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WEEKLY NEWS HAPPENINGS DINING SPORTS REAL ESTATE S'" ----- -----.................... k'.,~ ... .. ., ... ..- .. 'i, -' ., , ,,_ -- ', -; I,' ': " I'd' fti i, 77.,.: .-....... ; -, - .,.., .. Free-for-all erupts at political forum The gloves came off Monday in the fight between veteran Manatee County Commissioners Kent Chetlain and Pat Glass. Due to redistricting, Chetlain is seeking the same at- large commission seat held by Glass. The campaign appeared to turn into a cat fight at a forum held Monday by The Islander Bystander. Chetlain accused Glass of being a pawn of business and development interests. Glass accused Chetlain of misstating the facts on a number of issues, including a county-wide recycling issue. Even audience members entered the fray, prompting Islander Bystander Publisher Bonner Presswood, modera- tor of the political forum, to repeatedly call for order. "This is more like a divorce than a political cam- FOR CANDIDATE PROFILES, ISSUE STATEMENTS, SEE PAGES 4, 10. paign," Glass said at one point within a particularly rancorous exchange between the two as Chetlain nod- ded in agreement. Ironically, Chetlain and Glass have similar voting records and philosophies. Probably the greatest distinc- tion between the pair lies in their stand on growth and growth management. Chetlain said he opposed growth along State Road 70, stating he believed the roadway should be widened before any more development was permitted along the busy highway. Glass said she believed in planned development, calling the county's comprehensive plan "number one in the state." Chetlain accused Glass of accepting contributions from developers, saying, "I am a candidate of the people." Glass said "my contributions are many and varied, and I'm not about to roll over for anyone." On the issue of a study to determine feasibility of an additional bridge from the mainland to the barrier islands, both agreed that the study called a charrette - is a good idea, but probably will not result in any real change. Chetlain said, "there are so many environmental SEE FREE-FOR-ALL, PAGE 2 Drain dilemma HANDS ACROSS THE WATER floods Gulf Drive- Cortez Road _--- .--- . intersection " "Emergency" is what some are calling the intersection of Gulf Drive and Cortez Road. And no, it's not because : "".. of the Sunday afternoon beach exodus of traffic. The problem is the flooding at the intersection af- - ter a heavy rain. Florida Department of Transportation .. -. -it, . officials have discovered the drainage system for the - busy intersection doesn't drain. When sand for the new beach was added to the Is- land last year, Bradenton Beach Councilman Jim Kissick explained, the drainage pipe for the intersection - which previously dumped the stormwater runoff into the Gulf of Mexico was covered over with sand. - "The drain is useless," Kissick said. "Worse still," he said, "as rain and surf saturate the beach, the water from thousands of square yards of - beach surface is backflowing into the 'funnel,' through the pipe and up onto the roadbed." The discovery produced a flurry of activity by DOT officials in an effort to correct the problem. The solution will probably be a storm drain running east into Anna Maria Sound, Kissick said. ,. "DOT is treating it as a crisis," Kissick said, due to ... .,. . the intersection's use as a hurricane evacuation route for residents living south of Cortez Road in Bradenton Their food and water stores exhausted after five days on the open sea in a rickety raft, Cuban refugees Beach, as well as people living on Longboat Key. joyously accept a handout from the Salgado family while awaiting the U.S. Coast Guard's assistance some DOT officials are reviewing drainage plans for the 20 miles offshore of Key West. The three men say people who protested against Castro were gunned down area and should have price estimates soon to fix the in-the streets just a short time before they left Cuba. Photo courtesy of Roy Salgado intersection flood problem. Anna Maria has new building inspector almost By Mark Ratliff Islander Reporter The search is over, and if the Anna Maria City Commission supports a committee's recommendation, the city will have a a new public works director/build- ing inspector Sept. 1. From a short list of three candidates, a screening com- mittee appointed by the city commission has selected the name of Bill Zimmerman, 49, to assume the post Don Tarantola will be vacating Sept 16. The committee voted unanimously to recommend Zimmerman for the job, and the only thing that now awaits is the vote of the city com- mission Sept. 1 at 10 am. at City Hall. Two of the needed three commission votes are practically assured, for commission members Max Znika and Doug Wolfe were both on the screening committee, and both men seem very enthusiastic about the committee's choice. Although Znika and Wolfe both reviewed applications for the job, the two com- missioners did not meet with the committee concur- rently so as to avoid any possible problems with the Sunshine law. "His credentials are great," Znika says of Zimmerman. "We ran him over the coals pretty good, but we had to lay it on the line because we're hiring the guy and this is what we want." What the city wants is a public works director who is fully state certified and will need no additional train- ing for the job. Znika says the three candidates in the running who were interviewed last week were about equally qualified, but that Zimmerman had an edge in living close by and being able to relocate immediately. The screening committee is recommending Zimmerman start at an annual salary of $28,500 and be on probation for six months. At the end of that probation period, he will receive an annual salary increase of $500, with two more raises of $500 at six month intervals until his annual pay reaches $30,000. Znika stresses this is only a recommendation and the actual pay structure will be determined by the city commission. Currently, Zimmerman works as a building inspec- tor for the City of Bradenton and is being paid $22,800. Zimmerman says he will be able to relocate to the Island in one day, Znika says, because Zimmerman lives on a boat in Palmetto and plans to find a slip at Galati's. It was expected Zimmerman would be in town Aug. 31 to meet with city commission members and city employees. Harry Boothe, a building inspector the city has used in the past as a consultant, will help ease Zimmerman into his new position when he arrives for his first day of work Sept. 19. Ernie Cagnina scrapbook, page 18 SKIMMING THE NEWS ... Opinions ...................................... ............. 6 Those Were the Days ................................. ... 7 Lightning strikes ........................................ .. 11 Island vegetable garden................................ 12 Anna Maria tides ....................................... .. 25 Beach Olympics ............................................ 27 Early classified deadline, p. 31 THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 - ILL I .. IG3 PAGE 2 N SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 N THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Forum generates ideas for Center funding By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter A roundtable of elected officials, civic leaders and county personnel met Monday morning in Holmes Beach City Hall to brainstorm alternate methods of funding for the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Holmes Beach Mayor Rich Bohnenberger, who hosted the event, said the community center is provid- ing services to municipalities from Palmetto to Sarasota and is "rapidly becoming a regional facility." Pierrette Kelly, AMICC executive director, told the group that the community center provides a host of programs for youth, adults and elderly residents. She said 44 percent of the budget comes from funding and 56 percent is raised by the staff, the board of directors and volunteers. "We feel our programs have expanded to the limit within our facility," she explained. "Some of our cur- rent reasons for asking for help for funding are to im- prove our facilities, meet ADA (American Disabilities Act) requirements and to improve the condition of our gym floor." Bohnenberger said his purpose was to find ways to cut down the amount of money that has to be raised by the Center. His first suggestion was to establish an adopt-a-day, week or month program for corporations. He said the center needs $500 per day to operate. Russ Kitching of the Blake Foundation replied that private businesses are at the end of their budget cycle. Most do not want to get locked into a yearly donation but would rather give money for a specific project or be a sponsor for an event in order to get maximum publicity, he said. County Commissioner Stan Stephens asked about job training programs funded by the Manasota Indus- try Council (MIC) to help save costs on staff training. Edie Anson of MIC said their programs are for the economically disadvantaged who have no prior work skills and individuals can be placed in non-profit situ- ations if they are learning work skills. Kelly noted that with the small center staff, it would be very time-consuming to train, supervise and administer these individuals and there are no facilities available, as each hour of each day currently has a pro- gram. She also said the job training program requires up-front capital, which the community center does not have. Stephens stressed, "Pierrette does an excellent job of where the dollars go. I think you'll see that from what the county has committed to this center three years ago and what they're doing today. It's over a 100 percent increase and it's because of the quality of the programs." Betty Camp from Florida Rep. Julie McClure's office said there is money available for at-risk youth through the juvenile justice system but it must be acted on quickly. Kelly said she would make application. Fred Loveland of the county's community services department said the school board has received $40,000 for after-school programs that will be available to all schools in the district. The proportion of distribution is based on the free lunch program and 30 percent of Anna Maria Elementary school students qualify. Kelly replied, "I know our after-school program is taken care of. Rather than take the money from an area that really needs it, I did not apply for it. If the money is coming to Anna Maria Elementary anyway, obvi- ously I'll talk to Mr. Kronus (the principal) about it" Increasing grant funding was mentioned by several people. Stephens pointed out, "One of the big problems you have is the sheer volume of paperwork you have to do with a limited staff." Bohnenberger offered his city's grants committee to assist and Stephens suggested contacting private foundations, such as the Selby Foundation, for grants for ADA compliance or a new gymnasium floor. Bohnenberger said a community festival be planned to benefit the community center but noted that fundraisers are labor intensive. Stephens said various clubs and organization could sponsor an event a month. Holmes Beach resident and Kiwanian Lee Edwards said there are 450 Kiwanians in 10 clubs in the county and he suggested a Kiwanis night sponsored by the community center to enlist their aid. Holmes Beach Councilwoman Billie Martini said a "friends" group similar to the Friends of the Island Branch Library could help raise funds. Kelly said she is working on that. Stephens suggested sending the community's center's list of volunteer needs to corporations that have volunteer programs. Scott Dell, AMICC staff member, said he is currently working with Champs Kitching noted, "These are all short-term ideas. The staff is maximized. Who's going to organize all this stuff? If you do all these projects, you'll have to hire additional staff to coordinate all the activities. We need to put our efforts toward a foundation to solve the long-range problem." Kelly said she has been working on establishing a foundation for the center for the past three years but the key is finding benefactors to get it started. Fire, smoke and water damage was the result of an afternoon blaze in the home of Anna Maria Fire Commis- sioner Glenn Bliss Sunday. No one was injured in the fire, which was apparently started in a utility room. Investigators believe the fire may have been started near an electric water heater. Bliss was not home when the fire caught. The house, in the 4500 block of 86th St. Ct., Bradenton, was valued at about $85,000. No damage estimate was avail- able. Bliss was fire chief until his termi- nation in 1991. He was elected to the fire district commission in 1992. Third woman charged in Circle K grand theft A third person has been arrested by police, charged with grand theft. The latest arrest stemmed from two previous theft charges of man- agers of Circle K stores in Bradenton Beach. Arrested Monday was Joan C. Whittaker, 52, of Bradenton, an area manager for the convenience store chain. August 5, police arrested manag- ers of the Circle K stores at 2518 and 100 Gulf Dr. N., charging them with grand theft after more than $37,000 was missing from the establishments. Police said Whittaker knew of the late deposits made by managers Bettye Jane Sossamon and Audrey M. Wilkes. Candidate debate develops into free-for-all Pat Glass, incumbent ... Kent Chetlain CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 implications and Longboat Key doesn't want a bridge that they will probably identify a bridge cor- ridor and then point out the environmental problems and nothing will happen." Glass said, "I do not predict they will come back with a favorable study. I believe we will have stasis." It was a discussion of recycling that prompted the most heated exchange between the pair. "I want to capture as much of the waste stream as possible," Glass said on county-wide recycling efforts. "I don't believe we can have mandatory recycling. Composting is very valuable to agriculture. We all voted for a composting system, we just voted for dif- ferent companies," she said of the commission decision to proceed with Amerecycle, a private company bid- ding to develop a composting program. "Amerecycle is supporting my opponent," Chetlain began, but was interrupted by Glass. "I have received no contributions from National Development," Glass retorted. "You keep saying that, and it's not true." "Yes, you have," Chetlain shot back, prompting Presswood to call for order. Chetlain concluded his recycling remarks by stat- ing he wanted to end negotiations with Amerecycle be- cause the company has not shown sufficient financial integrity, and that other technology should be explored to handle Manatee County's recycling needs. In concluding remarks, Chetlain posed the ques- tion: "Do you want a commissioner obligated to devel- opers running Manatee County?" Glass said, "Public service is not what I do, it's what I am." Both Chetlain and Glass are Republicans. The Sept. 8 primary election will decide the race. Fire Commissioner Bliss' home scorched THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER a SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 PAGE 3 el Holmes Beach planning commission rules on three ordinances By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Planning Commission met last week to make recommendations on three ordinances being considered by the city council. The ordinances include: providing for a special exception for artistic in-home teaching; establishing definitions in the A-1 district; and providing for roof mounted satellite dishes in commercial districts. Artistic in-home teaching This ordinance establishes in-home artistic teach- ing as a special exception under the category of home occupations and sets criteria for obtaining a license. Planning Commission Chairman Gabe Simches said the term artistic license is too narrow because it does not include other forms of instruction such as as- tronomy or computer literacy. Commissioner Mike Farrup asked, "Whatever hap- pened to the concept that whatever you do in your own home is your own business? If somebody wants to teach they go to the city council and the council grants them a home occupation license under the guidelines that are set forth in the ordinance." Simches explained that in a home occupation li- cense there can be no traffic to the home. In-home teaching creates such traffic, thus the attempt to legal- ize it as a special exception use. Deputy Clerk Teri Kirkpatrick said a special ex- ception use requires the petitioner to come to the city council with a site plan and follow specific criteria to obtain the license. She told the commission, "The council has given the ordinance to you to see if it is compliant with the comprehensive plan, not whether or not you want to grant it as a special exception use. You can make a rec- ommendation if the general consensus is that you don't want to do this." Simches observed, "That's an interesting limitation on the function of the commission." The commission voted 3-1 that the ordinance is compliant but recommended a change from the term artistic license to artistic/instructional license. Commissioner Bruce Golding, who cast the dis- senting vote, opposed the number of students permit- ted at one time (six) and hours of instruction continu- ing until 9 p.m. A-1 district definitions This ordinance is the result of a planning commission determination that it was the intent of the city's compre- hensive plan to limit the A-1 district, including hotels/ motels, to 10 units per acre. Simches said the ruling in- cluded a request for the city attorney to clarify the lan- guage in the land development code relating to the issue. The draft ordinance which added new defini- tions of hotel, motel and rental unit and amended defi- nitions of dwelling, dwelling unit and multi-family dwelling created controversy over the separation of the definitions of hotel/motel and dwelling unit. The council agreed to send the ordinance to the planning commission for comment. "This ordinance went beyond what the original intent (of the commission's request) was," said Simches. "I don't think the definitions are needed to clarify the issue." Simches said the planning commission is charged with evaluating the comprehensive plan. Reviewing those definitions will be part of the comprehensive plan review process, which includes public participation. "I think this jumps the gun," he noted. "It intrudes on our process." Golding said the attorney is "just clearing up defi- nitions so we don't have any problems in court with a legal challenge." "I don't mind that she would offer some definitions to us in terms of our consideration of the comp plan," said Simches, "but I don't want it stuck into an ordi- nance at this time. We have not finished our delibera- tions on definitions and I want time to consider what she's presented to us." The commission voted to table the discussion and seek an extension on a ruling from council. Roof-mounted satellite dishes in commercial districts This ordinance is the result of a request by Walgreen's to install a roof-mounted satellite dish for use in their prescription network. Several banks have also requested the dishes. Commissioner Gene Aubry said the language in the ordinance is vague and dishes should be required to withstand the same wind force as a building. He said the dishes should be installed properly and screened. Golding said dishes were installed in several com- mercial locations before the ordinance was drafted and the dishes are also proliferating in residential districts. "I have a problem with opening the door any fur- ther when we're not taking care of what we've already got," he said. Farrup said he believes satellite dishes are objec- tionable and should be limited. The board voted 2-2 against recommending the or- dinance. Kirkpatrick said the dissenters, Golding and Farrup, must submit in writing why and where the or- dinance does not comply with the comprehensive plan Anna Maria City 9/1, 10 a.m., Special commission meeting to hire new public works director 9/7, 7:30,p.m., Commission work session and first budget public hearing Bradenton Beach None scheduled Council meeting of Sept. 8 canceled due to lack of a quorum Holmes Beach 9/7, 7:30 p.m., Council meeting and first budget public hearing ANNA MARIA 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Island 778-1925 Store Hours: Monday Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 9am-7pm LABOR DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS 9/1 THRU 9/5 UHILE SUPPLIES LAST PLUS LOTS OF UNADVERTISED SPECIALS CIimfy ) MISSION TORTILLA 6" Yellow Corn 12 ct................................... 3/.99 SUNNY DELITE Citrus Punch FLA 64 oz Carton.............................. S.99 BREAKSTONE Sour Cream 16oz Container Regular Only ................. 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Ib $.29 YELLOW CORN 2 ears .......................................................... .69 POTATOES 5 Lb ...................................................................... 2.49 (SUMMER MEAT sncLE FRESH FAMILY-PACK SPLIT CHICKEN BREAST ....................... b .99 Smaller Packs................................................................ Ib $1.59 BONELESS RIB EYE STEAKS Pack of 5............................... b 3.99 Individual Steaks .................... .................. .... b 4.59 DELI-SLICED LEAN BOILED HAM ....................................... Ib $1.69 SORRY WE DO NOT ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS. EIM PAGE 4 0 SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER IFLORIDA PRIMARY VOTE SEPTL81 First Primary: Thursday, Sept. 8 Florida House of Representatives, District 68, Republican The winner of the Republican primary will face incum- bent Democratic Rep. Julie McClure Nov. 8. Mark Flanagan Mark Flanagan is seeking the Republican nomina- tion to the Florida House of Representatives District 68. Flanagan, 31, is married and has three children. He is a financial consultant. He is a graduate of Manatee High School and has a B.A. in United States history from the University of San Francisco. He is involved with local boys and girls clubs and is a Little League coach. "As a financial consultant, I deal will people every day," Flanagan said. "They are all from different per- spectives and have different objectives. With that back- ground, I believe I have unique qualities over my op- ponent. "I understand the importance of financial plan- ning," he said. "I believe Tallahassee has abdicated their responsibility over wealth," he said, pointing to last year's Florida Health and Rehabilitative Services computer foul-up that overpaid clients a total of $230 million. "There is a limitless future in our part of Florida," Flanagan said, "but power-hungry and unethical poli- ticians could ruin it all. Our streets could become more crime ridden, the quality of education could be dimin- ished, health care security for our seniors could be threatened if we do not begin to demand that Tallahas- see respond sincerely to our needs." Roy Meyer Roy Meyer is seeking the Republican nomination to the Florida House of Representatives, District 68. Meyer, 36, is married and has three sons. He is a senior instrument technician employed at Tropicana. He is a graduate of Palmetto High School and Mana- tee Community College. He is involved in a number of civic organizations, including serving as a YMCA Baseball Coach, a 4-H Assistant Leader, member of the Republican Club of Manatee County and charter mem- ber and vice president of the Manatee County Young Republican Club. Meyer said he believed personality separated him and his opponent. "At Tropicana, I have been involved in several management classes," he said, "and I have learned how to work with people. I see my opponent as slightly abrasive. The Florida Legislature is a 'give and take' effort, and you can't charge in like a bull." He said he viewed taxes, welfare, education and individual responsibility as important elements in his platform for public office. "Individual responsibility is very important to our country," Meyer said. "As individuals, we need to be responsible to ourselves rather than to expect a hand- out from government." Manatee County Commission, At-Large With two Republican candidates in the running for the at-large seat and no Democratic challengers, this race will be decided by Republican voters Sept. 8. Kent Chetlain Biographical information: County resident for 37 years. Wife, Joanne. Four children and four grandchil- dren. Journalist for 40 years prior to being elected to the county commission for the first time in 1982, where he has served for the past 12 years. Currently writes a real estate column for The Longboat Observer. After reap- portionment, Chetlain was moved out of the district where he lives, so to seek reelection he must seek the District 6 at-large seat now held by incumbent Com- missioner Pat Glass. As an aid to readers of The Islander Bystander, profiles of candidates in the Sept. 8 election are pro- vided this week for the Florida House of Representa- tives, Manatee County Commission, Circuit Court and Mission statement: "For nearly 12 years on the Manatee County Commission I have fought to preserve our quality of life through managed growth, impact fees and environmental protection, while at the same time striving to keep down taxes," Chetlain says. Chetlain says there are many important issues, but he believes a prime importance is to end the county's negotiations with Amerecycle. He says the county should adopt "a recycling system that incorporates curbside separation as soon as possible." Chetlain also says he has opposed growth along State Road 70 "until such time as that vital artery can be multi-laned." Chetlain cites a number of examples illustrating what he believes is a positive stance for the environ- ment. Among these is his opposition to two develop- ments near Lake Evers, Bradenton's source of drink- ing water, due to "the danger from pollution runoff into the reservoir." His vote against Florida Power and Light's request for permission to burn higher sulfur fuels at its Parrish generating plant is also noted by Chetlain as indicative of his dedication to protecting the environment. Patricia M. Glass (incumbent) Biographical information: Manatee County resi- dent for 34 years. Husband, Henry, just retired from Loral American Beryllium as senior vice president. Five children and four grandchildren. First elected to county commission in 1978, re-elected in 1982 but re- signed in 1984 to run for the U.S. House of Represen- tatives against then-incumbent Andy Ireland (Glass was unsuccessful in that bid). She was reappointed to the county commission in 1986 by Gov. Bob Graham. After reapportionment of county, two at-large seats were added, and in 1990 Glass was the first person to be elected to the four-year seat which she now holds. Mission statement: "My career has been one of hard work, and I've been chairman (of the commission) five times," Glass says. "My perception of leadership is that it's not the spotlight job people think it is, but it's making things happen I think that's important." Giving an example of what she believes is her abil- ity to "make things happen," Glass says she was the person who implemented the county's Environmental Action Commission, which she says she would like to see "grow and flourish." Glass says she has devoted the last two years to what she calls "the water issue," and the challenges of finding enough water for a growing county is the "single most important issue in the 21st century." Glass notes she came up with the plan for water re-use for agricultural concerns. Among other achievements, Glass says she founded the county's Human Relations Council as well as the AIDS Council, and says she "helped the taxpay- ers and citizens by raising large amounts of money to help these services." 12th Circuit Court Nancy K. Donnellan Nancy Donnellan is seeking election to the newly created position to the 12th Circuit Court, encompass- ing Manatee, Sarasota.and DeSoto Counties. Donnellan is a graduate of DePaul University in 1979. She is a member of bar associations in Florida, Texas, Illinois, the American Bar Association, the Academy of Trial Lawyers of American, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Sarasota County Bar Association. She is one of only 19 women in the United States who is a nationally Certified Civil Trial Advocate and is the only female attorney in the 12th Judicial District who is certified as a civil trial lawyer by the Florida Bar. Donnellan is married and has four children. She is active in a number of civic organizations, including serving as President of the Suncoast Women's Politi- cal Caucus. "Everything I have accomplished in the last 15 County Court. Next week will feature candidate profiles of Mana- tee School Board and Sarasota-Manatee Airport Au- thority. years, both in my legal career and in my community activities as a volunteer, have been in preparation to be of service to the people as a circuit judge," she said. Ed Ford Ed Ford is seeking a newly created seat on the 12th Circuit Court. A former president of the Sarasota County Bar Association and former chair of the Lawyer Referral Service of the same group, Ford is a graduate of Seton Hall University, NJ, and American University Law School in Washington, D.C. Ford is a former captain in the Strategic Air Com- mand of the U.S. Air Force and served three tours of duty in Southeast Asia. He has received the endorsement of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent As- sociation, and is an attorney with a Sarasota law firm, Dart, Ford & Spivey. He is a director of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Sarasota County. in describing the PBA endorsement, Ford said the group "recognized that my experience as an attorney and mediator makes me uniquely qualified to handle tough criminal cases." Susan Maulucci Susan Maulucci is seeking a newly created seat on the 12th Circuit Court. She is a trial lawyer whose practice is limited to marital and family law, criminal defense and juvenile law. She is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Florida College of Law. Maulucci, 37, was formerly with the Office of State Attorney in the district including Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, serving as Juvenile Division Chief. She is currently a sole practitioner. Maulucci is a member of the Sarasota County Bar. Association, the Florida Association for Women Law- yers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Law- yers and the Florida Bar Association. She is also in- volved in numerous civic associations, including the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the National Association of Female Executives. She is married and has two children. Maulucci has been a speaker on juvenile crime, justice and criminal law and has taught law enforce- ment training courses. Doug Polk Doug Polk is seeking a seat on the newly created 12th Circuit Court. He is a member of the Florida Trial Lawyers As- sociation, a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, and a member of the John M. Scheb Chap- ter of the American Inn of Court. Polk is a former legal guardian of elderly citizens, a former employee of the Florida Bar, and an advisory to Stetson Law School students on trial techniques. He is also a Sarasota County Bar Association Law Week volunteers. Polk has represented thousands of clients in litiga- tion matters, and has defended police officers, cities and counties in Southwest Florida. Stanley R. Swartz Stanley Swartz is seeking the newly created seat on the 12th Judicial Court. Swartz brings a business background to the bench, being closely involved in the ownership and operation of eight bakeries in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. He is also a co-founder and former co-owner of the DeSoto Memorial Speedway. He is a graduate of Mercer University Law School, and founder of the law firm of Swartz & Carter. He went to law school late in life, and was 51 when he became a member of the Florida Bar Association. He was in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and ended his military career as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve. Swartz said he "expects efficiency, fairness and accessibility from our judicial system." For more candidates, see page 10 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 A PAGE 5 I- No one will lose service during postal renovation By Mark Ratliff Islander Reporter Part two of two There's one more item to add to that list of things that will not stay postal couriers from their appointed rounds - remodeling. Although there will be some dust and confusion as the Anna Maria Post Office is renovated during the next few weeks, no one will be without mail service, according to Postmaster Ron Smith. While it's true that a number of postal customers will not have a box for varying periods of time after the six- to eight-week remodeling project gets under way next week, postal patrons will be able to call at the ser- vice window and ask for their mail until they get their new boxes. Except for 30 customers, everyone will still have the same box numbers it's just that the boxes will be in a different location in the new post office. Smith says while remodeling is going on he will be at the post office beyond normal business hours Monday through Friday nights to accommodate those customers who have temporarily lost the use of their boxes. "It's only fair," Smith says. "People working in Bradenton or Sarasota won't get back here until 7 or 8 p.m. and they wouldn't be able to get their mail. The window will close at the same time, but I'll be here. People who want to pick up their mail can just knock on the service door and I'll get their mail or I'll be IDS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. America's Leading Financial Planning Company SRetirement Investment Planning Portfolio Reviews Estate Planning Educational Seminars Call us for a free introductory consultation Cynthia Olcott, CFP John Sharp 3653 Cortez Road West Bradenton 755-7000 I, Z OPIIIII m Ladies & Men's Sportswear ALL Roxanne Swimsuits JUST REDUCED TO S l, 5Off @ S & S Plaza, Holmes Beach 778-4505 | sitting out in the lobby." Smith thinks the remodeling will be completed with relatively little pain for postal customers due to the spirit of cooperation he says he knows Anna Maria residents will show. "The nice thing about (the renovation) is, I've prob- ably got two of the best clerks in the Postal Service and they can handle most anything," Smith says. "Secondly, I've got the best clientele in the Postal Service. They're good people they understand what's going on here." Here's how the three-phase remodeling of the Anna Maria Post Office will be done: Phase 1 The contractors will begin by putting up a security wall across the alcove of boxes located at the south end of the main lobby, closing off boxes 721 through 1478. At the same time, the south annex, near Penny's Petunia Patch, will be closed. The area includes boxes 4001 through 4348, which will be out of service for six to eight weeks. When the remodeled section re-opens it will be home to boxes ranging from 1 to 940. Therefore, boxes 721 to 940 will be out of service for about two weeks, while boxes from 940 to 1478 will be out of service from six to eight weeks. Phase 2 The new service lobby will be con- structed in the area of what is currently the north annex, near The.Brown Pelican gift shop. During this time, boxes 1501 through 2240 will be out of service for about a month. Phase 3 The workroom floor (where mail is sorted) and the remainder of the boxes in what is now the main lobby will be replaced during this phase. Current boxes 1 through 718 are in this area, but since they were re-assigned at the end of Phase 1, these postal customers will never be without a box. When this part of the lobby reopens it will contain box numbers above 940. Planning commission meeting Sept. 13 The Holmes Beach Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. for in- put on the future land use element of the comprehen- sive plan. The input is to aid the commission in its five- year evaluation of the plan. The future land use element details the city's existing land uses, natural resources and projected population. It analyzes public facilities, vacant or undeveloped land, redevelopment and flood prone areas and addresses the city's long term land use programs and activities. A copy of the comprehensive plan is available for review at city hall. 6 .33 S Ino an lffD i t xs I] PAGE 6 U SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER e l-9 0 Jet-ski concerns They've been called everything from the most indepen- dent form of watercraft to obnoxious buzzing dirt bikes of the seas, but whatever your name for Jet-ski-type craft, there are some scary statistics provided by Bradenton Beach's lIowie Herman in the "Your Opinion" section this week. With one of the biggest beach weekends upon us this Labor Day holiday, if you do take to the water in any type of craft, please be careful out there. No one wants to let go I'm sure it's happened to you. The phenomenon is that it seems to have happened to the whole island. No one wants to say good-bye to Ermi. So many were touched by Ernie C'agiina. His life was the IGA and we all passed through his portals, and surely we touched his life as he did ours. What was strange to us was having people offer condo- lences to the newspaper. We all nodded in complete agree- ment, "Yes, we're sorry about Ernie." But, as June Alder, former editor of the old Islander offered, that's good - people have accepted you and they consider the Islander Bystander family." Ernie and his family were lucky. Let there be no doubt that he lived a full life. He was blessed with a large family who loved him very much and a community that embraced him as well. It was a rougher lime for Mary Ross's family. They lost Mary at age 55. The community lost a lovely person. And again in the instance of Mary, people extended their condo- lences through the newspaper. And it was a rough week for others as well, as Roni and Spanky lost their infant twin sons. We're pleased and grateful that people regard us as part of the Island family at least to share their grief and their joys with us. We pass along to each of the families, the heart- felt sentiments from many, many people who chose to ex- press them through us. On politics, other brouhahas We hosted a political forum for candidates for the at- large seats on the Manatee County Commission this week. In case you missed it, it was enlightening, if not for the sub- ject matter, the conduct of public officials. We urged our representative, (they're both presently serv- ing, technically incumbents) whoever may be re-elected to the commission on Sept. 8, Pat Glass or Kent Chetlain, to provide us with phone book recycling. "No problem," they echoed. "We can probably take care of that tomorrow." No answer as of press time so if you want to be sure your old telephone book is recycled, just bring it to our of- fice in the Island Shopping Center at 5408 Marina Drive. Plop 'em down beside the outdoor rack on the sidewalk in front of the office and we'll make sure Pat and Kent take care of them. ISLANDERt il SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 VOLUME TWO, NUMBER 41 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Presswood V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor Tomara Kafka, Features Editor June Alder Bob Ardren Pat Copeland Joy Courtney Jack Egan David Futch Mark Ratliff V Contributors Doug Dowling Mike Heistand V Advertising Sales Jan Barnes Dolores Knutson V Classified Services Kristy Hatfield V Advertising Services andAccounting Kristy Hatfield V Production Darla Becker Heather Jacobsen V Distribution Mike Carver Mary Stockmaster ,OV1t Ae., With a lot of help from our friends. 1994 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 FAX 813 778-9392 PHONE 813 778-7978 SLICK By Egan If f9e] 'up / e-m Personal watercraft accident report is disturbing Here are some disturbing statistics from the Florida Marine Patrol Office of Waterway Management for 1993. Of the 1,017 reportable recreational boating acci- dents: 1.) 28 percent of the accidents involved personal wa- tercraft (Jet Skis and Wave Runners), 2.) 30 percent of all injuries involved personal water- craft, 3.) 8 percent of all deaths involved personal watercraft, 4.) 52 percent of all accidents involved "rented" per- sonal watercraft, and 5.) property damage reported in 1993 was $5,297,076. Howie Herman, Bradenton Beach Ross family expresses thanks We, the family of Mary Ross, wish to express our most sincere gratitude to all the wonderful people who kept her spirits up during her illness. Your cards and letters, visits, flowers, phone calls, etc., made her very aware of how much she was loved and that made a real difference. Receiving all your cards offering sympathy gave us a feeling of peace that made an indescribably painful situation a little easier to bear. So if our thank you note misses your box, know that you are in our hearts. We love and and thank you. Sandi McKelvey, Chris Hansen, David Ross and Ann Mortier Voicing concerns of school lunch program Schools will be opening soon now the new taxes (along with Lotto and the 1-cent sales) are being col- lected for educational purposes as the schools need supplies, paper, books, computers, etc. Why not streamline the school lunch program? Is it necessary to have a choice of two or three entrees, five different juices, two and three desserts? Two different school lunch workers told me that the children get very confused as they are offered hot or cold ham sandwiches, chili, or turkey salad, etc. A perfect example of a very successful program now in operation for over 25 years is Meals on Wheels which offers one entree, one dessert and milk. When I had to use their service for six months I found the va- riety excellent. This successful program will stop waste of food and divert the extra money for educational school supplies. I owned and operated a preschool and served one hot noon meal, one dessert, one juice and milk (checked by the board of health) and the parents were amazed that the children did eat what I prepared and drink their milk. One hot meal for school lunch should be sufficient and if the parents do not agree with that, then they can brown bag their children's lunch, the way we senior citizens did in our school days. Fortunately, we are still here and healthy enough to gladly pay the extra taxes for educational purposes. Kathy Gerard, Palmetto Sad news inspired poet I was moved to write this poem after seeing a news broad- cast story about a cat burned by some teenagers. While I'm no "Island Poet," I do hope you find it printable. I saw on the news, Today, Some kids burned a cat. How could they do that? Do they care, do they feel? How do they feel About burning that cat? Were they excited? Chanting Burn cat burn? Were they quiet, watchful, Unbelieving, Of what they were doing? Do they play with less Aggression, Today? Do they feel guilty, Today, About what they did? Can they turn off the picture, In their head? Are they crying? I am crying Today. Lisa Rivera, Anna Maria THOSE WERE THE BAYS Conclusion, The Homesteaders by June Alder The shirtwaisted Bean women in 1902, all except Mamie Bean who perhaps took the picture: (from left) Alice, daughter of George E. Bean's eldest son, Frank; Lula Colman, G.E. Bean's eldest daughter; Ina Webb, a Bean sister-in-law; Augusta, Frank Bean's wife; Mabel, wife of G. Wilhelm "Will" Bean, G.E. Bean's third son; and at the piano G.E.B.'s youngest daughter Edith. 