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The islander Classifieds: Wednesday, June 9, 2010

ITEMS FOR SALE

TWO MATCHING TAMPA chairs. They rock, swivel, recline. $65 each or $110 for both. Call 941-778-3927.

FOR SALE: GOLF bag, like-new and golf travel bag on wheels. $40. Call 941-737-9173.

FOR SALE: 14-inch diameter table with three chairs. Laminated oak colored top. Like-new. $40. Call 941-737-9173.

ELECTRONIC PIANO: 100 tones, rhythms. Has teaching facility,

LED display. $75. 941-705-2757.

DESK: BLONDE WOOD. 72x28-inch, six drawers, side piece. $40. 941-795-8359.

TV: MAGNAVOX, COLOR with remote. Dresser, beige, seven drawers. 7 feet x 16 inches. $35. 941-795-8359.

AERIAL PHOTOS of Anna Maria Island. View and purchase online: www.jackelka.com.

COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT SUPPLIES: Ice machine: install and service $2,100. You pick up, $1,600. Assorted stainless shelves: $75. Six-burner gas cooktop and charbroiler: $1,800. 941-730-2606.

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)

ANNOUNCEMENT

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN Church: All are welcome to come and worship with us! Please call 941-778-1813 or visit us at: www.gloriadeilutheran.com for worship times. 6608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

THEY’RE BACK! EVERY Monday night all-you-can-eat fish fry. $10. Live entertainment. Tiki bar open. Bayside Banquet Hall, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, end of road.

BRADENTON ROTARY CLUB meets at noon Mondays at Mattison's Riverside, 1200 First Ave. W., Bradenton. Club members enjoy fellowship with like-minded professionals. Club projects offer opportunities to benefit the community locally and worldwide. To attend a meeting as our guest, call Trish, 941-747-1871. More information: www.bradentonrotary.org.

HAITI $$$ DONATIONS to the Ministry of Presence Inc., www.ministryofpresence.org, urgently needed for local representatives to aid homeless children. Info: The islander, 941-778-7978.

TERRY HAYES, REALTOR. Signature Sothebys International. 941-302-3100. Terry.hayes@sothebysrealty.com. Discoverannamaria.com.

WANTED: YOUR OLD cell phone for recycling. Deliver to The islander, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

FISHING GEAR WANTED: The Privateers and The islander 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 courtesy of Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Pick up at The islander office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don't be sorry, be safe.

GARAGE SALES

ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.

LOST and FOUND

 

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.

TRANSPORTATION

 

BOATS & BOATING

BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Zuma, Precision 15, Windrider 17 and Trimaran. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.

HELP WANTED

SALES ASSOCIATE: MOTIVATED, experienced real estate licensee for busy Island office. Please call Jesse or Robin at 941-778-7244.

KIDS4HIRE

LOOKING FOR A babysitter or pet sitter? Call Kendall, first aid-certified. Great with kids and animals. Four years experience, high school student. 941-779-9783.

ISLAND TEEN WILL help with yard work, mowing, moving furniture, garage cleaning, window washing, more. 941-518-8841.

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, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

HEALTH FOOD STORE on Anna Maria Island, located in busy shopping center, large inventory, all equipment and fixtures, completely turnkey, business growing monthly, owners moving, great opportunity for mom and pop. Call Jim, 941-580-0626.

GIFT SHOP FOR sale. Call owner, 941-779-2624.

HEALTH CARE

ACTIVE LADY WITH spinal injury needs LPNS to assist with personal care. A Hoyer lift for transfers. Five-hour a.m. shifts and overnight sleepover shifts are from 9:30 p.m.-7a.m. Travel opportunity. 941-383-6953.

SERVICES

LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunshine Car Service. 941-778-5476.

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

TOTAL DOOR AND Window Service: Repairs, replacements, sales, parts, stormcatcher hurricane covers, Simonton windows, Plastpro doors, ODL inserts. TDWSINC@msn.com. 941-730-1399.

I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-778-7770. Leave message.

LIGHT CARPENTRY, HOME repairs, handyman work, deck repairs, dock repairs, etc. Retired tradesman, Island resident. No job too small. Call Steve Doyle 941-778-1708.

ANNE’S TROPICAL BREEZE cleaning, errands and gardening. Reasonable rates, Local references, bonded. Please call Anne, 941-465-7967.

ISLAND PET NANNY: Loving pet care. Longtime Island resident, background check, pet CPR-certified, references. Karen Robinson, 941-779-2830 or 941-730-5693.

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER. DEPENDABLE, honest with local Island references. Call Nancie, 941-755-5948.

