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.
COMPUTER: DELL DUAL core, refurbished, $100. 941-756-6728.
RED SOX/TORONTO: TWO tickets, March 11, Dunedin. $30 each. 518-321-4060.
BRAND NEW LIFTER-recliner chair for sale from Golden Technologies. If interested in this gorgeous, navy, leather chair, call Tim, 941-896-5647. $1,500. For information or specifications, use this link: http://www.goldentech.com/product-detail/cloud/
DINETTE SET: GLASS 48-inch octagon-shape beveled edge with four acrylic chairs on rollers. Very sturdy. Black leather seats. Beautiful condition. Five years old. $300 or best offer. 847-980-7588.
ROLLER BLADES: WOMENS size 9, fits size 8, and mens 11 fits size 10, all pads. $75 for both. 942-345-4464.
ONE DOZEN ASSORTED gold and silver chains, $8 each, half dozen lapel pins, $4 each. 941-778-4451.
DINING SET: NEWLY upholstered, runner, $100, sofa table, beveled glass, $20. Perico Bay Club. 941-761-1902.
LOVELY QUEEN MATTRESS, box spring, frame, $50, two nice desk chairs. $30, $50. 941-778-5947.
POOL TABLE: 8-foot oak Augusta pool table in great condition. Range of cues and rest with wall-mounted rack, cover and accessories. Buyer to arrange transport from Holmes Beach. $525 or best offer. 941-462-0805.
WOW COMPUTER AND printer: Like new, originally $1,200, asking $400. 941-243-3732. Holmes Beach.
WICKER ROCKER: GRANDMA-size antique, good shape. $45. 616-698-8819.
ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $1,000. See at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
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
ANTIQUE ORPHANAGE GOING out of business. 50 percent-plus off everything. Reasonable offers considered. 5125 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Last day of business. Feb. 25. Cash only.
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.
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, Thursday, Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Donations accepted 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.
ANNUAL STREET SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27-28. Pines Trailer Park, next to historic Bridge Street Pier, Bradenton Beach. Homemade pies, Sloppy Joes and something for everyone.
ANNUAL FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Appliances, furniture, antiques, house wares, clothing, sporting equipment, bikes, jewelry, linens, books, new medical equipment, artwork. Coffee, donuts, lunch. Palma Sola Harbour Condos, 9400 Cortez Road W., Bradenton.
TWO-FAMILY GARAGE sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26. 309 61st St., Holmes Beach.
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE Sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 500 block of 71st Street, Holmes Beach.
GARAGE SALE: 8 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-27. Rain or shine! Lots of Caribbean-themed items. Furniture, original Caribbean artwork, appliances. 202 35th St., Holmes Beach.
LOST & FOUND
FOUND: STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD in canal between 74th Street and 75th Street, Holmes Beach. 260-403-6390 to identify.
LOST: GOLD CHOKER necklace. Old Spanish coin pendant. Bradenton Beach. Sentimental, reward! Please, call 404-545-1943.
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.
VOLUNTEERS AND FOSTER homes needed. Moonracer Animal Rescue, 941-896-6701. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com.
TRANSPORTATION
FOR SALE: HONDA Accord. Year, 2000. 71,000 miles, good condition. Reduced, $4,500. 810-624-6951. Bradenton Beach.
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.
CENTER CONSOLE INFLATABLE 2009 15-foot Caribe CC RIB with 60-hp Yamaha in very good condition. $12,950. Available on AMI. Call 269-358-9100.
24-FOOT BOAT LIFT/slip needed on north side of Anna Maria Island. Call Scott, 404-242-6666.
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.
OFFICE/RECEPTIONIST WORK. Answer phones, good with computers. Part or full-time. Work on Island. Email resume only: annamariaisland@hotmail.com.
HOUSEKEEPER: PART-TIME, mornings and weekends. Visit Haley’s Motel or call 941-778-5405.
SECRETARY/BOOKKEEPER NEEDED for busy air conditioning office. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Must type 50 wpm minimum. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft products required. Prior experience in contractor/construction office is a plus. Drug-free workplace. Email resume to: westcoastac1@gmail.com.
OFFICE/RECEPTIONIST WORK. Temporary, part-time work in small island office located in Holmes Beach. Knowledge of QuickBooks an added bonus! Days and times will vary week to week. Make yourself invaluable and you’ll potentially have a job for life. Email for application melissa@steamdesigns.com.
SEEKING PART-TIME help for small beach resort. Some weekends required, computer skills and spirited personality desired. Excellent opportunity for retiree or self-starter individual. Email resume: mail@annamariabeachcottages.com. Please, 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
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, 3218 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
SERVICES
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.
PROFESSIONAL PRESSURE CLEANING of home, driveway and pavers. The Flying Dutchman LLC. Bonded and insured. 941-447-6747.
