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Skimming the news ... Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! Anna Maria Thel Islander "The Best News on Anna Maria Island" ISLANDER Volume 9, no. 34, July 4, 2001 FREE City may face lawsuit over Tidemark development By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Tidemark's smooth sail through Holmes Beach waters may amount to rough seas for the city. Lance Spotts and Dan and Tina Howe, neighbors of Tidemark Resort proposed at the former Pete Reynard's restaurant location, have hired attorney Dan Lobeck to oppose the development. Lobeck, of Lobeck & Hanson in Sarasota, also represents ManaSota-88 and Doris Schember in their_ fight against Arvida's proposed Perico Island development. In a letter to Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore and city commission- ers, Lobek urged the city to deny the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning when the issue comes before the commission July 10. Previously the matter was sched- uled to be heard July 24, but in order to meet the deadline for the second reading of the ordinances, the meeting date had to be advanced. Lobeck urged the commission to re- consider its approval of the resolution that allows for the special exception use as a marina and the site plan for Tide- mark. Commissioners voted 5-0 in favor of the development after the first read- ing of two ordinances last month that pave the way for the 40-unit condo/ho- SEE TIDEMARK, NEXT PAGE Big thirst, first winner Brandon Mills, 20 months, of Holmes Beach, had a big thirst and morm, Joanie, was there to catch it on film. Her photo is the first weekly winner in The Islander's Top Notch 2001 Photo Contest. Mills will receive an Islander "More-Than-a-Mullet-Wrapper" T-shirt and her photo will be included with seven more weekly winners in the grand prize contest. Residents file for Bay Drive street vacation By Paul Roat In one of the biggest set of street vacation requests in recent history, 20 homeowners are petitioning Bradenton Beach to vacate portions of Bay Drive South. No filing fees have been paid as yet, and therefore no dates have been set for any public hearings on the vacations. Area residents within the South Bay Association, led by Ken Lohn, asked the city to consider vacating the city right of way to the upland landowners earlier this year. Lohn, who has not been able to attend the previous two meetings with commissioners due to health reasons, wrote to the city in February that "the lack of city care, maintenance and polic- ing of the land it owns is the major fac- tor in contributing to any trashiness or shabbiness that continues to afflict our neighborhood." Residents have complained about vandalism, trash and crumbling seawalls in the area. Since the city owns the land abutting Anna Maria Sound, any sea- walls built would probably be on city property. Cost estimates to seawall the entire stretch of property range at more than $800,000. The vacation proposal would be done block by block from Fifth Street South to 13th Street South. All upland residents in each block would have to agree to the vacation for the land to re- vert from public to private use. For that vacation to take place, resi- dents would have to file the proper documents to the city, with public hear- ings and a formal decision on the matter made by the city commission. Tidemark neighbors to sue city Lance Sports and Tina and Dan Howe, neighbors of the proposed Tidemark Lodge development, plan to file a lawsuit against Holmes Beach based on issues with the city's comprehensive plan, the zoning change of two residential lots to commercial property and the special exception use as a marina to accommodate Tidemark's plans. Islander Photo: Courtesy Jack Elka V I ~ Murphy's Law at work at Islander If you noticed a less than colorful front page on the June 27 Islander, you weren't in Oz. You were experiencing one of several glitches encountered by the newspaper when electronic photo reproduction, computers, printers and an antiquated news press operation collide in outer space. Well, not quite, but if you know the difference between RGB and CMYK, you know some of what we mean. The front page photo last week was saved into the wrong format (more computereze) and passed by half a dozen scrutinizing pairs of eyes unnoticed. Add to that the speed of the presses and a few bundles of test-run papers slipping through on the production line, possibly mailed or bagged and thrown in yards unnoticed, and you might have had some blank pages in the middle of your newspaper. We apologize for the errors. We can only hope to improve in the future, having learned a small but valuable lesson: check, check, check. 'I I I I ~ ---t-,,-- IC prr _LI_ ~PICJ~--~DLI~ --911~6~-91~------~s~e~ 9la 1 ,a ln PAGE 2 0 JULY 4, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Variance denial in Anna Maria headed to court By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter "Either way, the city will pay. Of that I am confi- dent." So said Bill Moore, an attorney with the Sarasota firm of Brigham Moore, speaking on behalf of the heirs of the late John Rogell. The Anna Maria City Commission voted to deny a variance request from Susan Negele, Rogell's daugh- ter, for property at 107 Elm St. on June 28. Negele is representating her father's estate and is seeking to liq- uidate the property for distribution among her relatives. Negele has spent almost five years trying to get permission to build on the property in order to get the highest possible price. There is presently a contract for purchase, contingent upon the variance approval, with the listing price being $289,900. The attempt to permit construction on the lot, which extends beachward of other Gulffront homes in the area, has taken Negele over numerous hurdles set by the Florida Department of Environmental Protec- tion, which has classified the lot as environmentally sensitive. Those hurdles were successfully negotiated, and that brought Negele to Anna Maria's Planning and Zoning Board. Earlier this year, Moore requested variances to the rear and side setbacks on the property on behalf of Negele. The section of the property the DEP said could be built on is an odd, trapezoidal-shaped area at the rear (east side) of the lot. It would necessitate an oddly shaped house, ending on one side in a narrow point. The P&Z board heard that request, but sent Moore and Negele back to the drawing board to make revi- sions regarding the placement of the driveway, emer- gency access and drainage issues. The board also indi- cated they were not convinced the requested variance was the minimum setback required for the structure. The next venue for the matter was the April 2( city commission meeting where Moore presented a pro- posal that reduced the size of structure's footprint from 952 to 665 square feet. The city commission then sent Moore and Negele back to the P&Z board, where further reductions to the variance requested evolved, resulting in a request for a 7-foot side variance 3 feet shy of the required 10- foot setback. "If ever there was a classic case for a variance, this is it," said P&Z board member Chuck Webb. "Vari- ances are granted only in cases of special circumstance Thirteen volunteers will soon be working on mak- ing the City of Anna Maria more beautiful. They were named to the newly formed beautification committee at a June 28 city commission meeting. Among their first tasks will be establishing a policy on memorial benches and making some of the beach accesses more attractive. Mayor Gary Deffenbaugh named the members of the committee and invited anyone else who is interested in serving to contact him. "The more the merrier," he Tidemark lawsuit threatened CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tel, allowing the special exception use as a marina and site plan review to pass as well. Approval of the project would grant the develop- ment a change in zoning for two low-density residen- tial properties to commercial, and amends the future land-use map. "Clearly and without question," said Lobeck, "the rezoning, special exception and site plan are inconsis- tent with the Holmes Beach Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive plan amendment would be internally inconsistent with that plan." According to Lobeck, the Tidemark Resort directly violates the provisions of the comprehensive plan which require that hotel and resort residential uses be located on the Gulf side of Holmes Beach, and which prohibit any residential development in a commercial district. "As the city's comprehensive plan states," Lobeck said, "the purpose of these provisions is to prevent high- density hotel-resort development, which is incompatible with the single-family residential neighborhoods on the bay side of Holmes Beach. The expansion onto two ad- _.__.(:- - . --.. , .. .. . ....t .06' Moving to court Anna Maria City commissioners denied a variance for this property at 107 Elm St., prompting owner Susan Negele and her attorney to take the matter to court. The variance request was for setback relief Negele has been trying to develop the property for more than five years. Islander Photo: Laurie Krosney and the need for a variance is supposed to be inherent in the property. Because of the DEP ruling, this prop- erty cries out for a variance." The board unanimously approved the new variance request and Chairman Doug Copeland presented the case to the city commission at its June 28 meeting. Stephen Thompson, an attorney representing adja- cent property owner Lisa Blanton, spoke in opposition to the variance. Without offering an explanation or reasoning, the commission voted 3-2 to deny the request. Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda and Commissioners Jay Hill and John Michaels were opposed to the variance request, while Mayor Gary Deffenbaugh and Commis- sioner Linda Cramer voted to grant it. Moore, whose firm specializes in property rights, said the next step for Negele would definitely be to go to court. Moore said he will meet with his client next week to decide which route to take. "It'll be one of two things - either an appeal of the ruling, or we will go the other direction and get an inverse condemnation," Moore said. If the matter is appealed, Moore said his client would also be asking for attorney fees and damages caused by the delays. If it is a matter of inverse con- demnation and Negele is successful, the city will have to buy the property at "fair market value, plus attorney fees," which Moore said would be "in excess of $359,000." Moore said he would leave the decision of.which way to go up to Negele. "Formerly, we were interested in doing this in the most reasonable way for Ms. Negele and the city. Now, we no longer care about protecting the city," Moore said. "This decision was arbitrary and unreasonable and we will let a judge sort it out," Moore said. "Typically, cities are more adroit and reasonable about the way they approach these matters. "A city can't deny people the right to use their property. Case law is full of legal precedents. "I haven't seen many cases like this one with the City of Anna Maria. Typically cities and counties are more careful about the way they approve or deny prop- erty rights. "My client is honoring the wishes of her late father to sell the property and distribute the proceeds. The city can't just take someone's property rights like that." space or enclosed dry storage space, marine fuel and lubricant sale, onshore restaurant, onshore lodgings, onshore sundries store and onshore sanitary facilities." Lobeck argues that this provision is also inconsis- tent with the comprehensive plan as it is being applied, and therefore it is "legally ineffective." Lobeck states the use is inconsistent because the project being proposed, a hotel resort and restaurant with dockage, is not being used as a "marina" by any ordinary definition. "If finally approved, the project would ultimately be defeated by my clients' legal actions, which they will pursue to conclusion if necessary," Lobeck states. The lawsuit challenging the consistency of the Tidemark special exception and site plan with the Holmes Beach comprehensive plan will be filed on behalf of Spotts and the Howes by July 12, according to Lobeck. said. Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda will be the commission's liaison to the committee. He said he would help it get started and then bow out. No date has been set for a first meeting. Members of the committee are Diane Caniff, Karen DiCostanzo, Tom Eiseler, Margaret Jenkins, Carol Ann Magill, Elizabeth Moss, Jeanne Murray, Frank Pypel, Elaine Deffenbaugh, SueLynn, Joe Vona, Pennie Neumann and Louise Roby. joining residential lots, as proposed, for a high-density resort hotel is not only illegal, it is inappropriate. "It is precisely this incompatibility that motivates my clients to this challenge and litigation." Lobeck also addressed the fact that the Holmes Beach zoning code allows lodging as an ancillary use to a marina. The special exception allows the property to be used as a marina according to its definition in the city's land development code. The definition of a marina under the LDC is: "A parcel or lot used as a commercial establishment for the provision of rental of uncovered boat slips or dock Tidemark hearing advanced to July 10 The Holmes Beach City Commission has added a meeting to its July schedule. The two ordinances and resolution allowing development of Tidemark Resort have been. moved to the agenda for July 10 at 7 p.m. Another matter authorizing the city to enter into an interlocal agreement with Manatee County will also be considered. Baker's dozen to beautify Anna Maria THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 4, 2001 0 PAGE 3 Bradenton Beach man dies trimming trees Meetinrqs David Maggar, 43, of Bradenton Beach was acci- dentally electrocuted June 27 while e trimming trees at 129 52nd St. in Holmes Beach...