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SkimnmiLng the news ... Anna 3Mr ria, Little League team pictures, page 24. IAnna Maria The Islander Allaire wins Dig, inside. "The Best News on Anna Maria Island" Permits in for beach project, sand ashore by late August By Paul Roat Manatee County will go out to bid in mid-May for the next beach renourishment project on Anna Maria Island, and sand should be coming ashore as early as late August. That's the word from Manatee County Ecosystems Manager Charlie Hunsicker. "The project is slightly delayed." Hunsicker told The Islander, "because it took longer to get permits than we anticipated." Permitting agencies include fed- eral, state and regional authorities. Hunsicker said the contract should be let in early July and sand pumping will take about four months. Cost of the almost-Island-long renourishment project is estimated at $9-$11 million. The beach renourishment project will pump sand ashore to a width of about 150 feet from two olTshorc PLEASE SEE BEACH, NEXT PAGE IISLANDER Volume 9, no. 24, April 25, 2001 FREE Stroke, stroke, stroke in bayside bottle boat race Bottle boat contestants give their coniplete-with-palin-tree vessel the heave-ho April 21 during the 22nd Florida Heritage Festival Bottle Boat Regatta at Coquina Bea'cl. The regatta was held for the first time on the havside of Coquina Beach idue to road construction along the Palma Sola Causeway. Islander Photo: David Futrch Tree.trimming turmoil continues in Anna Maria By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter The turmoil over payment for work done by John's Tree Service in Anna Maria continues this week. Building official quits in Bradenton Beach Citing a culmination of events, Bradenton Beach Building Official Roger Titus resigned his two-year position Tuesday. "I don't want to do this," Titus told The Islander. "I had really wanted to retire here I've been com- ing to the Island for more than 40 years." His resignation letter reflected his fondness for the Island: "My plans were to retire from Bradenton Beach, but the lack of knowledge of what a building depart- ment requirements are by the commission, and the con- stant personal attacks, have has convinced me the task of pleasing this commission is impossible. "Every department is overworked and under- staffed," Titus continued, "and if the individual city commissioner would please examine your motives before making a derogatory remark to the certified pro- fessionals that serve the city of Bradenton Beach, es- pecially in a public meeting, the response and results would be positive." Titus' last day will be May I 1. Titus said he would "send out resumes and look around" for another job. Bradenton Beach has gone through a number of building officials in the past few years. In the past, the city has retained the services of Bradenton's building department during interim between building officials. The pending lawsuits against Bradenton regarding the Perico Island development may make the city's assistance to Bradenton Beach problematic. .,, See related article, page 9 In a letter to Deputy City Clerk Diane Percycoe, the tree service owner has accused a city resident of misrepresenting himself as an official of Anna Maria. The city commission voted 3-2 at the April 12 meet- ing to pay the company $6,300 for work performed over several weeks which was invoiced Feb. 12. Problems arose over a $2,500 cap on spending without commission approval. A bill from the company was presented to commis- sioners at the April 12 meeting. Former public works director Anne Beck had initialed it for approval before she resigned last month. She noted that then-Vice Mayor Doug Wolfe had authorized the work. John's Tree Service submitted the bill in six in- voices, which some commissioners said they believe was an attempt to circumvent the $2,500 cap. Resident.Richard DeFrank said at the meeting that he had contacted Maxine Clement at John's Tree Ser- vice, and she told him the company had originally sub- mitted one bill for the work, but was later asked to break the work into separate invoices. DeFrank said he saw this as a ploy to slip the bill through without commission approval and he called for the dismissal of the mayor as a result. Clements said in her letter that in fact it was DeFrank who called and asked her to submit one bill for the work in place of the six separate invoices sub- mitted. "I asked Mr. DeFrank why this was a problem. He said, and I quote, 'I am with the City of Anna Maria and these invoices appear to be just one more way that someone has come up with to beat the system.' He said he was trying to make sure things were handled in a proper manner," Clement wrote. Clement said DeFrank told her this was just one more way the mayor was trying to bend rules and beat the system. "I told him we were not trying to beat the system and that we didn't even know what the system was," Clement continued. Clement said it was not until she asked exactly what position DeFrank held with the city that he told her he was a "concerned citizen." She said, "The thought that anyone, concerned citi- zen or not, would look at our invoices to the City of Anna Maria and think that we were trying to beat the system is very disturbing to me.... I would not be writ- PLEASE SEE TREES, PAGE 4 I-appeningg You're invited The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kickoff Bradenton Beach's par- ticipation in the National Scenic Byway Pro- gram at 1 I a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Coquina Bayside near the south boat ramp. You're also invited to Cortez to help clean up the Cortez FISH Preserve, 95 acres of land just east of the historic fishing village. The sponsoring Florida Institute for Salt- water Heritage is seeking volunteers to check in after 8 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at the old schoolhouse at the corner of Cortez Road and 119th Street West with shovels, clippers, prun- ers, saws, wheelbarrows, lawnmowers and gar- bage bags. II 'I 'C I I 'I r ' IL. A VIN PAGE 2 0 APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Gulf temperature chills turtle nesting ardor By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The sea turtle nesting season's opener seems likely to be delayed on the Island, but the nest monitors re- Beach renourishment in summer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 "borrow sites." One sand source is 1,500 west of the north end of the Island, the second 2,000 feet west of the south end of the Island, just north of Longboat Pass. Only beach-quality sand will be used in the renourishment project. Turtle surveys will be conducted, and if nests are discovered, they will be relocated during the project. Beach monitoring for turtles began April 1. Lighting during the project will be minimized to reduce the possibility of disorientation of sea turtles. Also as a turtle protection, construction storage of pipes and other material shall be off the beach to the maxi- mum extent practicable. During the dredging process. pipes shall be located as far landward as possible. Construction lighting shall be in the immediate area of active construction only. Shielded low-pressure sodium vapor lights are recommended by the county, and similar lighting is "highly recommended" for lights on offshore equipment. The project will run from 13th Street South in Bradenton Beach to 77th Street in Holmes Beach. There is a gap in the project north of 77th Street to Oak Avenue in Anna Maria, when the project starts again and continues north to Sycamore Avenue. Unlike the 1992-93 renourishment project, this one will feature post-renourishment dune vegetation plant- ing from Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach to 31st Street in Holmes Beach and from 50th Street to 72nd Street in Holmes Beach. A derelict groin at 30th Street in Holmes Beach will also be removed. And in an effort to replace some damaged; reef-like material, an artificial reef will be created covering a little more than a half-acre offshore of Coquina Beach. main out in force with a contract now, though. The season usually is loosely from May 1 through October, though the first nest has been filled as early as April 1. Not this year: The water is discouragingly cold, after being warmed up just a few weeks ago. Suzi Fox, who holds the state marine sea turtle preservation permit for Anna Maria Island, said when the temperature of the Gulf of Mexico reaches 80 de- grees the turtles start coming ashore to lay eggs. It had warmed steadily to 77 degrees when last week's cold snap chilled the Gulf so that it was back down to 72 over the weekend. Actually, she noted, it's the warmth of the sand that matters for good incubation of turtle eggs, but "we can't tell sand temperature accurately; only the turtles know when it's right." Whatever the turtles decide, Fox's Turtle Watch volunteers are ready. They have been trained, equipped and assigned their beach sections for patrols. Each sec- tion is checked early in the morning for "crawls," the tracks the giant reptiles leave, so monitors can locate and mark the nests. This year the workers will move every nest from within the beach renourishment project, from 13th Street South in Bradenton Beach to 77th Street in Holmes Beach and from Oak Avenue to Sycamore Avenue in Anna Maria Due to the renourishment project, Turtle Watch volunteers began patrolling the,beach on April 1 a month before the normal start of nesting. Their patrols have been sort of ad hoc because the contract between Turtle Watch and Manatee County had not been signed. Now it is all but official, with ev- erybody in agreement and no chance of its failing because the state decrees that only the local permit holder can be the chief contractor. And that's Suzi Fox. The county commissioners were expected to ratify the deal formally this week. The contract pro- vides Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch with funding that reimburses the organization for materials, equipment and expenses associated with the extra effort of the project. Beach Srenoirishment, version 1 The beaches were packed with shell r. gatherers in - Decenmber S1992, when the first beach renourishment project began on Anna Maria Island. Is- S lander Photo: n- k Bonner Futch Win This Turtle Chair! Hurry! The Turtle Nest Contest will end soon SIt's easy! Stop by The Islander newspaper offices for a chance to win. $1 per raffle ticket. All proceeds go to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. Chair created and donated by Jo Ann Meilner. Drawing to be held the day after the first nest is verified on Anna Maria Island (approximately May 1-15). Thi Islander 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-7978 II Island trolley project open to public comment May I By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Community input will be a key factor in producing a trolley that fits the needs of the Island, according to Susan Hancock, Manatee County Area Transit's mar- keting manager. MCAT has received a Joint Participation Agree- ment from the Florida Department of Transportation. The agreement is scheduled to come before Manatee county commissioners and will be open to public com- ment on May 1. If approved, residents could possibly see one trol- ley on the Island as early as this summer, with a full fleet of trolleys arriving sometime in 2002. Copies of the JPA have been given to each of the three Island cities, and Hancock has requested that the information be made available to citizens who want to review the project proposal. The trolley system will replace transit buses only on the Island. The trolley will maintain the same route the bus currently takes on the Island and connect to the transit buses running on Cortez Road and Manatee Avenue. The bus currently in use on the Island will then run the Cortez Road route so that there will be two vehicles run- ning on Cortez, as well as the two on Manatee Avenue. Initially the project will start with one Island trol- ley, although five trolleys will eventually be dedicated to the Island to provide full service. When that happens early next year, three trolleys will run stops every 20 minutes and two trolleys will serve as backup vehicles. If county commissioners approve the project, the earliest planned start date for the full-service fleet would be in January 2002. Service would be provided 365 days a year from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and plans to develop a "park-and-ride" system are under consideration. "We want input on a park-and-ride system. We're open to suggestions," said Hancock. "Maybe we can have a park and ride at 75th Sieei [ii- Bradenton], so people don't need to bring their cars onto the Island." Fares will be free during the introductory period, but eventually the cost to ride the trolley will be 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for seniors, disabled citi- zens and young persons. Trolley riders will be able to transfer to MCAT buses for free. The trolleys will be able to accommodate 21 pas- sengers, plus two wheelchair passengers. In the event there are no wheelchair passengers, four more riders can fit on the trolley using seats that flip down. The front portion of the trolley will be enclosed and air conditioned, while the back section will have open- air park-bench-style seating. Seating inside the air-con- ditioned compartment will be padded. There will also be a wheelchair lift, storage facilities for coolers and beach chairs and a bike mount. Plans do not allow for advertisements to be placed on the outside of the trolley, but, Hancock, said there are plans to put advertising inside the trolley. "We want input from local merchants, restaura- teurs, lodging owners, residents, mainland users and any other groups that will be using the trolley service," said Hancock. "I suggest residents invest an hour of their time on April 25, when we will offer 25-cent fares to ride the bus and see where the Island route takes them." Once the project is approved, bus stop shelters will become a key issue. Hancock said sheltered benches would be needed at each trolley stop. "Manatee County does not have a budget to pro- vide sheltered stops," Hancock advised. "Each city will have to determine whether it will provide its own or al- low the county to provide them. "Just be aware that if you agree to let the county provide the shelters, they will use advertising to gen- erate funds to maintain them. And, if you choose to provide your own, be sure to work closely with us to ensure that you place benches at DOT stops- not school bus stops." THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 25, 2001 E PAGE 3 Meetings Anna Maria City April 26, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: John's Tree Service bill discussion, planning and zon- ing board recommendation on Negele variance request, first reading on ordinance to increase parking fines, first reading on ordinance changing planning and zon- ing notice requirements, discussion on standards for budget requests, discussion on one plan for all Island cities for emergency operations, discussion on compre- hensive plan committee and public comment. May 2, 1:30 p.m., administrative code committee meet- ing. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach April 26, 11 a.m., ribbon-cutting ceremony for scenic highway at Coquina Bayside, south boat ramp. April 27, 8:30 a.m., city commission-department heads meeting. May 3, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach May 2, 7 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting. May 3, 9 a.m., board of adjustment meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest April 26, 9 a.m., citizen advisory committee of the Is- land Transportation Planning Organization meeting, Holmes Beach City Hall. For more information or to provide input, contact Hancock at 747-8621, extension 227, or via email at susan.hancock@co.manatee.fl.us. "We're offering our best effort and we're asking for your help," said Hancock. Pamaro Shop's 51st Annual Sprin1 Cleanin i e. It's time to clean both showrooms and we'll be bringing stock from our warehouse, too! 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PAGE 4 E APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Tree turmoil in Anna Maria CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing this letter if Mr. DeFrank had not lied about what I said to him." Clement said she wants it known that she doesn't know the mayor and has never had contact with him or any other elected official in Anna Maria. She said when someone from the city requests a cost estimate for more than one location, a separate price is given for each location. "We consider each location to be a separate work order and we send sepa- rate invoices," Clement wrote. "The work took two weeks to complete and the bills are dated Feb. 12 because that's the day the bills were sent out," Clements continued. "Mr. DeFrank, the concerned citizen, does not seem to be concerned with the truth. My efforts to reach him by phone to ask for a public apology have been unsuccessful." Proper performance At the April 12 meeting, the commission voted,3- 2 to authorize payment to John's Tree Service pending an inspection by Building Official Bob Welch. Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda and Commissioner Jay Hill voted against paying the tree service. Welch was asked to make sure the work was done properly at each location and to answer questions about whether all the work performed was done on city- owned right of way and not on private property. Welch reviewed the work and wrote a memo to the mayor and commissioners saying the work was accom- plished to his satisfaction. "While withholding judgment on the circumstances for commissioning the work, I can say that the actual ef- fort appears to be performed properly," Welch wrote. He said he had examined the sites where the tree work was done and without benefit of a survey the ar- eas where the work was done are on city property. He said the only site where he couldn't be certain without a survey was at 264 Gladiolus St., where "it is a difficult call, since the rear property line seems to transverse at an odd angle. Compounding the problem of determining right of way are fences and accessory buildings that have been erected in the platted alley." Welch suggested that the city develop a schedule for the removal and trimmings of trees and that com- petitive bids be solicited. He also recommended that "a surveyor be commis- sioned to locate the position of any trees slated for re- moval so that the city can be assured they are within the right of way." Hill questions Welch In a memo of his own directed to Welch, Hill said Welch's memo "does an adequate job with regard to the two areas the commission asked you to look into." The areas of concern were whether or not the work was completed to a reasonable industry standard and if all the work was done on public property. Hill took exception to the word "appear" in Welch's memo. "I am not asking for a survey, but ad- ditional details and clarification of what standard is applied to conclude 'appear.' To me, 'appear' suggests substantial uncertainty in your findings." "When you went beyond the commission's request and discussed other areas regarding the matter, you concentrated on issues that, in my mind, are not directly related to this transaction," Hill continued. He wrote that issues discussed by the commission dealt with "what written objective standards does the public works department use to determine what cutting will be done? What written objective standards are used to rank order cutting requests that are selected and how those standards applied in these cuts?" Hill asked about controls the administration had in place to implement the $2,500 spending cap and why those controls failed in this case. He also asked why the requests of some residents who ask for trimming and cutting of trees are acted upon, while the requests of others are ignored. Further, Hill asked who made those decisions and what corrective actions had been taken. Awaiting payment As of press time, no check had been written to pay John's Tree Service for its work. Clements said her company has been in business for 30 years and does business with Manatee County, Palmetto and Bradenton, and she has never heard of anything like this. "You make the bid, if it's accepted, you do the work, submit an invoice and get paid. That's the way business usually works," she said, "but apparently not in Anna Maria." Heapin' helping' of hospitality Atlas Kight serves Wyman Coarsey of Cortez a plateful of fried mullet, grits, baked beans, cole slaw and hush puppies at a fish fry to raise money for the Cortez FISH Preserve. Kight's fellow servers include Wanda Fulford, Laura Ella Staigerwald and Betty "Plum" Taylor. FISH orga- nizers are putting together a cleanup of the 95 acres Saturday, April 28. Islander Photo: David Futch CITY CENTER FURNITURE THE ISLANDER M APRIL 25, 2001 0 PAGE 5 Tax increase proposed for local fire district's budget By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Property owners will see a 5.9 percent increase in taxes when the West Manatee Fire & Rescue District board of commissioners votes on the 2001-02 budget. WMFR Chief Andy Price told commissioners there is not really an average increase for all property owners. "Residential rates will be a little higher on the west side of the district on the mainland than on Anna Maria Island, and commercial rates will be higher on the Island." Last year the WMFR District board of commission- ers passed a resolution to limit this year's tax increase to the highest in effect for the district and an increase no higher than the personal income growth average for the past five years. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the past five years average was 5.9 percent, the rate the board is considering as its tax increase for the 2001-02 budget. Price said, "The budget is based on adding six new firefighters and the tax rate we agreed to with the governor's office last year." The addition of six new firefighters is expected to help .the district meet the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new standards for respiratory protection of firefighters. This new standard requires teams responding to any fire that cannot be controlled by portable fire extinguish- ers to have two firefighters operating inside the structure as well as two firefighters outside who can rescue the team inside. This standard is expected to be adopted by Florida some time this year. In order for the WMFR to comply, six personnel would be required at the scene of an incident prior to entry. Master plan grant OK'd for Bradenton Beach scenic highway By Paul Roat Bradenton Beach City Commissioners have autho- rized a grant request to fund development of a master plan for Gulf Drive as part of the scenic highway project. The request, which Will be written by Florida De- partment of Transportation's Susan King, is to the Fed- eral Highway Administration, National Scenic Byway Program. The grant amount is $86,000; and of that to- tal, the federal request is for $68,800, with the DOT picking up the difference. No Bradenton Beach funds are expected to used. "We want to hire a consultant to develop a master plan after receiving lots of public comment from the citizens and the commission," King said. "It's a com- munity project." Once the master plan grant is approved, bids will be sought for a consultant to draft the plan. Once a master plan is drafted, additional federal and state grants will be requested to implement the plan. Some preliminary engineering to determine rights of way may also be drawn into the master plan. It is expected that sidewalks, bike paths, landscap- ing, lighting, bus shelters and sheltered informational kiosks will be added along Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach as part of the plan. "We've identified a number of grant possibilities for the construction phases," King said. "I think it is a great opportunity for us to do the work in a planned manner," Mayor Gail Cole said. "We've got everything to gain and nothing to lose." The city learned earlier this month that Gulf Drive had been approved by state and federal officials for inclusion in the scenic highway program. A ribbon- cutting ceremony to kickoff the program will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Coquina Bayside near the south boat ramp. The public is invited to the ceremony. Price told the commission it has a month to review the budget. He noted that although the 5.9 percent tax rate is not set in stone, it's the highest it can go right now. The commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. May 16 and vote on the budget proposal at the meeting that follows the hearing. "We have to be economical, safety conscious and consider community needs," said Chairman Larry Tyler. The commissioners also unanimously agreed to sell a surplus engine to the Myakka City Fire Department. The truck is almost 20 years old and, according to Deputy Chief Brett Pollock, WMFR no longer has the room or the need for the older truck. The final bid for the truck was $20,000 and it will be paid in two installments of $10,000. In other business, Brian Braun was recognized by the Bradenton Elks Lodge as "Firefighter of the Year," an honor that the lodge intends to award each year. Recycling program study starting in Bradenton Beach Bradenton Beach is inching its way closer to the 21st Century with a curbside recycling pro- gram. Commissioners approved a recycling study program last week that will determine the willing- ness of citizens to participate in sorting aluminum cans, newspaper and corrugated cardboard from their regular garbage. The city will deliver plastic bags to residents black for cans, white for newspaper within the study program areas. The bags should be placed next to the regular trash cans for pickup. The city has identified two areas for the study program, which will last about six weeks. Starting May 3, residents along Avenue B will able to re- cycle. Beginning June 7, residents on Fifth Street South, Sixth Street South and Seventh Street South will be included in the program. All pick- ups will be done on Thursday mornings by city sanitation workers. DININGSEAINGGROUP BEDROOMSET ANDMAT SSS The Suncoast's Newest and Largest Selection of Tropical Home Furnishings. Helton's Once-f-Year accessory Sale! This week only all art work, lamps and accessories, 10-20% off! As always a beautiful selection of home furnishings. Create the casual beach house look you want at prices you'll love! DAILY 9 7 SUNDAYS NOON 5 4919 14TH STREET W. (US 41) BRADENTON 727-1757 II, ' CLTHN DRV - ---- - ------'a- End of Seamon CLEARANCE Markdowns throughout the whole store! 30-50% Off Just in ... CMC Novelty Denim AMI WEST ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FLORIDA Sportswear, Swimwear and Accessories ALEXIS SHOPPING PLAZA 9801 GULF DRIVE ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA 778-6877 (2 blocks south of the Sandbar) Island Chiropractic Center is holding a clothing drive for migrant farm workers April 18-30. Please donate any unwanted ien's, women's and children's clothing (neatly folded in plastic bags) to: Island Chiropractic Center 3612 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach Call 778-0722 for more info! 9wruwtxum He/to F r7eitoda PAGE 6 0 APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Oi1nion Wowee! How could the results of the Affaire to Remember be more memorable? If not for the curiosity of not knowing who the Center's generous, anonymous donor is, we'd be even more elated. So, to the anonymous donor of a match for all live auction bids at the Anna Maria Island Community Center's auction Saturday night, we say a most oblig- ing thank you. Along with the immediate applause and cheers, the announcement sent goose bumps across the room full of well-heeled patrons like a standing wave at a foot- ball game. Nearly everyone was whispering about who could have done such a wonderful thing. Everyone wanted to know, less one, of course, and we all wanted to say thanks. The bidding wasn't even at the halfway mark when the matching donation was announced. It amounted to $86,150. The total raised for the event is $207,576. With those funds earmarked for a fledgling rede- sign and addition to the Center facilities not yet even on the drawing boards -the capital improvement fund for the Center is off and running. It's been a long time coming for what began in the 1960s as the youth center as a hangout for kids who had very'little in the way of organized activities except Little League. Along came tennis courts, craft classes and basketball, then soccer and later, organization. In the past, we've reported and read of very gen- erous donations for facilities on Longboat Key, a park and an art center, with a certain.amount of melancholy. After all, funds such as they received $500,000 in a shot would go a long way here. We're getting there. We may take a back seat to Longboat when it comes to per capital wealth, but we surely match up when it comes to "heart." Every generous soul-at the auction, and everyone who contributes to the Center throughout the year by deed or dollars, should feel appreciated. It is, after all, not a competition. Perhaps Mr. (or Mrs., or Ms.) Generosity will re- alize what a grateful community we are and come for- ward at some later date. In the meantime, thanks to you all. Down to brass tacks On a more serious note: We suggest the City of Anna Maria pay the tree trimming bill(s) submitted in February by John's Tree Service. The Islander April 25, 2001 Vol. 9, No..24 V Publisher and Editor Bonner J. Futch V Editorial Paul Roat. News Editor Diana Bogan Gretchen Edgren Jack Egan David Futch Jim Hanson Laurie Krosney V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kent Chetlain Doug Dowling V Advertising Sales Rebecca Barnett Shona S. Otto V Accounting, Classified Advertising and Subscriptions Dee Ann Harmon V Production Graphics Carrie Price Elaine Stroili V Distribution Rob Ross Mary Stockmaster SLICK 'Thank you, Mr. Anonymous!" By Egan 0 inion Have mercy on the mayor While not a resident of the City of Anna Maria, I would like to comment on last week's "opinion" letter in The Islander from Mr, Correll challenging the mayor to an open "meeting." I'm afraid that whatever it is that has infected the City of Anna Maria will sooner or later rub off on all Islanders. For the mayor to respond to such a tirade, other than to completely ignore it, would be giving it more attention than it deserves. To engage in an open debate ifs ohltlhn, but to submit to a cross examination by an adversary who would set all the rules, in my opinion, would be a major mistake. In fact, to engage in any type of meeting with someone who is totally convinced his .thoughts:represent the will of the people is more than a little scary. As an example, Mr. Correll stated, "If I fall, an- other will take my place. You will not win against the will of the people. The wrong shall be corrected: for the people are bigger than a mayor and bigger than the press, will win. We are smarter, do not doubt that. For we know the definition of democracy." That is pure demagoguery and nonsensical as well. In my opinion, if the mayor remains strong and runs for office again using that challenge as an example of what he has had to put up with, he will be swept into office. May God have mercy on him. He deserves it for hanging in there. Mike Neville, Holmes Beach Tolls, meters suggested Anna Maria Island has been a home for my wife's family since 1952. There have been many changes over that period of time, some better than others. The Island is currently experiencing notoriety as a tourist attraction in some travel magazines. It seems increasingly the Island is host to a massive influx of tourists which is overwhelming the Island. For example, Easter Sunday it took us one hour to cross the Cortez Bridge. This traffic used to be for a relatively short period through the winter months. It no longer seems to be just a month or two. Access to the Island for this traffic, including Longboat Key, comes over two bridges. We remember our early days coming to the Island over the Cortez wooden bridge. We would like to offer two suggestions in restor- ing some sanity to this situation. SSome years ago when the Cortez Bridge was built there was a toll gate that required payment when com- ing to the Island. We would like to see a toll gate be established on both the Manatee and Cortez bridges. The tolls would be used to help pay for the general maintenance and wear and tear caused by nonresidents. Nonresidents do not pay property taxes on the Island, yet take advantage of its amenities. Anna Maria resi- dents could receive stickers for access to the bridges. We are also proposing parking meters be installed on the Island. These would be helpful for public areas. Taxes are very high on the Island and services rela- tively low to maintain bike routes, trash services and the heavily traveled, bumper-to-bumper single road up and down Anna Maria Island. There have been suggestions that a high-level bridge and increased lanes onto the Island would be a solution. The Island can't handle the traffic now, let alone doubling the access. Myron Hubler, Bradenton Beach Gold-dollar eggs The Easter egg hunt held at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge No. 2188 in Bradenton Beach was a great success. Due to the generosity of the members, we were able to put a golden dollar in every plastic egg. Chef John provided free hot dogs, french fries and soda, and cupcakes were made by Cindy. In the true Christian spirit of Easter, Andrew Royal gave his trea- sure to one little guy that arrived too late. Gerry Aza,; Bradenton Beach ISLANDERMINSgIV I Single copies free. Quantities of five or more: 25 cents each. 2001 Editorial, Sales and Production Offices: Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail: news@islander.org FAX 941 778-9392 PHONE 941 778-7978 ( --- From the Water's Edge by Mike Shannon Shannon's 'sea trial' Before I go a word further, I would like to thank Bonner Futch for the opportunity to write for The Is- lander. A community newspaper is precisely what its name implies. It is the medium by which the members of a community learn of the goings-on that make up life where they live, work and play. The best of them serve as a multifaceted platform designed to inform as well as entertain. The Islander has been doing both for nearly a decade now. Being a part of it is not only gonna be fun, it's a privilege. Seeing how this piece is my first for The Islander. it can be looked at as my sea trial. A short spin around to make sure captain and crew are all on the same page and that the thing isn't taking on water. From the looks of it, even at this early stage, I believe we have many pleasant voyages ahead. My comments in this space in the weeks to come will not be so much hard news as they will be my in- dividual impression of life on Anna Maria. What those comments will actually be is for time to tell but I am certain I will not be lacking in inspiration. How could I be? While not actually living on the Island, I have spent the better part of the past seven years working and playing on it. Doing so has given me the irreplaceable pleasure of experiencing the best the Island has to offer. From the majestic beauty of the sun, sand and sky to the never less than captivat- ing encounters with the creatures which call them home, life on the water's edge is nothing if not an ongoing adventure. Add to this abundance of natu- ral wonders, the endlessly entertaining opportunity to interact with the multitudes of the two-legged ones that come to revel in it all, and you have a never-ending source of tales to tell. Fortunately, most of those stories have happy end- ings. We don't have much to complain about here on AMI. However, you will have to forgive me if I suc- cumb to the urge to mount my soapbox on occasion. I THE ISLANDER E APRIL 25, 2001 E PAGE 7 promise to keep them rare and as nonpartisan as pos- sible, but there are definitely a couple of things on my mind which I believe could stand a little constructive criticism. If there is something on your mind that you would like to talk about or see discussed in this space, please do not hesitate to contact me. My e-mail address is printed at the end of this column. I will do my best to respond to your queries or tidbits of info as quickly as I can. Being able to share thoughts and experiences with you the reader, will make my job I've got to be honest with you here that much easier. Having an ongoing dialogue with resident and visitor alike means I have that many more eyes and ears to rely on. There is nothing more gratifying to a writer than to know that his or her work is not only being read and enjoyed but is making a difference. Whether that dif- ference means that you brightened the day of someone who needed a little pick-me-up or brought to light an area of concern that can potentially benefit the commu- nity as a whole, the sense of fulfillment is the same. With a little bit of luck maybe I can come up with something here worthy of that glow. Let me know how I'm doing. Michael Shannon, shnnn613 @ compuserve.com. Deadlines approach for Island Middle School registration By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter The deadline for student registration for the Island Middle School is approaching quickly. All applications must be received by the founding board by April 30. The board is also accepting resumes for teaching and administrative staff positions through May 18. However, the executive director's position is currently under review. Board Member Marlene West said the board is in the process of narrowing down candidates interested in overseeing the operation of the school and that they hope to have this position filled first in order for the chosen candidate to take part in hiring the remainder of the staff. In addition to seeking staff, the board has been seeking practical items that will be needed to run the school. On behalf of the board, West wanted to thank ev- eryone who has been donating items, such as chairs, that are needed to furnish the classrooms and offices. "I bought several items from the Roser Memorial Community Church. I found banquet tables that would be great for art classes and 87 folding chairs. Each stu- dent will be given a folding chair they can personalize by designing and painting it however they want to," said West. "The members at the church sale were re- ally good to us." The middle school is scheduled to open in the fall for the 2001-02 school year. During the first year the school will be open to sixth- and seventh- grade students throughout Manatee County. A charter school is a public school run by a nonprofit corporation under contract with a sponsor, in this case the local school board. Public meetings are being held at 6 p.m. every Tuesday in the gym of the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria City. For more information call West at 798-4707, or Noranne Hutchison at 778-8571. AII-You-Can-Eat Fish & Chips $799 Available Every Day NY Strip Steak 1499 Best on the Island! 