Top Stories this week: Wednesday, July. 13, 2005 Top Notch Weekly Contest Winner 'YEE HAAAA' third weekly winner Jacob Talucci takes flight above the pool thanks to a launch from Uncle Nate in this "Kodak moment" snapped by Aunt Amelia. She will receive a "More Than a Mullet Wrapper" Islander T-shirt, a bottle of wine from Anna Maria Island Liquor & Wine and a lunch certificate from Minnie's Beach Cafe. The photo will go into a pool with other weekly winners eligible for the contest grand-prize package, including $100 from The Islander, a $50 gift certificate from Mister Robert's Resortwear, a premium bottle of champagne from Time Saver, dinner for two at either the Sandbar, BeachHouse or MarVista, and framing of their winning entry from Decor Gallery and Framing. Click image to enlarge Hurricane Dennis brushes Island, producing little damage By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter The beaches took the brunt of Hurricane Dennis's blow to Anna Maria Island over the weekend. Full Story... CIAC: borrow money for roads Anna Maria's capital improvements advisory committee has repeated its often-told advisory to the city commission concerning needed road improvements in the city: "Prices will never be cheaper, so borrow the money now." Full Story... How high is too high? Check back in October for answer By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter Only in Anna Maria can a board meet for 2 1/2 hours to debate how to measure a fence, deadlock on the vote and wind up delaying making a decision for three months. Full Story... Coquina boat ramps to get facelift By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The north and south boat ramps at Coquina Beach will get some much-needed repairs and improvements in the very near future, according to Doug Means of the Manatee County Planning Department. Full Story... Bird nests flooded, hopes high for return By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter There was one casualty left in the wake of Hurricane Dennis on Anna Maria Island: The start of the beach renourishment project. Full Story... Beach project stymied by Dennis threat By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter There was one casualty left in the wake of Hurricane Dennis on Anna Maria Island: The start of the beach renourishment project. Full Story... Early work on Cortez channel due soon By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Preliminary clearing for the Cortez channel dredging project can begin any time now, but the dredging itself is not likely to begin until at least October. Full Story...