Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 Anna Maria planning board recommends no more duplexes By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria's planning and zoning board agreed to recommend to the city commission elimination of the city's medium-density residential category of zoning in the proposed future land use element of the city's revised comprehensive plan. Full Story... Cramer calls for full commission vote on referendum By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria City Commissioner Linda Cramer said the consolidation referendum issue in her city is "not dead yet," despite the 2-2 vote that quashed a non-binding referendum at the Aug. 25 commission meeting. Full Story... Katrina slows renourishment Goodloe Marine's dredge sought the safety of the bay side of Anna Maria Island near Bayfront Park this past weekend as Hurricane Katrina stormed northward in the central Gulf of Mexico, creating heavy seas and high winds. The dredge was still anchored in its safe harbor Tuesday. Islander Photo: Rick Catlin Voters in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach clearly favor referendum vote Islanders overwhelmingly want the right to vote on whether or not the three cities should proceed with consolidation, according to the results of a survey conducted by The Islander the past two weeks. Full Story... Coquina Beach lifeguard station miscommunication glitch By Rick Catlin Members of the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway Committee Corridor Management Entity were surprised two weeks ago to learn that Manatee County planned to build a lifeguard station just east of Coquina Beach off Gulf Drive (State Road 789). Full Story... Expansion of nonconforming duplexes approved By Diana Bogan. Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a request by Pat McConnell to enlarge two duplexes located at 2913 and 2915 Avenue E. Full Story... Key Royale Bridge replacement scheduled for next year The long-awaited replacement of the Key Royale Bridge should begin next spring, according to representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation. Full Story...