Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 Mural makeover A group of artists from Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, gathers to repair and repaint the 2001 mural outside the gallery. Pictured are Marlane Wurzbach, standing on the ladder, Barbara Orear is sitting on the ladder, and next, left to right, are Cecy Richardson, Shirley Dean, Susan Bonser and John Bonser. Islander Photo: Courtesy John Bonser City ordered to show cause in Gee lawsuit by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria resident Laura Gee of South Bay Boulevard appears to have taken the first round in her legal action against the Anna Maria City Commission for approving multiple variances for her neighbor on South Bay Boulevard, Terry Olesen. Full Story... Miller won't seek fourth term in AM by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria City Commissioner Duke Miller won't be seeking a fourth consecutive term, he announced Feb. 23. Full Story... Anna Maria gets 'free' legal advice regarding Sandbar by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Considering the cost of advice from an attorney these days, Anna Maria city officials and Mayor Fran Barford should feel pleased that the Sarasota legal firm of Lobeck and Hanson is giving the city plenty of it - and for free. Full Story... DEP agrees to extend beach renourishment boundary by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter For the dozen or so Anna Maria residents living along North Shore Drive who have seen their property erode into Tampa Bay the past five years, there’s finally some good news. Full Story... DOT builds new reputation on AMI by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Back in the mid-1990s, when the Florida Department of Transportation first proposed a fixed-span, high-rise bridge to replace Anna Maria Island drawbridges, the reputation of many DOT officials at the time stemmed from an attitude that could have been considered condescending at best, and antagonistic at worst. Full Story... Sales ahead for Cortez marina by Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Cortez Cove Marina apparently will remain the historic fishing village’s own. Full Story... Grassy Point may need new study by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Another review – this time an archeological survey - may be needed before site work can begin at the Grassy Point preserve in Holmes Beach. Full Story... FBI, MCSO attend Byrne bankruptcy hearing by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The involuntary bankruptcy of GSR principal Robert Byrne may involve more than just shuffling a few papers, filing a couple of motions and paying off a few creditors. Full Story... Code board rules against landlord By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Board last week ruled thatthe owner of a triplex on Marina Way violated city regulations for failing to obtain permits for plumbing, electrical and window installations. Full Story... Witness list long in shooting case by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The list of potential witnesses in the case against the man accused of shooting Island businesswoman Sue Normand contains dozens of names. Full Story... Big golf cart purchase approved by WMFR by Paul Roat West Manatee Fire & Rescue District Commissioners approved the purchase of a new piece of equipment: a $71,000 “multi-purpose all-terrain vehicle for response and recovery missions,” according to the proposal. Full Story...