manatee shoppers guide - 10-23-08

Inside this issue:Island detour map, page 2

Classifi eds start, page 3

Tiki & Kitty take shopping to another level, page 8

Manatee calendar, page 12

Business-service directory, page 14

NY Times crossword,page 15

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This way to AMI The Manatee Shop-pers Guide and partner newspaper, The Islander,invite you to join them on a Detour to Paradise as we ride out the closure of the Anna Maria Island Bridge through Nov. 13. The northernmost bridge is closed. Traffi c, depending on the hour, may be slow-moving on and off the other bridges at Cortez Road and Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach and on Gulf Drive to Longboat Key. But hey, this is an Island on the Gulf of Mexico, a place of good vibes and good times. So, during the shut-down, put yourself on Island-time. Relax. Don’t worry. Be happy.

Oct. 22 – Oct. 28 Wednesday, Oct. 22: Browse through Holmes Beach’s Island Gallery West, a co-op gallery fea-turing the work — water-colors, jewelry, sculptures and photographs — of regional artists. The fan-ciful mural outside marks the spot. Thursday, Oct. 23:

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Shuffl e over to the shuffl eboard courts at Holmes Beach City Park, 5801 Marina Drive, and shove a disc. Shuffl eboard is quintessential Florida, but the game dates back through the ages. Henry VIII banned his archers from playing because the game was getting in the way of archery practice. Friday, Oct. 24: Discover the gem that is Grassy Point Preserve in Holmes Beach. Meander through the man-groves in a kayak — just for fun and adventure. Saturday, Oct. 25: The city of Holmes Beach welcomes vendors of various items to its park, 5801 Marina Drive, for an open-air market. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26: Paddle hard. A kayak festival takes place on the Gulf of Mexico just south of the Beach-House Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Activities are planned for most of the day, including races and prize-drawings. Monday, Oct. 27: Have you ever seen a scarlet tanager? They prefer to hide in forest canopy, but at least one of the striking red birds has been seen in the trees at Leffi s Key in Bradenton Beach. Break out your Audubon Society guide to Florida birds and start your quest. Tuesday, Oct. 28: Angling for a good time? Cast off from one of the Island’s main piers — the Rod & Reel and Historic City piers in Anna Maria or the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. For a complete listing of events this week review the Manatee Shoppers Guide calendar in this edition, or pick up a copy of The Islander newspaper

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GARAGE SALES

POINTE WEST SUBDI-VISION is planning its gigantic garage sale event for next week, Saturday, Nov. 1! Approximately 20-30 garages fi lled with quality household, jewelry, furniture. Come early, stay late. Fabulous!

ROSER THRIFT SHOP: Open 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9 a.m.- noon Saturdays. Always clothing sales. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. 941-779-2733.

SALE: 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Vintage Longboat Key cottage, furniture, tools, kitchen. Corner of Poin-setta and Cedar Streets. Longboat Key.

MOVING SALE: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fr iday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-26. Household furnishings. 3902 118 St. W., Bra-denton.

ESTATE SALES

ESTATE SALE: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. 1507 Riverview Lane, Bradenton. (North on 59th Street West to Riverview, turn left to Riverview Lane). Queen Anne-style dining room table, armoire, mahog-any buffet, Lalique-style glass, oriental screen and parlor set, round oak table and bow-front china cabinet, cedar chest, queen bed, Flor-ida-style chest, desk mirror, collectibles, oriental rugs, books, occasional chai rs, lamps and tables, kitch-enware and nice china, glass and bric-a-brac.There will be an entire estate addition. Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m.

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: QUALITY EYE-GLASSES, hard leather case. Found in Holmes Beach. Call to identify, 941-744-6304.msb.

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ITEMS FOR SALE

BOUNCE HOUSE FOR sale! Little Tikes bouncer in excellent condition. Includes blower. $80. Call 941-201-6032.

W E D D I N G D R E S S FOR sale: Ivory with beaded bodice, cathedral train. Train pins in back to three pleated layers. Clas-sic A-style gown with short sleeves. Perfect for spring or fall wedding. Size 14, altered slightly at waist and shoulders. Profes-sionally cleaned and preserved. $125 or best offer. 941-794-2312.

