ITEMS FOR SALE
SPORT-RACK BIKE rack, hitch-mounted, carries two bikes, $100. Call 217-801-4725.
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 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
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7 p.m. Thursday nights at Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach. Contact number: 813-494-6518.
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
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.
HUGE GARAGE SALE: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 14-16. 80-year old auto mechanic and car restorer must sell all equipment, tools and parts in his 40-by-75-foot garage. Some antiques, household items and yard tools. 1708 78th St. W, Bradenton.
HUGE GARAGE SALE! 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 15-17, rain or shine. Sale of 4-unit beachfront vacation rental forces sale of all items. Furniture, appliances, flatware, island-themed artwork, linens, kitchen items, lots more. Everything must go! 202 35th St., Holmes Beach.
LOST & FOUND
LOST: ONE-CARAT princess-cut wedding ring, gold band. Lost at Manatee Beach Cafe, Holmes Beach. 941-778-4942.
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.
HAVE FUN VOLUNTEERING! Moonracer Animal Rescue, 941-896-6701. www.moonraceranimalrescue.com.
TRANSPORTATION
2007 BMW 525i silver 4-door. 71,800 miles. Loaded. Asking $14,000. 240-459-0092 or p.joseph79@yahoo.com.
2005 CHRYSLER MINI van: White, all-leather interior. Immaculate, well-maintained, excellent condition. 108,000 miles. $4,700. Bob C., 617-256-7153.
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.
HOUSEKEEPER: PART-TIME, mornings and weekends. Visit Haley’s Motel or call 941-778-5405.
TWO SCOOPS: ANNA Maria Island’s Favorite Ice-Cream is now hiring part-time associates. Varied shifts available, must be able to work nights and weekends. A great place to work and have a little fun. Looking for a few friendly people to join our team. Food preparation or server experience preferred. Great pay! Apply today. Two Scoops, 101 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria. No phone calls.
PART-TIME RETAIL sales clerk available at Anna Maria Island gift shop. Flexible hours including day, weekends and evenings. Retirees welcome. Call Shirley, 941-580-1535.
CUPCAKE DELIGHTS OF AMI is hiring bakers, decorators and bakery counter associates. Full and part-time positions available. Go to indeed.com, enter Cupcake Delights with 34217 zip code for more information and to apply online. 3324 E Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. 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.
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.
PALM CONCIERGE SERVICES: Affordable transportation to and from airports. Call for quotes, 941-243-7665. Ask for Laura.
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.
SUN MAINTENENCE & SERVICE: Reliable full-service lawn care, pool service, irrigation, landscaping and design, planting, handyman, pressure washing and more. Just call. Free estimate, free snow removal. Call Travis, 941-779-8389.
TREES BY BREEZE: Tree trimming, landscapes, maintenance, insured. “What’s said is good as done.” 941-778-2837.
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.
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.
GARAGE FLOOR COATING: Standard two-car garage, starting at $450. Please, call 786-318-8585. We accept all major credit cards.
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.
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.
STORE FOR RENT: Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Newly renovated, great space. Contact 941-321-5454.
NEW 3BR/2BA TWO-car garage in gated Harbour Isles community private beach club. On-site bar, top-rated gym and pools. Home over looks the lake and Anna Maria Sound. Minimum six-month lease. $3,200/month, first, last and security. Rent includes water and HOA fees. Please, call 786-318-8585 for appointment and pictures.
VACATION RENTALS: AVAILABILITY for fall 2016 and beyond. Please, contact Suzanne, 941-794-1515 or email cpr.suz@gmail.com. Also taking new rental property for management. www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com.
PERICO ISLAND: MONTHLY 3BR/3BA private pool. Available June, July, August, December. $2,500. 941-795-3778.
VACATION RENTAL: MONTHLY/weekly 3BR/2B single-story home, large, heated pool. WIFI, washer and dryer. Owner-operated. 813-601-4466.
HOLMES BEACH: ANNUAL rental, 3BR/2BA, granite, rehabbed in 2010, full appliances, washer and dryer, storage, pet friendly, no smoking. $1,700/monthly, available May 1. 603-969-6840.
FURNISHED 1BR/1BA MOBILE home: Carport and storage shed. 8 miles to beach. $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.
DIRECT GULFFRONT CONDO: Bradenton Beach. 2BR/1BA. Updated end unit, small complex. Incredible views. For sale by owner. $499,000, 941-962-8220.
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 WATERFRONT: PALMA Sola Bay 2BR condo with boat slip. Just remodeled kitchen and bathroom, heated pool. $199,000. John, Realtor, 941-720-7519.
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.
3BR/2BA VERY PRIVATE, canal home. Heated saltwater pool, boat lift, three blocks from the beach. $769,900. Toni Lyon, Realtor, Premier Sothebys’s International Realty. 941-928-8735.
FOR SALE: BEACH beautiful setting. Mobile home, $29,900 in Bradenton Beach. Pines Trailer Park. Walk to Bridge Street shopping and the beaches. Call 941-746-1167.
FOR SALE: REDUCED. Pines Trailer Park #54. Furnished, two bathrooms, sleeps five. 941-896-5528. 603-508-2039.
OPEN HOUSE: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 16. 10125 Manatee Ave., W., #C-3, Bradenton. Direct waterfront, 2BR condo with boat slip and heated pool. $199,000 or call John, Realtor, 941-72-7519.
OPEN 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Practically perfect 4BR/3BA, den, pool. short walk to Robinson Preserve. Minutes to Anna Maria Island. $439,900. ReMax, 941-876-8886.
VILLAGE GREEN PARADISE: Minutes to Anna Maria and Gulf beaches. Features: 2BR/2BA villa, two-car garage, tastefully updated and small pet-friendly. Over 2,100 sf of value at $225,000. Easy to see. Agent, John Rehmann, 941-720-7519. Real Estate Mart, 941-756-1090.