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New Daikin Fit HVAC System Offers Maximum Comfort

Cornerstone Pros is the area’s exclusive Daikin dealer

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ith the beginning of Florida’s hot summer months, and so many people working from home these days, there has never been more of a need for a dependable and efficient air conditioning system.

“Many families are upgrading their A/C system, either because their existing unit is unreliable and costing too much to maintain, or their unit is so inefficient that it uses an increasing amount of energy that results in hundreds of dollars in utility bills,” said Dana Spears, president of Cornerstone Pros in Land O’ Lakes.

Cornerstone Pros is proud to offer homeowners the Daikin Fit series — one of the most innovative, versatile air conditioning systems ever built for consumers. Available only since February, the Daikin Fit features exceptionally cool comfort, a small footprint and high energy efficiency ratings.

Cornerstone Service Manager Gary Beurmann explains the many advantages of a Daikin Fit system.

1. HOME FEELS COOLER

Your home feels cooler and more comfortable, because Daikin’s inverter/smart system technology is highly effective at maintaining desired humidity levels.

2. HALF THE SIZE

The outdoor unit is half the size of a traditional condenser, which

Daikin’s smart system provides so much more technology than other products offer at this price point.

7. 12-YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY

The Daikin Fit is covered by one of the best warranties in the industry, with a 12-year parts and labor warranty included in the price of the unit.

8. GREAT FINANCING The condenser on a Daikin Fit A/C system is half the size of a traditional condenser, which makes it perfect for patio areas.

makes it perfect for pool and patios areas, allowing more space for outdoor living. It also is great for homes with narrow lot lines.

3. EXCEPTIONALLY QUIET

It is so quiet that it can be installed outside a bedroom window and not be heard inside. This makes it great for sleeping, for both kids and adults, because you don’t hear a compressor kicking on and off during the night. It is so quiet, you can be standing right next to it and wonder if the unit is even running.

4. ENERGY EFFICIENT

The Daikin Fit has an energy efficiency rating of 16 SEER and above, which means it consumes less energy to cool your home. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio — the higher the SEER rating, the

more efficient the cooling equipment is.

5. AFFORDABILITY

Until now, A/C systems with inverter technology were very costly.

Pricing on the Daikin Fit allows homeowners to get the best inverter technology available at a price comparable to lower competitor two-stage systems.

6. TECH CONVENIENCES

The Daikin Fit has all the bells and whistles – including Wi-Fi connectivity and thermostat controls that are accessible from your phone, pad and laptop. Its super-intelligent, user-friendly system controllers allow you to orchestrate and monitor mode, temperature, time, airflow volume and more across your entire system, at the touch of button.

Daikin has some of the best financing terms and rebates available in the industry, plus Cornerstone Pros works with local utility companies to qualify customers for additional rebates for installing energy efficient A/C systems.

“The new Daikin Fit system has so many more benefits than other systems — there is nothing out there that compares,” said Beurmann. “Cornerstone has never worked with a system that has so much to offer, and at a price point most people can afford.”

Beurmann adds that Cornerstone technicians are paid hourly, so customers never have to worry about being pressured to buy a new or upgraded A/C system. “Our only motive is to do what is best for our customers,” he says.

Cornerstone Pros offers 24-hour heating and cooling assistance. Call (813) 990-0561 anytime, day or night. For more information, visit the website at CornerstonePros.com.

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New Charter School Ready For Students at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel Pinecrest Academy To Open With 652 Students In Grades K-6

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asco County’s newest charter school, Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel, is on track to open later this summer with 652 students in kindergarten through sixth grades.

Principal Aimee Mielke reports there are still openings for students in all grades, and encourages interested families to explore the school’s website and complete its application as soon as possible. Information and the application form are at PinecrestWesleyChapel.com.

The school, which is located on State Road 54 about three miles east of I-75, will have several sections at every grade level, with kindergarten having the most.

“We’re looking at opening with between six and eight kindergarten classes, and four classrooms each for first and second grades,” said Mielke.

“It is very rewarding to be a new school that is flexible and able to offer the number of classrooms per grade that our community needs.”

Grades three through six will have two and three sections.

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a tuition-free public charter school situated at the community entrance of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel. It is the first Pinecrest Academy in Tampa Bay, and will be expanding to add seventh and eighth grades in subsequent years.

With 16 schools nationwide, Pinecrest Academy Inc. has made a name for itself in the education community. It offers advanced programs, including a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum, and a dual English/Spanish language program.

