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WWW..MANATEESHOPPERS WWW ..MANATEESHOPPERS GUIDE.COM neighborhood best. Be neighborly and keep in touch with the rest of your neighborhood. Again, if something makes you look twice, it is SUSPICIOUS and should be reported immediately. Don’t assume! Let your local law enforcement respond to make sure everything is alright.
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Stay in touch with your trusted neighbors. If you’re going to be out of town for awhile, going to have someone strange to the neighborhood checking on your home, or just simply changing your routine: let your neighbor(s) know. Also, Also, help protect your neighbors by looking out for their place. If you see something strange or unusual at your neighbor’s home, it is SUSPICIOUS and should be reported immediately. You and your neighbors know your
are looking for unlocked cars and items in plain view. Even if you lock your car up, don’t leave anything out in the open. WHAT’S BEING TAKEN? PURSES, iPODS, CELL PHONES, PSPs, LAPTOPS, etc… In short, remove it or lose it! PROTECT YOUR KIDS ONLINE
TREASURE YOUR TRASH
Did you know that your trash could have your life in it? It’s is not illegal for someone to take your trash. Howev However, er, it is illegal for someone to take take your identity. identity. If you throw your mail away without shredding it, you may be doing just that: Throwing your life away! Identity thieves look for easy steals in your trash every day. Don’t make it easy for them. Treasure your trash by treating it as your life’s savings. Don’t give your life away… SHRED IT. If you don’t, it will take months, if not years, to recover your life’s credit.
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REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Did your dog wake you up in the middle of the night? Did you hear something moving around inside or around your home? Does your neighbor, who is at work during the day, have a vehicle in the driveway or someone you don’t recognize walking around their home? In short, is there something out of the ordinary? Whether at night or during the day, if something is different, out of place, abnormal, etc… then it is SUSPICIOUS! In many cases, when burglaries or thefts have been investigated by law enforcement, a neighbor is identified who saw or heard the perpetrators who committed the crime. Please, take the time to report things that are out of the ordinary. If you do, your community will be a much safer place to live. REMOVE IT OR LOSE IT!
Car burglars are running rampant in Manatee County. The recent rash of car burglaries has had one simple common factor: EASY OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY.. Car burglars
Do you sometimes let your kids go online without adequate adult supervision? What does adequate mean? Simple: Do you know where your kid is online? Do you know who they are talking to? Can you see what they are viewing? If you answered NO to any of these questions, then your kid could be in danger. Whether from a predator or from being bullied, your kid could be an easy target and it could be happening right r ight under your own nose without any signs of trouble. The answers: 1) Educate yourself on computer basics before it’s too late. 2) Keep the computer in your room, not theirs. 3) You keep the password and don’t give it to your kid. 4) Put a good spyware program on your computer. REMEMBER: Your kid’s future is in your hands. Protect them. Contact: Deputy Steve Ogline, Crime Prevention, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, 941-747-3011, ext. 2586
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P L A N T E D P A L M S : ESTATE SALE: 9:30 $ 1 2 5 e a c h . D i s - a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, counts. 941-794-2442. Oct. 4. Swivel rockers, desk, marble-top table, FULL-SIZE POOL table: wrought-iron table and C o m p l e t e w i t h r a c k , chairs, mantle, twin-bed balls, cue sticks. Pres- set, wicker mirrors, chest, e n t l y d i s a s s e m b l e d . two curios, china cabi$100. Bob, 813-767-7924. net, marble stand, blue glassware, china, colWEDDING DRESS lectibles, garage items FOR sale: Ivory with and lots more. Sale conbeaded bodice, cathedral ducted by Palma Sola train. Train pins in back to Sales. Numbers given out three pleated layers. Clasat 8 a.m. 1902 20th Ave. sic A-style gown with short W., Bradenton. Located sleeves. Perfect for spring off 26th Street West. or fall wedding. Size 14, altered slightly at waist ESTATE SALE: 9 a.m.-2 and shoulders. Profes- p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, and sionally cleaned and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, preserved. $125 or best Oct. 4. Dining table, eight offer. 941-794-2312. chairs, buffet and china cabinet from Kanes, ANTIQUE FURNIdouble pedestal mahogTURE: Mahogany buffet, any dining table with six $350. Small antique Queen Anne chairs, rattan burl-wood rocker, sofa, loveseat and chair, $200. 941-778-1102. two French-style sofas AERIAL PHOTOS of and three chairs, sterling Towle tea set, TV Anna Maria Island. View flatware, Towle an d DVD, wicker and purchase online: with VCR and server, bar chairs, tea www.jackelka.com. cart, etagere, signed Guy OLD-FASHIONED DINER Colecheae prints, ShanMUGS: $8 (includes tax). non glassware, silk plants, Your coffee never tasted brackets, Belleek, lady’s so good as when you drink clothes, and accessofrom the old-style mugs ries, pillar, treadmill, nice available at The Islander, Christmas items, lots of 5 4 0 4 M a r i n a D r i v e , miscellaneous glass and Holmes Beach. Infor- china, linens, books and mation: 941-778-7978. kitchenware. 7009 48th Ave., E., Fosters Creek off 47th Avenue East, just east of Ellenton Gillette Road in Palmetto. Julie McClure Sales. Pictures: www.appraisals4u.biz.
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ESTATE SALE: SALE : 9:30 a.m.2p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Sofa, sofabed, dining room table and four chairs, dinette, queen-bed set, coffee and end table, double bed, chest, stereo, mirror, painting, lamps, recliners, books, linens, kitchenware, china, glass and brica-brac. 4181 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. (Please park on 42nd Street West.) Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m.
MOVING/GARAGE SALE: MOVING/GARAGE 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 4. 122A 51st. St., Holmes Beach. Follow signs.
FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Courtesy of the Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.
BIMINI BAY SAILING: small sailboat rental and instruction. Day, week, month. Sunfish, Laser, Zuma and Precision 15. Call Brian, 941-685-1400.
GARAGE SALES
CREEKWOOD SEMIANNUAL community garage sale: 8 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct.11-12. Rain dates: Oct.18-19. Household, lawn, kitchen items, clothing, toys, etc. Near I-75 and SR 70.
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4. Faith United Methodist Church. First Avenue W., Bradenton. Behind post office. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a perSALE: NIKI’S. All ster- sonalized brick in the ling jewelry 50-75 per- Anna Maria Island Butcent off. Lots of wicker terfly Park. Two lines, and wrought-iron furni- $40. Three lines, $50. ture, jewelry, antiques, Forms at The Islander art up to 85 percent off. or call 941-518-4431 Six-drawer dresser with for more information. mirror and headboard, $50. Open seven days, PETS 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until LOST AND FOUND they are old enough FOUND: SEIKO WATCH for adoption. All food in surf. Call Chris to and medical provided. claim. 941-778-3249. Julie, 941-720-1411.
YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-noon, a. m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 4. HouseANNOUNCEMENTS hold, furniture, etc. 5808 13th Ave. E., Bradenton. SARASOTA SARASOTA OPERA TICKTI CKETS: The Barber Of Seville. YARD SALE: Lots Four tickets, Sunday matof furniture. 808 inee, Nov. 9. Discount 53rd Ave E. #117K, price. 231-947-1871. BRADENTON
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. MOVING SALE: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 and Oct. 10-11. Tiki bar, washer and dryer, table and chairs, metal detectors. Lots of good stuff. 505 68th St., Holmes Beach. Preview, call 941-778-7106. Manatee Shoppers Guide, 941-778-7978.
