ITEMS FOR SALE
TWIN BED: GOOD mattress, four-poster, porcelain, $45. 941-527-8249.
RATTAN SLEEPER BED: Bright colors, full-size, $85. 941-527-8249.
COFFEE TABLE: BEIGE with beveled glass. 23×48, $30. 941-778-6288.
COMPUTER TOWER WITH Windows XP, $60. 941-756-6728.
TV: EMERSON, 19-inch with DVD, $40. 941-795-8359.
LEATHER CHAIR, DESK with wheels and arms, $20. Card table with table pad, $15. 941-795-8359.
GOLF PULL CARTS: Two, excellent condition, $15 each or two for $25. Holmes Beach. 941-778-7226
BIRD CAGES: ONE parrot size, one cockatiel size, $35 each. 941-356-1456.
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.
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.
WEST MANATEE FIRE Auxiliary Fire Hall yard sale coming in March. Please consider donating. We can pick up or drop off at 201 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach Fire Hall. Tax deductible letters available. 941-720-0426.
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: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. 6402 13th Ave. W. Bradenton, Village Green. Sofa bed, recliner, twin-bed set, dining-room table and chairs, camera equipment, rattan, glass-top dinette and four castor chairs. Loveseat, swivel rockers and end tables, collectible airplanes and ships, bench, some tools, linens and kitchenware. Microwave and stand, vacuum, china, glass and bric-a-bac. Also 2003 Ford Taurus station wagon. Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m.
ESTATE SALE! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 21-22. 303 22nd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Furniture, two queen beds, Tiffany-style lamps, antique pottery and English porcelains, carnival glass, Limoges china, tea pots, Boyds Bears, Dept. 56, vintage jewelry and handbags, ballroom costumes, exercise equipment, electronic organ, and more! View photos: demingestatesales.com. 941-306-2140.
ESTATE SALE: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. 6418 13th Ave. Drive W., Bradenton, Village Green. (Located off 68th Street West) Sofa table, dining room table, six chairs and server, sofa, mahogany secretary, Victorian settee and chair, credenza, pair recliners, white leather sofa, step-back cupboard, desk, two twin-bed sets, dinette, desk, kitchenware linens, china, glass and bric-a-brac. Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m.
GARAGE SALES
ROSER THRIFT SHOP open 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779 -2733.
FABULOUS FAMILY CLOTHING sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Episcopal Church of the Annunciation. 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
MOVING SALE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Some furniture, but many other items. 600 Manatee Ave. #225, Westbay Cove, Holmes Beach.
GARAGE SALE; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Furniture, glassware, miscellaneous. 202 Peacock Lane, Holmes Beach.
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: Ipod shuffle. On beach, Gulf Drive and Palm Avenue, Anna Maria. 941-778-0022.
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.
TRANSPORTATION
BOATS & BOATING
MAINSAIL 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: mryder@mainsailhotels.com or tay@mainsailhotels.com.
BOATS UNDER $50,000 are selling very well. 19 boats sold in 45 days. Many in less than two weeks. I do business on a handshake. Island resident 15 years. Lets talk about selling your boat. 941-228-3489 or yachtingflorida@aol.com.
TURNKEY BOAT SITTING: Imagine your boat being always water-ready! 35 years experience. 941-778-7556.
BOAT SLIP FOR rent in Holmes Beach up to 23 feet. $140/month, three-month minimum. 941-962-6238.
HELP WANTED
SALES ASSOCIATE: MOTIVATED, experienced real estate licensee for busy Island office. Please call Jesse or Robin at 941-778-7244.
EXPERIENCED MOTIVATED REAL estate sales associate for Island office. High splits, low fees. Call Lynn, Edgewater Real Estate, 941-730-1294.
PART-TIME DIRECTOR of community art center. Submit resume, letter of interest, salary requirements to: 4arts4ever@gmail.com.
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.
EMPLOYMENT WANTED
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.