With the STEM program, Pinecrest students will learn about new technologies, such as robotics, and will have fully functioning STEM labs in all grades — something most schools do not offer.

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel also will have self-contained classrooms for gifted students, where pacing will be faster and performance tests much more in-depth, to allow gifted students to flourish in their education.

“All Pinecrest schools have an emphasis on high-quality instruction.

We’ll continuously be monitoring the data so we know what each student needs, and have many different programs available to focus on the needs of the individual student,” says Mielke.

Everything designed and purchased for the classroom was chosen for student engagement, Mielke explains, and technology is an essential component of the new school. Laptops are being provided for every student in grades two through six, as are iPads for firstgraders and kindergartners.

Each classroom will have a 70inch Clear Touch Interactive Board

The modern architecture of Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel gives students and faculty stunning lake and conservation views.

mounted on the wall that will be used to pull up textbooks and other teaching aids.

Teachers and students will be able to work on the screen, much like a giant, touch-screen white board.

The inviting furniture Meikle’s team selected for their classrooms was chosen to give students a feeling like they are walking into their living room, not a traditional school classroom.

“There is a lot of research that proves that children have different learning styles, and we want our classrooms to be flexible and versatile so kids can break up into small groups to work together most effectively,” said Mielke.

The Principal is especially excited about a large whiteboard table in every classroom that children can work directly on, and which the teach can then elevate and flip up to create a large white board for the entire classroom to see. Plus, every chair and table is on wheels, so they can be easily moved around the

classroom for small group learning.

The furniture and technology will begin to arrive at the school in midJune, and Mielke hopes to open the school’s doors for tour to families and teachers in July. The school schedule is tied to that of the Pasco County Public School system, which is expecting schools to open August 10.

Mielke has hired most of the school’s 27 teachers, including classroom, art, music, Spanish and physical education, as well as an instructional coach and office staff.

“We have a nice combination of experienced teachers from both public and charter schools, with seven teachers at more than 20 years of experience. Plus, we have two brand-new teachers who I am very excited about,” said Mielke, who adds that over half of her teaching staff have master’s degrees.

Blue and green colors brilliantly burst along the hallways of the modern building that has 49 large classrooms, oversized art and music

rooms, and high-tech science labs.

The school is visually notable with unusual windows in the shape of half-moons, circles and squares that give students and faculty stunning lake and conservation views.

“There’s no question that Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is a visually stunning architectural masterpiece,” said Miekle.

Pinecrest is offering before and after care for their students, which will start at 6 a.m., and end at 6 p.m.

It will be fee-based, but Mielke ensures it will be affordable. Pinecrest also will be providing a fee-based private Pre-K program for siblings of Pinecrest students; to be considered for the Pre-K program, a child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1.

Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is one of the most important elements of the goal to build a brand-new town in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, says Stephanie Lerret, senior vice president of marketing and community relations for the Avalon Park Group. Lerret noted that the developer’s goal is to have the very best school in the entire state.

“Our residents are ecstatic to now have the option to send their children to one of the top charter school operators in Florida,” said Lerret.

Affordable Homes That Inspire Community Connections

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ith tree-lined streets winding around sparkling lakes and flower-filled parks, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel exemplifies small-town America.

Avex Homes, a premier builder in this award-winning community, combines this small town charm with innovative floor plans to bring affordable single-family homes and townhomes to area homebuyers.

Avex homes are solidly built in a variety of classic designs, each rich with architectural detail and a traditional focus on the front porch.

Its single-family homes start in the mid-$200s, and are available on a variety of lots, including conservation and water views.

The builder offers buyers eight floor plans to choose from, ranging in size from 1,585 square feet to 2,856 square feet in one- and twostory plans. Four inventory homes are available for families looking to move this summer. All are one-story homes, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage. Prices range from $259,000 to $296,092.

Avex also offers maintenance-free townhomes with two-car garages in the rear. Three floor plans are available, ranging from 1,608 square feet to 1,834 square feet, each with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

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If building from scratch, homebuyers can upgrade their townhome’s finishes to their individual lifestyle and design preferences — from moving electrical outlets, to upgrading cabinets and flooring, to choosing colors that best show off their individual taste. The most popular upgrades are quartz countertops and luxury vinyl flooring.

Beazer Homes is closing out its sales in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, and is selling its model home. The Cypress Pointe is a two-story home at 2,254 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2-car garage.

This home is loaded with designer upgrades, including a spacious master suite, covered lanai and luxurious pool. The home is available now, and the price is $389,000.

