The Best of Anacortes 2020
A supplement to the Anacortes American
Thank you so much to everyone that contributed to High Society winning best Recreational Marijuana Store
This means so much to us. We strive to create a welcoming and knowledgeable environment for our customers. We look forward to growing our family with each new customer that walks through our doors.
Remember that 45% of your total purchase goes back to your community! Be sure to mark your calendars for our 4/20 weekend celebration! Full of food, music, amazing deals, and plenty of surprises!
8630 S. March Point Rd, anacortes (360) 299-2211
RecReational MaRijuana 21+ only
Stores in Bellingham & Tacoma, too!
www.420highsociety.com
WARNING: “This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. Products may be purchased or possessed by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of reach of children.” WAC 314-55-155
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• Voted nicest store in Western Washington • First ground up built store in the country • Full Line of CBD Salves, Lotions & Edibles • Knowledgeable Staff on Hand Always
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Each year, Anacortes American readers vote on which businesses they think deserve the honor of being named the Best of Anacortes. Participants cast 21,703 votes in the contest this year.
Thank you for voting us Best Cosmetic Skin Care!
Front row, from left: Taylor, Diane, Jackie, Amber Back row, from left: Mel, Lindsey, Carly
Our hearts are full, thank you to all our amazing clients for your continued support!
360.293.7571
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Special Categories Best New Business – Bear North Design Most Community-Minded – Soroptimist International of Anacortes Best Event – Anacortes Arts Festival Best Live Entertainment Venue – Port of Anacortes Summer Concert Series Best Restaurant – A’Town Bistro Best Dinner – Adrift Restaurant
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The Anacortes Arts Festival ranked as the Best Event this year.
T hank You
for voting us the Best Assisted Living in Anacortes!
We love being a part of this special community.
Independent & Assisted Living
3502 ‘K’ Avenue • Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1300
(360) 399-7263
www.ChandlerSquare.com
www.LighthouseMemoryCare.com
Serving Skagit County & the San Juan Islands
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Meet a Winner: Bear North Design
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t takes two to create the best marketing and design firm, at least according to Jason and Robyn Damaris at Bear North Design. The duo came to Anacortes from San Diego about eight years ago. They are both in the marketing field, so after moving, they decided to open a business here. The name Bear North is about their journey. Robyn, who has an advertising degree from the Art Institute of San
Diego, focuses primarily on design, while Jason works more on the outreach side, bringing in clients. Together, they are two halves of a perfect partnership, Robyn said. “We have a passion for design and want to help grow the economy around us,” Jason said. One of the best parts of participating in the Best of Anacortes contest this year was looking through all the other nominees. Jason said he saw business after business that he
had worked with to create signs, cards and ads. The key to creating a design for someone is to find what is unique about their business and use that as inspiration, he said. Each piece is tailored to the business and created especially for them. Bear North Design offers various services, such as branding, digital marketing and community outreach. – Briana Alzola
Briana Alzola / Anacortes American
Bear North Design is Jason and Robyn Damaris.
Thanks for the the love!
B A C K YA R D s e t r o c a n uA o P y O k H n S a T Th IF G T S E ! sB t u r o g p n i p t u o s r u o for v y e t a reci p p a e W THE JOHNSON MANOR 360-293-0030 702 Commercial Ave www.thejohnsonmanor.com
April 18 Country Music & Dancing
Chance McKinney AnacortesArtsFestival.com
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Meet a Winner: Seafarers’ park
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ach summer, dozens of people gather on the grass at Seafarers’ Memorial Park, with lawn chairs, coolers and blankets to picnic, enjoy live music or view the city’s Fourth of July fireworks display. One draw is the summer concert series, courtesy of The Port of Anacortes. The concert series, running most Wednesdays and
Fridays in July and continuing on Fridays in August, brings in a variety of musical acts. The setting is some of the best Anacortes has to offer — beach, water and a view of Mount Baker. Residents voted this location, which looks out over the water and to Cap Sante, the Best Live Entertainment Venue.
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The Port of Anacortes hosts a free summer concert series each year.