FISHER PRICE SMART Cycle, used once, includes one game and all direc-tions, cords, etc. $70 or best offer. 617-733-6528.

A N T I Q U E F U R N I -TURE: Mahogany buffet, $350. Smal l ant ique burl-wood rocker, $200. 941-778-1102.

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST AT BEACH: Water-proof camera with a blue and orange fl oating device. Model: Olympus Stylus SW 1030 (has an orange front). Contact informa-tion, Andrew Callahan, 518-232-3974. [email protected].

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOUR-DAY CRUISE: March 5-9, 2009. Carni-val Fun Ship Inspiration. Destination, Cozumel, Mexico. Cruise leaves out of Tampa. Contact Scott Reed at 941-773-2126 by Oct. 25 for more informa-tion.

ISLAND ROCK SCHOOL at the Anna Maria Island C o m mu n i t y C e n t e r. Guitar, bass, drums, fl ute, saxophone, clarinet, piano and vocals. Call Scott Achor, 941-778-1747, or Koko Ray Hansen, 941-758-0395. Rock on!

FREE GUN LOCKS at The Islander newspaper offi ce, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BUTTERFLY PARK BEN-EFIT: Purchase a per-sonalized brick in the Anna Maria Island Butter-fly Park. Two lines, $40. Three lines, $50. Call 941-518-4431.

PETS

PARENTS NEEDED to foster puppies and kit-tens until they are old enough for adoption. Julie, 941-720-1411.

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

TRANSPORTATION

2002 CHRYSLER TOWN and Country LXI. 58,000 actual miles, V6, ice-cold dual air conditioning. power side doors, power lift gate, power door locks, power windows and side vents, keyless entry, theft alarm, tilt cruise, third seat, AM/FM stereo with tape and CD. White with flawless blue cloth interior. Garage kept, never smoked in. Very nice! $9,750 or best offer. 941-755-3107.

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ESTATE SALES

ESTATE SALE: 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. 1208 67th St., Nor thwest Bra-denton. Cindy Craw-ford sofa, chair, otto-man, sofa and coffee table, stained-glass lamps, display coffee table, drop-leaf table, oriental rugs, good and costume jewelry, stainless-steel fl atware and tea set, TVs, oak wall unit, queen-bed set, cloisonné, carved oriental chest, mahog-any Queen Anne-style cedar chest, books, chest, hutch, like-new sofa bed, pair of wicker chairs, military items, china, including Stangl, Redwins, Nor i take and Keat, paintings by Burrows, books, collectibles, including local black and white photos, depression glass, draftsman table, ladders, tons of tools, kitchen and much more. A nice sale. Sale con-ducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m.

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TRANSPORTATION

CAMRY XLE 2004. 34,000 miles, moon roof, cold air conditioning, power door locks with remotes, power seats with lumbar, cruise, tilt, JBL stereo/tape/CD with six changer. Alloy wheels, white with flaw-less beige interior, garage kept, never smoked in, very clean! $16,750 or best offer. 941-755-3107.

FOR SALE: 1991 F-350 bucket truck. Excellent condition. $6,000 or best offer. 863-528-7296.

RENTALS RENT fast when you advertise in the Manatee Shoppers Guide, 941-778-7978.

TRANSPORTATION

MATRIX XR 2003: Five-door sport utility wagon. Four cylinder, automatic, ice cold air conditioning, power windows, power locks with remote, power brakes, steering, AM/FM/cassette/CD, dual air bags, buckets seats and console. Royal blue with ‘flawlessly’ clean inte-rior. 61,000 miles, sporty and economical. Very nice! $9,350 or best offer. 941-755-3107.

BOATS & BOATING

BAYLINER 2655 CRUISER: Fisherman US aluminum trailer, locally maintained in Anna Maria. 941-356-1456.

BOATS & BOATING

BIMINI BAY SAILING: Small sailboat rentals and instruction. Day. Week. Month. Sunfish, Laser, Zuma and Precision 15. “Special bridge closure prices.” Daily rentals, $25. Lessons, $100. Call Brian at 941-685-1400.

FISHING & CHARTERS

INSHORE SLAM FISH-ING - Reds, snook, trout with Capt. Jim Sava-glio. License, bait, tackle included. 941-238-7597.

