Thursday, February 13, 2014
Items Under $200 For Sale ADULT TRICYCLE, like new, made by Miami Sun. $199. Call 941-383-6416. ADVERTISE YOUR MERCHANDISE with the total value of all items $200 or less in this section for FREE! Limit 1 ad per month, 15 words or less. Price must be included next to each item. No commercial advertising. Ad runs 2 consecutive weeks in 1 Observer. (No phone calls please.) (Please provide your name and address) Email ad to: classified@yourobserver.com Online at: www.yourobserver.com Or mail to: The Observer Group P.O. Box 3169 Sarasota, Fl 34230 ANTIQUE CHINA: Theodre Haviland N.Y. Pink Spray. Full service excellent condition. $199, 631-258- 5353.
Autos For Sale 2003 MERCEDES E320. Beautiful classic black, leather, garage kept, 125,000 miles with another 125,000 to go! Call 349-4835 to see, $11,999. 89’ VOLVO 740 GLE: 100,500/miles, white, excellent condition. Great second car. Must sell. $1900 o/b/o. 941-383-5005.
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Condos/Apts. For Rent
Vacation/Seasonal Rentals
ANNUAL FLEA MARKET Saturday, February 22nd, 8a.m.-1p.m., Palma Sola Harbour Condos, 9400 Cortez Rd. West. Appliances, Large & Small, furniture, clothing, sporting equip., jewelry, linens, books, bikes, plants, shells, Organ and pressure washer. Lunch available. Info: 792-3475. LARGER than last year.
BEACHPlACE, lBk. Casual beachfront living in 2BR/2BA, balcony condo. Olympic pool, health club, tennis courts. Available June through December, $2500/mo. Also available January through March, $5200/mo. Call for info. Contact Elizabeth/NYC. 212-570-2950.
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L’AMBIANCE, LONGBOAT Key Club: Beach front 2/bedroom, 3/bath condo on high floor with 270° views over the Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay and LBK Club. Sunrises, sunsets over the water thru floor to ceiling windows in all rooms. View at:
Reservations 941-383-6127 Visa/ MC 800-352-0367
ESTATE SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - 8:45a.m.-2p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 - 8:45a.m.-2p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 - 10a.m.-2p.m. 521 Armada Road S. – Venice 34285 Life long collector: Antiques -165 pc. cut glass, pressed, carnival, crystal, milk & depression glass; oak table & buffet, perfumes, mid century accessories, vintage Dairy Queen & Coke, old cameras, clocks, dishes & wicker; Other-jewelry, set of sterling & other sterling, silver plate, Kirman rug, telephone lamp, standing silver chest, corner cupboard, drop leaf table, cinnabar, bookends, mahogany chest & game table, rattan tables, 2 double beds, collectors plates, stemware, books, yard tools, Victorian style sofa, Hummels, 3 safes, books, washing machine, bikes, tools, linens & kitchenware. Sale by Julie McClure Pix: www.estatesales.net
Autos Wanted WE BUY CARS. TOP $$ PAID FOR YOUR VEHICLES. Call Hawley Motors, 941-923-3421.
Boat Slips For Rent/Sale 60’ BOAT Slip for Sale. Longboat Key Moorings. Slip H-12, prime location outside the restaurant. 713-552-1101, 713-725-3453. BOAT SLIP for rent, Third level LBK Boathouse. Up to 29'. 941-444-7181. BOAT SLIP on Longboat Key, Boat House. Unit-2124, on first level. For Rent/Sale. $295/mo. Minimum 6/mos. 708-267-6704. DRY STORAGE BOAT SLIP. Indoor dry storage at Dry dock / Boathouse for boat up to 30’. Top rack. $275/mo. South Longboat. Call 941-350-6686.
LBK MOORINGS; 45’ slip near bay for rent by owner. Good monthly or longer rates. 941-383-3103. LONGBOAT KEY: Indoor boat slip for rent. Top Level, 30/ft. length x 8/ft 6” beam x 9/ft. 10” height. 941-806-8500. NEW YEAR, New LOW rents from private owner in high and dry Marina. Excellent boating location. We will beat all prices! Call 941-544-5597.
Boats Boats are selling Extremely well. Let’s talk about selling yours. Keeping it simple, “Business on a Handshake.” We buy boats too. www.Islandboatsales.net 941-228-3489. ChitwoodCharters.com Cruise or Fish Hyatt Sarasota Docks 32’/53’ Yachts - 2hrs./2 months 941-383-5232 HOBIE KAYAK: Tandem, peddle powered. Paddles included. $500 obo. 609-709-2824.
Furnishings BRAND NEW Serta Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set. Willing to sacrifice for $150. Need to sell quickly! (941)387-4810. PERSIAN AND Tribal carpets from our personal collection acquired over a 20 year period while living abroad. Room size carpets, runners, and smaller carpets. Photographs by E-mail. Carpets can be seen by appointment in Longboat Key. Cash only. E-mail: waa1204@gmail.com or vcabahrain@gmail.com
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FRENCH DECORATORS DREAM February 14, 15, 16 - 9a.m.-5p.m. Doors open at 9a.m., numbers go out at 8a.m. 3114 Heron Shores Drive, Venice Call 941-356-3318 This estate sale has paintings by listed artists, beautiful French clock and candelabras. Fabulous French Marquetry Vitrine, chest and 2 side tables. 3 Bedroom sets, computer desk, sofa and chairs. Carved Camphor chest on stand. Beautiful array of French glassware as well as other glassware. Nice rugs. Lamps, kitchenware, great decorating items. Bric-a-brac and more furniture. SALE CONDUCTED BY ANTIQUES AND CHATCHKES
Merchandise Wanted SENIOR LOOKING to purchase precious metals, time pieces, coins, jewelry and antiques. Please call Marc, 941-321-0707. WE BUY Fine Quality Antiques Chinese Antiques; Jade, Porcelain, Ivory, Bronze, Coral, Paintings and other works of art. Fine art, watches, jewelry, and entire estates. We are now accepting consignments for future auctions. Manatee Galleries, Inc. 941.722.4800 or email us at: info@manateegalleries.com.