ISLAND ROCK SCHOOL at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Guitar, bass, drums, flute, saxophone, clarinet, piano and vocals. Call Scott Achor, 941-778-1747, or Koko Ray Hansen, 941-758-0395. Rock on!
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ADULT CATS in desperate need of loving homes. All are current on vaccines. All applicants screened. Please, call 941-922-0774.
CAROLINA SKIFF: J16 with Tohatsu 18-hp, four-stroke. $2,300. Call 941-778-2298. HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING ALL positions. Rotten hours, rotten pay. Apply at Rotten Ralph’s Waterfront Restaurant, 902 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, or call 941-778-3953. HIRING SALES REP: Vast territory, excellent income potential. Ad experience helpful. Computer knowledge a must. E-mail info to [email protected] HOST/SERVER/BUS help sought at Ooh La La! Bistro. Apply in person weekdays after 4 p.m., 5406 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
FOR SALE: 1991 F-350 bucket truck. Excellent condition. $6,000 or best offer. 863-528-7296.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT Tingley Library in Bradenton Beach. Friendly atmosphere with great community spirit. It’s fun, give it a try! For more information, 941-779-1208.
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ISLAND TEEN EXPERIENCED, and certified child care with Safe Sitter, CPR and Red Cross training, seven days a week. Maggie, 941-447-4632 or 941-778-8405.
NURSES: PRIVATE DUTY. Long-term home care assisting lady with spinal injury. Five hour morning shifts and overnights, 10pm-8am, available. Travel opportunity. 941-383-6953.
ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. 941-778-0944.
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GREAT SITE: FORMER service station on strategic Longboat corner. Many business uses possible: gas/ convenience store, bank, restaurant, etc. $1,300,000. Longview Realty: 941-383-6112. KIDS4HIRE
ISLAND TUTORING. Manatee High School sophomore Chris Perez tutors elementary or middle school children. Call 941-778-2979. CALL ALEXANDRA, 15, for babysitting or odd jobs. Red Cross certified in first aid and babysitting. 941-778-5352
CALL GUSSIE AT 941-778-7257 for babysitting. I have experience with kids of all ages.
CAREGIVER: COMPASSION FOR quality of life. Nutritional meals, experienced, adaptable to needs, Local referN E E D A B A B Y S I T - ences. 941-755-5948. TER or pet sitter? Call Kendall! First-aid certi- EXPERIENCED CAREfied, great with kids and GIVER AVAILABLE to help animals! Best on the a little or a lot, day or night. Island! 941-779-9783. CPR, first aid, CNA certified. cer tified. Reliable, trustworthy, Island RENTALS RENT fast references. Flexible schedwhen you advertise in uling. Personal/household the Manatee Shoppers care, driving, companGuide, 941-778-7978. ionship. 941-778-5958. SENIOR CAREGIVER: ISLAND resident. Excellent professional references. Flexible scheduling. 941-778941-778-2161. 2161. IslandIsland [email protected] SERVICES
LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunshine Car Service. 941-778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. 941-545-7508.
PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete computer solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945. WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service, 941-778-3455, or cell 941-720-4152.
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.
ONE MAN AND a power washer! Boat docks, pool decks, patios, driveways, house and trailer washing, sealing and staining. Local professional, licensed, insured, Anna Maria Island chamber member. Free ESP CLEANING: PRO- estimates. 941-778-2081. FESSIONAL cleaning team serving Anna Maria ISLAND COMPUTER Island. Call Steve and GUY, 37-years experiMaria, 941-345-2162. ence. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assisSEWING: HEMMING, tance and training. Call B U T T O N S , m i n o r Bill, 941-778-2535. alterations, cushion covers, ironing. Call DO YOU YOU NEED plans and Terry, 941-778-3125. estimates for your construction projects? A good GRANITE COUNTER- plan will save you money. TOPS: $995 installed, Houses, decks, porches, many colors to choose renovations and addifrom, up to 25 sf. Local tions. Call Carl V. Johnreferences. 407-467-0629. son Jr. 941-795-1947.
STORM COVERS FROM $99.50, also windows, doors, inserts, parts, service, repair, panel buddies and poly buddies in stock for quick install. Professional installation TOASTED COMPUTER available. Metro Home SERVICES. Your home Supply, 941-758-5828. and business special- M e t r o h s @ m s n . c o m . ist. On-site service, virus/ spyware, cleanup, system CAREGIVER/COMPANsetup, upgrades, diagnosis ION: Reliable, trustworand repair, internet/wireless thy, flexible scheduling. networking, custom system Personal and household design. 941-224-1069. care, errands and appointments. 941-705-0706 or RENTALS RENT fast 9 4 1 - 5 4 5 - 3 3 6 9 . when you advertise in the Manatee Shoppers M a n a t e e S h o p p e r s Guide, 941-778-7978. Guide, 941-778-7978 ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING Co.: Oldest and best on Anna Maria! 34 years of grateful, happy customers. Rentals our specialty. 941-778-9217.
I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-778-7770. Leave message. CHILDCARE: DAYS, NIGHTS and weekends. Call 941-920-0294. HANDYMAN SERVICES: HOME repair, inside or out. Attention to detail. Call Bill, 941-779-1396 941-779-1396.. COMPUTER GOT YOU down? Got a virus? Need wireless, network setup? Web site? Need help? Call JC, 941-487-7487. Carpet Cleaning
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NIKI’S NOOKS AND CRANNIES. I will do housekeeping, laundry, and errands or pet sitting for you. Cell, 941-592-8684.
ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711.
ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Your complete irrigation repair company. Call 941-778-2581.
JR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.
CRUSHED WASHED SHELL delivered and spread, For all your hauling needs, call David Bannigan. 941-504-7045.
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. C A C 1 8 4 2 2 8 .
UPSCALE NAIL SALON: Nails on the Island. 30 years experience all 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.
NADIA’S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, 941-795-0887. M A # 0 0 1 7 5 5 0 . PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING: Private studio, CHECK MY HOUSE! certified trainer, 16 years expeWhen you’re away, we stay rience. Specializing in sportclose to home. We pro- specific training, improving balvide full house checking ance, strength, and stamina. services - when and what Toni Lyon, 941-928-8735. you need - to ensure your house is secure and cared LAWN & GARDEN for while you are away. Call 941-928-8735, or CONNIE’S LANDSCAPe-mail check.my check.my.house@ .house@ ING INC. Residential and verizon.net for details. commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, The Manatee Shoppers l a n d s c a p i n g , c l e a n Guide, 941-778-7978 ups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.
TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719. The Manatee Shoppers Guide, 941-778-7978
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TREES BY BREEZE Inc.: LANDSCAPING Custom landscapes, tree trimming, property maintenance. Insured. Since STRAIGHT SHOT LAND1988. Chris, 941-778-2837. SCAPE. For all your landscape needs. Shell ECONOMY TREE TRIM- $45/yard. Call Shark MING, hedges, mulching. Mark. 941-301-6067. Lowest prices starting at $15. 12-year Island resi- N A T U R E ’ S D E S I G N dent. Cell 941-951-1833. LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. TropiTROY GREER LAWN cal landscape specialist. and palm tree service Residential and comaccepting residential mercial. 30-years expeaccounts. Senior dis- rience. 941-729-9381. counts, free estimates. Insured. 941-524-2896. THE SWISS GARDENER: Full-service landscaping H I G H E R C I R C U L A - and property manageTION than the local dai- ment. 15 years Island lies, and lower cost. Call experience. Licensed and the Manatee Shoppers insured. Call Allen anyGuide, 941-778-7978. time. Cell 941-224-8569.
