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nyone who knows me, knows how I suffer…from a deliciously, wonderful sweet tooth! So I can’t be happier that July is National Ice Cream Month…I intend to do some ‘market research’ at local sweet shops and restaurants. Hopefully you’ll join me. It’s also hurricane season and Crowther Roofing is on call in the event our area ends up in the path of a storm. The family owned business has been serving Southwest Florida since 1974—you’ll learn more about them in this month’s cover story. They attribute their longevity and success to the people that work with them. For Crowther Roofing, it’s always been and always will be a team effort. Some people fall into their careers or businesses, some are born into it and others create it from seemingly nowhere. For years, Angela Melvin had a vision of creating a safe place for grieving kids and their families in our region. More than a year after opening Valerie’s House we check in with her and meet one of the teenagers this program has helped through a devastating loss. During the summer months I always like to encourage friends and readers to get out and patronize local businesses. We have our roads back, we can get seats at our favorite restaurants, we can get speedy appointments for home and auto services, all while supporting local business. Your contributions might just make the so-called “down season” a little better this year. Thank you for living local, LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS
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he Crowther family started visiting Southwest Florida, for vacation some five decades ago. Who knew that their fun in the sun would eventually lead to the establishment of one of the most successful, most trusted commercial & residential roofing companies in the state.
The oldest of four siblings, Crowther decided to move south after graduation, to put a real effort into growing and managing the company’s Florida leg. From a mere 8 employees, under his leadership it’s now burgeoning at almost 500.
The Crowther’s roofing legacy spans five generations, and begins in Scotland. In the early 1950’s the Scottish immigrants began a roofing business in the metro Chicago area. Even though the business was booming, when winter hit, things grinded to a halt thanks to the snow.
Southwest Floridians have seen the yellow Crowther Roofing trucks on the streets for decades, but not in their driveways. The family got out of the residential business in the early 80’s to concentrate on the commercial side of things.
So the family began a small business in Southwest Florida in 1974 “to have But times have changed and the residensomething to do in the off-season,” tial division is up and running once again according to company CEO Lee Scott for 6 years. Crowther. Company president Kevin Callans says, He remembers, “We started simple, “The fun thing about residential is that roofing houses, with eight employees you’re taking care of peoples castles. and a couple of pick-up trucks.” It’s the most important thing they have and it has to be perfect. Their expecCrowther may’ve been born into the tations, and our reputation, are high.” business but his father made him work as well as go to college. He says, “In Crowther chimes in, “The main differ1982 I graduated with a degree in ence is that commercial clients know Engineering Physics. Dad told us if we wanted to work in the office and commit what to expect but homeowners have to the family business, you have to get a never done it (replaced a roof) or its degree. We worked our butts off in the been 20 years and they forgot what’s field in the meantime to learn the real it like…The process is simple but people are different.” construction process.” (continued on next page)
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Southwest Florida By Gina Birch
“We are proud of the company and so are the people who work here. We love what we do.” Lee Scott Crowther
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Callans/President Lee Scott Crowther/CEO
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John Lopez
9 Year Employee Showing us some samples at the Crowther showroom on Metro Parkway.
To help residents pick out the perfect roof and to take care of their needs and expectations, Crowther now has a showroom on Metro Parkway in Fort Myers.
When the roofing company added an office in Sarasota, Callans left Chicago to run the division. Although he is not related by blood, he feels like part of the Crowther family and not just because it’s the culture of the company. There was a softball field next to the roofing company in Chicago. It was the city championship and the Crowther team was playing a team Callan’s father was on. Callan recalls, “My Dad did hit a ball or did something to win the game.” When his mother stood up, her water broke. Callans laughs, “I was almost born at Crowther so I didn’t have a chance from birth not to be involved.” It didn’t hurt that his father was also CFO of the company for some thirty years.
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At 79 years old, Lee J. Crowther is still chairman of the board and even though he’s retired from the day to day grind, he’s still involved and still likes to get his hands dirty when he is on the 25 acre Fort Myers Campus. Now that we are in hurricane season, the company has its first responder hats out and is ready to go in case of an emergency. Crowther says, “We learned a lot from going through storms, most notably Charlie.” I f t h e y d o n’ t h e a r f r o m c l i e n t s i n c l u d i n g h o s p i t a l s , p o l i ce a n d f i r e , C r o w t h e r s a y s , “ We h a v e agreements, if you can’t call, we’ll come to you to assess your needs so you can still be a first responder.” Crowther has giant generators on site and both a fixed and a mobile command center to help in the event of a natural disaster. The growth of the roofing business has resulted in a natural progression
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of creating new divisions for support, keeping things in house and maintaining control over large projects. Crowther also has a commercial & residential AC division, where Chris Crow ther, Lee’s son, is a superintendent in the HVAC division. Lee’s daughter, Nicole Crow ther, also functions as the office manager in residential roofing. Other divisions include at tic ventilation systems, BioClean, light gauge metal trusses, lightweight insulating concrete, electrical and more. Both men can’t give enough praise to the team they’ve built, the men and women in the field, in the office, the showroom, who carry on the company’s reputation and good name. Crowther says success would not be possible without them and the company ’s mid -western business philosophy. He says, “We are proud of the company and so are the people who work here. We love what we do.”
