Top Stories this week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Charlotte Pardue lines up a forehand during tennis camp action at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Islander Photo: Kevin Cassidy At long last, sand by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Beleaguered Anna Maria residents living along the bayside of North Shore Drive got some welcome news last week, even if it did take nearly eight years to reach them. Full Story... Retiring but still policing by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Manatee County Sheriff's Office Sgt. John Kenney, who has been in charge of the Anna Maria substation, celebrates at his retirement party with Mady Iseman, Nancy Colcord and Mayor Fran Barford June 17. Kenney's official retirement date is June 30, but he'll be returning to the Island occasionally as a member of the MCSO's volunteer reserves. One duty coming up soon will include policing on July 4. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff Non-conforming 'football' kicked back in Anna Maria by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria’s planning and zoning board at its June 16 meeting was deadlocked on approving a recommendation to the city commission on an ordinance allowing owners of non-conforming residences the right to expand or re-roof. Full Story... DOT details Gulf Drive project by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The Florida Department of Transportation detailed its plans for Gulf Drive improvements to be funded with federal stimulus dollars. Full Story... Harbor plan anchored for review by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach commissioners delayed christening the first draft of a harbor management plan until they can take an in-depth review of the document. Full Story... Property dispute likely bound for court by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Ken Lohn had one day in court, and partially won. Full Story... Cramer ready for August trial by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Former Anna Maria City Commissioner Linda Cramer said she is prepared for the Aug. 10 trial of two men accused of home invasion, robbery and false imprisonment at her Anna Maria residence in April 2008. Full Story... Pole work A worker with Florida Power & Light works on connecting lines to a new pole on west Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach as Holmes Beach Police Department officers control traffic June 19. The new pole replaced one that fell across Manatee Avenue, but without causing injury or property damage, according to HBPD. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy Holmes Beach dredging under way by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Dredge work continues in Holmes Beach in an effort to improve navigation in the city’s canals. Full Story... Save Our Trolley campaign proposed by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter An Island-based effort to keep the trolley operating fare-free is getting a test drive with Manatee County officials. Full Story... Firm selected for WMFR facilities study West Manatee Fire Rescue District commissioners, meeting June 18, selected Totems Architect, Planning and Design of Sarasota to conduct a study of district needs and design of new facilities. Full Story...