KARAZ LANDSCAPE LAWN service. Mulch, clean ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. Cell, 941-448-3857 or 941-778-0851. LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $45/ yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770. HOME IMPROVEMENT
VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior,, presinterior/exterior sure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill 941-795-5100.
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CHRISTIE’S PLUMBING Island and off-Island service since 1975. Repairs and new construction. Free estimates, no overtime charges. Now certifying back flow at water meters. FL#RF0038118941-778-3924 or 778-4461.
K&C PAINTING LLC. Interior, exterior, faux. A woman’s touch. Kelly Meshberger. Free estimates. 941-544-8658.
SDB HOME REPAIR LLC: Handyman, painting, tile work, sheetrock, hauling, electrical, light TILE -TILE -TILE. All plumbing. 941-312-2239. variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. EXPERIENCED BUILDCONTR ACTOR: Carl V. V. Quality workmanship, ING CONTRACTOR: Johnson Jr. Inc. New homes, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call porches, decks, remodel, N e i l , 9 4 1 - 7 2 6 - 3 0 7 7 . repairs, etc. Quality work. Fair price! 941-795-1947. CUSTOM REMODEL- L i c . # R R 0 0 6 6 4 5 0 . ING EXPERT. All phases RENTALS of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. HARBOR PINES: Meticulous, clean, sober 2BR/2BA, washer and and prompt. Paul Beaudryer connections, tile/ regard, 941-779-2294. carpet, 12-month lease, G R I F F I N ’ S H O M E close to MCC, Bayshore IMPROVEMENTS Inc. High School and shopping. Handyman, fine woodwork, $750/month, $500 secucountertops, cabinets rity. Call 941-650-3476. and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711. TILE AND MARBLE Installation: Many Island references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. 941-726-1802. JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198.
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ARBOR TERRACE RV Resort: All-age park. 1BR/1BA. Maximum two people. Application required. $525/ month. No pets. Bradenton. 941-545-9099.
WATERFRONT CONDO: WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA, boat dock, fireplace, pool, $1,200/month, annual. 941-792-0524.
RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. 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, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.
BRADENTON BEACH BRAND new duplex, block from beach. 3BR/3BA two-car garage, granite kitchen, marble baths, office, eight-person Jacuzzi, elevator, balconies overlooking Gulf and Intracoastal. Turnkey furESCAPE BRIDGE nished, absolutely pristine, HASSLE! Come rent our no pets, $2,200/month furnished condos at Sabal annually with option to buy. Palm, Ironwood, MeadowCall Lisa, 860-601-3838 860-601-3838.. croft. Outstanding lakefront doublewides at Palm Lake S P A C I O U S I S L A N D (seniors). Lovely, clean, BAYFRONT. 2BR/2BA, inexpensive! Annual, dock, furnished. $1,750/ seasonal, short term. One m o n t h , $ 8 0 0 / w e e k . owner. 941-792-6004. $ 1 2 5 / n i g h t i n c l u d e s utilities. 941-794-5980. MORE CLASSIFIEDS www.divefish.com. equals more readers. The Manatee Shoppers M a n a t e e S h o p p e r s Guide, 941-778-7978. Guide, 941-778-7978.
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ISLAND VACATION RENTAL: Canalfront, 3BR/2BA fully furnished with pool/spa. $1,300/ week or $4,500/month. Call now for holiday bookings. 352-429-8227. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA duplex, Holmes Beach. Short walk to beach. $900/month plus utilities. 941-755-4445. NEEDED: ROOMMATE TO share 2BR/1BA duplex in Holmes Beach. $550/month includes utilities. Call 941-778-6547.
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ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2.5BA, 2,200 +/sf Holmes Beach home on canal. Pool, boat dock and lift. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Garage converted to mother-in-law suite, extra bedroom or storage. 863-698-9398.
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ANNUAL RENTAL: 1BR/1BA available mid-October. Meticulously remodeled. Spacious living room, new Energy Star appliances, super efficient air conditioning, granite countertops, lowwatt lights, washer, dryer. 200 steps to Gulf of Mexico beach. Back yard dock on Lake LaVista Bayou. Must see to appreciate. $1,195/month plus security deposit. Call 941-778-9158.
HOLMES BEACH COTTAGE: 4BR/4BA, large lot, zoned R2. Remodeled, too much to list. $675,000. Lease option, owner finance cash offer. Water view. 941-779-0420. Let’s deal!
ISLAND ANNUAL: UNFURNISHED, 2BR/1BA, washer and dryer, cable, water, pool, steps to beach. $900/ 2 B R / 2 B A A N N U A L month. 941-779-1586. TOWNHOUSE TOW NHOUSE rental 100 steps to the beach! Oct.1, L A R G E D U P L E X : 2008-Oct. 1, 2009. 120 2 , 0 0 0 s f w i t h g a r a g e 52nd St., Holmes Beach. i n S u n n y S h o r e s . $ 1 , 2 0 0 / m o n t h . F i r s t , Quiet, close to everylast and security. Refer- thing, beaches. Availences. 330-758-3857. a b l e n o w . $ 9 0 0 / month. 941-749-1238. NORTH LONGBOAT KEY: Unfurnished ranch- H O L M E S B E A C H : style house, 3BR/1BA A N N U A L e l e v a t e d on deep-water canal. duplex. 2BR/2BA, excelAvailable immediately, lent condition. $825/ $1,100/month, contact month plus utilities. 58th B a r b , 9 4 1 - 7 1 3 - 0 1 1 6 . Street. 941-778-4498. ANNUAL DUPLEX: 1BR/1BA tile floors, $700/ month. 2BR/2BA, tile floors, $725/month. 2BR/1BA, tile floors. 3BR/2BA, tile floors, washer and dryer hookups. No pets. Close to beach. Dolores M. Baker Realty, 941-778-7500. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In the Manatee Shoppers Guide, 941-778-7978.
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UNDER $50,000: Landowned mobile park, 8x28-feet with 10x20-foot addition, driveway. Low monthly maintenance. In 2BR/1.5BA ELEVATED Paradise Bay, 55-plus park. DUPLEX, quiet area of 941-447-9852 for information. Holmes Beach. Washer/ DUPLEX ON TWO lots for dryer included. $1,000/ sale. Both units 2BR/1.5BA, month, plus utilielevated, park under building. ties. First, last, secuTwo deeded lots, one duplex. rity. 941-730-2606. $710,000. 941-730-2606. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY WEEKLY HOW TO ADVERTISE cottage-style rentals. in the Shopper Classi1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA fieds: DEADLINE: 5 PM with pool. Walk to beach, Monday for Wednesday shopping, restaurants. publication. CLASSIFIED 941-778-3426. Web RATES for business or site 2spinnakers.com. individual: Minimum $14 for up 15 words. Up to 30 REAL ESTATE words is $32. 31-45 words MOBILE HOME: Lincoln is $40. Box: $4. Ads must Arms. 1BR, enclosed be paid in advance. Clasp a t i o , f u r n i s h e d . sified ads must be paid $3,500. 941-755-4106 in advance. More inforo r 9 4 1 - 8 1 5 - 8 6 6 4 . mation:(941) 778-7978.
