ITEMS FOR SALE
SPARTINA PURSE AND wallet: 449 Daufuskie island purse, leather, clean, barely used, $50 for both. 941-345-4464.
KRISTIN HANNAH BOOKS: Seven in total for $28 or $5 each. 941-345-4464.
LAWN MOWER: TORO 6.75. Runs great, like new. $175. 941-518-1216.
TWO OLDER HUFFY bikes, island cruiser-style. $25 for the pair or best offer. 616-366-3347
COMPUTER: DELL DUAL core, refurbished, $60. 941-756-6728.
STAINLESS-STEEL REFRIGERATOR: Side-by-side, 66-by-33-by-30-inches, $425. Beach cruiser bikes, $50/pair. 901-497-4126.
ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $1,000. See at The Islander office, 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
FOUR OAK OFFICE chairs: Antiques, perfect for eclectic dining set. The Islander newspaper, 3218 E. 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
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7 p.m. Thursday nights at Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Contact number: 813-494-6518.
JEWELRY TO THE rescue! Moonracer Rescue fundraiser March 9 at Blu Mangrove. Jewelry donations accepted at The Islander, 3218 E. Bay Drive. Holmes Beach. Info: www.moonraceranimalrescue.com.
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 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
WANTED: YOUR OLD cell phone for recycling. Deliver to The Islander, 3218 E. 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 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.
GARAGE SALES
ROSER THRIFT SHOP and Annex: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Donations preferred on Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.
COMING SOON: CORTEZ park yard sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 3. Treasures/trash new/used. New items by creative people. Sales benefit social activities. Clubhouse, 12507 Cortez Road, near Cortez Bridge.
LONGBOAT KEY’S BIGGEST and best. 10-year anniversary! Royal rummage sale at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. Noon-4 p.m. Friday, March 3, $5 admission. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, free admission. 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
ANNUAL FLEA MARKET: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Baked goods, clothing, jewelry, linens, tools, books, white elephant, furniture. Mt. Vernon Clubhouse, 4701 Independence Drive, south off Cortez Road.
MOVING SALE: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Wine cooler, paddleboard, household furnishings and accessories. 524 Bayview Place, Anna Maria. Located between Waterfront restaurant and Galati Marina.
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.
PLEASE FOSTER A pet! Moonracer Animal Rescue, 941-896-6701. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com.
TRANSPORTATION
GOT A CAR u wanna sell? The good, the bad, the ugly. Call now, 727-400-1910.
WIN THIS CAR! 1985 Mercedes Benz 280 SL. Raffle to benefit Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue in April. $100 donation. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com for photo and details.
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 941-778-2121 or see boatflorida.net.
BOATING ON THE Manatee! Sanpan pontoon out of Bradenton. Perfect for families. Boat to restaurants, bars, bird sanctuaries, Egmont Key. 404-277-4487.
BOAT LIFT FOR sale: 10,000 lb. on Key Royale. 24-foot-wide slip, two finger piers. Deeded, survey. $49,900. Call Realtor, John van Zandt, 941-685-8822, Island Real Estate.
HELP WANTED
SMALL AMI BEACH resort seeks part-time staff for front office, related duties. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of Quick Books a plus along with great customer service skills. Weekends required. Email resume: soundgal@tampabay.rr.com.
PART/FULL-TIME experienced boat person for boat rental deliveries, collections and other duties. Outgoing personality essential. Call Brian, 941-778-2121.
DUNKIN’ DONUTS IS on the Island. Now hiring smiling faces. A “fun-paced job.” Apply within: 3302 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
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 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
HEALTH CARE
ELDER CARE: DEPENDABLE, experienced. Please, call 802-258-0476.
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.
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.
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. Office, 941-447-6389. 941-545-6688.
NEED A RIDE to the airports? Tampa $65, St. Pete, $55, Sarasota, $30. Call Gary, 863-409-5875. Email: gvoness@aol.com.
WILDLIFE REMOVAL AND relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service. 941-720-4152.
BRYAN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE: No job too small. AMI and Manatee County. 678-446-9584.
RESPITE CARE: DAY, week, month. Call 802-258-0476.
PIANO TUNING: REGISTERED piano technician. 40 years experience in tuning, tone adjustments, touch problems. Gary Doudna, 920-839-5007.
TAX MADE SIMPLE! Single, family, self-employed, business tax preparation. Full-service financial/accounting services. Call Patrick, Premier Tax & Accounting, 941-580-2394.
FEMALE CAREGIVER SEEKING employment. Light housekeeping, making meals, running errands. Certified, references. Call Michelle, 801-833-8146.
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.
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.
ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER Service: Repairs, installs. Your local sprinkler company since 1997. Call Jeff, 941-778-2581.
SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. $55/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. 35 years experience. 941-448-6336.
STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Shell, lime rock, palms, river rock, construction demolition, fencing, pressure washing, hauling debris and transport. Shark Mark, 941-301-6067.
PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE GARDENING for private residence or neighborhood collective. Well qualified with years of experience, domestic and abroad in planting, horticulture, garden layout design and maintenance without use of power equipment. Position could include accommodation with salary. Licensed with U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Robert, 941-321-1688.
