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Page 2 SEPT. 18, 2008 SHOPPERS GUIDE WWW..MANATEESHOPPERS GUIDE.COM CONTINUING A 54-YEAR TRADITION

TO ADVERTISEin the

Shoppers

GuidePLEASE CALL

778-7978

Thursday, Sept. 18

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rye Ramblers eve-ning hike with greenways and trails coordinator

Sharon Tarmon beginning at the Rye Preserve

picnic pavilion, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Par-

rish. Moderate hike suitable for all ages. Infor-

mation: 941-778-6341.

Friday, Sept. 19

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big Art Blowout Sale

at ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bra-

denton. Information: 941-746-2862.10 to 11 a.m. Tall Tails Tribe Whats

Your Habitat program for children ages 5

and younger at Rye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilder-

ness Trail, Parrish. Wear closed-toe shoes and

play clothes. Information: 941-748-4501 ext.

4605.

Saturday, Sept. 20

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big Art Blowout Sale

at ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bra-denton. Information: 941-746-2862.

Noon to 4 p.m. Skate Jam 2008 featur-

ing music, food, games and skate competition

at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adven-

ture Place, Lakewood Ranch. Information:

941-782-0220.

6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lakewood Luau

at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk

Loop, Lakewood Ranch, featuring hula girls,

tacky tourist costume contest, limbo compe-

tition, live music and full bar. Information:941-782-0899. Fee applies.

Sunday, Sept. 21

1:45 p.m. Grand re-opening of the Art-

Center Manatee jewelry studio, 209 Ninth St.

W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2862.

Tuesday, Sept. 23

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lovely Land-

scapes Shutter Stroll with nature photogra-pher Dotty Motta at Riverview Pointe Pre-

serve, adjacent to DeSoto National Memorial,

75th Street West, Bradenton. Information:

941-748-4501, ext. 4605.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. River hike

at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W.,

Bradenton. Information: 941-748-4501 ext.

4615.9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bucket brigade work-

shop at the Manatee County Extension Office,

1303 17th St. W., Palmetto. Bring two 5-gallon

buckets. Information: 941-742-5986.

Manatee County event listings should be

emailed to [email protected]. Include com-

plete event information with date, time, loca-

tion and contact information.

*NEW

Last week, 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. Theres no big

group and no out-of-town stock-owner company,

just folks who live and work in Manatee Countylike you do. We do NOT outsource any 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 advertis-

ers the best possible product by providing high

circulation, great 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. Were the little engine that could. We

hope youll 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

TWO FILE CABINETS:black, 4-drawer legal orregular file cabinets. $20

each. The Islander, 5404Marina Drive, HolmesBeach. 941-778-7978.

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

AERIAL PHOTOS ofAnna Maria Island. Viewand purchase online:w w w . j a c k e l k a . c o m .

OLD-FASHIONED DINERMUGS: $8 (includes tax).Your coffee never tastedso good as when you drinkfrom the old-style mugsavailable at The Islander,5404 Mar ina Dr i ve ,Holmes Beach. Infor-mation: 941-778-7978.

GARAGE SALES

ROSER THRIFT SHOP:Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9a.m.- noon Saturdays.Always clothing sales.511 Pine Ave., AnnaMaria. 941-779-2733.

ESTATE SALE: 9:30a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday,

Sept. 20. Large 60-inchTV, sec t iona l so fa ,coffee, end and diningroom tables and chairs.Banquette, curio, col-lectibles, globe vacuum,gasoline sign, Kitchen-ware and more. Saleconducted by Palma SolaAppraisals and Sales.Number given out at 8

a.m. 607 84th St., N.W.,Bradenton, located offNinth Avenue, Northwest.

S I DEWAL K YARDSALE continues at T h e I s l a n d e r , 8:30 a.m.-4p . m . , 5 4 0 4 M a r i n aDrive, Holmes Beach.

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: MANS BLACKwallet. Lost in HolmesBeach laundromat area.

Ca l l 9 4 1 - 5 1 8 - 0 4 0 0 .SAILBOAT RUDDERLOST from boat at 73rdStreet, T-end canal.Holmes Beach. Reward.Ca l l 9 4 1 - 7 4 7 - 2 8 0 1 .

