ITEMS FOR SALE
ANTIQUE CUPBOARD: WHITE wood, $350. 941-778-2010.
FOR SALE: SLEEPER sofa in good shape, $75 or best offer. 941-778-1856.
FOR SALE: SEVEN-piece crystal salad bowl set, $15. Sterling silver candlesticks, $25. Call 941-737-9173.
WHITE GARDEN CHAIR: $15, blue-white seashell rug, $15, hanging baskets, ivy, $5 each. 941-778-3228.
BICYCLE: 26-INCH Huffy. $10. 941-778-6288.
ABOVE-STOVE MICROWAVE, $75, French door, $90, bath cabinet, $50. 941-356-1456.
SIX OAK OFFICE chairs: Antiques, perfect for eclectic dining set. The Islander newspaper, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE
Individuals may place one free ad with up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FREE, one week, must be submitted online. Email classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED ISLAND GARAGE space. Need secure, dry storage for two classic cars. Call Gregg, 941-799-9096.
USED MATTRESSES AND box springs wanted. We will not pay, but will pick up from your house. King, queen, singles. Call 941-201-6902.
CHAMBER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Please, contact the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce at 941-778-1541 to find out about our volunteer program or stop by the chamber at 5317 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
WANTED: WORKOUT DVDs and retired but working XBox, Wii units with games for Ministry of Presence for kids and teens in Haiti. Deliver to The Islander, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
WANTED: YOUR OLD cell phone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
ANTIQUES, ART, and collectibles. View at The Islander store, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com.
FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander office, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.
GARAGE SALES
ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Annex open mornings same days. Donations accepted 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.
STEFF’S STUFF ANTIQUES and Consignment. steffsstufflbk.com. Open daily. 941-383-1901.
GARAGE SALE; 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Until everything’s gone. Multi-family sale. 402 Clark Drive, Holmes Beach.
YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m Saturday, Nov. 22. Loads of really great stuff. 529 and 531 69th St., Holmes Beach.
LOST & FOUND
LOST: RED LEATHER purse. Lost near Bean Point. Child’s purse, sentimental. If found, please turn in to Sato Real Estate office on Pine Avenue. Anna Maria.
FOUND: PRESCRIPTION POLO glasses, Nov. 5, area of Manatee Avenue and East Bay Drive. Holmes Beach. 941-592-6806.
LOST CAT: SENIOR, deaf. Cream/brown with green eyes. Holmes Beach. If found, call 813-909-3995 or 813-220-8815.
PETS
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED! Rescued pets are looking for great new homes! Please, call Moonracer Rescue for information, 941-896-6701.
TRANSPORTATION
CUSTOM ONE-OF-a kind lifted golf cart. Remote alarm, custom front and rear seat upholstery, flip down rear seat, flip down windshield, turn signals, brake lights, custom dash with JVC CD player and speakers, high speed chip, 10-inch tires and wheels. Definitely a head turner. 941-748-3667.
2001 HONDA REBEL 250 cruiser motorcycle. 15,000 miles, very good condition. Needs nothing, 80 mpg. $1,300. 941-932-0843.
2009 KANDI COCO two-seater convertible electric car (slow electric vehicle). Looks like a Smart Car, street-legal on all roads posted 35 mph or less, built like a car, not like a golf cart. Only 1,200 miles from new, new batteries within the last few months. Must be seen to be appreciated, cost new over $12,000, available now for $5,750 or best offer. Call Brian at Island Scooter Store, 941-778-2255.
1950 FORD PICKUP: A beauty! 327 Chevy engine, power steering, automatic with wood bed and rails. $15,500. 941-737-8929.
BOATS & BOATING
BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.
PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-518-3868 or see boatflorida.weebly.com.
BAYLINER SPOT WEKENDER: 27-foot boat, on Island, on lift. $10,000 or best offer. 941-228-8552.
HELP WANTED
PART-TIME SALES position: Gift shop located on Anna Maria. Must be available weekends and evenings. Retirees welcome. 941-840-4235.
EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE sales associates wanted. Generous commission split. Call Julie Royal or Mary Ann Schmidt at SunCoast Real Estate. 941-779-0202.
BEN & JERRYS Ice Cream on St. Armands Circle is hiring. Positions include scoopers, shift leaders and one management position. Long-term preferred over seasonal. Submit resume or inquiry to: ralmarode@msn.com. 941-388-5226.
LOCAL REAL ESTATE company seeking experienced customer service representative. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Submit resume to: GBayer70@gmail.com. 941-779-8391.
ANNA MARIA HOTELS seeking part-time office help from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday every week. Pay starts at $10/hour. Email any questions and resume to: amihotels@yahoo.com. 941-778-2000.
PART-TIME PROPERTY manager needed for small resort on Anna Maria. Some bookkeeping experience a plus. Please send resume to info@annamariabeachcottages.com. 941-778-1503.
EXPERIENCED NAIL PRO to take over established clientele at family-owned, upscale Longboat Key salon. Friendly, mature, reliable, patient and gentle a must! 941-387-9807.
