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omeowners often put more emphasis on which manufacturer they believe makes the best air conditioning unit, generator or hot water heater, instead of focusing on which company they hire to install and warranty the unit. “Manufacturers essentially use the same components, which are put together on the same assembly lines,” explains Dana Spears, president and owner of Cornerstone Pros in Land O’ Lakes. “And, because there has been a lot of consolidation among manufacturers, many products are virtually identical, and differ only in the name they market under.” Since there is little differentiation among brands, and because all manufacturers must meet the same industry standards and energy efficiency requirements, the most important factor for a homeowner to consider is what company they hire to specify and install their new home mechanical system. “The technician’s knowledge and expertise, the service warranty provided, and the longevity and reputation of the installing company are critical to a unit’s success after it is installed in the home,” said Spears. While an A/C unit, water heater and generator are technically home appliances, it’s important for people to understand that replacing these systems is not like replacing a refrigerator. “With a refrigerator, all you need to do is plug the new one into the
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wall outlet. But, an A/C system, for example, must be ordered with specifications particular to your home, and then properly integrated into your home’s mechanical systems by certified technicians who know what they are doing. “A homeowner can buy the most expensive product available, but it will not operate properly without the correct installation, or operate effectively for the number of years that it should,” said Spears. Spears recommends choosing an established A/C, electrical and plumbing company that is locally owned, and has a reputation for great customer service and standing behind its work. “You want to be sure the installing company will be in business to help you with service and warranty issues for years to come,” said Spears.
It is always best to be prepared by planning ahead before an emergency strikes. Spears explains there are two solutions to making sure your home has power in case of a power outage – a whole-home generator or a transfer switch to a portable generator. “Built-in generators are the best way to maintain power to your entire home. However, because of the cost and the delay in permitting, many families install transfer switches to power their refrigerator, lighting in key rooms and even a small bedroom A/C unit, which is often needed by someone with medical conditions,” said Spears. A transfer switch eliminates extension cords winding through a house, and can be installed very quickly. There is also a significant difference in
cost. At Cornerstone Pros, a transfer switch typically costs between $1,200 and $2,500, while a whole-house generator begins at $9,000 (pricing depends on a home’s square footage). For families wanting whole-home generators, Cornerstone installs Generac generators, the country’s largest manufacturer of backup generators that automatically activate when there is a power outage. “Choosing the right size generator for your home is just as important as the quality of the generator and the installation. Our technicians do a full load calculation on every home we quote, and specify a generator that best meets a family’s needs and budget,” said Spears. Cornerstone Pros offers 0% financing to qualified buyers to make monthly payments affordable for generators, A/C systems and trutankless hot water heaters. “We want to encourage everyone who wants to protect their family’s health, comfort and safety to plan ahead and to give us call to help identify what they can do to make the home safe and comfortable,” said Spears. “We do everything possible to make a home’s mechanical systems meet their budget with our payment plans.” Cornerstone Pros answers its phones 24/7, and technicians are available weekends and holidays. Call (813) 990-0561 anytime, day or night. For more information, visit the website at CornerstonePros.com. It's time to get your home’s system in shape for 2021. Take advantage of our winter specials advertised in the ad below!
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Is History Repeating Itself? By Beat Khali President and CEO, Avalon Park Group
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think 2020 will be a gamechanger and COVID-19 will be remembered as a turning point that has served as an engine of innovation. Under lockdown, e-commerce as a share of American retail sales increased as much in eight weeks as it had in the previous five years. As people stayed home, almost overnight businesses began to run from spare rooms and kitchen tables, an experiment that would otherwise have taken years to unfold, if ever. While this disruption is in its infancy, COVID-19 is proof that change is possible even in conservative industries like energy, education or health care. The year 2020 was not only a Beat Khali, President and CEO, Avalon Park Group. turning point for Avalon Park Group, it has been one of our most can’t learn from history, they are active years ever. This philosophy goes back even Ask any of my seven senior vice making a mistake. further, as Churchill borrowed his Is it still relevant today what quote from the Spanish philosopher presidents (we are working a combined 80 years together), and they all caused the downfall of the Roman George Santayana, who writes in his will tell you 2020 has been our empire, or can we identify some- book, “The Life of Reason,” that thing for today’s society when we “Somebody who is not remembering busiest year ever. analyze what factors led to the his past is condemned to repeat it And, it is just the beginning. While we should always proceed French revolution? and paying a high price.” Winston Churchill warned the with caution, I encourage us to take This analysis is often used to anathe turn into health and prosperity House of Commons not to think in lyze war activities. An example is the this year. I am hopeful the vaccine the short term and to not just pay at- various wars of the different armies will succeed, and I am optimistic for tention to headlines when he said, against Russia. “Those who are not able to learn a great 2021 and beyond. Sweden learned in the 17th centufrom history are condemned to re- ry how difficult it is to win against LEARNING FROM HISTORY peat it.” Russia, how hard the winter is. A I personally think that if one beWhile that was 70 years ago, I century later, Napoleon made the lieves that the world is turning think it fits the current social media same mistake. And, in the second differently in these times and that we age well. World War, history repeated itself
when Germany lost almost 1 million troops by trying to take Moscow during the winter. Often we are told that history is not so important anymore because the world is different than it was 100 years ago. But, even while new trends are developing, they can often be found rooted in the past because human nature has not changed. We often think that this time things will be different, and while events from the past will not be repeated exactly, similarities between the past and present will always exist. For myself, I believe in postCOVID-19, we will experience a new iteration of the Roaring 20s. A hundred years ago, just ahead of the Roaring Twenties, was World War I. Additionally, 1918 to 2020, the Spanish Flu was infecting about onethird of the world’s population. After those horrific years, people around the globe were hungry to live. The spirit of the Roaring Twenties was marked by a general feeling of novelty associated with modernity and a break with tradition. Everything seemed possible through modern technology, such as cars, movies and radio. By the middle of decade, prosperity was widespread, with the second half of the decade known as the Golden Twenties. I think 2020 will be a similar game-changer and that COVID-19 will be remembered as its turning point. And with those optimistic thoughts, my staff and I wish you a happy and health New Year!
