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CONTINUING A 54-YEAR TRADITION WWW.MANATEE SHOPPERS GUIDE.COM VOL 1, ISSUE 2 • SEPT. 25, 2008

Inside this issue:Manatee Calendar Page 2.

Classifi eds startPage 3.

Details on Anna Maria Island Bridge closure, Page 8.Detour map, 1.

Hurricane survival information.Page 13

NYT Crossword. Page 15

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Wednesday, Sept. 24 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. — River hike at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501, ext. 4615.

Thursday, Sept. 25 6 to 8:30 p.m. —Teens Tackle Politics event at the Sarasota County Adminis-tration Building, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 941- 922-5126. 7:30 p.m. — Opening night of Ste-phen Sondheim’s musical classic “Com-pany” at the Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, through Oct. 5. Information: 941-365-2494. Fee applies.

Friday, Sept. 26 10 to 11 a.m. — Tall Tails Tribe “What’s Your Habitat” program for chil-dren ages 5 and younger at Rye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish. Wear closed-toe shoes and play clothes. Infor-mation: 941-748-4501, ext. 4605. 4:30 p.m. — Celebrate cultures with preschoolers at Primrose School, 9127 Town Center Pkwy., Bradenton. Informa-tion: 941-373-6363.

Saturday, Sept. 27 Celebrate National Estuaries Day. 8:30 a.m. to noon — Emerson “Bike n’ Hike” mini-biathlon at Emerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-748-4501, ext. 4615. 9 a.m. to noon — Plant native wet-land plants with the Sarasota Bay Estu-ary “Bay Buddies” and Manatee Audu-bon Society at Felts Audubon Preserve, Experimental Farm Road and 24th Ave. E, Palmetto. Family-friendly event. Information: 941-955-8085. 11 a.m. to noon — Reading “Fur” Fun of the Humane Society of Sara-sota County invites kids to read to pet therapy dogs at Books-A-Million, 6591 S. Tamiami Trail, Gulf Gate, Sarasota. Information: 941-955-4131 ext. 113. 5 p.m. — Oktoberfest at Mattison’s Riverside, 1200 First Ave., Bradenton. Information: 941-748-8087. Fee applies. 7 p.m. — Bull Bash 2008 at the Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 941-722-3244. Fee applies.

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Two weeks ago, the 54-year-old Manatee Shop-ping Guide announced on its back cover that it was the last issue. Staff was let go, even delivery people were told, sorry, no more job. We stepped in to change that. We hired some shopping guide folks, consulted with others, and we are ready to start anew for you. And we are local. There’s no big group and no out-of-town stock-owner com-pany, just folks who live and work in Manatee County like you do. We do NOT outsource our jobs and we have been publishing news in Mana-tee County for more than 16 years. We started humble in 1992, just as with this venture, but we plan to go gangbusters into season, giving our advertisers the best possible product by providing high circulation, comprehensive home delivery, and keeping costs low. For readers, we hope to provide bargains and information in abundance. You know us as The Islander, THE newspaper on Anna Maria Island, carrying on a reporting tra-dition that began in the 1950s. We’re the “little engine that could.” We hope you’ll jump aboard with us and continue the tradition of the shopping guide in Manatee County. We promise to make it worthwhile to you and to our local economy.

— Publisher, Bonner Joy

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ITEMS FOR SALE

F I L E C A B I N E T : B l a c k , 4 - d r a w e r l e g a l c a b i n e t . $ 2 0 . T h e I s l a n d e r, 5 4 0 4 Mar ina Dr ive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.

A N T I Q U E F U R N I -TURE: Mahogany buffet, $350. Smal l ant ique b u r l - w o o d r o c k e r , $200. 941-778-1102.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: w w w. j a c k e l k a . c o m .

OLD-FASHIONED DINER MUGS: $8 (includes tax). Your coffee never tasted so good as when you drink from the old-style mugs available at The Islander, 5404 Mar ina Dr ive, Holmes Beach. Infor-mation: 941-778-7978.

ESTATE SALES

ESTATE SALE: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Antiques, old toys and household i tems. Sale by Julie McClure. 3231 E. Forest Lake Drive, Sarasota. www.a p p r a i s a l s 4 u . b i z .

ESTATE SALE: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday, Sept 26. Sofa, loveseat, pair wing chairs, Lenox, Lladro, mahogany piano desk, sofa, table, dining room table and chairs, double and king bed sets, patio furniture, chest, wall unit, recliner, bench, TV, occa-sional chairs, tables and lamps, set of china, set of crystal, kitchenware, l inens and miscel la-neous. Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m. 3762 Medford Lane, Village Green. Located off Beneva. Turn at Somer-ville to Riviera to Medford.

ESTATE SALES

ESTATE SALE: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Sofa, sofa bed, electric lift chair, pair of wing chairs, fi replace, rattan coffee and end tables, etagere, curio, silver-plate, Davis French provincial dining room and bedroom sets, dressing table, Renaissance revival buffet, marble-top French-style cabinet, what- not, Howard Miller wall clock, bookcases, partial set of Wedgwood, mirror, TV, cherry double bedroom set, desk, kitchenware linens, china, glass and bric-a-brac. Sale con-ducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m. 347 Montgomery Ave., Whitfield Estates.

GARAGE SALES

BEFORE THE BRIDGE closes rummage sale: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Jewelry, clothing, Christmas items, white elephant. Food avail-able. St. Bernard’s activ-ity center. 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.

TRIPLEX SOLD: CON-TENTS must go. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27. Furniture, tools, housewares. 102 Magnolia, Anna Maria.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOOK: DEALERS OF Feed Store Ant ique Mall are having a sale. 10 percent to 50 per-cent off. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 4407 US Highway 301, El lenton. PETS

ENTERTAINMENT: COR-PORATE, GOLF and pri-vate parties. 781-367-0339, w w w. b b r o d n ey. c o m .

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ISLAND ROCK SCHOOL at the Anna Maria Island C o m mu n i t y C e n t e r. Guitar, bass, drums, fl ute, saxophone, clarinet, piano and vocals. Call Scott Achor, 941-778-1747, or Koko Ray Hansen, 941-758-0395. Rock on!

FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Cour tesy of the Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser-vation Commission. Free at The Islander newspa-per office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

PETS

PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster pup-pies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical pro-vided. Julie, 941-720-1411.

ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please, call 941-922-0774.

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE: 1991 F-350 bucket truck. Excellent condition. $6,000 or best o f fer. 863-528-7296.