REPORTER WANTED: Full-to-part-time. Print media, newspaper experience or journalism degree required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.
KIDS FOR HIRE
RED CROSS-CERTIFIED babysitter and high school honor student. Call or text Isabel, 941-545-7995.
KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for up to three weeks for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander office, 5604-B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
HEALTH CARE
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER/LPN: CPR-certified, excellent Island references. Lisa, 508-826-1561. Email: llosordo295@yahoo.com.
CAREGIVER TO HELP the elderly: 30 years experience in Manatee and Sarasota, looking for part-time work 4 hours, 3-4 days a week. Call Diana, 941-761-1419 or 941-545-7114.
SERVICES
TOASTED COMPUTER SERVICES. Your home and business specialist. On-site service, virus/spyware, cleanup, system setup, upgrades, diagnosis and repair, internet/wireless networking, custom system design. 941-224-1069.
I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-779-6638. Leave message.
ALL AROUND PAINTING: Quality work. Free estimates. Licensed, insured. Call native islander Jim Weaver, 813-727-1959.
ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.
TRANSPORT SERVICE: LET me drive you to the airport or anywhere in Florida. Flat rates. Reasonable. Call Mike, 941-567-6634.
CLEANING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and resort. Love what we do, love to work. 941-756-4570.
PRESSURE WASHING AND windows: Commercial, residential and resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses driveways etc. 941-251-5948.
JOHN “THE FIREMAN” Island Cycle & Scooter Repair. 25 years experience. Affordable prices. 918-639-5002 or 941-276-1414.
CLEANING BY LAURA offers everything on your list, from kitchen and bath cleaning to dusting and emptying wastebaskets. 941-539-6891.
WILDLIFE REMOVAL AND relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-720-4152.
IN-HOME PERSONAL trainer concierge. get fit in the comfort of your home or on the beach. Certified personal trainer and registered nurse. Call Tim, CPT-RN, 941-685-6336.
CARPET CLEANING: QUALITY Counts Carpet cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile and grout cleaning. Pet/wine stain removal. Manatee Chamber member. Great price, free estimates. Local owner. Call 941-756-1082.
JUST THAT CLEAN: We’ll clean your home like our own! Free estimate. Jenise, 941-730-6773, Brad, 941-704-5609.
STRUGGLING WITH MATH homework? Fully certified grades 5-12, and 10 years experience, math teacher, looking to help you and your student to become more successful. Call Stacey Brebaugh, 941-524-4177.
WANT TO GET your vintage music on CD? I can reformat your vinyl records and cassette tapes to compact discs. Call Mike, 941-592-9092.
D.L. HAYES CLEANING: Bonded and insured. Rachael Bidwell/ Sheila Darcy, 941-932-5347 or 941-224-1486. For all your cleaning needs.
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING BY Ruth Howle: Over 25 years of Island cleaning. Excellent references. Please, phone 941-779-7970.
WANT TO USE your rusty French? Call Geraldine for group (3 or 4) walks, coffee, visits all in French for an hour. 941-795-3034.
FRENCH TUTORING: Experienced, French. Can help students at any level. Call Geraldine, 941-795-3034.
LIVE-IN COMPANION seeking employment: Caring, compassionate and reliable retired teacher. She will be responsible for meal planning and preparation, accompanying you to appointments and social gatherings. Terms negotiable, references. Pat, 941-779-6314.
NICK PATSIOS PEST Control and Lawn Care: 22 years experience on AMI. Roaches, ants, white fly. License # JF8348. Call Nick, 941-713-2071.
PROOF, POST, PUBLISH: Local editor-writer available for consulting, draft editing, final proofing and copywriting, as well as social media management for your group or business. Email Lisa Neff at lmneff@me.com.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-920-3840.
ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING and Co.: 38-year Islanders. Rentals our specialty. 941-778-3046.
BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrigeration. Commercial and residential service, repair and/or replacement. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For dependable, honest and personalized service, call William Eller, 941-795-7411. CAC184228.
ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711.
RELAXING MASSAGE IN the convenience of your home or hotel. Massage by Nadia, more than 19 years on Anna Maria Island. Call today for an appointment, 941-518-8301. MA#0017550.MA#0017550.
LAWN & GARDEN
CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.
ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLERS repairs and installations, watering the island for 15 years. Jeff, 941-778-2581.
TREE-LAWN WORK: Serving Manatee and the islands 25 years. All phases of tree work, hedges and palm trees. Call Phil or Jeff, Brewer and Gunn Enterprises 941-809-7930.
JR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.
LANDSCAPING
SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $50/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.
STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in old Florida seashell driveways and scapes. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark, 941-301-6067.
NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30 years experience. 941-729-9381, 941-448-6336.
WEED PULLING, PROFESSIONAL gardening, pattern mulching, landscape cleaning, rock gardens. Roof and gutter cleaning. Call Chris, 941-565-6523.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.
CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-730-7479.
TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.
GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.
JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry, handyman, light hauling, pressure washing. Jack of all trades. Call 941-778-6170 or 941-447-2198.
