![]() ![]() |
![]() |
|
UFDC Home | myUFDC Home | Help |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Full Text | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANNA MARIA ISLAND'S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE ISLANDER i I P Bradenton Beach taxes may rocket up 36% By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach property owners may be the lone Islanders to face an increase in their millage rate. To satisfy the proposed 1993/94 budget of $1,167,349 will require a millage rate of 3.7466. The proposed rate is an increase of 36.24 percent over last year's millage rate of 2.7500. City council members worked nearly 11 hours in two sessions to pare the budget down from the initial proposal of $1,190,728 and the millage rate of 4.0805. The increased millage is required to satisfy the budget in spite of a $7 million increase in the assessed Beach renourishment dud idea for AMC By Joy Courtney Editor As if its citizens were bent on controlling a develop- ing hurricane, the Anna Maria City Commission's special meeting on beach renourishment was quickly down-. graded to a committee study on beach preservation. And that's only if enough interested citizens come forward to pursue the matter. After a pro-renourishment presentation by John Adams, representing the Anna Maria Chapter of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, and a laundry list of facts, figures and "how to finance" options presented by Jack Gorzeman, Manatee County's environmental project coordinator who headed the local sponsorship of the recent renourishment project, the 24 citizens in attendance took turns taking pot-shots at the proposed idea. They citizens said as taxpayers they didn't want to pay a penny towards what they considered was an unnecessary project leastwise a potential $2 million dollars. They believe the sand along Holmes Beach would eventually drift north to fill in whatever prob- lems city might have on its Gulf front. There was no way the citizens wanted to exchange their beach's powdery soft sand for the hard shell-type sand now laying on their sister cities' shores. If anything were to be done, said the citizens, it should be done for the beaches on the Bay side of the city and then only through the utilization of artificial reefs, walkways and other environmental methods. When challenged by resident Ted Tripp as to why the meeting was even called, Commissioner George McKay said he coordinated last week's meeting be- cause of concerned inquiries made to him by "at least as many residents as there are people in this room." No one in the audience claimed to be one of the inquirers. Armed with a state survey dated April 1989, Adams told the audience there-was approximately four-tenths of a mile of dangerously eroded beach at the northern tip of the Island. He also explained the most cost-effective manner to renourish the area was to pump sand in instead of hauling it in. "Sand is like gold," said Adams. "It will cost $6 a cubic yard to haul and $4 a cubic yard to pump it on the beach." Adams' argument was lost on the residents present, most who have homes on the north tip of the Island. They claimed the survey was out of date, and because the northern point of Anna Maria had a history of volatile sand movement, there was nothing anyone could do to control it. Gorzeman estimated the proposed renourishment cost at $2 million. The amount was a worst-case estimate if the city couldn't "link into" a federally-sponsored project such as the one scheduled elsewhere in nine years. At the suggestion of Commissioner Max Znika, the commission voted unanimously to support an ad hoc citizen committee dedicated to the subject of beach preservation with emphasis on finding solutions for the bay-side beaches. The city is currently looking for in- terested volunteers to serve on the committee. value of taxable property in the city. The budget includes a six percent salary increase for city employees, who voluntarily declined an in- crease last year. It also includes the implementation of a salary step-program for police officers. The city's capital improvements projects in the proposed budget include $4,000 for a new roof for the sanitation building, $15,000 for pier dock replacement (from the pier fund), $60,000 for pier erosion control, $24,000 for road paving projects, $44,661 for sanita- tion vehicle replacement (from sanitation fees), $11,000 for renovation of the north adult park and $10,000 for renovation of the south children's park. In contributions, council increased its donation to the Anna Maria Island Community Center from $4,100 to $6,000, as requested by Center officials. Council agreed on $250 for the Anna Maria Island Historical Society plus a one-time donation of $500, for earmarked for their 1994 centennial. Council decreased the $2500 requested by the Island Emergency Operations Center for its budget to $1,200. Other donations include $50 to the Anna Maria Island Privateers for the annual children's Christmas party and $25 to the League of Women Voters. The first public hearing on the budget will be held at 7 p.m., Sept. 8 and the second at 7 p.m., Sept. 15. Miss Duffy gets crabby Pat Geyer, Holmes Beach mayor and proprietor of Duffy 's Tavern, enjoyed a S"newspaper-full" of blue crabs recently in the kitchen at Duffy's. The crabs were caught locally by Mike O'Leary and expertly prepared by S Mark Fulghum. Duffy's is offering crabs on alter- nate Monday evenings to S patrons lucky enough to S buy a ticket or reserve a seat in advance. Space is limited but the crabs are -- not. It took most patrons about two hours to consume "all-you-can- eat." S-" Islander Photo: Bonner Presswood Bridge openings unchanged for two more years By Paul Roat It's Sunday afternoon. In February. Three o'clock. Unfortunately, you've got to go to town, and crossing the bridge will take forever, what with the thousands of sandy beachgoers also trekking back home to the mainland from their day at the beach. The problem isn't the traffic volume, but the draw- bridge opening and closings that tie up car traffic while big boats cruise through the Intracoastal Waterway. Bradenton Beach City Councilman Jim Kissick has a solution to the traffic dilemma. He wants the bridges to open twice an hour on a staggered timetable that would allow a sailboat to go under the Manatee Avenue bridge and, 15 minutes later, go under the Cortez Bridge. Bridge openings are currently every 15 minutes, or four times an hour, but are undergoing a trial schedule, opening every 20 minutes, or three times per hour. Kissick says his proposal would cut down on the wear and tear of the bridges and would improve auto- mobile traffic over the bridges without dramatically altering boat traffic patterns. But the Kissick plan is not to be at least, not for another two years. Capt. John Winslow, with the U.S. Coast Guard in Miami, is responsible for bridges in this part of the state. The Coast Guard establishes bridge opening schedules based on traffic patterns and a host of other factors, pursuant to federal law. SAnd Winslow has said in no uncertain terms that traffic volume just isn't sufficient to change the time the bridges open for boats. "Other than the fact that you want this," Winslow told Island officials during Wednesday's Barrier Island Elected Officials Forum, "you have not shown me the degree of traffic to justify the restriction to navigation to go with a 30-minute opening." Winslow based his assessment on season and off- season traffic crossing the bridges, taking traffic counts and averaging them for daily tallies. It's the averaging that apparently skews the figures against Kissick's opening plan: although the bridges may open almost continuously on, say, weekend afternoons when both boaters and beachgoers want to go home, there aren't enough traffic or bridge opening requests during the week to warrant a bridge opening timing change. 1 SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Dump site in AMC..................... Page 2 Woman critical ...........................Page 3 Letters ...................................... Page 4 Fire district budget ..................... Page 6 Exxon cleanup ...........................Page 7 Streetlife .................................. Page 14 Real estate transactions ..........Page 20 JULY 29, 1993 fl THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N JULY 29, 1993 PAGE 2 Bay beach turned into dump site in AMC By Joy Courtney Editor Adams Landscaping & Maintenance Company was caught with its tailgate down, dumping large pieces of broken concrete onto a beach in Anna Maria City. Susan Tripp, a visitor from Oregon, witnessed the dumping and immediately filed a complaint with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Tripp was walking along the beach parallel to North Shore Drive at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, where she saw a truck with an Adams Landscaping sign back up to the beach be- tween two homes and dump broken concrete beyond the seawall on the beach. Tripp stated she asked the "man in charge," who turned out to be Paul Horvat, owner of the residence where the incident was occurring and owner of Adams Landscaping, if he had a permit to dump the concrete. According to Tripp, Horvat stated he did not need one. Tripp observed Horvat spreading the material around the area as she left to contact the authorities. Anna Maria City Mayor Ray Simches and Steve West from the Department of Environmental Protec- tion (DEP), with the Division of Beaches and Shores, met with Horvat at the dump site at different times on the same day, according to a city official. Horvat agreed to remove the material and did so the next day. Horvat said he did not believe he was doing anything wrong at the time he dumped the concrete. He was only trying to protect his property, he said. According to Horvat, the house he owns with other family members at 887 North Shore Drive is built on the lowest point on the Island. As a result, it is not unusual for 16- to 18-inches of water to flood the residence during a storm. Adams Landscaping had recently been awarded a contract from the City of Anna Maria to remove and replace approximately 60-linear feet of concrete side- walk at 407 North Bay Boulevard. Horvat said he be- lieved the material was beach-quality and when the job was done he took the material to the beach for the purpose of alleviating his flooding problem. "If I was trying to do something illegal, I would not do it in daylight and use a truck that had my company's name on it," said Horvat. "I feel as if that lady entrapped me. Why did she wait to stop me until after the material was dumped? What would she have done if it had been dirty oil, wait until it was all over the beach before she said something? I have lived on this Island a long time and have stopped or cleaned up a lot of illegal dumping around here myself. I would never do something like that to my neighbors." Although Horvat removed the material, he could face criminal and civil charges. A permit from DEP would have been required because the property is within the Manatee County coastal control line. A per- mit is needed to put anything seaward of that line and the "anything" must be compatible with the beach, according to Steve West. This applies to public as well as private property which is seaward of the line. Simches said the city commission will decide if it will pursue or drop the matter after each commissioner has reviewed the incident report. If charged, Horvat could face a third degree felony charge under Florida law for illegal dumping with a possible penalty of imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, and confiscation of his vehicle. According to West, if the DEP determines it has ju- risdiction and Tallahassee decides the incident warrants further action, the department would file civil charges. Caught dumping material on beach A truck from Adams Landscaping & Maintenance Co. dumps a large load of broken concrete onto the beach outside a home on North Shore Drive in Anna Maria City. A passerby reported the alleged illegal dumping to authorities and filed a complaint with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. "An offense like this falls under Florida Statute, Chapter 161, Beach and Shore Preservation Act, which is a misdemeanor, not a felony. It would be handled admin- Dumped debris According to Paul Horvat the concrete he dumped on the beach was to protect his house from flooding. Clean up Horvat agreed to remove the material after a meeting with authorities. Photos courtesy of Paul Horvat istratively and not through law enforcement," said West. Horvat stated he understood that the matter would be dropped as long as he cleaned up the area immediately. Sand dollar thievery could cost real dollar fines "Shellfish police" could slap you with a $500 fine and 60 days in the slammer if Dorothy McChesney has her way. The Anna Maria City Commissioner is upset at the numbers of shellfish, mostly sand dollars, that are be- ing "harvested" from the waters off the City of Anna Maria. She has proposed a special rule be formulated through the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission making it illegal for the taking of more than two live shellfish per day off the city's beaches. McChesney's proposal has been met with mixed feelings from other lawmakers and scientists. Mayor Katie Pierola seems to favor a similar rule for waters off Bradenton Beach, and said she would bring the matter to the attention of that city's council. "This [shellfish proposal] is similar to sea bats 10 or 15 years ago," Pierola said. "People used to take sea oats before we knew how important they are to beaches, and now there's a $500 fine for cutting them." Mayor Pat Geyer of Holmes Beach doesn't think regulation is needed, and has said she would not favor such a shellfish ruling. Geyer has raised questions about enforcing the proposed ban. Councilwoman Carol Whitmore also questioned the need for the pro- posed ban, but said she would bring the matter before the council for discussion. Kim Short, a resident of Sarasota, is "very dis- tressed to see people walking off with sand dollars and starfish and hermit crabs. "It's sad," Short said. "I'm sad about it, and my kids are sad about it." A shellfish rule began off Sanibel Island, McChesney said, and eventually expanded to include all of Lee County. Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory have cau- tiously indicated some restrictions may be in order, but have questioned how enforcement of sand dollar re- moval could be accomplished. Jim Culter, a senior scientist at Mote, has said that restrictions may be advisable for some species of shell- fish with long reproductive cycles. Sand dollars, though the focus of McChesney's ire do not have such long cycles. Although there has been talk of enacting a similar rule in Sarasota, nothing formal has been presented. jf THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 3 Woman critical after Anna Maria accident Melissa Weber, age and address unknown, re- mained in critical condition Tuesday after sustaining head injuries Sunday evening in a freak accident in the 8300 block of Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. According to Dave Bristow, spokesman for the Manatee County Sheriffs Department, Weber and the van's driver, Jack H. Robson, 57, of LaBelle, Florida, were arguing and Weber jumped out of the van. The van was traveling about 20 to 25 mph. Weber was stabilized at the scene, then taken by ambulance to the Anna Maria Island Community Cen- ter, where a helicopter airlifted her to Bayfront Medi- cal Center in St. Petersburg. According to the police report, the deputy smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Robson and administered field sobriety tests. Robson failed the tests and was arrested and charged with driving under the influence with serious bodily harm. Robson was transported to the Manatee County Jail where a breath test resulted in a reading of .10. Robson's bond was set at $7,500. Anna Maria City Thurs., 7/29: 10 a.m. Budget Meeting Thurs., 8/5: 11 a.m. Charter Review Bradenton Beach Tues., 8/3: 7 p.m. Community Redevelopment Agency Holmes Beach Tues., 8/3: 9 a.m. Planning Commission Tues., 8/3: 7:30 p.m. Council Meeting All meetings at respective city hall. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Critical care Melissa Weber received attention of paramedics in a freak accident Sunday evening near Park Avenue in Anna Maria. Weber exited a van driven by Jack Robson of LaBelle, Florida, resulting in a head injury. Emergency workers treated her at the scene, then transported her by ambulance to a helicopter at the Anna Maria Island Community Center which took her to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Islander Photo: Pat Copeland THE BIG SALE CONTINUES ... There's always something tropical, casual and fun on sale at Beach-Style! // ^ Tropical, Fun, Classic Clothing Artful Gifts & Accessories I3,IAC II-STYLI.. 