– Briana Alzola
Thank You Anacortes For Choosing BURTON JEWELERS BEST OF 2020 We are honored and thank you for voting us the best jewelers in Anacortes. We strive to provide you the best service, quality and selection right here in your home town for 90 years! Come in and let us help you with your special jewelry and gift needs.
• In-house custom jewelry design and expert repairs • Fine Canadian & Natural Colored Diamonds • Unique Colored Gemstones and Birthstone Jewelry • Fine watches and watch repair • Appraisals for Insurance and Estate Value • Fine tableware, barware,
giftware and artglass
L-R: Anna-Maria Finn-Hurley (Candidate for Graduate of Gemology), Douglas Burton, Holly Burton, Aero, Philip Burton (Registered Jeweler), Pam Almgren (Certified Sales Associate), Bob Anderson (Master Goldsmith).
Monday–Saturday 9:30-5:30pm www.BurtonJewelers.com
7th & Commercial in Anacortes Toll-free: 888-293-6469 REGISTERED JEWELER
AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY
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Services
BEST CAR WASH!
Assisted Living – Chandler’s Square Retirement Community Auto Body Work – Dunton’s Body Shop Auto Parts Store – Les Schwab Tires Auto Repair – Zap Pro Lube & Brakes Bank – SaviBank Car Wash – Bubba Sudz Car Wash and Detail
• Full Service Car Wash, 4 Wash Options • Self Service Car Wash & Vacuum Service • Complete Auto Detailing Services Purchase one car wash and receive a voucher for ONE FREE CAR WASH
Thank You Anacortes!
3216 Commercial Ave. • 360-293-3059 bubbasudzcarwash.com
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Meet a Winner: Zap Pro Lube
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hen John Willoughby took over ownership at Zap Pro Lube & Brakes about 14 months ago, he knew there was already plenty of good happening there. The company was doing great things, with a great staff. The Anacortes native had joked with the previous owner for years about buying it, so when the opportunity arrived, he jumped at it. “The rest is history,” Willoughby said. Then, he took what was in place and expanded it.
Several staff members stayed on and Willoughby has added some more, in addition to new equipment and more services. “We needed to make sure we had the right tools to help with newer cars,” he said. Zap Pro Lube & Brakes, which now has nine employees, still offers oil changes and those kinds of services, but also does more repair and body work now, Willoughby said. The fully equipped shop can help with alignments, brakes, engine work and
transmissions, Willoughby said. Willoughby has 30 years of experience in the auto industry, starting as a mechanic and working as a service director. He said he thinks his business received a Best of Anacortes award because of the staff’s talent and integrity. “We have a good crew,” he said. “We all care very much. This is a big victory for us, and everyone is super proud.” – Briana Alzola
Briana Alzola / Anacortes American
John Willoughby (far right) said his team at Zap Pro Lube & Brake are all ‘super proud’ to have won a Best of Anacortes award.
WOW! Thank you, Anacortes! What an honor to be recognized in a community that you grew up
in for doing what you have a passion to do.To be chosen from a list with some of the area’s most prestigious builders is humbling to say the least. Although this is a big accomplishment for Keystone Building Services LLC it would not have been possible without the help and support from all of our sub-contractors, vendors, clients, friends, family and especially our dedicated staff and employees. We will continue to build in a manner that earns your respect and will give back to our community whenever the opportunity presents itself. I would like to dedicate this award to my late father, Thomas Charles Yaun, who was taken too soon by cancer in 2019. As a longtime teacher at AHS, he was a pillar in our town and instilled all the values in me that Keystone Building Services stands for today... I am sure he would be very proud. Thank you again for your generous support! Sincerely, Kristopher Yaun
Keystone Building Services Best Home Builder 1007 8th Street – Anacortes
keystonebuilding.com
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Thank you Anacortes for voting us
BEST HOUSE PAINTING We are a high quality, full service paint company servicing Skagit, San Juan, & Island Counties. We also provide flooring and carpentry services!