1 1/4 Ib. Maine Lobster Dinner $1695 (While they last!) 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Date Name shown on card: _ MAIL START DATE:__ I TTHe Islander Island Shopping Center 5404 Marina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 CHARGE IT BY PHONE: (941) 778-7978 i Wmi ammi KmmEU EEmm m MEm M m UmUllimmmmiim mmm PAGE 8 0 APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Anna Maria committee wants to formalize day.to.day acts By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter The committee charged with coming up with sug- gestions for an administrative procedures manual for the City of Anna Maria is ready for its next step. At its April 19 meeting, members asked Com- missioner Jay Hill, who chairs the committee, to get some guidance from the commission on what to do next. At its second meeting, committee members re- ported on the areas they had been investigating. Diana Milesko was responsible for looking into public relations. Her report defined two areas of com- munication city output and citizen input. In a three-page report, Milesko outlined the areas she thinks the city should consider. One of those areas is the broadcast of commission meetings over cable television at a cost of $85 an hour. Milesko also thought it would be a good idea to broad- cast one election debate so candidates don't have to participate in so many forums. She would also like to see the city's newsletter, "The Record," become formalized by either a resolu- tion or ordinance. Milesko also took a look at items that trigger pub- lic notice, such as what goes on the agenda, notifica- tion of neighbors when a building permit is issued, major projects and rezoning. Another of Milesko's suggestions is to establish a reading collection at city hall to include copies of the city charter, ordinances, the comprehensive plan, po- lice and financial reports as well as the normal "read- ing file." She also suggested there be a copy machine available to the public for a fee. Milesko said she'd like to explore the possibility of having a city Web site. "This would be good for out- of-town property owners and part-time residents," Milesko said. She suggested a citizen focus group could be formed to look at how to create a professional- looking site. Regular press releases were another Milesko idea. She said this might help increase unbiased reporting and diminish "skewed, sensationalized reporting [which] increases animosity among citizens." Matters of personnel Shirley O'Day researched the way the city handles personnel matters. "None of the people in the office has ajob descrip- tion except [Building Official] Bob Welch," O'Day said. Hill said, "Tom Skoloda worked on job descrip- tions but nothing ever happened to them." "I talked to the City of Palmetto and they have job descriptions for all positions, which they are updating now. The person working in the job helps with the update," O'Day said. "The person working in the job knows the job best." She said she thinks the people on the job in Anna Maria should have input into Skoloda's job descrip- tions. O'Day said she also thinks there should be a policy on a drug-free workplace. At this point, she said, if an employee is convicted of drug or alcohol abuse or pleads no contest, he or she must notify a supervisor within five days and get substance abuse assistance at their own expense. There is no pay scale, no drug testing, no sexual harassment standard, no standard for firing and no stan- dard for appeal of a firing, she said. O'Day said Holmes Beach has an excellent em- ployee handbook and she thinks Anna Maria should develop something similar. She said she also thinks a supervisor's handbook would be a good thing for the employees. The committee also discussed developing its own employment application. Financial matters Brenda Holland reported on what she thinks the commission should consider placing in the administra- tive code in financial areas. "I noticed at the budget hearings last year that de- partment heads said what they wanted for their budgets with no itemized list. Holmes Beach has a policy about this and I think Anna Maria should, too," Holland said. She said in Holmes Beach the department heads know what they have to come up with, and they have to have it at the first budget hearing, not the second as they now do in Anna Maria. Holland said that would meet state requirements. She said she would like to see the city's adminis- trative code include the requirement that each depart- ment present a detailed budget proposal at the first budget hearing every year. Commission liaisons In an aside, committee member Jesse Correll said he wondered how commissioners were assigned as li- aisons to the city's various departments. Hill said the mayor was supposed to make appoint- ments, and this year the mayor had said no one would be assigned to a committee that he or she had not re- quested. "It didn't happen that way," Hill said. "I'm not sure why we even have liaisons," he said. "The charter says specifically that commissioners are supposed to stay out of those areas." Bidding process The committee also discussed suggesting that the commission formalize bidding and purchasing pro- cesses as part of the new administrative code. O'Day said she thinks the rules are in place, but she doesn't think they are followed. "New rules won't help unless people follow the rules," she said. Holland said Holmes Beach has a formal and an informal bidding process. She thinks that would be a good idea for Anna Maria. Legislative suggestions Committee members Diane Canniff and Correll researched the legislative area. She said she'd like to see all the original city reso- lutions copied and made available to the citizens. She also said she would like to have copies of maps and diagrams available for the audience at commission meetings so citizens can follow what the commission is discussing. Canniff said she thinks the role of public discussion at meetings should be formalized. O'Day agreed. "I think rules and policies need to be made. There should be a two-minute limit. It's printed on the agenda, but it isn't followed. "Maybe no person should speak more than a cer- tain number of times on any given issue," O'Day added. 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But Building Official Roger Titus' request to at- tend the annual Building Officials Association of Florida three-day conference in St. Augustine was re- jected by commissioners. Cost of that seminar is $854, including registration, travel, lodging and meals. "I have a problem with this," Commissioner Dawn Committee proposes changes CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 our role here." He said the committee is only charged with defin- ing issues it feels the commission should look into, including matters in the city's administrative code. Correll agreed. "We don't want to micromanage here. We just want to be able to fact-find and then come back to the commission." he said. Correll said he has been researching resolutions made by the commission that might be included as part of the administrative code. He also said he'd like to see the city have an om- budsman to help resolve issues that are controversial. "We need.an unbiased person to make recommenda- tions," he said. Correll would like to make it mandatory'for city employees and newly elected officials to have-a train- ing session on the charter and, c,: lti.iii: of the city. He said they should also have a tutorial on the proper uuse of terminology-so'that, for example, everyone knows exactly'what the term'"fiduciary" means. Hill thought that was a good idea and said he thinks itneinbers of the Florida'Bar Association might help with the training. ' S 'N'et meeting set i Hill said he would present the committee's recobm- mendatibdns to the commission at its April 26 meeting. Meanwhile the committee set its next meeting for 1:30 p.m. May 2 at city hall. Baker said. "We're looking at revamping the depart- ment, and until we do that we won't know what's needed. I feel at this time it's not something that would definitely benefit the city." Titus explained that the conference was needed for his continued accreditation as a certified building of- ficial. This conference is especially important, Titus added, because much of the discussions and seminars will focus on the new statewide building code which will go into effect in July. "The majority of the changes in the code will be addressed in St. Augustine," Titus said. "It is very im- portant for building officials to attend these confer- ences. No building official should miss them, it's in the budget, and I believe it's very important for me to go, this one especially." Commissioners voted no, with only Commissioner Bemeitta Kays supporting Titus' request. The commis- sion did approve Titus' attendance at a one-day confer- ence in Pinellas County next week, where some of the changes in the building code will be addressed. Canal cruisers Michele Romeo of Bradenton and her mother, Dorothy Perricone of Anna Maria, show the Panama Canal their hometown paper while on a Los Angeles-Fort Lauderdale cruise aboard the Crown Odyssey. 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She has works on display at the gallery of the Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island and in retail galler- ies in Bradenton and Sarasota. The library opens at 10 a.m. daily except Sunday and closes at 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Details are available at 778-6341. Boating class on Tuesday opens series by flotilla Flotilla 81 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will start a series of seven classes in boating skills and seaman- ship Tuesday, May 1, at the Manatee Technical Insti- tute, 5603 34th St. W., Bradenton. The classes will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on consecutive Tuesday and Thursdays. There is no class fee, but a charge is made for course materials. Interested persons may register and receive further information at 778- 6768 and 795-6189. Power squadron boating class scheduled Saturday The Anna Maria Island Power Squadron's fourth boating class of the season will be all day Saturday, April 28, at 1200 71st St. N.W., Bradenton. The class from 8 a.m. until 5 p.n. "provides an overview of boating safety, laws, weather, boat han- dling, distress signals, etc.," said the squadron. A $25 fee covers book, materials and food. Details are avail- able at 778-8408 or 792-0394. 'Jazz on the Water' sailing Sunday from Cortez The 18th version of "Jazz on the Water" will be launched Sunday, April 29, aboard the Seafood Shack Showboat in Cortez, boarding at 1:30 p.m. for a four- hour cruise. Sponsored by the Sarasota Jazz Club, it will feature Mike Moran and His Bourbon Street Jazz Band and the Sherrell McCants Combo. There is room for 250 aboard the paddle-wheeler, with tickets available at $25 each at the jazz club office, 330 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota, or by calling 366-1552. Farewell luncheon Wednesday for club's past presidents Past presidents of the Woman's Club of Anna Maria;Island will be honored at the club's Farewell Charity Luncheon at noon Wednesday, May 2. The affair will be at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria City. The program at 1 p.m., "Love for Books," will be pre- sented by Chapters on the Island Cafe and Bookstore. Hostesses will be executive board members and department and special committee chairs. Details are available at 778-3898. Aquarian Quest water festival Saturday on City Island The first of what the sponsor hopes will be many Aquarian Quest water festivals will be Saturday, April 28, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City Island, offthe south ramp of New Pass Bridge from Longboat Key. "Something for everybody" is on the entertainment program, said the sponsoring Manasota Basin Board. Scheduled are singer Twinkle, Native American Wind Dancers, the Colombian Voces Libre, Puppetrix, Aunt Mary Sunshine, singer/songwriter Robert Killian, Callie Chappell, James Hawkins and Dialectic. Also featured will be exhibits by many organiza- tions working on water-related issues. Details may be obtained by calling 586-3223. Island sound "Time to Play" is Chuck Caudill's latest work on compact disc featuring original music that highlights his talent not only as a musician but also as a songwriter. New music by Chuck Caudill Anna Maria Island singer/songwriter Chuck Caudill has released "Time to Play," an original, nine- song compact disc featuring a lineup of the bay area's finest talent. Featured musicians include Joel Atkins on drums, Dave Lowrey on bass, John Prestia on backing vocals, Joey Caudill on electric guitar, Jeff Lantz on keyboard, Duane Freeman on saxophone, Willie Royal on violin and Gwen Fogt, Rhonda Atkins and Joel Atkins on backing vocals. Matt Floyd engineered and.coproduced the project with Caudill It was recorded at Sarasota Sound Works, also known as Elfin Studios In lieu of a release party, "Time to Play" will be highlighted with live performances at the Sandbar and Beach House Restaurant. Copies can also be purchased in Holmes Beach at Chapters on the Island, Sun and Surf Apparel and Here's to Your Health. The compact disc is also available in Bradenton at Fogt's Music or during live performances of the band Eclipse at the Gator Club of Sarasota. Lotus, kids' gardening coming to Palma Sola Programs revolving around the lotus and children's gardening are scheduled Saturday, April 28, at the Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. "The Enchanting Lotus" program will be from 9 a.m. until noon, conducted by Paula Biles. She will show how to grow the many varieties of the flowering aquatic plant. "Earth Patrol" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be a hands- on gardening workshop for children from 5 to 12 years of age, with ornamental horticulturist Karen Fraley in charge. For registration, prices and other information, call 722-2966. Academic beach bash The top 4 percent of graduating seniors in Mana- tee County public schools will be recognized for their outstanding achievements with a day at the beach from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May I. The academic "Beach Bash" will be held at the Beach House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. The Manatee County Schools Foundation coordi- nates the event for the students with corporate sponsor- ships from Blake Medical Center and the Manatee Herald-Tribune. The Beach House Restaurant will pro- vide food, volleyball and access to the sun and surf. For more information call 741-7242. Parent group meets Thursday What do you do when the kids fight, won't do their chores or ignore you? A parent support group will share problems, solu- tions and means of discipline when it meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at the Anna Maria Island Com- munity Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria City. Therapist Shirley Romberger will be in charge. Baby-sitting service is available for parents who notify the Center of the need, and the children will get pizza. Details are available at 778-1908. \ M ..- i I:m Mia .. : .o.~ ~ ". 5 $ SPersonalize Free Your Home! Estimates! 4224B 26th St. W. *Bradenton (off Cortez Rd) 941-748-2187 ..-I . .. "' ... i ..- . ..- -I , Cortezian suffers brown recluse bite By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The brown recluse spider, known as extremely shy, isn't shy enough for Karen Bell of Cortez. She has the bite and the pain to prove it. She was moving some items from a dark shelved area and apparently disturbed the spider, she said. She wasn't aware of anything serious for a few hours. Then a hole began to form in her hand and red streaks ran up her arm. That was especially alarming, since streaks are the sort of thing that happen in blood poisoning. And hurt? Oh, yes. She spent five hours at Blake Medical Center in, Bradenton one day and five more hours the next, then more treatments for the next five days. She got a strong antibiotic intravenously every day, she said. Her hand remained swollen for days, and the pain remained noticeable. Those results are typical of a brown recluse bite, said Mark Latham, director of the Manatee County Mosquito Control District. Brown recluse venom kills tissue around the bite, since the venom breaks down food and digests it before the spider absorbs it. Its dam- age takes six to eight weeks to heal. The brown recluse is ... well, reclusive, hiding out in dark quiet places, such as among old stuff on old shelves in Bell's case. It bites only in defense. It's a half-inch to an inch long, with a violin-shaped dark spot on its top between and behind the eyes. Bell's advice is to be careful where you intrude, and wear gloves when you do it. For as Tom Larkin of the Manatee County Health Department put it, there is no special season for the brown recluse because there's no time that isn't its season. In the interest of clean water and protection of our environment, Holmes Beach hopes to encour- age residents to limit use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers on their lawns. Information supporting these practices, such as technical bulletins on chemical reduction, xeriscape and native-Florida landscaping are available at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Brochures available at city hall include: Protect Your Family and Our Water re- sources From Household Chemicals. Pesticide Behavior in Soil/Water. The opening gun in the annual battle to protect sea turtles from deadly human lights will fire Tuesday, May 1. at both of the Island's bridges to the mainland. Pollution Solutions. Low Maintenance Landscapes. Xeriscaping Plant Guide. Pesticides and Pollution. Botanical Insecticidal Soaps. Xeriscape-Landscape Planning. Xeriscape Basics: How to Make Florida- Friendly Landscaping Work for You. Native Florida Plants. Native Trees South. The brochures are made available to city hall by state agencies. Dozens of turtle-friendly volunteers will be at the Island ends of the Manatee Avenue and Cortez Road bridges, in Turtle Watch uniform and flourishing signs to let people know it's time to turn off lights visible from the beach. Mother turtles returning to the Gulf after nesting and sea turtle hatchlings emerging from the nest, in- stinctively head for the sparkling waters of the Gulf, lighter than land. Lights inshore mislead them to their death on the hostile upland. Suzi Fox, who holds the state marine sea turtle preservation permit for Anna Maria Island, and her troops annually battle tirelessly against the offending lights. They gain ground every hatching season, she said, but don't dare relax their vigilance. They will be on duty from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 1, traditional opening of the turtle nesting season, to re- mind Islanders of the vigil. Obituaries Marshall W. Griffin Sr. Marshall W. Griffin Sr., 74, of Bradenton, died April 23. Born in Bradenton. Mr. Griffin was a lifelong resi- dent of Manatee County. He was the former owner and operator of Round Town Realty, Anna Maria Island. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was former owner of E.R.A. Real Estate, Bradenton, and Irongate Realty. He was a past president of the Board of Realtors. He attended Southside Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25. at the home of Mary Alta Griffin, 1417 21st St. W., Bradenton. Memorial services will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 1604 17th St. W., Bradenton FL 34205. Brown and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by wife Mary Alta; four daughters; stepdaughter Martha Hilborn of Bradenton; sister Annette Shafer of Bradenton; 27 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Alan E. James Alan E. James, 89, of Holmes Beach and Perth, Ontario, died April 20. Mr. James was the organizer of the Island senior's tennis group and was a Senior's Tennis Champion in Florida. He was the retired owner of James Brothers Hardware and James Wholesale Tackle Ltd. in Perth. He was an active member of the Perth Tay Tennis Club, and was instrumental in establishing the Christie Lake Softball Club. Services were April 22 in Perth. He is survived by son George S. of Perth. Francis 'Jerry' Toll Francis "Jerry" Toll, 73, of Bradenton, died April 18. Born in Cleveland, Mr. Toll came to Manatee County from Maplewood, Minn., in 1986. He was a lithographer for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Bradenton Beach. Services were April 21. Griffith-Cline Funeral Homes, Cortez Road Chapel, was in charge of arrange- ments. He is survived by wife Bette; daughter Kathleen Reeves of Maplewood; sons John of Oakdale, Minn., and Mike of Maplewood; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 25, 2001 0 PAGE 11 Island Massage Store andD , Massage Therapy Waxings S Body Wraps Tanning Facials Gift Certificates Spa Gift Shop and so much more... Open Tues. thru Fri. 9-5pm Sat. 9 am-noon Sun., Mon. and after hours by appointment 5343 Gulf Drive Next to Island Fitness 941 779-0066 EST#MM9919 RAI)DER'S REEF SHELLS & GIFTS The Island's Largest Selection of Shells Shell Candles Corals Specimens Shell Craft Supplies Mirrors and Jewelry Largest Selection Shells & Sea Life PLUS Handmade Sea Shell Christmas Ornaments Jewelry Hand-Designed T-Shirts 778-3211 '- 5508 Marina Drive ( Holmes Beach N' Across from the Library Happy Secretary's Day! 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Bay Blvd. Unit A-1, Anna Maria. 779-2432 Open every day from 9am-5pm PAGE 12 M APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Islander served with all 3 Kennedys in D.C. By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent He is the U.S. Senate's loss, and Ted Kennedy's, and the United Nations', and the National Council of Churches.' He's Anna Maria Island's gain not to mention that of the Democrats among us. He is Dale de Haan, newly elected president of the Island Democratic Club. He comes here by way of some impressive way stations. Like so many Floridians, he grew up in Michigan, earning his undergraduate degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids. He studied political science, which took him to Washington, D.C., and Georgetown Uni- versity. Which in turn took him to the Free University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, as a Fulbright scholar. While at Georgetown, he worked for U.S. Sen. Phil Hart of Michigan and for the first of the three Senators Kennedy he aided in the Senate and in cam- paigns. He worked in Sen. John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign of 1960. He worked for Sen. Ted Kennedy as a staffer on Capitol Hill. He worked for Sen. Rob- ert F. Kennedy in his 1968 campaign for the presi- dency. Altogether, he is that rare bird, one who worked for all three Kennedys. All the while he stayed with the Senate, as foreign Dale de Haan affairs counsel for Hart, foreign affairs counsel for Ted Kennedy, staff director of the Senate Subcommittee on Refugees. It was refugees that grabbed him by the heart - and won him a big share of a Nobel prize. He went to the United Nations as assistant secretary general and deputy high commissioner for refugees. "It was a really busy time for anyone into refu- gees," he recalled at his Holmes Beach home. "There was Vietnam, all of Southeast Asia in fact, and all the civil wars in Africa." His branch's work won the Nobel Peace prize in 1981, though he doesn't emphasize the part he had to have played. The next year he left to work with the National Council of Churches, in refugee aid among other things. He couldn't seem to shake government, though; serving on the Congressional Commission on Interna- tional Migration. "We were the first to.recommend NAFTA," he recalled with glee. "It grew out of our dealing with il- legal migration to the United States and the trade issues there." He and his wife discovered Anna Maria in 1960 and fell in love with it, he said. They bought property in Holmes Beach in the mid-1970s, and when he retired from the National Council of Churches the "where" of retirement was easy. They have been here permanently since 1999. As for the Democratic Club, he shares leadership with Frances Smith-Williams, vice president; Marilyn Stele, secretary; and Mary Ann Jones, treasurer. No shoot-out at the OK corral with mayor, Correll By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter Anna Maria's beleaguered mayor has said no thanks to a challenge for a face-off from resident Jesse Correll. Correll challenged the mayor to meet with him in front of the citizens in an "opinion" letter pub- lished in The Islander last week. "I have a lot of is- sues and questions that I personally want answered," he said. Custom Drapes Verticals Blinds Swags Cornices Custom Creations by Yung for your home. I'll bring my Mobile Showroom to your door. For a FREE consultation call 778-0300 "You name the time and place by April 25 and I will be there. If by noon that day you do not respond with a time and place, I will set my own," Correll wrote. "Winner take all. If you lose, you resign. If you win, well, I get to keep fighting for what is right," Correll continued in his letter. "It is my right as a citizen and a proud veteran," he stated. 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"It's a delicate ecosystem," Moore said. "It's hav- ing a hard enough time surviving as it is. A large de- velopment putting fertilizer and road runoff into the bayou would be detrimental and could end up destroy- ing it." Capt. Joe Webb organized the Feb. 3-4 ecotours to Perico. With the help of Moore and Capt. Kim Ibasfalean of Cortez, they ferried almost 100 folks for free from Kingfish Boat Ramp to Perico Bayou to show them part of Florida most people never get to see. They're hoping it will open some people's eyes to how important it is to save a place like Perico Bayou. "I bring my charter people back here to fish, and they absolutely freak out when they see it because'they just didn't know how big the natural setting is back here and how beautiful it is," Moore said. "I think - and a lot of people tell me they think that single- family homes would be fine, but not 10-story buildings. "We wanted to bring people back here to see a part of Perico they never see. The only part people ever see is the west side shoreline when they're driving over the Anna Maria Island Bridge. They're missing the other 95 percent of what's back here surrounding Perico Island." Moore said one Holmes Beach resident told him she had lived on Key Royale for 20 years and never knew Perico Bayou existed. Moore, whose father, Scott, is one of Florida's pre- mier snook and redfish guides, said he likes to come to Perico Bayou when the tide is out. CV Come in for your cold'care remedies! 5344 Gulf Drive vh/Uf- Holmes Beach S & S Plaza _ Ir: 778-4322 Deli Sandwiches Vitamins Herbal Teas Organic Produce WE HAVE THE BEST JUICE BAR ON THE ISLAND! OPEN MON-FRI 9-6PM SAT 9:30-5PM CLOSED SUNDAY 4i7 Be a good Islander and invest in the future. Recycle! Mississippi Gulfcoast Casinos 5 . 4 Days, 7 Casinos.50 Sunday by Bus from . !" --S- Beau Rivage Casino Resort By Air, 1 Night, April Only from Mississippi's Finest Resort! $184 Atlantic City $399 Key West $249* 6 Days*, R/T Bus. 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As the highest scorers on a school-wide test, they tested their skills against other top n Scorers in the county. * * * 0*0*0** 0 0*0*0*0 0 0*0*0** * 0 0** Sch l H DDiana Bogan Anna Maria Elementary : School Menu Monday, April 30 Breakfast: Pretzel, Cereal, Yogurt Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese with a Roll or * Yogurt with Muffin, Peas and Carrots, Chilled * SSPeach Cup Tuesday, May * Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, Yogurt, Cereal Lunch: Breaded Beef Patty with Gravy or Bean S and Cheese Burrito, Fresh Steamed Broccoli o and Cauliflower, Cinnamon Apples Wednesday, May 2 * Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Yogurt, Cereal Lunch: Breaded Pork with Mashed Potatoes or Hot Dog on a Bun, Baby Carrots with Ranch * Dressing Dip, Assorted Fresh Fruit S3 Thursday, May 3 S Breakfast Scrambled Eggs, Yogurt, Cereal Lunch: Barbecue Rib on a Bun or Tuna Sand- * Switch, Sweet Corn, Juice Bar Friday, May 4 * Breakfast: Waffle with Syrup, Yogurt, Cereal Lunch: Cinco De Mayo Day a special menu * will be posted at the school. 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There must be activities for the children to involve themselves with, activities that are fun but are also educational and thought-provoking. The professional in charge must be athletic and eager to play, one that can reach deep down inside and pull out his or her in- ner child. No one can play a game of freeze tag or kickball without having to relive some childhood memories in order to enjoy the game. Being an after-school teacher takes a tremendous amount of patience and skills. The individual must be a disciplinarian, but one who uses positive rein- forcement rather than punishment. An after-school teacher should be an extrovert, one who can easily talk to parents about concerns or comments, and so- cially interact with the children to learn all the won- derful gifts and talents these children possess. Perhaps the most important part of being a teacher is to take responsibility of being a mentor, a role model and a counselor seriously. Teaching a child the difference between right and wrong, team- work, and encouraging them to achieve their best, enriches these children to become leaders and not followers. The actions of the counselors do have a direct ef- fect on the children's behavior and self-esteem. While this is the most difficult aspect of the job, it is also the most rewarding. There is nothing like entering a room filled with smiling faces who can not resist the urge to hug or call out one's name in adoration. It feels good to be wanted, and with this job it feels good to give back. / From Anna Maria to Ellenton and points in between, you're sure to find hunting for art, antiques and collectibles as much fun as the discovery. There are so many places to go "antiquing" that you're certain to find the treasure you're looking for. Before we were told development was good for us, Do you remember when... Traffic moved? A water hike meant hanging the hose higher? SA scenic ride meant you could see the beach? The only threat from flooding was to your carburetor? The critters had a place to call home? The birds and bees didn't need birth control? "Don't walk on the grass" had meaning? The environment didn't need our prayers? WAKE UP, MANATEE COUNTY! NOW IS THE TIME! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! Call Ginny for further information 779-1773 A 111iUT ES & Ad1er.T 5600 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-1773 aR>eembaaer to say saw it in-he Islander." s Remember to say "I saw it in.he Islander." *^ Anna Maria Island's Largest Antique Mall lanner war ket ANTIQUES & ART AV&%L, SPACE AVAILABLE! 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 779-2501 WHITFIELD EXCHANGE INC Consignment Shop "Simply the Best" 8,000 Square Feet of Quality Furniture, Deco Items, Housewares, Glassware, r Collectibles, Antiques and More! 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There will be stops between those The birders will meet at 7 a.m. at the east end points, depending on the prospect of finding of the Palma Sola Causeway, drive to Perico Bay birds, said the society. The outing is expected to to see the waterfowl and land birds in that area, end about noon. then on to Anna Maria. Further details are available at 747-7295. Gallery/Sculpture Garden Fine Contemporary Sculpture, Crafts and Art for Home, Garden and Commercial Environments. 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Island 941-779-1600 THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 25, 2001 M PAGE 17 Affaire raises $200,000-plus and counting It seemed it would be difficult to top the $160,000 raised at last year's Affaire to Remember, a gala din- ner auction to benefit the Anna Maria Island Commu- nity Center. Not to worry. An anonymous donor came forward during the heated bidding on the live auction packages April 21 and offered to match that portion of the evening's take even before auctioneer Bobby Smith led the crowd halfway to the $86,150 total. That allowed the 2001 Affaire to gross $207,576. The number could go higher once everything is added up, according to Center Executive Director Pierrette Kelly. The net proceeds from the Affaire go to the Center's operating funds. However, the anonymous donor told Center officials that the matching monies can only be used for the proposed Center expansion - a fledgling plan that isn't yet on the drawing board. Pat Geyer of Duffy's Tavern offered up the biggest bid of the night when she paid $4,900 for a 10-hour fishing trip with Capt. Joe Webb aboard Webb's 50- foot high-speed luxury Viking sports fishing vessel Jan Marie that's docked at Galati Marine in Anna Maria. Sue Carlson paid $1,900 for a much-coveted cocker spaniel puppy that was donated by Jeff's Pet Place of Bradenton and paraded about the room before the bidding began. Scott Dell of the Center again offered a package made popular last year, which included clues for a se- cret prize in his pocket to further entice the anxious bidders. Mayor Carol Whitmore tried, but restaurateur Ed Chiles scored big brownie points with wife Anne when he topped out at $2,500. She collected the prize - a gorgeous diamond ring and a floral arrangement, both donated by Jess Jewelers and valued at $1,500 - from Dell on stage. Ed collected a big hug and a kiss. A raffle in which $30 chances entitled auction gamblers to a key that might open a crystal box con- taining a diamond bracelet valued at $3,200 (a donation from A-Paradise Realty) ended when Carol Heinz's key turned the lock. A new prize drawing this year for $5,000 (CASH) was won by Center maintenance employee Ed Becker. As if that weren't enough. Dell announced Becker's wife JoAnn, also a Center staff member, scored a bo- nus of $500 for selling the winning ticket. Dog days Lori Guerin of Anna Maria holds the female cocker spaniel puppy Sue Carlson bought at the Affaire for a bid of $1,900, with auctioneer Bobby Smith and the Center's Scott Dell smiling from above. One of the big prizes that's always a favorite at the auction was a Wisconsin (see Green Bay Packer) tail- gate party with all the trimmings and beverages at the home of Chuck and Joey Lester of Key Royale. The bratwurst and beer party went for $2,100 and also in- cludes gourmet items the Lesters love to prepare for their guests (appetizers, shrimp, filet mignon, smoked and roasted turkeys, two baked hams, pork tenderloins, veggies, desserts, liquor and wines and, of course, prized Wisconsin cheeses). Jeff and Ilona Kenrick of Marina Pointe Realty in Anna Maria are the lucky win- ners of the "party to beat all parties." A barbecue party at Stewart and Trudy (Affaire chair- woman) Moon's northwest Bradenton "ranch" brought in $2,700. It was purchased by Paul and Pierrette Kelly. Another party at Duffy's Tavern, with all the burgers and beer provided, tallied a cool $2,400. A trip to Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales: $2,000. A limousine ride and dinner at the Sandbar: $2,200. Dinner for eight catered by Beach Bistro: $2,800. Pick-of-the-Auction prize: a trip to Key West on Fast Cats ferry, chosen by raffle winners Patti and Henry Frische. When all was said and done, the 428 people who attended had opened their hearts and wallets for a good cause. The only thing left to wonder is how the Affaire committee will top this event when next year rolls around. Any and all donors anonymous and otherwise - are welcome. Tickled pink Judge Janette Dunnigan, center, shares Anne Chiles's glee over her husband's winning bid on the secret prize a diamond ring as Ed ($2,500 poorer) Chiles looks on. Geyers gear up D. '. .*-- . Pat Geyer , and daughter . Penny bid * their hearts . away -- ., - nearly at ' the Affaire to .. . Remember. I " Secret prize Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore and husband Dr. Andre Renard wait and bid for the secret prize Scott Dell has in his pocket at the Affaire. k'- Who'll make it $2,000? The bidding was spirited at the Affaire to Remember. More than $87,000 was raised during the live auction portion of the event. 56th Street friends Dan and Tina Howe, left, sit with friends and neighbors Angelo and Emma Cayo and Kathy Geeraerts, all of 56th Street in Holmes Beach, during the Affaire to Remember. - -- PAGE 18 N APRIL 25, 2001 T THE ISLAND Island Starter an Alterns COMPLETE AUTO REPI AUTO MARINE DIESEL FOREIGN & DOMESTIC FULL SERVICE MECHANIC * Oil Change kI, *Air Conditioning * TI ino-U Ins Dciia sull. v p- 3014 Ave. C, Holmes Beach Behind 778-0818 MV#37941 .T o 5 0 e LUU I ' LL. co m a &. \ /* _i '* / J U' : '*1 Lt /'| <' > \S ^^:;^-<< j..-: (l^_ 9 'j" 3 1 r, .i Lu ,.-_- ) iJf,."" EL S-5 , ,' ; ...4 . -. :' . \ . _n' , LL~ ' <- - . cir i .U / I ..j ... ,.' L j I l ^J . / < . *" " . ,. . -' - - _ '. ', . . . ,- .. . ; -.... -] t -_ " ,, ( . :,; '. -' ., .- - *" \ ",. 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S., BRADENTON BEACH 778-0007 OPEN 7 DAYS 11:30-10 16 blocks south of the Cortez Bridge) I I I "1I PAGE 20 m APRIL 25. 