1 SIENA RECOMMENDATIONS Updated 4/23/17 Shown in italics is the neighbor(s) name and year of recommendation To add to this list, please contact Nancy Olson at [email protected] AC/Heat • AC Consultants of SW FL, Inc, 4493 Del Sol Blvd S., Sarasota, 941-359-0311; www.acconsultantsinc.com (Matthews 2014) • AC Warehouse, 710 60th St Ct E, Bradenton, 941-755-5555; www.acwarehouse.com (Rinaldi/Norman 2014) • Admiral Air of Sarasota, 3910 Goodrich Ave, Sarasota, 941-359-9200; www.admiralairsrq.com (Bousquet 2014) • Air & Energy, 3018 Avenue C, Holmes Beach 941-778-0773; www.airandenergy.biz (Morin 2014) • Aqua Plumbing & Air, 8283 Vico Ct., Sarasota, 941-306-3715; www.aquaplumbingsarasota.com (Leavey 2015) • Coastal Air Conditioning, 5620 14th St., Bradenton, 941-462-4654; www.coastal-air.com (Beresford 2014) • Cool Today, 6143 Clark Center Ave., Sarasota, 941-584-8694 or 800-589-7165; www.cooltoday.com (Feldman, Malko 2014) • NOT recommended: Custom Climate Concepts, 2282 77nd Ave. E. Sarasota, 941-744-0200 (Leavey 2014) • D&W Heating & Air Conditioning, 2251 Sarasota Center Blvd, Sarasota, 941-328-8668; www.theairspecialist.com (Mathews 2014) • Green Cooling Solutions, 5077 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, 941-378-2080; www.greencoolingsolutions.com (Leavey 2014, Olson 2014 to present) • Nice Air LLC, 3115 81st St. East, Bradenton, 941-739-5000; www.niceairllc.com (Richardson 2014) • Southern Comfort One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating, 410 22nd St. East, Bradenton, 941-315-9380; www.onehourair241.com (Sak 2016) • Unique Air Services, 4515 19th St. Ct. East, Bradenton, 941-799-6916; www.uniqueservices.com (Hashmi, Howard, Schlup 2014) Alarm – see Home Security Appliance Repair • NOT recommended: Affordable Appliance Repair, Bradenton (Olson 2012, bait & switch) • Cooper Appliances, 1620 63rd Ave E, Bradenton, 756-7247 (Quinn 2016) Carpet & Rug Cleaning • NOT recommended: ABC Carpet Care Systems, Inc. in Bradenton (Quinn, bad experience, 2008) • Certified Carpet & Floor Care, Inc., 5312 Sarapointe Dr., Sarasota. Ask for Pierre Delmenico, 941-377-2884 www.sarasotacarpetcare.com (McQuillen 2008) • ServPro of Bradenton, 4301 32nd St. W., #C-16, Bradenton, 941-792-7715. www.servprobradenton.com. Ask for Mike Garrett and mention the Hildebrand's name for a better discount! (Hildebrand 2008) • Yoder’s Steamcleaning, Inc., 748 West Lake Circle, Sarasota, 941-342-7721. Ask for Brian. (Saltz, Quinn, 2008; Olson 2010) Cleaning Service • Heather's Cleaning Service, 941-705-2577 (Munch 2010) • Gennadi & Tatiana Oustimov, Cell: 770-309-4994 (Olson 2005 to present; Quinn 2013; Feldman, Mathews 2014) Computer Guru • Geek Squad, 1-800-433-5778; www.geeksquad.com (Olson 2016) Dog Walking (see Pet Sitting) 2 Driveway Cleaning & Sealing (see Paver Sealing; Pressure Wash) Electrician • Complete Electrical Services, 4108 26th Ave. East, Bradenton, Rob Davidson; 941-749-5995; cell 941-737-4424 www.completeelectricalbradenton.com (Sak 2011, 2013) • Guaranteed Electric Inc., 817 6th Ave. W., Bradenton (ask for Tommy King); 941-746-5511 (Bousquet 2012) Furnace Repair (See AC/Heat) General Contractor • Walton Home Repair, 74 Horton Circle, Sarasota, Bill Walton, 941-377-2738, cell 941-665-5971 (Sak 2013) Glass • Sarasota Glass