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Florida’s leading home service company providing exceptional air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing services to residents from Naples to Bradenton for the last 37 years, is excited to announce the opening of their new 15,000-squarefoot call center next month. In late May, a full-sized replica of the iconic blue ‘Bestman Truck’ the community has grown to know since 1980 was launched 20 feet in the air; outside of their newest location along U.S. Route 41. The revealing of the new roadway sign is symbolic to the local family businesses’ success and has already become a landmark in South Fort Myers. The 15,000-square-foot building located at 16090 S. Tamiami Trail will be home to the company’s state-of-the-art 60-employee call center operations facility in August. The unique sign, measuring the actual length of a Ford Transit-like many in the Best Home Services fleet of over 110 ‘Bestman Vans’, is fully-loaded with LED headlights and taillights and an inside cab light. At night, the truck will be completely illuminated, with a glowing Bestman logo on each side of the sign, brightening the surrounding area-making it hard to miss! The company is headquartered out of Naples and employs over 160 team members who are committed to providing service excellence stretching across the west coast of Florida. Recently, Gov. Rick Scott paid Best Home Services a visit and awarded the co-owners Chadd & Keegan Hodges with the Business Ambassador Award. Governor Scott recognized the brothers dedication to job growth and the multiple
opportunities the company continues to provide Florida families. “ In January, we made a commitment to the Governor that we would create an additional 80 more jobs by the end of the year and have made great progress. This new call center will help us reach our goal, as we are in need of filling 20 more desks” stated Keegan Hodges, co-owner of Best Home Services. Year after year, more northerners are deciding to pack up and head down south. Southwest Florida is no longer a Midwesterner’s best-kept secret. It’s hard to stop them when you can live where people vacation. “As Southwest Florida continues to grow, so does the need for home service repairs. We know how vital it is to the local economy to offer rewarding careers” said Chadd Hodges, co-owner of Best Home Services. If you believe you have what it takes to fill one of the twenty open seats, Best Home Services wants to hear from you. They are currently seeking talented individuals to join their award-winning workplace culture. For more information on employment opportunities, please contact their human resources department at careers@getbest.com. Best Home Services is a local, family owned and operated company that is focused on caring for their customers and the community. Their team relentlessly works to continuously improve their service in order to make Southwest Florida homes safer, more comfortable, and more efficient-one job at a time! To learn more about Best Home Services’ story or to apply for a position, head on over to their website at:
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VENOUS DI It’s More Than Just Varicose Veins
Patrick A. Nero MD, FACS
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e have all seen someone walking down the street and noticed large bulging varicose veins and thought – they should really see a doctor about that. Though varicose veins or prominent spider veins are the most obvious sign of venous disease, they represent a medical condition called venous insufficiency that is much more than just varicose veins. Venous insufficiency can manifest as a variety of signs and symptoms, many of which may not immediately come to mind when thinking about venous disease. Venous insufficiency is a condition where the valves in the superficial venous system in the legs fail and, over time, lead to impaired blood return to the heart. Blood pools in the leg veins, especially when in the standing or sitting position, leading to abnormally high pressure in the veins or venous hypertension. It is this venous hypertension which leads to the many signs and symptoms of venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency is a very common and underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of Americans. It is estimated to be present in as much as 40% of the population and becomes more prevalent after age 50. Heredity is the major risk factor, as are a history of blood clots or DVT, obesity, standing or sedentary occupation, female gender and prior pregnancies, though the condition afflicts many men as well. Most people are aware of the most common sign of venous insufficiency
which is varicose veins, but many people without varicose veins also have venous insufficiency. Legs swelling as well as achy, heavy or tired legs at the end of the day are also common symptoms. In severe cases, the skin around the ankles can become discolored, thickened or even ulcerated over time. As the pressure in the venous system builds throughout the day when patients are on their feet, symptoms progress and are worse in the evening and at bedtime. This is when the lesser known symptoms of venous insufficiency such as restless legs, leg cramps and excessive urination become problematic and can rob a patient of a good night’s sleep. All of these symptoms can exist in the absence of venous disease but