2001 2 THE ISLANDER Island cleaner by ton and a half after cleanup By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent With some data lagging, it seems Anna Maria Is- land is nearly 3,000 pounds lighter than it was before last weekend's local edition of the Great American Cleanup. Five groups out of 37 fielded on the Island have not yet reported, said Ingrid McClellan, executive director of the sponsoring Keep Manatee Beautiful. But with 32 heard from, their 183 volunteers picked up 2,172 pounds of trash and 568 pounds of recy- clable materials from 25.5 miles of territory. That compares with an aggregate of 2,916 pounds picked up last year, she said, and when the delinquent figures are in they likely will boost this year's junk about even with last year's. Countywide. more than 1,200 volunteers gleaned 251,880 pounds, and that doesn't include adopted roads and highways, she said. So the county total is expected to rival last year's 299,509 pounds. It's not over yet, either: On Saturday, May 5, boaters will clean Ware's Creek for the first time. That is the stream that wanders through Bradenton, though the cleanup will concentrate on the part be- tween Manatee Avenue and Cortez Road. Needed are shallow-draft boats such as small skiffs, kayaks, canoes, john boats and the like. The check-in center will be the old Bradenton City Hall at Manatee Avenue and 15th Street West. The cleanup will be from 9 a.m. 'til 1 p.m. Share our coffee with your friends back home! JOIlN OUR COFFEE CLUB. Your favorite coffee shipped automatically > every month to your home. Call us or stop in for details. ,: Anna Maria Island Coffee Company 779-0341 314 Pine Ave. Anna Maria www.amicoffee.com Many bags full Dave Robbins of Holmes Beach tosses one of the sacks of trash he picked up April 21 near Kingfish Boat Ramp during the annual Great American Cleanup. 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Bay Drive Holmes Beach 778-1320 RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED A EUROPEAN BISTRO I THE ISLANDER M APRIL 25, 2001 U PAGE 21 Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City April 9, 100 block of Crescent Street, theft. A man reported two bikes were stolen from his driveway. April 10. 8605 Gulf Drive. Island Baptist Church, open door. During a building check, multiple windows and a door were found open. The keyholder responded and secured the building. April 13, 800 block of North Shore Drive, domestic disturbance. A woman claimed her husband punched her in the face and threw her to the ground after a verbal dis- pute. According to police, following their investigation the woman claimed nothing really happened. Bradenton Beach April 10, 1325 Gulf Drive N., Tortuga Inn, bur- glary. Money was reported missing from the cash reg- ister. There were no signs of forced entry to the cash drawer and the door to the business was found open. April 10, 2000 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Park, infor- mation. A man reported that a golf club set and a weed eater were stolen from his truck. April 12. 403 Highland Ave., Bradenton Beach Po- lice Department, found property. Officers attempted to reach the owner of a wallet that was left in the mailbox. April 13. 2000 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, sto- len tag. A man was arrested for having a stolen tag on his truck. He was also cited for not having a driver's license, registration or proof of insurance. - Covered seating overlookingg Bridge Street Pier ac Cafe BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Freshl Made and-Braded Safood ntrees All-U-CAN-EAT GROUPER $12.95 Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:30 close ALL-U-CAN-EAT SNOW CRAB $24.991 DELICIOUS PASTA DISHES PRIME RIB SPECIAL $10.95 4 pm close Also BAIT & TACKLE SHOP 779-1706 Open 7 Days 7 am 10 pm 200 Bridge Street* Bradenton Beach April 16, 2400 block of Avenue B, theft. A license plate was stolen from a car parked in the owner's drive- way. April 16, 2100 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, theft. A man reported four credit cards were stolen from his wallet. April 17, 201 Gulf Drive N., Oma's Pizza, distur- bance. While talking on the pay phone outside the restau- rant, a man claimed he was approached by a couple and warned not to testify against them. According to police, the man using the phone said he may be called as a wit- ness to a domestic dispute that happened earlier between the couple that had approached him on the street. April 16,2502 Gulf Drive N., Econo Lodge, fraud. A man is accused of using an acquaintance's charge card to rent a room without the card holder's authori- zation. According to the report, the man posed as the card holder when he made reservations over the phone. April 19, 200 Gulf Drive N., Beach House Restau- rant, drug arrest. Two women reported seeing a man driving erratically. They directed officers to the restau- rant parking lot where they saw the man pull over. Officers found the man passed out in his car. They woke him up and during a routine pat down of the sub- ject, a scale and clear plastic bag containing a pow- dered substance was found. The powder later tested positive for cocaine. Omar Sanchez, 24, of Bradenton, was arrested for possession. In his statement, Sanchez said he bought the cocaine in Miami and brought it-to the restaurant to sell to coworkers. Holmes Beach April 12, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Beach, bur- glary. A total of $680 was reported missing from three wallets that were left in the trunk of a car while the visitors went to the beach. April 13, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee Beach, theft. A woman reported that she left her wallet under her beach towel while she swam. When she returned, the wallet was missing. April 13, 3200 East Bay Drive, Shells Restaurant, fraud. Two people left the restaurant without paying their bill. April 14, 7600 block of Gulf Drive, theft. A man called police when he saw someone stealing his truck from his driveway. The doors were unlocked and the keys had been left in the ignition. Police were able to track the truck and caught the suspect after he aban- doned the vehicle and tried to flee on foot. The truck was recovered but the keys are still missing. April 17, 6000 block of Gulf Drive, theft. A stone statue of a small boy holding a dove was reported sto- len from a resident's front yard. April 19, 500 block of Key Royale Drive, bur- glary. A jackhammer was reported stolen from a con- struction site. April 19, 600 block of Gladstone Lane, theft. A man reported that the drain plugs were stolen from his boat while it was raised on davits behind his house. 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We can ship them to a friend or relative. Just give us a call! Full retail seafood market for fresh seafood to prepare at home. Open 7 Days a Week 11:30am-9:30pm L 383-1748 www.STONECRAB.NET ON THE BAY END OF BROADWAY ST. NORTH LONGBOAT KEY PAGE 22 A APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Crashes drop on Florida roads, waters for 2000 Crashes in Florida are on the decline, both by land and by sea. "Crash," by the way, is the current terminology for a vehicular accident. In this instance, the crash statis- tic figures are for highway construction zone mishaps and boat collisions. The Florida Department of Transportation has found that the number of crashes in road construction zones has steadily fallen for the past five years. Florida statistics indicate there were 1,834 crashes in 2000 in construction work areas alongside or on roads, resulting in 20 fatalities and 1,980 injuries, ac- cording to DOT. Those numbers may sound like a lot, but not when you look at the 1996 stats: 2,741 crashes, 28 dead, 3,097 injured. Ouch. DOT officials attribute the decline to motorists' awareness of law enforcement officers near the work area. You've probably noticed Florida Highway Patrol cars with blue lights flashing at most of the highway improvement spots and, if you're like me, probably took your foot off the accelerator out of habit. Locally, Bradenton Beach Police were on the scene - and getting paid extra from DOT a few years ago during the project-from-hell at Gulf Drive and Cortez Road. The DOT said the top causes of crashes near con- struction zones are careless driving, failing to yield the right of way, improper lane changes and following the car in front of you too closely. Come to think of it, though, those four driving faux pas seem to sum up the cause of most accidents I've been in over the years. Safer on the water, too The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission Division of Law Enforcement, Boating Safety Section gosh how I yearn for the old days when it was the Florida Marine Patrol! said boating fatali- ties in 2000 were the lowest in a decade. Boat accidents for the year were the lowest since 1994, and alcohol-related accidents were down, too. What I find interesting is that while the problems with boats colliding and drunken drivers have de- clined, the number of registered recreational vessels in Florida are the highest ever. Total registered Florida recreational vessels was 840,684 in 2000. up from 829,971 in 1999. For the first time in more than a decade. Florida did not have the greatest number of recreational boating fatalities in the country, ranking third with 46 deaths, behind Texas (52) and California (51). The number of total recreational boat accidents 1301 Gulf DriVe N, Bradenton Beach $25 SPECIAL! Join our Scooter Club! 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"Getting information to the public will continue to be the key," said Capt. Paul Ouellette, FWC's boating safety coordinator, on the goal of the state agency. "Educating boaters in an effective, efficient way is one of our biggest goals, and the best way to keep these ac- cident numbers down." There is either a power squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary safe boating class going on almost all the time. In fact, both groups are starting courses next week. If you haven't signed up in the past, please do so. If it's been a few years since you've taken the course, think about doing it again. Remember that it's better to read about crash sta- tistics than to be one. LEDing the state You may have noticed how bright the traffic sig- nal is at the Gulf Drive-Manatee Avenue intersection. No, it's not because the light is new, it's because it's a new type of light. Manatee and Sarasota counties are starting a pilot program of replacing the bulbs in signals with a new Light Emitting Diode device. The LED lights are lots, lots brighter than the old bulbs, are supposed to last longer, and generally be more efficient. And is it ever bright! Looking into the green light is almost like looking into the sun. I would guess the new lights will end up being the cause of fewer crashes at in- tersections, because the "I didn't see the light" excuse has pretty much burned out thanks to the new fixtures. P.S.: You've got ads! A familiar catch-phrase fledgling politicians often make is a pledge to make government operate like a busi- ness. Now, the U.S. Postal Service is trying a little com- mercialization of the government through the-sale of ads James G. Annis LICENSED WATERFRONT CONTRACTOR A I.A 1 I IU II 10A1iiII 778-4771 P.O.BOX 1353, Anna Maria, FL 34216 MC00361 F=T-R FU- N M&CHINESS SRLES SERVICE PARTS .-- FATE FUN MACHINES BOMBAnrDI I Owner Don Remig, Island Resident "E sAUrms se 2118 Ninth St.W. Bradenton 941 745-9668 on the side of its delivery trucks, mimicking promotion of private enterprise in all aspects of the media. The Postal Service hopes to reap about $200 mil- lion a year from the ads. Trial runs have included ads touting Universal Pictures, Visa and American Online, and have been successful in the larger markets. The Postal Service hope is that private companies' advertising will offset loss of revenue the governmen- tal entity is experiencing from you got it competi- tive e-mail, and other sources. Also for sale is space on stampbook covers and on the sides of mail collection boxes. And postal officials are considering having special messages on certain postmarks based on advertiser demands. A trial run was last year, when the "Happy Who-lidays" postmark was on a bunch of holiday cars to coincide with release of "The Grinch" film. Of course there are critics of the commercializa- tion. "The government should not be for sale," said the director of Washington, D.C.-based Commercial Alert. "How far will this go? It's a slippery slope. Will the postmaster general allow some advertiser to tattoo a message on his forehead for $100,000?" His fear is that having, say, Visa ads on trucks, it will give postal patrons the impression that the federal government is endorsing the credit card. And if Visa runs afoul of public opinion, it could backfire on the Postal Service. Postal officials responded by saying "Bosh." "By using our assets creatively, we hope to bring in additional revenue and keep prices low." There are 200,000 delivery trucks used by the Postal Service. Based on what they're charging, the numbers crunch to something like $330 per month per truck fcr the delivery vehicle advertising. If I were to offer any criticism, I'd say the postal people aren't charging enough. Hey, double the truck ad pr ;e and drop the price of a stamp! Sandscript factoid You can thank the postal people for naming the village of Cortez. Back in 1896, Mrs. L.J.C. Bratton decided the area then called Hunter's Point needed a post office. She wrote to postal officials in Washington, D.C., with her request. According to Ben Green in his book "Finest Kind:" "Before the service would open an office, the vil- lage had to be officially named, and evidently someone in Washington decided that it would be fitting to name the little community after Hernando Cortez, the 'Great Conquistador' who conquered Mexico, even though he had never been anywhere near Hunter's Point. Ironi- cally, another Spanish explorer, Hernando de Soto, al- legedly made his first landing in the New World in 1539 at the entrance to the Manatee River, only 10 miles from Hunter's Point. But, as there were already two other De Soto post offices in the state, one in Pinellas County and the other in Putnam County, some nameless postal official must have decided to spread the fame around." I'll avoid making any references to misdelivery by the post office in this factoid. FISH TALES WELCOME Got Irat chtc4? Q 1 We'd love to hear your fish stories, and pictures are welcome at The Islander. Just give us a call at 778-7978 or stop by our office in the Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach. COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE DETAILING QUICK LUBE $395* MOST CARS Mon-Frl 8-5pm Sat 8-4pm WE ACCEPT 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 DEBIT m MS *Price subject to change without notice. CARDS THE ISLANDER M APRIL 25, 2001 M PAGE 23 Kingfish hitting, mahi mahi arrive soon, sawfish troubled By Capt. David Futch Kingfish numbers and sizes are starting to drop, but they're still around and mahi mahi should be here soon. But it's the smalltooth sawfish that seems to be in the most trouble. The U.S.-Fish & Wildlife Service is preparing to put the smalltooth sawfish on the endangered species list. Sawfish, which are rays and cousins to the shark, were once common in Florida. In the past 50 years, their numbers have decreased severely due to gillnetting, trawling and habitat degradation. Mote Marine Laboratory's scientist Dr. Colin Simpfendorfer heads Mote's Center for Shark Research and is hoping the public will help him when they see a sawfish. He said he needs for folks to tell him when and where they saw the sawfish, its exact location and its size and also how -the sawfish was encountered, whether caught or seen in shallows where they like to cruise. Size is particularly important. The sawfish population is believed to be restricted to remote areas of Southwest Florida, particularly the Everglades and Keys. To report a sawfish sighting, call Mote at 941-388- 4441 or 1-800-691-MOTE. Tom Marsik at Annie's Bait & Tackle in Cortez said Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II reports that because of the lousy tides, action was only fair. It improved over the weekend with snook to 30 inches, trout to 22 inches, redfish to 28 and a couple of cobia, kings and big Spanish mackerel. There are big trout to 30 inches in the Gulf, Zach said. Capt. Sam Kimball on the Legend reports catches of kingfish, but most of them are schoolie size, 8 to 12 pounds. Kimball fished the Grand Ole Opry King Mackerel Tournament in Clearwater over the weekend along with 476 other entrants. No report yet on how Kimball fared in the crowded field. Bill Lowman at Island Discount Tackle said kingfishing is the talk of the town. "We're finding them from the Three-Mile Reef to 15 miles offshore." Lowman said. "People tell me Big red Jessica Gilstrap holds up the 36-inch red grouper her mother, Claudia Lee Tuten-Gilstrap, caught fishing 35 miles off Anna Maria Island. The mother/ daughter team also landed 34- and 32-inch red grouper on a perfectly flat fishing day. they're grouper fishing and throwing a freeline behind the boat and catching them. "Gag grouper are in the 10- to 15-mile range and then reds are out to 30 miles. Mangrove snapper fishing has been excellent on most offshore breaks and wrecks. I an- ticipate the next full moon, which is May 7, could prove to be the best fishing of the year. Try it three days before, on the full moon and three days after." Capt. Mike Greig of Captain Mike's Charters in Holmes Beach said he's been catching tons of mack- erel and that they're everywhere in the bays and along the beaches. In addition, he said he's getting gag grou- per to 17 pounds, cobia to 20 and plenty of nice trout. Capt. Matt Denham on the Rip-Tide out of NEVAMMISS Great Fishing Deep Sea Fun & Sun Inshore MI For All Ages Fishing FISHING CHARTERS Docked at the Cortez Fishing Center (941) 792-5835 Capt. Curt & Sue Morrison. Owners - Pivt RPRNWIOn BRANESPINNING RODS Docks Seawalls Boat Lifts SELECTION "BUILDING THE BEST, REPAIRING THE REST" IN STiCK! Seawall Caps Erosion Control Pilings Rock Revetments Installations Supplies l B Service & Repairs OPEN 6T 6 M 7 l FRI. 7-7, SAT 6-7 FREE ESTIMATES 2219 GULF DR. N. 792-5322 I S2 LA at corner of Gulf Dr & 23rd St Y / .}..- -^IDISCOUNT TACKLE Midway between Manatee Ave. S State Cert. CRC049564 14 i R & Cortez Rd. on Gulf Dr CCN NO. 02311 778-7688 Bi R lIdiUll JiJiAN J^.WOOiDIiiU I,.......... .- -M L Holmes Beach said grouper continue to bite at a phe- nomenal rate. "We're still catching gag grouper to 20 pounds from eight to 30 miles out and the red grouper are hitting from 15 to 30 miles out," Denham said. Capt. Thom Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's been catching snook in Terra Ceia Bay along with trout to 22 inches. Smith said he's still nail- ing both species on Cotee jigs and "the root beer color works good." Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams in Holmes Beach said he caught a 30-pound-plus kingfish Sunday along with a big snook and plenty of mackerel to smoke on the barbie. Capt. Curt Morrison and Capt. Ryan Hackney on the Neva-Miss out of Cortez said mackerel, king- fish, cobia and grouper have been their mainstays for the past month. Capt. Matt Bowers on the Outcast in Holmes Beach said grouper fishing close to shore still produces good catches of keeper gags. Like many of the offshore guides this time of year, he's seeing kingfish, mackerel and cobia around in numbers. Capt. Steve Salgado on the Compleat Angler said kingfish to 20 pounds and lots of them are avail- able offshore. Cobia to 20 pounds are everywhere, whether inside or outside, and Salgado added that he's getting snook to 33 inches, trout to 19 and flounder to 21. There are a lot of sharks and some bait, too, but the cold front put a damper on them, Salgado said. Capt. Mark Claire is offering his Pride & Joy for all sorts of charter experiences. Claire has taken the 40-foot former commercial vessel to a new level and offers the beamy boat for deep and near-shore fishing, diving, snorkeling or sunset cruises to Egmont Key or 'round-the-Island tours. Because of her width that would be beam to nautical know-it-alls the boat is one of the most comfortable cruising vessels around. Claire, who also is a public school teacher, has lived on the Island for 20 years and prides himself on his knowledge of local waters. Pride & Joy is docked at the Bradenton Beach Marina. 