Florence’s BUSINESS CARDScolours of tuscanyLEASE or BUY yourTuscan propertyJudieanne ColussoEmail: coloursoftuscany@bigpond.comCell: 39-335-839-0712www.coloursoftuscany.compaliopaintingsby cathy gale338.1499 392U S E F U L N U M B E R SURGENT SERVICEMedical emergency service 118General Emergency 112(Carabinieri)Police 113Fire Brigade 115OTHER USEFUL NUMBERSPolice Headquarters 055 203911only to file a report (English speaking)Vet Emer. Day service 055 7223683International calls 17024 hours a dayInternational Info 417624 hours a dayTelegrams 186American express 055 50981Lost and Found 055 3283942UTILITY SERVICE NUMBERSGas 800 862048Electricity 800 803500Water 800 314314Telecom 182TRANSPORTATION:Florence airport (Vespucci)055 3061700national info 24 hr. 055 3061702international info 24 hr. 055 3061702lost baggage 055 3061302Pisa airport (G. Galilei) 050 849300lost baggage 050 849400Trenitalia 892021 www.trenitalia.comRadio Taxi 055 4390 / 055 4242 /055 4798 / 055 4499Bus Lines Lazzi 055 363041Bus Lines SITA 055 47821MEDICINE AND HEALTH:Careggi Hospital: 055 427 7111Hospital of S. M. Nuova 055 27581Children’s Hospital 055 56621New Hospital S. G. di Dio 055 71921S. M. Annunziata Hospital 055 24961Tourist medical service 055 212221(English speaking)English speaking doctorswww.usembassy.itDr. Stephen Kerr 055 288055cell. 335 8361682Dental Emergency dr. Nicola Paoleschi 055 241208(24 hrs, every day, no emergency taxStudio Medico Associato 055 475411(Home and office visits 24 hours)Farmacia comunaleCentral Train Station 055 216761Farmacia Molteni 055 289490Farmacia All’Insegna del Moro 055 211343RELIGIOUS SERVICESSanta Maria del Fiore 055 294514Mass in English - Piazza Duomo (Sat 5 pm)Santissima Annunziata(Sun 8 pm) 055 266181Baptist Church 055 210537Jewish Synagogue 055 245252Lutheran Church 055 2342775Russian Orthodox Church 055 490148St. James American Church 055 294417(Episcopalian) Sunday Service at 11.00St. Mark’s Church of England 055 294764CONSULATES (English Speaking)Great Britain: 055 284133Malta: 055 217875USA: 055 266951South Africa: 055 281863
www.theflorentine.netClassifi ed Ads23Thursday 25 January 2007Classifi ed ADSHousing For SaleImmobili venditaSpecial apartment with roof terrace.Overlooking the Arno and inprestige location of Florence. 62sqmplus terrace, mezzanine with doublebed and skylight, One full bedroomwith large wardrobe and bathroom,lounge, kitchen and library. Rareopportunity. Ref: Palestro. Call JudieanneColusso 335.839.0712 -info@coloursoftuscany.comLoft For Sale in Prato. 2 lofts nearhistoric centre, each 137 sqm, idealfor home offi ce. We can show layoutand location. For information, e-mailmarco@agilelogica.itLocated in the Municipality of Lamporecchio(Pistoia), in the heart ofthe Montalbano hills. Colonial houseincludes 3 units plus 2 independentunits. 32-acre lot with 4,000 olivetrees, vineyards and woods. Beautifulhilly location with view of the valley. Forinformation contact bardazzisnc@tin.itHousing for RentImmobili in affi ttoOverlooking the hills of Fiesole –two picturesque houses for long-termrents (more than three months). Bothhouses beautifully decorated withantique furniture yet equipped withmodern day comforts, ADSL internetconnections and parabolic antennas.Casa Ida: one bedroom with on suitebathroom, living-room with sofa-bedand kitchen, it looks out onto a pristineorchard and has its own gardenspace. Casa Picasso: two bedroomswith on suite bathroom plus dressingroom, fully equipped kitchen, a largeliving room with fi replace and gardenspace. Info/booking/contactwww.montececeri.itor call 00 39 055.599651.Piazza del Carmine Apartment forrent 60 sqm, newly renovated, fi nelyrefi nished, furnished with