HELP WANTED

MATURE, FRIENDLY, M E C H A N I C A L L Y -inclined par t/full-t ime person needed with a val id Flor ida dr iver’s license. 941-778-3316.

SEASONAL OFFICE PERSON: Approximately 30 hours/week. Apply in person to: Arbor Terrace, 405 57th Ave. W., Braden-ton. Must speak English profi ciently. Equal oppor-tunity employer.

NOW HIRING ALL posi-t ions. Rot ten hours, rot ten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph’s Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call 941-778-3953.

HELP WANTED

HIRING SALES REP: Vast territory, excellent income potential. Ad experience helpful. Computer knowl-edge a must. E-mail info to [email protected]

FINE DINING RESTAU-RANT seeks experienced fi ne dining servers willing to work Sunday brunch (7:30-2:30). Jolly Roger-Ooh La La Bistro, 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT Tingley Library in Bra-denton Beach. Friendly atmosphere with great community spirit. It’s fun, give it a try! For more infor-mation, 941-779-1208.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

GREAT SITE: FORMER service station on stra-tegic Longboat corner. Many business uses pos-sible: gas/convenience store, bank, restaurant, etc. Priced reduced to $999,000. Longv iew Realty, 941-383-6112.

KIDS4HIRE

ISLAND TUTORING. Manatee High School sophomore Chris Perez tutors elementary or middle school children. Call 941-778-2979.

KIDS4HIRE

CALL ALEXANDRA, 15, for babysitting or odd-jobs. Red Cross certifi ed in fi rst aid and babysitting. 941-778-5352

ISLAND TEEN EXPE-RIENCED, and certified child care with Safe Sitter, CPR and Red Cross train-ing, seven days a week. Maggie, 941-447-4632 or 941-778-8405.

C A L L G U S S I E AT 941-778-7257 for babysit-ting. I have experience with kids of all ages.

NEED A BABYSITTER or pet sitter? Call Ken-dall! First-aid certified, great with kids and ani-mals! Best on the Island! 941-779-9783.

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.

HEALTH CARE

COMPANION/CARE-GIVER: HELP with all your daily living needs and activities. 18 years exper ience. Refer-ences. 941-758-7219.

SERVICES

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

COMPUTER OBEDI-ENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer ser-vice and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. 941-545-7508.

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

PROFESSIONAL I .T. SERVICES: Complete computer solutions for business and home. Instal-lation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web ser-vices, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945.

WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solv-ing for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service, 941-778-3455, or cell 941-720-4152.

ESP CLEANING: PRO-FESSIONAL cleaning team serving Anna Maria Island. Call Steve and Maria, 941-345-2162.


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SERVICES

ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING and Co.: Oldest and best on Anna Maria! 34 years of happy customers. Mom-Watch, Pet-Watch, Storm-Check, etc. Rentals our specialty. 941-792-1000.

TOASTED COMPUTER SERVICES. Your home and business specialist. On-site service, virus/spyware, cleanup, system setup, upgrades, diagno-sis and repair, internet/wire less networking, custom system design. 941-224-1069.

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

SEWING: HEMMING, BUTTONS, minor altera-tions, cushion covers, i r on ing . Ca l l Te r r y, 941-778-3125.

GRANITE COUNTER-TOPS: $995 installed, many colors to choose from, up to 25 sf. Local ref-erences. 407-467-0629.

STORM COVERS FROM $99.50, also windows, doors, inserts, parts, service, repair, panel buddies and poly buddies in stock for quick install. Professional installa-tion available. Metro Home Supply, 941-758-5828. [email protected].

CAREGIVER/COMPAN-ION: Reliable, trustwor-thy, flexible scheduling. Personal and household care, errands and appoint-ments. 941-705-0706 or 941-545-3369.

SERVICES

ONE MAN AND a power washer! Boat docks, pool decks, patios, driveways, house and trailer wash-ing, sealing and stain-ing. Local professional, licensed, insured, Anna Maria Island chamber member. Free estimates. 941-778-2081.

CHILDCARE: DAYS, NIGHTS and weekends. Call 941-920-0294.

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

I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Profes-sional, fr iendly clean-ing service since 1999. 941-778-7770. Leave message.