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.
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.
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES: Prompt and reliable, meticulous, thorough, quality workmanship. Interior/exterior, wallpaper removal. Also minor repairs and carpentry. Free written estimates. Bill Witaszek, 941-307-9315.
ISLAND GATER RESTORATIONS: Interior/exterior, painting, pressure cleaning, drywall repair, textures, stucco. Danny, 941-720-8116. islandgater@gmail.com.
I CAN FIX that! No job too small. 20 years experience. Remodel, new construction. Call Brent, 941-524-6965.
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. HYPERLINK “http://www.suncoastinc.com” www.suncoastinc.com.
SEASONAL RENTAL available: 2BR/2BA all amenities. Ground floor, pool, no pets/smoking. 941-363-1227.
SEASON RENTAL: BRADENTON Beach. 75 steps to beach 2BR/2BA, full kitchen, newly remodeled, beautiful. Available March and April. Call 813-917-5270 or 813-917-0769.
AVAILABLE WINTER SEASON 2017 and 2018: 2BR/2BA ground level with carport and patio. 1.5 blocks to Gulf. Updated, must see! Anna Maria. 941-565-2373.
MARTINIQUE NORTH: DIRECT Gulffront 3BR/2BA, pool. No pets/smoking. 352-514-7046.
VACATION RENTAL: AVAILABLE Feb. 1. 2BR/2BA, open floor plan, cathedral ceiling, tile, walk to beach. Bradenton Beach. $3,000/month. 941-778-2928, 941-730-6349.
SEASONAL RENTAL: AVAILABLE March and April. 4BR/2BA, large exercise room, heated pool, five-minute walk to first beach. $4,000/month. 7803 Third Ave., W., Bradenton. 34209. 703-587-4675. Also open weekly starting in May.
ANNUAL RENTAL: FURNISHED, 1,700 sf. 3BR/2BA close to schools, shopping, 2 miles from beach. $2,500/month. Water, electric, gas included. Cable not included. First month, plus security deposit. Call 786-318-8585 for pictures and viewing.
SEASONAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA, one-car garage. Retro 1960s, pet-friendly, fenced yard, RV/boat parking available. $700/week, $2,500/month. 941-795-7775 or 941-720-0770.
MARTINIQUE NORTH: DIRECT Gulffront 3BR/2BA, pool, no pets/smoking. 352-514-7046.
PERICO REMODELED 2BR/2BA: Loft, lanai, garage, furnished, gated community, pools. Seasonal or annual. 941-545-4033.
LATE CANCELLATION: AVAILABLE now. 2BR/2BA waterfront condo at Westbay Cove, close to everything. Call Sharon at Old Florida Realty, 941-713-9096.
OFF-SEASON RENTAL: No annual lease, 2BR/2BA single-family home. Cordova Lakes, Bradenton. Turnkey. Five miles to beach, available April 1-Dec. 31. No smoking, no pets. $1,200-$1,600. Contact P. Figueroa, Keller Williams Realty, 941-348-3071.
VILLA FOR RENT: Available Immediately. 1BR/1BA and 1BR/2BA. 55-plus community on Sarasota Bay. No pets allowed. Immaculate 1,050 sf ranch with carport and laundry. Pool, tennis, shuffleboard, kayaking. Boat dock available with approval. 3-month minimum plus March, April seasonal rent. May and beyond, negotiable. Call or text: 1-585-230-0749 for information.
ANNUAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BA, renovated 2010, granite, washer and dryer, storage, no smoking, $1,700/month. 603-969-6840.
HOLMES BEACH RENTAL: Weekly/monthly: Single-story 2BR/2BA. Deck on canal. Pets OK, no smoking. 941-757-7561.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE: BUY, sell, invest. Enjoy. Billi Gartman, Realtor, An Island Place Realty. 941-545-8877. HYPERLINK “http://www.AnnaMariaLife.com/”www.AnnaMariaLife.com.
STARTING FROM THE upper $200,000s. Only minutes from the beach, this new, active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Avenue off Village Green Parkway. Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den and two-car garage floor plans. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickleball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $190/month. Models open daily. Contact us, 941-254-3330. www.MirabellaFlorida.com.
FIND REAL ESTATE at brokersandra.com. Call Sandra Glantz, 941-799-9229. Licensed Real Estate Professional, Wagner Realty.
CONDO FOR SALE: Holmes Beach, by owner. 2BR/2BA, 1,200 sf condo with spectacular full bay views. Newly furnished, elevator, many updates with short walk to beach. $359,000. For information, call 513-477-3429.
MUST SEE! BEAUTIFUL updated 4BR/3BA plus a 2BR/1BA attached apartment. Live in one and rent the other! Have your own private tropical oasis. 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach. Call Norma with Barrett Realty, direct, 941-735-5807.
OPEN HOUSE: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Updated 4BR/3BA home with 2BR/1BA apartment. Come see this fantastic home loaded with personality. 2202 Ave. B, Bradenton Beach.
2BR/2BA 75-FEET SEAWALLED: Deep-water canal, walk to beach. Holmes Beach. $545,000. 941-778-7980.