13OUJTIQUIE 10010 GULF DRIVE AT PINE AVENUE ANNA MARIA OPEN MON-SAT 9:30 6 and SUNDAY 11 5 (We're just one block north of the Sandbar Restaurant) 778-4323 IB THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E JULY 29, 1993 E PAGE 4 Secrets aside, let the department run smooth A recent comic in the daily papers has two prehis- toric creatures in discussion: "I have a secret." "What is it?" "If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore." "It's not one anymore, anyway 'cause I know about it." "What do you know about it?" "I ain't tellin' ... it's a secret." "B.C.'s" prehistoric creatures know how to keep a secret. Just like Holmes Beach Mayor Pat Geyer, the council and the police chief. On the funnies page, ironically, real life often comes to the forefront. On the issue of the reprimand issued to Police Chief Rick Maddox, everyone is keeping the secret. At least for the record, noone is talking. Privately and off the record, lots of people have an opinion or a story about what's going on and why. Snooks Adams, former police chief for Holmes Beach for many years says he knows the problem, but he won't tell. One critic of city government suspects the bridge issue is to blame for Maddox's woes. What- ever. The rumors are flying and assorted. Meanwhile, the mayor meets with the chief, and the mayor meets with the chiefs staff, and hopefully the outcome will be a smooth department, void of whatever the problems may have been. 'Trolley Folly' frivolous project This letter is in response to several articles that have been written regarding the purchase and opera- tion of seven open trolley-type vehicles to be used to transport people from the mainland out to the Island and then interconnect with Longboat Key. In a recent guest editorial in The Bradenton Her- ald, Holmes Beach Councilwoman Carol Whitmore stated that people coming out to the Island could park their cars at 75th Street and take the open trolley-type vehicle to the Island. I question the safety of an open trolley traveling at 45 to 50 MPH on the causeway to the beach (50 MPH happens to be the speed limit on the causeway), any slower speed would impede the regular flow of traffic. I believe that 95 percent of the people coming out to the Island are going to spend the day at the beach. Would these trollies be able to handle people who are carrying beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, etc., or ISLANDER I Hi i i VOLUME ONE, NUMBER 36 V Bonner Presswood, Publisher V Editorial Joy Courtney, Editor Paul Roat, News Editor Pat Copeland June Alder Bob Ardren Jack Egan V Contributors Doug Dowling Mike Heistand Kay Pruden V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Dolores Knutson V Classified Services Darla Becker V Advertising Services and Accounting Susan Runfola V Production Mike Atwood Darla Becker V Distribution Jesse Johnston Galene Shorter Mary Stockmaster With a lot of help from our friends. 1993 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5400A Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 813 778 7978 would these people be refused entry to the trolley? What about handicapped access? What happens when we have a sudden rain storm? Do the trolleys stop running or do the riders just sit and get wet? I also question the sanity of anyone who would pay a fare to take an open trolley and sit in heavy traf- fic in 90 degree temperatures, when they could be sit- ting in their air conditioned car. It seems to me this is nothing but a "sightseeing trolley" that will travel up and down the islands mak- ing stops to pick up and discharge passengers along the way. This would impede the flow of traffic in the Is- land cities. If you have ever driven behind a Manatee County bus, you will know what I mean. The purchase, operation and maintenance of seven trolley-type vehicles will be close to $500,000, with 90 percent coming from a grant from the state and the rest from the counties and the Island cities. It seems to me that if the state, county and cities have enough money for the "frivolous" purchase of these trolleys, then maybe the citizens are due for a tax decrease instead of a proposed tax increase, or else this money could be diverted to education, law enforce- ment, etc., with it is really needed. I do not see where there will be any benefit what- soever to the citizens of the Island cities by the pur- chase of these open trolley-type vehicles. As you can tell, I am opposed to any funding by county or the City of Anna Maria for this "Trolley Folly" project. Ed Callen, Anna Maria City A pox on polluters This is a letter of thanks to the anonymous boat- ers who went out of their way to circle and retrieve a floating plastic bag near the Manatee Avenue bridge Saturday afternoon. A pox on whoever dumped it in the first place! Gale Carter, Bradenton Beach Thanks for the papers We enjoy your paper very much. It really keeps us up on the news of the Island while we are away. Please extend my subscription for three months and fill me in on the papers I will have missed.Thank you. Warren McAvoy, South Hadley, MA Missing you poorly Just a note to let you know we arrived back in Missouri okay. Had a fun trip and camped along the way in "Ole Yeller." (A rare VW pop-top.) It has rained and rained and more since we got back. Sure miss Anna Maria and the sunsets and the Bystander. I sure enjoyed being a member of the Islander Bystander staff while there kept me out of the pool hall on Wednesdays. Look forward to returning. Re- gards to all on my route. Gene Rodgers Editor's note: Gene delivered papers to condomini- ums, resorts and the outdoor boxes for several months before heading north for the summer. We look forward to his return too. "Keep the powder dry, Gene." Congrats on the paper Today we received the first issue of our subscription. We wish to congratulate you on a fine Anna Maria Island paper. It's like the Islander of old with many of its former staff. Keep up reporting the local news as you are doing. John Sloan, Peoria Good job on Taylor boatworks I am enclosing a check to cover the cost of mail- ing 10 copies of your June 17 issue. It was very good coverage on the interior of Neriah Taylor's boatworks featuring the 1936 era. I only wish that they had pictures of the yacht that he built for Pat Whitaker in Tampa. It was beautiful. Cleo Taylor, Sarasota Letters wanted Letters to the editor are welcomed by the Islander. Letters should have the writer's signature, a printed or typed name, a full address and a daytime telephone number. Brief and timely letters on a single topic have the best chance of being printed fully. Letters should be no longer than 400 words. We reserve the right to con- dense any letter. The Islander will not publish anonymous, open, or form letters, or letters addressed to others or copies of letters sent elsewhere. , 7- 4. '7. Budget squeeze THOSE WERE THE BAYS Part 7 Conclusion, the Hurricane of 1921, by June Alder- By 1955, the 34-year-old Cortez Bridge was too rickety and too narrow for the big, post-war cars. Then as now girls in skimpy bathing suits stopped traffic. BRIDGE OPENS AT LAST Paul Gilmore and Mrs. Gilmore were visitors in Bradentown while spending time at their home on Anna Maria Key. Mr. Gilmore is more enthusiastic than ever about the possibility of start- ing a moving picture studio at Anna Maria Key andfrom now on will devote most of his time to perfecting his plans. Sunday he spent some time with an en- gineer making plans to re-subdivide the southern end of the Island (where a de- velopment called West View had been started in 1903). He will widen some of the streets that are laid out and will make the main thoroughfare one of the most attractive streets in any motion picture city. Mr. Gilmore said that Florida was destined to become the moving picture center of the nation. Mr. Gilmore stated what D. W. Griffith, the pioneer movie magnate of the world, said in an inter- view in Dallas the other day. Some of the leading businessmen asked him why Texas would not do for the motion pic- ture industry and Mr. Gilmore told them that while he did not want to hurt their feelings, he thought Texas was imprac- ticable because of the climate and at- mospheric conditions. He further said that Florida was des- tined to become the motion picture center of the nation as California has been "shot to pieces" and Florida presents a virgin field that has heretofore been neglected but is fast coming to the front. What remained of the bridge after two decades as a fishing pier was torn down in 1979. With the largest picture manufac- turers in the world turning their eyes towards Florida it behooves Bradentown and Manatee County to prepare for the migration when it comes. A bridge to Anna Maria and a chain of good roads over the county giving easy access to all of the beaches and points of interest in the county will do more to land us our share of the pic- ture business than all of the yelling and sending of delegations to confer with picture people that we can do. Manatee River Journal, Dec. 1, 1921 Nearly wrecked by the hurricane of October 24, 1921, Jack Leffingwell's bridge to Anna Maria Island was rebuilt and dedicated with much fanfare in April 1922. Hundreds of visitors streamed across it on opening day in their Model T's to enjoy the beaches. A grand bathing pavilion was erected that same year, and the Island enjoyed sev- eral prosperous tourist seasons. "The new bridge and road have made Anna Maria a place where all are more than content to live," the Mana- tee River Journal editorialized on No- vember 23, 1923: This state of contentment did not last long. The killer hurricanes of 1926 and 1928 put an end to the Florida Boom and shattered the grandiose dreams of movie producer Paul Gilmore and other entre- preneurs like him. But the bridge survived these catas- trophes and countless other hazards of wind and wave and automotive mis- treatment for 34 years until the present Manatee and Cortez bridges were built in 1957 and the Longboat Pass bridge in 1958. It was then that the more modest dreams of post-World War II develop- ers came to pass with the transforma- tion of the Island into a retirement com- munity and low-profile "vacation des- tination." (Remember those "Manatee County Our Little Secret" ads?) Today, there is no hotter issue on the Island than whether or not we need new bridges and, if so, how tall they should be. My guess is by the turn of the century we'll have two high-rise spans arching across Anna Maria Sound. That is, unless we're visited by that major "100,year" hurricane, the thought of which ever lurks in a corner of my mind. In that case, my guess is well, read John D. MacDonald's novel, "Condominium." Next: Hurricane postscript [fl THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 5 (RELAX! We can help! FAT CAT o Carpet Upholstery Cleaning Dry Foam, Dries Fastt We never use steam! We have happy customers ... "... and we can't believe our carpet is really colored light brown!" Shelly & Rod Ackley, Bradenton Clean Carpet Looks Better & Lasts Longer Fw2T 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. CALL TODAY! MEMBER: ANNA MARIA & LONGBOAT KEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE * U S.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. We bring you all the news about three city governments, community happenings, people features and special events ... even the latest real es- tate transactions ... not to mention advertising from businesses that you need to stay in touch with if your "heart is on the Island." We're the only newspaper that gives you all the news of Anna Maria Island. u . S The Islander Bystander is a free, community newspaper, and if you Live here, you'll never have to pay to get the Island news. But if you don't live here and you would like to subscribe, please fill out the form below * S and mail or drop off at our office with a check in the proper amount. S BULK MAIL U.S. SUBSCRIPTIONS START DATE: _ Q [ One Year: $26 3 6 Months: $18 D 3 Months: $10 . : 1st Class Mail and Canadian Subscriptions: C ] One Year: $125 C 6 Months: $75 NAME * ADDRESS * CITY STATE ZIP_ "ISIANDERII .." 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 S the Holmes Beach laundromat in the Island Shopping Center. uu*.****.U*.*.E***U***EU.U.*.uua.*E.*UE.Uu* [j] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 6 m 0 -UOENIX IMTED EITjIO>NSg Fine Art Pins by.. 778-5480^^ 509 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Summer Hours: Open Tues-Sat 10-5 Sunday 12-5 Closed Monday & Wednesday r An Art Gallery exhibiting an extensive collection by the most talented Florida Artists. Painting, Sculpture, Three Dimensional Art, Glass & Pottery. 778-4655- Lively Gifts & Kitchen's Annual Christmas in July BLIZZARD OF VALUES! OI AALL HOLIDAY CHINA 25 OFF & ACCESSORIES Cuthbertson Lenox Fitz & Floyd Royal Worcester Spode, t *Sale applies to in-stock & special order items. Lively Gifts & Kitchen Beachway Plaza 75th St. & Manatee Ave. 792-0487 Mon-Fri 9:30 to 5:30 Sat 9:30 to 4:30 FRAME Helen Rundell Stefan Martin Mary Ruth McCracken * Custom Framing * Art Supplies "Care and Excellence" 5306 Holmes Boulevard Holmes Beach By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Salaries reflect the largest increase in the Anna Maria Fire District's proposed 1993/94 budget. The additional $100,480 will be used to hire a full time firefighter and an inspector and to implement a salary step-program. The firefighter will man Station 2 in Cortez in response to citizen complaints that the station is not staffed. The budget was prepared by the board's Secre- tary/Treasurer John Van Ostenbridge and staff mem- bers with input from board members. It was reviewed last week by the board and is slated for approval at the August 9 board meeting. Board members discussed each line item and the justification for each increase. Increases and justifi- cations are as follows: Salaries: $100,480 one firefighter, one in- spector, implementation of salary step program Overtime: $2,000 shift captains, vacation coverage, unexpected needs Longevity: $700 $50 per year with a maxi- mum of five years (paid staff) Volunteer pay: $7,000 volunteer pay plus $5 per hour each for one OJT (on job training) firefighter at each station Payroll tax: $7,000 increase in salaries Uniforms: $800 additional personnel Building maintenance: $3,000 review of pre- vious expenditures and expected expenditures General equipment maintenance: $1,000- re- view of year to date and expected expenditures Workman's compensation insurance $8,000 - risk classification for fire personnel and staff Flood insurance: $500 possible increase in rates Medical expenses: $1,000- additional person- nel and pre-employment and annual physical Volunteer training: $2,000 new program for New resort rental fees will add $21,000 to city's coffers Holmes Beach became the first Island city to take advantage of the state's new occupational license leg- islation and will realize an additional $21,000 in rev- enue as a result. At last week's city meeting, council passed on first reading an ordinance to hike fees for resort rentals. The fee will be $25 per unit for rentals with up to six units, and $150 'I question plus $3 per unit for hotels and motels with seven or more units. hotels hav The lone dissenter was Councilwoman Mary Ellen rate and tl Reichard, who favored a step fee plan as opposed to the flat fee. property o The step fee plan called for $15 have rent per unit for five to nine units, $12.50 per unit for 10 to 19 units Isee a lot and $10 per unit for 20 or more units. ness and ii "I question why the hotels have a special rate and the other this.' property owners who have rentals did not," said Reichard. "I see a lot of unfairness and inequity in this. The alternative proposal is a lot more fair. It puts a cap on smaller people who have five or six units." Luke Courtney, a member of the Equity Study Commission which developed the fees in the ordi- nance, said he authored the step fee proposal but re- jected it after further information came to light. "The way you see it you're correct, but that's not the way it is," explained Courtney. "In the past an owner with more than one property paid one bill with all the properties lumped together on it. In the future, every individual street address will have a separate bill. Only hotels and motels will be getting one bill. The city clerk has to work 10 times as hard for the guy with 10 iiidividiit iuiits as the hotel with 10 units." z' 'e U rI Committee Chairman Don Schroder added, "We believe it's the proper way to go. There's X-number of dollars to be charged for that same amount of work. We tried to be very fair." "I think they really socked it to the small owner who happens to own eight or nine units," retorted Reichard, "while the hotel owners made sure they why the had a cap and special preference." Deputy City Clerk Teri a special Kirkpatrick noted, "Let me say in defense of the committee, they ? other compared this to 10 other cities. ers wh hen they did that comparison, wners who they realized ours was the lowest s did not. and had been for years and years. Council passed an ordinance 20 funfair- years ago and at that point, resi- dential property owners paid $25 equity in per unit. All they were trying to do was bring it up to that standard." She further noted that the