PLACES IN TIME Photog-raphy: Weddings, gradua-tions, events. Local refer-ences, samples, slides, prints, negatives to digi-tal CD/DVD. Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Princely prod-uct at pauper prices. [email protected]. Cell, 813-391-6714.

NIKI ’S NOOKS AND CRANNIES. I wil l do housekeeping, laun-dry, and errands or pet si t t ing for you. Cel l , 941-592-8684.

DESIGNER FOR HIRE! All your graphic needs covered! Print work: logos brochures, brand identity. Web design: Flash, HTML and 3D. Call Jon at Smash-cat Studios, 941-778-2824 or 941-545-0192.

SERVICES

BEACH SERVICE air conditioning, heat, refrig-erat ion. Commerc ia l and residential service, repair and/or replace-ment. Serving Manatee County and the Island since 1987. For depend-able, honest and person-alized service, call Wil-liam Eller, 941-795-7411. CAC184228.


SERVICES

COMPUTER GOT YOU down? Got a virus? Need wireless, network setup? Web site? Need help? Call JC, 941-487-7487.

ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a por tra i t . I want to be at your wed-ding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711.


SERVICES

NADIA’S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing mas-sage in the comfort of your home. Call 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. Call 941-928-8735, or e-mail [email protected]


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UPSCALE NAIL SALON: Nails on the Island. 30 years exper ience al l phases of nail care. 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.


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PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING: Private studio, certifi ed trainer, 16 years experience. Specializing in sport-specific train-ing, improving balance, strength, and stamina. Toni Lyon, 941-928-8735.

LAWN & GARDEN

CONNIE’S LANDSCAP-ING INC. Residential and commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, land-scaping, cleanups, haul-ing and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.

ISLAND LAWN SPRIN-KLER service and repair. Your complete irr iga-tion repair company. Call 941-778-2581.

TREES BY BREEZE Inc.: Custom landscapes, tree trimming, property maintenance. Insured. S ince 1988 . Ch r i s , 941-778-2837.

ECONOMY TREE TRIM-MING, hedges, mulching. Lowest prices starting at $15. 12-year Island resi-dent. Cell 941-951-1833.


LAWN & GARDEN

JR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, haul-ing, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.

STRAIGHT SHOT LAND-SCAPE. For all your land-scape needs. Shell $45/yard. Call Shark Mark. 941-301-6067.

NATURE’S DESIGN LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. Tropi-cal landscape specialist. Residential and commer-cial. 30-years experience. 941-729-9381.

THE SWISS GARDENER: Full-service landscaping and property manage-ment. 15 years Island experience. Licensed and insured. Call Allen any-time. Cell 941-224-8569.

KARAZ LANDSCAPE LAWN service. Mulch, clean ups, power wash-ing, tree trimming and more. Cell, 941-448-3857 or 941-778-0851.


LAWN & GARDEN

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

VA N - G O PA I N T I N G residential/commercial, interior/exterior, pres-sure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill 941-795-5100.

CHRISTIE’S PLUMBING Island and off-Island ser-vice since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no over-time charges. Now certi-fying back flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118. 9 4 1 - 7 7 8 - 3 9 2 4 o r 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.


HOME IMPROVEMENT

CUSTOM REMODEL-ING EXPERT. All phases of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. Meticu-lous, clean, sober and prompt. Paul Beauregard, 941-779-2294.

G R I F F I N ’ S H O M E IMPROVEMENTS Inc. Handyman, fine wood-w o r k , c o u n t e r t o p s , cabinets and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711.

TILE AND MARBLE Installation: Many Island references. Free esti-mates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Cover-ings. 941-726-1802.

JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handy-man, l ight plumbing, electr ical, l ight haul-ing, pressure washing. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198.

K&C PAINTING LLC. Inte-rior, exterior, faux. A wom-an’s touch. Kelly Mesh-berger. Free estimates. 941-544-8658.


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IMPROVEMENT

SDB HOME REPAIR LLC: Handyman, painting, tile work, sheetrock, hauling, electrical, light plumbing. 941-312-2239.

PAINT YOUR HOUSE. Local and reliable. Call Scott at 941-685-8999.

EXPERIENCED BUILD-ING CONTRACTOR: Carl V. Johnson Jr. Inc. New homes, porches, decks, remodel, repairs, etc. Quality work. Fair price! 941-795-1947. Lic. #RR0066450.

