ITEMS FOR SALE
GUN CABINET: HOLDS 12 guns. Oak with glass door, $100. 941-778-7355.
G.E. FREEZER/FRIDGE: 128 cubic, double doors, $85. 941-580-7774.
RING: WHITE GOLD with seven round diamonds on top, size seven, $99. 941-580-7774.
MIRRORS: 64 x 36 inch, three for $30. Desk, country French, hutch, 45 x 26, $50. 941-795-8359.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, OFF-white lacquer, three pieces, 72 x 78 inch, will hold 27-inch TV, $75. 941-795-8359.
HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS: LIGHTS, shrieking ghost, ghost doll, $12. 941-778-0265.
BOOKCASES: TWO, FIVE shelves, 30 x 72-inch, $25. Chandelier, white metal, oriental, $20. 941-778-0256.
COMPUTER: 2.4 GHz with newly loaded Windows XP-PRO, $100. 941-756-6728.
ANTIQUE COPPER POTS and bowls, collection $300, or $50-75 each. Wine racks, antique burl-wood rocker and more. View at The Islander store, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
THREE GRAND MIRRORS, gorgeous frames, 4×6 feet to 5×8 feet. $200-$350. View at The Islander store, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
ORIGINAL, LOCAL ART for sale:vView at The Islander store, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com.
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT SUPPLIES: Ice machine: install and service $2,100. You pick up, $1,600. Assorted stainless shelves: $75. Six-burner gas cooktop and charbroiler: $1,800. 941-730-2606.
FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE: Individuals may advertise up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FREE, one week. Deliver in person to The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, e-mail classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FESTIVAL VENDORS WANTED: Arts, crafts, food, beverage for Save Our Gulf 3-day festival in Holmes Beach Nov. 19-21. Call Joy, 941-545-3664.
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.
BRADENTON ROTARY CLUB meets at noon Mondays at Mattison’s Riverside, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Club members enjoy fellowship with like-minded professionals. Club projects offer opportunities to benefit the community locally and worldwide. To attend a meeting as our guest, call Trish, 941-747-1871. More information: www.bradentonrotary.org.
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.
CORPORATE AND GOLF entertainment. Private parties and fundraisers. Florida: October through March. www.bbrodney.com. 337-367-0339.
TERRY HAYES, REALTOR. Signature Sothebys International. 941-302-3100. Terry.hayes@sothebysrealty.com. Discoverannamaria.com.
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.
ESTATE SALES
ESTATE SALE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. Everything must go, 2BR condo. Signed artwork. 5608 Gulf Drive, #205, Holmes Beach.
ESTATE SALE: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15. 763 Jacaranda Ave., Anna Maria. Rattan glass-top dinette, sofa bed, swivel rocker, coffee and end tables. Roll-top desk, TV stand, Legacy organ, foldaway bed, chest, double bed, prints, kitchenware and decorative accessories. Also 2000 Oldsmobile Alero, approximately 38,000 miles. Sale conducted by Palma Sola Appraisals and Sales. Numbers given at 8 a.m.
GARAGE SALES
ROSER THRIFT SHOP open 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 am to noon Saturday. Donations 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779 -2733.
NEPTUNE LANE/WHITE AVENUE neighborhood yard sales. 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Holmes Beach.
LOST & FOUND
LOST: PINK CASIO camera. Stayed at Tradewinds Resort. Many wedding, pre-wedding photos. prestonimage@aol.com. 941-928-0193.
FOUND: BIRTH REGISTRATION card. Missouri. Claim at The Islander office, 5405 Marina Drive, Holmes beach.
PETS
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.
BOATS & BOATING
2002 COBIA: CENTER console with 250-hp Yamaha ocean runner, GPS, radio, bait well, saltwater washdown. $18,500. 813-545-4361.
12-FOOT ALUMINUM boat and trailer, two 3.5-hp motors, two of everything. Salt-free. $950. 616-430-0963.
HELP WANTED
DRUMMER, KEYBOARD PLAYER and bass musician wanted for reggae band. 941-779-5246.
SALES ASSOCIATE: MOTIVATED, experienced real estate licensee for busy Island office. Please call Jesse or Robin at 941-778-7244.
LOOKING FOR HIGHLY responsible person or couple to move to large home yet to be rented, as house parent(s) to two handicapped people. References, background check and experience required. Call 941-567-4399.
