ITEMS FOR SALE
COMPUTER: 2.4 GHz with newly loaded Windows XP-PRO, $100. 941-756-6728.
NSP SURF BETTY 6-foot 8-inch surfboard. Used once. Asking $300. Call 941-725-2246.
FOR SALE: BRAND new in box Leapfrog Disney Zippity. $50. Please call 617-733-6528.
GE WASHER AND dryer: Almost new, $270. Call 941-567-5005.
FULL RIPCURL WETSUIT: Child’s 12, $60, O’Neill booties, men’s 4, $20, Liquid Force wakeboard-no binding, $60. 941-778-7003.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: 25 sets, colored. $10. 941-795-8359.
HOOVER CANISTER VACUUM in box with manual, $40. Wig, ‘Leading Lady’ Raquel Welch, in box, $40. 941-795-8359.
DOLPHIN WOODEN WALL hanging, 38 inches long, 19 inches high, $90. 941-778-0256.
FIESTA PITCHER: COBALT, 7.5-inch, $20. 941-778-0256.
YAMAHA VINO CLASSIC: Two scooters for sale. 2007 blue, only 1,500 miles, great condition. $1,150 or best offer. 2006 silver, only 850 miles and in great condition. $1,050 or best offer. Great gas mileage, 35 mph-plus, easy to ride, and really great fun on the Island! 941-928-8735.
GIRL’S BIKE: SPECIALIZED Hotrock, light purple, like new. $85. 941-928-8735
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. View 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
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.
CORPORATE AND GOLF entertainment. Private parties and fundraisers. Florida: October through March. www.bbrodney.com. 337-367-0339.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Sidewalk pre-Christmas sale at The Islander newspaper. Co-sponsor sculptor Woody Candish. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. No fee. Call 941-778-7978 or stop by 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, to register for the Where’s Woody Sale.
WANTED: KID CRAFTERS for the Children’s Gift Bazaar at the Christmas on Bridge Street Dec. 18. Earn holiday cash! Call for details, 941-713-3105.
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. Signature Sothebys International. 941-302-3100. Terry.hayes@sothebysrealty.com. Discoverannamaria.com.
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.
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: FRIDAY, Dec. 17. Numbers given out at 8 a.m. 721 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. (Be mindful of parking signs). Set of Hutschenreuter china, coffee and end tables, books, figurines, two sets of twin beds, chest, Gone With the Wind lamp, figurines, patio, table, 1920s lounge chair, dinette set, refrigerator, TV, file cabinet, sewing machine, kitchenware, etc. Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales.
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.
GIANT YARD SALE: Art and artists sale hosted by The Islander in the Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Bargains and fun shopping. Artists must register by noon Dec. 17. Info: 941-778-7978.
ISLANDER STORE SALE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Tie-Dye Mullet T-shirts, AMI stickers, collection of art, mirrors and Island kitsch. One-day sale at The Islander in the Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
PINE AVENUE WILL be having their first monthly flea market, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. Pine Avenue stores will be open and having huge sales! Anna Maria.
LOST & FOUND
LOST CAMERA: Panasonic Lumix, small black camera in pink neoprene-style pouch. Call 941-778-7978 if found.
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
50-FOOT BOAT dock for rent. Prime location, many amenities. Call 941-778-3013.
MAILSAIL MARINA BOAT slip rentals: Monthly boat slips for rent starting as low as $225 per slip. Please contact Margo or Tay, 941-201-3222. E-mail: mrryder@mainsail.com or tay@mainsail.com.
HELP WANTED
SALES ASSOCIATE: MOTIVATED, experienced real estate licensee for busy Island office. Please call Jesse or Robin at 941-778-7244.
LOOKING FOR CLEANERS: Resort on Anna Maria Island. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. First shift, part to full-time hours. Must speak English. Call JoAnne at 941-232-9784.
HELPER WANTED FOR landscaping company. Must have valid drivers license. Call Chris, 941-704-2714.
LIVE-IN HANDYMAN to housesit in winter season. Beachfront property, detached room. 941-779-9781.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER WANTED part-time for ad/editorial layout. InDesign and Photoshop expertise a must. Advertising experience required. Intro-resume to info@islander.org.
KIDS FOR HIRE
LOOKING FOR A babysitter or pet sitter? For all ages, call Carolyn. Red cross certified. 941-778-2301.
LOCAL ISLAND STUDENT babysitter available. CPR and first aid-certified, early childhood development major. Emily, 941-567-9276.
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
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.
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.
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.
ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.
CONTACT CAPT. GREG Burke of A Paradise Realty for all of your real estate needs, selling, listing, buying, market analysis. Listings needed, present inventory sold or under contract. 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.
HOUSE CLEANING BY Laura. Excellent references. One house, 2BR/2BA, $50. 941-539-6891.
NEED NEW DOORS? Fiberglass doors and frames, glass inserts, patio, storm and Simonton windows. TDWS. 941-722-7507.
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.
LIFE LEGACY VIDEO: Document a personal history of your life. Create a video to hand down to future generations. Include photos and memorabilia. Call 941-447-6228 or go to Lifelegacyvid.com.
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 0want 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 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.
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 B-grade, $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.
J.E. MURRAY: ESTABLISHED Island builder. New homes, remodeling. 30-year resident. Call 941-778-2316 or 941-730-3228.
CONCRETE/PAVER WORK: 20 years experience. New, repair, replace. Sidewalks, patios, driveways. Joel Snyder, 941-720-1599.
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. $1,900/month off and $2,490/month in season. Use of bikes and kayaks included. 941-794-5980. www.divefish.com.
