ITEMS FOR SALE
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, A Tour Through Paradise. New souvenir book. If you love AMI, you’ll love this book. Sold at many Island locations or call Gene, 941-705-2757.
SPECIAL OFFER: WHITE’S Sierra Spectrum metal detector, like new. Originally $899, asking $250 or best offer. Joe, 973-479-8650. Seller motivated.
WHEELCHAIR: INVACARE EX2, $75, drive medical go-lite walker, $45, sunrise adjustable aluminum cane, $15. 941-778-4675.
TWO LIGHTED CORNER cabinets, $100, base TV stand, $100, blonde, 941-383-2269.
CRAFTSMAN ROUTER: 8-amp router table, book and bits. $85. Excellent condition. 941-778-5333.
BED, STANDS, MIRROR, mattress, box, $250, gas dryer, $50. 941-704-7798.
KAYAK SEATS: TWO, both $40, Oais pond vacuum, $35. 941-518-1216.
SIX OAK OFFICE chairs: Antiques, perfect for eclectic dining set. The Islander newspaper, 3218 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
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. Email classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WANTED: WORKOUT DVDs and retired but working XBox, Wii units with games for Ministry of Presence for kids and teens in Haiti. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
WANTED: YOUR OLD cell phone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 5604B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com.
FREE GUN LOCK courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The Islander office, 3218 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.
ESTATE SALES
ESTATE SALE: 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. 697 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach. Bronzes, Florida-style furniture, including twin beds, settee, dresser, full bed, media cabinet, pair chairs, four-panel Chinese screen, queen bed, painted cabinet, king bed, dresser, mirrors, pair wicker chairs, pair rattan chairs, barometer, desk, bookcases, sofa, dinette, model boat, area rugs, patio set, lounges, cabinets, lots of framed art work, exercise bike, tiger maple chest, clocks, lamps, coffee tables, high boy and lots more. Pictures: estatesales.net. Sale by Julie McClure.
GARAGE SALES
STEFF’S STUFF ANTIQUES and Consignment. steffsstufflbk.com. Open daily. 941-383-1901.
ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Annex open same days until noon. Donations accepted 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: HOLMES BEACH. Prescription eyeglasses with sunglasses attached. Claim at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
FOUND: PRESCRIPTION GLASSES. Found on the beach, 36th Street area. 941-778-4754.
LOST CAT: 16 year old orange male cat. Has collar and microchip. Lost Holmes Beach. If found, please, call 941-518-6329.
PETS
PET PAL PET sitting: Short and long term, in your house or mine. 15-year island resident. 941-704-5937. e.davies5937@gmail.com.
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED! Please, call Moonracer Rescue for information, 941-896-6701. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com.
TRANSPORTATION
1975 CUTLASS SUPREME, 80,000 original miles, asking $2,500. Call 801-833-8146.
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.
PONTOON BOAT RENTAL Create life long memories. Call 941-518-3868 or see boatflorida.net.
BOAT SLIP FOR sale: Holmes Beach. Contact amierma@yahoo.com.
HELP WANTED
EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE sales associates wanted. Generous commission split. Call Julie Royal or Mary Ann Schmidt at SunCoast Real Estate. 941-779-0202.
LOCAL ANNA MARIA Island jewelry store looking for sales person. Must enjoy talking to people and have a neat appearance. Call 717-977-1818.
TWO SCOOPS, ANNA Maria’s favorite ice cream shop is now hiring part-time associates. Varied shifts available must be able to work nights and weekends. A great place to work. Looking for a few friendly people. Food prep or server experience preferred. Great pay! Apply today. Two Scoops, 101 S. Bay Blvd., unit A-2, Anna Maria.
REPORTER WANTED: Full-to-part-time. Print media, newspaper experience or journalism degree required. Apply via email with letter of interest to news@islander.org.
KIDS FOR HIRE
RED CROSS-CERTIFIED babysitter and high school honor student. Call or text Isabel, 941-545-7995.
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, 5604-B Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
SERVICES
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.
ISLAND COMPUTER GUY, 37 years experience. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assistance and training. Call Bill, 941-778-2535.
TRANSPORT SERVICE: LET me drive you to the airport or anywhere in Florida. Flat rates. Reasonable. Call Mike, 941-567-6634.
CLEANING RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL and resort. Love what we do, love to work. 941-756-4570.
PRESSURE WASHING AND windows: Commercial, residential and resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses driveways, paver sealing, etc. 941-251-5948.
CLEANING BY LAURA offers everything on your list, from kitchen and bath cleaning to dusting and emptying wastebaskets. 941-539-6891.
WILDLIFE REMOVAL AND relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-720-4152.
CARPET CLEANING: QUALITY Counts Carpet cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile and grout cleaning. Pet/wine stain removal. Manatee Chamber member. Great price, free estimates. Local owner. Call 941-756-1082.
JUST THAT CLEAN: We’ll clean your home like our own! Free estimate. Jenise, 941-730-6773, Brad, 941-704-5609.