FOUND: SEIKO WATCHin surf. Call Chris toclaim. 941-778-3249.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

E N T E R T A I N M E N T :CORPORATE, GOLFa n d p r i v a t e p a r -t i es . 781-367-0339 ,www. b b r o d n e y . c o m .

ISLAND ROCK SCHOOLat the Anna Maria IslandCo m m u n i t y Ce n t e r .Guitar, bass, drums, flute,saxophone, clarinet, piano

and vocals. Call ScottAchor, 941-778-1747,or Koko Ray Hansen,941-758-0395. Rock on!

FREE GUN LOCK. Yes,free. Courtesy of the Proj-ect Childsafe, Florida Fishand Wildlife ConservationCommission and HolmesBeach Police Department.Free at The Islander news-

paper office, 5404 MarinaDrive, Holmes Beach.Dont be sorry, be safe.

BUTTERFLY PARK BEN-EFIT: Purchase a per-sonalized brick in theAnna Maria Island But-terfly Park. Two lines,$40. Three lines, $50.Forms at The Islanderor call 941-518-4431for more information.

SHOPPER CLASSIFIEDS:The best news in town andthe best results from classi-fied ads and service adver-tising! The Manatee Shop-pers Guide, 941-778-7978.

PETS

PARENTS NEEDED forloving homes to fosterpuppies and kittens until

they are old enoughfor adoption. All foodand medical provided.Jul ie, 941-720-1411.

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

TRANSPORTATION

FOR SALE: 1991 F-350bucket truck. Excellentcondition. $6,000 or bestoffer. 863-528-7296.

2000 LAND ROVER SE7,117,000 miles, excellentcondition, fully loaded.$6,200.00, 941-928-8735.

BOATS & BOATING

BIMINI BAY SAILING:small sailboat rental andinstruction. Day, week,month. Sunfish, Laser,Zuma and Precision 15.Call Brian, 941-685-1400.

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING ALL posi-t ions. Rot ten hours,rotten pay. Apply at

Rotten Ralphs Water-front Restaurant, 902 S.Bay Blvd., Anna Maria,or call 941-778-3953.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDAT Tingley Library in Bra-denton Beach. Friendlyatmosphere with greatcommunity spirit. Its fun,give it a try! For more infor-mation, 941-779-1208.

HIGHER CIRCULATIONthan the local dailies,and lower cost. Muchlower for classif ieds,help wanted, autos forsale and more. Cal lthe Manatee ShoppersGuide, 941-778-7978.

HELP WANTED

NAIL TECH OR massagetherapist room available forrent. 941-713-5244 to view.

HOST/SERVER/BUS helpsought at Ooh La La! Bistro.Apply in person weekdaysafter 4 p.m., 5406 MarinaDrive, Holmes Beach.

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY

GREAT SITE: FORMERservice station on stra-tegic Longboat corner.

Many business uses pos-sible: gas/conveniencestore, bank, restaurant,etc. $1,300,000. LongviewRealty: 941-383-6112.

KIDS4HIRE

ISLAND TUTORING.Manatee High Schoolsophomore Chris Pereztutors elementary or

middle school children.Ca l l 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 2 9 7 9 .

CALL ALEXANDRA, 15,for babysitting or odd-

jobs. Red Cross certifiedin first aid and babysit-t i n g . 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 5 3 5 2

ISLAND TEEN EXPE-RIENCED, and certifiedchild care with Safe Sitter,

CPR and Red Cross train-ing, seven days a week.Maggie, 941-447-4632o r 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 8 4 0 5 .

C A L L G U S S I E A T941-778-7257 for babysit-ting. I have experiencewith kids of all ages.

KIDS4HIRE

NEED A BABYSIT-TER or pet sitter? CallKendall! First-aid certi-

fied, great with kids andanimals! Best on theIsland! 941-779-9783.

KIDS FOR HIRE adsare FREE for Is landyouths under 16 look-ing for work. Ads mustbe placed in person atThe Islander newspa-per office, 5404 MarinaDrive, Holmes Beach.

HEALTH CARE

NURSES: PRIVATEDUTY. Long-term homecare assisting lady withspinal injury. Five hourmorn ing sh i f t s andovernights, 10pm-8am,available. Travel oppor-tunity. 941-383-6953.

CAREGIVER/COMPAN-ION: Reliable, trustwor-thy, flexible scheduling.Personal and house-hold care, errands andments. 941-705-0706 or9 4 1 - 5 4 5 - 3 3 6 9 .

