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Skimming the news ... Sailfish close to Anna Maria Island beaches ... page 19. Islander Ii'a games ns. i .I "The Best News on Anna Maria Island" IISLANDER Volume 9, no. 35, July 11, 2001 FREE Tidemark project ebbs to July 24 The Holmes Beach City Commission reached a consensus Tuesday night if only to postpone mak- ing a decision. Commissioners agreed to adjourn the meeting and reconvene July 24 for a second reading of two ordi- nances to rezone two residential lots to commercial, change the future land-use map and pave the way for Tidemark's 40-unit condominium/lodge/marina. Speaking by telephone, Commissioners Pat Geyer and Sandy Haas-Martens, both out of state on vacation, said they would attend in person July 24. Commissioner Rich Bohnenberger said he had a problem with establishing a quorum with two commis- sioners not "present. Webster's defines present as 'physically here.'" Commission Chair Roger Lutz said the city lacks a policy on telecommunication attendance at meetings. Bohnenberger said, "That's my problem. We don't have policy. We're shooting from the hip." Lutz suggested that "we adjourn and reconvene on the 24th." City Attorney Jim Dye asked the commission if they will accept public comment at the second reading and Lutz replied, "We're a small town, we're all friends and neighbors most of the time. We hold a public hearing on almost every issue, every time we meet." Once again, the commission agreed. n , . . . :- ... * _' ::..:, : . .'." Summer magic at the end of the rainbow Lucky is the person who captures a rain- bow such as this one photographed by Eric Cox of Anna Maria at the Historic Anna Maria City Pier. Even more lucky, a second rainbow is faintly visible to the left of the pier. His photo is the second weekly winner in The Islander's Top Notch 2001 Photo Contest. Cox can claim an Islander "More- Than-a-Mullet- Wrap- per" T-shirt at the newspaper office and his photo will be included with seven other weekly winners in the grand prize contest. 5.. . ,c~~z- .--,~. Island Baptist Church vote will determine charter school fate By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter Island Baptist Church board members have unani- mously agreed to ask their congregation to allow the Island Middle School to use the church's educational wing and begin classes in August. The congregation learned about the board's deci- sion at a recent Sunday service and will vote on the matter at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 11. According to Noranne Hutcheson, the facility would still need to be reviewed by the Manatee County School Board, but she is optimistic about the prospect. "The building is relatively new so it's already equipped with handicap access and fire protection," she said. "If the congregation approves, the building is ready for us to move in and open school Aug. 13." The Island's charter school board has been search- ing for a location to house the school for several months. The first location chosen was Loggerhead Junction in Holmes Beach. However, zoning regulations at Loggerhead were not appropriate for a school and the board was prohib- ited from moving forward. with that location. The church is already zoned PSP-1, which is the proper zoning for a school. A second option the charter school committee looked into was the firehouse on Second Street in Bradenton Beach. However, that location needed ap- proximately $130,000 in renovations, according to the Manatee County School Board's review of the facility. Hutcheson said Pastor Ed Northrop, from the Is- land Baptist Church in Anna Maria, approached the charter school committee and offered to discuss possi- bilities to house the school. Hutcheson said the needs of the school and the church ministry within the facility would be compat- PLEASE SEE CHARTER, NEXT PAGE Fairies et al A special presentation by the Island Players of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare, opens tonight, July 11. All seats are $8 and ticket information may be obtained at the box office, 778-5755. The theater is located at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria City. r. I .- ; *.2 -_-II-- I'IoIco m 'campy games' ... inside. ;7 7j- F P.; In.*'6- .. . ':~T-*{ . Anna Maria Thjie 2a~;;~4~-;~:-.$;--;;- -~ PAGE 2 M JULY 11, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER -~~~~ ..- -. - ~I-. ,-- .. .. "... -'- -;';-".-. -: : Manatees make their moves on Holmes Beach shore About O0 manatees wallowed in the shallows south of 52nd Street the afternoon of July 3. The sea cows put on quite a show for the crowd of onlookers and no, they weren't in any danger, they were merely ... well, getting acquainted in a special way. Manatees enter shallow water to mate. Islander Photo: Paul Roat Charter school vote today CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ible. There are six classrooms that could accommodate up to 120-140 students. Having read of the charter school's struggle for a location, Hutcheson said his church is seeking to be "very pro-child and pro-education. "We want to be an integral part of the community and the goals of the school, its high parental involve- ment and the board impressed me." Hutcheson said he will recommend to the congre- gation that it approve a three-year renewable lease with the school. A charter school is a public school run by a non- profit corporation under contract with a sponsor, in this case the local school board. Charter schools are deemed a necessity in Manatee County due to rapid growth of the student population here. A three-year contract and funding for the Island Middle School have been approved by the Manatee County School Board. A location for the school was required prior to the board's July 16 meeting. 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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! ~ Incredible dining without surfside pricing - Island Shopping Center 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941 7785320 SIZZLING SALE ON NEW Gr ESTATE FURNITURE 14.home development in talking stage in Anna Maria By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter Studies are under way to determine whether it is feasible to undertake development of 3.78 acres off South Bay Boulevard in Anna Maria. The property is south of Magnolia Street on prop- erty bordered by canals to the north and south and the bay to the east. The Lardas family currently owns the property. Public Works Director/Building Official George McKay said there have been exploratory conversations between the city and Greg Oberhofer of Quality Build- ers regarding the possible development of the property. The property is zoned for single-family residential use, and McKay said he doesn't see a whole lot of problems with the Oberhofer proposal. The builder would probably ask the city to extend Palm Avenue onto the property. That extension of Palm Avenue is already platted. There are no other streets platted on the land and the lots are not platted. McKay said each lot would be about 7,500 square feet, which is what is required in the code. He added there are some confusing and conflicting provisions in the code requirements. "I am waiting to get with the city attorney about that," McKay said. "Some of the lots seem to be smaller than the 7,500 square feet," he said. The developer would also like to have a 100-by- 25-foot section of right of way fronting Bay Boulevard. McKay said that could be considered in exchange for the platted extension of Palm Avenue. Oberhofer said it's too early to give any details about the proposed development. "We are just taking a look at the possibilities at this point," he said. McKay agreed, saying, "This is far from being ready to go before the planning board." Dogged fire! Dogs were brought to the burned-out hull of a houseboat off Cortez last week to ensure the deliberately set fire did not consume a body. No one was injured in the fire, the dogs confirmed. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Houseboat destroyed in late.night, intentional blaze A fire on a houseboat moored several hundred feet south of Cortez was intentionally set, according to fire officials. The fire started July 2, according to West Manatee Fire & Rescue Capt. Ernie Cave. Due to the boat's mooring offshore in shallow water, firefighters were unable to reach the vessel to fight the blaze. Reports that someone was aboard the vessel, prompted firefighters to search the charred hulk and mangroves with cadaver dogs. Neither N beithe .ic. nor re- mains were discovered. Penny the "arson dog" also toured the boat and indicated a liquid was used to start the fire. Samples were taken and are being tested. The 50-foot houseboat's owner has not been lo- cated, Cave said, but the investigation to locate the owner is continuing. Cave said there were reports the boat was anchored off Bradenton Beach several years ago. A Cortez resident reported that a "floating shack" was moored alongside the houseboat the day before the fire and it remained there when firefighters did their investigation. Chappie again named Bradenton Beach Vice Mayor By Paul Roat John Chappie has regained the reins of vice mayor in Bradenton Beach on the sudden resignation of the post by Bill Arnold last month. Arnold, who retains his Ward 1 City Commis- sion seat, said he was no longer interested-in the vice mayor position in the city. "The way I've been treated, I don't see how I can continue (as vice mayor)," Arnold said last week. "I was careful not to hurt anyone's feelings. The accu- sations made toward me about people's feeling be- ing hurt if I've been accused of this, that's fine." At issue is the city's recycling program. Arnold chaired the June 7 meeting in Mayor Gail SCole's absence where a report on the city's fledgling recycling program was presented by Public Works Director Buddy Watts at Arnold's request. The report stated the recycling program had cost the city $1,780.24 from June 2000 to June 2001. Not included in that figure was the city's curbside recycling survey for the northern portion of the municipality, which had cost the city $64.70 for its six-week trial period. Also not included in the figures was the one-time expense of bags, scales and time to weigh and log material for the survey, which totaled an additional $833.27, according to Watts. Citizens then questioned another related item on the June 7 agenda, a request by Commissioner Dawn Baker to hold a fishing tournament to raise funds to purchase a cardboard baling machine. Baker is the recycling program liaison between Watts and the city commission. Former Mayor Connie Drescher said the citizens and commission should be informed of any potential expenditures such as a baler before fundraisers are held to pay for equipment. Commissioners requested more information on the recycling program from Baker and Watts. During the coir- "' '-ting, Cole said he was no' the tape of the June 7 meeting. "I don't want this commission to be the same as Anna Maria," Cole said - of the often-contentious north-Island municipality. "I'm trying to under- stand what you're talking I about," Arnold asked Cole. "Did I hurt someone's feelings? Did I Chappie hurt your feelings?" Arnold asked, turning to Baker. "You don't know the number of people who came up to me in the last two weeks saying how pa- tient I was," Baker said. Arnold then tendered an already-drafted letter of resignation to the commission as vice mayor. Several commissioners, joined by Cole, asked Arnold to reconsider his resignation at the July 5 meeting. "I want to be absolutely sure the vice mayor wants to resign before the commission accepts his letter," Cole said. Both Chappie and Commissioner Berneitta Kays praised Arnold's tenure as vice mayor. "Somebody else should take it," Arnold said of his vice mayor position. He then nominated Chappie to the position, which was approved unanimously. Chappie is in his fifth year as commissioner of the southernmost ward of the city. He has served three years as vice mayor with his most recent ten- ure ended in January when Arnold was appointed by the commission. Duties of the vice mayor are to serve as admin- istrator of the city in the mayor's absence. The vice mayor is also authorized to expend funds in the mayor's absence. There is no change in pay from commissioner to 400 per month. (i~sPI~BL ..~. ,_-ip~b$liap*ape~]~$~$IZ~i~( THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 11, 2001 E PAGE 3 Meetings Anna Maria City July 12, 7 p.m., city commission meeting. Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, 708-6130. Bradenton Beach 'July 11, 5 p.m., special city commission meeting on recycling. July 12, 1 p.m., city commission work session on bud- get. July 12, 6:30 p.m., planning and zoning board meeting. July 13, 9 a.m., city commission work session on bud- get. July 16, 10 a.m., speciall city commission meeting. July 17, 1 p.m., city conminiiion work session on bud- get. -4. " July 19, 1 p.m., city comrmis,,ion meeting. Bradenton Beach Cirv Hall, /0- Gulf Drive N., 778-1005. Holmes Beach July 11, 7 p.m., parks and beautification committee meeting. Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive, 708-5800. Of Interest July 16, 3 p.m., Island Transportation Planning Orga- nization meeting, Bradenton Beach City Hall. July 18, 12:30 p.m., Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Anna Maria City Hall. Another cell tower? Tech Tower, a Jacksonville company that disguises cell phone towers as flag poles, has approached the City of Anna Maria about plac- inga telecommunicatili tow,: in the, city.,_ United mqrrei and then-leases ,,pace to providers of cellular phone service. McKay said the company is owned by Todd Schlemmer, who told McKay he had been ap- proached by Verizon and Nextel, whose custom- ers are having trouble picking up signals on the north end of the Island. Schlemmer and McKay looked at some pos- sible spots for the tower. "Usually these things are located on public land," McKay said. "We looked at a number of sites in the city, and Schlemmer took a copy of the city's cell-tower ordinance with him," McKay said. Schlemmer's towers are generally 80 to 100 feet tall, and they are disguised as flag poles, complete with "Old Glory" flying in the breeze. Safe shark swimming tips The shark attack of an 8-year-old Mississippi boy in the Florida Panhandle last week has prompted shark alerts throughout the state. Florida had the unpleasant distinction of having almost half of the reported shark bites on humans in the world last year, with 34 "hits" versus 79 worldwide in 2000. Researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota say summer is a peak time for shark activity and a peak time for people to be in the water. Here are a few tips to be safe swimming: Don't swim too far offshore, where sharks may be prone to investigate a lone swimmer. Don't swim at night or near sunset, when sharks are more active. Don't swim near schools of fish, where swim- mers may be confused with normal shark prey. Avoid flashy jewelry or brightly contrasting swimwear, which may attract sharks. If you see a shark in the water, calmly leave Ie water and report the sighting to lifeguards. PAGE 4 M JULY 11, 2001 T THE ISLANDER Anna Maria works on $1.3 million 2001-02 budget By Laurie Krosney Islander Reporter One of the first things discussed at Anna Maria's first work session for the 2001-02 budget was. em- ployee raises. The fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. The projected spending for the coming fiscal year is proposed to be $1,044,327. Projected revenues are $1,332,122 if the millage rate remains the same as the current budget year at 2 mills. A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value, less any exemptions. State law requires a tentative tax rate to be estab- lished by all governments by Aug. 1. The rate can be lowered through the end of September, but cannot be raised by elected officials. City Clerk Alice Baird pleaded with commission- ers for the raises in an effort to stem staff turnover. "This city is in serious trouble in terms of employees," Baird said. "We've lost 10 employees in the past year. Our employees are being lured way by other cities and if we can do anything to stop that, we need to do it," she said. Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda at first disagreed, say- ing, "The way I understand it, there are more basic problems in leadership. Increased salaries won't make that go away." .. Skoloda added he thought the proposed salary in- creases were "just a way to buy loyalty." Commissioner Jay Hill disagreed, saying he sup- ported the increases. "Look at the level of responsibili- ties and duties being carried out here. If there's one person that's kept this boat afloat, it's Alice. "Let's look at this person by person," Hill pro- posed. He said he thought each employee was worth every penny of the proposed raises. Commissioner John Michaels agreed. "I don't think you can buy loyalty. We need to build a better environment for our employees and pay them well." Skoloda said that after listening to the discussion about salaries, he would give his support to the raises. Commissioners approved immediate raises for the staff plus an additional 5 percent raise when the new budget goes into effect. The salary for the city clerk will be $38,588 effective Oct. 1. It will be $26,250 for the deputy clerk, $23,600 for the administrative assis- tant in the building department, and $21,000 for the administrative assistant in the clerk's office. Commissioners agreed to approve "modest" raises for the employees in the public works department. Commissioners also gave the OK to an $18,000 line item for the Anna Maria Island Community Cen- ter. This represents a $2,000 increase over last year's funding. They authorized $5,000 for the city's participation in an Island-wide skate park. Holmes Beach Mayor Carol Whitmore had asked for $255,000. Vice Mayor Tom Skoloda has been working with a group of young skaters and their parents to find a location and get a park built. By Paul Roat Bradenton Beach taxpayers probably won't see a property tax hike next year. In fact, they may see their city taxes drop. However, city commissioners are expected to set a tentative millage rate for the 2001-02 fiscal year Monday, July 16, that is slightly higher than the current city property tax of 2.682 mills a rate of 2.700 mills. A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value, less any exemptions. State law requires a tentative tax rate to be estab- lished by all governments by Aug. 1. The rate can be lowered through the end of September, but cannot be raised by elected officials. In the case of Bradenton Beach, the modest prop- erty tax rate increase from this year will probably drop next year due to increased revenue from other sources than property taxes. The city's tax base also rose dra- matically due to property value increases. In the first of what promises to be a lengthy bud- get process, commissioners last Monday heard pro- posed department head spending plans for the next fis- cal year, which begins Oct. 1. Based on preliminary departmental budgets and Commissioner Jay Hill said he supports the expen- diture, because he has heard that skating is the sport of choice of young people today. "They prefer it to base- ball and other sports," he said. Other commissioners concurred, with Michaels adding the proviso that the park is not to be built in Anna Maria. He said he had lived by a skateboard park in the past and found it "trying." Other than the brief flap over salaries, the budget work session, which took place with commissioners seated around a table, proceeded amicably and covered salaries, general government expenses and construction and maintenance. Input from the public was kept to a minimum. The next budget work session will be held at 6 p.m. July 23 at Anna Maria City Hall. revenue projections, Bradenton Beach revenue next year will be $2.089 million, up from the current $1.921 million. Highlights of next year's budget include: An additional employee within the city clerk's office. Two replacement police cars. A change from two part-time positions within the planning and development department to one full-time position. Additional computer equipment within the plan- ning department. An increase in the sanitation budget to provide for new, uniform-sized garbage cans for all residents. Community groups have requested a record $17,350 in funding from the city commission next year. Among the larger requests were the Anna Maria Island Community Center at $7,500 and the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce at $5,000. Commissioners will further discuss those re- quests at a later date. Residents will be allowed to comment on the pro- posed budget during two public hearings in September. Budget workshops will continue through the summer. LIGHTS OUT FOR SEA TURTLES! *- - ----- LIGHTS OUT FOR SEA TURTLES! 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Planning Commission Chairperson Sue Normand drafted a memo to reply to Bohnenberger and asked for a consensus approval from her fellow board members before sending it. Her memo outlined the reasons behind the board's favoring the rezoning of two low-density residential lots to high-intensity commercial to be included in the proposed 40-unit condominium/lodge. Board members, however, were more inclined to discuss what they considered a flaw in their discussions due to what they called a "staff error." That error, apparently made by Public Works As- sistant Superintendent Bill Saunders, directed the plan- ning board to consider there was no access to the resi- dential lots other than from the adjoining commercial property, across the restaurant parking lot. In fact, the owner of the residential property, Tony and Eleanor (Reynard) Tatakis, confirmed to The Is- lander there are two private, deeded accesses for the existing two duplexes from Sunrise Lane. 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West Bradenton e-mail: fantasy.travel@gte.net ach and will hang go while trimming t the solemn and Mike Banyas. SCoyle, John Normand and board member Bill Golding repeat- edly stated they regretted rushing their decision and having considered false criteria. The city planners said they were rushed to consider the issue and lacked the appropriate amount of time to study the volume of information which included the re- zone ordinances. However, they reasoned, for the purpose of a reply to Bohnenberger, they would supply only the criteria they established at the time of their vote. The planning board is charged with considering only the merits of the rezone, but Tidemark plans were made known on several occasions, Normand said. Easterling made a full presentation to the board and Normand said they all knew of the intended use, but "that's like judge telling the jury to ignore testimony they've just heard." The board apparently relied heavily on statements that the residential lots were not accessible other than from the commercial property. Normand said a request to the city attorney to clarify the residential easement had not been responded to yet. Normand's memo concludes they "did not have the opportunity to spend adequate time discussing and work- ing out some possibly more viable alternatives to the pro- posed changes, some of which might include comp plan amendments requiring a greater amount of time." The board also discussed a proviso they made to their Tidemark recommendation, which would have required the zoning change, if approved, to revert to residential if the Tidemark project was not developed. Normand said she would request that proviso be considered at the second reading of the ordinances on July 10. 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I__ 7771 I Ann Mnrin tore I PAGE 6 N JULY 11, 2001 U THE ISLANDER Vpinion Our prince has come Noranne Hutcheson's spirits seemed daunted at a July Fourth celebration with friends. Her dream for an inaugural fall session for the Island Middle School had dimmed. Hutcheson is a founding member of a committee formed last year to provide a middle school on the Island. Her cause was facing seemingly insurmountable odds. But never underestimate the power of parents, bol- stered by the desire to provide the best possible educa- tion for their children, and the determination that goes hand in hand with the (Anna Maria) Island spirit. Hutcheson and her team a committee of dedi- cated, mostly young, mostly parents of prospective middle school students were like the "little engine that could." They met, met, met. They networked. They sought public input, support and students. They chugged uphill as they followed criteria set forth by the school board to qualify their dream school. While approval was still pending, they went looking for their school's future location with optimism in their hearts. They searched and scoured the Island's three cit- ies for a location. Some places are too small. Others don't fit their needs. Still another required too much work. Goldilocks couldn't find the right bed. Suddenly, Loggerhead Junction in Holmes Beach looked just right. Right size. Right lease. Right price. Even passed muster with school board. The former medical office and sales hub for a nearby timeshare project was zoned to accommodate a day-care facility but alas, not a public school. The reception to accommodate changes by the Holmes Beach City Commission was less than favorable. Commissioners spanked the hands of school committee members for "not coming to us before the press." And, commissioners argued, kids need to grow up, toughen up and go to school in town, ignoring the short- ages in the county school system that necessitate the re- cent proliferation of charter.schools. , Meanwhile, this same governmental body was push- ing land-use changes through at breakneck speed to ac- commodate a proposed 40-condo development. But our fairy tale will have a happy ending. The relatively new education wing at Island Baptist Church has been offered up on a platter (and as a perfect fit) to the Island Middle School by the pastor and the church board. The only obstacle that remains is approval from the congregation, which could come Wednesday evening. We hold great faith in their benevolence. And we're equally certain the slipper will be a per- fect fit. The Islander WANTED: Scloolkouse oh AMI for 60 e&ger students &hJd a few teack-ers ASAP. Must L4ve room for desks, books, etc. ScLool starts ih August. l all Isd&d CI&rter School Co'hrittee, 778-8571. SLICK Island Baptist Church responds By Egan Opinion Anna Maria city charter I would like to take this opportunity to thank every- one who participated in my petition to have the charter for the city of Anna Maria reviewed, revised.and better de- fined. It was a pleasure to meet so many nice people. Hopefully the vice mayor will find his agenda open to schedule a discussion and address the issues at a commission meeting in the near future and to allow all of the city officials to comment. Mady Iseman, Anna Maria Concerned Citizens worthy The Concerned Citizens of Manatee County is a grass-roots organization that is sounding an alarm worthy of our attention. Its cause has broad implica- tions for all of us who love and want to preserve our natural environment. This dedicated group of citizens deserves our support. There is something which each of us can do to halt the spread of inappropriate real estate development on such treasured gifts of nature as Perico Island. For it is inappropriate to build more than 800 multi-storied housing units on an environmentally fragile and flood- prone area. A severe storm or hurricane would create disastrous evacuation and traffic problems. Perico Island is not the first nor will it be the last endangered pristine environment to be destroyed by the greed of ambitious and powerful developers if we al- low it to happen. And they are powerful. Their money, their full- time staff of clever attorneys and their political connec- tions appear to be unbeatable against a comparatively small number of citizens. If people care, here are some suggestions as to what they can do to help: Telephone, write or e-mail members of the Mana- tee Board of County Commissioners to commend them for their position against development. o the same to voice disapproval to the Bradenton City Council and to Mayor Wayne Poston, all of whom support Arvida, the developer. After all, they will be up for re-election. Join the Concerned Citizens organization and volunteer some time and money for the cause. It takes dollars to hire attorneys and to carry on activities. Meet with neighbors to spread the word. There is an excellent video about Perico available for showing. Visit elected officials, write letters to the editor, create posters and leaflets, help with fundraising. Call 792-0845 or 795-7974 for more information. Lucy Larzelere, Bradenton Clean up Kingfish Once again, the woman who lives at 29th Street and Avenue C has decided to make trouble for those of us who live and work on the deadend section of Av- enue C. People who do not have enough to do should find a cause other than annoying their neighbors. That said, this letter is an open suggestion to this "lady." I walk my small dog at Kingfish Boat Ramp and the park area adjacent to Westbay Cove in Holmes Beach. We walk there at least five times a week and, yes, I clean up after my little friend. However, I am becoming very alarmed at the amount of human trash and waste that has been growing at this particular scenic area. After dark it is a "hangout" for ho- mosexuals and drug dealers, not to mention the careless folks who persist on throwing their empty beer, wine and whiskey containers out their windows. I no longer feel safe to walk there at dusk or shortly thereafter. During the day it is so crowded with boat- ers and Jet-skiers that it becomes dangerous to even try and walk. That does not include the danger to the wildlife that frequent that area. On any given Monday, you can find beer bottles, wine and liquor bottles broken and whole, dirty diapers, used condoms, hypodermic needles, paper, plastic bags, oil cans and other human generated waste. Now, that is a cause! So, Ms. Trash Police/Beau- tification Board Member, try cleaning that situation up and leave us poor "working stiffs" to our business. D.M. Canfield, Holmes Beach H-s ' l 05,, Im 0l e ii "5 cAC OOLtA- SE 4 1; -I rI S 1 tI _ ___I.