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Snapper catch termed ‘phenomenal’ by most fishers By Capt. Mike Heistand It’s snapper to the left, snapper to the right, snapper here, snapper there … you get the idea. Snapper, be they lane, mangrove or several other species, are thick near any type of structure in the bays and out in the Gulf of Mexico. There are even good reports of 5-pound snapper coming from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge piers, huge fish for inshore anglers. In the Gulf, amberjack are being caught off the deeper reefs. There also are good grouper reports. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams said that kingfish and big Spanish mackerel are feeding on the big bait schools throughout the shallow Gulf. He’s catching lots of sharks and a few tarpon while the big fish are feeding on schools of threadfin herring. There are also nice red fish populations in Sarasota bay. “Snook will make a better showing on th e flats as the water cools,” he said, “and the best bet for snook is night fishing under the lights and all the passes.” Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina in Cortez said the past week
Capt. Logan Bystrom, right, and Trey Daughtery reeled in a double header of sail fish while sight casting with shiners Sept. 26 from the Gulf waters 7 miles off of Anna Maria. The sail fi fish were released. Islander Photo: Emily Guerra has seen “a decent amount of kingfish and Spanish mackerel running along the beaches of Anna Maria and Longboat Key. As the huge amount of bait fish in the Tampa/Sarasota Bay estuary starts pouring out into the Gulf, there should be some top action with all
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Whopper ‘king’ Shawn Duytschaver, owner of Native Rentals in Holmes Beach and a lifelong Islander, shows son Marlin, 1, his 4 1/2 foot long king fish caught off Holmes Beach from his kayak. It weighed more than 25 pounds and impressed Marlin. Islander Photo: Julia Duytschaver
5 pounds. Mackerel are scattered through the bays, outgoing water. he said, and redfish are just inside the mouth of the On my boat Magic, we’ve been catching grouper in Manatee River. the bays — yes, grouper in the bay — plus lots of redfish, Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of snapper near the Intracoastal Waterway and snook. Good luck and good fishing. Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he’s putting his charters onto keeper-size snook and limit catches Call Capt. Mike Heistand at 941-744-6281 to of redfish. For reds, the tides are playing a big role, provide a fishing report or e-mail [email protected]. with the best action coming on low incoming or low Please, include a contact phone number for yourself.
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Boat thieves cruise into Tampa Bay area A rash of boat thefts in the Tampa Bay area have law enforcement of ficials scouting area waters and issuing warnings to local boaters. Warnings in recent months have come from the U.S. Coast Guard, area police agencies including the Manatee County Sheriff ’s Of fice, boating organizations, insurance firms and state law enforcement and fish and wildlife agencies. In mid-summer, law enforcement of ficials reported the theft of five boats from docks in Pinellas County. In each case, the boats could hit high speeds and hold lots of fuel, with the vessel values ranging from $200,000 to $1 million. Private investigator Charlie Meacham, hired by insurance companies to look into boat thefts, told the Tampa Tribune in August that he believes the boats will be used for smuggling people from Cuba to the United States or to Mexico. Meacham recently went to Cancun, where he reportedly found 44 boats stolen from Florida. Island law enforcement of ficials have not reported boat thefts, but police reports this summer documented equipment thefts from boats. Last month, a Holmes Beach resident told police that someone stole a $3,500 outboard motor from a boat at his home on the bay.
In late May, four residents reported the theft of equipment from their boats on the Island. In an effort to deter boat thieves and to aid in the recovery of stolen vessels, the National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends:
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Thursday, Oct. 2 11 a.m. — State Rep. Bill Galvano, Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp and Christine Olson speak about the Emergency Contact Information Program at Manatee Community College, Student Union Building, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-708-4968. Friday, Oct. 3 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Native plant sale at Tropiflora, 3530 Tallevast Rd., Sarasota. Information: 941-794-8773. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — “Art and Opera: Ordinary People” at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies. 5 to 7 p.m. — Opening reception for “Games of Wit and Chance” by Stefani Joseph at ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2862. 6 to 8 p.m. — Reception for artist Linda Molto in the fine art gallery at Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-752-5225. 6 to 9:30 p.m. — Village of the Arts Walk between Ninth St . W. W. and 14th St. W., W., Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8056. 6 to 11 p.m. — Battle of the bands Jazz/Blues and country/southern rock showdown at t he Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto.
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Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election. 6:30 p.m. — Environmental Summit and potluck dinner at Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-8314. 7 p.m. — Monday night screening of “Gigi” at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies. Wednesday, Oct. 8 Yom Kippur begins at sundown. 7 p.m. — Join Dan Gediman for an intimate conversation about This I Believe, the NPR series he produces at the Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami
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Ongoing: • Wednesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130. • The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee. Information: 941-794-3489. • Print exhibition by Cortez Village artist Linda Molto in the fine art gallery art gallery at Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through Oct. 3. Information: 941-752-5225.
Save the date • Oct. 18, Island Bayfest, Pine Street, Anna Maria. • Oct. 25, Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Festival. • Nov. 1, Sarasota Blues Festival, www.sarasotabluesfest.com. • Nov. 8-9, Discover Egmont Key. • Nov. 14-16, “artsHOP” takes place at various venues on the Island. Information: 941-778-2099. • Nov. 15, village of Cortez Folk Festival. • Nov. 15, Anna Maria Island Community Center “Concert on the Green.” • Nov. 16, Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra “Fall Welcome” concert. Tickets on sale, www.amicco.org. Send calendar announcements to diana@ islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.
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Wildlife Inc. rescues, releases injured heron Damen Hurd and others associated with the Bradenton Beach-based Wildlife Inc. devoted days to trying to capture the great blue heron with a Milwaukee’s Best beer can stuck on its beak. The bird had been spotted in various locations in west Manatee County, first at the Colonial Grand apartments in Bradenton and later at various locations by the bay. “Since the bird was able to fly, it was dif ficult to catch,” said Gail Straight of Wildlife Inc. “He was finally caught approximately 10 days later around a retention pond near Cortez Road in the Palma Sola area.” Hurd used a net gun to catch the bird. “It meant a lot to me,” Hurd said of the effort to catch the bird. Wildlife Inc. doctored the heron, cutting off the can and treating an injury to the bird’s left eye. Early Sept. 4, Straight said the heron “is now looking good” and ready for a release. The release came later that day near where the bird was first sighted at the Colonial Grand apartments. “Boy, was he happy
to be free again,” Straight said. Hurd said he hoped people could learn from the bird’s plight. “I just hope someone learns a lesson about littering,” Hurd said. According to the Ocean Conservancy, the predominant type of litter leading to bird injuries is the discarded plastic six-pack harness. Birds fishing or feeding in the water can easily entangle their bills and necks in the plastic rings, which can lead to strangulation or starvation. Fishing line and other types of string also cause a significant number of injuries and illness, as can littered cans, plastic bags and cigarette butts. A statewide effort to clean up litter will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, with the Florida Coastal Cleanup. In Manatee County, the campaign will be coordinated by Keep Manatee Beautiful, with volunteers along roads, on shores and in parks collecting litter and debris. The Island will have several volunteer registration sites, including: • Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
Wildlife Inc. spent days trying to catch and aid this great blue heron with a can attached to its beak. The Bradenton Beach-based non-pro fit was first noti fied of the bird several weeks ago, when the heron was seen near the Colonial Grand apartments in west Bradenton. Damen Hurd, pictured, captured the bird. Shoppers Photo: Courtesy Gail Straight
• Birdie Tebbetts Field, 62nd Street and Flotilla Drive, Holmes Beach. • Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Also, volunteers will be able to sign up for work details at the Cortez Bait and Seafood, 11601 Cortez Road W., Cortez, and at the pavilions on the Palma Sola Causeway/Manatee Avenue. For more information about the cleanup, call KMB at 941-795-8272, or go to the Web site at www.manateebeautiful. com. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities with Wildlife Inc., go to the Web site at wildlifeinc.org.