and Mirror, 3108 Clark Rd, Sarasota, 941-921-4633; www.sarasotaglass.com (Mann 2014) Handyman • Stanley Bailey, (Specializing in Carpentry, Plumbing & Water Heaters, Replacing Doors & Windows), [email protected], 941-270-1822 (Mann 2015; Olson 2016) • Handy Daddy Services, Bernie Layman, 941-232-6390 (Bousquet 2012; Olson 2015) • Warren McRae, 941-720-8388 (cell) (Olson 2005 to present) • Ray’s Handy Man Service, Ray Robinson, 941-281-03372 (Rose 2016) • Kevin Stites, goes by nickname, "Ace;" 941-812-1850 (Mann 2009) • Dick Wernick, 941-928-0558 (Mann 2011; Anthony disappointed in him) Heat – See AC/Heat Homeowner Insurance • Brian Najar of Phm Promkt., Inc. 8339 Market St., Lakewood Ranch, researches the best rate from the companies he represents; 941-907-0911 (Sak 2008) Home Security Systems • EMG Alarm Specialist Corp, 1301 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota; 877-742-5364 www.emgalarm.com (Leavey 2014; Olson 2014) Interior Design / Decorating • Divine Interiors (Lisa Nopper), 941-907-9759, www.divineinteriorsgroup.com (Sak, 2005) • Tidmore-Henry & Associates (Robert Henry), 1014 NE Ave. Sarasota, 941-954-4454, www.tidmore-henry.com (Anthony, 2011) Lamppost (see Yard Lamps) Lanai Furniture Repair • Patio Repairs, contact Julian Tuza at 941-504-0903; Email: [email protected]. www.patiorepairs.net (Sak, 2011) Landscaping • Plugs Plus, PO Box 2377, Sarasota, J.R. Elkins, 941-315-0896, [email protected] (Crandall 2015) Medical: • Dentist o Douglas Fabiani, DMD and Lance Karp, DMD, The Sarasota Dental Group, 2100 Proctor Rd., Sarasota, 941-926-0000; www.sarasotadentalgroup.com (Oldham, 2015) 3 • Hearing o Florida Ear & Sinus Center, 1901 Floyd St., Sarasota, Jack Wazen, MD, 941-366-9222; http://www.earsinus.com/divisions/florida-ear-and-sinus-center/ (Sak 2013) o Physicians Hearing Specialists, 1700 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota, Donna Simmons, M.C.D., 941-312-7277; http://www.physicians-hearing.com/ (Strumpf, Olson 2013) • Ophthalmologist o Jeffrey I. Kasper, M.D., The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34209 941-792-2020, (other offices also) www.TheEyeAssociates.com (Olson 2011) • Oral Surgeon o Todd J. Reuter, DMD, MD, 2130 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, 941-365-3388 (Oldham, Olson 2015) Miscellaneous: • Alterations / Tailor o Lan's Alterations, Pelican Plaza, 8248 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-966-0072 (Mann 2007) o Diana Ways, 13510, Glossy Ibis Place (off Greenbrook Blvd, Lakewood Ranch), 941-752-4063. (Mann 2007; Olson 2007 to present) • Auto Body Repairs o The Dent Extractor (comes to your home), Joseph Gray, 941-228-4423. (Mann 2013) o Good Deal Auto Body & Towing, 2418 N. Washington Blvd (301 North) at Martin Luther King Blvd, Sarasota, 941-366-3832. (Leavey 2010) • Auto Window Tinting & More o Auto Trim & Design, 6718 14th Street West, Bradenton, 941-753-3172 (Olson 2017) • Carpet & Flooring o Tom King Carpet Sales; Tom King, owner/contractor; 3825 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, 941-351-9544 (Sak 2009) • Caterer o Chef Douglas C. Ricciardi, Private Chef Service ; 941-587-6150 or [email protected] (Keen, Olson 2008) o Gordon's Gourmet, 1617 Desoto Rd., Sarasota, 941-993-7272 www.gordonsgourmet.com (Knowles 