Tradewinds Resort | Tortuga Inn Beach Resort
Chile Group Restaurants Island Real Estate Island Vacation Properties A Paradise Realty Betsy Hills Real EstateAnna Maria Gulf Coast Rentals Fran Maxon Real Estate, Inc. Anna Maria Island Accommodations Sato Real Estate Head Quarters Salon - Your Head Quarters for Weddings Sanddollar - Home accents Boyd Realty A Island Place Realty

Vol. 12 No. 16 - February 2, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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). 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR Our Daily Bread. Contact Penny 941-745-2992

RED GREEN LIVE Experience this hilarious one-man show. April 5th, Tampa Theatre (800-745-3000), April 7th, News-Journal Centre, Davidson Theatre, Daytona State College. 800-595-4849 www.redgreen.com

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE

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

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  

BOAT ARE SELLING very well. Celebrating my new office, Island Boat Sales at Bradenton Boat Club High & Dry Marina. A fantastic location to display your boat, 12160 Cortez Rd. just over the bridge. 2012 is already very busy and I need more boats. Many boats sold in less than 2 weeks. "Business on a handshake". Lets talk about selling your boat. 941-228-3489. Dave

2003 BOSTON WHALER SPORT 130. 13ft, 40hp 4 cycle Merc, Whaler trailer, Bimini top, Fish/depth finder, GPS, Extra 6 gal tank. New battery. Low hrs, good shape. Holmes Beach. Call 941-807-5492 $6,900

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

SNARK SAILBOAT 11'. Good condition. $300 or Trade. Call 941-779-0804

DOCK SIDE SERVICE. Pontoon Boat Rental. Professional boat sitting. "Your boat is always water ready!" Call Dan with over 40 years in the boat business 941-518-3868

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 

RESTAURANT/OFFICE/RETAIL 1113 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

ISLAND LUMBER FULL-TIME Position. Must have customer service and computer skills. Apply at 213 54th St, Holmes Beach

SOCIAL MEDIA / WEB MARKETING guru wanted part-time. Work at home. Call Barry 941-448-5500.

PART TIME NANNY needed to work 15-20 hours per week caring for 2 children ages 6, 8. After school from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bike or walk the children to their activities after school and help with homework. Ideal job for a student. Occasional weekends  Contact for more details at jamietaylor704@gmail.com  

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

A FEW PRO Drivers Needed Top Pay & 401K 2 Mos. CDL Class A Driving Exp 877-258-8782 www.meltontruck.com

DRIVER - START OUT the year with Daily Pay and Weekly Home time! Single Source Dispatch. Van and Refrigerated. CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com

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

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

EARN COLLEGE DEGREE online. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 877-206-5165 www.CenturaOnline.com

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. We have lots of furniture, rocking chairs, wood block table w/ 4 chairs, patio furniture, much more. Select gifts, glassware, books, Orientals, dolls, C + S, vintage jewelry, purses, beach art, miniatures 30% to 75% off.  Open 7 days. 9:30-5:00.

FLEA MARKET SUNDAY February 5. 8am. across from Ginny’s & Jane E's at the old IGA, 9806 Gulf Dr. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, art, nauticals, linens and more great treasures. Rain date the following Sunday February 12.

RESORT RENOVATION YARD Sale, Tropic Isle Inn. 101 22nd Street Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island. Saturday February 4. 9am to?

GARAGE SALE FEBRUARY 4. 8am-2pm. Art supplies, toys, furniture, misc. 202E Peacock Lane, 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.

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

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

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

$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

LOST COCKATIEL GREY & yellow. Answers to “Tweety” Bradenton Beach area Call 941-896-5256

FOUND BEAUTIFUL LONGHAIR grey cat. Very healthy & gentle. Has microchip. Found in 500 block of 77th St. Call 941-778-0330 or 812-219-2184

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  

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! Call Today! Toll-Free: 800-568-8321 www.lawcapital.com

PETS

MOBILE PET GROOMING - facials aromatherapy therapeutic holistic all natural, organic approach - dogs $35.00 and up www.furrytails4grooming.com Call 941-224-8655

PUPPY LOVE MOTEL Dog boarding, walking, and transportation services available. Indoor, cage free accommodations from loving family. Phone: 941-795-4917 Email: puppylovemotel@gmail.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 

ACCIDENT? INJURED? CALL the Law Office of Jonathan J. Warrick, P.A., for a free and confidential consultation. 888-982-5111. jon@warricklaw.com. Statewide. Main office Fort Lauderdale.

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

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.

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

PRIME BAYFRONT LOT with a sandy beach!  $ 699,000 Owner will finance.  Call Sato Real Estate 941-778-7200

REAL ESTATE: OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE. 644 Key Royale Dr., Holmes Beach. Waterfront pool home, 2BR/2BA/2CG. 1-3 Saturday Feb. 4. Call 941-713-0635.

RENTALS: ANNUAL

WEST BRADENTON: CUTE 1BR/1BA/1CG House. $725 mo.723 35th St W. 1 month security deposit + application fee. Call JoAnne 941-809-2488   

“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 West Bradenton 2BR/1BA home on a large lot with storage shed. Pet O.K. $750/mo + utilities. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com

ANNUAL RENTAL UPDATED Village Green 2BR/2BA/2CG. 2200sf. Panoramic lake view. $1550/mo includes cable, water, sewage, trash. Call 941-756-1090

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 

ANNUALS:  LARGE 3BR/2BA Perico Bay Club condo, gated community. $1350/mo.  PERICO ISLAND: 2BR/2BA condo 1250 sq ft, new tile throughout, office/den, exercise room, sauna, carport, and storage.  $1000/mo.  Pool, Tennis, Water, Cable, and Trash included. First/Last/Sec. Gulf-Bay Realty 941-778-7244

WATERFRONT CONDO, Flamingo by the Bay, near beaches and shopping, 2BR/2BA, Boat Slip and Dock, Jacuzzi, tile floors throughout, $900/mo, 941-720-4475 or 941-720-5664

ANNUAL: CLOSE TO CORTEZ, 99th St West.  2BR/1BA duplex, laundry area. $875/mo incl. water and cable.  Call 941-773-1552

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!  

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.com941-778-1915

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

LBK GULF SIDE CONDOS 1BR & 3BR/3.5BA, heated pool. $1000/weekly. Outrigger. Call Betty 941-383-3844

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).  

SEASONAL 5 MONTH RENTAL November 2012 - March 2013. Open house all of January. 2BR/1BA up stairs apartment. West of Gulf Dr. $1350/mo plus tax Call 941-778-4499.

JANUARY 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

PRESTIGIOUS NORTH END AMI property available 1/1/12-4/12. Sweeping gulf views include Egmont Key from all rooms. 3BR/2.5BA, large balconies, private beach access. 823 N Shore Blvd. Horizon Realty of Anna Maria Call 941-778-0426

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

REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA

MOBILE HOME WITH acreage ready to move in, great for pets. Lots of space for the price, 3Br 2Ba, serious offers only, no renters. 850-308-6473

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


Let us know what you think, post a comment.

AMISUN ~ The Island's Award-Winning Newspaper