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The islander Classifieds: Wednesday, July 13 2005

ITEMS FOR SALE

FIVE-PIECE BEDROOM set, pink, $125; La-Z-Boy, $50; sofa and chair, original, $750; butcher-block table, $50; king-size comforters, wall pictures, $20 and up. (941) 778-6809.

DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry wood, six chairs, two leaves, table pad and buffet. All excellent condition! $250 firm. (941) 778-7315.

CONTEMPORARY CHINA CABINET, top half, enclosed sliding-glass drawers; bottom half, door, $50. Double dresser, $25. Both real wood. (941) 778-3143.

LARGE, WHITE RATTAN wall unit. $200, or best offer. Call (941) 778-7833.

LAWN MOWER: Sears Rider, automatic drive, 17 hp Briggs & Stratton, 42-inch cut. Five years old, good condition. $475. (941) 758-3939.

FREE DELIVERY to your home or condo: Shrimp, crabs, native fish. Prompt delivery to your door. Call James Lee, (941) 795-1112 or 704-8421.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REWARD FOR information in the Waterfront Restaurant arson fire: Call the State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire & Arson Investigations in Tampa, (813) 890-1904.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND SCREENSAVER! Experience the Island on your computer desktop. Available at The islander, or purchase online or order by mail. $12 PC or $15 Mac. www.robertsondesignstudio.com.

BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personalized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Pick up form at The islander or call (941) 518-4431 for more information.

FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Just for the asking. Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Free at The islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe.

GARAGE SALES

ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open Tuesday, Thursday 9:30am-2pm; Saturday 9am-noon. Dollar clearance racks. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 779-2733.

GARAGE SALE: 9am-3pm. Thursday-Friday, July 14-15, Appliances, furniture, household goods, clothing. 534 67th St., Holmes Beach.

MOVING SALE: Friday-Saturday, July 14-15. Turnkey furnished duplex, all items for sale. 106 79th St., Holmes Beach.

SALE AT NIKI'S Gifts & Antiques. Weekly specials: Agate abalone turquoise necklaces and bracelets 50 to 80-percent off; all sterling jewelry 50-percent off; select gifts, antiques, art, vintage jewelry, furniture, books 40 to 75-percent off. Open seven days, 9:30am-5pm. (941) 779-0729. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

YARD SALE: 8am-2pm Friday-Saturday, July 14-15. Large and small appliances. 107 77th St., Holmes Beach.

LOST & FOUND

LEFT BEHIND: BLUE crate filled with birthday gift bags. Left at parade prep area, Coquina Beach, July 4, 10am. Debbie, (941) 778-0268.

FOUND: NOKIA CELL phone near 63rd Street boat ramp. Call (941) 778-1102.

PETS

CRITTER SITTER nine years in pet care. 24 years as an Island resident. Lots of TLC for your beloved pets with in-home visits. (941) 778-6000.

FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until they are old enough for adoption. All food and medical provided. Julie, (941) 720-1411.

ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please call (941) 922-0774.

TRANSPORTATION

BOATS & BOATING

STEAL PEARSON-26: 1973 sail cruiser. Excellent hull, clean deck and cabin. 9.9 Mercury. Honest seller must move far west. $2,900. (941) 713-4946.

27-FOOT CARVER twin 190-hp Mercruiser. Runs great, good for fishing, Ceranfield, air conditioning, water heater, shower, head, new batteries, stereo and much more! $10,000, or best offer. (941) 778-1565.

2002 SEA RAY 182 Bowrider, like new! 18 foot, 6 inches. 190-hp stern drive, seats seven, tons of fun! Call (941) 778-6234, or e-mail kendra@presswoodlaw.com. $12,900 or best offer.

FISHING & CHARTERS

LET'S GO FISHING! Call Capt. Mike Heistand on the charter boat "Magic." Full or half day backwater fishing. USCG licensed. Ice, bait, tackle provided. (941) 723-1107.

KIDS FOR HIRE

CHILD SITTER AND PET SITTER. Ninth-grade male looking for a job. Available after school and weekends. Zachary, (941) 779-9783.

SPENCER'S SKIM SCHOOL for beginners and intermediates. Free skimboard use with lessons. $10 per half-hour lesson, three lessons recommended. Local teen, team competitor. Call (941) 778-0944.

BABYSITTER: Responsible 10th-grader, great with kids, first-aid certified. Charlotte, (941) 756 5496.

NEED A BABYSITTER? Call Felicia, (941) 761-1569. Red Cross certified.