AUTHORITY ONE SERVICES: Cleaning, vacation rentals, resorts, real estate, commercial/residential cleaning. Ask about our other services. Call 941-565-3931.
U FLY I drive your car anywhere in the USA. Airport runs, anywhere. 941-447-6389, 941-545-6688.
PHOTOGRAPHER: FAMILY, PET, reunion, tourist beach photos! Debra Peck Photography, 770-880-6295.
MOLD GONE GUARANTEED: 3-5 year guarantee. Call soon and schedule a free assessment from Jesse at UCS/LLC, 703- 975-8274 or email me at wdjes@aol.com.
PET SITTING AND dog walking services. Call Patty for the lowest rates in town! 517-281-6087.
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE CLEANING of home, driveway and pavers. The Flying Dutchman LLC. Bonded and insured. 941-447-6747.
PROOF, POST, PUBLISH: Local editor-writer available for consulting, draft editing, final proofing and copywriting, as well as social media management for your group or business. Email Lisa Neff at lmneff@me.com.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD’s Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. I make dirty windows sparkling clean. 941-920-3840.
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.
LAWN & GARDEN
CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.
TREES BY BREEZE: Tree trimming, landscapes, maintenance, insured. “What’s said is good as done.” 941-778-2837.
SUN MAINTENANCE & Service: Full lawn care services. Pool service, landscaping and design, cleanup, removal, trimming of trees palms, shrubs, etc., even free snow removal. Call Travis, 941-779-8389.
JUNIOR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.
LANDSCAPING
SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $50/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770.
STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in old Florida seashell driveways and scapes. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark, 941-301-6067.
NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30 years experience. 941-448-6336, 941-729-9381.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.
CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-730-7479.
TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077.
GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.
JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry, handyman, light hauling, pressure washing. Jack of all trades. Call 941-778-6170 or 941-447-2198.
ISLE TILE: QUALITY installation floors, counters, backsplashes, showers. Licensed, insured. Call Chris at 941-302-8759.
SOUTHBAY HOME REPAIRS: If it’s broken, stuck, loose, leaks, needs paint, etc. I’ll fix it. Affordable quality work. 941-720-2906.
PAINTING: DONALD PERKINS Painting LLC. Interior, exterior. 40 years experience. Fully insured with references. 941-705-7096.
ANNA MARIA HOME Accents: 20 years experience in building and remodeling. Local, licensed and insured. No job too small. We accept all major credit cards. 786-318-8585.
RENTALS
WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.
CORAL SHORES: 3BR/2BA canal, pool, $3,000/month, Riviera Dunes, Palmetto, 4BR/4BA, $2,000/month, 4502 Nassau Road. Mike Norman Realty, 941-778-6696.
RETIRED COUPLE WANTS annual rental starting in April. 2BR, on the island. 573-216-0571.
SEASONAL VILLA: PERICO Bay. 2BR/2BA, sleeps six, near beach, pool. Clubhouse, tennis, lake view. January-March. 941-792-0568.
ANNUAL RENTAL: HOLMES Beach. 3BR/2.5BA, heated pool, bay view, dock, $4,000/month. 813-624-2664.
VACATION RENTAL WANTED: German family, four adults, one child, returning to Anna Maria for two-week Easter holiday. Need 3BR/2BA March 19-April 2. Tip of the island preferred. +49-241-48407. walter@elzet80.de.
ANNA MARIA: 3BR/1BA recently renovated quaint cottage with all modern amenities, located half block from Gulf beach. Available now until Jan.14. $2,750/month. 30-day minimum. terryaposporos@gmail.com. 941-778-8456.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT CONDO: 2BR/2BA large heated pool, tennis, elevator. Available Jan. 10-March 31. Holmes Beach. Call 858-345-7160.
VACATION RENTAL: November-December, $1,200/month, January-March, $2,000/month. 1BR/1BA, lanai, pool. 941-356-1456.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE: BUY, sell, invest. Enjoy. Billi Gartman, Realtor, Duncan Real Estate. 941-545-8877. www.AnnaMariaLife.com.
DISCOVER THE OTHER island: Tidy Island in Sarasota Bay. Renovated condo on private island, 2BR/2BA two-car garage with water views. Do not miss this beautiful condo. Pet friendly. $309,900. Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Intl. 941-792-9459.
GULF DUPLEX: TWO bedroom side, all new granite kitchen, tile bath, impact windows, tile floors. One bedroom, ready to finish ($10,000-$15,000). 5,000-plus foot lot. $435,000 or completed $495,000. 508-496-8480.
BEAUTIFUL LOT AT 1107 Palma Sola Blvd., Bradenton. Ready to build your dream home. For more information, call Gregg Bayer, AMI Beaches Real Estate. 941-567-5234.
OPEN HOUSE: 11a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28-29. 819 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. For sale, 3BR/2BA, 2,951 sf, 1.76 acres on prestigious Bean Point. Direct Gulf and bay views. No phone calls.
VACATION HOMES: 1BR/1BA, screened lanai, mobile, $12,000. 2BR/2BA doublewide, $22,000. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.