Top Stories this week: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 Scott and Diana Blackwell stand in front of all that remains of their screen-printing business in Waveland, Miss. Islander Photo: Courtesy Loren Ryan. More photos can be found in the Katrina Storm Story 'Looking at death's door' - Island native and wife survive Hurricane Katrina" By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Island native Scott Blackwell and his wife Diana stared death in the face — and lived. Full Story... City to ponder fate of Pine Avenue development - again By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Nearly two years after first buying property at 303 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria with dreams of turning the vacant lot into their piece of paradise, Robert and Nicky Hunt should be facing the last obstacle in their odyssey tomorrow night at 6 p.m. in a special city commission meeting. Full Story... Island tourism battles red tide, schools, gas prices, Mother Nature By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island tourism this past summer could easily be all things to all people. Island accommodation owners and managers reported a very mixed bag of occupancy for the summer tourist season. Full Story... Charter amendments appear destined for Nov. 8 ballot in Bradenton Beach By Paul Roat. Islander Reporter The "lucky 13" charter amendments have been tentatively approved for Bradenton Beach electors' consideration on the Nov. 8 generalo election. Full Story... Consolidation talks scheduled for Sept. 15 in Bradenton Beach Language that could allow voters to decide on consolidating all three cities on Anna Maria Island will be discussed and a decision on whether or not to place the matter before Bradenton Beach voters this fall should be determined by city commissioners Sept. 15. Full Story... Robertson announced Ward 3 candidacy in Bradenton Beach Janie Robertson has announced her intention to file for the Ward 3 city commission seat in Bradenton Beach. Qualifying for that position, as well as Ward 1 and the mayor post, is from Noon Sept. 19 through noon Sept. 23. Full Story... Expansion of nonconforming duplexes approved By Diana Bogan 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...