taste. Tel.335.204747Charming one bedroom apartment.Modern kitchen, bathroom andsmall balcony. Recently renovatedand fully furnished including washingmachine. Close to park and piazzain tranquil area. Internet connectionavailable. Euro 650 pm. Ref: Claudia.Call Judieanne 335.839.0712 -info@coloursoftuscany.comQuality one bedroom apartmentwith terrace. Lounge kitchen and dining,plus one bathroom, bedroomand cantina. Walk out and see theDuomo. Internet connection available.Euro 1200 pm. Possible forlong or short term. Ref: Alessandro.Call Judieanne 335.839.0712 -info@coloursoftuscany.comA large room with private bathroomwith use of kitchen & sitting room in alarge & bright fl at equipped with everycomfort (also for very short period,close to piazza Gavinana), write to elia.dellachiesa@dada.itCosta San Giorgio Apartments offersfor rent 8 quality apartments in Florence,in front of Ponte Vecchio, renovatedand furnished with style. Smalland large apartments are equippedwith all comforts. Short or long term,minimum for 3 days. Call 055.2344293or 334.3744268 (sig.ra Maria) - costasangiorgiofl orence@costasangiorgio.it -www.costasangiorgio.itBusiness for SaleAttività commercialiTotal Liquidation Sale! We soldthe Dress Shop! 50%-70% off fi n-est French and Italian collections, allseasons. Sola Moda 51/r Via dei Neri,Centro Florence. January 29-March31. Present this ad, subtract 5%, oneto a customer.Children’s clothing manufacturerlooking to sell business. Thirty-yearoldestablishment produces clothingfor children from ages 1 to 12 and isequipped with the necessary equipmentfor production. <strong>The</strong> company hasa large client portfolio with buyers inItaly and abroad. For more informationsend an email to gio.giu@gmail.comJobs WantedCerco lavoroI am looking for a home-basedor internet job, or part time employmentin Florence. I am Spanish, and Iam English speaking and have goodknowledge of Italian. Please contact:maria_fernandezp@hotmail.com ornumber : 3207262753.Young Canadian female (24)seeks employments. Fluent inPolish and English language, studyingItalian. EU passport, degree in Businessand Marketing. Strong organizationskills, experience in offi ce work,teaching, PR. cell 334-105-2907.British mother-tongue, CTEFL certified, with 8 yrs experience in teaching,seeks employment from mid-February.Please contact Victoria 333.3673970victoriainfantino@yahoo.itA woman for all seasons. Receptionist,secretary, group chaperon,English teacher, English to Italiantranslator. Excellent knowledge of variousPC programs. Seeking employmentalso part time. Pls call ErnestinaGiusti: phone 055-222020 or emailernestinagiusti@yahoo.it.Part-qualified accountant, seeksemployment, with experience bothin practice and in private business.Native English speaker. Please contactvanessacmurphy@hotmail.com.Young woman (32), German nativespeaker, excellent English and Italian,degree in English literature and arthistory, Italian permit of stay, seekspart-time or full-time position, strongorganizational skills, experience inoffi ce work and work with foreign students,cell: 3888496977I am looking for a home-basedand/or internet job. Am Englishspeaking and have good knowledgeof Italian. Please contact paula_genn@yahoo.comEnglish-speaking female, havinggood knowledge of Italian, looking forpart-time employment in administration.Kindly contact 340.1447898Help WantedOfferte di lavoroLIVE Institute is looking for TEFL Certifiedmother tongue teachers. Pleasesend CV at didattica@liveinstitute.it orfax 055 36 20 11Concierge needed for high-endtravellers to central and northernTuscany. Looking for mature, highlymotivated, professional person tobe part of international team. Mustbe fl uent in English and Italian, havefl exible schedule and excellent interpersonalskills. Familiarity with regionessential - travel required. Pleasesend letter of interest and resume toItalyConcierge@hotmail.com.Babysitter/Mother’s Help needfor English family living in Pozzolatico.3 children ages 13, 10 and 7. 