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Did your dog wake you up in the middle of the night? Did you hear something moving around inside or around your home? Does your neighbor, who is at work during the day, have a vehicle in the driveway or someone you don’t recognize walking around their home? In short, is there something out of the ordinary? Whether at night or during the day, if something is different, out of place, abnormal, etc… then it is SUSPICIOUS! In many cases, when burglaries or thefts have been investigated by law enforcement, a neighbor is identified who saw or heard the perpetrators who committed the crime. Please, take the time to report things that are out of the ordinary. If you do, your community will be a much safer place to live. REMOVE IT OR LOSE IT!
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Do you sometimes let your kids go online without adequate adult supervision? What does adequate mean? Simple: Do you know where your kid is online? Do you know who they are talking to? Can you see what they are viewing? If you answered NO to any of these questions, then your kid could be in danger. Whether from a predator or from being bullied, your kid could be an easy target and it could be happening right r ight under your own nose without any signs of trouble. The answers: 1) Educate yourself on computer basics before it’s too late. 2) Keep the computer in your room, not theirs. 3) You keep the password and don’t give it to your kid. 4) Put a good spyware program on your computer. REMEMBER: Your kid’s future is in your hands. Protect them. Contact: Deputy Steve Ogline, Crime Prevention, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, 941-747-3011, ext. 2586
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ESTATE SALE: SALE : 9:30 a.m.2p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Sofa, sofabed, dining room table and four chairs, dinette, queen-bed set, coffee and end table, double bed, chest, stereo, mirror, painting, lamps, recliners, books, linens, kitchenware, china, glass and brica-brac. 4181 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. (Please park on 42nd Street West.) Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8 a.m.
MOVING/GARAGE SALE: MOVING/GARAGE 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 4. 122A 51st. St., Holmes Beach. Follow signs.
FREE GUN LOCK. Yes, free. Courtesy of the Project Childsafe, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Holmes Beach Police Department. Free at The Islander newspaper office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Don’t be sorry, be safe.
BIMINI BAY SAILING: small sailboat rental and instruction. Day, week, month. Sunfish, Laser, Zuma and Precision 15. Call Brian, 941-685-1400.
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CREEKWOOD SEMIANNUAL community garage sale: 8 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct.11-12. Rain dates: Oct.18-19. Household, lawn, kitchen items, clothing, toys, etc. Near I-75 and SR 70.
CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4. Faith United Methodist Church. First Avenue W., Bradenton. Behind post office. BUTTERFLY PARK BENEFIT: Purchase a perSALE: NIKI’S. All ster- sonalized brick in the ling jewelry 50-75 per- Anna Maria Island Butcent off. Lots of wicker terfly Park. Two lines, and wrought-iron furni- $40. Three lines, $50. ture, jewelry, antiques, Forms at The Islander art up to 85 percent off. or call 941-518-4431 Six-drawer dresser with for more information. mirror and headboard, $50. Open seven days, PETS 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 5351 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. PARENTS NEEDED for loving homes to foster puppies and kittens until LOST AND FOUND they are old enough FOUND: SEIKO WATCH for adoption. All food in surf. Call Chris to and medical provided. claim. 941-778-3249. Julie, 941-720-1411.
YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-noon, a. m.-noon, Saturday, Oct. 4. HouseANNOUNCEMENTS hold, furniture, etc. 5808 13th Ave. E., Bradenton. SARASOTA SARASOTA OPERA TICKTI CKETS: The Barber Of Seville. YARD SALE: Lots Four tickets, Sunday matof furniture. 808 inee, Nov. 9. Discount 53rd Ave E. #117K, price. 231-947-1871. BRADENTON
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. MOVING SALE: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4 and Oct. 10-11. Tiki bar, washer and dryer, table and chairs, metal detectors. Lots of good stuff. 505 68th St., Holmes Beach. Preview, call 941-778-7106. Manatee Shoppers Guide, 941-778-7978.
ISLAND ROCK SCHOOL at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Guitar, bass, drums, flute, saxophone, clarinet, piano and vocals. Call Scott Achor, 941-778-1747, or Koko Ray Hansen, 941-758-0395. Rock on!
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ISLAND TEEN EXPERIENCED, and certified child care with Safe Sitter, CPR and Red Cross training, seven days a week. Maggie, 941-447-4632 or 941-778-8405.
NURSES: PRIVATE DUTY. Long-term home care assisting lady with spinal injury. Five hour morning shifts and overnights, 10pm-8am, available. Travel opportunity. 941-383-6953.
ISLAND PRESSURE CLEANING, wash away mildew, dirt, salt. Thorough, reasonable, reliable. Free estimates, licensed, insured. 941-778-0944.
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GREAT SITE: FORMER service station on strategic Longboat corner. Many business uses possible: gas/ convenience store, bank, restaurant, etc. $1,300,000. Longview Realty: 941-383-6112. KIDS4HIRE
ISLAND TUTORING. Manatee High School sophomore Chris Perez tutors elementary or middle school children. Call 941-778-2979. CALL ALEXANDRA, 15, for babysitting or odd jobs. Red Cross certified in first aid and babysitting. 941-778-5352
CALL GUSSIE AT 941-778-7257 for babysitting. I have experience with kids of all ages.
CAREGIVER: COMPASSION FOR quality of life. Nutritional meals, experienced, adaptable to needs, Local referN E E D A B A B Y S I T - ences. 941-755-5948. TER or pet sitter? Call Kendall! First-aid certi- EXPERIENCED CAREfied, great with kids and GIVER AVAILABLE to help animals! Best on the a little or a lot, day or night. Island! 941-779-9783. CPR, first aid, CNA certified. cer tified. Reliable, trustworthy, Island RENTALS RENT fast references. Flexible schedwhen you advertise in uling. Personal/household the Manatee Shoppers care, driving, companGuide, 941-778-7978. ionship. 941-778-5958. SENIOR CAREGIVER: ISLAND resident. Excellent professional references. Flexible scheduling. 941-778941-778-2161. 2161. IslandIsland [email protected] SERVICES
LET US DRIVE YOU! Airports, cruise ports. Flat rates. Anna Maria Sunshine Car Service. 941-778-5476. COMPUTER OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Is your computer misbehaving? Certified computer service and private lessons. Special $40/hour. Free advice. 941-545-7508.
PROFESSIONAL I.T. SERVICES: Complete computer solutions for business and home. Installation, repairs, upgrades, networking, Web services, wireless services. Richard Ardabell, network engineer, 941-778-5708, or cell 216-509-1945. WILDLIFE REMOVAL and relocation: Problem solving for all animals, big and small. Call Joe, Westcoast Nuisance Wildlife Service, 941-778-3455, or cell 941-720-4152.
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.
ONE MAN AND a power washer! Boat docks, pool decks, patios, driveways, house and trailer washing, sealing and staining. Local professional, licensed, insured, Anna Maria Island chamber member. Free ESP CLEANING: PRO- estimates. 941-778-2081. FESSIONAL cleaning team serving Anna Maria ISLAND COMPUTER Island. Call Steve and GUY, 37-years experiMaria, 941-345-2162. ence. On-site PC repairs, upgrades, buying assisSEWING: HEMMING, tance and training. Call B U T T O N S , m i n o r Bill, 941-778-2535. alterations, cushion covers, ironing. Call DO YOU YOU NEED plans and Terry, 941-778-3125. estimates for your construction projects? A good GRANITE COUNTER- plan will save you money. TOPS: $995 installed, Houses, decks, porches, many colors to choose renovations and addifrom, up to 25 sf. Local tions. Call Carl V. Johnreferences. 407-467-0629. son Jr. 941-795-1947.
