAGE 3 DOT replies to DER, again By Bonner Presswood Lost in last week's shuffle over the announcement that there would be new public hearings on the Anna Maria Island Bridge at Manatee Avenue, was the fil- ing of a new reply by the Department of Transporta- tion (DOT) to the objections of the Department of Environmental Regulation (DER). In fact, according to George Craciun, DER's en- vironmental supervisor in charge of the project, noted a two page report contained within the reply titled "Anna Maria Bridge Right-of-Way Costs." Numerous notes in the margin, apparently made by several re- viewers with DER, raise questions regarding DOT's proposal against a northern bridge alignment. DOT claims the northern alignment would require them to acquire three parcels of property at a cost of approximately $3,300,000. That price includes land improvements, severance damages, business damages plus litigation awards, attorney fees and other owner costs. They do not, however, identify which three par- cels or how much area they would need to acquire. The report states, "the major problem associated with the northern alignment is the common parking areas shared by Leverock's Restaurant and the Perico Harbor Marina." According to DOT, the two busi- nesses are just meeting code requirements for parking and any loss of parking will expose DOT to major business damage claims. DOT also claims that the convenience store, a 7- 11, will lose its ability to pump gas. DOT investigated possible business damages as- sociated with restricted access or possible elimination of waterborne access "for brief periods of time" for patrons of the marina. Business damages for these re- strictions to access, estimated to occur for about one year, amounted to an estimated $600,000. Another area of concern to DOT is the existing mitigation site between the restaurant and the bridge. The mitigation was created by the construction of Leverock's, but DOT claims they would be respon- sible for replacement if a northern alignment were uti- lized. No costs were projected, only acquisition. DOT claims that relocation costs for the county boat ramp are unknown, but they note that the county recently spent $73,000 on improvements to Kingfish. It was further noted in DOT's report that during the investigation, the marina operator was questioned about the issue of reducing his channel access to the marina from 150 feet to 75 feet and he is opposed to the reduction. Coast Guard bridge specialist Ian MacCartney commented that, "channels can be changed" and that he felt they (DOT) could work out an agreement on the channels to the boat ramp and the marina, as well as on the approach and parking. He felt the entrance channels would only require "a slight widening." Craciun couldn't agree more. In fact, he feels that according to DOT's own plan drawings, there exists enough right-of-way on the eastern approach to build the northern alignment without any additional acqui- sition of right-of-way. The fact that Leverock's and the marina currently utilize the right-of-way along Mana- tee Avenue should have no effect on their legally re- b;-' ~b~'9$ SALE! SALE! SALE! Everyday there's something new on sale at Beach-Style ... swimwear, accessories, and tropical fashions. Tropical, Fun, Classic Clothing Artful Gifts & Accessories BEACI-I-STYLIE BO130UTIQUIE 10010 GULF DRIVE AT PINE AVENUE ANNA MARIA (We're just one block north of the Sandbar Restaurant) 778-4323 quired parking, according to Craciun. Craciun does not believe the northern alignment will affect the existing mitigation area adjacent to Leverock's, stating that impacts would be greatly less- ened if DOT opts to build a lower bridge. Craciun said, "there would be virtually no impacts from a 21-foot elevation bascule bridge (on the northern alignment)." Based on their investigation, DOT estimates the minimum cost for right-of-way requirements for the northern alignment at $3,900,000. In view of DOT's announcement to conduct new public hearings within the next few months, Craciun said he'd hate to "give away the show before then," adding that he would urge them to withdraw their application. Craciun said it would be inconsistent to discuss what will be permitted, unless DOT is just offering public hearings to appease the people in the area, while still pursuing the necessary approval from DER. Anna Maria City Wed., 6/9: 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission Anna Maria Fire District Wed., 6/9: 10 a.m. Island Emergency Operation Center Station 1, Holmes Beach Bradenton Beach Thurs., 6/3: 7 p.m. Council Meeting Wed., 6/9: 7 p.m. Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Holmes Beach Thurs., 6/3: 9 a.m. Special Workshop Subject: Westco Lawsuit Thurs., 6/3: 7:30 p.m. Council Workshop Tues., 6/8: 9 a.m. Planning Commission Tues., 6/8: 7:30 p.m. Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness Save Anna Maria Sat., 6/5: 2 p.m. Island Branch Library All city meetings at respective halls unless otherwise noted. IB THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 E PAGE 4 EDITORIALjf Longboat Key: don't put that bridge in MY backyard So, the good people of Sarasota want a bridge to Longboat Key. Not in my backyard, comes to mind. And many comments of a similar nature came in with our bridge survey. from Gabe Simches, Anna Maria... "How does the replacement or rehabilitation of the bridge help with the critical problem of evacuation? Shouldn't another question be added to your list would you be in favor of a third bridge? from Chris Abram, Holmes Beach ... "The real bridge need is for a new bridge to the south end of this island or the north end of Longboat Key." from Hewey and Donna Bailey ... "A bridge to Longboat Key is of the utmost importance. This money should be spent where it is really needed." from Carl and Georgina Van Cleave ... "the best evacuation plan would be to build a third bridge di- rect to Longboat Key so that the majority of Anna Maria Island would not have only one bridge to evacuate." from Barbara Thomas ... "Put a new bridge on Longboat Key." A special committee, headed and appointed by Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) mem- ber and Manatee County Commissioner Kent Chetlain, was given the task of seeking input on whether or not the Anna Maria Island bridge should be 65-feet in height last January. At those public hearings, it was committee member John McDonald from Palmetto who commented that the overwhelm- ing majority oppose a 65-foot bridge and he said, "we should not dictate what they don't want." I think it was McDonald who also quipped that Longboat had used Anna Maria as a doormat long enough. No matter who said it, it rings true here and I guess in Sarasota as well. Keep in mind that during evacuation, everyone in Bradenton Beach from the Cortez Bridge north, must evacuate to Manatee Avenue in order to ac- commodate the volume of traffic from Longboat Key on the Cortez Bridge. New hearings in a few months may change all that. For the time being, we'll go with the survey commentary from Penny Parker... "Let's keep our Island the paradise we know." ,. . -,g-% . H *'V E OL MA % S - VOLi. ONE, P 28 S Bormnner Prss wood, .'..:. A V Editorial Joy Courtney, Editor Paul Roat, News Editor Pat Copeland June Alder Jack Egan V Contributors Bob Ardren Dee Becker Doug Dowling Mike Heistand Bob Hulburd Bob Woods V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Dolores Knutson V Classified Services Daria Becker V Advertising Services and Accounting Susan Runfola V Production Mike Atwood Darla Becker V Distribution Galene Shorter Mary Stockmaster 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 I Anna Maria Island as Bradenton suburb? This letter was addressed to Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, File #412178603. I am opposed to the proposed 65-foot, fixed span bridge on Manatee Avenue. If the Bay is to be disturbed, let it be for a new and much-needed bridge to Longboat Key. Please do not al- low FDOT to indulge itself by destroying and replacing a sound bridge that can be used for another 15 years. In the future, should the existing drawbridge need . 7----: please do not allow FDOT to replace it with one S* hs a elevation that high profile vehicles bing used for evaciation of the island in high winds. The one -, .. b y FDOT has such an elevation. A high "hump-back" iddge would be a menace even in good weather due to the-voiume of traffic on and off this Island and the sudden stops that are common at either end of the bridge due to a stop light, a restaurant, a public boat ramp, a marina, a bank and a line of heavy traffic merg- ing from the south end of the Island; all within a few car lengths of the bridge span. The few minutes that the ex- isting drawbridge takes to open and close is hardly the problem that some have made it. I am aware that the environmental impact of this proposed bridge is our main concern. As one of the exotic species (myself) introduced to the Island, I re- quest protection along with the sea grass, the oyster and the manatee. However, as I cannot ride out a storm in the water, I would like safe passage over it and off this Island under pre-hurricane conditions. The bridge that FDOT proposes cannot assure that. Some want this proposed bridge for profit and some want it for convenience, but all seem to want Anna Maria Island to become just another suburb with easy access to town. We cannot allow ourselves to think of Anna Maria Island in that way as its environ- ment is far too fragile. The Island's environs are to the point of exhaustion now. The construction of a new bridge where one is not urgently needed will surely bring about the death of yet another barrier island. The reputation of FDOT as an his- torically rapacious department is common knowledge. Sarah Nicholas, Holmes Beach Ode to the Island I have been an Island resident for several years. There's no place quite as beautiful or as-pleasant! I watched the tourists gather for the sunset a few weeks ago and it was so beautiful I wrote this poem. I would love for it to be seen by more people. I thank God everyday that I'm able to see such sights even if it's not everyday. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and my letter. "Summer Scene " Snow white clouds, In a pale blue sky. The wind is cool, And, ':" by. The sun is melting, Into the Gulf so slow, All the tourists just gaze, As if watching a show. I guess to them, It seems so unreal, But to us on the Island, It's no big deal. We're glad you could visit, And glad you were here, Have a safe trip home, We'll see you next year! Allison Frazier, Bradenton Beach Let Key have own bridge; leave Island as-is The letter on the bridge written by Howard Rockensuess was great. No one could have said it bet- ter. He certainly expressed my views, and I am sure many other people's too. I might add another thought. Since the people of Longboat Key want to stay so reclusive, why not close or do away with the bridge from Coquina Beach to Long- boat. I am sure the people of Bradenton Beach would be very pleased. Why should Bradenton Beach have to use Manatee Avenue as an emergency exit when they have their own and closer exit at Cortez Road. Let Longboat Key get its own bridge and leave Anna Maria Island alone. Jean Dries, Anna Maria City THOSE WERE THE BAYS Part 11, the Saga of Anna Maria City, 70 years old this year, by June Alder In the Boomtime McGhee plan of 1925, a boat basin and a 19-hole golf course were supposed take up most of what is now northern Holmes Beach. DEATH OF A DREAM The big bathing pavilion at Cortez Beach, owned by the Cortez Bathing Pa- vilion, Inc., was entirely destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. About six hun- dred bathing suits and other equipment and more than a hundred dollars in cash which was in the office, went up in smoke. Only the fact that wind was from the land- ward side prevented spread of the flames to nearby cottages. Occupants of the rooms on the up- per floor of the big wooden structure were awakened just in time to make their escape. Misses Dorothy Aldrich and Ruth Armstrong of Bradentown, who were spending a few days there with Mrs. N. Baden, who was in charge of the bath house, were first to be awak- ened by the crackling of the flames. They alarmed Mrs. Baden and her three sons, Earl, Roy and Howard, and some five or six people from Tampa, who were guests in the building. The flames were spreading so rapidly that there was no time to attempt to save