CHRYSLER

2002 CHRYSLER TOWN and Country LXI. 58,000 actual miles, V6, ice-cold dual air conditioning. power side doors, power lift gate, power door locks, power windows and side vents, keyless entry, theft alarm, tilt cruise, third seat, AM/FM stereo with tape and CD. White with flawless blue cloth interior. Garage kept, never smoked in. Very nice! $9,750 or best offer. 941-755-3107.

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CAMRY XLE 2004. 34,000 miles, moon roof, cold air conditioning, power door locks with remotes, power seats with lumbar, cruise, tilt, JBL stereo/tape/CD with six changer. Alloy wheels, white with flaw-less beige interior, garage kept, never smoked in, very clean! $16,750 or best offer. 941-755-3107.

MATRIX XR 2003: Five-door sport utility wagon. Four cylinder, automatic, ice cold air conditioning, power windows, power locks with remote, power brakes, steering, AM/FM/cassette/CD, dual air bags, buckets seats and console. Royal blue with ‘fl awlessly’ clean interior. 61,000 miles, sporty and econom-ical. Very nice! $9,350 or best offer. 941-755-3107.

BOATS & BOATING

TWO KAYAKS FOR sale: each 9.5 feet, used three times. $150/each, fi rm. Call 941-779-2801.

HELP WANTED

TEMPORARY PART-T I M E m a i n t e n a n c e person. Approximately 30 hours per week, apply in person to Arbor Ter-race, 405 57th Ave. W., Bradenton. Must speak English profi ciently. Equal oppor tunity employer.

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING ALL posi-t ions. Rot ten hours, rot ten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph’s Water-front Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call 941-778-3953.

HIRING SALES REP: Vast territory, excellent income potential. Ad experience helpful. Computer knowl-edge a must. E-mail info to [email protected]

HOST/SERVER/BUS help sought at Ooh La La! Bistro. Apply week-days. , 5406 Mar ina Drive, Holmes Beach.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT Tingley Library in Bra-denton Beach. Friendly atmosphere with great community spirit. It’s fun, give it a try! For more infor-mation, 941-779-1208.

NAIL TECH OR massage therapist room available for rent. 941-713-5244 to view.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

GREAT SITE: FORMER service station on stra-tegic Longboat corner. Many business uses pos-sible: gas/convenience store, bank, restaurant, etc. $1,300,000. Longview Realty: 941-383-6112.

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KIDS4HIRE

N E E D A B A B Y S I T-TER or pet sitter? Call Kendall! First-aid certi-fi ed, great with kids and animals! Best on the Island! 941-779-9783.

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KIDS4HIRE

KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for Island youths under 16 look-ing for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander newspa-per office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

HEALTH CARE

N U R S E S : P R I VAT E DUTY. Long-term home care assisting lady with spinal injury. Five hour mor n ing sh i f t s and overnights, 10pm-8am, available. Travel oppor-tunity. 941-383-6953.

CAREGIVER: COMPAS-SION FOR quality of life,

Nutritional meals, expe-rienced, adaptable to needs, Loca l re fe r -ences. 941-755-5948.

SERVICES

LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunsh ine Ca r Se r -v ice. 941-778-5476.

COMPUTER OBEDI-ENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer ser-vice and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. 941-545-7508.

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ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thor-ough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. 941-778-0944.

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SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL I .T. SERVICES: Complete computer solutions for business and home. Instal-lation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web ser-vices, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945.

WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, West-coast Nuisance Wildlife Service, 941-778-3455, or cell 941-720-4152.

ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING Co.: Oldest and best on Anna Maria! 34 years of grateful, happy customers. Rentals our specialty. 941-778-9217.

SERVICES

TOASTED COMPUTER SERVICES. Your home and business special-is t . On-s i te ser v ice, virus/spyware, cleanup, system setup, upgrades, diagnosis and repair, internet/wireless net-working, custom system design. 941-224-1069.

LIGHT CARPENTRY, HOME repairs, handyman work, deck repairs, dock repairs, etc. Retired trades-man, Island resident. No job too small. Call Steve Doyle 941-778-1708.

ESP CLEANING: PRO-FESSIONAL cleaning team serving Anna Maria Island. Call Steve and Maria, 941-345-2162.

SERVICES

SEWING: HEMMING, BUTTONS, minor altera-tions, cushion covers, ironing. Errands: grocery, doctor’s appointments. Call Terry, 941-778-3125.

GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS: $995 installed, many colors to choose from, up to 25 sf. Local references. 407-467-0629.

STORM COVERS FROM $99.50, also windows, doors, inserts, parts, ser-vice, repair, panel bud-dies and poly buddies in stock for quick install. Professional installation available. Metro Home Supply, 941-758-5828. M e t r o h s @ m s n . c o m .

CAREGIVER/COMPAN-ION: Reliable, trustwor-thy, flexible scheduling. Personal and household care, errands and appoint-ments. 941-705-0706 or 9 4 1 - 5 4 5 - 3 3 6 9 .

HOUSE CLEANING BY Laura. Monday through Friday. Excellent refer-ences. 941-539-6891.

ONE MAN AND a power washer! Boat docks, pool decks, patios, driveways, house and trailer washing, sealing and staining. Local professional, licensed, insured, Anna Maria Island chamber member. Free estimates. 941-778-2081.

SERVICES

DO YOU NEED plans and estimates for your con-struction projects? A good plan will save you money. Houses, decks, porches, renovations and addi-tions. Call Carl V. John-son Jr. 941-795-1947.

ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37-years experi-ence. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assis-tance and training. Call B i l l , 941 -778 -2535 .

CLEANING BY HELENE: Long- t ime res iden t , weekly, biweekly, rea-sonable rates and atten-tion to detail. Free esti-mates. 941-778-5717.

EXPERIENCED RESI-D E N T I A L C L E A N -ING. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed. References and free esti-mates available. Please, c a l l 9 4 1 - 2 6 6 - 2 3 5 1 .

WEDDING PHOTO PACK-AGE starting at $289. Call Stephanie Anne Photog-raphy for your photogra-phy needs. 941-356-9474.

I DON ’T CUT co r -ners, I clean corners. Professional, fr iendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-778-7770. L e a v e m e s s a g e .

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COMPUTER GOT YOU down? Got a virus? Need wireless, network setup? Web site? Need help? Call JC, 941-484-7487.

NIKI ’S NOOKS AND CRANNIES. I will do house-keeping, laundry, and errands or pet sitting for you. Cell, 941-592-8684.

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrig-erat ion. Commerc ia l and residential service, repair and/or replace-ment. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For depend-able, honest and person-alized service, call Wil-liam Eller, 941-795-7411. C A C 1 8 4 2 2 8 .