HANDYMAN SERVICE: 25-year Island resident. We do all repair, handcrafted work, interior and exterior. The Flying Dutchman, 941-447-6747.
ISLE TILE: QUALITY installation floors, counters, backsplashes, showers. Licensed, insured. Call Chris at 941-302-8759.
PAINTING: DONALD PERKINS Painting LLC. Interior, exterior. 40 years experience. Fully insured with references. 941-705-7096.
SOUTHBAY HOME REPAIRS: If it’s broken, stuck, loose, leaks, needs paint, etc. I’ll fix it. Affordable quality work. 941-720-2906.
EXPERT PROPERTY REPAIRS: 25 years, 24/7, locally owned, free estimates. Call Joe Naples, 941-487-0073.
SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed. Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike, 1-616-204-8822.
ANNA MARIA HOME Accents: 20 years experience in building and remodeling. Local, licensed and insured. 786-318-8585.
RENTALS
WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.
ANNA MARIA STORAGE: Climate and non-climate-controlled units available. Month-to-month rentals starting at $65/month. 941-779-0820.
2BR/1BA BEACH COTTAGE monthly rental seasonal or annual. One block from pristine beaches in Holmes Beach. Washer and dryer, microwave and fully furnished. $1,300/month annual or $3,000/month seasonal, January through April. Call 941-545-1500.
HOLMES BEACH SEASONAL rental: $5,000/month. 3BR/3BA house, heated pool, boat lift, garage. 941-896-5488.
VACATION RENTAL: NORTHWEST Bradenton: Gorgeous 3BR/2BA two-car garage private pool home. $1,100 per week, inclusive. Discounts for extended stays. Call 941-794-1515. Suzanne, Coastal Properties Realty.
CONDOS: 2BR/2BA or 1BR/1BA, $2,000 per month inclusive. Cortez Road. Call Coastal Properties Realty, 941-794-1515.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES for vacation or annual rentals available. Reasonable. Call to discuss. Suzanne, Broker, Coastal Properties Realty, 941-794-1515.
4BR/2BA FURNISHED CONDO with dock and lift overlooking the water on Flamingo Cay. Condo also has porch and garage. One-month minimum required. $3,675/month. 863-401-3092.
ANNUAL RENTALS: LAKEVIEW townhouse, 2BR/2.5BA, $1,350/month, also Village Green villa, $1,550/month. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
ANNUAL LEASE: 3BR/2BA Tropical Key Royale canalfront home. Screened lanai overlooking deep-water canal, two-car garage, interior laundry room. Lush landscaping, close to executive golf club and Island beaches. Don’t miss this Island gem! $2,200/month. Call 407-947-8387 or email sjadanziger@yahoo.com.
REAL ESTATE
WE’RE LOW, LISTINGS needed. Are you curious as to how much your home could be worth? Call us for a free professional consultation. Call Lynn at Edgewater Real Estate, 941-778-8104.
REAL ESTATE: BUY, sell, invest. Enjoy. Billi Gartman, Realtor, Duncan Real Estate. 941-545-8877. www.AnnaMariaLife.com.
FREE! WHAT EVERY real estate buyer or seller needs to know! Go to: www.yourmarketupdate.com. 941-400-8735.
CANALFRONT, RECENTLY RENOVATED 2BR/2BA villa with dock. Near Intracoastal with no bridges. Great “soon to be” gated community. Pet friendly. Bradenton. Yes, you can have it all! $260,000. Katharine Pepper, RoseBay International. 802-363-9973.
SANDPIPER CO-OP, 3BR/2BA for $229,000. 2601 Gulf Drive N., unit S-21, Bradenton Beach. Brock Real Estate Inc., 941-896-8822.
FOR SALE: NEW roof, garage door, appliances, plumbing all for you! Attractively landscaped. West Bradenton 3BR/2BA, two-car garage home. Well loved. Call Coastal Properties Realty, Suzanne, 941-794-1515.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES: Property management services for vacation or annual rentals available. Reasonable. Call to discuss. Suzanne, Broker, Coastal Properties Realty, 941-794-1515.
OPEN HOUSE: NOON-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. New listing, canalfront. 2BR/2BA home with garage on extra large lot, 100×117-foot. $579,900. 526 72nd St., Holmes Beach. Sharon Hightower, Edgewater Real Estate, 941-330-5054.
VILLAGE GREEN: 3BR/2BR, two-car garage family home, upgrades. $199,000. Realtor, 941356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
BOUTIQUE VACATION RENTALS in Holmes Beach. Four units with pool in a lush, tropical setting. 80 percent occupancy rate. Close to beach. 941-812-7252. www.spinnakerscottages.com.
OPEN HOUSE: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. West Bradenton 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, new roof, new appliances, new paint. Mature landscaping. Well-loved. 6616 Heritage Lane. Suzanne, Coastal Properties Realty, 941-794-1515.
GREAT LITTLE HOUSE, great big view: Open water view of AMI Bridge, 1950s cottage, block construction, pine accents. New appliances, etc. An island treasure. $849,500. FSBO. 941-730-2606 (leave message).