ITEMS FOR SALE

MOTION SENSOR SECURITY lights. Battery powered. No wiring. Bright LEDs. $12-$50. Power failure three-unit kit, $75. New, weatherproof. Call for demo. Jeff’s Security Lights, 941-794-1469.

FOR SALE: GIRLS very nice baby stroller, Graco, $40. 941-778-7293.

12 GENTLY USED solar rings, $50. Pick up in Holmes Beach. 941-778-5998.

21-INCH MAGNAVOX TV, $25. 24-inch Phillips TV, $40, with remotes. Excellent condition. 941-518-5526.

FREE HABANERO HOT peppers. Call Herb, 941-778-2709.

LA-Z-BOY RECLINER: Burgundy leather with wooden arms, good condition, $55. 941-778-6766.

COMPUTER MONITOR: NEC 18-inch, LCD flat panel, two VGA inputs, $70. 941-756-6728.

PVC FENCING: 23 8-foot pieces, white picket fence, 21 poles and hinges, $200 for all. 941-778-7315.

CELLPHONES, VERIZON GE flip, manual, 2/$20, two computer speakers, Kinyo, $5. 941-795-8359.

TWO TVs: SONY 55-inch 1080 LCD, works great, $200, Toshiba 24-inch built-in DVD/VCR, great condition, $100. Call 941-730-3228 or 941-778-2316, Jeff or Jean.

MARY KAY COSMETICS: Full line at discounted prices. Jenifer, 941-224-1760, 941-739-0792.

ANTIQUE COPPER POTS and bowls, collection $350. Burl-wood rocker, oak office chairs, collectibles.  View at The Islander store, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

ORIGINAL, LOCAL ART for sale. View at The Islander store, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com

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. E-mail HYPERLINK classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN Church: All are welcome to come and worship with us! Please call 941-778-1813 or visit us at:  www.gloriadeilutheran.com for worship times. 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

OUR DAILY BREAD: Volunteer servers needed. 9 a.m.-noon. Call 941-745-2992, ask for Penny.

NEW ADVANCED TEACHING series starting Thursday, May 10. Continuing series Thursday evenings at Palmetto retreat center, 4310 61st St. E., Palmetto. E-mail: info@meditationsarasota.com. Call 941-323-3372.

EARLY CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Classified ads must be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday, May 25. The Islander office will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

HAITI $$$ DONATIONS to the Ministry of Presence Inc., www.ministryofpresence.org, urgently needed for local representatives to aid homeless children. Info: The Islander, 941-778-7978.

TERRY HAYES, REALTOR. Premier Sothebys. 941-302-3100.  Terry.hayes@sothebysrealty.com. Discoverannamaria.com.

MICHAEL NORTHFIELD: BROKER, Anna Maria Island Realty, 941-713-0284.  www.annamariaislandrealty.com. E-mail:  Michael@annamariaislandrealty.com. Your personal broker.

WANTED: YOUR OLD cell phone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

FISHING GEAR WANTED: The Privateers and The Islander are collecting new or used, repairable fishing poles and reels, nets, tackle, buckets, etc. to give to children. Donate your gear at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.

GARAGE SALES

ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Donation drop-off, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY Fire Hall yard sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27. Yes, we have it all! Restaurant dishes, glasses, plates, eclectic items, nautical, sports, holidays, clothes, indoor-outdoor furniture, TVs, tools and much more. Free coffee and fun, see you there! 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach.

INSIDE YARD SALE: All must go, household, furniture. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, May 25-28. 206 81st St., Holmes Beach.

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, ARTWORK, treasures galore! 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 26. 424 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.

NEW LOCATION: STEFF’S Stuff Antiques has moved to The Centre Shops on Longboat Key. 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit 101. 941-383-1901.

LOST & FOUND

FOUND I-PHONE. FURTHER information can be obtained at HBPD 941-708-5804.

LOST NECKLACE AT beach or Fern Street, Anna Maria. Gift from my kids. Call Karen 941-778-4321.

LOST CAT: DARK grey tabby, lost in area of Holmes Beach Business Center. Has a chip, responds to whistling. Call 941-778-3360.

PETS

ISLAND DOGS GROOMING Salon: Julie Keyes, certified groomer. Hydro bath, hand dry, (no cage drying). Personal service for you and your loved ones. Free pick up and delivery. Call anytime for appointments, 941-778-1202. Holmes Beach.

PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, 941-720-1411.

TRANSPORTATION

1989 560 SL MERCEDES. RED! Garaged entire life, kept her in gorgeous condition. Only 87,840 miles. $11,000. 941-592-9270.

1998 DODGE DURANGO 4×4. 5.9L. Mechanically excellent condition! Michelin tires, dependable transportation, $2,500. 941- 592-9270.

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.

DOCKSIDE SERVICE: PONTOON boat rental. Professional boat-sitting. ‘Always be water-ready.’ Call Dan, over 40 years in the boat business. 941-518-3868.