--1 _. 11, 2001 Vol. 9, No. 35 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 iISLANDEIRM AMl. 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 I July ( From the -Jwater'S Edge by Mike Shannon The name says it all It never ceases to amaze me how blissfully tranquil the Gulf of Mexico can be. After all, this is a body of water that is roughly 1,000 miles from east to west and 500 miles from the Mississippi River to the Yucatan Peninsula and, at its greatest depth, more than 14,000 feet deep. The Gulf covers about 600,000 square miles, and yet, on the day I sat down to write these comments, the waves this vast body of water were producing were The Cortez Historical Society wants to put the long-homeless village store on the FISH Pre- serve, said the society's treasurer, Mary Fulford Green. Under the concept, the Florida Institute of Salt- water Heritage would lease a small corner of the preserve to the society, the old store building would be moved and restored, and a museum and water- front store:developed, . .-FISH is buying the 95-acre property from the. Schewe estate for $250,000, which is conceded to be almost a give-away. FISH made the initial pay- 'ment of $60,000 in April, The property runs east ~ofig Cortez ioad and south to Sarasota Bay. 72 acres of it wetlands and all of three inches in height. I've seen bigger wakes generated by rowboats. I don't call it the world's biggest swimming pool for nothing. However, this is no sanitized backyard accouter- ment. This is the real deal. Beneath its languid and enticing surface lurks some degree of danger. There is one particular menace I have in mind, and it's not the one with the large dorsal fin and rows of razor-sharp teeth. The one I mean is a creature which glides through the water as though flying with the grace of an angel but which, when nestled down into the soft white sands of the Anna Maria Island shoreline be- comes the very devil itself. The beast of which I speak is none other than dasyatis americana, the stingray. Stingrays are a flat, saucer-shaped inhabitant of the briny deep with a "tail very long, whip like, with a poisonous, rigid, barbed and grooved spine near base." Any poor unfortunate who mistakenly steps on said being will suddenly find this "rigid, barbed, grooved spine" jammed into some part of their body. I have the rest uplands abutting Cortez Road. The store would be at the southwest corner near Cortez Bait and Seafood Co. The society has $30,000 in hand, Green said, and is about to launch a funding effort that will in- clude donations and anticipated state help. In addi- tion to moving and renovating the store, the society will have to bring utilities at the site. The store has been up on movers' blocks for 10 years, she noted, after being separated from the old Albion Inn itself torn down to make way for the U.S. Coast Guard's Station Cortez. The Albion was one of only a few buildings left standing in Cortez after a monster storm devastated the village in 1921. STHE ISLANDER N JULY 11, 2001 U PAGE 7 witnessed a number of people who have suffered this indignity and I'm hear to tell ya, you don't want it hap- pening to you. However, if it does, you must immerse your af- fected appendage in the hottest water you can stand, water that has ajliberal dose of bleach in it. A horrible combination, I admit, but one which offers at least a fighting chance against the burning effect of the poison. In light of all the pain it can inflict, it's hard to like an animal such as a stingray. Take sharks for instance. There's no question that they too pose a danger to life and limb, but while you may fear them, at the same time you can have a certain sense of respect or even awe for its well-developed talents. But a stingray? Now there's a creature that only a mother could love. Not wishing to question the wisdom underlying the grand design, I hesitate to put it so crudely but here goes: why are there stingrays? What is their purpose? Would the world be worse off if they all retired to Davy Jones' locker? I don't think so. Until that happy day arrives we must steel our- selves to the challenge at hand. For those readers who are not familiar with the method most commonly em- ployed to neutralize: these demons, permit me to ex- plain. Truth be told, these creatures do not go out of their way to inflict pain upon humanity. They are more than content to spend their days idling beneath the surf crunching any and all mollusks that happen to cross their path, happily free of interference from any bipe- dal land lubber. To ensure that our paths don't cross, as soon as they feel those big feet of ours hitting the sand, with a wave of their body and in a poof of sand they are off to another site. So it's really rather simple. You just need to let them know you're coming. How you do that is called the Anna Maria Shuffle. (Guess what they call it on Longboat.) By entering the water without fully lifting your feet from the sand, you not only avoid step- ping on one, you send out the forewarning vibrations in time for them to begone before you even.knew they were there. Voila; everybody's happy. I personally start shuffling when I get out of the car. I figure its good to send out a few long-range waves just to let him know that I' r there. Even in para- dise a-fella can't be too- careful. ~ Now Serving Breakfast ~ Open Daily at 7 am Full Breakfast Menu S Full Service Bar Bloody Marys and Mimosas 2 for $5.50 Musical Entertainment Tues & Wed July 17 & 18 LARRY REICH Rock Country Blues ROTTEN RALPH'S WATERFRONT DINING \ROTTEN FULL MENU FULL BAR o R Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week S 902 S. Bay Blvd. 4talati's Marina, Anna Maria 778-3953 SWe'd love to mail SWyou the news! We mail The Islander weekly for a nominal $36 per year. It's the per- Sfect way to stay in touch with what's happening on Anna Maria Island. 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Negele said that after talking things over with her at- torney and her family, she has decided she will file a writ of certiorari with the circuit court in Manatee County. Negele is represented by Bill Moore of Brigham Moore, a Sarasota law firm. Greg Rix, another attorney with Brigham Moore, explained that a certiorari writ is a request to the circuit court to have a judge review all the information about the case. He or she reviews the evidence and decides whether or not the commission acted lawfully. "We have 30 days from the commission decision to file. The evidence is pretty self-contained. It's taken I A The Island's own ," ~ Home Medical Equipment S Oxygen Service S1 Care Provided By Bonded/Registered Respiratory ..: Therapists and Nurses Service 7 Days/ 24 Hours FREE DELIVERY Will Bill Insurance Directly 941-778-2641 Toll Free 877-410-0202 OUR NEW T-SHIRTS HAVE ARRIVED! /1Ore than a mullet rapp er! 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The struggle to build on the lot has gone on for almost five years. The first obstacle was with the Florida Depart- ment of Environmental Protection, which classified the lot as environmentally sensitive. That obstacle was removed with negotiations that necessitated the construction of a dune and the placement of the house on a trapezoidal- shaped section at the rear of the lot. Things were at that point when Negele, acting as the personal representative of her father in the settlement of the estate, brought the matter to the Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board. The P&Z board heard a request for variances to the One of the biggest names in mortgages is right in your own backyard. Wi en you choose Chase you are guaranteed by a variety of products offered by one of the nation's top mortgage lenders. Plus, the knowledge of loan officers like Ron Hayes who are familiar with and dedicated to your local community. 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In her most recent objection, Cramer says she spent $250 out of her own pocket for an interpretation of the charter and suggestions for the elimination of ambigu- ities. She contracted with Dr. Larry Walker, an associ- ate professor of administrative studies at the University of West Florida. Walker proposed 21 changes to the charter. His recommendation about who conducts the meetings is in line with Cramer's thinking. "The mayor shall pre- side at meetings of the commission, shall set the order of business for each meeting, and shall have a vote," was included in Walker's recommendation packet. Of the proposed revisions, Walker said, "Some are addressed to the current dispute, or I should say, to the prevention of such disputes in the future. Second, some are intended to make your charter more orderly. Third, some are intended to amend unusual features of your charter in order to bring it more in line with 'best prac- tices' of municipal charters generally." Cramer said she thinks the current interpretation is incorrect in that it doesn't take 77 years of tradition into consideration. She continues to call for a charter re- view. Last month, resident Mady Iseman presented the commission with a petition containing the signatures of 262 residents who would also like to see a review of the charter. Iseman said she collected the signatures because she felt her rights as a voter were taken away because she voted for Deffenbaugh with the understanding that the mayor conducts commission meetings. City commissioners, who are working on next year's budget this month, said they do not have time to consider Iseman's petition. The city's charter states the mayor shall appoint and the commission approve the vice mayor. Nonethe- less, when Deffenbaugh's nomination was defeated, Commissioner Jay Hill nominated Commissioner Tom Skoloda as vice mayor. His nomination was carried by a 3-2 vote with Hill, Skoloda and Commissioner John Michaels voting in favor of Skoloda as vice mayor and Deffenbaugh and Cramer opposed. In the next step, the commission by the same 3-2 margin voted to interpret the charter to mean that the vice mayor shall conduct the commission meetings. Everyone agrees that the charter is ambiguous on this point. City Attorney Jim Dye advised the commis- sion that in the case of an ambiguity of the charter, the majority of the commission determines what the inter- pretation shall be. Vice Mayor Skoloda has been chairing the meet- ings ever since. Neither side flinches in Cortez move; meeting set July 28 By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent Cortez is choosing up sides again for another go at building its waterfront or stopping development there, with the next round Saturday afternoon, July 28. That will be a meeting of Cortez Waterfronts Florida Committee to try to bring the entire waterfront under the vision plan adopted last year. Time for the meeting hasn't been nailed down, said Janet Hoffman, Cortez Waterfronts manager. The vision plan addresses only the prospects for the old Sigma fish house, and the vision needs expanding, it was decided at a crowded committee meeting in June. There Cortezians argued fiercely over a proposal by Rivolta Design to include eight cottages in its develop- ment of the old Sigma fish house it acquired last year. Subsequently Piero Rivolta mailed a letter to mem- Give yourself the gift of good health! | l 5344 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach S & S Plaza "" 778-4322 Deli Sandwiches Vitamins Herbal Teas Organic Produce WE HA VE THE BEST JUICE BAR ON THE ISLAND! OPEN MON-FRI 9-6PM SAT 9:30-5PM CLOSED SUNDAY PlumbiNq PRoblEM? 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Stevens, who retired after 35 years of work, says she did a little of everything in the office and she's looking forward to taking her retirement "one day at a time." Islander Photo: Diana Bogan. Cortez couple: 50 years Fifty years of marriage is being celebrated for Frank and Barbara Rice of Cortez by their daughters' establish- ment of an arbor at Moody Manor in Fort Lauderdale. The Rices were married Dec. 29, 1950, in Chicago, moving subsequently to Atlanta where they reared four daughters. Their youngest, Katie, was injured in an auto accident in 1985 and has lived since in Moody Manor, a private, nonprofit home for women with trau- matic head injuries. Their other daughters are Kris Rice of Savannah, Lisa Layfield of Atlanta, and Susie Smith of Athens, Ga. The Rices have six grandchildren. Contributions to Moody Manor may be addressed to Patricia Moody, executive director, 7150 Holatee Trail, Fort Lauderdale FL 33330. Growing family Scott and Noemi Slowey are the proud parents of a baby girl, Alissa Nicole, born June 29. Alissa weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19 inches at birth. Melissa and Frank Williams Beachside wedding C. Melissa Glenister of Holmes Beach and Frank Wil- liams of Manchester, England, were married the morning of July 4 at at the beach near 35th Street in Holmes Beach. Before immigrating to the United States, Frank was a computer graphics manager with a firm in Lon- don. Melissa is an art director and manager of a graph- ics department with a trade show company in Tampa. The couple met in London's Soho, where Frank was her manager at a large London-based graphics bureau. Melissa returned to the States and moved to Anna Maria Island in April 1998. Nancy K. Ranes of Clearwater performed the beachside ceremony with two attendants, Mary Melissa Vogt of Bradenton and Joy Audrey Wilson of Manchester, England. The intimate ceremony was immediately followed by a champagne breakfast at Chef Damon Presswood's Ooh La La! Bistro in Holmes Beach. Later in the afternoon, the couple hosted a July 4th barbecue with friends, family and neighbors celebrat- ing with the newlyweds. The following day, the newlyweds left for their honeymoon at Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales. Williams said after the honeymoon, they plan to reside on the Island, where they say they enjoy reading The Islander and relaxing at Duffy's. Islander re-elected to Planned Parenthood board Gary Hickerson of Holmes Beach has been re- elected treasurer of the board of directors for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. His term of office began July 1 and will last two years. Hickerson is director of operations and business development at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Planned Parenthood serves 15 counties and last year served 17,000 patients. 