-. . :According to the police report. Mal l'r came in cIntacI with a Iive po% er line \ while using a clh in sa. v io trim tree limb, for homeowner Rub\ Lake..Luke told Alficeis thai she ham known Mlag.gar for' eais and that, 1, he has done work for her before. Scott Meyerholz stated that ihe had nmet hliaggr about an hour before the incident. According to the police report, Maggar was up in the-tree cutting limbs with the chain saw when he told Meyerholz he felt a shock and thought he might be too close to the power lines. He asked Meyerholz to get a rope for him. When Meyerholz returned Maggar appeared to be uncon- scious and he called authorities. Maggar was pronounced dead at the scene. Wally Duffy, Florida Power and Light Co. inves- 'tigaitor, explained that if the trees i t:iouchin. the live power line, it is grounded. Duffy said that if the tree cutter is in the tree and cuts off the branch that is crossing the power line, then touches that branch, the current then goes through the tree cutter, back to the tree he is touching and to the ground. Tree trimming fatality Firctig hters ilr,,, West ia hla.itee Fire a 1I Rescue UT01 Einer- 1e ,, Medi- -d! S, rvices v ,-anel lh,'I .. vei-e ill. t1tl off A" ,i var, who L'u. ~, ciden- ril/ 1 ,lectro- ,.,aJ while it ,',11iaing a I''.. III Holmes Beach. Fourth of July Sale 30% Off FLAX and other specials throughout the store! AMI WEST ANNA MARIA ISLAND ALEXIS SHOPPING PLAZA 9801 GULF DRIVE ANNA MARIA, FLORIDA (2 blocks south of the Sondbor) 778-6877 Anna Maria City July 5, 6 p.m., budget work session. July 10, 7 p.m., special city commission meeting: pre-bid conference for building inspection professional services. July 12, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach July 5, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Agenda: re- quest for vehicle repair payment, selection of a vice mayor, amendment to alarm company contract for city hall, special olympics request by Beach House restau- rant, authorization for city clerk to sign election con- tract with supervisor of elections, review of audio tape of June 7 city commission meeting, commission re- ports and public comment. July 9, 1 p.m., budget work session. July 11, 5 p.m., special city commission meeting on recycling. July 12, 1 p.m., city commission work session on budget. July 12, 6:30 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. Bradenton Beach City Hall, 107 Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach July 6, 1 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. July 10, 7 p.m., special city commission meeting on Tidemark project. July 11,7 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Holiday closures Offices in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for the holiday. Garbage, yard waste and recy- clable collection will not take place in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key. Pickup in Bradenton Beach will be unchanged. Looking for a cool, inviting repast? Here' some incentive I I l 26461' FRENCH CONTINENTAL BISTRO Happy Fourth of July ... We're open for brunch, lunch and dinner on the Fourth. Our all-American special for the holiday is our fantastic Potato-Crusted Grouper with Pommerey Sauce. Mmmm. Mention this ad for a FREE glass of house chardonnay, cabernet or merlot with your choice B of 17 dinner entrees, plus nightly specials. AWARD-WINNING FINE DINING WITHOUT SURFSIDE PRICING! NEW SUMMER HOURS OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH from 8 a.m. DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 p.m. (Closed Monday/Tuesday) Formerly Chez Andre New Decor and Wine Bar! Chef/ Owner Damon Presswood Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 778 5320 to try '~rT:d~~~~ ~ ~1+ '6~1~111111111~~ ~ Bdl~ggt~l r,,_ It PAGE 4 0 JULY 4, 2001 M THE ISLANDER Turtles? Go east with Turtle Watch's Suzi Fox By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent If you think we have sea turtles on Anna Maria Island, try traveling to the Atlantic side of Florida with Suzi Fox. Jupiter Beach has about half the beach we have, and more than 20 times the turtle nests. Fox found them when she went on a field trip to the east coast, accom- panied by Islander publisher Bonner Joy. They were somewhat overwhelmed. "I stood in front of my hotel at sunrise and looked right and left for a hundred yards and counted 25 new crawls," Fox said. A crawl is the track a female turtle makes waddling up the beach from the sea to dig a nest and lay eggs. Sunrise At sunrise on the Jupiter Beach shoreline, it's hard to miss the distinct "tractor" marks of the logger- head turtle crawls in the grainy brown sand. New crawls were prominent and prolific on the beach, with previously marked nests cluttering the sand above the tide line. It is the most turtle-friendly place she's been an area where turtles have to allow for humans, she said. People pay strict attention to their lights, which if vis- ible from the sand can entice mother and baby turtles to their death upland, away from the sparkle of the sea where instinct tells them to go. "The lights are totally controlled," Fox said, "unlike on Anna Maria Island where we have dreadful problems every year. There, every business and residence and mu- nicipality has all lights shielded from the beach. There are signs all over warning against lights. And the state and county and municipalities are strict about enforcement." "The beach has obviously been renourished, and with it a prime beach dune system was installed," Joy said. "It runs the length of the beach as far as we could see north and south. The two-story dune is loaded with sea grapes, sea oats, ice plants and other beach vegetation. And the sand, although brown and grainy, appears to be choicy for loggerheads." As for all those sea turtles, Fox said the Jupiter Beach Turtle Watch monitors four miles of beach, compared with Anna Maria's seven miles. There they had already counted more than 2,300 nests, compared view A loggerhead crawl and nest on the beach is visible through Ps plants surround- ing the dune walkover at the i Jupiter Beach Resort. The 1 7turtle-friendly red lights on the walkover were Amounted at ankle height facing away front the beach. with the Island's 98 at the time. "We expected to see turtles on the beach overnight like sand fleas, Joy said. "We stayed out one night with a group from the Florida Press Association waiting for a mother turtle to arrive and we weren't disappointed. Just before high tide at about 11 p.m. a loggerhead emerged from the Atlantic about 75 feet from our group," Fox said. "It was a first for all of them, including the publisher of the Naples Daily News, Dean Ridings, executive director of the FPA, his family and about 10 others. Unfortu- nately, she retreated without nesting." None of the Jupiter-area nests have to be caged or fenced to protect the eggs and the hatchlings from human interference or from being lured up into fatal territory by artificial lights. Turtle Watch provides many shelters. Back on Anna Maria, mother loggerheads had dug 113 nests by the first of this week, with 95 false crawls signifying that many more prospective mothers came up to nest and changed their minds. The number of nests are a bit ahead of last year's pace, Fox said. 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Don't miss out! & Mike < Norman Realty inc. 3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Office: (941) 778-6696 (800) 367-1617 www.mikenormanrealty.com email: mnorman@gate.net t ---- ~II ' - - -c-- ;il i ;- es A4'9 THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 4, 2001 M PAGE 5 Anna Maria whittles on lengthy agenda at five-hour meeting By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter Anna Maria city commissioners met and met and met and met June 28. Beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting until midnight, commissioners approved three ordi- nances, OK'd special event applications, appointed committees and board members and conducted contro- versial employee reviews. The commission passed a parking ordinance that raises fines to $30 for most city parking violations and enacts a $5 late fee. Also approved was a fine of up to S100 for violation of handicap parking regulations and an accompanying $25 late fee that will be added on after seven days. Commissioners also passed an ordinance requiring applicants to pay postage and prepare mailings to af- fected residents in conjunction with requests for vari- ances to zoning regulations. They extended the city's contract for sewage ser- vices with Manatee County. Approval was granted to the Anna Maria Island Privateers for the Fourth of July parade, and approval was granted to Manatee County Nursery School for a 5K run in November. After some discussion about the negative public- ity generated by the Celebrate Anna Maria event last year, the commission approved the organization's spe- cial event application to hold its annual street festival on Oct. 20. Event organizers last year apparently envisioned a juried art show and ruled out "shell art." Some artists and members of the community were angered that cer- tain "crafty" vendors were denied admission to last year's show. City Commissioner Jay Hill is an officer in the nonprofit organization that sponsors the event. In other action, Mayor Gary Deffenbaugh ap- pointed 13 members to the city's new beautification committee. They are Diane Caniff, Karen DiCostanzo, Tim Eiseler, Margaret Jenkins, Carol Ann Magill, Elizabeth Moss, Jeanne Murray, Frank Pypel, Elaine Deffenbaugh, SueLynn, Joe Vona. Pennie Neumann and Louise Roby. -_ _llm S I I ou ,. Route 5 A7EA -7 ,-- I - A -- -- stays on --- Anna Maria -- -"--. Island IMPROVED SERVICE! Changes effective July 1! 2 buses will be serving Route 6 Eastbound/Westbound Coquina Beach to Cortez Plaza on Cortez Road -- , Resident Chuck White was appointed to serve on the city's planning and zoning board. Public Works Director and Building Official George McKay asked for and received permission to contract with Christopher Jones for engineering services and a pre- dredge survey of the Lake LaVista inlet. The dredging must be done about every 18 months to keep the lake and canal clear of the silt that washes in with the tides. Commissioners gave the nod for now because of time constraints, but made it clear they expect the en- gineering to be put out for bid the next time around. In other action, the commission gave glowing per- Iril I~ ACeoss 1. YOUNG PERSONS formance reviews to all its employees. Previously there was dismay on the part of some commissioners and employees regarding the public nature of the reviews. The commission said the public reviews were for this year only and that they would be handled differ- ently in the future. Hill stated his administrative procedures commit- tee would make suggestions to the commission on the handling of annual staff employment reviews. Late in the evening, resident Mady Iseman pre- sented commissioners with a petition with 262 signa- tures calling for a review of the city charter. No action was taken on the petition. -. 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His clients are seeking judicial review of the actions and decisions of the city and ultimately a declaratory judgment and injunction reversing the city's decision. The lawsuit will be followed by an appeal of the city's approval of the development on additional grounds, such as parking requirements, according to Lobeck. Lance Spotts, Dan and Tina Howe (plaintiffs) and most of their neighbors are quick to point out that they're not opposed to improvements at the former Pete Reynard's location. However, they adamantly oppose the rezone of the residential lots to commercial immediately adjacent to Spotts on. the north endof Sunrise Lane and opposite ba\ front home' on 56th Street' .. . Lobeck n,,tc hi, client, should be protceted'y 'the city's comprehensive plan. with regard to "protection of existing residential areas from incompatible land uses, locations, densities or intensities of development, trans- portation facilities and environmental or natural re- sources." The resulting noise, overflow parking, vehicular and boat traffic, aesthetics, the transient nature of hotel occu- pants, impacts on manatees and other natural resources, and other effects of the Tidemark Resort will have ad- verse effects on the neighbors, according to the lawsuit. Imagine a 40-unit hotel next to your single-family home, or across the canal, noting that Tidemark's rows of connected townhomes along the canals are separated from the water only by a five-foot sidewalk. As Commission Chair Roger Lutz said at the meet- ing, just before voting (surprisingly) in favor of the project, "I wouldn't want someone to come in and put a hotel next to my home." But Spotts said it best: "Who will want to buy my property if you rezone the property next to me? It's a hotel in condo clothing and I don't want to live next to a hotel." Spotts and the other neighbors should be able to rely on the city to maintain the existing zoning, at the very least. At presstime, the city shot off its own fireworks, ad- vancing the second hearing on Tidemark resort from July 24 to July 10. The action will get underway at 7 p.m. Happy Fourth of July. Tie Islander July 4, 2001 Vol. 9, No. 34 V Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy V Editorial Paul Roat, News Editor Diana Bogan Gretchen Edgren Jack Egan Jim Hanson Laurie Krosney V Contributors Gib Bergquist Kent Chetlain Doug Dowling Mike Shannon 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 S t 1994-00 e llespaper ^ ISLAND 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 SLICK By Egan Opinion A special day I want to thank my family and all my wonderful friends who came to my birthday party and made that day so special. Also, to the ones who sent cards and those who called. May the good Lord bless you as he has blessed me for 90 years. Ruth Mora Ciulbreath, Cortez Veterans deserve memorial Regarding the flap over the proposed memorial for our Island veterans: If it weren't for the veterans of this free country, Arlene Flisek, of the Manatee Audubon Society, wouldn't have to worry about the birds at Leffis Key. The birds would probably have been eaten as they were in many war-torn parts of the world. In the wine districts of California and New York they use multiple propane powered cannons that go off at 15 minute intervals to try and discourage birds, which quickly return. Considering we are in the lightning capital of the United States, the thunder should have caused all the birds to leave the Tampa Bay area. It hasn't, so let the vets fire their volley for those who never returned home from lands so far away. The commission should grant the vets their request and we should remember what those boys went through for our freedom. Peter Slack, Bradenton Beach Skatepark rebuttal In reference to Mr. Cook's concerns about a skatepark (Islander "Opinion" June 27), if he had done as much re- search as the committee and I have done on this project, then he would know that all of the issues he mentioned have already been discussed. There have been several meetings open to the public, experts consulted and other successful parks examined to be sure all problems have been addressed in detail. Our information was copied and presented to each Holmes Beach city commissioner. As far as the Police Athletic League skateboard park goes, the reason that park closed was due to the poor de- sign in such a small space. Because of this, no one would come to this park. I would also hope that you are concerned for the safety of the skateboarders, rollerbladers, and bikers of Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. After all, wouldn't they be safer in an area designated for their use, rather that on the streets or in parking lots? Everyone tells us where we can't skate. How about finding a safe place we are allowed to skate? So, if you are still concerned, then find out about one of the meetings being held or talk to Mr. Skoloda person- ally. Brad Bryant, 11-year-old skate; Anna Maria Astounding All Island Denominations Due to several situations beyond my control, I re- cently found myself in a financial vise. Having never been in a situation quite this serious, I was at a loss as to where I might find help. A friend told me to request help from the Depart- ment of Children and Family Services, and I did. The lady to whom I was assigned gave me food stamps and a number to phone for help with my FPL bill (my other utilities were already paid). I called the number and one. thing led to another, and several phone numbers were tried. I finally got in touch with an Island group called All Islands Denominations. Within 24 hours an ex- tremely nice lady affiliated with that Island group brought me a check for my power bill. I was absolutely astounded. This wonderful group of people is made up of representatives from the seven churches on Anna Maria Island and is here to help the citizens of the community wherever it can. This organization is proof positive that a spirit of Christian fellowship and love exists on Anna Maria and all of us should be grateful that we have found our way to this special and sacred place. C. Moylan, Holmes Beach From he ,Walte r C- ,by Mike Shannon Is gate closed or locked? I've been asked by a reader to comment on the is- sue of growth in Manatee County. More specifically it was a request to speak out against the planned devel- opment on the northern shores of Perico Island. While I am flattered that this woman would care to hear my thoughts on the subject, I wonder how thrilled she will be when she reads them, because I'm not sure if I am entirely against the Arvida project. There is no question that there is a part of me which wishes to see that land left in its near to natural state, of- fering a much needed reminder of the way things were and would be again if it were not for human intervention. On the other hand, there is something slightly mis- anthropic to the concept that with growth and develop- ment read, more people that the quality of life invariably declines. There is no question that growth and development in and of itself is not necessarily a positive thing. Florida is a case in point that unregulated growth can be a nightmare. There are long stretches of many a road US 41 for instance that will carry the scars for years to come of what greed and lack of common sense can do to a landscape. Not wanting this sort of blight to affect our neigh- borhoods is perfectly understandable, and I wholeheart- edly agree with