NEED A BREAK? Red Cross certified sitter. Previously head of church nursery. Call Elyse, (941) 779-2610.

BABY-SITTER/PET-SITTER: Responsible, Red Cross certified, 14 and 19 years old. Experienced with kids and pets. Island references. Hilary or Natalie, (941) 778-5181.

C&P: KIDS 4 Hire. Bathe, walk, sit your pet; weed, water, sweep your garden; provide light housework. $5/hour. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. (941) 778-1147.

WANT AN IRISH baby-sitter? Call Gemma, responsible, experienced 15-year-old. Red Cross and first-aid certified. (941) 447-9657.

SANDBAGS DELIVERED: Be prepared. Local teen will make and deliver sandbags to your Island residence. Spencer, (941) 778-0944 to order.

HELP WANTED

OW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph's Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call (941) 778-3953.

ALL POSITIONS: Café on the Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Apply in person.

HOUSEKEEPER: 18-unit hotel. Must speak English, have own transportation, weekends a must. (941) 778-1010, ext. 0.

PART-TIME WEEKEND office receptionist for area motel. Call Janet, (941) 778-2780.

FRONT-DESK POSITION for busy electrical contracting company. Scheduling and dispatching experience required. Heavy phone work, multi-tasking. Call (941) 778-4454.

BUSY CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT hiring full- or part-time servers for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Wednesday-Sunday. Apply at 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, or call (941) 778-5320.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Meet interesting people, learn the history of the Island. Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. (941) 778-0492.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Tingley Memorial Library. Duties include checking books in/out, reshelving, and generally assisting library patrons. Call Eveann Adams, (941) 779-1208.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

GIFT SHOP: Great mom-and-pop opportunity in outstanding resort area. Good location, good lease. Just $238,000, including inventory. Confidentiality agreement required for details. Longview Realty, (941) 383-6112.

HEALTH CARE

SERVICES

MAN WITH SHOVEL Plantings, natives, patio gardens, trimming, clean-up, edgings, maintenance. Hard-working and responsible. Excellent references. Edward (941) 778-3222.

LET US DRIVE YOU! Shopping, medical appointments, airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Sunshine Car Service. Serving the Islands. (941) 778-5476.

COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. (941) 545-7508.

ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING for great results, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. (941) 778-0944.

CONNECT-ICON Your local computer specialist. Experienced certified technician for communication electronics offers wireless and cable networks, upgrades, maintenance, repairs, tutoring and training. Call Robert, (941) 778-3620.

CALL DAN'S RESCREEN for your free estimate today. Affordable rates, quality work guaranteed. Pool cages, lanais, windows, doors. Call (941) 713-5333.

TOM'S WINDOWS: Door and window repair/replacement. Plus, get your hurricane panels now! Cut, primed and installed with easy-mount fasteners. $85/sheet, first story. (941) 730-1399. E-mail metrohs@msn.com.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING: Move in/out, vacation rentals, commercial, new construction. Reasonable rates. For free estimate, call Sylvia or Pedro. (941) 723-3874.

SCOTT'S HELPING HANDS: Odd jobs, honey-do list, clean up, packing and moving, light hauling, hang pictures. How may I help you? Scott, (941) 538-0664.

COMPUTER WIZ: Acquisition, installation, training, support. For investor, small business and families. Many years experience. Call Greg, (941) 704-0667.

IMMACULATE CLEANING, detailing and decorating. Call Sandy for unbeatable service! Residential or commercial. (941) 798-9484.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelley Ragan. Quality portraits, weddings, beach photography, babies, even pets! Reasonable. (941) 447-8892.

MUSIC LESSONS! Flute, saxophone, clarinet. Beginning to advanced. Contact Koko Ray, (941) 792-0160.

MURALIST, Mark Burdette. Custom murals, interior or exterior, landscapes and more. (941) 447-9637.

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. RA005052.

ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. (941) 778-2711.

NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, (941) 795-0887. MA#0017550.

TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, (941) 704-6719.

AUTO DETAILING BY HAND Spotless inside and out. I can save you time and money. Island resident, references. For pricing, call (941) 713-5967.

LAWN & GARDEN

CONNIE'S LANDSCAPING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, landscaping, cleanups, hauling and more! Insured. (941) 778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. If it is broken, we can fix it. Free estimates. Senior discount. Call (941) 778-2581 or 962-6238.

CLOUD 9 LANDSCAPING: Quality lawn and landscape maintenance. Great rates. Excellent Island references. Also planting and landscapes. Call (941) 778-2335 or 284-1568.

JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call (941) 807-1015.