DAVE’S CURB APPEAL: Paint, landscape, light repair, remodel, cleanup. Affordable Island work, $75 per four hours. Island owner, resident, with tools. Dave, 715-418-3531.

HOUSECLEANING AND HANDYMAN services: Pressure washing, anything you need. Excellent references. 941-539-6891.

GOT STUMPS? CALL an experienced, reliable expert. Brad Frederick’s LLC Tree Stump Grinding. 941-730-0001. Northwest Bradenton.

ELDERLY CAREGIVER: 28 years experience, top references, days or nights, personal care, household duties. 941-545-7114.

BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS JD's Window Cleaning looking for storefront jobs in Holmes Beach. 941-920-3840.

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.: 34 years of happy customers. Senior check, pet-watch, storm-check, tour guide, etc. Rentals our specialty. 941-778-3046 or 941-580-4487.

DESIGNER FOR HIRE! All your graphic needs covered! Web design. Call Jon at Smashcat Studios, 941-778-2824or 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 to ensure your house is secure while you are away. Call 941-928-8735, or e-mail check.my.house@verizon.net for details.

TUTORING SERVICES: Specializing in algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry and science. Special need students welcome. Grades 3-12. Jenifer, 941-224-1760.

UPSCALE NAIL SALON: Nails on the Island. 30 years experience. Call for an appointment. Now offering in-home services. 941-713-5244.

MUSIC LESSONS WITH Koko Ray. Island studio open now. Instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, guitar and piano. 941-778-8323, or evenings, 941-758-0395. 315 58th St., Studio I, Holmes Beach.

LAWN and 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 $45/yard. Call Shark Mark. 941-301-6067.

KARAZ LANDSCAPE LAWN service. Mulch, clean ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. 941-448-3857 or 941-448-5207.

SHELL DELIVERED AND spread. Premium grade-A, $45/yard B-grade, $30-$40/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. 30 years experience. 941-729-9381.

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 941-447-2198.

EXPERIENCED BUILDING CONTRACTOR: Carl V. Johnson Jr. Inc. New homes, porches, decks, remodel, repairs, etc. Quality work. Fair price! 941-795-1947.

SOUTHBAY HOME REPAIRS: If it's broken, stuck, loose, leaks, needs paint, etc. I'll fix it. Affordable quality work. 941-720-2906.

FOREMOST FENCE: Commercial, Residential. Chain link, vinyl, aluminum, wood, access control. Contractors you can depend on. Call 941-748-2700.

HANDYMAN FOR HIRE: $15 per hour. No job too small. One call does it all. Call Arthur, 941-301-0624. Quality satisfaction guaranteed.

J.E. MURRAY: ESTABLISHED Island builder. New homes, remodeling. 30-year resident. Call 941-778-2316 or 941-730-3228.

RENTALS

WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.

WATERFRONT KEY WEST STYLE with dock. Furnished, walk to beach, eateries and shops. $150/night, $950/week. Use of bikes included. 941-794-5980.

RENTAL WANTED: ISLAND business owner seeks 3BR/2BA home for two year or longer lease. Call Tom, 941-993-4909.

ANNA MARIA BEACHFRONT, waterfront vacation rental. 5BR/4BA. $2,200/week. tampabaybeachhouse.com. 559-760-1331.

VACATION RENTALS: 3BR/3BA pool home, 2BR/1BA cottage, 5BR/4BA split pool home, two blocks to Holmes Beach. 3BR/2BA pool home, northwest Bradenton, 3BR/3BA pool home, Palma Sola. Weekly, monthly rentals. Luxury furnishings, all amenities. Inclusive prices. Coastal Properties Realty, 941-794-1515.

ANNUAL PERICO BAY Club. Guard-gated 24/7. Sunny bright end unit, 2BR/2BA villa with spacious two-car garage and extra-long driveway. Nicely furnished, new stainless-steel appliances, TVs in living room, master bedroom and master bath. Screened porch plus deck overlooking small lake. Private courtyard entry. Neighborhood heated pool and spa, plus large community lap pool. Available July 1. $1,500/month plus utilities. Call owner, 941-792-4767.

WATERFRONT: UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL. Remodeled (granite, stainless-steel), designer furnishings, DSL, 2BR/2BA, Holmes Beach, Jacuzzi, tennis. Homeaway.com#270319. Three-month minimum. January-March, $2,999/month. February-April, $3,300/month. 941-209-8789.

SHARE LUXURY 2BR/2BA condo. Furnished, 1,500 sf, pool. Absentee Christian roommate, married couple OK. $800, $950/month. 941-713-1434.

