Top Stories this week: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 Island ushers in Independence Day Fireworks explode over the BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach July 3, ushering in the holiday in Manatee County. Another Island fireworks display is set to take place July 4 at the Sandbar Restaurant in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff   Fourth weekly winner: Gridiron grab Kim Klement of Bradenton entered this Top Notch shot of a September 2006 game in Gainesville with University of Florida safety Tony Joiner, UF cornerback Reggie Lewis and University of Southern Mississippi wide receiver Rodney Gray reaching for a ball. Klement is the fourth winner in the six weeks of Top Notch, with prizes including front page placement for her photo and an Islander newspaper "more-than-a-mullet wrapper" T-shirt. Her entry will go into the pool of weekly winners to be eligible for the grand prize of $100 from the newspaper and a bevy of gift certificates and prizes from Islander advertisers. Record grant for Anna Maria By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Thank freshman Anna Maria City Commissioner JoAnn Mattick for delivering the largest non-matching funds grant ever to the city. Full Story... SueLynn examines Donohue dismissal By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Former Anna Maria Mayor SueLynn hired him three years ago. Current Anna Maria Mayor Fran Barford fired him. Full Story... Privateers christen float 'Skullywag' By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter John “Redbeard” Swager and Patti Lamoreux held the ceremonial pistol, and together they fired into the air. Full Story... It ain't over until it's over By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter A proposal by the non-profit Legacy Inc. to construct a 2,500-seat performing arts pavilion on Coquina Beach found favor with the Tourism Development Council at its June 18 meeting. Full Story... Comp plan OK'd by P&Z in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat The long, winding road toward creation of a future path of development for Bradenton Beach passed another mile marker last week. Full Story... Plans proposed for former Trader Jack's property By Paul Roat Another proposal has been presented for the vacant property that once held a popular restaurant and bar — Trader Jack’s — popular in the 1950s-80s in Bradenton Beach. Full Story... Bradenton Beach mayor's 'confidential' memo released While secrecy prevails still over the complaint of sexual harassment against the city made by Bradenton Beach code enforcement officer Gail Garneau against former building official Ed McAdam, some records - four pages, including one document previously provided - were produced by city clerk Nora Idso and city attorney Ricinda Perry that set off sparks at city hall. Full Story... Latest on lawsuit: The Islander v. Bradenton Beach Mayor Chappie In response to yet another request by The Islander that the court set the case filed by The Islander against Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie for trial, the latest filing by the city again attempts to avoid a hearing. Full Story... Holmes Beach bicyclist cited for DUI By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Holmes Beach police cited a bicyclist for driving under the influence and causing a traffic accident on Gulf Drive June 28. Full Story... State: Decrease in crime in Bradenton Beach By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter State statistics showed a 7.4 percent decrease in serious crime - but also the Island’s only murder - in Bradenton Beach last year. Full Story... GSR owner OK's plan to give him $5.7 million By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter In somewhat of an odd twist to the ongoing GSR Development LLC bankruptcy, co-owner Robert Byrne stands to gain nearly $5.7 million if a reorganization plan is approved by the federal bankruptcy court and successfully implemented. Full Story... Accident victim requires helicopter transport A Valrico man was treated at the scene and then sent by air medical transport to the hospital after a vehicle accident on Marina Drive in Holmes Beach June 26. Full Story... Gloria Dei votes to go 'bare' Gloria Dei Lutheran Church’s membership voted recently to go through the 2007 hurricane season without wind insurance. Full Story... Bell's crew provides July 4 blast By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter Daniel Hammett likes to get as close as he can to the staging zone for July 4 fireworks displays. Full Story... Two charged with stabbing, false imprisonment Mike Quinn. NewManatee.Com Publisher. Special to The Islander The Bradenton Police Department, Bradenton Beach Police Department and the Manatee County Sheriff's Office are investigating an incident of a couple who allegedly tried to keep a third person from reporting that they stabbed him and stole a large amount of money. Full Story... 95-year-old accused of attempted murder dies By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter A 95-year-old man accused by police of trying to kill his wife in a Bradenton nursing home died last week. Full Story...