2012) • Closets o CareFree Design (Tim Peek), 1091 Central Ave., Sarasota, 941-921-4000, www.carefreedesign.com (Sak 2005) • Document Shredding o Sarasota Document Shredding, 4563 Mariotti Court, Suite 101, Sarasota (off McIntosh between Clark and Bee Ridge); 941-927-7586; www.srqdocumentshredding.com (Leavey 2010) • Dog Groomer o Marlon Quintero, 941-328-2042 (Rose, 2015) • Dryer Vent Cleaning o Amerovent Corp., 941-705-5468 www.amerovent.com (Bousquet 2014; Anthony 2015) • Drywall Repair & Remodeling 4 o AAA Complete Drywall Repair & Remodeling, Robert Summerall, Owner; 5553 Rollingwood Drive Sarasota; home: 941-341-8671; cell: 941-234-3982; e-mail: [email protected] (Kean, Strumpf 2013) • Farmer’s Market and More o Detwiler’s Farm Market, 6000 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, 941-378-2727; 6100 N. Lockwood Ridge, Sarasota, 941-378-2727 www.detwilermarket.com (Olson 2013 to present) o Norwegian Wood Free-Range Chicken Farm (a stand not a store) 5517 Lorraine Rd, ¼ mile north of SR 70. Free-range chicken eggs. Open from 11am-6pm, 7 days a week; Rolf Nielsen 941-356-2630; [email protected] (Quinn 2016) o Jessica's Organic Farmstand, 4180 47th St., Sarasota; 941-351-4121; only open certain times of year so call first. www.jessicasorganicfarm.com (Olson 2007) • Flexible Gas Line Replacement o E.P. Knapp, Inc., 5536 25th St. W., Bradenton; 941-756-3143; Elery Knapp’s cell 941-737-4254 • Fitness o Barre3, 8141 Main St., LWR; 941-800-1333; www.barre3.com/locations/barre3-lakewood-ranch/ (Olson 2015) • Furniture Repair (wood) o Aaron’s All About Wood, Inc., 6003 28th St. E., Ste. D, Bradenton; 941-746-0404 (Angie’s List, Anthony 2007) o Tracy Hunter, master carpenter (male), 941 924 6605 (Mann 2015) o Marvin Miller, 1069 Tara Vista Dr., Sarasota; 941-379-4436, 941-350-3795 Cell (Knutzen 2015) o Victorian Rose Furniture Renewal LLC, 2001 Cattleman Rd. #106, Sarasota, 941-371-1942 www.victorianrosefurniturerenewal.com (Maxwell, Olson 2015) • Garage Doors o D & D Garage Doors, 1177 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, 941-371-7242 www.danddgaragedoors.com (Anthony 2011) • Gifts o GrandmasChickenSoup.com “A Delicious Alternative www.GrandmasChickenSoup.com (Strumpf, Olson, 2015) to Flowers” 1-877-363-SOUP (7687), • Grab Bars & Health Care Installations o Grab Bar Guy, Glenn Kroecker, 941-954-1878 or cell: 941-780-3346 www.grabbarguy.com (Anthony, 2009) o L & K Home Services, Inc., 4461 Hidden Forest Dr., Sarasota, 941-365-1453; ask for Ken Kuiken (Utton, Olson 2008) • Grout Cleaning – see Tile & Grout Cleaning below • • Gutters o D & D Seamless Gutters, 921 Apricot Ave., Sarasota; Mark Fencil, owner; 941-371-8805; www.sarasotaseamlessgutters.com; [email protected] (Sak 2016) Home Watch & Cleaning o A & B Home Services, 3861 Johannesberg Rd., North Port, (Naomi Kinaschuk); 941-488-9200, cell 941258-1660 (Sak 2009-2013) • Hurricane Protection 5 o Crystal Shutters, Inc., 1075 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236; 941-365-7454 www.crystalshutters.com (Olson 2007) • Law Firm o McKillop Law Firm, Dan McKillop, 1800 2nd St #705, Sarasota, FL 34236; 941-400-8998 www.mckilloplawfirm.com (Kleppinger, 2015) • Nail Service o Mandy & Company Hair and Nail Salon, 8313 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, Shannon