Vol. 5, Issue 7, July 2014
Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 20,000 Homes In Odessa, Lutz & Land O’ Lakes Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Ashley Lakes, Ballantrae, Belle Meade, Calusa Trace, Canterbury, Cheval, Citrus Greens, Concord Station, Devonwood, Dolce Vita on Lake Keystone, Echo Lake, Farmington Village, Fern Glenn, Grey Hawk at Lake Polo, Heritage Harbor, Ivy Lake Estates, Keystone Groves, Keystone Manors, Keystone Reserve, Keystone Shores, Lake Charles, Lake Church, Lake Parker Estates, Lakeside Grove Estates, Northlake Village, Northbridge at Lake Pretty, Northton Groves, Oakstead, Orange Blossom Creek, Reflections, Steeple Chase, Stillwater, Stonegate, Suncoast Crossings, Suncoast Meadows, Swan Cove, The Eagles, Van Dyke Estates, Van Dyke Farms, Villa Rosa, Wyndham Lakes
By Kim Thomas A clean home is more than just pleasing to the senses; it gives us a place to eat, sleep and play that is safe and wholesome. You work hard to keep your home clean and you deserve to have the tools necessary to get the job done. I love a clean house and with a hairy German shepherd, I have a true addiction to a good vacuum cleaner, so I am excited to let you know about a little gem of a store just off of State Road 54 in Lutz. A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies, located at 1903 Collier Parkway, just celebrated its five-year anniversary and it’s no wonder that customers love this store. It’s convenient to get to and once you are inside, you will love the excellent, friendly service and great deals at A+ Discount Vacuum & Janitorial Supplies! See “A+ Vacuums” on page 32
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: In With the NEW...................3 New Tampa Players Presents Seussical..........................4-5 Community Calendar................6 The UPS Store...............10-11 Discovery Point................14-15 Mission I Do, Wedding Giveaway......18-19 Tampa Culinary Entertainment.............20-21 SMARTstart...................22-23 Grout Tech .......................26-27
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perks like memory foam dental chairs that are super comfortable, but he also brings fun to orthodontics with great contests and giveaways! Like this year’s 3rd annual “Summer of Music and Smiles” contest, which this year gives patients a chance to win tickets to Luke Bryan and One Direction! Creating beautiful smiles is more than a job for Jeremy Albert, DMD, MS and his fantastic team at Albert Family Orthodontics. Dr. Albert truly enjoys bringing happiness to others as his patients can tell you. Jennifer McCoy writes in an online review, “Couldn’t be happier! The ENTIRE staff is warm and friendly! My children who are NOT in braces want to go to the appointments to enjoy the lobby - warm cookies, video games and a movie! My son’s teeth and smile look amazing––and Dr. Al-
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By Matt Selby As you all know, for the past couple months we have been running a contest for our readers. While we have been giving away free press level Tampa Bay Rays’ game tickets to the winners, our readers have given back to us as well. Literally thousands upon thousands of you have entered our contest. We do have 5 separate Neighborhood News and Lifestyles magazines here in the Bay area, so we knew we would get a pretty good response considering we are mailed to more than 80,000 homes in total but when we received over 10,000 entries in the first month, even we were surprised and humbled by the gigantic interaction. We engaged in countless email, phone and even face-to-face conversations with many of our readers. While it was great to hear how much
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our readers love what we do, we always ask what they think we can do better. The usual response of wanting to see more coupons, more dining features and more pages is a given. Trust me guys, we want the same thing too! We did hear some things, however, that we can put into action right away! The first suggestion that we decided to put into action was a new logo. After at least 10 people said our logo looked dated it got us thinking about a change. After over 20 people suggested a fresh new look we had a meeting and decided to modernize our Neighborhood News and Lifestyles brand. My dad created the design for our logo using red block print in the 90s and let’s be honest, the logo screams 90s! We all know obnoxious, loud and in-your-face was “the thing” in the 90s but these days more and more companies are reap-
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New Tampa Players Presents Seussical™ Contributed By Susan Duic “If you never did, you should...These things are fun and fun is good!” Dr. Seuss’s characters are coming to life in Lutz! Presented by New Tampa Players, Seussical™’s talented, multi-generational cast performs this fun magical, musical the first two weekends in August at CrossPointe Church of the Nazarene. This show is fun for the entire family. Tony
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award winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty co-conceived Seussical™ with Eric Idle based on the works of Dr. Seuss. “We were so lucky to have had such a great turnout for auditions. I had actually planned on a cast of 35, but ended up with 48 since the talent was so vast,” explains director Craig Hartfield. “What’s also fun is that not only does the cast include students from the performing arts mid-
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dle and high school programs in Hillsborough and Pasco counties, but our cast includes siblings as well as parents and children.” The cast and crew of Seussical™ come from all over Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. New Tampa resident and 2013 Freedom High School graduate Allison Giles is both choreographing and playing a “Bird Girl” in the show. Her mother Shelley is Costume Designer and her
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brother Cameron, who plays a Wickersham, recently graduated from Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts and will attend Berkeley Prep in the Fall. There are other cast members from Progress Village including Shelby Zimmerman, who is a veteran at New Tampa Players. She plays “JoJo” (shared role with McKinnley Nelson) and also has starred as “Helen Keller” in The Miracle Worker and