D E M E N T I A A N DALZHEIMERS: SMALLgroup home. Open-ings now. Call nurse

Mary Jane for consul-tation, 941-753-5264.

SERVICES

LET US DRIVE YOU!Airports, cruise ports.Flat rates. Anna MariaSu n s h i n e Ca r Se r -v ice. 941-778-5476.

COMPUTER OBEDI-ENCE TRAINING. Is

your compute r m is -behav ing? Cer t i f i edcomputer service andprivate lessons. Spe-c ia l $40 /hour . F reeadvice. 941-545-7508.

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SERVICES

ISLAND PRESSURECLEANING, wash awaymildew, dirt, salt. Thor-

ough, reasonable, reliable.Free estimates, licensed,insured. 941-778-0944.

PROFESSIONAL I.T.SERVICES: Completecomputer solutions forbus iness and home.Insta l la t ion, repai rs ,upgrades, networking,Web serv ices, wi re-less services. Richard

Ardabell, network engi-neer, 941-778-5708,or cell 216-509-1945.

WILDLIFE REMOVALand relocation: Problemsolving for all animals, bigand small. Call Joe, West-coast Nuisance WildlifeService, 941-778-3455,or cell 941-720-4152.

ISLAND MERMAIDSCLEANING Co.: Oldestand best on Anna Maria!34 years of grateful, happycustomers. Rentals ourspecialty. 941-778-9217.

TOASTED COMPUTERSERVICES. Your homea n d b u s i n e s s s p e -c ia l i s t . On-s i te se r -v i ce , v i rus /spyware ,

cleanup, system setup,upgrades, d iagnos isand repai r , in ternet / w i r e l e s s n e t w o r k -ing , cus tom sys temdesign. 941-224-1069.

L I G H T C A R P E N -TRY, HOME repairs,handyman work, deckrepairs, dock repairs,etc. Retired tradesman,

Island resident. No jobtoo small. Call SteveDoyle 941-778-1708.

ESP CLEANING: PRO-FESSIONAL cleaningteam serving Anna MariaIsland. Call Steve andMaria, 941-345-2162.

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SERVICES

SEWING: HEMMING,BUTTONS, minor altera-tions, cushion covers,

ironing. Errands: grocery,doctors appointments.Call Terry, 941-778-3125.

GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS: $995 installed,many colors to choosefrom, up to 25 sf. Localreferences. 407-467-0629.

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

SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING BYLaura. Monday throughFriday. Excellent refer-

ences. 941-539-6891.ONE MAN AND a powerwasher! Boat docks, pooldecks, patios, driveways,house and trailer wash-ing, sealing and stain-ing. Local professional,licensed, insured, AnnaMar ia I s land cham-ber member. Free esti-mates. 941-778-2081.

ISLAND COMPUTERGUY, 37-years expe-r i e n c e . O n - s i t e PCr e p a i r s , u p g r a d e s ,b u y i n g a s s i s t a n c ea n d t r a i n i n g . C a l lB i l l , 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 2 5 3 5 .

SERVICES

DO YOU NEED plans andestimates 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.

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-DENTIAL CLEANINGbusiness looking to takeon more homes in thearea. Weekly, bi-weekly,monthly and one-timebasis, references andfree estimates available.Please, call941-266-2351.

WEDDING PHOTO PACK-

AGE starting at $289. CallStephanie Anne Photog-raphy for your photogra-phy needs. 941-356-9474.

KEEP IT COOL mobilewindow tinting: Residen-tial/automobile. High qual-ity Llumar film will help cutcosts on electric bill. Com-petitive rates. 20 percentoff with mention of this

ad. Mark, 941-504-1784.

keepitcoolwindowtint-i n g @ h o t m a i l . c o m .

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

NIKI S NOOKS ANDCRANNIES. I will do house-keeping, laundry, anderrands or pet sitting foryou. Cell, 941-592-8684.

MORE CLASSIFIEDSequals more readers.The Manatee ShoppersGuide, 941-778-7978.

SERVICES

BEACH SERVICE airconditioning, heat, refrig-eration. Commercial and

residential service, repairand/or replacement. Serv-ing Manatee County andthe Island since 1987. Fordependable, honest andpersonalized service, callWilliam Eller, 941-795-7411.C A C 1 8 4 2 2 8 .

