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l l a B P lay Let's
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any of us eagerly look forward to this time of the year – when we can enjoy some professional baseball in our own backyard. I will definitely be missing Big Papi at the batter’s plate, but it will still be fun checking out the other players and rising stars – and of course indulging in some decadent ballpark goodies! Speaking of rising stars…this month we are proud to feature Best Home Services, one of SW Florida’s premier LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS
A/C, Plumbing, & Electrical companies. In 2010 they only provided electrical services and had under 10 employees; now they are 145 team members strong! They have made such an impact on SW Florida that Governor Rick Scott paid them a visit last month honoring them with the Business Ambassador Award. Learn more about this award and the culture they have created to have such incredible growth in just a few years. As always, this issue is full of great finds if you’re looking for local businesses that are offering great dining, fun entertainment and reliable services. I hope you are also checking out our added content and learning more about the faces behind the local businesses of SW Florida. I love hearing their success stories and hope you do too! Although traffic may be more than challenging over the next month (my sympathy goes out to those who live along the Daniels Corridor next to the baseball stadiums), and the waiting time may be longer than normal at your favorite local restaurants, please don’t let that keep you from venturing out. Continue to patronize our local establishments! This month we hope you enjoy all that SW Florida has to offer - all while living local.
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GINA BIRCH
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W
hen Chadd and Keegan Hodges purchased Best Home Services from their parents back in 2010 the company only offered electrical services and had fewer than ten employees.
Things have certainly changed a bit since then. Today, the company entrusts 145 employees to service all of their customer’s air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing needs stretching from Marco Island to Bradenton. They also just opened a new 40,000 square foot headquarters in Naples and are poised to add an additional 80 positions this year. All of the growth and success has certainly not gone unnoticed. In fact, Florida Governor and Naples resident Rick Scott recently visited Best Home Services to recognize their accomplishments and to present co-owners Chadd and Keegan with the Business Ambassador Award. The award spotlights their tremendous growth and the opportunity they are creating for Florida families.
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BEST HOME SERVICES RECOGNIZED BY
Ri c k c ot t S GOVERNOR
FOR PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO FLORIDA FAMILIES written by
Joe Yapello
“In Florida, we understand how important companies like Best Home Services are to creating new opportunities for our families,” Governor Scott said. “It is great to see so many people pursuing the American Dream in Southwest Florida thanks to the job they have with this great company. Just like Florida, Best Home Services is a true melting pot and has employees from nine countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. I look forward to seeing Best Home Services’ continued success right here in Florida.”
culture and relentless commitment to their employees and customers are what gives Best Home Services their edge in the industry. And they understand that it’s the entire team that is deserving of the special recognition award.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Governor Scott and the State of Florida,” both Chadd and Keegan proudly stated. “Our family owned company is proud to be a leading home service provider in Southwest Florida. We are excited to grow our company even more this year and are truly blessed to have such a great team to help us achieve Both Chadd and Keegan are quick that goal!” to point out that their company (continued on next page)
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“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Governor Scott and the State of Florida. Our family owned company is proud to be a leading home service provider in Southwest Florida.” – CHADD & KEEGAN HODGES
In addition to highlighting the company’s remarkable grow th, Governor Scott also acknowledged their community involvement and praised its customer service. They have been voted one of the best in customer service by Angie’s List and in several other publications and websites, and have been a recipient of the Carrier Presidential Award 6 years in a row. Best Home gives back to the community by regularly investing in charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Midwest Food Bank, Liberty Youth Ranch and the Special Olympics. With their red-white-and-blue service vehicles traversing Southwest Florida roads featuring a shielded super hero charging forward, Best
Home Services is poised to make an even greater impact in their industry in 2017. They currently have 11,000 customers with maintenance contracts and its technicians are expected to visit about 30,000 customers a year. More than 80 percent of their business comes from satisfied repeat customers. Their continued growth and success of the company boils down to the simple fac t s. “Our growth is a
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testament to the great people we have working here,” Chadd states. Keegan adds, “I think it’s our culture. Everybody is just driven so it creates a culture of growth.” Best Home Ser vices has been making Florida homes safer, more comfortable, and more efficient one job at a time ever since 1980. To learn more about how this 37-yearold company can help you with
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Events
Fort Myers Film Festival | Mar 8-12
THE SIDNEY & BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER • 10a-11p
Beer & Bacon Festival | Mar 11 LEE CIVIC CENTER • 2p-7p
SoCo Second Saturday | Mar 11 & Apr 8
SOUTH OF COLONIAL BLVD, BET WEEN SUMMERLIN & MCGREGOR • 5p-10p
Bike Night | Mar 11
DOWNTOWN FT. MYERS • 6p-10p
Farmers Market | Mar 16, 23, 30 & Apr 6, 13 FIRST STREET IN THE CENTENNIAL PARK • 7a-1p
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SWFL National Car Show & Classic Car Auction | Mar 18-19 LEE CIVIC CENTER • 9a-4p
Pet Walk Friday’s | Mar 24 DOWNTOWN FT MYERS • 6p-8p
7th Annual Scope for Hope 5k & Kids Fun Run | Mar 25 CENTURY LINK SPORTS COMPLEX • 7a-12p
Color Vibe 5k | Mar 25 LEE CIVIC CENTER • 8a-2p
Snowbird Health & Wellness Expos | Mar 25 SIX BENDS HARLEY-DAVIDSON • 10a-5p
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DEBUNK Cankles the myth of
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he issue of cankles (where the calf and ankle appear to have merged as one) was discussed several years ago on the daytime MD entertainment talk show “Dr. OZ” and confusion still exists as to the relationship of this condition to venous insufficiency. Unfortunately, venous insufficiency was not included in the possible causes of cankles and this distressed me.