it. Fortunately, through the involve- ment of an informed citizenry and some sound govern- mental policies, we in Manatee County have come a long, long way toward ever again permitting such wan- ton misuse of our precious and fragile environment. A drive along the roadway which dissects Perico Island is Exhibit A on that count. And happily it is not alone in that regard. Bradenton and Anna Maria Island are nicer, cleaner and generally offer a more pleasant standard of living now then they did when I first moved to the area eight years ago an observation which is by no means meant to insult how things were, only to praise the marked improvement. The question at hand remains however: how much of a good thing is good? THE ISLANDER J JULY 4, 2001 0 PAGE 7 Closing the gate behind you is as natural as seek- ing out a beautiful place to live in the first place, espe- cially when you are looking for a sparsely populated locale. By definition when you choose to live in an urban environment you do so clearly intending to live an existence within a high-density human community. When you seek out a home on one of Florida's last unspoiled barrier beaches you don't want to be look- ing up at glittering concrete and glass towers. So what do we do? Do we impose a moratorium on any and all new growth? Obviously, that's never going to happen. What we need to do it to continue to work toward what has already been started. Put the interest of the com- munity at large at the forefront of the discussion. Yes, the land owner and developer are permitted to use their prop- erty in the manner for which it is zoned and to make a profit in the process even the staunchest no-growth pro- ponent would gladly accept the astronomical prices houses on AMI now command but no, they are not allowed to do so to the detriment of the collective good. How that relationship plays out will need to be decided on a case-by-case scenario. And as anyone who has ever attended a governmental meeting on the Island will tell you, there will be no shortage of emo- tion and energy in the exchange of opinions. Stay tuned. E-mail Mike Shannon at Shnnn613@cs.com. Regina seen as major Bradenton Beach tourist attraction The long-ago sinking of a sugar barge named "Regina" could end up buoying tourism in Bradenton Beach. Lorraine and Pete Athas, owners of Sea Trek dive shop at Seventh Street North, believe the 300-foot-long molasses barge is the perfect candidate for a state pro- gram that promotes sunken ships as tourist attractions. Two State of Florida underwater archaeologists who recently dove on the wreck would like to see the Regina added to the seven other accessible shipwrecks the state likes to promote. Lorraine Athas said archaeologists Roger Smith and Della Scott-Ireton were thrilled about the Regina's prospects. "The Regina is in 20 feet of water about 75 yards off the beach at Seventh Street North, so it meets the state's requirement about being easily accessible to the public," Lorraine Athas said. "The people from the state were impressed and thought it was great. About 213 feet of the ship is showing and there's an abundance of sea life down there. We have the occasional jewfish [goliath grouper] and there are flounder, cobia, hermit crabs, starfish, tropi- cal fish and soft coral all over it." On March 8, 1940, the Regina was headed to New Orleans with 300,000 gallons of Cuban molasses. She ran into a storm off Bradenton Beach and spilled her cargo and 11 crew members into the Gulf. The crew survived as the barge sank to her shallow grave. Should the Regina become a submerged park, the state would map the vessel and produce brochures de- tailing the ship's history and structure. The only thing left to do now for the Regina to gain status as one of "Florida's Shipwreck Preserves" is for the Island community to get behind the project. Without pub- lic support, the Regina won't get her recognition. "We're getting divers to sign petitions and Pete is going around to local businesses to get their support and tell them what we're doing," Lorraine said. "When we feel like we have enough people behind it, we'll approach the city and the mayor, who already has got- ten behind it." Persons with knowledge of the Regina or anyone who was around when she sank, are asked to call Sea Trek at 779-1506, or contact the Florida Bureau of Archaeologi- cal Research in Tallahassee at 850-487-2299. I Remeb erO ...asawaysFREEB EERto' . Ralph has some cool new fans and they'll blow you away! The addition of SIX brand new ceiling fans on the deck makes Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant the coolest place for outdoor dining. ~ Now Serving Breakfast ~ & Open Daily at 7 am SFull Breakfast Menu Full Service Bar Bloody Marys and Mimosas 2 for $5.50 ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING ) FULL MENU FULL BAR Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week 902 S. Bay P'-' at Galati's Marina, Anna Maria 778-3953 We'd love to mail you the news! S We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. 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They are on order and the long fabrication chore has begun, said Susan Hancock, marketing manager for Manatee County Area Transit. There will be five trolleys, she said, so three will be available at all times to fulfill the county's commit- ment for service seven says a week, 6 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. This service will begin no later than next January, when funding takes effect. The money comes from grants from the Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County. The trolley fare will be free at least for the first year, Hancock said. Transfers to other MCAT routes will be at the regular $1 rate. Hotels, motels and other businesses will be provided with free passes for their clientele. The trolleys will get their own logo, a happy mana- tee with "Trolley" prominently displayed. Buses, drivers, trolley stops all will be dressed GULF BEACHES > )VlT ..1 s -r-$Erzx 3/L/~owo- 150 a~ L up in special colors for the service. The trolley cars will be a blue-green sea color with white tops. Drivers will wear khaki trousers and tropical print shirts with white socks and sneakers. The trolleys will follow the current bus route from Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach to the Anna Maria City Pier. Northbound the route will take Marina Drive/ Palm Avenue through Holmes Beach and Spring Av- enue east to the Anna Maria City Pier. Southbound it will take Gulf Drive through Holmes Beach, returning then along Manatee Avenue to East Bay Drive, Gulf Drive and on to Coquina in Bradenton Beach. Connections for bus service to the mainland on Manatee Avenue (Route 3) from the Manatee County Public Beach and for service to Cortez Road (Route 6) from Coquina Beach will continue unchanged. The Anna Maria Island bus route (Route 5) pro- vides 30-minute service up and down the Island in ad- vance of the trolley launch. The bus stops will become numbered trolley stops, with informational signs, including a list of service times, according to Hancock. Transfer points will have a map and a list of connection times. Wednesday, July 25, is designated a "Test Drive" for the planned service enhancements and to offer the opportunity for public input on trolley stops and shel- ters. The public is invited to ride the Island route that day for 25 cents, and free transfers will be available. SKnow an Anna Maria resident worthy of recognition? By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter If you know someone who lives in the City of Anna Maria whom you believe deserves "recogni- tion for outstanding achievement, service to the community, or heroism," the Citizen Recognition Committee wants to hear from you. Anna Mara had a citizen recognition award from 1988 through 1995, but it fell by the wayside at some point in the mid-1990s. The newly revived committee is simpler, and each city commissioner will name one member to serve on the committee. Committee members will serve one year to gather nominations and select an individual or organization to honor as citizen of the year. The newer, more streamlined committee is the brainchild of Commissioner John Michaels, who helped the new committee get started at its first meet- ing June 28 and then bowed out of the discussion. This year's CRC members are Elaine Deffenbaugh, Brenda Holland, Marsha Powers, Sinclair "Bubba" Stewart and SueLynn. The CRC would like potential candidates, per- sons or organizations to be submitted in writing. The nominations should be submitted to City Clerk Alice Baird before Aug. 15. The committee will then deliberate and make its selection. The distinguished citizen award -will be presented in October. Past recipients of the award were Ernie Cagnina, Ellen Marshall, Ted Tripp, George! 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Since it is not specified in the charter that the mayor is to conduct the meetings, the matter was de- cided by a majority of the commission in favor of hav- ing the vice mayor run the meetings. Iseman, who has owned property in Anna Maria since 1987 and who has lived here full time since 2000, said she was strongly influenced by, the last presiden- tial election and all the "hanging chads. I just became very aware of the political process and realized I really can make a difference. "You know, I was really glad I was able to do it - that I have the ability to go out and ask people to sign," Iseman said. "It made me feel good about living in this country." Iseman said she spent a total of about 18 hours collecting 262 signatures, which represents slightly more than 15 percent of Anna Maria's residents. She didn't require voter registration, because she said her intent was to suggest a charter review, not to force one. Iseman told commissioners about her experiences collecting signatures at the post office, where almost everyone goes to get their mail. "Most people I talked to are ready for change. They mostly said they are tired of all the conflict and hostil- ity and they are embarrassed by their city government," Iseman said. She said even people who didn't want to sign the petition said they were disgusted with their city govern- ment. "One gentleman said he didn't. need to sign, be- cause these people would be out of office in the next election and then the charter would be all right again," she said. Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda replied, "Since I started running these meetings, there has been much less con- flict. We have seen much less dissension. In fact, we've seen increased cooperation." Skoloda said he attributes the negative perception of the workings of the Anna Maria commission to the press. "I don't think there has been dissension. The press has blown it way out of proportion." There was no action on the petition, although resident SueLynn pointed out that the petition rep- resents a sizable number of residents and that the commission should take Iseman's suggestions under consideration. Skoloda told her the commission is very busy lately with meetings lasting until late at night. Skoloda also pointed out that the budget hearings are coming up soon, so the commission is doubly busy. Battle for alcohol on Palma Sola Causeway The campaign for alcohol on the Palma Sola Causeway is "just beginning," although the Bradenton City Council has voted otherwise. The council prohibited alcohol there a year ago when the Florida Department of Transportation's ma- jor bridge construction project was to commence. Safety of workers and the public were cited as the rea- son. The construction is finished, and some causeway picnickers and swimmers want the prohibition re- moved. Some citizens of the area don't, saying drink- ing is just as hazardous to public safety as it ever was. The city council voted 3-2 last week to keep the prohibition, and the split encouraged at least some of those who wanted a different result. "It's a good thing," said Dale Schmitz, supporter of drinking on the causeway. "It puts things in motion. Two (council members) supported us, so we only need to convince one more." Vice Mayor Marianne Barnebey, who initiated the ban last year and who voted to continue it last week, countered that the safety hazards from excessive drink- ing there still exist, that "to keep everyone safe, we needed to keep" the ban. She noted that restrooms are all on one side of the busy road, there are no crosswalks, the "city side" has no picnic facilities, garbage piles up and the state has refused to reduce the 50-mph speed limit. Schmitz conceded that's all true, but said those problems are easily corrected: "We want restrooms on pledged to continue both sides, too, portables would be OK. The beach should be expanded so we wouldn't be so close to the roadway. We'd go along with a ban on glass bottles and kegs of beer. Guard rails would be welcome. So would bigger trash bins. "We want our freedom back, we'd keep others re- sponsible. It's wrong to penalize everybody for the actions of a few." "I don't like it when government steps in," said Vice Mayor Barnebey. "But when people won't be responsible and create a safety hazard, government has to do it for the good of all." He and his side will be back, Schmitz promised, and they will keep coming until they have that one vote they need to repeal the prohibition. GET $100 TO $500 IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS We'll cash your personal check and hold it until payday! 4 Locations to Serve You! 2801 14th St. W. 741-2000 7342 Cortez Rd. 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On the schedule are "4-H Western Roundup" by Diane Smith at 2 p.m. July 10, "Solar System Tour" with Jonathan Sabin of the Bradenton Bishop Plan- etarium at 2 p.m. July 17, and Puppetrix at 2 p.m. July 24, an event that will be held at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria City, to accommodate the anticipated crowd. Other events on the library's schedule: Wednesday, July 11, 18 and 25, Family Storytime at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, origami class, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 17, 24 and 31, a veterans service officer will be available for interviews from 1-4 p.m., by appointment, which may be made at 749-3030. Featured exhibitions at the library during the month will be pencil illustrations by Alexi Lillis of Anna Maria and wood carvings by Tom Thompson of Bradenton. Further information may be obtained by calling 778-6341. The library opens daily except Sunday at 10 a.m., closing Monday and Wednesday at 8 p.m., Tues- day and Thursday at 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m. Pelican Man orientation for volunteers Saturday Persons interested in volunteering to work at the Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, will get a special orientation and tour of the sanctuary, on City Island off the south ramp of the New Pass Bridge to Longboat Key. Details may be obtained at 388-4444. Mark Twain in Chapters series next week The comedy "Roughing It With Mark Twain" will be featured at a dinner show next week at Chapters on the Island restaurant, 5904 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The special presentation will run July 12-14, with the restaurant opening at 6 p.m. and the show begin- ning about 6:30. Price for dinner and show is $29.95 and reservations are required at 779-2665. Euphemia Haye sponsoring 'Chill and Grill' lesson Reservations are being taken now for a "Chill and Grill" summer cooking lesson and luncheon being of- fered at Euphemia Haye restaurant on Longboat Key on July 25. Chef Raymond Arpke will prepare appetizer, en- tree and dessert, showing special techniques and an- swering questions from the participants. The menu, complete with wines, will be Grilled Shrimp Satay with Peanut Sauce, Grilled Red Curry Lamb Leg with Dirty Rice, and Ginger Ice Cream. Reservations may be made Monday-Friday be- tween 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 383-3633. Price is $50 per person. The restaurant is located mid-key at 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Museum offers magazine The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is intro- ducing a new magazine, "Yesterday in Florida," which can be purchased at the Island Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Packed with rare vintage photos, the bi-monthly periodical features a variety of historical information. In the June issue, eight pages are devoted to Anna Maria Island and several pages give interesting facts about Egmont Key. The museum gift shop offers books, pictures, post- ers, post cards, notepaper, replicas of the first Island church, and T-shirts for sale. