Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 Former Islander Matt Borden appears Jan. 16 on "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire." The show can be seen locally on WTSP-10 weekdays at 7:30 p.m. Islander Photo: Courtesy 'Millionaire' One of Island's own appears on national TV Anna Maria Island’s native son, Matt Borden, walked away with $25,000 Jan. 16 on the national television show, “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.” Full Story... Anna Maria Dash - The results Full Story... Islanders observe Florida Arbor Day by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Dozens of Islanders gave green thumbs up to Florida Arbor Day last Friday, planting trees in Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria. Full Story... Lighted crosswalk goes dim in Bradenton Beach If it’s broke, don’t fix it appears to be the strategy for a pilot lighted crosswalk in Bradenton Beach. Full Story... Dock repair approved in Bradenton Beach With a bit of head-scratching, Bradenton Beach planners quickly approved repair of an existing dock jutting out from Canasta Drive into Anna Maria Sound. Full Story... Advisory board merger approved by another group by Paul Roat Two advisory boards with similar goals and objectives have joined into one entity, subject to Bradenton Beach City Commission ratification. Full Story... Hey! Ride the trolley! It's free! New marketing plan offered by Paul Roat “Trolley-up” is getting a thumbs up by Island leaders. Now, it will be up to Manatee County officials to endorse the proposal. Full Story... Bridge closure for vehicles, not boats U.S. Coast Guard bridge specialist Michael Lieberum said last week that even though the Anna Maria Island Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for 45 days beginning Sept. 29, a limited amount of boat traffic will still be allowed to pass through the draw. Full Story... Cortez Bridge time adjustment offered to Coast Guard By Paul Roat Island officials have offered their thoughts to deal with anticipated traffic congestion during the pending closure to vehicular traffic of the Anna Maria Island Bridge for an estimated 45 days next fall. Full Story... AMI bridge meeting draws sparse crowd By Paul Roat There’s nothing like a little compromise to soothe the ire of Islanders upset with the Florida Department of Transportation’s original proposal for rehabilitating the Anna Maria Island Bridge. Full Story... City rejects paper's settlement offer By Lisa Neff, Islander Reporter The Bradenton Beach City Commission Jan. 17 rejected The Islander’s most recent settlement offer in a lawsuit against the city. Full Story... Two arrested for auto theft, weapons charges by Mike Quinn. NewsManatee.com Publisher. Special to The Islander Holmes Beach Police arrested two men following a traffic stop and discovered the vehicle they were riding in was stolen. Officers also found a loaded handgun and a ski mask in the glove compartment. Full Story... Man arrested for allowing minors to roll marijuana by Mike Quinn. NewsManatee.com Publisher. Special to The Islander Holmes Beach Police officers arrested William Cawley Jr., 47, of Bradenton, for contributing to the delinquency of a child and possession of marijuana. Full Story... Bradenton Beach woman arrested for party with underage drinkers by Mike Quinn. NewsManatee.com Publisher. Special to The Islander Bradenton Beach Police arrested Christine Morgan, 18, of 2200 block Avenue B, after she held what police said was an open house party where up to 40 underage youths were drinking beer. Full Story... Florida to hold election primary Jan. 29 by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter “Change” seems to be the buzz word for January. Full Story... Searching for prosperity? Time to buy by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Islanders like to remind visitors and new residents that Anna Maria Island is not like the mainland. Full Story... West Manatee Fire accepts Twin Towers steel by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter An opening in the rough steel clearly forms the shape of a cross. Full Story...