'PAINFULLY PEACEFUL' The 1897 Independence Day celebra- tion on the banks of the Manatee River fairly burst with patriotism as the country moved towards its first foreign adventure - a war for Cuban independence. There was a grand picnic, band music, speeches, a boisterous baseball game with arch-rival Tampa (their team won), fireworks and -even a balloon ascension. Perhaps to rest up from the event, the editor of the Manatee River Journal, Arthur Cornwell, Jr., took the steamer out to Anna Maria Key. Afterwards, Cornwell wrote a column I believe is the only published eyewitness account of the way it was here in first homesteader George Bean's day: "Successive generations have won- dered, who was Anna Maria? But who this celebrated person was seems to be lost in impenetrable mystery. Although history has failed to record the circum- stances of her life, yet her monument has made her name famous. "Anna Maria Key is six miles long and at places a mile wide; it is indented by a deep bayou which teems with trout and sheepshead. Its northern extremity assists in enclosing Tampa Bay and projects upon Passage Key inlet and 30 feet of water. "On this northern point Mr. George E. Bean has built a wharf to deep waters to accommodate steamers, the Mistletoe stopping always on signal; also a small hotel where a dozen persons can enjoy the absolute tranquillity which reigns over these islands and almost from the door plunge into the surf breaking onto the beach. "Sitting here in the cool sea breeze we look across the quiet bay and the in- finite blue of the Gulf which surges up upon the shore. "Two black lines of smoke announce the presence of the river steamers coming down from Tampa. A freighter comes up from Havana and stops at the quarantine station, where the fires are quickly started up to fumigate the mails. "Now the revenue cutter comes in; after it a sailing vessel loaded with fruit from Honduras. "Tramp steamers, ponderous iron vessels, a four-masted schooner, all are going to Port Tampa to load phosphate for ports thousands of miles away. "These pass and we dreamily sur- vey the glistening sands of Passage Key and the green palm forest and white shaft of Egmont. It is so absolutely, al- most painfully, peaceful here. "We came by steamer. Returning, we ride in Mr. Hall's wagon five miles down the hard white beach and, cross- ing over the island, hail an obliging fisherman who returns us to Cortez." Thus did Editor Cornwell, in those few simple lines, evoke the essence of Island life at the turn of the century. Bean also was moved to literary expression in a poem about his Island home. Only one of the several stanzas has come down to us: 0 my home by the sea, Where the wind blows free, And the wild waves beat high, On that glittering shore! I gaze with delight At the beautiful sight, As I sit in my cabin door. After Bean's death in 1898, his daughter Edith set her father's poem to music. Here is the song for you to sing around the piano as families once did. 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THE BEST NEWS ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND Island Shopping Center 5408 Marina Drive [] Holmes Beach FL 34217 (Between D. Coy Ducks and Chez Andre) (813) 778-7978 uuuuuuuu maamI IIumu n a m m uu.....**..* W*.l, b1" C.o14 E Fr, M""At ,A E,.td k BsX i 4Hltd, .lA, fc_ j- j .t4^.J-J': L.. JI ,c _i- ,ir rr I^^^ -. -- -- -- t... -f~s ;* !- c- 1? jjrh*r- ! ____-____,___-___ jj PAGE 8 0 SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER -, a~~qr cS~7 cTh -. .. -. --.--, ,'." . ::= ..... _ ." Nih .7.7 .-~ .~c~~*~P~sj*~a-Z The raft and refugees that traversed the Florida Straits from Cuba to the United States. Capt. Roy Salgado took the photo. Island charter captain rescues Cuban refugees By Mark Ratliff Islander Reporter It was supposed to be a relaxing two-week vacation fishing the Florida Straits for dolphin. A lot of fish were caught, but for Capt. Roy Salgado the trip turned out to be the most memorable boating excursion he's ever been on for a much more important reason the fish- ing party rescued three refugees fleeing Cuba. Encountering the refugees 20 miles offshore of Key West was not, in itself, so unusual. After all, for quite some time the evening news had led every night with stories of Cubans setting off for the United States aboard rickety rafts. What was unique this time were the accounts of violence the three related. "They were farmers from the mountains, and Abel raised pigs," Salgado says. "He was telling us people were stealing his pigs, not because they were thieves but because they were hungry. They made $20 a month." The tale got worse. "Abel said that just before he left he saw five women and children gunned down in the street (by government forces)," Salgado says. The five were marching in protest against Castro at the time, he says. "One woman was pregnant, and they shot her be- cause she was protesting." Salgado says Abel also claimed that Cuban gun- boats were shooting at rafts the night they departed Havana, although he and his companions were able to slip away undetected. It is not hard to imagine how the refugees' craft was overlooked in the darkness, for even in the light of day it almost escaped notice by people who were a lot friendlier. In his workaday world, Salgado, 23, is recognized for his skills in guiding anglers to the best fishing spots aboard the charter boat Reef Reacher. Knowing how to read a thousand natural clues, Salgado is known around Galati's Marina (his home port) for being able to find the most elusive fish. It's a skill he learned from his dad, but on Aug. 21, father and son would be surprised' at what their instincts led them to off the coast of Key West. "We were fishing, and my dad looked off in the distance and saw what he thought was a flag floating," Salgado remembers. "He said, 'Let's go over there and check it out.' You know, we were fishing for dolphin, The meeting was especially poignant for Capt. Roy Salgado, since his mother was a Cuban refugee herself, coming to America some 30 years ago aboard one of the Freedom Flights. and dolphin hang around floating things." But this wasn't just some cast-off piece of jetsam. As the Salgados' boat closed in on the object it became apparent it was a raft with people on it. "As we got closer we saw the people waving their hands," Salgado says. "When we got up on them, they just started crying. They told us they weren't crying because they were cowards, but crying because they were so happy to have found freedom." The three men were not only overjoyed they had finally made contact with Americans after five perilous days at sea, but were moved that Salgado's greeting, which was in Spanish. The meeting was especially poignant for Salgado, since his mother was a Cuban refugee herself, coming to America some 30 years ago aboard one of the Freedom Flights. For the next two hours Salgado, his mother, father and brother talked with the refugees as they waited for the U.S. Coast Guard to pick them up. The Salgados passed food and water to the men, who remained on their raft, a flimsy collection of bamboo and small tree limbs lashed to four inner tubes. The Cubans began to tell their story, and it's one Salgado says only the hardest heart could ignore. "They'd been out there five days eating lemon peels," Salgado says. When they had put out of Ha- vana, the men had two jugs of water and 50 rations of bread about one-third the size of a hand, but those stores were long gone by the time Salgado met up with them. Looking at the raft a vessel Salgado says most folks wouldn't even take a few feet offshore he be- gan to better understand the depth of despair that could drive people to such acts in their attempts to start a new life in the United States. Salgado said the refugees told him they would rather stay in Cuba, "but they don't have the means to overthrow Castro. They need someone to come and help them, to give them arms so they can fight." "They're coming here because they're starving in their country they can't eat." Although the three men were not sure what they would find when they got to America, they were cer-. tain it had to be better than what they had left behind. "They said they work all day in Cuba and make no money, but if they work here all day they can make money," Salgado says. "They'll come here and take peasant jobs." Salgado takes exception to those who do not want to see the refugees landing on American soil, accusing them of overburdening the welfare system. Salgado says that's a myth, and that if anything, the refugees ultimately benefit the country. "The day they (the refugees) come here, they start working and paying taxes," Salgado says. "They're coming here to work. They're not coming here to es- cape Cuba. They'd rather stay in Cuba, but they have no way to help themselves." After the Coast Guard arrived and took them aboard the American cutter, the Cubans' raft was sunk. "They either sink these rafts or mark them so they know that no one has fallen off," Salgado says. Before the craft was scuttled, Abel gave Salgado a souvenir - one of the handmade oars that had been used on the journey. Salgado repaid the kindness by making a phone call for Abel. "The night we found them we called Abel's mother in Miami he hasn't seen her in 17 years," Salgado says. "She just went into hysterics she was so happy. She couldn't even talk; her husband had to talk." Whether Abel will be reunited with his mother is a question Salgado can't answer, for he's uncertain where the three refuges were sent by the U.S. govern- ment. The question arises because, according to Salgado's understanding of present immigration poli- cies, refugees intercepted at sea are returned to Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba, while those who make it to land are taken to the Krome Detention Cen- ter in Miami. "We believe these three went to Guantanamo," Salgado says. "But Abel said if he was going to be taken back to Cuba, he would jump in the water and drown himself. He said it would be better than going back to Cuba. He said he'd rather die, and that there's nothing for them in Cuba." Code enforcement strengthened in Florida By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter Due to a revised state statute, Florida's munici- palities have the option of adpoting a new code enforcement procedure designed to strengthen and streamline the system. "Code enforcement is getting stronger around the state," explained Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Officer Mike Heistand. "The state made provisions under Statute 161 to give local code enforcement more leverage. The provisions are for a citation or special master system." With the special master system, smaller cases such as overgrown lots and abandoned vehicles are given a courtesy notice allowing the party a time limit to correct the violation. If the violation is not cleared up within that time period, the code enforcement officer can write a citation, similar to a parking ticket, which includes a fine. "If the person contests the citation, the case goes to a special master," Heistand said. "The spe- cial master is a neutral party appointed to make a decision in the case." The case is heard by the special master, with the code enforcement officer, the alleged violator and a court reporter in attendance. Attorneys for either or both sides may also attend. If the special master finds the person in violation, he may pay the fine immediately or take the case to the Manatee County Circuit Court. "The council has to decide if it wants to go to that system," said Heistand, "and what the fine structure will be. More and more cities are doing it because it saves a lot of paperwork and gets prob- -lems cleared up faster." Island Branch Library to sponsor September displays The Island Branch Library is sponsoring two dis- plays in the month of September. An exhibit of mixed-media paintings by the late Darcie Holton Smith will be shown during the month of September. The display is made possible by Dr. and Mrs. George Holton of Holmes Beach in memory of their daughter, a commercial artist and thoroughbred horse trainer. Smith died in November 1993 shortly before graduating from the College of Advertising Arts in San Diego. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) exhibit, organized by Mrs. Charles W. Wood of the Manatee Chapter of DAR, celebrates the United States Constitution and is an annual event at the Island Branch Library. The DAR is providing free bookmarks and bro- chures to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence. A 20-minute video, "We the People: the United States Constitution," from the Florida State Library, will be shown in the Walker-Swift Meeting Room on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 1 and 3 p.m. The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, is open Monday, Tuesday and Thurs- day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 778-6341. ICC to hold luau The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an Island Luau and Polynesian Show on Sat- urday, Sept 24, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach. Ato's restaurant will provide food and entertain- ment. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner buffet begins at 7 p.m. followed by a Polynesian show. Advance tickets may be purchased in Anna Maria at Ato's, Five O'Clock Marine and the Brown Pelican; in Holmes Beach at Home True Value, Brain Gym, Crabby Bill's, Duffy's Tavern and Neal and Neal Realtors; in Bradenton Beach at Joe's Eats and Sweets; and in Cortez at Cavanagh Marine. ~i III KENT CHETLAIN FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER AT LARGE DISTRICT 6 MANATEE COUNTY * Voted against towering bridges * Your accessible commissioner * He listens and responds V Won Extra $5 million on sale of hospital. V Led effort to recover thousands of dollars in lost sales tax going to Sarasota County. V Fought to lower garbage bills. V Won fight to have meetings on TV. V Led effort to build more sidewalks and bike paths. V Supported beach renourishment. RE-ELECT KENT CHETLAIN SEPT. 8 Republican Primary Paid Political Ad. Paid For By Kent Chetlain Campaign Fund We need her dedication and experience! Police Benevolent Association endorses Rebecca Little for Manatee County Judge As a former prosecutor in Manatee County, Rebecca Little represented the State of Florida in charging and prosecuting persons committing crimes including armed robbery, sexual battery, drug trafficking, DUI's, DUI manslaughter, and other felony, misdemeanor and juvenile crimes. She supports our community through her involvement with the Gulf Coast Marine Institute, Junior League, AAUW, Faith United Methodist Church and various other community organi- zations. She lives in Bradenton with her husband, Melton, and their son. Vote September 8. Campaign to Elect Rebecca Little 5720 Harbor Road Bradenton, Florida 34209 746-8118 Pd. Pol. Adv. Paid for by the Campaign Account of Rebecca Little, Nonpartisan BVo1te1 Forll1 Karfen lVan Nessil FOR MANATEE COUNTY JUDGE The Timing Is Right, The Issues Are Critical, The Future of Our Children Is In Your Hands. KAREN VAN NESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: l For The Refinancing of School Board Bonds At A Lower Interest Rate and Saved Taxpayers $$$$$$. D For The Implementation and Expansion of School Resource Officer Program 1 Spearheaded Joint Meetings Between the Manatee School Board and County Commis- sion to Successfully Plan Joint Use of Resources & Facilities KAREN VAN NESS HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO O Fight to Provide All Students With An Equitable Education 1 Meet With The Community to Listen To Their Concerns and Demands O Work To Reduce Overcrowded Classrooms KAREN VAN NESS O Was The Only School Board Member Who Voted Against The Terms of Superintendent Gene Witt's Contract Which Cost The Taxxpayers Over A Quarter of A Million Dollars D Voted Against The Present Proposed School Budget Which Will Increase Your Taxes Unnecessarily. Republican. Pd. Pol Adv.. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Karen Van Ness THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 PAGE 9 l! I n VOTE FOR PRESERVING j OUR QUALITY OF LIFE ziVT O PEEVN i I iJ] PAGE 10 N SEPTEMBER I, 1994 U THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER A FLORIDA PRIMARY VOTE SEPTr GIFT SHOP LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE (We are open Labor Day Mon. Sept. 5) 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 -PePnn etunia Patcich SALE Silks Patio Garden Accessories Custom Design OPEN 10 a.m. 5 p.m. 778-6563 (Located next to Anna Maria Post Office) 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 7aliLOn2I 2PLIkE WE SELL IT FOR YOU - ANTIQUES FURNITURE '' LADIES AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING l & FURNITURE 5712 MANATEE AVE. BACK AREA OF FACTORY CARPET OUTLET MON- FRI9:30-5 SAT9:30-2 798-3257 DC CREATIVE FASHIONS i /i J \ \ FOR WOMEN Don't miss us at the Brain Gym Book and Gift Shop ... \ELLIANNA'S \ *-r Quilt front skirts and I cardigans *t Unique Jewelry, Homemade Buttons S and much, much more *Applique Island T-Shirts Ellianna's creations are custom made in Bradenton by the designer. LOOK FOR US AT THE Brain Gym (Book & Gift Shop) 5340F Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach S&S Plaza 778-5990 v.v v.. w.v.v-v.v.v-.v.v.v.v.v.vv.v.v. ... County Court Doug Henderson Doug Henderson is seeking the vacant position of County Judge. Henderson, 42, is a graduate of the University of South Florida and the South Texas College of Law. He is a member of the Florida, Manatee County and Ameri- can Bar Associations, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency. He was an Assistant State Attorney for six years. Currently, he is an attorney with Price, Price, Prouty and Whitaker. Henderson is married and has three sons. Henderson is the current director of the YMCA, the Manatee Community Blood Center, past director of the local chapter of the American Red Cross and member of the Manatee Historical Society. Henderson said he "received more preference votes for County Judge than all of the other candidates com- bined" in a judicial poll mailed to all local attorneys. Rebecca A. Little Rebecca Little is seeking the vacant county judge seat, District 3, previously held by Judge Walter Talley. Little holds a degree of Criminal Justice from Au- burn University, and is a graduate of Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL. She has worked with the law firm of Montgomery & Wilhoit, Chartered, formed Rebecca A. Little, P.A. and subsequently joined the of- fice of State Attorney for this circuit. With the State Attorney's office, Little prosecuted crimes within Manatee County dealing with misde- meanors, felonies and juvenile crimes. By Pat Copeland Islander Reporter In the past year, Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Officer Mike Heistand has written more than 200 let- ters to residents concerning overgrown lots, trash and debris and abandoned vehicles. "It's something that was really needed," said Heistand of his job estab- lished by council last year, "and it's snow- , balling." Heistand said 80 percent of the com- plaints concern overgrown lots, but he has also cited violators for other infractions of the city's code such as illegal signs, unli- censed coin-operated vending machines, illegal living units and unlicensed rental units.Mike Heis "As word gets out that we have code enforcement and it's alive and well, our complaints in- crease," said Heistand. "Complaints can be made in person, by phone or through the mail. Complainants can be anonymous, but if they give their name it's pub- lic record and we have to give them to anyone who asks. Most