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in the Hat,” his sister, Allyson is “Mrs. Mayor” and his mom Kris is in the Ensemble. Both he and Chaz May are both graduates of Blake High School’s School of the Arts and they will both earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of Florida. Chaz is “Horton the Elephant” in the play. Upcoming Steinbrenner senior Sydney Weinreb is excited to make her debut with New Tampa Players as a “Bird Girl.” A member of “Entourage,” Lutz residents and siblings Madison LeVine(EnsemSteinbrenner’s “Gleeble) & Cameron LeVine (Yertle the Turtle/The type” show choir, SydGrinch) ney has played many lead roles in the area in“Marta” in The Sound of Music for cluding “Sally Bowles” in Cabaret. New Tampa Players. McKinnley and Another newcomer to New Tampa his twin sister Rylie are also NTP vetPlayers is Kailani Maeda. Playing erans and have performed most of “Young Kangaroo” in “Seussical™,” their young lives. Kailani is also a performer at Busch Brad, Kris and Allyson CloversetGardens. tle are all in Seussical™ and bring life New Tampa Players has brought to the characters. Brad plays “The Cat
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together a cast for Seussical™ with talented adults and children from all over the area. Schools represented include: Steinbrenner High School, the Hillsborough Performing Arts magnets: Progress Village Middle School, Orange Grove Middle School and Blake High School; Pasco’s Dayspring Academy and the home-school program DeArmon CAST as well as private and neighborhood schools in Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood, Lutz and Land O’Lakes, to name a few. Blake High’s Cameron LeVine says, “I'm so happy to be cast in New Tampa Players production of Seussical ™. This is my first show there and I hope it’s not my last. Already, I can tell that there are some great people at this theatre and I cannot wait to perform with them all. I’m also so happy to be able to share the stage with my little sister, Madison, playing a “Who.” This show will defi-
nitely be a “can't miss!” Seussical™, based on the stories of Dr. Seuss, weaves together characters from fifteen of his beloved stories. With The Cat and the Hat as Narrator, Horton the Elephant takes the audience on an exciting and funny adventure through Dr. Seuss’s wonderful worlds and characters. Seussical™ opens Friday, August 1st and runs the first 2 weekends in August. Fridays: August 1 & 8 at 8 PM; Saturdays: August 2 & 9 at 2 PM and 8 PM; Sundays: August 3 & 10 at 2 PM. Located at: CrossPointe Church of the Nazarene -919 Debuel Road in Lutz, FL. Tickets: Adults: $15; Students/Seniors: $14; Groups of 10 or more: $12. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on-line at www.newtampaplayers.org. For more information: (813) 386 – 6NTP (6687).
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Community Calendar Vacation Bible School Aug. 1 & 2, 6–8:30 PM––Kids are welcome! Vacation Bible School will be offered at Keystone Community Church on August 1 and 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This is a free event and children ages 4-12 are welcome to participate. The church is located near the southwest corner of state road 54 and highway 41, 21010 SR 54, Lutz, FL 33558. Keystone Community Church is a non-denominational church, which holds service on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. For more information or to enroll call (813) 948-4522 or online www.keystonecommunity.org. Nar-Anon Meetings The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. Florida Website: Naranonfl.org; Help Line: 1-888-947-8885 Thursdays, 7 PM––Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 2348 Collier Pkwy. (Immaculata Hall, room E) Mondays, 7 PM––Turning Point, Mary Martha Bldg., 6227 Sheldon
Rd., Tampa Thursdays, 7 PM––Christ the King Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry (2 story Bldg., Rm 203) Tuesdays, 7 PM––Hope Church, 5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz *NaraTeen (same day and time) Saturdays, 10 AM––United Methodist Church, 207 Buckingham Ave., Oldsmar Wednesdays, 8 PM––Asbury United Methodist Church, 4204 Thys Rd., New Port Richey Mondays, 7 PM––*NaraTeen (same day, time and location.) Tuesdays, 6:45 PM––All Saints Church, 1700 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs Seussical™ is Fun for the Entire Family! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have brought to life our favorite Dr. Seuss characters in the fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. The colorful characters will transport you from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible
world of the Whos. Music by Stephen Flaherty - Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty & Eric Idle. Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss. Seussical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Fridays: Aug. 1 & 8 at 8 PM; Saturdays: Aug. 2 & 9 at 2 PM & 8 PM; Sundays: Aug. 3 & 10 at 2 PM Location: CrossPointe Church of the Nazarene, 919 Debuel Road in Lutz Ticket Prices: Adult – $15; Seniors/Students – $14; Groups of 10 or more – $12 Tickets will be available at the door and can purchased online at ezticketlive.com. For more information: www.newtampaplayers.org. Tennis League Forming The Tri-County Tennis League is forming with play for men and women. We are seeking individuals, teams and facilities to call in to participate/register their interest. Please call Walt Bock-
miller at (813) 527-8211. League play will be organized for all age play divisions of such as 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s year old divisions and more. League play will also be done strictly by player rating leagues irrespective of age, thus champions will be named and all can play. Challenge your game by playing a variety of players of skill and grow your game forward, call now for more information. Senior Sports: Softball, Golf, Tennis & More Senior Sports offers fun filled sports for seniors to play and meet new friends. Senior Sports offers a Over 60 co-ed Slo Pitch Softball League (fall and winter), Golf at a variety of courses every Wednesday year round, and Bowling every Thursday in Lutz-year round. New sport offerings: Tennis League and Indoor Volleyball League. Most of these sports are in Pasco County. We desire fun through fitness with abundant sportsmanship! If you would like to enjoy laughter together with new friends or desire more information on Senior Sports activities please call Walt Bockmiller at (813) 527-8211.
