Story Tools • • Date of Issue: July 29, 2009 The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 ITEMS FOR SALE FREEBIE ITEMS FOR SALE: Individuals may advertise up to three items, each priced $100 or less, 15 words or less. FREE, one week. Deliver in person to The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, e-mail classifieds@islander.org, fax toll-free 1-866-362-9821. (limited time offer) TABLES: SMALL, ASSORTED. Affordable prices. Essence of Time. 941-792-3545. HAND-PAINTED DESK and hutch, $50. Curio cabinet, $50. Coffee table, $10. Miscellaneous, $10-$20. 941-778-1989, 941-773-9829. WASHING MACHINE: GE, white. $100. 941-448-6350. LINOLEUM ROLL, 6x12-foot, brick pattern, $60. 941-778-1915. WANTED: YOUR OLD cell phone, especially models with sim cards and chargers. Deliver to The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. RESTAURANT TABLES, CHAIRS: 8 30-inch square tables, 20 black wrought-iron high-back chairs with padded seats. Miscellaneous goods. Call 941-487-7487. HUGE, DECORATIVE FRAMED mirrors: Several styles to choose from, sizes from 4 by 6 feet, to 5 by 8. $250-$400. 941-730-2606. ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Mahogany buffet, $350. Small antique burl-wood rocker, $200. 941-778-1102. AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS BRADENTON BEACH GETAWAY! Beautiful Gulffront studio suite condo. Ground-floor end unit right on the beach. Summer vacation getaway two-night special, $249. Reserve now, 941-779-0101. TERRY HAYES, REALTOR. Global market, market connections. 941-302-3100. Terry.hayes@sothebysrealty.com. Discoverannamaria.com. MANATEE SAFETY SIGNS, exclusively for boaters available at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 941-778-7978. COMMUNITY MODERATED GROUP for free exchange of items in Sarasota-Bradenton. Have something you no longer use? Give it away. Barter, community events, parent advice. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amifreegan/ WANTED: FISHING GEAR: Anna Maria Privateers are collecting new or used, repairable fishing poles and reels, nets, tackle, buckets, etc. to give to children. Donate your gear at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Courtesy of the Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a personalized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Two lines, $50. Three lines, $60. Forms at The Islander or call 941-518-4431 for more information. GARAGE SALES SALE: NIKI’S. STAINED-glass tables, mirrors, sterling jewelry, 50-70 percent off. Select art, furniture, antiques, vintage, 50 percent off. Open seven days. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. A SALE EVERYDAY at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Miscellaneous office supplies, t-shirts, treasures. ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. 203 Periwinkle Plaza, Anna Maria, located off Gulf Drive. Curio, four sets of china, buffet, dinette, rattan server, prints, occasional tables, lamps, chairs, twin bedroom sets, craft items, tools, trailer, kitchenware, linens, lawn mower, more. Also, 1991 Ford Escort, 1994 Ford Ranger truck. Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m. LOST & FOUND FOUND: BIFOCAL SUNGLASSES on July 5 near 28th Street, Bradenton Beach. Claim at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. LOST: ORANGE-STRIPED cat. Less than 1-year-old, answers to OC, six toes each foot, green collar with bell. Last 63rd Street and Holmes Boulevard. Call Mary, 941-448-1481. PETS 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 BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Zuma and Precision 15. Call Brian at 941-685-1400. FISHING & CHARTERS KIDS FOR HIRE ISLAND TUTORING. Manatee High School sophomore Chris Perez tutors elementary or middle school children. Call 941-778-2979. CALL ALEXANDRA, 15, for babysitting or odd-jobs. Red Cross certified in first aid and babysitting. 