LANDSCAPING

PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN and installation. Huge selection of plants, shrubs and trees. Irrigation. Everything Under the Sun Garden Centre, 5704 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. (941) 778-4441.

SHELL DELIVERED and spread. $35/yard. Hauling: all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at (941) 795-7775, "shell phone" (941) 720-0770.

KARAZ LANDSCAPE Lawn Service. Mulch, clean-ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. City of Anna Maria resident. Cell (941) 448-3857.

NATURE'S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropical landscape specialist. Residential and commercial. 30-years experience. (941) 729-9381.

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE: Installs, clean-ups, shell, rock, palms, aquascapes, tree work. Truck for hire, move anything. Shark Mark (941) 727-5066.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, (941) 795-5100.

JOE UNGVARSKY CONSTRUCTION Remodeling contractors. In-house plan designs. State licensed and insured. Many Island references. (941) 778-2993. License #CRC 035261.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING free estimates. 35-year Island resident. Call Jim Bickal at (941) 778-1730.

CHRISTIE'S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. (FL#RF0038118) (941) 778-3924 or 778-4461.

TILE - TILE - TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, (941) 726-3077.

ROOFING REPAIRS and replacements. Remodeling, repairs, additions, screen rooms, kitchens, baths. Free estimates. License #CGC061519, #CCC057977, #PE0020374. Insured. Accepting MasterCard/Visa. (941) 720-0794.

CUSTOM RENOVATION/RESTORATION expert. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Member of Better Business Bureau. Paul Beauregard, (941) 779-2294.

KEN & TINA DBA Griffin's Home Improvements Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, (941) 748-4711.

TILE, CARPET, LAMINATE supplied and installed. Why pay retail? Island resident, many references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. (941) 792-1367, or 726-1802.

MORENO MARBLE & TILE Installation and restoration. Quality work. Over 20 years experience. Insured. Call Javier at (941) 685-5163 or 795-6615.

JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing and tree trimming. Call (941) 778-6170 or 447-2198.

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICE: Bill MacCaughern. Repairs, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, decks. Masonry, tile, painting. 30 years experience. Yes, I do show up! (941) 778-3904.

INTERIOR SURFACE RENOVATION: Drywall repairs, hand and spray texturing, acoustic ceilings, painting, tiling and shower doors. Clean, honest, reliable. Free estimate. Credit cards accepted. F.A.W. Remodeling, (941) 586-4695.

CARL V. JOHNSON JR. Inc. building contractor. New homes, additions, renovations. Quality work and fair prices. Call (941) 795-1947. Lic#RR0066450.

RANDY'S REMODELING SERVICE: Demo, carpentry, installation, windows, drywall, finishing, texture, doors. Call (941) 320-2506 or 778-0540.

HOME IMPROVEMENT: Repair, painting, tile. Local references. 25 years experience. Call John at (941) 778-3713.

WINDOW SHADES, BLINDS, shutters and more. Lifetime warranty. Call Keith Barnett for a free in-home consultation. Island references, 15 years experience. (941) 778-3526 or 730-0516.

RENTALS

RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., (941) 778-6665 or (800) 749-6665.

POOL HOME AVAILABLE for vacation let. Near Holmes Beach, 3BR/2BA with all amenities. Managed by Coastal Properties Realty, (941) 794-1515.

SEASONAL RENTAL: Holmes Beach, 4BR (two master suites)/3BA, house on canal. Two minutes to beach. Heated pool, dock, cable TV, washer/dryer, garage, designer furnished with tropical yard setting. One of the finest rentals on Island. $1,600/weekly or $6,000/monthly. Call 713-0034 or e-mail: gamiller@tampabay.rr.com.

WEEKLY RENTALS: SAN Remo condo, 1BR/1BA, $500/week; Alecassandra villa, 1BR/1BA, $700/week; island duplex, 2BR, $800/week; Northwest Bradenton home, 3BR/3BA, $950/week; Gulffront cottage, 2BR, $1,000/week; Bradenton Beach Club, 2BR/2BA, $1,400/week. Please call Cristin Curl at Wagner Realty, (941) 778-2246. www.wagnerrealty.com.

GULFFRONT CONDOS: 3BR/2BA, 2BR/2BA, 1BR/1BA with breathtaking sunsets. Pools, Jacuzzi, walk to shops and restaurants. Available weekly, monthly, seasonal. (901) 301-8299 or e-mail captko462@aol.com.

