ITEMS FOR SALE
COUNTRY SERVER BUFFET, $100, 10-speed bike, $50. 941-356-1456.
SPINET PIANO: NICE piece of furniture. Sounds great, $250. 941-356-1456.
POOL LADDER Excellent condition, $49, chain-link gate, 45 inches by 42 inches, $39. 941-778-5542.
HOLIDAY GIFTS: EMBROIDERED hand towels, $5, beaded evening bags, $25, framed rooster embroidery, $35. 941-779-0564.
PANINNI MAKER: CUISINART, stainless-steel, like new, $45. 941-920-2494.
SPICE RACK, THREE-tier clear plastic, $20, side tables, brown with glass top, 2/$20. 941-920-2494. 941-920-2494.
ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $500. Inquire at The Islander office, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978.
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)
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.16. Consolidation sale, many items brand new, including Honda gas-powered pressure washer, men’s watches, PA system with microphone, portable bar, yard/beach shelter and much more. Like-new Bowflex machine, men’s sport coats/suits, lots of great bedding and accent pillows, home decor, artwork, Medeco lock-steel cabinet, many plastic totes, cut-off saw, tools, some Harley gear including like-new helmets, airplane, wine check bag/case and lots more. Something for everyone! 415 Clark Drive, Holmes Beach.
GARAGE SALE: 9 a.m.-? Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16. Many items for everyone including home and office. Many different collectibles. Many outdoor and indoor Christmas decorations, including lights. Too many items large and small to mention. Lots of bargains. Rain or shine, hot or cold. Held inside house and on front and back porch. 10115 Bud Rhoden Road, Palmetto.
TRANSPORTATION
GOLF CART RENTALS: Fun for residents and tourists! 212-941-2402. www.GolfCartRentalAMI.com.
BOATS & BOATING
HAVE A BOAT and wanna catch more fish, better bait or learn the water? 50-year local fisherman, your boat, my knowledge. Captain Chris, 941-896-2915.
SUNCOAST BOTTOM PAINTING: Professional bottom painting. Mobile. Call 941-704-9382.
CAPTAIN FOR HIRE and boat caretaker services: If you need help with your boat on or off the water, call Captain Dan. USCG, retired. 772-486-8085.
BOAT FOR SALE: 21-foot Cuddy cabin with 225 Evinrude and trailer. $16,000. 941-356-1456.
FISHING
FUN AND FISH: Skiff rental. 24-foot Carolina skiff. Live bait and fishing equipment included upon request. Call 941-704-9382.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: EXPERIENCED hair stylist, full or part-time. A Hair Day salon. 9516 Cortez Road, W., #7, Bradenton. 941-795-5227.
ADD THE SEA Swimwear in Holmes Beach seeks part-time retail associate. Flexible hours. Please, call 941-254-7938 or mn20@sbcglobal.net.
NOW HIRING HANDYMAN: Full-time professional services. $18 an hour and up, based on experience. Call JayPros, 941-962-2874.
REPORTER WANTED: Full- to part-time. Print media, newspaper experience 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, 315 58th St. Suite J, Holmes Beach.
HEALTH CARE
CNA: I HAVE 26-plus years’ experience under my belt. If you need help with a loved one, please, give me call. No animals! Tammy, 941-567-8499.
SEASONAL: RETIRED RN with over 20 years’ experience can assist with your family members or yourself, can provide care and skilled needs. Please, contact me for further inquiries at 973-819-2824.
SERVICES
IS YOUR HOME or office in need of some cleaning? Well, I’m your girl! Local, reliable, professional! Please, give me a call or text, 941-773 -0461.
CLEANING: VACATION, CONSTRUCTION, residential, commercial and windows. Licensed and insured. 941-756-4570.
PRESSURE WASHING, PAVER sealing, driveway, roof, fence, pool area. Also, window cleaning. Licensed and insured. 941-565-3931.
BICYCLE REPAIRS: Just4Fun at 5358 Gulf Drive can do most any bicycle repair at a reasonable cost. Pick-up and delivery available. 941-896-7884.
COMPANION/HOMEMAKER: Honest and reliable offering help with running errands, grocery shopping, house sitting, pet and plant care, light cooking/cleaning, transportation. References available and licensed. Call Sherri, 941-592-4969.
API’S DRYWALL REPAIR: I look forward to servicing your drywall repair needs. Call 941-524-8067 to schedule an appointment.
AIRPORT RIDES: SARASOTA, St. Pete, Tampa. Call/text, Vita, 941-376-7555.
RIDES NEAR AND Far, car transport. Based in Palmetto. 715-292-8692.
CLEAN TECH MOBILE Detailing. At your location. Cars, boats, RVs. Call or text Billie for an appointment. 941-592-3482.
RIDEEASY247: a local ride service providing a professional car service to all local airports and venues. References on request.
Eamonn Fortune, 941-447-7737.
HELLO! MY NAME is Jada I am a local. I am 17 and I am hoping to help you! I am looking to babysit; I love kiddos and I’m available! Call, 941-773-0461.
PC OR TECH issues? Not sure where to start? With years of experience, I’ll come to you with reliable solutions. Contact Gavin at 928-587-1309. www.gse.codes.
AIRPORT RIDES AND more. Call for times and place. 941-356-1456.
PAINTING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR: Sarasota interior painting. Call or text Don, 941-900-9398. We are the best high-end painting! Just ask our AMI clients! I’m the owner and the painter. Free estimates. Fully insured licensed business.