SERVICES

TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. Ref-erences available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719.

ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional cre-ates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jack-elka.com. 941-778-2711.

NADIA’S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing mas-sage in the comfor t o f your home. Ca l l today for an appoint-ment, 941-795-0887. M A # 0 0 1 7 5 5 0 .

SERVICES

CHECK MY HOUSE! When you’re away, we stay close to home. We pro-vide full house checking services - when and what you need - to ensure your house is secure and cared for while you are away. Call 941-928-8735, or e-mail [email protected] for details.

UPSCALE NAIL SALON: Nails on the Island. 30 years exper ience al l phases of nail care. Gift boutique, nail products, handbags, jewelry and sunglasses. 9908 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Call for an appointment. Now offering in-home pedicure services. 941-713-5244.

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING: Private studio, certifi ed trainer, 16 years experience. Specializing in sport-specific train-ing, improving balance, strength, and stamina. Toni Lyon, 941-928-8735.

LAWN & GARDEN

CONNIE’S LANDSCAP-ING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-ser-vice lawn maintenance, landscap ing , c lean-ups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRIN-KLER service and repair. Your complete irr iga-t ion repair company. C a l l 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 2 5 8 1 .

TREES BY BREEZE Inc.: Custom landscapes, tree trimming, property main-tenance. Insured. Since 1988. Chris, 941-778-2837.

ECONOMY TREE TRIM-MING, hedges, mulching. Lowest prices starting at $15. 12-year Island resi-dent. Cell 941-951-1833.


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JR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, clean-ups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.

LANDSCAPING

STRAIGHT SHOT LAND-SCAPE. For al l your landscape needs. Shell $45/yard. Call Shark Mark. 941-301-6067.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropi-cal landscape specialist. Residential and com-mercial. 30-years expe-rience. 941-729-9381.

CRUSHED WASHED SHELL delivered and spread, For all your haul-ing needs, call David Bannigan. 941-504-7045.

LANDSCAPING

THE SWISS GARDENER: Full-service landscaping and property manage-ment. 15 years Island experience. Licensed and insured. Call Allen any-time. Cell 941-224-8569.

KARAZ LANDSCAPE LAWN service. Mulch, clean ups, power wash-ing, tree trimming and more. Cell, 941-448-3857 o r 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 0 8 5 1 .

LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $45/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.

CLASSIFIED BONUS: Run your Shoppers Guide classifi ed ad in The Islander newspaper for half price. 941-778-7978.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

VA N - G O PA I N T I N G residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pres-sure cleaning, wallpa-per. Island references. B i l l 9 4 1 - 7 9 5 - 5 1 0 0 .

CHRISTIE’S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser-vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back fl ow at water meters.

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TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Ne i l , 941-726-3077.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

CUSTOM REMODEL-ING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beau-regard, 941-779-2294.

G R I F F I N ’ S H O M E IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fi ne woodwork, counter tops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711.

TILE AND MARBLE Installation: Many Island references. Free esti-mates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Cov-erings. 941-726-1802.

JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy-man, l ight plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

K&C PAINTING LLC. Interior, exterior, faux. A woman’s touch. Kelly Meshberger. Free esti-mates. 941-544-8658.

SDB HOME REPAIR LLC: Handyman, paint-ing, tile work, sheetrock, hauling, electrical, light plumbing. 941-312-2239.

HURRICANE WINDOWS. 30 PERCENT off! 100 percent financed! We build, install and guar-antee them! No other company does it all. Call 941-400-5384 for a free estimate good for one year. License #20055584.

RENTALS ava i l ab le weekly, monthly, sea-sonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., 941-778-6665 or 800-749-6665. www.wedebrockrentals.com.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

EXPERIENCED BUILD-ING CONTRACTOR: Carl V. Johnson Jr. Inc. New homes, porches, decks, remodel, repairs, etc. Quality work. Fair pr ice! 941-795-1947. L i c . # R R 0 0 6 6 4 5 0 .

GABBARD MASONRY WILL help you improve the value of your home in many ways. Block, br ick, stone, stucco, paver br ick. In busi-ness 20 years. Licensed and insured. Please c a l l , 9 4 1 - 7 9 2 - 5 2 0 6

RENTALS

WEEKLY/MONTHLY/A N N U A L r e n t a l s : wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, o r 1 -800 -732 -6434 . www.suncoastinc.com.



RENTALS

BRADENTON BEACH BRAND new duplex, b l o c k f r o m b e a c h . 3BR/3BA two-car garage, granite kitchen, marble baths, offi ce, eight-per-son Jacuzzi, elevator, balconies overlooking Gulf and Intracoastal. Turnkey furnished, abso-lutely pristine, no pets, $2,200/month annually with option to buy. Call L isa , 860-601-3838.

SPACIOUS ISLAND BAY-FRONT. Dock, furnished. $1,750/month, $800/week. $125/night includes utilities. 941-794-5980. w w w. d i v e f i s h . c o m .

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WATERFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA, boat dock, fi re-place, pool, $1,200/month, annual. 941-792-0524.

O N E B E D R O O M , SECOND-story, extra room, updated, gor-geous. Balcony, hal f block to the beach. $875/month. 941-746-8666.

FANTASTIC FULLY-FUR-NISHED 2BR/2BA corner unit condos with sweep-ing views of Tampa bay on Anna Maria Island. Available for season. C a l l 8 1 8 - 6 2 0 - 3 5 4 3

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MARTINIQUE CONDO: 2BR/2BA fully furnished, lanai, sea/beach view, garage, laundry, tennis, heated pool. January-Apr i l . 423-884-2598.

S E A S O N A L A N N A MARIA 3BR/2BA. Avail-able March 1, 2009. Steps to beach, theater, bakery restaurants, and more. Call now, 941-737-9662.

ANNUAL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Kitchen/b a t h / l i v i n g a r e a s . U n f u r n i s h e d . N o pets. 941-778-7039.


RENTALS

ANNUAL 2BR/2BA ELE-VATED Holmes Beach duplex near beach. Cov-ered patio, deck, carport, washer and dryer hookups and large storage area. Available October. $1,100/month. 828-684-9354.

A N N UA L B AY V I E W CONDO: Holmes Beach, 2BR/2BA, second floor. O ld F lo r ida Rea l t y, Sharon, 941-778-3377 o r 9 4 1 - 7 1 3 - 9 0 9 6 .