STORM COVERS FROM $99.50, also windows, doors, inserts, parts, service, repair, panel buddies and poly buddies in stock for quick install. Professional installation TOASTED COMPUTER available. Metro Home SERVICES. Your home Supply, 941-758-5828. and business special- M e t r o h s @ m s n . c o m . ist. On-site service, virus/ spyware, cleanup, system CAREGIVER/COMPANsetup, upgrades, diagnosis ION: Reliable, trustworand repair, internet/wireless thy, flexible scheduling. networking, custom system Personal and household design. 941-224-1069. care, errands and appointments. 941-705-0706 or RENTALS RENT fast 9 4 1 - 5 4 5 - 3 3 6 9 . when you advertise in the Manatee Shoppers M a n a t e e S h o p p e r s Guide, 941-778-7978. Guide, 941-778-7978 ISLAND MERMAIDS CLEANING Co.: Oldest and best on Anna Maria! 34 years of grateful, happy customers. Rentals our specialty. 941-778-9217.
I DON’T CUT corners, I clean corners. Professional, friendly cleaning service since 1999. 941-778-7770. Leave message. CHILDCARE: DAYS, NIGHTS and weekends. Call 941-920-0294. HANDYMAN SERVICES: HOME repair, inside or out. Attention to detail. Call Bill, 941-779-1396 941-779-1396.. COMPUTER GOT YOU down? Got a virus? Need wireless, network setup? Web site? Need help? Call JC, 941-487-7487. Carpet Cleaning
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NIKI’S NOOKS AND CRANNIES. I will do housekeeping, laundry, and errands or pet sitting for you. Cell, 941-592-8684.
ANYONE CAN TAKE a picture. A professional creates a portrait. I want to be at your wedding! www.jackelka.com. 941-778-2711.
ISLAND LAWN SPRINKLER service and repair. Your complete irrigation repair company. Call 941-778-2581.
JR’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Lawns, native plants, mulching, trimming, hauling, cleanups. Island resident 25 years. Call 941-807-1015.
CRUSHED WASHED SHELL delivered and spread, For all your hauling needs, call David Bannigan. 941-504-7045.
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. C A C 1 8 4 2 2 8 .
UPSCALE NAIL SALON: Nails on the Island. 30 years experience all 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.
NADIA’S EUROSAGE Relaxing, healing massage in the comfort of your home. Call today for an appointment, 941-795-0887. M A # 0 0 1 7 5 5 0 . PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING: Private studio, CHECK MY HOUSE! certified trainer, 16 years expeWhen you’re away, we stay rience. Specializing in sportclose to home. We pro- specific training, improving balvide full house checking ance, strength, and stamina. services - when and what Toni Lyon, 941-928-8735. you need - to ensure your house is secure and cared LAWN & GARDEN for while you are away. Call 941-928-8735, or CONNIE’S LANDSCAPe-mail check.my check.my.house@ .house@ ING INC. Residential and verizon.net for details. commercial. Full-service lawn maintenance, The Manatee Shoppers l a n d s c a p i n g , c l e a n Guide, 941-778-7978 ups, hauling and more! Insured. 941-778-5294.
TILE AND MOSAIC custom installation, 20 years experience. References available. For a reasonable price, call Sebastian, 941-704-6719. The Manatee Shoppers Guide, 941-778-7978
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TREES BY BREEZE Inc.: LANDSCAPING Custom landscapes, tree trimming, property maintenance. Insured. Since STRAIGHT SHOT LAND1988. Chris, 941-778-2837. SCAPE. For all your landscape needs. Shell ECONOMY TREE TRIM- $45/yard. Call Shark MING, hedges, mulching. Mark. 941-301-6067. Lowest prices starting at $15. 12-year Island resi- N A T U R E ’ S D E S I G N dent. Cell 941-951-1833. LANDSCAPING. Design and installation. TropiTROY GREER LAWN cal landscape specialist. and palm tree service Residential and comaccepting residential mercial. 30-years expeaccounts. Senior dis- rience. 941-729-9381. counts, free estimates. Insured. 941-524-2896. THE SWISS GARDENER: Full-service landscaping H I G H E R C I R C U L A - and property manageTION than the local dai- ment. 15 years Island lies, and lower cost. Call experience. Licensed and the Manatee Shoppers insured. Call Allen anyGuide, 941-778-7978. time. Cell 941-224-8569.
KARAZ LANDSCAPE LAWN service. Mulch, clean ups, power washing, tree trimming and more. Cell, 941-448-3857 or 941-778-0851. LARRY’S BACK! SHELL delivered and spread. $45/ yard. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, “shell phone” 941-720-0770. HOME IMPROVEMENT
VAN-GO PAINTING residential/commercial, interior/exterior,, presinterior/exterior sure cleaning, wallpaper. Island references. Bill 941-795-5100.
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K&C PAINTING LLC. Interior, exterior, faux. A woman’s touch. Kelly Meshberger. Free estimates. 941-544-8658.
SDB HOME REPAIR LLC: Handyman, painting, tile work, sheetrock, hauling, electrical, light TILE -TILE -TILE. All plumbing. 941-312-2239. variations of ceramic tile supplied and installed. EXPERIENCED BUILDCONTR ACTOR: Carl V. V. Quality workmanship, ING CONTRACTOR: Johnson Jr. Inc. New homes, prompt, reliable, many Island references. Call porches, decks, remodel, N e i l , 9 4 1 - 7 2 6 - 3 0 7 7 . repairs, etc. Quality work. Fair price! 941-795-1947. CUSTOM REMODEL- L i c . # R R 0 0 6 6 4 5 0 . ING EXPERT. All phases RENTALS of carpentry, repairs and painting. Insured. HARBOR PINES: Meticulous, clean, sober 2BR/2BA, washer and and prompt. Paul Beaudryer connections, tile/ regard, 941-779-2294. carpet, 12-month lease, G R I F F I N ’ S H O M E close to MCC, Bayshore IMPROVEMENTS Inc. High School and shopping. Handyman, fine woodwork, $750/month, $500 secucountertops, cabinets rity. Call 941-650-3476. and shutters. Insured and licensed, 941-748-4711. TILE AND MARBLE Installation: Many Island references. Free estimates, prompt service. Steve Allen Floor Coverings. 941-726-1802. JERRY’S HOME REPAIR: Carpentry work, handyman, light plumbing, electrical, light hauling, pressure washing. Call 941-778-6170 or 447-2198.
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ARBOR TERRACE RV Resort: All-age park. 1BR/1BA. Maximum two people. Application required. $525/ month. No pets. Bradenton. 941-545-9099.
WATERFRONT CONDO: WATERFRONT 2BR/2BA, boat dock, fireplace, pool, $1,200/month, annual. 941-792-0524.
RENTALS available weekly, monthly, seasonal. 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, 941-779-0202, or 1-800-732-6434. www.suncoastinc.com.