committee was attempting to "separate hotels and motels as do- ing a business and give those people a break because they have to pay all the other taxes and licenses that none of these residential people have to pay." Mayor Pat Geyer pointed out, "The man with 22 (individual) units is making 22 times more. He should be paying the same as that one man." Council Chairman Don Howard addedthat for the homeowner, it is not his primary source of income but "to subsidize his house payments until he can retire there or he's using it as an investment toward a professional tax break, etc. A hotel is the hotelier's primary livelihood." Councilman Rich Bohnenberger stressed, "I don't think $2.08 per unit per month is going to hurt anyone." The ordinance is expected to be adopted at the Aug. 3 meeting. volunteer reimbursement. Training facility: $1,000 projected expenses for developing and maintaining a training facility Office supplies: $275 increased purchase of copier and computer paper Printing: $200 review of year to date and pre- vious expenditures Fuel: $1,000 price increase, projected pur- chase increase Tax collection: $5,000 based on estimated tax receipts Legislative: $500 projected expenses for travel to Tallahassee to lobby for legislation Fire prevention: $1,000 increased public awareness and school materials New equipment: $5,000 hose tester, washer extractor, etc. New office equipment: $1,500 computer work stations, computer printer, typewriters Equipment replacement: $5,000 bunker gear, hose, pagers, etc. Miscellaneous: $2,500 review of year to date and previous expenditures Contingency: $8,113 excess after budgeted expenses Island Emergency Operations Center: $2,500 - agreed by member agencies Several line items did not change, while others reflected a decrease. Decreases included $2,000 for contract labor, $5,000 for general insurance, $500 for yard maintenance, $200 for postage, $500 for film and $145 for dues. The total 1993/94 budget of $816,260.82 reflects an increase of $188,223.82 over the 1992/93 budget of $628,037. Of that, $788,660.82 will come from pro- posed tax income and $27,600 will come from other income such as impact and inspection fees, occupancy permits, interest and utility reimbursement (for other groups using the fire hall). Fire district to add full-time firefighter for Station 2 THE BROWN PELICAN GIFT SHOP This Week's Special Candles & Capiz Suncatchers 30% OFF T-Shirts Cards Toys Souvenirs Beach Supplies Decorative Accessories Jewelry Pewter Miniatures 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Post Office Plaza Mon thru Sat 10 to 5 778-1645 .. nn Casual Apparel Island Shopping Center 5418 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2169 Sliding through j summer Tony Letts, age 7, straddles the slide as his brother Joshua, age 2, spins out. The pair spent a 8 happy day .. i' ..at the Manatee Public Tony will start second grade at Stewart Elementary School in August. Islander .Photo: Bonner Presswood Exxon contamination cleanup may take more than a year By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The cleanup of contaminated soil surrounding the former Exxon station, now Island Garden Center, at 5704 Marina Dr., is scheduled to begin soon. Concerns about violations of the city's noise ordinance during the cleanup operation brought engineers from PACO Engineering and Consult- ing, Inc., the firm hired to engineer the cleanup to the Holmes Beach City Council Thursday. John Fernandez, superintendent of public works, told council "The basic proposal is to operate a pump system on the property, 24 hours per day for a year to a year-and-half. On the property will be located several pieces of equipment, one of which will be a pump with a fan blower and a stack, which is a little over 22-feet in height." Fernandez said there will be a pad on the property to contain the pump and the stack, which will be used to remove the pollution from the water. After the pollution is removed, the water will be pumped into the Manatee County sewer system for final cleanup. J.W. Hunter of PACO explained, "The water is transferred by a submers- ible pump. Once it is pumped to the top of the tower, we're on a gravity feed system. The primary noise source is the air intake on the fan. There is a silencer that muffles the noise and redirects the air flow into the blower. There are no paths for the noise to escape except up the tower which is muffled by the equipment. The tower also acts to slow the air inlet." According to Fernandez, the city's noise ordinance prohibits the operation or maintenance of any device, instrument, vehicle or machinery which "causes dis- comfort or annoyance or endangers the comfort, repose, health or peace of other persons and shall be deemed and is de- clared to be a public nuisance." The decibel level cannot exceed 55 decibels at the center of the nearest neigh- boring patio or porch, and according to Fernandez, the fan with a silencer would generate 55.3 decibels 30 feet away. Sgt. Dale Stephenson of the Holmes Beach Police Department said a similar device placed behind the dry cleaners shop at S and S Plaza gener- ated a decibel level just under the maximum, and there were some com- plaints from neighbors. Councilwoman Carol Whitmore suggested building a buffer around the equipment to muffle the noise and Ray Campbell of PACO said that would be possible once the equipment is in place. Fernandez said the problem of noise is compounded by the city's setback re- quirements, which cause the equipment to be located close to residences. However, Councilman Rich Bohnenberger suggested that the device be interpreted as temporary equipment rather than a structure to ease the require- ments. With that in mind, Fernandez fo- cused on alternate locations for the equipment. These included near Ma- rina Drive between Turtles and the garden center, the corner of 58th Street and Marina Drive, and to the side of the garden center on 58th Street. Hunter said other considerations for locating the equipment include ac- cess to the well between Turtles and the garden center from which the wa- ter must be pumped, and the sewer at the corner of 58th Street and Marina Drive into which the cleansed water must be discharged. Hunter and Campbell are slated to return to the Aug. 3 city meeting with alternate site proposals for council to consider. In other business, after attempting to develop a salary step-plan for an hour-and-a-half, council agreed to have Councilwoman Mary Ellen Reichard develop several proposals for discussion at the Aug. 5 work session. : .- , - .,' ~ 1 I - 1 1 1 I - - -,'T [JI THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER. JULY 29, 1993 N PAGE 7 PERM FOR 25% OFF Perm A CHANGE 25^ O r Bored with your hair With Ad (Reg. $40) Cut not Included style? Want a change Amy Only Why not soft waves? Or bouncingbodyX Razor slraighl Io oodles of conditioned curls? ____i 1 i 7 Lots of options... Matrix Essentials ESSENTIALS EA Perm con make the EAH difference. A whole new 3K ullook-a new you. Consul wih our syliss QUARTERS for the perm Ihatl Fis your hair type, tenure, HAIR *NAILS TAN and up-dated style. 5350 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-2586 cus omersT PAWS & CO. Yaf n ie A pet sitting service. P Sce Providing tender o 0shop, .loving care for IS H your pet while IS SHOPPE you're away! Stresses sportswear 5501 Manalee Ave. W. Bradenton 794-0235 BENEFITS: Pet is in a safe familiar environment Will remove pet in case of emergency Dine out Can pick up mail and newspapers often! Check air conditioner and be sure Reset timer in case of power failure mention the Water inside and/or outside plants Islander Bystander Reasonable Rates when you do! Call ... 778-1427 Glamorous Fall Specials At Super Great Values! 7 day Eastern or Western Caribbean Specials. Great ships & includes transportation. From Bradenton ...................... 2 FOR 1 The Rotterdam Grand Orient South Pacific Cruise Sept 26-Nov 23. A spectacular trip. Segments are available ...................... See us for rates The Beautiful Royal Majesty 3 nights Aug 27-Dec 17. 3rd and 4th persons only $99 .................................................................................. $329 11 day Odyssey Vacation. Two nights in Athens, 7 day Greek Island cruise. Athens day & night tours. Includes air from New York, hotels & transfers .....................................................................2nd person 1/2 off proAMon. Aug 9 Fri., Aug 13 9:00 AM 12:00 Noon (Please arrive 8:30 AM M onday for Registration) SV o VB For. Ages 3-Grade5C It's Vacaion Bible School en ae e me Er in nm atCchildren Island Baptist Church V Free transportation. If required, call 778-0719 8605 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria Rev. James M. Mets, Jc Pastor / All materials and supplies provided without any charge Please fill this out and mad or bring with you to VBS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION CARD (Cnacn VBS. Mission VBS. ana Backyard Bible Clubs) ChMe. One l vs~e I Date Enriofla in any Chum Enrolied e'l Cay fnalaS, of nicr_ city cMr,,,, ,? IMember Curr, .o nch ou elong CI l _Parsri rlloeTn i De had ou cormp el y EnraM ean n Clnurc~ EInolaed Church Chhcuh c No Q ~.c~kw~l~e j~.D+ I THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 8 Cheri6 A Deen, LMT Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapist Now Accepting Appointments 792-3758 MMA..)Oo, MAOul1261 THE LAW OFFICE OF LINDA K THOMAS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 3737-B MANATEE AVENUE WEST BRADENTON 747-5500 GENERAL PRACTICE OF LAW zncluding PROBATE SIMPLE WILLS Member AnnaMaral island GUARDIANSHIP C broCo..c-e Tl hiring of a lawyer i an impotanl decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, as us to send you free written informaion about o qu alfications and expetiencc. Candy Cains gains variance as ROR By Joy Courtney Editor The owners of Candy Cains Restaurant have been granted a variance for their property at 111 S. Bay Blvd. in Anna Maria City. The variance is in addition to a recent rezoning from commercial to retail-office- residential (ROR). Pete and Pat Cain, proprietors of the restaurant and owners of the property since 1987, currently live in the building housing the restaurant. A neighbor's complaint in reference to the combined use of the commercial property sent the Cains before the Code Enforcement Board earlier this year. The board gave the Cains two choices. They could have their property rezoned from commercial to ROR, which in essence allows this combined use, or produce affidavits proving their ground-level prop- erty had been used as both a business and residence since and prior to 1974, when the city's first zoning regulations were adopted. If that were the case, the board would consider granting the property non-con- formity status within the city's current Land Devel- opment Regulations. The Cains were awarded the rezone but found themselves back before code enforcement anyway. This time they needed a variance from the square foot- age currently required for an ROR lot, 8,700 square feet versus the existing 8,250 square feet, as well as a variance from the ROR requirement that living quar- ters be upstairs to the commercial establishment. At the same time the Cains were applying for re- zone, they also obtained the aforementioned affidavits. Long-time residents and previous owners of the prop- erty attested that the ground-level building had been used as a combined residence and business since 1975. The board granted the variance. One reason was the higher square footage requirement has only been required since 1991, there was no land available to purchase to fulfill the requirement and the Cains did not create the problem. Also, 18 years of continued and uncontested use as a combined ground-level business and home was proof enough that the usage should enjoy non-conformity ground-level status under the restrictions of the city's current Land Development Regulations. Holmes Beach Council finally settles on two real estate signs...for now ISLANDER I * BUY IT! SELL IT! l in t RENT IT! y All in the pages of your community newspaper. By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Although two councilwomen hung tough in opposi- tion, the Holmes Beach City Council voted to permit two real estate signs per property, amending the city's land development code. The ordinance, which passed on first reading last week, will also permit portable and sandwich signs with stipulations and regulate open house signs. The second reading is slated for Aug. 3. Councilwoman Mary Ellen Reichard said she believes there is enough signage on the Island. "We're a residential community, and we're supposed to main- tain our residential identity. If you can't sell a home in Holmes Beach with one sign, you should look for another line of business." Councilwoman Billie Martini agreed. "I believe that people who have paid extra money for waterfront views do not want commercialism in their back yards." Reichard said the ordinance would only benefit real estate agents, but Councilwoman Carol Whitmore pointed out that it is also for the benefit of the person selling the property. Resident Bob Jones told council members that two signs are very important to boat owners seeking canal front property. "When we went to buy our house, I took my boat and went up and down the canals look- ing for such signs. Some boats have to have certain depths of water, and if you don't check the canal first, your boat may not fit." Resident Bob Van Wagoner said two signs will devalue property, and resident Francis Smith-Williams said canal front ambiance should not be "desecrated" by two signs. Realtors Maureen Dowd and Don Schroder said agents only want the option to use two signs. Reichard attempted to amend the ordinance to permit only one real estate sign, but the effort failed. Council takes attorney's advice, passes peacetime emergency plan The Holmes Beach City Council passed the Island's Peacetime Emergency Plan over the objections of Police Chief Rick Maddox, who maintained that it does not give the Island authority to declare an emergency. "What needs to be in there is that you have been given local authority to declare a local emergency, which you don't have under Chapter 252 (state stat- ute)," said Maddox. "The other one is there needs to be some specific portion of that plan that authorizes the director of emergency management for Manatee County to come to your aid without specific direc- tions from the board of county commissioners." Council agreed to add those provisions to the plan. However, Anna Maria Fire Commissioner John Van Ostenbridge objected, "This plan has been worked on for three years, and we've gone over and over it We've had several storms where we tried to unite everybody and take care of the problem. In the last two situations, we worked very well with the county. I think you have to have a little faith in the county that they'll work with us. When there's a disaster, they'll come to our aid. If you put those provisions in the plan, it will not be passed by the county." Van Ostenbridge said the city will be left by itself if it doesn't pass the plan, because the other two Is- land cities and the fire district have passed it. Resident Bob Van Wagoner added, "The county wants to have one quarterback. You can't have every- body calling their own shots. You have to have one emergency center and one director, and I think it has to be someone on the county level." Resident Francis Smith-Williams pointed out that the plan was approved by Patricia Petruff and Alan Prather, city attorneys for Holmes Beach and Braden- ton Beach, respectively. Councilman Rick Bohnenberger noted that the Island will have input on the plan before it is passed by the county. Council agreed to pass it without adding the two provisions. Second reading will be held Aug. 3. In other business, council set a tentative millage rate for the 1993/94 budget at 1.75 and will hold the first public hearing for the budget at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 14. A meeting between Island officials and county commissioners on the county's recycling plan and other Island concerns will be held Sept. 30 in the county administration building. :5 have to pay more for Friendly, Fast, Professional Service from Island owners! 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 The Island Poet So you've.have been on a cruise and believe it was great, But like everyone who ever went, I know you over ate. And all those clothes you left with that looked so nice and clean, Are piled up in a heap by the good old wash- ing machine. And there are checks to write, and the grass is up an inch or two, So you better get yourself in motion, for those jobs are up to you. And though you are tired, and seem to be draggin' your pants, You'd do it all over again tomorrow, if you only had a chance. Bud Atteridge MIB THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 9 Art lessons for all ages The Art League ofAnna Maria Island will offer varied art classes for people of all ages starting in early August at the League's new art center at 5312 Holmes Blvd. in Holmes Beach. Young Art League Students display their talent and education in shading, drawing and eigR - design techniques. Clockwise from center are Alyssum Beard, Michelle Burdette, Instructor Julie Stewart, Joacha Sullivan-Strange and Kyle Riter. For information or to regis- ter, call 778-2099. ... Islander Photo: Joy Courtney Kid's Artfest: What a way to end the summer Take a picture! Make a clown! Tie- dye a shirt! Build a mobile! Wind up your summer vacation in fun! "Kid's Artfest," scheduled for the first two weeks in August, promises to tap the creative talents of children with a magical variety of multimedia art ex- periences. Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Art League, the first week of "Artfest" consists of drawing classes that meet Aug. 2 to 6, 9:30 am. to noon. Nancy Shaefer will direct children seven and up in the use of prismacolor pencils. Week two will provide lessons for children seven and up in subjects in- cluding tie-dyed tee-shirts, photogra- phy, photo developing and building Unscheduled brid changes Although the timing of bridge openings for the Island's bridges won't change any time soon, informational signs may be in place soon and un- scheduled openings ended. U.S. Coast Guard representative John Winslow said the federal agency would be looking into bridge logs and other infor- mation sources to determine if unsched- uled drawbridge openings occurred on the Anna Maria Island and Cortez bridges. If so, he said, the contractor, A & L Contrac- tors, would be notified. Charges have been levied by Bradenton Beach Councilman Jim Kissick that bridges have been opened for no apparentreason, often disrupting Speaker program at Guild Aug. 2 Allen Garner, area coordinator of the Florida Yards & Neighborhood Pro- gram, a project of the Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program, will speak to the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island on Monday, August 2, at the gallery, 5414 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7. For more information call 778-6694 or 778-3036. clay treasures. Four different teachers will partici- pate in the second week of art adventure: Gene Aubrey; a noted architect, Monday & Wednesday, Kathy Granstad; elemen- tary art teacher, Tuesday, Jack Elka; pro- fessional photographer, Thursday, and Bren Jackson; clay sculptor Friday. Classes will meet Aug. 9 to 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Classes will be held at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Registration will be held Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuition is $45 per week and enrollment is limited. Contact the Art League at 778- 2099 for the complete schedule of classes offered for children and adults. Ige opening, sign pending automotive traffic for up to an hour. Florida Department of Transporta- tion representatives said that work was progressing to install signs that would indicate if either bridge was out of opera- tion. The sign study, the brainchild of Holmes Beach City Councilwoman Billie Martini, should be done this year. A & L Contractors' representative Sarah Erickson said bridge tender training often requires bridge draws to be raised and lowered when no boat traffic is there. Erickson said if there were any problems with bridge tenders, she would appreciate being notified (813/ 889-0729). Littoral Society invites public to explore undeveloped island The American Littoral Society is sponsoring a day trip to Cayo Costa State Park in Lee County to explore one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands along the Florida shoreline. The trip takes place on Saturday, July 31. People of all ages are invited. Participants will need sturdy, "wet- table" shoes. Mosquito repellent will be helpful. Call the American Littoral Society at 951-0884 for details, cost and reser- vations. DON'T LEAVE PARADISE WITHOUT US! We are mailing the Islander Bystander td out-of-town subscribers. Before your vacation ends, take a moment to complete the subscription form on page 5. We'll stay in touch 'til next year! 778-7978 SIQNSATIONAL- ^JBODY t YOUR TOTAL DA Y)' SPA 4308 75TH STREET WEST BRADENTON, FLORIDA 792-3302 I jiIt, fe tQ update your PERSONAL IMAGE? Aswer these questions: Is you iFa~idn Tim~ oick slowing down? Has yodr o al top.;i utine kept up with your HairstkleW'dtbe? lifestyle? Are yoiu ungtfieUsne lip color today as .you used twoyeafago? Are you redn conflicting reports about the techniques the wrtqan over 30 should or should ot useito combat the appearance of Now is the time to tke action against Make an appoint.:en wi:h our&eauty For All Seasons makeu rtist receive personal a:::: : ::::,.: .;' assistancein seleting the proper colors and products or you, no matter what your age! Be sure tioasl abou Sgni professional image consul ttng wchgives you six ways to enhance and improve your images i Wardrobe Coloi Advice Business Etiqu ttef Makeup and Skin T-herapy Hair Color Advice Image Update i i Wardrobe Advice :::: ; ..:..: ..._____.II X. ^ iiii ^ii : AUGUST SPECIALS ... New Cellulite Treatment We can make it easier to mini- mize cellulite with the NEW thermal gels. INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL * Turkish Towel Exfoliation $55.00 each session Aroma Therapy Sauna Exfoliation $60.00 each session Both treatments are assisted by lymphatic drainage and thermal gels which have spe- cal properties to attack the fat pockets and/ or eliminate fluid retention. Regularly 5105.00 a session, these treatments are of- fered during the month of August at the low introductory rates above. (For best results, and to see the most dra- matic improvement, schedule a series of 10 sessions taking two a week for ive weeks). NAILS ... Full Set (tips only) RE^GAR Now 35.00 Book A Manicure & Pedicure ($35) and receive therapeutic paraffin for hands. REGULAR Now 53.00 7.50 Now 3.00 FACE * Summer Special Facial REGULAR Now 38 50.00 Now 38.00 FIRST TIME FACIAL ONLY * Ourregular clients Facial REGULAR Now $35.00 538.00 Makeup and Computer Color Analysis (Beauty For All Seasons) 10% OFF Beauty For All Seasons Services and Products during the month of August. Available only at Skinsational Body. This is your opportunity to have your colors computer analyzed and try these ex- clusive products and services. BOUTIQUE ... 20% OFF all boutique items except jewelry. We carry a fine line of leather purses and belts, long skirts, blouses, pant suits, etc. BRING A'FRIEND and you each can receive 10% OFF a la carte services plus 10% OFF product you purchase!!! SNO ENROLLMENT FOR FIRST 100 CHARTER MEMBERS S Bradenton Health Club FOR WOMEN ONLY 7415 Manatee Ave. W. Manatee West Shopping Center Bradenton, 794-2111 \ "Bradenton's Only, All S IWomen's Health Club." / CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION INSURANCE NOTICE If you are having difficulty with insuring your home or other personal property please call us. You may qualify for one of our preferred companies or the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association. We can help you. Please call. 778-2206 J lohn P. Huth INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 5203 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL. "Since 1960" [3 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 10 Best Homemade Breakfast & Lunch Specials on the Island! Fresh Baked Pies & Biscuits Thursday: PRIME RIB SPECIAL $5.95 Full cut, potato, vegetable, salad, rolls EGGS BENEDICT All Day...7 Days a Week Si Island Inn Restaurant /\ \i 1701 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach 778-3031 778- ISLAN DERI EM Dine out often! And when you do, please be sure to mention that you saw the ads in the Islander BystandeOi ISLAND Si AFOOD1 SPlECIALTIES NEW SUMMER HOURS! C WEDNESDAY SATURDAY 10-6 Stop In to See Us for the Freshest Fish Available WATCH FOR SATURDAY CLOSE OUT SPECIALS 5704 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-0333 ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE ANCHORAGE OYSTER BAR 11:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m. 7 Days Lounge Open 11:30 till... 11:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Sun. Thurs Open uUntil 10:00 p.m. Fri-Sat 101 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria 778-9611 100 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria 778-0475 L ORIDA'S#1 WATERFRONT LOCATION d SaM duaia Ce Thee's mly one place you can view &Wt P"n aa t aR"awai Pi/I the following while diing... - * Sarasota Bay Sunshine Skyway Florida Suncoast Dome KIDS EAT FREE... * Manatee River Tampa Bay Historic Egmont Key From Children's Menu 10 and Under * Terra Cela Bay Mullet Key Pod Of Tampa Mon. thru Thurs. 6 to 10 pm only. * Gulf Of Mexico -Gl O---Mex-co ----- ------------ m This Coupon Enltiles the Bearer to ONE of the Following Selectlons FREE With I I REE The Purchase of Lunch or Dinner at the Anchorage Restaurant & Lounge. SCouq~,n per mn. E.p BEa'6'3 N1 wr4rd House C.ociMan, Guass or H.use Wirwe. OD.an or onle Beer. Cohnee S wih a s c.hIe, rupn or Iced Tea, 3oda or Juice, o, 3Sce of Key LJrre Pie. 6b ANCHORII( C INN BEER WINE LIQUOR OPEN 7AM to 2:30AM 5th Year Anniversary Weekend Celebration CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT Thursday July 29 10pm-lam $1 Well $1 Beers 500 Drafts FREE POOL Friday & Saturday July 30 & 31 9:30pm-1:30am THE DT'S - Sunday August 1 5th Year Anniversary Party- JOHN PRESTIA 2pm-6pm THE DT'S 7pm-llpm S($2.00 cover charge) Happy Hour 9am-1 lam & 3pm-5pm $1.25 Well & 500 Drafts "Z" Kitchen is now open Late Night Menu Available 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-3085 S .. _ v ^ ^ m ^ ^ ^ Islander Photo: Joy Courtney 'Island-ized' German musicians head home A few musicians of the 28-member South German Youth Orchestra ofBalingen, Germany, perform at their farewell dinner sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club and held in honor of their Island host families. The young people enjoyed the last few moments of their two-week stay entertaining in shorts and sandals looking more like Islanders than Islanders. They all said their favorite memories ofAnna Maria Island will be its beaches. The orchestra returned to Germany last Friday after performing six concerts on the Island and mainland. The event was organized by Islander Barbara Wright representing the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Uniting from across the sea Pramjitt (Siddha) Sae- . eiaw (left) of Chantaburi, " Thailand, exchanges wedding vows with Holmes Beach resident . Richard Conarroe during "- a civil ceremony held at the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island gallery in Holmes Beach. Islander and notary Pat Kenney officiated. Earlier that day, the couple wed in a traditional Thai cer- emony at the Buddhist , temple in Tampa fol- lowed by the civil cer- emony at home. The couple met last year . when Conarroe was on business in Bangkok. They plan to reside on Anna Maria Island. Islander Photo: Joy Courtney Creating a home for Cortez history Ralph Fulford, left, president of the Cortez Village Historical Society; Linda Molto, secretary; and Mary Fulford Green, treasurer; stand with Orie Williams, the oldest living Cortezian. They've gathered to acknowledge the second anniversary of the demolition of the historical Albion Inn. Part.of the structure, the 1890 waterfront store (on rollers in background) is "on the move" to be permanently relocated at the comer of 123rd Street and 46th Avenue West in Cortez. The historical society wants the public to know they will be aggressively raising funds to purchase the site, renovate the building and establish a museum to honor the long and proud history of Cortez. Persons interested in helping can call 756-3784 or 794-5919. Co*^, * ^ V"^' j&o i v44&~ I] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JULY 29, 1993 M PAGE 11 Deadline: Register by Wednesday August I Ith S..... REGISTER AT D.COY DUCKS NOW! st Free Beer on Course al *Awards Party including Buffet & Two Drinks Going, but not to be forgotten Islander Photo: Joy Courtney at D.Coy Ducks Immediately Following Play Gary and Emily Peterson (kneeling), residents of Anna Maria Island since early T AREA' BEST E0NTERTAINMENT 1990, are leaving paradise. The Petersons are moving to Las Vegas, Nev., THE AREA. S BEST ENTERTAINMENT because the desert clime is easier on injuries Gary sustained while a police officer in Minnesota. The couple have been active in the Island Players and SAL 'IWA'IIR COWBOYS Thurs, Fri & Sat *9:30 PM to 1:30 AM Meals on Wheels. Emily was a sales associate for Prudential Realty in Holmes Steel Pan Dan Tues 7 to 11PM and Wed & Sun 9PM to 1AM Beach. The couple are pictured at their "going away" party held at the home of Live Dixieland 7 Cr a Wed & Sun 530 to 8:3PM Pat Russell of Holmes Beach and co-hosted by Linda Davis and Peggy Faarup. Wed & Sun 5:30 to 8:30PM Pictured behind the Peterson's, left to right, are Linda Davis, Pat Russell and Jazz Pianist Haik M em t & Fieands Thurs, Fri & Sat 5 to 9 PM Peggy Faarup. In back, left to right, are Ted Davis and Mike Faarup, all Island residents. "We'll miss the Island," said Emily, "the people here are the most generous of spirit we have ever met." - S- PARTY AT THE PATIO! FINAL COUNTDOWN: i DAYS BEACHFRONT ,-. ., Ai V j ,SEE INNING HAPPY HOUR _4Mon Fri 3-6 PM Bud Draft 754 Mon-Sun 3-6 PM S$1.95 doz. Peel-N-Eat Shrimp 'TPLESS OYSTERS" $2.50 lb. Buffalo Wings LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK Se eeee eoee e eeeee eeeee.................. VANDERGRIFF & HELME Wed & Thurs July 28 & 29 7:30 to 11:30 PM POUG HEALE ,. Friday July 30 8 to 12 PM Saturday. July 31 Sunday. Aug. 1 Romy 2-6 pm Romy 1-5 pm SVandergriff & Helme 8-12 pm Vandergriff & Helme 6-10 pm : TIM CHANDLER Mon & Tues Aug 2 & 3 7:30-11:30 PM The first 99 years Islander Photo: Joy Courtney Lela Steinfort (seated) celebrates her 99th birthday with members of Gloria Dei CLEARING HOUSE SPECIALTIES Lutheran Church in Holmes Beach. She is pictured with Pastor Dan Kilts and her Get your Patio T-Shirts & Souvenirs NOW! long-time friend Ruth Rascher. Steinfort and her husband Edward were charter Come see your friends at "The Cheers of Bradenton Beach" members of Gloria Dei. The Steinforts retired 50 years ago and settled on Anna Maria Island only because Gulf Park trailer park (now the Sandpiper Mobile The World Famous Exotic PATIO OYSTER BAR Resort) acceptedpets. Steinfort was born in 1894. In that year: Mark Twain pub- Sandy Toes & Wet Suits Welcome! lished "Tom Sawyer Aboard," a three-bedroom home cost $2,250, first-class Hours: 11:30 AM til? 200 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach 778-4822 postage was two cents and the average income was $413. I Ij THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N JULY 29, 1993 M PAGE 12 Sharing Central g America Islander and world traveler Marge McKeever took the members of the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island on a verbal tour of the Central American countries of Costa Rica, Belize and Guatemala during the Guild's monthly program and meeting. Dressed in local attire, McKeever displays a hand-woven Guatemalan jacket. She ' told the group Guatema- lan garments such as this were unique be- cause the pattern is woven into the fabric. Islander Photo: Joy Courtney Welcome to Anna Maria Eric Bergan greeted his fiancee, Kathy Maher, and her two children, Tom and Ann, with a message on the Palma Sola Causeway recently. The couple will wed Aug. 7 at Roser Memorial Community Church. Such a deal! In our Dining Room or Deli ... A SPECIAL OFFER FROM HARRY'S CONTINENTAL KITCHENS delightful dining gourmet take-out *stylish catering NEW RETAIL DELI WITH FULL BAKERY GIFT BASKETS PREMIUM WINES 525 ST. JUDES DRIVE AT 5600 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE 383-0777 i. :. _* -- as "- q ^1 /O .Ev Riev k; oF 13v1reerS oIr T^'Or L Islander Expires 8/6/93 q Present coupon for $10 OFF 2 Dinner Entrees in Harry's Restaurant or Harry's Take-out Delil ISLANDER: Expires 8/6/93 Not valid with any other offer k REID FROST SWed and Thur 7pm til "After the Beach Party" Sun 4pm til S350 Hot Dogs 500 Mini Burger 500 Drafts $1.00 Shooters $1.50 Molson & Corona PM0^^r G& ^EVERY TUESDAY Luck of the Draw Dart Tournament at 7:30 PM Formerly Pete Reynard's Friday & Saturday KARAOKE 9-1 Two Prizes Nightly New Contest Starts Leading to ... GRAND PRIZE Trip to the Bahamas! Introducing NEW Daily Specials Summer Sunday Brunch ... 10 AM to 2 PM ... $4.90 Monday ... All You Can Eat Fried Grouper ... $7.95 Tuesday ... LOBSTER NIGHT! All Lobsters on Sale SWednesday... Southwestern Grill ... Chicken/Fish/Chili Thursday ... Tropical Grill... Grilled Fish/Seafood STEAMER POTS ... $7.95 and up Hot & Cold Food 'til Midnight Always Banquet Facilities Available Anna Maria Island, Florida Open Daily Entertainment Nightly 5325 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2233 Serigraphy exhibit at Island branch library The Island Branch Library will sponsor an exhibit of serigraphy by artist/printmaker and Cortezian Linda Molto during the month of August. A serigraph is an original color print made by press- ing pigments through a silk screen with a stencil design. The Branch Library is located at 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. 