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, call 778- 0492. Susan Atherton Anna Maria's Atherton again Girl Scout treasurer Susan Atherton of Anna Maria City was re-elected treasurer and Brenda Katz of Holmes Beach won rec- ognition at a meeting of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Inc. in Port Charlotte: Atherton is a certified.public accountant who is a member of the organization's board of directors and serves on the finance committee. She is president-elect of the Gulf Coast of Florida Institute of CPAs and a former member of the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and volunteer with the Mote Marine Laboratory Stranded Marine Mammal Rescue Team. Katz was awarded a pin honoring her for 10 years' service with the organization, which has more than 9,000 girls enrolled. Also elected at the meeting was Lisa Lowrance of Longboat Key, named at-large member of the board of directors for a term of two years. Festival space available The Longboat Key Center for the Arts has opened reservations for its annual Art on the Avenue fine arts festival at the Avenue of the Flowers shopping center in November. Sponsored annually the Saturday before Thanks- giving, the festival attracts between 7,000 and 10,000 attendees, the center said. Exhibit booths are $90 for center members, $95 for others. Further information is available at 383-2345. Adult volleyball play under way at Center The Anna Maria Island Community Center is host- ing adult volleyball from 7 to 8:30 every Wednesday at its air-conditioned gymnasium, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria City. Anyone interested in getting a coed team together may call Tom Moore at 778-1908 for particulars and registration. Counselors for kids being sought for summer camp Summer camp counselors are needed now at the Anna Maria Island Community Center, the facility's Mary Metcalf said. The campers are children in kindergarten through fifth grade, she said. Pay is from $7 to $9 an hour, depending on experience and education. The work week is 30 hours. She may be reached at 778-1908 for details. Bradenton Beach value skyrockets this year Bradenton Beach is worth more this year than last - a whole lot more. Total taxable value of the municipality has been set by the Manatee County Property Appraiser at $223,942,096 for 2002. That's up $36,551,806 from the current ypar. The taxable value exempts churches, libraries, pub- lic buildings and public parks. SHAKESPEARE ON THE ISLAND A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM Co-Producer Suncoast Real Estate July 11 15 8 PM "A classic play of love, lust, buffoonery and fairy dust! Box Office Opens July 6 9-2 Daily Except Sunday .Visa and Mastercard Accepted Gulf Drive & Pine Avenue Anna Maria 778-5755 Anna Maria loses second employee to Bradenton Beach By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter For the second time in as many months, the City of Anna Maria has lost an employee to Bradenton Beach. Norma Denmark, the administrative assistant to the building official, turned in her notice Monday, July 2. Denmark, who had been with the city for about 10 months, will work half days in Anna Maria and half days in Bradenton Beach for a while. Anna Maria Mayor Gary Deffenbaugh said he is heartbroken at Denmark's departure. "She is a highly skilled employee with an excellent work ethic. I just feel like sitting down and crying ihat we are losing her," Deffenbaugh said. "I hope this exodus of employ- ees isn't going to be a trend," he added. Denmark came to the city after a long-term job as comptroller at Bok Tower Gardens. She said she had enjoyed working with the staff in Anna Maria, but she believes the outsourcing of the building official duties will change the tone of her de- partment. Denmark is a resident of Bradenton Beach and she cited the fact that she will be able to walk to work as one reason for the change. Denmark will work for Bob Welch, who resigned his job as building official in Anna Maria last month to take a similar position in Bradenton Beach. He had been employed by Anna Maria for about nine months. Both Welch and Denmark took salary cuts to move to Bradenton Beach. More than 20 children enrolled in the Island Com- munity Center's summer camp visited the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum. AMIHS Administrator Carolyne Norwood told campers about the early days on the Island before send- ing them on a scavenger hunt to find a variety of arti- facts hidden in the museum. After leaving the museum the campers investigated the Old City Jail and learned that the first mayor of Anna Maria, Captain Mitch Davis, built it in 1920. A few years later it burned down and is now a historical landmark popular with photographers. The campers also strolled through the Historical Park, viewing native plants and the scenic waterway. The museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and children visiting may take the same scavenger hunt offered to the summer camp. Admission is free. For more information, call 778- 0492. Eye on history The huge hanuner- head shark jaws displayed on the wall at the Island Historical Museum awe Gis Franarini, Michael Rogers and Sarah Balducci. Obituaries Alois T. Beer Alois T. Beer, 78, of Bradenton, died June 27. Born in Monroe, Wis., Mr. Beer came to Manatee County from there in 1971. He was a general contrac- tor for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and took part in the Battle of the Bulge, where he received the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Anna Maria Island Privateers, a Lions Club member for 30 years, and past president of the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars in Monroe. A gathering of friends was June 30. Memorial con- tributions may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., 4210 77th St. E., Palmetto FL 34221. Survivors include wife Janet; son Grant of Holmes Beach; daughter Sharon Liebe of Shawno, Wis.; step- daughter Bobby Jo Garringer of Bradenton; brothers Arthur of Madison, Wis., and Fred of Monroe; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Harold Dragstrem Harold Dragstrem, 81, of Holmes Beach, died June 24. Born in Niantic. Ill., Mr. Dragstrem came to Mana- tee County from Douglas, Ariz., in 1988. He was the owner and operator of a farm in Macon County, Ill. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the farm bureau. He attended Niantic Christian Church. There were no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Road, Westport CT 06881. Burial was in Fairlawn Cemetery in Decatur, Ill. Griffith-Cline Funeral Homes, Island Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by daughter Alice Craig of Bradenton; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Betty D. Holloway Betty D. Holloway, 75, of Holmes Beach, died July 1. Born in Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Holloway came to Manatee County from Baltimore in 1995. She was a retired customer service manager. She was a member and former vice president of the Anna Maria Garden Club, a member of the Island Garden Club and the Anna Maria Woman's Club. She was a member of the Roser Memorial Community Church. Services will be at a later date. Burial will be in Louden Park, Baltimore. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anna Maria Garden Club, P.O. Box 2214, Anna Maria FL 34216. Toale Brothers Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by son Brent of Holmes Beach; daughters Sheila Kuhn of Milton, Del., and Janice Huppmann of Cantonsville, Md.; and four grandchil- dren. David Hubbard Maggar David Hubbard Maggar, 43, of Bradenton Beach, died June 27. Born in Elmhurst, Ill., Mr. Maggar came to Mana- tee County from Chicago in 1965. He operated a lawn care business. Memorial services were June 30 at Roser Memo- rial Community Church, Anna Maria. Memorial con- tributions may be made to Locks of Love, 1640 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs FL 33461. He is survived by sister Alana Coyle of Sarasota; and brothers Dale Coyle of Bradenton Beach, Vernon Coyle of Bradenton, Alfred Coyle of Vero Beach and Bob of Orlando. Lillian V. Riche Lillian V. Riche, 90, of Anna Maria, died June 21. 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It's equipped with a radio that feeds him information from the three Island cities, Bradenton and Longboat Key, as well as a computer that dispatches information to him from the.Manatee County Sheriff s Office. Officer Doug Marsten is also on patrol in Bradenton Beach this evening, so we take a minute to rendezvous with him and find out how the evening has been going. So far, he tells us. it's a slow night. Burns and I drive through the south end of the city and check Coquina Park, while Marsten heads off to loop through the north end of the city. The plan is to meet back at the 700 block of Gulf Drive to set up a radar checkpoint. 9:23 p.m.: We're making our exit from Coquina Park and follow a driver who is also leaving the park. Officer Burns watches the car's speed and runs the tag number through the computer. The tag checks out, but the driver has crossed the white traffic line on the side of the road a few times. Eventually, his driving straight- ens out and we leave him alone. a GY YATROS, D.M.D. General and Cosmetic Dentistry Keeping the peace Officer Don Burns has been a member of the Bradenton Beach Police Department for a year and previously spent several years working with the Longboat Key Police Department. "He was probably just nervous," concluded Burns. An officer has to have probable cause to pull a ve- hicle over, such as a missing tag light, cracked head- light, or speeding. 9:30 p.m.: We join Marsten just south of Bridge Street to check for speeding drivers. Timeor[ F]Ii[loi .ld ian otake a vaction! A sport-utility van drives by. We can hear the booming bass coming from the car before we can see it, but as it passes the driver has obviously seen the two police cars sitting side by side watching the road and the music stops abruptly. Drivers can be stopped for loud noise if it can be heard 100 feet away, Burns says. Marsten is set up facing the southbound traffic and Burns is checking the northbound traffic. The radar has a Doppler sound pitch that increases as the passing car's speed increases, giving officers an audio cue in addition to the visual cue that a driver is speeding. 9:35 p.m.: A minivan speeds past Marsten and he pulls it over. The family in the car is on vacation. They just left Joe's Eats and Sweets and weren't paying at- tention to the speed limit. Marsten gives them a verbal warning and they head home. 9:45 p.m.: No sooner do we settle back into our radar positions then a red sports car zips by driving 41 mph in a 25-mph zone. This driver is from Pennsylva- nia and has a bit of an attitude. Each time the two officers pull someone over, resi- dents take notice and come out onto their porches. Burns says they've had people videotape them at times and "that's fine as long as they don't interfere with our job." 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Running traffic stops is a good way to fill in time between calls, according to Burns, "and you never know what will happen. You don't know who is in the car before you pull them over." And, he says if you generate enough activity on traffic stops, you find people with expired tags, no insurance or who are in- toxicated. "Still I prefer to patrol and.find what's out of the ordinary," said Burns. "It's a small area and it doesn't. take long to know what belongs where. Things that don't belong stick out like a sore thumb." 9:58 p.m.: Back at our post it looks like things may slow down for a minute. A truck goes by without a tag light and Burns and I follow hirim onto Longboat Key before pulling him over. Marsten is right behind us. The male driver admits to having had three beers and Officer Burns sees that he also has beer in his car, but all the bottles are still sealed. Since the driver was aware that his tag light was out and had already purchased a new light to replace it, Burns let the driver continue home. It turned out we stopped him a block away from his house. 10:12 p.m.: Finished with the traffic for now, we head to the Circle K near Sharky's restaurant to keep an eye out for a suspect who has been harassing and threatening one of the clerks. Burns and Marsten both park their vehicles out of plain view, yet position themselves so that they can still see the storefront. Both officers have responded to calls from the clerk in the past few weeks, but even though their re- sponse time averages about a minute and a half, they haven't been quick enough to catch the suspect before The-suspect Bradenton Beach Police Officer Don Burns cuffed Stephanie Kieffer after placing her under arrestfor possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. Islander. Plootos:. D.iana Bagan. ,. : ,. he leaves the store. The suspect has a pattern of stopping by the Circle K on the same two nights of the week between 10 and 11 p.m. If he'shows up tonight, the officers will issue a trespass against him and if the threats are bad enough, they can arrest him. While we wait, Marsten and Burns are able to com- municate by sending messages over their computers. It works similar to an e-mail message and everything is recorded by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. By 11 p.m. the suspect has not shown up and Marsten and Burns decide to move on. We head over to an abandoned house that has been sold and will eventually be torn down to build condos. It's a prime attraction for homeless people or drug ac- tivity, Burns says, and the officers monitor it closely. "Although it's boarded up, someone keeps getting in and we want to make sure they don't burn down the house," said Burns. The three of us take a walk around the property and peek through windows and doors to check for signs of activity, but no one is at the "homeless motel" tonight. 11:19 p.m.: Marsten gets a call from dispatch and we follow as backup. We go to the 400 block of Bay Drive South in response to a 911 call. Even though the caller has hung up, police must respond to the scene. The dispatcher tries calling the number back and no one answers. No one responds to the knock on the door when we arrive. Several cars were parked near the home, but none of the neighbors appear at their doors either. At first there seemed to be some movement behind the curtain of the front door, but it turned out to be the wind blowing through the screen. It was a bit eerie and without any response, we left the scene. 11:44 p.m.: Back on the radar watch near the 700 block of Gulf Drive South, we wait about five minutes before a Kia Rio is clocked speeding in the 25-mph zone. The young woman driving the car consents to a search and an open beer bottle is found in the back seat. Marsten has the driver put it in the trunk. The male passenger claims that he doesn't have a Florida driver's license or identification card, saying he just moved here from New Mexico. Burns runs his name through the computer system and finds that there are warrants out for three people with the same last name and physical description. "If I didn't have the New Mexico information he gave me, I would have this, guy in the back of my car," said Burns. "Usually when someone isn't carrying any ID, there's a reason." Burns told the passenger that the general descrip- tion on the warrants fit him closely and suggested that he get an identification card. 12:19 a.m.: We pull over a white pickup truck for speeding. This time the officers suspect that the female driver and her passenger are both intoxicated. 