Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004 Beach erosion bonus Anna Maria Building Official Kevin Donohue monitored the storm surge and wave action during Hurricane Ivan's passage by the Island Sept. 15. The seriously eroded beach in Anna Maria along North Shore Drive is a large part of the reason why the entire Island could get another beach renourishment project within two to three years. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Click on image to enlarge 'Critically eroded' Anna Maria to get sand in 2 to 3 years - possibly entire Island By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporters The Florida Department of Environmental Protection last Friday declared Anna Maria beaches "critically eroded," clearing the way for immediate preparations for a beach renourishment project in that city, rather than the six to eight years previously expected for renourishment. The city's beaches could be renourished as early as 2006, financed largely by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Full Story... Candidate forum next week as elections near Candidates for public office in any of the three Island cities have been extremely quiet, even though elections are just four weeks away. Full Story... Anna Maria officials to discuss future salary increase By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The time may have come in Anna Maria when the compensation offered to the mayor and city commissioners is no longer enough. Full Story... Pier restaurant reopening: Not before Christmas It looks as if it will be at least Christmas before the Bradenton Beach City Pier restaurant reopens. Full Story... Holmes Beach considers rezoning churches By Diana Bogan. Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach City Commission has requested that its planning commission review a proposed small-scale development amendment to change the land-use designation in the city's comprehensive plan for three properties. Full Story... Resident claims Holmes Beach decorations 'too Christian' By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Holmes Beach resident Albert Ames has nothing against the city's holiday decorations put up during the Christmas season, it's just that in his opinion, they're too Christian. Full Story...