FULL-TIME DESK clerk for Inn: Flexible days and hours a must. Includes weekends and holidays. Duties include checking in guests, giving tours of property, cleaning of common areas, local driving with mileage reimbursement and basic computer skills. Must be friendly and neat in appearance. Fax resume: 941-201-3223 or pick up an application at 101 66th St., Holmes Beach, FL 34217. Please, no phone calls!
INTERVIEWING NOW FOR part-time women’s sales position. Contact Linda at 941-704-3424.
KIDS FOR HIRE
LOOKING FOR A babysitter or pet sitter? For all ages, call Carolyn. Red cross certified. 941-778-2301.
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.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
FLORIDA BUSINESSES FOR sale! Buy, sell, broker, referral. E2/EB5 Visa. Call James Adkins, 941-713-0635. www.AdkinsFloridaGroup.com.
HEALTH FOOD STORE on Anna Maria Island, located in busy shopping center, large inventory, all equipment and fixtures, completely turnkey, business growing monthly, owners moving, great opportunity for mom and pop. $189,000. Call Jim, 941-580-0626.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY: Nine beds, 100 percent occupancy, includes real estate. Two homes, one for owner’s quarters, office. Grosses $28,000/monthly. Great opportunity for health care person to own business. $499,000. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
SERVICES
LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunshine Car Service. 941-778-5476.
PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete computer solutions for business and home. Installation, repair, upgrade, networking, Web services, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945.
ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.
LIGHT CARPENTRY, HOME repairs, handyman work, deck repairs, dock repairs, etc. Retired tradesman, Island resident. No job too small. Call Steve Doyle 941-778-1708.
TOTAL DOOR AND Window Service: Repairs, replacements, sales, parts, stormcatcher hurricane covers, Simonton windows, Plastpro doors, ODL inserts. 941-730-1399.
HOUSE CLEANING BY Laura. Excellent references. One house, 2BR/2BA, $50. 941-539-6891.
CONTACT CAPT. GREG Burke of A Paradise Realty for all of your real estate needs, selling, listing, buying, market analysis. 941-592-8373, or e-mail: gregburkesr@hotmail.com.
I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-778-7770. Leave message.
TRANSPORT SERVICE: LET me drive you to the airport or anywhere in Florida. Flat rates. Reasonable. Call Mike, 941-567-6634.
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.
WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-720-4152.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. 941-920-3840.
ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING and Co.: 36 years of happy customers. Organizing, pet-watch, storm-check, etc. Rentals our specialty. 941-778-3046.
DESIGNER FOR HIRE! All your graphic needs covered! Web design. Call Jon at Smashcat Studios, 941-778-2824 or 941-545-0192.
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.
NADIA’S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, 941-795-0887. MA#0017550.
CHECK MY HOUSE! When you’re away, we stay close to home. We provide full house checking services to ensure your house is secure while you are away. Call 941-928-8735, or e-mail HYPERLINK “mailto:check.my.house@verizon.net” check.my.house@verizon.net for details.
TUTORING SERVICES: Specializing in algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry and science. Special need students welcome. Grades 3-12. Jenifer, 941-224-1760.
UPSCALE NAIL SALON: Nails on the Island. 30 years experience. Call for an appointment. Now offering in-home services. 941-713-5244.
GUITAR TROUBLE? KOKO RAY’S ISLAND studio. Instruction in flute, saxophone, guitar, piano and voice. 315 58th St., Holmes Beach, 941-778-8323.
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.
TREES BY BREEZE Inc.: Custom landscapes, tree trimming, property maintenance. Insured. Since 1988. Chris, 941-778-2837.
JR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.
LANDSCAPING
STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. For all your landscape needs. Shell $45/yard. Call Shark Mark. 941-301-6067.
KARAZ LANDSCAPE LAWN service. Mulch, clean ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. 941-448-3857 or 941-448-5207.
SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. Premium grade-A, $45/yard Bgrade, $30-$40/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.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100.
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 work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing. 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.
HANDYMAN FOR HIRE: $15 per hour. No job too small. One call does it all. Call Arthur, 941-301-0624. Quality satisfaction guaranteed.
J.E. MURRAY: ESTABLISHED Island builder. New homes, remodeling. 30-year resident. Call 941-778-2316 or 941-730-3228.
RENTALS
WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.
WATERFRONT KEY WEST STYLE with dock. Furnished, walk to beach. $150/night, $950/week. Use of bikes and kayaks included. 941-794-5980. www.divefish.com.