MASTERS OF RENO-VATIONS: Does your house need some work? Call us! Free estimates. 941-580-3312.

RENTALS

RENTALS ava i l ab le weekly, monthly, sea-sonal. Wedebrock Real Estate Co., 941-778-6665 or 800-749-6665. www.wedebrockrentals.com.

WEEKLY/MONTHLY/ANNUAL rentals: wide variety, changes daily. SunCoast Real Estate, 9 4 1 - 7 7 9 - 0 2 0 2 , o r 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.


RENTALS

SPACIOUS ISLAND BAYFRONT. 2BR/2BA, dock, furnished. $1,750/month, $800/week. $125/night includes utilities. 941-794-5980. www.dive-fi sh.com.

ONE BEDROOM, SEC-OND-story, extra room, updated, gorgeous. Bal-cony, half block to the beach . $875 /month . 941-746-8666.

FANTASTIC FULLY-FUR-NISHED 2BR/2BA corner unit condos with sweep-ing views of Tampa bay on Anna Maria Island. Available for season. Call 818-620-3543.

MARTINIQUE CONDO: 2BR/2BA fully furnished, lanai, sea/beach view, garage, laundry, tennis, heated pool. January-April. 423-884-2598.

SEASONAL ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA. Ava i l ab le weekly and monthly. Steps to beach, theater, bakery restaurants, and more. Call now, 941-737-9662.

ANNUAL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Kitchen/b a t h / l i v i n g a r e a s . Unfurnished. No pets. 941-778-7039.


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A N N UA L B AY V I E W CONDO: Holmes Beach, 2BR/2BA, second floor. O ld F lo r ida Rea l t y, Sharon, 941-778-3377 or 941-713-9096.

ANNUAL 2BR/2.5BA KEY Royale canalfront with one-car garage, $1,400/month. One bed-room with sunroom, Gulf-front complex, two pools, $950/month. Call Sue at An Island Place Realty, 941-779-9320.

A N N UA L R E N TA L : 2BR/2BA duplex, Holmes Beach. Shor t walk to beach. $900/month plus utilities. 941-755-4445.

A N N U A L R E N TA L : H O L M E S B e a c h . 2BR/1BA. Washer and dryer on premises. Close to trolley stores and half block to Gulf. $875/month, utilities included! Call Jason at 941-778-7200 for more information.

ANNUAL UNFURNISHED 1BR, Anna Maria city, near Gulf. $850/month, includes water and sewer. $850 security. 941-778-5439.

RENTALS

ANNUAL 2BR/2BA IN Holmes Beach. Ground-leve l dup lex . L iv ing room, dining room, den, sun room, washer and dryer, storage, large pri-vate yard. $1,090/month includes yard mainte-nance. 941-224-2231.

2 B R / 2 B A A N N UA L TOWNHOUSE rental 100 steps to the beach! 120 52nd St., Holmes Beach. $1,200/month. First, last and security. References. 330-758-3857.

NORTH LONGBOAT KEY: Unfurnished ranch-style house, 3BR/1BA on deep-water canal. Avail-able immediately, $1,100/month, contact Barb, 941-713-0116.

I S L A N D A N N U A L : U N F U R N I S H E D , 2BR/1BA, washer and dryer, cable, water, pool, steps to beach. $900/month. 941-779-1586.

BEAN POINT: GROUND-level, new appliances, washer and dryer, gran-ite travertine. 3BR/2BA. $2,000/month or rent weekly. 201-327-8291.

RENTALS

A N N U A L R E N TA L : 1BR/1BA. Meticulously remodeled. Spacious living room, new Energy Star appliances, super efficient air condition-ing, granite counter tops, low-watt lights, washer, dryer. 200 steps to Gulf of Mexico beach. Back yard dock on Lake LaV-ista Bayou with Tampa Bay access. Must see to appreciate. $1,195/month plus security deposit. Call 941-778-9158.

H O L M E S B E A C H ANNUAL: Large 1,100-sf 3 B R / 2 B A , c l o s e t o beach, available Oct.1. $950/month plus elec-tr ic. First, last, secu-r ity. 585-317-7344 or 585-473-9361.