people give us their names because they want to know the results of their complaint." Once a complaint is filed, an administrative inquiry form is completed and an investigation begins. The investigation can include an on-site inspection, records research, witness interviews or all three. Finally, a courtesy letter is sent to the violator notifying him of the violation and giving him a specific time period to correct the violation with the number of days varied according to the type of violation. Other variables include extensions granted on She is a member of the Manatee County Bar As- s.,.n.i-iin, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, the Junior League of Manatee County, and the Mana- tee County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Mana- tee class of 1993-94. Little is also a former instructor of legal research and writing at Manatee Community College. Little is married, with one child. Chris M. Pratt Chris M. Pratt is a second-generation Manatee County native seeking the position of County Judge, District 3. Pratt, 36, is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne of Hickory, NC, and received his law degree from Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg, FL. He is a member of the American Inns of Court, an attorney educational program, and serves as the group's counsellor. He is also an attorney for the Florida Jay- cees, and attends the First Untied Methodist Church. Pratt is married and the father of one son. "As a successful attorney in private practice here in Manatee County for the past 10 years," Pratt said, "I have handled a wide variety of cases. My clients have been members of the community just like you. "I recognize the importance a judge's ruling has because I've seen the impact on the people affected by the decision," he said. "With this knowledge and expe- rience I will do my best to make fair and legal decisions if elected County Judge." Larry M. Tidmore Larry Tidmore is seeking the position of County Judge, District 3, being vacated by retiring Judge Walter Talley. Tidmore, 54, grew up in Manatee County, attend- ing Palmetto Elementary and Junior High Schools and Manatee County High School. A graduate of the Uni- versity of Tulsa, he is a former Assistant State Attor- ney representing Manatee County and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church. He is a member of the Florida and Manatee County Bar Associations, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and The Order of Barristers. Tidmore is married, and has two grown children. He said he has the "varied legal training and expe- rience, maturity, and the proven successful life expe- rience and education to make an outstanding County Judge for all citizens of Manatee County," some violations and second notices given for others. The variables are all spelled out in the city's codes. Once the notification process is complete, if the violation has not been corrected, the case is taken to the code enforcement board. The board hears the al- leged violator and city employees and I makes a ruling. The board also has the power to levy fines of up to $250 per day. - 'and "Once they come into compliance, we send them an affidavit of compli- ance," said Heistand. "Out of over 200 letters we've sent, we've had less than six come before the board. About 80 per- cent of the people don't know they are in violation and are happy to comply im- mediately." Those that comply right away get a card from the city thanking them for their coopera- tion. A new city brochure details some of the most frequently violated codes and the complaint proce- dure. Heistand said following the procedure takes a lot of time. For example, he said it can takes two months to get an abandoned vehicle moved. Despite this drawback, 100 abandoned or untagged vehicles were cleared up in the last 12 months. Heistand stressed that the job of code enforce- ment is not to make money or harass residents but to gain compliance. "We're not out to persecute people; we're out to enforce the codes that are on the books," he said. "Cleaning up the city helps everyone's property values and makes the city a better place to live for all of us." Code enforcement growing in Holmes Beach -.-a -- THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 PAGE 11 U Lighting strikes Tip of the Island Island fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning ice hockey team got a special treat last week when Head Coach Terry Crisp and eight members of the team and support staff rolled into Anna Maria to have lunch and sign autographs at the Tip of the Island restaurant. The faithful gave a warm welcome to all of the hard-battling stars of the rink, but Crisp seemed to be the most valuable celebrity judging by the way kids and adults alike crowded in to talk to the affable coach and get his autograph. Pictured above, Coach Crisp signs a hockey stick for Joey Mousseau, 9. Five-year-old Timmy Villars seems to have found a friend in Crisp, who autographed a puck for him, at left. Below, Crisp, Lightning support staff Tip of the Island management and guests pose for a last picture before the electrifying hockey team mem- bers thunder out of town. 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Kreher of South Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria is a retired consulting forester. He has lived all his life in south Florida and has planted his site in Anna Maria for 20 years. Originally he planted only his fall garden at the site and his spring garden in Lee County, but in recent years he has planted both on Anna Maria. Kreher is a great believer in the power of good compost, especially manure. He makes numerous trips throughout the year to a horse farm in Pasco County to fill his trailer with manure. This manure is left to sea- son for six months, then mixed with household com- post consisting of vegetable and fruit peelings, egg- shells, coffee grounds and other organic matter. "Stable manure is better because it has a lot of straw in it," he said. "The straw makes it break down faster and keeps the odor down. Anyone can get a gar- bage can and go to a dairy farm and get cow manure. It can be a little smelly but you can mix grass clippings in with it or layer them with it. If you layer it, turn it once a week." He warned that gardeners should not use grass clip- pings on which pesticides have been applied. He also warned that grass clippings will rob the mixture of some of its nitrogen. Kreher noted that commercial cow manure is avail- able in garden stores, but it has been heated to kill the microorganisms which, he said, are very beneficial to the soil. He said mix or disk the compost into the soil four to six weeks before planting the garden to give it a chance to break down. He does this in late August to prepare for planting Oct. 1. "It is better to put a 50-cent plant in a $5 hole that to put a $5 plant in a 50-cent hole," reasoned Kreher. The next step is the addition of the three primary plant foods nitrogen, potassium (potash) and phos- phorus. Nitrogen is essential for leaf growth and greener leaves. Potassium is necessary for the strength of the plant and fighting disease. Phosphorus builds a strong root system and promotes growth. Until recently, Kreher used organic fertilizers to supply these plant foods but said they have become so difficult to find that last year he began using a small amount of commercial fertilizer. His need for fertilizer is minimal, he said, due to the fact that he has been building the soil with compost for 20 years, but the first-time gardener will need a larger amount. If they can be located, the organic fertilizers that can be used to supply the primary plant foods are cottonseed meal for nitrogen, hybrotite (pulverized granite dust) for potassium and colloidal phosphate for phosphorus. Kreher said colloidal phosphate is held in suspen- sion and does not settle out when water is applied. Commercial phosphate fertilizer is treated with sulfu- ric acid to make it water soluble and it leaches out of the soil after two inches of rain. The acid is also very hard on the microorganisms. While the compost is breaking down, make a plan for your garden, said Kreher, who has saved the plan for every garden he has planted at this site. In the fall garden he plants green peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, rutabagas, carrots, mustard and collard greens, onions, cabbage, peas, broccoli and cauliflower. "I rotate the garden plants each spring and fall," he said. "In the spring garden I plant green beans, toma- toes, muskmelons, okra, lima beans, black eyed and Cruise The Mystical Southern Caribbean. 7 nights. Aruba, Dominica, Barbados, Martinique & Curacro. Includes air from Miami. Inside ... $645. Outside ... $745. Have You Tried A Great 7 Day Cruise on a 5-star ship? San Juan, Tortola, Antigua, Martinique, Barbados & St. Thomas. Inside... $695. Outside ... $795. S -Mexico is Beautiful in the Fall. Sail from Tampa to Playa Del Carmen, Cozumel & Key West. 5 glorious days. Inside ... $394. Outside ... $514. 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He said his planting is governed by the old adage, "Anything that produces above ground, plant on the light of the moon; anything that produces below ground, plant on the dark of the moon." Once plants are established in the garden, they can occasionally be side dressed with fertilizer. Kreher also CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HAIR MOTIONS I $2.00 OF ANY SERVICE NOW AT THREE LOCATIONS: 5340 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 778-4055 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton 794-0038 3001 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach 778-2650 .. - -. *... -. . '.-. . . ..- . . j WRADER'SREEF >!?- SHELLS & GIFTS The Island's Largest Selection of Shells, Corals, Specimens, Shel Craft Suppess Plus Shell Lamps, Clocks, Mirrors & Jewelry HANDMADE & DESIGNED ,, :,^ T-SHIRTS BY TAMMY... 1295 S ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE JEWELRY .,. 508 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach - i '.*.' ,':'),. Problem with Insurance? Call 778-2253 Jim Mixon Insurance, Inc., representing the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association. 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Behind the garden site, directly on Tampa Bay, is the windbreak built by Kreher to keep the wind from drying Ernest Kreher turns the manure and compost mix- out the soil. Part of the sprinkler system rests on cement blocks in the foreground. The remainder consists of ture that has been seasoning for six months. He will sprinkler heads on poles in the background. A hot pepper bush loaded with tiny peppers, the remnant of a work the mixture into the garden soil four to six previous garden, is also in the foreground. weeks before planting. occasionally uses enzymes to assist or accelerate bac- terial action. Minor or trace elements can be added to aid growth, said Kreher. In the past he has added these in spray or powder form. Now he said he makes sure the fertilizer he purchases contains minor elements. He said mulch can be used to increase moisture retention and aid in weed control. He recommended grass clippings or newspapers be placed on the beds or plastic if there is an irrigation system. "I had a shredder once and chopped up newspapers to use for mulch," recalled Kreher. Once the papers dried out, they blew all over the neighborhood. I don't think my neighbors were too happy! I gave up that idea." Kreher said the worst disease problem he ever en- countered was black cabbage rot brought in with soil from purchased plants. He said he doesn't have prob- lems with nematodes because "they can't live around compost very long." Keeping the garden well watered is especially im- Sportant. During our winters of infrequent rain, water- ing is often a daily necessity. Kreher uses lawn sprin- klers, which are attached to poles to reach the wide area that his garden covers. Because his garden is directly on the bay, frequent watering also helps Kreher combat the wind, which dries out the soil, and salt spray. He has also built a windbreak between the garden and the bay. Insect control is one of the biggest problems for Florida gardeners. In the north, freezing winter tem- peratures kill many of the insects and eggs, but here we have no freezing weather to cleanse the soil. Insects are also so voracious and persistent that an entire section of garden can be engulfed in a matter of days. It is very important to attempt control as soon as signs of insect damage become apparent. "There are three basic types of insects," said Kreher, "and organic methods for their control. Leaf chewing insects, such as the cabbage worm, must be attacked through the stomach." Thuricide, a bacterial spore, is effective against these pests. Follow directions on the bottle for mixing and spray application. Scale insects attach themselves to plant stems and appear as tiny immovable dots, said Kreher. These must be sprayed with an oil emulsion that suffocates them. "Piercing and sucking insects, such as aphids, must be killed with a contact spray. I got rid of the aphids on my hibiscus with a spray I made using one tablespoon of Ivory liquid in a quart of water. I'm going to try it in my garden this year." Occasionally Kreher must resort to a chemical poison. For example, with corn earworms he dips a small brush in five percent Sevin powder and taps it into the corn silk. He said this same procedure is effec- tive on squash and cucumber flowers to eliminate cu- cumber beetles. "I don't like to use chemicals," he explained. "When you use them you are hurting yourself because you're wearing out your land. Think of your soil as something alive and beneficial and treat it accordingly." . .ARN .'.iE l i..q f Shells Gifts Clothing Swimsuits SInflatables Bait & Tackle Hats Much More /LARGE SELECTION OF KITES Wide Selection of Panama Jack Hats, Sunglasses, Clothing & Suntan Products. 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The Environment is not a single issue. It is far too critical to be treated as such. Objectives such as balance between growth and quality of life require planning beyond our children's lifetimes to protect an ecosystem as delicate as ours. Pat and her husband, Henry, enjoy the view from the recently completed Leffis Key restoration project of a reclaimed waterfront dumping ground. That's Leadership! Jane and Ralph Frontone give Pat the Hope Family Services Award for her work on behalf of families and children of Manatee County. votePat Glass Republican District 6 At-Large Republican, Paid Pol. Ad. Paid for by Pat Glass Campaign Committee 10 PAGE 14 A SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Ardovino memorial art books at Tingley Library By Tomara Kafka Islander Features Editor When Charles Ardovino passed away in April his widow didn't want everyone to send flowers. "I just didn't want flowers all over the place," ad- mits June Ardovino. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be sent to the Tingley Memorial Library in Bradenton Beach. "Contributions came from all over the U.S.," says a surprised and happy John Sandberg, library president, who says $1,100 has come in so far and just seems to keep arriving in the new library's mailbox. June Ardovino wanted to buy a collection of art books for the library which has been filling the shelves with books since early this year when the doors opened. Ordering from a list of 200 to 300 art books, June Ardovino picked a composite of art styles and stylists from Donatello to Picasso, says Mollie Sandberg, "we've received about 20 of the books so far. We have about eight books on back order and we'll order an- other 10. "These are beautiful books," says Mollie. "One of the books alone cost $175." Charlie Ardovino, who grew up in the Bronx, was a fine arts designer and muralist for Sax Fifth Avenue for 40 years. He attended the Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, on full scholarship, and its schools in Paris and Rome. He was also a graduate of the Leonardo DaVinci School of Sculpture of new York, and attended New York University. "Burt Bacharach and Tom Snyder have Charlie's paintings hanging in their homes," says June. When he retired from Sax Fifth Avenue 15 years ago, the Ardovinos bought a condominium in the then- U 4 Mollie Sandberg (left to right), John Sandberg and June Ardovino survey some of the collection of new art books for the Tingle), Library in Bradenton Beach. The books were bought from the memorial donations of the late Charlie Ardovino. brand new Runaway Bay in Bradenton Beach. "Charlie was always going to the libraries to do research," says June. The books will be specially displayed with a plaque honoring Ardovino, says John Sandberg. "This just makes it wonderful for the library," says John. "There are a lot of artists on this Island," says June, "I think they will appreciate these lovely books." Mollie adds that last spring another artist Cecilia Slusser from Logansport, Ind., sent a box filled with about 20 art books after she visited. "Those who appreciate art can surely come to the Tingley," says John. CHRISTOPHER DALY FOR AIRPORT AUTHORITY SEAT 3 I am a family man, college graduate, veteran, and now a retired businessman, willing to serve you. I want and need your support. Thank you. Campaign of CHRISTOPHER DALY Paid Political Ad. Paid For By Christopher Daly Campaign Fund LARRY M. TIDMORE FOR COUNTY JUDGE MATURITY, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE *- 37 YEARS EXPERIENCE * VETERAN BUSINESS EDUCATION LAWYER Former Prosecutor Private Law Practice, Bradenton Former Corporate Executive U.S. Marine Corps, Veteran 1957-1963 SP* College Diplomas: Accounting, 1968; SEducation, 1984; Juris Doctor, 1986. -A Grew up in Manatee County k Age 54, Married, two adult children, Member Christ Episcopal Church Independent lawyer with trial experience in our county and circuit courts, as well as, experience in two other professions. HE UNDERSTANDS ALL THE PEOPLE OF MANATEE COUNTY He Needs Your Vote September 8, 1994 Non-Partisan County Wide Election Pd. Pol. Adv. Campaign Account of Larry M. Tidmore Endorsed by , the Florida Police Benevolent Association. Paid political advertisement. Paid for by the campaign account of Rebecca Little, non-partisan. E L L E N MARSHA L L AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING SALES & SERVICE DUCT CLEANING E778-0773 S 82 778-0773 c "Aro ,, ,-.. L,, n t WE RECOMMEND RHEEM PRODUCTS FPL PARTICIPATING IrDEPEND&ENT CONTRACT TOR 17 'R''r' I - "111 1' mi I II I a 1 P bPLa~i~B THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 A PAGE 15 II] W ^ Z 1e Z0=I /4iT Horseshoe scores Winners in the weekly horseshoe games held at Anna Maria City Hall for Aug. 27 were Ruth Foehrkolb and Bill Starrett. Runners up were Herb Ditzel and Gene Snedeker. The games are held it 9 a.m. every Saturday, and all are welcome. Bridge Club resumes play next Tuesday The Anna Maria Island Bridge Club, which is open to residents and visitors alike, will resume play at 12:30 p.m on Sept. 6 at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Players without partners may attend. The fee is $1.50 per person. Ryan Callen honored with presidential award Ryan Callen, grandson of Ed and Lee Callen of Anna Maria, was recog- nized by President Bill Clinton for outstanding scholastic achievement in the Presidential Academic Fitness Award Program for 1993-94. "Ryan's a little - brain is what he is," says proud grandmother Lee Callen. Ryan, 10 years old and going into the fifth grade, was chosen class- Ryan Callen mate of the year by his 4th grade class. He lives in Clarks Summit, Pa., with par- ents James and Cathleen Callen. Snooty's Fourth Annual Party in the Park The Fourth Annual Party in the Park will be held Sunday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Waterfront Rossi Park, Bradenton. The day's events include musical entertainment, the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees, the Misty Blues Sky Diving Team, Vintage Airplane Air Show, a free health fair, an antique car show, more than 75 arts and crafts ex- hibitors and food vendors. There will be games, pony rides, a moon walk and a petting zoo for kids. The day closes with a boat parade and a fireworks display. Admission is free, but on-site parking is $1. Ad- mission to the South Florida Museum for the day will be $2 for adults and $1 for children. Proceeds go to benefit Snooty the Manatee, the South Florida Museum and Manatee Area Retarded Citizens (MARC). 