Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 Island resident Andrew Fortenberry gets some "huge" air during the third annual "Wakefest" at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Click here to visit our sports page for more information Storm brewing in Anna Maria over stormwater project By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria city commissioners should have been prepared for an outpouring of negative public comment at its Sept. 19 neighborhood workshop to discuss the planned $540,000 stormwater improvements project that has been under consideration by the commission the past three years. Full Story... Committee learns $358,000 ain't what it used to be By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Time was when $358,000 might have gone a long way toward beautifying a city such as Anna Maria. Full Story... Late school startup rings Island bells By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter About six years ago, the Grinch stole summer vacation from Anna Maria Island. Full Story... Bradenton Beach woman busted for burglary By Mike Quinn. NewsManatee.com publisher Bradenton Beach Police arrested Cheryl Marie DeGarmo, 47, of 611 Gulf Drive N., at approximately 5:30 a.m. Sunday on charges she committed burglary of an occupied dwelling. Full Story... Bradenton Beach commissioners vote to proceed with trial By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Bradenton Beach city commissioners voted Sept. 14 to proceed with a trial in a suit alleging city officials violated the state’s public records statutes and Government-in-the-Sunshine Law. Full Story... Bradenton Beach pier scheduled to open at week's end By Paul Roat Pending commission approval Thursday, the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach is scheduled to open to the public Friday, Sept. 21. Full Story... Sign ordinance set for first reading By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Holmes Beach city commissioners hope to hold a first reading on a revised sign ordinance on Sept. 18. Full Story... Rescued hatchlings released to the sea By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter A crowd of well wishers gathered Sept. 10 to wave goodbye to about 150 baby loggerhead sea turtles rescued from raccoons and released in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Story...