ITEMS FOR SALE
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: THREE sections, side sections have rounded glass. 6-foot, 8-inch x 70-inch x 20-inch deep. $75. 941-778-0192.
HIGH-END USED dishwasher, double-door refrigerator/freezer, cook- top, double ovens, queen sectional. 941-778-1059.
COLLECTIBLES: RETRO CRACKER jack clock, $8, 1929 die-cast model airplane bank, $8. M&M watch plus sunglasses, $10. Call 941-795-8734.
COMPUTER: COMPAQ PRESARIO, Windows XP, home, $75. 941-756-6728.
FRENCH COUNTRY BEDROOM set with double bed, $100, couch and love seat, $75. 941-795-8359.
TWIN ROCKERS WITH ottomans, blue, $50. 941-795-8359.
CHINA: CARRIAGE HOUSE, Castile, 69 pieces, black-and-white etched border, gold trim, $60. 941-778-0256.
CACTUS: LARGE, two Opuntia, two candelabra, $20. 941-778-0256.
COCKATIEL BIRD CAGE: Like new with floor stand, $35. 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 941-928-8735 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
GIRL’S BIKE: SPECIALIZED Hotrock, light purple, like new. $85. 941-928-8735 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 941-928-8735 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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.
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 advertise up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FREE, one week, must be submitted online. E-mail classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ISLAND GIRL INTERIORS is moving. Everything must go! Great washable slip-covered sofas and chairs, tables, lamps, buffets, custom window treatments and so much more. 941-745-3505. 4800 Manatee Ave. Bradenton.
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.
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: GORGEOUS, lighted three-piece display case, $500, six authentic bentwood chairs, $300, maple hutch, $100, small maple hutch, $50, large deco dresser, mirror, four night stands, $600, grandmother clock, $200, oriental secretary $300, oriental chest, $200, glass-front curio $150, lots more. By appointment, 941-592-9270.
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.
TAX RELIEF SALE: 50 percent off (except furniture). Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Find your treasure at Treasures benefiting Tidewell, 5917 Manatee Ave W., Pebble Springs Plaza, Bradenton. 941-792-5500. Donations welcome.
LOST & FOUND
LOST PRIVATEER DAGGER: one of matching husband-wife set. Husband passed away recently, so much sentimental value attached. Please, call 941-761-4771 if found.
LOST: TEAR DROP-shaped necklace, maybe near Manatee public beach, much sentimental value. Reward if found, 941-345-6531 or 941-778-3953.
DIGITAL CAMERA (FOUND on Island), digital camera (found at Robinson Preserve), men’s wedding band, silver makeup bag. For further information please, call the Holmes Beach Police Department at 941-708-5804.
LOST: VICINITY OAK Street beach, Anna Maria. Pair of Maui Jim frameless brown sunglasses, sentimental value. Reward. 603-490-7100.
FOUND: PRESCRIPTION GLASSES. 7200 block, on beach. Call to claim. 941-896-7196.
LOST: LADIES “Skagen” silver watch, on beach, April 6 near SandBar restaurant, Anna Maria. 941-761-8707.
PETS
FOUND FERRET: For further information, please, call the Holmes Beach Police Department at 941-708-5804.
WONDERFUL SWEET ADULT cat, tiger striped, big beautiful eyes. Neutered, up to date on shots, micro chipped. Lisa, 941-345-2441 or e-mail: islandlisa44@aol.com.
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
GOLF CART: 2002 EZGO. Mint condition, $1,750. 518-332-4134.
BOATS & BOATING
BIMINI BAY: 10,000-lb. lift, up to 29 feet. Direct open water, electric, water. Call Larry, 941-778-1565.
HELP WANTED
ISLAND RESORT SEEKING part-time assistant manager. Management experience, office skills, and good customer service required. Island resident preferred. Call 941-778-2090.
SALES ACE: MOTIVATED Real Estate licensee wanted for new progressive Island office. Great splits. Call Nicole, 941-773-3966.
SALES ASSOCIATE: MOTIVATED, experienced real estate licensee for busy Island office. Please call Jesse or Robin at 941-778-7244.
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
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
ROTTEN RALPH’S RESTAURANT/bar business opportunity, $299,000. One of the last with waterfront dining. Sharon Villars, 941-920-0669. Erlene Fitzpatrick, 941-224-6339. Remax Alliance Group.
HEALTH FOOD AND deli business. 3228 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-580-0626.
SERVICES
LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunshine Car Service. 941-778-5476.
PRESSURE WASHING SPECIAL: Driveways, swimming pool decks, docks and trailers, $45/each. All other services $18/hour plus chemicals. Cortez resident. Call Bill, 941-896-6788.
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 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, 941-448-4100.
HOUSE CLEANING BY Laura. Excellent references. One house, 2BR/2BA, $50. 941-539-6891.
WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-720-4152.
ISLAND PET NANNY: Loving pet care. Longtime Island resident, background check, pet CPR-certified, references. Karen Robinson, 941-779-2830 or 941-730-5693.