'Summer Fun' exhibit at Guild A display of works by local artists labeled "Sum- mer Fun" is now being featured and will continue through September at the Artists Guild Gallery; 5414 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach Goodwill seeks donations The Goodwill donation drive-through, located in the parking lot of First Union Bank in Holmes Beach, is accepting donations seven days a week. Sales of donated items at Goodwill's Community Training Centers support the many free services of Goodwill to train the disabled and disadvantaged. To donate large items, call Goodwill Home Ser- vice Division at 351-8946 or 1-800-303-8858 for a scheduled pick-up time. Bead society to meet The Florida West Coast Bead Society will hold its first meeting on Monday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. at a shop in Sarasota, Beauty and the Beads, located at 506 S. Pineapple Ave. Beaders from the Island will include Judy Garland, Charlotte McKelvey, Irene Murphy, and Shirley Onorato. Other leaders are expected from Sarasota, North Fort Myers, Bradenton and the Lake Placid area. For more information, call Irene Murphy at 778- 4705, or Lois Page at 921-1014. ISLAND PACKAGE LIQUORS FINE WINE SPIRITS BEER ICE Free Delivery Full Service Low Prices 5904 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-2507 CAFE ON THE BEACH "EIn herzllches wlllkommen anansere freunde aus Deutschland!" All You Can Eat Pancakes Including Sausage & Coffee.......... $3.25 Served Saturday,Sunday and Holidays til 1 p.m. Eggs Benedict ................................................................ $4.50 Om elettes ................................................................ $2.95 to 4.95 Including Western, Spanish, Asparagus & "Thunder" or Create Your Own French Toast ........................................................................ $2.50 Corned Beef Hash, 2 Eggs & Toast....................................$3.50 Creamed Beef on Toast .................................................... $2.85 Biscuits and Sausage Gravy............................................... $2.85 Burgers, Dogs, Grilled Sandwiches & Hoagies .........$1.25 to $3.75 Grouper Sandwich Platter ..................................................$6.25 Rib-Eye Steak.................... ........................................ $6.95 M ahi-M ahi ........................ ...................................................... $6.95 DINNER SPECIALTIES SOUTHWESTERN Tuesdays, 4-8:30 pm........$6.95 to $8.95 PIG ROAST Wednesdays, 4-8:30 pm...................... $5.95 LASAGNE All You Can Eat Thursday, 4-8:30 pm ......$5.25 FISH FRY All You Can Eat Friday, 4-8:30 pm ............ $5.25 PRIME RIB Saturday, 4-8:30 pm ............................. $8.50 BBQ SPECIALS Sunday, 4-8:30 pm .................$5.95 to $6.95 Plus Chalkboard Specials TAKE-OUTAVAILABLE Prices Do Not Include Tax Open 6 A.M. Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week Live Entertainment Tues. thru Sun. Evening (Kenny Mullinix Wed., Fri., Sat.) Exotic Steel Drum Band Sundays 5:30 to 8:30pm "Try dining with the Sunset ... it's Great!" 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 '' ; J: ; '' . ;. I~ ~c r .. . .. c .. Patio and Inside Dining Directly on the Gulf at the Manatee Public Beach I ,... .. ..... ................ .. ....... . ...... ....... . j THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 I PAGE 13 These Island writing students hope to flunk By Kay Pruden Islander Correspondent There are at least four of us who will never will- ingly don caps and gowns and graduate from Islander Helen Nettleton's "Writing to be Published" class at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, even though we have all seen our name in print. Three years ago Nettleton's first class consisted of four students now her classes have as many as 15 stu- dents at the center, and in her two classes on Longboat. "No matter what their background or experience has been, many of my students have found a market for their short stories, magazine art and newspaper fea- tures all over the country," said Nettleton. "House- wives and retirees are anxious to perpetuate their ideas through the written word. Talent is a gift and many of these adult students are truly gifted," she said. Nettleton originally came from Maplewood, N.J., Helen Nettleton, lover of the written word and was a reporter for the Newark Evening News. She moved to Connecticut and was a columnist for the Milford Citizen. She has been published in various magazines and newspapers and has taught writing wherever and whenever she found interested students. The only thing that excites Nettleton more than writing is her family her husband Harvey, their four children and 11 grandchildren. "One of my grandchildren is showing signs of turning into a writer, too," said Nettleton. Genes cer- tainly prevail in this case. Nettleton's classes conclude with a humorous an- ecdote from a seemingly endless collection. Now, while classmates are spread around the country until classes resume in September, the local members come together for a once-a-month lunch to compare notes and critique one another's work, all in an effort to stay ready for Nettleton ... the writing taskmaster. "I will be in your class until one of us dies," Said one of Nettleton's students. We decided at lunch that's exactly how we feel, too. Local Red Cross volunteers working in flooded Midwest When the river rises and the flood comes, most people would rather be anywhere but in its path. So why would someone 1,000 miles away rush straight towards it? "You can't imagine what a wonderful experience it is to help people," said Eleanor Morgan, a Disaster Services worker from the Manatee County chapter of the American Red Cross who has been working in Missouri since July 1. As she packed to leave for Platte City, Mo. to work as a damage specialist, Manatee County volunteer Bette Bowman said, "It's one heck of a mess out there. But having walked a mile in their shoes, it really isn't hard to leave the comforts of home and go." Last year, Bette and her family were flooded out of their home near the Manatee River dam for several months. Each of these local residents has committed a minimum three-week stay, but with the amount of aid needed in the Midwest, some expect to be there longer. What is it like out there right now? According to Morgan, "The massive destruction is almost as bad as it was during hurricane Andrew, only it's spread out over a much greater area." The latest Red Cross figures estimate that more than 28,850 family dwelling units are affected, and that casework and other services will be provided to at least 13,819 individuals and families. A staggering total of 4,857 American Red Cross volunteers have worked on these relief operations to date, with more expected. The assistance provided by the residents of Mana- tee County hasn't just been limited to volunteers. The generosity of the community has been astounding. Thousands of dollars have been donated through the local Manatee County Chapter and through the Na- tional American Red Cross. What do the volunteers think about going into an area where they might not have electricity and running water? "That doesn't bother me a bit," said Bowman. "How could it, when these people have lost and are doing without so much more?" Islander Bystander read all over including France Islander Richard Ross reads an issue of the Islander in his room at the Carlton Hilton in Cannes, France. The Carlton is one of the most famous and oldest hotels on the beach at Cannes. Ross was in Cannes to attend the 78th annual convention of Kiwanis International held in Nice, France. THE FOLLOWING IS ONLY SAMPLING FROM OUR EXTENSIVE MENU... anrden Delights House Salad $1.95 Spinach Salad $4.25 Gulf Drive Cafe Salad $5.25 On tie Lite Side Chicken Breast Sandwich $4.95 Turkey Pita $4.75 Sandwiches Steak Sub $4.50 Barbequed Beef Sandwich $4.25 Gyros $3-95 Buygers The American Burger $3.70 The Mushroom Burger $4.50 The Patty Melt $4.50 It's All Greek To Me Burger $4.50 The Very Blue Burger $4.50 The Continental Burger $4.75 Breakfast French Toast $2.90 fBelgian 'Waffles Just Natural-- By Itself $2.95 Strawberries or Bleberries & Fresh Whipped Cream $3.95 Strawberies or Blueberries, Ice .Cream & Fresh Whipped Cream $4.50 Omelettes Just Natural - By Itself $295 with cheese $3.95 Western $4.75 Cheese & Mushrooms $4.75 Fresh Spinach & Feta Cheese $4.95 Desserts Peanut Butter Cream Pie $1.95 Apple Walnut Pie $1.95 Fruit Pies $1.95 Lunch TUESDAY Tortellini Pasta Salad $5.50 WEDNESDAY Greek Salad $4.50 THURSDAY Corned Beef & Cabbage with New Potatoes and Carrots $5.95, THURSDAY Warm Grilled Chicken Breast on Mediterranean Salad $5.95 FRIDAY Mexican Torritos $5.50 SATURDAY Fresh Fruit Salad Platter $4.95 Something Special Seafood Selection of the Day Market Price Sea Scallops $9.25 Veal Parmesan $695 Stuffed Flounder $895 iDinner fresh grilled seafood served daily SUNDAY Roasted Half-Chicken $7.50 MONDAY Grilled Pork Chops $7.50 WEDNESDAY Shrimp Fettucini $8.25 SATURDAY Prime Rib with: Double-Baked Potato $895 EVERY DAY Fresh Sauteed Scallops with Couscous $9.25 Pasta Specials of the Week $695 A. Touchi of 2Europe Seafood Mediterranean with Spinach Fettuccine $8&75 Chicken Kiev $& 75 Shrimp deJonghe $825 o-------a rezfa4 lUcId andanne^...- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Serr a l dinners include PLUS rolls and butter, a wonderful selection of tossed salad, homemade soups and ", vegetable, rice delicious dessert or potato 900 GULF DRIVE BRADENTON BEACH 778-1919 OPEN 7 AM-9:30 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK -7rJV-7 "Bradenton's Best Kept Secret" Casual dining in an elegant atmosphere. p p Surprisingly affordable! a e Dining Room: Tues thru Sat 4-10PM Sunday Dining 9AM-10PM R ob r Lounge: 4PM-2AM Tues thru Sat T OD F I'Sunday 9AM-2AM SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET $5.95 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Scrambled eggs, Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy, Potatoes, Grits, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Fresh Fruit & Danish (We serve Egg Beaters upon request) Bloody Marys Mimosas $1.25 All Day Sunday 9 AM to 7 PM : SPECIAL OFFER .. SPECIAL OFFER Tuesday only. Buy one meal at full price receive Buy one dinner entree : second (at equal or lesser value) : * get one free. for 1/2 Price Wed through Sun Expires 8/31/93 Excludes all other Expires 8/31/93 Excludes all other a .m Expires 8/31/93 Excludes all other * specials advertised or discounts. U specials advertised or discounts. SPECTACULAR SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA TWO WEEKS OF CONTINUOUS ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL GUESTS... Tim Chandler Wed & Thurs July 28 & 29 8pm-2am Bob Comeau Fri & Sat July 30 & 31 8pm-2am Tim Chandler Sun August 1 8pm-2am Anna Maria String Band Tues, Wed & Thurs Aug 3,4 & 5 8pm-2am Bob Comeau Fri & Sat Aug 6 & 7 8pm-2am Anna Maria String Band Sun Aug 8 8pm-2am Lounge menu available 'til midnight RESERVATIONS REQUESTED, NOT REQUIRED 204 PINE AVE ANNA MARIA 778-6969 [Jf THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 M PAGE 14 Island police reports City of Anna Maria July 11, 522 Pine Avenue, The Bayou, theft of shoes, towels, lawn chairs, raft. July 21, Bean Point beach, theft of 35mm Minolta camera. July 22, 100 block Sycamore, beach access, theft of sailboat. July 22, 100 Bay Blvd., Anna Maria City Pier, criminal mischief. Orange paint was sprayed on the wooden signs in front of the pier. Bradenton Beach July 15, 1100 block of Gulf Drive North, at- tempted burglary to an occupied dwelling and resist- ing without violence. The officer was dispatched for a burglary in progress. Terry Hatfield, owner of the property, told the officer he was awakened by some- one pulling on his rear windows. According to the re- port, Hatfield went to he window and saw Todd E. Carahan, 27, address unknown, on his screened porch pulling at the windows. Hatfield yelled at Carahan, who fled toward the courtyard. The officer searched the courtyard and found Carahan lying between two lounge chairs. He asked Carahan to stand and Carahan swore at the officer, got :Tropicalt I Dinner for Two I Choice of . I Chicken, $12 i Pork or Beef. SIncludes Soup & Salad. Take out & Catering Available I Lunch M-Sun 11:30 to 3 Dinner M-Sun 4 to 10 4304 14th St. West Bradenton 758-6390 L Behind Rooms to Go - LI I IIr L . " THE HUNT CLUB RESTAURANT Early Birds from $4.95 4:30 to 6:00 pm Lunch & Dinner Daily British Style Fish & Chips All You Can Eat $6.95 Mon.-Thurs. only 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key Located in the Centre Shops 383-0543 The Island Spirit is at ... ROTTEN WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU FULL BAR 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 --------- -- - oe'sEate&& JOE'S COMBO SOUP& SANDWICH I2 Fresh homemade soup. Choice of ham, salami or turkey. Served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce & tomato. Expires 8/5/93 Gulf View Covered Parking Handicap Access 219 Gulf Drive South Bradenton Beach 6 Blocks South of Cortez Bridge M '778-0007 OPEN Mon llam-9pm Wed-Sat llam-10pm Sun 12-9pm Closed Tues ------------- -- :ii 4 ) BNS 4 )A SUMME LAUNCH A ..' up and tried to walk away. Carahan was placed under arrest and placed in the patrol car, where he began screaming, spitting, kicking and stomping. Carahan had to be placed in leg shackles. July 16, 100 block 3rd Street South, warrant ar- rest and domestic. July 16, 2408 Gulf Dr. N., Villa Roma, theft of bag of potato chips. July 17, 600 block of SR 789, spouse battery. July 17, 2502 Gulf Dr. N., Villa del Sol, warrant arrest. July 20, 500 block of SR 789 South, newspaper boxes turned over and thrown around. July 20, 100 block of 3rd Street South, warrant arrest. July 21, 100 Gulf Drive South, trespass warning. Juveniles were swimming in the pool. July 21, 900 Gulf Dr. N., Gulf Drive Cafe, crimi- nal mischief. Wendy Kokolis of Williamsburg, Vir- ginia, allegedly spray painted a parking sign belong- ing to the restaurant. Holmes Beach July 16, 100 block of 33rd Street, burglary of wallet from automobile. July 17, 4000 block of Gulf Dr., Manatee Pub- lic Beach, lewd conduct. A man exposed his sexual organs to a woman in the parking lot. July 17, 5300 block of Gulf Drive, suspicious gr'~gL w 5 PREMIUM TT JLELl W GOURMET ICE CREAM & WAFFLE CONES '3- Made on location S Ilce Cream Pies & Cakes r *rl Colombo Yogurt * t Soft Serve Diabetic r A FULL SERVICE ICE CREAM PARLOR Surfing World Village 11904 Cortez Road West Noon 10PM 7 Days a Week 794-5333 "The best hamburgers and - the coldest mugs of beer this side of Heaven." fiee fnffy, Pat Geyer, Owner. \ _ Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 11 am-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 persons. Three families from Lakeland were attempt- ing to knock coconuts off a palm tree at the Crossland Bank building. July 17, 5325 Gulf Drive, Shucker's restaurant, noise complaint. July 18, 5325 Gulf Drive, Shucker's restaurant, noise complaint. July 18, 3600 block of 6th Avenue, vandalism. A real estate sign was run over. July 20, 5400 block Holmes Boulevard, warrant arrest. July 20, 3610 East Bay Dr., Dry Dock Inn, distur- bance. July 20, 3007 Gulf Dr., Anchor Inn, disturbance. An intoxicated patron was angry because an employee took her car keys. The officer convinced her to let the employee drive her home. July 21, 100 block 68th Street, disturbance. Two men were drinking and got into an argument over a card game. The argument was settled with the officer present. July 21,200 block of Harbour Drive, disorderly in- toxication. The complainant advised that a man who ap- peared to be intoxicated was pounding at his front door claiming to be an FBI agent. Officers found David White, 38, of Bradenton, stumbling out of the bushes in the neighbor's yard. They observed White speaking loudly, unsteady on his feet and exhibiting a strong odor of alco- hol. 4zW-aiVt Make a trip to France on Longboat Key North End of L. B. K. 7003 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Enjoy dining in the comfortable atmosphere of a French Country Inn, where all dinners are personally prepared by the chef owners, Francis and Michel. Reservations suggested 383-2421 Mon. thru Sat. 5:00 10:00 PM TUESDAY IS SOUTHWESTERN NIGHT AT ... Cafe On the Beach 4 to 8:30 P.M. with LIVE (Mike Johnson) ENTERTAINMENT MEXICAN SPECIALS INCLUDE: Shrimp Vera Cruz, "Dee's Favorite" Chicken Vera Cruz, and Seafood Fiesta with Fish, Shrimp & Scallops in a Tortilla Shell. Plus an excellent 10 oz. Kansas City Sirloin with Southwestern Sauce. Prices $6.95-$8.95 plus tax. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Ice Cream and other beach menu items always available. Mouth watering nightly specials, Tuesday thru Sunday, with live entertainment. Beachside At It's Best, Manatee Public Beach 4000 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 778-0784 BANANAS SHRIMP <% SAlways. Always 19 lb. 3.99 lb. WATERMELON Sii2 sweet& Delicious 175 TUNA STEAKS And BLUE MARLIN " For the BBQ "YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET" SaNATEE aVE.W. 9 (ora 51s &need OPN8M-:0MDAL .,dw, *7918 Simply ... the soul of Europe in the heart of Longboat Key. FINE DINING 383-8898 Ivo Scafa, Proprietor Adjoining Four Winds Beach Resort An elegant resort on the Gulf of Mexico 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key Island softball league now playing The Adult Summer Softball League at the Anna Maria Island Community Center is now going strong. Games are scheduled through Aug. 25, and are played at the Anna Maria Island Community Center at 407 Magnolia Ave. in Anna Maria City. Clip and save the schedule of games -everyone is invited to watch and enjoy the games. The teams are numbered one through eight on the play schedule. Team 1 Tip of the Island Team 2 True Value Team 3 Anchorage Team 4 J&J Graphics Team 5 Sandbar #1 Team 6 Beach Ducks Team 7 Sandbar #2 Team 8 Mar Vista ADULT SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Sat., July 31 Wed., Aug 4 Sat., Aug. 7 Wed., Aug 11 Sat., Aug 14 Wed., Aug. 18 Sat., Aug 21 Wed., Aug. 25 9 a.m. 10: 30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 am. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 am. 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 10:30 am. 1 vs. 4 2 vs. 3 5 vs. 8 6 vs. 7 1 vs. 2 3 vs. 4 7 vs. 8 5 vs. 6 2 vs. 4 1 vs. 3 5 vs. 7 6 vs. 8 2 vs. 3 1 vs. 4 6 vs. 7 5 vs. 8 .3\ B ,e.. Happyj HOUrI S Mon-Fri4-7PM N E E Nightly Entertainment 795-8083 Presents Rich Kendall WEDNESDAY through SATURDAY JULY 28-31 9 PM to 1 AM KITCHEN OPEN DAILY 11 AM BANTAM PLAZA 10104 CORTEZ RD. WEST 1.5 MILES EAST FROM BEACH ON CORTEZ RD. [j THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 N PAGE 15 Sgt. Anderson nabs FBI fugitives in Holmes Beach Saturday proved to be a great day for Sgt. Charles Anderson of the Holmes Beach Police Department. Shortly after reading an FBI bulletin concerning six suspects wanted in connection with the homicide: of a drug dealer in Muncie, Indiana, Anderson spotted the suspects in a gas station in the 3000 block of Gulf Drive. The suspects' vehicle was stopped in the 2400 block of Gulf Drive and the six were taken into cus- tody. The suspects were transported to the Manatee County Jail and held for extradition proceedings. The six included Edward C. Griffin, 22; Scott L. Ranson, 18; Shane E. Craig, 19; Joseph F. Hartman; 21; Stephania K. Darby, 21; and Jill L. Bowling, 20. All were from the Muncie, Indiana area. A 16-month-old child was taken into protective custody by the state Department of Health and Reha- bilitative Services. The child is the daughter-of Jill Bowling. Holmes Beach Police Sgt. Charles Anderson CLASSIFIED SECTION ON PAGES 22 & 23. Chez iAndre Certified Executive Chef Fine Selection of Imported French Wines Breakfast Daily Special Luncheon Intimate Dinner Try our authentic Hot Croissants, French-Bread & Pastries Breakfast and Lunch Dining in France Tues thru Sat Thur, Fri & Sat 8AM-2:30PM 6-10PM Sunday 8AM-1:30PM Reservations Suggestedfor Dinner Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Carry-out available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 778-5320 -Bridge Tender Inn- SWEET P Early Bird Special S 7AM 9AM 0 994 0 TwoEs Egs N Toast E 5340 Gulf Drive S&S Plaza 778-9803 SDom iGood S', Deal. S':" Guess the time of sunset. The closest guess wins a bottle of... Dom Perignon on Monday ... Moet Chandon on Tuesday... Mumm's Cuved Napa on Wednesday ... and Thursday thru Sunday, our special S-- House Champagne. Guesses are taken S up to :30 minutes before sunset. So come early and enjoy breathtaking views and outstanding bubbly, Sandbar Style. 100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria Island 778-0444 DELI SANDWICHES, SOUP & SALAD BAR Served for Lunch and Dinner SALL OCCASION PARTY TRAYS FRESH BAGELS SICE CREAM CAKES & FROZEN YOGURT PIES (ON REQUEST) EVERYTHING HOMEMADE! Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM Sun 1-9PM Eat-In or Take-Out Island Shopping Center 5318 Marina Drive Holmes Beach (813) 778-7386 ISLANDER I CHECK OUT THE BARGAINS IN THE [] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N JULY 29, 1993 N PAGE 16 Open and GALATI Covered Slips YACHT BASIN Avai lk Available! ... with each slip rental, receive a DISCOUNT on gas or diesel. GAS & DIESEL 100 OFF per gallon with the purchase of 100 gallons or more. 50 OFF per gallon with a purchase of $50 or more. BEER ICE SODA SNACKS LIVE & FROZEN BAIT TACKLE OVERNIGHT DOCKAGE PUMP-OUT STATION 0 OPEN 7 DAYS WEEK 8 TO 5 (813) 78-075 92 SO.BAYB LVD ANNA MARIA Family Owned and Operated for Over 12 Years a"l 8 A B Millwork Wood Cut To Size WffS ~Mon. Fri. MAB 7:30 'to 5 AND S"Saturday AND 8. to 12 A 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 CALL 778-7978 FOR FREE HOME DELIVERY OF THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER (on Anna Maria Island.) 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 Co. Inc. 5412 Marina Dr., Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach, FL 34217 778-2253 . It's Hot... We're Cool! 24 Hour Service Scheduled appointments Same day emergency service Long term employees S i A/ SINCE S1982 AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING SALES & SERVICE S PARTICIPATING 778-0773 CONTRACTOR CACO 502UO SCRIPT PENS/PENCILS SALE FREE... Buy any Scripto Pen * or Pencil and the * * second one is FREE : STATEWIDE STATIONERS Palma Sola Square I 59th & Manatee Ave. 794-1119 BE A GOOD SPORT! Send the Islander Bystander to your distant friends and relatives. They'll love hearing all of the news from Anna Maria Island. See page 5 for -details. CorolaisT Faucets by KOHLER Visit our showroom - LaPensee Plumbing can help you achieve your kitchen or bath design. We are a full service company, specializing in repairs, remodeling and new construction. THE BOLD LOOK OFKOHLER. LaPensee Plumbing, Inc. 5348 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-5622 State Cert. #RF0049191 State Backflow Tech A09-89-1399 Turtles splash away; one man walks away By Bob Ardren Outdoor Perspectives It was quite a week on our waters. Ninety-nine brand-new baby sea turtles splashed into the Gulf of Mexico off Anna Maria beaches last Friday night. And turtle-keeper Chuck Shumard expects many more to leave the Island hatchery this week. "While this season started slowly, it's been a great season with 82 nests thus far, surpassing the 54 we had at the end of August last year," he says. How good is it? Well those 99 baby turtles represented a single nest of 100 eggs. I certainly wish that I could do anything that well. There was high human drama on Tampa Bay this past week, too. Miamian Jack Gonzalez, 33, carried out the deathbed request of his best friend. And nearly died himself. It was four years ago on a lake in Missouri that David Linzinskey died. trying to break the world speed record for a Mod-VP. That's an 18-foot V-bot- tomed boat modified with tunnels down the side to help lift it from the water at high speeds. Too often, it seems, the tunnels work too well and the boat be- comes a flying accident. The speed record stood at 106 miles an hour. As he died from the massive inter- nal injuries caused by his crash, Linzinskey turned to Jack Gonzalez and asked him to do what he couldn't set a new record. During the past four years Gonzalez has prepared himself and his boat for the attempt. Last Thursday the time had come. Despite the pleas of friends and family, Gonzalez launched one of the seriously- dangerous Mod-VPs into Tampa Bay. With a single 250-horsepower engine, an open cockpit and a reputation for going airborne, the Mod-VP is plainly lethal at high speeds. Because it was largely a private matter to him, the driver wanted no pub- licity and only timekeepers and a rescue boat were present. "I will try," the obviously humble and honest Gonzalez was quoted as say- ing. "But I am scared." Well, he did try last Thursday, and to no ones great surprise, he crashed. Pretty hard. Gonzalez was passing through 87 miles an hour when he realized some- thing was wrong and radioed that he was aborting the run. At almost the same instant, his boat disintegrated, tossing the outboard engine into the air and giving him an eight-inch gash in the helmet as it went by. Gonzalez was taken to Tampa General Hospital, treated and released. So the promise was fulfilled. Gonzalez is a free man again and would that all of us have friends who take their promises so dearly. And honestly. Want to have the second best day you've ever had with your boat? Want to sell it? I'm not kidding. Dave LaBell is promoting the third Nautical Extravaganza at the Manatee Civic Center this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That's July 30, 31 and August 1. Here's how it works. LaBell expects some 12-14,000 people to attend the free event over the three days to inspect some 100 new boats on display by dealers from all over the area. He's also expecting some 30 other exhibitors selling everything from boating jewelry to waterfront homes. If you'd like to expose your boat to this many potential buyers, LaBell will rent you a spot at the show for $39. That's for all three days. He had 40 pre- owned (that's new-speak for "used") boats at the January show and expects somewhere between 50 and 60 at this time. And he says the success rate for private sellers was very good. Frankly, if I had a boat to sell, I'd give this idea some serious thought. On the other hand, if you'd just like to go look at boats and can control your wants, the free admission is a bargain too. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For further information, just call 745-7020. And now a little helpful hint. Get- ting ready to do a little fishing myself recently, I absently opened my wallet and discovered my fishing license had expired. Since it was evening, I went surf fishing (no license required for Florida residents), but the next day I bought a new license and learned something. Florida now offers a five-year fishing license (both salt and fresh water), along with hunting licenses, at a savings of 10 percent over the annual rate. That means the cost of a five-year saltwater license is $60 compared to $67.50 if you buy the li- cense down at the tackle shop. But the really good part of the deal is that once you hold a five-year license, you're exempt from any license fee in- creases or stamp requirements over the five year period. And that could be worth some real money the way prices are going. So if you plan to live another five years, and I hope you do because I need the readers, give some thought to a long-term license. See you next week. Persistent permit Mikey Gubellinifrom Barrington, NH and Steve Fischer of Tampa were able to bring in a near-boatful of permit with Capt. Joe Bellovich aboard the Sea Lion. Close, but not quite a winner Stan Salvador brought up this 42-pound dolphin from the boat Rampage recently, missing pulling in the winning dolphin in the Westcoast Billfish Championships by one pound. The 14-year-old still has a whopper of a fish. By Capt. Mike Heistand Planning a fishing trip? Plan to hunt for redfish and trout if this week's fishing report is any indication some huge reds are out there, and trout action is also heavy on the seagrass flats. Offshore, there's a few .!mackerel still nibbling an angler's bait, as well as grouper and the occasional hungry permit. ..,. Rod & Reel Pier Dewey says pier patrons are catching mackerel, some pompano and flounder, and advises that tarpon are still there for the catching. Bradenton Beach Pier Flounder are the catch during the daylight hours, according to Margaret, while evening anglers should gear up for trout and mangrove snapper. Anna Maria City Pier One lucky fisherman was able to successfully land a good-sized cobia Saturday. Dave says they're catching and releasing oversize red- fish and snook, as well as some tasty snapper and mackerel. Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet Snapper is the order of the day for offshore fishing. Yvonne says the six- hour trip is yielding 80 head of mangrove snapper on the average, as well as vermilion snapper, lane snap- per and Key West grunts. The longer nine-hour trip fishermen bring back a batch of red and black grouper and mangrove snapper. Half-day trip fishermen are doing very good as well about 100-head of Key West grunts on the average, she says. Perico Harbor Bait & Tackle Kudos to Herb Holley for his four-foot black tip shark, brought in on 10-pound test line. Mrs. Holley did well, too, with a 27-inch redfish. Other action here includes trout, reds and catch-and-release snook. Offshore, look for grou- per, snapper and permit. Annie's Bait & Tackle Capt. Zack on the Dee Jay says look for reds, snook, snapper and trout to keep customers happy. Terri says that Dick Miller of Bradenton caught 12 reds up to 30-inch size and a whopper catch-and-release snook of 39-inches his first-ever snook, by the way. Capt. Todd Romine Charters averaged 20 reds per trip last week. There were also some huge, 26-inch trout brought to the boat, and a smattering of mangrove trout. Capt. Tom Chaya This wily guide is still able to find those popular permit out on the reefs, but his main action has been found on the seagrass beds where he's been able to get charters onto reds and trout. Capt. Tom advises there's plenty of reds still out there. Capt. Phil Shields Offshore, Capt. Phil is find- ing nice size mangrove snapper, red grouper up to 10 ... and big grouper, too The Salvadors also were able to bring in some big deep-dwellers, including a 48-pound black grou- per. The fishing action was about 50 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico pounds in size, amberjack and non-leaping barra- cuda. Watch out for the 'cuda that want to join the customers on the boat, Phil! Joe Stepka on the Foxfire Some of Capt. Joe's customers were able to entice black grouper up to 40 pounds fishing offshore. Good going, Joe. Island Discount Tackle Bill Lowman's cus- tomers are finding a diverse catch offshore: dolphin, amberjack, black grouper, mangrove snapper, red grouper and even an occasional sailfish sighting - although the latter is about 65 miles off the Island. Backwater fishermen are finding reds of some size. For structure fishermen, look for mangrove snapper off the Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay. Galati Yacht Basin Tarpon are still there, but Chris says the tarpon fisherman has to look hard for this fighting fish for a successful landing. Lots of shark are still to be found for the "big game" fisher- men, according to Chris, who advises that Marker 70 seems to be the hot spot in Tampa Bay. Grouper catches are a moderate "fair to excellent." Capt. Mark Bradow If tarpon seem hard to find, call Capt. Mark, who was able to get a charter onto a 100-pounder behind Passage Key last week. There's still permit out there as well, but look for 'em fast, since they're getting hard to find. Capt. Rick Gross Although the heat is reach- ing out to grab us on the flats, there's still hungry fish out there. Capt. Rick has done well with redfish, catch-and-release snook, trout and mangrove snapper in the past week. Capt. Mike Heistand I've been able to find a bunch of redfish, some up to 32-inches and most over the 27-inch limit. There are also some whopper trout, some up to two-feet in length, and some nice flounder. Good luck and good fishing. Do you know... Why fish are so slimy? Most fish have a slippery covering over their bodies to help them move smoothly through the water and also to protect them from infections. STHE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE17 OTEY & ASSOCIATES COMPLETE COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING, BOOKKEEPING AND YEAR ROUND TAX SERVICE I Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships & Estates -_ 503 Manatee Ave. W., Suite C, Holmes Beach i,&ryj Dcy, En Lo 1,ot 778-611 8 Licensed by the U.S. Government to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Bulk Oil-n your container Five O'Clock Marine 412 Pine Ave Anna Maria 778-5577 AUTHORIZED SERVICE Johnson, Evinrude, OMC Sea Drive & OMC Cobra Stern Drive ANNA MARIA ISLAND TIDE TABLES DAY Thu 7/29 Fri 7/30 Sat 7/31 Sun 8/1 Mon 8/2 Tue 8/3 Wed 8/4 AMHIGH 8:54 2.6ft 9:56 2.7ft 10:51 2.7ft 1:59 1.6ft 2:09 1.6ft 2:17 1.6ft 2:25 1.7ft AMLOW PMHIGH PMLOW 5:01 0.1ft 5:48 0.1ft 6:29 0.11t 4:24 1.5ft 11:40a*2.71t 7:04 0.2ft 5:14 1.3ft 12:19 2.71t 7:29 0.3ft 6:00 1.2ft 12:57 2.611 7:54 0.4ft 6:46 1.111 1:36 2.5ft 8:12 0.6ft Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later. BEWARE OF TELEPHONE SOLICITORS BEARING OFFERS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE - THEY USUALLY ARE! BE SURE YOU KNOW WHO YOU'RE DEALING WITH BEFORE YOU ALLOW THEM INTO YOUR HOME. These days, you can't be too careful about offers at your dooror over the phone. If you have to decide right now, or the offer isn't good after today, the offer probably wasn't good to begin with. Any reputable company wants you to shop around and make a decision at your conve- nience, not theirs. BE CAREFUL! WEST 1CA " REFRIGERATION 778-9622 CA co44365 5347 GULF DRIVE #4 HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217-1748 Your fishing photos and news are always welcome at the Islander Bystander. We're in the Island Shopping Center, near D.Coy Ducks and Chez Andre on the corner. SUMMER HEADQUARTERS FOR FISHING AND DIVING FUN! * Waterproof Charts..... includingg the Keys)$19.95 * Silicone Masks ..............................29.95 * Silicone Snorkels.......................... 