CONTACT CAPT. GREG Burke of A Paradise Realty for all of your real estate needs, selling, listing, buying. Listings needed. 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.
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.
ISLAND PET NANNY: Loving pet care. Longtime Island resident, background check, pet CPR-certified, references. Karen Robinson, 941-779-2830 or 941-730-5693.
WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-720-4152.
INDEPENDENT POWER WASHER: Anna Maria resident. $20/hour, $50/minimum. Services include houses, trailers, pool and wood decks, store fronts. Removes stains and mildew. Free estimates. Please, call Bill, 941-896-6788 and save!
HEADLIGHTS YELLOW, CLOUDY, milky? We make them clean and clear again! We come to you. See clearly again at night. Only $30 each or $50/set. www.glassmedics.com. Call 941-257-4789 for appointment.
S&S HOUSE CLEANERS: Professional service, specials available. Mopping, sweeping, steam cleaning, carpets. Light fixtures, fans, bathrooms. We specialize in cleaning porches, siding. Ask about our green products line. 941-592-1258, 941-565-3878.
PIANO LESSONS, Beginner to adult, degreed instructor. Lessons on grand piano, learn at your own pace with computer and theory games available. Pick up from King Middle School possible Tuesday or Thursday. 941-761-2440.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. 941-920-3840.
ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING and Co.: Gift certificates! 36 years of happy customers. Organizing, 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 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.
NURSERY QUALITY GARDEN Care and maintenance. Hand weeding, trimming, cleanup, plant installation. Call Joan, 941-704-9025.
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.
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.
SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Michigan general contractor with 30 years experience. Looking for large or small projects. Budget minded and knowledgeable tradesman willing to complete your project from start to finish on time, within budget. Quality work guaranteed at affordable prices. Call Mike, 616-204-8822.
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.
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. $2,000/month. 941-730-1086. linkconnection@hotmail.com.
BEACHFRONT HOME. Spectacular water views, private beach. Ground-level 2BR/1BA, garage. 941-348-9448.
CANCELLATION AVAILABILITY. WESTBAY Cove. Tennis, pools. February and March openings. Sharon, Old Florida Realty, 941-713-9096.
SEASONAL: PARTIAL-TO-turnkey furnished. 1BR/1BA off Cortez Road. One mile from beaches. Call Pat with Florida Real Estate team, 941-920-6637.
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.
OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 2BR/1.5BA doublewide in senior Bradenton Palms Mobile Home Park. $995/month. 15 minutes to Gulf. Pool, sauna, recreation center, close to shopping. Sell for $39,999. Why freeze up north when you can live in Florida? 863-688-3524, 863-608-1833. E-mail: chickenplucker@webtv.net.
BEACHFRONT HOME. Spectacular water views, private beach. Ground-level 2BR/1BA, garage. 941-348-9448.
ANNUAL 2BR/1.5BA RENTAL: Elevated unfurnished duplex in Holmes Beach. Lease or month-to-month. $850 per month. Leave a message: 941-730-2606.
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS owners with exceptional rental references looking for 2BR/2BA home on Anna Maria. Trying to sell your house? No problem, we’ll take excellent care of it. Showings not a problem. Prefer two-year lease. Have two mature polite dogs, guarantee no problems. 941-713-8070.
ANNUAL RENTAL: Available now. Sandy Pointe condo, 2BR/2BA, second floor. $1,200/month. Call Sato Real Estate Inc. 941-778-7200 or e-mail: rentals@satorealestate.com.
HOLMES BEACH COTTAGE: 2BR/1BA. Northwest Bradenton 3BR/2BA pool home, Palma Sola 3BR/3BA pool home. Vacation rentals: www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com. 941-794-1515.
SEASONAL RENTAL: February and April. 1BR/1BA west of Gulf Drive, Anna Maria City. $1,200/month plus tax. 941-778-4499.
PERICO ISLAND: 3BR/3BA beautifully furnished house. Private pool, seasonal/monthly rent. $3,000/month. Call 941-795-3778.