T E N M I N U T E S TO beaches. Five-year old 3BR/2BA, fenced. No pets. $1,100/month plus last month and secu-rity. T. Dolly Young Real Estate, 941-778-0807.

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W E S T B AY P O I N T & Moor ings Phase I: 2BR/2BA lower corner unit overlooking Tampa B ay a n d S u n s h i n e Skyway Bridge. Avail-able Januar y -March 2009. $2,900/month plus taxes. Call 401-497-6327.

H O L M E S B E A C H ANNUAL: Large 1,100-sf 3 B R / 2 B A , c l o s e t o beach, available Oct.1. $950/month plus elec-tr ic. First, last, secu-r i t y. 5 8 5 - 3 1 7 - 7 3 4 4 o r 5 8 5 - 4 7 3 - 9 3 6 1 .

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RENTALS

ANNUAL 2BR/2.5BA KEY Royale canalfront with one-car garage, $1,400/month. One bed-room wi th sunroom, Gulffront complex, two pools, $950/month. Call Sue at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320.

I S L A N D VAC AT I O N RENTAL: Canalfront, 3BR/2BA fully furnished with pool/spa. $1,300/week or $4,500/month. Cal l now for hol iday bookings. 352-429-8227.

P E B B L E S P R I N G S 3BR/2BA fi rst-fl oor condo, furnished or unfurnished, renovated, neutral colors, pool, tennis. Annual, $1,100/month, Seasonal, $1,600/month. Water and cable included. 813-368-7383. S e e u s a t w w w.macalusoproperty.com.

A N N U A L R E N TA L : 2BR/2BA duplex, Holmes Beach. Shor t walk to beach. $900/month plus utilities. 941-755-4445.

H O L M E S B E A C H ANNUAL rental. Ele-va ted dup lex , 63 rd S t r e e t , 3 B R / 2 B A , r e c e n t l y u p d a t e d , walk to beach. very large garage. $1,450/month. 404-441-6471.

NORTHWEST BRADEN-TON: 2BR/2BA, two-car garage plus den. Cul-desac. Hot tub, tile, and fi replace. Fenced-in yard, pets OK. Washer and dryer. $1,300/month plus security. 941-448-3660.

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RENTALS

A N N UA L R E N TA L : H O L M E S B e a c h . 2BR/1BA. Washer and dryer on premises. Close to trolley stores and half block to Gulf. $900/month, utilities included! Call Jason at 941-778-7200 for more information.

ROOM/SHARE WANTED: Looking to share expen-sive bills? Single, profes-sional woman coming to work in the area with two cats, well behaved with expensive furniture. No smoking, drinking, drugs. Starting new job in Octo-ber, need space to live and settle in new home. Please, call 847-363-5922.

BOATERS: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage large canal-front home. Flamingo Cay. $1,650/month. Owner/broker, 941-374-3003.

T W O - B E D R O O M L U X U R Y c o n d o , steps from the beach. Tennis, sauna, heated pool, near good res-taurant . $795/month plus tax and cleanup. Ca l l 863 -688 -3524 , c e l l 8 6 3 - 6 0 8 - 1 8 3 3 .

ANNUAL FURNISHED 2BR/1BA. One block to Gu l f . Nea r t r o l -ley stop. $750/month. Ca l l 941 -778 -6173 .

A N N UA L 2 B R / 2 B A I N H o l m e s B e a c h . Ground-level duplex.

Living room, dining room, den, sun room, washer and dryer, storage, large pr ivate yard. $1,090/month includes yard main-tenance. 941-224-2231.

H O L M E S B E A C H : 1BR/1.5BA furnished 740-sf apartment. $875/month. 941-587-1456.

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A N N UA L R E N TA L : 3BR/2.5BA, 2,200 +/- sf Holmes Beach home on canal. Pool, boat dock and lift. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Garage converted to mother-in-law suite, extra bedroom or storage. 863-698-9398.

NORTH LONGBOAT KEY: Unfurnished ranch-style house, 3BR/1BA on deep-water canal. Available immediately, $1,100/month, contact Barb, 941-713-0116.

A N N UA L D U P L E X : 1BR/1BA t i le f loors, $700/month. 2BR/2BA, tile floors, $725/month. 2BR/1BA, t i le f loors. 3BR/2BA, t i le f loors, washer and dryer hook-ups. No pets. Close to beach. Dolores M. Baker Realty, 941-778-7500.

ANNUAL UNFURNISHED 1BR, Anna Maria city, near Gulf. $850/month, includes water and sewer. $850 security. 941-778-5439.

NEEDED: ROOMMATE TO share 2BR/1BA duplex in Holmes Beach. Ca l l 941 -778 -6547 .

FALL VACATION RENT-ALS: Perico Bay 2BR/2BA, $1,100/month. Bay town-house 2BR/2BA, $499 week with boat dock. Key Royale 3BR/2BA, pool, boat dock, $799/week. Longboat Village, 2BR/1BA, $599/week. Realtor, 941-756-1090.

ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/2.5BA Key Royale canalfront with garage. $1,400/month plus utilities. Fresh paint, new carpet. 1BR/1BA condo, Gulffront complex, $950/month, plus FPL. Call An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320.

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2BR/1.5BA ELEVATED DUPLEX, quiet area of Holmes Beach. Washer/dryer included. $1,000/m o n t h , p l u s u t i l i -ties. First, last, secu-r i t y. 9 4 1 - 7 3 0 - 2 6 0 6 .

SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. 941 -778-3426 . Web site 2spinnakers.com.

REAL ESTATE

BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/2BA with Gulf just across the street. Direct, terrific views! $440,000. Owner, 941-447-2061.

“D ISTRESS” SALE : BANK foreclosures. Free list of foreclosed Island and mainland proper-ties. Free list of homes with pictures or recorded message. www.manatee-areaforeclosures.com or 1-800-579-9106, ext. 1042.

HOLMES BEACH COT-TAGE: 4BR/4BA, large lot, zoned R2. Remod-e l e d , t o o mu c h t o l ist. $675,000. Lease option, owner finance cash offer. Water view. 941-779-0420. Let’s deal!

SINGER ISLAND FLOR-IDA: 2BR/2BA oceanfront condo. Pool, tennis, fi tness. $450,000. Possible owner finance. 941-779-0420.

D U P L E X O N T WO lots for sale. Both units 2BR/1.5BA, elevated, park under building. Two deeded lots, one duplex. $710,000. 941-730-2606.


FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE

SOUTH CAROLINA: LOW country hunting/recreation tracts for sale. Close to I-95 in Bamberg County. Peaceful, secluded and loaded with deer, turkey, hogs and timber value too. 42 acres, 85 acres, 120 acres, 235 acres, 500 acres, 730 acres, all on the Little Salkahatchie river. Roads, game plots, stands new, ready to hunt. Priced below market! Call now, 803-826-6033. B r o ke r s p r o t e c t e d .

STEAL MY MARSH-FRONT Owner sacrifi ce! Drop-dead gorgeous marshfront. My neighbor paid $389,900. I’ll sell mine for less than the bank repos. My six-fi gure loss is your gain. $229,900. Ca l l 888 -306 -4734 .

35-PLUS ACRES from $34,900. First come, fi rst served Saturday, Oct. 4. Southern Colorado ranches. Excellent fi nanc-ing available. Call for your private proper ty tour, 866-696-5263, ext. 4576.

LOW MONEY DOWN homes: Government and bank repos! Little m o n ey d ow n ! C a l l now! 800-861-5890.

FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE

LAKEFRONT LIVING AT its finest. Homes-ites available nestled in the mountains of North Carolina along 150 miles of shoreline. 30 percent discounts for l imited t ime. 800-709-LAKE.

EAST TENNESSEE: AFFORDABLE lake lots and homes minutes from the Great Smoky Moun-tains on pristine Norris Lake. Cal l Lakeside Realty at 888-291-5253, o r v i s i t w w w. l a ke -s i d e r e a l t y - t n . c o m .

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V I R G I N I A M O U N -TAINS: TWO acres on mountain top near New River State Park, great f ishing, view, pr ivate. $29,500 must sell. Call owner, 866-789-8535.

T E N N E S S E E L A N D RUSH! One-plus- to- two-acre homesi tes, wood, views. Star ting at $59,900. Tennessee River and Nick-a-Jack view tracts now avail-able! Retirement guide rates this area #2 is U.S. places to ret ire. Low cost of living, no impact fee. 330-699-2741 or 8 6 6 - 5 5 0 - 5 2 6 3 , A s k about min i -vacat ion!


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This way to AMI We welcome our Manatee readers to join us on a Detour to Paradise as we ride out the Sept. 29-Nov. 13 closure of the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Sure, the northernmost bridge will be closed for 45 days. But it’s not the only bridge. And hey, Anna Maria Island and the Gulf of Mexico are the place of good vibes and good times, casual charm and cool locale. And we encourage readers to watch in the coming weeks for our ideas about how to make the most out of the 45-day wait.

The Florida Depart-ment of Transportation held its fi nal public meeting Sept. 18 to dis-cuss the planned Sept. 29 closure of the Anna Maria Island Bridge for 45 days of repairs, and to give Islanders a last opportunity for ques-tions and answers. There was much in the way of new infor-mation from the collec-tion of offi cials, which included city and county elected offi cials and staff, a U.S. Coast Guard representative, emer-gency service providers and law enforcement representatives. But there appeared to be as many elected offi cials, government

Offi cials detail AMI Bridge closure plans for public

and business representa-tives ready to speak as there were Islanders and media in the audience. Many of the invited offi cials and guests and DOT staff gave an overview of how their agency or company would deal with the planned 45-day closure, but there were few ques-tions at the end of the meeting that was held at St. Bernard Catho-lic Church in Holmes Beach. DOT District One (Bartow) Secretary Stan Cann said he wanted to allay the fears of many Island business owners that the bridge would not reopen as planned on Nov. 13.

“We and the con-tractor are committed to having this project completed in 45 days or less,” he said. “You have my cell,” he told the city offi cials, “and I want to ensure everybody of our total commitment to get-ting the job done.” No one from con-tractor Quinn Construc-tion Co. of Palmetto attended the meeting, but DOT staff gave assurances that every contingency has been planned and anticipated. In a Sept. 20 state-ment from the DOT, Quinn owner Tom Quinn said, “We are work-ing and will continue

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BEAUTY & WELLNESSBody & Sol Spa & Wellness

Relax...be well for your special day.We pamper brides head to toe.

Upstairs of The Old IGA in Anna Maria.941-650-5441 | www.annamariadayspa.com

FLOWERSSilvia’s Flower Corner

Unique wedding flowers that will WOW you!9807 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria, inside Ginny’s.

Call 941-720-0424, or e-mail [email protected]

ACCOMMODATIONSGulf-Bay Realty

Rentals in all price ranges. Gulffront homes, condos and multi-unit.

941-778-7244 • 800-771-6043Visit us at www.gulfbayrealty.com

Haley’s MotelAn Island jewel with 50s charm and

21st century amenities. Perfect for allweddings and reunions. 941-778-5405

or 800-367-7824www.haleysmotel.com

Tortuga Inn Beach Resort

Tradewinds Resort90 well-appointed rooms, apts. & suites

with kitchens, wi-fi, pools, beach and more!www.tortugainn.com | 941-778-6611

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INVITATIONSInvitation Station at

Decor & MoreVisit our store or shop online for all

your invitation and stationery needs. 6713 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton

941-792-4235 www.decor-more.com

VIDEOGRAPHYSilver Video LLC

Chrisann Esformes, MAMC, Producer/OwnerA personal, unique perspective

on your wedding story.352-281-3472 | [email protected]

MUSIC-ENTERTAINMENTChuck Caudill Entertainment

Specializing in beach weddings and events. DJ service, live guitar and more from an

experienced Island professional.

941-778-5676 • www.chuckcaudill.com

JEWELRYBridge Street Jewelers

Custom-made wedding jewelryEverything done in house

129 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach941-896-7800

PHOTOGRAPHYJack Elka Photography

The finest in Wedding Photography since 1980.Studio located at 315 58th St Holmes Beach.

Visit my website at www.jackelka.com941-778-2711

Memories by Billi

PhotographyOver the top service at a great value.

A range of packages to suit your needs.You’ll love your pictures forever!

www.MemoriesbyBilli.com941-545-8877

Sherri’s Island ImagesWedding Photography, Rehearsal Dinners,

Engagement Sessions, Special Events.www.sherrisislandimages.com

941-345-5135 | Island resident

WEDDING/RECEPTIONSRotten Ralph’s

RestaurantsNow offering catering and banquet facilities

for weddings and private parties.For catering menu and more information,

Call 941-778-3953.