'Kiss me' with lots of love Michael Wallace Ibasfalean was born July 15, 1994, at 8:35 p.m., at Mana- tee Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. and was 21 inches long. Parents are Kim Raburn Ibasfalean, mother, and Mark Ibasfalean, father, of Cortez. He has a brother Matthew, 18 months. Ma- ternal grandparents are Doyal and Becky Raburn of -. , Michael Ibasfalean Michael Ibasfalean Holmes Beach. Paternal grandparents are George and Vilma Ibasfalean of Cortez. Keep Manatee Beautiful to hold cigarette butt litter awareness event "Don't Leave Your Butt on the Course" is the theme of a golf tournament sponsored by Keep Mana- tee Beautiful to be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Rosedale Golf and Club Country Club, Bradenton. Cigarette butts carelessly tossed aside accumulate and become unsightly litter, as well as a threat to wild- life along Manatee County's beaches and roadways according to Susan Hancock, executive director of Keep Manatee Beautiful. The golf tournament is de- signed to help create awareness of the common prac- tice of discarding "butts." The cost for the three-club scramble is $60 per person including lunch. Bumper stickers "Don't leave your butt on the course" and "Don't leave your butt on the beach," as well as pocket ashtrays are available. Coastal Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, is the kick-off for the cigarette butt litter awareness campaign from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information or to register call 795-8272. Library to host history fair Sept. 10 The Manatee County Central Library will host the annual History Fair Workshops for interested students on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The History Fair, a national program similar to the annual science fair competition, is jointly sponsored by the Manatee County Historical Commission and the local historical society. Students from grades four to 12 may choose to compete in a variety of categories such as world history, American history, and state or local history. Other special categories are sponsored by local organizations and include women's studies, Black America, science history, Manatee County history, and audiovisual presen- tations. Awards will be given at the History Fair Awards Ceremony in November following the judging. The workshops are designed to introduce students to the rules of the contest, explain the 1994 theme, and tour the library's resources for historical research. 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You don't have a choice if you don't exercise your right and vote. 0 I -IL I II I ,IBYTA.NDER IISLANDER [( PAGE 16 I SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Meet the new teacher Michele Gabriele is Anna Maria Elementary's new second-grade teacher. Gabriele replaces Marsha Brockway who is teaching the late Ted Swank's fourth-grade class. Anna Maria welcomes Gabriele who is a native of New York State and a holder of a master's degree in elementary education and a bachelor's in social work. "I can't wait to get started. I haven't been excited as this in a long time," said Gabriele as she readied her new class- room for the big day. Joy Courtney Meet the new guidance counselor Jacque Follon, left, has join the staff of Anna Maria Elementary as its guidance counselor. Follon will split her time between Anna Maria and Myakka City Elementary. She will work with students in small groups, provide individual counsel and teach in the classroom. Follon has a master's degree from the University of Iowa in counseling and a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Welcome, Ms. Follon. Meet the new crossing guard Registered nurse and Islander Lisa Crump has taken over the duties of crossing guard at Anna Maria Elementary. "'Zoomers,' as I call them, are the biggest problem," said Crump. "They're in their own little world and they zoom right through the school crossing area. I wave at them to get their attention and get them back to the 15 mph speed limit. If it's habitual, the license number will be reported to the police," she said. Crump started a program she calls "Search" at Anna Maria Elementary. After she stops traffic for children needing to cross, Crump says "search." Kids look left, then right, and left again, BEFORE crossing, even with the crossing guard present. "Search is a habit I want them to form so they'll do it even when they are alone," said Crump. Crump, left, assists fourth-grade student Sarah McLaughlin, center, and second-grade student Charlene Anderson. PAT GEYER Paid political advertisement. Paid for by the campaign account of Rebecca L little, non-partisan. REBECCA LITTLE for Manatee County Judge Qualified Leadership for Manatee County REBECCA LITTLE for Manatee County Judge QUALIFIED! Paid political advertisement. Paid for by the campaign account of Rebecca Little, non-partisan. K A T I E P I E R O L A REGISTER NOW school for ] constructive play I I Morning Preschool Full Day Sessions Before/After Elementary School Monday thru Friday 7:30 to 5:30 Ages 18 mo. thru 10 Years VISIT OUR PRESCHOOL 304 Pine Avenue Anna Maria 778-2210 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 PAGE 17 II Meet the new art teacher Anna Maria Elementary welcomes art teacher Judy Lyon for the 1994-95 school year. Lyon, who will split her teaching time between Myakka City Elementary and Anna Maria, will teach at our Island school on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednes- days. Members of Mrs. Whitfield's first-grade class help their new teacher get organized. Meet the new cafeteria manager Anna Maria Elementary welcomes Janice Graf of Bradenton who has taken over the ovens as the school's cafeteria manager. Graf is a graduate of Manatee County school system's Cafeteria Manager Trainee program and comes to our Island school from Moody Elementary. "I'll be watching the fats and sugars, said Graf "It's important to keep them low for the children's health. " paradise? Well don't leave without visiting us... take time to subscribe now to the best news on the Island. Or use the subscrip- tion form on page 7. Don't mise a week of island newsl MOVING SALE REDUCTIONS TO 70% Palma Sola Square 5501 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton M. 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Far Away Places Travel Mullet Christmas Aruba Princess BayRsort Germany 364 Cruises St.Martin fromMIART Panama Canal 22 pp 399 3 nights 2 for 1 KEY REGENT KEY REGENT JAMAICA HOLLAND WEST RAINBOW JAMAICA OMERICA Pier House omTampa 8 PP from Tampa B&B *299 All Inclusive $748 R 129 pn 2 Resort 748 Res BILOXI Carnival LAS Lowest Christmas 7 NIGHTS rom VEGAS Air Fares *229 $595 ATAfromSt.Pete Every Day! 3 nights/pp $179o/w 778-0715 3236 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 I i IF- 11 I I - mu I I Ei PAGE 18 N SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER A look back at the life ... -- -- ....: -.,,V '* --- ": --I^: .^ -:.- :: :-'-. : , Play ball! so we're hoping from a little help from our readers. Front row, left, This team photo, taken sometime in the early '50s by the late photogra- Ernie, an unidentified player, Melvin Davis, bat boy Jack Fiske, two pher Harold Smith, is also from from the family album. "Ernie probably more "don't knows," and Tom Larson. Back row, left to right, Charlie organized the team," said one family member. Most agreed it was the Jones, Percy Arnold, Richard Wiggins (before becoming Rev. Anna Maria Fire Department team but no one could name all the players Wiggins), Hugh Holmes, John Holmes and Jimmy Selman. Always a straight dealer, Ernie said he was at a poker game the night the Island's first fire truck was called into action. He readily admitted the poker playing fire crew knew more about cards than being volunteer firemen. The house burned down. Although slightly tattered, there's no mistaking who this young man is. Unless you see the resemblance to Ernie's son, John, and his grandson, Michael Shea. Ernie and his wife, Josephine, posed proudly in front of their family store. Throughout its nearly 50 years in business, the store has been commonly referred to by locals as "Ernie's IGA." Thanks to the Cagnina family, Ernie's friends and "It's not a good swing," John Cagnina says. "but it's a good picture." On or off the field, Ernie was a hit with Island kids. All Islanders benefited from his efforts to help the Community Center and Little League. the setting for this old Islander photo. There were many dignitaries present in Jimr i/ 'n Go\. Lawton Chiles kicked off his bid for re-election at the Beach House restaurant. Ernie was singled out and honored above them all, as Chiles referred to him as "my mentor." Ed Chiles brought this photo to the family for a remembrance. Islander reporter Mark Ratliff for making this tribute possible. - ---"--I"d~ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 a PAGE 19 IJD and times of Ernie By Mark Ratliff Islander Reporter He was a shipping clerk for a box company, an assistant manager of a school book repository, a soldier in World War II and a volunteer fireman. He played baseball with Al Lopez and met former President Jimmy Carter. But Ernie Cagnina was best known for his 48 years as the owner of the Anna Maria IGA store, and his years more than 12 of them as the city's mayor. Mayor. IGA. Ernie. These words were synonomous on Anna Maria Island. - Ernie died last week at the age of 84, but memories of him and his times live on. All around the Island, friends had an Ernie story or two to share, and here's ours in words and pictures. The photos were lent to us by Ernie at td Ernie's family and friends, and the quotes are pure Ernie, from a 1988 interview. Ernie's first memories of the Island "When I was 8 years old I first came here by way of excursion boats from Tampa. The boats used to make a trip here almost every Sunday. When we came here by boat we would walk to the beach you may have seen the pictures in City Hall of people walking to the beach with umbrellas." That was 1918, and Ernie said the boats docked at what is now the Anna Maria City Pier. The "we" Ernie refers to is his parents and nine brothers and sisters, and the beach is where the Sandbar restaurant currently stands. Ernie said there was a bathhouse out over the Gulf, at the end of a pier at Spring Avenue. Ernie wore hearing aids a war story "It was in Luxembourg. A barrage of 88s landed in front of me. Fortunately, I was not injured, but my hear- ing started whistling and roaring, and since then my hearing has deteriorated to the point where I have to wear hearing aids." Luxembourg was not the only time Ernie encoun- tered the Nazis, for he was with the Army's 8th Divi- sion at "Omaha Beach" on D-Day, among the first re- placements after the invasion of Normandy. Ernie served in the Army for two years, with most of that time spent in com- bat. Although offered a battlefield promo- Stion to sergeant, Ernie turned it down be- ... cause he was having problems with his stomach and left the Army as a private first class. Suffering periodically from bleeding ulcers, Ernie did not want to be a leader who issued orders. S"I told them if I can't do it, I didn't expect my men to do it." ie store. How Ernie became a store owner "I had already made up my mind what I was going to do when I got out of the Army I was going to get into the concrete block business. I had already gotten a railroad siding and everything in Tampa. With my brother-in-law, Benny Scanio, I met a man who used to own a store in Bradenton Beach. He was a friend of ours, and we helped him at his store. He was ill and wanted to sell me the store, but I said no. I didn't want to take it out from under his feet when he was doing real good business." Ernie suggested that his friend should go to Johns Hopkins Hospital, which he did. The Bradenton Beach grocer made a full recovery and was happy to come back to his store. Although Ernie was still looking for- ward to selling concrete block, his friend insisted on showing him the property where the IGA presently stands. The rest, as they say, is history. The IGA opened in April 1946. Ernie's fire truck story "We bought the first fire truck for the Island from MacDill Air Force Base as surplus I think we paid about $500 or $600." The fire truck was parked in a garage at the home of Melvin Davis, the first fire chief, and this is the set- ting for the rest of the story. "Seven or eight of us were there during a storm, playing poker. Melvin Davis mentioned, 'It would be nice if we had a damned fire now, with this wind.' First thing you know, we got a fire call a house in Holmes Beach was on fire. We got there and we didn't know how in the hell to operate the fire truck, and then with the pressure, it took three guys to hold the hose. We finally put the fire out, but the damage was done the house burned down all the way." The day Ernie met Jimmy Carter "We met at the Youth Center." It was October 1975, when the Center was known as the Youth Center and Jimmy Carter was such an ob- scure presidential candidate he hadn't yet attained his now-famous "Jimmy Who?" status. Ernie was asked by Democratic party officials to make arrangements for Carter to speak to the people of Anna Maria Island. It was short notice, but Ernie did the best he could. "Only about 20 people attended the meeting, and most of those were kids from the fifth, sixth and sev- enth grades that were asking questions of Carter. He answered the questions." The path to the (City) Hall of Fame "I knew Al Lopez in Tampa, and we played ball on the same team 'Los Merino.' I was 15 or 16 years old at the time, and I was just a second-string catcher, and Al Lopez was catching most of the games. But if Al got hurt or couldn't continue, I took over for him." Ernie's ball playing days ended with an arm injury. Al Lopez went on to become the 10th most-win- ning manager in baseball history, and secured a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ernie went on to become the most popular mayor in the history of Anna Maria, and secured a place in the hearts of so many of his constituents. Take the LABOR out of Labor Day Weekend. Join us at Mar Vista. LABOR DAY WEEKEND SPECIALS 11:30 AM to 10 PM Saturday, Sunday & Monday Shrimp and Beef Kabobs with Roasted Garlic, Rosemary and Lemon-Thyme Butter ......... $13.95 BBQ Baby Back Ribs with North Carolina BBQ Sauce ..................................................... $11.95 Grilled Half Chicken with Key West Citrus Glaze and Mango-Pineapple Salsa.................... $9.95 Mixed Grill Platter 1/2 Rack of Ribs and a Quarter Chicken......................................... $10.95 All entrees served with Redskin Potato Salad and Firecracker Cole Slaw Regular Menus and Specials Served from 11:30 AM to Closing BY LAND ... 760 Broadway St., Longboat Key BY SEA ... Marker 39, Intracoastal Waterway FULL BEVERAGE SERVICE CALL FOR PREFERRED SEATING (813) 383-2391 [i[ PAGE 20 N SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 U THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER By Tomara Kafka Islander Features Editor If you missed the first guest chef at Beach Bistro, take heart. You have a chance to make reservations in time for the second "Guest Chef Celebratory Dinner" on Monday evening, Sept. 5. Chefs Paolo Corazzo and Antonello Bertoni from Brunello's, a premiere Italian eatery on St. Pete Beach, will take over the honors at Bistro for the night. Menu highlights include roasted, herbed venison chop and braised rabbit with rosemary-olive cream. Wines are pro- vided with assistance from Southern Wine and Spirits. Remember, it's a "one time only" event so reserve your spot early by calling owners Sean Murphy and J.P. Parks right away. Ato's Restaurant is catering and entertaining at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Luau on Saturday, Sept. 24, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach. Ato and family members will provide entertainment. Their Polynesian show is always a big crowd pleaser at their own luaus. Tickets are available in advance at a host of retail locations on the Island. Sign of the Mermaid Deli opened last week to little fanfare. Owner Andrea Spring hung an "open" sign in the window and that was that. Patrons of the restaurant in Anna Maria have long awaited the deli opening (first announced in Summer 1993) at Marina Mall, 5600 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. COUPON 0 EXPIRES I S9/6/94 f S I 10519 Cortez Road B 792-5300 BUFFET HOURS: 11AM 9PM SUN. 12:00 Noon 8 PM LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET 3 .99/SEU S 2.99 I 1 -$3-.99 BUFFET 2.99: DINNER PIZZA BUFFET $449 /SCOND $2.99 -m / BUFFET hLmmmMi COUPON immmMWA II __iI I-; -.. 9-'~ SURF & TURF Gourmet Dinner Buffet Oysters Rockefeller, Top Round of Beef, Veal Oscar, Shrimp Supreme, Roast Pork, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops, Lobster, Huge Antipasta Salad, Fresh Fruits, Pasta, More Salads... and much more... Desserts too! Nightly 1 195 Early Bird seated by 5:30 $1095 Nightly from 4 PM, Sunday from 2PM Summer Early Bird Specials from $4.95 NIGHTLY SPECIALS from $7.95 COME JOIN US FOR LABOR DAY... All-You-Can-Eat Outdoor BBQ Buffet. 11 to 4 SAT & MON Sept. 3rd & 5th $S 95 includes BBQ Pork, Chicken & Ribs Sand more! Special drink prices too. 6 1 1 1 SUNDAY $795 BRUNCH BUFFET 10 AM 2 PM Over 30 Breakfast and Dinner Items Mimosa Bloody Marys, $1 00 Screwdrivers Seabreezes Entertainment! SONS-OF-THE-BEACH Sunday 4 PM HAPPY HOUR DAILY til 6pm $125 HOUSE COCKTAILS Late Night Happy Hour Starts 10 pm 2 for 1 Well Drinks $1.00 Drafts and FREE Hot Buffet 101 S. BAY BLVD ANNA MARIA 778-9611 Oyster Bar on Anna Maria Pier 778-0475 SSWM S First baseman Mike Miser, a manager at the An- chorage Restaurant, suffered a compound fracture when his right leg crumbled on a play at first. The res- taurant softball league is all for fun of course, and in that spirit, talk has circulated about a benefit to defray medical expenses for Miser, who is not expected back at work for a couple of weeks. We'll keep you posted. Speaking of the Anchorage, it might be the place to stop for a Labor Day barbecue on Saturday and Monday we're talking big neighborhood barbecue with ribs cooking right out in front of the restaurant on Bay Boulevard. They'll be serving their regular brunch and buffet on Sunday. Not much else happening on the Island best we can tell for Labor Day. It's the usual, low-key, laid-back Island way of dealing with holidays for us ... and let the visitors and families have the beach. Karly Carlson has a photography exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Karly, who has been traveling over the summer, is working on lots of new stuff photographed out West and in Pennsylva- nia Amish country. Carlson says she'll have a black and white photo exhibit at the community center soon of kids who attended the center's summer program. Karly is also working on establishing a photography class focusing on unblocking higher creativity levels. Ches's is closing Monday, Sept 5, for most of the month. "Gone fishing," says owner Norm Chesmore. Norm and Jane will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 27. I guess we'll just have to do without their stromboli for a few weeks. Speaking of vacations, Turtles will close shortly for renovations and Island Seafood Specialties is va- cationing in Maine until October. Remember when ,S ICE c NEW STACO NACHO Take Ou, 4 wiches & TACO SALAD For t ach BAR* "All You Can Eat" $495 Taco-To-Go 99' Always Freshly Cut & Made To Order Deli Sandwiches & Soups Fresh Bagels Ice Cream Cakes Everything Homemade! Mon Sat 10AM 9PM Sunday 12 6PM Eat In or Take -Out Island Shopping Center 5318 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-7386 GREAT FOOD. GREAT BEACH. GREAT SUMMER SPECIALS. Half-Price Lunch. $9.99 Dinner. Buy one lunch and get the second of equal or lesser value at half price until 4 pm! Every Day! (With this ad, through Septamkb"30,1994.) Monday Grouper light just $1.99 Tuesday i Prime Rib Night fre $9.99 Wednesday Shrimp light oly $9.99 Thursday nighteujay Italan Seafood $9.99 Drinkspecialdaily from 4 to 6 pn. Guess the time of sunset to win a bottle of Korbel champagne. Great deck. Great playground. Great entertainment nightly or Dixtdlaad on Tuesday evenings. great food. great beach. 200 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, (813) 779-2222 Dancers from Ato's restau- rant will perform at the luau, spon- S scored by the -, Chamber of Commerce. l Islander Photo: Tomara Kafka. nearly all the Island resorts and restaurants closed in September? We hear Cafe Robar's long-time manager Lynda Purcell is back in the hospital. We wish her well and you are welcome to send cards and letters to Lynda in care of Cafe Robar. S ONE CRAB REST URANT KING CRAB DINNER $1695 WEEKDAY SPECIALS Mon. Combo: Kingcrab & Grilled Swordfish............. 112.95 Wed. Combo: Kingcrab & Grilled Scallop ................. 12.95 Fri. Combo: Kingcrab & Bulldozer Lobster Tail.........113.95 Sat. Swordfish (Grilled) ..................................... 12.95 N VISA & 11:30 A T 9:DM PA LONGBOAT KEY MASTERCARD FRIDAY & SATURDAY 383-1748 NOW ACCEPTED 11:30 AM 9:30 PM THE HU"T CLUB RESTAURANT DAILY SPECIALS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 4-6 P.M. HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY 2 FOR 1 DRINKS **Music j SMuSICOPEN AT 4 PM DAILY IN THE CENTRE SHOPS ON LONGBOAT KEY 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key 383-0543 rgest if fet.1 i the, : k' N Nt a THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 [ PAGE 21 I!G Labor Day tip: beware of too much sun In its early stages melanoma is a curable disease, according to Dr. Charles Mahan, Florida health officer. