ITEMS FOR SALE
BOAT SPRING-LINE system, as new. Cost $180, sell, $60. Door opener, Legacy heavy duty, brackets, $69. 941-778-3920.
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
ESTATE SALE: 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturday, April 14. 607 Ivanhoe Lane, Key Royale, Holmes Beach. Nice pair of recliners, leather curved sofa, really nice coffee table, Samsung 60-inch TV (four months old), pair of French provincial arm chairs, buffet, bowfront corner cabinet, pair of twin beds, modern wicker dresser, mirror, etagere, night stands, chairs, Florida queen-bed set, brackets, office chair, ficus tree, bar chairs, area rugs, professional series Char-Broil grill, bar signs, extension ladder, air compressor, wet saw, dolly, Greek linens, and much more. Sale by Julie McClure. Pictures: www.appraisals4u.biz & www.estatesales.net.
GARAGE SALES
ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Donation drop-off, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.
NEW LOCATION: STEFF’S Stuff Antiques has moved to The Centre Shops on Longboat Key. 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Unit 101. 941-383-1901.
SALE: 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13-14. Rattan furniture, queen bed, mattress, bedding, four-foot fan, tools, treadmill, miscellaneous. No junk. 1902 74th St. W., Bradenton.
SALE: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 12-13. Needlepoint, dishes, tools. Pictures, plus-size clothes, miscellaneous. 894 North Shore, Anna Maria.
LOST & FOUND
LOST: GOLD CHAIN and cross with red stones- was my mothers-sentimental value. Reward. Holmes Beach. Jim, 309-781-6182.
LOST: GLASSES IN blue case. Anna Maria beach near Gulf Drive on March 22. Please, return to Paradise Rentals, 5201 Gulf Drive. 941-778-1591.
LOST CAMERA: MANATEE County public beach rest room, Friday, March 23. Sentimental, please return at least memory card. 262-909-0908 or 262-909-0911.
FOUND: LADIES WALLET, black and white, vicinity of Westbay Cove, Holmes Beach. 941-713-4048.
LOST BRASS KEYS: TWO, green tag. Between Island Real Estate, Westbay Point and chamber of commerce, Holmes Beach. 802-279-2955.
PETS
ISLAND DOGS GROOMING Salon: Julie Keyes, certified groomer. Hydro bath, hand dry, (no cage drying). Personal service for you and your loved ones. Free pick up and delivery. Call anytime for appointments, 941-778-1202. Holmes Beach.
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.
NEW HOME NEEDED! Beautiful cat for adoption! Long-hair, microchip, two years, friendly. Nice carry-crate included. 941-778-0330 or 812-219-2184.
FANTASTIC DOG! Champ is two, lab/shepherd mix, laid back, sweet. Up-to-date on shots, fixed, chipped. Rescued, needs happy, loving home. Please, call Moonracer Rescue, 941-896-6701.
BOATS & BOATING
BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Windrider 17 and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.
DOCKSIDE SERVICE: PONTOON boat rental. Professional boat-sitting. ‘Always be water-ready.’ Call Dan, over 40 years in the boat business. 941-518-3868.
AMI KAYAK FISHING Charters: Fish the eco-friendly way. All equipment provided. Kayak fishing is the fastest growing activity in the United States. Join me and find out why. Call Chris, 941-343-7251.
POWER NOLES CUSTOM 11.5-foot fiberglass tunnel hull with bass seats. Very stable! Great for fishing-stand on the side without tipping, go in really shallow waters. Very fun boat for anyone who wants to get on the water! 2001 25-hp Mercury 2-stroke, plus a trolling motor with battery. Must see! $2,150 obo. Call Toni, 941-928-8735.
HELP WANTED
PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED urgently for shipping, organizing, graphic design, Quickbooks, and any other miscellaneous, also to run some errand message job requests. You will be paid $580/week. Send your resume to: ktoymail@aol.com. 786-519-3572.
NAIL TECH NEEDED at new Island spa and boutique on Bridge Street. Turning appointments down daily. Call Amanda, 941-779-6836.
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.
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
SHARED COMMERCIAL SPACE on Historic Bridge Street available for retail, art, etc. 941-343-7504.
UNIQUE ISLAND RETAIL business for sale. High-traffic location, loyal clientele following. $54,900! Call Alex, 941-779-3312.
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.
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 COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.
ISLANDER HANDYMAN SERVICE: 23-year Island resident, references. The Flying Dutchman LLC. We do all repair, interior and exterior, carpentry and more. Peter, 941-447-6747.
AMI COMPUTER SOLUTIONS for computer problems solved at your home or office. Wireless networking, virus/spyware prevention and removal, repairs, software upgrades, advice and training. Travis, 941-301-4726.
WALY PRECISION PAINTING: Interior, exterior, stucco, drywall repairs, pressure wash. Match price, plus 10 percent off. Free estimates. 941-448-1928.
ISLAND PET NANNY: Loving pet care. Longtime Island resident, background check, pet CPR-certified, references. Karen Robinson, 941-779-2830 or 941-730-5693.
CLEANING BY LAURA offers everything on your list from kitchen and bath cleaning to dusting and emptying wastebaskets. 941-539-6891.
CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY: 28 years experience, all duties, top reference, four hours or more, 941-545-7114.
ISLAND PRESSURE WASHERS: Professional, reasonable and reliable. Call Bill or Clint for free estimate, 941-896-6788.
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. I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-920-3840.
ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING and Co.: 36 years of happy customers. Organizing, laundry, ironing, 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.
SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $45/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.
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. www.vangopainting.net.
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.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN LLC: Professional tile roof restoration. Call Peter for free estimate. 23-year Island resident, references, insured. 941-447-6747.
CUSTOM KITCHENS AND baths, additions, windows and door replacement. Call Matt at Pinnacle Group, 941-685-6132. Lic#CGC1506518.
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 RENTALS ONLY: Private pool homes, 3BR/2BA and 3BR/3BA. Condo, 1BR/1BA overlooking golf course. Call 941-794-1515 or www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com.
WANTED: RETAIL STOREFRONT in Bradenton Beach, 500 sf and up. Bridge street area. 941-447-1506.
ANNA MARIA ISLAND waterfront: Adorable one-bedroom cottage on the bay with dock. $1,495/month. Annual lease. Parking for one car only. 941-779-0289.
BAYOU CONDO: 2BR/1BA, furnished, assigned dock, walk to nearby city pier, beaches, restaurants and shops. Contact Sandy, broker/owner, for rates and availability. 941-376-6077 or e-mail Sandy@AnnaMaria.us.
ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA waterfront condo. Tennis, pool, close to all services, unfurnished. No pets, no smoking. $1,100/month. Call Sharon at Old Florida Realty, 941-713-9096.
ANNUAL RENTAL. 1BR/1BA, nicely furnished, 900 sf elevated duplex, wraparound deck. 1.3 miles to Anna Marie Island via Cortez Bridge. $1,100/month. 941-761-2725.
PERICO ISLAND: MONTHLY rental. 3BR/3BA, private pool, beautifully furnished. Call 941-795-3778. www.pericoholidayvilla.co.uk.
ANNUAL: 2BR/1.5BA duplex with shared laundry, fenced yard, partially furnished. $1,000/month. Small pet considered. First, last, security. Gulf-Bay Realty, 941-778-7244.
HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL rental: 2BR/1.5BA elevated duplex on Marina Drive. Near beach and trolley, carport and garage. $995/month. Available May 1. Call 770-547-6796 or 706-252-6530 after 10 a.m.
HOLMES BEACH: One-room efficiency. Available 2013 winter season. $1,200/month. 908-914-1182.
WATERFRONT TWO BEDROOM townhouse with boat slip on Palma Sola Bay. Heated pool, patio, cable, washer and dryer. Lease six months plus. $1,000 plus utilities. No pets. Call 941-538-8622.
SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 1BR/1BA with loft with pool. Walk to beach, shops or dining! 941-778-3426. Web site: www.spinnakerscottages.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.
FOR SALE BY owner: 1BR/1BA mobile completely remodeled with share, beach and bay access. Call 941-224-1652 for more information.
GREAT NORTHWEST LOCATION: Mint condition, close to beach, 2BR/2BA end unit, screened lanai, elevator, heated pool, lighted tennis, clubhouse. Move in now! $109,500. Call 941-792-0645.
FOR SALE BY owner: Mobile home, 1BR/1BA, extra bonus room. Across the street from Bradenton Beach private fishing pier. Beach and bay access, adjacent parking. Call 813-458-3875.
VILLAGE GREEN HOME: Adorable 2BR/2BA, two-car garage, renovated, beachy beadboad, subway tile, granite. You will love it! 10 minutes to beach. $149,900. 941-725-4425.
OPEN HOUSE: 644 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Gorgeous waterfront 2BR/2BA, pool. James Adkins, 713-0635.
LOWEST POOL HOME on Anna Maria Island. Cute 2BR/2BA, one-car garage. Key Royale. $324,900. Coldwell Banker, 941-725-4425.
PRICE REDUCED: TURNKEY, Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. Paradise home, meticulously maintained, must see. 3BR/3BA, open-concept living room, kitchen, dining area. Stainless-steel, granite, bamboo, tile. Metal roof. Quiet corner, 360-degree view roof-top deck. For sale by owner, $539,000. 989-370-5464 or 989-370-4845.
VILLAGE GREEN VILLA: 2BR/2BA two-car garage with gated entry. Large “D” model. Updated kitchen, bathroom, appliances and floors. Close to beaches, Robinson Preserve. $120,000. Call John Rehmann, Realtor, 941-720-7519.
OWNER FINANCING: SUNBOW Bay 2BR/2BA furnished condo. $259,000. Call Mel, 941-809-5565, Island Vacation Properties.
LOOKING FOR A new second home or investment property? Consider building. Let me show you the best deal on vacant parcels ready to build. Canal lots, beachfront lots and economy lots. Current construction costs range from $175 to $225 per square foot. I can show you how you can save up to 20 percent. I know the builders, city codes, land-use regulations and zoning. Call Barry Gould, 941-448-5500. Island Vacation Properties.
OPEN HOUSE: CORTEZ Park. 10 a.m-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14 and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, April 15. 12507 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Tour of homes, lots located on the north end of Sarasota Bay within walking distance of the beach. This 55-plus, pet-friendly co-op community in Historic Cortez Village offers fishing, boating, commercial marina, restaurant to come and the most gorgeous sunsets. Lots available for new units or just add to the charm of an existing unit. Contact Jeff or Sue, 941-794-1221. www.cortezparkflorida.com.
IRONWOOD CONDO: $59,999. 1BR/1.5BA. Many upgrades. 55-plus community. Overlooks golf course. Clubhouse, exercise room, heated pool. Six miles to Anna Maria Island. 941-524-8969.