anything. That was about 1:30 o'clock. The fire got its start in some un- known manner in the one-story annex that stood on the landward side of the main building. The wind was blowing from that direction and the flames were quickly communicated to the main structure. There was no means of fight- ing the fire, so it worked its will. So high were the flames that the glow was plainly visible at Bradentown, eleven miles away. The flames licked out to- ward the waves breaking on the beach less than a hundred yards distant. So great was the heat that the framework of the "trapeze" and diving tower over the water was scorched. The owners of the structure are John Vanderipe, W. H. Vanderipe, Henry Curry and D.B. Sutton of this city, who formed the company some two and a half years ago and built what was one of the largest and finest bathing pavilions on the Gulf Coast. They place their loss at $20,000, with $10,000 insurance. * The Evening Herald, June 12, 1924 The fire that consumed the Cortez Beach Pavilion was an omen of a far costlier disaster that was to befall Anna Maria Island. In June 1925, even as he was unveiling his grand design for transforming half the Island into a Mi- ami Beach-like playground for the rich, J. Rutledge McGhee's luck was begin- ning to run out. His borrowed capital was tied up in an expensive St. Petersburg development that :had, inexplicably failed to attract buyers that winter. The unimproved Anna Maria . lots weren't selling well, either. McGhee tried to borrow more money to begin con- struction of his dream resort. But he found that willing banks and eager backers were scarce. So it began a downward spiral that rapidly hit bottom. By July of 1926 McGhee was bankrupt. And in October 1927 all of his Anna Maria Island assets were auctioned off on the courthouse steps in Tampa. It would take Anna Marians four decades to recover from those frenzied . Boom/Bust years that attended the birth of the town. With property practically * worthless throughout the Depression and World War II years, there was no tax base. The town could not begin to . pay interest on the $40,000 in bonds is- U sued in 1924. By the time they came u due in 1954, the bonded indebtedness : amounted to close to $100,000! It was this "bonded indebtedness"- sounds like some sort of disgraceful dis- ease-that scared off the residents of the part of Anna Maria that broke away in 1929 from getting together with Anna Maria again. Instead, in 1950 they formed a separate city, Holmes Beach. It took a young fellow by the name of Ted Tripp (mayor 1952-54 and still : alive and well and living in Anna Maria today) to bring the bond problem under control. Through his astuteness most of the bonds were liquidated rather pain- . lessly during his administration (how he did it is worth another story some time) and when the last of the few remaining . bonds was retired in 1963, Mitch Davis took pleasure in touching a match to it. . There was a silver lining to the fi- : nancial debacle of 1926, after all: Anna Maria was spared from becoming a rep- lica of Miami Beach. That's something : to be thankful for. u [] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 E PAGE 5 RELAX[ We can help! oS iAT CAT Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Dry Foam, Dries- astW We never use steam! We have happy customers ... "I thought cleaning our carpet would be impossible; but you made it look fantastic!" Lynne & Steve Orlando, Longboat Key Clean Carpet Lasts Longer & Looks Better For fast, thorough, friendly service - call me Jon Kent, Island resident and owner of Fat Cat. Call my mobile phone number, 745-4723, 8 AM to 5 PM. W CALL TODAY! MEMBER: ANNA MARIA & LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE WE ARE MAILING We mail the Islander Bystander weekly for a nominal $26 per year. It's the perfect way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. 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U * ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP IMANDERRICO1 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. i O E .m m mO .m m i m U E m .m mommEi m E m m m m i m m i mm i i I [IJ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 0 PAGE 6 Beach dune planting owner's responsibility By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter For those who thought the Manatee County would follow up the beach renourishment project with plantings to help keep the sand in place and build dunes think again. The county plans to vegetate the public beach ar- eas at Coquina, Cortez and Manatee Beaches, but property owners must take the initiative themselves to get a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), if they want to see green in front of their homes or businesses. Jack Gorzeman, environmental projects coordina- tor for the county, explained, "We intend to draw up plans for the public beach areas for dune vegetation and overwalks. We want to use that as a model for encouraging private owners to follow suit. We don't feel we could effectively put a dune system down the whole length of the project, because so many private land owners have short frontage widths, and they'd have to give water access." Gorzeman said the county will provide technical assistance regarding permitting, design and sources of materials to private owners. Once the county's design is completed, Gorzeman will hold a meeting on the Island to present the plan and meet with private prop- erty owners. According to Gorzeman, a portion of the beach renourishment funds was allocated in the original con- tract for dune vegetation and walkover construction. He said vegetation will be primarily sea oats with the balance being dune compatible plants such as railroad vine and beach sunflower. Steve West of the DNR said private property own- ers need a department permit to plant in a beach or dune system. "The easiest way to manage it is for each city on the Island to form steering groups to make proposals to the department to revegetate large areas at one time. That way you have a unified approach and aestheti- cally it can be very pleasing. You have a more solid line of vegetation than if each owner tries to come up with his own individual plan." West said a group of home, condo and/or business owners can also develop a plan with one contractor for a large area. This will save time and money and also be much easier to implement. The department has a list of materials contained in the Florida Administrative Code, said West. Plants for the pioneer zone, which is where the beach renourishment project has taken place, are primarily sea oats, panic grass, railroad vine, beach morning glory and other low-level pioneer plants. West said any group of owners ready to work to- gether should first contact the city for approval. For plant and permit information, a group should contact the department's west coast engineering division at (904) 487- 4475 and ask to speak to the engineer for Manatee County. West may be contacted through his beeper number, 794-4586, for further information. West said Gorzeman also has general guidelines for planting. Gorzeman may be contacted at 742-5980. "Those types of permits and meeting are easy to get, because the department encourages the restoration of vegetation on the beach," said West. Model for Anna Maria Island? Dune walkovers on Lido Beach, complete with sea oat plantings and shower facilities, may serve as a model design for Anna Maria Island's public beaches at Coquina, Cortez and the Manatee Beach. At left are beach sunflowers, one of the many dune plant varieties that thrive in the sand. Dune plants, related services available locally For those who are ready to revegetate the new beach, there's plenty of help available from permit- ting to plant expertise. Nancy Rechcigl, urban horticulturist with the Manatee County Extension Service, invites people to come into the extension office at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto for plant lists, bul- letins and booklets. "We can give them a list of plant materials that would be suitable for that particular site," said Rechcigl. "We can hook them up with conservation consultants who grow a lot of these things. We have programs on the computer where they can come and see what the plants look like." Some booklets available include "Salt Tolerant Plants for Central Florida" and "Native Plants." As a reference, the extension office has "Plants for Coastal Dunes," from which pages can be copied said Rechcigl. The extension office can be reached by calling 722-4524. Plants and related services are available at sev- eral locations both on and off the Island. Islander Jonathan Shute, owner of Advanced Grounds Management, said, "We have probably the area's largest selection of beach front, salt tolerant materials. For beach revegetation purposes we carry sea oats, railroad vine, beach sunflower and others that you don't find at your average garden center. We have design and planting services available. We know what goes in the different parts of the dune system and why." Advanced Grounds Management is located at 8719 17th Ave. NW in Bradenton. The phone num- ber is 798-3965. The Island Garden Center has a selection of salt tolerant, dune plants including sea oats, pampas grass, ink berry, red fountain grass and others. The Center also offers design and landscaping services. The Island Garden Center is located at 5704 Marina Dr. in Holmes Beach. The phone number is 778-4441. Otto Bundy Sr. of Nautilus Environmental Ser- vices and Horticultural Systems, Inc. on SR 70 in Parrish said his companies offer a slate of services. "We can help in getting permits and doing de- sign," said Bundy. "The DNR (Department of Natural Resources) wants to see the design prior to or with the permit, because they have to look at species and they want to make sure they know what's being planted ahead of the Coastal Con- struction Control Line. Our company also grows, installs, monitors and maintains plant materials. Our representatives will travel to the site." Major plant materials he would suggest, said Bundy, include sea oats, panicgrass, beach sun- flower, beach morning glory and beach elder. "Those would be the basic materials, because they go from the beach side up into and behind the main dune area. We would help place the plant materi- als in the proper positions in relation to what their function is in building the dune system." Nautilus Environmental Services can be reached by calling 776-2524 and Horticultural Sys- tems, Inc., the nursery, can be reached by calling 776-1760. A toll-free number for out-of-state own- ers is 1-800-771-4114. The company will ship plant materials UPS. Permitting help is available on the Island. Laura Ritter of Florida Permitting in Holmes Beach said, "We can help with paperwork for permits. We can save them a lot of time and money." Florida Permitting is located at 5306 Holmes Blvd. The phone number is 778-9584. ------------- i By Joy Courtney Editor Anna Maria residents had best get those rocks, railroad ties or whatever off of city rights-of-ways. The Code Enforcement Board re- ceived the green light from the Anna Maria City Commission last week to enforce the city's rights-of-way ordi- nance disallowing any encumbrances on the rights-of-way which impede parking along residential streets. Commissioner Doug Wolfe pushed the matter in front of the commission af- ter researching complaints and noting the proliferation of rocks, railroad ties, and plants used by residents to prevent parking. His motion to kick some life into the ordinance passed unanimously. The ordinance reads, "With the ex- ception of the planting of grass or other ground cover that will not impede the parking of motor vehicles, no encum- brances of any kind, such as trees, bushes, rocks, stones, plantings, side- walks, etc., shall be placed or con- structed on the rights-of-way without the written approval of the Building In- spector and a majority of the members of the City Commission." Anna Maria's public works de- partment will notify residents who are in violation and, if corrections are not made, forward the violation to the code enforcement board. While on the subject of rights-of way, residents of Beach Avenue, which dead-ends at the Gulf off of Gulf Drive, appeared before the city commission seeking permission to plant and maintain coconut palms along the avenue's rights-of way at no expense to the city. The residents' planting plan would not impede park- ing, according to their spokesperson. Commissioner