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that begins in the dark, protective pigment called melanin. Fair skin, heredity and excessive exposure to the sun are the most important risk factors for developing melanoma. Melanin, in great quantities, is what makes the skin appear "suntanned." Melanoma is less common among people with darker skin who seldom become sunburned, but no one is immune to the damaging effects of the sun. Mela- noma is also linked to moles and birthmarks. Who is likely to get melanoma? People with fair skin who burn and freckle easily, those whose relatives have had melanoma and anyone who spends a lot of time in the sun are more likely to develop this skin cancer. Here is a simple "ABCD" rule to help remember the important signs of melanoma: Tampa Bay Lightning strikes Seafood Shack Showboat The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly membership reception on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on the Seafood Shack Showboat. Tampa Bay Lightning personnel will be on hand to help with contests and giveaways. The reception is open only to members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information call 383-2466. Cfez Atdre Fine Selection of Imported French Wines Breakfast Luncheon Come Dine With Us Before We Go On Vacation We will be closed Sept. 5 thru Oct. 10 Will reopen Oct. 11 Breakfast and Lunch Dining in France Tues thru Sat Thur, Fri & Sat 8AM-2:30PM 6-10PM Sunday 8AM-1:30PM Sunday 5:30-9PM Member American Reservations Suggested for Dinner Culinary Federation Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach Carry-out available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 778-5320 Asymmetry one half of the mole or birthmark does not match the other half. Border irregularity the edges are ragged, notched or blurred. Color the mole has shade of tan, brown, black and possibly red, blue and white. Diameter when diameter greater than six mil- limeters and any sudden or continuing increase in size. A monthly self-examination of your skin will help you recognize when changes occur. Surgery, says Mahan, is the best way to remove early melanomas. Later stages require more extensive treatment. Prevention of melanoma involves reducing your sun exposure, using a sun block, and avoiding indoor sunlamps, tanning parlors or tanning pills. 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Visit The Islander Bystander office in the Island Shopping Center before heading north. We're next door to D.Coy Ducks. See you soon! Bay Program experiment with artificial reef attracts hundreds of juvenile fish Mini-artificial reefs attached to concrete sea- leaves. The reefs are attached near the bottom of walls in four Longboat Key canals are providing seawalls so they won't hinder boat navigation or food and shelter for hundreds ofju- water flow, Tomasko said. venile fish, according to a study con- Mojarras, a type of bait fish, gray ducted by the Sarasota National Es- snapper and sheepshead have been ob- tuary Program. -served using the reefs. Barnacles, algae "Very few juvenile fish are j 6 and other marine life are forming on the found around bare seawalls," said reefs providing food for baby fish. The Dr. David Tomasko, senior scientist reefs are also designed to give the young for the Sarasota Bay Program. "We fish hiding places from larger fish. have found 300-400 juvenile fish Nearly 80 percent of the shoreline hanging around the artificial reefs." has been lost to development in the last The experimental reefs, which ."- 'P 40 years. The loss of habitat means are about five feet long and two to fewer juvenile fish survived and the ex- three feet wide, are made of narrow periment seems to promise success in PVC pipe and Vexar, a plastic material used by the nurturing of the natural sea life balance. plumbers to line water pipes. Four different types The reef experiment is a Sarasota Bay Program- of reef designs are being used in the study. One funded Early Action Demonstration Project. The style is designed to mimic a mangrove prop root reefs were created by Dr. Randy Edwards, a senior fringe, while another looks like a tree without scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. Best Homemade Breakfast & Lunch Specials on the Island! LABOR DAY Thursday: PRIME RIB SPECIAL MONDAY Breakfastnly Full cut, potato, $6.95 Closing at Noon vegetable, salad, rolls EGGS BENEDICT All Day ... 7 Days a Week iAb EYE OPENER ... 2 eggs, toast home fries and coffee ... Only $1.75 IsfandInn Restaurant -j OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7AM-2PM 778-3031 1701 Gulf Dr. N Bradenton Beach *.' . "The best hamburgers ano ,-' the coldest mugs of beer ) this side of Heaven." ,ilit. O' iEuffu, Pat Geyer, Owner. - Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 1 lam-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 BIG LABOR DAY COOKOUT! CAFE ON THE BEACH "( ;-^ ^ SEPT. 4 & 5 Sl6JOIN US FOR AN OUTDOOR BBQ S* BBQ CHICKEN $6.50 i BBQ RIBS $6.95 ". c All The Fixins Too! Old-Fashioned Breakfasts, Great Lunches & Dinner Specials Nightly OPEN 6 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK 778-0784 Casual Inside Dining Room or Outside Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Live Entertainment (Weather Permitting) Big Playground On Beautiful Manatee Beach where Manatee Ave. ends and the Gulf begins! J~ME.trl MIN-BEA'CH-IBAR I,-,.,,- :'O,,Y'tii:'36OM'iKARAokElb'v,-,,6'6''n',....,"',.'I Widi&-t 14 MALE'REVUE:SHOW. -;P.EIWALS FOR:AUG4$T.11-thru SEPT nhmm n m' ammm-ct = -m mmt- -L Ir .11F'l l M ] I "1II J[3 L J3 N If &| s m m 2 IIA" "I" oc NA LTR,. ,,$$AGRAMI. GIR."': [iD PAGE 22 E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Island police reports Anna Maria City Aug. 18, two alcohol citations, Bayfront Park. Aug. 20, disturbance verbal altercation with spouse, 100 block of Crescent. Aug. 21, burglary to a vehicle, 700 block of Holly. Aug. 24, alcohol citation, Gulf Boulevard beach. Bradenton Beach Aug. 18, grand theft of a surfboard valued at $375, 200 Gulf Dr., Beach House restaurant. Aug. 19, resisting arrest without violence, Co- quina Beach. The officer and a lieutenant from the Longboat Key Police Department were investigating a suspicious vehicle with the passenger door standing open. Around the vehicle were 10 to 15 beer bottles, three baseball bats, a box of spilled soap powder, a Tropicana pager, a Motorola walkie talkie and miscel- laneous items. The officer noted in his report that it appeared that a large fight had taken place. A subject then walked up from the beach, fully dressed, soaking wet and covered with sand. He yelled at the officer, "Do you have a warrant to go in that car?" As the officer attempted to explain, the subject became verbally abusive and uncooperative. The of- Bridge Tender Inn Historical Site Of The 1917 Bay Inn REMODELING CLOSED I SEPT. 6 thru SEPT. 8 7- Lunch Dinner Spirits I j,1 NIGHTLY SPECIALS from $8.95 OPEN 11:30AM 10PM DAILY OPEN 7 DAYS 778-4849 135 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach SILVER QUEEN CORN ^|g5'FRESH DAILY' BANANAS "VINE RIPE" 19Always. S19LB. TOMATOES WATERMELON BEST CUBAN $99 AROUND I5 ,faaoe wA,,/e. A(or/wro1/itS vto.m& cwa r i OhPYh Ilud - Ejhyii, $<,e- Monday Dom Night Guess the time of sunset. The closest guess wins a bottle of Dom Perignon! Wednesday Native Night! Show your Bradenton, Sarasota, or Island ID when you order and we'll knock 20% of your entree! Every night enjoy early bird specials inside from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday "Sandbar Sunset" Night! That's our newest frozen specialty drink, and its two-for-one! Thursday Island Night! Join the "South Seas" festivities as you sway to the music of Tropical Steel. 100 Spring Avenue I Anna Maria, Florida I 778-0444 ficer noted that he detected the strong odor of an alco- holic beverage about the subject. The lieutenant asked for the subject's identification and he stated, "What for? You don't need it." The of- ficer advised the subject to produce identification and he became abusive and started to walk away. Accord- ing to the report, the subject yelled an obscenity at the lieutenant and said he was going to the beach. The sub- ject resisted as the officer placed him in custody. Aug. 18, burglary to an automobile, Coquina Beach. A person unknown smashed out the driver's side window of the vehicle and removed a purse val- ued at $30, a wallet valued at $15, a check book, credit cards and $58 in cash. Aug. 19, burglary to an automobile, Leffis Key. A person unknown smashed out the driver's side win- dow and removed a purse valued at $2, a wallet valued at $8, an ATT calling card, a bank card, a check book and $20 in cash. Aug. 19, theft of a wallet valued at $15, $20 in cash, a driver's license and identification cards, 1007 Gulf Dr. N., Summer Sands condominiums. Aug. 20, theft of two bicycles, 100 block of 24th Street. Aug. 20, domestic battery, 2100 block of Avenue B. Aug. 21, warrant arrest, 200 block of Gulf Drive South. Aug. 21, burglary to an automobile, Coquina / Ice Cream Pies & Cakes Soft Serve -Surfing Wd Ve Colombo Yogurt Diabetic Surfing World Village 11904 Cortez Road W. 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The victim reported that a person unknown re- moved a purse valued at $40, a wallet valued at $20, $80 in cash, food stamps valued at $150, a bank card and a credit card. Aug. 22, disorderly intoxication, 100 Gulf Dr., Circle K. The officer was flagged down by two white males who reported that a woman stole their snake and was hiding it under her shirt. The officer reported that he detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage as he approached the woman. He asked her about the snake and she became very loud and abusive toward the two males. She returned the snake. As the males began to leave, the woman began yelling at them. The officer advised her to leave and she began walking north on Gulf Drive. The officer re- turned to the Circle K five minutes later and found the woman standing in the parking lot yelling and scream- ing so loudly that employees and patrons were congre- gating. She refused to quiet down and the officer placed her in custody. Aug. 22, theft, Coquina Beach. The victims ob- served two white males walking away from their pic- nic area with a black bag. Upon returning to their table, they found the bag missing. The bag, valued at $15, contained a purse valued at $10, a driver's license, two silver dollars and prescription glasses valued at $100. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ANCHOR INN BEER WINE LIQUOR V T.C. & THE ALLSTARS Fri & Sat* Sept. 2 & 3 10PM D.N.A. (Dean from the DTs) Tuesday Sept. 6 5th Annual GOLF Tournament Sept. 11 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-3085 Celebrate Florida Cuisine with a Spanish Flair ' fresh fish paella pasta * tapas black bean soup * stuffed veal chop duck * tequila steak pork nueva * homemade sangria * cuban coffee tiramisu * Tia Lena's Restaurant 1325 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach Tuesday Sunday Open 4:30 The Finest Italian/Spanish/American restaurant that does breakfast too! A SAMPLING OF OUR MENU THE BEST PIZZA ON OR OFF THE ISLAND INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS STROMBOLI 2 for 1 Early Bird Specials k 4:30-6 PM plus Ches's Delicious Nightly Specials Hours: Open Wed-Sun 8am-2pm / 4:30-10pm Closed Mon. & Tues. for the Summer L S &S PLAZA 5348 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach I TYLE'tS Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Waffle Cones Made on Location o-1. Yo: I' Ar M m I OF~m THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 U PAGE 23 i[ SAug. 23, burglary to an automobile, Coquina Beach. A person unknown entered a vehicle and re- moved a purse valued at $20, $20 in cash, a GTE beeper valued at $125, a driver's license, a social se- curity card, a credit card, a marriage license and children's birth certificates. Aug. 25, warrant arrest, 2200 block of Avenue A. Holmes Beach Aug. 19, grand theft, 5501 Marina Dr., Captain's Marina. The victim reported that his 21-foot boat was docked at the marina and a person unknown untied and removed it. The boat was valued at $12,000 and the outboard motor was valued at $9,000. Later in the day, the Manatee County Sheriffs Department recovered the boat at the boat dock at Paradise Bay Trailer Park on Cortez Road. The boat was not damaged and noth- ing was missing. There are no suspects. Aug. 21, fight, 5702 Marina Dr., Turtles Club and Cafe. The officer, responding to the report of a fight, found most of the club's patrons in the front parking lot. A subject said a band member and patron began arguing after the band member made crude comments to the patron's girlfriend. The two began to fight, their friends jumped in and a free-for-all ensued. Aug. 21, petty larceny of a bicycle, 5800 block of Holmes Boulevard. Aug. 21, found property a woman's Cavaletto Centurion, 12-speed, pink bicycle with a brown bag on the front and black foam handlebars, 248 S. Harbor Dr., St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Joe's Eats & Sweets The Best Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt made by Joe on premises. 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Aug. 22, found property a man's 26-inch, black and aqua, Magna Fugitive mountain bicycle. Aug. 23, petty larceny of a bicycle, 5800 block of Holmes Boulevard. Aug. 23, burglary, 3242 East Bay Dr., Wave Zone. The complainant, who owns the business next door, reported he came to his business and found the window smashed out of the door of the Wave Zone. The officer found a large piece of asphalt inside. The subject removed shorts and shirts valued at $954. Aug. 23, petty larceny of a ladder valued at $250, 3700 block of Fifth Avenue. Aug. 23, found property a Florida license tag, 3300 block of East Bay Drive. Aug. 23, petty larceny of a canvas cushion from a lawn chair, 3800 block of Second Avenue. Aug. 23, suspicious, 3000 block of Gulf Drive. The complainant reported a male and a female juvenile with blond hair standing in the road spitting at vehicles. Aug. 23, found property a woman's 26-inch, green, single speed, Schwinn bicycle, corner of 2nd Avenue and 43rd Street. Aug. 24, petty larceny of a portable phone valued at $250, 500 block of Bayview Drive. Aug. 25, burglary, 5306 Holmes Blvd., Florida Permitting. The officer on patrol observed windows on the south side of the building open, part of the bottom window broken out and the rear door partially open. The report noted that a person unknown entered by standing on a cement block under the window and went through desk drawers, removed computer items and exited through the rear door. Privateers to hold Octoberfest Oct. 15 The Anna Maria Island Privateers will host their annual Octoberfest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 11 p.m., at the Anna Maria Is- land Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The $5 ticket includes admission, dinner and entertainment. Ann and the Bavarians will play popular German-style music from 6 to 11 p.m. Traditional German fare of wurst or hot dog with sauerkraut, German potato salad and pumper- nickel bread will be served from 6 to 9 p.m. only. Beverages, sold separately at a cash bar, will be served from 5 to 10:45 p.m. Admission without dinner is free. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Privateer. For more information call 794-2599 or 778-5934. Aug. 25, vehicle accident, 6000 block of Marina Drive. The officer in the police department heard a vehicle skidding and a loud bang. He walked to the front of the building and saw a bus stop sign on the ground and tire marks in the grass. The vehicle was not found. 4 :0 HAPPY HOUR 4 p.m. TO 6 p.m. Friday Nights: Lou Huber at the Piano Come join us September 16 to 30 for our TWO YEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY. We'll have lots of specials and give-aways. DINNER SPECIAL WITH THIS AD Buy one dinner at regular priceNOGOOD get second at 1/2 PRICE ANYOTHERO FFR Authentic British Atmosphere with 8 British Drafted Beers on Tap. I I rnor n I SUMMER HOURS: CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED "Proof that great things come in small packages. 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Summer Seafood : Extravaganza! c Dinner for Two $48.00 Appetizers GriedBronzedlszhrimp with iHoney MustardSauce Novao Scotia Salnon Mousse Creamed HLrring with Apples and Onions Crispy arden Safat Entrees Salnon 'with StrawberyirVirarette Sauce SauteedSoft Slitl Cra6 Acfredo over AngeiHa ir Pasta Grouper Maryland withLump Crab Slrmlp & ScaIp Djyon over Angelzair rasta Desserts farny's famous Key Lime nPie Chocolate Mousse wit/i asp6erry Sauce Coffe or 'Tea Wine LouisLatour french Chardonnay Belvedere 'White ZinfandeC Tuesday thru Sunday 383-0777 525 St. Judes Dr. LBK (Behind Circle K) [il PAGE 24 A SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 E THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER Cuba calls, and charms me once again By Bob Ardren Outdoor Perspectives The telephone rang Sunday evening and it was Cuba calling. That "character out of American fiction," as he was called lately Bob Winters was on the line. "Hey, I just wanted to tell you that if the Americans don't get here soon, there won't be anything left," Winters gushed. "The whole world, except for America, is flocking to do business here." The locally-vilified leader of the increasingly re- spectable Sarasota-to-Havana Sailing Race last June was full of good news. He said he spent most of last week with a team of reporters from the Tampa Tribune. "They changed their minds about what I'm doing down here. I even loaned them enough money to go to Guantanamo," he said. "What are you doing down there, Bob?," I asked. "I've got a sailing school now," he answered. "Even had two American diplomats taking lessons a couple of weeks ago. "Hey, I'm not making bullets, I'm teaching people how to sail," Winters continued. It sounded like a good business to be in in Havana these days given all the sailing going on down there. Asked how he felt about being thrown out of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron (to be honest about it, it took place after the Squadron was bullied by the Sarasota City Commission), Winters never faltered. "Hey, it's their loss. St. Augustine wrote and of- fered me an honorary membership, but this [Marina Hemingway] is my club now." It was the same ol' Bob Winters. Quietly upbeat, almost impossible not to believe when you talk with him one-on-one, and it appears still amused at all the tempers he's riled back here. Then, sure enough, Monday morning the Tampa Tribune had this front page article, complete with a handsome color picture of Winters, headlined "Skipper anchored in Cuba." And it almost read like a love story. "Bob Winters. Cubans wonder if he's a U.S. spy. Americans figure he's in cahoots with Cuban President Fidel Castro. Cuban-Americans think he's the Anti- christ," Tribune reporter Patty Ryan wrote. "He does more public relations penance than Exxon. He totes marina pizza to a poor family in Jaimanitas, promises to teach Cuban children to sail, and finds a lightweight walker for a needy old woman. "It wasn't like I went into a bank and embezzled money, reasons Winters, tall and lean, with shaggy white hair. I'm teaching people to sail," quotes Ryan in the Trib article. "These days, Cubans, fleeing by the thousands, could use the lessons," she concludes. "Things are good," Winters muses to the reporter, who accompanied the fleet to Marina Hemingway. "I feel a lot of pressure off being down here." Second only to expensive fly rods, the latest yuppie fishing toy is the flats boat. Based on the old skiff design, these hot little fishing platforms can travel through just inches of water up on the flats. But there's a downside to them. The shallow draft vessels can really tear up seagrasses on the flats. 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The flats on Sarasota Bay are already criss-crossed with prop scars, and the fashionable new flats boats are already making things worse. As you might guess, au- thorities charged with protecting the Bay are taking notice and action. The draft Comprehensive Conservation Manage- ment Plan (CCMP), the culmination of the Sarasota Bay Program's study of Sarasota Bay, points out many seagrass bed "hot spots" and calls for totally closing off one area to boaters. That "conservation area" is located near Sister Keys off northeast Longboat Key. Some of the other "hot spots" include Longboat Pass, the en- trance to Palma Sola Bay and the dog leg area in north Sarasota Bay. Although the CCMP is still a preliminary draft at this point, approval by policy makers is expected to come this fall. Expect that Sister Key closing, and prob- ably some more too if the problem continues to get worse. Similar closings are already in place at various spots in the Florida Keys and locally at Cockroach Bay, so I predict we'll see them here too in the not-too-dis- tant future. As is so often the case, the acts of a few irresponsible or ignorant folks will penalize all of us. Did you know Florida Power and Light has a 30-foot easement across the middle of Sarasota Bay? I didn't either, but some sailboat owners have Mares B.C.......................