Housing for rent

• Newly renovated at Coverciano... modern and bright one bedroom ground floor apartment, one large bedroom, great kitchen... living area and bathroom... no expense spared... small balcony, quiet... transport and shops only a second away... request price 850e inc. heating and condominium. Call Judieanne 3358390712. E-mail info@coloursoftuscany.com
• Borgo Allegri...one bedroom... lots of light and great character... separate kitchen, bathroom, lounge/dining area, storage... ready to move in. Price 850epm. Call Judieanne 3358390712. E-mail info@coloursoftuscany.com
• Costa san Giorgio... views over Florence from both bedroom and lounge/kitchen of this one bedroom apartment. 1st floor. Furnished and modern bathroom. Request 800e pm call Judieanne 3358390712. E-mail info@coloursoftuscany.com
• RENT DIRECT FROM OWNER! Ancient Palazzo, lovely flat, 33sqm. Terrace with breath-taking views on all monuments. Bedroom, small sitting room, kitchenette, bathroom w/shower. Lots of charm. Available long term. ring 3290539671 E-mail elena@twc.it
• Ponte vecchio area. Modern, well decorated, bright apartment with contemporary furnishings, 1 bedroom with  open concept living/dining/ kitchen, marble bathroom with whirlpool tub, washer/dryer, dishwasher, air conditioning, elevator. Available for short or long term. € 900 per month. Ph. 3473737616. E-mail info@realestateinitaly.com

Vacation rentals

• Il Salotto di Firenze B&B located in splendid Via Roma at the corner with the magnificent Piazza Duomo, includes 4 bedrooms and 2 welcoming single rooms. Private, intimate and reserved in a completely refurnished artistic building in the heart of Florence. For information: +39.055.218347
   www.ilsalottodifirenze.it E-mail info@ilsalottodifirenze.it
• Attention university programs! Student hotel/hostel in Florences San Frediano neighborhood ideal for individual and groups. Multilingual staff, 32 private rooms with air conditioning. Wi-Fi, parking, conference/classrooms available. Youth Firenze 2000, v.le R. Sanzio 16, tel. +39.055.2335558 fax +39.055.2306392 www.cheap-hotel-florence.com E-mail yhf2000@dada.it
• Tuscany Rent Direct - Find your dream vacation rental in Florence with TuscanyRentDirect.com. Book directly from the owners, with no commissions or fees. Detailed descriptions and photos on our website. www.tuscanyrentdirect.com E-mail info@tuscanyrentdirect.com
• Nature and comfort in the heart of Tuscany. 9 apartments for your holidays and weekends in a Medieval village, located in the Florentine-Chianti hills, close to Florence, Siena and Arezzo. Residenza San Leo,Via Badia Montescalari 11, Figline Valdarno, Firenze. Cell 339.8898005.  www.agriturismosanleo.it E-mail info@agriturismosanleo.it

Jobs wanted

• American female, double degree finance and Italian and certificate of int. business. Fluent in Italian. Interested in marketing and/or position as student coordinator. E-mail bng4italy@hotmail.com
• Nanny/Baby Sitter seeking a full time/part time position mother tongue Italian fluent in English. Cellphone 3404267034. E-mail valeria19842001@yahoo.it
• French-American NYU female student seeking babysitter/music or language tutor position, fluency in French, English and moderate Italian. Call 334-2493142. E-mail lej237@nyu.edu
• TEFL certified/ English Literature University Graduate seeking PT/ FT teaching position. Will provide CV and references upon request. E-mail gbjones2@gmail.com
• Experience at desk - B&B, agriturismo, wedding&event planning, host, guide, translations. Look for work in Tourism. Claudine cell. +39.3472127550. E-mail contacts@amorefolle.com
• English speaking student looking for part-time/full-time au pair position starting in May. Experienced with children (references available), will tutor them in English. E-mail erika.hakanson@gmail.com
• English & Italian Language Conversation, Nanny Services & more. 18 yo fem student, mother-tongue fluent in En & It, seeks work with kids of all ages. *References Available www.LeahGrayServices.com E-mail Leah@LeahGrayServices.com
• 22yr old Albanian male looking for work in restaurant or construction industry. Over 6 years of work experience in Italy. Contact 3881728718

• 23 y.o. American girl seeks summer live-in nanny job. Uni graduate, extensive experience w/ kids, references available. Fluent in French, some Italian and Spanish. E-mail EMTnanny@gmail.com
• Dog Sitter available for medium and small size dogs, and also cat sitting. Cellphone 340.4267034. E-mail valeria19842001@yahoo.it
• Young Russian woman, all papers in order, fluent English, excellent Italian, experience as hotel receptionist, is looking for a job as receptionsist/secretary. 333.1666297. E-mail i-iren@mail.ru

Help wanted

• Earn Money. Work from home/office 10-15 hours a week around your schedule! Earn part-time or full-time income. Top success training. Contacts in Vietnam a plus. Contact Megan tel. 339.5858054. www.ricchezzaeliberta.com E-mail megalex@alice.it
• Looking for experienced lady to assist in looking after a one year old baby girl for a few days during the week. Must have a car and English speaker preferred. References required. Immediate start. Call 335.8361633 Elizabeth. E-mail elizmorris2000@yahoo.com
• Established International Tour Operator seeking well presented dynamic management reception staff for work in Florence. Must be fluent in English and Italian and live in or close to Florence. Public relations, tourism, marketing, data base, writing, and or web experience an advantage. Please send CV, cover letter, photo and references in English to tourvacancies@hotmail.com.

