Top Stories this week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Class of 2009 The Anna Maria Elementary School graduating class of 2009 poses June 4 at the class party on the beach at the Sandbar Restaurant following the last day of classes on the Island. The grads and their families ate hamburgers and hot dogs, enjoyed refreshments, swam and danced to tunes spun by fifth-grade parent DJ Chris Grumley. Islander Photo: Courtesy Kyra Valadie Good luck grads The graduating class of preschoolers at Anna Maria's School For Constructive Play celebrate with an outdoor ceremony in the school playground. Before heading off to kindergarten, each student takes one last slide on the jungle gym to receive a certificate from the teachers. Islander Photo: Courtney Call Chamber execs propose trolley options by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Chamber of commerce board members are seeking a meeting with county officials to explore ideas to address a proposed $1-a-day trolley fare. Full Story... BB commission OKs pier ordinance by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The city commission June 4 approved an ordinance containing a long no-no list for people using the Historic Bridge Street Pier. Full Story... Correction A June 3 story on a landscaping ordinance in Anna Maria incorrectly identified Robin Wall as a member of the city environmental enhancement and education committee. She is a former member. Coquina renourishment on schedule by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Beach renourishment on Coquina Beach is on track to begin late this year or early next year, but county officials say permitting hurdles remain. Full Story... County seeks to expedite pier demo by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Manatee County is working with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and state agencies to negotiate a plan to expedite the demolition of the deteriorated Manatee Public Beach Pier. Full Story... Cumber appealing prison sentence by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter William J. Cumber is appealing a 13.5-year prison sentence imposed after he pleaded guilty to violating his probation on a felony arson charge. Full Story... Tampa company takes interest in Tidemark by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter This gathering of four-year olds will rule the roost as the incoming Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten class at Anna Maria's School for Constructive Play in the fall of 2009. Full Story... Girl Scouts practice turtle law by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Anna Maria Mayor Fran Barford came across a “crazy turtle crawl” while walking on the beach June 1. Full Story... Turtle walkers designing flags by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch walkers are trying their hand at design work. Full Story... Four firms in running for WMFR facilities study And now there are four. The West Manatee Fire & Rescue District facilities committee has winnowed the field to four firms to conduct a needs assessment for the various facilities in the district, which includes Anna Maria Island, Cortez and northwest Bradenton Full Story...