T ILE AND MOSAICcustom installation, 20years experience. Ref-

erences available. Fora reasonable price, callSebastian, 941-704-6719.

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

NADIAS EUROSAGERelaxing, healing mas-

sage in the comfortof your home. Cal ltoday for an appoint-ment, 941-795-0887.M A # 0 0 1 7 5 5 0 .

CHECK MY HOUSE! Whenyoure away, we stay close tohome. We provide full housechecking services - whenand what you need - toensure your house is secure

and cared for while you areaway. Call 941-928-8735, ore-mail [email protected] for details.

UPSCALE NAIL SALON:Nails on the Island. 30years experience al lphases of nail care. Giftboutique, nail products,handbags, jewelry andsunglasses. 9908 Gulf

Drive, Anna Maria. Nowoffering in-home pedicureservices. 941-713-5244.

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SERVICES

PERSONAL FITNESSTRAINING: Private studio,certified trainer, 16 years

experience. Specializingin sport-specific train-ing, improving balance,strength, and stamina.Toni Lyon, 941-928-8735.

LAWN & GARDEN

C O N N I E S L A N D -SCAPING INC. Resi-dent ia l and commer-cial. Full-service lawnm a i n t e n a n c e , l a n d -s c a p i n g , c l e a n u p s ,h a u l i n g a n d m o r e !Insured. 941-778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRIN-KLER service and repair.Your complete irriga-t ion repair company.Ca l l 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 2 5 8 1 .

TREES BY BREEZEI n c . : Cu s t o m l a n d -scapes, tree trimming,property maintenance.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.

JRS LANDSCAPING ANDMAINTENANCE Lawns,native plants, mulching,trimming, hauling, clean-ups. Call 941-807-1015.

LANDSCAPING

STRAIGHT SHOT LAND-SCAPE. For al l yourlandscape needs. Shell$45/yard. Cal l SharkMark. 941-301-6067.

HIGHER CIRCULATIONthan the local dailies, andlower cost. Much lower forclassifieds, help wanted,autos for sale and more.Call the Manatee Shop-pers Guide, 941-778-7978.

LANDSCAPING

NATURES DESIGNLANDSCAPING. Designand installation. Tropi-

cal landscape specialist.Residential and com-mercial. 30-years expe-rience. 941-729-9381.

THE SWISS GARDENER:Full-service landscapingand property manage-ment. 15 years Islandexperience. Licensed andinsured. Call Allen any-time. Cell 941-224-8569.

CRUSHED WASHEDSHELL delivered andspread, For all your haul-ing needs, call DavidBannigan. 941-504-7045.

KARAZ LANDSCAPELAWN service. Mulch,clean ups, power wash-ing, tree trimming andmore. Cell, 941-448-3857

o r 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 0 8 5 1 .LARRYS BACK! SHELLdelivered and spread. $45/yard. Hauling all kinds ofgravel, mulch, top soil withfree estimates. Call Larryat 941-795-7775, shellphone 941-720-0770.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

VAN-GO PAINTING

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 .

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

CHRISTIES PLUMBINGIsland and off-Island ser-vice since 1975. Repairsand new construction. Freeestimates, no overtimecharges. Now certifyingback flow at water meters.F0038118-941-778-3924o r 7 7 8 - 4 4 6 1 .

TILE -TILE -TILE. Allvariations of ceramic tilesupplied and installed.Quality workmanship,prompt, reliable, many

Island references. CallNe i l , 941-726-3077 .

CUSTOM REMODEL-ING EXPERT. All phasesof carpentry, repairsand painting. Insured.Meticulous, clean, soberand prompt. Paul Beau-regard, 941-779-2294.

G R I F F I N S H O M E

IMPROVEMENTS Inc.Handyman, fine woodwork,countertops, cabinetsand shutters. Insured andlicensed, 941-748-4711.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

TILE AND MARBLEInstallation: Many Islandreferences. Free esti-mates, prompt service.Steve Allen Floor Cov-erings. 941-726-1802.

JERRYS HOME REPAIR:Carpentry work, handy-man, l ight plumbing,electrical, light hauling,pressure washing. Call941-778-6170 or 447-2198.

K&C PAINTING LLC.Interior, exterior, faux.A womans touch. KellyMeshberger. Free esti-mates. 941-544-8658.