HOLMES BEACH LARGE ground-level 2-3BR/2BA, close to Gulf, $975/month first, last, security. 585-317-7344.
SEASONAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA luxury apartment, Holmes Beach. 200 yards from the beach. Jan 25-Feb. 7, $800/week. January, February, March 2012, $2,700/month. 941-778-7741.
SEASONAL RENTAL AVAILABLE now. 1BR/1BA, elevated, deck, cable, WIFI, block to beach. $1,600/month. 941-779-1112.
ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA. $900\/month, water included. 8102 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Mike Norman Realty 941-778-6696.
SEASONAL: 1BA STUDIO, completely remodeled. Queen bed, full-size kitchen, washer, dryer, patio, cable. $550/week, $1,650/month. 941-725-0073.
ANNUAL: CHARMING BAYVIEW cottage. 1BR/1BA, partially furnished, washer, dryer, dock. Nice quiet neighborhood. $850/month plus utilities. 941-795-1132.
ANNUAL 2BR/2BA RENTAL: Elevated duplex one block from beach. New upgraded kitchen with new appliances, including washer and dryer, one-car garage. $1,200/month. Vacation rentals also available at SolTerre Properties Inc. 941-896-3990.
ANNUALS: 2BR/2BA ground-level, pool, 55-plus community, $1,000/month. 3BR/2BA ground-level, pool, tennis, Perico Bay Club, $1,500/month. 3BR/2BA private home, $1,500/month. Gulf-Bay Realty, 941-778-7244.
3012 AVENUE C, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2BA, washer, dryer, $850/month. 128 51st St., Holmes Beach, 2BR/1BA, spacious, washer, dryer, close to beach, $900/month. 2100 Ave. A, Bradenton Beach, canalfront, newly remodeled, $1,150/month. Mike Norman Realty. 941-778-6696.
APARTMENTS WITH GULFVIEWS available due to last minute cancellations. Gated, private, great rates. www.AtKoiOne.com. 941-753-8866, 941-518-5026.
VACATION/SNOWBIRD RENTALS for the season now. Townhouse, 2BR, pool and boat dock, $2,600/month. Spacious home, small pet-friendly, $2,200-$2,400/month. Affordable 3BR/2BA home, $1,500/month. Realtor, Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.
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 condo at Bayview: 2BR/2BA, fireplace, great views, close to everything. Call Capt. Greg, 941-592-8373, A Paradise Realty.
I WILL LIST your property on 350 web sites! Laurie Fox, Coldwell Banker, www.every-listing.com, 941-730-7635.
DIRECT GULFFRONT: 146 feet on the beach. 3BR/4.5BA, office recreation room, spa, pool, outdoor kitchen and theater, elevator, turnkey furnished. $3,950,000. Suncoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202 or 941-720-0288.
SMALL HOME AT Bradenton Beach Pines Trailer Park. 55 and older. Lot rent, $392/month. $12,900. 61 N. Bay Drive. Call Bryan, 941-737-7759.
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.
BRAND NEW LUXURY condos: Four lights to the beaches. Starting at $149,000. 941-7610444. www.hiddenlakecondominiums.com.
KEY ROYALE CANAL house for annual rental, unfurnished. Beautiful, large, 2BR/2BA, Florida room, 2,100 sf, two-car garage. Available anytime. $1,600/month includes yard maintenance. 941-545-3511. dldecker01@yahoo.com.
DEALS: PERICO BAY Club villa, 2BR/2BA, one-car garage, furnished, $05,000. Village Green 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, $149,000. Make offer. 3BR/2BA updated home, pool, marina privileges, $109,000. Townhouse, 2BR, pool, boat dock, $120,000, Exclusive. Realtor, Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.
PRICE REDUCED: DUPLEX on two deeded lots, both units 2BR/1.5BA, elevated, park under building. $335,000. Call owner: 941-730-2606.