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The UPS Store in Lutz is Efficient, Convenient and Easy! By Marcy Sanford UPS Store owner Anthony Randazzo has enjoyed helping area residents with their shipping and small business needs since opening his store in the Sunlake Centre at 18865 State Road 54. “It has been great getting to know people in the community this past year, especially our regular customers who come in to see us every day,” says Anthony. “I enjoy being able to help them find the best and most efficient way to accomplish the things they need to get done.” The UPS Store is known for their shipping solutions (Anthony says he even packed and shipped a priceless antique dental drill this past year), but people may not realize all the other solutions they offer to make your life easier. Printing Solutions: Whatever your printing need, The UPS Store will give you professional, high quality pieces that will create a great impression. Flyers, brochures, newsletters, presentations, business cards, letterhead, posters, you name it; The UPS
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Store can print it. They can even help you get promotional giveaways like notepads, postcards, calendars, and more. And now with The UPS Store’s online printing, you can do everything from home. You can easily upload, customize, preview, and submit your projects from anywhere. If you need design help, The UPS Store has thousands of templates for you to choose from. After you’ve uploaded and approved your project for printing, The UPS Store will professionally
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Anthony Randazzo, owner of the UPS Store at the Sunlake Centre in Lutz print it and then ship it right to your house or office. Small Business Solutions: If you own a small business or work from home, The UPS Store can be a valuable partner. They offer a wide variety of resources and solutions for small
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business owners in addition to their guaranteed packing and shipping, and professional printing services. With their mailbox services, they will help you manage your mail and keep it safe and confidential. With The UPS Store, you’ll get a real street ad-
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dress to give your business a professional image. You can access your mailbox 24 hours a day whenever is most convenient for you. When you receive a package, you’ll get a text or email notice that it has arrived and you can be assured that your packages will be safe and secure at The UPS Store until you have time to come pick them up. Right now with The UPS Store’s new loyalty program, you will get discounts on packing, printing, shipping,
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and more when you rent a mailbox with them. The UPS Store also can help you promote your business through their Every Door Direct Mail program. You choose the area of town you want to target and they’ll handle the logistics of having your direct mail advertising piece delivered to every address in that neighborhood. They can even design and print the piece for you. As an added bonus, Anthony is a licensed professional notary so if you need something notarized, he is here to help. The UPS Store also has faxing services for sending and receiving faxes and shredding services to help you safely dispose of confidential paperwork. In addition to all this, The UPS Store has relationships with small business service providers and they can get you exclusive deals on the types of services you need to help you promote, protect, and manage your business. Shipping Solutions: No matter
the size or shape of the item you need to ship, wherever you need to ship it to, Anthony can help you out. Everyone at The UPS Store is a certified packing expert. In fact, they are so confident in their packing and shipping abilities that when they pack and ship your items using materials from The UPS Store, they’ll cover the cost of packing and shipping plus the value of your items if they are lost or damaged. They can ship internationally as well as anywhere in the U.S. and Anthony will help you choose the shipping service that will get your package where it needs to go on time and at a
budget that meets your needs. The UPS Store is a valuable resource in the community. Visit Anthony today to see how he can help you. The UPS Store is located in the Sunlake Centre at 18865 State Road 54 in Lutz. For more information, please call 813-949-7129, e-mail store6434@theupsstore.com or visit them on the web at www.theupsstorelocal.com/6434. The UPS Store is open: Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (with package pick-up at 6:30 p.m.); and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sat. (with package pickup at 3:30 p.m.).