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Suzi the teenaged green turtle with a potential deadly stomach ache has been cured and sent home to the Gulf of Mexico. She was found floating helplessly in the Intracoastal Waterway last April by George Glaser during a cruise in his sight-seeing boat, the Mystic Dolphin. He and two passengers got her aboard after a half- hour of maneuvering, necessarily delicate to protect the turtle, and ferried her ashore at the Mystic Dolphin's dock at the old Pete Reynard's docks. Mote Marine Laboratory was notified and in turn got in touch with Suzi Fox. Fox, who inadvertently became the turtle's name- sake, holds the state marine turtle conservation permit for Anna Maria Island. She took the sick turtle to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where intestinal infec- tion was diagnosed and treated with antibiotics. That cleared up the problem over time, Fox said, and the fully recovered teenage Suzi was released last week. Greens are a protected species and rare on this side of Florida, Fox noted, and she finds them "maybe the prettiest of the sea turtles." Loggerheads, greens, babies turtles galore By Jim Hanson Islander Correspondent The first sea turtle hatch of 2001 on the Island has ushered 109 baby loggerheads into the Gulf of Mexico from a nest high on a dune at the southern tip of Co- quina Beach. Along with those youngsters, numbers of young green turtles, a protected species, have begun feeding along the Intracoastal Waterway near the bridge at Manatee Avenue. And female loggerheads continue to waddle up the beach, dig down a couple of feet, lay 100 or so eggs there, cover the nest and go back into the Gulf. So far 130 nests have been counted on the Island's beaches. To cover it all, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch has filled its Web site with information and instructions for volunteers and others interested. It's islandturtles.com. The first nest to hatch was, not surprisingly, the first one laid on the Island, said Suzi Fox, who holds the state's marine turtle conservation permit for the Island. Turtle Watch volunteer Arlene Byrne, who found the nest, excavated what was left of it to make sure no hatchlings were trapped there, and found seven eggs without babies. Afterward, she and fellow volunteers made a foam cast of the nest to be used as a teaching and working tool. It turned out shaped like an hour glass, Fox said. A much younger generation than most Turtle Watchers has gotten involved on the Island's beaches, with several 11- and 12-year-old volunteers working hard. They repaired cages, prepared stakes for marking nests, cleaned up the organization's all-terrain vehicle, and handed out informational pamphlets on the beach. There was one dark note: A fully grown logger- head about three feet long was found dead on Coquina Beach, its shell damaged by a boat propeller and its front flippers apparently bitten off by a predator, Fox said. : ' . "K .-__* .'" , Turtle Watch volunteers Jo Ann Meilner and Arlene Byrne check the first turtle nest to hatch on the Island. A total of 109 turtles scampered into the Gulf from the Coquina Beach shore. (941) 778-4751 800-771-7163 5312 Marina Drive / Island Shopping Center Holmes Beach Falls Sie's mit Blumen sagen m6chten wir sprechen deutsch. 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This year's party was held at the Manatee County Public Beach with Cafe on the Beach res- taurant co-hosting. SWinners of the Privateers annual student scholar- ship awards wereannounced. Rick Boyd entertained. Thelucky winner-- a woman from Lakeland who was not present of a hand-carved likeness of Privateer "Ship Rek" created by Dick Motzer was announced. Monica Johnson received the $2,500 Whitey Horton Memorial Scholarship to continue studies at the University of South Florida. Other winners, all of $500 awards, are Lena Johnson, sophomore in veterinary zoology at Manatee Community College; Megan Brad), MCC sophomore in industrial psychology; Alyssa Mohr, junior communications major at Belmont (Tenn.) College; and Scott MacGregor, freshman in maritime engineering at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. 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'Ship Rek' heads to Lakeland Privateers drew the name of a lucky woman from Lakeland for the prize carving created by Dick Motzer and donated to the club to raise funds. There's treasure in the sands Privateers slipped gold and silver coins in the sand and invited youngsters attending their July Fourth celebration to find them. Gold coins were redeemable for prizes on the boat/float and everyone was a winner. L Pretty as a parade queen Monica Johnson of Anna Maria rode proudly atop a convertible in the Privateers parade as the recipient of the $2,500 -HPW! i Memorial Whitey Horton Scholarship. She'll use the funds to enhance her senior year at the University of South Florida. . I. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy From Anna Maria to Ellenton and points in between, you're sure to find hunting for art, antiques and collectibles as much fun as the discovery. There are so many places to go "antiquing" that you're certain to find the treasure you're looking for. 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SPACE AVAILABLE! 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria 779-2501 Gallery/Sculpture Garden Fine Contemporary Sculpture, Crafts and Art for Home, Garden and Commercial Environments. 9908 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Island 941-779-1600 AnTIQUES & ART <^"^*^? Q1Innys Tuesday-Saturday 10-5:30pm Sunday 1 4ish 5600 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 779-1773 'eaagggaoiioggGooere PAGE 14 M JULY 11, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Wave rider: policing waterways around Island By Diana Bogan Islander Reporter With no previous seafaring adventures to speak of in the past 10 years, I lathered up the sunscreen, zipped on my life jacket and prepared for an exciting day of boat racing at the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix. I was ready to "ride-along" with Holmes Beach Marine Officer Vern McGowin and U.S. Coast Guard Officer Scott Konrad in the Holmes Beach police boat on their assignment to patrol turn No. 8 at the boat races. Konrad was on board as McGowin's coxswain and I was there to observe the two in action as they kept the area clear of spectators and, in the event of an accident, aided the boat racers. Unfortunately, I mostly observed the choppy Gulf water as I hung my head over the side in utter despair. The onset of nausea as the boat was tossed from side to side brought respect for anyone who has to work on the open water under the hot sun with passing thunder- storms churning up the seas. "Just think what it must be like for the racers to- day," said Konrad. I stopped a moment to think of the racers speeding by in their compact race boats. Already one race was under way. The rough waters obviously didn't bother them and I in no way wished to be in their place. The only relief I had was when McGowin and Konrad spotted a spectator veering too close to the race course and they ran the police boat quickly through the water. Several times throughout the day we steered toward another boat to deter it from entering the race area. The Holmes Beach Police Department's boat was one of several marine units called upon to help moni- tor and police the waters at the boat races throughout the weekend. Units from the U.S. Coast Guard, Mote Marine Labratory and other police departments from Tampa to Venice were on duty for the special event. McGowin is also a trained scuba diver. He took a police scuba diving course in which he learned differ- Parrot' y Cafe .Breakfast Lunch Ice Cream All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar i * Philly Steak Sandwich Cuban Sandwiches I Much, Much More! U Open 6 Days 7AM-3PM Closed on Mondays 778-1804 5318 Marina Drive Island Shopping Center .-- -. '- ,. _. .. . Speed racers Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix racers sped past the Holmes Beach Police Department boat on their way to the finish line at the boat races. Holmes Beach Marine Officer Vern McGowin assisted at the Grand Prix and was stationed at turn No. 8 to keep spectators from entering the racecourse. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan ent skills, such as rescuing people from underwater cars. At the races, McGowin had his dive gear on board and was prepared to help search and rescue if need be. Earlier in the week he attended an orientation to famil- iarize himself with the different race boats so that he would know how to rescue a driver in an emergency. We didn't encounter any emergencies, however. Over the radio dispatch we could hear what other units were busy doing. One towed a race boat, another told it. 7 !. -M.... ' Rob & Reel Pier - rA--AIIr We've finished our remodeling and have re-opened! Please join us! Same great food! Improved view! 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Bradenton Across f frn Staples s B .^ m db m P Wave rider of Holmes Beach CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 He says his job is ultimately the same as an officer who patrols the streets in a car, he is just patrolling on the water. "I check for speeding, creating a wake in a 'no- wake' zone," expired registrations, and alcohol," said McGowin. "However, in a car, the officer needs prob- able cause to stop someone. I can stop someone in a boat just to see if they have their documents and safety equipment." McGowin is cross-designated as a customs agent, which allows him to stop vessels coming from interna- tional waters and check their documentation. Most people out on the water around the Island are friendly. In fact, there seems to be an unspoken rule: See a boat, wave. "I may not write lots of tickets," he says, "but I'm out talking to people, telling them what things need to be corrected. People are generally very nice and they don't mind me being here. People are out to relax, they aren't in a rush or keyed up from be- ing in traffic. "On the road people don't want to be stopped. Out on the water everyone waves. You won't see that on the road." A word to the wise, though: I'm told that if McGowin asks you to stop, it's a felony to run from him. "I've actually arrested people for that," he tells me. The police boat is equipped with lights and a siren just like the police cars. McGowin also receives dispatch calls and files police reports. He receives calls from the public life- guard stations, usually to report reckless personal wa- tercraft users. On the day we're out, he receives a call about two such craft pulled onto the beach.. McGowin tells me that it is against the city's ordi- nance to pull a boat onshore. 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CAFE ON IRme bert ayl sai tin eeeslan THtake theirfriends" Remember to say 1 saw it in the Islander" TH BEACH O Every Wednesday beginning at 2 PM Music by Rick Boyd ITAIIAN BUFFET Thursday, July 12 4:30-8pm Homemade Meatballs, Sausage and Peppers, Chicken Marsala, Assorted Pastas, Salad, SVegetables and Garlic Bread Music y RickBoyd $8 Q95 $1.75 Draft Beer PUs 2PM 'TIL CLOSE A l11- 1-Call- _r YTY 95 ,iiLi'\ ii tIS Y T7 PLUS TAX OPEN 7 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK Casual Inside Dining or Outdoor Patio Dining Plenty of Parking Fishing/Observation Pier Live Entertainment Thurs. thru Sun. BEER and WINE Available 4000 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach 778-0784 5.9 PwLUs TAX THE ISLANDER U JULY 11, 2001 U PAGE 15 As we reach the area where the offenders have pulled their boats onto the beach, another officer has al- ready approached them on foot and taken care of the situation. The hardest part of the job, according to McGowin, is pinpointing where you are. There are no street signs on the water and almost every road has a canal. .McGowin is also responsible for maintaining the signs that alert boaters to areas such as "no-wake zone" signs. When signs are damaged or-blown down, he enlists the help of the public works department to re- place them. He is also responsible for maintaining his boat. "We do all of the maintenance ourselves to save taxpayer's money," he said. "Each night before I bring it back to the garage, I clean the boat and fill it with gas." As a marine officer, he also works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and state marine units out on the water. He listens to the hail and distress radio channel and the marine citizen band, and if he is close enough he will assist other units. What sets McGowin's job apart from the other agencies is that his focus is law enforcement. He won't stop a boat just to check size limits on fish like a state officer will. "The state officer focuses on fisheries and com- mercial vessels more than I do, and the Coast Guard is safety oriented," McGowin explained. "I'm day-to-day law enforcement." McGowin circles the Island and passes through the canals where residents have complained in the past to make sure no one is speeding on the water. McGowin has been the city's marine officer just over a year. Previously he worked in Palmetto. "The road was fun for a while, but I outgrew it," he says. "I'm one of the few officers who know how to operate the boat and I love being on the water. You have to with this job." l"__- " """" $"-- -FF - EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT $100 OFF I S, Any Size Pizza FREE DELIVERY! | S. OMA PIZZA I & ITALIAN RESTAURANT I _'.i o. specializing in Veal Chicken Fish Pasta T.1 Makers of the World's Largest Pizza I Si Open 7 Days 11AM to Midnight 201 N. 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Camp participants got a close view of Lannon's police truck, the unmarked police car, the all terrain vehicle used on the beach, an electric car, bicycle and boat. Lannon worked as bicycle cop for five years and told kids about some of the advantages, such as be- ing able to carry it over a fence. Lannon handed out educational coloring books to each camper and said he would sign the "Play Safe, Stay Safe Club" membership certificate on the back of the book if they complete all the games and activities inside. Bike patrol Holmes Beach Officer Pete Lannon told campers about his experience patrolling the streets on a bike. Play safe Anna Maria Island Community Center summer camp participants were given activity books from the Holmes Beach Police Department to remind them how to stay safe. It's electric Campers got a closeup view of the electric-powered car the Holmes Beach Police Department uses on occasion. Parachute games SSummer camp participants at the Anna Maria Island Community Center spent a little time indoors playing a parachute game. The objective of the game is to keep a medium-sized rubber ballfrom falling off the para- chute. In another variation of the game, you're "out" if the ball lands on the strip of colored parachute that you're holding. Splish splash Kids from the Anna Maria -'.