I have seen many patients with similar appearing calves and ankles which have been self described as their Grandma’s ankles or stovepipe legs. As I caught the last segment of the show, I found it odd that Dr. Oz was missing VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY, as well as other causes, in the differential diagnosis list. Pregnancy, fatty foods and heart and kidney problems were identified as potential causes although the mechanisms were not well described.
I saw many patients that day that had no obvious signs of varicose veins, heart failure or kidney failure, nor were they pregnant but most had what I refer to as “cankles”. All patients had ultrasound evidence of severe superficial venous insufficiency.
With an estimated 35-40 million adults in the U.S. affected by treatable superficial venous insufficiency, a significant number of patients may present with atypical signs, such as the above referenced “cankles”. Patients may have to urinate frequently at night, often have to loosen their shoes as the day progresses and may note restless legs when they lie down at night. Elevation eventually relieves their discomfort as the fluid in the legs returns to venous circulation. This returned fluid is then processed into urine by the kidneys, stored in the bladder and often necessitates frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom
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ING “
...Venous insufficiency should be considered and ultrasound evaluation completed earlier in the assessment of swollen ankles rather than as a last result. . Dr. Joseph Magnant, Vascular Surgeon & Vein Expert
(noc turnal diuresis). This straight forward cycle repeats itself daily with increased venous pressure in the ankle area due to leaky vein valves, resulting in seeping of serum (water and protein) out of the thin-walled veins into the surrounding skin and fat (appearance of “cankles”) which progresses over the course of the day, until elevation and rest are possible. I agree with Dr. Oz that effective conservative therapy includes exercise, as this helps the calf muscles pump at least some of the extra fluid back up to the jugular vein. However, unless the most common and treatable underlying cause
of “cankles” (venous insufficiency) is scientifically ruled out with duplex ultrasound examination, I would not encourage any of my patients to have liposuction of their “cankles”. Venous insu f f icienc y should be considered and ultrasound evaluation completed earlier in the assessment of swollen ankles rather than as a last result. Venous insufficiency is treatable with a minimally invasive procedure called endovenous ablation. With 15 years of clinical experience, endovenous ablation is an effective and safe outpatient procedure which has dramatically changed the way patients with venous insufficiency.
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he first time Holly Wright had a custom designed closet in her own home, she would actually sit in it and read a book. She laughs, “It was the nicest room in my house. To be organized is so nice—it doesn’t always stay nice and tidy but still, it’s soooo nice.” Holly has been a designer with All About Closets for nearly ten years. Born in Memphis and growing up in Kansas City, she moved to Southwest Florida at the age of 21 where she worked in the beauty industry for more than 15 years as a nail tech.
Even though she only worked briefly in the flooring department, the job opened her eyes to the world of design, specifically custom closets and storage. She remembers thinking “it would be fun” to design closets for people who are remodeling or sprucing up their space, until her mom said, “you wont make any money at it.” Whether she sought out to debunk that proclamation or not, Holly eventually proved her mom wrong–and it didn’t take long either.
