ANNOUNCEMENTS

POTTERY SALE FRIDAY/SATURDAY February 24/25. 9am-2pm. Hand crafted mugs, bowls, etc. Art Center Manatee. 209 9th St W. Bradenton. Call 941-746-2862

YOGA on BRADENTON BEACH with ONIKA. Restore & Renew right on gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. All levels welcome. Classes offered Sunday & Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30am and Friday Sunset class 5:30pm. Donations welcome. 200 Gulf Dr. South of Beach House. Call 941-258-7419

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at AMICC. Help your community by giving of yourself. Various positions available. Call Sandee 941-778-1908 ext 0 

LEARN ABOUT ISLAND HISTORY by volunteering at the Island Historical Museum. Hours are 10am to 1pm Tuesday through Saturday. Call Betty at 941-778-1219  

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 Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper, 9801 Gulf Drive

ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, Walgreen's and The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper (corner of Gulf and Palm).

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE

POWER WINDOW and LOCK repair. Licensed, mobile, Guaranteed. Call for Free estimate. 941-780-1735 MV 46219

2006 HARLEY ULTRA CLASSIC, under 2000 miles, garage kept.  Complete touring pkg & extras.  Beautiful bike! Asking $14,750.  Call 778-1213 or email liseabee@gmail.com.

BABY SITTER & PET SITTER

2 BABYSITTERS $9/HR ages 15 & 17. Baby sit all ages. Previous experience. Call 941-705-8585

LOOKING FOR BABYSITTER? Well look no more! Olivia Clark Red Cross certified. Call 941-387-8480

BOATS: PARTS & SERVICES & SALES

BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT. Up to 60 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez, Parrot Cove Marina 941-795-0088

BOATS ARE SELLING very well. Over 18 boats sold this year, many in less than 2 weeks. 16 year island resident, many references. “Big or Small, I sell them all.” Business on a handshake. Let’s talk about selling your boat. 941-228-3489. Dave.

BRADENTON BOAT CLUB celebrating great success with their state of the art Cat 5 -300 boat capacity High and Dry Boat Storage and Marina. Wow!, only $11 Per ft-Unlimited use. Excellent location-Extremely friendly service. Our Customers say "The Best Place To Keep Our Boat On The Planet" We also offer Unsurpassed Mechanical Service-Detailing and Consignment Display with "Island Boat Sales." We invite you to stop by and take a look-12160 Cortez rd. 2/10ths mile over the bridge Snow Birds, 6 Month Term OK

18’ 1972 WELLCRAFT. New Transom, 115HP Johnson, performance trailer. Motor & Hull need minor work. $1800. Call 941-779-3130.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

SUCCESSFUL ISLAND SPORTS Bar/Restaurant with excellent location, attractive lease and favored by the locals. Call Dave Moynihan, Broker/Associate at Wagner Realty 941-720-0089

CAREGIVER

CAREGIVER FOR ELDERLY. Bradenton/Sarasota area. 30 years experience. Home cooking, Light cleaning, bathing & appointments. Call 941-545-7114 

CATERING

HOMIE’S PIG GIG Hawaiian BBQ style. “No Party to Pig to Deal With!” Call Homie at 941-725-1942 www.homiespiggig.com 

CARPET CLEANING

QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-756-1082

CLEANING SERVICE

HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM. We clean residential & commercial. Move-in and move-out. Great references. Insured. Please call Carlos and Valeria anytime. 941-932-7314  

C & T HOUSEKEEPING. For all your cleaning needs. Free Estimates. Reasonable rates. Senior discount. References available. Call 941-962-2512

MELISSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Reliable, reasonable rates. Impeccable references. Weekly or bi-weekly. Residential/rentals. Call 941-348-7937

COMMERCIAL SALES/LEASES/RENTALS

HOLMES BEACH BUSINESS Center. Rental units available, office/commercial space 750 sq ft to 2000 sq ft. Mini-storage units, humidity controlled 8' x 10'. Garage units 11' x 24'. Call 941-778-2924

COMMERCIAL *BAYFRONT* 5-room OFFICE-CONDO 1300 sf can be subdivided Truly one-of-a-kind Bradenton Beach $199,000 Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216 

B1113 sf Kitchen Equipment include Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach  $495,000  Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216 

COMPUTER SERVICES

EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424

AMI COMPUTER. Solutions for computer problems solved at your home or office. Wireless networking, Virus/spyware prevention and removal. Travis 941-301-4726. 