SDB HOME REPAIRLLC: Handyman, paint-ing, tile work, sheetrock,hauling, electrical, lightplumbing. 941-312-2239.

HURRICANE WINDOWS.30 PERCENT off! 100percent financed! Webuild, install and guar-antee them! No othercompany does it all. Call941-400-5384 for a freeestimate good for oneyear. License #20055584.

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

RENTALS

RENTALS ava i lab leweekly, monthly, sea-sonal. Wedebrock RealEstate Co., 941-778-6665or 800-749-6665. www.wedebrockrentals.com.

WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ ANNUAL rentals: wide vari-ety, changes daily. SunCoastReal Estate, 941-779-0202,o r 1 -800-732-6434 .www.suncoastinc.com.

RENTALS

BRADENTON BEACHBRAND new duplex, blockfrom beach. 3BR/3BA two-car garage, granite kitchen,marble baths, office, eight-person Jacuzzi, elevator,balconies overlooking Gulfand Intracoastal. Turnkeyfurnished, absolutely pris-tine, no pets, $2,200/monthannually with option to buy.Call Lisa, 860-601-3838.

SPACIOUS ISLAND BAY-FRONT. Dock, furnished.

$1,750/month, $800/week. $125/night includesutilities. 941-794-5980.w w w . d i v e f i s h . c o m .

N E A R B E A C H E S :1BR/1.5BA redecorated.Annual, $700/month,furnished. Most utilitiespaid. Close to beaches.Ca l l 9 4 1 - 7 5 8 - 9 1 3 3 .

O N E B E D R O O M ,SECOND-story, extraroom, updated, gor-geous. Balcony, halfblock to the beach. $900/month. 941-746-8666.

FANTASTIC FULLY-FUR-NISHED 2BR/2BA cornerunit condos with sweep-ing views of Tampa bayon Anna Maria Island.

Available for season.Ca l l 8 1 8 - 6 2 0 - 3 5 4 3 .

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

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 AMARIA 3BR/2BA. Avail-able March 1, 2009. Stepsto beach, theater, bakeryrestaurants, and more.Call now, 941-737-9662.

RENTALS

ANNUAL EFFICIENCYAPARTMENT. Kitchen/bath/living areas. Unfurnished.No pets. 941-778-7039.

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

ANNUAL BAYVI EWCONDO: Holmes Beach,2BR/2BA, second floor.Old Flor ida Real ty ,Sharon, 941-778-3377o r 9 4 1 - 7 1 3 - 9 0 9 6 .

W E S T B A Y P O I N T& Moorings Phase I:2BR/2BA lower cornerunit overlooking TampaBa y a n d Su n s h i n eSkyway Bridge. Avail-

ab le January -March2009. $2,900/month plustaxes. Call 401-497-6327.

T EN M I NUT ES T Obeaches. Five-year old3BR/2BA, fenced. Nopets. $1,100/month pluslast month and secu-rity. T. Dolly Young RealEstate, 941-778-0807.

H O L M E S B E A C HANNUAL: Large 1,100-sf3 BR/ 2 BA , c l o s e t obeach, available Oct.1.$950/month plus elec-tric. First, last, secu-r i t y . 5 8 5 - 3 1 7 - 7 3 4 4o r 5 8 5 - 4 7 3 - 9 3 6 1 .

RENTALS

VACATION FALL RENT-ALS: Perico Bay Clubvilla, 2BR/2BA, $1,100/month. Cay townhouse,2BR/2BA, pool, boatdock, $399/week. Islandunfurnished waterfronthome, 3BR/2BA, pool,boat dock, $700/week,$2,500/month. Real EstateMart , 941-756-1090.

ANNUAL 2BR/2.5BAKEY Royale canalfrontwith one-car garage,$1,400/month. One bed-room wi th sunroom,Gulffront complex, twopools, $950/month. CallSue at An Island PlaceRealty, 941-779-9320.

ISLAND VACATIONRENTAL: Canalfront,3BR/2BA fully furnishedwith pool/spa. $1,300/week or $4,500/month.

Cal l now for hol idaybookings. 352-429-8227.

H O L M E S B E A C H :1BR/1.5BA apartment,100 feet from bay, $850/month. Holmes Beach2BR/1BA house, 1.5blocks to beach, $1,100/month. First, last, secu-rity deposit. AvailableOct. 1. 941-587-1456.