Jolly Roger

Ooh La La! BistroReceptions and Parties

Remarkable atmosphere and cuisine5406 Marina Drive Holmes Beach

941-778-5320

Cafe on the BeachThe perfect setting for weddings, rehearsal

dinners, wedding breakfasts and more!. 4000 Gulf Drive

At the Manatee Public Beach Call Darlene at 941- 778-0784

Mixon’s in the GroveA Tropical Garden Oasis Setting

Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners.2712 26th Ave E. Bradenton

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Bayside Banquet HallWaterfront weddings, receptions, events

Featuring a great Tiki Bar and Patio.4628 119th St W,

Historic Cortez Village941-798-2035

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Manatee Humane Society, 941-747-8808.

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ADOPTION: CARING, LOVING, f inanc ia l l y secure couple is looking to adopt a baby. Medi-cal, living expenses paid, counseling. Call Karen at At torney Brenner Office, 800-362-9660. Confidential #260101.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

RUN YOUR AD state-wide! Run your classifi ed ad in over 100 Florida newspapers reaching over four million readers. Call this newspaper or 866-742-1373 for more details, or visit www.florida-classifieds.com.

LOOK: DEALERS OF Feed Store Antique Mall are having a sale. 10 per-cent to 50 percent off. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 4407 US Highway 301, Ellenton.

AUTO DONATIONS

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE: Receive $1,000 grocery coupon, United Breast Cancer Foundation. Free mammograms, breast cancer information, www.ubcf.info. Free towing, tax deductible, non-runners accepted, 888-468-5964.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

METAL ROOFING: Buy direct from manufac-turer. Over 20 colors in stock, several profiles to choose from. Quick turnaround. Del ivery available. 352-498-0778, 888-393-0335. www.GulfCoastSupply.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ALL CASH CANDY route: Do you earn $800 in a day? 30 local machines, $9,995.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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FINANCIAL FREEDOM FOR you. $1,000/day returning phone calls. Not MLM. No buying or selling products. Legal, moral and ethical. www.mygoldp lan.com/b ig-money. 888-276-8596.

OWN A RECESSION-proof business: established accounts with the aver-age owner earning over $200,000 a year. Call 24/7. 866-622-8892. Code X.

ALL CASH! $500-$3,500 possible daily. No sell-ing. No products. No explaining. Call now! 888-995-9333. www.mygoldplan.com/richone/

CARS FOR SALE

POLICE IMPOUNDS FOR sale! 1995 Honda Accord, $500! 1993 Acura Legend, $500! For listings, call 800-366-9813, ext 9271.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

LEARN TO OPERATE a crane or bulldozer. Heavy equipment train-ing. Nat ional cer t i f i -cation. Financial and placement assistance. Georgia School of Con-struction. www.Heavy5.com. Use code “FLCNH” or call 866-218-2763.

POST OFFICE NOW hiring! Average pay $20/hour or $57,000/year including federal benefi ts and overtime. Placed by adSource, not affiliated with USPS who hires. C a l l 8 6 6 - 7 1 3 - 4 4 9 2 .

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS: CALL ASAP! Sign-on bonus. 35-41cpm. Earn over $1,000 weekly! Excellent benefits, need CDL-A and three months recent OTR. 877-258-8782. www.meltontruck.com.

COLONIAL LIFE SEEKS an entrepreneurial pro-fess ional wi th sa les experience to become a distr ict manager. A l i fe/heal th l icense is r e q u i r e d . S u b s t a n -tial earnings potential. Please contact: [email protected], or call 904-424-5697.

NO TRUCK DRIVER expe-rience? No problem. Wil-Trans Trucking will teach you how to drive. Company sponsored CDL training. Be OTR in three weeks. 888-368-1205. Must be 23.

D R I V E R - B Y N U M TRANSPORT needs qua l i f i ed d r i ve rs fo r central Flor ida. Local a n d n a t i o n a l O T R posit ions. Food-grade t a n ke r, n o h a z m a t , no pumps, great ben-efits, competit ive pay and new equ ipment . 866-GO-BYNUM. Need two years experience.

DELIVER RVS FOR pay! Deliver “new” RVs to all 48 states and Canada. Get paid to travel! For details log on to www.RVdel iver yJobs.com.

TEMPORARY PART-T I M E m a i n t e n a n c e person. Approximately 30 hours per week, apply in person to Arbor Ter-race, 405 57th Ave. W., Bradenton. Must speak English profi ciently. Equal oppor tunity employer.

HOMES FOR RENT

VENICE: NEW 1 and 2BR homes from $900/month in active lifestyle community with water-front sites, resort ameni-ties, on-site activities and events. 866-823-9860.

3BR/2BA FORECLO-SURE! $12,600! Only $199/month! Five per-cent down 20 years at eight percent APR. B u y 4 / B R , $ 2 5 9 /month ! For l i s t ings, 800-366-9783, ext. 5798.

MISCELLANEOUS

AT T E N D C O L L E G E ONLINE f rom home. Medical, business, para-legal, computers, crimi-nal justice. Job place-ment assistance. Com-puter available. Finan-cial aid if qualifi ed. Call 866-858-2121, www.C e n t u ra O n l i n e . c o m .

AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high-paying aviation maintenance career. FAA-approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Avia-tion Institute of Mainte-nance, 888-349-5387.

N O W AVA I L A B L E ! 2008 post office jobs. $18-$20/hour. No expe-r ience, paid training, federal benefits, vaca-tions. Call 800-910-9941, t oday ! REF #FL08 .

GARAGE SALES

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to work as diligently as possible to complete the work on or before schedule.” Greg Wilson of PB Americas, the DOT’s contracted project engineer, said Quinn has every reason to fi nish on time, particularly given the $560,000 fi ne it could face if it doesn’t get the bridge open by Nov. 13. Wilson also announced that projects planned in advance of the closure, such as the extended turn lane on Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach, and a dedicated turn lane from north-bound 75th Street onto Manatee Avenue east-bound have been com-

pleted. He said the bridge will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. And numerous detour signs will mark the route from State Road 64/Manatee Avenue to Cortez Road to Gulf Drive and back. He also announced that law enforcement will be present at four intersec-tions: Gulf at Cortez, Cortez at 75th Street, 75th Street at Mana-tee Avenue, and East Bay Drive at Manatee Avenue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the fi rst week of closure. Tentative plans call for law enforcement presence a second week, he said, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gulf Drive-Cortez

Road intersection. And Wilson asked that boaters observe a no-wake zone in the vicinity of the bridge “due to a worker hang-ing under the bridge,” and he asked boaters to lower outriggers for one-leaf openings. There will be no pedestrian traffi c — or fi shing — on the bridge during the 45-day clo-sure. Wilson reminded everyone that the proj-ect does not end when the contractor fi nishes

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Even a tropical storm can cause signifi cant damage and havoc, as shown here in the area south of the Manatee Public Beach.