EMPLOYMENT

Sales Assistant, Part time, busy office, strong communication skills, flexible, communter skills. Send resume to P.O. Box 1394 Anna Maria 34216

NEED HELP CLEANING debris and Handyman to repair items in rental unit. $10/hr. Call 941-778-2311 or 717-324-6697

ANNA MARIA ISLAND Cleaning Service Company is looking for housekeeping personnel. Part time at first. Somewhat flexible scheduling. Must be neat & responsible. Background & drug check. Call after 5pm 941-704-2335

ACTIVE ISLAND REAL ESTATE office seeking experienced & energetic Sales Associates.  Please call 941-778-4800

PART TIME SALES POSITION. Gift shop on Anna Maria Island. Must be available on evenings and weekends. Retirees welcome. Call 941-840-4235

ALLIED HEALTH CAREER training- Attend college 100% online. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-481-9409 www.CenturaOnline.com

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES Needed! Train to become a Medical Office Assistant! No Experience needed! Job Training & Local Placement assistance. HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! 888-374-7294

DRIVER - UP TO $.42/mile plus $.02/mile safety bonus. Daily Pay. Weekly Home time. Van and Refrigerated. CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com

FREIGHT UP = MORE $ 2 Mos. CDL Class A Driving Exp 877-258-8782 www.meltontruck.com/drive

HIRING EXPERIENCED/INEXPERIENCED tanker drivers! Great Benefits and Pay! New Fleet Volvo Tractors! 1 Year OTR Exp. Req. - Tanker Training Available. Call Today: 877-882-6537 www.OakleyTransport.com

DRIVERS: RUN 5 STATE regional! Get Home Weekends, Earn Up to 39c/Mi, 1 yr OTR Flatbed exp. req'd. Sunbelt Transport, LLC 800-572-5489 ext. 227

DRIVER- $0 TUITION CDL (A) Training & a Job! Top Industry Pay, Quality Training, Stability & Miles! Short employment commitment required. 800-326-2778 www.JoinCRST.com

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. Medical, Business, Criminal Justice, Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877-206-5165 www.CenturaOnline.com

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-3769

HEAT & AIR JOBS - Ready to work? 3 week accelerated program. Hands on environment. Nationwide certifications and Local Job Placement Assistance! 877-994-9904 

FOR SALE

INDIAN RELICS, CIVIL WAR, COLONIAL. Send $1 for color catalog. Indian Shop P.O. Box 246 Independence, KY 41051. The real thing.

FURNITURE REFINISHING

WOOD FURNITURE REFINISHING. Free pickup and delivery. Call Dan 941-545-2054

GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES

SALE NIKI’S 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach. All sterling & gold jewelry 50% to 70% off.  Tibetan jewelry 20% off. Select Florida gifts, antiques, vintage purses, jewelry, miniatures, glassware 30% to 75%. Collection Andrea Birds 60%. Lots of furniture. Open 7 days. 9:30-5:00.

LEAP INTO THE New Year*Visit Cortez Park* Tour of Homes/Sales. .Rummage Sale. New Cortez Grill/Marina Area. Sat/Sun Feb 25&26/9am-4pm, 12507 Cortez Rd W. A Bayfront Community. www.cortezparkflorida.com  

FLEA MARKET RADERS Reef parking lot. Sunday February 26.. 8am-? 5508 Marina Dr. Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, misc. items

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25. 8am-1pm. Furniture, ceiling fans, kitchen items, misc. 11201 Longwood Court, Perico Island

HOUSEHOLD, DECORATIVE, FURNITURE. Many quality items. 403 Alamanda, Anna Maria. Friday February 24 8am-3pm: Saturday February 25 8am-noon

GARAGE SALE TO Benefit PEO projects. Saturday, February 25. 7am-1pm. 691 Key Royale Dr, Holmes Beach

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates. Neil  941-726-3077    

RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-725-0073.  