Despite starting a new career in the middle of one of the nation’s biggest Feeling the need for a change, she left economic downturns, Holly says, “I the salons and spas behind, entering got really busy really quick. It’s been into an entirely different line of work at a huge blessing to me.” Robb and Stucky Furniture and Interiors. livinglocalfl.com | MAR/APR 2017
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It’s his second “season” as chef/owner of Cru at The Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers and Bob Boye is turning up the heat in both the front and back of the house. Since taking over the reigns of this famous restaurant, regulars have noticed a few changes in the décor and menu, while enjoying consistently impeccable quality and service.
Boye is a rare Southwest Florida native who studied business administration and marketing at University of South Florida. Bored by a desk job, he began bartending a couple of days a week at Cru.
While watching the culinary artistry that Cru is known for, Bob took an interest in the culinary art, and the education and on-the-job training began. He quit his day job soon after being afforded the opportunity to learn to cook, working his way through almost every position in the restaurant. Putting his business skills to work now, Boye says, “I love every part of it - the accounting work in the mornings, the wine tasting and education, the teaching, and especially cooking every day. I was sick a couple of weeks ago and missed four days in the kitchen—it drove me crazy”. He spends time with his kitchen staff, the way his mentors did with him, challenging them to think about everything from creative combinations of food, to how to plate them. 13499 S CLEVELAND AVE
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He says, “We have our classic dishes, they make up about half of the menu…but the other half is my mental playground; how can I take something like plant city strawberries, and incorporate them into things that don’t taste like, or seem like strawberry.” For instance, he grills them, adds roasted tomatoes and makes a so-called elixir for gnocchi. And instead of a typical roasted duck, he dry ages it for seven days. A voracious reader, Boye not only gravitates towards books dealing with food, but leadership and philosophy; knowledge he puts to practice daily, when dealing with patrons and staff. A big focus over the last year and a half has been, “making sure everyone in the building understands how I want the business run on a daily basis so that every guest is taken care of to the fullest extent whether or not I am in the building. Every guest should receive the same experience and service.” It’s not just about the food, but the entire experience--from the cocktails and wine, to the hospitality and service, to which he and his team consistently hit the nail on the head.
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Southwest Florida lawyer Scott Kuhn had never vacationed in Florida, he didn’t have relatives in the sunshine state, but 15 years ago he managed to end up here anyway. As an executive with General Electric in Louisville, Kentucky, after Scott got his MBA, he moved to Florida to study law at Stetson University. Once the sand got in his shoes, it was hard to shake.
Scott got into the legal profession because as he says, “I like to solve problems. This is a way to earn a living by solving problems, AND you get to help people.” The legal field is wide and varied but Scott saw a need for helping the aging population and their families who relocate to the Sunshine State as they need documents prepared according to Florida law; like trusts, guardianships, probate, real estate and generally protecting their finances.
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One of the hardest things to give up when you have dietary restrictions or are trying to eat more healthfully is pizza. Thank goodness there is Pizza Fusion! Owner Rose Thompson says, “Pizza is the number one consumed food by Americans and what we love.” She laughs, “I could eat it everyday, and if I can make it a little healthier for the younger kids and older adults, why not?” If you’re wondering how this is possible, it begins, quite simply, with the ingredients. The only time you’ll use a napkin here is to wipe your hands, not dab the grease off of your pie. Pizza Fusion uses organic vegetables and top of the line cheese that because of its quality, Thompson says, the chefs don’t have to use as much to get the flavor across. About the sauce she says,
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“It’s organic with only five, not twenty five, ingredients and you can actually read those ingredients.” When asked her favorite, Thompson sighed deeply, it was almost like forcing a parent to name their favorite child. Eventually she declared, “The Founders Pie is one of my favorites. I take off the tomato sauce and do garlic and olive oil instead.” You can also order pizza with gluten free crust or substitute vegan cheese made from either soy or tapioca beans. Pizza Fusion even serves vegan, gluten free brownies for a satisfying dessert. Thompson grew up in a pizza restaurant; her parents owned one in Michigan where she worked as a teenager with her sister. Keeping true to family ties, her sister owns a pizza place in Georgia while Thompson and her husband Brown, have Pizza Fusion in Naples and Fort Myers.
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She says Pizza Fusion “kind of fell in my lap.” Although it is a franchise, the couple liked the fact that the company gives local owners great flexibility when it comes to the menu, design and serving their community, something they take full advantage of; for instance, serving only Florida made microbrews behind the bar.
When the Thompsons opened their Naples location, she says, “We put our heads together with family and par tners to come up with the design. We were able to travel and go to different places and look at what others have.” She laughs, adding, “I also spent a lot of time on Pinterest.” Thompson says about her welcoming pizza business, “We strive everyday to please our customers. Come in and see.” FORT MYERS
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