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LIC biRF0047797 Lie CACO 56298 Arenergy7@aol comn PAGE 24 E APRIL 25, 2001 U THE ISLANDER ISLAND LITTLE LEAGUE 2001 TEAMS Haley's Motel, majors, ages 10-12 Kiwanis, majors, ages 10-12 r ;2.*- 4L. 15 i-' Quality Builders, majors, ages 10-12 L.-M.EMMEM&NOW & aflh Afl :TsL% 77- Yi p --r2 Air & Energy, AAA, ages 8-11 Waterfront Restaurant, AAA, a. I8 Waterfront Restaurant, AAA, ages 8-11 Bistros, AAA, ages 8-11 West Manatee Fire & Rescue District, majors, ages 10-12 I 4 f--- \ ,). ,i-d ,/'i>.ol' \,s.\ a i' t w.' iv 'A A&E outslugs Waterfront in AAA tilt This baseball game had it all, ending on a last-at- bat, two-out home run in the bottom of the seventh in- ning. Arguably the best Anna Maria Island Little League game of the season took place April 18 when Air & En- ergy outlasted Waterfront Restaurant 13-12 in a thriller that left folks in the stands either applauding or stunned. The teams play in the age 8-11 bracket. Cory Wash hit a 3-0 pitch to deep right center field and came all the way around to score the winning run af- ter Justin Dearlove scored the tying run from second base. A joyous A&E team jumped and screamed when the speedy Wash touched the plate ahead of the throw. The game was a slugfest of epic proportions. Wash. who made a defensive play in the top of the seventh to save one run, hit a homer, a triple, two singles, scored four runs and had two runs batted in. A&E first baseman John Gregory had a triple to left to score a run in the first, a two-run triple in the fifth, a two-run double in the sixth and scored three times. A&E left fielder Severin Walstad had a single. a walk, two RBIs and was robbed of a sure triple in the sixth inning when Lauren Barth in center field backpeddaled and made an over-the-shoulder catch of Walstad's long fly for the third out. For Waterfront, Garrett Waiters smashed a line- drive triple in the first to bring in a pair of runs and singled in the fourth to bring in two more. Sean Culhane blasted a a solo homer in the seventh inning to get a rally going. Ryan Guerin had a double, a single, two runs scored and two RBIs. Kayla Boak doubled in a run in the fourth and Miles Hostetler walked, doubled in a run and scored twice. In the first inning, the visiting Waterfront team jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead on the bat of Waiters, who crushed the ball so hard the center fielder made a veiled stab as the ball rocketed over his head. Waiters' triple brought in Scott Steenstra and Ryan Guerin, both of whom walked. Waiters scored when Heather Howard bounced to second. A&E, which has been battling league-leading Water- front all season, came right back to tie the score 3-3. Wash tripled and Gregory tripled him home with a shot in the power alley in left. Wade Risha walked and he and Gregory advanced on a passed ball, later scoring when Walsted hit the ball back to the pitcher, who went to first for the second out instead of trying to get the runner headed home. A&E pitcher Justin Dearlove worked over Water- front in the top of the second, allowing one runner on a fielder's choice. Miles Hostetler took over on the mound in the bot- tom of the second and gave up nothing. Dearlove mowed down the heart of the Waterfront batting order in the top of the third, striking out third batter Guerin and cleanup hitter Waiters. THE ISLANDER M APRIL 25, 2001 0 PAGE 25 A&E took the lead 4-3 in the bottom of the third on Walstad's single that knocked in Gregory. Waterfront went back on top in the fourth with four runs and a 7-4 lead. Kyle Sewall led off with a single and was tripled home by Culhane's shot to deep cen- ter field. Krystin Carlson walked and Steenstra doubled. Carlson and Culhane came home on a double by Waiters. A still-hot Hostetler on the mound got the A&E batters 1-2-3 in the bottom of the fourth. Dearlove stopped a Waterfront rally in the top of the fifth after he struck out the first two batters. Dearlove issued a walk and gave up a double to Alex Wright before getting lead-off hitter Steenstra to ground to Wash at second, who blocked the ball with his body, picked it up and threw to first for the out. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Dearlove and Wash led off with singles before Gregory tripled them in to get within one run at 7-6. The top of the sixth looked as if Waterfront would ice the game, scoring two runs and taking a 9-6 lead on a walk to Hostetler, an RBI double to right by Guerin and Chris Martin's groundout to first base that scored Guerin. But A&E came roaring back in the bottom of the sixth with three runs when Dearlove was hit by a pitch, Wash singled and Gregory doubled them home. Jake Corby knocked in the tying run with a grounder to the right side that scored an alert Gregory, who raced home to make it 9-9 and send the game into extra innings. With two outs, Walstad came up and blasted a shot to center that looked like a game-winning homer. But Barth backpedaled and stuck her glove up at the last PLEASE SEE SPORTS RAP, NEXT PAGE ........ . .. .-................ -....-..-...... . -- .8 '-:; ... .: .... --, Ca,:o" -. -- i '. *^ ... .. .-, .'.- '< ":' ... . . ...... . . .. :. ..... .. . ,. . . i -- " Betsy Hills Real Estate, AA, ages 6-8 Dr. Danziger Allergy and Dental, T-ball, ages 5-7 Anna Maria Spirits, AA, ages 6-8 Harry's Continental Kitchens, T-ball, ages 5-7 1111111 1 1 lllil 8Fli'lll .3mmmmmoool~~UC S~~Y-- Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter, T-ball, ages 5-7 PAGE 26 N APRIL 25, 2001 E THE ISLANDER Sports rap CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 second to snare Walstad's fly ball. The crowd stood and cheered Barth. In the top of the seventh, Waterfront tacked on three more runs when Culhane homered to right cen- ter, Steenstra walked, Hostetler doubled and Guerin singled for a 12-9 lead. Then the real dramatics came in the final frame. Anna Maria Island Little League schedule Majors, ages 10-12 April 26 WMFD vs. Quality Builders April 27 Kiwanis vs. Haley's Motel April 30 Quality Builders vs. Haley's May 1 WMFD vs. Kiwanis Games at 7p.m. AAA League, ages 8-11 April 25 Bistros vs. Waterfront April 28 Air & Energy vs. Waterfront Games at 5:30 p.m. AA League, ages 6-8 April 26 Sandbar vs. Home True Value April 27 Island Spirit vs. Betsy Hills April 30 Home True Value vs. Betsy Hills May 1 Sandbar vs. Island Spirit Games at 5 p.m. Regular season ends May 1 Playoffs start May 11 T-ball League, ages 5-7 April 28 Harry's Continental Kitchens vs. Dr. Danziger, 10 a.m., Longboat Key field Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter vs. Harry's, 11 a.m.. Longboat Key field Home team is listed second in all divisions. West led off with a single and Kenny Bums walked. Hostetler saved one run when he stabbed a line drive off the bat of Alisha Ware, but an error and a fielder's choice scored two runs to get A&E within one run at 12-11. After Dearlove reached on a fielder's choice and stole second, Wash came to the plate with the game more than two hours old. On a 3-0 pitch, Wash rifled the ball to deep right center, knocking in Dearlove and coming all the way around himself. Waterfront fans were stunned and the A&E cel- ebration began as A&E players and coaches mobbed Wash at the plate. Faasse tosses no-hitter against Quality Builders Steve Faasse's size is intimidating to most players in the Island Little League major division. It's part of the reason why the Haley's Motel pitcher tossed a no-hitter April 17 against Quality Builders, which has some quality hitters on its team. Faasse had eight strikeouts and walked three in the 5-1 win that kept Haley's within striking range of rival WMFD, the league leaders in the division for players age 10-12. PLEASE SEE SPORTS RAP, NEXT PAGE Little League standings Major league, ages 10-12 WMFR District 11-2 Quality Builders 7-7 Haley's Motel 6-6 Kiwanis 2-11 Little League batting averages (over .300) Greg Lowman, WMFD .676 Steve Faasse, Haley's .590 Sean Pittman, Quality Builders .474 Matt Bobo, Haley's .385 Esteban Reyes, WMFD .381 Spencer Carper, Quality .355 Chad Richardson, Quality .324 Matt McDonough, Kiwanis .324 Andrew Royals, Kiwanis .324 Zach Geeraerts, WMFD .308 Nick Sato, WMFD .302 Sean Price, WMFD .302 Doubles Lowman 10, Pittman 7, Reyes and Faasse 6 each, Chad Richardson 5, Royals and Sean Price 4 each, Eric Whitley, Tanner Pelkey, Chris Klotz, Price and McDonough 3 each, Bobo, Kevin Kirn, Sato, Jarrod McKenzie and Alex Phillips and Patrick Cole 2 each Triples Lowman 3, Shane Pelkey 2, Alonzo Price, Pat Cole and Matt McDonough 1 each Home runs Lowman 4, Faasse 2 RBIs -Lowman 38, Faasse 16, Sean Price 16, Matt McDonough and Bobo 13 each, Chris Klotz 10, Roy- als, Richardson and Sato 9 each, Mark Spence 8, Patrick Cole and Keith Reynolds 7, Tanner Pelkey, Shane Pelkey, Kevin Kirn, Pittman, Sato, Geeraerts 6 each, Whitley 5 Walks Geeraerts 20, Spencer Carper 16, Pritchard 15, Tanner Pelkey 13, Mike Schweitzer 10 Pitching Lowman 4-1, 5.88 ERA, 66 Ks, 87 walks, 33.7 innings pitched; Patrick Cole 2-1, 2.68 ERA, 32 Ks, 12 walks, 12.3 innings pitched; Pittman 4-2, 2.91 ERA, 56 Ks, 28 walks, 28 innings pitched; Faasse 6-3, 3.11 ERA, 76 Ks, 41 walks, 46.3 innings pitched; Pelkey 0-2, 4.62 ERA, 9 Ks, 10 walks, 13 innings pitched; Jarrod McKenzie 1-2, 4.40 ERA, 16 Ks, 12 walks, 15 innings pitched. ~'I~l J S Dr. Joseph Acebal hin Island Chiropractic 778-0722 (Between Publix & Crowder Bros.) 3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 e 9 - I improve, the, Q tuaty of Your Life Ca-roVl (reer Siehmzwko B.A. Ed., M.A. Psych. 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Bobo also singled in the game as did Faasse. WMFD cruises past Kiwanis West Manatee Fire & Rescue District pitcher Sean Price had four RBIs in an 11-1 win April 16 over Kiwanis in a game that was called in the third inning because of the 10-run mercy rule. Price had a pair of singles in the first inning as WMFD sent 15 batters to the plate and scored 10 runs. Zach Geeraerts walked twice and scored twice in the first, while shortstop Greg Lowman walked and doubled in the first, scored twice and had two RBIs in the league's major division. WMFD's Nick Sato had two singles and an RBI in the game. Patrick Cole and Esteban Reyes also singled for the victors.. Kiwanis could muster just two hits against Price, singles by Cody Woten and Matt Shafer. "A ; nan Maria IsIanid r' SAcommoA4t'o, 5. 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Anchor House Mission golf benefit The Anchor House Mission that benefits Port Manatee seafarers and truckers surely some Island- ers and Cortezians are included is throwing a ben- efit golf tournament Saturday, April .28, at Woodland Executive Golf Course in Ellenton. l 5500 Marina Drive .. Holmes Beach, FL c 941 779-2580 Tropical b Fax: 941 779-2602 0p rt After Hours: UJper ie, Larry Albert 725-1074 ", Greg Oberhofer 720-0932 720 KEY ROYALE DR. NORTH POINT HARBOUR New 5BR/3.5BA, formal dining room, library, new seawall, deep-water canal access to Tampa Bay. May occupancy. $995,000. 723 KEY ROYALE DR. NORTH POINT HARBOUR Incredible panoramic view of Tampa Bay and Skyway bridge. 3BR(2 master suites)/ 3.5BA. Gourmet kitchen, dock and boat lift. $1,085,000. 220 82ND ST. NEW 3BR/2BA TOWNHOUSE Courtyard entry. Oak staircase. Private master suite on third floor. Boat dock deeded with townhouse. $349,900. 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Offered at $359,900; Call Zee Catanese/Broker to view this immaculate home. 794-8991 eves. REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 Nous parlons francais Mit uns koennen Sie deutsch reden 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS I 12L [smith] [mi.tl ,L m i~kB~ ----- ----------- PAGE 28 APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Sports rap CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 out of a Florida oak and pine hammock. Entrants receive green fees, cart, lunch, golf ditty pack, extra golf balls and soft drinks. There will be closest-to-the-pin contests, door prizes, a raffle, cruise drawing, giveaways and a hole-in-one prize. For information, call 722-0764. Baseball trivia Here is last week's question that will remind some of a similar incident that happened to Dave Winfield when he played for the Toronto Blue Jays. A high fly ball to left field appears to be an easy out, but the out- fielders are startled to see the ball and a night hawk collide. Recovering quickly, the left fielder catches the ball while the center fielder nabs the bird. What is the proper decision? Answer: The batter is not out since the ball no longer is legally "in flight" and therefore was not le- gally caught. That ball remains in play and the batter can advance at his own risk. (2.00-Catch, In Flight from Official Baseball Rules). This week's question: On a fly to short center field, the runner tries to score from third, but a strong throw beats him by several feet. The runner slides around the catcher and not only avoids the tag, but misses the plate by at least a foot. Hoping to bluff it out, the runner nonchalantly starts for the dugout, but the catcher starts chasing him. Trying to avoid the catcher and tag, the run- ner circles around him while trying to get back to the plate. What should the umpire do and why is the catcher stupid? Horseshoe winners Winners in the April 21 horseshoe games were George Landraitis and Chris MacNamara, both of Bradenton. Runners-up were John Crawford and Ron Pepka, both of Bradenton. Winners in the April 18 games were Jack Cooper of Holmes Beach and Mike Duff of Anna Maria. Runners- up were Hazen Calhoun of Holmes Beach and Landraitis. The weekly contests get under way at 9 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at Anna Maria City Hall Park, 10005 Gulf Drive. There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. New Gulfview Townhouses 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 2-Car Garage More than 2,000 sq. ft. of living area. Amenities include granite counterlops, all-wood cabinets. minblp cntly foyer, tiled kitchen and bths; first-quality .appliances. Vaulted ceilings in master bedroom. 'I- .i .1i -iideck, tropical landscape and a one-year lull warranty! Offered pre-construction at $379,900. i. 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CALL0NE F*URROFSSONAL E- Olieia 78-199 Dae Vnd V- de778438s DckMahr 78-79 Dennis7914 BoW er 795*-7oae one1-4 1 Quentin I"!Ie Tbt 9 68 JALn C*- 5 et 7832 JimLa ose 761445 Vncet Clanruci 33-860 aleie ietla 18-12 INCREDIBLE GULFVIEW VALUE! 3., ... .i,.' .. l i *i" "-'*'***.'* ADORABLE ISLAND DOLLHOUSE IN BRADENTON BEACH! See the Gulf from your kitchen and front lawn! New everything! This completely redone, furnished 2BR/2BA, plus family room, could be your piece of paradise. Great rental history. $299,900. Call Dennis Girard 941-809-0041 nroTI M 4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive lYI Ce t Logboat Key REALTY Fax: (941) 373-0315 -- -'" .- -, [ -- BEST LOCATION ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND. Spectacular views of the Skyway Bridge, Egmont Key and St. Petersburg. Over 2,300 sq.ft. of living space. Heated pool, boat dock and davits, a new seawall was installed in 1996. Across the street from private Key Royale Golf Club. $899,000. Hal Gillihan, 778-2194. 73912 WATERFRONT SNEAD ISLAND WATERFRONT. Enjoy mana- tee watching from your dock. No bridges to Gulf. Tranquil canalfront, enormous home with pool and oversized lot. $299,000. Ruth Lawler, 855- 0396.74437 ENJOY PANORAMIC VIEW of wildlife preserve and Palma Sola from this sensational 2BR, sec- ond-floor unit. Clubhouse, pools, tennis courts, bike paths and nature walks yours to enjoy. $219,900. Jim Sellars, 798-3577. 72884 ENJOY SERENITY and security in a bayfront community. Beautiful townhomes with 2,000+ sq.ft. Two pools, two Har-tru tennis courts and clubhouses add to the resort-style atmosphere of the Island. Good value for waterfront property. Townhouses priced from $189,000. Bob and Penny Hall, 749-5981. MAINLAND ENCHANTING 3+ ACRES along SR 70 corridor with alluring palm-lined drive, pond and walkways. Large 2BR/2BA home, property also has back entrance. $299,900. Cindy Pierro, 252-0771.70720 LARGE TRADITIONAL HOME on lake in es- tablished neighborhood. Ceramic tile, Berber carpet, lots of storage space, fireplace. Gor- geous master bedroom with sitting area and French doors. $159,900. Cindy Greco, 794- 2714. 74291 194174863w .mr. c DICK MAHER :, AND DAVE JONES ISLAND SPECIALISTS : Sj Simplify Your Search! Call anytime for.a consultation. Just visiting paradise? The Islander Don't leave.the Island without us. Mail order: 941-778-7978. 4 OF ANNA MARIA 4. 778-0455 ' eff 730-2810 Mobile eff thayer 9906 Gulf Drive Sales Specialist jeff @greenreal.com -:L, Thanks for saying j "I saw it in The Islander" Mike Norman Realty BAYFRONT One of the best bunys on the Islanb. D3R/2BA, workshop, big SgraSe, gorgeous views, stock. gazebo. $425,000. FLAMINGO BAY CONDO Sailboat water, bock, turnkey furmishe 2BR/2BA. in like-new coition. Two-car 5rAge An hliue Floriba room, Same room. Two large porches a 5reat buM at $175,000. i .. .. ALL ABOARD Feel like yiou are always on boarb a ship As yiou look through muobstructeb Slass walls at the panoramic expanse of Tampa Day. A truly Munique house a very unique experience. Price rebuceb $995,000. TWO DVPLEXES $375,000 Stone's throw to the beach! Both grouMb level with beautiful laIbscapiSn. Walk to shopping ani restaurants i Holmes Each. A lot for the money. Mike Norman Realty ,N 800-367-1617 941-778-6696 3101 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH WWW. MIKENORMANREALTY.COM Frank Davis Broker Melinda Bordes Realtor Bob Fittro Realtor Richard Freeman Realtor ,, "-I. " Alan Galletto Broker/Salesperson 527 72nd Street............ $649,000 520 72nd Street ... NEW $519,900 523 68th Street.... NEW $499,000 635 Dundee ......... NEW $449,000 ISLAND HOMES & CONDOS: 5 Palm Harbor Dr. NEW $425,000 4002 6th Avenue ......... $369,000 203 55th Street............. $288,000 213 81st Street .... NEW $279,000 Waters Edge......... NEW $246,000 2101 Avenue B..................$229,500 VACANT LOTS: 5208 Riverview Blvd ......... $1,999,999 215 81st Street ......... NEW $169,000 4006 6th Ave .... #1-4 each $149,000 404 Magnolia Avenue.... $135,000 MAINLAND: 2418 90th Street NW...... $3,350,000 7807 Alhambra Drive.. NEW $599,000 Hawthorne Park ..... NEW $389,900 Regatta Point Condo ....NEW $208,000 PERICO ISLAND and BAY CLUB: 11375 Perico Isles Circle ...... $279,000 11445 Perico Isles Circle..... $245,000 .. 