941-778-5352 ISLAND TEEN EXPERIENCED, and certified child care with Safe Sitter, CPR and Red Cross training, seven days a week. Maggie, 941-447-4632 or 941-778-8405. CALL GUSSIE AT 941-778-7257 for babysitting. I have experience with kids of all ages. NEED A BABYSITTER or pet sitter? Call Kendall! First-aid certified, great with kids and animals! Best on the Island! 941-779-9783. NEED A BABYSITTER, pet sitter, house sitter or dog walker? Experienced. Red Cross certified in CPR for all ages. Call the twins, Kayla and Ariel Jennis, 941-778-1746. TEEN WITH CHILD daycare experience and Red Cross certified in babysitting. Loves children. Call Katie, 941-778-1491 or 941-447-4057. TRISH AND KIM babysitting service, house cleaning and pet sitting. Certified. Experienced. Call 941-538-8922 or 941-538-2081. LAWN MOWING/DOG walking? Will walk dogs any day, mow lawns after 5 p.m. weekdays, after 11 a.m. weekends. 941-447-7092. CALL ZACK, 13, for odd jobs. Will do anything you need done after school and Saturdays. 941-773-3185. RED CROSS LIFEGUARD for private parties at your pool. $10/hour. Call Marie Durocher, 941-795-4722. CASSIE’S DOG WALKING and house sitting. I can walk your dog anytime. 941-962-3373. 11-YEAR OLD girl can watch your 4-year old or younger child. CPR-certified, references, experienced. Brianna, 941-448-9036. KIDS FOR HIRE ads are FREE for Island youths under 16 looking for work. Ads must be placed in person at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT Tingley Library in Bradenton Beach. Information, 941-779-1208. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunshine Car Service. 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, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. 941-778-0944. PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete computer solutions for business and home. Installation, repair, upgrade, networking, Web services, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945. WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service, 941-778-3455, or cell 941-720-4152. TOASTED COMPUTER SERVICES. Your home and business specialist. On-site service, virus/spyware, cleanup, system setup, upgrades, diagnosis and repair, internet/wireless networking, custom system design. 941-224-1069. SUMMER HANDYMAN SPECIAL: College student looking for any odd jobs. Zach’s back on Anna Maria Island. 941-224-5854. TOTAL DOOR AND Window Service: Repairs, replacements, sales, parts, storm catcher hurricane covers, Simonton windows, Plastpro doors, ODL inserts. TDWSINC@msn.com. 941-730-1399. PEST CONTROL: IF you have a pest control company and still have ants then you need to call Southern Greens to get the ants out. 941-747-6677. I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-778-7770. Leave message. EXPERIENCED NANNY: SEEKING full or part-time, moving to area, newborn experience, good references, have transportation. 321-356-9130. GRACE'S CLEANING SERVICE: Licensed and bonded, reasonable rates. Call for estimate. 941-448-4495. QUALITY PRESSURE CLEANING: Driveways, houses, boats etc. Mold, salt, dirt removal. Discount prices. 941-916-4629. COMPUTER GOT YOU down? Got a virus? Need wireless, network setup? Web site? Need help? Call JC, 941-487-7487. ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING and Co.: Oldest and best on Anna Maria! 34 years of happy customers. Mom-Watch, Pet-Watch, Storm-Check, windows, etc. Rentals our specialty. pinesolpatty@juno.com. 941-792-1000. DESIGNER FOR HIRE! All your graphic needs covered! Logos, brochures, brand identity. Web design: Flash, HTML and 3D. Call Jon at Smashcat Studios, 941-778-2824 or 941-545-0192. 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. NADIA'S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, 941-795-0887. MA#0017550. CHECK MY HOUSE! When you're away, we stay close to home. We provide full house checking services - when and what you need - to ensure your house is secure and cared for while you are away. Call 941-928-8735, or e-mail check.my.house@verizon.net for details. UPSCALE NAIL SALON: Nails on the Island. 30 years experience. Gift boutique, nail products, handbags, jewelry and sunglasses. 