Top Stories this week: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 Ablaze Mark Pelham is comforted by mother Sheleagh after he escaped from a burning apartment in Holmes Beach last week. Insert: The northside apartment of an elevated duplex in Holmes Beach caught fire Friday afternoon, with damages estimated at $50,000. West Manatee Fire Rescue firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, which started at the front entrance. Officials have determined the fire was set deliberately. Islander Photos: Paul Roat Arson fire causes $50,000 to Holmes Beach home By Paul Roat Mark Pelham was napping when he woke up to the smell of smoke at about 3 p.m. Friday. He thought the smell was from the ongoing wildfires that have plagued the region until he noticed flames over the door - the only door - of his upstairs apartment in Holmes Beach. Full Story... Anna Maria OKs land map, comp plan revisions By Lisa Neff. 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... Gulf Drive/Cortez Road intersection work to start soon Intersection improvements at Gulf Drive and Cortez Road in Bradenton Beach are scheduled to begin any day, and traffic stalls, gridlock and delays are anticipated. Full Story... 'Immediate' hearing requested in public records lawsuit By Paul Roat Circuit Court Judge Peter Dubensky heard arguments last week on the Bradenton Beach motions to dismiss the lawsuit filed by The Islander regarding records requests related to the resignation of the city's former building official, Ed Mc Adam, in the wake of sexual harassment charges made by a city employee. Full Story... Road work planned in Holmes Beach By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Some Holmes Beach streets and alleys are due to get new coats. Full Story... Insurance: New wind-only commercial program launches this week By Molly McCartney. Islander Reporter Two big events are scheduled for Anna Maria Island this week. 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.