Anna Maria Island Living – Page 38

Florida State Amendment 1 Opposition Continues

Post author By Porter
Post date February 19, 2008
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Old Florida cracker house under Poinciana tree

Florida Cracker under Poinciana tree — Old Florida cracker house under Poinciana tree

Those of us in the real estate business in our area fully understand the current market problems and we agree that Amendment 1 will not “jump start’ the real estate market as suggested by Tallahassee [state capital] and our media. It will possibly assist those sellers who plan to purchase a replacement home in our state.

We need to consider that the buyer of a home plans to reside and homestead in our state and if they’ll accept their initial tax bill. Also, it is not clear in the amendment if we’re able to assure a buyer if the homestead cap is to remain.

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Arts Community

Cortez Net Working

The Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival returns Saturday and Sunday February 16 & 17 from 10:00 to 18:00.

Spend a day amongst fishing boats, gear, fish houses and commercial fishermen to appreciate a different perspective on life.

Originally known as Hunter’s Point, Cortez is located on the northern edge of Sarasota Bay adjacent to Anna Maria Island and its three cities, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. Cortez has one of the few remaining active commercial fishing waterfronts in Florida.

Historic Cortez has long been an important fishing village and the fish so plentiful the adjacent Anna Maria Sound was referred to as ‘The Kitchen’. In the 1850’s, before refrigeration, most of the mullet caught was salted and shipped to Cuba.

Tags cast netting, Cortez, Fishing, Hurricanes, Markets

Sports

St Stephen’s School 5K Run

Post author By Porter
Post date February 13, 2008
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Come run along the Manatee River in this historic neighborhood in Bradenton, Florida. This shaded scenic route takes you past the beautifully landscaped, grand old and new homes along Riverview Boulevard.

The proceeds from this race will help to enhance the athletic education of students at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Athletic Booster Club.

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Community Sports

Rally For Cure Golf Tournament

Post author By Porter
Post date February 9, 2008
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If you have had enough pancakes in the the last few days at St Bernard’s and the Firefighters events, head over to the Key Royale Club on Tuesday, February 12 for the Annual Rally for the Cure Tournament.

This event is to support the Susan G Komen for the Cure Foundation, which invests in breast cancer research.

Golfers must register and check in by 8:30 am. There is no set fee to play but donations are appreciated.

For more information call Cindy Miller at 941-778-7830

Tags Fundraising, Golf, Key Royale

Community

St. Bernard Church Breakfast and Bake Sale

Post author By Porter
Post date February 8, 2008
1 Comment on St. Bernard Church Breakfast and Bake Sale

If you miss the other pancake breakfast, or want more, head over to the St. Bernard Church Breakfast and Bake Sale on Sunday, February 10, from 8am to 11:30am.

This is all-you-can-eat pancakes, with sausage, OJ, coffee, or milk.

Donations are $5 for adults and $1 for children under 12.

Tags Fundraising, Markets