9908 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Call for an appointment. Now offering in-home pedicure services. 941-713-5244. TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719. MUSIC LESSONS WITH Koko Ray. Island studio open now. Instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, guitar and piano. 941-778-8328, or evenings, 941-758-0395. 315 58th St., Studio I, Holmes Beach. DO YOU WANT AN AWARD WINNING WEB-SITE - Designed, Redesigned & Hosted: We're your first step to create your internet presence on the web. Each web-site is created specifically for your company. Why trust anyone else, use The Islander, we're local, professional and award winning designs. Please email, we will be happy to give you a FREE quote. webmaster@islander.org 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. Your complete irrigation repair company. Call 941-778-2581. TREES BY BREEZE Inc.: Custom landscapes, tree trimming, property maintenance. Insured. Since 1988. Chris, 941-778 2837. ECONOMY TREE TRIMMING, hedges, mulching. Lowest prices starting at $15. 12-year Island resident. Cell 941-951-1833. JR'S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015. LANDSCAPING STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. For all your landscape needs. Shell $48/yard. Call Shark Mark. 941-301-6067. KARAZ LANDSCAPE LAWN service. Mulch, clean ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. Cell, 941-448-3857. LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $45/yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770. HOME IMPROVEMENT VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pressure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill, 941-795-5100. TILE -TILE -TILE. All variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call Neil, 941-726-3077. CUSTOM REMODELING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Meticulous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-779-2294. GRIFFIN'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine woodwork, countertops, cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711. JERRY'S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198. PAINTING, WALL REPAIRS, carpentry and more. Island resident, very meticulous and reliable. I take pride in my work. For a free estimate, call Colin at 941-779-0120 or 941-376-0541. SOUTHBAY HOME REPAIRS: If it's broken, stuck, loose, leaks, needs paint, etc. I'll fix it. Affordable quality work. 941-720-2906. EXPERIENCED BUILDING CONTRACTOR: Carl V. Johnson Jr. Inc. New homes, porches, decks, remodel, repairs, etc. Quality work. Fair price! 941-795-1947. Lic.#RR0066450. PAINT: AVERAGE ROOM, $75. Customer supplies paint. Exterior, one story. Pressure washing. Free estimates. New phone number! 941-721-7521. RON AMES: ISLAND handyman for 40 years. Small jobs. 941-932-7165 or 941-761-9028. 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 WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/3BA canal home on Key Royale. Large caged pool, garage. New kitchen and tile installed one year ago. $1,950/month. 863-660-8366. ANNUAL RENTAL: DUPLEX, ground-level, 2BR/1BA. $900/month. 941-778-5439. BAYFRONT RENTALS: FULLY furnished 2BR/2BA, close to beach with great fishing dock. Prices for 1BR efficiency start at $750. Call for information, 941-794-5980 or 941-779-4713. VACATION RENTALS: 3BR/2BA, lovely, private pool home near Palma Sola Causeway. $1,000/weekly. Discounts for longer stays. 3BR/3BA gorgeous pool home, near Intracoastal Waterway, west Bradenton. $1,050 weekly. www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com, or 941-794-1515. CORTEZ ANNUAL: 1BR, washer, dryer, near marina. $625/month. 941-545-9025. HARBOR PINES:  LARGE 2BR/2BA, ground floor with screened porch. Washer and dryer connections, water, cable, close to college, Bayshore High School, shopping. $725/month, Half off first month’s rent. Call 941-650-3476. ANNUAL: ANNA MARIA 1BR/1BA. $750/month plus utilities. 2BR/1BA, $950/month plus utilities. Garage, pets welcome. 239-340-9156. ANNUAL: CUTE, FURNISHED 1BR/1BA duplex. Lakefront with dock. Walk to beach. Double garage with washer/dryer. No smoking, pets. Holmes Beach. $875/month. 