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Plantation Shutters Florida Inc: Quality Workmanship Never Goes Out of Style

By Gina Zuk

Moving into a new home comes with many choices. One of the decisions that must be addressed is window coverings. For Florida residents, the decision is especially important due to humidity levels, sunlight, and heat exposure. Beautiful plantation shutters are a classic style that will never go out of fashion. ey have been around as early as the 18th century and became particularly popular throughout the southern United States where it was important to protect home interiors from the sun and heat. Whether you’re trying to achieve a modern design or complement period features, plantation shutters can match a plethora of styles. You deserve the best for yourself, your family, and your home or business. When it comes to plantation shutters, one of your absolute best choice of providers is Plantation Shutters Florida. Owner and operator, Santos Ajucum emphasizes the di erence between regular blinds and plantation shutters, “Blinds are just window coverings, plantation shutters save energy, protect oors and furniture and act as an insulator from sun and sound. Regular blinds cannot do that.” Santos has been in the business for over 25 years and learned how to manufacture and custom-create shutters for all shapes and sizes of windows. He specializes in architectural designs including arches, curves, oor-to-ceiling, doors, and unique sizes and shapes of all kinds. “I have been in manufacturing since 1997, it doesn’t matter what shape a window is, we nd a solution for the customer,” declares Santos. e family-owned business is the largest manufacturer of plantation shutters in South Florida. is is a huge bene t to customers because on-site manufacturing allows customers to buy direct and enjoy a quick turnaround time between sale and installation. Installation can be completed in just seven days! eir ability to deliver and install stunning shutters in your home in just seven days truly sets Plantation Shutters Florida apart from any competitor. If a window covering establishment tells you it will take eight to 12 weeks for installation, most likely your blind is coming from overseas. Santos’s experience in the industry taught him how to manufacture his product faster without compromising quality.

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Shutters Florida is e cient. “Whatever we manufacture today, we install tomorrow, we do not have to use the room to store materials,” states Santos. All the manufacturing is completed on-site in their workshop which provides an impressive production capacity

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of 8,000 square feet of exquisite shutters each month! e entire process is e cient and streamlined which keeps costs down for their customers. At Plantation Shutters Florida, customers receive a free consultation in their home or at their 10,000-squarefoot showroom combined with workshop. e professional, trained team of experts will come to your home and take precise measurements of every window. If needed, a custom template is created to allow for a perfect tting shutter. Other businesses may sell shutters, but don’t really know them and they end up sourcing stock shutters from China which of course cannot be customized. At Plantation Shutters Florida, customers also receive seal caps that cover the unsightly window seal and match the design of the shutter, providing a polished and nished look. Santos had three years of color mix training by Sherwin Williams which allows Plantation Shutters Florida to create any desired color. “It’s easy for me to see the color based on years of working with colors and seeing how they react,” Santos admits, “I can just eyeball it and make any custom color a customer wants.” is service cannot be duplicated with stock shutters from China. In fact, competitors will advise their customers to call Plantation Shutters Florida for custom color and design selections.

Customer Satisfaction Above All Else

A Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited company, Plantation Shutters Florida is a trusted and valued provider to home and business owners throughout Florida. Customers choose Plantation Shutters Florida not only for their dedication to excellence, their quality workmanship, and competitive prices but also for the company’s trustworthy and reputable reputation. Santos warns consumers to be wary of businesses who claim to sell shutters, collect a deposit and not follow through on the job. Unfortunately, that occurs too o en. Santos proudly admits, “We are established in the community and we are not going anywhere.” He currently has 18 employees including trained installers that have been with Plantation Shutters Florida for 17 years. Subcontractors are never needed or used because they are not trained in the installation process. Santos likes to make himself available to his customers. “If people want to speak to me for whatever reason, I am there for them, “states Santos. Santos also likes to take a hands-on approach to his business and get involved in painting, manufacturing, installation, and whatever it takes to get the job done. e Best of Houzz, Angie’s List, and Hometown News Best Readers’ Choice awardwinning company has provided plantation shutters to Saint Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach and the Marriot Resort in Palm Beach and Orlando for the last eight

years. Customers and the local community are Santos’s priorities. He has provided thousands of dollars in plantation shutter donations to the Quantum House and Dogs For Life Inc.- two local non-pro t organizations.

Fully licensed and insured, all of Plantation Shutters Florida’s products are made with high-quality sustainable woods and corrosion-resistant Ultra-Poly and hardware right in their own workshop in Fort Pierce. Santos and his sta welcome collaboration with interior designers and builders on both residential and commercial projects. Visit them at their showroom and see their ne attention to detail, and uncompromising commitment to quality in their raw materials and nished products. Plantation Shutters Florida, Inc is located at 406 Farmers Market Road in Fort Pierce. e showroom is open Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For more information visit www.plantationshutters a.com or call 772-872-6805.

