Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 Pumpkin Gypsies Little gypsy girls Piper and Maité Hansen stake their claims at the bountiful pumpkin patch at the Faith United Methodist Church located behind the U.S. Post Office at 7215 First Ave. W., Bradenton. The church will host a "Harvest Festival" from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29, featuring "bushels of fun for kids" and a pumpkin cooking contest. For more information, call 798-3565. Islander Photo: Diana Bogan Anna Maria warned: Big developers coming By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Attracted by the Anna Maria ambiance, rising land values and lack of proper land-development controls, rich developers with plenty of cash are eyeing Anna Maria real estate to assemble enough parcels to build subdivisions of massive new homes near the water. Money is no object and the developers could change the entire landscape of quiet, peaceful Anna Maria. Full Story... Plans for Cortez boat storage outlined By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter There will be a public meeting in Cortez to air the whole proposal for the Bradenton Boat Club's contemplated 330-boat storage building. Full Story... Cortez hears of Hunter Hill development Thursday By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Rumors and speculation may be put to rest Thursday evening, Oct. 20, when Peter Thurell tells Cortez what his plans and hopes are for his large Hunter Hill property. Full Story... Cortez Trailer Park goes on market By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Cortez Trailer Park, a fixture in the historic fishing village since 1959, is going on the market with current occupants getting first shot at it. Full Story... Holmes Beach canal issue resolved - almost By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Ten years ago, a headline in The Islander newspaper read "Holmes Beach solves T-end canal issue." Full Story... LDC amendment vote due Thursday in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat The public will have a final say in a series of amendments to land development regulations in Bradenton Beach Thursday, Oct. 20. Full Story...