ITEMS FOR SALE
RING: 14K GOLD, diamonds and emeralds, size 6-7. Photos available. $500 negotiable. 941-761-1982, 202-841-4880, leighellen@gmail.com.
PURSE: DOONEY & Bourke leather, like new, $50 941-773-6109.
DOG KENNEL: LARGE size 26×18-inch good condition, $30. 941-773-6109.
VINTAGE HOOKED RUGS: Both 34×54-inch floral, pink, greens, cream. Good condition, $50 941-266-6902.
FOR CHRISTMAS! Norman Rockwell figurines, $10. E-mail for availability. Buy all, for $5/each. dixon.erin@rocketmail.com
100 BOOKS: GOOD variety (e-mail for book list), $100. 941-545-0480 or jlynchslu@gmail.com.
TV: 27-INCH Admiral with remote, $30. 941-795-8359.
TABLE: 42-INCH shabby chic, solid wood with pedestal, ‘mission-style’, $50. 941-795-8359.
WATER SKIS: ‘SANTA Fe’, $25. 941-795-8359.
COMPUTER: DELL Optiplex GX240 Windows XP, $90, 941-756-6728.
TOYS-MONSTER JAM cars, five for $2.50. Call 941-795-8734.
CDS: DANIEL ODONNELL, four/$10, box of assorted toys, 25 pieces, $2.50. 941-795-8734.
SONY MICROPHONE F-V5, with case, $10. 941-580-1212.
TAVERN CHAIRS, FOUR, heavy, solid oak, $10 each. 941-565-0836.
ANTIQUE ‘MAJESTIC’ COPPER teapot with wood handle, excellent condition. $35. 941-565-0836.
DEEP WATER BOAT dock on Bimini Bay, no bridges. Pam Watts, Coldwell Banker, 941-228-8753.
MOEN POP-UP for bathroom sink, complete new in box, $8. 941-761-1415.
CLOCK: VINTAGE 1945 GE Telechron with alarm, excellent condition, $25. Marion, 941-761-1415.
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 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.
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.
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.
ESTATE SALES
GARAGE SALES
ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.
YARD SALE: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Almost new furniture and kayaks. Roll-top desk, TVs, household stuff, yard-chipper, lawnmower, 475 pavers. 6485 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. 941-387-7136.
YARD SALE: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. TVs, microwave, dishes, sewing miscellaneous, tools and more. 6502 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach.
TREASURE HUNTER’S SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Household miscellaneous, tools, jewelry, collectibles, more. Seaside Court, carports off 63rd Street, Holmes Beach.
YARD SALE: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20. Antique Johnson outboard motors, lawn equipment, home goods, etc. 228 Periwinkle Plaza, Anna Maria.
LOST & FOUND
LOST CAT: VERY small black and white. Lost Marina Drive. Last seen Sunday, Oct. 23. Please, call 941-778-3360.
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.
‘HONEYPIE’: DOG AVAILABLE for adoption. One-year-old ‘coonhound.’ Beautiful and kind. Spayed/shots/chip. 941-345-2441. Islandlisa44@aol.com for pictures.
TRANSPORTATION
MERCEDES: 300 D, 1992, excellent condition, 123,000 miles, four new tires, $5,200. Call 941-730-9667.
BOATS & BOATING
WANT TO BUY: Tandem kayak, used, good shape with paddle. Call 941-524-0660.
HELP WANTED
LOCAL COMPANY: ANSWER phones, good with computers and office tasks, 15-20 hours per week to start. Work from Island. E-mail resume only: annamariaisland@hotmail.com.
BUSY AND EXPANDING Island real estate office looking for experienced agents. High splits and low fees. Call 941-778-8104.
FULL-TIME JOURNALIST WANTED: Seeking new journalism grad or experienced reporter. Work in paradise for the newspaper ranked No. 1 in the state by the Florida Press Association. E-mail letter of interest/resume: news@islander.org.
SALES ASSOCIATE: MOTIVATED, experienced real estate licensee for busy Island office. Please call Jesse or Robin at 941-778-7244.
KIDS FOR HIRE
LOCAL ISLAND STUDENT babysitter available. CPR and first aid-certified, early childhood development major. Emily, 941-567-9276.
BABIES, PETS AND PLANTS: Responsible, trustworthy, fun and reliable 16-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.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
ISLAND CONSIGNMENT AND gift shop. Established 10 years. Located in very busy shopping center, completely turnkey, newly remodeled. Buy today, run today. $21,000 or best offer. 941-348-9494.
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.
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.
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 PET NANNY: Loving pet care. Longtime Island resident, background check, pet CPR-certified, references. Karen Robinson, 941-730-5693.
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 PLUMBING AND Pressure Washers: Professional, reasonable rates. Services include repairing, replacing plumbing, issues including draining, cleaning snaking pipes. Pressure washing houses, trailers, driveways, pools, white-tile roofs. Free estimate, Bill or Rip, 941 896-6788.
ISLAND DOGS GROOMING: $10 off first groom. Salon, home groom, pickup/delivery, pet sitting. Certified groomer. Call 941-778-1202.
MOBILE DOG GROOMING: Bath/brush/hand blow dry, under 30 pounds, $30, 31-50 pounds, $40, 51-80 pounds, $50, 81-99 pounds $60. www.furrytails4grooming.com. 941-224-8655.
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. 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, 941-538-8724.
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.
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.
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.