HIGHER CIRCULATIONthan the local dailies, andlower cost. Much lower forclassifieds, help wanted,autos for sale and more.Call the Manatee Shop-pers Guide, 941-778-7978.

RENTALS

P E B B L E S P R I N G S3 BR/ 2 BA f i r s t - f l o o rcondo , fu rn i shed o ru n f u r n i s h e d , r e n o -vated, neutral colors,pool, tennis. Annual,$1 ,100 /month , Sea-sonal, $1,600/month.W a t e r a n d c a b l eincluded. 813-368-7383.S e e u s a t w w w .macalusoproperty.com.

A N N U A L R E N T A L :2 B R / 2 B A d u p l e x ,

Holmes Beach. Shortwalk to beach. $900/m o n t h p l u s u t i l i -t i es . 941-755-4445 .

H O L M E S B E A C HANNUAL rental. Ele-va ted dup lex , 63 rdS 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. verylarge garage. $1,450/

month. 404-441-6471.

A N N U A L R E N T A L :2BR/1.5BA, elevatedduplex on Marina Drive,Holmes Beach. Largeyard and garage. Verynice. References andsecurity deposit required.C a l l 7 0 6 - 2 5 2 - 6 5 3 0o r 7 7 0 - 5 4 7 - 6 7 9 6 .

NORTHWEST BRADEN-TON: 2BR/2BA, two-cargarage plus den. Cul-desac. Hot tub, tile, andfireplace. Fenced-in yard,pets OK. Washer anddryer. $1,300/month plussecurity. 941-448-3660.


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Manatee Humane Society, 941-747-8808.

The rainy weeks of July delivered the mosquito

season to Manatee County.

Now the countys swat team the mosquito

control district is at work on daytime and night-

time patrols to control mosquitoes, which can bemore than just bothersome.

Mosquitoes can carry disease, which is why

county mosquito districts work with the Florida

Department of Health and other state agencies to

control the mosquito population and stress protec-

tion against mosquito-borne disease.

Taking a few simple steps can drastically

reduce the chances of contracting a mosquito-borne

illness, said Lisa Conti, director of the states divi-

sion of environmental health. Symptoms of WestNile virus infection, St. Louis Encephalitis and

Eastern Equine Encephalitis may include headache,

fever, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and confusion.

Physicians should contact a local county health

department if they suspect an individual may have

a mosquito-borne illness.

The state health department suggests people

remember the five Ds to protect against illness:

Drainage. Rid the area around a home of stand-

ing water, which is where mosquitoes can lay their

eggs.

DEET. Repellents containing DEET are recom-

mended to protect against mosquito exposure. Pica-

ridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus are other repellent

options.

Dress. Wear clothing that covers most of your

skin.

Dusk and Dawn. Avoid being outdoors when mos-

quitoes are most active.

The DOH also suggested people work to elimi-

nate breeding sites by cleaning out troughs and

gutters; turning over empty plant pots, picking up

all beverage containers outdoors, checking tarps

for collected water, pumping out bilges on boats,

replacing water in birdbaths at least once a week

and removing leaves.

Meanwhile, the Manatee County Mosquito

Control District dispatches trucks and helicopters

to problem areas, especially in the east part of the

country, where there are more breeding spots, espe-

cially ponds and open fields where vast amounts of

water can collect.

The rainy season in Florida ushers in the mosquito

season. Islander Photo: Courtesy of the University

of South Florida

Summer skeeter season lingersThe district, under the direction of Mark Latham,

uses trucks to spray larva during the day and trucks

and helicopters to spray to kill adults at night.

Residents can go to www.manateemosquito.com

to track the location of the trucks and helicopters andto request service.

The control district representatives, along with

the board of the Florida Anti-Mosquito Association,

emphasize that the states sunshine and beaches

attract many visitors and new residents, but the

state might still be what early explorers termed

inhabitable without mosquito control.

The mosquito was such a plague when the Span-

iards arrived that they named what is today Ponce

de Leon inlet Barro de Mosquitoes, according toa history at www.manateemosquito.com.

The countys mosquito control district was cre-

ated 61 years ago and has grown from using dra-

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Storm damage to boats is a severe problem for Anna Maria Island. Not only are the boats damaged, but

seawalls and docks can suffer the effects of the vessels crashes.