11227 Sancutary Drive... NEW $239,000 Bill Jones 1237 Spoonbill ..... NEW $189,900 Broker/Salesperson Tom Nelson Realtor Nick Patsios Broker/Salesperson Chris Shaw Realtor -r Marilyn Trevethan Realtor 830 Waterside Lane .... NEW $178,000 946 Sandpiper Circle ... NEW $146,000 927 Sandpiper Circle.. NEW $143,500 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 7300 Gulf Drive ......... $3,420,000 9915 Manatee Ave..... $1,495,000 Loggerhead Junction ........... $1,335,000 SPECIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION Bradenton Beach Club Townhouses, 1609 Gulf Dr. Starting at $400,000 WE ALS ,IMV RNTALS! Vaaio Anarrl THE ISLANDER N APRIL 25, 2001 0 PAGE 29 ANNA MARIA REAL ESTATE, LLC Gloria Schorpp Helen White Mary Ann Schmidt PERICO ISLAND 2BR/2BA Perico Island condo with view of pond. Screened porch, walk-in closet, washer/dryer, second floor end unit. Great location! $137,900. BERMUDA BAY CLUB 3BR/2.5BA turnkey furnished. Bright attractive condo with view of Gulf from two balconies. Two- car attached garage. Heated pool and spa. $328,000. PANORAMIC VIEW 3BR/3BA luxuries home with 280-foot seawall and gorgeous Bimini Bay open-water view. Pool and cabana, new seawall, metal roof, new kitchen. Open floor plan, fireplace, large lot, private setting. Boat dock. $1,200,000. ANNA MARIA CITY 4BR/2.5BA canalfront home. Close to beautiful beach. Two fireplaces, boathouse, many upgrades, dumbwaiter, residential area. $574,900. BEACH HOUSE 4BR/4BA turnkey furnished beach house west of Gulf Drive in historic Anna Maria City. Large lot, great rental. $495,000. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB 2BR/2BA Gulffront turnkey-furnished condo. Gorgeous Gulf view, beautiful beach, heated pool, excellent rental income. $475,000. KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA furnished home on sailboat water with direct access to Tampa Bay. Split plan, two-car garage, caged pool, nicely landscaped. $ 395,000. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEXES 3BR/2BA and 2BR/1BA duplex west of Gulf Drive. Near gorgeous beach. Large shaded yard. New roof, washer and dryer, three refrigerators. $275,000. 2BR/2BA each side. Central Holmes Beach. Close to library, beach, shopping and bus line. Garages and work area. Great rental. $285,000. 2BR/2BA each side. Close to beach. New roof and carpeting. Fruit trees, large lot, residential area. Excellent rental history. $299,900. Julie Gilstrap-Royal Patti Mariferen ANNUAL RENTALS SUNBOW BAY IBR/1BA condo, pool, includes some utilities. $800 mo. Available April 1. 623 DUNDEE 3BR/2BA house on canal. Two-car garage. Available May 1 $2,100 mo. 6814 PALM DRIVE 2BR/2BA duplex, elevated, available May 1 $8.0 SEASONAL RENTALS Condominiums and Homes Weekly/Monthly from $500 week / $1000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA MLS StiiiCoast REAL ESTATE, LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com Lj PAGE 30 M APRIL 25, 2001 U THE ISLANDER IT EM FO A E ANNOUNCEMEWNEDnined- BUILDERS HOME FURNITURE Displayed but never used. Four-piece bedroom sets $259; sofa and love seat $399; queen bed set $199; full $159; twin $129; futons (sofa by day, bed at night) frame and mattress $199; daybed (white with brass finials) including two mattresses and pop-up unit $285. Can deliver. Call 753-7118. LARGE WOOD BAKER'S cabinet from old restau- rant. Commercial size; holds full-size sheet pans. Glass doors on top, sliding wood doors on bottom with shelves for storage. Good shape. Needs paint or decoration. 778-1102. COINS FROM Royal Mint, non-circulated, presenta- tion case with Princess Di and Prince Charles silver crown, $45; Elizabeth II 25th Jubliee Crown $10; Festival of Britain 1951 silver crown $20; silver 50 nobles, celebrating Drakes conquest, $10. 792-4274. WORLD PHILATELIST: More than 50 new pre- stamped envelopes from the USSR. Each has a great commemorative picture of a significant person or event in history. From Tverskaya Post Office. $50. 792-4274. WILSON HAMMER 5.8 tennis racquet, strung with Wilson Sensation NXT 17. Grip size 4-1/4. Four points head heavy, power level medium. Excellent condition. Includes cover, $45. 748-6222. MOTORIZED GREEN-STRIPED canvas patio aw- ning approximately 25 ft. long, opening to 7.5 ft. $900. Smaller manual awning 7 ft. long, $250. 778- 1865. WEDDING DRESS size 10, short-style with off the shoulder cut. White and summery, fits size 6, $150. Call 779-2427. $225,000 NO BRIDGE TRAF- FIC! Own a little over an acre of land on JewHsh Key, a private island in Sarasota Bay, accessible by boat only. SBayfront lot and one of 13 parcels on this 26 acre island. water, septic and electric at site. Community dock, sandy beaches. IB373855. $179,000 LAKEFRONT. 200 ft. frontage and great view from this 3BR/2BA home. Large open rooms include a den and family room. Deck, fireplace and sepa- rate mother-in-law apartment. 1B45903. $525,000- SAILBOAT WATER. No bridges to the bay when you sail your boat from the dock of this very private 3BR/2.5BA home on large lot in Anna Maria. Crystal-clear caged pool. Short walk to beautiful beach. Very Open. Tons of possibilities. IB203115. $289,000 ISLAND DUPLEX. Holmes Beach duplex with 2BR/1 BA and carports on each side. One block co beach. Quiet neighborhood. Wooden deck and room for a pool. 1B74598 Top Selling and Listing Agent for March - Denise Langlois 5350 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 (941) 778-0766 (877) 924-9001 Visit our website at www.ArvidaRealty.com LITTLE ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY enrolling ages 1 to 5, before/after care. Accepting infants start- ing May 14. Register now! Limited space available. 5382 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-2967. ROSER THRIFT SHOP open Tues., Thurs., 9:30am- 2pm. Sat. 9am-noon. Donations Wednesdays 9am- 11am. Sales racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 779- 2733. CRITTER SITTER Six years in pet care, 21 years as an Island resident. Tender, loving care for your pets with in-home visits. 778-6000. 1994 Dodge Mark II. Luxury model. Loaded, low miles. Must sell. Call Phil 778-8281. NEED A PLACE to park your boat and/or trailer? Long/short term. Capt. John's private launch ramp. Wash down areas 792-2620. OFFSHORE CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Glenn Corder aboard Deep South. Half & full day. For infor- mation call 778-1203 or mobile 713-5900. OFFSHORE AND BAY fishing, nature and special charters aboard. Zulu MaMa. Contact Captain Paul at 778-3013. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to meet interesting people from around the world? Are you interested in learning the history of Anna Maria Island? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island His- torical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. WE NEED YOU! Call 778-0492. 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida (941) 778-2291 PO Box 2150 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 A BEAUTIFUL NORTH EACH V LLA GE TOWNHOU(i A BETVY HILLS EXCLUIME! This warm and inviting 3BR/2BA townhouse is decorated in a lovely southwest motif, featuring soft earth-tone colors en- hanced by textured walls and ceilings with crown moulding and fans. There are attractive hardwood-floors, a ceramic tiled entry foyer, a pretty wooden railing with a cheerful sunrise design and a beautiful hand-painted mural of a seascape. The expansive 30 by 15 ft. screened lanai overlooks a private garden area and is so close to the Gulf that you can hear the surf! Other amenities include an all-white gourmet kitchen with pantry and new dishwasher, gorgeous plantation shutters on most windows, skylights, walk-in closets and a double carport plus double-car garage. Priced at $299,900. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Tingley Memorial Library. Three and six hour shifts. 779-1208 or 778-6247. OPPORTUNITIES: HONEST, DEPENDABLE, ener- getic people. Waitress, breakfast daily; cleaning, bed and breakfast and motel; laundry. Call 778-6335. SERVERS, COCKTAIL servers, great money! Also, line cooks, bussers, food runners. Will train. Bucca- neer, 383-5565. HOUSEKEEPER: Anna Maria homeowner looking for reliable honest individual to clean one day every week. 779-9737. DOG SITTER. Retired individual to stay on premises 24-hours a day, periodically to care for two small dogs. Fenced yard, so minimal care, Anna Maria, 779-9810. DOMINO'S PIZZA, part-time customer service position available. Answer phones and learn to make pizzas. Apply in person 5600 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard-work- ing and responsible. Excellent references. Edward 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Cab. Serving the Islands. 778-5476. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! LICENSED COMPUTER SPECIALIST. Available evening, weekend. For any computer needs-hard- ware, software, network, commercial, private. Call 778-8473. $42,00.__52by145ft.lo.-Aresonbl $15,00.Onl $29,00 ________designer___remodeled.__$208,000.001 OUR LIS INGS DON'T EXPIRE, \ E SELL THEM! S1I. CI ll i.FFIRONI-HOI.IrS E[: \ H Eir .,, il- CG All ... .,-,, 'hd %', r t.ll '. lld ', t hIII i ,ul ih ,u l J"''' -- .--. ... .,[eI, -,.J h,... :'BR 2L i...,..J.. .li, h-eale d rp....I Nealr l-i .. ,r. c ., , Uil ; hMuid 111, 011-I-'- RESIDENTIAL IMPERIAL HOUiSE CONDO 2BR Gull I. bill Cull . .11, 1...i r H cjl eJ p 'lo Til.l. .", tIua iii ... h 1J I ii1. I TM() H(O iEs P, ':BA tii..ie '-.ilh l' l hi ; F- |.; iiiiL-ii T '.,I l Icl'l ih .r.llth .' till, Ihl]. '.-'f:I r' b i2' .L : L. l'.lluI J .."..l-I I, Ul l .'l liJ Ill..l'l I dl':', i. h c. a h I. C I,'' jL- Ih II I., I'uC l I ; Ilh ' l .t. ;c I II l 0; I1 .ll "' L', I I' I LOf IN IN \ RAL)EN rON LDed R :l..n.. i.h' ,,," PERI('O SHORES LAKLERON I !BR 2ba Qu(h,', h:.,i.. i,., n 1, .,r ... Furni,il lid 124. t."i1 COMMERCIAL \%EST I R\DENTON LALINDROMAT CG,..d.J in.ie $1.l 'i, STYLING( S..ALON Eichil ..i,.ns es.abi kJhhd i~ ',ca i, 19.i""' GUiLF\ I\IE LO t II.I., t,, '- It :,.,ed C 51 I1 .1 S AlCGREENS TI,.Ile :Il \ .\A .'d..d C P 1 nilli.-.n SUPlI'L-RM ARKEI 1 No ...,:un,, ne ,i ilh 2,nI.i Ii1 ,r, ,:n;t...,. 11-nd 1C0nAl in ',,,h I'..n.61)'2.1i1 I;,)hLi : i. 3 I' : 'li l 1 AC\N r CO N\ LNIENCE S (tFO RE SIT [ 5.o., ,... 9 1 .. REN TALKS \ AC I ION A ND SE-ESN.-\1 .A \ AIL.AILLE (.;L[I.FFRON I C()NDOS. HOMES. AP \R I MENTS 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 tdy41-4-'aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com THE ISLANDER U APRIL 25, 2001 U PAGE 31 S. .o -- "_ SERVES ontnuedSERICESConinue HOM IMROVEENTContnue TREE SERVICE Topping, trimming, shaping, remov- als. Trim palm trees. Call Phil Brewer Tree Service, 746-6678 or pager 252-3300. WALL & CEILING REPAIR Water damaged drywall, hand and spray texture, professional painting. Reli- able-over 20 years experience. Call 795-1645, leave message or call 545-6141. ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt and salts. Start exterior spring cleaning today. Free estimates 778-0944. Lic/ins. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in construction trades. "I'm handy to have around." 778-1022. WEST COAST NUISANCE Wildlife Service. Call us for problems with raccoons, snakes, possums or any nuisance animals. Lic. by F.W.C. On call 24-hours. call 941-778-3455. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $10/hour. Free advice. 545-7508. ANNA MARIA APPLIANCE & TV SERVICE. Honest, reliable repairs for major appliances, home electron- ics. computers, garage-door openers, marine elec- tronics. 779-1779. TIRED OF FIGHTING TRAFFIC? No parking?. Can't read the street signs at night? Not sure where the address is? Take a taxi and arrive safely. $1.50 to get In. $1.50 per mile. Clean, friendly service. Island Transportation, 7am-3am. 737-0336. , tYAL MAID SERVICE Licensed, bonded, insured, free estimates. Gift certificate available. 727-9337. CHAMBERLAIN PROFESSIONAL CLEANING. Residen- tial, condos. E experienced, affordable, dependable, hon- est. Local references. Call 750-4772, leave message. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT If you're not totally satisfiea'with your rental income, call Bruce Skorupa. Property Manager. T. Dolly Young Real Estate, 941- 778-0807. COMPUTER HELP, internet lessons, in-home in- struction, purchasing consultation, web site design. Call Ryan at 794-6361. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanup. Island resident 25 years. Call 778-6508. FREE SNOW REMOVAL Shell, dirt, mulch or stone delivered and spread for a small fee. Yard clean-up. Dump truck for hire. Free estimates. Call Dave Bannigan. 794-6971. ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it's broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call 778-2581 or 713-0676. TOP NOTCH LAWN CARE Year'round or one time. Mowing, clean-ups, sprinkler repair. Call Jason, 744- 5167 or 284-3333. INTRODUCING ANNA MARIA environmental main- tenance. Single parent will maintain your landscape at low monthly cost. First cut free. Bill Goldschmitt, 792-6289. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and instal- lation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation and pest control service. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-4441. SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $27 a yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free esti- mates. Call Larry at 795-7775. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. Dan or Bill, 795-5100. The Islander Don't leave the Island without us. 941-778-7978. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993. Lic# CRC 035261. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 34-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 778-1730. CHRISTIES PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) 778-3924 or 778-4461. ISLAND UPHOLSTERY Furniture repair. Danish craftsman. Free estimates, pick-up & delivery. 121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. 778-4335. B&D SEAMLESS aluminum gutters, five or six inch available. Insured, free estimates. Dean Guth, owner and operator, 729-0619. WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more by Hunter Douglas and other major manufacturers. Life- time warranty. Call Island resident Keith Barnett for a free in-home consultation. Many Island references, 15 years experience. 941-778-3526 or 730-0516. THIRTY YEARS craftsman experience. Interior, ex- terior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Have sawmill, will travel. 745-1043 Dan Michael, master carpenter. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 726-3077. GRIFFITHS' ISLAND PAINT/ paper services: Inte- rior/exterior painting, pressure washing and wallpa- per. For prompt, reliable service at reasonable rates, call Kevin at 778-2996. Husband/wife team. ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodel- ing, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. Lic#RC0058589, #RG0058589, #PE0020374. Insured. Call 720-0794. YOUR HOMETOWN REALTOR SINCE 1939 WWAGNEQ QEALTY Email: info@wagnerrealty.com www.wagnerrealty.com 2217 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, Florida 34217 778-2246 800-211-2323 BILL BOWMAN - RON CORNETTE WENDY GAUDIOSO JANE GROSSMAN I . YVONNE HIGGINS DEEJORCYK JEANNE LITTLE JEANNE LITTLE HOMES Mobile home in Ellenton close to outlet mall. Appli- ances, furnishings like new. MLS#73832. $59,000. Call Harold Small 778-2246. Key West-Style Home near Gulf and bay. Fabulous home with every luxury including elevator! MLS#71614. Ron Cornette or Jane Grossman 778- 2246. $439,500. CONDOS Coquina Moorings condo with great Gulf & bay views. Dockage, heated pool, across from beach! $345,000. MLS#71834. Call Dave Moynihan 778-2246. Summer Sands Bayfront with enclosed lanai over- looking the bay. Covered parking, elevator. MLS#71057. $269,500. Call Dave Moynihan 778-2246. Summer Sands Gulffront two bedrooms in secured elevator building with covered parking and full Gulf views! $329,900. Call Bill Bowman 778-2246. DUPLEXES Brand new duplex with ceramic tile, carpet, wall coverings, laundry rooms, French doors. $299,900. MKS#72224. Call Jane Grossman 778-2246. West side.duplex on 80th near Cortez. Totally reno- vated. Screen porches, close to beach. $159,900. MLS#71083. Call Jane Grossman at 778-2246. Gulf Drive duplex with covered parking, screen lanai with heated spa! Never rented! MLS#73467. $259,500. Call Ron Cornette at 778-2246. VACATION RENTALS Cottages and condos still available for this year. Weekend getaways or longer stays on the beach. Call Barbara Mayo or Jeanne Little at 778-2246. HAROLD SMALL NICOLE SKAGGS SHERYL SIEBERT DAVE MOYNIHAN ANNE MILLER BARBARA MAYO JERRY MARTINEK JERRY MARTINET -- t-- -~ I PAGE 32 N APRIL 25, 2001 N THE ISLANDER S Commercial Residential Free Estimates a '\ Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging aLawn Hauling By the cut or by the month. Service We Monitor Irrigation Systems INSURED GUARANTEED LOWEST 7781345 PRICES AND SATISFACTION Established in 1983 @U@ STATE LICENSED & INSURED @C3@ [a@Ba CRC 035261 EXPERIENCED @@G@lT@DO ] JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Remodeling Contractors CONSTRUCTION In-house plan designs @@MI@'ia D@Gl Building Anna Maria since 1975 a'U[a@')D~@K (941) 778-2993 9UH HHiA P4IHTI hG Residential Commercial Check our references: i "Quality work it o reasonable price. Ucensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 I Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist -i-iB -_ Replacement Doors and Windows SFully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 Z IIUDIJIIN11f VNLePeR1TflAHO & eMUN E~C F~s SE~iC # ~w ~hi~s B~T adca Offif (41)779-04 # ~qE (94) 5 9,6 7 Wilson Walls INC STUCCO SPECIALIST Drywall Ceiling Repair Custom Wall Finishing Interior/Exterior 25 Yrs Experience Cell 650-7871 Eves 778-9506 J STEUE fLLELI fi FLOOR COUERInGS A wide range of carpet, ceramic tile and vinyl for all your flooring needs. Shop at home from our mobile showroom. Islander owned and operated. Residential Commercial. Licensed Insured Call for a free estimate 383-5381 or 506-3297 A TO Z INTERIOR FINISHING Painting I Kenny Smith Custom Finishes John Kreiter Texturing 941-792-4761 Trim Installation 941-730-6422 Door Hanging Free Estimates Cabinet Installation A 50-Years Total Ceramic Tiling Experience Light Remodeling State Registered Repairs Partnership ]Roll Shlittexrs Protect Against Hurricanes High Winds Glass Sentinal1 The remarkable window film that turns ordinary glass into a super-strength protective shield. 24-hour Protection against violent weather, sun and heat. FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED 778-2840 778-5193*-778-1610 remembered all vear! rTake out ;a gift subscription to Thle Islander Call or stop in. 504 Miarinal ) Drive IIollncs Beadc 941 77S 7)97 ISLANDER CLASSIFEDS~ HOE MPOVMET otiue RNALCotne INDUSTRIOUS, highly skilled, meticulous, sober, prompt, finish carpentry, counter tops, ceramic and vinyl tile, fine finish painting, wall coverings, repairs. Paul Beauregard, 779-2294. KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 748-4711. CARL V. JOHNSON JR., contractor. New homes, ad- ditions, renovations, quality work, free estimates. Fair prices, license # RR0066450. Phone 941-795-1947. VACATION RENTALS: 2BR apartments across form beautiful beach, $350 per week. Fall and spring dates available. Almost Beach Apartments, 778-2374. ANNUAL RENTALS, several to choose from. Big ones, small ones, and one just right for you. Mike Norman Realty, 778-6696. FURNISHED, SECURE 2BR/2BA condo. Deep-water dock, covered parking, pool, spa, tennis, recreation, workout rooms. Near beaches, perfect for boating family. No smoking/pets. $3,000/month. 