SOUTHWEST HOME IMPROVEMENT Michigan General Contractor 30+ yrs. experience. Large or small projects. Budget minded, knowledgeable tradesman will complete your project start to finish: on time/on budget. Call Mike 616-204-8822.  

KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. State License # CRC1327296. Call Jerry Kern 941-504-2222 www.kernconstructioninc.com

PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR. Clean professional service. Free Estimates. Call Wayne Lewin 941-726-8414

“HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services. 35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honeydohomerepairinc.com

TILE BY CLIFF Streppone, Inc. Tile, stone, marble. Bathroom remodels, floors. Removal & Installation. Licensed & Insured. Anna Maria Chamber member. Call 941-587-1649

J.A.T. HANDYMAN SERVICES all phases of home remodeling. Michigan Contractor. Call James 941-705-0328. Senior citizens discount. Kitchens, baths, crown molding, tile, wood floors.

DODLE A-A HANDYMAN Repairs, remodels, additions. Professional quality. Free estimates. Kitchens, bathrooms, decks, fans, windows, doors, tile, carpentry, dry calls. Call 941-580-2460 www.joseara10 @ymail.com

HOUSEWASHING. "GIVE YOUR house/duplex/trailer a bath" Free Estimate. Power washing. Call Bill 941-896-6788  

HOME SERVICES

TRASH DAY VALET: AMI only. We will place your trash & recyclable containers at the curb on the afternoon before trash day and return them the next day for only $10/mo. Mature, dependable Anna Maria residents. Jay and Heidi Call 941-713-2127  

DRAIN CLEANING James VanFossen A.K.A. “RIP” Call 941-301-6077

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPING. Save water, gas, maintenance fees and the environment! Shell your yard. $45/yd installed. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067

ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLERS. New installs, service, repairs. Value tracking, system tune ups. Watering the Island for 15 years. Call 941-778-2581  

R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941  

TOP NOTCH LAWN CARE For all your landscaping needs. Commercial and Residential Call 941-932-6600 

ELI’S IRRIGATION New install/repair. Pumps, pools, irrigation, landscape lighting and pressure washing. Call 941-580-2054 

LOCKSMITH

ISLAND LOCKSMITH, “Lock Around the Clock”. Licensed/bonded/insured. Call 941-778-1661 or 941-713-4414

LOST & FOUND

LOST HP 12C CALCULATOR in Island Sun Plaza parking lot. Call 941-713-1449

$1,000 REWARD! Someone apparently removed by mistake a laptop from my car at 612 Ambassador Lane between Dec. 26 and Dec. 27. Return it, no questions asked, and collect the $1,000 reward. You can’t use it anyway, it’s German. Call 941-447-1506

MASSAGE

COASTAL MASSAGE THERAPY  Offering Neuromuscular, Swedish and Deep Tissue massage.  Your home or my office!  License# MA34584 Call 941-753-7766  

MOVING & STORAGE

MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.   

TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www.twomen.com Call 941-359-1904. We sell boxes!

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING

PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 16 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting.  Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507

“WIZARD OF WALLS”. Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941-794-0455  

WALY PRECISION PAINTING custom painting, pressure washing, commercial/residential, interior/exterior, drywall/stucco, 10% off. Licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-580-4005 www.WalyPainting.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

MARRY or BURY. USCG Captain/Notary. Authorized to officiate or scatter ashes at sea. Get Married on Private Island, or in water. Release ashes into the Gulf. Boat rides around Anna Maria areas. Snorkel/ swim. Great rates. Town Car pick-up available. Nick 941-896-4696 enk30@aol.com  

SMALL ODD JOBS, yard work, walk dog etc. Call George 941-773-5518

CHUCK'S MOBILE UPHOLSTERY Island resident. Call 941-565-1867  

THE TINT GUY." Commercial, residential, automotive, marine. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Over 25 years experience. Mobile service available. Call 941-201-2649

