Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004 Concentration of congestion Traffic has been tied up by long-awaited bike lane construction in Bradenton Beach, but an end may be in site. Work should wrap up the end of September - just in time for the October influx of Snowbirds. Islander Photo: J.L. Robertson Click on image to enlarge Trustee asks court to toss Tidemark bankruptcy plan U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Felicia Turner, overseeing the Tidemark bankruptcy petition, has filed a motion with the bankruptcy court in Tampa asking that Tidemark's bankruptcy be either dismissed or converted to a Chapter 7 (involuntary) bankruptcy. Full Story... Escarpment more than just on the beach in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter As with many things involving roadway projects on Anna Maria Island, the under-construction bike lanes along both sides of Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach have encountered something of a wall. Full Story... High anxiety for Islanders awaiting Frances - Updated (9-6-04) Hurricane Frances is doing what most hurricanes do: Changing, changing, changing. Full Story... Anna Maria eyes big bucks for building permits By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Faced with a "bare bones" budget for 2004-05 that leaves little room for any capital improvement projects, such as a new $58,000 roof for city hall, the Anna Maria City Commission is looking at a fee schedule for various permits and services as a revenue generation measure. Full Story... Final results for Island, county primary election Voters Tuesday once again turned down a proposal by West Manatee Fire & Rescue officials to initiate a property tax to supplement revenue. Full Story... Hunts request special master hearing Robert and Nicky Hunt, owners of 303 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria have opted for a special master hearing to resolve issues the city has with their site plan, which the the city commission denied Aug. 2. Full Story... Anna Maria to discuss rental limits There may be a few too many "one-night stands" in Anna Maria. Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn says it's time the city commission consider setting a minimum stay requirement for rental properties in the single-family residental (R-1) and medium-density residential (R-2) zones, excluding motels already in those districts. Full Story... Rats begone, it is hoped, in Bradenton Beach The persistent rodent problem that has plagued Bradenton Beach City Hall should be resolved by Sept. 10. Full Story... Seafood Shack interrupting, not selling By Jim Hanson. Islander Reporter Ham Jones is closing his Seafood Shack for two or three weeks but that doesn't mean he's selling the Cortez landmark restaurant, he said Tuesday. Full Story... Holmes Beach adjustment board grants setback variance By Diana Bogan. Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Board of Adjustment granted a variance request for a side-yard setback for Patricia Thompson's property at 100-108 36th St. at its 9 a.m. meeting Thursday, Aug. 26. Full Story... Renovations at Manatee Public Beach By Diana Bogan. Islander Reporter Holmes Beach city commissioners approved a temporary-use permit at their Aug. 24 meeting for Manatee County to bring in two temporary trailers for food and retail sales while the main building at the Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, undergoes needed renovations. Full Story...