BRADENTON BEACH: ADORABLE one-room beach cottage on the bay, with dock. $2,000/month, annual, utilities included. 941-779-0289.

BRADENTON BEACH: 2BR/1BA, non-smokers. Steps to beach. $700/month, first, last and deposit. Water, garbage included. 941-778-2477.

ONE BLOCK TO Gulf: 2BR/1BA, 900-sf, garage. 3008 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach. Call Ennis, 813-244-0955.

$350/WEEK: 55-plus, Sandpiper Resort. 1BR/1BA sleeps four. Turnkey, walk to beach. $700/month. 941-778-5152.

BRADENTON BEACH: SANDPIPER 55-plus resort. 1BR/1BA newly remodeled, furnished. Bay view, large patio. $650/month, June-November. $1,200, December. $1,500/month, January-March. 717-860-4574.
BREATHTAKING SUNSETS: Skip out your front door onto the beach. Pristine, designer turnkey condo. 55-plus, two month minimum rental. $2,000/month plus utilities. 941-779-1013.

SPACIOUS BAYFRONT APARTMENT. 2BR/2BA, family room. Wonderful view, quiet neighborhood. 941-795-1132 or 941-545-7109.

GULFFRONT VIEWS FROM newly remodeled 1BR/1BA duplex. New appliances, tile, bathroom, paint inside and out. Beach across street. $800/month, first, last, $500 deposit, includes water and sanitation. Non-smoking, no pets. 941-320-1284.

CHARMING CANAL HOUSE: Six-month rental unfurnished. $1,800/month plus utilities. 941-779-1013. 

PALMA SOLA TOWNHOUSE: 2BR/2BA, pool, boat dock. Weekend, $399. Week, $600. Monthly, call 941-356-1456. Realtor, Real Estate Mart.          

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

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.

DISCOVER THE OTHER Island! Tidy Island in Sarasota Bay. Waterfront, renovated 2BR/2BA two-car garage condo. Guards, nature and so much more. Pet friendly! Owner financing, $239,900. Realtor/owner, Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Real Estate, 941-792-9459.

DIRECT GULFFRONT 4BR/4.5BA, den, three-car garage, pool, spa, elevator, security. Immaculate 2005 Mediterranean villa-style architecture with breathtaking Gulf views. 5,146 sf under roof on north Anna Maria Island, 12106 Gulf Drive. $3,500,000, furnished. Contact owner, broker, 941-920-1699.

AQUARIUS CLUB PENTHOUSE! Amazing Gulf views. 2BR/2BA, light, airy, 9-foot ceilings. New hurricane windows and doors. $599,900. Katharine Pepper, RoseBay Real Estate, 941-792-9459.

DIRECT GULFFRONT: 146 feet on the beach. 3BR/4.5BA, office recreation room, spa, pool, outdoor kitchen and theater, elevator, turnkey furnished. $3,950,000. Suncoast Real Estate, 941-779-0202 or 941-720-0288.

KEY ROYALE 3BR/2BA: Updated home. Pool, spa, boat dock. $439,000. Owner, Realtor, 941-356-1456. Real Estate Mart.

2BR/2BA: LARGE LANAI, shaded deck, garden tub, hot tub. On bird sanctuary. 941-704-0065.

PRICE REDUCED: DUPLEX on two deeded lots, both units 2BR/1.5BA, elevated, park under building. $450,000. Call owner: 941-730-2606.

FLORIDA, OUT-OF-STATE

BANK FORCED LIQUIDATION: Smoky mountain lake property, Tennessee. Priced pennies on the dollar! All reasonable offers accepted. Amenities. Closeout sale July -11. Call map and pricing. 877-644-4647, ext. 302.

CENTRAL GEORGIA: 280 acres, $1,375 per acre. Auchumpkee Creek, rocky shoals, several pond sites, hardwoods and planted pine. Pictures on website! 478-987-9700. www.stregispaper.com. St. Regis Paper Co.

OVERSIZE LAKE LOT! Three-plus acres, $29,900. Free boat slips. Was $49,900. Park-like hardwood setting near lake. Enjoy deeded access to private lake, free boat slips and pavilion. Quiet road frontage, utilities, warranty deed. Excellent financing. Must see. Call now, 888-792-5253, ext. 3503.

TENNESSEE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU: 945+/- acres. Great commercial or development only minutes from new Volkswagen plant. Will subdivide. $1,995 per acre. 931-235-5263. www.pineycreekllc.com.

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.

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