12hours a week over 3 separate days.Some cooking and ironing. Drivingessential. For further information call340.1761742.Private LessonsLezioni privateItalian individual lessons in Florence.Sharpen your grammar to enjoyconversation. Fluent English, Japanese,French spoken. Call Albertoand his Japanese wife Fumiko, tel.055-475152, www.azlanguage.it -info@azlanguage.itCeramic classes. Paint your ownRenaissance style pottery - Short andlong-term courses for beginners andadvanced students. Call Enzo +39339 131 2990.www.fl orenceartstudio.itBody Language Pilates/YogaStudio 30+ level-specifi c Pilatesgroups/privates weekly: D.Clark335.790.4029. YOGA Thu, Fri,Sun: Lisa, 392.803.4271. Americaninstructors, near Centro.Private oil painting lessons in Englishnear Teatro Goldoni. Still life subject,canvas, paints and easel supplied.All levels welcome. For moreinformation please contact Cathy at055.2207171 / 338.1499392New Year’s Resolution #1: beginexercise program. Where? Body LanguagePilates/Yoga Studio, featuringYoga introductory offer Sunday, Jan.28. Inspired by yogadayusa.org. Call392.803.4271.Expert craftsman offers individualor group classes in English or Italian.Introduction to chiselling andembossing-theory and practice.Introduction to technical design.Call Fabrizio 338.5060720 or writeacquafresca69@hotmail.comLeisure & VacationTempo libero e vacanzeIl Salotto di Firenze B&B locatedin splendid Via Roma at the cornerwith the magnifi cent Piazza Duomo,includes 4 bedrooms and 2 welcomingsingle rooms. Private, intimate andreserved in a completely refurnishedartistic building in the heart of Florence.For information and reservationscall: +39 055.218347 or +39348.1590197info@ilsalottodifi renze.itPanoramic colonial house in the hillsof Chianti, only 15 km from Florence.Surrounded by a large park and olivegrove, swimming pool. 4-6 personfl ats for rent for brief periods, completelyfurnished. Quiet, family-styleatmosphere. Landlords available onsite for any needs. Tel. 333.2203265,e-mail femanesc@tin.itServicesServiziProfessional Computer Consultantcan fi x any PC related problems.Can work anywhere in Tuscany andUmbria. English and Italian. CallTuscanyPcClinic +39.334.1085438.Computer SOS will solve all computer/Internetrelated problems, includingADSL. Will come to your home.Speaks and reads English fl uently.Corrado 320.0932811Free stay and food in Sicily. Staywith a well referenced family in thespa and tourist town of Sciacca inexchange for English conversation.Must be native English speaker andsomewhat fl uent in Italian. Womanor man. Accommodation in singleroom. Call 333.9578847 or email88pina@libero.it.American Attorney Consultant toItalian law fi rm, Richard Rosen, onConsulate list. Legal problems/questions,telephone in Florence, 055.2322440/email rosenlaw11@gmail.com.PersonalsPersonali34-y-o Italian male is lookingfor a single room in apartmentwith non-smoking English speaker(-s) to start February 1. Max euro350/month. Please call after 6 p.m.339.131.0695, Walter.I’m Italian and to improve my EnglishI am looking for an English mothertongue for conversation exchange.Call Pietro 3476485534 or writepiero_gatto@iol.itI’m Italian and to improve myEnglish I am looking for an English/American mother tongue for conversationexchange. Call Cristina333.3891682Boxer Puppies for sale.Half italian, half australian.Call Lucy 334 6156635
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