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SEASE many patients’ symptoms improve with treatment for venous insufficiency. A trial of compression hose or socks can be the best predictor of which symptoms will most likely improve or respond to venous interventions. Modern vein evaluation and intervention is much different than it was years ago. Prior to 2000, procedures such as vein stripping were very invasive, required general anesthesia, and had unacceptably high complication rates. For this reason, most patients with venous insufficiency were forced to suffer as there were no effective treatment options available other than compression hose and leg elevation. At Vein Specialists in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs/Naples, we offer comprehensive, modern vein evaluation and care. Dr. Joseph Magnant and I are board certified surgeons focused 100% on the management of venous disease. We start by taking a detailed history and physical exam and then offer detailed ultrasound evaluations in our office which is the gold standard in evaluating venous disease. We are then able to formulate the best treatment plan for each individual patient. In many cases the best treatment option for patients with venous insufficiency is something called endovenous ablation or vein closure. This can be accomplished with either laser or radiofrequency catheters that allow us to heat and permanently seal the poorly functioning veins decreasing the venous pressure in the legs and significantly improving vein related symptoms. This procedure is minimally invasive and offered under local anesthesia in both our office locations with minimal discomfort. Other treatment options such as removal of varicose
veins through small incisions called microphlebectomy or sclerotherapy for spider veins are also offered. If you or a loved one has varicose veins or any of the other signs or symptoms of venous insufficiency such as leg swelling, fatigue, achiness, cramps or restless legs please consider visiting our website at Weknowveins.com for more information. Dr. Magnant and I see patients along with our two highly trained nurse practitioners in both our Fort Myers and Bonita Springs/ Naples locations daily so call for an appointment today. Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from Medical College of Virginia. He completed a general surgery residency at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and a fellowship in vascular surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Dr. Magnant of Vein Specialists focuses exclusively on vein evaluation and modern treatments in a dedicated, outpatient, vein-centered facility. Dr. Magnant is an active member of the American College of Phlebology, Society for Vascular Surgery and Society of Vascular Ultrasound. Patrick A. Nero, MD, FACS, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is also certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support. Dr. Nero earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine from the University of Dayton in Ohio and his medical degree summa cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery through the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency program. Dr. Nero is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a member of the American College of Phlebology and the Society for Vascular US. He joined Dr. Magnant and staff at Vein Specialists earlier in 2016.
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Mixing the Love in
Love Boat Ice Cream for 17 years
As if anyone needs an excuse to eat ice cream this summer, July is National Ice Cream Month. What’s your favorite flavor? We asked Jenny Roberts, the ice cream maker and production manager at Love Boat Ice Cream, that question and it was like asking her to pick her favorite child—impossible. Jenny began working at Love Boat as a teenager over 17 years ago. She has gradually worked her way up to the huge responsibility of making the more than 75 flavors of ice cream you’ll find at the store on McGregor Blvd in Fort Myers on any given day. The ice cream is literally made around the clock to meet the demand. Love Boat has been serving frozen treats for 50 years and in March, moved to a new location some 500 feet south for more space both in the front and back of the house. Roberts says, “We have a lot more room to make ice cream and we now have a convection oven so we can make ice cream cakes and sandwiches.” Her newest flavor of ice cream is carrot cake; making the cake in house makes it easier to play with new creations. Roberts grew up in Georgia but would visit her grandparents in Southwest Florida during the summers. They would always go to Love Boat for ice cream. She says, “I can remember it was overwhelming,
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so many flavors. I always got chocolate marshmallow and chocolate chip.” When she was eleven, her family relocated to the area and her father became friends with the owner at the time. That friendship opened the door for Roberts to work part time while in school, eventually giving her the opportunity to run the ice cream making side of things…a dream job. Circling back to our original question on favorite flavors, the ice cream maker finally gushes, “I think Elvis is one of my go to flavors, the chocolate brownie batter is always a favorite, the chocolate peanut butter has been a favorite since coming here as a kid, honestly I don’t have a fave, it’s different everyday depending on my mood.” Mood is one of the things that make this frozen dessert so special, National Ice Cream month or not. Roberts explains, “I think it is the whole atmosphere. As a child you would sit down for dessert, and a lot of times it was ice cream. In my mind it was always a happy moment in life and it just stays with you as you grow up.” She continues, “You are never in a bad mood or upset when you think about ice cream. And if you are that mood goes away as soon as you eat it.”