Interior & Exterior • Residential & Commercial • Bonded & Insured
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360-941-3521 • agoodpainterco.com
Chiropractor – Chris Frost Chiropractic Computer Repair – CompuMatter, LLC Cosmetic Skin Care – 6th Street Hair Co. Convenience Store – The Store in Anacortes Dentist – Sound Dentistry Dry Cleaner/Laundry – Thrifty Cleaners
WE UNDERSTAND COMMITMENT You can rely on Edward Jones for one-on-one attention, our quality focused investment philosophy and straight talk about financial needs. To learn more, call today.
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Hannah Johnson, Branch Office Administrator; Hollie Brand, Sr. Branch Office Administrator; Gary L. Thramer, Financial Advisor
Gary L Thramer, AAMS® Financial Advisor 812 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-5567 Member SIPC
www.edwardjones.com
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Thank you for voting us BEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE & BEST MOORAGE FACILITY in Anacortes
Haircut – Jilian G. Salon Health Club (tie) – Thrive Community Fitness and Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center Home Builder – Keystone Building Services Hotel – Majestic Inn & Spa House Painting – A Good Painter
Thank you for voting us Best Insurance Agency
Cap Sante Marina offers permanent and transient moorage. • full service trailer boat launch • small craft hoist • fuel dock
© 2018 Allstate Insurance Co.
Anacortes Insurance 360-293-8441 • 1007 15th Street, Anacortes
tamarawillis@allstate.com
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Services, Inc.
1019 Q Ave Anacortes, WA 98221
360-293-0694 PortofAnacortes.com
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Brad, Christine & Tamara
Visit Seafarers’ Memorial Park during our annual summer concert series and experience for yourself why it was voted best entertainment venue.
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Thank You Anacortes for selecting Sebo’s Henery Hardware for
Insurance Agency – Allstate (Tamara J. Willis) Investment Advisor – Edward Jones (Gary L. Thramer) Landscaping – ProScapes Massage Therapist – Apothecary Spa Moorage Facility – Cap Sante Marina Nail Salon – Washington Nails Pet Grooming – Clean and Clip Grooming
Best Rental Equipment
Serving others as we would liked to be served.
Blackberry Lane Boutique offers stylish, quality, affordable women’s clothing. We carry sizes XS-3X and everything is priced under $40!
• Lawn & Garden • Housewares • Paint & supplies • Carhartt work wear
Blackberry Lane offers three ways to shop: Through our Facebook VIP group, our website and in person! Local pick up is offered daily and is always free!
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360.293.4575
www.heneryhardware.com
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1102 Commercial • Anacortes
Email us at bblane.stephaniebates@gmail.com for open shopping hours!
360-840-2427
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• Nursery • Rentals for every job • Hardware • Plumbing & Electrical
We are extremely honored to be recognized as the Best Clothing Store of Anacortes!
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Plumbing Company – The Plumbing Guys Property Management – Windermere Property Management Real Estate – Kelli Lang Real Estate Re/Max Gateway Rental Service – Sebo’s Hardware & Rental Tax Preparation Firm – Furin & Co. Tours – Island Adventures
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Thrifty Cleaners
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• Best Dry Cleaner/Laundry 2020 • Same Day Service Available
1405 Commercial Avenue Anacortes WA 98221 360.293.6500 • www.compasswines.com
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• Pick Up & Delivery Available • Alterations 1502 Commercial Ave. 360-293-8783
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Vision Center – Island Optometry Veterinary Services – Whistle Veterinary Clinic
thank You anaCortes... For Voting us the best BeSt CAterINg, BeSt LuNCh ANd BeSt SANdwICh
Celebrating 39 Years!
Richard Walker / Anacortes American
Whistle Veterinary Clinic won Best Veterinary Services this year.
Thanks for voting us Best Toy Store in Anacortes!
Check out our remodel! • New lighting • New floors • New open feel • Iconic nostalgic signs • Same great food
boxesandbears @comcast.net
709 Commercial Ave Anacortes WA 98221
360-299-9593
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293-7383 • 502 Commercial Ave • Anacortes gereadeli.com
Dianne Moritz Head Bear
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Antique Store – Alley Cat Antiques Art Gallery – Scott Milo Gallery Bookstore – Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse Clothing – Blackberry Lane Flower Shop – Sheely’s Floral & Gifts Gardening Supplies – Ace Hardware Gift Shop – The Johnson Manor
Thank you, Anacortes , for voting us Best Hotel
Thanks for voting us Best Auto Repair! We are happy to serve this great community!