ANNA MARIA BEACHFRONT, waterfront vacation rental. 5BR/4BA. $1,500-$2,200/week. 559-760-1331. Annamariaislandbeachfront.com.
SEASONAL: HOLMES BEACH. Spacious 3BR/2BA duplex, upper level. Screened lanai, completely furnished. One house from beach. Gulf view. No pets or smoking. 813-689-0925 or HLMSBCHRNTL@aol.com.
DIRECT BAYFRONT: 2,500 sf. Beautiful home, 3BR/2.5BA, boat dock, lift, pool, fully furnished. $3,600/month, annual. 941-580-0626.
SEASONAL ANNA MARIA: Newly remodeled 2BR/1BA and 3BR/2BA houses. 200 feet to beach. By week or month. 941-778-7933.
SEASONAL RENTAL: PEBBLE Springs 3BA/2BR condo. Front-door covered parking, pool at back door, tennis, clubhouse, minutes to beach, includes water and cable. $1,600/month. Requires application. www.macalusoproperty.com. 813-368-7383.
FOUR-MONTH WINTER special: 2BR/1.5BA furnished, senior park. 15 minutes to beach. Pool, hot tub, recreation room. $995/month. Lease option, $49,000 or best offer. chickenplucker@webtv.net. 863-688-3524 or 863-608-1833.
HOLIDAY: CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR rental. $399/weekend, $599/week. 2BR/2BA, pool, boat dock. 941-356-1456. Realtor, Real Estate Mart.
1BR/1BA: ONE BLOCK to the beach. All-inclusive. Annual, $850/month, seasonal, $1,400/month. Available now. Call 941-224-8199.
KEY ROYALE WATERFRONT house for rent. Annual, unfurnished. Beautiful, tropical 2BR/2BA, den, 1,700 sf. Great pool area, gas-heated hot tub, on canal, two boat lifts, two-car garage. Available Feb. 1, 2011. $2,300/month. 941-730-1086. linkconnection@hotmail.com.
SEASONAL RENTAL: AVAILABLE February, March and April. 1BR/1BA apartment west of Gulf Drive, Anna Maria City. $1,200/month plus tax. 941-778-4499.
SUNNY SHORES: QUAINT old 1BR. Washer and dryer, central air conditioning. No dogs. $600/month. 941-545-9025.
BEACHFRONT HOME. Spectacular water views, private beach. Ground-level 2BR/1BA, garage. 941-348-9448.
OFFICE, RETAIL, PROFESSIONAL Space: 8803/8799 Cortez Road. 1,200-sf (former salon) and 1,300-sf. Call 1-800-952-1206.
LARGE REMODELED 2BR/1BA, garage and deck. Walk to beach. $1,100/month, includes water, sewer, garbage. First, last and security. 941-779-2131.
REMODELED 2-3BR/2BA. Holmes Beach. $975/month plus utilities. First, last, security. Good references. 585-473-9361.
CANCELLATION AVAILABILITY. WESTBAY Cove, Westbay Point, 2BR/2BA, tennis, pools. January and February openings. Sharon, Old Florida Realty, 941-713-9096.
WAVES EDGE BEACHHOUSE: Beautiful Gulffront 3BR/2BA with heated pool. Newly renovated. Great location close to shops and restaurants. Reduced to $2,000/wk for January. 941-778-6696. www.wavesedgebeachhouse.com.
LAZY PALM COTTAGE: Newly renovated 3BR/2BA with brand new heated pool. One house to beach. Great location close to shops and restaurants. January reduced to $1,300/week. 941-778-6696. www.lazypalmcottage.com.
SEASONAL: PARTIAL-TO-turnkey furnished. 1BR/1BA off Cortez Road. One mile from beaches. Call Pat with Florida Real Estate team, 941-920-6637.
SANDPIPER RESORT: 2BR/1BA, steps to beach, bay view, dock, seasonal, annual. 941-778-3051.
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
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.
I WILL LIST your property on 350 web sites! Laurie Fox, Coldwell Banker, www.every-listing.com, 941-730-7635.
FOUR-MONTH WINTER special: 2BR/1.5BA furnished, senior park. 15 minutes to beach. Pool, hot tub, recreation room. $995/month. Lease option, $49,000 or best offer. 863-688-3524 or 863-608-1833.
CUSTOM BUILT BY owner: Elevated 3BR/2.5BA, four-car garage. Top-of-the line construction with elevator, lush private gardens and pool. Quiet street, walking distance to beaches and available boat dock. We have bought at Freedom Village so the opportunity to get a great buy is now! Asking $549,000. For pictures and information, e-mail Holmesbeachdream@aol.com or call 513-378-9100. Also have beautiful, clean 2BR/2BA ranch for $349,000, Holmes Beach, and a like-new 3BR/3BA ranch in northwest Bradenton only $165,000. All by owner.
SANDPIPER RESORT: STEPS to beach, dock. 2BR/1BA, $159,000, 1BR/1BA, $115,000. Also, $179,000. Owner financing. 941-778-3051.
MODERN CONDO VILLA: 2BR/2BA, one-car garage with private, caged courtyard. Pet-friendly. $128,000 or best offer. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
PRICE REDUCED: DUPLEX on two deeded lots, both units 2BR/1.5BA, elevated, park under building. $335,000. Call owner: 941-730-2606.
FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE
FACTORY DIRECT STEEL buildings: Buy at contractors cost. Commercial, industrial, farm, churches, hangars and all uses. Our factory representative will visit and assist you in planning your project in person. In-field support and erection available, 888-907-6260.