N E A R B E A C H E S : 1BR/1.5BA redecorated. Annual, $750/month, fur-nished. Most utilities paid. Close to beaches. Call 941-758-9133.

ROOM FOR RENT: Fur-nished. Holmes Beach. Two blocks to beach. $500/month.Call Bi l l , 941-538-2217.

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RENTALS

MOBILE HOME FOR rent. Weekly, monthly. 9 4 1 - 7 5 6 - 8 0 4 9 o r 941-704-9259.

A N N UA L D U P L E X : 1BR/1BA, t i le f loors, $700/month. 2BR/2BA, tile floors, $725/month. 2BR/1BA tile fl oors, $725/month. 3BR/2BA, ti le fl oors, washer and dryer hookup, $900/month. No pets. Close to beach. Dolores M. Baker Realty, 941-778-7500.

BRADENTON/MIRROR LAKE: 2BR/2BA condo, direct water view, pool, spa, tennis, washer and dryer. First, last and secu-rity deposit. $950/month. 941-587-1456.

A N N U A L R E N TA L : HOLMES Beach duplex. Spac ious 2BR/2BA, washer and dryer, just painted, tiled, carport. Steps to beach, quiet neighborhood. $900/month. Available Dec.1. 813-244-4944.

1BR/1BA GROUND-F L O O R C O N D O . 55-plus, pool, fi shing pier. $1,600/month, seasonal. 813-681-7229.

VERY SMALL STUDIO: North Longboat Key. Washer and dryer, utilities included. $550/month. 941-383-4856.

RENTALS

SEASONAL RENTAL: SUNNY Shores mobile home. 1BR/1BA. Near beach. Available Novem-ber only. No smoking, no pets. $1,200/month. 941-730-4078.

FALL RENTALS: PERICO Bay Club, $1,200/month. Island 3BR/2BA, pool, boat dock, $799/week. Bay townhouse 2BR/2BA, three-day weekend, $350. Longboat 2BR/1BA cozy cottage, $499/week. Real-tor, 941-356-1456.

VACATION RENTAL: OPEN November and December. 2BR/1BA, upstairs. West of Gulf Drive, Anna Maria city. $1,000/month plus tax. 941-778-4499.

2BR/1.5BA ELEVATED DUPLEX, quiet area of Holmes Beach. Washer/dryer included. $1,000/m o n t h , p l u s u t i l i -ties. First, last, secu-rity. 941-730-2606.

S E A S O N A L O R WEEKLY cottage-style rentals on Anna Maria I s l and . 1BR/1BA o r 2BR/1BA w i th poo l . Shor t walk to beach, shopping, restaurants. 941-778-3426. Web site 2spinnakers.com.


MOBILE HOMES

FOR SALE: SINGLE-WIDE mobi le home. 2BR/1.5BA, two lanais, vinyl siding. 55-plus com-munity. Asking $3,200. 765-623-4741.

55-PLUS 2BR/1BA: FUR-NISHED 10x20. Florida room, laundry, shed, car-port. Priced to sell. $8,900. 941-739-0083.

55-PLUS DOUBLEWIDE: 2BR/2BA 10x20. Florida room, roof over finished shed, carport, corner lot. $19,900. 941-739-0083.

REAL ESTATE

BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/2BA with Gulf just across the street. Direct, terrific views! $440,000. Owner, 941-447-2061.

CANALFRONT MINI-M A N S I O N i n A n n a Maria City. New con-struction. Available mid-January. 4BR/4.5BA, pool, lanai, study, den, formal dining. High-level f inishes. $1,400,000. 989-498-2236.

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CARS FOR SALE

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REAL ESTATE

P E R F E C T B E AC H -FRONT CONDO in best-kept Island secret. Drastic price reduction. 5400 Gulf Drive #36, Holmes Beach. 941-779-1013.

D U P L E X O N T W O lots for sale. Both units 2BR/1.5BA, elevated, park under building. Two deeded lots, one duplex. $710,000. Call Ilona Ken-rick, 941-713-3214, or Sherry Sasser at Sato Real Estate, 941-778-7200.

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RENTALS

A N N U A L R E N TA L : UNFURNISHED. Perico Bay Club, beautiful gated community, pool, tennis, clubhouse, short ride to beaches, large 2BR/2BA, enclosed lanai, carport plus parking, rent negotia-ble. Call 603-969-6840.

