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.
PARKING LOT CURB dividers: Excellent condition. $7 each or best offer. Delivery available. 941-778-3920.
TWO TWIN BEDS complete with comforter, sheets, four pillows. Cherry wood. $225. Anna Maria Island. 304-633-3635.
TWO MURPHY BEDS, custom cabinets, full-size beds. $1,800 or best offer. 941-201-6541.
FOLDING TWIN ROLLAWAY bed, clean, $30, antique decorative mirror, 56by36 inches, $40. 214-673-1728.
2007 LIMITED EDITION Ditz Father Christmas, 4.5-feet tall, excellent condition. Cash only, please. $600. 941-962-9159.
COMPUTER: DELL DUAL core, refurbished, $100. 941-756-6728.
BLUE WILLOW MUGS in a box, new, pair $10. 941-778-0523.
KITCHEN TABLE, FOUR chairs, $35, large five-drawer chest, $70, glass door for tub, $60. 941-538-8200.
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. Home imp(limited time offer)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DUNBY’S RESTAURANT NOW open: Belgian cuisine and Belgian chocolate desserts, made to order for your party. info@dunbys.com. www.dunbys.com. 941-216-4719.
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, 3218 East Bay 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 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Furniture: living, dining and bedroom, curved writing desk, pictures, miscellaneous. 505 Key Royale Drive, Holmes Beach.
GARAGE SALES
STEFF’S STUFF ANTIQUES and Consignment. steffsstufflbk.com. Open daily. 941-383-1901.
ROSER THRIFT SHOP and annex: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Donations accepted 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.
MOVING SALE: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11-12. Furniture, TV, household items, ladder, decorative items, too much to list! 16th Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, Village Green.
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.
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.
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.
EXPERIENCED RETAIL ASSOCIATE for women’s boutique on Anna Maria. This position is 14-20 hours per week and some weekends. Must be reliable, customer-oriented and be willing to work independently in a store setting. We are willing to work with family schedules. Send resume to: Bella By The Sea: P.O. box 1818, Anna Maria FL, 34216 or phone for appointment, 941-896-4848.
PART-TIME SALES clerk position available at family-owned gift shop on Bradenton Beach. Flexible hours. Weekends and evenings. Retirees welcome. 813-409-7540.
IMMEDIATE OPENING LARGE condo association in northwest Bradenton seeks experienced maintenance handyman. Full or part-time. Resumes only: 6201 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton FL 34209. No phone calls.
NEW RESTAURANT OPENING: Now hiring full and part-time positions available for cooks, bussers, food runners and cashiers. Come be a part of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar team at our new location on Bradenton Beach’s Bridge Street Pier! Please apply in person at 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Anna Maria Oyster Bar is a drug-free workplace. No phone calls.
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
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, 3218 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
HEALTH CARE
INDEPENDENT IN-YOUR-home health care nurse available for full-time position. CNA with over 20 years experience in elderly and Alzheimer care. Many well-known references. Call 941-448-4100 and ask for Rosario.
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.
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.
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.
SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed. 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.
3BR/2BA, OPEN FLOOR plan with fireplace, on a canal with pool. Lawn and pool service provided. $2,400/month. 4502 Nassau Road, Coral Shores, Bradenton. Please, call Mike Norman Realty, 941-778-6696.
WEEKLY VACATION RENTAL with December and January availability. 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, private pool home. Near Palma Sola Causeway. Others places available, also. Call Suzanne, 941-962-0971. Coastal Properties Realty.
ANNUAL RENTAL: HOLMES Beach. 3BR/2.5BA, heated pool, bay view, dock, $4,000/month. 813-624-2664.
PALMA SOLA LARGE 3BR/2BA home, two-car garage, carport, large screened porch, large yard. $1,650/month. 941-779-9781.
VACATION RENTAL NOW: 2BR/1BA mobile home, 8 miles to beach. Pool, clubhouse. $500/week, $1,800/month. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE: BUY, sell, invest. Enjoy. Billi Gartman, Realtor, Duncan Real Estate. 941-545-8877. www.AnnaMariaLife.com.
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.
FOR SALE: ONE block from beach, half duplex, 2BR/1BA, concrete block, new private deck, plumbing and electrical. Nicely furnished. Good rental history. Located at 205 71st. St., Holmes Beach. $298,000, brokers protected.
PERICO BAY CLUB: Lakeside jewel. 2BR/2BA, den, two-car garage. Totally remodeled. $369,000. 941-761-0165.
DOUBLE-WIDE: LAND owned. 2BR/2BA, five miles to beach, $55,000. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.