BRADENTON BEACH BRAND new duplex, block from beach. 3BR/3BA two-car garage, granite kitchen, marble baths, office, eight-person Jacuzzi, elevator, balconies overlooking Gulf and Intracoastal. Turnkey furESCAPE BRIDGE nished, absolutely pristine, HASSLE! Come rent our no pets, $2,200/month furnished condos at Sabal annually with option to buy. Palm, Ironwood, MeadowCall Lisa, 860-601-3838 860-601-3838.. croft. Outstanding lakefront doublewides at Palm Lake S P A C I O U S I S L A N D (seniors). Lovely, clean, BAYFRONT. 2BR/2BA, inexpensive! Annual, dock, furnished. $1,750/ seasonal, short term. One m o n t h , $ 8 0 0 / w e e k . owner. 941-792-6004. $ 1 2 5 / n i g h t i n c l u d e s utilities. 941-794-5980. MORE CLASSIFIEDS www.divefish.com. equals more readers. The Manatee Shoppers M a n a t e e S h o p p e r s Guide, 941-778-7978. Guide, 941-778-7978.
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WESTBAY POINT & Moorings Phase I: 2BR/2BA lower corner unit overlooking Tampa Bay and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. ONE B E D R O O M , Available January-March SECOND-story, extra 2009. $2,900/month plus r o o m , u p d a t e d , g o r - taxes. Call 401-497-6327. geous. Balcony, half block to the beach. $875/ T E N M I N U T E S T O month. 941-746-8666. beaches. Five-year old 3BR/2BA, fenced. No F A N T A S T I C F U L L Y - pets. $1,100/month plus FURNISHED 2BR/2BA last month and secuc o r n e r u n i t c o n d o s rity. T. Dolly Young Real with sweeping views Estate, 941-778-0807. of Tampa bay on Anna Maria Island. ANNUAL 2BR/2.5BA Available for season. K E Y R o y a l e c a n a l Call 818-620-3543. front with one-car garage, $1,400/month. MARTINIQUE CONDO: O n e b e d r o o m w i t h 2BR/2BA fully furnished, s u n r o o m , G u l f f r o n t lanai, sea/beach view, c o m p l e x , t w o p o o l s , garage, laundry, tennis, $950/month. Call Sue heated pool. January- a t A n I s l a n d P l a c e A p r i l . 4 2 3 - 8 8 4 - 2 5 9 8 . Realty, 941-779-9320. SEASONAL ANNA MARIA 3BR/2BA. Available March 1, 2009. Steps to beach, theater, bakery restaurants, and more. Call now, 941-737-9662. ANNUAL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT. Kitchen/ bath/living areas. Unfurnished. No pets. 941-778-7039. ANNUAL BAYVIEW CONDO: Holmes Beach, 2BR/2BA, second floor. Old Florida Realty, Sharon, 941-778-3377 or 941-713-9096.
ISLAND VACATION RENTAL: Canalfront, 3BR/2BA fully furnished with pool/spa. $1,300/ week or $4,500/month. Call now for holiday bookings. 352-429-8227. ANNUAL RENTAL: 2BR/2BA duplex, Holmes Beach. Short walk to beach. $900/month plus utilities. 941-755-4445. NEEDED: ROOMMATE TO share 2BR/1BA duplex in Holmes Beach. $550/month includes utilities. Call 941-778-6547.
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ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2.5BA, 2,200 +/sf Holmes Beach home on canal. Pool, boat dock and lift. Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Garage converted to mother-in-law suite, extra bedroom or storage. 863-698-9398.
ANNUAL UNFURNISHED 1BR, Anna Maria Mar ia city, near Gulf. $850/month, includes water and sewer. $850 security.. 941-778-5439. security
ANNUAL RENTAL: 1BR/1BA available mid-October. Meticulously remodeled. Spacious living room, new Energy Star appliances, super efficient air conditioning, granite countertops, lowwatt lights, washer, dryer. 200 steps to Gulf of Mexico beach. Back yard dock on Lake LaVista Bayou. Must see to appreciate. $1,195/month plus security deposit. Call 941-778-9158.
HOLMES BEACH COTTAGE: 4BR/4BA, large lot, zoned R2. Remodeled, too much to list. $675,000. Lease option, owner finance cash offer. Water view. 941-779-0420. Let’s deal!
ISLAND ANNUAL: UNFURNISHED, 2BR/1BA, washer and dryer, cable, water, pool, steps to beach. $900/ 2 B R / 2 B A A N N U A L month. 941-779-1586. TOWNHOUSE TOW NHOUSE rental 100 steps to the beach! Oct.1, L A R G E D U P L E X : 2008-Oct. 1, 2009. 120 2 , 0 0 0 s f w i t h g a r a g e 52nd St., Holmes Beach. i n S u n n y S h o r e s . $ 1 , 2 0 0 / m o n t h . F i r s t , Quiet, close to everylast and security. Refer- thing, beaches. Availences. 330-758-3857. a b l e n o w . $ 9 0 0 / month. 941-749-1238. NORTH LONGBOAT KEY: Unfurnished ranch- H O L M E S B E A C H : style house, 3BR/1BA A N N U A L e l e v a t e d on deep-water canal. duplex. 2BR/2BA, excelAvailable immediately, lent condition. $825/ $1,100/month, contact month plus utilities. 58th B a r b , 9 4 1 - 7 1 3 - 0 1 1 6 . Street. 941-778-4498. ANNUAL DUPLEX: 1BR/1BA tile floors, $700/ month. 2BR/2BA, tile floors, $725/month. 2BR/1BA, tile floors. 3BR/2BA, tile floors, washer and dryer hookups. No pets. Close to beach. Dolores M. Baker Realty, 941-778-7500. FIND IT! BUY IT! SELL IT FAST! In the Manatee Shoppers Guide, 941-778-7978.
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BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/2BA with Gulf just across the street. Direct, terrific views! $440,000. Owner, 941-447-2061.
UNDER $50,000: Landowned mobile park, 8x28-feet with 10x20-foot addition, driveway. Low monthly maintenance. In 2BR/1.5BA ELEVATED Paradise Bay, 55-plus park. DUPLEX, quiet area of 941-447-9852 for information. Holmes Beach. Washer/ DUPLEX ON TWO lots for dryer included. $1,000/ sale. Both units 2BR/1.5BA, month, plus utilielevated, park under building. ties. First, last, secuTwo deeded lots, one duplex. rity. 941-730-2606. $710,000. 941-730-2606. SEASONAL OR WEEKLY WEEKLY HOW TO ADVERTISE cottage-style rentals. in the Shopper Classi1BR/1BA or 2BR/1BA fieds: DEADLINE: 5 PM with pool. Walk to beach, Monday for Wednesday shopping, restaurants. publication. CLASSIFIED 941-778-3426. Web RATES for business or site 2spinnakers.com. individual: Minimum $14 for up 15 words. Up to 30 REAL ESTATE words is $32. 31-45 words MOBILE HOME: Lincoln is $40. Box: $4. Ads must Arms. 1BR, enclosed be paid in advance. Clasp a t i o , f u r n i s h e d . sified ads must be paid $3,500. 941-755-4106 in advance. More inforo r 9 4 1 - 8 1 5 - 8 6 6 4 . mation:(941) 778-7978.