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There are two things you might want to know about me. e rst is that I’m sensitive. at doesn’t mean I don’t have a backbone, a er all I am originally a Jersey Girl, but spending more than half my life in Florida has so ened me, and DNA is the rest of it. I am blessed with an optimistic outlook, much to the chagrin of many people I have met along the way. I’ve been told that no one wants to hang out with a pollyanna day in and day out, so I try to temper my happy demeanor as much as possible. e reason I bring this up, is because it has come to my attention that my three latest columns about Cleveland Clinic, beginning with a negative attitude about the untimely medical service, then morphing into another column of those of you who agreed with me, with horror stories of your own in getting appointments, which nally turned into being invited to meet the president of Cleveland Clinic for a sit-down and let it all hang out in his o ce. Anyway, my last column has invoked angry words in someone. I have been accused of selling out so to speak, or being less than forthright, and perhaps even getting a long-awaited appointment with my doctor traded for a positive column about my hope that Cleveland Clinic will become the “patient- rst” hospital that we all want. I gave Dr. Singh a thumbs up, with cautious optimism, and I still do.

I have to say it. My feelings were hurt on several levels. First, I am not a paid employee of this magazine, and as such, I have no reason to write anything except what I personally think about topics in a truthful manner, hence, the title, For What It’s Worth. For some of you, it may be worth something. For others, it may be worth nothing at all. I am all about disagreement, a er all, that’s what makes the world go round, but we can disagree kindly. I am not

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apologizing for my hopeful attitude. Most of my columns try to include, wonder, happiness, positivity and optimism. Sometimes, if something rubs me the wrong way, I may vent, but even then, I am always hopeful. If we don’t have hope, what do we have, a er all? I understand that I cannot please everyone all the time, and that is not my reason for writing this column, but it saddens me that it seems we can no longer have any optimism in an open forum, without hostility and anger toward the writer. To set the record straight, I am not a journalist, I am a nurse. I also did not major in English grammar in school, and at times there have been typos for which I apologize.

ere is an editor at the magazine who I count on to save me from myself, but sometimes she gets busy and lets me go under. My topics are varied. I am not trying to uncover hidden agendas or cast shade on people or places for the general public. I am just sharing a piece of myself and my thoughts through my column. If you like what I have to say, please keep reading. I am humbled by your positive messages and the time you have taken to email me. If you don’t like what I have to say, that’s ne too, but please skip over my column rather than wasting your time reading it, and making unkind and personal comments. We’re all just trying to do the best we can. Commenting on Cleveland Clinic was gutsy on my part. I thought long and hard about it, but I hoped it might lead to change. I think it may open up some positive avenues for all of us. It was never meant to be the explosion that it caused, but I hope that all of your emails will help to change the situation there, (no, I never disclosed your names) and I appreciate your input, as does Dr. Singh, President of Cleveland Clinic. To be clear, I am not and have never been, paid for my columns, I was not given any incentive to write a positive third column a er

my meeting with him, I was not given an earlier appointment with my physician, (still waiting until August!) and I am not an investigative reporter. I can’t do anything more than share my stories, and hope you will still share yours.

e second thing you should know about me is that I am writing under a pen name. is column was started six years ago as kind of a lark, to be short-lived and I thought anonymity would be best, since I still had an o ce practice. I am now retired, but the column continues, lol. I have written a novel, soon to be out on Amazon, ngers crossed, and at that time, I will have to let you know who I am, in the hopes that you might want to read it. For now, thank you for all your encouragement and support over the years. I will try not to let you down. I love writing, and I love that many of you have given me your kindest words over the years. It is the reason I keep going. I am sorry that I wasn’t able to personally write you back, but I couldn’t reveal my personal email without letting the cat out of the bag.

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As a result of Medicare not paying for the treatment, many providers stopped administering the drug in their office. Our office had difficulty finding a provider who would administer the drug intravenously.

After some thinking and brainstorming with my staff, I decided to start this I.V. service in our office at 100 US Hwy. 1, Suite 120, Vero Beach.

We are a cash-based practice and do not accept insurance. This is because of the prohibitive overhead billing from the insurance companies.

So, we make it the patient’s responsibility to obtain the Aduhelm. We assist in this process, and Biogen has a PATH Enrollment (Patient Assistance Program) for financial assistance. The intravenous medications arrive in our office ready to go. We do charge for our expenses and for the services we render. We think our pricing is more than reasonable. My goal as a physician is to help patients who so desire to get access to the first rational therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.