=- Island Commui- . nity Center ' summer camp headed straight for the water soon after they arrived at ' Bayfront Park. Camp counselors - spent the after- noon preventing sunburns, applying sun *: ; -. block, and f-~;; "- .-"' .- monitoring the outdoor fun. .. Surfs up Michael Harrington contemplates the best approach for hitting the water on his skimboard. Registration open for class in stained glass art Registration has opened early for a class in making stained glass garden ornaments at Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave., N.W., Bradenton. Artist Glen LeFevre will instruct in cutting and grinding glass, along with grouting and pol- ishing. Cost of the course is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, plus $35 for materials, said the park's director, Eileen Hoffner. The course will be from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 14 and 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 15. Details may be obtained at 722-2966. I THE ISLANDER U JULY 11, 2001 0 PAGE 17- Streetlife Island police reports Anna Maria City June 25. 100 block of Spring Avenue, lost. A man reported a lost wallet. June 28, 100 Bay Blvd., City Pier Restaurant, theft. Several five-pound boxes of shrimp were stolen from the freezer behind the bait shop. Bradenton Beach June 29. 1800 Gulf Drive S., Coquina Beach, bur- glary. A credit card was stolen from a woman's purse. A hole was punched into the driver's side door to gain access to the car. Some $1,200 was charged to the woman's credit card before she realized it was missing. June 30. Third St.'S., Bridge Tender Inn parking lot, property damage. Damage was done to the roof, hood and passenger door of a vehicle when a branch fell from a tree. June 30. 200 Gulf Drive N. beach, alcohol viola- tion. Two men were given citations for violating an ordinance that prohibits alcohol or glass containers on the beach. July 1, 100 block of Bridge Street, drug arrest. Officers stopped a vehicle that drove the wrong way around the circle with its lights off. The driver gave consent for the officers to search the vehicle. The driver, Nicole Demos, 27, of Bradenton, was found to be in possession of marijuana and her passenger, Holly Walker, 32, of Bradenton. was found to be in posses- sion of cocaine which was wrapped in packets suitable for individual sale. July 1, 100 block of 29th Street N., assist other agency. Officers provided backup to Holmes Beach police in a battery case. July 2, 101 Bridge Street, Splendido Cafe, warrant A EUROPEAN V M BISTRO NEW SUMMEf 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 e. ,. of Caft L'EuroDe) 5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-5320 arrest. Officers approached a man passed out in a chair in front of the Splendido Cafe. After waking the man, dispatch ran a check for warrants and two came back from Manatee County. One warrant was for using a false name and the other was for failure to appear for driving while license was suspended. July 2, 100 block of Highland Avenue, theft. A bicycle was stolen from the front of an apartment. July 4, 2513 Gulf Drive N., Circle K, theft. A man stole an 18-pack of beer after his identification card was deemed invalid. Holmes Beach June 26. 611 Manatee Ave., Eckerd, drug/fraud. James Stewart, 43, of Bradenton, was arrested for at- tempting to purchase prescription drugs with a fake prescription form. June 29, 400 block of 63rd Street, domestic. A woman was arrested on domestic battery after a dispute with her former boyfriend during which she put hot pepper juice into his eyes. June 30, 3900 block of East Bay Drive, DUI. Of- ficers observed a truck cut off another vehicle on the road and pulled the driver over.'There was a strong smell of alcohol on the driver's breath as he spoke. Daniel Slavik, 46, of Holmes Beach, was unable to complete a field sobriety test and taken into custody. July 3, 4000 Gulf Drive, Manatee County Public Beach, criminal mischief. A small passenger window of a van was smashed. July 3, 100 block of 52nd Street, domestic. A woman reported that her boyfriend slapped her and hit her over the head with a bottle. She left her home and called police. Officers issued a domestic violence packet. 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Attila Kollar, 29, of Holmes Beach, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and driving without a license. He was stopped by officers after they witnessed traffic violations and they found him to be in possession of marijuana and pills in an unlabled prescription bottle. July 6, 3007 Gulf Drive, Anchor Inn, hit and run:- A woman reported that she witnessed another car back into her parked vehicle and leave. She was able to get the license plate number before the vehicle left, how- ever. Officers ran the tag number and retrieved the suspect's address. They went to the suspect's home in Bradenton Beach and gave him a summons to appear for leaving the scene of an accident and a citation for careless driving. Horseshoe winners Winners in the July 7 horseshoe games were Doug Cooper of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mike Wagner of Anna Maria. Runners-up were Kim Cooper of Huntington, N.D., and Ron Pepka of Bradenton. 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T Tuesday, July 24 for our , SSUMMER WINE TASTING Featuring Napa Valley Wines SComplimented bya Plaza Bistro Hors D'oeuvres Station 5-7 pm $10 per person* Reservations Suggested ; *Limited Seating .G After the Wine Tasting, stay for dinner and experience Sour new summer or a la carte menu or our Prix Fix 3-course I $49 dinner for 2 including a bottle of wine All new a la carte Summer Menu available at all times. CLOSED MONDAYS Dinner served Tues. Sun. 5-10pnm Reservations Suggested 387-2700 "The best namourgers and this side of Heaven." - iaise uffu Pat Geyer, Proprietress a Across from Manatee Public Beach Mon-Sat 11am-7pm Sun 12-7pm Closed Tuesday Takeout 778-2501 PAGE 18 M JULY 11, 2001 0 THE ISLANDER Eco-folks fight cat box litter; piping plover protection Florida environmentalists have fought with the phosphate industry for decades. Huge scars from open- pit mining, high water consumption needs for refine- ment and toxic byproducts are just a few of the claims made against the fertilizer industry in the Sunshine State. Now, environmentalists in Nevada are raising a stink over another open-pit mining operation proposed near Reno a "Kitty Litter" mine. Oil-Dri Corp. wants to turn 300 acres just outside Reno into a cat litter mine and processing plant for the valuable clay ore. The corporation is the largest maker of cat litter, marketing it under the brand name of Cat's -Pride and selling the product to other manufacturers under other names. And get this: the mine is right in the heart of a bur- geoning residential area. Nearby homeowners are ob- jecting to the threats of noise, dust and truck traffic barreling in front of a new school. Native.American tribes are also complaining the mine may disturb some of their burial sites. What's ironic is the land is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Federal officials say they can't do anything but let the mine proceed due to an obscure law passed in 1872 that encouraged devel- opment in the west. It seems the law encourages min- ing operations, with the thought at the time that gold and silver would be a boon to the wide-open western economy or lack thereof. The feds say cat litter is a "locatable mineral" and is protected under the act. Bring on the bulldozers, eh? The only way to block the mine appears to be through the Endangered Species Act. Unfortunately, there are no endangered species in the area. Just when you thought things couldn't get weirder ... Piping plover protection A special species of Snowbirds has received some extra federal protection. SPiping plovers are those little birds that scurry along the shore looking for even littler critters to munch on. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ranked them as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1985, and has designated 165,211 acres of shore along eight southern states, including Florida, as "critical habitat" for the birds. "Under the act, critical habitat refers to specific geographic areas that are essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species and may require special management considerations," according to Fish and Wildlife officials. "A designation does not set up a preserve or refuge and only applies to situations where federal funding or a federal permit is involved. It has no regulatory impact on private landowners tak- ing actions on their land that do not involve federal funding or permits." The maps showing the critical habitat seem pretty odd to me. Mullet Key and Egmont Key are listed, but all of Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties are excluded from the plover protection zone. I'm sure I've seen those little guys running along the beach, though, Anno STarinfo son aTfes Moon Date AM HIGH AM LOW PM HIGH PM LOW Jul I 5:3-1 1. 9:32 1.2 3:54 2.0 10:47 0.5 Jul 12 5:58 1 7 10:55 1.2 4:56 1.8 11:22 0.7 LQ Jul 13 6:20 .8 11:54p* 0.9 6:15 I. 12:26 10 Jull 14 650 2.0 .- 8:14 1.5 1:52 08 Jul 15 7:29 2.1 12:36 1.1 10:22 1.5 3-04 0.5 Jul 16 8:14 2.3 1:18 .3 1 1:44 1.6 4:07 0.2 Jul 17 9:01 2.4 2:03 1.5 4:57 0.0 Jul 18 12:53 1.6 2:50 1.5 9-47a* 2.6 5:47 -0.2 Cortez High Tides 7 minutes later lows 1:06 later looking like little sandpipers, always trying to get in the water without getting their feet wet. That feet-wet description is from the late author Karl Bickel, by the way, not from me, although I'm sure I would have said it first if I'd thought of it. 'Cruising (With) Class' signing Friday Stan Zimmerman, author of a sailing guide titled "Cruising (With) Class," will sign copies of the book from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Circle Books on St. Armands Circle. Stan's book deals with the "how-to-have-fun" as- pects of a cruising sailor. His book is an offshoot of years worth of lectures he's given at the Sarasota Sail- ing Squadron. I'll see you there Friday. Lobster tales Florida's spiny lobster sport season is coming ~~~--, cr. ~~-_ ~. -. -. -.C r. ..n.~W-"~ ~~i ANNA MARIA BOAT CLUB 5323 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 778-7990 A Keilly's Automotive Complete Auto Repair Foreign Domestic Diesels John Keily, Owner ASE Certified Master Technician John Keilly, Owner Fonnerly with "All Work Guaranteed" Holmes Beach BP 4523 30th St: W., Bid. A Bradenton 941 756-7854 Doug Hugenberg Marine Construction Inc. DBA M otors c o ie Cables Switches Spreader Save ig Sae E3I Save Big l. Save Big on Repairs! 792-5685 on Rebuilds! Serving the Islands Since 1986 24 Hours/7 Days up. Expect the Florida Keys to be a madhouse July 25-26 as hundreds perhaps thousands of boat- ers trek to the southern part of the state for lobster. Just so you'll remember, the season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. This year the regular season opens Aug. 6 for commercial and recreational lobsterers. Bag limits are six per person, per day, for Mon- roe County, and 12 per person, per day, for the rest of Florida. There are no vessel limits for the sport season, and possession limits are enforced on and off the water. The possession limit on the water is equal to the daily bag limit, and off the water is equal to the daily bag limit on the first day, and double the daily bag limit on the second day. Spiny lobster has a minimum size limit that must be larger than 3-inch carapace, measured in the water, and every person going after lobster must have a mea- suring device. Night diving is prohibited in Monroe County during the sport season. A recreational saltwater fishing license and a craw- fish endorsement is needed for harvest. Sandscript factoid The Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program has a Web site that chronicles what it is, what it does, what it's learned, where it's going and, of course, links to other similar sites. Go to www.sarasotabay.org for details. ' Doubled Dylan S : i ,,, Mullen of the 9-10 Anna Maria Island All- Stars hit a double off this pitch against Central Manatee, -. : but was -thrown out at home. The Island team S lost the game. ... Islander S- Photo: Paul - Roat Inshore Sport Fishing Charter Boat ,p 1eat A,4 Full & Half Day Trips c a Custom Trips Available U.S.C.G. Licensed S. Custom-built Privateer Fishing License, Ice, Bait & Tackle Furnished Captain Steven Salgado Anna Maria Island, Florida Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters 778-9712 10 Ili II aII I"II Custom Trips Available Reef & Wreck Fishing Docked at Bradenton Beach Marina Capt. Roy Salgado Owner/Operator Lifetime experience in local waters U.S.C.G. Licensed 31-foot custom built Morgan i. -,-.-. "---i Fishing License, Ice Bait & Tackle Furnished 77Q .-1 71 Ill R AMERICAN CAR WASH 24-HOUR SELF-SERVE CAR WASH COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE DETAILING QUICK LUBE $239* MOST CARS SUMMER HOURS: Mon-Frl 8-4pm Sat 8-12pm 5804 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 778-1617 Major credit cards & debit cards accepted *Subject to change IE~E~I~ I- 1~08111~": -~s*n~ IIII -~-IPsls~lar -- --~B~I~C I ....R A 8 s I , THE ISLANDER M JULY 11, 2001 0 PAGE 19 Loop brings sails close to shore; Spanish mackerel good bet By Paul Roat This isn't so much a fishing column as a mystery: Why are there so many sailfish so close to shore off Anna Maria Island? For the past four decades, sails have been front- page news when one is boated. This week, several guides working the near-shore Gulf waters have spot- ted or hooked onto sails within 20 miles of the beach. Why? "If you go 12 to 14 miles out, you run into incred- ibly clear water," said Capt. R.W. Best of the charter boat "Happy Hooker." "You can see the bottom in 50 or 60 feet of water. The currents are carrying the clear water to us." He reminded us all of an 8-foot-long sail he brought to the dock a few years ago, a sailfish that drew TV coverage for its rarity in this part of the Gulf. Sail- fish are a deepwater species that thrives on clear ocean currents, like those off Ft. Lauderdale not this close to the Island in the Gulf. A former charter captain explained the rarity of sails to shore. "The Gulf's Loop Current has split off," said Capt. Juan dos Equis from Sarasota. "There's a different salinity, a different color and a different tem- perature out there close to shore. You should see more bills and wahoo out there. It's just the dynamics of the currents, the surface eddies from the Loop Current. It's weird aberrations in the ocean currents." And no, it's not a result of the three-year drought. The Loop Current is an offshoot of the Gulf Stream, which starts its journey from the Caribbean. The Loop Current shoots north from the Yucatan Straits toward the mouth of the Mississippi River, splitting in the middle of the Gulf. Eddies circulate both clockwise and counterclockwise in the near- and off-shore regions, with the West Florida eddy running mostly counterclockwise. And that current is carrying the sails to us. Very close to us. "Two weeks ago we were out about 28 miles," said Capt. Matt Denham on the Rip-Tide out of Holmes Beach. "We saw a sail that jumped six or seven times." By the way, there's a great book about the Gulf of Mexico by a scientist named Robert H. Gore. It's titled naturally -"The Gulf of Mexico," and if any of the above is of interest, the book is a must-read. Closer to shore, tarpon are thinning out but still ,FREE I)WINGI SFOR MEMBERS 756-3422 1 6 FHTAe fUN MiC.HINES 5RLES SERVICEE- PRRTS 0! 