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Snapper catch termed ‘phenomenal’ by most fishers By Capt. Mike Heistand It’s snapper to the left, snapper to the right, snapper here, snapper there … you get the idea. Snapper, be they lane, mangrove or several other species, are thick near any type of structure in the bays and out in the Gulf of Mexico. There are even good reports of 5-pound snapper coming from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge piers, huge fish for inshore anglers. In the Gulf, amberjack are being caught off the deeper reefs. There also are good grouper reports. Capt. Tom Chaya on the Dolphin Dreams said that kingfish and big Spanish mackerel are feeding on the big bait schools throughout the shallow Gulf. He’s catching lots of sharks and a few tarpon while the big fish are feeding on schools of threadfin herring. There are also nice red fish populations in Sarasota bay. “Snook will make a better showing on th e flats as the water cools,” he said, “and the best bet for snook is night fishing under the lights and all the passes.” Capt. Zach Zacharias on the Dee Jay II out of Parrot Cove Marina in Cortez said the past week
Capt. Logan Bystrom, right, and Trey Daughtery reeled in a double header of sail fish while sight casting with shiners Sept. 26 from the Gulf waters 7 miles off of Anna Maria. The sail fi fish were released. Islander Photo: Emily Guerra has seen “a decent amount of kingfish and Spanish mackerel running along the beaches of Anna Maria and Longboat Key. As the huge amount of bait fish in the Tampa/Sarasota Bay estuary starts pouring out into the Gulf, there should be some top action with all
the critters that pass by.” Capt. Zach added that the best flounder fishing of the year is between now and Christmas. of Annie’s Bait & Tackle Capt. Sam Kimball out of Annie’s on Cortez Road said snapper fishing is phenomenal
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5 pounds. Mackerel are scattered through the bays, outgoing water. he said, and redfish are just inside the mouth of the On my boat Magic, we’ve been catching grouper in Manatee River. the bays — yes, grouper in the bay — plus lots of redfish, Capt. Rick Gross on Fishy Business out of snapper near the Intracoastal Waterway and snook. Good luck and good fishing. Catchers Marina in Holmes Beach said he’s putting his charters onto keeper-size snook and limit catches Call Capt. Mike Heistand at 941-744-6281 to of redfish. For reds, the tides are playing a big role, provide a fishing report or e-mail [email protected]. with the best action coming on low incoming or low Please, include a contact phone number for yourself.
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Thursday, Oct. 2 11 a.m. — State Rep. Bill Galvano, Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp and Christine Olson speak about the Emergency Contact Information Program at Manatee Community College, Student Union Building, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-708-4968. Friday, Oct. 3 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Native plant sale at Tropiflora, 3530 Tallevast Rd., Sarasota. Information: 941-794-8773. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — “Art and Opera: Ordinary People” at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies. 5 to 7 p.m. — Opening reception for “Games of Wit and Chance” by Stefani Joseph at ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-746-2862. 6 to 8 p.m. — Reception for artist Linda Molto in the fine art gallery at Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-752-5225. 6 to 9:30 p.m. — Village of the Arts Walk between Ninth St . W. W. and 14th St. W., W., Bradenton. Information: 941-747-8056. 6 to 11 p.m. — Battle of the bands Jazz/Blues and country/southern rock showdown at t he Manatee Convention Center, One Haben Blvd., Palmetto.
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Today is the deadline to register to vote in the general election. 6:30 p.m. — Environmental Summit and potluck dinner at Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton. Information: 941-792-8314. 7 p.m. — Monday night screening of “Gigi” at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information: 941-359-5700. Fee applies. Wednesday, Oct. 8 Yom Kippur begins at sundown. 7 p.m. — Join Dan Gediman for an intimate conversation about This I Believe, the NPR series he produces at the Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum of Art, 5555 N. Tamiami
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Ongoing: • Wednesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m., players pitch horseshoes in the pits at Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Information: 941-708-6130. • The first and third Mondays of each month, the American Legion Post 24, 2005 75th St. W., W., Bradenton, hosts dinners for the public. Fee. Information: 941-794-3489. • Print exhibition by Cortez Village artist Linda Molto in the fine art gallery art gallery at Manatee Community College, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, through Oct. 3. Information: 941-752-5225.
Save the date • Oct. 18, Island Bayfest, Pine Street, Anna Maria. • Oct. 25, Anna Maria Elementary School Fall Festival. • Nov. 1, Sarasota Blues Festival, www.sarasotabluesfest.com. • Nov. 8-9, Discover Egmont Key. • Nov. 14-16, “artsHOP” takes place at various venues on the Island. Information: 941-778-2099. • Nov. 15, village of Cortez Folk Festival. • Nov. 15, Anna Maria Island Community Center “Concert on the Green.” • Nov. 16, Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra “Fall Welcome” concert. Tickets on sale, www.amicco.org. Send calendar announcements to diana@ islander.org. Please include the time, date and location of the event, a brief description and a contact via e-mail and phone.
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Wildlife Inc. rescues, releases injured heron Damen Hurd and others associated with the Bradenton Beach-based Wildlife Inc. devoted days to trying to capture the great blue heron with a Milwaukee’s Best beer can stuck on its beak. The bird had been spotted in various locations in west Manatee County, first at the Colonial Grand apartments in Bradenton and later at various locations by the bay. “Since the bird was able to fly, it was dif ficult to catch,” said Gail Straight of Wildlife Inc. “He was finally caught approximately 10 days later around a retention pond near Cortez Road in the Palma Sola area.” Hurd used a net gun to catch the bird. “It meant a lot to me,” Hurd said of the effort to catch the bird. Wildlife Inc. doctored the heron, cutting off the can and treating an injury to the bird’s left eye. Early Sept. 4, Straight said the heron “is now looking good” and ready for a release. The release came later that day near where the bird was first sighted at the Colonial Grand apartments. “Boy, was he happy
to be free again,” Straight said. Hurd said he hoped people could learn from the bird’s plight. “I just hope someone learns a lesson about littering,” Hurd said. According to the Ocean Conservancy, the predominant type of litter leading to bird injuries is the discarded plastic six-pack harness. Birds fishing or feeding in the water can easily entangle their bills and necks in the plastic rings, which can lead to strangulation or starvation. Fishing line and other types of string also cause a significant number of injuries and illness, as can littered cans, plastic bags and cigarette butts. A statewide effort to clean up litter will take place Saturday, Oct. 4, with the Florida Coastal Cleanup. In Manatee County, the campaign will be coordinated by Keep Manatee Beautiful, with volunteers along roads, on shores and in parks collecting litter and debris. The Island will have several volunteer registration sites, including: • Anna Maria City Hall, 10005 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
Wildlife Inc. spent days trying to catch and aid this great blue heron with a can attached to its beak. The Bradenton Beach-based non-pro fit was first noti fied of the bird several weeks ago, when the heron was seen near the Colonial Grand apartments in west Bradenton. Damen Hurd, pictured, captured the bird. Shoppers Photo: Courtesy Gail Straight
• Birdie Tebbetts Field, 62nd Street and Flotilla Drive, Holmes Beach. • Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach. Also, volunteers will be able to sign up for work details at the Cortez Bait and Seafood, 11601 Cortez Road W., Cortez, and at the pavilions on the Palma Sola Causeway/Manatee Avenue. For more information about the cleanup, call KMB at 941-795-8272, or go to the Web site at www.manateebeautiful. com. For more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities with Wildlife Inc., go to the Web site at wildlifeinc.org.
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CONTINUING A 54-YEAR TRADITION
Welcome to the *NEW ‘Shopping Guide’ … On 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 delivery people were told, sorry, 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-owner company, just folks who live and work in Manatee County like you do. We do NOT outsource any jobs 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, delivery, and keeping costs low.. For readers, low r eaders, we hope to provide bargains and information in abundance. You You know us as The Islander, THE newspaper on Anna Maria Island, carrying on a reporting tradition that began in the 1950s. We’re We’re the “little engine that could.” We We hope you’ll jump aboard with us and continue the tradition of the shopping guide in Manatee County County.. We We promise to make it worthwhile to you and to our local economy. — Publisher, Bonner Joy