PALM CONCIERGE SERVICES: Affordable transportation to and from airports. Call for quotes, 941-243-7665. Ask for Laura.
HOME CARE ASSISTANT: Reliable, trustworthy. Want to stay independent? Let me assist. Housekeeping, shopping, meals, driving to appointments, etc. Let’s look at your needs. Maybe I can help. Mary, 941-713-3386.
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.
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.
BRADENTON BEACH SEASONAL: Steps to beach. 2BR/1BA, two-week minimum. No pets. 941-778-4731.
SEEKING ROOM TO rent: Nice northerner, 40-year old female, seeking a safe roommate situation on Anna Maria around $300/month. Please reply to: foyartanddesign@live.com.
ANNA MARIA STORAGE: Call for pricing, three units left! 941-779-0820. 413 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
2017: HOLMES BEACH. 2BR/2BA, ground floor, pool. No pets/smoking, three-month minimum. 941-363-1227.
SEEKING A ONE-or two-bedroom rental for winter, 2017. Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key. Will pay moderate or more price for rental, must be ground floor or elevator. Excellent references. Ann or Don, 941-779-0717 or 203-227-9110.
ANNUAL: HOLMES BEACH duplex, available mid-March, 2BR/2BA, lanai, washer/dryer hookup. No pets/smoking. $1,500/month plus utilities, first, last, security, credit check. 941-363-1227.
AVAILABLE WINTER SEASON 2016-17: 2BR/2BA ground level with carport and patio. 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Updated, must see! Anna Maria. 941-565-2373.
APRIL AND MAY availability: Bradenton Beach 2BR/2BA and 1BR/1BA. Visit www.dansfloridacondos.com. Call or text, 773-598-9717.
NEED ANNUAL RENTAL: 30-year Anna Maria resident seeks small, unfurnished long-term place for very quiet single woman. Ground floor 2BR/2BA, quiet location preferred, flexible. Could occupy guesthouse, provide property oversight. Excellent references, credit. Janet Aubry, 941-685-0797.
AVAILABLE FIRST TWO weeks of May. Direct Gulf condo, 3BR/2BA, pool, hot tub, tennis. 941-794-8877.
STORE FOR RENT: Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Newly renovated, great space. Contact: bluetone18@hotmail.com.
VACATION RENTAL: MOBILE. $600/week, $1,900/month. 1BR/1BA, eight miles to beach. 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.
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. 813-892-3690.
DISCOVER THE OTHER Island! Tidy Island in Sarasota Bay. Beautiful townhouse with direct bay views! 3BR/2.5BA, two-car garage with private swimming pool. Open plan. Pet friendly. $699,000. Katharine Pepper, Rose Bay International, 941-792-9459.
DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO: Bradenton Beach. 2BR/1BA. Updated end unit, small complex. Incredible views. For sale by owner. $499,000, 941-962-8220.
GORGEOUS 4BR/3BA SINGLE-family home in northwest Bradenton. 3,870 sf under air. Heated pool, spa, outdoor kitchen standing in over half-acre lot. Private enclave of nine custom-built homes. Open plan makes it perfect for entertaining. Chef’s delight kitchen with two ovens, two microwaves, fridge with TV in the door, dishwasher. Travertine and wood floors to the main part of this home. Low HOA fees, wellwater to sprinklers. Make an appointment to view at your convenience. Offers around $649,900. Call 941-792-2552.
HOLMES BEACH CONDO: Two blocks to Gulf beaches, water view, boat, kayak access to Intracoastal, two heated pools, tennis, beautifully turnkey furnished, elevator, under building parking, excellent rental. Broker protected. 1BR/1BA, 950 sf. $249,000. Call for appointment, 941-778-2042 or 810-813-0391.
FOR SALE: PINES Trailer Park, Bradenton Beach. 2BR/2BA, nicely renovated, furnished, Intracoastal view from new deck, laundry room, central air conditioning, heat, doublewide. $97,000. 810-624-6951 or view trailer #57 in park. www.pinespark.net.
NEW HOMES AT Mirabella Florida: Starting from the mid-$200,000s. Only minutes from the beaches, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Avenue, off Village Green Parkway. Perfectly designed, open floor plans, 2BR/2BA plus den and two-car garage. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickleball, pet-friendly community. HOA only $190/month. Models open daily. Contact us, 941-254-3330. www.MirabellaFlorida.com.
FOR SALE BY owner: 3BR/2BA, two-car garage Bimini model, 2012, ground floor. Harbour Isle on Anna Maria sound, gated, waterfront, right next to pool. $574,900. Serious callers, 941-345-4464, by appointment only.
OPEN HOUSE: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. 611 Gulf Drive #B29, Bradenton Beach. Updated direct bayfront 2BR/2BA. Reduced to $295,000. For information, call Gail Tutewiler, Island Real Estate, 941-705-0227.
DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE: Land owned, well kept, new air conditioning. West Badenton. Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.