Dont plan to

weather these

storms at homeHurricanes are categorized based on the power ofthe storms. Storm categories allow emergency man-agement officials to determine time and need of evacu-ation.

The Manatee County Emergency ManagementDivision notes that a Category 1 hurricane will killyou just as fast as a Category 5 storm, with the excep-tion that in a Category 5 storm you will be under alot more water.

Hurricane veterans have noted it is extremely diffi-cult to walk around in winds in excess of 50 mph 24mph less than even a Category 1 storm.

Theres also a good chance officials will be forcedto close the bridges to vehicles due to high windsbefore evacuation of Anna Maria Island is complete,providing yet another reason Island residents shouldplan to leave early if so ordered.

Hurricane forecasters use a disaster-potentialscale, called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, toassign storms into five categories. Rated from least to

most powerful, the five categories and damage poten-tial are detailed below.

Its important to note, though, that Tropical StormGabrielle in 2001 caused massive flooding, power out-ages and damage to the area with winds of about 70mph not even a hurricane.

And dont forget all the damage on Anna MariaIsland caused by the four hurricanes of 2004, whichdidnt come very close to our shores.

And we all remember the last evacuation ofthe Island caused by Hurricane Charley, which wasdestined to make landfall at the Sunshine SkywayBridge in early forecasts before it veered right andstruck Punta Gorda, then went across the state tocause massive devastation.

CATEGORY 1Winds of 74-95 mph. Damage is primarily to

shrubbery, trees, foliage and unanchored mobilehomes. Some damage may occur to poorly constructedsigns. Storm surge is expected to be 4-5 feet above

normal. Flooding is expected on barrier islands. Low-lying coastal roads may be inundated. Expect minorpier damage and small craft to be torn from exposed

anchorages.Hurricane Agnes in 1972 was a Category 1 storm,

leaving in its wake 122 deaths and $2 billion in damage.Hurricane Erin in 1995 was also a Category 1 storm,

causing 11 deaths and $700 million in damage, mostlyto central Florida. Also, Hurricane Allison and Hurri-cane Noel of 1995 were Category 1 hurricanes at peakintensity.

CATEGORY 2Winds of 96-110 mph. Damage caused by wind

is considerable, with some trees blown down. Majordamage expected to exposed mobile homes and poorlyconstructed signs. Some damage to roofs, windowsand doors of buildings expected. Considerable damage

to piers, marinas and small craft in unprotected anchor-ages. Storm surge is expected to be 6-8 feet abovenormal with accompanyingflooding.

Hurricane Cleo in 1964 was a Category 2 storm,devastating Floridas east coast and causing $500 mil-lion in damage. Also, hurricanes Erin and Marilyn in1995 were both Category 2 hurricanes when Erins

eyewall hit the Florida Panhandle coast and whenMarilyn passed through the Virgin Islands.

Hurricane Frances in 2004 was a strong Category2 hurricane.

CATEGORY 3Winds of 111-130 mph. Large trees will topple.

Practically all poorly constructed signs will be blowndown. Expect structural damage to small buildings.Many mobile homes may be destroyed. Storm surge 9to 12 feet above normal. Serious flooding along barrier

islands and coastal areas. Large exposed buildings will

be damaged, and smaller structures will be destroyedby wave action and floating debris.

Low-lying escape routes will be cut by rising waterthree to five hours before the arrival of the hurricanecenter. Terrain continuously lower than 5 feet abovemean sea level may be flooded inland to a distance ofeight or more miles.

Hurricane Betsy in 1965 was a Category 3 stormthat killed 75 people and caused $1 billion in damage.

Hurricane Marilyn in 1995 was a Category 3 storm,killing eight people and causing $1.5 billion in damageto eastern Caribbean islands. That same year spawnedHurricane Roxanne as a Category 3 storm at landfallon the Yucatan Peninsula.

Hurricane Jeanne in 2004 was a weak Category 3storm.

CATEGORY 4Winds of 131-155 mph. Shrubs and trees gone.

Extensive damage to roofs, windows and doors, with

most roofs on small homes destroyed. Completedestruction expected of mobile homes. Storm surge12-15 feet above normal. Major damage is expectedto lower floors of structures near the coastline or onbarrier islands due to flooding, waves and floatingdebris.

Terrain lower than 10 feet above sea level may be

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Katrina, Rita and Wilma are familiar names tohurricane watchers, but the naming of storms isa relatively new aspect in the science of studyingwhirly weather.