SEADUCED WATERCRAFT ADVENTURES: Pontoon and deck boat rentals from $99, sunset sailing, $39/person. Tours, nature, Passage Key, Egmont Key. Yacht tours, Egmont Key and offshore. Yacht rentals, 28-foot Carver available for overnights. 941-779-5889.

1986 DEHLER 25-foot sailboat. Retractable fin keel! Hondo outboard. Great condition, really fun boat! $8,900. 941-962-0232.

POWER NOLES CUSTOM 11.5-foot fiberglass tunnel hull with bass seats. Very stable! Great for fishing-stand on the side without tipping, go in really shallow waters. Very fun boat for anyone who wants to get on the water!
 2001 25-hp Mercury 2-stroke, plus a trolling motor with battery. Must see! $2,150 obo. Call Toni, 941-928-8735.

HELP WANTED

FOR HIRE: PART-time receptionist for local area motel. Flexible hours and some weekends. Phone 941-778-2780.

OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT: Small home business in Holmes Beach, owned by a German couple needs an absolute reliable employee to handle the whole process of wholesale business and handling of additional eBay shop. The person should be in the office Monday-Friday from about 10 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m. (Friday until 2:30 pm) circa 100 -110 hours a month. Salary will be $1,200 in the beginning and will increase to $1,600 per month when trained. The duties and responsibilities will be: receive orders by phone, fax or online, create invoices with Quickbooks software, pack and prepare items (with stamps.com) for shipping. USPS pickup service will collect mailings daily. Employee must be able to create statements and to post payments in Quickbooks. Administrative duties must be done. Assistance is available by using remote access from owner to the computer in office. The owners live in Germany and will be in Holmes Beach two or three times a year to do executive duties. If you are 200 percent trustworthy, have the necessary skills and will be able to provide the duties described above please contact me ASAP by email: reinhard.schulze@t-online.de. I will stay on AMI from May 24-May 30 to make decisions. A retired person who is interested in an easy and expandable business will be perfect. Partnership or profit sharing may be possible in addition to payroll payment. Job sharing is also possible. 941-779-9111.

EARLY CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Classified ads must be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday, May 25. The Islander office will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

NAIL TECH NEEDED at new Island spa and boutique on Bridge Street. Turning appointments down daily. Call Amanda, 941-779-6836.

SALES ASSOCIATE: MOTIVATED, experienced real estate licensee for busy Island office. Please call Jesse or Robin at 941-778-7244.

KIDS FOR HIRE

BABIES, PETS, PLANTS: Responsible, trustworthy, fun and reliable 17-year old. Own transportation. 941-447-9658.

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, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

HEALTH CARE

LPNS NEEDED FOR active quadriplegic using Hoyer lift. Full or part-time. Morning shifts are 4-5 hours starting at 7 a.m. Overnight shifts are 9:30 p.m.-7 a.m. Travel opportunity. 941-383-9637.

SERVICES

LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunshine Car Service. 941-778-5476.

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.

WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-720-4152.

TRANSPORT SERVICE: LET me drive you to the airport or anywhere in Florida. Flat rates. Reasonable. Call Mike, 941-567-6634.

ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.

ISLANDER HANDYMAN SERVICE: 23-year Island resident, references. The Flying Dutchman LLC. We do all repair, interior and exterior, carpentry and more. Peter, 941-447-6747.

CLEANING BY LAURA offers everything on your list from kitchen and bath cleaning to dusting and emptying wastebaskets. 941-539-6891.

ISLAND PRESSURE WASHERS: Professional, reasonable and reliable. Call Bill or Clint for free estimate, 941-896-6788.

RETIRED CHICAGO POLICE officer drive your car north or south. 941-746-5651.

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL: RESIDENTIAL cleaning. Insured. References. Hourly rates. Call Gayle, 941-301-5851.

TUTORING SERVICES: Specializing in algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry and science. Special needs students welcome. Grades 3-12. Rick, 941-224-4977.

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.: 36 years of happy customers. Organizing, laundry, ironing, pet-watch, storm-check, etc. 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.

GUITAR TROUBLE? KOKO RAY’S ISLAND studio. Instruction in flute, saxophone, guitar, piano and voice. 315 58th St., Holmes Beach, 941-538-8724.

LAWN & GARDEN

CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Your complete irrigation repair company. Call 941-778-2581.

TIM’S TOTAL LAWN Care and handyman. Light hauling, most lawns, $25. Also pressure washing. Call 941-807-2537.

JR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.

LANDSCAPING

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Shell installed $45/yard at true specifications. Free appliance pick up. Call Shark Mark. 941-301-6067

SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $45/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30 years experience. 941-729-9381, 941-448-6336.

TOP NOTCH LAWN Care: Residential and commercial. For all your landscaping needs. 941-932-6600.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.

TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.

CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-730-7479.

GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711.

JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry, handyman, light hauling, pressure washing. Jack of all trades. Call 941-778-6170 or 941-447-2198.

SOUTHBAY HOME REPAIRS: If it’s broken, stuck, loose, leaks, needs paint, etc. I’ll fix it. Affordable quality work. 941-720-2906.

FOREMOST FENCE: Commercial, Residential. Chain link, vinyl, aluminum, wood, access control. Contractors you can depend on. Call 941-748-2700.

THE FLYING DUTCHMAN LLC: Professional tile roof restoration. Call Peter for free estimate. 23-year Island resident, references, insured. 941-447-6747.

CUSTOM KITCHENS AND baths, additions, windows and door replacement. Call Matt at Pinnacle Group, 941-685-6132. Lic#CGC1506518.

RENTALS

WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434.  HYPERLINK “http://www.suncoastinc.com” www.suncoastinc.com.

HOLMES BEACH BUSINESS Center. Rental units available for office/commercial spaces from 750-2,000 sf. Humidity-controlled mini-storage units and garage units, 11 x 22 feet. 5347 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-2924.

HOLIDAY/VACATION RENTALS: 3BR/2BA private pool home in northwest Bradenton, 3BR/3BA private pool home in Palma Sola, west Bradenton. No annuals. Call 941-794-1515.

VACATION RENTALS ONLY: Private pool homes, 3BR/2BA and 3BR/3BA. Condo, 1BR/1BA overlooking golf course. Call 941-794-1515 or www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com.

WANTED: RETAIL STOREFRONT in Bradenton Beach, 500 sf and up. Bridge street area. 941-447-1506.
2BR/2BA ANNUAL RENTALS starting at $850/month. Call Mike Norman Realty, 941-778-6696 or 800-367-1617.

WATERFRONT TWO BEDROOM townhouse with boat slip on Palma Sola Bay. Heated pool, patio, cable, washer and dryer. Lease six months plus. $925/month plus utilities. No pets. Call 941-538-8622.

BRADENTON BEACH: SEASONAL 2BR/1BA. Steps to beach. No pets. $700/week. 941-778-4731.

ANNUAL 1BR/1BA, WITH dock on Bimini Bay, washer, dryer hookups, carport, $950/month. http://goff-club.com/510B. 510-B South Drive, Anna Maria. 941-795-0504.

ANNUAL RENTAL NEEDED: Small apartment, efficiency or room with private bath, entrance, north end Anna Maria. Single, quiet, no smoking, drinking or pets. 941-685-0797.

EARLY CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Classified ads must be submitted by 2 p.m. Friday, May 25. The Islander office will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

TROPICAL PALMS SENIOR park: Nice 2BR mobile home on creek. Furnished, gated, pool, washer, dryer, cable. $695/month annual. 863-608-1833.  chickenplucker@webtv.net.

SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 1BR/1BA with loft with pool. Walk to beach, shops or dining! 941-778-3426. Web site: www.spinnakerscottages.com.

REAL ESTATE

DIRECT GULFFRONT: 146 feet on the beach. 3BR/4.5BA, office recreation room, spa, pool, outdoor kitchen and theater, elevator, turnkey furnished. $3,750,000. Suncoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202 or 941-720-0288.

FOR SALE BY owner: 1BR/1BA mobile completely remodeled with share, beach and bay access. Call 941-224-1652 for more information.

FOR SALE BY owner: Mobile home, 1BR/1BA, extra bonus room. Across the street from Bradenton Beach private fishing pier. Beach and bay access, adjacent parking. Call 813-458-3875.

OPEN HOUSE: 1-3 p.m. Saturday. 644 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. Gorgeous waterfront 2BR/2BA, pool. James Adkins, 713-0635.

SO YOU THINK you know AMI real estate? 150 AMI homes were bought so far this year. 80 properties are currently under contract. The property inventory is now under 300. What are you waiting for? Let me show you the lowest priced 3BR/2BA elevated home with garage, new construction to current codes and private heated pool. Wait! This deal just got better! Asking price just reduced $30,000 to $419,000. Part of a two-home project. The twin next door just sold this week. Not a condo. Zoned R2 for weekly rentals. I’ve also listed the lowest priced Gulffront condo and the lowest price building lot on a canal. Read this ad again and call Barry Gould, 941-448-5500. Island Vacation Properties.

VILLAGE GREEN LAKEFRONT: Rarely available ‘D’ model. Move-in condition, $145,000. Denise Langlois, Coldwell Banker, 941-725-4425.

2008 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Imperial 44-foot motor home. Loaded, with only 5,000 miles. Would consider trade towards home on Anna Maria Island. jim_kunkel@verizon.net. 410-937-2106.

FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE

HILTON HEAD, SOUTH Carolina home: 3BR/2.5BA, Palmetto Dunes. Trade for home on Anna Maria Island. 330-763-1137.

SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN home: Beautiful views, 3BR/2BA, furnished. Priced to sell, by owner, $149,500. 941-782-8231.