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A Fun, Safe Learning Environment By Marcy Sanford Several years ago when Jolene and Ramesh Pershad were looking for childcare for their children, they had difficulty finding the right place. “At the time there was not a lot of development in the area,” says Jolene. “I had an idea in mind of the perfect day-
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care center for my children and I had a very hard time finding something that lived up to what I wanted.” Since acquiring Discovery Point Child Development Center in Lutz this past February, Jolene has been making changes to the center to make it a perfect, safe, comfortable place for children to learn, grow, and have fun –
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she’s made it into the kind of place she wanted for her own children. And parents are taking notice. “There have been major improvements including a safer environment as well as a much friendlier and inviting atmosphere,” said Arlene J. “It’s evident that the kids’ safety, happiness, and educational standards are at the heart of these new owners. Can’t wait to see what else they have in store for this location.” Jolene says that since February they have made major improvements to the classrooms including new
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equipment and technology centers. She says the new curriculum specialist has made improvements to the curriculum so that children at “Gold Seal Accredited” Discovery Point Lutz are having fun learning while they are playing. In fact, Discovery Point’s innovative creative learning helps children develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Discovery Point Lutz’s kids loved learning so much this year that their VPK scores were an impressive 96%. Parents like April R. are happy and relived to have found a place
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where their child is growing academically as well as socially. “I’m a very hands-on parent,” says April. “I like to know who is caring for my son (when you think about it our kids will spend more time during the day with their teachers than with the parents who work full time). So we would drop off and pick up at different times just so we could see how things run when parents are not usually around. No matter what time I would arrive I would see Mrs. Jolene there (7 a.m., 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and even when driving past the facility late into the evening or weekend she would still be there). I asked her one day if she
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lived there...her response, ‘I was a Discovery Point parent and I was “that” parent who wanted things to be just right!’ Since she has arrived she has replaced broken or inappropriate toys, painted, added a canopy over the playgrounds and instilled a cleaning policy. When I walk in, it’s bright, cheery and just smells clean!” April goes on to say, “Many of the teachers have been with Discovery Point for years and stayed [through] the transition of owners. Our son’s current teacher Mrs. Mukta welcomed Brayden into her room and within 2 weeks of enrolling, he was able to write his entire name. Something his previous center was not able to achieve due to the constant changing of employees. Shortly after we left our other center a few of Brayden’s friends showed up to join him. When I drop my son off, I know he is in excellent care. I know he is safe and learning something new everyday all while having fun!” In addition to learning new skills
and gaining new knowledge, there is plenty of time for your child to be creative, to play, and to make new friends at Discovery Point Lutz. They have thousands of books for children to enjoy, hundreds of bright toys in each of the rooms, and an endless supply of arts and crafts items. Outside there are three age-appropriate shaded playgrounds, a volleyball court, a basketball court, outdoor art easels, and plenty of outside space for your child to explore and enjoy nature. Students enrolled in the popular afterschool program at Discovery Point Lutz receive help with their homework, have snack time and then time to play outside or work on arts or crafts. The experienced staff will also lead the children in various center activities and structured experiments that make hands-on learning fun and exciting. Discovery Point Lutz also offers extra enrichment programs for elementary school age children like dance, tumbling, and soccer. Discovery Point Lutz picks up children from Mckitrick and Schwarzkopf Elementary Schools in a full-size bus that has seat belts and a telephone on board. In addition to large, bright, colorful rooms for the different age groups at Discovery Point Lutz, there
is a cafeteria that is central to the Center. At Discovery Point Lutz they know that a balanced diet everyday helps children stay healthy and grow strong, and served daily are hot, nutritious meals featuring kid-approved foods with a lot of variety. Children eat together and are encouraged to use good manners and social skills during mealtimes. At Discovery Point Lutz, your child’s safety is a top concern. A single, front-door entryway can only be accessed by your own personalized code. Each room is equipped with cameras and microphones. And all Discovery Point Child Development Centers employees are CPR and first aid certified. Whether you need all-day care for your toddler, a VPK program for your 4-year-old, or afterschool care for your elementary school age child, you’ll find the perfect place for your little one at Discovery Point Lutz. Discovery Point Child Development Centers Lutz is located at 5203 Lutz Lake Fern Road. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 813-926-5920 or visit lutz.discoverypoint.com.
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The Barn at Crescent Lake at Old McMicky’s Farm Is Honored to Announce…
A Salute to Our Military Old McMicky’s Farm is honored to announce “Mission I Do,” a $25,000 All-Inclusive Dream Wedding Gift to a Wounded Veteran, sponsored by Old McMicky’s Farm and generous Bay Area businesses. This gift is in appreciation of the men and women who serve in our military and in honor of those who have been wounded in combat. The “Mission I Do” $25K Dream Wedding Giveaway will provide one active duty or military veteran, residing or stationed in the Southeast U.S. (to include Alabama,
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Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia) or the District of Columbia, and wounded in combat, the wedding of their dreams at the breathtaking, lakeside location of The Barn at Crescent Lake at Old McMicky’s Farm. The event will be held on November 16, 2014 and will host up to 100 of the winning couple’s friends and family members for a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception valued at over $25,000. This amazing wedding will in-
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clude everything a couple dreams of on their wedding day, and local industry partners have graciously donated all services. Sponsors include: Amici’s Catered Cuisine, Blue Skies, Celebrations 24, Life Long Studios, Spunky Spirits, Tampa Wedding Studio, Darin Crofton Photography, Gold & Diamond Source, Denise Anne Cards & Stationery, Marriott Tampa Waterside, Connie Duglin Linens, Publix Aprons Event Planning, BLU Moon Transportation, Michele Renee Studio, Sensational Ceremonies, Jon’s Bridal,
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Painted Creations by Brenda, and Fireleaf. This gift includes: a wedding ceremony and reception facility, professional, full-service wedding planning and day-of-wedding management services, food and beverage catering, two professional photographers and videography, ceremony and reception decor, professional entertainment for ceremony and reception, florist, wedding cake, officiant, up to 100 guest invitations and stamps, wedding rings for both bride and groom, hair and makeup for bride
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and bridal party, wedding gown and groom’s tuxedo (if not wearing military dress uniform), event insurance, luxury transportation and overnight accommodations for bride and groom up to three nights (two nights before event and the night of event). The wedding will be held on November 16, 2014 at 5 p.m. at The Barn at Crescent Lake at Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa, Florida. The Barn at Crescent Lake is an exquisite, lakefront location to host a va-
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riety of events providing a rustic, country charm. The winning couple will enjoy a beautiful, lakeside wedding with a romantic reception in the beautiful, vintage barn. If you are a veteran or active service member who has suffered a physical or mental injury, illness or wound while serving in combat from 2001 – present, and are stationed or live in the Southeast U.S. or the District of Columbia, you may qualify for our 2014 “Mission I Do” $25K Dream Wedding. All branches and ranks are welcome to apply. Applications must be completed in full electronically on Old McMicky’s website and received before August 15, 2014. The winning couple will be announced to the public on August 31, 2014 (the winning couple will be contacted on August 30, 2014). To apply for “Mission I Do”, please visit OldMcMickys.com and click the “Community Giving” tab to view the qualifications for entering and to complete the online application. For more information about Old McMicky's Farm or to book your next trip, call (813) 9201948.