Kacprzyk, 941920-3575; 941-737-9556 www.hairnailsandspasrq.com (Sak 2013) • Outdoor Kitchens o Backyard Experience, 2219 63rd E. Ave., Bradenton, 941-755-7100 (Vigliotti 2008) o Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets & More, 1823 LWR Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, Charles Trautweiler, 941-7445000; www.outdoorkitchencabinetsandmore.com (Sak 2013) o Paul's Custom Made Outdoor Kitchens, 4124 Pindar Dr., Bradenton, 941-238-8658 www.paulsoutdoorkitchens.com (Quinn 2008) o Sarasota Fireplace & Barbecue Source, 564 Swift Rd., Sarasota, 941-925-3985 www.sarasotafireplace.com (Norman, Tongen, Vigliotti 2008) • Renovation o Jerry Cury, 941-484-5733, home; 941-416-0567, cell (Paolino, bathroom, 2009) • Silk Flowers o Lux Art Silks (also Christmas Traditions by Lux), 8155 25th Ct. E., Sarasota 34243, 941-358-0100 www.luxart.com (Olson 2006 to present) Sound Systems o Advanced Audio Design, Chris Kimball, 941-925-2673, (Sak, 2005) o Encore Home Entertainment, 2115 Siesta Drive, Sarasota; 941-906-8474, ask for Ray Vanabel; www.encorehes.com (Mann, McQuillen, Olson 2007 to present) • • Transportation o Limousine Service, Attila Szabo, 941-713-3314 (Sak 2013) o Sarasota’s Finest Limo Service (Primetime Limousines, Inc.), 8250 15 th St. East, Sarasota, 941-792-3400; www.primetime4u.com (Olson 2015) • Travel Agent/Concierge o Cruise Planners, 13302 Lost Key Place, Lakewood Ranch, Pat Lyon, 941-907-0602 (Sak 2013) o Silvestri Travel LLC, Lisa Silvestri CTC, ECC, 8712 Peggy Ave., Sarasota, 941-966-6535; cell 941-650-4994; [email protected]; www.silvestritravel.com (Olson, Rose 2015) Painter • Cheryl Alberger Painting Inc., 3784 Desoto Rd., Sarasota, 941-780-6196 or 941-355-8771 (Mann 2008 to present; Leavey 2009) • Alpha Painting & Pressure Cleaning, LLC, 2051 Old Trenton Lane, Sarasota; Larry Walker; 941-586-4734 (Sak 2016; Mathews 2017) • Braendel Painting, 2059 19th Street, Sarasota , 941-923-1968; owner Jim Braendel; www.braendelpainting.com (Bousquet, 2012) • Dietrich, 941-488-3249 (Anthony 2010, 2011) • Fresh Coat of Sarasota, 5077 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, Allison Taraska, 941-225-8162 [email protected]; www.freshcoatsarasota.com (Crandall 2015) • J Hales Painting, [Jeff], 941-993-4035, www.jhalespainting.com (Spofford 2013) • Frank Kiefer Painting, 7062 Myakka Valley Trail, Sarasota, 941-302-0356 or 941-927-9176 (Sak 2016) 6 • • Christian Lopez, loves small jobs! 941-726-4196 (Bousquet 2015-16) Max Nuebler Painting, Inc. , 941-921-4423; e-mail: [email protected] (Schwab 2012) Paver Sealing • Paver Sealer Pros (Jim Mitchell), 831-782-3858 or toll free 866-542-7180. (Leavey 2007) Pet Sitting • Julie, dog walker, 941-932-0780 (Anthony 2011) • Amy Rose, dog walker/sitter, 941-920-0922 (Crandall, Schwab, Ward 2015) • Pet’s Nanny, Debbie, sitter for small dogs only, 941-580-0274 (Anthony 2011) • Wagging Tails, Jean & Ed Barcewicz, dogs or cats; insured & bonded; member of Pet Sitters Assoc., LLC, 941-7584412 or 941-224-3019; www.AmiWaggingTailsPetSitting.com (Olson 2007 to present) Plumbing • Aqua Plumbing & Air, 8283 Vico Ct., Sarasota, 941-306-3715; www.aquaplumbingsarasota.com (Leavey 2015) • Kane’s Total Plumbing, LLC, 5908 93rd St. Circle East, Bradenton; 