Dottie McChesney was commissioned by Mayor Ray Simches to work with the residents to determine if their request was workable under the intent of the rights-of-way ordinance. If it is, the residents could apply for a variance. Under new business, the commis- sion decided to re-write the city's nui- sance ordinance. The sheriffs depart- ment informed the city that its existing ordinance did not have enough meat in it to enforce the removal of abandoned cars, trailers, etc., on public and pri- vate property. AMC to enforce clear rights-of-way coleton .. "Farm"l11 I 1GA TORI' iHeads".lt Lifesaver rewarded Photo: Bradenton Beach Police Department Paul White was awarded a certificate of thanks by Bradenton Beach Police Chief Jack Maloney, right, for saving the lives of two children. White, 27, of Bradenton was fishing near Longboat Pass May 21 when he heard screams for help, He saw a young girl bobbing in the waves, jumped in the water and pulled her to shore. Another witness brought an unconscious boy to shore. White - performed CPR on the boy, Rodney Dunbar, 7, of Palmetto, and revived him. The girl was not identified. Variance to address subdivided waterfront land By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Walter and Olivia Gruen came one step closer to building their retirement home in Holmes Beach when the coun- cil approved wording on an ordinance designed to allow them to apply for a variance on their lot. The problem was created in 1986 when a portion of the lot at 513 59th St. was sold to the adjoining property owner, reducing the square footage of the dry land to below minimum standards. The Gruens purchased the lot in 1988 with the under- standing it was buildable. When the Gruens applied for a build- ing permit in 1992, they found the lot was not large enough. The lot, including sub- merged canal front property, is 7,600 square feet, but the dry portion is 7,045 square fee. The minimum standard for a newly created lot is 7,510 square feet. The Gruens reasoned that if some portion of the submerged land could be used to calculate lot size, the lot would be buildable. Their attorney, Steve Lardas, sought a variance procedure to address the problem. Council agreed at its May 21 work session on a variance to minimum parcel size on subdivided waterfront property. The portion of the property lying below the mean high water line must be 10 per- cent or less of the entire property, all building and land use regulations must be met on the dry portion of property and the owner may not own any contiguous piece of property. Councilwoman Billie Martini asked if a part-time person could be added to the public works department to monitor sales of property in the city to prevent cases such as this and the lawsuits that often result. Public Works Supervisor John Fernandez replied, "The educated buyer does come into my office. The uneducated buyer is the problem. We would also open the door on the other side. You can get sued when you do something, and you can get sued when you don't do something. If you offer the service and don't find the problem, then they come back to you." He noted that by the time the city is notified, the sale has been completed. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 3, 1993 0 PAGE 7 Aspirations , ...for the most unusual, / I' unique, heart warming gifts you would be proud to give your loved ones, or yourself! 1604 Cortez Rd., John Rekkas Plaza Bradenton 795-2299 WHY SHOULD YOU COME TO OUR SALON? HnEA D Our continuous training in the latest techniques and trends SSUARTER in hair color, perms, cuts and styles enables us to recom- sU mend the precise service or product that fits your special needs. We're here to serve you in our full-service Matrix HAIR NAILS TAN Esssentials salon. 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The story is an African folktale and was performed as part of Multi Cultural Month. The story is about a mosquito who did a little too much "buzzing" in his friends' ears, which caused them many problems. After the friends compared notes, the mosquito got his comeuppance. Moral: don't spread rumors. A whale of a talk Photo: Joy Courtne Whales interest Bob Perinetti. He and his wife Cindy ventured to Karen Paul's third-grade class at Anna Maria Elementary school to share a "whale-th" of information. He explained that baleen whales were hunted years ago for more than just their oil. Before plastic was invented, the baleen, because of itsflexibil- ity, was used for buggy springs to corset stays. Perinetti holds up a picture of a Blue Whale, not only the -biggest-member of-the whale family,.but the biggest animal that ever lived on earth. Junior achievement works with third-graders Ken Oden, president and CEO of Barnett Bank, introduces the third-graders in Toni Lashway's class to the world of business. Representing Junior Achievement, Oden's once-a-week for five weeks class will help the students understand how a community is built, from the part construction workers make to the contribution made by banks. Anna Maria : School menu Thursday, 6/3/93 SBreakfast: Toast, Cheese or Peanut Butter, Juice Lunch: Patties or Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Lettuce/Tomato, Canned Fruit Friday, 6/4/93 * Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Juice Lunch: Pizza or Fiestada, Vegetable, Salad, Jello Monday, 6/7/93 * Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Chicken and Rice, Roll, Vegetable, Fruit 0 *Tuesday, 6/8/93 Breakfast: Toast, Cheese or Peanut Butter, Juice Lunch: Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Roll, Vegetable, Fruit Wednesday, 6/9/93 Last day of school students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Breakfast: Cereal, Toast, Fruit Lunch: Bagged Lunch Sandwich, Carrots & Celery, Orange Juice All meals served with milk. . *. 0 -* ** 0 . * * ** .* .** * * ti THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 9 JUNE 3, 1993 0 PAGE 9 Congratulations ... to the 1993 high school graduates from Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Manatee High School Dawn Arnold Tasha Crawford Christopher Culhane Estella Freeman John Fulton Kelly Hoyer Barry Kelly Irene Klempner Odessa Lansen Kristen Lenerise Jason Morris Samuel Moskowitz Jon Purcell Reid Roak Joshua Rodecap Richy Smith Forrest Stout Mandy Tuten Tara Widholm Rachael Wright Bradenton Academy Kasey Kallins Justin-Max Pedota Kristian Reynolds Bradenton Christian School Matt Wilson Bayshore High School Wendy Aquino Tricia Bryant Jeretta Dillon Christopher Dolan Erin Anne Hazelroth Gina Nix A CE ITNESS- S.. 4e c4'. Lose Weight! Feel Great! Guaranteed! Call today, for more information: 745-5550 Guaranteed Lifelong Weight Management! John Pace, Certified Exercise Specialist by wold renowned Cooper Institute, Dallas, TX. The acUre Islander for +h Bystander bues. is easy to read and easy to find! Come Sop Look for t outdoor boxes $ \ at the post _ offices, food stores JARVS SHOPPE and many dresses other locations sportswear 5501 Manatee Ave. W. throughout Bradenton 794-0235 the island! - The Beach Shop 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Public Beach Holmes Beach 778-5442 OPEN 9 TO 5 7 DAYS A WEEK Big Anniversary SALE 30% OFF Apparel Now thru June 6 9[wly 9?smodeled9 'Women's Boutique Something for Evenrone Beach. Toys Towels Men's & 'Women's Swimsuits Lotions Sunglasses Souvenirs 509 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Summer Hours: Open Tues-Sat 10-5 Sunday 11:30-4:30 Closed Monday & Wednesday Back to the past Photo: Joy Courtney The students in Vicki Small's fourth and fifth grade class ventured into the world of dinosaurs through song and skits. "Chip away, layers of clay, knock, knock, fossil rock" was part of their theme song. Their play told about the Saltopus, one of the smallest dinosaurs ever to roam the earth during the Triassic Period, to the Apatasausus, a 30-on, 70-foot-tall, land rover that lived during the Jurassic Period. An Art Gallery exhibiting an extensive collection by the most talented Florida Artists. Painting, Sculpture, Three Dimensional Art, Glass & Pottery. 778-4655 Girl Scout troop goes a camping Photo: Joy Courtney Island Junior Girl Scout Troop #448 celebrated a great Girl Scout year with a camping trip to Fort Wilder- ness, Disney World. The weekend was packed with fun activities from watching movies under the stars to steeping under the stars. It took the troop's leaders a week to recover. ~X~OK~S Cheri6 A Deen, LMIT Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapist Now Accepting Appointments 792-3758 JIB THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 I PAGE __________________ _______________1 MM'."..: 3995 MA.'12461 BLIMTDEiTll IN * 1AtPgn by. 7 8-4 FRAME Helen Rundell Stefan Martin Mary Ruth McCracken * Custom Framing * Art Supplies "Care and Excellence" 5306 Holmes Boulevard Holmes Beach CALLING ALL DEMOCRATS .. .to Cafe Robar MONDAY, JUNE 7th SPONSORED BY THE AMI DEMOCRAT CLUB LUNCHEON MEETING ONLY $6.00 Reservations Bill Warren 778-4170 Community Center dancers hold recital The young dancers taught by "Miss Lisa" at the Anna Maria Island Community Center will hold their recital on Saturday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church, 5512 26th St. W. Jazz and tap routines with exciting costuming will be featured. The cost is $2 and the public is invited. Bikers can participate in bike safety program A Bicycle Safety Program for adults and children will be held on Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Anna Maria Elementary School. Participants must supply their own bicycles. A free safety inspection will be provided and a riding skill test to evaluate ability will be given to those who want to participate. Adults are encouraged to participate to understand the laws governing bicycle operation and to learn to avoid a moving violation citation while riding. The Bicycle Safety Program is provided as a pub- lic service by the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club, in cooperation with the American Automobile Asso- ciation, the Manatee Safety Council, the Anna Maria Elementary School and the City of Holmes Beach. Register now for summer kids program The Anna Maria Island Community Center will again sponsor a summer day-care program for chil- dren ages five through 12 years old. Registration is going on now. The "Our Living World" program will be offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; drop-off time will be from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and pick- up time will be from 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Registration costs $5 (includes tee-shirt). Each weekly session will cost $50. The weekly rate in- cludes the cost of all field trips. A discount is avail- able for families with more than one child. The program will provide curriculum-based classes including sports, recreation, arts, crafts, cooking, drama, computer learning, and foreign languages. Interesting and fun field trips are planned weekly. Program brochures and registration forms are available at the Center at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria City, or call 778-1908 for additional informa- tion. Registration forms are also available at Anna Maria Elementary School. It takes two to tango or waltz Dance lessons for the fox trot, rumba, cha cha, waltz, swing and Country & Western line dances will be held at the Anna Maria Island Community Center starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, for people of all ages. Cost is $3 per class for singles and $5 for two people who come together. No partner is necessary for the lessons. Information, call the Center: 778-1908. 