• Day spa in historic center seeks estheticians to join their team. Serious professionals only. Contact 055 285510 E-mail wellness.pitti@yahoo.it
• Help wanted for night-time bar work only native english speakers, 20-25 years old. Contact: Lapo: 339 741 1587

Classes, leisure activities

• Italian individual lessons in Florence. Sharpen your grammar to enjoy conversation. Fluent English, Japanese, French spoken. Call Alberto and his Japanese wife Fumiko, tel. 055-475152.

   www.azlanguage.it E-mail info@azlanguage.it
• BODY LANGUAGE Pilates and Yoga Studio 30+ level specific classes weekly, American-certified teachers. Free Intro Session! - D. Clark 335.790.4029. E-mail bodylanguageflo@live.com
• Earn a TEFL Certificate. Train to teach English as a foreign language. New courses monthly - 4 weeks, 120 hr, 10 hr teaching practice. Graduate credits offered towards a master in TESOL. Via Lingua Florence Tel. 055 283161 www.cteflflorence.com E-mail florence@vialingua.org
• Thai, International & American Cooking Classes - Thursdays 11:30 - 1:30 & 20:00 - 22:30 at St. James American Church, #9 Via. B. Rucellai. For complete menus or to book a class visit our website or call 345 408 7209. Limited space available. www.thespicelab.eu E-mail spicelab@live.it
• Learn professional wall decoration techniques like trompe l'oeil , venetian plasters and fresco! Classes for beginners or professionals with acclaimed artisan, teacher and author Marco Cavallini. www.florenceart.net E-mail alison@florenceart.net
• Speak good English and discover the advantages for your work and travel. A mature, experienced and qualified teacher and art history graduate teaches privately in central Florence. All ages and levels. One-to-one euro 15/hour; small groups of 2 or 3 euro 30/hour. Amanda 334.3604266 E-mail adickson007@yahoo.co.uk
• Gymnasium Fitness Center. Fully equipped gym, fitness training, body flow, dance courses. Solarium & Sauna. Discounts for students. Via Palazzuolo 49r. Tel. 320 1748812
   E-mail gymnasium.firenze@gmail.com
• Food tasting on Local Farm. Guided visits and food tastings of the farms products: honey, olive oil and salami with "Cinta Senese". Personalized guided visits for groups. Direct sales and shipping. Az.Agr.San Leo, Via Badia Montescalari 9, Figline Valdarno, Firenze. Cell 339.8898005 www.agriturismosanleo.it E-mail info@agriturismosanleo.it
• BURLESQUE Workshop by Scarlett Martini. Learn the teasing art as a real Pin Up! March 20-21. Meals and Saturday night show by Scarlett Martini included euro 195. Deadline March 5. Special rates for overnights. More information: Riva Lofts on FB, tel 055 7130272 E-mail info@rivalofts.com
• Motivated CertTESOl qualified experienced young English teacher moving to Empoli at the end of February seeks private students of all ages and stages @ 20 Euros/hour. www.learnship.de E-mail languageprof211@yahoo.co.uk
• Train to Teach English as a Foreign Language ONLINE and receive a TEFL Certification. Several affordable options with specific concentrations available. Start anytime! www.teachingenglishinitaly.com E-mail sheila@teachingenglishinitaly.com