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Luis Ramos, Rick Littlejohn, Gini D’Alessandro & Brett Bramhall
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hen Luis Ramos started working for Air Advantage back in 2004, he had heard from others how owner Scott Bramhall treated his employees and how they had the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. “I started working under the supervision of Scott’s father,” Luis recalls. “After a year with the company I was promoted into the service department. Once there, I had the opportunity to work with our Vice President at the time, Steve Dial. Steve was a great example for me, showing me how honesty
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and quality of work were the traits that Air Advantage was built on.” Over the years, Luis has also been impressed by the company’s family atmosphere. “Throughout the 13 years that I’ve been with Air Advantage I feel that I’ve grown within a family and a constructive circle,” Luis states. “I thank all of the personnel here that has always believed in me. The patience and dedication that they’ve shown me has allowed me to grow and excel.” A full service air conditioning company located in Lehigh Acres, Air Advantage has been proudly servicing customers from Marco Island to Punta Gorda for the past 16 years. Their customer base has reached over 13,000 making them one of the most trusted and recognized air conditioning companies in Southwest Florida. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your air conditioning system don’t hesitate to call Air Advantage today at 239-433-4635 or check out their web site at www.myairadvantage.com
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lorida law regarding the use of medical marijuana officially changes this month (July) allowing residents with a host of ailments, broader access to the natural herb for treatment options.
drugs in the world that mimics our neurochemical receptors.” Unlike many pharmaceuticals that affect the body in numerous ways he says cannabis, “just does one thing that works for all symptoms…it slows things down.”
Dr. Gregory Sonn, founder of Iona H eal t h and Wellnes s , has b e en prescribing a non-euphoric strain of cannabis since it became legal in 2014, but the new laws open doors for him to help even more people.
Whether treating patients who have nausea from chemo or suffer from anxiety Dr. Sonn says, “Things work more efficiently in your body when they are slow and steady.”
Growing up in Fort Myers, Dr. Sonn specialized in palliative care for many years; his medical background is quite extensive. Today his holistic practice focuses on the overall health and wellness of a person.
When the body is calm it decreases stress and pain that can eventually beat up your immune system, causing more sickness.
The use of cannabis figures prominently in his treatments, in everything from topical creams, to capsules, oils, tinctures, and inhalation.
The physician star ts slowly when prescribing cannabis, personalizing each t reat m en t , so m et hin g you wont find in most medical marijuana dispensaries, the majority of which have a corporate backing, not local.
For people who think medial marijuana is just about getting high, think again. Dr. Sonn explains, “It’s one of the only
It ’s an impor tant dis tinc tion and consideration…one that sets Dr. Sonn apart.
Dr. Sonn may be reached at
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Gavin’s HARDWARE
Get Your Summer Grilling On at Gavin’s By Gina Birch
Family Owned and Operated Since 1987 FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE livinglocalfl.com | JULY 2017
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rilling season is officially here and there’s no better time than the present to get rid of your old model or even buy a grill for the first time. With so many options, where do you start? We suggest seeking the help of grill expert Steve Petzold at Gavin’s ACE Hardware in Fort Myers. Petzold says, “Weber by far is the best.” With confidence, the grilling enthusiast backs up his claim by citing the stainless steel materials used by Weber for better durability in the salty, humid Southwest Florida air. The outstanding warranties that come with the brand are another reason. Putting his money where his mouth is, Petzold says, “I have the Weber Spirit 210 Series, the smallest of the liquid propane line, because it is easy to move, the side tables fold down and it heats to searing temperatures in less than 5 minutes.” He grills two days a week, his wife grills other nights. Gavin’s has a variety of charcoal and pellet grills too, however, Petzold prefers propane saying, “You can get dinner ready in 5-7 minutes.” He also uses his to smoke meats and make his own sausage. He says, “On charcoal you get a different flavor to the smoked meats but it’s a longer process and a little more of a mess.” Although he’s a grill expert, Petzold says, “I like selling almost everything, except paint--I’m color blind.” Minus the paint aisle, Petzold can help you with almost all needs for summer grilling and home improvements.