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Spice Up Dinner! Tampa Culinary Entertainment is a catering company most well known for its personal chef experiences and elegant event designs. The personal experiences do not stop there; they also offer some exciting classes for one-on-one or group education in the comfort of your own home. This incredibly unique idea is personal as well! You can speak directly with your personal chef and determine exactly the flavors and cooking style that is perfect for your night. “That is exactly why we call them experiences and not just dinners!” says Owner and Head Chef Christopher Yoder. Tampa Culinary Entertainment provides a user-friendly website where you can book and plan your experiences at Spiceupdinner.com where you can connect with an Experience Coordinator to set up your dates. Once they have connected with you, they build your personal page on the site that is a 24-hour resource that can be updated during the planning process. Whether you’re planning the perfect birthday present or your next social club event, Spiceupdinner.com is the place to build it all! Inside the Company Chef Chris established Tampa Culinary Entertainment, Inc. in September 2013 upon moving to Pasco County. “I felt something different here, I feel like Tampa Bay is less of a destination and more of a place to live, so I wanted to bring the experience to their homes. My business strategy is to provide a unique experience that generates perpetual happiness and makes the community a better place! I’d say it has paid off so far!” Chef Chris adds, “I’m so excited to start something like this in Tampa Bay. I think this is the perfect place to bind fresh local resources with the exciting meals!” Chris is excited about the great business climate in Tampa
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Bay and the area’s emerging foodie culture. He describes his current marketing plan as a “boots on the ground” approach. He is a frequent vendor at many local events and charity functions where they provide food or give away classes for raffles. The website (spiceupdinner.com) is very professional and expands upon many of the options that Tampa Culinary Entertainment offers. Each process is very simple and the planning team is quick to reply to requests and questions. “Our customers want things to be simple and personal, as do we, so I put a heavy focus early on to create systems that are simple to update and allow the customers better access to us.”
homegrown cooking! In this class, you’ll learn how to make an entire meal from locally sourced, organically grown herbs, fruit and vegetables. You will also receive the recipes and cooking instructions for the dishes created as well as tips on how to find all of the local products. Sushi Chef: This 2-hour class that infuses all of the pacific rolling techniques for your favorite styles of sushi. We have designed a class that will immerse you into the extensive process of rolling your own sushi. We can explore some of the traditional rolls as well as make up our own! This is a great class for groups or couples. Just For Kids: This class is geared just for kids, ages 5–16. This 3-hour
session is a hands-on class that teaches the fun in making the basics! Our most exciting class is ‘Pizza Making Party’ which gives all the kids a chance to make their own personal pizza and let their imaginations explore all the wonderful and crazy combinations. Modern Chef: This is a weekly or biweekly class offered as a full inhome cooking course, which will expand your knowledge of cooking based on what YOU want to learn. This class can be as intense or simple as you want it to be. Its okay to ask for help, especially when you take away knowledge you will use to make yourself and others happy! This course is a minimum of four classes, done weekly or biweekly.
Creative Culinary Classes There are exciting experiences offered by Tampa Culinary Entertainment but what sticks out the most are the cooking classes offered in the comfort of your home, and soon you can sign up for weekly classes offered publicly. The classes offered this season are available on spiceupdinner.com and they change throughout the year. Simply Organic Cooking: This 2hour class is best for a small group and will cover the all the wonders of
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Chef Christopher Yoder A Walk In the Garden Chef Chris gave us the exclusive opportunity to explore his backyard garden; more of an urban farm as there are rows and rows of spices and vegetables blooming in the summer sun. His knowledge of spices and plants is extensive. “I like to leave as little to chance as possible, so I do the growing as well as the cooking. So in a sense I start making people’s
meals months in advance.” Chris’s pepper patch has eight pepper varieties and even has the hottest peppers in the world, the Bhut Jolokia. All of this growing from 100% organically made compost! Patch of Earth Tampa Culinary Entertainment is the proud to have created and sponsor the local not-for-profit organization called “Patch of Earth” which promotes and teaches even the stoniest
thumb to cultivate vegetables on the smallest patch of earth. Community volunteers will work Patches of Earth to build and maintain small gardens in places where normally would sit vacant. The organization will be accepting volunteer applications starting in September 2014 on the website patchofearth.org. For more information, contact Chris at 407-791-9832.
A Message from Tampa Culinary Entertainment “We look forward to building our relationship with all of our community and it starts with a conversation,” says Chef Chris. “Business is more than growth in profits, it’s about growth in the people who make all of this possible.” He loves a quote from Dave Mitchell, the former curator of the Edinburgh Botanical Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, who said, “You have to grow folk. You don’t grow folk, you don’t grow nothing!” Chef Chris shares, “We quote this because it is a testament to our philosophy and our ideology. We want to create exciting experiences because we want to improve upon the happiness that makes us better humans. It’s a pleasure to be a part of this community growth. So spice things up this week and fill you home with food and fun!” For More Information, call (813) 333-2296 or visit online at SpiceUpDinner.com. Chef Chris is available by email at Chris@spiceupdinner.com.
