Top Stories this week: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 Lannon visitation, funeral Visitation for Holmes Beach Police Officer Pete Lannon, who died June 1, will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 604 43rd St. W., Bradenton. A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles Catholic Church, 2850 75th St. W., Bradenton. The Mass will be followed by a procession to Manasota Memorial Park, 1221 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. Immediately following the burial, the family and the HBPD will welcome guests to a reception at the Elks Lodge No. 1511, 2511 75th St. W., Bradenton. Island loses a great resource: Officer Lannon By Diana Bogan. Islander Reporter If the soft rain and gray clouds weren't enough to dampen Island spirits Friday, June 1, the news of Holmes Beach Police Officer Pete Lannon's passing put many in a somber mood. Full Story... Anna Maria City Hall to re-open June 11 By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Like snowbirds preparing to return to their primary residence, Anna Maria city workers are packing to head north. Full Story... Holmes Beach arson investigation continues By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter State and West Manatee Fire Rescue District officials continued last week to investigate what they deemed an arson at a Holmes Beach apartment on May 25. Full Story... Barry brings rain, no significant damage By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Barry broke out of the box early - bringing the first tropical storm to the Gulf Coast just hours into the 2007 hurricane season. Full Story... Variance requests denied in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat A spa that nudged into the setback zone at a resort in Bradenton Beach was recommended to be moved by city officials last week. Final decision on the matter will be made by the city commission at a later date. Full Story... Causley firm hired as building official for Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat Bradenton Beach city commissioners have retained the services of M.T. Causely company to provide building official services to the city. Full Story... Multi-unit combo proposal fizzles in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat Myriad questions by city officials prompted a developer to withdraw his development request for property in the 2200 block of Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach last week. Full Story... Minor injuries suffered in bridge accident Three people suffered minor injuries in an accident on the Anna Maria Island Bridge June 2, according to the West Manatee Fire Rescue District. Full Story... In their honor The American flag flies at half-staff June 1 outside Holmes Beach City Hall in honor of Holmes Beach Police Officer Pete Lannon and former Holmes Beach Mayor Charlotte Long. Both distinguished citizens of Holmes Beach died June 1. Flags were lowered elsewhere on the Island, including Anna Maria Elementary School. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff Sex offender decides against Island residence By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Convicted sex offender George Pyke has apparently decided against returning to his Anna Maria residence at 776 N. Shore Drive. Full Story... Turtle nesting 'hot' in June By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter "The girls are hot." That's the early observation for June from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch executive director Suzi Fox. Full Story... Charlotte Long, former HB mayor, dies By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Charlotte Long, who served as mayor of Holmes Beach from 1978 to 1985 and was the first woman to hold the post, died June 1. Full Story... 2006 'Top Notch' Photo Contest