AM Island Vacations 4 U: October 2009

Monday, October 19, 2009

17 Fall Vacation rentals under $700.00 a week on Anna Maria Island

We Currently have 17 Properties under $700.00 for a week that is $100.00 or less a day on Anna Maria Island, these deals will not last, price change starts January 16th, 2010 and also does not include Holiday weeks.
My favorites are Anna’s Cottage , Anchor’s West and Beach Dunes East ( Pictured is Anna's Cottage on Bradenton Beach )http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/rental/house.html?ID=528

http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/rental/house.html?ID=494

We alos have 3 more properties coming soon Do-Re-Mi A , B & C

Some places are pet friendly, but you will have to pay an additional $150.00 non-refundable pet fee.
With some much to choose from under $700.00 , isn’t it a great time to come to Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island,wait are you waiting for? Prices will not be these low for a long time. Call 800-778-9599, Island Vacation Properties, LLC

Friday, October 16, 2009

Sales Property of the week October 16th

http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/sale/house.html?ID=140

View the above link for photos of the property, just put on the market

MLS # M5808125Bay Front Duplex
Pric$875,000.00
Status:Active
Bedrooms:4
Baths:2 full
Address:504 S. Bay DR
Town:Holmes Beach
Area:Bay front
View:Bay

Zoning:Multi family
# of Floors:2
Taxes:$10,598.00

General Information
Waterfront Bay Duplex with dock and easy access to Tampa Bay and points South. 1 bedrooms, 1 bath down, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath up with balcony the length o the building with views of City Pier and skylights of Sarasota. Living areas in both units face directly to the bay. Property being sold as is and is within walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping and has plenty of room for a pool. Use as a rental, 2nd home or build your own special place on the bay.
Amenities
Boat docks
Direct Bay Front Duplex with Dock and sail/power boat access.
Meet the Agent
Name:Barbara Neely
Email:buywithbarbara@aol.com
Phone:800 778-9599
Cell:941 807-6220
Website:http://www.cellwithmel.com/
Mel Neely
Email:cellwithmel@aol.com
Phone:800 778-9599
Cell:941 809-5565
Website:http://www.cellwithmel.com

Great New Bradeton Beach rental Property just Added

http://www.islandvacationproperties.com/rental/house.html?ID=549

The Dock Side Sanctuary

Located at 520 56th Street in Holmes Beach is just as the name says; a sanctuary! Hidden away in a quiet and tranquil area, this spectacular home has just undergone major renovations including a brand new pool. For the beachgoes, the gulf is about a ten minute stroll away. A boat dock and lift are just outside your door, past the spacious, multi level deck and pool area. You can just sit back, relax and count the fish jumping in front of you! The home features four bedrooms, three baths, and an updated kitchen with upscale appliances and granite countertops. The master suite is upstairs via a distinctive staircase. It features a spacious den with a 32" TV with DVD and VCR. The oversized living area downstairs features a living area with a 52" flat screen TV, large enclosed Florida room with dining for ten, a full size laundry room, a single car garage, two full bedrooms with televisions and a fourth bedroom with a trundle bed. There isn't anything you could need that you wouldn't find here! This home is new to the rental market and won't last long. If you want to escape, get away from it all and just relax in pure splendor then this one's for you! One small pet is allowed with $150.00 non-refundable pet fee. One week minimum rental. Call 800-778-9599, Island Vacation Properties, LLC

Friday, October 9, 2009

We Love our Community

Finally some good nows in the paper, it seems most of us love our community. I for one agree I live in Parrish area North east Manatee County and I like my neighborhood. I work out on the Island and I have to say I like it there too.
This Story was posted in the Bradenton Herald :
Posted on Fri, Oct. 09, 2009
Survey: We love our community
Community leaders presented results of study touting ManateeBy JAMES A. JONES JR.jajones1@bradenton.com
MANATEE — Based on a Gallup survey of 26 communities nationwide, the Manatee-Sarasota area topped the list on resident attachment to their community.
Area leaders were presented the encouraging results Thursday night.
“This is a big deal, a very big deal,” Katherine Loflin, lead consultant for the Soul of the Community Project told community leaders and residents gathered at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.
The Soul of the Community Project is in the second of a three-year study period during which resident attitudes are being sampled in communities including St. Paul, Minn., Long Beach, Calif., Philadelphia and Detroit.
Driving Bradenton and the rest of Manatee-Sarasota to the top of resident attachment was the quality of social offerings, aesthetics of the community and the openness, or friendliness, of the community, Loflin said.
In fact, 43 percent of respondents said they are highly attached to the community, well above the norm in other communities. The survey results were based on 15-minute phone interviews with 400 local residents. The survey was conducted Feb. 17 through April 25, 2009.
Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston said he couldn’t be more pleased that his community “finished at the top of the heap.”
David Klement, director of the Institute for Public Policy and Leadership, and former editorial page editor for the Herald, said, “Manatee is a pretty darn nice place to be.”
Surprisingly, the slumping economy did not seem to factor one way or the other.
But Loflin did say workers are tending to hang on to their jobs, and the tight times might be causing local people to get reacquainted with their own community, finding plenty to like in the beauty of beaches, multitude of parks and social opportunities.
Looking at the Bradenton data, Loflin said, “things are going in the right direction.”
But she urged community leaders not to rest on their laurels, and instead work hard to improve weaker areas.
About 60 percent of those 65 and older said they were happy with the openness of the community, a strength. But on the other end of the spectrum, only about 7 percent of young, talented college graduates said they were satisfied.
“I would pay attention to this,” Loflin said, adding that as the economy improves, communities will be challenged to hang on to their most talented workforce members.
“The code you have to crack is how to maintain what is wonderful and to move forward,” she said.
The common denominator in the survey is that each of the 26 communities surveyed were once owned by the Knight-Ridder company. Each continues to benefit from the Knight Foundation that works for the betterment of the communities and provided funding for the Soul project.
For more information on the results, visit www. soulofthecommunity.org.
James A. Jones Jr., East Manatee editor, can be contacted at 748-0411, ext. 7021.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Island Vacation Properties of Anna Maria Island Property of the Week

