Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006 'We wish you a merry ...' Carolers from the after-school/holiday program of the Anna Maria Island Community Center caravanned around the Island, calling on several Island businesses last week, including The Islander newspaper, spreading holiday cheer and sharing Christmas carols. They performed three songs before returning to Anna Maria Elementary School for their holiday party. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Christmas night robbery, chase, crash Staff and customers at CVS/pharmacy in Holmes Beach were shocked Christmas night, Monday at about 6 p.m., when an armed robber confronted them. Full Story... Deadline approaches for Center bank loan By Diana Bogan. Islander Reporter The Anna Maria Island Community Center has until Jan. 8 to raise the building funds needed to pay off its Northern Trust bank loan. Full Story... 2006: The year in review, part 1 A review of last twelve months of 2006. Part 1, part 2 next week. Full Story... Commissioner rebuffs Galati meeting request By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria City Commissioner Duke Miller has politely declined a request by Galati Marine to discuss the 27-foot height limitation for new construction in a commercial district in the revised comprehensive plan recently forwarded to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for approval. Full Story... Cortez killing set for trial By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Tammy Lynn George is scheduled to be the first person tried for murder in Manatee County in 2007. Full Story... Two youths injured, Bayflited Two boys, 9 and 10, from Michigan, playing on "razor-style" scooters were struck by a vehicle Saturday Fourth Avenue and Gulf Drive and both were transported to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg for treatment. The younger boy was discharged with stitches Sunday and the older of the boys has serious injuries and is awaiting surgery, according to Lt. Dale Stephenson of the Holmes Beach Police Department. Michael Fetzek, 21, of Bradenton, was the driver of the vehicle. He was not cited for the accident. Islander Photo: Courtesy Barry Gould Former Island developer gets the Island boot By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The man who once bragged that he and his company would change the face of Island real estate and development has been evicted from a Bradenton Beach condominium following a mortgage foreclosure suit brought by Carol and Mel Yudofsky of Holmes Beach. Full Story... Cuban migrants remain in United States - Boat carries 25 from Cuba to Longboat Key By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The nature of the complaint was simply recorded as "suspicious circumstance," but the arrival last week of 25 Cuban migrants to Beer Can Island was no routine call. Full Story... Cortez funding request goes to county By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Boat owners who rent dry storage space at the Perico Harbor Marina along with the accompanying businesses at the marina have been given the boot by the owner: the St. Joe Co. of Jacksonville. Full Story... Zeigler murder trial delayed By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter A judge pushed back until at least February 2007 the trial of a 53-year-old Bradenton Beach woman accused of killing her boyfriend. 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.