$100 OFF Mares Mask ....................... 25 OFF FUN HUNT Back By Popular Request LABOR DAY AT NOON Sugar Barge Wreck Ask for details in our store. AIR- SALES, SERVICE *RENTALS, TRAVEL 105 7th Street N. lpTo Bradenton Beach 813-779-1506 UNLIMITED Daily 10-6 Sun. 9-4 learned an expensive lesson because of it. Seems FP&L announced to a group of owners with boats on moorings off the Sarasota Sailing Squadron they'd have to clear out for a while beginning Aug. 1. They said the electric company would be putting a new pipeline across the Bay on the easement and they'd need the room to move a barge through the area. So the boat owners rafted up their boats at the Squadron's floating dock and hoped for the best. And the worst happened. A savage squall line, with rolling winds of more than 50 miles an hour on the leading edge, came through one early evening last week. One line came loose and suddenly a half-dozen sailboats where bouncing off one another. Squadron Manager Pat Murphy said all the boats "suffered severe damage, amounting to thousands of dollars." Oh yes, that barge they'd all made way for still hasn't done a single trip across the Bay. You can see it out there off the Van Wezel, running about a month behind schedule. Snook season opens today! (As if any fisher needed to be told.) But you can forget catching any, because a local baitseller/joker told me a secret: said all the local snook grouped up last weekend and left the area. I guess that finally explains why snook are so rare on my table. Seriously, Ron said it ought to be a wonderful snook season maybe the best in memory based on recent catch-and-release fishing. He added the red- fish season this summer was certainly the best in 10 years. If ever there was proof good scientific fisheries management works, these two species have to be it See you next week. SSnook Trout Redfish Flounder * LIGHT TACKLE - R SPORTFISHING CAPT. RICK GROSS /2 DAY FULL DAY CHARTERS Bradenton, Florida (813) 794-3308 | SGrouper Snapper Kingfish Cobia Fish Tales S- Welcome! Got a great catch? S We'd love to hear your L T fish stories, and pictures are welcome! --- Just gives a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, IOUR PHOTO Holmes Beach. s Beach 778-4277 island Centre THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 N PAGE 25 iB At last, snook season opens Thursday By Capt Mike Heistand For those of you who have been out of touch, snook season starts Sept. 1 and, from the catch-and- release action in the past few weeks, the season prom- ises to be excellent. If you aren't interested in linesiders, look for big trout in the backwater, snapper or grouper offshore. Katie at the Miss Cortez Fishing Fleet said the four-hour trip averaged 70 head of Key West grunts. The six-hour trip averaged 65 head of lane, vermillion and mangrove snapper, Key West grunts, sand perch, porgies and red grouper. The nine-hour trip averaged 80 head of mangrove, lane and yellowtail snapper, porgies and a few red grouper. Kevin at the Rod and Reel Pier said Jack Barrett caught a 36-inch tarpon recently. Other pier action in- cludes large redfish in the 40- to 45-inch range, black drum, a couple of catch-and-release snook and some trout. Capt. Zack on the Dee Jay II said trout action has picked up, with fish in the 14- 24-inch range. Redfish action is also improving, and snook action is fair. Joey Locallo and family, all from Chicago, caught their limit on redfish as well as a lot of trout and a few catch-and- release snook. Capt. Dave on the Neva-Miss said grouper action has picked up offshore, with gag and red grouper be- ing caught in about 100 feet of water, as well as snap- per and barracuda. There are also big mackerel 10 to 12 miles out. Dave at the Anna Maria City Pier said a pier fisher caught a 42-inch nurse shark. Anglers there have also been catching a few reds and drum, and there was good mackerel activity during the weekend. Chris at Galati Yacht Basin said grouper fishing is really hot in 80 to 100 feet of water. Conditions are good for trolling for black fin tuna and dolphin in about 80 feet of water. Capt. Todd Romine said his charters are catching lots of catch-and-release snook and plenty of redfish. Bill at Island Discount Tackle said mackerel are the best bet near the piers and beaches. Offshore, man- grove snapper is a good fish to hunt for, and redfish are popular in the backwater. Bill said summertime fishing is best right now, and predicts snook season will be terrific. Capt. Mark Bradow said trout, redfish and snook were the best bets. On my boat Magic we set a personal record: the biggest trout every landed at 29 inches in length and eight pounds in weight. Redfish action is also excellent, with as many as 20 fish caught on some trips. 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Box 775 412 Pine Ave Anna Maria Island, FL 34216 813-778-5577 ANNA MARIA DAY Thu 9/1 Fri 9/2 Sat 9/3 Sun 9/4 Mon 9/5 Tue 9/6 Wed 9/7 AMHIGH 9:03 2.4ft 10:02 2.5ft 10:50 2.5ft 12:11 1.8ft 12:30 1.9ft 12:48 2.0ff 1:12 2.2ft ISLAND TIDE TABLES AMLOW 1:59 1.5ft 3:06 1.4ft 4:02 1.2ft 4:48 1.0ft 5:34 0.8ft 6:23 0.6ft 7:10 0.4ft PMHIGH 11:35 1.6ft 11:53 1.7ft 11:36 2.5ff 12:25 2.5ft 1:11 2.4ft 2:00 2.3ft PMLOW 4:25 0.5ft 5:04 0.4ft 5:36 0.4ft 6:05 0.5ft 6:30 0.6ft 6:58 0.8ft 7:23 0.9ft * Fuel Live Bait * Ship's Store * Bottom Painting * Boat Storage * Bulk Oil * Consignment/ Brokerage * BOAT RENTAL North end tides Cortez high tides 7 minutes later low tides 1:06 later. I I LW 231Mnatee .,-:BradentoF329 : The bsines en The business end of a (BIG!) shark Kevin Flynn holds the jaw of a 325-pound female bull shark he reeled into the Rod and Reel Pier Aug. 18. The 8'1 shark hit a 5-pound black drum ,@- .E off the end of the pier. Flynn had someone in a boat take his hook and bait and set it 300 to 400 feet out. It took about an hour for the shark to find the bait, then it was another 80 minutes before Flynn was able to pull the toothy beast on shore, where it gave birth to shark pups which swam off into the night. The shark yielded 100 pounds offillets which Flynn gave away to pier S. H visitors. Flynn says two-thirds of all shark attacks oin" ion humans are by bull sharks, so we imagine his best recipe for shark steaks is called "Revenge." SALES & SERVICE Walk-Around and Center Console Fishing Boats from 18' to 25' U2771 71 l QUALITY THAT SETS THE STANDARD BOAT GROUP IN ls3~ .. G: G x x~ xxx xx~ xxx xxi xxx xxxi xxx xxx xxxr, II --r I IB PAGE 26 E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER K^JII MIr Lee and Charlie Price Lee and Charlie Price, infants, of Anna Maria Island died Aug. 17 in Manatee Memorial Hospital. Lee and Charlie were born in Manatee Memo- rial Hospital. The twins are survived by their parents, Roni McCudden and Charles "Spanky" Price of Anna Maria Island. A private burial was held in the Rose Garden at Roser Memorial Community Church. Memorials may be made to the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, FL 34216. Irene Plant Gerbracht Smiley Irene Plant Gerbracht Smiley of Holmes Beach died Aug. 20. Born in 1915, Mrs. Smiley moved to Holmes Beach 35 years ago. She is survived by a son, Col. John "Jack" M. Plant of the Republic of Panama; a daughter, Irene Vondrasek of Lakeland; and five granddaughters. Memorial donations, which go toward the edu- cation of Mrs. Smiley's granddaughters, may be made to the Irene Smiley Memorial Fund, c/o Allen and Company, 1401 South Florida Ave., Lakeland, FL 33803. Obituary correction The obituary for I. E. "Ernie" Cagnina, which appeared in last week's paper, failed to note that Mr. Cagnina is also survived by his granddaughter, Amy Christina Shea, of Winter Park. The Island Poet Well the kids left early this morning and you won- der where I'm at. I'm down here with a ton of bedding at the corner laundry mat, Oh! I am glad the kids had a ball which was very plain to see, But with all their coming and going they made a wreck of me. They came all the way from Texas to find this was paradise, And there wasn't very much that got past their very eyes. They fell in love with Holmes Beach and were glad they could come,. Which was no great surprise to me, 'cause doesn't everyone? Bud Atteridge The pipes are calling Walter Martin plays the bagpipes at a memorial service held by Anna Maria City Pier Regulars at Bayfront Park on Aug. 18. The memorial honored Joe Beaver, who died May 5, Ed Dillon, who died July 21, Lloyd McClelland, who died Aug. 8, and Mary Ross, who died Aug. 17. Rev. Jim Meena of Island Baptist Church officiated as a number of Islanders shared reminiscences of their friends and loved ones. 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MASSAGE THERAPY Specializing in Corrective Muscle Therapy * Rachel Barber, LMT #MAo00567. MM0004539 778-8575 By Appointment Most Insurance Accepted MASSAGE CAN HELP: Arthritis (non-inflammatory) Joint Immobility Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain Poor Circulation Chronic Headache & Migraine Sciatica & Tendinitis Hip, Knee, Leg & Foot Pain Sport Injuries SFibromyalgia Stress Related Problems Insomnia And More Gift Certificates 9801 Gulf Dr. Alexis Plaza 8 . . i ,/ THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER 0 SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 1 PAGE 27 IB ,. -,.-. ,. .., -.'-.. ",i- . .. -: '' -,_ l 7f " 30 Something team members Lynn Hudson, Bradenton, and Phillip Gofoith, a pilot from Kenai, Alaska, hit the kayak going in opposite directions but managed to straighten themselves out to steer the course. Molly Smith, 3 years old and a resident of Bradenton, blew the whistle - often and well - while her mother, Amy from the Beach House restau- rant, helped organize events. Volleyball and beaches go together like pifia coladas and umbrellas on a hot day. Kevin Cassidy spiked one for the Sandbar restaurant team. na- &n -L REALTORSI ISLAND 6-PLEX 2/2 each unit. Close to beach, restaurants and shopping. Pool and laundry facilities. $450,000. Call Mary Ann Schmidt 778-4931 Neal & Neal Realtors 778-2261 or Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 iE_ MLS EOi I-- --- - - Mariners Cove, a life style. Lush, natural, tropical surroundings with mag- nificent view of Anna Maria Sound and Palma Sola Bay. 2BR/2BA featuring cathedral ceilings, elevators, coral fireplace, whirlpool tub, covered parking, pools and private deep water boat slip. Only $205,000. CALL DICK MAHER 778-6791 Neal & Neal Realtors 778-2261 or Toll Free 1-800-422-6325 MIS OVER 900 MAILED OUT-OF-TOWN The Islander Bystander mails a record number of out-of-town, out-of-state subscriptions every week. More than any Island newspaper in 10 years! Many Thanks to our loyal readers and people who love all the best news about Anna Maria. 6-UNIT COMPLEX 201 35th St. Gorgeous Gulf views. Strong building in quiet neighborhood. Could be annual rentals. $535,000. Call 778-7373 Fran Maxon LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS \ L 0701 Gulf Drive PO Box 717 Anna Mada, FL 34216 FAX# 778-7035 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 "- - BEACHSIDE DELIGHT Stunning architecturally designed, custom built home. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is of exceptional quality and design. Fire- place, spacious decks, central vacuum, intercom, and security system are just a few of the extras in this lovely home. Up- scale master suite has 24k gold fixtures and jacuzzi tub in the bath, also a 10' x 10' walk-in closet and vaulted ceilings. Just listed. Call for an appointment today. Agnes Tooker 778-5287 or Kathy Tooker Granstad 778-4136. $299,000. Broker: Nancy Ungvarsky Associates: Frances V. Maxon, Prue Maxon-Yost, Agnes Tooker, Kathleen Tooker Granstad, Janice Tressler, Pat Jackson, Kenneth Jackson, Rosemary Schulte, Mike Schulte, Kay Kay Hardy and Darlene Hughes -_ood-eal S WEEKDAYS 9A.M. to 4:30P.M. isifi--r I SATURDAYS 9A.M. to NOON -. IISLANDER 1EM5EEUSI * BUY IT! ** * SEIL IT! *** * FIND IT! * The classified section in The Islander BUY-stander really works. You get fast results for little buck$. IJ PAGE 28 0 SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 A THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER GREAT BUY! Steps to the beach. Four 2BR units in 2 well maintained buildings. For less than $70,000 per unit, you can own this "Island Gold Mine." Call Robin Kollar 778-7244 The Islander Bystander ... it's the best news on the Island ... and it's free! I I NEW LISTING NORTH POINT ESTATE: Key West style, 4 bedroom home for the owner that is looking for individuality. Open floor plan with excit- ing water views from most every window. Amenities include, his and hers master baths, skylights, wrap around deck, security system, boat lift and dock, maintenance free exterior. Homeowner Association provides complete lawn care, tennis, pool and spa. Priced at $339,000. Call Carol R. Williams, for ap- pointment, 778-0777, 778-1718 after hours. REDUCED- SOUTHERN COMFORT: Enjoy the quality and formality of yesterday with today's convenience. Picture 10 ft. ceilings, decorative moldings and columns, shining oak floors, fire- place, butler's pantry, and 'ole-fashioned wrap- around porch for catching the breeze. High hip metal roof and 70 ft. dock. Call today for a peek at a new interpretation of past luxuries with Judy Duncan. Now $304,000. 778-1589 eves. W 1M CAR COLLECTORS DELIGHT! Room for 10 cars including (2) 2 car garage come with this four bedroom, two bath home located 3 blocks to beach and 1 block to Bay. Family room, spacious screened porch. Duplex zoned. $239,000. Call Marion Ragni 778-1504 eves. NEW LISTING VALUE A VIEW? Bayfront condo with direct view of Skyway Bridge and Tampa Bay. One bedroom, one bath, "great room" design with breakfast bar, walk in closet, appliances in- cluding washer & dryer, fans, window treatments and ceramic tile. 2 pools, tennis, close to beach and shopping. Priced at $129,500. Call Carol R. Williams 778-0777, 778-1718 after hours. SAREALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (813) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 1-800-741-372 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS 1 HOLMES BEACH $108,000 Lots of possibilities here! Great location and quiet street. Short walk to shopping center and beach. Two bedrooms, one bath and the other side features a one bedroom, one bath. $112,000. Hk ^ A SPECIAL PLACE Very large 3 bedroom 4 bath home with pecan & wal- nut paneling. Hardwood floors beneath carpet. Extra large lot with pool & gazebo. 35' open porch. Across from beach. GULF FRONT BUNGALOW Older beach house with large lot, hardwood floors, roof top deck and detached garage in Holmes Beach. Mike Norman Realty inc. 778-6696 1-800-367-1617 FAX: 778-4364 3101 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 PERICO BAY CLUB Specialist Marilyn Trevethan Realtor@ Associate OFFERING CONDOS ... $79,900 ....................................... 1/1 $88,500 ....................................... 2/2 $89,900 ..................................... 2/2 $164,900 .................................. 3/2 With Carport and Many Upgrades OFFERING VILLAS ... $129,900 ......................... 1 Car 2/2 $159,900 .................. 2 Car 2/2 +Den $163,900 .................. 2 Car 2/2 +Den All Locations with Garages and Water Views Office 813-778-2261 MLS i__. Home 813-792-1163 [. Labor Day Specias On Anna Maria Island Looking for beachfront or close-to-beach getaway? We have them. 4-day/3-night packages start at $280 + tax. Daily, weekly and monthly specials. Call now to reserve your Summer Getaway Contact Debbie Dial 800-881-2276 or 813-778-2275 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker 3222 East Bay Drive / Holmes Beach, FL 34217 TIDY ISLAND CONDO ... fantastic view of Sarasota skyline! Cathedral ceilings, marble fireplace, lots of ceiling fans, 2 car garage and plenty of storage areas! Wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit. What could be better! Includes 24 hr manned security gate. $229,000. #59041. Ask for Karin Stephan, 778-0766, anytime. MARTINIQUE SOUTH ... excellent view of the Gulf, right at a wonderful walking beach. 2 bed- room, 2 bath ceiling fans, storm shutters, glass enclosed porch w/fans. Plus 1 car garage. Heated pool, tennis, security. $139,900. #59042. Call Carol Heinze today! or 792-5721 eves. EDGEWATER COVE AT PERICO BAY ... marvelous views of Palma Sola Bay, Long- boat Key & Anna Maria! Many upgrades in the fine 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo excellent condition. Garage, pool, tennis, exercise room, clubhouse. $196,900. #59052. Ask for Karin Stephan, 778-0766. IMPERIAL HOUSE ... Bay view! Turnkey furnished! 2BR condo! $89,900. Carol Heinze, CRS REALTORe Million Dollar Club Proud corporate sponsors of Mote Marine Laboratory. Call us for a brochure and discount coupon. FloridaRat I CL 0) THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER N SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 PAGE 29 U[ Watch for our 0j listings on Classivision, channel 19. Secluded Island Retreat This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located on the tranquil north end of Anna Maria, just steps to the finest white beach in Florida! Completely remodeled in 1988, this tastefully deco- rated hideaway offers a master suite with cathedral ceilings, skylights, black slate fireplace, private lanai, and fabulous dove-gray bath with Kohler cast iron tub, over size shower, and his & hers sinks. There is a fully equipped, country-styled opening onto a formal dining area. The cozy family room offers another distinctive stone fireplace with raised hearth, vaulted ceiling and sliding doors which open onto the sunny screened-in patio. Vinyl siding and sprinkler system make for easy ex- terior upkeep. Truly a wonderful place to call home! Asking $275,000. L 7 Jnde u cESatldEat PWfofeional SPiaLzing in Uiimnw UI opsoiiLif'Eyius.i ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS: Barbara A. Sato...778-3509 Christine T. Shaw...778-2847 Marcella Comett...778-5919 Nancy Gullford...778-2158 Michael Advocate...778-0608 ONE YEAR WARRANTY SYY .'.l I __ll BC~i.UlCR/1~~!c ' * LONGBOAT KEY SPECIAL OFFERING! Spectacular panoramic views. Direct Bayfront & canal entry. 3BR/2BA designer home with large caged pool. Price includes 2 buildable lots. $900,000. MLS55651. Call Nick Patsios for escorted tour. 778-2261 or 778-4642 eves. TRUE BOATING COMMUNITY Upgraded 2nd floor unit, 2BR/2BA, cathedral ceilings, coral fireplace, jacuzzi, custom book shelves, 24hr. security gate. Great view of Intracoastal. $205,000. MLS58971. Call Dick Maher 778-2261 or 778-6791. PERICO BAY CLUB LARGEST VILLA 2Bed+den, lake front, beautiful end unit, tile, climatized lanai, deck awning, vaulted ceilings, mint cond. 1269 Spoonbill Lndgs. $159,900. MLS56690. Call Marilyn Trevethan Off: 778-2261 or Eves: 792-8477. DIRECT GULF FRONT CONDO 2BR/2BA with gor- geous sunset views. Pool, covered parking, beautiful tile. Great rental history. $185,000. MLS58348. Call Mary Ann Schmidt Off: 778-2261 or Eves: 7784931. *GULF FRONT COMPLEX -2BR/2BA, very nice unit on top floor. Verticals, all appliances, under bldg. parking, well maintained grounds, pool. $178,000. MLS58146. Call Helen White Off: 778-2261 or Eves: 778-6956. WESTBAY COVE BAYFRONT Seller will finance. Neat & tidy, tile & white carpet. Separate equipped laundry room off lanai. White ceramic tile on lanai, never a rental. $149,999. MLS#54983. Rose Schnoerr Off: 778-2261 or Eves: 778-7780. WEST COVE SOUTH Lovely 2BR/2BA 2nd floor unit with view of Intacoastal over pool. Watch morning sun- rise over bay. Very tastefully decorated. Homeowners warranty. $130,000. MLS54983. Call Bobye Chasey Off: 778-2261 or Eves: 778-1532. WHY YOU BUY IN FLORIDA! Light, bright, open high ceilings. 2BR/2BA just steps to beautiful beach, quiet streets, palm trees, hibiscus hedge. All that Florida means! $169,900. MLS57385. Call Bob or Lu Rhoden Off: 778-2261 or Eves: 778-2692. 60 -aateAeueWs,-Hle Bah F 41 II "TA U IT UCES" s 0-3 WAGNER Dave Moynihan ....LI............... 778797 Licened E Olieira..................... 77 -175 RE LT IC.RelEsat BllWanrBrke ........77-51 Broker~l~ll ~ILLLLL~~ GULF FRONT Exceptional value for this 2BR di- rect Gulf front apartment in small ten unit complex with quiet Holmes Beach location. Pool, wide sandy beach and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Offered at $129,900. Call Dave Moynihan for details. k~u itlsi a I RARE 3 BEDROOM GULFFRONT CONDO! Just listed Ocean Park Terrace condo has it all view, pool, walking beach, 2 balconies, built in Bar-B- Que, secured building and an elevator. Building has just been painted. Priced at $219,900. Call Ed Oliveira for details. ISLAND LOTS * HOLMES BEACH BAYFRONT ... 85 x 130'... deep water and spectacular views ... $189,500. * HOLMES BEACH CANALFRONT ... 90 x 109' ... deep water and view of Bayou ... $159,500. * WOODED HOLMES BEACH LOT ... 