'Life with Father' auditions to be held Auditions for the .Chapel Players production of "Life with Father" have been scheduled for Sunday, June 13, at 2 p.m. in the chapel/theater of Roser Me- morial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria City. This classic comedy of family life in horse and buggy days will be directed by Dorothy McChesney and will be presented in six performances, August 13- 15 and 20-22. The play calls for a cast of actors of various ages: four men (father, a minister and two doctors); four boys, in ages ranging from eight to 20; three women (mother, Cousin Cora and a cook) and five teenage girls. The script may be read before auditions. A copy will be at the desk of the Island Branch Library or with Roy McChesney at Roser Church. For additional information call 778-0414. - & Book Exchange Monday June 7th ALL MOVIES $100 DUE BACK WED. JUNE 9th 778-5540 ALEXIS PLAZA 9801 Gulf Drive Anna Maria - ...! ..J...... .I'= .. ... _n I HOUR PHOTO Friendly, Professional Fast Service Honoring ALL Print & Process Coupons! One Hour or Next Day Prices! Anna Maria Centre (opposite end from Shells) 3332 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach Open Mon to Fri 8:30 to 6 Sat 8:30 to 5 (813) 778-4277 ANNOUNCEMENTS I Watercolorist paints programs for Guild The Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island will present a program at its gallery on Monday, June 7, featuring the well-known watercolor artist Jacqueline Clark. Admission is free and open to the public. Refresh- ments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The program will start at 7 p.m. followed by a general meeting. The Artists Guild Gallery is located at 5414 Marina Drive in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. Martial arts comes to Center Master Boon Brown will be bringing the Sun Arts Fighting Academy to the Anna Maria Island Community Center starting Monday, June 14. Classes will be held Monday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. For additional information, call the AMICC Pro- gram Director Scott Dell at 778-1908. Soccer program needs kick A soccer organizational meeting for the children's program will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at 7: 30 p.m. at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Anyone interested in helping the soccer league kick off to a great season is asked to attend. Flotilla 81 offers free boating classes Safe boating at all times has always been the motto of Flotilla 81, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Flotilla encourages everyone to participate in Safe Boating Week starting June 6. The group holds safe power boat classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the odd number months and sailing in- struction on the same days of the even numbered months throughout the year. All classes start at 7:30 p.m. in the Flotilla building, at 4208 129th St. W., Cortez. The Auxiliary also conducts courtesy vessel exami- nations at the public ramps and issues decals to boats hav- ing the required safety equipment on board. During Safe Boating Week, there will be extra people at the ramps with assistance from the local power squadron. For information on the power boating classes call John Feeley at 755-4951, and Dave Cadden at 751- 4031 for the sailing classes. Ringling grant needs matching funds The Citizens Concerned for the Ringling Museum (CCRM) announced that it has voted to donate $1,000 to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foun- dation to help the museum meet the challenge grant made by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA). The NEA Challenge Grant gives the museum $1 (up to $100,000) for each $3 that is given by others. This money creates a new endowment trust fund from which only the interest can be spent. The grant specifies that the money is to be spent for care and conservation of the collection, for docu- mentation and research of the collection, and for new acquisitions. The grant expires on June 30, 1993. All of the members of CCRM have been urged to make individual donations or pledges to this worthy cause. Donations from the public may be made to Citi- zens Concerned for the Ringling Museums, Inc., P. 0. Box 2477, Sarasota, FL 34230. Off Island happenings The Social Policy Committee of the Manatee League of Women Voters will meet at 4:30 p.m.. on Thursday, June 3, at the Manatee Unitarian Universal- istic Fellowship, 322 15th St. W., Bradenton. Members will decide which area of the 1993 pro- gram to emphasize the inclusion of juveniles, adult and the elderly in the Family Law division of the circuit court or action on the Guardianship of the elderly. The public is invited to attend. For more informa- tion, call 746-7040. St. Brad'umaeSl EVRYSAURAY* A t IP Throughout the nionth qjunefuf~ 7r 43r Sret9 ohe Bac- Tahlia Mills an Island heroine By Joy Courtney Editor The evening could have ended in disaster. Fortu- nately, because of the quick and selfless actions of six- year-old Tahlia Mills of Bradenton Beach, it didn't. Tahlia, who did not know how to swim, saved a tod- dler from drowning in a pool. Friends, including Tahlia and her parents Debi and John Murray, along with friends of friends had gath- ered at the home of Lorraine Grubbs in North Port, Fla., for a late afternoon of swimming and family fun. As dusk settled on May 14, none of the seven adults including the father of 11-month-old Emily noticed the toddler had somehow taken off her water wings and then had walked or fallen into the pool. Tahlia noticed. The adults reacted to Tahlia's scream, "Guys, help!" They turned to see four-foot, one-inch Tahlia, who had just been mingling among them, submerged in four feet of water holding Emily up from underneath. Needless-to-say, both victim and rescuer were pulled out of the pool quickly. "She was struggling to hold the baby up above the water," said Grubbs in a phone conversation. "She had to have jumped over a raft to get to her like she did. Tahlia did something very special." Tahlia, a first-year Brownie with Island Girl Scout Troop #775 and a student at Anna Maria El- ementary School, was quite modest about her accom- plishment. "I didn't think, I just did it," she answered shyly when asked why she jumped in when she knew she didn't know how to swim. "I am so proud of her, I get tears in my eyes when I think about," said her mother. True to the adage, "Don't put the cart before the horse," Tahlia just finished her first swimming class at G. T. Bray. For a little girl who had already saved a life be- fore learning how to swim. Tahlia's pollywog certifi- cate just adds more shine to the glow of her heroism. Museum volunteers honored rnoto: rat Copeiana Volunteer docents at the Anna Maria Historical Museum were honored by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society at its final meeting of the season. Each volunteer received a mug personalized by Beverly Miles. Pictured are, left to right, back row, Doug Wolfe, Sarah Bicknell, Alan Gilchrist, Ned Perkins; center row, Margaret Chapman, Norma Coccari, Carolyne Norwood, Bette Kissick, Elnora Worth; and front row, Jeanne Blassingame, Elizabeth Moss and Jane Adam. Volunteers not pictured are Sis Magee, Sylvia Snyder, Marguerite Thompson, Joan Jones, Fran Blatherwick, Hannah Gilchrist, Marge Ebel, Mike Reordan, Vera Glazer, Marjorie Petring and Fran McFadden. INSURANCE NOTICE If you are having difficulty with insuring your home or other personal property please call us. We have been appointed by the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Un- derwriting Association to be able to write this coverage for you. 778-2206 l( John P. Huth -A-. 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Joslyn is a deeply religious man and very much involved in environmental issues, he has a degree in zoology. He smiled as he said, "I was so pleased and proud to discover Anna Maria Island. I felt a need to help protect it, and with God's help, I'm sure I can find a niche here somewhere." He is so enthralled about our Island that he wrote a song about it. He played his guitar and sang it for me in a soft and very pleasing voice. The words echoed: "Anna Maria, Anna Maria, I can hear you calling out to me. Anna Maria, Anna Maria, Lovely Island sitting by the sea. Anna Maria, Anna Maria, Open up your arms so I may be. One day beside you and I'll be a part of you, Dwelling with happiness there in the heart of you, Singing my songs and creating a vision of Anna Maria." A little shyly, he said, "It's corny, but it's heartfelt" Joslyn's genre is folk music and he performed at the While Springs Florida Folk Festival on Memorial Day weekend. He is still adjusting to life as it is in the real world because he spent 15 years in a monastic religious com- munity. He lives now with his retired parents, but feels it's time to move on. His other skills include data en- try, yard work, light carpentry and business writing. Stretching his tall, lanky frame as he was ready to leave, he said, "I'm sure I have a lot to contribute to this Island, and I am equally sure that, when the time is right, God will make it happen for me." I ISa 'A (DRd :IJ; *1.1* Awarded funds from fun fund-raiser Photo: Joy Cour Jan Bergbom of Far Away Places Travel, presents a $1,000 check to Mabel Peltier, social director, and Marian Van Winkle, president of the Woman's Club of Anna Maria Island. The club earned the money by participating in a group cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines and will use the funds for charitable work and local scholarships. What a way to earn! Dick Joslyn Hughes, Gamin to wed July 3 Jim Watkins of Bradenton and Dorothy Hill of Hernando, Miss., announce the en- gagement of their daughter Shannon Leigh Hughes to Richard Alan Gamin, the son of Muriel Gamin and the late Clifford Gamin of Sarasota. Ms. Hughes is employed by nursing pro- fessionals and is a volunteer fire fighter with the Anna Maria Fire District. The bridegroom-elect graduated from Sarasota High School in 1985. He is a state certified fire fighter and emergency medical technician employed by the Anna Maria Fire District. The couple will wed July 3 at the Cortez Historical School House. Shannon Hughes and Richard Gamin ISLAND SEAFOOD) SPECIALTIES Stop In to See Us for the Freshest Fish Available g Open 10 to 6, Monday thru Saturday 5704 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-0333 Dinner Served 5 10 PM Cafe Robar Finest Steaks & Freshest Seafood Congratulations Graduates! Enjoy Sunday Brunch On Us! 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'Try dining with the Sunset ... it's Great!" 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Bench 77 8-0784 In THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E JUNE 3, 1993 0 PAGE 13 Millers celebrate 50th anniversary Frederick Jr. and Olga Miller recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their Key Royale Drive home. They were married May 28, 1943. She is the former Olga Luich. The Millers have two children, Fred Miller III of Florida and Milena Miller of California, and one grand- child. Mr. Miller is the former superintendent of main- tenance for the Richland County Highway Depart- ment, and also was in the U. S. Air Force.Mrs. Miller is retired from Westinghouse. Welcome to the world! Jessie Lynn Eibe entered the world at 4:36 p.m. on May 17. She weighed in at a healthy 10 pounds, 1 ounce and was 23 and a half inches long. The proud parents are Andrea and David Eibe of Bradenton Beach. Her mater- nal grandmother is Kathy Rankin of Holmes Beach; pa- ternal grandmother, Elizabeth Eibe, of Sarasota. 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A suspect knocked down a fence. *May 21, 100 block of 1st Street North, burglary of sacred peace pipes. *May 22,200 block of Gulf Drive North, Meyers Act. Suspect was found sitting on the edge of the road in- toxicated then unsteady on his feet and was placed in protective custody. *May 23 1100 block of Gulf Drive North, burglary. Three panes of glass were removed from the front door of the Banana Beach Resort. The area where receipts 13 B [2 Happr Hour ,^ r Mon-Fri 4-7PM Nightly Entertainment 795-8083 PRESENTS CRAWFORD Wed-Sat June 2-5 9 PM to 1 AM Sun-Tues June 6-8 9 PM tol AM SALTWATER COWBOYS 5 KITCHEN OPEN DAILY 11 AM BANTAM PLAZA 10104 CORTEZ RD. WEST 1.5 MILES EAST FROM BEACH ON CORTEZ RD. 7^^^^/S;i C 1~1 June \ Specialties Th An Evening \,: with Dom. Guess the time of sunset. The closest guess wins a bottle of... Dom Perignon on Monday ... Moet Chandon on Tuesday ... Mumm's Cuve6 Napa on Wednesday... and Thursday thru Sunday, our special So House Champagne. 