16.95 * Silicone Full-Foot Fins ................29.95 * Kids Full-Foot Fins .......................19.95 * Dive Flags Lobster Guages Tickle Sticks * Costa Del Mar Sunglasses...........69.95 * "Frank the Net" Cast Nets ...... $189.95 * Lubrimatic TCWII Outboard Oilga..on 8.99 GREAT PRICES ... RIGHT HERE ON THE ISLAND. ISLANDS! DISCOUNT TACKLE OPEN DAILY// ANNAMARIA 7 to 7 ISLAND CENTER 778-7688 3240 EAST BAY DR. WEEKENDS HOLMES BEACH e ISA 6 to 7 (Between Walgreens & Shells) =W K E I- I If you're looking for fish, look for trout on the seagrass beds IB THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER M JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 18 r- r- OBIUAR Isabella F. Gascon Isabella F. Gascon, 94, of Bradenton Beach, died July 23 at home. Born in Chicago, Mrs. Gascon moved to Braden- ton 40 years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She was rec- ognized by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars for her volunteer work at Bay Pines Veterans Administration Hospital. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Wanda Kornell of St. Petersburg. Visitation was held at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home. A wake service was held at St. Bernard Catho- lic Church in Holmes Beach With Rev. John Barry officiating. Burial was in Skyway Memorial Gardens, Palmetto. Memorials may be sent to the Casa San Jose de los Huerfanos (Catholic children's orphanage), P.O. Box 1266, Holmes Beach, Fla. 32418. Dorothy W. Seeley Dorothy W. Seeley, 80, of Bradenton, died July 21 in HCA/L.W. Blake Hospital. Born in Perry, N.Y., Mrs. Seeley came to Braden- ton from Brockport, N.Y., in 1977. She taught school in Watkins Glen and she trained to be a registered nurse. She moved to Brockport, N.Y., where she worked in the State University Infirmary. She was a Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by a daughter, Jo Adele Davis of Holmes Beach; a brother, Russell Whitehead of Watkins Glen; and two grandchildren. There was no local visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Me- morials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Parkwood Professional Center, P.O. Box 10459, Bradenton, Fla. 34282-0459. Griffith-Cline Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. BISLANIDERIll IR CLASSIFIED really get results from 9,500 newspapers delivered on Anna Maria Island and to 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 Gy Yatros, D.M.D. FAMILY DENTISTRY i":-A ."" .''"._'. -,VALh Dr. Yatros and staff wish you a great summer! This is a good time for a Dental Check Up for you and your children. Call our office for an appointment. 3909 East Bay Drive (Suite 205) Holmes Beach 778-2204 OPEN: MONDAY thru THURSDAY 8:30 to 5:30 FRIDAYS BY APPOINTMENT Cr 1Ir ...r. ,; ~ 4.~ ~ .~ . ~.. . . . .-. I.. .. . - . ,"I .. ... j- -." . _ j ,f "c ,.m .. I . .. .. ..... .... ... The Ringling Bridge Task Force has been wres- tling with placement and height of the bridge for about a year. Their latest efforts were debated July 28. "A 65-foot, fixed-span bridge is the best traffic alternative," May said. "We are sensitive that, al- though that may be the best traffic alternative, it may not be the best alternative." May said that about 80 percent of the people who have indicated a preference on bridge height and de- sign have favored the higher bridge. On Bird Key, about 55 percent of the people have also indicated fa- voring the bigger bridge. All alternatives, including bridge placement and existing bridge repair, will be presented at the public hearing, May said. onaer ffemarial (9mmunityg TIurrel The Rev. An Interdenominational Christian Church Frnnlk W Despite the lack of a Ringling Bridge Task Force recommendation, Florida Department of Transporta- tion officials are moving forward with a public hear- ing on design and placement of a replacement structure for the bridge linking, Bird Key with the mainland. November 1 is the tentative date for the public hearing. Location and time are yet to be determined. FDOT District Secretary Dave May said that usu- ally the transportation department prefers to have a staff and committee recommendation prior to any pub- lic hearing on a major project such as the Ringling Bridge replacement. However, due to controversy over the task force recommendations, and with the clock ticking for use of state and federal funds, he decided to move forward with the hearing. Island 1 baptist Church Juns M. Mets. 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 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 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FUNERAL HOMES KEITH L. GRUENDL General Manager BRADENTON HOLMES BEACH 720 Manatee Avenue W. 6000 Marina Drive 3904 Cortez Road West (813) 7734480 (813) 748-1011 FAX 746-6459 IF IT'S NEWS TO YOU ... it's probably news to us too. If you see news happening, please, give us a call right away. We depend on our fellow is- landers for news tips. And we welcome your story ideas 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 Islanders, please, you are welcome to give us a call. "ISLANDER 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 ) " l [ 1 I I " I I l I I I .- i I 2 I ''' "'''.' ;'. L.r. Hutchison, Come Celebrate Christ Come, Celebrate Christ Serving the Community Since 1913 10:00 Sunday Worship 10:00 Children's Church. 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Transportation & Nursery Available 778-0414 i -aq .i-ff^-'.?!-' n Ringling Bridge design hearing Nov. 1 [] THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER U JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 19 Anna Maria Island Community Center Summer 1993 activities Youth Programs Summer Camp: Ages 5 to 12, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., until August 20. $50 per week, includes field trips. Teen Programs: A round of activities. Call Paula Coker. Teen Softball League: Ages 11 to 18. Games Monday evening. Call Paula or Scott. Rollerskating: Indoors, Saturday afternoons, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., $1 per person. Youth Soccer: Ages 5 to 13. Registration starts July 29. Try-outs late August Co-ed, $1 per person. Martial Arts: Ages 6 and up. Instructor from Sun Arts Fighting Academy, Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Adult Programs Group Dance Lessons: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday nights, $3 single, $5 couple. Jazzercise: Saturdays, 9: 30 a.m., Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, 7 p.m. Line Dancing: Tuesdays, 11 a.m., $2 per class. Gentle Aerobics: Mondays, 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m., $3 a class. Open Basketball: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $1 per person. Open Volleyball: Tuesdays, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., $1 per person. Summer Co-ed Softball League: Saturdays and Wednesday through August 25. Rollerskating: Saturday afternoons 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., $1. Weight Watchers: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Martial Arts: Co-ed, Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Tennis Play: Adult round-robin, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday. Bridge Club: Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m., at Runaway Bay. Call 778-1908 for more information. Bergbom earns CTC designation Janice Bergbom, owner of UNIGLOBE Far Away Places Travel in Holmes Beach, recently earned the professional designation of Certified Travel Counse- lor (CTC) from the Institute of Certified Travel Agents (ICTA). Wellesley, Mass. To receive the CTC. Bergbom successfully com- pleted four travel management courses, an individual writing project and passed four essay exams. Bergbom also had to accumulate five years travel industry expe- rience before applying for the CTC designation. The ICTA was chartered in 1964 to set standards of excel- lence within the travel industry. Happy reader-to-be Eight-monlh-old Alackenzie Kosfeld enjoys her Islander Bystander tee-shirt or perhaps she just likes the cartoons by "Gramps" Jack Egain. neat. neatL- - DEFINITELY A NOT A DRIVE BY Great duplex, great investment 208 Pea- cock, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA on each side of this totally upgraded duplex. Close to wide beach. Good rental history. $146,900. Call Richard 778-2261 After Hours 778-2284 Richard Freeman, Realtor Associate aMLS- - FREE! home delivery of the Islander Bystander on Anna Maria Island. Just call 778-7978. Summer Specials On Anna Maria Island Looking for beachfront or close-to-beach getaway? We have them. 4-day/3-night packages start at $190 + tax. (Includes departure clean.) Weekly and monthly specials. Call now to reserve your Summer Getaway. Contact Mary or Darcy 800-881-2276 or 813-778-2275 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker 3222 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach, FL34217 ISLAND REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Maureen Dowd. Uc. Real Estate Broker ATTENTION ALL "DREAM BUILDERS" Well-located, comer duplex lot just 400 ft. from new walking beach. Central Holmes Beach address is close to shops, banks, library and restaurants. This is the perfect spot for your home, PLUS an income apartment. Reduced to sell at $88,000. Call Janet Clancy for details ... 778-1816 (evenings). (813) 778-6066 6101 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 34217 SSales @Rentals Property Management Peyco4Bay Club * U Ss~tii~l 4 S SE 6^ Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program receives grants The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Early Action Demonstration Grants totaling $67,000 to the Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program (NEP) for five demonstration projects around Sarasota Bay. The grants help the NEP test potential solutions to bay problems and develop cost estimates for bay-wide applications. This year's projects include exploring captive scallop spawning as a way to replenish populations, cloning seagrasses for habitat restoration, and enhanc- ing fishery productivity of habitat restoration projects. The Southwest Florida Water Management Dis- trict, Florida Department of Natural Resources, local governments and private sector organizations partici- pate in funding and managing the projects. For more information, call Heidi Smith of the Sa- rasota Bay National Estuary Program at 361-6133. Powers Plaza is proud of their long-term tenants at 9701 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Bob Boyd of Bob's Hair & Co. has been in business since 1982. Anne and Roger Mousseau have owned and operated The Tip of the Island Res- taurant & Pub since 1986. We congratulate Nancy Ungyarsky on her recent purchase of Fran Maxon Real Estate. We are pleased that Nancy elected to continue doing business with a name that represents a long tra- dition of integrity and knowledge of this Island community. What a compliment to Fran Maxon, that those who train under her expert guidance in sales and rentals exist to carry on her name and reputation. Marcia and Dale Powers .; ;;C: '~ Irl THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 M PAGE 20 neat. & neaLt -. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! - Fantastic Beach Cottage. 209 Coconut, Anna Maria. Totally updated. A must see, not a drive by. Fireplace, beautiful dining area. Best of all, next to world class beach. $169,600. Call Richard 778-2261 After Hours 778-2284 Richard Freeman, Realtor Associate R MI LS . FREE! home delivery of the Islander Bystander on Anna Maria Island. Just call 778-7978. Jt CALL A PROFESSIONAL! READY TO HELP YOU! ..., : SANDY GREINER REALTOR.Associate S Ah Hrs 778-3794 Pager 333-1864 * TREALTORS- 5203 Gulf Dr.Holmes Bead' S I (813) 778-0777 or Rental 778-0770 M S 0 0 T41-3772 Ex5 OPEN SEVENDAYSAWEEK (813) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (813) 778-2294 P. O. Box 2150 419 Pine Avenue Anna Maria FL 34216 Associates After Hours Barbara A. Salo .... 778-3509 Christine T. Shaw.... 778-2847 Marcella Cornett ...778-5919 Nancy Guilford......... 778-2158 C7/tO FZen2U &29 eanMiL al o -OaifEional. eSb~aialtzng ina n 'J~mtEH~ 'JwblaaL^2-ifeiilniis PREMIER ISLAND t E.usrov Estates HIDEAWAY Vidwo Coecon Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath Island resi- dence with views of Tampa Bay. Boat dock, minutes from the Intracoastal and the Gulf of Mexico. Fireplace of white Alaskan rock, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, Jennaire range, large center island. Enormous garage area with workshop and recreation area, tropical landscap- ing. $345,000. Steps to sandy beach. Call or Stop by our office to schedule a complete "Drive-By Preview" of current listings through the use ofprofessional videotape. V. duo c- wconcon 171 W ._-.. y;I- yT AV A&I A Vd4kd;fA i i Md*' CITY/legal Anna Maria ADDRESS/lot. 304 Magnolia 75x104 Bradenton Beach 1800 Gulf Dr 112 La Costa Holmes Beach Holmes Beach 307 57th St 90x112 STYLE/rooms. AGE/size ground home 2bed/lbath/lcar elevated condo 2bed/2bath-Gulf SELLER/BUYER/date 1964 St Jean/Kaluza 1000 sfla 7/5/93 1979 1000 sfla ground home 1954 3bed/2.5bath/lcar 1384 sfla 3705 E Bay Dr elevated condo 210 Sunbow Bay 3 2bed/2bath-Bay 7100 Gulf Dr 102 Nautilus ground condo 2bed/2bath 1979 1175 sfla Shannon/Schaefer 7/5/93 Robinson/Mesaros 7/5/93 Botzler/alentin 7/5/93 1973 Elite/Convault 1100 sfla 7/5/93 SALE$/LIST$ $115,000 $129,000 $110,000 $129,000 $105,000 $109,900 $117,000 list uk $122,500 $136,500 Compiled by Doug Dowling, Lic Real Estate Broker, 778-1222 DI WAGE REALY EC HOLMES BEACH RESIDENCE 2BR 2BA home GREAT INCOME 9 units plus owner's unit close to with short walk to excellent beach. Well-maintained Bay and Gulf. Business increasing steadily. and has 1,000 square foot garage and storage area. $549,900. Owner financing available. Call Stan Offered at $112,500. Call Dave Moynihan. Williams for details. PRIME UNIT JUST REDUCED TO $69,900, this fur- nished, 1 BR -1 BA second floor condo overlooks the pool in popular Island complex. Tennis, clubhouse, on-site management, and deeded access to great new beach are some of the added attractions. Call Dave Moynihan. in prIsd c T W ISLAND TRIPLEX Upgraded Island triplex across the street renourishment and the Gulf of Mexico. Units are fully furnished and there is a large com- mon laundry on premises. Priced at $110,000.. BEST BUY ON THE BEACH Wide sandy beach in front of this lovely 2BR 2BA, turnkey furnished condo. Many conveniences including eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, covered parking for 2 cars, pool, secu- rity entrance. Priced at $139,900. Call Stan Williams. ONE OR 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. ISLAND HISTORY BUFFS,,. June Alder's column highlights the heritage of Anna Maria Island 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 Florida Realty We Are FN rida 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 is turnkey furnished. SUNBOW BAY UNITI 1::-;; '- ... "' . #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 of the PRUDENTIAL FLORIDA REALTY for Sarasota Manatee Counties. KARIN B. STEPHAN 778-0766 or 388-1267 ISLAND LIVING! #52283 $149,500 ... You can enjoy this 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home if you call Sally Schrader now or 792-3176 eves. 1.5 ACRES! #52113 $129,900 ... Enjoy this pool home with plenty of room to roam. To see today, call Horace Gilley 792-0758 anytime. OWNER ANXIOUS! #51527 $245,000 ... 4-plex across from the beach. Owner financing is available. Call T. Dolly Young now or 778-5427 eves. SPORTSMAN HARBOR! #50204 $108,900 ... Lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Turnkey furnished! Call T. Dolly Young now or 778-5427 eves. The Prudential VW_ Florida Realty it" CAROL HEINZE, CRS REALTOR-ASSOCIATE Million Dollar Club 5340-1 Gull Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 " (813)778-0766 Fax (813) 778-3035 5'1, bI Alter Hours (813) 792-5721 BACKYARD MECHANIC'S DREAM! #51225 $64,900 ... 4 bedroom, 1 bath with a 4 Bay garage. Owner financing is available. Property is fenced.* ISLAND INVESTMENT! #00381 $115,900 ... Nice duplex in Bradenton Beach. 2 bedroom, 1 bath each side with storage.* HOLMES BEACH! #51698 $179,900 ... 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with eat-in kitchen, formal dining & more. Located on end of canal.* *CALL ROBERT ST. JEAN OR TERRY ROBERTS 778-6467 ANNUAL & SEASONAL RENTALS available. Call Jack Bachman 778-0769 or 778-5368. Proud corporate sponsors of Mote Marine Laboratory, Call us for a brochure. :~u u It7 C-A A7----i I I= E I :' liI .. , e- STHE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 0 PAGE 21 SALE OF THE WEEK by Doug Dowling This home located at 710 Jacaranda, a three-level contemporary design on a canal, was marketed by Chris Shaw of Betsy Hills EU Real Estate for $223,000. QUALITY HAS ITS PRICE...AND ITS REWARDS. Key Royale, 631 Foxworth Lane. $525,000 Doug Dowling Realty. 