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“Our townhomes are beautifully designed with upscale custom finishes, and offer buyers a tremendous value for the Wesley Chapel area,” said Cheryl Gonzalez, sales representative for Avex Homes.

“Plus, every home comes with a 2car garage — something you rarely

find in townhomes that begin in the low $200,000s.”

Three inventory townhomes are available now, all affordably priced between $232,761 to $247,688.

“Buyers love our townhomes’ cozy feel and old-fashioned, traditional look,” said Gonzalez. “People always comment on how spacious they feel because of our open floor plans and standard 9-foot ceilings on both the first and second floors.”

Few communities offer the recreational activities found at Avalon Park Wesley Chapel, thoughtfully created for residents of all ages. New in 2019 was an expansive second amenity center with a zero-entry pool, splash pad, spa and picnic area.

Avalon Park families also enjoy a wide array of other amenities, including another swimming pool, tot lot, basketball courts, pocket parks with mini-libraries, dog park, and trails and walkways that will interconnect with its planned downtown.

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Five Hacks to Get Your Home in Tip-Top Shape

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Clear the cobwebs and get a fresh start this summer, by using shelf liner around the house to add beauty and organization to your spaces.

Want to have a little fun with the chores? Try these five unexpected shelf liner hacks to protect against messes, enhance organization and add pops of color.

1. Laundry room: It never hurts to have a little extra storage. Cover the top of front-load machines with shelf liner for easy cleaning and to help keep items in place. Use the space to put your detergents and fabric softeners in decorative baskets or containers.

2. Pantry: Trade your mess of boxes, bags and random spices for dry food canisters and pantry organizers. Before arranging them on the shelves, put down a layer of liner to catch crumbs or leaks. Kick things up a notch by choosing a printed liner to complement kitchen décor.

3. Everything but the kitchen sink: The cabinets under the sink tend to be a catch-all for cleaning products, tools and household supplies. It also can be a hot spot for water damage, grime and leaks.

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4. Refrigerator: Feeling inspired by pics of a favorite celebrity’s stocked fridge on social media?

Recreate their masterpiece by lining up produce, drinks and condiments by type and color. If you can’t keep it up all year, at least you’ll get a great pic for the ‘Gram. Bonus tip: A layer of shelf liner will help keep groceries in place and make cleaning up any leaks or spills a breeze. Throw the liner in the washing machine and re-use it.

5. Closet space: Do a closet purge and divvy up “donate” and “keep” piles. Cover closet shelves and dresser drawers with fabric top liner, to protect clothes from snags, crease lines and discoloration.

Apply leftover liner to the sides of drawers for an easy, DIY upgrade.

dults age 55-plus are discovering Club Wildwood in Hudson as a perfect community to live because of its beautiful manufactured homes, first-class amenities (including an 85,000-gallon pool), and fabulous location just 30 minutes from Land O’ Lakes and 5 minutes from the beach.

At 478 homes, Club Wildwood is the largest retirement community in north Pasco County. With so many residents, there is always something going on for folks to enjoy, from water aerobics in its Olympic-size swimming pool, to twice-a-week bingo and weekly happy hours.

Residents are friendly and welcome newcomers to activities and clubs.

This exceptionally maintained park has re-sale homes priced from $20,000 to $85,000. New homes also

are available for sale or lease, and begin in the low $90s. All homes are double-wide, and offer two or three bedrooms, two baths and an attached carport and storage area.

Most existing homes have been updated with the latest design styles, and are a tremendous value for a single-family home in terms of cost, amenities and location.

Many of the community’s newest residents are moving from Land O’ Lakes and Lutz, which are just 30 minutes away, because living at Club Wildwood with all its fabulous lifestyle costs less than renting an apartment, and its location on U.S. 19 makes it easy to get to work and close to so many things to do.

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In the three months since this manufactured home community began selling new homes priced in the low $90s, 14 out of 20 inventory homes have sold. There are just six homes left, and these are expected to sell quickly to those age 55 years and older.

The community’s new homes are spacious — up to 1,456 square feet — and boast front porches, great rooms for living and dining, two or three bedrooms, den, and two full baths. Floor plans are open and contemporary with the latest in home design trends. Kitchens feature lots of cabinets and a large

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Quality blinds and appliances are provided, including a refrigerator and a washer/dryer.

Every home has an inviting front porch (some as large as 10 X 12), a covered carport with a large, secure storage area, and steps leading from the driveway to the back of the home for convenient unloading of groceries and easy access to the laundry area.

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