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Dog feces was placed on the victim's rear steps. *May 21, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, petty larceny. Six pieces of channel iron were taken from a truck. *May 22, 100 block of 50th Street, warrant arrest. The officer observed a parked Chevy van and found two males asleep inside. A routine check revealed a war- rant out of Lakeland on one suspect. *May 22, Circle K, 5300 Gulf Drive and Kingfish Ramp, retail theft and driving with license suspended. The suspect took two 12 packs of Bud from the Circle Tuesday Suday 6 oz ETC. EAT A BONE K and left in an automobile. After getting a description of the vehicle and the license number, the officer found the vehicle at Kingfish Ramp. A summons was issued to the driver whose license was suspended. The pas- senger was arrested and charged with retail theft. *May 23, 400 block of 62nd Street, vandalism. The public restrooms were vandalized with black spray paint on the walls and urinal. *May 23, 600 block of Concord Lane, snake removed from swimming pool. *May 23, Manatee Public Beach, suspicious person. A man was reported wearing see-through shorts. The officer found the suspect who was wearing wet, white running shorts which had become transparent. The suspect said he didn't know that they were transparent until he exited the water. He left the beach. *May 24, 3000 block of Avenue E, battery. The victim left the Anchor Inn and walked home, leaving her boy- friend at the bar. While in her bedroom, she saw a man in the yard outside the window. She went out to see if it was her boyfriend. She was confronted by a male about 5' 10" with dark collar length hair and a mus- tache. He put his arms around her, and she screamed. The suspect fled. *May 24, 300 block 65th Street, burglary. 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All participants were under the instruction of Cap- tain "Zack" Zacharias on the "Deejay II." First prizes went to Andrew Paul of Plantation, An apartment window was broken. *May 27, Anchor Inn, 3007 Gulf Dr., Baker Act. A distraught male was found in the parking lot. He said Florida, in the Snook Division: Stephen Allen from San Francisco, California, Redfish Division, and Alan Harmon of Holmes Beach, Trout Division. Daniel Schram from Greensboro, North Carolina, won first place in the Mad Scramble Tourney, a one-day contest. An awards banquet was held at the Bali-Hai in Holmes Beach. he was a $200 per day crack addict and wanted to com- mit suicide. He was placed into custody and trans- ported to Glen Oaks. Islander Bystander CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Is a bargain. And our classified really get results from 9,500 newspapers delivered on Anna Maria Island. Tropical EARLY BIRD SPECIAl. 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I've got mine and that's it By Bob Ardren Outdoor Correspondent The Island lost another piece of its heritage last week a great big hunk of heritage, going back to the founding of this place. In fact, it was the reason for the founding of this community. I'm talking about people who go to sea and make their daily bread by catching the fish that we eat. Com- mercial fishermen, including Blue Fulford who has fished these waters for maybe 60 years, may now be put out of business. Here's what happened. Last week, Gov. Lawton Chiles and his Cabinet voted to ban all purse seining of baitfish within Tampa Bay and within three miles of the coastline off Mana- tee, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Why? Because both the sardine and menhaden fisheries have collapsed. Catches have dropped from millions of pounds a year to less than 200,000 pounds. Does it make sense to stop the harvest of such fish? Sure. On the other hand, does it makes sense to blame commercial fishermen for the decline and try to rem- edy it by just taking away their livelihood? No. Post hoc ergo proctor hoc. (If this is so,-then that is so.) Perhaps the most basic of logic fallacies one of the first I learned is that "If this is so, then that is so." In other words, if the baitfish are gone, it must be the commercial fishermen's fault. The fact is that it's the fault of us all. We build seawalls, pollute the water in dozens of ways, cut down mangroves, and drastically alter the shoreline. And then blame the commercial fishermen when fish- ing goes bad. To be honest, lots of things have to change, including commercial fishermen, if we really value our fishing. "Oh yes, fishing will be great again if we just get rid of the commercial netters," is a refrain we're hear- ing everywhere right now as the boating, tackle, char- ter boat, guide and tourism industries push full steam ahead with their "red herring" campaign to blame ev- erything on the commercial fishermen. They all hope to cash in big one more time. The truth is we need to clean up the headwaters. We need to stop the filth and deadly chemicals of stormwater runoff. We need to build habitat and save what is left - and protect it from the greedheads with chainsaws. We need lots of things to save our sealife. So if some guy with pretty flies in his hatband asks you sign a petition to "save our sealife," ask him what he's done for the resource lately besides trying to just grab it for himself. Ask him what his petition does besides just that. The honest answer is "Nothing." The roots of this community are tied directly to the fishing industry an industry so old and honorable that 2,000 years ago Jesus Christ knew where to turn for good people and the help He needed. And now the "sportsmen," and their backers-with-deep-pockets in the industries I mentioned, no longer want to share our fish. They want to "save" it all right, but.only for them- selves. Their motto is the headline back at the top. Blue Fulford and all of us deserve better. Coast Guard Cortez reports a little excitement off the Island Monday. It seems the commercial fish- ing vessel Carolyn found an overturned Hobie Cat with no persons present early Monday and reported same to the Coast Guard. After a thorough search of the area, and then some inquiries around the Island, it turns out the sailboat belongs to a David Wallis of Lakeland a vacationer, safe on the shore. The boat blew out to sea late Sun- day night during a storm. No estimates on the cost to taxpayers for the search and no-rescue operation. The Island's savior of sea turtles, Chuck Shumard, reports a total of seven nests on Anna Maria beaches so far this season. The count is as of Monday evening. Apparently the renourished beaches are causing some confusion to the creatures as Shumard says most of the crawls are very long and "there are quite a few false crawls," this far this year. Here's hoping we'll have some hatchlings to show you in a couple of weeks as the Willow Street Hatch- ery is operating full time now. And a note about jet skis. Probably no water toy to appear in recent memory looks to be as much fun - or angers more folks, who are just looking for some peace and quiet. I talked with John Wilson, operator of Action Jet Skis West in Venice, the area's largest dealer, and he assures me that the noisy jet skis are the product of budding hot rodders. "We do our very best to discour- age any modification of exhaust systems, but young people just love to 'make some noise." Wilson said; "an enormous number of our custom- ers now are over 60 years old. I sold one on Anna Maria to a gentleman over 70 recently." So maybe we should just let kids be kids. After all, it was a college-age child of mine who recently, while looking me square in the eye, said, "If the music's too loud, you're too old." Think I'll just go fishing. Now that snook are out of season (as of June 1), I should be able to hook up with some at long last. Meanwhile, I wonder where all those redfish I was finding last month,-have wandered off to? See you next week. details PERSONALIZED AUTO DETAILING $85 CAR CLEANING * SPECIAL * Full car detailing including ... WASH WAX SHAMPOO Engine & Underbody Cleaning & Protection All Leather & Vinyl Conditioned * Tires & Trim Dressed & MUCH MORE! 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Joining the ceremony, left to right, in the first row are John Houske, commander of Flotilla 83; Water Grace, commander of Flotilla 81; Mayor Pierola and Mary Ann Tyrrell, representing the Anna Maria Power Squadron. Back row are Dave Hinton, staff officer, Flotilla 81; Dan Tyrrell and James Gillie, from the Anna Maria Power Squadron, and Frank Terrio, former vice-commander of Flotilla 1504. P1 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER a JUNE 3, 1993 0 PAGE 17 Line'em up Ron Merritt visiting Holmes Beach from Ohio out "trouted" himself during a recentfishing trip off Anna Maria Island. His catch included weights up to four and a half pounds. Tout, big reds top the angling scorecard By Captain Mike Heistand Dave from the Anna Maria City Pier reported an- glers have been catching mackerel, big redfish, which were caught and released, and some trout at night. Captain Mike Bradow said his customers have been catching nice-size trout, plenty of redfish, caught and re- leased, and a lot of small snook with a few keepers. - Arkee from the Bradenton Beach Pier told me Lori Clark from Sarasota caught a 23" trout and an- other angler caught a 25-inch and a 19-inch drum last Sunday. He also said anglers were catching nice floun- der, snook at night and nice-size trout all week long. Captain Todd Romaine of the "Oscar II" re- ported his clients have caught tons of redfish, which were caught and released, lots and lots of snook with a couple of them in the 12-pound to 15-pound range. John Fernandez, Jr., from Island Discount Tackle said he's gotten reports of snook off the beaches and wants to remind everyone that redfish season opened June 1. John also mentioned he'd just gotten back from a week down in Costa Rica. He'd caught three sailfish and had a great time. Matt from the Rod & Reel Pier reported fisher- men have been catching pompano, big black drum, redfish, which were caught and released, snook, trout and flounder. Captain Dave Pinkham of Gulf to Bay Charters said his customers were catching big permit up to 18 pounds offshore along with barracuda, king fish, bonita, black tip sharks, snapper and grouper. Marc Modisett from Captain's Marina reported trout are on the flats. A few snook were being caught and some caught and released redfish. Marc also told me he went down to Boca Gran and caught a 180- pound tarpon. Good going, Marc! Yvonne from the Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet said the fleet's four-our trip averaged 75 head of Key West grunts and porgies. Its six-hour trip averaged 130 head of red and black grouper, red snapper and lane snapper. Its nine-hour trip averaged 25 head of red and black grouper, and mangrove and vermilion snapper. Captain Rick Gross of "Fishy Business II" re- ported he is still catching snook and targeting on redfish. He will be down in Boca Gran from June 5 to June 12 on a tarpon charter. When he gets back, he says he'll target mackerel, trout and redfish in the afternoon. Carl from Perico Harbor Bait & Tackle said a few snook were being caught and he had heard that someone from the boat club had caught a 37-inch kingfish off the beach. As for me on my charter boat "Magic," my cli- ents have been catching nice-size trout and lots of redfish, caught and released. I'll be down in the Keys for a week catching dolphin. Have a great week! Island fishing tournament benefits community center By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The Anna Maria Island Community Center will be the big winner in Island Discount Tackle's Fishing the Islands tournament slated for June 19. "We want to have a big enough tournament with a tremendous amount of prizes and make money to do- nate to the community center," said Bill Lowman of Island Discount Tackle. "It will be a fun tournament, and everyone's welcome. We anticipate that 50 per- cent of the people will have never fished a tournament. We want them to be comfortable." The weekend will begin with a Captain's Meeting on June 18 at Shell's restaurant from 6 to 10 p.m. The evening will include registration, a discussion of the rules, speakers and door prizes. Tournament check-in is from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. on June 19 at one of three check-in sites. Two weigh sta- tions at the Anna Maria City Pier and the Pub at Mar Vista will be open from noon until midnight. "It will be a one-day tournament with the flavor of a two-day tournament," said Lowman. "By letting people fish until midnight, the big boats can go farther offshore and the backwater fishermen can fish until dark." Fishermen can weigh in six fish said Lowman. Points are assigned according to the type of fish, with additional points awarded per pound. The top prize is $5,000 cash. This first place award is guaranteed. The second place prize is $2,000 and third place is $1,000. Special prizes include a $1,000 trip to the Bahamas for the largest trout or redfish caught on fly fishing tackle, largest pinfish for children under 12, catfish award for the worst luck, and best offshore and best backwater fish in two categories, adult and children under 16. The weekend will close with a tournament party at the community center on June 20 from noon to 5 p.m. The party includes a barbecue picnic, entertainment by Connie and Dave and an awards ceremony at 2 p.m. "Starting at noon, every 15 minutes, prizes will be awarded,' said Lowman. "These will include Penn reels, Outrigger sets, Silstar rods and reels and other merchandise from the store. Tournament entry forms and booklets are available at the community center, Island Discount Tackle and fishing related stores. The entry fee is $125 per boat. Forms will also be sent on request Entries will be ac- cepted through the Captain's Meeting on June 18. Each entry includes two party tickets, the new Guy Harvey snook T-shirt, a tournament hat and merchandise. Party tickets are also available at the above loca- tions. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children from six to 12. Children under six are free. "You don't have to be in the tournament to come to the party," noted Lowman. "It will be a great way to celebrate Father's Day and help the community center at the same time." Green gets first hole-in-one Russ Green of Holmes Beach shot his first hole- in-one ever on Saturday, May 8, at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach. Using a Ping, the ball flew 160 yards into its destination.Green collected $107 from a club pool and, after buying his golf buddies a round of drinks, still had a nice profit left over. WIN $5000 IN ISLAND DISCOUNT TACKLE'S r FISHING THE ISIO NDT ISLANDS Tournament DISCOUNT TACKLE June 19 OPEN DAILY ANNA MARIA 778-7688 7to7 ISLANDCENTER 7 -7688 3240 EAST BAY DR. WEEKENDS HOLMES BEACH els 6 to 7 (Between Walgreens & Shells) __ ! THE GOLF SHOP *Callaways "Big Bertha" Look-A-Like $98.50 Regrip $1.99 & Up With Island Locksmith in Island Shopping Center 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-1661 * Fuel Live Bait OUTBOARD SALES * Ship's Store BOAT RENTAL HP am, Bottom Painting H- SBoat Storage thru SConsignment/Brokerage 225 HP Bulk Oil-In your container In Stock - Five O'Clock Marine 412 Pine Ave Anna Maria. - 778-5577 AUTHORIZED SERVICE U T DBOATS Johnson. Evinrude. OMC QUESmT'7 Z' Sea Drive & OMC Cobra Stern Drive ANNA MARIA DAY AMHIGH Thu 6/3 10:58 2.7ft Fri 6/4 11:38 2.811t Sat 6/5-- Sun 6/6 Mon 6/7 Tue 6/8 5:23 1.4ft Wed 6/9 5:41 1.4ft ISLAND TIDE TABLES AMLOW PMHIGH PMLOW -- -- 6:44 -0.3ft 7:26 -0.3ft 12:17 2.8ft 8:10 -0.3ft - 12:59 2.7ft 8:49 -0.2ft - 1:44 2.6ft 9:29 0.0ft 7:00 1.3ft 2:32 2.5ft 10:08 0.1ft 8:24 1.3ft 3:28 2.3ft 10:46 0.3ft Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later. Problem with Insurance? Call 778-2253 Jim Mixon Insurance, Inc., representing the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association. (State Pool Insurance) Jim Mixon Insurance Incm. 5412 Marina Dr., Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-2253 j THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 3, 1993 0 PAGE 18 ___________ REAL;ESTATE TRANSACTdIONSj CITY/legal Anna Maria ADDRESS/lot 313 Iris (canal) 94x140x69x110 201 Tarpon 72x104 Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach 511 Loquat (canal) 37x100x133x148 522 Pine Av 4D Bayou 601 Gladiolus 2bed/3bath/2cp 1801 Gulf Dr 235 Runaway Bay 2105 Avenue C 50x100 117 7th St N 1 Bay View Terrace 501 Gulf Dr N Bridgeport 601 Gulf Dr N 611 Gulf Dr N 2918 Avenue C 50x100 405 Clark Lane 90x110 523 70th St 104x85 canal 5400 Gulf Dr #5422 5400 6 Palm Harbor Dr 31x115x125x160 213 58th St 60x91 454 63rd St 25x115 canal 527 74th ST 100x107 canal 5300 Gulf Dr 401 Martinique N 5806 Gulf Dr 209 S Waters Edge STYLE/rooms ground home 2br/2ba/lcar ground home 2br/bal/lcarpt elevated home 3br/3ba/2car upstairs condo 2br/lba canal elevated home 1460 sfla ground condo 2br/2ba ground home 2br/lba * condo 2br/lba elevated condo 2br/2ba elevated condo 2br/2ba ground condo lbr/lba residential lot ground home 2bed/2bath/lcar ground home 2br/2ba/lcar ground condo lbr/lba/lcarpt residential lot ground home 2br/lba att. ground home 2br/lba/lcp ground home 2br/2ba/2car highrise condo 2br/2ba/gulf elevated condo 2br/2ba/gulf AGE/size 1970 1200 sfla 1969 858 sfla 1985 3500 sfla 1973 900 sfla 1979 1978 1114 sfla 1930 988 sfla 1973 800 sfla 1982 1060 sfla 1984 1200 sfla 1968 650 sfla 1967 1371 sfla 1965 1986 sfla 1964 800 sfla 1960 1107 sfla 1962 920 sfla 1963 1497 sfla 1971 1280 sfla 1975 1200 sfla SELLER/BUYER/when Lafrenz/Brown week of 5/3/93 Klein/VanWinkle week of 5/10/93 Stelle/Servis week of 5/10/93 Reinbolt/Hawkbth. week of 5/10/93 Richards/Jutz week of 5/10/93 Atchison/Ziegler week of 5/3/93 King/Murphy week of 5/3/93 O'Neil/Berry week f 5/10/93 Grippo/Borrow week of 5/10/93 City Nat'l /Allen week of 5/10/93 Oerter/Reubold week of 5/10/93 Lardas/Talarino week of 5/3/93 Martin/McCabe week of 5/3/93 Benson/Leips week of 5/3/93 Niles/Brownell week of 5/3/93 Gulash/Carper week of 5/3/93 Makar/Rylander week of 5/10/93 Coles/Bryan week of 5/10/93 Agard/Byers week of 5/10/93 SALE$/LIST$ $151,500 list 162,500 $104,000 list uk $310,000 list $339,000 $77,500 list 83,500 $135,000 list 139,900 $80,500 list 85,500 $86,000 list 87,500 $67,500 list uk $94,000 list 94,900 84,000 list uk $47,000 list uk $27,000 list $27,000 $105,000 list $110,000 $138,000 list 159,500 $72,000 list $75,000 $62,000 list $65,000 $97,000 list uk $85,000 list $97,500 $160,000 listuk Finch/Decatur Dev. $90,000 week of 5/10/93 ist uk Dozorc/Field week of 5/10/93- $235,000 list $249,000 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 4 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rusoer 4Li&marial Im numnitu TIlprrd The Rev. Frank W. Hutchison, Pastor i Come, Celebrate Christ An Interdenominational Christian Church Serving the Community Since 1913 9:00 ..............Sunday School 10:00............ Sunday Worship 10:00 ............Children's Church Sat. 7:00pm ... Seaside Worship 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Transportation & Nursery Available 778-0414 Island Baptist Church James M. Metis, Jr. Pastor 9:45 .................................................. SUNDAY SCHOOL 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 SQ FUNERAL HOMES KEITH L. GRUENDL General Manager BRADENTON HOLMES BEACH 720 Manatee Avenue W. 6000 Marina Drive 3904 Cortez Road West (813) 778-4480 (813) 748-1011 FAX 746-6459 ISLANDER MMI A H CLASSIFIED really get results from 10,000 newspapers delivered on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding area. STEPHEN G. SCOTT L. PELHAM, M.D. KOSFELD, M.D. Family Practice Accepting Medicare Assignment Now Open on WEDNESDAY Accepting New Patients 3909 East Bay Drive (Suite 100) Holmes Beach 778-1007 Day/Night 9 to 5: 778-6631 I Ig] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 M PAGE 19 lima S. Ennis ilma S. Ennis, 81, of Bradenton, died May 26 in Freedom Village Nursing Center. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., Mrs. Ennis came to the area from Plainfield, N.J., a year ago. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Elmer; a daugh- ter, Margaret Loizeaux of Anna Maria; three grand- children; and four great-grandchildren. No local visitation or services were held. National Cremation Society, Sarasota chapter, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 350 Braden Ave., Sarasota, Fla. 34233. Gerald A. Pepe Gerald A. Pepe, 68, of Holmes Beach, died May 26 in Manatee Memorial Hospital. Born in Exeter, Mr. Pepe came to Bradenton from Wilkes-Barre,Pa., in 1981. He was a retired clothing buyer. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Exeter. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a brother, Leonard, of Exeter, and two sisters, Angela Chiatala and Carmella Handel, both of Exeter. No local services were held. Mass of Christian burial and burial was held in Exeter, Pa. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army, 1204 14th St., Bradenton, Fla. 34205. Island office gets another award For the third time, June Gilley, manager of the Prudential Florida Realty's Anna Maria Island office, was awarded the firm's Office of the Month award. Pleased to received the award, Gilley said, "The award is given every month to the office that most exemplified the company's position "Rock Solid in Real Estate" by exceeding goals for listing and selling real estate. The Prudential offices in Manatee, Sarasota and Pinellas Counties compete each month for the award. Volunteers 'Speak for Dolphins' at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory will have the assistance of 108 real estate salespersons from Prudential Florida Realty, including those from the Anna Maria Island office, to distribute information about their new facil- ity, brochures and discount passes for their aquarium. The project, "If Dolphins Could Talk," takes place on Saturday, June 5, when the sales professionals will walk neighborhoods speaking for the dolphins, telling residents about the value of Mote's new facility to the, community and its value to the scientific world. Mote provides rescue, rehabilitation and the return to the sea of dolphins and other marine mammals that become stranded on our beaches. A complete report on all phases of the operation is available from Mote Marine Laboratory at 388-4441 or from your local Prudential Florida Realty office at 778-0766. Mote is located on City Island, just across the bridge at New Pass from the south end of Longboat Key. I E The Island Poet Why must folks ride their bikes down the center of the road, When at times they carry a child in back that in- creases their load? They must think they are pretty safe and won't be hurt at all, Cause if they are hit from behind, the child will break their fall. Don't you know the city has spent thousands to flat- ten every bump, So that at every street crossing you will never find a hump? For it's about time you've heard Holmes Beach has given the sidewalks to you, And to keep you from endangering your lives, there isn't more they can do. Bud Atteridge DON'T LEAVE PARADISE WITHOUT US! We are mailing the Islander Bystander. Before you go north, take a moment to complete the subscription form on page 5. We'll stay in touch 'til next year! 778-7978 K neaL & ne c + 226 85th Street The Island's Best Buy! PRICE REDUCED This cute & cozy beach home has new A/C, kitchen, plumbing, wiring, paint & roof. It is only two blocks from the beach and has a BOAT SLIP TOO! Your price $119,500. Tom Nelson "- REALTOR/Associate Office 778-2261 Evenings 778-1382 605C Manatee Ave West ' Holmes Beach ["u3 H^ [ilV]* ^ BEACH! BEACH! BEACH! Gorgeous views of Egmont Key, the Skyway Bridge and Tampa Bay. North end of Anna Maria on white, sandy beach. Reduced to $379,500. Turnkey Tumished. STwelve years experience specializing in Creative S Transactions. Make your dreams and goals a reality with V Paul Collins .-. ,B REALTOR-ASSOCIATE After Hours (813) 778-4330 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker 3224 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (813) 778-6654 FISH TALES WELCOME. We welcome stories about fishing, people and events ... anything to do with Anna Maria Island and Islanders. If you have a story to tell or you know what may be an interesting news item for other Island- ers, please, you are welcome to give us a call. IISLANDERI [I ANNA MARIA ISLAND'S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING FISHING SPORTS REAL ESTATE Island Shopping Center 5400A Marina Drive Holmes Beach Between D. Coy Ducks and the Laundromat 778-7978 Pefico By Club |3 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER U JUNE 3, 1993 PAGE 20 SALE OF WEEK "The Island Builder's Best Friend" Sabal Palm Carpentry's elevated canal front home at 106 Gull recently sold for $205,000. If memory serves, that makes about 3 new S. homes in a year that Linda Green of Green Real Estate has sold for a builder in Anna Maria. Rick Lease, the builder and owner, had an "open listing" with all brokers and a listing price of $223,000 Photo courtesy of Rick Lease. Information compiled by Doug Dowling. Sale of the week is a feature of the Islander Bystander, to give persons interested in the local real estate market some perspective on the types of houses selling and the price they sell for. /neaL sneaL |BL MLS 'Team up with success" DICK MAHER Licensed Real Estate Salesman After Hours 778-6791 778-2261 778-2244 60SC Manatee Av W 401 Pine Av Holmes Beach Anna Maria OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK TOLL FREE 1-800-422-NEAL 1 / KEY WEST STYLE NEW HOME $125,000 r 1 Gurgeous NEW home, approximately 400 ft to white sandy beach & sparkling blue water! Spacious 2 bed, 2 bath, with beautiful white tiled kitchen, baths & laundry room. BIG enclosed garage. Drive by our OPEN HOUSE at 2802 Ave. C., or call for appointment. LOTS** 2803 Ave. E., with a Gulf view $72,500. A South Harbor lot for $54,500. Dolores M. Baker Licensed Real Estate Broker 778-7500 BUY IT! SELL IT! RENT IT! And be sure to say you saw it in the pages of the Islander Bystander! For all your real estate needs Call ... Toni King. Realtor/Associate Office: (S13) 778-6654 After Hours: (813) 778-1785 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Rel Estale Br, er 3224 Easi Bvay Drive. Hlmisc BecrL FL 34217 SUNSET VILLAS Two duplexes, side by side, only one- half block to sandy walking beach. Offered at $194,500. Possible owner financing. Call Dave Moynihan. HOLMES BEACH RESIDENCE Newly listed 2BR- 2BA residence with short walk to excellent beach. Home is well-maintained and has 1,000 square foot garage and storage area. Offered at $112,500. Call Dave Moynihan MOM AND POP MOTEL 9 units plus owners unit close to Bay and Gulf, business increasing steadily. $595,000. Owner financing available. Call Stan Williams. , T'T r -X rig I '--- '----- unR-AI viSiAS r-rom mis exceptional BiM -213A condominium. You can see from Tampa to Sarasota along the Intracoastal waterway. Recently redeco- rated from top to bottom. Premium bayfront for only $129,900. Call Stan Williams. 