778-1222 neaL neaL- ANOTHER GREAT LOCATION! Priced Right 301 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Two bedroom, one bath. A cute little updated cot- tage. Turnkey furnished. $116,500. Call Richard 778-2261 After Hours 778-2284 Richard Freeman, Realtor Associate U. MIS J I CALL 778-7978 FOR FREE HOME DELIVERY OF THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND! ..s MEMBERS ISLAND 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 nfficesl Shr-S^L 1 m^ .. -.ea-ill .,-s.-...8aim l irlliini.l -i ill _f-L l ' GREAT INCOME OPEN HOUSE CANALFRONT -212 FT. ON WATER Nice duplex with great location to beach! Sunday, August 1 1 to 4pm Super nice 2 bedroom, 2 bath elevated canalfront Includes two bedrooms one bath each 3803 E. BAY BLVD., HOLMES BEACH home. Floor to ceiling glass overlooking the water, side. One side owner-occupied & other TOWNHOUSE 1-A cathedral ceilings, 4 fans, oak kitchen cabinets. Walk- unit furnished for seasonal rental. ONLY Ideal Island Living, walk to everything. Ing distance to GULF. Boat dock has power and wa- 130,000. Call today! Spacious 2 Br, 2 Ba townhouse. 2 swimming ter. Light, bright, private at end of street. Many extras! $130 0. Calday! pools, tennis and on the Bay. $119,900. Must be seen to be appreciated. $214,500. ANNA MARIA REALTY, INC. HORIZON REALTY FRAN MAXON REAL ESTATE LIC. REAL ESTATE BROKER OF ANNA MARIA, INC. Licensed Real Estate Broker (Formerly Blasslngame Realty, Inc. Since 1957) 420 Pine Ave P O Box 155 9701 Gulf Drive P O Box 717 9805 Gulf Drive P O Box 835 Anna Maria, FL 34216 Anna Maria, FL 34216 Anna Maria, FL 34216 (813) 778-2259 (813) 778-0426 FAX 778-1849 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 BAY FRONT LOT in City of Anna Maria for less than $200,000. Actually, quite a bit less. $1~.;eO, $j.69~,;e0 $164,000. 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 ISLAND DUPLEX: 1 bedroom, 1 bath each side. Excel- lent rental history. Short walk to Gulf and Bay. Priced at only $79,000. Call Carla Price 778-5648 eves. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEX: Sit back and collect the rent with this turnkey furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath each side duplex, refurbished in '92. New exterior paint, kitchen cabinets, appliances, ceramic tile floors, carpet and more. Short walk to a wide, sandy beach. Reduced to $119,900. Please call Debbie Walther 794-6295 eves. ANNA MARIA LOT PICTURESQUE SETTING: Wooded lot close to beach access on quiet street. Fi- nancing information available. Priced at $74,900. Please call Carol Williams, 778-0777 or 778-1718 for details. REALTORS 5203 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-3772 Ext. 55 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK M i Michael Saunders & Co. of Anna Maria Island, Inc. Licensed Real Estate Broker FEATURE OF THE WEEK MAGNIFICENT ISLAND HOME Freshwater lake in front, sugar sand beach behind this 3 story spacious home. 3 BR/3.5B with pool/spa, wood burning fire- place and many extras. $975,000. Wendy Foldes, 755-0826. eeg ISLAND DUPLEX WITH POOL Great Holmes Beach location close to everything! In-ground pool, fenced yard and utility building for storage/hobbies. Tropical landscap- ing. REDUCED $149,900. Jean Lee Sears, 778-5045. WATERFRONT BARGAIN Luxury at a bargain price describes this 2BR/2B spacious condominium. Enjoy canalfront living with boating, tennis, swimming and more at a great location! $74,900. Ken Rickett, 778-3026. VAST BAYOU OVERLOOK! Sailboat water laps two sides of this Key Royale property. 3BR/2B u-shaped home surrounds heated and caged pool. Private dock. $279,000. Don and Karen Schroder, 778-2200. GULFFRONT DUPLEX in best buy category! 2BR/1B each side, but loads of potential to convert. Aren't any cheaper! Nicely landscaped, great seasonal rental. $241,000. Paul Collins, 778-2200. Anna Maria Island Centre (813) 778-6654 3224 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 I I r r, "I ! I ir1 =NMI (A. PARADISE, INC.) REALTOR 3001 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (813) 778-4800 Toll Free 800-327-2522 Coquina Beach Club Beautiful turnkey fur- nished unit in a Gulffront complex with a heated pool. Income producer for only $72,000. Exclusive Longboat Key Community Private & secure living in this large 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home. Large caged pool. Fully landscaped lot with fruit trees. House has unlimited potential. $429,000. Island Duplex 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath each side. One block from the beach. Currently producing $950 per month income. Asking $142,000. Questions concerning buyer's broker?? Call Dennis McClung at 778-4800 Sneat neaL- ni i LEU ANNA MARIA CITY HOME REMODELED and shows quality. Unique, wonderfully light and bright; two bedroom, 2.5 baths. Canal home. New white tile, with glass and AC controlled family room. Wet bar in kitchen foyer. Work- shop with windows. Garage. $179,000. Call Rose for a tour of this fine home. 778-2261 or after hours 778-7780. ROSE S. SCHNOERR Realtor@ GRI, LTG, RRC Neal & Neal Top Company-Wide Sales- V person of the Year #1 in Sales and % p Listings on Anna ..~ Maria Island ^ ________ [Ig THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 M PAGE 22 1HE1NNESSY ,.J. Entertainment "The Professional, Full-Time Wedding and Party Specialist" MEET OR BEAT PRICE (813) 758-7276 Anna Maria Pest Control CALL (813) 778-1630 Lie. No. 4467 Computer Operated FAX Service: Send & Receive Correspondence Resume Term Papers Mailing Lists 310 Pine Avenue 778-8390 Anna Maria FAX 778-8390 NU-Weatherside of Florida, Inc. SINCE 1948 RX0065455 WINDOW REPLACEMENT VINYL SIDING SOFFIT & FASCIA S* PORCH ENCLOSURES Financing Available Genesis Windows are easy to dean. 778-7074 ROOF REPAIRS INSURED*UCENSED RE-ROOFING RCo04608 BULTUP SHINGLES APEN GARY BRINGMAN CARPENTRY ^j BYBRrNGMANS SINGLE PLY ROOFING 746-66 RE-CONSTRUCTION 7406 Bringman Roofing, Inc. 1111 29th Ave. W., Bradenton 34205 Genstar, Elk and GAF Shingles %K0iI GLASS EVERYTHING IN GLASS! Mirrors Tabletops Windows & Screens Boat Windows Residential & Commercial Sales & Repairs 5347 GULF DRIVE NORTH HOLMES BEACH (813) 778-7808 F I I J.R. Painting * Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team * Free Estimates 778-2139 Improve your business weekly! This ad in the Islander Bystander costs as low as $12.11 weekly ... and you will really get results. 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. HOUSECLEANING Reasonable, dependable and honest. 778-9678. FURNISHED 2 bedroom apartment. Gulf view. Avail- able August through December. $600/mo. plus utili- ties. 778-4368. SPACE AVAILABLE Excellent store front location at Alexis Plaza. 9801 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria. Rent nego- tiable. 778-6309. SPECIAL 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. DUPLEX FOR RENT 1 block from beach. Big fenced in yard. 2/1. $450 mo. First/last./$200 security. Call Lisa collect 615-352-9331. RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS Efficiencies 1 bedrooms 2 bedrooms Furnished or Unfurnished Annual or Seasonal Call James W. Green Real Estate 778-0438 TWO COMMERCIAL STUDIOS Gulf view, modern, ideal for small business, office, crafts, etc. Rent nego. Call Frank... 778-6126. UNFURNISHED, Annual. Close to beach. 1/1 $525. All utilities included Gulf-Bay Realty of Anna Maria, Inc. 778-7244. eves. 778-2151. YEARLY UNFURNISHED 3/2 with new carpet, W/D hookups, $625. 2/1 with view of gulf, W/D hookups, carport, $575. 2/2 with terrazzo floors, $450. White Ave, garage apartment, 2/1, $450. No pets. Dolores M. Baker Real Estate 778-7500. UNFURNISHED ISLAND RENTALS Executive Home-Key Royale 3/2, pool, dock, $1600-$1800. Large family home 4/3, pool, deep water, $1500. Island in the Sun 1 Months rent FREE, 2/2, pool, $600. Gulf Gardens-2/2, $525. 604 North Shore 1/1 $425. Neal & Neal Rentals, Inc. 813-778-9477 or 1-800-422-6325. ANNUAL UNFURNISHED, over 1200 sq. ft. w/2 decks & garage. 2/2, 1 blk. from beach. $700 mo. Gulf-Bay Realty. 778-7244 or 778-2151. SUMMER SANDS 2 B/2.5 BA secured end unit. Pool, private beach, covered parking, hot tub. $119,700. 778-4906. CHARMING COTTAGE Terrific Gulf view, quiet neighbor- hood, shaded fenced lot-100 x 82. New roof, carpet & kitchen. Gulf within 500 ft. Must sell. $85,900.102-12th St. North, Bradenton Beach. 778-0785. MOBILE HOME with cover over roof and add on. 2 Florida rooms and large front porch. View of bay. One block to beach on island. ONLY $8,500. Must be 45 years of age. 778-6330. CANAL FRONT HOME Holmes Beach, 2B/1BA. View of Skyway (deep water canal), central air, newly remodeled kitchen. Bring boat! $149,000. 778-0019. RIVER FRONT LOT 100 x 200 ft. 10 minutes to Downtown Bradenton. $45,000. Call 778-7980. INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS Due to health and age, selling corporate property below market for quick sale. Terms available. 1/2 mile to famous Suwannee River. 110 prime, in-town wooded acres. City water and paved roads to property. Res. zoning. Ideal for housing or mobile home park. $215,000, principals only. H-M Dev. Corp. PO Box 531, Anna Maria, FL 34216. BY OWNER Perico Bay Club, 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse with loft. Ceramic tile throughout lower level. Asking $112,000. 792-2841. CANAL FRONT LOT for sale by owner. Corner of Tern & Gladiolus, Anna Maria. $99,000. Negotiable. 778-4084. WATERFRONT LOT-MARINA ISLE, Holmes Beach, exceptional Island community. Ready to build. Act fast...this is the only remaining lot available. $187,500. Call Jeannie or Judy. 778-5445, 778-3806. Jean Holmes Realty. BUY & SAVE! Waterfront 2/2 condo, like new thru out. Was $138,000. Only $119,000-Hurry. Call Marilyn, Neal & Neal Realtors. 778-2261. Evenings 792-8477. 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. DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON'for Wed. publication. $3- Up to 3-line minimum includes approximately 21 words. Additional lines $1 each. Place in person at the office, 5400A Marina Drive, between D.Coy Ducks and the laundromat. More information: 778-7978. ISLANDER BYSTANDER CLASSIFIED really work! Just ask Mary Worobec at the Anna Maria Island Art League about the results from her rental ad! I IISLANDERh Il ITII HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD THE DEADLINE IS NOON ON MONDAY FOR WEDNESDAY'S PAPER Classifieds need to be placed in person at our office after all, who can afford to invoice for our low fee of $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. Hours 8 to 5, Monday thu Friday, Saturday 9 to 2. 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. [JI THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 PAGE 23 TEAK DINING TABLE, 71"x 40". Two slide out exten- sions add 54". Superb condition. $300. Phone 778- 2646. MICROSOFT WORD for DOS 5.5 Never registered or used (includes Grammatik IV). Retails for $370. $150 or make an offer. 778-9392. TREADMILL Ladies size. $55.00 778-4034. WANNA SKATE? Island Rollers In Line Skates. A relentless rush! For skating information and sales call 778-3880. FLATBED TRAILER Heavy duty (8' X 16'). Tandem axle, surge brakes and stake pockets. Used only once. $2600 new, asking $1300. Call daytime 749- 5051/evenings 778-3880. ART LEAGUE HAPPENINGS Drawing with prismacolor pencils Aug. 2-6, 9:30 a.m. Noon (chil- dren) 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. (adults) Multi-media Art Ad- venture Aug. 9-13, 10 a.m.-Noon (children) Do Ar- chitecture, Photography, Clay, Tie-Dyeing Call for other classes What is an artfully done Grouper? Anna Maria Island Art League: 778-2099. HOLMES BEACH Fri & Sat 7/30 & 7/31,8-4. Dishes, lamps, TV's, dresser, twin beds, sofas, decorative items. 6618 Gulf Drive. MOVING SALE- Women's clothes (sz 8), shoes (sz 91/2), men's jackets (sz 43), shirts (sz 16 1/2), house- hold items, tools, misc. 8am 12 noon. Sat July 31. 540 Key Royale Drive. SHAR PEI pups AKC. Taking deposits. Born 6/13/93. Ready to go 7/18/93. 778-5400. ISLAND BEACH CAR 1977 Dodge Diplomat, ice cold AC, runs good. $695. 792-3758. HONDA PRELUDE 1981 with 140,000 miles and still ticking. Rusty from the beach but excellent mechani- cally. $850 firm. 778-9392. 1985 DODGE CARAVAN. Great family car, 7 pas- senger. Just detailed, no rust. 2nd Owner. Depend- able. $3,600. 778-0019. 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. BAY CRUISES, Egmont Key or Sunset. Customized to you. Economical. Shaded and open deck. Very comfortable for up to 6 persons. Call 794-5605 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. HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Reliable, non-smoker. Harrington House Beachfront Bed & Breakfast. 778- 6335. COMPANION CARE Three family members can pro- vide complete care, live-in or hourly. Caring and de- pendable. Male and female caregivers. Licensed with local references. Call 795-2121. MATURE COMPANION Do you need a mature com- panion in your home? Non-smoker, island resident, cook, drive, etc. Part-time, not live-in. 778-8216. 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. A-CLEANING SERVICE Generic pricing, quality cleaning. Medical Attorney Commercial Residen- tial. Bonded, Insured. 778-7231. 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 356-4649. VAN-GO PAINTING 15 yrs experience. ResidentiaV Commercial, Interior/Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper hanging. Island resident with Island refer- ences. Call Bill Chamberlin at 778-5455. PINE-SOL PATTY & CO We do everything! Light cleaning, spring cleaning, WINDOWS, moving help, organizing, whatever! Rental property our specialty for 18 1/2 years on this island! (20% discount to Tom Selleck). 778-9217. 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. 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. Finishing Touches Wallpapering YOUR PAPER HUNG WITH PRIDE & CARE FREE ESTIMATES 778-2152 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 Commercial Residential Free Estimates and Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging L Hauling By the cut or by the month. Service 12 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 778A 345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES | *j ** AND SATISFACTION NORTHWEST GARAGE SPECIALIZING IN VOLKSWAGEN AUDI SUBARU Hours: Tues to Sat 7:30 to 5:30 Owner: Ed Panzarela 795-7772 6906 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34209 (Behind Discount Auto Parts) p CAVANAGH MARINE REPAIR GAS DIESEL I/O INBOARD ENGINES DRIVES GENERATORS FULL SERVICE MARINA MOBILE SERVICE 795-7264 124TH ST. CT. W. AT CORTEZ ROAD SCHRISTIE'S PLUMBING COMPANY Commercial & Residential Open Saturday 24-Hr Service 0 No Overtime Charges! 778-3924 or 778-4461 "Remember, it pays and saves to get a second estimate." 5508 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (RF0038118) STATE REGISTERED CONTRACTOR State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR S= ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED LICENSED INSURED COMPLETED OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES I MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 24-Hour Emergency Service We are a full service Electrical Contractor New Homes Remodel Ceiling Fans SElectrical Service Changes Lightning Arrestors 5345 GULF DRIVE, SUITE 100 HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217 WILL BURNSOWNER (813) 778-7774 Lic.ER0010206 U lISLANDERIh'lI]P IF YOU SEE NEWS HAPPENING ... PLEASE, GIVE US A CALL AT 778-7978. If you know something that would be of interest to Islanders, don't hesitate to call. We're interested in stories about people and events that have to do with Anna Maria Island. Kids, adults, grandparents. From anniversary parties to garden club meetings ... there's always something happening and there will always be someone who wants to know about it. Call or write: Islander Bystander Island Shopping Center 5400A Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 (813) 778-7978 I[ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 JULY 29, 1993 M PAGE 24 island Foods 3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK e 7 AM to 10 PM PHONE 778-4100 We Welcome Food Stamps PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1993 RIGHT HERE ON THE ISLAND! Kahn's All Meat HOT DOGS LARGE RED OR YELLOW tomatoes V-^ n'Y.;::- ./ ONLY 590 LB. EXTRA LARGE Baker Potatoes DELI SLICED COOKED e:"-3r -i THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING ISLAND FOODS ... I ; .-* KRAFT PARKAY MARGARINE 1 LB. QTRS. WITH THIS COUPON NOW THRU AUGUST 3 LIMIT TWO PER CUSTOMER PLEASE --m- .m --m m m e . WITH THIS COUPON NOW THRU AUGUST 3 S LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER PLEASE m t m m- mm m m m m- -m -,- ,- - - SAVER'S CHOICE PAPER TOWELS 19- WITH THIS COUPON NOW THRU AUGUST 3 LIMIT TWO PER CUSTOMER PLEASE -m --, m m m mm mm m mm' WASHINGTON 7 Bing IC-herries IQR~ m, . .. m I i CLOROX BLEACH 64 OZ. BTL. IT, -. r -__;..-.." |