CATCH-UP HANDYMAN: Yard work, house repairs. “You fish, I work!” Hugh Holmes III, 941-465-0157.
SENIOR CARE: IN-home available. Many services with references. Caring and experienced. Please call 941-778-0045.
TUTORING SERVICES: Specializing in algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry and science. Special needs students welcome. Grades 3-12. Jenifer, 941-224-1760.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. Free estimates, references. 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 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, 941-538-2284.
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, 941-448-6336.
CERTIFIED HORTICULTURAL PROFESSIONAL: Nursery quality garden care and maintenance. Hand weeding, trimming, cleanup, plant installation. Certified horticultural professional. Call Joan, 941-704-9025.
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.
DOOR REPAIRS, REPLACEMENTS: Residential, commercial, glass inserts, insulated-glass replacement, vinyl windows. TDWS Inc. 941-730-1399.
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.
OFFICE, RETAIL, PROFESSIONAL Space: 8803/8799 Cortez Road. 1,200-sf and 1,300-sf. Call 1-800-952-1206.
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.
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.
ISLAND ANNUALS: 2BR/2BA ground-level, pool, 55-plus community $1,000/month. 3BR/2BA private home, furnished, $1,400/month. Gulf-Bay Realty, 941-778-7244.
BRADENTON BEACH WATERFRONT SMALL one bedroom cottage. $950/month, annual lease, no pets. 941-779-0289.
VACATION RENTALS ACROSS from beach. Openings now. 2BR/1BA, $550/week. Almost Beach Apartments. 941-778-2374.
WATERFRONT HOME: 2BR/2BA, pool, dock, walk to beach, $2,000/month, annual. 703-587-4675, 941-779-9074.
TURNKEY FURNISHED, SPACIOUS 1BR/1BA 900-sf duplex apartment with wraparound deck. Utilities, lawn care, cable by owner. Laundry on site. 1.3 miles from Anna Maria Island beaches. $1,025/month. 941-761-2725.
BEAN POINT: BEACHFRONT annual rental. 4BR/3BA, carport, gazebo, $2,950/month. 404-395-5547.
CANCELLATION: APRIL 16-30. 3BR/2BA cottage across from street from beach $850/week plus tax. 941-778-1180.
ANNUAL 1BR/1BA APARTMENT: Three blocks to beach. Quiet neighborhood. $650/month, plus utilities. 941-778-5143.
ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/1BA duplex, ground level, $900/month includes water/trash. Anna Maria. 941-778-7003.
HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL: Clean 2BR/2BA with garage. Nice quiet area, references required, no smoking/pets. $950/month. 941-776-1789.
ANNUAL: WATERFRONT VIEW, cute, compact, 1BR/1BA. Tile, new kitchen, open floor plan, ground floor, private patio, laundry and pool. $850/month, electric, water included. No pets. Drive by: 201 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria. 786-375-9633.
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
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.
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. $3,400,000. Contact owner, broker, 941-920-1699 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 941-920-1699 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
DUPLEX FOR SALE by owner. 2BR/2BA each side. Large corner lot. If you are looking to invest without the hassles of a rental, this is for you. I will lease it back and take care of everything. Call Tom for details at 941-993-4909 or e-mail me: tombiels1@verizon.net.
DIRECT BAYFRONT HOME: 170-feet on water, 2,600 sf of living, extensive remodeling, pool, lift, dock. Accepting offers over $750,000. Jim, 941-580-0626.
TRY A FRESH approach: Call Carmen Pedota and Lori Guerin of Duncan Real Estate for all your real estate needs. 941-284-2598 or 941-773-3415. www.loriguerin.listingbook.com.
FOR SALE: BRADENTON Beach. Sandpiper Resort, 1BR/1BA, enclosed bonus room, steps to beach. 813-458-3875.
FOR SALE: TRAILER. Pines Park, Bridge Street. $45,000. Updated, furnished, three blocks to beach. Park manager on-site. Boat dock possibility. Owner, 603-508-2039. Cell, 941-567-6726.
ALMOST-NEW CANALFRONT luxury home. 4BR/4.5BA, den, pool, high-end appliances. 3,350-sf. under air. $1,450,000. 215 Chilson Ave, Anna Maria. 941-567-6600.
ROOM FOR RENT: House on Anna Maria Island. Call 941-778-0045 for information.
DOES SIZE REALLY matter? If what’s important to you is soothing surf, sugary sand and sensational sunsets from your direct beachfront nest, who needs more than one bedroom and a bath with a Jacuzzi tub? By the way, this turnkey-furnished condo does have a new kitchen and cozy living room and (if you’re interested) it rents like crazy! Unless you want to buy a motel room, this is the lowest priced Gulffront residence on Anna Maria Island at $295,000. Ask about seller financing. Call Barry Gould, 941-448-5500. Island Vacation Properties. See it … buy it!
FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE
20 ACRES: $0 down, $99/month. Only $12,900. Near growing El Paso, Texas (second safest U.S. city). Owner financing, No credit checks, money back guarantee! Free color brochure. 800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com.