'I~l JUST REDUCEDII Buy two duplexes with a total of four, fully furnished, 1BR 1BA units for only $175,000. Or buy just one duplex for $87,500. Well- maintained and located in quiet neighborhood. Only two blocks to great beach. BEST BUY ON THE BEACH Wide sandy beach in front of this lovely 2BR 2BA, turkey furnished condo. Many conveniences including eat-in kitchen, washer/ dryer, covered parking for 2 cars, pool, security en- trance. Priced at $139,900. Call Stan Williams. ISLAND HISTORY BUFFS... June Alder's column features the saga of Anna Maria City this week and every week in the ISLANDER BYSTANDER. Don't miss an issue. You can even mail it to friends up north! See the form on page 5 to subscribe. The Prudential _i Florida Realty We Are FLFrida 5340 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (813) 778-0766 PRICED REDUCED! #51587 $169,900... -;-:- *- Very nice duplex and only half block from the Gulf. Larger side ', .f is turnkey furnished. ' : .. -,*,1 SUNBOW BAY UNIT! -; .. >.. 4, #51783 $81,500 ... Enjoy Island living in this large ., one bedroom overlooking the lagoon. Are you looking for a Real Estate Agent with International Contacts? Call one of the Top Sales Associates at Prudential Florida Realty for Sarasota-Manatee Counties. KARIN B. STEPHAN 778-0766 or 388-1267. 1.5 ACRES! #52113 $129,900 ... Enjoy this pool home with plenty of. room to roam. To see today, call Horace T. Gilley. 792-0758 anytime. GREAT STARTER! #51359 $62,900 ... 2 bedroom, 1 bath on large lot. Call Don Pampuch now or 778-3111 eves. FLAMINGO CAY! #51577 $169,900 ... Spacious home on canal. Great for entertaining! A must see! Call June Gilley. 792-0758 anytime. LOTS! #52059 $69,900 ... These lots are in a convenient location and could be used for a small business. Call Robert St. Jean now or 778-6467 eves. ANNUAL & SEASONAL RENTALS available. Call Jack Bachman 778-0769 or 778-5368. The Prudential _ Florida Realty CAROL HEINZE. CRS REALTOR-ASSOCIATE Million Dollar Club 5340-1 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (813) 778-0766 Fax (813) 778-3035 Alter Hours (813) 792-5721 -. ra 0 --. YOUR BEACH IS WAITING FOR YOUI $239,000 #50301 ... Walk to beach from this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in Anna Maria. Owner is associate. A must see! SPORTSMAN HARBOR! $169,900 #51345 ... Quality new construction. 3 bedroom, 2 bath just steps to Gulf beaches! CALL T. DOLLY YOUNG 778-5427 ----JE .4 "LIVE THE DREAM OF A LIFE on an Island with Fantastic Water Views. TIDY ISLAND There are Ten Beautiful Homes, ranging in price from $209,900 to $595,000 on this Island. Amenities include: A Boardwalk, Nature Trails, Tennis Courts, Clubhouse, Pools, Garages, Storage, Elevators and 24-Hour Security. Local: 778-2261. Toll Free 1-800-422-6325. Ask for Rose. ROSE SCHNOERR REALTOR* GRI, LTG, RRC Neal & Neal Top Company-Wide Sales-person of the Year ,#1 in Sales and Listings on ft J^I B Anna Maria Island MS DICK WAGNER REALTY INC. e ____ I - 1 Iot- l ISLAND REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Maureen Dowd, Uc. Real Estate Broker 6101 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-6066 FORMERLY HENDRICKS REAL ESTATE G) Sales Rentals@ Property Management (813) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (813) 778-2294 P. 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 m ge ialCtiCtinz I J'inz Jwfla L..t Congratulations To Betsy Hills GULFFRONT FIXER UPPER.. Nestled on Anna Maria's unspoiled north end, the location of this older 2 bedroom, 1 bath beach house is truly priceless! Enjoy your pri- vate path, leading to mile' of sandy walking beach. Marve' at endless sunsets and sparkling blue waters. Potential pius -.r the handyman, or start fresh wiih a new elevated home! $435,000. Call or Stop by our office to schedule a complete "Drive-By Preview" of current listings through the use of professional videotape. r Exclustl" W (52)- EU 19s I II -J) SSS-- WjM THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 E PAGE 21 ISLANDER l^]i CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING is a bargain. And our classified really get results from 10,000 newspapers delivered on Anna Maria Island and the surrounding area. Perico Bay Club 1181 Edgewater Circle. End unit, fabulous Bay view. 3BR/2BA with garage. Drive by and take a look! Richard A. Freeman aE. &1 n8 eIros o 7 REALTORS MLS I] 0 778-2261 or 778-2284 After Hours N.w .-.,- m*a* SALES RENTALS 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 & professional services. Over 75 combined years of ISLAND business experience - shows we are long established ISLAND offices 2002- .w-it .. i m-.7 T GREAT CANALFRONT HOME Beautifully decorated 3 bedroom/3 bath home with lush landscaping located on di- rect access canal plus seawalk to gor- geous beach. Call Pat or Ken today! Priced at $189,000. FRAN MAXON REAL ESTATE Licensed Real Estate Broker 9701 Gulf Drive P 0 Box 717 Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 NEW LISTING! Duplex close to beach, includes 2 bed- rooms, 1 bath each side. Nice large lot and priced to sell As is, $130,000. Call today! ANNA MARIA REALTY, INC. uc. REAL ESTATE BROKER (Formerly Blassingame Realty, Inc. Since 1957) 9805 Gulf Drive P 0 Box 835 Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-2259 HORIZON REALTY OF ANNA MARIA, INC. 420 Pine Ave P 0 Box 155 Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-0426 FAX 778-1849 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND $149,000. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Canal in your backyard with a boat dock. DOUG DOWLING REALTY Lic Real Estate Brokers of Anna Maria Island P.O. BOX 1667 409 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-1222 LOCATION! LOOK AT YOUR LEISURE! Michael Saunders & Co. of Anna Maria Island, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker FEATURE OF THE WEEK LUXURY ON TAMPA BAY Spectacular views of Tampa Bay, the Skyway Bridge and Egmont Key can be yours in this 4BR/4.5B multi-level home on Anna Maria. It's executive perfect with exercise room, office/den and 4-car garage. $750,000. Don and Karen Schroder, 778-2200. NORTH BEACH VILLAGE 3 year new, 3 story, 3BR/2.5B Island townhouse Comer unit, features double garage, screened porch off breakfast nook. $149,000. Wendy Foldes, 755-0826. NEED AND EXTRA ROOM? Perfect home for fam- ily or couple needing space. 4BR/2B home; open floor plan in living area. Garage, fenced backyard and tropi- cal landscaping. $144,900. Toni or Herb King, 778-1785. WATERFRONT BARGAIN Luxury at a bargain pri.c describes this 2BR/2B spacious condo. Enjoy canalfron.. living with boating, tennis, swirruning ang d more at a greA location! $78,900. Ken Rickett, 778-3026. ISLAND DUPLEX WITH POOL Great: Hoimes Beach location close to everything! In-ground pool surrounded by tropical landscaping, utility building or storage/hobbies and fenced yard. $149,900. Jean Lee Sears, 778-5045. Anna Maria Island Centre e (813) 778-6654 3224 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON II: Secluded contem- porary 3BR/2BA Island home on 2 deep water canalfront lots with pool, dock and davits. Entry level offers 2 car garage & exercise area. Sweep- ing stairway leads to main living area. Expansive windows overlooking pool & canal carry the tropi- cal feeling indoors where you can entertain guests gathered near your wet bar. Third level master suite is highlighted with breathtaking views of Tampa Bay & Skyway bridge. This home is an architectural dream with dramatic features such as: slate entry, skylight, planter, cathedral ceiling, multiple decks and recessed lighting to name but a few. Tropical landscaping offers privacy of home & pool area. If privacy & luxury are what you are seeking, don't miss this one of a kind opportunity. Entire package at $489,000 or will sll home separately for $359,000 if home closes first. Adjoining lot with pool, $130,000 provided horne closes first. A video preview is avail- able at Smith REALTORS or for a personal show- ing call Debbie Walther, 794-6295 eves. -"ai- 1 REALTORS 5203 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 a- 1-800-741-3772 Ext. 65 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLSS %I. SAILBOAT CANAL LOT ... In one of Anna Maria City's BEST LOCATIONS AND BEST CANAL PRICE IN ANNA MARIA $110,000 Let us build your dream home from a total cost of under $200,000 Home and lot. r=ri~fnil) Vcio oUoecUon j- . flfl THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 M PAGE 22 Anna Maria Pest Control CALL (813) 778-1630 Lic. No. 4467 Carpentry, Concrete, Aluminum and Screening Service Rotted Wood Repair Specialist High in Quality Not in Price Will Beat Any Written Estimate 30 Years Exp. Call Frank 753-7757 ROOF OWNERS... Your present roof can be PERMANENTLY FIBERGLASSED. Mobile homes, gravel and tile. Self-cleaning and mildew resistant. ATLAS HOME IMPROVEMENTS, INC. Lic. #16750.001 925-1640 A-NEW LOOK PRESSURE CLEANING Aluminum, Wood, Vinyl Siding Cleaning Wood Decks, Patios and Boats Free Estimates Insured Tom Thompson 792-4659 r w- mCLIP & SAVE --- RESIDENTIAL AUTO COMMERCIAL I American Disabilities Act Surveys DEFFENBAUGH LOCKS Lc & SECURITY Licensed Bonded Insured .. | EMERGENCY SERVICE Gary & Elaine 778-5594 Deffenbaugh After 5PM 778-3468 L CLIP & SAVE mm m mm mm A I J.R. Painting * Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team * Free Estimates 778-2139 OTEY & ASSOCIATES COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING BOOKKEEPING ,SS ~ AND YEAR .ST, Il ROUND 1. 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 WE'VE GOT ESP* AND WE WANT YOU TO HAVE IT TOO! Our ESP* (ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN) is a twice-a-year inspection, lubricating, adjust- ing, and cleaning of your heating/cooling sys- tem to keep it running at peak efficiency. At $48.00 for both visits, it's a bargain you won't want to pass up. NO high pressure sales. NO unneeded parts replacement NO phone solicitations You'll have to call us or we'll never meet. Just call and say, "I want ESP, too!" Celebrating our 21st Year Serving the Island Communities IW ET COAST REFRIGERATION AIR CON BT0 * & HEATING CAC044365 778-9622 Holmes Beach 4 PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR RADIO SHACK Realistic Scanner. Programmable. Picks up police, fire & rescue, Coast Guard and can seek and find for cellular phone. $85. 778-5429. KING SIZE WATERBED $75. 778-9392. FOR SALE Cypress slab coffee table $75. Nautilus exerciser $100. Champs Blaster exerciser $50. Weights $20. 104 75th St. 778-2328 after 4 pm. SAVE 50% Business travel orfamily vacations. Never pay full price for hotels and dining again. Plus save up to 50% on over 1,000 cruises. LeisuretymeT Travel Club mem- bership on $49.95. Call now. 813-778-2174 ext 1010 or send check or money order Travelers Best, PO Box 1205, Holmes Beach FL 34218. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE 710 & 712 Gladiolus, Anna Maria. Fri, June 4 and Sat, June 5. 