Personals *ADOPTION*: A Creative Financially Secure Home, LOVE, Laughter, Travel, Baking. Family awaits 1st baby. Expenses paid Jill 1-800-552-0045 FLBar 42311
Storage STORAGE FACILITY Boat/ RV/ Trailer. Secure facility, low monthly rentals, Clark Rd area. 941-809-3660, 941-809-3662.
Help Wanted JANITORIAL POSITION: Longboat Key Condominium, common area cleaning. Competitive pay, Liability Insurance. References, and background check required. 941-383-1498.
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LBK PORTOBELLO BEACH FRONT: 2BR/2BA Condo on 4th floor. For details and Virtual Tour, visit: www.BeachAbodeLBK.com Phone 815-919-5357.
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LBK: SANDS POINT 1BR/2BA, annual, unfurnished. Behind gates at Islandside. Water view. Non-smoking, No Pets. 941-383-3702. LBK: TIFFANY Plaza Beachfront Condos, 1st floor, 2BR/2BA, W/D in units, walk out to beach. Furnished, heated pool, covered parking. 1 mo. min. 941-383-3338. LUXURY CONDO available for season. Fairway Bay property on Longboat Key, 2BR/2BA, 400 square foot walk-out, and walk-down overlooking the Bay. Wheelchair accessible and full amenities including washer/dryer in unit, Wi-Fi and cable services. Covered parking and full security, access to walking and biking paths from your front door. Unit is available in season at $6,200.00/month effective February 1st, and for a long-term rental price is negotiable. Non-smoking unit. If interested please email: kimberleynyc@hotmail.com SALE/RENT: TWO beautiful condos - water view: 3BR condo and 2BR condo. 941-925-2330 or 941-924-9533. WANTED IN NORTH LONGBOAT. Annual Rental from April 1st, 2014. 3 + bed house. 2+ Car Garage. Private Setting. Excellent credit and references for quiet gentleman with no pets. Phone Sarasota Luxury Rentals, 941 225 1356 or email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com.
Condos For Sale
BAYPORT BEACH: 2015 Season. First floor, 2BR/2BA, end unit, gym, nobody above, internet, 1650/sq.ft. 941-387-0070. BAYPORT, LONGBOAT KEY. Beautifully furnished 2BR/2BA, direct Gulf view, lanai, sundeck, tennis, pool, fitness center, premium cable TV, hi-speed wireless internet, more. Available December 2014-January 2015. 954-476-1137, bayportapt@gmail.com BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA condo behind gates of Longboat Key. Available Jan., Feb., March, 2015. No pets./ Non-smoking. Call 309-689-0830. DOWNTOWN BAY. Directly on Bay, Sunset Towers, near Ringling Bridge, 2BR/2BA, 1500sf, $3200/mo. 330-757-7849. Exceptional Vacation Rentals Since 1994 Homes & Condominiums Studios to Six Bedrooms Beachfront, Intercoastal or Garden Excellent Service & Staff FloRIDA VACATIon ConnECTIon
DOWNTOWN BAYVIEW Built 2007. 2BR/2BA under 1100 sf, 2 garage spaces, all amenities. $245,000. 941-993-3351. FREE! What every Real Estate buyer or seller needs to know! Go to: www.yourmarketupdate.com INN ON THE BEACH: LONGBOAT KEY CLUB. Private club suite, turnkey, tennis, Golf course view, 650/ sq.ft. $339,000. 708-267-6704. LBK: BAY ISLES; By Owner. 2BR/2.5BA, 2 car garage, 2400/sq.ft., $565,000. Call 941-383-5944. MARINA BAY: Largest condo under 1 million. 3BR/2.5BA, 3,100 sq. ft. Incredible views. Brooke O’Malley, CLUB REALTY. 941-726-2677
Homes For Sale
www.Flvacationconnection.com 941-387-9709 877-705-2460 LBK C.C. SHORES. 3BR/2BA/2CC. Vacation paradise home. Beautifully furnished, large heated pool, dock, laminated floors in bedrooms, king sized bed, screened lanai, Wi-Fi, plasma TV, phone and cable, W/D, walk to beach. No pets/non-smoking. Bring your boat. Sleeps 5 $4500/mo. Owner, 941-504-1927. LBK: BEACHFRONT. BOOK NOW for your next season rental. 1BR & 3BR condos. Starting at $1250. The Outrigger Resort, 941-383-3844.
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Lots/Acreage For Sale BIRD KEY. Prime Sarasota Bay lot. SSE exposure. Waiting for your dream house. For sale by owner. No brokers please. 631 Mourning Dove. See our lot on www.forsalebyowner.com. $2,800,000. 941-388-7832 DOUBLE LOT, by owner. Gulf Bay Rd, LBK. Asking $375K. Property and street are surrounded by Durante Park; deeded gulf and bay access rights. 941-400-4622.
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Real Estate Wanted WANTED LUXURY ANNUAL RENTALS
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For Qualified Waiting Clients Contact - Sarasota Luxury Rentals 941-225-1356 email: info@sarasotaluxuryrentals.com Personalized attention with professional honest advice. 25 Years Experience - References available
WANTED SEASONAL Rental: 3 1/2 months December 15th, 2014 through March 31, 2015. 2BR/2BA, Internet, land phone. Non-smoking. 317-341-0404, mbfleming05@gmail.com
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