MARINERS COVE: Annual unfurnished 3BR/2.5BA bayfront unit with fabulous views and 2,158 sf of living area. Gated community with heated pool, tennis, elevator and protected deep-water boat dock. Call Dave Moynihan, Realtor/owner, (941) 778-2246 or 720-0089.

VACATION RENTALS in the Village of Cortez. Adorable 2BR updated apartments in a very quiet setting. Walk and bicycle the 75 acres of preservation trails around the village. Stroll to great local fish restaurants and still only one mile to the beach! Well behaved pets allowed. Call Carol, Green Real Estate, for more information, (941) 778-0455.

ANNUAL 2BR/2BA ELEVATED duplex in Holmes Beach, one block from beach. $950/month plus utilities, no pets. First, last month, plus security. References. Call Ed, (860) 227-5142.

SEASIDE BUNGALOW: Summer rates $1,800/month, $500/week. One short block to Anna Maria City Pier. Very cute! 2BR/1BA, pet friendly. Call Carol, Green Real Estate, for more information. (941) 778-0455.

SPACIOUS ISLAND VILLA: 2BR/2BA split plan with Florida room, garage and laundry. 1,300-plus sf. Fruit trees, walk to White Avenue beach. Annual, $1,275/month. Unfurnished. (941) 745-0959 or 778-1589.

ANNUAL: HOLMES BEACH 3BR/2BA home with large boat dock on canal. Walk to beach. (941) 545-6118.

BRADENTON BEACH duplex on Intracoastal water. Dock davits, laundry, modern with all appliances. First, last, security. Annual $1,100/month. (727) 784-3679.

WANTED: WINTER seasonal rental. Prefer pool, dock and garage. (715) 747-3111.

WE ARE BOOKING rentals for 2006. Wide variety of condos and houses starting at $1,500/month. Annual rental, Perico Bay Club, 2BR/2BA condo, pool, tennis, small pet OK, $975/month; Ironwood, 2BR/2BA condo on golf course, $1,000/month; Sandy Pointe, 2BR/2BA, furnished, pool, seven-month rental, $1,100. SunCoast Real Estate, (941) 779-0202. www.suncoastinc.com.

ANNUAL: 2BR/1BA, Anna Maria, washer/dryer hookup, newly remodeled, steps to beach, shopping and restaurants. Available July 15. $950/month. (941) 778-5482.

ANNUAL CONDOS: BAYVIEW Terrace. Pool on bay, one block to beach, ground level. Nonsmoking, no pets. 1BR $900/month, and 2BR $1,200/month. (941) 752-1737.

ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1BA Holmes Beach, $665/month; 2BR/2BA Gulffront condo, $2,000/month; new 2BR/2BA riverfront condo, $1,300/month. Call Fran Maxon Real Estate, (941) 778-2307 for details.

ANNUAL BEACHFRONT: 2BR/1BA Shell Cove condo. Tile, updated, unfurnished. Immediate occupancy. $1,300/month. Mt. Vernon Property Management. Bonnie Bissett, (941) 957-4677, ext. 259.

1BR/1BA DOWNTOWN Sarasota, theater district. Palm Avenue, Francis Carleton. Annual. $1,300/month including water, cable, washer/dryer. (941) 685-8108.

DIRECT GULFFRONT HOME: Elevated 2BR/1BA with pristine beach right out your back door. $1,900/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.

2BR/1BA BEACH HOUSE: 100 yards to beach. $475/week. (949) 813-4900.

NEWLY REMODELED EFFICIENCY in Holmes Beach. All new tile floors, paint, bathroom and more. $625/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.

ANNUAL RENTAL: EFFICIENCY apartment, completely furnished. $800/month, including utilities! Smokers and pets OK. Anna Maria, Bean Point. (941) 778-7315.

OH SO CLOSE to the beach! 2BR/2BA very private with vaulted ceilings, wood beams. Water and basic cable included for $1,000/month. Call Island Real Estate, (941) 778-6066.

DIRECT GULFFRONT BEACH: Anna Maria vacation apartments. Choice 1BR, 2BR and 3BR, fully equipped, tropical, private with porches, sundeck and laundry. (941) 778-3143.

SEASONAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA ground-level duplex. Completely furnished. One house from Gulf. No pets, nonsmoking. (813) 689-0925, or e-mail HLMSBCHRNTL@aol.com.

FOR RENT: ANNA Maria Island Club on the beachfront. 2BR/2BA fully furnished and equipped. Rent anytime. E-mail tennishofo@aol.com. (317) 873-3307.

PALMA SOLA: ONE block from bay. 3BR/2BA, two-car garage, screened pool, large lanai, modern kitchen. 1,645 sf, no pets, non-smoking. $1,600/month. (941) 778-3051 or (775) 338-9492.

