Top Stories this week: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Pirates of the bay Young revelers anticipating their summer vacation gather May 19 aboard the Skullywag along Sarasota Bay in Bradenton Beach for the annual Snooks Adams Kids Day. Members of the Anna Maria Island Privateers traditionally host the celebration, named for the Island's first peace officer and Holmes Beach's former police chief, Snooks Adams, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff Sandbar to comply with city site-plan request By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Sandbar Restaurant owner Ed Chiles said he will submit a site-plan amendment to the city commission for tented wedding receptions. Full Story... Anna Maria sex offender gets probation, plans return to city By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter An Anna Maria doctor convicted in Orlando of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in 1991 won't be going to jail, but instead plans to return to his residence at 776 N. Shore Drive following a judge's ruling that allows him probation instead of prison. Full Story... Save our pines! Refrain again sounds at Coquina By Paul Roat A mini-protest of about a half-dozen people took place on Coquina Beach in the wake of a Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department decision - approved by county officials - to reconfigure the parking area of the facility in Bradenton Beach in the wake of a shooting on Easter. Full Story... Review of fatal crash on bridge continues By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The investigation continued last week into the May 13 crash of an SUV on Anna Maria Island Bridge that caused the death of one man. Full Story... Safety committee has concerns about Anna Maria Bridge By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter After two deaths in the past 13 months from vehicles crashing through the railing on the Anna Maria Island Bridge and plunging into the waters below, the Manatee County Community Traffic Safety Team has some concerns about bridge safety. Full Story... Two arrested in Coquina shootings plead not guilty The two men arrested on multiple charges in connection with the Easter Sunday shootings at Coquina Beach have pleaded not guilty. Full Story... FISH Preserve property acquisitions continue By Paul Roat The FISH Preserve should be more preserved in the next few weeks, according to the FISH officers at their annual meeting last week. Full Story... GSR proposes auction sale for two properties By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Bankrupt GSR Development LLC has asked the federal bankruptcy court for permission to sell two properties at a public auction June 1. Full Story... Insurance: Review your policy now for hurricane coverage By Molly McCartney. Islander Reporter When it comes to insurance, Maureen and Bill Shuman are as ready as any Anna Maria Islanders can be for the hurricane season starting next week. Full Story... SevenShores sales suspended The Associated Press reported Friday that real estate developer St. Joe Company has temporarily suspended sales at its SevenShores on Perico Island. Full Story... Fire commission approves new rates By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The West Manatee Fire Rescue District Commission set an increased 2007-08 assessment rate May 17 that will result in a base residential assessment of $139.37 for the first 1,000 square feet. 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.