Fountainhead II #4 - MLS # M5804697Beautiful Turnkey End Unit

Price:$315,000.00
Status:Active
Bedrooms:2
Baths:2 full
Address:3402 6th Avenue #4
Town:Holmes Beach
Area:Island
Zoning:Condo
Age of Property:27
Lot Size:Less than a 1/2 acre
# of Floors:3
Square Feet:900
Taxes:$4,041.00

General Information
Location, location, location! Just a few steps to the beach. Beautifully turnkey furnished 2br/2ba end unit overlooking heated pool and fenced green grass area. Recently renovated with new tile, carpet, fresh paint, counters and wood cabinets. Documented rental history availbe upon request.
Amenities
Swimming pool
Living Room: 14 X 14
2nd Bedroom: 11 X 11
East Exposure
Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Microwave, Disposal, Washer and Dryer.
Rental history available
Master Bedroom: 12 X 10
Kitchen: 8 X 11
Central A/C
Utilities: Cable, Connected, City Water, Electric
Meet the Agent
Name:Mel Neely
Email:cellwithmel@aol.com
Phone:800 778-9599
Cell:941 809-5565
Website:http://www.cellwithmel.com/

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Our Listng for the week "Sunbow Bay #308" Just Reduced

Price:
$324,900.00
Status:Active
Bedrooms:2
Complex:Sunbow Bay
Baths:2 full
Address:3805 E. Bay Drive
Town:Holmes Beach
Area:Bay front
View:Bay
Zoning:Condo
Age of Property:30 years
# of Floors:3
Square Feet:1146
Taxes:$5,065.47

General Information
JUST REDUCED! This is not a Short Sale but it is priced like one...Few residences offer such an unobstructed view of Anna Maria Sound and the natural beauty of Perico Island. Enjoy the tranquility from most every room and the master suite. Tastefully updated throughout and turn-key furnished. Choose your daily adventure: Kayaking, dock fishing , lounging by one of the 2 heated pools, tennis, fine shops and eateries, and OH! our white powder sandy beach; all without getting in your car.
Amenities
Swimming pool
Elevator
Tennis courts
Rental history available
Meet the Agent
Name:Barry Gould
Email:barry@realtorgould.com
Phone:800 778-1000 x 108
Cell:941 448-5500