100 x 200' ... close to beach and zoned for 1 to 4 units ... $129,900. STOP IN FOR A FREE RENTAL BROCHURE AND CALENDAR SUNBOW BAY CONDOMINIUM 3805 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Furnished unit This conveniently located complex is within walking distance to everything shopping, Gulf beach and more. Tennis Court, Two Pools. Excellent Investment potential. $24.000 Reduced to $89,990. (813) 778-0426 S HORIZON REALTY GULF FRONT ESTATE Located directly on beautiful Gulf Beach! Custom-built home includes a unique design of three separate structures. Spacious plan of 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths plus Master Suite. Lush tropical landscaping offers complete privacy. Gulf front parcel of over 1/2 acre. Asking $950,000 & available terms. Call Marie Franklin, 778-2259. MARIE LIC. EAL ESTATE FRANKLIN REALTY BROKER "We ARE the Island.' 9805 Gulf Drive PO Box 835 Anna Maia, Florida 34216 1-800-845-9573 (813) 778-2259 Fax (813) 778-2250 OPEN HOUSE 1-4 PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPT. 3rd and 4th 408 South Bay Blvd., Anna Maria Sounds of the sea are yours in this exquisite bay front home. Views of the bay from many rooms In the 3 bedroom, 2 bath energy effi- dent home. Many extras including a dumb waiter, and security sys- tem. Come see this one of a kind home. $434,900. Call Agnes Tooker 778-4136 or Kathy Tooker Granstad 778-4136. Fran Maxon LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER SALES AND RENTALS tL I9701 Gulf Drive P 0 Box 717- Anna Maria, FL 34216 FAX# 778-7035 (813) 778-1450 or 778-2307 -k - . A' -r ^ '. , .. * Carpet. The thickest, tightest piletnown to man. Wall to wall in the massive great room. And you're going to have a cocktail party. And if it turn dull, you might want to liven things up with the fire hose concealed in the garage. What to do. Well, roll it up like they did in the gracious times gone by. It's just laying there ... over gorgeous white ceramic tile. Reason 6 of 15 why we at Dowling Realty judge this home at 631 Foxworth to be valued at $525,000. Call us at 778-1222 or stop by our office at 409 Pine Ave. SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The ONLY Island Real Estate Group AND we offer you ALL REAL ESTATE SERVICES! Anna Maria Island Real Estate Specialists extending both Personal AND Professional Services In New Con- struction & Design, Existing Properly Sales, Lot Sales, Free Mar- ket Analysis, Home Warranty, Free Network to Other Areas, Best Property Management and Annual & Vacation Rentals. Over 75 Yrs. Combined Experience AND Smilesi S I 1.l=0 11*NO; -11 l I:t OeW gl8 s f11 eat 1tate 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida (813) 778-2291 P O Box 2150 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (813) 778-2294 1 GULF FRONT APARTMENTS Unique offering of 9 Gulf front apartments with outstanding views and excellent investment opportunity. Offered at $950,000. Call Dave Moynihan for details. -T m [If PAGE 30 1 SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER and' Commercial Residential Free Estimates Safldy \ Lawn Mowing *Trimming Edging Lawn Hauling By the cut or by the month. Service .13 YEARS EXPERIENCE INSURED 77841345 GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES AND SATISFACTION I I * o KILTS PIANO STUDIO SENROLL NOW for Private Music Instruction' Piano or Keyboard Youth to Adult Instruction at 6608 Marina Drive Paulette Kilts Holmes Beach (813) 778-3788 Express Delivery Lifetime Guarantee .. Tupperwarei /. SALES SPECIALS FREE HOSTESS GIFTS! CALL 778-3057 SAnna Maria Island Centre Holmes Beach 778-3548 Painting by Elaine Deffenbaugh "Professional Excellence" INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL We repair popcom ceilings Serving the Islands Since 1969 Licensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 I AI I 1 U IIIl I STATE REGISTERED CONTRACTOR State Reg. RC0043740 RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR ALL NEW WORK GUARANTEED LICENSED INSURED COMPLEX ED OPERATIONS INCLUDED FIBERGLASS SHINGLES MILDEW RESISTANT MATERIALS SINGLE PLY ROOFING SYSTEMS Free Estimates 748-3558 SABAL PALM CARPENTRY A FLORIDA COMPANY *SMALL HOME REPAIRS CUSTOM FENCES DECKS SIDING FASCIA SOFFITS DOORS WINDOWS SODD JOBS Fully Insured Reasonable Rates 778-7603 Rick Lease 32-Year Island Resident J.IL Painting * Interior/Exterior 20 Years Experience Husband/Wife Team * Free Estimates 778-2139 IS AN E 'aA S F I9ED BASSETT SOFA BED in excellent condition and king size bed, complete including headboard. Call 778-1447 or 778-3730. 3-CUSHION brown couch $350. Octagon shaped end table $20. Pro-form auto Incline Treadmill $400. Fun Island raft with oars $25. 779-2129. GARAGE DOOR with opener, heavy wood with glass windows. $75. 792-9366. OAK DINETTE 48"x48" with 18" leaf and 4 chairs $175, Voit stairstepper $50, wicker chair $20, mirrored deco- rator table $25. 739-1660 or 792-3937, ex.174. 5 METAL DETECTORS: underwater Garrett XL-500, Surmaster PI, plus 3 land detectors. All excellent con- dition, sacrifice $75-$225. Call weekends 778-4065. 3 PILLOW SOFA, 3 months old, excellent condition. Paid $400, asking $250. Double bed, like new, box spring, frame & mattress $95. 778-6988. COUCH & LOVESEAT set. Only 2 years old, excel- lent condition. First $475 takes all. 778-0619 or 778- 1011. WANTED Your unwanted mounted stuffed fish. Get rid of it here. Call The Islander Bystander. 778-7978. GARAGE SALE Sat., Sept. 3. 9 am till dusk. 874 N. Shore Dr., Anna Maria (opposite Rod & Reel Pier). Furniture, housewares, clothing, etc. GARAGE SALE-Sat., Sept. 3. 9am-lpm. 723 Holly Dr., Anna Maria. Clothes, tools, misc. YARD SALE Sat., Sept. 3. 8am-lpm. 5806 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Furniture, washer, dryer, clothes. FOUND Female, peach colored, older Golden Retriever. Brown leather collar. Vicinity of Anna Maria School, 8/25. 778-5412. LOST Shih-tzu, black and white male. 8/15/94. Vicinity of St. Bernards Church. 778-5086. LOST I've lost my dog. White Pomeranian. Friendly, fluffy, missed terribly. Any information please call 778-2162. CREDIT CARD PROCESSING: Now small busi- nesses can offer credit card processing for low rates. Merchant bank cards. Ask for Hal. 800-882-5469. 74 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANGHIA convertible, bright yellow, good condition, must see to appreci- ate. $1,200 firm or trade. 778-1767. SPORT CRAFT 16 ft with trailer, center console, Mercury 90hp, Eagle Fish ID, new seats, excellent condition. Call weekends, 778-4065. $4995. SAIL BOAT 14ft, fiberglass Barnett Butterfly, 20ft sail, excellent shape. $285. Call weekends 778- 4065. CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Mike Heistand aboard Magic. Half & full day. Reservations please. Call 778-1990. EXPERIENCED Retail Sales. Apply in person. 10010 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria. LABOR needed for lawn service. Call 778-1345 af- ter 9:00 AM. Calling ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to meet interesting people from around the world? Are you interested in learning the history of Anna Maria Is- land? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island His- torical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. WE NEED YOU! Call Dorothy Steven, 795-0148 if you can give a few hours of community service. Give your time where it's needed. Please volunteer. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Tingley Memorial Li- brary. Three and six hour shifts. 778-6247. PINE-SOL PATTY & CO We do everything! Light cleaning, spring cleaning, windows, moving help, organizing, whatever! 18 1/2 years on this Island! (20% discount to Tom Selleck.) 778-9217. HOME REPAIR Kitchen, bath and all home re- pairs. Also handicap conversions: ramps, handrails, etc. Island resident, 23 years experience, local ref- erences. Call Mark at 778-5354. AUTO DETAILING at your home or office, at your convenience. Complete detailing includes wash, wax, shampoo, engine & underbody cleaning, leather & vinyl conditioned, tires & trim dressed and much more. Protect your investment. $85 for aver- age size car. Call Damon on mobile number 356- 4649. Please leave a message for quick reply if not available. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! ISLAND HOME MAINTENANCE. Carpentry to painting. 20+ yrs. experience. Island resident, Island references. 779-2129. TREE SERVICE Topping, trimming, removal of all types of trees, including palms. Insured, reasonable, Island resident. Local ref. Call Brewers 778-7790. K.D. FAIRS will do painting or wallpapering very reasonably! 778-1032. MOBILE AUTO REPAIR. A/C experienced, 29 years. Free estimate. 778-4659. NEED A PICKUP TRUCK to move a load? Appli- ances, brush piles, construction debris, junk. What- ever your hauling needs. Call Eddie 0. 705-0221. CLEANING, residential work for over 15 years, ex- cellent references. Call Barbara, 779-2024. HOME REPAIR Kitchen, bath and all home re- pairs. Also handicap conversions: ramps, handrails, etc. Island resident, 23 years experience, local ref- erences. Call Mark at 778-5354. VAN-GO PAINTING Residential/Commercial, Inte- rior/Exterior, Pressure Cleaning, Wallpaper, Island resident references. Dan or Bill 778-5455. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION. Remodeling specialist. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. MONTGOMERY'S CERAMIC TILE Professional in- stallation and repair. Fully insured. Manatee Co. resi- dent 25 yrs. Call for free estimate. Ken 792-1084. FAUCET PLUMBING Remodel, service, water heater, sewer cleaning. 24 hour service. Serving the Island for 17 years. 778-0181. Lic. #RF0038400. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING. Call Jim Bickal 778-1730. Free Estimates 28 year Island Resident. ALUMINUM VINYL CONSTRUCTION. All types. New installation and repairs. Insured and refer- ences. Lic. #RX-0051318. Rex Roberts 778-0029. ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Furniture repair. Danish craftsman. Free estimates, pick-up & delivery. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. 778-4335. BRICK, GLASS, BLOCK, stucco, tile, pavers & con- crete. In business since 1978. Dave Elliott, 778- 5183. DRY CLEAN YOUR CARPET! Many Island refer- ences. Call Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning, 778-2882. SCREEN REPAIRS, ceiling fans, painting, carpen- try, roof coating & repairs, drywall repairs. Work guaranteed. Low prices. 778-0410. ISLANDER BYSTANDER advertising really works. Call us to find out how to sell your unwanted items. AUTO VETAILINI~ We do it all for one low price. Everything is included for $85 on a normal size car. Top to bottom, ashtray to engine! Hand Wash & Vacuum, Buff Seal & Polish, Armorall, Dress Rims & Tires, Shampoo Carpets & Seats, Dress Interior, Satin-Black Under Carriage, Engine Cleaned & Silicone Protected. And our mobile service means no one has to drive your car. By appointment, at your home or office. Call mobile service number: 356-4649. THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 1 PAGE 31 [] JISNUWEJ4CLASSIFIEDSA I-ENAS f RNTL 9CN INE 9 1LG/1SM commercial studios. Gulf view. Gulf Drive ideal for small business, office, bookkeeping, legal, ect. Neg. Call Frank at 778-6126, eves. 778-6127. MARINERS COVE, annual, 2BR/2BA, loft, fire- place, jacuzzi tub, boat slip, pool, tennis, views of Intracoastal. $1,300 per month. Call Martha Will- iams at Island Real Estate, 778-6066. SMUGGLERS LANDING beautifully furnished condo, 2BR/2BA, pool, tennis, sailboat water slip available. $900 per month. Call Martha Williams at Island Real Estate, 778-6066. BRAND NEW! 2BR/2BA, yearly, bay front complex with pool, covered parking. $675. to $725 per month incl. water/sewer, trash & cable. 778-4777. BEAUTIFUL GULF VIEW, steps to beach, 2BR/ 2BA, 1 car garage, pools, tennis, complete turnkey. August thru May. 813-265-1766 or 884-0222. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA. Charming old-style Florida beach house, Anna Maria City. Fully furnished, close to Laundromat. No street to cross on a short walk to beach. 778-1576. WEEKEND SPECIAL: Fri., Sat. & Sun. $160. 1BR/ 1BA Gulf front condo. Beautiful beach, beautiful sunsets. Weekly, $300. 778-2832. GULF FRONT, 2BR/1BA large duplex, sundeck, private beach. Cable, telephone, fully equipped. $350/week. 1-813-988-1344. BRADENTON BEACH, 2BR/1BA, unfurnished, walk to beach. Available now, $550 per month. No pets. Call Island Real Estate, 778-6066. MAINLAND, 2BR/1BA, unfurnished, close to shop- ping, screened lanais. $650 per month. Call island Real Estate, 778-6066. BEAUTIFUL 1 BR turnkey furnished apartment. 100 yds to Gulf. $650 per month including utilities until January. No pets. 778-5246. EFFICIENCY $160 per week, includes utilities. AC, cable, near beach and fishing pier. Phone 778- 2833. 1BR/1BA Apt., very clean, quiet setting. Includes heat, A/C & water. $425/mo. Non smoker, mature individual. 778-6511. GULF FRONT 2BR/1BA large duplex, sundeck, pri- vate beach, fully equipped. Cable, telephone, mi- crowave. $1400/month. Seasonal Nov-April. 1-813- 988-1344. WANTED ROOMMATE to share 2BR/1 BA apt. $295 plus 1/2 utilities. Call Don 778-7843. YOU CAN buy it, rent it and sell anything fast in an Islander classified ad! Call 778-7978 to find out how. You gthe best results when you advertise with the best newspaper. ONE ROOM APT with bath and screened porch. Separate entrance. Close to shopping center. Holmes Beach. 778-7039. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA, central H/A, no pets. $450 per month. 778-2109 after 12:00 PM. ANNUAL 2BR/1BA. North Holmes Beach. $600 per month plus security, includes water & cable. 778- 6198 or 748-4842 x23. SEASONAL, month or week. 2BR/1BA upstairs apt. Fully furnished, walk to beach. 778-5908. ANNUAL OR SEASONAL furnished 1BR/1BA, liv- ing, dining, kitchen, screened porch, W/D facilities. Holmes Beach on Gulf. 778-1392. DUPLEX 2BR/1BA. 1/2 blk from beach. Available Oct thru April. $1200 per month. Call 813-681-9656 leave message, will return call. SUNBOW BAY condo apt. 2BR/2BA. Includes wa- ter/sewer, trash, cable, pool and tennis. Annual, monthly. 792-1554. UNFURNISHED CONDOMINIUMS Perico Bay Club: 3/2, Sandpiper, $925. 2/2, 504 Sanderling, $800. 2/2, 959 Sandpaper, $850. Island In The Sun 2/2, 3100 Gulf Dr., Townhouse, pool, $600. West Bay Point & Moorings, 2/2, bayfront, $840. Neal & Neal Rentals, 813-778-9477 or 800-422-6325. BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! On Anna Maria Island, nothing works faster than an ISLANDER CLASSI- FIED AD. 4-PLEX. Steps to the beach. Excellent condition, location, and income. $225,000. Call Yvonne Higgins at Island Real Estate for details. 778-6066. "PERICO BAY CLUB" 1 bedroom condo near pool & spa. Only $79,900. Call anytime. Marilyn Trevethan, Neal & Neal Realtors. 813-778-2261. KEY ROYALE, 624 Foxworth. 100ft of new seawall & boat dock, 3Br/2.5BA, split-design, southerly ex- posure, manicured landscaped with auto sprinkler system, living room, dinging room, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage, 1880 sf. $219,500. 778-7837. WATERFRONT LOT, Holmes Beach canal, view of skyway. 66' on excellent seawall, ready to build. $135,000. 778-0019. BEAUTIFUL new home located on North Anna Maria, 3BR/2BA, large double garage, 1590 sq. ft. Call Quality Builders today, 778-7127. GORGEOUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Cool country liv- ing, 2 homes for sale 1 in Hayesville, NC and 1 in Hiawassee, GA. Call 706-896-1348. BRADENTON PINEBROOK CONDO. 2BR/2BA, enclosed lanai, under bldg. parking, on golf course, many improvements. $91,900. Owner, 795-2226. 778-2586 tMARV/ KAy Eve: 778-6771 10% OFF WITH THIS AD ONLY- EXP. 9l/94 1[YI S PERSONAL TRAINING Walk/Jog Step/Circuit Aerobics Body Sculpting Stretching Exercise By Appointment: Call 779-2129 ISLAND TAXI 778-6201 Dependable, Courteous Service Cherie A Deen LMT Neuromuscular Certified Massage Therapist S* Now AcceptingAppointments Gift Cerrificares Available 792-3758 MM0003995 MA0012461 S PIANO & 6 KEYBOARD 4M LESSONS - Beginner to College Levels Music Prep Class Ages 5 & 6 10% OFF IF REGISTERED BY AUGUST 31 778-3539 Anna Maria Laundromat Open 24 Hours 7 Days a Week 9906 GULF DRIVE ANNA MARIA Laundry facilities in the Anna Maria appr ecate. Post Office Plaza NU-Weatherside of Florida, Inc. SINCE 1948 RX006545S WINDOW REPLACEMENT S VINYL SIDING SOFFIT & FASCIA PORCH S ENCLOSURES Financing Available 778-7074 KIMBALL - SHOME REPAIR CO. Handyman Repairs Installation & Repair Interior & Exterior ALL HANDICAP CONVERSIONS: Handrails, Ramps, etc. Carpentry Decks Dry Wall Kitchen & Bath 23 Years Experience Island Resident* Local References 778-5354 Don't forget! We mail over 900 out-of-town subscrip- tions every week. If you want to keep in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island, please use the form on page 7 in this issue. ISLANDER 9 m 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 34217 (813) 778-7978 HOLMES 1O BEACH BUSINESS CENTER C3 ZONING RENTAL SPACES AVAILABLE Office Suites Mini Storage SRetail or Service CALL NOW 778-2924 5347 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD SPECIAL LABOR DAY DEADLINE: NOON SATURDAY FOR THE SEPT. 8 ISSUE Classified advertising must be placed in person and paid in advance or mailed to our office in the Island Shopping Center, 5408 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. We are located between D. Coy Ducks and Chez Andre. Hours: 9 to 5, Monday - Friday, Saturday 10 to 2 (as needed). CLASSIFIED RATES: Minimum $4.50 for up to 3 lines 21 WORDS. Additional lines: $1.50 each, Box: $2, One or two line headlines, line rate plus 250 per word. BUSINESS CLASSIFIED: Minimum $6.50 for up to 3 lines 21 WORDS. Additional lines: $2 each, Box: $2, One or two line headlines, line rate plus 250 per word. Call 778-7978 for information and assistance. |ISLANDEI)RE iM [[D PAGE 32 E SEPTEMBER 1, 1994 0 THE ISLANDER BYSTANDER I ISLATs JDER $50 FOOTBALL CONTEST PICK 15 WINNERS COLLECT BIG BUCKS WIN $50 EVERY WEEK ALL SEASON * The Islander Bystander will present $50 to The names of all of the advertisers must be Winner Advertiser the person with the most correct game winner in the entry to be eligible to win. 7 predictions. Only one entry per person, per week. The de- 8 * All entries must be postmarked by Friday or cision of The Islander Bystanderjudge is final. 9 hand delivered to The Islander by noon Sat- Winner Advertiser 10 urday the week the contest is published. 1 11 * All entries must be submitted on the form 2 12 provided or a copy. Be sure to include your 3 13 name, address and phone number. 4 14 * In the event of a tie, a winner will be drawn 5 14 from the tying entries. 6 ,,.. ...15--------- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL II-__________ _____ :r /I i -r- l 'Jl'v V!~u * Name rlI L IT UUT NOW! Mail or deliver to The Islander Bystander 5408 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach FL 34217 Address/City _Phone ROD lEEL Mini-Resort k Best Fishing -k ISLAND COOKING Beer and Wine Breakfast Lunch-Dinner * Reasonable Prices * "Upstairs" "Dramatic View" Air Conditioned -k 50 Guarded Bike-Racks 1/2 mile North of City Pier Kansas City vs. Saints Joe Ungvarsky Construction & Remodeling 778-2993 "Experience You Can Rely On." CRCO35Z61 SHouston vs. Indianapolis WATERFRONT DINING FULL MENU* FULL BAR Monday Night Football Florida St vs. Virginia OPEN 7 DAYS 11 AM to 10 PM 902 S. Bay Blvd, Anna Maria Anna Maria Yacht Basin 778-3953 AMERICAN CAR WASH AETILING BOATS TRAILERS CARS Minnesota vs. Green Bay 5804 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-1617 Repairs *Shingles 4 Tile S Free Estimates-, WAND ROOF MAINTENANCE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL Re-Roofs Tile Built-Ups Single-Ply Repairs Roofing Shingles Systems LICENSED-INSURED RC0054148 Working for the people of Manatee County for 32 years. Dallas vs.Pittsburgh COURTESY QUALITY 748-136 .-I OUAU0 r TK*J S15 1HE 514NDARD SConsignmenurrokorage 80ul 004n your comalnor BOAT RENTAL Five O'Clock Marine 412 Pine Ave., C Anna Maria 778-5577 Johnson, Evinrude. OMC Sea Drive & OMC Cobra Stem Drive SALES AUTHORIZED SERVICE San Diego vs. Denver ccg304A HAPPY HOUR MON FRi 4- 7 PM FOOTBALL SPECIALS 795-8083 KirchEN OpEN DAily 11 AM BANIAM PlIAz BRAdENION 10104 CoRIEz Rd. W. SNew England vs.Miami I Play the game and advertise here! There's a space left for your business in the Island's most talked about football contest! Cleveland vs. Cincinai Call 778-7978 to feature your business here! v You don't have to pay more for Friendly, Fast, Professional Service from Island Ownersl Same Day or Next Day Prlcesl 3332 E& By Dr* Holnm BeA 778-4277 Men. Fr. 8:30 t StL 30 to Atlanta vs. Detroit ANCHOR INN WATCH ALL THE GAMES HERE 3 Pool Tables Sunday Euchre (9:30 am) Entertainment Fri & Sat 3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-3085 Seattle vs.Washington 4M Prompt Professional Service *All Plumbing Repairs Drain & Sewer Cleaning Water Heaters n Disposals SRemodeling Bath & Kitchen Fixtures Phila. vs. NY Giants LaPensee 4 Plumbing, Inc. e' 778-5622 5348 B. Gulf Dr Holmes Beach THE CLUB RESTAURANT Daily Specials Early Bird Specials 4-6pm .e. Happy Hour Everyday 2 for 1 Drinks Arizona vs. LA Rams Open 4 pm Daily at the Centre Shops Longboat Key 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 383-0543 1 1-80-23 14 4w 4w |