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Inside were several indi- vidually wrapped packages of what looked like rock cocaine, Ecstasy and an unfamiliar clear purple plastic wafer. Burns conducted a field test with the kit that he keeps in his car and confirmed that the female was in possession of cocaine. Stephanie Kieffer, 20, of Bradenton, was placed under arrest for possession of narcotics with the intent to distribute. The police department seized the vehicle, which was owned by one of the young men. According to Burns, the police department seizes any vehicle used to transport narcotics and the owner of the vehicle must buy it back. The money from the resale of the car is used to purchase police equipment. Burns questioned Kieffer before transporting her back to the police department. She told him she had just met the men she was with and that she had picked up the wrong pill bottle off of a counter at a party. She said she thought the bottle contained her medication for whiplash. "It doesn't matter how you got it," Burns told her, "Those guys say they don't know anything about it. Right now it's yours and they're going to walk away." Meanwhile, Sloan had consent to continue search- ing the vehicle and found a second pill bottle contain- ing possible prescription drugs and a razor blade. The second bottle was found in a bag belonging to one of the male passengers and once the police lab can identify the contents, charges might also be brought against him. 1:31 a.m.: We transported Kieffer to the police department to file paperwork. Kieffer was cuffed to a bench inside the office during this process. Burns and Marsten tried to identify the 26 un- known prescription pills using a physician's desk ref- erence and with a quick call to poison control. They also verified the amount of narcotics. The final count came to 30 pieces of rock cocaine, nine hits :of window-pane LSD, and eight Ecstasy pills. The driver of the vehicle showed up and bought his car back from the police department for $500 cash. 2:50 a.m.: Bums seals and tags the evidence-bags and places them into a locker, where they will stay until, time for a trial. 3:40 a.m.: Reality seems to hit Kieffer. As I look iOPE TO SEE Y11U A.LL At Ti IP:IVATErS 4TH. OF duJLY IP-RIADr!. aaslw FREE ICE CREAM CONE for kids 12 and under. July 4 only. We serve cold coffee drinks. Summer Hours 7am-12:30 Open 7 Days 779-0341 314 Pine Ave. Anna Maria THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 4, 2001 E PAGE 15 The evidence Officer Don Burns and Sgt. Charles Sloan examine evidence contained in a pill bottle taken from the suspect Stephanie Kieffer, which she had attempted to conceal. The contents of the bottle were later con- firmed to include rock cocaine, cstasy, and window-pane acid. over, her head has fallen into her hands and she's cry- ing. 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S., BRADENTON BEACH OPEN 7 DAYS 12 10 pm (6 blocks south of the Cortez Bridge) CO CM -OJ Om >-I 0:0 CM < c m o : o i l "tl S -1 j jCj to t, Iz .G 0 w U.- ., .4, WAGNER REALTY B 2217 GulF Drive North Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 ATZIQUES & ARTI d;S'ys^^,~e ginny's - I, - - ----9------ ----- ---- ---~I-~b -- -- A& Ak Ak , ~---po+a --.-~-l~.-.-".-sa..~-r~-rPR-~R;~BXe "* I 1 PAGE 18 0 JULY 4, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Lillis' whimsical illustrations at library By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter It's fitting that Alexandra Lillis' illustrations should hang in the Island Branch Library. The whim- sical style of her color pencil illustrations is often in- fluenced by classic literature. Lillis describes her work as having the "sweetness and sensibility of a children's book illustration that also tells a story. "I've always enjoyed literature," said Lillis. "My inspiration comes from being exposed to the classics, to life and experiencing things as they happen. "The art I love is art I feel has the artist's passion , in it and the viewer receives that passion," she contin- ued, "I want to express my passion. Art is evocation of emotion." Lillis' educational roots began on the Island at Island illustrator Island resident and Ringling School of Art and Design student Alexandra Lillis will display her illustrations at the Island Branch Library throughout July. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan ,/ P" The soul of Europe in the heart of Longboat Key AWARD-WINNING ITALIAN CONTINENTAL CUISINE Reservations 383-8898 Ivo Scafa, Proprietor Adjoining Four Winds Beach Resort An elegant resort on the Gulf of Mexico 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key SNOW CRAB LEGS 1 Ib. $9.99 2 Ibs. $14.99 HAPPY HOUR Monday thru Saturday 4-7 PM Sunday 12-7 PM 320 Eas Ba rv Hle.ech97859 Anna Maria Elementary School, but it wasn't until she began high school that she says she was certain she wanted a career in art. Lillis is currently attending Ringling School of Art and Design and will graduate next spring with a degree in fine arts. "Attending Ringling made me realize that there is a market for art and there are occupations for artists," Lillis said. "It can go way beyond a hobby." Attending Ringling has also helped Lillis grow as an artist. "I understand how to put a picture together," she said. "I can create a tighter composition and manipu- late light to express what I am trying to convey." Her college courses have also allowed her to ex- plore other artistic outlets, including computer illustra- tion, charcoal drawings and oil painting. This summer Lillis plans to stretch her artistic skills by devoting time to painting. "This is a beautiful area," Lillis said. "It's wonder- ful to go out to the beach and work. I love the beach and the rustic beauty of the overgrown areas." Next year Lillis plans to take an independent study course in oil painting, but color pencil on tone paper is the primary medium she likes to work in. "I feel like I'm just beginning, that I'm always scratching the surface. I feel like there is always more to express," said Lillis. Lillis admits it takes confidence and dedication to call oneself an artist and that it takes a lot to put up your work and let others decide if they like it or not. Still, she encourages others to go for it. "At the very least you will have something that you created," she said, "and you can be proud of that." Her work will be on display at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, through- out July and prints will be available to purchase. CY 10519 Cortez Road . 792-5300 - BUFFET HOURS: 11AM-9PM SUNDAY Noon-8 PM LUNCH PIZZA BUFFET 0 $4.69 DINNER PIZZA 0Z BUFFET $539 "Where locals take their friends" CAFE ON THE BEACH 4T. 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Cortez, Florid --: A/ EUROPEAN BISTRO NEW SUMMER HOURS ~ OPEN WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY BRUNCH AND LUNCH Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH from 8 a.m. DINNER Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 p.m. (Closed Mon./Tues.) Chef/Owner Damon Presswood (13 years at Cafe L'Europe) 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 Bridge Street Pier a", Cafe BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Covered AII-U-CAN-EAT GROUPER $12.95 seating Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:30 close overlooking the water ________AL ^0 ALL-U-CAN-EAT SNOW CRAB $24.99 DELICIOUS PASTA DISHES WOLD i FAM OUSBURGE Also BAIT & TACKLE SHOP 779-1706 Open 7 Days 7 am 10 pm 200 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach THE ISLANDER U JULY 4, 2001 U PAGE 19 Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City June 27, 900 S. Bay Blvd., Galati Marine, grand theft. A tool box was stolen from a wagon located on the dock at Galati Marine. The value of the.,io-,ls is approximately $1,000. Bradenton Beach June 19. Cortez Bridge, assist other agency. Offic- ers heard the sound of a massive crash and searched the bridge. They observed an overturned vehicle on the westbound lane east of the bridge tender building. Of- ficers assisted in directing traffic, while other agencies attended to the driver of the vehicle. June 19, 2200 Gulf Drive N., Seaside Motel, prop- erty damage. A man's rental vehicle was damaged by flying objects during a strong thunderstorm. June 19, 2408 Gulf Drive N., Via Roma Resort, property damage. During a strong thunderstorm a large "Via Roma Resort" display sign was uprooted and caused significant damage to an employee's car. June 19, 600 block of (lff Drive South, Cortez Beach, city ordinance violation. A man Wvas cited for fishing from the west end of the Cortez Beach erosion groin. According to the police report, the man said he was aware of the "No Trespassing" sign but chose to fish there because he saw a shark in the water and wanted to catch it. June 20,200 Gulf Drive N., Beach House Restaurant, civil problem. A dispute arose between the driver of a van and the passenger of a vehicle parked next to the van. The driver claimed that the passenger hit his van when she opened the door of her car to get out. Officers observed a smudge on the driver's door that lined up with the second vehicle's door, but no extensive damage. June 20, 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach City Pier, false alarm. Officers responded to a robbery alarm, which was apparently set off by a lightning strike. June 20, 2601 Gulf Drive, Sandpiper Mobile Home Park, assist fire department. Officers assisted with a fumigation tent that blew off a home. tbune 21, Longboat Pass, assist other agency. Officers observed a disabled vessel and called the marine rescue and U.S. Coast Guard to assist the stranded boaters. June 22, 100 Gulf Drive N., Circle K, drug arrest. Stephanie Kieffer, 20, of Bradenton, was arrested for OLD HAMBURG Best German Home Cooking ' on Florida's West Coast / Owner-Chef Brigitte Daily Specials Homemade Desserts German Beer on Tap Lunch Tues-Fri 12-3 pm Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9:30 pm Anna Maria Island Centre 3246 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach 778-1320 RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell. After a routine traffic stop she was found in pos- session of 30 pieces of rock cocaine, nine hits of win- dow-pane acid, and eight Ecstasy pills. Also retrieved was an unlabeled prescription bottle containing un- known drugs, which belonged to another passenger in the vehicle, according to police. Charges may be brought against the second passenger once lab tests identify the prescription drugs, police said. June 22, 200 block Gulf Drive North, lost/stolen property. A couple from England reported that an an- klet valued at $1,100 was lost in the sand or water. June 22, 800 block of Gulf Drive S., grand theft. Household items worth approximately $600 were re- ported missing froni a rental apartment. June 22, 2500 block of Gulf Drive, beach area, assist EMS. A man was found sleeping on the beach. He had no medical problems, however he was intoxicated, accord- ing to the report. Officers drove the man home. June 22, 103 Gulf Drive N., Big Olaf Ice Cream, information. Officers responded to an alarm and found the front door unsecured. The alarm company was con- tacted and the building secured. June 23, 2518 Gulf Drive N., Sharkey's restaurant, assist EMS. Officers assisted with a female who had apparently fainted ' June 24, 1800 block of Gulf Drive North, domes- tic disturbance. Officers responded to'a call from a woman reporting a verbal argument between her mother and her mother's boyfriend. Domestic violence :pamphlets were left at the scene and the couple agreed to leave the apartment. June 24, 2513 Gulf Drive, Circle K, false alarm. A clerk set off the robbery alarm because he was having difficulty'with a customer. The customer left before police arrived. June 25, 2601 Gulf Drive, Sandpiper Mobile Home Park, criminal mischief. Two of the exterior light fix- tures on Gulf Drive were damaged. According to the police report, this is an ongoing problem and several of the parks light fixtures have been damaged recently. June 26, 2513 Gulf Drive Circle K, false alarm. Officers responded to an alarm indicating a holdup was in progress. However, the store clerk advised officers that the alarm must have malfunctioned. June 26, 2513 Gulf Drive, Circle K, information. Officers responded to an alarm call. The store clerk Closed on July 4h! Lozano's 5 e Mexican ~Restaurant VtTEr #1 1EW $ESTIURWNT IN TC-VWN! Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30-9 pm 752-9348 5606 14th St. W. Bradenton Across from Staples MM I5 i2 i advised that the phone system was malfunctioning and causing the false alarms. June 26, 500 block of Gulf Drive North, assist EMS. Officers assisted with a man complaining of chest pains. June 26, 4500 block of Gulf Drive, assist other agency. Holmes Beach police asked for assistance on a call about loud noise. Officers found the music was from an outdoor party and the owner of the stereo agreed to turn the volume down. June 27, 2200 block of Avenue B, domestic distur- bance. Officers distributed a domestic violence packet at a home where a juvenile got into a verbal argument with her mother's boyfriend. Holmes Beach June 24, 3100 Gulf Drive, Island In the Sun, burglary. Two air compressors were stolen from the carport. The value of the missing items was approximately $700. June 26, 100 block of Sunset Drive, theft. A man reported that his Phantom sailboat was stolen. The boat was docked behind a friend's house. June 27, 5353 Gulf Drive, Circle-K, warrant. While doing a record check for a man related to another incident report, it turned up a warrant for child support in Sarasota County. The man was located at the Circle K and arrested. Temps ",- & Drops- on A.M.I. 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CLOSED ONDAYS Dinner served Tues. -Sun. 5-10pm Reservations Suggested 387-2700 Intl "IBBEB77^I-11111 PAGE 20 M JULY 4, 2001 M THE ISLANDER Reefballs, snook statistics, pre-hurricane boat tips Those wonderful reefballs are growing in the bot- tom of Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay and the Manatee River. Give them six months or a year to become ripe, and they promise to yield some good backwater fish- ing. Reefballs are huge 4-foot-diameter hollow concrete balls with big holes in them. They make a wonderful artificial habitat for all kinds of marine crit- ters, and 700 reefballs are being deployed at six exist- ing reef sites. As near as I can tell, the locations are just north of the bulkhead at the mouth of Anna Maria Sound, just south of Emerson Point, and another north of Snead Island. Three more are in Sarasota Bay: two just to the west of Bayshore Gardens, and another in mid-bay between Bishop's Point on'Longboat Key and Indian Beach in Sarasota. The lat-longs and depths are included in the table accompanying this column. By the way, debate continues on whether artificial reefs actually spur more fish, or if the manmade reefs just attract fish to make it easier for anglers to catch them. It's probably a little of both schools of thought. Snook stats Speaking of schools although I guess snook don't really travel in schools, do they? scientists Horseshoe winners Winners in the June 30 horseshoe games were Ron Pepka of Bradenton and Tom Skoloda of Anna Maria. Runners-up were Jack Cooper and Jim Spencer, both of Holmes Beach. Winners in the June 27 games were Pepka and Bill Starrett of Anna Maria. Runners-up were John King of Anna Maria and Cooper. 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. ANNA MARIA ISLAND TIDES Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Jul-4 10:39 2.6 45 -0.1 FM Jul5 11:14 2.6 7:24 -0.1 Jul 6 11:53 2.6 7:5 0.0 Jul 7 12:32 26 -8:33 0.0 Jul 4:25 i.4 6:24 1.3 1:17 2.5 9-07 0.1 Jul 9 4:53 1.5 7:24 "1.3 2:06 2.4 9:42 0.2 Jul 10 5:15 1.5 8:24 1.3 2:58 2.2 10:14 0.4 Jul 11 5:34 1.6 9:32 1.2 3:54 2.0 10:47 05 SCortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later -'.., have found that linesiders that are caught and released have an almost 98 percent chance of surviving. Scientists from the Florida Marine Research Insti- tute caught, tagged and retained 470 snook in various sizes. The kept them in big tanks, some for up to 12 days, and found that only 2.13 percent of the fish died, and all did so within 24 hours, leading to the logical conclusion that the shock of being caught on a hook was the cause of death. And of the fish that died, 40 percent were snook that were hooked in the throat or stomach, again lead- ing to a conclusion that you shouldn't try to rip the hook out if the fish swallows it. It's better to cut the leader and let the fish deal with the hook problem on its own. Fishers are prohibited from possessing snook from June to August, which is the linesider spawning season. The fish move from the bays and rivers through the passes to the Gulf now to spawn. Doug Hugenburg Construction inc. DBA Motors "SlsSevc foCables Switches Spreader, Save Big Save Big on Repairs! 