941-928-3434; owner Mark Kane (Matthews 2014; Bousquet 2015) • Quality Plumbing, 3412 Clark Rd. #216, Sarasota, FL 34231, 941-379-9070. Ask for Miquel. www.qualityplumbingofsarasota.com (Anthony, Feldman, Mann 2013, Olson 2014 to present) • Zinn's Gas Services, 154 Tatum Rd., Sarasota 34240, 941-706-1964 (Anthony 2011) Pool Service • Aqua Clear Pools, Kim Seagram, 941-918-0853; (Howard, 2012) • NOT recommended: Bayshore Pool Care, Inc., Bradenton, 941-545-3414; owned & operated by Jake Hansen (Schwab, bad experience, 2013) • Ocean Blue Pool Service, 8750 Midnight Pass Rd, Ste 600C, Sarasota, FL 34242, 941-373-6389 or 941-957-8151; www.oceanbluepoolservices.com (Leavey, 2012) • Pools by Lowell, Inc., 1101 9th St. West, Bradenton; Jon Meier; 941-747-2859 or 941-727-1227; www.poolsbylowell.com; [email protected] (Sak 2016) • Not recommended: Shimmering Waters Pool Service, 6453 Blue Grosbeak Circle, Lakewood Ranch, Patrick Karl, Owner/Operator, 941-758-0133 http://www.bradentonsarasotapoolservice.com/about (Sak, poor service, 2015) • Suncoast Aquatic Services, 5007 33rd St. East, Bradenton, 941-592-3678; 941-623-2645; www.suncoastaquatics.com (Bousquet 2014) • NOT recommended: Sunset Pool Service, Bradenton, FL 34204, 941-705-1618. Joe & Jamie Stevens run the company (Sarna, bad experience, 2012) • NOT recommended: Sunshine Pool Care, Inc., 935 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota, 941-735-7336 (Sak, poor service, 2015) • Trusted Pool Service, PO Box 110422, Lakewood Ranch, 941-776-9992; [email protected]; www.trustedpool.com. Ask for Chris (Kleppinger-Rose 2015) • VIP Pool Service (Salt Water Only), Joe Scotti, owner; 8945 Province St, Sarasota, FL 34240, 941-228-8922 (Beresford 2012) Pool Service & Design • Pool Design Concepts, 7353 International Place, Sarasota, Phil Hess; 941-907-6787; cell 941-920-8185 (Sak 2013) Pressure Wash (Roof Cleaning; Driveway Cleaning & Sealing; House Exterior) • Alpha Painting & Pressure Cleaning, LLC, 2051 Old Trenton Lane, Sarasota; Larry Walker; 941-586-4734 (Sak 2016) • Hoover Pressure Cleaning, 941-922-4778 www.hooverpressure.com (Malko, Segars, 2009) 7 • • Nu-Look Pressure Cleaning, Inc., 4263 Derek Way, Sarasota, 941-822-3739; Owner Randy Frey; www.sarasotapressurewashing.org; www.nulookonline.net (Bousquet 2014 – he may have some 10% discount coupons; Matthews 2014) Pro-Wash Pressure Washing, Inc., 3020 21st Ct. E., Bradenton, 941-812-2234 (Keen 2007; Jones, Mathews, Olson, Tongen 2010; Olson, Mann 2012; Weber 2013) (Complaint from Olson 2014 – didn’t cover plants adequately and many were damaged; however, they took responsibility and replaced them) Rats/Squirrels • Pest Eliminators, 941-957-6445; Adam; ($100 coupon for first-time customers on their website) www.pesteliminators.org (Howard, Jones, Schwab 2012) • Pied Piper, (formerly Jimmy the Rat-Man), Jim Gothagan, 941-704-7463 (Anthony, Mann, Paolino, Olson 2011) Restaurants • Antoine’s Restaurant, corner of Tuttle & 12th, Sarasota (in a strip mall); French cuisine; 941-331-1400; [email protected]; www.AntoinesSarasota.com (Leavey, Mann, Olson, 2015) • Brasa & Pisco, (Peruvian Fusian) 8347 Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, 941-360-0300 (Olson 2016) • Harry’s Continental Kitchens, 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 941-383-0777; www.harryskitchen.com (Olson 2008) • Lucky Pelican Bistro, 6239 Lake Osprey Drive, near the Holiday Inn, 941-907-0589 (Olson 2007 to present) • Miguel’s Restaurant. 