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915 23rd Street - Anacortes 360-293-3001
• Multiple Indoor/Outdoor Event Spaces • Panoramic Rooftop Venue • Casual Elegance Dining • Award Winning Full Service Spa • New private rooftop deck accommodates up to 50 people • Extensive Wine List, Craft Cocktails, Seasonal Northwest Cuisine
419 Commercial Ave. - Anacortes, WA 98221
877-370-0100 • 360-299-1400 www.majesticinnandspa.com
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Seasonally changing and locally sourced northwest cuisine
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Grocery Store – Safeway Hardware Store – Ace Hardware Jewelry Store – Burton Jewelers Marine Chandlery – West Marine Nutrition – Anacortes Health & Nutrition Pharmacy – Walgreens Recreational Marijuana – High Society Thrift Store – Soroptimist International of Anacortes Toys – Boxes & Bears Wine Seller – Compass Wines
Thank you Anacortes!!! For voting Windermere Real Estate Best Property Management office!
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Our Property Management team thanks you for your patronage and support; your confidence in our team inspires each of us to be our best. We look forward to many more years of providing top notch property management services in our community!
Thank you for voting us Best Massage Therapist
Meet our Providers Thank you for being our guest! We are pleased to meet you. $20 OFF any service of $100 or more. Promo code BESTGUEST Meet our Providers Thank you for being our guest! We are pleased to meet you.
Cathy Elliott Injury Treatment & Deep Relaxation Massage Christina Jacobs Thai, Lomi Lomi, Customized & Deep Tissue
Cynthia Sahnow Prenatal Massage & Deep Tissue
Robert Sill Customized Gridwork & Deep Tissue Tim Hazelo Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Relaxation & Body Treatments
Hallie Hoffert Corrective Facials, Lash Perms and Facial Waxing Summer Petrie Anti-Aging Facials and Peels, Brows & Full-body Waxing
Bryce Robertson Reiki, Hot Stone & Deep Relaxation
Massage Therapists & Specialties
Estheticians & Specialties
Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Jessica Smith Deep Tissue & Body Treatments Callie Bryant Swedish Massage, Deep tissue & Treatment work
Beth Workman Pain and Stress Relief Massage & Prenatal Massage Age prevention & correction Facials, Brazilians and expert Brows
Spa packages, parties, couples massage and memberships available. Open 7 days a week. 419 • Commercial Ave • Anacortes 360.299.2112 • TheApothecarySpa.com
Visit our new location 320 E. Fairhaven Ave. - Burlington
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Thanks For Voting Us Best Body Shop!
A Fourth Generation of Fine Quality Richard Walker / Anacortes American
Anacortes Health & Nutrition won Best Nutrition Store again this year.
5048 Sharpe Rd. Anacortes duntonsbodyshop.com
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Thank you Anacortes for voting us
BEST HARDWARE STORE and BEST GARDENING SUPPLIES
YOUR Locally owned hardware store since 1979!
1720 Q Ave. Anacortes • 360.293.3535 www.aceanacortes.com
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Store Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm • Sat 8am-7pm • Sun 8am-6pm
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Meet a Winner: Boxes and Bears
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Boxes and Bears is the winner of this year’s Best Toy Store title.
kinds. Jigsaw puzzles remain
bestsellers, and Moritz said she has customers
Dr. Chris Frost Voted Best Chiropractor
Thank you Anacortes!
Sometimes weather forecasters will come in and tell her what to expect for the upcoming season, or she’ll chat with an astronaut visiting town, or just help someone in the community find the perfect gift. Moritz said she is proud to adapt her supply to the needs and wants of customers and for the continued support after all these years. To the community she said “thank you so much for your confidence.” – Monique Merrill
Furin & Company, P.S. Certified Public Accountants
Thank you, anacorTes!