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Relocating from Wisconsin two years ago, Petzold says, “I like working for ACE because I’m in contact with customers all day long, I get to know them personally and touch their lives.” He found that to be the case in the Midwest as well as at the Fort Myers hardware store; it’s been in business since 1987 and has developed a rich reputation for quality goods, services, and giving back to the community. It’s not just the customers that the grill expert loves interacting with but also his co-workers at Gavin’s…it’s a family owned business. Petzold says, “The Gavins are personable and up front and help you as much as possible, that’s what I looked for when looking for a job down here.” Going to work at Gavin’s ACE Hardware is more ‘fun’ than a ‘job’ as Petzold explains, “You get to be very good friends with these guys very fast. That is key in employment in this day in age, knowing the owners and them knowing you. Once you get to know staff you will have friends for life.” Gavin’s
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osing a loved one is never easy. It can be particularly devastating for a child, especially if that loved one is a parent. Angela Melvin, founder of Valerie’s House, had that experience at the age of 10 when her mother died in a car accident in Southwest Florida. A vision of Melvin’s for years, the sanctuary named after her mother, became a reality in January 2016. Taking a brief pause Melvin says, “This is what I pictured and what I had hoped for.” Healing takes place within the walls of this house through counseling, art and music therapy, potluck dinners and more; for the kids as well as their caregivers. The founder says, “We’re filling a void in services for kids with grief, no child should have to grieve alone.” Taylor is one of them. Last year, at the age of 17, she lost her mother and was guided to Valerie’s House by a school nurse. Taylor says, “I would spend a lot of days following the incident either in the nurses office or with my guidance counselor because I was too upset and/or not able to focus.” A private person, Taylor was skeptical about Valerie’s House at first but says now, “It has helped me to understand that what I am experiencing is completely normal. It has allowed me the opportunity to connect with others that have been through similar situations and form friendships and support.” Mother’s Day was a particularly difficult time for Taylor. She says, “Between my thoughts, ads for Mother’s Day products, and endless posts on social media, my feelings became
overbearing. My friend Stori is also in the program and lost her mother too. I sent her a message and she was there to reassure and comfort me during that rough time. She understood exactly how I felt, having gone through the same thing. My other friends on the other hand often question how I could still be sad after all this time and say I should just accept it.” She continues, “Other people don’t realize how painful it really is.” About the program’s founder, Taylor says, “Angela is extremely inspiring, having formed this organization to help families through losses. She has made a huge impact on my life and has empowered me to keep fighting for my goals despite the many obstacles.” Living Local encourages you to join us in supporting local organizations that make a difference, like Valerie’s House, through volunteering, donations and/ or sponsorships. This organization has satellite-meeting places in Naples, Fort Myers & Cape Coral, but is currently looking for a permanent house to call home. livinglocalfl.com | JULY 2017
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Setting the industry standard By Joe Yapello for over 40 years
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hen Jack Willard started his career in the pool industry back in the late 1960’s he never would have imagined that it would eventually lead to owning one of the most successful pool construction and renovation companies in Florida. “I started out as a laborer at a pool company back in Orange County, California,” Willard recalls. “I was just 20 years old and fresh out of the Air Force. I remember working on celebrity pools for Elizabeth Montgomery, John Wayne, and even Liberace’s famous piano pool. It was really difficult, constantly shoveling sand and very hard labor.” But Jack’s hard work and experience would start to pay off. As so many of his fellow workers would come and go, seemingly uninterested in the business, Jack set his sights higher. By 1971 he became a foreman; by 1972 a superintendent overseeing eight crews and over 1,200 jobs per year. And then by 1977 he decided to move to Northern California to start is own business.
Tropical Pools
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For the next 13 years he grew his business, and reputation, as one of California’s premiere pool builders. Intending to downsize and slow down, he moved his family to Cape Coral in 1990 and opened Tropical Pools Construction. “Florida reminded me of an early blossoming California market where you could build year round.” Jack said. “We were building 250 to 300 pools per year by the late 90’s. By the mid 2000’s we increased that amount to over 400 per year.” Jack is most proud of his family and his employees. He has always treated them with dignity and respect. He knows that they are the future for his company. “My son Joe has been working with me for 35 years,” Jack proudly states. “He’ll be taking over the company with my grandson Joe Jr. as our current superintendent. It’s a good future for our next generation to fall back on.” Voted best pool builder for the past 5 years, Tropical Pools prides itself on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship. They have been
“We specialize in satisfying each customer”
rated one of the best customer satisfaction builders in Lee County. “We do everything we can in house as far as building and remodeling,” Jack says. “But as a courtesy to our clients we will work with a select group of subcontractors in order to get the job done on time. It usually takes anywhere from five to six weeks to complete most jobs, custom pools a little longer.” Jack points out that much of their success is due to their longevity and reputation. “We specialize in satisfying each customer. Our focus has always
been on the general public and that’s what makes us stand out.” To learn more about building the backyard of your dreams call Tropical Pools Construction at 239-458-7770 or visit their website at www.tropicalpoolsconstruction.com
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