Give Your Business a SMARTstart in Pasco By Dara Tucker SMARTstart, which is managed by the Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc., is the first program of its kind in Pasco County. It is basically a business incubator – giving small businesses a way to have a bigger presence. At SMARTstart, startup companies work in a collaborative environment with other small businesses, enabling them to enjoy some of the benefits of a larger company without the overhead costs. SMARTstart residents have 24/7 access to an office space, as well as co-working space with free Wi-Fi, a mailbox, conference room space, seminars and classes and one-on-one mentoring. Another bonus is that SMARTstart residents have access to network with other businesses, local organizations and community partners. Entrepreneurs who may be working in their garage or from their kitchen tables, and are trying to start a business in Tampa Bay can look into SMARTstart. Startups can occupy office space up to six months for free through the SMARTstart program
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and discounts are available for college students starting a business. This new innovation helps businesses start up and grow in Tampa Bay. The Small Business Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce reports that only 20 percent of new businesses are still in operation after the first five years, largely due to under-capitalization and lack of management skills. In contrast, a series of landmark evaluations of Economic Development Administration (EDA) funded programs revealed that 87 percent of all incubator graduate firms remain in business after five years. Incubator programs like SMARTstart help entrepreneurs from all over the region participate and get support to help their business ideas flourish. It is a unique way to become immersed in the exciting array of support to help you transform your ideas into success. SMARTstart is Now in New Port Richey To get the program started Pasco EDC raised $201,000 from public and private donors to launch the first Pasco County business incubator in
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SMARTstart offers small businesses a professional place to grow Dade City, Florida on the east side of the county in 2013. The second SMARTstart Incubator location is launching on the west side of the county in the historic and artistic downtown New Port Richey. The SMARTstart Incubators hold several classes and events including monthly “Small Business Roundtables” to help small business owners talk about their opportunities and challenges in a closed-door, safe envi-
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ronment for discussion and solutions with peers. SMARTstart also coordinates monthly “WIRED Wednesdays” in several locations for technology entrepreneurs to get together for an informal night of networking. “I live in Pasco County so it made perfect sense to establish my business here,” says Kellye Dash, president of The Busy Buddy. “When I learned about the SMARTstart program I was excited about the great
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opportunities and resources available to help take my business to the next level. It’s wonderful to have a program where a small business, like mine, can network with other small businesses and participate in workshops and seminars geared to help my business grow. I’m confident that this move will root me further into the community that I live, play and now work. It is the answer to my prayers and I want to ensure it exceeds the expectations of those who believe in and support its mission.” Is SMARTstart Right For Your Business? The purpose of SMARTstart is to engage entrepreneurs, grow new businesses, and create job opportunities in Pasco County. If you’re an established small business or just starting a business, they can help you with any questions or training you may need to help you become successful! Do you dream of being your own boss? Is entrepreneurship right for you? Question yourself and give yourself an honest answer.
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• Are you a self-starter? • Can you withstand both the physical and emotional challenges? • Do you have the necessary past business experience? • Do you have adequate financial resources both for start-up and to weather the inevitable slow development of your firm? • Can your family adjust both emotionally and financially? • Do you have a product or service for which there is a long lasting demand? SMARTstart wants to support those who have successfully started a business and are ready to take the next step to work to help that business grow. There are many ways to do this and choosing the proper path for your business will depend on the type of business you own, your available resources, and how much money, time
and resources you’re willing to invest all over again. Growth opportunities you may want to consider include: • Open another location • Offer your business as a franchise • License your product or idea • Form an alliance • Diversify your offerings • Target a new market – locally or internationally • Pursue government contracts • Expand on the internet SMARTstart is here to make your business life easier and help your business succeed, offering many resources to help you start a business or grow a
business. Their focus is YOU––your time is valuable! So they have provided some resources to save you time when trying to research what to do for certain areas of your business. Allow SMARTstart to do some of the legwork for you so you can spend more time enjoying your personal life and your business’s success. For additional information on the incubator program, visit online at www.smartstartpasco.com. SMARTstart New Port Richey is located at 6345 Grand Boulevard in New Port Richey.
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Save Time and Money with Grout Tech By Kim Thomas Before you spend thousands of dollars remodeling and re-tiling your bathroom or kitchen be sure to call Grout Tech for a FREE estimate on cleaning or repairing old dingy tile and grout. Grout Tech can breathe new life into your existing tile work, making everything shine like new at a fraction of the cost. Grout Tech is a family owned business serving Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. With over ten years of experience in the industry, Grout Tech specializes in cleaning and sealing tile and grout, recoloring grout, re-caulking showers and tubs, and repairing grout and broken tiles. Grout Tech will renew existing grout and tile to its original beauty by cleaning and maintaining the tile and grout lines. John Cole and his wife were ready to re-tile their entire bathroom before calling BJ at Grout Tech. “Our bathroom tile was over 40 years old it was looking grungy and very dull. We called Grout Tech and we are extremely pleased with our results!