the “closure” work. “The contract continues through March 2009” and that there may be further one-lane closures at night during that period. He said some work, includ-ing applying four coats of paint, will be done after the closure. DOT offi cials assured the audience that the bridge could reopen to at allow at least one lane of traffi c in the event of an emer-gency evacuation. Manatee County Chief of Emergency Services Mark Edenfi eld assured everyone in attendance that an extra ambulance and medi-cal technicians would be on the Island during this period. And Bayfl ite medical helicoptor ser-vice is ready to provide

service if needed and will transport some emergency cases to Blake Medical Center rather than across the bay to St. Petersburg. West Manatee Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Brett Pollock said an additional truck and at least three personnel will be stationed at the retired, volunteer fi re station in Bradenton Beach during the 45-day closure. Manatee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Sgt. John Kenney, supervi-sor of the Anna Maria substation, said the MCSO vehicles serv-ing the Island have been equipped with “push bumpers” to remove any broken-down vehicles from the [Cortez] bridge in an “expeditious manner.” Ralf Hessler of

Manatee County Area Transit announced that a free shuttle bus will operate a 30-minute loop from 6 a.m. to either 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. from Blake Medical Center to the trolley turnaround at Coquina Beach. He said the Blake-beach shuttle ride and transfers at Blake will be free, but anyone entering along the route will “pay as usual.” Mark Davis, repre-senting the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce said, “Shop local.” Ron Nolan, a resident of Gulf Drive, asked offi cials, “How will you notify us if the bridge reopens?” Spokesper-son Audrey Clarke responded that there will be message signs to alert motorists, e-mails to all

AMI Bridge contractor’s work detail

Greg Wilson of PB Americas, the DOT’s contracted project engineer, revealed for the fi rst time at the Sept. 18 meeting the work that will be performed by contractor Quinn Construction during the bridge closure start-ing Sept. 29. That detailed list of work includes: • Structural steel replacement — bascule leafs, including cantilever brackets, sidewalk supports and railing. • Replacement of steel open grid and concrete-fi lled roadway fl ooring. • Concrete deck replacement — 26 spans — which will be completed by doing one lane at a time to allow access. • Cleaning and sealing deck expansion joints. • Lead paint removal. • Replacement of electrical system, power and controls

who registered at the bridge rehab Web site and at meetings, and the Island city’s mayors will be notifi ed. Clarke also offered to be available for emergencies 24/7 via the phone contact number listed on the DOT proj-ect Web site. And Manatee County Commissioner Jane von Hahmann offered to be an inter-mediary between people and the DOT. This will be “a test of your will, but I believe the 45 days [of closure] will go quickly.” For the latest infor-mation on the project, access links to the rehab project are available at www.islander.org. Click on community links. People without Internet access can call 941-792-0369.

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Save dollars, trim trees now

Veteran storm advice for the Manatee newbie Here’s a list of items experts strongly advise you have on hand to weather a storm, in no par-ticular order: Fire extinguisher. Clean containers to store water, one gallon per person per day. Food, canned or dry. Manual can opener. Hand tools: Hammer, nails, ax, knife, pliers, handsaw, screw-drivers. Electric drill with screwdriver bits to install bolts for window protection. Unscented bleach to purify water (eight drops per gallon). Soap. One fl ashlight per person with spare batteries. Battery-operated radio. First-aid kit with Bandages, gauze, scissors, petroleum jelly, antiseptic spray, hydrogen peroxide, antacids, aspirin, thermometer, rubbing alcohol. Extra prescription medicine. Matches, preferably wooden. Disposable eating utensils and plates. Toilet paper. Mosquito repellent. Gallon-size plastic freezer bags to fi ll with water to make ice. Needle and thread. Whistle and air horn. Disinfectant. Grill or Sterno stove with extra fuel. Oven mitts. Lantern with extra fuel. Garbage bags. Rope or heavy cord, 100 feet. Tarpaulin to make temporary roof repairs. Chainsaw and extra fuel. Backup genera-tor and extra fuel. OK. Now for the real advice. The Manatee Shoppers Guide conducted an unscientifi c poll among a handful of folks, asking what are the most important tools (for less than $100) you could have before, during and after a storm? Tool Tim gave the matter some thought and suggested one of those nifty inverters that you can plug into a cigarette lighter in your vehicle and transform the DC current from the battery into AC to power stuff in your house. No, you can’t run your air-conditioner, but you can charge your rechargeable batteries — you do have those, right? — cell phone, laptop computer, even a fan or light in your house if/when the power goes out. Get a big one. Bigger is defi nitely better in this case, so splurge. Tool Jack was more pragmatic: Heavy-weight gloves and work boots that are nail-resistant. “If you’re trying to clear debris, you’re gonna be useless in a half-hour if you’re all cut up and limping,” he said. Jack went into a post-disaster mode, sug-gesting a raft of debris-clearing items. Get a little sledgehammer, something you can swing for a

long time, to break up what’s left of your roof, which is now in your driveway. A crowbar-type device would be good to have, too, and some sort of saw or shears to cut through that cheap metal that seems to be every-where in any type of rubble. Don’t forget a shovel to dig up what’s left of your landscaping, and a rake to fi nish the job. And Jack suggested lots of industrial-size plastic bags for all the debris. He should know: His son lost his mobile home in Punta Gorda post-Hurricane Charley and did a lot of cleanup down there. Tool Jo Ann suggested a screw gun or cord-less, rechargeable screwdriver, as No. 1 in her toolbox. Make sure you’ve got a set of sharp bits, and make sure you can fi nd the chuck and maybe spring for a couple more for when you lose the fi rst one. Spare rechargeable batteries are a good idea. And another echo from the tool crew was a chainsaw. But look before you cut, fi gure out what you’re doing, and you should be fi ne. And then there is the generator issue. Tool Tim pointed out that the most danger-ous aspect of a generator is the fool that hasn’t

read the directions of its use. No, you can’t set it up in your living room if you want to live through the night. No, you can’t run it 24/7 unless you want it to explode. No, you can’t get crafty and work one of those male-to-male electric cords that let you plug the generator into any outlet and power up the whole house, unless you want to electrocute the electric company crew three blocks away with the juice that fl ows, augmented, from your generator to them. No, you can’t fi gure to pour more gas into the overheated generator while it’s running on empty unless you want to blow yourself up when you spill the fuel on the hot parts. Speaking of fuel is another scary issue. Depending on size and consumption rate, gen-erators — and chain saws — need quite a bit. That means you’ve got gallons and gallons of gas sitting around in your garage or carport or somewhere for a long time, just wishing for a match to explode. Be careful with all that. And, of course, all the above assumes there will be a home to come back to after the Big One.