ACCESS LAWSUIT CASH now!!! As seen on TV. Injury Lawsuit Dragging? Need $500-$500,000++within 48/hrs? Low rates apply now by phone! 800-568-8321 (not valid CO & NC) www.lawcapital.com

POOL SERVICES

EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Four Seasons Pool Service. Certified pool operator. Residential/commercial. Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657

POOL PROFESSOR Marc Foerstemann Call 941-720-1211 Service & Repair

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AMI VALET LLC Professional parking services. Restaurants, weddings, any & all special events. Insured & Licensed. Years of experience. Call 941-565-0137 AMIValet@gmail.com

AT YOUR SERVICE Personal & Professional assistant. Great rates. References available "Let me do what you are unwilling or unable to do." Call Cindy 941-812-2238 zicker8@aol.com 

REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE

SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts. Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage. Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-778-0455

MT VERNON ON SARASOTA BAY West Bradenton's Best Kept Secret 55+ Boating & Tennis Community Low 100s-200s www.DonnaBucher.com 941-713-0203 Wagner Realty 

DISCOVER THE OTHER ISLAND, Tidy Island in Sarasota Bay. Great Bay front townhouse, 2BR/2BA/2CG plus loft. Pet friendly. Katharine Pepper, Rosebay Real Estate 802-363-9973  

BRADENTON BEACH DIRECT GULF FRONT Updated Studio Suite Condo. Turnkey furnished. Top-rated on TripAdvisor.com. Superb rental income. $279,000. By owner 941-962-8220 www.flipkey.com/124227   

FOR SALE BY OWNER 1BR/1BA mobile completely remodeled w/share. Beach and Bay access. Call 941-224-1652 for more info

MARINERS COVE GATED Condo Community. Deeded Boat Slips. Full ICW views!  Updated, 3BR/3BA with large rooms. Under building parking & storage. 2 pools & tennis courts.  $499,000 Lynn Parker Broker Associate RoseBay International 941-321-2736

SHOREWALK 2BR/2BA condo first floor $98,500; Village Green 2BR/2BA/1CG Villa $116,900; Cedars Longboat Key 2BR/21/2BA (short sale)$199,000; Perico Bay Club: 2BR/2BA condo $134,900; Perico Bay Club: 3BR/2BA condo $234,900; Anna Maria: 3BR/2BA/1CG $590,000. Sharon Villars 941-920-0669 Erlene Fitzpatrick 941-224-6339 RE/MAX Alliance Group

LOWEST-PRICED 3BR/2BA residence with heated pool on AMI. New construction. Not a condo. $479,000. Call Barry 941-448-5500. Island Vacation Properties.

WHAT A STEAL!!! Perico Bay Club with water views! 1BR/1BA 2nd floor condo. Only $110,000.! Call Kathleen White-Island Real Estate 941-773-0165

WIIL SELL or TRADE 3100sq.ft. house on 1 acre on Snead Island 9directly on Manatee River at mouth of Tampa bay) for house of equal value on Anna Maria Island. Call 217-493-6216.

FOR SALE BRADENTON Beach. Furnished, completely updated. Move in walk to Gulf. Trailer Park on Intercoastal. 67 Midge Ct. Owner on site. Call 941-896-5528 or 603-508-2039

OFF-ISLAND LOCALE with quick beach access and Mainland serenity. The only pool home available in Harbour Landings. 3/2/2 furnished. Private sale, not in MLS, call for price and terms. Call 941-321-1452. 

4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty

REAL ESTATE: LOTS FOR SALE

READY TO BUILD? Bradenton Beach prime gulf view lot. 50' x 100'. Perfect sea side location. $169,000. By Owner. Call 941-779-0101

RENTALS: ANNUAL

“ARE YOU MAKING the most of your investments?  Please contact our office regarding property management.  We look forward to hearing from you! 941-778-4800.”