SANDPIPER MOBILE 55-plus, 2BR/1BA annual $750/month, seasonal $1,400/month; 1BR/1BA annual $650/month, seasonal $1,200/month. Nonsmoking. Clubhouse, laundry, steps to beach. (941) 778-3051 or (775) 338-9492.

VACATION WATERFRONT rental: 1BR and 2BR home, best location, dock, beach, walk to park, like new. (941) 779-9074. E-mail: gwalker43@hotmail.com.

BAYFRONT SOUTHWEST Bradenton: 2BR/2BA condo, boat dock available, spacious new interior, pool, tennis. $1,350/month. Available as four-month minimum to annual. (941) 650-4197.

SEASONAL OR WEEKLY cottage-style rentals. 1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA with pool. Walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. (941) 778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com

REAL ESTATE

PRECONSTRUCTION PRICES! Hidden Lake condominiums, west Bradenton. Close to beach. Starting at $329,900. Call Cori Woods, (941) 761-0444.

FOR SALE BY owner: Runaway Bay condo, 2BR/2BA second-floor unit overlooking pond. Steps from the beach with newer air conditioner, water heater, range and more! Great rental property or second home. $400,000. Call George (312) 321-7501.

FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE

REAL ESTATE

BEAUTIFUL NORTH CAROLINA. Must see the beautiful, peaceful mountains of western mountains. Homes, cabins, acreage, investments. Cherokee Mountain Realty GMAC Real Estate, Murphy, N.C. www.cherokeemountainrealty.com. Call for free brochure (800) 841-5868.

ATTENTION INVESTORS: Waterfront lots in the foothills of North Carolina. Deep-water lake with 90 miles of shoreline. 20-percent predevelopment discounts and 90-percent financing. No payments for one year. Call now for best selection. www.nclakefrontproperties.com (800) 709-LAKE.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Mountains Where there is cool mountain air, views, stream, homes, cabins, acreage. Call for free brochure of Mountain Property Sales. (800) 642-5333. Realty of Murphy. 317 Peachtree St., Murphy, N.C. 28906. www.realtyofmurphy.com.

GRAND OPENING! Winding River Preserve II July 30-31. Ocala/Gainesville area. 20 acres from $195,000. 100 acres from $450,000. New, semi-private, gated community featuring parcels with frontage on the Wacassassa River. Gorgeous woodlands teeming with deer and turkey. Save up to $20,000! Great financing. Call toll free (866) 352-2249, ext. 517, or www.fllandbargains.com.

NEW MEXICO: 20 acres, $34,900. Scenic region, views, canyons, trees, rolling hills, wildlife. Enjoy hunting, hiking, horses, great climate. Power, great access. 100 percent financing. Call (877) 822-LAND!

TENNESSEE LAKE PROPERTY from $19,900! Seven-acre parcel, $34,900. Lake parcel and log cabin package, $54,900. (866) 770-5263, ext. 8 for details.

CLOSEOUT SALE! Lakeview bargains from $39,900 with free boat slip! 10 percent off plus pay no closing costs! High elevation, beautifully wooded lake view parcels. Across from national forest on Norris Lake in eastern Tennessee Call now (800) 704-3154, ext. 625. Sunset Bay LLC.

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN property, 2.75 acres with 50-mile view or one-acre lakefront lot only $85,000. Private communities with views, creeks, river and lake access. Swim, fish, hike. Other lots from $20,000-$85,000. (800) 699-1289 or www.riverbendlakelure.com.

GATED MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY near Asheville, N.C. Spectacular view and river lots. Clubhouse, paved roads, hiking, fishing. Grand opening Aug. 12-15. Huge incentives! (866) 411-5263.www.BearRiverLodge.net.

GRAND OPENING! Lakefront acreage from $69,900. Pay no closing costs*! July 30-31. Spectacular new waterfront community on one of the largest, cleanest mountain lakes in America! Large, estate-size parcels, gentle slope to water, gorgeous woods, panoramic views. Paved roads, county water, utilities. Lake access from $29,900. Low financing. Call now (800) 564-5092, ext. 215.*Restrictions apply.

GEORGIA COAST: Large wooded access, marsh-front and golf-course homesites. Gated with tennis, kayaking, canoeing. Limited availability, mid $70s and up. Call today, (877) 266-7376.

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS: free $300 value place your ad on www.floridarealestateforsalebyowner.com Affiliates wanted!

STEEL BUILDINGS

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