Services

• Florence Pc Clinic computer consultants. Trained professionals can resolve all Windows, Mac, Telephone and Internet problems. Website hosting, creation and design. pc and Mac repair, new computer setup, virus removal and protection, data backup, software and hardware installation, and much more!  Call  +39.334.1085438
   www.florencepcclinic.com E-mail help@florencepcclinic.com
• Skin Medical Clinic offers healing and renewing experience designed especially for its clients. Safest, most effective, medically sound and FDA approved machines and technology provide highest quality aesthetic solutions.Tel. 055.2741503
   E-mail info@skinaestheticlinic.com
• City Car and Scooter Rental: Hourly, daily, weekend, weekly, monthly and long term rentals. GPS included in the price. Free parking space night and day in our Garage. CityCarRent, Via L. Alamanni 3/a, Florence (beside the SMN train station) Tel.055.2399231  www.citycarrent.org E-mail info@citycarrent.org
• New WI-Fi High Speed ADSL Available anywhere in Italy without a phone line or monthly contract upto 10x the speed of fast web and tele2 7.2Mbps Download + 5.2Mbps download perfect for student appartments or short time rentals. www.italia-wifi.com E-mail sales@italia-wifi.com
• We are Part of Nature. Tiziano Codiferro, Green Designer, can help you to create “Green Wellness” in your garden or terrace. He can manage the project from design to realization. For more info call 347.7633625. www.codiferro.it E-mail info@codiferro.it
• Wellness Center. Hair stylist, aesthetic treatments, cosmetics, solarium, spa treatments, bridal service, nail reconstruction. Piazza Pitti 14r. Tel. 055 285510
   E-mail wellness.pitti@yahoo.it
• Licensed Architect. Full Range of Architectural Services including: Project Management, Space Planning, Remodelling, Interior Design, Structural Consolidation. Bilingual English/Italian. Daniela Sinicropi +39.338.5231855 E-mail danielasinicropi@virgilio.it
• Counselling for individuals. Family therapy. Parenting workshops. Mindfulness based CBT programmes for stress, anxiety, depression. Specific therapies for eating disorders, learning disorders, change management. Contact Darylle Monnington UKCP registered psychotherapist tel. 333 533 9290
   E-mail daryllemonnington@hotmail.com
• Quality Web Hosting & Site Design. Stop by our Oltrarno location and discuss your web needs today. Florence Web Host & Design: Communication, Availability and Continuing Support. www.FlorenceWebHost.com E-mail info@FlorenceWebHost.com
• INSURANCE ASSISTANCE FOREIGN CITIZEN: private health insurance, car insurance, home rental insurance. CARLO POZZI Broker - 14, Via Giambologna, Firenze 50132 - cell. 338.7008559 www.pozzibroker.com E-mail info@pozzibroker.com
• Chef Lucia - Boasting years of experience in the kitchen, holds home-based cooking lessons in traditional Italian cuisine-from basic to more elaborate dishes. She also offers her services as personal chef for special lunches and dinners in the home. For info, call 333.4118198 E-mail lucia.benvenga@gmail.com
• Do you have to give a presentation in English? Public Speaking and Presentation Skills coach, Amy Fowkes can address all your needs from editing your talk, coaching your delivery and preparing visual aids. www.PresentationInEnglish.com E-mail amyfowkes@gmail.com
• Reconnective Healing. A life changing experience! Achieve full phisical and emotional health through these new set of healing frequencies. For an appointment call G Byworth MA 347.3948120
  

• A brand new Energy provider to Italy DSE Swiss energy. You can save upto 50% on your electric bills by switching for free! Call 334 1085438 for information. www.italiapowered.com E-mail info@italiapowered.com
• Veterinary Clinic Petrarca. Small animal practice, emergency and critical care, pet travel assistance, homeopathy, home visits. Dr. Francesco Fiorilli DMV, PhD, viale Petrarca 48r. Tel. 055 224436, 24hr emergency 347 6141760. www.veterinariapetrarca.net

• Certified tourist guide, italian-english-spanish speaking, is available for private or small group tours in Florence and province. Contact Rosa for personalized tours +39.338.3431340
   E-mail rosamaria71@libero.it

Personals

• English Speaking Expat Group. Get together in a nurturing environment to support one another in this adventure of being an immigrant. www.aFriendInFlorence.com E-mail info@aFriendInFlorence.com
• Actors males and females, writers, camerapersons, assistants all kinds for a TV format show. Call 327.8658123. E-mail elizabethleemonroy@gmail.com
• The Florence Book Club, which usually meets on the first Monday of each month, at 19.00, is looking for new members. If you are interested, please contact David Lown. E-mail dj_lown@yahoo.co.uk
• Look for a flatmate... more info; 3472127550 (English speaking).

• To give away (NO RE-SELLERS!): pretty complete set National Geographic mags (English) from 1990-2008. For school, library, etc. Call 055-2345431 evenings. E-mail robert.danziger@eui.eu

Households items for sale

• Antique wooden trunk, cedar-lined, 110cmx52x46, 75 Euro. Can e-mail photo. E-mail larmena@gmail.com
• FOR SALE - Drawing Paper - Canson, Papier Barriere 80 G/M2 1,226 X 40M ref 1772100 (5 rolls) Price discussable. E-mail ulivelloinchianti@gmail.com
• Intercultural Competence Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures Myron W. Lustig 6th ed. ISBN 10: 0-205-59575-8 textbook email for pics. Price is negotiable. E-mail dezirayluvz_fashi0n@hotmail.com
• Textbook: International Relations 8th ed Goldstein & Pevehouse 70 euros. Price is negotiable. Email for pics. E-mail dezirayluvz_fashi0n@hotmail.com
• Second-hand items for sale. Wooden desk: 14.00 E. Bookcase: 10.00 E. Desk lamp: 18.00 E. Water Filter Brita XL 3.5 L.: 15.00 E. Pictures available if requested. E-mail hildagaspar@hotmail.com