Restoring and Maintaining Your Health. Visit our website at: ChrisFrostChiropractic.com
1116 17th St Anacortes, WA 98221 Phone: (360) 293-6277
come from far and wide for her selection of puzzles. Her favorite game? Settlers of Catan, and puzzles, of course. But she likes to see all the new games that come out each year and those that customers request. “I like what I do,” Moritz said. “I really, really do.” Customer interaction is one of her favorite parts of her business. “You learn a lot about the world, things you might not think about in daily life,” Moritz said.
508 Commercial Avenue www.furincpa.com 360.293.1040 1998930
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ianne Moritz opened an antique shop 22 years ago, specializing in boxes and bears. Within her first year of business, stock was flying off the shelves and a customer came in asking if she carried jigsaw puzzles. That’s when things started to change. “I listen to what people want and take requests,” Moritz said. Now her store, Boxes and Bears at 709 Commercial Ave., has left the world of antiques behind and specializes in games and crafts of all
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Asian Food – Naung Mai Thai Kitchen Baked Goods – The Store in Anacortes Breakfast – Dad’s Diner Catering – Gere-a-Deli Clam Chowder – A’Town Bistro Coffee – Strawberry Bay Coffee Co. Fish & Chips – The Brown Lantern Ale House
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Thank you, Anacortes! Proud to serve such a beautiful town and to help keep it breathtaking.
Landscape Design & Architecture | Curb Appeal Pergolas | Patios | Fire Pits | Fencing | Decks Clean Ups | Retaining Walls | Walkways Irrigation | Stamped Concrete | Drainage Full Service Maintenance | Free Estimates
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Thank You, Anacortes!
Celebrating 19 Years of Your Continued Support! Best DINNER, Best VEGETARIAN, Best SEAFOOD breakfast, burgers and seafood
360-588-0653 | Adriftrestaurant.com Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Closed Sundays
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510 Commercial Avenue, Downtown Anacortes
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Hamburger – The Brown Lantern Ale House Lunch – Gere-a-Deli Mexican – Agave Taqueria Outdoor Dining – The Cabana at Anthony’s Richard Walker / Anacortes American
The Brown Lantern won three awards this year – Best Tavern/Lounge, Best Hamburger and Best Fish & Chips.
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Thank you so so much to all our client family!! This is our 2nd win since opening in January 2015, and to say we are excited is an understatement!!! Your love and support is what keeps us going and we love and appreciate all of you!!!
“If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will - Cinderella come true!”
1816 Commercial Ave. - Anacortes 360-399-7281 https://www.facebook.com/Jiliangsalon
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NauNg Mai Thai Thai KiTChEN
Voted Best AsiAn RestAuRAnt
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The Cabana at Anthony’s is this year’s winner of Best Outdoor Dining.
3015 Commercial Ave., Anacortes 360-588-1183 • www.nmthaikitchen.com
Thanks to all you animal lovers that voted us
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BEST VETERINARY SERVICES
1812 Commercial Ave., Anacortes 360-588-4645 • Whistlevet.com
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Hometown Favorite for over 50 Years!
Pizza – Village Pizza and Wheelhouse Bar Sandwich – Gere-a-Deli Seafood – Adrift Restaurant Specialty Foods – Salt & Vine Tavern/Lounge – The Brown Lantern Ale House Vegetarian – Adrift Restaurant
Thanks again for voting us BEST PIZZA Thank you to our valued customers who have supported us through the years!
THE WHEELHOUSE BAR
360-293-7847
807 Commercial • Anacortes Visit us on facebook
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THANK YOU ANACORTES for voting us the
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BEST THRIFT SHOP and MOST COMMUNITY MINDED for 2020
Members of Soroptimist International of Anacortes www.soroptimistanacortes.org
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S.I. of Anacortes would like to thank the Anacortes community for all your donations and purchases at our Thrift Shop. With your support we look forward to continue serving our community as we have for over 70 years, helping to improve the lives of women, girls and families locally and around the world.
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#1 Team in Washington, 190 closed transactions in 2019 Buyers Agents
Top 10 things to do when selling your home... (I’ll handle the rest!) 360-929-2217
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KELLI LANG Managing Broker
Office: 360-293-8654 Cell: 360-929-2217 819 Commercial Ave Suite C, Anacortes
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