6631 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key, 941-349-4024; www.miguelsrestaurant.net. (Leavey, Olson 2010 to present) • MoZaic, 1377 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, 941-951-6272; www.mozaicsarasota.com (Olson 2009) • Square One Burgers & Bar, 1737 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 941-870-8111. www.square1burgers.com Curbside pickup! In Fresh Market shopping center (Olson 2013) • Valentino Pizzeria & Trattoria, 4045 Clark Rd (in the Expo on Clark strip mall); 941-921-9600; www.valentinopizzeria.com ; There is now a new location at 8203 Cooper Creek, University Park, 941-359-6400; (Olson 2009 to present) • Yummy House, 3232 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota, 941-351-1688; (Mann; Olson, 2013) Roof Cleaning (see Pressure Wash) Roof Contractor (replacement, repairs, maintenance, etc) • Curry Roofing, 6245 Clark Center Ave. Sarasota; 941-921-9111; www.roofingbycurry.com (Hashmi 2013) • Gary’s Roofing; 941-922-5199; ask for Chase Richter; www.garysroofing.com (Bousquet, Olson 2013) • Gopher Roofing, 941-371-1613; www.gopherroofing.com (Paolino, Quinn 2013) • Yoder Roofing, 1850 Porter Lake Dr., Sarasota, 941-378-8061; www.yoderroofinginc.com (Strumpf 2013) Rug Cleaning (see Carpet & Rug Cleaning) Screen Repair/Replacement • The Screen Doctor of S.W. FL, Inc., 3524 Papai Dr, Sarasota; Larry Sanders, 941-371-4900; cell 941-302-4900 (Anthony 2011 to present) • Screenmasters of Sarasota, Inc., 2341 Porter Lake Drive, Sarasota, Leon Derocher, 941-371-5778; cell 941-9151877 http://screenmastersofsarasota.com/ (Sak 2013,2016) Security Systems – see Home Security 8 Tile & Grout Cleaning, Repair & Restoration • The GroutSmith, 395 Interstate Blvd, Sarasota; 941-924-4433; www.groutsmith.com (Leavey 2011) Wallpapering • Eric Brethauer, 941-926-7778 (Sak 2005) • Rick and Sharon Wilsen, 941-921-5174 (Leavey 2009) Window Repairs & Replacement (also see Glass) • Andrews Glass Services LLC, 845 Ponderosa Pine Ln, Sarasota; 941-224-2986; owner Neal Andrews (Bousquet 2013) • Bradenton Window & Allied Products, Inc., 1217 29th Ave W., Bradenton; 941-747-4695; www.bradentonwindow.net (Morin 2013) • Willie’s Windows, 1145 Enterprise Dr., #100, Port Charlotte, Jeff Darmetko, owner & original installer of windows in our Siena homes; 941-743-7700 (Hildebrand 2013) Window Treatment Repair • Pro Shutters & Blinds, Mike Ahlers, 941-379-0356; 941-809-8484, http://proshuttersblinds.com/about.php (Sak 2008) Window Washing • Bob's Window & Pressure Cleaning, 941-955-4607; www.bobswindowcleaning.biz; [email protected]; Ask for Terry to come – she does an awesome job! (Quinn 2007; Olson 2010 to present) • Sam's Sunshine Window Cleaning, 941-758-7662; cell 941-504-5910 (Precopia) • Thrifty Window Cleaning in Bradenton, Nick Karras, 941-792-3806 (Howard 2007; Olson 2008) Yard Lamps • Richard’s Yard Lamp Services, Inc.; Richard Cournoyer (pronounced Cor-nwhy-ay), 4409 Burbank Ave., Sarasota; 929-1036 (replaces sensors, changes bulbs, etc) (Hashmi, 2014; Feldman 2015)
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