94- ----A,- --~-. * FATE FUN MACHINES BOMBARDIER E SEd Owner Don Remig, Island Resident RECREATIOAL PRO DU 2118 Ninth St. W. Bradenton 941 745-9668 I 'C p-l Tarpon tales Tarpon action may be starting to wane but Mikey "Tugboat" Turbin caught this tarpon while fishing with Capt. Brian Kisluk aboard the "Out of Line." Tampa Bay is still producing some sliver kings, although the "run" probably won't last long. Isander Photo: Courtesy Perico Harbor Bait and Tackle. catchable. Capt. Mike Greig of Captain Mike's Charters in Holmes Beach said he's getting one or two a day, plus lots of shark: hammerhead, blacktip and lemon. He's also catching trout off the seagrass flats. Capt. 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Catch-and-release snook are thick along the beaches on the Island and Longboat Key, with the best action occurring in the mornings. Man- grove snapper are along the ledges near the Intracoastal Waterway, trout to 23 inches in the deeper seagrass flats, and he's finding redfish to be almost nonexistent right now. Lee Gause at Perico Harbor Bait & Tackle said backwater anglers are getting trout and redfish on the flats. Pompano and Spanish mackerel are hit- ting well off the beaches, arid grouper and amberjack are hungry in about 90 feet of water offshore. "There is a plethora of sharks, too," he added, with good reports of bonnethead, blacktip, lemon and nurse species being caught. Bob Kilb at the Rod & Reel Pier said action is pretty much as usual for early July: mackerel, snapper, black drum, lots of catch-and-release snook and a few really nice permit. Capt. Thorn Smith at Angler's Repair on Cortez Road said he's still finding a few tarpon near the Sun- shine Skyway Bridge, but tarpon season is on the wane. He's finding cobia near the markers in the bays. That hot July sun is keeping him off the water in the after- noons. "I like to get the customers off the water before it gets really hot," he said. Capt. Matt Denham on the Rip-Tide out of Holmes Beach said he's getting big red grouper to 18 pounds fishing in about 140 feet of water in the Gulf. He caught a 35-pound true black grouper last week, plus lots of yellowtail and mangrove snapper. He's finding shark action to be good, too, plus a few bar- racuda. Capt. R.W. Best on the Happy Hooker said not- withstanding sailfish he's putting his charters onto "little tunnie" almost anywhere he goes. "We're getting them to 18 pounds 20 to 30 miles out, but we've also caught them about 10 miles out in the Gulf," he said. He's also getting a few grouper, snapper everywhere, and an occasional kingfish. Then there are the sharks, mostly black nose, running about 42 inches long. "They're a lot of fun," he said. Cool comfort, super-high efficiency. It's enough to give you goose bumps. I I PAGE 20 JULY 11, 2001 ITHE ISLANDER Real Estate Island property sales 628 Foxworth, Holmes Beach, a canalfront 2,334 sfla 3bed/2bath/2car home built in 1971 on a 100x115 lot, was sold 5/16/01, Christner to Linsley, for $340,000. 8001 Marina Dr., Holmes Beach, a canalfront 1,202 sfla 2bed/2bath/2car home built in 1997 on a 100x60 lot, was sold 5/15/01, Araldi to Proctor, for $390,000; list $400,000. 133 52nd St., Holmes Beach, a 100x100 lot, was sold 5/21/01, Belculfine to Mahan, for $200,000. 1801 Gulf Dr., Bradenton Beach, 180 Runaway Bay, a 2bed/2bath 1,080 sfla condo built in 1978, was sold 5/25/01, Yakab to Oswanski, for $177,000. 209 Church, Bradenton Beach, a 1,205 sfla 2bed/ lbath/lcar home built in 1945 on a 51x100 lot, was sold 5/22/01, Rippel to Bazzy, for $150,000. 2412 Avenue C, Bradenton Beach, a 936 sfla 2bed/ 2bath home built in 1973 on a 50x 100 lot, was sold 5/ 21/01, Coleman to Canasi, for $181,000. 3805 East Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, #212 Sunbow Bay 2, Bldg E, a 1,121 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in Resort-Style Living at TOWN & COUNTRY PERICO FEATURING: Spacious 1 & 2 BR Apartments Attractive Island Location Pool & Spa SFitness Center Lake or Nature Views Optional Garages Free Boat Parking* Roman Tubs Small Pets Welcome A P ART N T -S TOWN & COUNTRY PERICO 941-795-4899 HOURS: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 Directions: From U.S. 41, travel west on Manatee Avenue (SR 64) and across Palma Soka Causeway to Perico Island. Town & Country Perico will be on the left. www.tchome.com Limited time offer certain restrictions apply. 'Size restrictions apply. 1979, was sold 5/22/01, Ballou to Buhr, for $210,000; list $215,000. 501 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach, 109 Bridgeport, a 1,128 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1982, was sold 5/22/01, Wagner to Carlson, for $180,000; list $184,900. 501 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach, 104 Bridgeport, a 1,000 sfla 2bed/ebath condo built in 1982, was sold 5/22/01, Adams to Cofer, for $220,000; list $220,000. 205 Highland, Bradenton Beach, 5 Coquina Reef, a 590 sfla 1 bed/Ibath condo built in 1982, was sold 6/ 1/01, Huffstutler to Paraschos, for $110,000. 225 85th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,520 sfla home built in 1979 on a 90x100 lot, was sold 5/30/01, Ragan to Upshaw, for $215,000. 2505 Avenue B, Holmes Beach, a 2,154 sfla 4bed/ 4bath duplex built in 1978 on a 50x100 lot, was sold 5/30/01, Pinkham to Wustemann, for $279,000. 318 Tarpon, a canalfront 3bed/2bath/2car 1971 sfla home built in 1987 on a 75xl 15 lot, was sold 5/30/01, Wustemann to Tango, for $517,000. 3601 E. Bay Dr., Holmes Beach, 114 Sandy Pointe 2B, a 1284 sfla 2bed/2bath condo built in 1994, was sold 6/1/01, Johnson to Hunt, for $240,000; list $265,000. "WALK WITH ME..." Iin paradise at I can make your island dreams come true. ED OLIVEIRA REALTOR Sales & Rentals Since 1981 Office 778-4800 Cell 778-1199 I 5201 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, Fl 34217 * 1,700 sq.ft. Living Area * Heated Pool * Large Private Garage * Elevator Available * Steps to Beach/Shopping * Starting at $370, Planning & Design AA0002335 0\nn 1 I 'I 'ppL~k xli i I. 5t~ ' -- -- i 518 71 st St., Holmes Beach, a canalfront 1,267 sfla 2bed/2bath home built in 1962 on a 100x120 lot, was sold 5/29/01, Holley to Gaa, for $267,000. 5800 Imperiore, Holmes Beach, a 1,020 sfla 2bed/ Ibath/cp home built in 1968 on a 52x101 lot, was sold 5/29/01, Lumpkin to Bryan, for $249,900. 103 65th St., Holmes Beach, a 265x320x91 (Gulf- front) x286 .9586 acre lot with a 1947 house and du- plex (2,882 sfla), was sold 6/5/01, Fronk to Chovan, for $2,500,000; list $2,500,000. 110 Oak and 107 Mangrove, Anna Maria, the Spicer Cottages, six buildings (ages 1940-72) with 11 units at 6,426 sfla, was sold 6/7/01, Spicer to Raleigh Investments, for $1,362,500. 153 Crescent, Anna Maria, a 1,213 sfla 2bed/ 2bath/lcar home built in 1972 on a 60x119 lot, was sold 6/4/01, Schipper to McVaine, for $250,000; list $260,000. 209 83rd St., Holmes Beach, a 1,500 sfla home built in 1955 on an 89x90 lot, was sold 6/4/01, Spiess to Curtan, for $229,000. 223 85th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,442 sfla 3bed/ 2bath home built in 1958 on a 90x100 lot, was sold 6/ 4/01, Hueber to Byrne, for $223,500; list $259,000. Compiled by Doug Dowling, licensed real estate broker, 778-1222, exclusively for The Islander. Copy- right 2001. Moving In? Moving Out? Moving Up? Call Karen Day S778-6696 Evenings: 779-2237 Mike Norman Realty, inc. S3101 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach .1'' r I,~ I- - I - L~ -~ Developer: The Village at Holmes Beach Development, LLC. Visit us at: www.aboutthevillages.com Information: Jon Tipton, 941-779-9464 General Contractor iCGCike CGC012070 WATERFRONT HOMES: 201 No. Harbor Dr. ................................ $949,000 2306 Canasta Dr..................................... $895,000 520 72nd Street ....................................... $489,900 523 68th Street ..................................... $479,000 628 Dundee Lane ................................. $449,900 ISLAND HOMES & CONDOS: 210 67th Street ....................................... $449,000 Bradenton Beach Club. .................... from $400,000 5 Palm Harbor ................ .... ................. $399,000 4002 6th Avenue ................................. $369,000 W aters Edge ......................................... $246,000. 2101 Avenue B ........................................ $229,500 DUPLEXES: 109 7th Street South ............................... $329,900 308 57th Street ..................................... $369,000 100 7th Street S.. ................................... $569,000 2500 Gulf Drive ..................................... $825,000 106 7th Street ......................................... $849,000 MAINLAND: 2418 90th Street NW............................ $3,495,000 11227 Sanctuary Drive ............................. $239,000 Regatta Point ....................................... $199,000 The Village at Holmes Beach Six SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER COMPLETION! Nine Luxury Condo Townhouses 3 Bedroom/2 Bath f f -n;;-----180)77_-0" f-Bay Realty of Anna Maria Inc. j '778-7244 1 (800)771-6043 5408 Marina Drive Holmes Beach ENDLESS SPACE ... S- ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES '' r Bring your imagination and $619,000. This house sits on over 1/2 acre (2.5 lots). Just r '--.,'-. ..-, under 5,400 sq.ft. Indoor heated pool with fire- place. You get the lowest price in this great canalfront community. SENSATIONAL SUNSET Steps to historic Bridge Street. This 2BR/2BA is in a Gulf to bay complex. Heated pool, decorator furnished, you'll only need a bathing suit $289,000. email: gulfbay@gate.net www.gulfbayrealty.com 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! Since MARIE LIC. REAL ESTATE FRANKLIN REALTY BROKER "We ARE the Island." 9805 Gulf Drive PO Box 835 Anna Maria, Florida 34216 1-800-845-9573 (941) 778-2259 Fax (941) 778-2250 WOW! 3BR/2BA PLUS A DOCK! - U a i 4^,B: - w about a home with a new kitchen, roof, A/C, carpet & tile? s a flexible floor plan that offers a family room and the possi- ity for a mother-in-law suite? All this and a deeded boat dock t steps from your door! $279,500. SDON & KAREN SCHRODER, REALTORS S' 941-778-2200 800-774-2205 kardon@floridahomepros.com R ~ ' /M Gulfstream Realty \ Each Office Individually Owned & Operated 2BR/2BA HOLMES BEACH CONDO Fantastic view overlooking nature preserve and the Intracoastal waterway. Great location near shopping nd beaches. This three-year new unit includes Nasher/dryer, all window treatments, storage shed, covered parking for two cars and pool. For sale by owner $150,000. Call 941-778-1260 or 941-778-3097 E mail: info@smithrealtors.com Web site: www.smithrealtors.com WEST OF GULF DRIVE A RARE ISLAND JEWEL. This new personal luxury Island retreat is finished in beautiful detailed woods and includes remote gas fire- place, granite counter tops, custom cabinetry, top of the line appliances and is exquisitely furnished. One large master bedroom, library/office, two baths and 1,773 sq.ft. of living area. Oversized double garage, screened lanais and open deck. Gulf views from every area. Priced at $650,000, furnished turnkey. Please call Carol Williams for private showing, 744-0700 eves. COMMERCIAL. Unique opportunity to invest in a nine- unit income producing commercial property located in a very desirable area of Holmes Beach. Three apart- ments with some Gulf views, hair salon, daycare, two storage units and two workshops. Records of the many upgrades, renovations and repairs upon request. Owner willing to hold some financing. $765,000. Call Susan Hatch 778-7616 eves. ~Th REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call (941) 778-0777 or Rentals 778-0770 Nous parlons francais Mit uns koennen Sie deutsch reden 1-800-741-3772 OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK MLS 1 1 ..1 . .1 3, 2- W11. pO _. (" F8 Of iA ALLW- IWoo b. OfW1 PikJif oP f?7 TO- 4irJAR6r^ `3q-WA63o I .. -# -. - --- - F4 L4AUJS 6 FAMILY *- fI4LO, CA IA . 4+k, 3/M A9. FA/L-Y oA, A k;r Tttfr) /5;K rd PVCL- fPA. oSf fiA- ,4 K iYpYLr 4 ,- F l,^ +. VetP to47T DoPc> f phITS D),iec-r BAYrPt.oT V.1z W CL4-. VoJo., PAo AML Vlkuas tVL^roi Po L. c Mike 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 L .7 al1ria 5R, Paca 7 2 B/^ ce tSRHoPI, fioL-o i SBtAW W 6 Ob, l-v Julie Gilstrap-Royal Patti Mariferen ANNUAL RENTALS SUNBOW BAY Spacious 1BR/1BA condo $795 month SEASONAL RENTALS Condominiums and Homes Weekly/Monthly from $500 week / $100 month 779-0202 (800) 732-6434 ANNA MARIA MLS m Si _Coast REAL ESTATE, LLC Island Shopping Center 5402 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 www.suncoastinc.com L ^ : - THE ISLANDER UiJUfY 11, 2001 I PAGE 21 ANNA MARIA ISLAND .REAL ESTATE; LLC Gloria Schorpp Helen White Mary Ann Schmidt SPECTACULAR VIEW BIMINI BAY 4 bedrooms, three luxurious baths. Split-plan home hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, screened porch. Inground pool, three-car garage. $795,000. KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA furnished home on sailboat water with direct access to Tampa Bay. Split plan, two-car garage, caged pool, nicely landscaped. $ 395,000. BEACH HOUSE 4BR/4BA turnkey furnished beach house west of Gulf Drive in historic Anna Maria City. Large lot, great rental. $495,000. 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. 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. 