Art Lovers Invited To Join East Pasco Arts
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o you love art and also love your community? Do you live in Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, San Antonio, Zephyrhills or Dade City? Then we have an opportunity for you to make a significant contribution to your community, and influence art appreciation and education in east Pasco County. Avalon Park Wesley Chapel is spearheading a new East Pasco Artists Committee to support arts and culture in east Pasco. This group will work under the auspices of the Pasco Fine Arts Council, which in 2019 established the East Pasco Fine Arts Gallery inside the Welcome Center at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. “We are looking for anyone and everyone who want to help with art programming and education for arts and culture in east Pasco County,” said Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group.
East Pasco Artists Committee meeting WHAT: An organizational meeting is being held to learn more about the new East Pasco Artists Committee. WHEN: Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. WHERE: Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. This is a hybrid meeting with attendance in person or via Zoom. INFO: Call 813-364-4918, or email Stephanie Lerret at stephanie@avalonparkgroup.com.
The Avalon Park Group is committed to building a permanent location for the East Pasco Fine Art Gallery in its new downtown that is currently under development. Until then, it will continue to share its Welcome Center with the Pasco Fine Arts Council for its East Pasco gallery. Since the gallery opened in the summer of 2019, there have been bi-monthly art shows ex-
hibiting the works of local artists, as well as several workshops for beginning and experienced artists. When the pandemic changed how people could meet, the Council organized virtual art shows and workshops. The Pasco Arts Council Inc., was established in 1978 as the local arts agency for Pasco County to encourage community involvement in the arts, provide art education to the community, and to be a leader in stimulating art and cultural entities throughout Pasco County. From this Council sprung the Pasco Fine Arts Center, where artwork by local and renowned artists has been exhibited, and a full schedule of year-round art instructions (including visual and fine crafts), workshops, demonstrations and programs for children are provided. For more information about the Pasco Fine Arts Council, go to www.pascoarts.org.
“Under Repair” is one of more than 20 of Lionel Sanchez’s paintings which were on display at an exhibition Sanchez called, “My World Through Watercolor.” The show was co-hosted by the Pasco Fine Arts Council, and was one of many art shows the Council sponsored in 2020 at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel for East Pasco residents.
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hen families are looking for a new place to call home, they have several masterplanned communities to choose from in Pasco County. But, there’s none quite like Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. “We are not just developers— we are building a brand new town,” said Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. “We’re so much more than just another planned community – we’re bringing together everything a family needs to enjoy life today, and in the future.” Avalon Park Wesley Chapel has been welcoming families since 2012, when this community on State Road 54, east of I-75, began building its first homes. Today, 1,000 homes have been completed or are underway, and residents enjoy unique amenities, neighborhood schools, and a convenient location with easy access to Tampa, Lakeland and Orlando. Homebuyers can choose from several floor plans from the community’s builder, Avex Homes, and will soon have more floor plan options available from DR Horton. Single family and townhomes are currently available, and apartments and senior housing are planned for future phases. Homes range in price from the mid $200s to over $400s. “Our builders offer homes for all
Artist rendering of downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel.
demographics — from young families buying their first home, to folks looking to move up to a new home in an upscale community, to emptynesters wanting the convenience of the no-fuss, townhome lifestyle,” said Lerret. “Avalon is just like a real town — we have homes priced for everyone, from teachers to physicians.” In additional to several amenity centers, recreational amenities will include a Regional Park with soccer, football and baseball fields that is being planned in conjunction with Pasco County Parks & Recreation Avalon Park Wesley Chapel also will offer places to shop and work in its downtown hub that will be connected to its residential
neighborhoods by tree-lined streets, walkways and bike paths. And, unlike most subdivisions, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel’s commercial area is not strip centers facing the busy road at the community’s entrance. “We are building a traditional downtown, with stores located inside of our community on the boulevard road leading to our residences, parks and schools,” said Lerret. “We are creating a town that spreads out from the town center connecting to individual neighborhoods — very much like the footprints of small towns found across America.” The first phase of downtown Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will in-
clude 130,000 square feet of mixed-use commercial space and apartments built above the storefronts. “We’re building beautiful, multi-story buildings with commercial space designed for businesses our residents want close to home — restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, bars and entertainment, hair and nail salons, as well as activities like dance, gymnastic and karate studios,” said Lerret. The first phase is expected to open later this year, at the same time that the expansion of State Road 54 is completed. About 4.5 miles of State Road 54 is being widened from two lanes to four lanes from east of Curley Road to east of Morris Bridge Road. A sidewalk is being built on the north side of the roadway with a 10foot-wide multi-use path on the south side. Downtown Avalon will continue to be built over the next several years. Eventually, there will be more than 560,000 square feet of retail, and 120,000 square feet of office space, in its bustling, pedestrian-friendly downtown. At build out, this 1,650acre master-planned community will have about 4,400 single and multifamily homes, and become home to 10,000 residents.
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