U PLUS ME LLC: Provides quality coatings for pool decks, driveways, garage floors, patios. Don’t miss out on our pro polishing services, concrete, terrazzo, travertine. 727-623-5050.
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 Bill Eller, 941-720-7411. CAC184228.
LAWN & GARDEN
CONNIE’S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.
COLLINS LANDSCAPE LIGHTING: Outdoor lighting, landscaping, irrigation services and maintenance. 941-279-9947. MJC24373@gmail.com.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. www.vangopainting.net.
GRIFFIN’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and wood flooring. Insured and licensed. 941-722-8792.
ISLAND HANDYMAN: I live here, work here, value your referral. Refinish, paint. Just ask. JayPros. Licensed/insured. References. Call Jay, 941-962-2874.
SCREENING SERVICES: Replace your old or ripped window, door or porch screens. Many screen types available. Retired veteran here to serve our community! Free estimates, call Lane, 941-705-5293.
LOOKING FOR ANY home improvement? JRCC Home Improvement, handyman service can get the job done. Please, contact us at 413-246-2410. We would love to help.
SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT: Michigan builder, quality work guaranteed. Affordable, timely, within budget. Call Mike’s cell, 1-616-204-8822.
BMF INTERIORS: HOME repairs and more, no job too small. 786-318-8585.
CALL HYDRO CLEAN. Full-service pressure washing, sealing. Pavers, travertine and natural stone. Window washing too, up to three stories. Call Jacob, 941-920-2094.
RENTALS
ANNA MARIA GULF beachfront vacation rentals. One- two- and three-bedroom units, all beachfront. www.amiparadise.com. 941-778-3143.
PERICO ISLAND PATIO home for rent. 3BR/2BA, 30-day minimum. Privacy fence/gate, two miles to AMI. January, 2024 available. Now leasing May through December, 2024 Call or text, 859-771-6423.
ANNUAL RENTAL: LOVELY Hidden Lake condo. Furnished, 3BR/2BA, one-car garage. Clubhouse, pool, gym. Minutes to the beach. First, last and security. Rent $3,500/month. Wagner Realty 941-778-2246.
AVAILABLE NOW AND season: 1BR/1BA, seven-night minimum. carlesvacationrentals.com. Special rates are available. 941-807-1405.
ACROSS FROM BAY: Two miles to Anna Maria. 2BR/1BA fully furnished. Available January, February, March. All utilities. Washer/dryer. $4,500 month. Family owned. 941-773-1552.
SIX-MONTH RENTAL 2BR/2BA, Mt. Vernon, 55 and over community. Views of Sarasota Bay. Fully furnished, minutes from beaches and town. Lots of amenities. Call or text, 941-730-5645.
MONTHLY RENTAL: LOCATION 29th Street and Avenue B, Holmes Beach. 2BR/2/BA bungalow (half duplex). Five-minute walk to beach. Nice outdoor patio, no stairs, No animals. One parking spot. Available December 2023 and January 2024. Price per month, $3,900. Contact 519-807-9426.
SEASONAL RENTALS FOR upcoming season: January, 2BR/1BA modest duplex with washer and dryer in north Holmes Beach, one block to the beach, $2,400 plus tax and fees. 3BR/2BA canalfront home on the north end of Anna Maria, $6,000 plus tax and fees. January, February, March, 2BR/2BA condo at Sunbow Bay. Nicely furnished with lovely water view, $4,200 plus tax and fees. Call Green Real Estate, 941-778-0455. www.greenreal.com.
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO rent all-inclusive executive office space in Holmes Beach. Great frontage and advertisement visibility. Great for realtors, contractors, accountants, lawyers, etc. Electric and water included. Two offices available. Suite 101, approximately 200 sf. $700/month $500 deposit. Suite 104, approximately 400 sf. $750/month. $500 deposit. 5386 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Contact Bill at 941-746-8666.
MINUTES TO BEACHES! Beautiful 2BR/2BA Pebble Springs condo, now available! Wood flooring, ceiling fans, dishwasher, large master, walk-in, lanai, carport, pool, water, cable included. Hurry! Won’t last! $1,995/month annual. 941-713-6743.
RENTAL: HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA bungalow (half duplex). Five-minute walk to beach. Nice outdoor patio, no stairs, available December 2023 and January 2024. Contact 519-807-9426 or 403- 512-2350.
AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2024: 4BR/2BA old Florida cottage in the heart of Anna Maria city. Completely remodeled and tastefully decorated. Last-minute cancellation. Walk to the many shops and restaurants in Anna Maria, one block to beach. $6,000 plus taxes and fees. Call Green Real Estate, 941-778-0455. www.greenreal.com.
REAL ESTATE
WINNIE MCHALE, REALTOR, 941-504-6146. Rosebay International Realty Inc. You need an aggressive and experienced Realtor in today’s market! Selling island homes, Sarasota and Bradenton areas. Multi-million-dollar producer! “Selling Homes – Making Dreams Come True.”
WEST BRADENTON CONDO: resort lifestyle, ground-floor 2BR//2BA. Garage. 6.5 miles, 14 minutes from Gulf beaches. $264,900. Call or text, 941-725-4374.
CUTE 2BR/1BA VILLA: Approximately eight miles from AMI. 55-plus for only $175,000. Text or call, 941-228-2430 for photos. Lynda Ellinger, Realtor, Better Homes and Gardens.
BEAUTIFUL NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD: Minutes to island beaches, Robinson Preserve and DeSoto Park. Upgraded 3BR/2.5BA, extra large fenced yard, no HOA fees and not flood zone. $939,000. Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456.