Those lovely trees for which Florida is envied around the country can become our deadly enemies in a heavy storm. So trim them beforehand. Like now. Laurie Feagans, chief of emergency management in Manatee County, likes trees and other plant life, but she likes safety more. Downed trees and their boughs get in the way of emergency crews in a storm, interrupt electric power and they cost taxpayers millions in this county alone. Companies and business places and homeowners need to trim vulnerable parts off trees. Especially branches that stretch over houses, Feagans said, for they are a real threat. There are other aspects to falling

trees — electric power interruptions, for example, and stalled emergency vehicles and the possible reduction of the life of the county’s landfi ll. Florida Power & Light’s Don Sayre said that trees near power lines are a spe-cial problem, since the power outages that result can exacerbate the distress of a storm. Homeowners are urged not to trim trees on their own if they interfere with a power line, he said. FPL’s Web site, fpl.com, has a list of registered tree contrac-tors in our area that can do the job. There are also some other power-related tips on the site. So prepare now. Keep trees trimmed.


Th e myths, the facts, the storms that threaten us

Hurricane Factoids

Just because you’ve always done something doesn’t mean that thing is right. There are several myths about hurricanes we’ve probably believed for years. Unfortu-nately, we’ve wasted a lot of time doing things that are pretty useless. Here are some myths and facts about hurricanes and hurricane season.Myth No. 1: taping windows protects the glass. Taping windows will do little or nothing to prevent breaking in a storm. It is a waste of effort, time and tape. The tape provides little additional strength to the glass and no protection against fl ying debris. Once a hurricane warn-ing has been issued, spend your time closing up shutters or putting plywood over your windows and doors. Myth No. 2: Open the house windows on the

lee side of the storm to balance air pressure or the house will explode. The difference in air pressure between the inside of your house and outside in the storm does not cause the house to blow up, since no house is built airtight. Hurricane winds are intense and variable, and open windows even on the lee side can allow fl ying debris to enter. Once a window or door is shattered, intense winds can enter and rip the house apart trying to get out. Myth No. 3: Any emergency shelter will do if an evacuation is ordered. Storm shelters will open depending on the severity of the storm. Not all shelters may open. Check the radio or television for shelters that are open. Remember that shelter space is not adequate for the population, and conditions

are somewhat primitive, so the best course of action is to stay with friends who live far away from the coast or low-lying areas.Myth No. 4: Government will take care of me after the storm. In Hurricane Andrew’s aftermath in 1992, lines for water, ice and food were often 5,000 people long. It also takes the government several days to mobilize its forces to care for people. Although many lessons on post-disaster recovery were learned after Andrew, it is still strongly recommended that you be able to provide for your family for at least three days — food, water, medical supplies and the like. Prescriptions for two weeks are advised. Remember that resorts in Mississippi are still re-opening after Hurricane Katrina’s land-fall in 2005.

Biggest hurricane ever

On the planet Jupiter, a whirlwind-looking event is called the Great Red Spot. Galileo first saw it 300 years ago. It is about three times the diameter of the Earth.

Deadliest In 1972, an East Pakistan cyclone killed 200,000-500,000 people.

Worst in history In 1900, a hurri-cane struck Galveston, Texas, and basically washed away the city. About 15 per-

cent of the population drowned.

Clockwise-counterclockwise North of the equator, hurricanes spin counterclockwise. South of the equator, they spin clockwise. So the question is: Which way does a hurricane spin if it originates on the equator?

MEOW and SLOSH Storm surge is the biggest threat hur-ricanes produce in Florida. Two com-puter models are used to determine risk for coastal areas. MEOW is Maximum Envelope

of Water, and used to gauge the amount of water likely to be pushed ashore by a storm. SLOSH is the Sea, Lake and Over-land Surge from Hur-ricanes and is used to produce maps showing what degree of fl ood-ing is expected from storms.

Stay alert! Hurricanes can intensify very, very quickly. In 1992, Hur-ricane Andrew went from a Category 1 to a Category 4 storm in 36 hours. In 1969, Hur-ricane Camille went from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm in 48 hours.

Islander publisher launches new shopping guide HOLMES BEACH, Fla. — MacBonner Inc. announced today the launch of a new publica-tion in Manatee County. Amid reports of cut-backs and layoffs in the publishing industry, Mac-Bonner is expanding its holdings. The company pub-lishes The Islander, a newsweekly serving read-ers on Anna Maria Island by focusing on Island people and Island events and happenings. Now MacBonner has launched the Manatee Shoppers Guide, a weekly publication serving read-ers and bargain hunters throughout the county. The guide has a circu-lation of more than 50,000 copies and employs 15 people from the former Bradenton Shopping Guide. The Manatee Shop-pers Guide fills a void created by the loss of

the 54-year-old Manatee Shopping Guide, which ceased publication earlier this month. “Staff was let go, even delivery people were told , sorry, no more job,” Joy said. “ We s t e p p e d i n t o change that. We hired some shopping guide folks, consulted with others, and we are ready to start anew for you. “We are local. There’s no big group, corporate owner, just folks who live and work in Manatee County like you do. We do NOT outsource jobs and we have been publishing news in Manatee County for more than 16 years.” Joy said the guide would “go gangbusters into season, giving our advertisers the best pos-sible product by pro-viding high circulation, comprehensive home and rack delivery, and keeping costs low.”


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Welcome to the *NEW ‘Shopping Guide’ …Two weeks ago, the 54-year-old Manatee Shopping Guide announced on its back cover that it was the last issue. Staff was let go, even delivery people were told, sorry, no more job. We stepped in to change that. We hired some shopping guide folks, consulted with others, and we are ready to start anew for you. And we are local. There’s no big group and no out-of-town stock-owner company, just folks who live and work in Manatee County like you do. We do NOT outsource our jobs and we have been publishing news in Manatee County for more than 16 years. We started humble in 1992, just as with this venture, but we plan to go gangbusters into season, giving our advertisers the best possible product by providing high circulation, comprehensive home delivery, and keeping costs low. For readers, we hope to provide bargains and information in abundance. You know us as The Islander, THE newspaper on Anna Maria Island, carrying on a reporting tradition that began in the 1950s. We’re the “little engine that could.” We hope you’ll jump aboard with us and continue the tradition of the shopping guide in Manatee County. We promise to make it worthwhile to you and to our local economy.

— Publisher, Bonner Joy

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