Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004 Blue Fulford joining Hall of Fame By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Only one person from Cortez, only one fisherman, is in the Manatee County Hall of Fame. A second will join him tomorrow, and fittingly he is a protégé of the first. Full Story... Height ordinance could open up 'Bert Harris' can of worms By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria city commissioners set to hear the final reading of an ordinance at their Nov. 18 meeting limiting the height of new development along Pine Avenue in the residential-office-retail district might want to first consider the Bert Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Act enacted by the Florida Legislature in 1995. Full Story... ManaSota-88, Perry still undecided on Perico settlement By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Holmes Beach resident and environmental activist Joan Perry could be the proverbial "fly in the ointment" for the City of Bradenton and the proposed Arvida-St. Joe Co. 686-unit condominium project on Perico Island. Full Story... Pier management proposals sought in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter Prospective Bradenton Beach City Pier restaurateurs have until Dec. 13 to produce a business plan to operate the facility. Full Story... Anna Maria moves to adopt stormwater fee By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Acting on the heels of their sister Island cities, Anna Maria city commissioners unanimously approved a motion last week to have City Attorney Jim Dye draw up the appropriate resolution authorizing the city to implement a stormwater assessment fee. Full Story... 'Ye Ol' Holmes Beach business district' holiday open house Dec. 3 Holmes Beach merchants are preparing for the Dec. 3 annual open house offered in the city's business district that includes each year a musical performance of holiday favorites by the Manatee High School chamber orchestra. Full Story... Island tourism slowly rebounds from hurricanes By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter After suffering through the cancellations brought by four hurricane strikes in Florida during August and September, Island accommodations and restaurants are gradually reporting a return of reservations and winter visitors. Full Story...