798-2000. 1BR/1BA WESTBAY COVE. Turnkey, shopping, beach, heated pool and tennis. February, March and April. Old Florida Realty, 778-3377. SPACIOUS 2BR/2BA. Newly decorated on Intracoastal. Dock, washer/dryer. No smoking, pets on approval. From $1,400/month. 794-5980, www.divefish.com/islandhouse.htm BAYFRONT COTTAGES with docks. Turnkey, beau- tiful views, breezy, quiet area. No pets/smoking. Priced from $700/month, $350/week. 794-5980. www.divefish.com. ANNA MARIA ISLAND 1BR/1BA close to beach, no pets, first, last and security. $600/month. Island Real Estate, 778-6066. ANNA MARIA ISLAND Club: Direct Gulffront 2BR/ 2BA, great rates! May-December 2001. Deal direct with owner. Frank 716 454-7434. CONDO ANNUAL SUNBOW BAY 1 BR/1BA. Pools, tennis, elevator, parking garage. Includes water, trash and cable. Furnished or unfurnished. $800/ month. 779-0029. BEACH COTTAGE north end. Anna Maria. Close to Rod and Reel Pier. Available starting April and 2002 winter season. Call 778-7253. MAY-OCTOBER 2001, 2BR/1BA, furnished sea- sonal. All utilities, cable, no pets, no smoking. Near Gulf. 778-2891. HOLMES BEACH canalfront home, 2BR/2BA, fur- nished, garage, laundry, dock, many extras. Avail- able monthly/weekly. Open 2002 season. Call for $ and details. 813 286-9814. BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED canalfront home. 3BR/ 2BA, 524 75th St., Holmes Beach. Bring your jet ski. Deep water with dock and views of bay. Short walk to beach. Summer rates. $500/weekly, $1,500/ monthly. Call 920-1558/778-2464 eves. BRADENTON BEACH large annual 2BR/2BA, car- port, storage shed, W/D hook-up, glimpse of Gulf. $775/month. 941-625-2889. SUMMER RENTAL, 2BR/1BA house. Screened porch. Completely furnished, central A/C, cable, no pets. 112 81st St., Holmes Beach. Two-week mini- mum. 813 689-0925. BRADENTON BEACH: large annual 2BR/2BA, car- port, storage shed, washer/dryer hook-up, glimpse of Gulf. $775/month. 941 625-2889. PANORAMIC BAYVIEW, cozy 1 and 2/BR, fully fur- nished, ground floor, small, quiet complex. No smok- ing, no pets. Steps to beach. Available April-Dec. 15 and next season. Prefer three to four months. Will consider annual. 778-7107. DIRECT GULF VIEW, south Bradenton Beach. 2BR/ 2BA, washer/dryer, $1,300; 2BR/1BA, $1,200. Fur- nished, cable, water included. Lease and deposit. 504-6009, 746-5597. ANNA MARIA HOME refurbished, ground level, large lot, spacious rooms, 2BR/2BA. 142 Crescent, $1,400/month. Bob, (813) 839-3800 OFF SEASON RENTALS opening up now! 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, completely furnished, ready to move into. For more information, phone 720-2242. ELEVATED, canalfront home, 2BR/1BA newly re- modeled upscale furnishings. Private dock and just steps to beach. Prefer seasonal renters. $2,500/ month or $800/week. Call (813) 971-7999 days, (813) 920-3845 evenings. IMMACULATE TURNKEY SEASONAL 2BR/1.5BA. Quiet Bradenton Beach neighborhood across from bay. Available April 14-Dec. 31, 2001. No pets..No smoking. $625/week, $1,500/month. 778-5143. SENIOR NON-SMOKING male looking for 2BR rental for February thru March or April, 2002 season. Local references available. Anna Maria or Holmes Beach preferred. Call 778-6049 until May 2. Don't get buggedl Rescreening of: CREENS : .,ools Patios , 4 1 PLUS A Windows ( Ken Marshall 722-8855 Cell:720-8829 Get It Together inc Need Organization? I can help! Cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun. Home Office Confidential Edie Force, Major Organizer, 778-7916 ISLAND LUMBER A HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 19 I Isla it custom Tops L ;Complete Corian Counter Top Service SCommercial Residential S rDupont Certified Dave Spicer 778-2010 RICK BOYCE CONSTRUCTION From the smallest repairs to major overhaul ... I do it all and you SAVE. 778-5075 798-0078 PAGER 20-years Island experience Insured Lic.# CGC038546 CARPET CLEANING IF .AT ...'C . SCPG - CL-EA~lN Dries Fast! I hours ... not days! CALL 778-2882 N 0 TISIO P E R P A V A S R 0 W E D A TE N UV EA NE IRO EROD AlC T E E R N S Ii S S P EG G Y RE W I RE D M A P MA R E S N E S ORATE AM I C 0 GO RO1 I C H A E L C AI N E MO ONIW A L K AC K DAH E R IC AS E A HOUSE BOY S E A N CO N E RY NUMER 0 S SN E E Z ED AL ECB A L DW IN SI L I CA TE SOUL E L EA L I C EM ST R E S E D N O L E K I DMA N ETO EEL PALAU POP I T ES T /E D F RR-A E R-R G( O G O L TOM-C R U S E A T A R I R AM- CAR TA NATO K E V I NB AC OLEOS INON ELEE OCTET G MME TANS REAR SK IT na Maria Stor ge Only a few spots left! 413 Pine Avenue 778-5354 SA N C L S I F ES ANNUAL ONLY 2BR/1BA directly on Gulf in Bradenton Beach. $1,000/month, assurity/security required with contract. 792-2779. ANNUAL/SEASONAL 3BR/3BA Holmes Beach townhouse. Beautiful unit, great location, heated pool, washer/dryer, garage, much more! 778-0167 for more information. FURNISHED 1BR duplex in Holmes Beach. Updated, tile floors. Available by week or month. 778-0176. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA, remodeled duplex. New appli- ances, west side Gulf Drive, steps to beach. $825/ month, 779-0686. after Saturday (616) 748-9774. CHARMING ISLAND HOME On deep water canal. 2BR/2BA, completely furnished, garage, laundry, dock, many extra's. $600/week, $1,800/month. Avail- able May 1. (813) 286-9814. ANNUAL RENTAL on Longboat Key. 200 feet from beach with Gulf view, screened lanai, laundry room, unfurnished, one block to Publix, near everything. Pets welcome. 1BR/1BA, $725/month; 2BR/1BA, $825/month. 387-0776. LARGE 2BR/2BA CONDO on water with deep-water dock. Pools, tennis, spa. $1,400/month. Please call 792-3556.. No smokers. ANNUAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA Bradenton Beach. One block to beach/bay. 203 Second St. N., #3, $625/ month, $625 deposit. 813 258-2411, available May 1. BRADENTON BEACH ANNUAL 2BR/1BA, newly remodeled, washer/dryer. Available May 1. Steps to beach, no pets. 757-253-2382 or 757-220-3544. First, last, security. VACArOt~JRENTALS 2BR apartments across from t-.r-silitj beach. $350 per week. Summer dates still available. Almost Beach Apartments 778-2374. SANNUAL RENTALS 2BR/2BA duplex, nicely main- tained, dishwasher, storage. washer/dryer hook-up. $725/month. Elevated 2BR/2BA duplex, dishwasher, garage. utility room, washer/dryer hook-up, $850/ monu-,. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, 778-2307. HOLMES BEACH 1 R/1BA close to beach. First, last, security, no pets. $650/month. 778-1511. ANNUALS 2BR/2BA, 1,400 sq.ft., garage, $1,200/ month: 2BR/2BA, 1,200 sq.ft., $1,000/month; 2BR/ 2BA with dock, $900/month; 1BR/1BA, $800; 4BR/ 3BA, pool, garage, boat dock, $2,100/month; 2BR/ 1BA, $975/month. T. Dolly Young Real Estate, 778- 0807 or 795-0303. SUMMER IN VERMONT! Leave your airconditioning behind when you come to this great resort area in the mountains of southern Vermont. Terrific amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, community center and more! 2BR/2BA condos for rent from $1,500 per month. Call toll-free: 866-464- 2366 or email: skihome@sover.net ANNUAL RENTAL Bradenton Beach, 2BR/2BA, el- evator duplex. New carpet, one block to beach. $775/ month, plus security deposit. No pets. 794-1103. VIEW GULF from deck: 2BR/1.5BA townhouse apartment. Steps to beach, laundry hook-up, air con- ditioned, dishwasher. First, last, deposit, $775/month. 779-1586 ANNUAL 2BR/2BA WATERFRONT. Seaside Gar- dens villa, furnished. Available June 1, $800/month. Fantastic view. Call Captain Steve, 545-7969 or slloydevans@cs.com. ANNUAL DUPLEX 1BR/1BA, clean, spacious, ideal for single. Two blocks to beach, $500/month plus $500 security deposit. 2110 Avenue B, Bradennton Beach. 778-6387. COMPLETELY RENOVATED 1 BR/1 BA beach-style apartment. Steps to beach. $500/month. 778-6690. SPRING SPECIAL 1BR/2BA, furnished, steps from beach, Anna Maria Island. Pets are welcome. $350/week; $1,250/month. Call Gulf Drive Apart- ment, 778-1098. SUN PLAZA WEST on beach. Seasonal 2BR/2BA, nicely furnished, washer/dryer, elevator, parking garage. After May 2. Owner 778-3231. ANNUAL ANNA MARIA unfurnished, ground level, 2BR/1BA, washer/dryer, screened porch on canal, carport, non-smoker, $900/month plus security. Call 778-7999. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA, unfurnished, elevated duplex, $785; also 1 BR/1 BA furnished, six- month rental, both steps to beach. 924-5199 or 941- 410-4466 (cell). WATERFRONT ANNA MARIA unfurnished annual or monthly. Dock, tropical landscape, vaulted cedar in- terior. Large open plan, elevated Key West-style. $1,400/month. 794-5980. www.divefish.com 2BR/1BA TURNKEY ready. Washer/dryer, two blocks to beach. Semi annual $875/month plus utilities. Monthly rates available, 779-2393, avail- able now. SEMI ANNUAL STUDIO bungalow. Washer/dryer, turnkey ready, one block to beach. $500 plus utilities. Monthly rates available. 779-2393. Available May 1. 260 FEET on Palma Sola Bay, zoned RDD4.5., Reduced $199,000. Call Sam Watkins, Coldwell Banker, 321-8323. WATERFRONT LOTS AND HOMES. Five direct waterfront lots from $149,900 and three waterfront homes from $299,900 on beach and bay. All on deep boating water. Owner, (570)943-2516. ESTATE-SIZED LOT $199,900, 2.3 acres in town. $50,000 below appraised price. Trades considered. Town & Shore Realty, 383-3840. THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 25, 2001 0 PAGE 33 YVONNE HIGGINS WAGNER REALTY Call me to rind the Best Properties of the Island " '8_-'2-6 or 800 211-2323 P/jIWAjVTITlJ1le/e1, qpVG. n1/ i "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 7 -5594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 778-5594 778-3468 NU-Weatherside of Florida / CLAC286523 SINCE 1948 e WINDOW REPLACEMENT 778-7074 Financing Available + Trust the professionals Island Discount Tackle 941 77876887 in a pump as described by Dr. John R. Lee Special Prices Free Tapes with First Purchase (218) 835-4340 wwwpaulbunyan.net/users/mlzeller Healthcare Professional/Wholesaler Inquiries Welcome Darrin Wash CARPENTRY Serving the Island communities since 1988 with Island references. DRY WALL, TEXTURE & POPCORN REPAIR 778-1353 Water Damaged Drywall Hand & Spray Texture PROFESSIONAL PAINTING. 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N Lightning Repair Commercial \=~ Mobile Home %\ Vac and Intercom -\.W Service Upgrades COMMUNITY ELECTRIC David Parrish Owner Lic # ER0006385 Serving the Beaches Since 1978 A v m r SuA. 1 10 I 7 U 7 L i0Lllmel | I I I |lIlA PAGE 34 M APRIL 25, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER R L T Tr R TAD 3,000 PLUS SQ. FT., 24-hour gated community, fronting Sarasota Bay, 3BR/2.5BA, den, elevator, all amenities. $450,000. 795-2851, pm. CANALFRONT HOME for sale by owner. 2BR/ 1.5BA; 1,750 sq. feet; one-stall garage, pool, 125 ft. of canal frontage. Lot. 80 by 100 ft. $300,000. 8305 Marina Drive,.Holmes Beach, call 779-2093 to see. CONDO OFFICE for sale. $40,000. 779-9761. BRADENTON BEACH five units, four 1 BR/1 BA and one 2BR/1BA cottage with wood floors. Renovated, very cute, great area. 203 Second St. N./106 Church St. $399,000, owner financed with 20 percent down. (813) 223-9193. SANDPIPER MOBILE HOME, #411, completely refurbished, immediate occupancy. $13,500. Info: 756-6096. BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 2BR/2BA house on canal in Holmes Beach. 761-9119. RF5MI4 GULFSTREAM REALTY Karen M. Johnson Realtor/GRI 5503 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach Direct 941-778-0176 Office 778-7777 TOTALLY REMODELED! Close to beach! 3BR home with 1BR apartment. Vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, 20 by 16 family room, Corian, paver-brick drive, lush land- scaping! $339,900. CUSTOM HOME, POOL, CANAL. Built in 1999, this 2,600 sq.ft. home has all the bells and whistles! Ther- mal windows, dramatic pool and spa, porcelain-tile floors, four-car garage, open floor plan! $679,900. ISLAND WATERFRONT INVESTMENT $695,000. Fourplex on Anna Maria Island. Each unit has 2BR/ 2BA with private balconies. Great views of the Gulf and bay: Docks on the Intracoastal side. A must see! One of the cleanest units on the Island! DIRECT BAYFRONT CONDO Best view on Island. 2BR/2.5BA end unit. Many upgrades, heated pool/ spa, covered parking. $299,900. 778-1223. DUPLEX-DELUXE! Spacious, beautiful, 2BR/2BA each side. Newly remodeled, ground level with ga- rage. 90 by 90 foot lot, citrus trees, room for pool, two blocks to beach. Quiet street, nice neighborhood in north Holmes Beach. 17-inch ceramic floor tiles throughout. Tumbled porcelain bathroom tile, white raised-panel cabinets with crown molding in kitchens and baths, granite tops in baths, new vinyl windows, fiberglass doors, deluxe appliances, Hunter fans, recessed lighting, screened room, covered porches, patios, plus lots more. $349,000. Call 778-4560 or 920-4539 for information or appointment. PERICO BAY CONDO Beautiful water views overlook- ing Spoonbill Bay from this first floor, 2BR/2BA condo, most furnishings included at $143,500. Call Tom Nelson, Realtor, Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! 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I fighting Imagine Signs of censorship Pluto, for one Award for "Curse of the Starving Class" City in Vermont Came down Immediately "The Wizard of Oz" prop 87 Poetic regions 88 Piano 90 They're always tired 94 "The Cotton Club" co-star 95 Plug, of a sort 96 It clears the way 97 Tennyson lady 98 German article 100 _loss 101 Zing 103 Flight attendant's offering siting paradise? You can keep up on real estate activity with a subscription to "the best news on Anna Maria Island." You'll get news about three Island city governments, the bridges, Island people and fishing. Call (941) 778-7978 and charge it to MasterCard or Visa. P.S. Visit our office and subscribe in person - 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach. We're right next to Ooh La La in the Island Shopping center. !,, R.M.r.W M I GULFSTREAM REALTY y jf5503 Mlarina Drive Holmes Beach FL 34217 "- ** www.flagulfstreanl.com 941 778-7777 800 486-0897 Available 2002 Season 2BR/IBA upstairs unit. Walk to beach. S$1800 month Village Green Lovely home, quiet neighborhood, fenced yard. $144,900. Bargin! Wont last long! Call now. Priced to Sell Now Incredible Bargain Family paradise. Onor1 ouS rooms. Pool. Jaicuzzi, large lot. Don't miss out on this one. s299 900 Attention Homebuyers Save time iand moneV! Avoid seven costly Imistakes made lb) most 1homhuye111 s. Call 888-217-9233 extension 920,12 ror 24 hour free riecordeC d meossi e to 1receie a cop of this confidential report. GET TO '-"- ' . ' . :r*-^1 * Ra lona Glanz, ReIlltor clh SI)rlehe IOlutschl KNOW US! Meet LaRae Regis. LaRae has been a licensed Real Estate agent for 25 years. She and her husband Bill have owned property here for 22 years and became permanent "Island Resi- dents" in 1999. LaRae, an avid gardener, is involved in the foster-grandparent program for the Kiwanis club and is also a leader in the Awana program with the Island Baptist Church. Stop by Green Real Estate and say "Hi LaRae." r green REAL ESTATE OF ANNA MARIA .: . Q. ''**' i^- 778-0455 9906 Gulf Drive Visit our website at www.qreenreal.com THE ISLANDER 0 APRIL 25, 2001 E PAGE 35 A I, R T N. ,COME Did you know that Wedebrock Real Estate Company has been matching people with properties on the Islands since 1949? For the past 50+ years we have been successful in obtaining the maximum amount of income for our owners by proving personalized quality services. If you would like a free, no obligation income analysis, simply call: 778-6665 800-749-6665 Wedebrock Real Estate Company 3224 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key, FL 34228 26 Avenue of the Flowers Longboat Key, FL 34228 www.Wedebrock.com WedebrockF_@aol.com Advertising works fast in The Islander. It 1, 1r111 .._ I ..,e. n. .. .. -- ....... .' , TWO HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE This unique property has two great homes with a large greenhouse and workshop (60 by 25 ft.), all on an extra large lot in northern Holmes Beach. Owners home features 2BR/2BA, 1,400 sq.ft., large screened porch and two-car garage. Greenhouse/workshop building is perfect for artist, nursery or keep as a workshop. Incredible storage. These wonderful properties are on separate tax rolls and could be separated by new owner. Offered as a total package for just $395,000. ~~~X:~A, -;~- r- i,-'/ I., - In i ... .. S._. . : SIDEr ,,.., REAL ESTATE INrlC .' "'. .. " _. . -: r. ,: ..".. _.. . I., .j . ., . - .. ,' .. .: .- . BEARS This home is walking distance to Manatee High School. Large backyard, partially fenced, room for a pool. Storage room can also be a small workshop. Being sold "As Is." $94.000. MLS#74631. Rose Schnoerr 778-2261. S. P PERICO BAY CLUB 3BR/2BA condo has direct bay view. Lots of privacy in this end unit. Glassed lanai with A/C vents plus screened in second porch. Carpet, tile, mirrors and spa tub. $299,900. Rose Schnoerr 778-2261. MLS#73319. Carol M. Tucker Waterlown. NY Piroska Kallay Budapest. Hungary SUMMER SANDS Large 2BR/2BA unit on bayside overlooking pool area and Intracoatal waterway. Eat-in kitchen, luxurious living/dining room and huge master suite. $337,000. MLS#74586. Bobye Chasey 778-2261. i -I WESTBAY COVE SOUTH. Upstairs end-unit. Panoramic view of Intracoastal, where Anna Maria meets Sarasota Bay. Pool, tennis courts. $245,000. Bobye Chasey, 778-2261. MLS#73159 RENTAL LISTINGS NEEDED 1 or 2BR furnished units needed north or south of the river. I have tenants for four to eight months, off season rentals. Barbara Parrish 778-9611 or toll free 1-877-651-0123. MEADOWCROFT Furnished 1BR/1BA villa with car- port. 55+ community with clubhouse, pool, tennis courts. Close to beaches, shopping, golf and all med. facilities. $49,900. MLS#74530. Tom and Kitty Frost 778-2261. PALMA SOLA AREA Charming country home with city location westside on cul-de-sac street. Split-level great-room plan has one bedroom on first level, tiled kitchen and baths. $157,900. Susan Hollywood, 778-2261. MLS#73090 WOW! Seller gives $500 credit towards closing for carpet/tile! 2BR, land owned, turnkey furnished, any age, small pets ok. Low monthly fees. $27,000. Laura McGeary, 778-2261. MLS#72591 Cn3arj VVirlneir, Patricia Stump Honduras, Central America AA Team Vitale Barb and Jim Lancaster. PA Walt Schnoerr Ohio Republic of Panama - Rose Schnoerr Ohio Republic of Panama Laura McGeary Noreen Roberts Shelia Kidd Doug Newcomer Jan A. Schmidt Kitty Frost Buffalo. NY Cleveland. OH Middletown. OH Missouri Kansas City, MO Monroe. NY PALMA SOLA HEIGHTS Northwest pool home with big yard and fresh paint inside. Fireplace in big family room plus formal living room. No deed restrictions. Bring your boat. $145,900. Doug Newcomer 778-2261. MLS#73984 COLDWTeNTI BAN KeR 0 ^r I c~ II I I Lirt.r~ C i. _t-j I- ---, ... ~1.-. ;-- -- Cheryl Ann Shoultz Bradenton. FL 1 PAGE 36 M APRIL 25, 2001 M THE ISLANDER .I-g;- ot *;' r : Ri WIN:. 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