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. smithh PAGE 22 E JULY 11, 2001 U THE ISLANDER I L A N DaR C L A S SI ITEMSFOR SLE ir GARAE SAL Continue BOAT BUILDERS HOME FURNITURE Displayed but never used. Four-piece bedroom sets $259; sofa and love seat $399; queen bed set $199; full $159; twin $129; futons (sofa by day, bed at night) frame - and mattress $199; daybed (white with brass finials) including two mattresses and pop-up unit $285. Can deliver. Call 753-7118. COINS FROM Royal Mint,-non-circulated, presen- tation case with Princess Di aid Prince Charles sil- ver 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. USED TORO self-propelled lawn mower, 8" bench saw, 4-1/2 inch jointer. 778-3371. FIBERGLASS, POLYURETHANE, gel coat, sol- vents, most new $100. Sliding glass and wood doors, tracks, frames and windows, $400. Queen- sized single bed. 778-3106. 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. GARAGE/ESTATE SALE. Friday-Saturday, July 13- 14. Open 8am. Everything under the sun including some furniture. Must go. 635 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. -;t~f'"; -'n L i iropicaI:i Properties 5500 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL 941-779-2580 Fax: 941 779-2602 After Hours: Larry Albert 725-1074 Greg Oberhofer 720-0932 NORTH POINTE HARBOUR New 5BR/3.5BA home. Deep-water canal access to Tampa Bay. Maple cabinetry with granite countertops. Ceramic tile and wood floors. Eleva- tor. New seawall. July occupancy. $995,000. Bayfront with incredible view of Tampa Bay. 3BR/ 3.5BA (two master suites). Gourmet kitchen, fire- place, dock, boat lift and seawall. $1,085,000. BUILD YOUR NEW ISLAND BEACH HOUSE Two great lots: 803 Gladiolus St. $340,000 303 South Bay $295,000 s>. ____ __ ____ ______ __ ___ GARAGE SALE. Friday-Saturday, July 13-14, 8am- noon. Washing machine, household goods, cloth- ing, toys, books, kitchen wares. 304-E 68th St.,.- Holmes'each. JULY 50 PERCENT OFF SALE. "Housewarming by Horigans" Need room for van of treasures from Pennsylvania and New York. At Under the Sun An- tiques, Holmes Beach. 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. 1986 MERCEDES 500SL CONVERTIBLE/hard top, red. Runs great, very good condition. $16,000, 778- 7682. 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 in- formation 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 sal $70,000. Shown by appointment only. Call for mo information. 704-4133.. 40-FOOT DOCK for rent: San Remo Shoies, Palm Sola Bay. Private, sheltered, electric, water, parking Fifteen minutes to Long Boat Pass. 792-5526. a 9 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Would you like t meet interesting people from around the world? Ar you interested in learning the history of Anna Mari Island? Get involved with the Anna Maria Island Hi torical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. W NEED YOU! Call 778-0492. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Tingley Memorial L brary. Three and six hour shifts. 779-1208 or 77 6247. OPPORTUNITIES: HONEST, DEPENDABLE, e ergetic people. Waitress, breakfast daily; cleaning bed and breakfast and motel; laundry. Call 778 6335. SPORTS AND FEATURE writer for thriving week newspaper. Journalism experience a must. Mail, fa or e-mail resume to The Islander, 5404 Marin Drive, Holmes Beach, FL. 34217. Fax 778-9392, e mail news@islander.org. LOOKING FOR MAINTENANCE person at Ke Royale Club to work on nine-hole golf course. Par full time. Retirees welcome. Call John, 778-4598. CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR Island resident. Sun days and four hours per evening. 778-4587. BOOKKEEPER, CLASSIFIED ardi subscriptio manager. Computer knowledge a must..Busy office but fun. Immediate opening. Seid resume to Th Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Bea~i 34217 E-mail news@islander.org or fax 778-9392. RENTALS Annual / Seasonal / Monthly / Weekly SEASONAL RENTAL LW-~1; ~iE * t* GULF SHORES CONDO Spacious 2BR/2BA and den, cathedra ceilings and beautiful Gulf views! Call Michel Cerene 792-6546 eves fr REALTORS 5910 Marina Dr Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Call 941-778-0770 Toll Free 800 741-3772 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK YOUR HOMETOWN REALTOR SINCE 1939 WAGNER REALTY E-MAIL: AMI@WAGNERREALTY.COM WEBSITE: WAGNERREALTY.COM - m ., a .. .--- -- ISLAND HOME & PINE BAY FOREST Spa. EXCEPTIONAL DUPLEX APARTMENT Or. qu.il ci .:u 3EBR 2E"R end unr a- Oal'l .:rtaftd 2BR E street usi onE I Ir.:,r v rain 1 t.8 rq tl .1 lh..rng 2BA 1 4110 q t11 units Ire toa, %,mir, -ome nice .area cate c gs. tr, n Vl:, ,','r plan-i s .vews f e*. ceramic liletfirel-"e, nlnor alr un ew .. ,1 ba Z rl .ll.r , throughout, fresh paint. 2BR/1.5BA and covered parking, across from heated pool to beach, garage parking. Offered at a spacious 1BR/1BA apartment with andtennis.Short drivetobeachesandshop- $397,500. Call Dave Moynihan 778- fireplace. $269,000. Call Yvonne ping. Excellentvalue at$129,900. CallDave 2246 or 778-7976. Higgins 778-2246 or 720-3879. Moynihan 778-2246 or 778-7976 eves. 2217 GULF DRIVE NORTH BRADENTON BEACH, FL 34217 941 778-2246 800 211-2323 i- Pm REALTOR. S27 Years ofProfessional Servic 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, APARTMENT 5508C MARINA DRIVE 778-0807 800-956-0807 tdy41@aol.com www.tdollyyoungrealestate.com BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY An artist's paradise in downtown Anna Maria across the street from city hall and a stone's throw from the Sandbar restaurant. Two huge (1,400 sq. ft.) work bays downstairs with a mighty Gulfview upstairs (1,200 sq. ft.). Two full baths upstairs with two one-half baths downstairs. Parks eight. Asking $500,000. Doug Dowling Realty 409 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, Fl 34216 -Phone & Fax: (941) 778-1222 E-Mail: dougdowling@earthlink.net www.dougdowling.com L =I r qmw4 THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 11, 2001 2 PAGE 23 HELPANTED onndEISo MATURE PERSON NEEDED at Mama Lo Coffee House and Ice Cream Shop. Flexible, part-time hours. Apply in person. 101 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, across from the City Pier. CHRISTEN'S KIDDY PLAYHOUSE. Babysitting at my house. Experienced, trained, certified, dedi- cated, dependable. Available evenings and week- ends. $8 per hour, conveniently located in Anna Maria. Call Christen at 778-7918. BABYSITTING ANYTIME. Red Cross certified sit- Sters. 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, trimming, clean-up, edgings, more. Hard- working and responsible. Excellent references. Ed- ward 778-3222. LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appoint- ments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Cab. Serving the Islands. 778-5476. ISLANDER CLASSIFIED The best news in town and the best results from classified ads and service advertising! LICENSED COMPUTER SPECIALIST. Available evening, weekend. For any computer needs-hard- ware, software, network, commercial, private. Call 778-8473. TREE SERVICE Topping, trimming, shaping, removals. Trim palm trees. Call Phil Brewer Tree SService, 746-6678 or pager 252-3300. BATHROOM _REMODELING. Water 'damaged d d ,wa_ ling, texturing, painting. Reliable, over 20 years .. experience. Call Fred, 752-7758 or 545-6141, cell. ISLAND PRESSURE 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 construction 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. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your com- puter misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $10/hour Free advice, 545-7508. HUSBAND/WIFE team for general house cleaning with the personal touch. Local residents, depend- able, trustworthy, references. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Call Ginny, 727-8329. COMPUTER HELP. In-home assistance, Internet/e- mail 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. Certified computer teacher. 40 years experience. No book, school or person can teach you like I can. using audio/video aids. 383-5372. SIMPLY BLUE POOL Maintenance. Full or chemi- cal service. Dependability guaranteed. Free esti- mate, call 795-2052. SOS SERVICES. Full-service cleaning/organization for your entire home. Professional, experienced, and references. Free estimates. Call Sharon, 920-1992. CHILDCARE/BABYSITTING by Island mother and grandmother. Experienced long-time resident with references. 778-0864. FREE ESTIMATE REMODELING. Additions, re- pairs, 20 years experience. Licensed, insured. 761- 9088. 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 dis- count. Call 778-2581 or 713-0676. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and in- stallation. 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. CUSTOM r:u WATERFRONT HOME S. : "This spacious 5BR/3BA home sits on a canal . CS .with direct access to the bay and Gulf. It is located in Anna Maria City and only a short . .- .- .. walk from both the bay and Gulf beaches. Ir .LP! 'l lI yI This house features an open design with ' S large kitchen and many added comforts. Several decks, screened heated pool with - -,: built in spa/hot tub, private boat dock and so much more. Priced to sell at only $650,000. Shown by appointment only. Robert L. Loomis Lic. Real Estate Broker Phone (941) 779-9200 Cell (941) 704-0489 ichal auner &,oman Licensed Real EstateBroke SALES & RENTALS 419 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida P O Box 2150 (941) 778-2291 EVENINGS 778-2632 FAX (941) 778-2294 WEPANSIVE WATEFRONTf RETREAT This ultra spacious 3 or 4BR/2BA waterfront home o offers a, cheerful. southerly exposure on a protected, natural canal with deep-water, boat-docking facilities plus davits. Features include new range, newer refrigerator, wood-burning fireplace, white pine cabinets, many built-in bookcases and drawers, nine ceiling fans, new heat pump for central air/heat, lush tropical landscaping, automatic sprinkler system for front yard, acrylic hot tub with new pump, new storage shed and outdoor shower, plus more! Wonderful family home with lots of potential and views of Intracoastal waterway from backyard! Priced at $389,000. Visit our Web site at www.betsyhills.com OPENING DOORS TO GULFFRONT LOT Incredible buildable lot on north end of Anna Maria. Full unobstructed Gulf view. Some trees, private tropical setting. One of the best lots on the Gulf. $799,900. Sandy Drapala, 749-5797 or Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100. 72806 WATERFRONT BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT SETTING in fabu- lous gated golf course community. Great trees and wonderful views. Traditional 3BR home with wood floors, eat-in kitchen overlooking lake. Easy access to 1-75; $189,900. Sandy Drapala, 749- 5797 or Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100. 74015 PRIVATE LAKEFRONT SETTING in Hawthorme Park. Wonderful open floor plan with sun flooded rooms throughout. 4BR plus office with custom built- ins. Sparkling heated pool overlooking lake. $349,900. Sandy Drapala, 749-5797 or Kathy Marcinko, 713-1100.75777 MANATEE COUNTY I DRAMATIC AND EXCEPTIONAL DIRECT BAYFRONT HOME. 180 degree view from north of Longboat to downtown Sarasota, near bird sanctuary. Charm and character highlight this wonderful setting. Short walk to beach. $1,275,000. John Zismar, 504-2393. 204862. MAINLAND ELEGANT NORTHWEST HOME. Perfectly maintained and graciously decorated. Lush landscaping, huge banyon tree, pretty brick walkway. $164,900. Joanne Jenkins, 795-3838. 74998 RARE 1.1 +/- PARCEL. 2BR French cottage, upstairs apartment and detached garage with apartment built in 1925. Red hollow tile and stucco construction. Large two-story high living room with fireplace, $300,000. Don Lewis, 746- 3200. 74139 40 a ,AeuWes, Brdn The Islander Don't leave the Island without taking time to subscribe. Visit us at 5404 Marina Drive, Island Shopping Center, Holmes Beach or call 941-778-7978, ,, I `~~ t: b~,:t;E~ir;.r;1 1'4 Id PAGE 24 E JULY 11, 2001 N THE ISLANDER Commercial Residential Free Estimates Sandy'\ Lawn Mowing Trimming Edging Lawn Hauling By the cut or by the month. Service We Monitor Irrigation Systems erINSURED GUARANTEED LOWEST 778-1345 PRICES AND SATISFACTION Established in 1983 @@ND [Ula@ TO@a STATE LICENSED & INSURED @@F'MOTUIiO@ CRC 035261 EXPERIENCED @@@[aifig OU ~ JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Remodeling Contractors CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION In-house plan designs @ @T 0UaB DK Building Anna Maria since 1975 @@N@TU[@B0 (941) 778-2993 tII vMllff 11%% r~ I ITI II Residential Commercial Check our references: "Quality work at a reasonable price. Licensed/Insured Serving Anna Maria Island Since 1986 761-8900 Paradise Improvements 778-4173 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Specialist Replacement Doors and Windows SSteven Kaluza Andrew Chennault Fully Licensed and Insured Island References Lic#CBC056755 EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN *'LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION MULCH SHELL, SOIL, SHRUBS PALM TREES ORCHIDS HERRB MEXICAN POTTERY CHIMENEAS STues-Fri 10-4 Sat o1-2 5704 MARINA DR HOLMES BEACH 778-4441 Water Damaged Drywall Tiling Painting HAND AND SPRAY TEXTURE Clean, Honest, Reliable More than 20-years experience = Fred 752-7758 Cellular 545-6141 OC -- ----------------------- S pSyCHic Lyia I paLm aNb taRot caRZ Reabe I $10 with this ad 778-24112 LReveals who and when you will marry How to find lost articles & much more! A TO Z INTERIOR FINISHING Painting I Kenny Smith Custom Finishes John Kreiter Texturing 941-792-4761 Trim Installation 941-730-6422 Door Hanging Free Estimates Cabinet Installation 50-Years Total Ceramic Tiling Experience Light Remodeling State Registered Repairs Partnership ,,, MILESTONE Sm HOMES, INC A General Contracting Company Remodels Decks Driveways Additions Replacement Windows | 941-725-2520 Based in Holmes Beach u SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $27 a yard. Haul- ing: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 795-7775. CODY'S CARPET Cleaning and Upholstery Clean- ing Need your carpets cleaned right, call Cody's. Owner operated since 1984. Satisfaction guaran- teed 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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free esti- mates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at 778-1730. CHRISTIES PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser- vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certify- ing 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 manufactur- ers. Lifetime 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, exterior, doors, stairs, windows and trim. Have saw- mill, will travel. 745-1043 Dan Michael, master car- penter. TILE TILE TILE. All variations of ceramic tile sup- plied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, re- liable, 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. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. Lic#CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Call 720-0794. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, highly skilled, depend- able restoration/renovation expert, carpenter, fine finishing 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, quality work, reasonable rates. Contact Bob, 228-0550. B&D SEAMLESS aluminum gutters, 5 or 6 inch available. Insured, free estimates. Dean Guth, owner and operator, 7-29-0619.- - -- -- NEW AC? CALL us for a quote. We want to beat your best price-. Cool Breeze- Heating-and Cooling. 545-3171, Lic #CAC058121. 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, rec- reation, workout rooms. Near beaches, perfect for boating family. No smoking/pets. $3,000/month. 798-2000. 1BR/1BA WESTBAY COVE. Turnkey, shopping, beach, heated pool and tennis. February, March and April. Old Florida Realty, 778-3377. 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. Beau- tiful unit, great location, heated pool, washer/dryer, garage, much more! 778-0167 for more information. 1BR UNFURNISHED, two blocks from beach. Call Mary Ann, 727-461-3384 or 727-466-0666. - SUMMER SPECIAL 1BR/2BA, furnished, steps from beach, Anna Maria Island. Pets are welcome. $350/week; $1,198/month. Call Gulf Drive Apart- ments, 778-1098. MIKE McCALEB ARCHITECT 10 Year Holmes Beach Resident Phone 778-5560 AR-0014004 Affordable Remodels *New Home Design JENNIFER HENSON CHAPMAN, LNIT Licensed N las-agc Therapist Profcscional NiMember A. a'A X1ta Maria Storage , Only a few spots left! 413 Pine Avenue 778-5354 computer professionals S Unlimited, Inc. http://www.cpuflorida.com Network Services Software Consulting and Development APIP A L AILIP E T R I A L D E N MARINE HEADACHES ROONE BREYERS CECREAM ET U D E LEMOK O TAMTAM H 0 T B E D IV N O- -S A PAL,- AL R ED EEME RR A T I A I V E SEEN WRAH SCALE NOS SP T K R S H N A HI E S S G R S OR GI S B A T BE L O R P H A N R EE ML REFU E S NAPOL AI F TPJA E E M UIB SPEE K OBU ERASURE SER PIE AMPAS RON DI AN AND R A E SES D I P LOMA T I S H A LL TUR ING L E ANON AF ATE FRANK FUR T ERB U NS ROSES LEFTS IDE GLACE D R E SS FFE KE SIE L E S ISLANDER 1 A 1 IFIDS LANDSCAINGConinudIRENALSCotiue 941 -720-254- IAN A VACATION RENTALS 2BR apartments across from beautiful beach. $350 per week. Summer dates still available. Almost Beach Apartments 778-2374. 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. BAYFRONT COTTAGES with docks. Turnkey, beautiful views, breezy, quiet area. No pets/smok- ing. Priced 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. 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 spa- cious, new kitchen, appliances, tile, washer/dryer, etc. Quiet, secure neighborhood, close to beach. $900/month, first, last and security. Small pet con- sidered, 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 de- posit. 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 -~r 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. 1BR/1BA furnished $700/month, first, last and se- curity. No pets. 795-7805. HOLMES BEACH. annual/seasonal 1BR/1BA du- plex with carport. One block to beach. Non-smokers and no pets. Call779-9697 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. Extra large 2BR/1 BA furnished/unfurnished just one block from beach. Nine foot oak ceilings and walls. $825/month. Six-month minimum, 778-5225. BEACH RENTAL. 2BR/1BA completely furnished. One house from beach. No pets. Available August- December. Minimum two weeks. 813-689-0925 or 941-778-4742. SEMI-ANNUAL fully furnished 2BR/1BA cottage. $850/month, washer/dryer, digital cable included. One half block to bay and beach. 779-2393. 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. HOLMES BEACH GULF view. 2BR home, 100 feet to beach. Quiet dead-end. $950/month, plus secu- rity and utilities. 1-800-894-1950. BEAUTIFUL GULFFRONT view and Intracoastal view. 2BR/1.5BA, furnished, $850/month. Security deposit required. Call 407-595-4015. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH 1BR/1BA, unfurnished ground-level duplex, walk to Gulf. Updated appli- ances. $580/month includes water, sewer, garbage. No pets. First, last and security deposit. Island Real Estate, 778-6066. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA, unfurnished duplex with garage. Walk to the Gulf. Updated ap- pliances. $925/month includes water, sewer, gar- bage. No pets. First, last and security deposit. Island Real Estate, 778-6066. ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA, unfurnished ground-level duplex. Walk to Gulf. Updated appli- ances. $850/month includes water, sewer, garbage. No pets. First, last and security deposit. Island Real Estate, 778-6066. BAYFRONT HOLMES BEACH 3BR/3BA, two-car garage. Unfurnished home with pool and deep wa- ter dock. Walk to golf course. Six-plus month lease preferred. 941-387-2213. 2BR/2BA ANNUAL, unfurnished, West Bradenton. Beautiful Village Green. Washer/dryer, five minutes to beach, no smokers/pets. $995/month, available immediately. 795-7331. ANNUAL 1BR WATERFRONT apartment includes cable and water. $750/month, plus security deposit of $350. Call 779-2148 after 5pm. PALMA SOLA TOWNHOUSES. 2BR/2BA, heated pool, community boat docks, walk to bay/beach. Bright and clean, annual, unfurnished available im- mediately, $900/month. Also, furnished model available, $900/month, monthly until January. Sea- sonal available January through April 2002 at $2,300/month. Real Estate Mart, 756-1090. THE ISLANDER 0 JULY 11,2001 0 PAGE 25 YVONNE HIGGINS WAGNER REALTY .. Call ime t, find the Best Properties of the Island "8-22- O or 800 21 1-2323 IF!J lbTI G6/ .,rieDefm n,/i, "Professional Excellence" Residential-Commercial Interior & Exterior Serving the Islands since 1969. 7715 4 After 5 Call Licensed and Insured 7 7 -5J594 778-3468 Trust the professionals Island Discount Tackle 941 77876881 in a pump as described by Dr. John R. 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We are sorry, but due to the high volume of calls we can not take classified ad copy over the telephone. To place an ad by phone, please be prepared to FAX your copy with your credit card information. FAX (941) 778-9392. USE THIS FORM FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: One word per blank space for minimum charge 21 words. __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___21 ____ _____ ____. ___.3 3 Run issue date(s), Amt. pd Date Please indicate: Ck: No. or Cash For credit card payment: IL L I N16. .: ... _ Exp. Date Name shown on card: Billing address zip code: House no. or post office box no. on bill 5404 Marina Drive d Fax: 941 778-9392 SHo sBeachlPhone: 941 778-7978 Holmes Beach FL 34217 E-mail news@islander.org L-------------------------------------.:J 00 STEUE RLLEnI I& 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 WE SPECIALIZE IN REPAIRS! %- Residential \ Commercial N4 Restaurant Mobile Home *i Condo Assoc. Vac and Intercom \.W Lightning Repair Service Upgrades COMMUNITY ELECTRIC David Parrish Owner Lic # ER0006385 Serving the Beaches Since 1978 B-1--Im-'m- N PAGE 26 0 JULY 11, 2001 2 THE ISLANDER RENTLSo e RE AESTE nu e-A A ITALIAN VILLA FOR rent. 4BR/4BA, two-car garage and pool. $2,500/month. 941-756-5819 or 704- 1490. STEPS TO THE BEACH. 2BR/1BA with washer/ dryer, screened lanai. $800/monthly, utilities not in- cluded. 778-1345. 2BR/1BA HOUSE. Fireplace, $900/month. 941-756- 5819 or 704-1490. , 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 sea- wall, $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. $359,000 ONE OF THE FEW... Gulffront condos available. 2BR/2BA With security entrance, elevator and heated pool. Bonuses are a one-car garage and extra storage space. Turn- key furnished. Appliances have been updated. IB75628. $225,000 LA LENAIRE ISLE Accessible by boaL only, this bayfront, acre+ lot on this private island in Sarasota Bay will afford you peace and quiet and privacy. Great bay view from one of 13 parccls on this 26-acre island. W atcr. septic ind electric at site. Community dock, sandy. IB73855 1810 59th Strccr t'West Bradenton (941) 778-0766 (877) 924-9001 Visit our website at www.ArvidaRealty.com ESTATE-SIZED LOT $199,900, 2.3 acres in town. $50,000 below appraised price. Trades considered. Town & Shore Realty, 383-3840. 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. SINGLE-FAMILY 3BR/2BA with rental apartment. Great income. West of Gulf Drive. Newly renovated, close to everything. $315,000, 778-5482. DUPLEX. ENJOY BAY breezes and views from this charming duplex, only one lot from the bay. Total of 3BR/2.5BA, fireplace, laundry room, new tile and paint throughout. Very quiet location in Holmes Beach. Only $269,000. Call Yvonne Higgins at Wagner Realty, 720-3879 or 800-211-2323. DIRECT GULFFRONT. Enjoy the beach and fabu- lous sunsets from this lovely townhouse. 2BR/ 2.5BA. Four balconies. Community boat dock and fishing pier. End unit. Walk to beach. Bay and Gulf views. Sharon Feeney, 751-0670. I I \'1 I l\ &-, J , 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 Anna-Marria Island A10 6MSAAitnS, JrnS. Vacation Rentals & Personalized Property Management! 413 Pine Ave. Anna Maria 866.264.2226 941.779.0733 annamariaparadise.com islandaccom@aol.com WESTBAY POINT and Moorings. 2BR end-unit condo. First floor, on water, turnkey, $275,000. 778-6746. 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 Shop- ping Center. More information: 778-7978. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under age of 18 living.with parents or legal custodians, preg- nant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly 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 impaired (0) 1-800-543-8294. DICK MAHER AND DAVE JONES -. . ISLAND SPECIALISTS .' - . Simplify Your Search! Call anytime for a consultation. 2BR/2BA CONDO Enjoy beautiful Gulf views from your living room in your new Island getaway. This unit is tastefully furnished and the complex has many amenities including clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. $399,000. Call Quentin Talbert 778- 4800 or 704-9680. MLS#74843 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. S V LUSH TROPICAL SETTING Updated 2BR/2BA condo in popular Westbay Point and Moorings. Unit is turkey furnished with a great view of the heated pool. Fully enclosed and air-conditioned lanai. Gorgeous views of Watson's Bayou from front porch. $260,000. Call Dick Maher or Dave Jones at 778-4800. GREAT INVESTMENT CONDO Tastefully fumished 2BR/2BA, ten minutes to the beach. Excellent rental history. $79,900. Call Lynn Hostetler at 778-4800. 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Dress finisher Send out Factor in life insurance premiums Flag football teams Gives a hand Library section: Abbr. Doo-wop song syllable Marriage acquisition What adds class to Chinese porcelain? Big scrap "The Haj" author Early skipper Switch add-on Big KFC order? Esther Williams's choice? Neighbor of the Bumsteads Pot builders One way to go to a party Applesauce maker Take (try) Biblical query Sturdy chiffon Thoughts on paper?: Abbr. Not covering much About Popular digital camera maker Fed on Outrage First Real eye-opener Part of the U.K. Catch one's breath Prompt King of Naples in "The Tempest" Tightens (up) Everyday Quetzalcoatl adornment Sets up Spot for three men in a tub? Has a lot of nerve Camus's "L' de siege" Vet Vermont Rep. Bernard . Congress's only Socialist Fiberglass sports equipment Sporting? School buddy, maybe "Nel dipinto..." (1958 lyric) "Come ?" Pilot Stretch (out) "Is Sex Necessary?" author 49 "Daktari" actor Rhodes 50 Showing 51 Exhausts 52 Priest, to Nash 53 Already existing, as a phrase 54 Snitches 56 "The Chinese Parrot" hero 60 Last line in a riddle 62 Weightliflers' lifts 64 Is vexing 66 Big bell sound 67 Fill up Steps aside 48-Down, e.g. Joltless joe CPR pro Pinkish yellow, e.g. Globe plotter "Merry Christmas" preceder What one might beg to do Start, in a way Frightens Milk: Prefix Pushes one's way "Yea, verily" 93 Rough-napped 96 Easter activities 97 Accord 98 1980's Schwarzenegger role 99 Subatomic particle 100 Apollo 15 astronaut James 101 Hubbub 102 Pyle on TV 104 Matey 109 __ manner of speaking 110 Nine-digit ID Ill Hitler's star STUMPE D? No.92 Sports score notations W epSTUMPED? No. 0701 Want to keep in touch? Subscribe to the "best news!" Call 941 778-7978 and charge it to Visa or MasterCard. RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INC Bobye Chasey Madison, WI Tom Frost Monroe. NY Doug Newcomer Missouri Susan Hollywood Providence, RI Carol M. Tucker watertown. NY Piroska Kallay Budapest, Hungary SCOTT TERRACE 3BR/2BA open plan on a cul-de-sac. Appealing home shows pride of ownership. Features in- clude fireplace, ceramic tile, vaulted ceiling and skylight. MLS#76028. $119,900. Susan Hollywood, 778-2261. WESTBAY COVE SOUTH. Upstairs end-unit. Pan- oramic view of Intracoastal, where Anna Maria meets Sarasota Bay. Pool, tennis courts. $245,000. Bobye Chasey, 778-2261. MLS#73159 $379,900 BRAND NEW Gulf-view Key West-style townhouse to be constructed spring 2001. Wood cabi- nets, granite counters, tiled kitchen and baths. Quality construction. Doug Newcomer 778-2261. MLS#74295 Cheryl Ann Shoultz Bradenton, FL Laura McGeary Buffalo NY .. .. ... .... . E T... .A.... . .' ' .. '.', -: '-"RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE. INC : . I h -'...'-anon. "-*'J.- "H W--' ,B ^ ^ '._B':: -' ,"- "''"" o:;i''.:r :, ',,-.':" MIRROR LAKE. Easy-care ceramic tile and hardwood floors in this 2BR/2BA end-unit with fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Enjoy the heated pool or a short drive to beach. MLS#76010. $74,900. Noreen Roberts, 778-2261. Coldwell Banker Real Estate on Anna Maria Island has openings for just two agents. We are busy producers and a very congenial office. If you would like- to know more of the advantages of working in our new office, call Pat Emmett at 794-8200, in confidential. ANNUAL RENTALS Pine Bay Forest 2 units, each 3BR/2BA, vaulted ceilings, fireplace. $1,050-$1,250. Flamingo Cay 3BR/2BA pool home, furnished, short or long term. $1,500. Call Barbara Parrish, 778-9611 or toll free 1-877-651-0123. Noreen Roberts Cleveland, OH Jan A. Schmidt Kansas City, MO MANATEE RIVERFRONT CONDO. Top of the line 2BR/ 2BA with great river views! Secure building with elevator, clubhouse had sauna, fitness, kitchen and. big pool. MLS#75361. $205,000. Doug Newcomer, 778-2261. = ILEXHURST. Bayfront corner lot. Includes land across Avenue A, on water's edge. Lots of room for expanding this home. Room fora pool. Home is charming and well main- tained. $519,000. Rose Schnoerr, 778-2261. MLS#72634 PALMA SOLA AREA. Charming home with city location west side on cul-de-sac street. Split-level great-room plan. One handy bedroom on first level, tiled kitchen and baths. $156,400. Susan Hollywood, 778-2261. MLS#73090 U 3. Paea ahus Kitty Frost Monroe. 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