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With the help of Grout Tech, even the dirtiest and oldest of floors can be restored and renewed to their original beauty and splendor. We saved so much money by having the grout in our shower resurfaced and the tile cleaned and it looks brand new,” John shares. BJ is happy to set your appointment, come out and give you a free estimate. She stresses, “It is important for me to be respectful of our customers’ time so I will always arrive at the time we set.” In addition to always arriving in a timely manner, BJ says that they can keep their prices low because they are a family owned business and not a franchise. She explains, “What many people don’t understand is that franchises are often forced to charge more for their services because they have to maintain their franchise fees, but not with Grout Tech.” Not
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only does Grout Tech keep its rates competitive, but the company will also honor any other quote as long as it is in writing. Because grout is a porous material, trying to remove stains is seemingly impossible. BJ explains, “Color sealing grout lines is one of the many services we offer and it is definitely the most effective way to create a perfect, new look.” Using a step-by-step process, Grout Tech begins by using a cleansing product to remove all bacteria and surface dirt with special machinery. They will then apply a color seal (of your choice). Once the sealer is applied the grout lines will be permanently protected from any stains.
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The color seal also guarantees against cracking, chipping and peeling. Additionally, they will also cosmetically fix or replace chipped or cracked tiles, making your bathroom or kitchen tile like new again. Carla Bartow, a satisfied customer, shares her experience, “When BJ came out to give us a quote, she looked at the job and I could tell immediately that she knew what she was talking about. We had our family room, kitchen and dining room re-grouted. They also re-grouted the tub, shower and base of our toilet in our bathroom. They were fantastic! Not only were they professional and reliable but they also completed the job much faster than we had anticipated.”
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Excellent Service Leads to Referrals Throughout the years, Grout Tech has grown through its many referrals from happy customers. People really appreciate that Grout Tech saves them time and money, but it is the excellent service provided that has really helped this business grow. Doris Strathearn, another Grout Tech success story, said that before calling Grout Tech her bathroom and guest bathroom shower and floor grout had deteriorated over time and the tiles were dull and stained. “The
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tile was in good condition but it was stained so we had Grout Tech come out and clean them and they turned out very well.” They were so pleased that they have already referred Grout Tech to neighbors in their community. Grout Tech can also remove and re-caulk around sinks, baseboards, tubs and showers serving to clean up old moldy areas and keep your dry wall free from water damage. From old to new in just one day! To find out more about Grout Tech’s services or for a free estimate call BJ at 727-768-6828.
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“Dr. Albert” Continued from page 1 orthodontic care affordable to all. We will miss our visits to his office. Dr. Albert Family Orthodontics comes highly recommended in this household.” While kids absolutely love Albert Family Orthodontics, it’s perfect for adults too. Casey Odell writes, “Teeth came out PERFECT! Love the results! I was a little nervous when I first made an appointment, seeing as how I am a little bit older, but I couldn’t be happier! The office is nice, clean, and modern. Staff and Dr Albert were super friendly, helpful, and ready to answer any questions and work with you. I will be recommending anyone and everyone that needs a perfect smile to come here!” Dr. Albert grew up locally and truly has become a leader in the community, where he now lives with his family. An alumnus of local East Lake High School, Dr. Albert now brings his services to the Pasco and Pinellas communities as a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. A graduate (with honors) of The University of Florida’s College of Dentistry, he also completed
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his Orthodontic Residency, received his Orthodontics Certificate, and earned his Master’s of Science Degree from UF. This year, Dr. Albert was privileged to take part in two important outreach projects that provided free dental care to Floridians and abroad in Haiti. Mission Possible! Locally, Dr. Albert joined other dental professionals to provide free dental care to 1,660 people at the first Florida Mission of Mercy (FLAMOM) event, which was held at the Florida State Fairgrounds on March 28-29 of this year. Dr. Albert says, “With the help of over 1,400 volunteers, we provided 8,000 dental procedures equaling approximately $1.1 million dollars’ worth of free care.” When Pastor Douglas Poole of Cypress Meadows Community started planning a mission trip to Haiti, Dr. Albert stepped up to volunteer along with other members of his church, not really knowing what to expect. They went to an outskirt community on the northwestern coast of Haiti where people haven’t received much outside help due to the remote location. Dr. Albert explains, “It was a leap of faith. There
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Dr. Albert feels priveleged to have been able to go and help people in Haiti and local people in need at the Florida Mission of Mercy event this year was no setup other than a chair, instruments and anesthetic, but we were still able to help a lot of people. I pulled 39 teeth; extractions are a great way to help people in those circumstances because it eliminates the pain and prevents infection.” Dr. Albert is thankful to the many local dentists who donated toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss. “We had three large suitcases full of donated supplies from our generous local dentists. It is sad to say, but for a lot of the children there, they did not have
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their own toothbrush or any way to clean their teeth. They were clutching those toothbrushes like the best gift you could imagine!” Dr. Albert is humble about the great success of Albert Family Orthodontics and is very appreciative of his patients and the community’s trust in him. So, he does his best to give back – both to his patients and the community. Brilliantly, he blends contests with community outreach, such as the recent Pet Palooza contest. “Our patients posted pictures of