ANNUAL RENTALS  Anna Maria 1BR/1BA w/ stack washer/dryer hook-ups. Only 1 block from beach. $875/mo. includes water, sewer, trash & internet. Holmes Beach 3BR/3BA canal front pool home. Dock, boat lift, hot tub, 2 car garage. Includes lawn & pool service $2500/mo. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com 

ANNUAL RENTALS:  2BR/1BA home across street from beach $1,050/mo.  2BR/1BA apt. with gulf view $1,200/mo.  Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307.  franmaxonrealestate.com. 

ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH. Updated 2BR/1BA. Steps to beach, shops, & trolley. No smoking/No pets. $1050/mo. First, last, security. Call 860-922-3857           

ATTENTION ANNUAL PROPERTY OWNERS: Due to our successful marketing and outstanding location, our inventory of annual rentals has been depleted yet inquiries are still pouring in.  If you are considering renting your property on an annual basis, please give Island Real Estate a call 941-778-6066.  Mention this ad for reduced commission the first 3 months of a new lease!  

ANNUAL RENTAL BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/2BA. $1000/mo. 3 blocks from beach. Call 813-672-1481  

UPDATED 4BR/3BA CANAL front home pool/spa/dock in Key Royale. $2800/mo plus one month security deposit Available April 15th Non smokers only. Call 941-778-2815

ANNUAL RENTALS! 2BR/1.5BA ground level corner unit condo in Bay View Terrace with pool.  Sorry, no pets. Available March 1, ok to see now. $1100/mo. 1BR/1.5BA ground level duplex on corner lot in Anna Maria City.  All new paint, newer kitchen.  Pets ok with deposit.  Available March 1, ok to see now. $950/mo includes water/sewer.  3BR/2BA ground level home on canal with pool in Key Royale.  Lots of updates.  Available March 1, ok to see now by appt only. $1900/mo. Call Island Real Estate toll free 877-778-6066 for more information and for an application.

LARGE 3BR/2BA HOME with Den in NW Bradenton. Recently remodeled with new bathrooms and kitchen, mud room, large yard with fruit trees. Perfect for a family in great neighborhood, close to park. $1500/mo. Call 941-730-2713.

RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION

TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$750/wk Redekercondos.com 941-778-1915

VACATION ONLY PROPERTIES for rent, private pool homes: 3BR/3BA, 3BR/2/BA, 1BR/1BA. Call 941-794-1515 www.coastalpropertiesrealty.com

BRADENTON BEACH CONDO. Bi-weekly, monthly. Direct Gulf view 2BR/2.5BA. Turnkey, spotless, Gulf to Bay. Gorgeous pool area. Day dock, elevator, security. Non-smoking. No Pets. Call 941-778-1132 (answering machine). 

FEBUARY thru APRIL rentals still available: Anna Maria. Charming old Florida style cottage, 2BR/1.5BA available at North end of Anna Maria Island (steps to Gulf & piers) seasonally $2100/mo. or $700/wk Horizon Realty of Anna Maria Call 941-778-0426

VACATION RENTAL: HOLMES BEACH 2BR/1BA. Boat slip, trolley stop on corner. Fully furnished. washer/dryer, outdoor shower, enclosed patio, covered parking. Desirable location. $800-$1000/week + tax. No pets. No smoking. Call 941-713-6466 

VACATION RENTAL. STEPS to Beach. 2BR/1BA or studio available. Call 941-405-2583

VACATION RENTALS NOW for 2012. Palma Sola Townhouse 2BR/2BA, pool, boat dock. $2600/mo. March & April available. Also 3BR/2BA home after March 15 for $899/wk. Longboat Mobile Home $1500/mo Immediately. Realtor 941-756-1090  

RENTAL WANTED

WANTED! 3BR/2BA house on AMI for long term Annual rental! Prefer 1800sf or more and walking distance from beach! Call 941-565-4067

REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA

BEAUTIFUL LOG CABIN, stable w/bath and equipment barn on 2+/- Acres in Chatham, VA. $148,900. Agnes Dowdy & Associates Real Estate 434-851-8522 photos at www.AgnesDowdyRE.com

20 ACRES-LIVE ON Land now!! Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, No credit checks! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

TRANSPORTATION

AMI TAXI metered-on-call-cards accepted. Airport services: Tampa $80, Sarasota $30, Clearwater $70, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com