NURSERY QUALITY GARDEN Care and maintenance. Hand weeding, trimming, cleanup, plant installation. Certified horticultural professional. Call Joan, 941-704-9025.
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.
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.
J.E. MURRAY: ESTABLISHED Island builder. New homes, remodeling. 30-year resident. Call 941-778-2316 or 941-730-3228.
PAUL FREY PAINTING, pressure wash, custom interior and exterior painting. Insured, 20 years experience. 941-224-8786.
JUS ROMEO: INSURED, affordable, experienced. House painting, pressure washing, handy work. Free estimate. Call Justin, 941-224-0344.
SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: MIchigan builder, 30 years experience. Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike, 1-616-204-8822.
RENTALS
WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.
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 RENTAL WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA, DOCK, pool, sunroom, laundry, annual-seasonal. 941-779-9074.
ANNUAL RENTAL: LONGBOAT Key, Twin Shores mobile home, 55-plus, private beach, 2BR/1BA. Call Karen, 813-377-6864.
1BR/1BA GROUND-FLOOR CONDO. 55-plus, pool, fishing pier. $1,500/month for three months, $1,300/month for six months and $1,000/month, annual. 813-393-6002.
3BR/3BA: NEW CANALFRONT, pool garage, beach three minutes, boat dock, extra. Starting $1,250/week. Also 2BR/2BA pool, garage, 75 yards to beach, starting $900/week. Call Jo Catolica, director, 269-760-9753, or Mike Sakellarides, 514-390-5050. Facebook: Palm Pelican.
GULFFRONT VACATION RENTAL: 2BR/1BA, sunset dining. Winter visitors call for rates. $150/night, three-day minimum. Contact Mary Ann, 863-660-3509.
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. 941-713-8070.
VACATION RENTAL: 1 or 2 bedrooms left in 2011. January, 2012, one bedroom monthly. New kitchen, dishwasher, washer, dryer, cable, wireless Internet. 513-236-5091 or 888-841-8474.
ANNA MARIA SEASONAL rental: 2BR/1BA, washer and dryer, close to beach and fishing pier. Call 941-720-2418.
ANNUAL: HOLMES BEACH. 2BR/2BA with lanai on quiet street close to beach. No pets, no smokers. $1,100/month plus utilities. Call 941-376-0541.
BAY WATERFRONT: SEASONAL 2-3BR/2BA, laundry room, pool, sun room, walk to beach. 941-779-9074, 703-587-4675.
DECEMBER SPECIAL: 1BR/1BA, just steps to beach. $498/week plus tax and fees. www.gulfdriveapartments.info. (Mention AMI promo.) 941-778-1098.
SMALL PRIVATE ROOM: North Longboat Key. Washer and dryer, utilities included. $130/week. 941-383-4856.
WATERFRONT APARTMENT: 1BR/1BA, dock, Jacuzzi, tile throughout, gorgeous views, Bradenton Beach, $900/month. 941-720-4475.
HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL: 3BR/2BA, great room, washer, dryer, duplex, no stairs, storage. All new last year. Great location, $1,600/month. 603-969-6840.
CANCELLATION: AVAILABLE NOW until December. Turnkey, 3BR/2BA house across from beach. Call 941-778-1180 or e-mail: Bettebch@gmail.com.
WANT TO GET the home office out of the house? Office suite available, approximately 250 sf, electric and water included, only $400/month. 941-746-8666.
RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE available, up to 1,000 sf. High visibility location along Marina Drive In Holmes Beach. Call 941-799-9096 for more information.
SEASONAL RENTAL: ANNA Maria city. Upstairs unit, 2BR/1BA. Available Dec. 24-Jan. 31. $1,500/month plus tax. 941-778-4499
ANNUAL RENTAL: $750/month or seasonal 1BR/1BA, 55-and-older community. All new inside. Bradenton Beach. 941-224-1652.
PROFESSIONAL, MATURE SINGLE woman searching for rental or housesitting. Will care for pets and plants. Non-smoker, long-time resident with references. 941-713-4515.
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.
NEED 2BR/2BA CONDO or house for February and March rental for two energetic senior citizens. Flexible location but prefer Holmes Beach. E-mail: biddlebetsy@sbcglobal.net or 860-245-0182.
ANNUAL 2BR/2BA: Washer-dryer hookup, shared pool. First, last and security deposit. $1,100/month plus utilities. Seasonal 2BR/2BA washer and dryer, shared pool, ground floor, $2,700/month. 941-778-9576.
ANNUAL: 2BR/2BA on canal, space for boat. No pets. Holmes Beach. 941-778-7039.
ANNA MARIA ANNUAL: Beautiful, quaint efficiency apartment. Wood floors, granite counter-tops. One block to Gulf of Mexico, backyard dock, canal access to Tampa Bay. One person. $645/month plus security. 941-778-9158.
HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL: 3BR/2BA home. Large, fenced yard, quiet neighborhood, washer, dryer, carport. Non-smoking, desirable location. $1,600/month. 941-713-6466.
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. $3,750,000. Suncoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202 or 941-720-0288.
NEW UPGRADED CONDOS: Minutes to beach, annual, seasonal, $140,000-plus. Special financing available. 941-773-0212. Taylor Morrison at Palma Sola Trace.
PRIME BAYFRONT LOT with a sandy beach! $699,000. Owner will finance. Call Sato Real Estate, 941-778-7200.
BEACHFRONT HOME FOR sale. 2BR/1BA, large lot for expansion! By owner, $799,000. 941-778-8356.