Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 Kicks with kites Vacationer John Mutter, 7, of Grayslake, Ill., sends his dragon kite 200 feet into the sky. John and his family spent the last of their winter holiday on the beach in Anna Maria. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff Woodland wants code policy reviewed By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria City Commissioner Dale Woodland said it's time the commission review its policy to allow anonymous complaints to the code enforcement officer and the issue is on the agenda for the commission's Jan. 11 worksession. Full Story... Tom Levengood appointed AME principal By Diana Bogan. Islander Reporter Tom Levengood has been appointed by Manatee County School District Superintendent Dr. Roger Dearing to become the new principal for Anna Maria Elementary School. Full Story... Public invited to parking meeting Jan. 17 in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter Parking issues in Bradenton Beach will come to a head Jan. 17 at a "town hall meeting" in which all are invited to offer their thoughts on the matter. Full Story... Phillips tapped for project-program manager post By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach has a new department head who is very familiar with city government. Full Story... Veteran monument again planned for Coquina Beach The wheels of government may grind slowly but, eventually, sometimes, the grind does produce something worthwhile. Full Story... Challenge goal reached, but don't quit You've done it again, Islanders - surpassed the challenge posed by Chuck and Joey Lester and then some, and there's still time to donate to the cause. Full Story... Coquina Beach Trail construction scheduled soon Manatee County commissioners were expected to select a contractor at press time to begin work on the Coquina Beach Trail in Bradenton Beach. Full Story... Trial in Cortez killing delayed By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The trial of Tammy Lynn George, accused of murder in the first homicide of 2006, has been delayed until at least March. Full Story... GSR principal faces further $10 million in legal woes By Rick Catlin Islander Reporter While GSR Development LLC may have gotten off the financial hook - at least temporarily - by filing for company bankruptcy in federal court on July 13, 2006, legal woes continue to mount for GSR's principals, particularly Robert Byrne. Full Story... Permit work under way for Holmes Beach preserve By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Gretchen Johansen walked across the parking lot of the Anna Maria Island Centre unaware of her close proximity to the undeveloped, protected property known as Grassy Point. Full Story... Property owners object to Holmes Beach sand pile By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter A complaint on behalf of 244 property owners at Westbay Point & Moorings and Shell Point seeks the relocation of the staging area for the Key Royale Bridge and Holmes Beach dredging projects. Full Story... Insurance: Rep. Reagan now favors expanding wind pool By Molly McCartney. Islander Reporter There's a good chance that the special state legislative session convening in Tallahassee next week will make it possible for more of Anna Maria Island's commercial property owners to obtain wind insurance. Full Story... RE/MAX not closing Owners of RE/MAX Gulfstream Real Estate at 401 Manatee Ave. in Holmes Beach along with the sales associates are anxious to clear up any discrepancy about the for sale sign in front of the building. The company isn’t closings its office or leaving Anna Maria Island. Full Story... Top Notch: First weekly winner also 2006 grand prize winner The grand prize winner from among six weekly award-winning photos in the 2006 "Top Notch" Islander photo contest is 'Hermit' by Kim Klement of Bradenton. Her shot was the first winner on June 28 and was taken at Andros Island in the Bahamas in May. She can claim her grand prize, including $100 from The Islander, a dining certificate from Ooh La La! Bistro, a bottle of champagne from Anna Maria Island Liquor and Wine, dinner for two at a Chiles Group Restaurant and framing of the winning photo by Decor and More. Congratulations to all the winners - and be watching next week for our featured runnersup.