Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008 Sunset ceremony The Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria, has hosted many sunset celebrations over the years. On Jan. 9, the restaurant, owned by Ed Chiles, center, hosts a ceremony and public party, featuring pina coladas and appetizers, to mark the completion of the Sandbar's new outside deck. Chiles is flanked by project architect Gene Aubry, left, and Mary Ann Brockman, right, other chamber representatives and some of Chiles' staff. Islander Photo: Nancy Ambrose Bradenton Beach comp plan ready for state review By Paul Roat Fractional planning for Bradenton Beach’s future could be finalized in a year or so. Full Story... Bridge meeting Thursday by Rick Catlin, Islander Reporter The Florida Department of Transportation’s time-frame for its $9.14 million renovation of the Anna Maria Island Bridge has changed a long way in a short time. Full Story... Islander introduces Heart Beat survey The Christmas holiday has passed. The new year has been ushered in. So now, yes, love is in the air. Full Story... Islander courts Island wedding tales Did you say “I do” by the Gulf? Full Story... Bridge opening times modified by Rick Catlin, Islander Reporter With little of the fanfare of last year, the U.S. Coast Guard on Jan. 15 instituted its winter schedule for timed openings for the Cortez and Anna Maria Island bridges. Full Story... Mullet split, crabs and grouper doing well by Jim Hanson, Islander Reporter The mullet season is over, and a mediocre one it was. Competition from Brazil didn’t help. Full Story... School begins for resource officer by Lisa Neff, Islander Reporter Holmes Beach police officer Brian Copeman returned to the classroom last week to train for many more days to come in school. Full Story... GSR objects to undocumented claims Bankrupt GSR Development LLC has filed a number of objections to unsecured claims with the federal bankruptcy court in Tampa, including those of Islanders Mel and Carol Yudofsky and the city of Bradenton Beach. Full Story... Holmes Beach sued over code fine By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter A civil suit was filed against the city of Holmes Beach recently over the city’s demand that William and Dianne Sorg to pay a $28,000 fine associated with code violations at their property. Full Story... Early voting begins this week By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The polls opened this week for voters eager to cast ballots in the Jan. 29 presidential preference primary. Full Story... Islander, city back in court By Lisa Neff, Islander Reporter An open government dispute between The Islander newspaper and the city of Bradenton Beach returned to a Manatee County courtroom Jan. Full Story...