VACATION RENTALS: 3BR/3BA pool home, 2BR/1BA cottage, 5BR/4BA split pool home, two blocks to Holmes Beach. 3BR/2BA pool home, northwest Bradenton, 3BR/3BA pool home, Palma Sola. Weekly, monthly rentals. Luxury furnishings, all amenities. Inclusive prices. Coastal Properties Realty, 941-794-1515.
ANNA MARIA BEACHFRONT, waterfront vacation rental. 5BR/4BA. $2,200/week. 559-760-1331. tampabaybeachhouse.com.
FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED: 2BR/2BA condo. Beachfront with pool in Holmes Beach. beachcondo25@yahoo.com.
CHARMING MONTHLY/SEASONAL condo. Cross street to Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA, washer, dryer. Two screened-in decks, heated pool. $2,400/month. 813-634-3790.
SEASONAL: HOLMES BEACH. Spacious 3BR/2BA duplex, upper level. Screened lanai, completely furnished. One house from beach. Gulf view. No pets or smoking. Two-month minimum. 813-689-0925 or HLMSBCHRNTL@aol.com.
ANNUAL RENTAL: ANNA Maria, 200 feet to Rod & Reel Pier. 2BR/1BA ground level, washer, dryer, refrigerator, unfurnished, newly remodeled, no pets or smokers. $900/month plus utilities, available now, 941-387-8610.
SEASONAL/VACATION RENTAL: 1.5 blocks from Gulf. 2BR/1BA Furnished, washer and dryer, carport. Call Ed, 303-710-2996.
DIRECT BAYFRONT: 2,500 sf. Beautiful home, 3BR/2.5BA, boat dock, lift, pool, fully furnished. $3,600/month, annual. 941-580-0626.
ON THE BEACH! 2BR/1BA, ground-level, waterfront, attached garage, patio. Seasonal, monthly, weekly rates. October discount. 941-348-9448.
PERICO BAY CLUB: Seasonal or annual, two-month minimum. Furnished or unfurnished, water view, gated, tennis, carport, washer and dryer, remodeled. 24-hour security. 941-545-4033.
SKIERS: WOULD YOU like to house trade for 1-6 months this winter? Country home 25 minutes from Steamboat, Colo. One hour and 15 minutes from Vail. Or rent this beautiful furnished 2BR/2BA home, $2,000/month. attnsue@q.com or 970-736-8293.
VACATION RENTALS NOW: 2BR/2BA townhouse, pool, boat slip. Weekend, $350. Week, $550. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
MINUTES TO BEACHES! Large 3BR/2BA garage duplex. Range, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer, disposal, huge Florida room, large screened lanai, big storage shed, fenced yard, ceiling fans, carpet, ceramic tile, wood laminate flooring, $895/month. Annual. 941-740-0793.
SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 55-plus 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. 941-778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com.
REAL ESTATE
HAVING MORTGAGE TROUBLE? Want to buy distressed properties? Call James Adkins, 941-713-0635. www.MyDistressedHome.com.
BAYFRONT PELICAN COVE condo: 2BR/2BA great views, close to everything. Call Capt. Greg, 941-592-8373, A Paradise Realty.
DIRECT GULFFRONT: 4BR/4.5BA, den, three-car garage, pool, spa, elevator, security. Immaculate 2005 Mediterranean villa-style architecture, breathtaking Gulf views, furnished, 5,146 sf under roof, north Anna Maria Island. 12106 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. $3,500,000. Contact owner, broker, 941-920-1699.
OPEN SUNDAY: 1-3 p.m. Waterfront home with panoramic views! Now $825,000. 865 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. Lynn Parker, RoseBay Real Estate, 941-321-2736.
2BR MOBILE HOME for sale: Fully furnished, $4,500. 53rd Avenue and US 41, Bradenton. 941-580-7774.
AFFORDABLE CONDOS: FORTY-Three West villa. Caged courtyards, pet friendly, $129,500. Spacious Village Green 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, 2,100 sf, $139,500. Perico Bay Club 2BR/2BA, one-car garage villa. Pet friendly, $229,900. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
FIXER-UPPER HOME: 2BR/1BA. Manatee college area, $40,000. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
PRICE REDUCED: DUPLEX on two deeded lots, both units 2BR/1.5BA, elevated, park under building. $450,000. Call owner: 00941-730-2606.
FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE
NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Land: Mountain-top tract, 2.6 acres, private, large public lake five minutes away. Owner must sell, only $25,500. Call 866-275-0442.