A N N U A L R E N TA L : 3 B R / 2 B A 1 , 5 0 0 s f living, 1,500-sf garage. $1,600/month. 122 51st. S t . , Ho lmes Beach. 941-545-6781.

VACATION RENTAL: $650/weekly, $2,000/monthly. 2BR/1BA duplex on canal, dock. Walk to restaurants, steps to bay. 941-448-7007.

TRAILER ESTATES: BRA-DENTON. 1BR/1BA mobile home, furnished. Annual, $550/month or $280/week. 941-447-4915.

BEACH AND GULF out front door: Pristine condo for rent. Perfect 55-plus annual, $1,600/month plus utilities. Six months, $1,800/month plus utili-ties. Two months, $4,500/month p lus ut i l i t ies. 941-779-1013.

SEASONAL: NOVEM-BER, DECEMBER and January. 2BR/1BA duplex. Clean, washer and dryer. Holmes Beach area. 941-778-0275.


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HOMES FOR RENT

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VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS: Log cabin shell on two pri-vate acres near very wide trout stream in the Galax area and New River State Park. $139,500. Owner, 866-789-8535.

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Wednesday, Oct. 22 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Behind the Scenes of a Great Museum at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies. 7 p.m. — Meet David Leavitt, author of “The Indian Clerk” at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies.

Thursday, Oct. 23 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Behind the Scenes of a Great Museum at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies. 2 to 4 p.m. — The Way of the Priestess: Hands of the Goddess Workshop for women at the Rosemary Court Wellness Center, 800 Central Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-366-7583. Fee applies. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Wild Florida 101: Life in a Shell programs for ages 16 and older at Emerson Pointe Preserve, 5801 17th St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-748-4501. 7 p.m. — Village Bookshop poets and writers group meeting at the Village of the Arts, 1006 11th Ave. W., Bra-denton. Information: 941-750-9141.

Friday, Oct. 24 10 to 11 a.m. — Tall Tails Tribe “Bump in the Night” program for ages 5 and under at Emerson Pointe Preserve,

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — “Wings for Dreams” motivational seminar for success at the Manatee Civic Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 941-722-3244. Fee applies. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Hunsader Farms pumpkin festival at 5500 CR 675, Bradenton. Information: www.hunsader-farms.com. Fee applies. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — DNA LifePrint Child Safety event at Cox Chevrolet Mazda, 2900 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Information: 941-756-0621. 10 a.m. — Howl-o-ween Dog Costume contest and parade at Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota. Pre-register at Max’s Dog Bakery, 1375 Main St., Sarasota. Information: 941-955-4131 ext. 121. Fee applies. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Homeownership Preservation Forum presented by the United States Federal Housing Administration at the Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Information: 800-225-5342. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Car show, music, food and door prizes at the Backyard Getaway Store, 5004 15th St. E., Bradenton. Information: 941-752-7663. 1 to 8 p.m. — Hawaiian-shirt party at the Drift In, 120 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-8565. 2 p.m. — “The Giver” play and panel discussion at the Asolo Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Box Offi ce: 941-351-8000. Fee applies. 5 to 8 p.m. — Haunted Halloween Hayride and Party at the Crowley Museum and Nature Center, 16405

5801 17th St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-748-4501. 10 a.m. — Anna Maria Elementary School student costume contest and parade departs from the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-708-5525. 5 to 8:30 p.m. — Halloween social at Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-721-2034. 6 p.m. — Food and Fashion fundraiser for Girls Inc. at Whole Foods Market, 1451 First St., Sarasota. Informa-tion: 1451 First St., Sarasota. Fee applies. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Goblin Gathering featuring face painting, hay rides, bounce houses, treats and costume contest at G.T. Bray Park, 5503 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bra-denton. Information: 941-742-5974 ext. 6036. 7:30 p.m. — “Special O’Laughics” fi lm and fundrais-ing events at the South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-4131 ext. 11. Fee applies. 8 p.m. — “The Giver” opens at the Asolo The-atre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Box Office: 941-351-8000. Fee applies.