9-2. FISHING ABOARD the "FISH HOEK" with Captain Mitch Cockrell on 17' boat. 1/2, 3/4 & full day charters. Snook, tarpon, trout & redfish. 745-1361. 1989 23' Baretta Phaser. New 5.0 cobra engine, cuddy cabin, AM/FM cassette stereo, trailer included. Worth $14,000, sacrifice at $10,000. 778-4084 or 778-6541. FISHING BOAT 17' Wellcraft, 55 Johnson, trailer $1650. Tandem boat trailer $800. Merlruser 6 cyl outdrive, complete $1600. Tampa 962-0817. Week- ends 778-2695. 1987 21' CELEBRITY V-6, 205hp, MerCruiser I/O. VHF and loran. 1 owner in mint condition. $8,500. 813-644-2951. 18' HOBIE CAT with wings and trailer. New trampo- line. Excellent condition $1200. 778-0437. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Reliable, non-smoker. Harrington House Beachfront Bed & Breakfast. 778- 6335. P/T AND F/T. Peaches Ice Cream and Deli. 778- 7386. P/T SUMMER/evenings. Apply Tylers Ice Cream, 12 noon till 9. 11904 Cortez Rd W. MUSICIANS: 2 quality musicians needed. 1 keyboard & 1 lead guitar to complete original music ensemble. Project will be recorded for local sales & concert pro- motion. This time it's the music, stupid. 778-8247. P/T Sat, Sun and holidays. Misc cleaning. Respon- sible teenager OK. Haley's Motel 778-5405. SANDY'S LAWN SERVICE now hiring. 778-1345. EXPERIENCED, AGGRESSIVE sales'associate for active Anna Maria Island office. Unlimited possibili- ties, nice office, guaranteed sales. NEAL & MANNAUSA. Call 778-6665. PAINTER. Looking for work. 35 years experience. Also some carpentry jobs. Free estimates. Call Don 778-2356. MATURE COMPANION Do you need a mature com- panion in your home? Non-smoker, cook, drive, etc. Full-time for part-time. 778-8216. r GRADUATE NURSE Flexible and reliable, physical therapy, stroke re-hab. Excellent references. Cook and non-smoker. 798-3706. ISLAND GARDENER will turn your boring landscape into a yard bursting with blooming flowers and color. For beautiful ornamentals, perfect for the beach en- vironment all summer, call 778-2260. YES, Pine-So Patty & Co. We do everything. Light clean- ing, spring cleaning, windows, moving help, whatever! Rental property our specialty for 18 1/2 years on this is- land. 10% discount to Tom Selleck. 778-9217. Commercial Residential Free Estimates Sanidy's' Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging * V/ 'Lawn \ Hauling By the cut or by the month. Service 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED \1778.1345/ GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES U778-1 AND SATISFACTION SUNSHINE ENTERPRISES and SUNSHINE CARPETS Sec 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 CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING i COMPANY Commercial & Residential Open Saturday o-5 24-Hr Service SNo Overtime Charges! 778-3924 or 778-4461 "Remember, it pays and saves to get a second estimate." 5508 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (RF0038118) BUY IT, SELL IT, RENT IT and SERVICE IT ... RIGHT HERE! Family Owned and Millwork Operated for Over Wood Cut 10 Years To Size OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 7:30to 5 AND Saturday HARDWARE 8 to 12 HARDWARE We specialize in custom cabinet making: formica tops entertainment centers vanities kitchens 213 54th Street, Holmes Beach 778-3082 We are located just West of the Island Shopping Center 24-Hour Emergency Service We are a full service Electrical Contractor New Homes Remodel Ceiling Fans Electrical Service Changes Lightning Arrestors 5345 GULF DRIVE, SUITE 100 HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 WILLBURNS OWNER (813) 778-7774 Lic.#ER0010206 5347 GULF DRIVE NORTH HOLMES BEACH (813) 778-7808 31 [M THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JUNE 3, 1993 0 PAGE 23 AUTO & BOAT DETAILING at your home, office, or dock-at your convenience. Complete detailing in- cludes wash, wax, shampoo, engine & underbelly cleaning, leather & vinyl conditioned, tires & trim dressed and much more. Protect your investment. Call Damon on mobile number 356-4639. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling specialist. State licensed and insured. Many island references. 778-2993. ON THE ROCKS Bartending Services. Private par- ties or any occasion. 794-5947. MONTGOMERY'S CERAMIC TILE SERVICE. Pro- fessional repairs & installation. Fully insured and a Manatee County resident for 25 years. Call Ken Mont- gomery for your free estimate today at 792-9252. ALUMINUM VINYL INSTALLATION. Remodeling & repairs. Screen rooms, soffit & fascia, roof-overs, carports, etc. LIC #RX0051318. Insured, references, reasonable prices. Rex Roberts 795-3757. FAT CAT HOME WATCH Will care for your home or condo while your are away. Call Jon Kent mobile #745-4723 for information. DEPENDABLE quality cleaning. References avail- able. Experienced, honest. Reasonable ironing rates. Call Lucy 778-2479. PARADISE FOR $79 wk. Looking for responsible, laid back roommate to share nice North Shore home. Own phone number, own TV, furnished or unfur- nished. All amenities. Dock boat at back door. Deposit required. 778-1273. GINIES PERSONALIZED CLEANING A cleaning ser- vice to meet your needs. Will drive and run errands. Island resident with island references. 778-1863. FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED duplex on Intrac- oastal-coastal, great view. 1/1, week/month/year $500. 778-7980. ..PECIAL WEEKEND OFFER at Island West Apart- ments. Includes 2 night stay (Fri & Sat) plus late check out Sunday. Hospitality bar and Saturday evening BBQ. Call now for reservations 778-6569. SUMMER RENTAL Large, direct gulf.front. Beach, tennis, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, etc. Two week rentals for summer or fall. 794-8877 or 778-1096. FEMALE WANTED to rent large bedroom in 3/2 house in northwest Bradenton, w/35 year old female. House privileges. 10 minutes from Island. Weekdays 778-6541. LOVELY FURNISHED Anna Maria gulf front apart- ments. Sundeck & porch. No pets. Week/Month/Sea- son. 778-3143. RENTAL TO SHARE Nice Anna Maria waterfront. Dock, washer/dryer, fully furnished. Smoker OK. $300 + 1/2 utilities. 778-1273. FURNISHED/PRIVATE BEACH Efficiency apart- ment. Small deck overlooking gulf. Air and clean. $365/mo. Security deposit required. No pets. 1604 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach. 778-5959. MARINA DRIVE N, Holmes.Beach. 2 bedroom du- plex. Central A/C. New refrigerator, carpet. Separate storage. $540/mo + electric & security. 778-5391. STUDIO APARTMENT Quiet, discrete, single occu- pancy. Terms neg. No pets. 778-5832. HOLMES BEACH 3/2, w/art/craft room, fireplace, POOL, deep CANAL, near Intracoastal, seawall, dav- its, $179,900. Call Brenda Katz 778-7980, Lasser Realty. DUPLEX ON INTRACOASTAL! Deep water dock- age! Great view!. 2 story, 2/1, garage, seawall, re- cently remodeled! $155,000. 778-7980. PERICO BAY CLUB 2/2, 2nd floor, water view. Ex- tras and upgrades. $88,000. Owner 795-2636. SACRIFICE: Anna Maria Island. See the Bay! Up- dated 2/2, 1st floor condo. All amenities. Call Marilyn Trevethan, Realtor/Associate 813-778-2261. Neal & Neal Realtors. GORGEOUS LOT city of Anna Maria. Spring Ave. 52' X 145', $80,000 or build to suit. 778-7127. Quality Builders. PERICO SHORES Large waterfront lots with scenic views. Starting in the $70's. Ready to build in July. Jake Rumph 813-778-7127 or 416-741-1975. PERICO BAY CLUB 1181 Edgewater Circle. End unit, fabulous bay view. 3/2 with garage. Drive by and take a look and then reach Richard! Richard A Free- man, Island and Key Specialist, Realtor, Assoc. Neal & Neal, Realtors. 778-2261 or after hours 778-2284. LOW COST health insurance. $10,000,000. On the job coverage, small groups, prescriptions included. Preferred provider hospitals. Over 10 years experi- ence. Call 778-2324. LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST Island resident. Available to assist elderly or physically disabled. Ref- erences upon request. 778-2830. BLACK FEMALE CAT with yellow eyes. About 6 months old. Friendly mild manner. Near Holmes Blvd. 778-4317. Elaine is still here ... Painting by Elaine Defenbaugh "Professional Excellence" INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Serving the Islands Since 1969 Licensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 NU-Weatherside SNC, of Florida, Inc. RX00654oo 5 WINDOW REPLACEMENT VINYL SIDING 7 SOFFIT & FASCIA PORCH ENCLOSURES 778-7074 Financing Available Ill- = ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED l LICENSED INSURED *-. COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED .MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 Plaster, Stucco Stonework & Tile Cement Coating Etc. Interior & Exterior Repairs a Specialty Drywall Repair Free Estimates Quality Work Photo album of Completed Jobs with References 5401 24th St. W., Bradenton William F. Pardy (813) 756-2154 SCAVANAGH MARINE REPAIR GAS DIESEL I/O INBOARD ENGINES DRIVES GENERATORS FULL SERVICE MARINA MOBILE SERVICE 795-7264 124TH ST. CT. WAT CORTEZ ROAD Finishing Touches Wallpapering YOUR PAPER HUNG WITH PRIDE & CARE FREE ESTIMATES 778-2152 ISLANDER I IF HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD THE DEADLINE IS NOON ON MONDAY Classifieds need to be placed in person at our office after all, who can afford to invoice for $3.00? Our office is located at 5400A Marina Drive, in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. We're on the corner between D. Coy Ducks and the laundromat and we are open daily from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. CLASSIFIED RATES: Minimum $3.00 for up to 3 lines. Additional lines: $1 each, Boxes $1, Headlines 100 per word. For more information, call 778-7978. Pull-Out Spray Kitchen Faucets Distinctive European styling, decorative finishes, and innovative features for the contemporary kitchen. THE BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER. LoaPensee Plumbing, Inc. Z 778-5622 U., ...49191 5348-B Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach r= IL I3 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JUNE 3, 1993 PAGE 24 WHEN YOU WANTi - THE BEST, COMEi TO HARRY'S TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A SPECIAL OFFER TO ENJOY DELIGHTFUL DINING AT HARRY'S... PLEASE PRESENT OUR COUPON FOR $10 OFF TWO DINNER ENTREES SERVED IN OUR STYLISHLY CASUAL, TROPICAL DINING ROOM. . I i t, -,* lT -- Islander Expires 6/4/93" - * . SLONGBOAT KEY lCfl ~ (813) 383-0777 delightful dining gourmet take-out stylish catering Stylishly casual & tropical dining Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Every Day New Retail Deli with Full Bakery Gift Baskets Gourmet Products Premium Wines Catering black-tie to beachwear affairs, since 1979 525 ST. JUDES DRIVE at 5600 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE COM PETE JOIN THE FUN AT THE SANDBAR'S R ( A NINTH ANNUAL SUMMER FOR -BEACH OLYMPICS THE ^ TO BENEFIT THE UNITED WAY. Sunday, June 13, 1993 41, 4 Registration at 10:30 a.m. 0U Games begin at 12:00 noon 0i Trophy and Prizes For more information or to confirm your participation, please call Gary, Steve, Joe, Alan or Lynda 100 Spring Avenue ITED Anna Maria Island 778-0444 WAY FREE draft beer and soft drinks for team members. Team registration fees are $75.00 r~-- REGISTRATION FORM:------ I BUSINESS NAME I I ADDRESS: __i SPHONE:__ CONTACT: IM_ PARTICIPANTS: 1. CAPTAIN: ALTERNATES: 12. 1r. 3._ 2. 24. 5._____________________* 16._______________________ I "I I FEE: $75.00 PAID CASH________ CHECK _ We, the undersigned, individually accept total responsibility for any personal injury Incurred while participating in the Beach Olympics, and release the Sandbar Restaurant of any liability due to participation. 1. .5. 1 S2. 6. _ 13. .7. Lu..-_ .-,------- ---- -- is at.. The WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR 00000*.* 0 0 0*0** Our Famous British-Style Fish & Chips ALL YOU CAN EAT $6.95 MONDAY-THURSDAY ONLY OPEN 7 DAYS 11AM to 10PM 902 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 THE HUNT CLUB QThe Restaurant with a British Flair ... (CLOSED JUNE 7 to 13) Sunday Breakfast 9 am to 12:30 pm Early Birds from $4.95 4:30 to 6:00 pm Lunch and Dinner Daily British-Style Fish & Chips ALL YOU CAN EAT $6.95 Monday Thursday ONLY Afternoon Tea Wednesday & Saturday Entertainment Every Night! TOP TEN RECORDING ARTIST DUANE DEE Tuesday thru Thursday 7 to 11 pm and Friday & Saturday 8 to 12 VOCALIST BARBARA JOHNSEN WITH WAYNE DELAIR Sunday & Monday 7 to 11 pm 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key Located in the Centre Shops 383-0543 i |