792-5685 on Rebuilds! 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WFLA-TV exposed the systematic failure of the Florida courts to keep convicted child molesters within 1,000 feet of schools and daycare centers, in violation of Florida law." Keep them within 1,000 feet? Oops. The other good one was from our area's daily newspaper, under a wire service picture of a momma duck leading her ducklings on a walk across a busy road in Michigan. The headline: "Leader of the quack." Ya gotta love those wacky headline writers, eh? Sandscript factoid There have been some huge cobia caught off the Island in the past few months, but none so large as the world record caught off Destin in 1997, a titan of a fish that tipped the scales at 130 pounds. Cobia are migratory, too. One that was tagged off Mississippi was recaptured off the coast of South Carolina. Keilly's |. JAutomotive Complete Auto Repair Foreign Domestic Diesels John KeillyOwnerASE Certified Master Technician John Keilly. Owner Formerly with "All Work Guaranteed" Holmes Beach BP 4523 30th St. W., Bid. 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Licensed 31-foot custom built Morgan Fishing License, Ice Bait & Tackle Furnished 779-2178 Reef locations in local nearshore waters Reef Name Lat/Long Depth Location The Bulkhead 27033.20' N, 82042.40' W 16 feet Sarasota Bay Southeast Tampa 27032.90' N, 82040.30' W 14 feet Sarasota Bay Emerson Point 27031.84' N, 82038.77' W 11 feet Manatee River Bayshore North 27024.50' N, 82036.10' W 11 feet Sarasota Bay Bayshore South 27023.90' N, 82035.62' W 12 feet Sarasota Bay Walker Reef 27022.38' N, 82035.52' W 12 feet Sarasota Bay 1 $95 per s THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 4, 2001 M PAGE 21 Snook workshops set; tarpon, shark still offshore By Paul Roat Last week it was mullet rule changes. Next week, it's the snook turn. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- mission has scheduled a series of public workshops regarding Florida's west coast snook fishery regula- tions. The commission is interested in receiving input on possible changes to snook fishing rules on the state's west coast, including reducing the bag limit, altering the open seasons or changing slot limits, according to FWC officials. According to Lee Schlesinger with FWC, "The commission is conducting these workshops in response to concerns expressed by fishermen and guides on Florida's west coast. The commission is not consider- ing changing any snook management rules on the state's east coast." The most convenient hearing for Islanders will be in St. Petersburg from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the Florida Marine Research Institute, Third Floor, 100 Eighth Ave. S.E. For more information, call 850-487- 0554. Other public hearings are scheduled for Ft. Myers July 9 and Naples July 10. In more localized fishing news, tarpon continue to hit off the passes and in the Gulf. Catches of 100-plus pounds are common. There are also some reports of good catches of 100-pound black-tip shark in the tar- pon grounds. In the backwater, look for trout while they last, a few redfish and lots of naturally catch-and-re- lease snook. Mackerel and a few kingfish are still around, even this late in the normal spring runs. Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee-Jay II out of Annie's said near-shore fishing features Spanish mack- erel, shark, barracuda and snapper. Inshore action in- cludes lots of catch-and-release snook, mangrove snap- per, speckled and gray trout and small black-tip shark up to 36 inches long. "Tarpon are thick in the mouth of Tampa Bay," Capt. Zach said, and added a fishing tip: use pee-wee shrimp to reel in those mackerel. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said pier anglers are doing well with mackerel and snapper with an oc- AJr.f ,i\ I -1 i : I- 9 1 II'. V I92 1 i 1 7J I L IK 1. 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He's also getting into some mackerel and mangrove snapper near the artifi- cial reefs, both in the 22-inch size. Trout action is still happening in the seagrass flats, although the warmer water is starting to slow trout catches. Capt. Mike Greig of Captain Mike's Charters in Holmes Beach said he's putting his charters onto mid-size tarpon in the 50-100 pound range. "We're probably getting one or two a day," he said, adding that although the silver kings have thinned out a bit, fish- ing is still good for them. He said he's also getting lots of black-tip shark in the 70- 80-pound range, plus trout in the bays. Capt. Steve Salgado on the Compleat Angler said "strange things are happening out there." He's Gag me with a gag Bruce Effler of Belvidere, Ill., i s wasfishing with a- Jack Smith of Holmes Beach aboard Capt. S Glenn Corder's Zulu Mama out of Holmes Beach when he caught this 28-inch gag grouper. Effler, Smith and friends e, aalso caught snapper and sea bass with Corder. catching small kingfish in the Gulf even this late in the traditional spring run along the coast. "We couldn't get a rod down to get a grouper offshore without catching a king," he said. Other highlights include tarpon up to 100 pounds - "we're getting one or two a day," he said, plus some big black-tip shark to about 120 pounds. Grouper are still offshore and hungry, as are trout and some small cobia in the 20-pound category. Capt. Matt Denham on the Rip-Tide out of Holmes Beach said grouper action in the 25- to 35-mile range is good. He's putting his charters onto reds up to 20 pounds and a few gags in the 18-pound range. "We're also getting lane and mangrove snapper, and there's lots of bait out there," he added. Capt. Mike Heistand on the Magic said he's getting reds to 27 inches in length, and lots of mackerel. "They're acting like they're going to stay around all summer," Capt. Mike said. Other action includes trout to 22 inches, and tarpon are still around, still hungry, but the catches are starting to slow as summer proceeds. LOC01 &Zde -H: e0 AIR AMERICA Air Conditioning & Heating L celved to- CHILL siCre 1981 Eric Bergan FISHING AND BEACH HEADQUARTERS * Over 2,000 rods & reels in stock * Over 70 different t-shirt designs in stock * Over 40 different hat designs in stock * Complete line of marine supplies * Fishing licenses * Canned & frozen chum * Live & frozen bait IGEON SNORKELS SELECT HAWAIIAN MASKS SLINGS GOGGLES n 3l .- ;k: l _l ,u ,I*i : idH'iI^ (941) 779-CHIL (2445) FL#CACO 36834 Av;-oriez risn Ung t'emer I I *- ; ..: ,' f, i- -T .' *;,7 T .. ,' ',,, PAGE 22 M JULY 4, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Travelincr Islanders .*.... -,. . . -T .- -. ......-..-,---.-----' clP1 I.* 1r Divided Nancy and Joel Eastman of Bradenton Beach share their Islander in Greenwich, England, the prime meridian of the world she is in the Western Hemisphere and he in the Eastern. They made the transatlantic voyage aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2. Islander consults in Armenia Holmes Beach resident Dr. Steve LeGore travels to Armenia regularly where he consults with the government on developing its national water system. Here, he reads The Islander with Eduard Mesropian, the president of the first environmental consulting firm in Armenia. Nittany Islander Penn State graduate Bridget Bogan catches up on Island news before making plans to visit Anna Maria Island. Bogan graduated recently with a degree in integrated arts and plans to relax, Island style, before pursuing a career in art therapy. The Nittany Lion is the Penn State University mascot. Cruising Islanders Bob and Donna Erickson of Anna Maria shared a copy of The Is- lander with friends lan and Janet Russel of Anna Maria and Arran, Scotland. The Russells are taking a break from their candle, soap and toiletry business, Arran Aromatics, to join the Erciksons on a cruise around Ireland. S I- -' '- .-- 14. ,,.- - I .. I--" l .,. : --ma I I f,,-e ., r'k' -~ *- ., n',.i .,..:, .. -'- I -' "',"o L French callers Bud and Gretchen Edgren of Holmes Beach check their Islander at St.-Circ-Lapopie Dordogne during their tour of France. A. Kathy and Vic Caserta of Holmes Beach claim that The Islander has spoiled their guests so much they were fighting over getting their picture taken on the Island. Left to right are Ross, Debby, Bud and Mallory Smith, all from North Augusta, S.C. THE ISLANDER E JULY 4, 2001 0 PAGE 23 Missionary family returning today from Mindanao Alan and Beth Waters and their three children are to return here on the Fourth of July after five years in the Philippine Islands. They have been on the big, mainly Muslim island of Mindanao much of the time as missionaries with the International Mission Board, Ms. Waters said. They will be in the United States and on Anna Maria Is- land on a one-year furlough. She said she and her husband were both born in Manatee Memorial Hospital, then he grew up in Bradenton and she in Anna Maria City. "I grew up in the same house that my parents are still in," she said. Her parents are Gene and Elizabeth Moss, known on the Island most recently for their sunflowers. (Is- lander cover May 16, 2001.) Beth Waters also was assistant city clerk from 1986 to 1991, she recalled, "back when Ernie Cagnina was mayor and then Ray Simches." From their base on Mindanao they spent some time in Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, she said, but "Anna Maria will always be home to me." i.. {.-.,. .- -. r 5 i ,,'-^-"._ :.mv ---. "^ *2 M ,- ", GiljSA -. .. .... ....... ,IE '*' -' ..... '' :- .t-- Ug' S, Traveling family Amply si)pplied with Islanders adorned with a picture of sunflowers raised by Gene and Elizabeth Moss of Anna Maria City, daughter Beth Moss Waters and grand- children Matthew and Melani in left photo stand in front of the universal transport of the Philippines, a Jeepney. Her husband, Alan Waters, and Matthew are with a Filipino soldier and national police officer in right photo. They are on the island of Mindanao, where they spent five years. PAGE 24 0 JULY 4, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Islander's 'Top Notch' photo contest continues If you've got a great snapshot, we've got a con- test you could win. The Islander photo contest started this week. Eight weekly winning pictures will be featured on the cover of The Islander through Aug. 22, and one snapshot will be a grand prize winner, earning prizes and gift certificates awarded by the newspaper and local merchants. The deadline for next weeks submission is Fri- day, July 6, with succeeding dealines weekly on Fri- day throughout the contest. Judging begins with a selection of pictures that may include abstract photos, still lifes, landscapes and scenics, candid snapshots, action, humor and animal pictures. Nothing is overlooked, including great kid pics, sentimen- tal moments and moments of personal triumph. Judges include Islander News Editor Paul Roat and graphic designer Elaine Stroili and Gretchen Edgren of Holmes Beach, contributing editor of Playboy magazine. Send or deliver your favorites (no limits) weekly to Photo Contest Editor, The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. Digital contest entries should be submitted in the original JPEG format via e-mail to news@islander.org or on diskette or CD. Sorry, no retouching or computer manipulation is allowed. Complete rules and entry forms for the contest are published below. Please attach a photo contest label to each photo, disk or CD you submit. E-mail entrants must submit the label informa- tion in the text of the e-mail, one photo attachment per e-mail, please. Photos without labels will be disqualified. Ad- ditional photo labels are available at the newspaper office or they may be copied. The Islander 2001 'Top Notch' photo contest rules 1) The Islander Newspaper's Top Notch Photo Con- test is strictly for amateur photographers. Amateur Photog- raphers are those who derive less than 5 percent of their income from photography. 2) Black-and-white and color photographs taken after Jan. 1, 2000, are eligible. This allows for extended eligibil- ity. Photos previously published (in any format/media) or entered in any Islanderor other competitions are not eligible. 3) Photographs may be taken with any make of cam- r" --- -------- Please attach to photo and mail or deliver to The S Islander, 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach FL 34217. NAME ADDRESS I I CITY STATE ZIP __ PHONE NO. S DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:_ LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN:_ I have read the competition rules and affirm that this entry is in compliance with them. SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT L m--- ------ ------J pr~BI^i^^^^^^^ MJ--Ofl~flH^^^^^^^^^5 $359,000 ONE OF THE FEW Gulf- front condos available. 2BR/2BA with se- curity entrance, elevator and heated pool. Bonuses are a one-car garage and extia stor- age space. Turnkey furnished. Appliances have been updated. IB75628. $225,000 WANT PRIVACY? Accessible by boat only, this bayfront, acre+ lot on Jewfish Key in Sarasota Bay will do the trick. Great bay view from one of 13 parcels on this 26-acre island. Water, septic and electric at site. Community dock, sandy beaches. IB73855. $289,000 BAYFRONT CONDO Furnished, 2BR/2BA end-unit directly on the bay. Updated ceramic tile, new carpet and window cover- ings. Steps to beach, heated pool. Don Pampuch. IB75972. Top Listing Agent for May Carol Heinze Top Selling Agent for May Bob Lohse 1810 59th Street West Bradenton (941) 778-0766 (877) 924-9001 Visit our website at www.ArvidaRealty.com era. No retouching or other alteration (except cropping) is permitted of negatives, prints or electronic photo files; no composite pictures or multiple printing can be submitted. Digital photos may be submitted as digital files (via e-mail) or printed photographs. Slide (transparency) photos are not accepted. 4) Entrant's name and address must be written clearly, in ink, on the contest label and affixed to the back of each print, or listed in the e-mail message along with the digital photo attachment. Mail entries to The Islander Top Notch Photo Contest, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach FL 34217. E-mail digital entries to news@islander.org. 5) Entrants by their entry agree that The Islander may publish their pictures for local promotion. Entrants must be able to furnish the original negative if requested by the con- test editor. All photos submitted become the property of The mr mm l I n n i IIIm I Please attach to photo and mail or deliver to The Islander, 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach FL 34217. I I NAME ADDRESS CITY_ STATE ZIP PHONE NO.__ DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN: S LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I I have read the competition rules and affirm that this entry is in compliance with them. I I I SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT L I. I - 'I 1 Islander. Photos will not be returned. The Islander and contest sponsors assume no responsibility for negatives, diskettes, CDs or photo prints. Entrant must know the names and addresses of any recognizable persons appearing in the picture and those must be enclosed/attached with the entry. 6) Employees of The Islanderand their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the contest. 