941-232-3704. ANNUAL: GULFFRONT: 1BR/1BA. $750/month includes water and sewer. 503 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach. Michael, 1-813-244-6032. 1BR/1BA EFFICIENCY: STEPS from beach. Unfurnished, all utilities included except phone. Handicap accessible. Pets welcome. $800/month, annual. 941-224-5664 or 941-224-7326. NORTHWEST BRADENTON: 2BR/1BA. Walk to Palma Sola Bay. Washer and dryer. $895/month. 941-587-2748. ANNUAL 1BR/1BA: WATERFRONT, 60-foot dock, ground level, quiet, clean, beautiful. $875/month. http://goff-club.com/510B. 941-795-0504. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA in Holmes Beach. Washer-dryer hookups. $850/month. 941-778-6541 or 941-504-3844. BEACH VIEW! 1BR/1BA fully-furnished, includes cable TV, electric, water. Walk/trolley to everything! $700/month. 941-778-1000. PET-FRIENDLY 2BR/1BA, unfurnished. Community college area. $700/month. Realtor, Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456. TOWNHOUSE: BOAT SLIP, pool. Furnished, unfurnished 2BR/2BA. $950/month. Flexible. Realtor, Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456. NORTHWEST BRADENTON HOME: Furnished 3BR/2BA, family room. Close to Island. $1,200/month. Realtor, Real Estate Mart, 941-356-1456. 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 MOBILE HOME: 1BR/1BA. One mile from Anna Maria Island. You own the land. Not a co-op. No monthly fees. Steps to water. Great condition. Free boat ramp access. $79,000. 513-470-3851. GORGEOUS 5BR/3BA TOWNHOUSE for sale on Anna Maria Island. Fantastic location opposite Publix and five minute walk to beach. Beautifully decorated with superb rental history. Tennis courts and two pools. Offers in excess of $310,000! Will be sold to highest bidder. Telephone 01144 20 8508 0332, or e-mail: Sandypflorida@aol.com. “DISTRESS” SALE: BANK foreclosures. Island and mainland properties. Free list with pictures. www.manateeareaforeclosures.com. FIRE SALE: SANDPIPER Resort Mobile Home Park, 55-plus community. No real fire. 2BR/1BA double wide. Unit 200 with share, $80,900, and adjacent 202, $15,900. Must go! Call 941-737-1121 or 941-920-0868. BUILD WEALTH! Call or e-mail for our free brochure. Discover how easy it is to build wealth through short sales and foreclosures. Adkins Florida Group, Wagner Realty. Free@AdkinsFloridaGroup.com. 941-713-0635. FOR TRADE: DIRECT Gulffront furnished studio condo on Bradenton Beach plus cash for 2BR/2BA. Direct Gulf or canal home on the Island. George, 312-321-7501. CONDO FOR SALE: West Bradenton (Pinebrook). 1BR/2BA, den, deck. Beautifully furnished on golf course. Parking under building, pool, clubhouse. Great location. Call 941-758-9133 or 704-544-1548. PRICE REDUCED: DUPLEX on two deeded lots, both units 2BR/1.5BA, elevated, park under building. $450,000. Call owner: 941-730-2606. OUT-OF-STATE REAL ESTATE LAKEFRONT GRAND OPENING sale! Aug. 15 only! 10-acre dockable lakefront only $49,900. Wooded park-like setting on one of Alabama’s top recreational lakes. All amenities complete. Boat to Gulf of Mexico! Excellent financing. Call now, 866-952-5302, ext. 1514. LAKEFRONT STEAL! 1.2 acres, $49,892. In lieu of foreclosure on builder. Gently sloping lakefront estate on private bass lake. Gorgeous unspoiled setting, no crowds, no noise. Abutting lakefronts sold for $69,900 and $64,900, not half as nice as this one! Excellent financing. Call now, 888-792-5253, ext. 2341. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS: Closeout sale! Cabin shell, two-plus acres with great view, very private, big trees, waterfalls and large public lake nearby, $99,500. Bank financing. 866-275-0442. ABSOLUTE AUCTION! 214+/- acre farm, house. Pike County near Troy, Ala. Offered in parcels, combinations and/or entirety. 1 p.m. Aug.13. www.gtauctions.com. 800-996-2877. Granger, Thagard and Associates, Inc. Jack F Granger. #873. 4BR/3BA FORECLOSURE! $11,500! Only $217/month! Five percent down, 15 years at 8 percent APR. Buy 3BR, $199/month! For listings, 800-366-9783, ext. 5798.