An Australian weatherman, Clement Wragge,

was the first to use female names in describingtropical storms in the late 1800s, although healso named several after politicians whom heparticularly disliked. Meteorologists in the U.S.military picked up the practice during WorldWar II, naming storms after their wives and girl-friends.

In 1951, weather officials began to use namesto designate storms, using common military titlesof Able, Baker, Charlie and the like. Two yearslater, female names became the norm, with thefirst two hurricanes dubbed Alice and Barbara.

Complaints poured into the National WeatherBureau from women upset that they were beingsingled out in describing wicked weather, but thepractice continued until 1978, when hurricanesin the eastern Pacific were alternately namedfor men and women. In 1979, nomenclature forAtlantic hurricanes followed suit with HurricaneBob the first male storm.

Six mixed-company lists of hurricane nameshave been developed by the World MeteorologicalOrganization. The names are short, easy to remem-ber and commonly used names from the English,French and Spanish languages. To receive a name,a tropical low-pressure center must develop at

How hurricanes came to be namedleast into a full-fledged tropical storm with windspeeds at 39 mph.

ArthurBerthaCristobalDollyEdouard

Fay

GustavHannaIkeJosephineKyle

LauraMarcoNanaOmarPaloma

flooded, requiring massive evacuation of residentialareas as far inland as 6 miles.

Hurricane Donna in 1960 was a Category 4 stormthat killed 50 people and caused $500 million in dam-ages to Florida. Wind gusts were estimated at 180 mphin Donna.

Hurricane Opal in 1995 was also a Category 4storm, killing 59 people and causing $3 billion indamage, mostly in the Panhandle, although somedamage occurred on Anna Maria Island as the storm

tracked to the north. Also in that year, Hurricane Luiswas a Category 4 hurricane while moving over theLeeward Islands, as was Hurricane Felix. HurricaneGeorges in 1999 was at one point a Category 4 storm,

killing more than 500 people and causing more than $2billion in damage. Hurricane Floyd, also in 1999, wasat one point a Category 4 storm as it passed through

the Bahamas, but had weakened before its eventual

landfall in North Carolina.In 2004, both Hurricanes Charley and Ivan were

powerful Category 4 storms, with winds of 145 and135 mph, respectively.

CATEGORY 5Winds in excess of 155 mph. No trees, shrubs or

signs. No windows, doors, small buildings, mobilehomes. Storm surge more than 15 feet above normal,resulting in extreme damage to structures less than 10feet above sea level.

There will be major damage to lower floors of allstructures located less than 15 feet above sea level and

within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuationof residential areas on low ground within 10 miles ofthe shoreline may be required.

A 1935 hurricane on Labor Day struck the FloridaKeys with winds in excess of 200 mph. A total of 408

Dont weather storms at home

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ReneSallyTeddyVickyWilfred

2008 Atlantic Oceanhurricane names:

people died as a result of the hurricane. Hurricane

Camille in 1969 was a Category 5 storm, and Hur-ricane Gilbert of 1988 was a Category 5 hurricane atpeak intensity.

Hurricane Mitch was a Category 5 hurricane, andwas the third-deadliest storm on record, with more than10,000 deaths in Central America.

Hurricane Andrew, recently reclassified from aCategory 4 to Category 5 storm, came ashore onFloridas east coast August 25, 1992. Sustainedwinds topped 155 mph, with gusts more than 175mph. More than 60,000 homes were destroyed,

200,000 people left homeless, more than 2 millionpeople evacuated, 15 people died and damage wasestimated at $20 billion in 1992 dollars.

Hurricane Wilma was at one point the most pow-erful hurricane ever recorded, but thankfully droppedin intensity before making landfall in the Yucatan andlater Southern Florida.

The lists are repeated every six years, althoughthe names of killer storms are retired from use.

Hurricane

Jeanne in 2004

caused mini-

mal damage

as it passed by

the Island, as

longtime resi-

dent and Anna

Maria CityCommissioner

Dale Woodland

could attest as

he surveyed the

Anna Maria

City Pier.

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Welcome to the

*NEW

Shopping Guide Last week, the 54-year-old Manatee Shopping Guide announced on its back cover that it was thelast 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. Theres 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 any jobs andwe 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, great 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. Were the little engine that could. We hope youll 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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