7) Any taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the winners. Any cash prize won by a minor will be awarded to a parent or guardian. Prize rights are not transferable. Please attach to photo and mail or deliver to The Is- lander, 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach FL 34217. Please include all form informationP in the message text with digi- tal photographs sent by e-mail. Please attach to photo and mail or deliver to The S Islander, 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach FL 34217. I 'I NAME ADDRESS CITY I I STATE ZIP_ PHONE NO. S DATE PHOTO WAS TAKEN: I LOCATION PHOTO WAS TAKEN:_ I have read the competition rules and affirm that this entry is in compliance with them. I SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT L -- -- -- - M S . Recently refurbished "near Gulf" duplex offers two nice units separated by twin garages and only 350 feet to beach! More than 1,600 sq. ft. and includes spacious 2BR/1BA and 1BR/1BA. Great rental or home/rental. Priced to sell at $450,000. Possible owner financing for qualified buyer. CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFO ON ABOVE LISTING AND OTHER GULF AND GULFSIDE PROPERTIES! p A MA 40 1957 ' MARIE LIC. REAL ESTATE FRANKLIN REALTY BROKER "We ARE the Island." 9805 Gull Drive PO Box 835 Anna Maria, Florida 34216 1-800-845-9573 (941) 778-2259 Fax (941) 778-2250 VACANT LOTS: 5208 Riverview Blvd................:............ $1,999,999' 4006 6th Ave .......................... #1-4 each $149,000 404 Magnolia-Avenue... ..- ............ :.: $135,000 S MAINLAND: 2418 90th Street NW ............................ $3,495,000 Regatta Point Condo ................................ $199,000 PERICO ISLAND & BAY CLUB: 11375 Perico Isles Circle ......................... $279,000 11227 Sancutary Drive ............................. $239,000 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES 7300 Gulf Drive ................................ $3,420,000 9915 Manatee Ave ............................... $1,495,000 Loggerhead Junction ....................... $1,335,000 S SPECIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION Bradenton Beach Club Townhouses, 1609 Gulf Drive Starting at $500,000 IIkU Y 4TU. OF JULY FROM YOUR FRlrMll& AT ISLAlD REAL E:STATr! U U Simply the Best icd1r 6? gt?16 o/vr ear- y 6AJ t-TBLK Fko4f 1#,4t f 4 )t 4 ) DoPl t 5^ Z365,000 B.c .To ', .,-.H c Fo 7 PR .A PooL. // ^^<4c. A oT AFR gfC ' A PR tml -csuR AJ" 4L -BAY/7 ,O tomr- momF, '30D V5K f.0 6/^s^ t/ ke Sally Lisa Marianne Rochelle Largest selection of rentals on Anna Maria! - 70+ Gulffront Units - Hundreds more just steps from the beach ~ Four full-time rental agents Mike Norman Realty INC '1 800-367-1617 941-778-6696 3101 GULF DRIVE HOLMES BEACH WWW. MIKENORMANREALTY.COM THE ISLANDER E JULY 4, 2001 E PAGE 25 ANNA MARIA REAL ESTATE, LLC Gloria Schorpp Helen White Mary Ann Schmidt WESTBAYPOINT & MOORINGS CONDO 2BR/ 2BA immaculate, turnkey furnished. View of lush landscaping and heated pool. Ceramic tile and Berber carpeting, glassed-in lanai. $289,900. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB 2BR/2BA Gulffront turnkey-furnished condo. Gorgeous Gulf view, beautiful beach, heated pool, excellent rental income. $475,000. HOLMES BEACH DUPLEXES 3BR/2BA & 2BR/1BA duplex west of Gulf Drive. Near gorgeous beach. Large yard. $259,000. 2BR/2BA each side. Central Holmes Beach. Close to beach and shopping. Good rental. $285,000. 2BR/2BA each. Close to beach, new roof and carpeting. Large lot. Excellent rental. $299,900. 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. PERICO ISLAND 2BR/2BA Perico Island condo with view of pond. Screened porch, walk-in closet, washer/dryer, sec- ond floor end unit. Great location! $137,900. SPECTACULAR VIEW BIMINI BAY 4 bedrooms'; i're lu\uriou. baths. Split-pltanhome hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, screened porch. Inground pool, three-car garage. $795,000. PALMA SOLA BAYFRONT 3BR/4.5BA contemporary cedar home. Panoramic ciew ofPalma Sola Bay. More than 5,000 sq. ft. of living area. Cathedral ceiling, elevator, loft, family room, den, pool and spa, deck and boat dock. $699,900. BEACH HOUSE 4BR/4BA turnkey furnished beach house west of Gulf Drive in historic Anna Maria City. Large lot, great rental. $495,000. Patti Marifjeren ANNUAL RENTALS 6814 PALM DRIVE 2BR/2BA duplex $850 month SUNBOW BAY Spacious 1BR/IBA condo $795 month SEASONAL RENTALS Condominiums and Homes Weekly/Monthly from $500 week / $1000 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA M.LS SiSNst REAL ESTATE, LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com L E mail: info@smithrealtors.com Web site: www.smithrealtors.com BAYFRONT NORTH SHORE DRIVE. Breathtaking direct bayfront with bay and Gulf views. 33 ft. family room overlooks sand and sea oats. Open floor plan with brick feature wall, wood-burning fireplace, terrazzo and hand-painted tile living- room floor and two baths. 2BR/2BA home and 3BR/2BA two-story guest house. $999,900. Dial the Duncans! Judy or Marion, 778-1589. NORTHWEST BRADENTON LOCATION With an affordable price tag! 3BR/2.5BA home with over 2,300 sq.ft. Den with fireplace and bookshelves, 25 by 12 ft. third bedroom. Bright and cheery 30 by 10 eat-in kitchen. Many renovations in 1996. Big workshop and private yard with deck. Come and see! Only $139,900. Dial the Duncans, 778-1589 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 OPENSEVENDAYS WEEK MLS I \i [Smit PAGE 26 E JULY 4. 2001 U THE ISLANDER ITM FRSLEIPTSI HEPWNTDCntne 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) in- cluding two mattresses and pop-up unit $285. Can deliver. Call 753-7118. 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. LEATHER RECLINER CHAIR, pale peach on black metal base, matching foot stool, perfect condition. Originally $950, asking $125. 778-7216. WORK TABLE AND bench, landscaper's water tank, lumber, glass table top, cocktail table, etc. 778-0403. ROSER THRIFT SHOP open Tuesday and Thurs- day, 9:30am-2pm. Saturday, 9am-noon. Wednes- day; 9am-11am, donations only. Closed in August. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 779-2733. IN-HOUSE MOVING sale. Friday-Saturday, July 6- 7, 9am-1pm. TV, glass dining table, king bed, three Lane living room tables, etc. Everything goes. 211 82nd St., Holmes Beach (blue door). 778-5835. HUGE SALE! Saturday-Sunday, July 7-8, 8am-noon. Four families with great taste! Tons of wonderful stuff. 306 63rd St., Holmes Beach. COMING SOON! Great Family Beach House 4BR/2BA pool home in central Holmes Beach. One short block to the Gulf beach. Nicely remodeled with large wrap-around porch. reenrn REAL ESTATE ' OF ANNA MARIA L; 9906 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria 941-778-0455 email@greenreal.com www.greenreal.com 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. LOVABLE 4-year-old cat needs a home. Spade and de-clawed. Michelle, 778-0263. ANIMAL LOVER? Foster, adopt or help transport dachshunds for coast-to-coast dachshund rescue. Call Shona at 941-761-2642 for information. FIND GREAT DEALS on wheels ... and everything else in The Islander, 778-7978. OFFSHORE CHARTER FISHING with Capt. Glenn Corder aboard Deep South. Half & full day. For infor- mation call 778-1203 or mobile 713-5900. DOCKS AVAILABLE. Small boats, protected waters. Minutes to Intracoastal, Gulf, gas, bait, restaurants. Also land storage, launch ramp. Vacation/long term. Bottom painting. Capt. John's Marina, 792-2620. CHARTER FISHING/Island touring. Capt. Chris Nelson, 941-792-6065. LARGE AND LUXURIOUS houseboat for sale, $70,000. Shown by appointment only. Call for more information. 704-4133. LAND STORAGE. Boats, vehicles. New aluminum shed 12 by 14 feet. In and out any time. Long/short term. Do your own small maintenance repair. 4519 119th St. W., Cortez. 761-7471. LICENSED REAL ESTATE salespeople. Excellent commission split. Small office, friendly. Helpful bro- ker. Call Dolly for confidential Appointment, 778-5427 after hours, or 778-0807 office. 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. 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. SPORTS AND FEATURE writer for thriving weekly newspaper. Journalism experience a must. Mail, fax or e-mail resume to The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL. 34217. Fax 778-9392, e-mail news @islander.org. FULL AND PART-TIME housekeepers. Apply in per- son, Surfside Econo Lodge. 778-6671. GAL/GUY FRIDAY. Friendly, energetic, honest. Able to manage office. Self-starter. Work Tuesday-Satur- day. 792-2620 days, 778-1086 evenings. FREE SODA CANS! Now that we got your attention: Yes! We take free soda cans at the Bradenton Beach Recycling Center at Coquina Bayside. We also take newspaper and corrugated cardboard. Open seven days a week, 8:30am-1pm. Staffed by valued volun- teers. Call and become one at 778-1005, extension 0, or 778-3947. Let's save our Earth recycle! LOOKING FOR MAINTENANCE person at Key Royale Club to work on nine-hole golf course. Part/ full time. Retirees welcome. Call John, 778-4598. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! L E Ca rs nr ',.r YourSunn FrietdymB &Bohr licensedd Real Estate Broker on Anna Maria Island While they last ... nalfront lot in Anna Maria $295,000. Ask for Pat Staebler, Real Estate Associate Phone/Fax: 941-778-0123 E-mail: GrannysBeach@aol.com 409 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, FL 34216 YOUR HOMETOWN REALTOR SINCE 1939 WAGNED REALTY E-MAIL: AMI@WAGNERREALTY.COM WEBSITE: WAGNERREALTY.COM 2217 GULF DRIVE NORTH BRADENTON BEACH, FL 34217 941 778-2246 800 211-2323 11227 Sanctuary Dramatic 3BR/2BA $239,000 N H REALTOR. 27 Years of Professional Service OUR LISTINGS DON'T EXPIRE, WE SELL THEM! RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX Anna Maria. Steps to beach. 2BR each side. $390,000. IMPERIAL HOUSE CONDO 2BR. Gulf to bayfront, Gulf view from porch. Heated pool. Turnkey furnished. $130,000. DIRECT GULFFRONT 2BR/2BA, sunsets, turnkey furnished. North Holmes Beach. Call Dolly Young. $425,000. LOT IN NW BRADENTON Deed Restrictions. $79,000 PERICO SHORES LAKEFRONT 3BR/2BA. Quality home. room for pool. Furnished. $324,900. COMMERCIAL STYLING SALON Eight stations, established 35+ years. $39,000. WALGREENS Triple net, AAA, good CAP. $2.65 million. SUPERMARKET plus rental income and inventory. $3,150.000. VACANT CONVENIENCE STORE SITE Sarasota. $419,000. RENTALS VACATION AND SEASONAL AVAILABLE GULFFRONT CONDOS, HOMES, APARTMENTS 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 tdy41@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com THE ISLANDER M JULY 4, 2001 M PAGE 27 ,I S -A C L A S I F I, E;D CHRISTEN'S KIDDY PLAYHOUSE. Babysitting at my house. Experienced, trained, certified, dedicated, dependable. Available evenings and weekends. $8 per hour, conveniently located in Anna Maria. Call Christen at 778-7918. BABYSITTING ANYTIME. Red Cross certified sit- ters. I'm dependable. I'll take all ages. $4 to $5 per hour. Elyse. 779-2610. or 778-0572. MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gar- dens.trimmirig 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. ior ahy corn6utef heeds--h'd-h;: ware, software, network. commercial, private, Call 778-8473. TREE'ESERVICE T,-pping,i tirnrimmihn, shaping, re-ri'ov- -:. als.' rim palm trees.-Call'Prtil Brewer Tree- Service, 746-6678 or ;,.Jger -252-3300.' BATHROOM REMODELING.: Water damaged dry- wall, tiling, texturing, painting. Reliable, over 20 years experience. Call Fred,:752-.7758 or 545-6141-, cell. ISLAND-iFRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt and salts. Start exterior summer cleaning today. Free estimates 778-0944. Lic/ins. MR. BILL'S HOME REPAIR/maintenance service. Over 30 years experience, self-employed in cqnstruction-trades. "I'm handy;to- have around." 779-9666. 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. 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. Certified computer teacher. 40 years experience. No book, school or person can teach you like I can. us- ing audio/video aids. 383-5372. ESP ISLAND SHUTTERS. Hurricane protection for your home. Shutter and glass Sentinal, super strength protective shield. Licensed, insured, free estimates. 778-2840. RESIDENTIAL AND RENTAL cleaning service! Also professional carpet cleaning, ho job too small! Very reasonable rates. Call 778-1098. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING; Is your- computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $10/hour -.Free ad- vice, 545-7508. HUSBAND/WIFE team for general house cleaning with the personal touch. Local residents, dependable, trustworthy, references. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call Ginny, 727-8329. COMPUTER HELP. In-home assistance, Internet/e- riniii lessons, set-up and installations, software and hardware problems. Purchasing consultation. Call Ryan at 794-6361, $15/hour. ISLAND TRANSPORTATION now offering flat rates to Tampa and St. Pete. Member of Longboat and Anna Maria Chambers. $1.50 to get in, $1.50/mile. Clean, friendly, service 7am-3am (call for later pick- up). New land line! No more dropped calls. 779-2520. 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. 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. STRAIGHT-SHOT LANDSCAPE Service. Installa- tions, koi ponds, clean-ups and hauling. Shell delivered and installed as low as $26.50 per yard. 727-5066. CODY'S CARPET Cleaning and Upholstery Clean- ing Need your carpets cleaned right, call Cody's. Owner operated since 1984. Satisfaction guaranteed as always 714-0668. VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/ exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island refer- ences. Dan or Bill, 795-5100 or cell 809-3100. JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. 778-2993: Lic# CRC 035261. The Village at Holmes Beach Six SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER COMPLETION! Nine Luxury Condo Townhouses * Steps to Beach/Shopping * Starting at $370,000 * 3 Bedroom/2 Bath * 1,700 sq.ft. Living Area * Heated Pool * Large Private Garage * Elevator Available I'l:nng & e .) sign The Vi AA0002Aip In SI , I "' i .,,'J,, L ,.- -._ .---- 7J. Developer: llage at Holmes Beach Development, LLC. Tisit us at: www.aboutthevillages.com formation: Jon Tipton, 941-779-9464 General Contractor CGCk12070 CGCO 12070 SIGN YOUR OWN DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WHEN YOU BUY THIS S2BR/2BA single-family home, new A/C .l and roof. Features include family room, " t walk-in closet, updated kitchen and Pe eueP., baths, screened porch, outdoor shower, storage shed and a one-car garage. II.., ,.." ~ Plenty of room for a pool or expansion. wAsking $289,900. Dial Darcie Duncan! Wishing you a Happy 4th of July! Have a happy and safe holiday! FRAN MAXON REAL ESTATE Inc. SALES RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 9701 Gulf Drive PO Box 717 Anna Maria, FL 34216 Et 970 (941)778-2307 1-800-306-9666 www.franmaxonrealestate.com VACATION RENTALS Call for our color brochure 800 306-9666 or visit us at www.franmaxonrealestate.com OPENING DOORS TO MANATEE COUNTY ENCHANTED ANNA MARIA ISLAND RETREAT OWNING A PIECE OF PARADISE can be reality on Bimini Bay. Serene tropical grandeur is displayed when you move into this stunning townhouse sitting throughout the grounds and interior of this striking directly on the shores of Sarasota Bay. Three mag- residence. 5BR, wonderful kitchen, music/family nificent floors, accessed by elevator. Overlooking room, office and separate exercise room and sauna. Sarasota and Longboat Key skyline in a guarded Heated pool and 35 ft. dock with lift. $1,430,000. community. $495,000. Bob and Penny Hall, 749- Sandy Drapala, 749-5797 or Kathy Marcinko, 713- 5981. 76031 1100.76167 WATERFRONT ADORABLE MANUFACTURED HOME with ter- rific lakeview for picturesque sunsets from your lanai. Great for winter or starter home. Small but spacious. $49,900. Ruth Lawler, 856-0396. 74522 SLEEPY, TRANQUIL RIVERFRONT SET- TING with private dock, spectacular panoramic water view. Over 1/2 acre of beautifully land- scaped property. Updated and meticulously maintained home. $424,900. Sandy Drapala, 749-5797 or Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100.76160 MAINLAND TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE in quiet setting with large lanai and pool area. Perfectly maintained and quality construction. Light wood kitchen cabinetry, Corian counters. Warranty provided. $298,000. Julie DeSear, 319-0461. 76131 YOU WILL LOVE THE FLAVOR of this gracious golf course home. Custom-built 3BR, designer deco- rated. Caged pool, airy interior, marble fireplace, Corian counters. Near world-famous sports acad- emy. $327,900. Carol Greenwald, 962-1148.73138 4 M a Avn We, Ba t Fr i. .3 17 41 78-630 o ww~mchaesaunersnom I ".._: 28 0 JULY 4. 