Saturday, Oct. 25 9 to 11 a.m. — “Spineless Wonders” Wild Kids Week-end for ages 6 and older at Emerson Pointe Preserve, 5801 17th St. W., Palmetto. Information: 941-748-4501. 9 a.m. to noon — Southeastern Guide Dogs open house at 4210 77th St. E., Palmetto. Information: 941-729-5665.

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AIR CONDITIONING PERFORMANCE TEST

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Myakka Road, Sarasota. Information: 941-322-1000. Fee applies. 6:30 p.m. — “Dancing with our Stars” gala at the Chelsea Center, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota. Infor-mation: 941-366-0461. Fee applies. Proceeds benefi t the Community AIDS Network Comprehensive Care Clinic. 6:30 to 9 p.m./9 a.m. — Halloween Creepover/Sleepover spooky activities for the family at South Flor-ida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. Brave 8-12 year-olds can sleepover in the museum. Information: 941-746-4131 ext. 11. Fee applies. 8 p.m. — “The Giver” opens at the Asolo The-atre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Box Office: 941-351-8000. Fee applies.

Sunday, Oct. 26 9 a.m. — Native Rentals-Retail Outdoor Kayak Fes-tival at the BeachHouse Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-778-7757. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Hunsader Farms pumpkin festival at 5500 CR 675, Bradenton. Information: www.hunsader-farms.com. Fee applies. 3 p.m. — Voice concert featuring Diana Keading at Allegro Music Academy, 241 Whitfi eld Ave., Sarasota. Information: 941-358-8511.

6 p.m. — Music of the Night in Black and White Auc-tion Gala at Saint Joseph Catholic School, xx, Bradenton. Information: 941-755-2611. Fee applies.

Monday, Oct. 27 7 p.m. — Monday night screening of “Under the Roofs of Paris” at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 8 to 9 a.m. — “Business @ Breakfast” networking at the Longboat Key-Lido Key-St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce offi ce, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. Information: 941-383-2466.

Wednesday, Oct. 29 6 p.m. — Sword fighting demonstration by Paul Stonebridge and His Knights at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Information: 941-778-6341.

Upcoming: • Oct. 30, Haunted night hike at De Soto National Memorial. • Oct. 30, “Masterworks: The Rhapsodies” by the

Sarasota Orchestra. • Oct. 31, Monster Mash Halloween Bash at Matti-sion’s Riverside. • Oct. 31, “Creatures of the Night” family funfest at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. • Oct. 31, Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats. • Oct. 31, Creepy Crawly Critter Costume Contest and Corral on the Trail of Treats at The Islander news-paper. • Oct. 31, Sandpiper Mobile Home park family party. • Oct. 31, Koko Ray & the Soul Providers Halloween bash, Holmes Beach. • Nov. 1-2, Taste of Manatee. • Nov 1, Sarasota Blues Festival. • Nov. 2, Old Miakka old-fashioned “Hootenanny.”

Save the Date: • Nov. 6, “Wilder! Wilder! Wilder!” at Cook Theatre. • Nov. 8, 50th Anniversary Rose Show at the Ring-ling Museum of Art.

Manatee County event listings should be emailed to [email protected]. Include complete event information with date, time, location and contact information.

Check out news about Anna Maria Island and the Anna Maria Island Bridge/Mana-tee Avenue closure at our partner Web site: www.islander.org

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*NEW The week of Sept. 11, the 54-year-old Manatee Shopping Guide announced on its back cover that it was the last issue. Staff was let go, even one delivery woman, after 41 loyal years, was told sorry, no more job. We stepped in to change that. We hired some shopping guide folks, consulted with others, and we are ready to start anew for you. And we are local. There’s no big group and no out-of-town stock-owners, just folks who live and work in Manatee County like you do. We do NOT outsource jobs (like our competitor) and we have been publishing news in Manatee County for more than 16 years. We started humble in 1992, just as with this venture, but we plan to go gangbusters into season, giving our advertisers the best possible product by providing high circulation, great home delivery, and keeping costs low. For readers, we hope to provide bargains and information in abundance. You know us as The Islander, THE newspaper on Anna Maria Island, carrying on a reporting tradition that began in the 1950s. We’re the “little engine that could.” We hope you’ll jump aboard with us and continue the tradition of the shopping guide in Manatee County. We promise to make it worthwhile to you and to our local economy. — Publisher, Bonner Joy


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