Top Stories - This Week: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2003 Spectacular! Islander Photos: J.L. Robertson The U.S. Air Force Reserve Band, directed by Major N. Alan Clark, commander and conductor, preformed a free concert at the Anna Maria Island Community Center Friday evening - and it was standing-room only for a performance of classical overtures, John Philip Sousa marches, Broadway show tunes and popular music favorites. The band is based at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia and travels around the globe to more than 500 concerts a year. Click on image to enlarge Island Marine owner won't budge on price, despite flawed appraisal By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter A potential purchase by the City of Anna Maria of the Island Marine property on Pine Avenue fell flat last week after property owner Jeff Van Hoose refused to budge from his $2.5 million asking price. Full Story... Island often left without EMS ambulance, critical care service By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Islanders may be in more danger of dying from an accident or medical emergency than they think. Full Story... Probation ended for Bradenton Beach department heads By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter Probation for department heads in Bradenton Beach has been terminated, city commissioners decided last week. Full Story... Bridge, not traffic, study needed at Gulf Drive, Cortez Road By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter It's not the intersection, it's the bridge that is causing the problems at Gulf Drive and Cortez Road, regional transporation planners agreed. Full Story... Tidemark files for bankruptcy protection By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Tidemark Partners filed for Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy protection last week, likely ending any chance the company - at least in its current form - can develop its planned 40-unit marina/condo/hotel at the site of the former Pete Reynard's/Marina Bay Restaurant in Holmes Beach. The company had received site plan approval from the Holmes Beach City Commission for construction of the project in August 2001. Full Story...

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