2001 0 THE ISLANDER S Commercial Residential Free Estimates Sandy's Lawn Mowing Trimming. Edging Law \ Hauling By the cut or by the month. SWe Monitor Irrigation Systems Service INSURED GUARANTEED LOWEST 77841345 PRICES AND SATISFACTION Established in 1983 T '.,u@ STATE LICENSED & INSURED Vjil, c'C. ICRC 035261 EXPERIENCED siTi3 @T'-'-i JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Remodeling Contractors CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION In-house plan designs (@@T B -, Building Anna Maria since 1975 @@ T (941) 778-2993 TUH fldbllt PfIITIIM\ Residential Commercial C'lc'k otr references: -e, l : "Quali i iork at 11 reasonable price. " Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 ] Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist llsl __.i Replacement Doors and Windows 2 -,- Steven Kaluza Andrew Chennault -- l Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION MULCH, SHELL, SOIL, SHRUBS PALM TREES ORCHIDS HERBS MEXICAN POTTERY CHIMENEAS Tues-Fri 10-i4 Sat 10-2 5709 MARINA DR HOLMES BEACH 778-44'41 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 L EI SA 0 I I I I A TO Z INTERIOR FINISHING Painting Kenny Smith Custom Finishes John Kreiter Texturing l 941-792-4761 Trim Installation ... 941-730-6422 Door Hanging .. Free Estimates Cabinet Installation 50-Years Total Ceramic Tiling 'j Experience Light Remodeling State Registered Repairs Partnership -^MILESTONE m HOMES, INc A (icncral Coniracting Company Remodels Decks Driveways Additions Replacement Windows p 941-725-2520 Based in Holmes Beach ISLANER CL.ASSI4IEDS HOE MROEEN CnineRNALSCotiue INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-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. 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#CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Call 720-0794. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, highly skilled, dependable restoration/renovation expert, carpenter, fine finish- ing contractor. Kitchen/bathroom specialist. Repairs, painting. 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. Remodeling, additions, new homes, design service. Free esti- mates. Call, 941-795-1947. Lic #RR-0066450. RLO TILE INSTALLATION. Excellent references, quillil/ work, reasonable rates. Contact Bob, 228-0550. B&D SEAMLESS aluminum gutters, 5 or 6 inch avail- able. Insured, free estimates. Dean Guth, owner and operator, 729-0619. 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 fam- ily. 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. MAY-OCTOBER 2001, 2BR/1BA, furnished sea- sonal. All utilities, cable, no pets, no smoking. Near Gulf. 778-2891. BRADENTON BEACH large annual 2BR/2BA, car- port, storage shed, washer/dryer hook-up, glimpse of Gulf. $775/month. 941-625-2889. OFF SEASON RENTALS opening up now! 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, completely furnished, ready to move into. For more information, phone 720-2242. ANNUAL ONLY 2BR/1BA directly on Gulf in Bradenton Beach. $1,000/month, assurity/security required with contract. 792-2779. SEASONAL 3BR/3BA Holmes Beach townhouse. Beautiful unit, great location, heated pool, washer/dryer, garage, much more! 778-0167 for more information. VACATION RENTALS 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach. $350 per week. Summer dates still available. Almost Beach Apartments 778-2374. SUMMER SPECIAL 1BR/2BA, furnished, steps from beach, Anna Maria Island. Pets are welcome. $350/ week; $1,198/month. Call Gulf Drive Apartments, 778-1098. BEAUTIFUL, TROPICAL house just converted to a two unit property. Each side is 2BR/1BA. Completely renovated, new washer/dryer, microwave. Three- minute walk to beach. $950/month for large side and $750/month for smaller side. Call 941-761-9808. Water Damaged Drywall Tiling Painting HAND AND SPRAY TEXTURE Clean, Honest, Reliable More than 20-years experience Fred 752-7758 Cellular 545-6141 = - I 1 psyP Hic Lybia I paLm aNi taRot caRb ReabeR | | $10 with this ad 778-2412 | SReveals who and when you will marry How to find lost articles & much aore S Is[Vlan Ctsto m Tops L. Complete Corian Counter Top Service '" .% ~ Commercial Residential S:. Dupont Certified Dave Spicer 778-2010 Ui Wilson Walls NC STUCCO SPECIALIST Drywall Ceiling Repair Custom Wall Finishing Interior/Exterior 25 Yrs Experience Cell 650-7871 Eves 778-9506 Computer Professionals Unlimited, Inc http://www.cpuflorida.com Network Services Upgrades o ate Iden niry So;.-;a Consulting and Development I 3 I SC OW AM PS S CALIAISlP FIOIGIY TARE LOC K E AIEIRIIE EIPIEIE I ENTER HORDES G N EIR ETS LOOK HERE TW HRON E DEEENIM TENS E LABOR F LOV E ANA TR Y ME K IT ITA RRENTE ER S B AS DED FROM DURA STATOFTHEART EB A N PA T CN E S OAST T EY S M IX ACH EEIGI R L I E EDUC AT IONOF HENR YADAMS CERISE L I ODD ARM MIS T E E N D I D0 K A MOL E COME R C COMET IDES GOT H I A R T S T LO OOZ ES ANO LAG AK ERS SEE ENER G Y LE V EL TAPIR MANED AREEL LITIGATE A D A R DE FENSEMECHAN ISM SAIL AE AT CASIO ENNA K Y L ERTA TE S TS SS TiOnP THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 4, 2001 N PAGE 29 AYVONNE HIGGINS 4 \WAGNER REALTY-- Call me to [ind [he Be5t Properties of the Islan . -:-2~l or1 S00 21 1 -2323 APdIJVTIAVG El i,,,.De "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 77815594 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 778-3468 + Tr ust the professionals + Island Discount Tackle 941778-78 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 ISLAND LUMBER ANO HARDWARE 213 54th St., Holmes Beach 778-3082 OPEN: MONDAY thru FRIDAY 7:30 to 5 SATURDAY 8 to 12 STEUE H LLE FLOOR COUERIIGS 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 LANDSCAPING LET SAM 00 I JISAN ERCLA SIIE SEASONAL 2BR/2BA. Two-car garage, fully fur- nished, including utilities, new appliances, non-smok- ers, no pets. $2,300/month. 779-2805. ANNA MARIA ISLAND CLUB: Direct Gulf front 2BR/ 2BA. Great fall rates! August-December 2001. Ask about our Fall 2001 and May 2002 Golf Special. Frank 716-454-7434. ANNUAL RENTAL. 1BR/1BA duplex unit only 400 feet to beach in Anna Maria. Two units available. $7001month plus utilities and security. No pets. Anna Mana Realty, 778-2259. BAYFRONT COTTAGES with docks. Turnkey, beau- tiful Views, breezy, quiet area. No pets/smoking. Pnced from $700/month, $350/week. 941-794-5980. www.divefish.com. . SPACIOUS CONDO, Sunbow Bay. Pool, tennis, parking garage, one bedroom. $795/month annual. 779-0029. SPACIOUS BAYSIDE waterfront in Bradenton Beach. Furnished 2BR up and down units with porches and dock. Call 794-5980 or www.divefish.com/island house.htm. HOLMES BEACH. NICE 2BR/2BA duplex. Garage, screen porch, shade tree, quiet area, no pets. $800/ month annual. 776-1789. 1BR UNFURNISHED, two blocks from beach. Call Mary Ann. 727-461-3384 or 727-466-0666. HOLMES BEACH. Nice 2BR/2BA duplex, garage, screened porch, shade tree, quiet area, no pets. 800/month. annual. 776-1789. 2BR/2BA ANNUAL unfurnished. Bright and spacious, new kitchen, appliances, tile, washer/dryer, etc. Quiet, secure neighborhood, close to beach. $900/ month, first. last and security. Small pet considered, nonsmokers preferred. 778-9798 or 305-296-1127. Available July 15. ANNUAL RENTAL, 1BR/1BA Bradenton Beach. One block to beach/bay. $625/month and $625 deposit. 203 Second St. N.. #1. 813-258-2411. CHARMING ISLAND HOME on deep-water canal. 2BR/2BA- Completely furnished, garage, laundry, dock, many extras. $600/week, $1,800/month. Call for details. 813-286-9814. ANNA MARIA GULF-FRONT vacation rental. Large, 2BR, lovely furnished interior. Porch, patio, beach, homey atmosphere. No pets, owner, 778-3143. ANNUAL RENTALS, Holmes Beach, close to beach. 2BR/2BA large duplex with pool $950/month. 1 BR/ 1BA furnished $700/month, first last and security. No pets. 795-7805. 2BR/2BA HOUSE with garage. Furnished or unfur- nished. Annual, available immediately. 795-1132. HOLMES BEACH, annual 1 BR/1 BA duplex with car- port. One block to beach. Non-smokers and no pets. $700/month. Call 779-9697 or 770-486-9279. PANORAMIC BAYVIEW ground floor, furnished, 1 BR. July through December, or annual. Also, 2BR summer/ winter vacation. No smoking, pets. 778-7107. ANNUAL 2BR/2BA. Waterfront, great views, heart of Anna Maria, close to everything. Newly remodeled. No pets, $1,750/month. 778-5482. LARGE 2BR/2BA PLUS in-law suite. Beautifully fur- nished and landscaped, just one block to beach. Florida room overlooks lush rear gardens. $1,500/ month minimum. Six-month lease. 778-8470. Extra large 2BR/1BA furnished/unfurnished just one block from beach. Nine foot oak ceilings and walls. $825/month. Six-month minimum, 778-8470. BEACH RENTAL. 2BR/1BA completely furnished. One house from beach. No pets. Available August- December. Minimum two weeks. 813-689-0925 or 778-4742. SEMI-ANNUAL fully furnished 2BR/1BA cottage. $850/month, washer/dryer, digital cable included. One half block to bay and beach. 779-2393. HOLMES BEACH, Pirate's Den. Off season rates, stone's throw to beach. Pool, very clean. No smok- ing apartments, no pets. 778-4368. ANNA MARIA ISLAND canal Key West home for rent. 3BR/2BA completely newly decorated with pool and boat dock. Heavily vegetated and private setting. Monthly/seasonal. Call 908-832-1034. 260 FEET on Palma Sola Bay, zoned RDD4.5., Re- duced $199,000. Call Sam Watkins, Coldwell Banker, 321-8323. ESTATE-SIZED LOT $199,900, 2.3 acres in town. $50,000 below appraised price. Trades considered. Town & Shore Realty, 383-3840. BRADENTON BEACH, 5 units, 4-1BR/1BA, plus 2BR/1 BA cottage with wood floors. Renovated, very cute. Great area. 203 Second St. N. $399,000. 813- 223-919-3. WATERFRONT HOME with dock, clean/crisp, $299,900 and choice deep-water lot with full seawall, $179,900. Both very close to Lemon Bay, no bridges, located just south in the Englewood/Manasota area. It's what Anna Maria used to be 20 years ago. Owner, 570-943-2516. BEAUTIFUL CANALFRONT lot, no bridges. 11,350 sq. feet, $370,000 (just $33 per square foot!) by owner. E-mail: oliverZorn@web.de, fax: 01149-91335230. WESTBAY POINT and Moorings. 2BR end-unit condo. First floor, on water, turnkey, $275,000. 778-6746. WE SPECIALIZE IN REPAIRS! COMMUNITY ELECTRIC David Parrish Owner Lic # ER0006385 Serving the Beaches Since 1978 A a AL ka" NOW CERTIFYING BACK FLOWS AT WATER METERS - RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL I REPAIRS & REMODELING NEW CONSTRUCTION , EMERGENCY SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES WATER HEATERS I SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING BACK FLOW DIVISION ---- - - - HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAY EVERY WEEK for WEDNESDAY'S PAPER: Classified advertising must be placed in person and paid in advance- or mailed to our office in the Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. We are located next to Chez Andre. Hours: 9 to 5, Monday Friday, (Saturday 10 to 2 usually). 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Date Name shown on card: Billing address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill 5404 Marina Drive TT Tslander Holmes Beach FL 34217 L____________- ___- __--------- -. Commercial -. Mobile Home \4 Vac and Intercom -. Service Upgrades PAGE 30 0 JULY 4, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER IS As D'ER C ASSFI 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 bath tile, white raised- panel cabinets with crown molding in kitchens and" baths, granite tops in bath, new vinyl windows, fiber- glass doors, deluxe appliances, Hunter fans, re- cessed lighting, screened room, covered porches, patios, plus lots more. $364,900. Call 778-4560 or 920-4539 for information or appointment. HOPEFUL RETIRED COUPLE want home on Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach or Holmes Beach for under $250,000. Block from Gulf. Call 813-977-2047. Screen I REAL ESTATE S .OF ANNA MARIA : Real estate is MY life - Let me help you with ALL your real estate S needs! eff thayer 778-0455 ales Secalt 730-2810 Mobile J Sales Specialist 9906 Gulf Drive jeff@greenreal.com, 142 Crescent, Anna Maria. A one-of-a-kind (meaning well built) 1950's art deco home situated on two lots with dock out back and across the street for your use. is for rent seasonally for $1,800 F'_ r .:.,-ilhfor six months and one day for Fall 2001 Winter 2002. Utilities included. No tax. Doug Dowling Realty 409 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, Fl 34216 Phone & Fax: (941) 778-1222 E-Mail: dougdowling@earthlink.net www.dougdowling.com WOW! PLUS A DOCK. 3BR/2BA house. New kitchen, roof, air conditioning, carpet and tile. Put your imagination to work, or move right in. Just steps to your deeded dock! Best value on the Island. $279,500. Don & Karen Schroder, Re/Max Gulfstream Realty, 778-2200. DEADLINE: MONDAY NOON for Wed. publication. UP to 3 line minimum includes approximately 21 words $9.00. Additional lines $3.00 each. Box: $3.00. Ads must be paid in advance. Stop by or mail to 5404 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, FL 34217. We're located next to Ooh La La! in the Island Shopping Center. More information: 778-7978. Anna Maria Islancd A ico m eidtt n,/ 7 nc. Vacation Rentals & Personalized Property Management! 413 Pine Ave. Anna Maria 866.264.2226 941.779.0733 annamariaparadise.com islandaccom@aol.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limita- tion or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Fa- milial status includes children under age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowing accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777, for the hearing im- paired (TDD) 1-800-543-8294. The"best news on Anna Maria Island"... SDon't miss a week! Sr The Islander DICK MAHER AND DAVE JONES ISLAND SPECIALISTS -. . -Simplify Your Search! Call anytime for a consultation. TOTALLY RENOVATED 2BR/2BA duplex minutes to the beach. New carpet and tile, two screened porches and covered parking. Excellent investment opportunity at only $149,900. Call Jane Grossman or Nicole Skaggs at 778-4800 or 795-5704. NEW CONSTRUCTION Elevated Island duplex. 2BR/2BA on both sides French doors to wooden deck from every bedroom. Storage rooms, covered parking and manufacturer's warranty on all appli- ances, A/C and roof. $295,000. Call Jane Grossman or Nicole Skaggs at 778-4800 or 795-5704. 2BR/2BA CONDO Enjoy beautiful Gulf views from LUSH TROPICAL SETTING Updated 2BR/2BA your living room in your new Island getaway. This condo in popular Westbay Point and Moorings. Unit is unit is tastefully furnished and the complex has turkey furnished with a great view of the heated pool. many amenities including clubhouse, pool and Fully enclosed and air-conditioned lanai. Gorgeous tennis courts. $399,000. Call Quentin Talbert 778- views of Watson's Bayou from front porch. $260,000. 4800 or 704-9680. MLS#74843 Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones at 778-4800. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Established ice cream and penny candy store in busy Anna Maria Island Plaza. Business is completely turkey. $39,900. Call Jane Grossman or Nicole Skaggs at 778-4800 or 795-5704. GREAT INVESTMENT CONDO Tastefully furnished 2BR/2BA, ten minutes to the beach. Excellent rental history. $79,900. Call Lynn Hostetler at 778-4800. 1 ] [o]13 ^ 1 i*[ I RENTALS Annual / Seasonal / Monthly / Weekly SEASONAL RENTAL S-- A- -lI GULF SHORES CONDO Spacious 2BR/2BA and den, cathedral ceilings and beautiful Gulf views! Call Michel Cerene 792-6546 eves. J REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr* Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call 941-778-0770 Toll Free 800 741-3772 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK RLANP ERTESLL VACATI LON L PROPERTIES, LLC SALES AND RENTALS - Ann (Harmon) Caron COME IN TODAY AND MEET OUR FRIENDLY STAFF 3001 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941.778.6849 1.800.778.9599 www.islandvacationproperties.com -j~~. rir ~j THE ISLANDER M JULY 4, 2001 M PAGE 31 THE SUPREMES 1 12 13 14 5 "6 -7 -8 19 10 TIl112 13 114115 16 h\ Randolph Ross / Edited by Will Shortz Across 1 Shock: Var. 6 Mont Blanc. par example 10 Prefix with athlete 13 Roberta of Dreiser's "An American Tragedy" 18 ChAlons-sur- . 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