Things to do this weekend from the Bradenton Herald and more

Go & Do: Oct. 1
MANATEE
Palying unitl 10/11/09 "Hello Dolly" at the Manatee Players show starts 7:30pm Tuesday thru Thurs 8:00pm Friday and Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday for tickets call the Manatee Players Box Office at 941-748-5875.
10/02/2009 to 10/02/2009
Contact The Rotart Club of Anna Maria Is at 941-778-1880
Experience a touch of Tuscany! A Sparkling Evening of Classical Brilliance. Annika Kaschenz and Francesco Attesti will be preforming October 2nd ant 5:30pm at the BradentonCountry Club during a dinner. Tickets are available for concert only $25.00; or dinner and the concert the price is $75.00 to purchase tickets call 941-778-8585 or 941-778-1880. or visit www.annamariarotary.org for more information. All proceeds will benefit Rotary Club charities including, but not limited to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and local youth music programs.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry Cinema Program: South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
South Florida Museum invites the public to be a part of their newest offering, Eat, Drink and Be Merry Film Series which premiere Oct. 1. All movie times are 7 p.m. Thursdays with live music beginning at 6 p.m. The schedule of the movies is: “Big Night” Oct. 1, “The Thin Man” Oct. 8, “Babette’s Feast” Oct. 15, “All in This Tea” with a special screening of “Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe” Oct. 22, “Eat Drink Man Woman” Oct. 29, and “Chocolat” Nov. 5. Tickets: $8 general admission, $6 seniors and $5 for members. Reservations are required. Information: 746-4131, ext. 11.
10/2/09 Don't forget about Friday night football Manatee Hurricanes will be playing Lkaewood Ranch Mustangs at Lakewood Ranch game starts at 7:30pm
First Friday Open Mic: The Village Bookshop, 1006 11 Ave. W., Bradenton
An open mic will be 8-10 p.m. Oct. 2 during Bradenton’s Village of the Arts artwalk in the garden at the Village Bookshop. All poets, musicians, stand-up comedians, ranters, ravers, authors, and readers are welcome to this “free speech” event. Information: 750-9141.
Music on Main: Main Street at Lakewood Ranch
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host Music on Main concert 6-9 p.m. Oct. 2 and every first Friday of the month featuring live music. Beer, wine, and food sales will benefit the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance. Bring own chairs and blankets. No coolers allowed. Dog on short leashes are permitted. Admission is free. Information: www.mainstreetatlakewood ranch.com
Community yard sale: Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto
The Palmetto Historical Commission will host a community yard sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3 featuring treasures and bargains of all kinds, food and refreshments available for purchase. The park buildings, including the Agricultural Museum will be open for free self-guided tours. Information: 723-4991.
Duette Fire Rescue Safety Fair: Duette Fire Station, 34010 S.R. 62, Duette
The Duette Fire Station will hold its first annual Safety Fair noon-4 p.m. Oct. 3 featuring home, travel, recreational and farm safety items and education, children’s games and activities, bounce house, guest speakers, safety demonstrations, free safety related items, door prizes and free food. Information: 737-9608 or e-mail duettefd@msn.com
Night at the Museum “Latin Drumming and Dance for Kids”: South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
In celebration of Latin History Month the South Florida Museum will be hosting a Latin drumming and dance workshop for kids of all ages 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 featuring Leymis Bolasnos-Wilmott of Fuzion Dance and percussionist Scot Blum. Attendees can enjoy related crafts and activities beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the planetarium lobby. No experience is necessary. General admission is half price after 4 p.m.: $4, free for members. Information: 746-4131, ext. 11.
Fifth Annual Diva Angels Poker Run Fundraiser: Peggy’s Corral, 4511 U.S. 41 N., Palmetto
The Fifth Annual Diva Angels Poker Run will begin at Peggy’s Corral Oct. 4 with registration starting at 10 a.m. and ending with a party at Linger Lodge, 7205 Linger Lodge Road, Bradenton. There will be vendors, barbecue, cash bar, 50/50 prizes, and live music by The Whipping Post Bank. Proceeds will benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs. For more information, call Tanya Tedford at 378-1663 or e-mail sweettmt@comcast.net.
2009 Old Miakka Fall Hootennany and Schoolhouse Restoration Benefit: Old Miakka Schoolhouse, 15800 Wilson Road, Sarasota
The 2009 Old Miakka Fall Hootennany and Schoolhouse Restoration Benefit will be 4 p.m. Oct. 4 featuring arts, crafts, living history. educational booths, clogging, train rides, children’s games, prizes, silent auction, and live music by Big Ray Bryant, Pete Gallagher and Par Barmore, Bill LaPietra and Tom Hicks, the Jeff Evans Band, C.C. Carter and the Contenders and Electric Myakka. Food and refreshments available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the restoration, maintenance, and preservation of the Old Miakka Schoolhouse. Information: 322-8852 or 342-6419.
SARASOTA
First Friday Walk: Burns Square, Sarasota
Historic Burns Square welcomes everyone to the First Friday Walk 6-9 p.m. Oct. 3. The public will be able to enjoy shopping, dining, galleries and entertainment in the district between Ringling Boulevard and Oak Street. For more information e-mail contact@burnssquare.com or visit www.Burnssquare.com
Friday Dance Party: Payne Park Auditorium, 2100 Laurel St., Sarasota
Fun with or without partner, the public can enjoy music by the five piece Sig Harder Band, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 2. There will be free coffee, cake, sodas and snacks. BYOB. Admission: $10. Information: 726-0569.
Fall Festival and Plant Sale: Tropiflora, 3530 Tallevast Road, Sarasota
Event features orchids, bromeliads and rare exotic plants available for purchase, live music, barbecue from The Oaks, door prizes and more, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4. Information: (941)351-2267 or www.tropiflora.com.
“A Tribute to Michael Jackson” Dance Party: Whole Foods Market, 1451 First St., Sarasota
The Sarasota Season of Sculpture, Fuzion Dance Artists and Whole Foods Market will sponsor a “Tribute to Michael Jackson” dance party with rehearsal at 6 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Admission: $10, includes instruction, performance and entrance to the Last Call Gallery as well as refreshments and snacks. Information: 366-7767 or visit www.seasonofsculpture.com
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20th Anniversary Hyde Park Village Art Fair: Hyde Park Village, 1622 Snow Avenue Tampa
The 20th anniversary Hyde Park Village Art Fair will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3-4 featuring original arts and crafts of local and national artists. Artwork includes paintings, jewelry and more. Information: artfestival.com

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