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By now, you’ve likely heard the almost miracle-like anecdotes from “patients” on the news about medical marijuana as it becomes more mainstream. When I hear these stories, I have to wonder: are they legitimate? I had to know the TRUTH, so I arranged to sit down with Dr. Anne Lynn Morgan, the

Additionally, Dr. Morgan is an expert in the eld of medical marijuana, and is among one of the most respected clinicians in the industry. She sits on the board of directors for the American Academy of Cannabis Medicine, is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, and is considered to be one of the industry’s highest-rated cannabis clinicians (no pun intended). Dr. Morgan has been in practice for 33 years and was the former Medical Director for United Health, Metropolitan Health, and Humana.

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Many people don’t know that medical marijuana is legal in Florida, let alone readily available at over 250 in-state dispensaries (imagine a pharmacy speci cally for medical marijuana). For years, pop culture has depicted marijuana primarily as a recreational drug, but there’s more to the plant than what’s shown on the silver screen. Since its legalization, medical marijuana’s profound effects have changed the lives of countless Floridians. Dr. Morgan, as Florida’s top rated Medical Marijuana Specialist, is responsible for much of this positive impact. Indeed, she and the staff at MMJ Health were honored to be named by The Palm Beach Post as the “Best Medical Marijuana Card Provider” for their level of service and ef cacy in 2020!

Dr. Morgan has been practicing marijuana medicine speci cally for the last 9 years, with licenses in Florida, Washington, and Pennsylvania. After years of education, research, and handson experience, Dr. Morgan attests to the relief medical marijuana brings to people, saying, “We have found that we have over a 90% success rate with medical cannabis.”

Dr. Morgan explains that medical marijuana patients at MMJ Health, rather than experiencing psychoactive effects or feeling high, nd relief from various medical conditions, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, arthritis, cancer, IBS, epilepsy, PTSD, autoimmune disorders, migraines, Parkinson’s, ADHD, Fibromyalgia, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and more. Medical marijuana is not for getting high, it’s for feeling better! How does it work? It’s simple – THC and CBD.

THC and CBD are two chemical compounds that come from the marijuana plant and affect the endocannabinoid system, the human body’s natural system for processing cannabis. “The endocannabinoid system’s reason for existing is to keep our bodies in homeostasis, i.e. healthy and balanced. Cannabis can positively affect so many systems in the body that are not being managed properly by pharmaceuticals,” says Dr. Morgan. Many of MMJ’s patients, since using medical cannabis, have been able to drastically reduce their prescription medication regimen, or have stopped taking prescriptions altogether!

Marijuana is still classi ed as a Schedule 1 substance federally, but Dr. Morgan explains, “It’s not what you think… Medical marijuana is not a narcotic. In fact, after using medical marijuana, many of our patients have reduced taking narcotics and/or opiates without even being asked!”

Medical marijuana is not like anything sold on the street... it’s completely safe! When you get your marijuana from a dispensary, you don’t have to worry about whether it was adulterated. Dr. Morgan clari es, “Florida has very stringent rules about how medical marijuana is grown and prepared, so you know it’s clean, pesticide-free, and has no bacteria or viruses.”

Medical marijuana has become a go-to for doctors across the nation to give their patients relief from a myriad of conditions without having to worry about the severe side effects associated with many pharmaceuticals. For the patients at MMJ Health, medical marijuana is 100% making a difference in their everyday lives. The stories are real. Dr. Morgan says that it is not uncommon for patients to cry, hug, and thank her because they are feeling better than ever since using medical cannabis. Dr. Morgan has seen the results, and she urges anyone and everyone to consider trying medical marijuana.

MMJ Health is at the forefront of technology, so nding out if you qualify for a medical marijuana card is super simple! The MMJ Patient Quali cation System, accessible at www.mmjhealth.com, allows you to nd out in minutes whether you qualify. If you do, then the MMJ Health of ce will contact you. MMJ Health has all of the resources necessary to get your health back on track!

So the real question now is: why wait? MMJ Health is the only all-inclusive medical marijuana of ce in Florida, so you can get quali ed for your medical marijuana card in one visit. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will ll out the tricky government application for you, take your ID photo in their of ce, and submit all of your paperwork to the Florida Health Department. The only thing you have to do once you leave their of ce is wait for your card!

“You shouldn’t have to suffer… medical cannabis can help you! We are real doctors who provide real results,” says Dr. Morgan. The expert staff at MMJ Health encourages you to “Please come and see the MMJ Health difference. We care, we make a difference as a team, and we know our cannabis medicine. Isn’t it time to live your life the way you want, symptom and side-effect free?”

MMJ Health is located at 600 Sandtree Drive in Suite 108 in Palm Beach Gardens. MMJ Health also has locations in West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Melbourne, Wellington, Boynton Beach, and Boca Raton. Their of ces are open Mondays-Fridays from 9AM-7PM and Saturdays-Sundays from 10AM-7PM. For more information, please call 561-631-7994 or 772-212-4032, or visit www.mmjhealth.com.