Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005 Wilma gives Island only a glancing blow By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter While Hurricane Wilma may have pounded large portions of southwest Florida near Naples, the Category III hurricane was merely an inconvenience to Anna Maria Island. Full Story... City orders Gulffront homeowner to fix house before Mother Nature performs task By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter People who rent the house at 103 Sea Grape Lane in Anna Maria don't have far to go to find the Gulf of Mexico. It's directly under their front porch at high tide. Full Story... Island voters disappearing, homestead exemptions rising By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Maybe Island residents are apathetic over elections and are turning in their voter registration cards for a homeowner's exemption. Full Story... Land use changes approved without comment By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter As expected, and without any real public comment, land use changes were approved unanimously in Bradenton Beach last Thursday. Full Story... Hunters Hill proposal unveiled for Cortez By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Peter Thurell detailed his Hunters Hill project for Cortez at a neighborhood meeting and met no opposition, though it is the third major real estate enterprise outlined there in as many weeks. Full Story... Political forums delayed by 'Wilma' Due to the closure of Anna Maria City Hall Oct. 24, and an emergency operations advisory to "keep off the streets" during the anticipated high winds and rain brought to the area by Hurricane Wilma Monday, The Islander agreed to postpone its planned political forum for candidates for Anna Maria City Commission from 5:30 p.m. Monday, to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at city hall. Full Story...