Top Stories this week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Main: Luminarias are sold during the Island Relay for Life May 16 at Coquina Beach to raise money for the American Cancer Society and to honor those who have struggled with cancer. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff Bottom left: Cancer survivor and Relay for Life fundraiser Nancy Ambrose receives a "star supporter" shirt. Bottom center: A lap recognizing cancer survivors and caretakers takes place during the Island Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society. Bottom right: The costumed Darth Vader and Storm Trooper attendedthe opening ceremon Relay walkers rally against cancer by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Walkers in the Anna Maria Island Relay for Life rallied against cancer and united to celebrate survival. Full Story... Thieves target small Island shops by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter A spate of recent thefts in Anna Maria Island retail stores could be the work of the same two women, and Island law enforcement officials want store clerks and owners to take precautions. Full Story... MCSO analyzing burglary tape by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Investigators hope that an enhanced surveillance tape of a burglary at the Waterfront Restaurant will help them crack the case. Full Story... Cumber sentenced to 13.5 years by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The man police identified as a person of interest in the disappearance of Islander Sabine Musil-Buehler was sentenced May 14 on an unrelated charge to 13.5 years in prison. Full Story... Committee votes to extend scenic highway by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter An advisory group voted to extend the Palma Sola Scenic Highway from East Bay Drive to the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Full Story... Long-standing Anna Maria structure issues head to P&Z by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The Anna Maria City Commission had a good solution to a number of issues presented at its May 14 meeting by city planner Alan Garrett. Send them to the planning and zoning board for study. Full Story... Commission returns to outdoor dining by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Holmes Beach city commissioners chewed on concerns with the city’s relatively new outdoor dining ordinance May 12, but did not vote to take any action to change the measure. Full Story... Gulf Drive plan complete by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The Bradenton Beach ScenicWAVES advisory committee is shifting gears after completing its update to a management plan for Gulf Drive. Full Story... Nest No. 2 arrives by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Nesting sea turtle No. 2 arrived on the shore of Anna Maria Island May 12. Full Story... Kids Day celebrates school's end by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Summer unofficially began Saturday. Full Story... Studio hosts Highwaymens Al Black of the Florida Highwaymen signs a copy of his book, "The Highwaymen Murals: Al Black's Concrete Dreams" at the Studio at Gulf and Pine on May 16. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff Studio Highway Stovall Jimmy Stovall of the Florida Highwaymen is interviewed by Daphne Boyd and George Cavanaugh, who are at work on a documentary about Rhea Chiles of the Studio at Gulf and Pine.