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themselves with their pets and had a chance to win gift cards to PetSmart, and for every picture posted, we donated $3 to the Humane Society. It was another way to get people engaged and a neat and fun way to give back to the community.” Once again this year, Albert Family Orthodontics held its “Making a Change” contest for local schools and was able to give $1,000 to Dayspring Academy, $250 to Seven Springs Middle School, and $250 to River Ridge Middle School. “I went to each school and met with the principals to give them the check
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personally,” shares Dr. Albert. “They had immediate needs and I was so happy that we were able to help.” To decide the winners of the “Making a Change” contest, Albert Family Orthodontics lists all of the schools in the area that their patients go to on its facebook page, and people vote for their favorite school. The top three schools with the most likes are then entered into a random drawing for the top prize. Some of Dr. Albert’s contests are just to give back to his patients, like a recent contest that utilized the popular website Pinterest. “Re-Pin to Win” was super easy; all that was required to be in the running to win an Xbox One was to re-pin a graphic design provided by the Albert Family Orthodontics. The “Summer of Music and Smiles” contest, though, is a definite
favorite of patients of all ages. This year’s concerts to win include four tickets to Luke Bryan’s September 6 concert and four tickets to One Direction on October 3. The “Summer of Music and Smiles” contest runs from July through August, and to enter, Albert Family Orthodontics’ patients just post a picture of themselves on facebook and have their friends vote for them to win. Community is important to Dr. Albert, who is a member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Trinity. Every year, Albert Family Orthodontics hosts a “Candy Buy Back” after Halloween, where sweets are donated to troops stationed overseas. Albert Family Orthodontics also participates in Toys for Tots through the Salvation Army every holiday season. Besides all the fun and games, Dr. Albert provides conveniences that many other offices don’t have, from
self check-in options and free Wi-Fi, to freshly brewed Keurig Coffee and freshly baked Otis Spunkmeyer chocolate chip cookies. The wait is never long, and there is plenty of entertainment from the large flat-screen televisions to XBOX Kinect and iPad kiosks, loaded with the latest apps and movies. Patients and their families love Albert Family Orthodontics in Palm Harbor and Trinity! Albert Family Orthodontics is located in Trinity at Trinity Professional Place, 1806 Short Branch Drive, Suite #102, and in Palm Harbor at 2445 Tampa Road, Suite A. Both locations are open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The offices can be reached at (727) 376-2770 (Trinity) and (727) 7817475 (Palm Harbor) or visit online at albertfamilyortho.com where you will find more information. “Like” Albert Family Orthodontics
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“Vacuums” Continued from page 1 This is the place to come for everything you need to make cleaning as easy and effective as possible. At A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies, you can simplify your shopping and save money at the same time by buying commercial grade cleaning supplies that cost a fraction of what you’ll pay at a big box store. A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies also has you covered for all vacuum cleaner services, from new premium models to refurbished used vacuums for sale, and repairs on all makes and models of vacuums. The store even takes tradeins, so don’t throw your old vacuum out – trade it in for a new model! A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies is an authorized dealer for top-rated vacuum manufacturers including Miele, Bissell, Simplicity, Sebo, Lindhaus, Electrolux/Eureka, Hoover and Royal, and they service all makes and models. They have bags and belts for all makes and models. If your vacuum is worth saving, A+ Discount Vacuums has everything necessary to get your machine back on the
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job! And they offer free estimates. A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies is family owned and operated by husband and wife team Melissa and Tom Burkhiser. They have over 20 years combined experience, which offers you, the customer, honest advise and a personal one-on-one touch that you do not get in big box stores. “I always tell people to please come in and talk to us before buying a bagless vacuum,” says Melissa. Her reason – it is a fact that the leading bagless vacuum has an emission rate 21 times greater than the leading filter-bag system. If you want the best vacuum on the market for your home environment, then ask Melissa and Tom about the Miele. Barron’s magazine rated the Miele as the number one vacuum (of all canisters and uprights) for allergy sufferers and pet owners because of its advanced, filterbag system that safely traps 99.9 percent of lung-damaging particles. Want to deep clean your carpets yourself and save big bucks? You can rent the Rug Doctor machine for 24 hours for only $19.95 with and additional $5 charge if you want to rent the upholstery tool. The cleaning solution also is inexpensive, so with a well-tuned machine in hand, you can
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could easily switch sides. And it’s a good time to buy one right now too, because A+ Discount Vacuums has some great summer deals! Mention that you read about A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies in Neighborhood News & Lifestyles and receive 10 percent off of your vacuum purchase from now until August 15, 2014, and from now through August 30, 2014, A+ Discount Vacuums is offering a great deal on vacuum bags – buy one and get one at halfprice (*these offers exclude Miele). And that sleek and handy Simplicity Freedom upright comes with a FREE hand vacuum from now until August 15, so don’t delay if you are in the market for a new vacuum. The vacuums offered at A+ Discount Vacuum & Janitorial Supplies are top-notch machines and Melissa and Tom have their customers’ best interest in mind when helping them to decide on a vacuum. They will help you choose a vacuum that will be a lasting value, with superior suction and performance that not only saves you from having to buy a new vacuum every year, but will also add longevity to the life of your carpets. “We don’t have quotas to reach and we are not here to sell you a specific brand,” says
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Melissa. “We want to get people the right vacuum for their needs.” Cleaning Products the Pros Use If you are looking for a way to safely and thoroughly clean every surface of your home and you also value your hard-earned money, then stop by and check out how much you can save by shopping at A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies. From chewing gum remover, to cleaners and odor
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centrated and you simply add 1 ounce to a gallon of water for the perfect cleaning solution that leaves no sticky residue, no streaks, only clean floors! And it is only $8.99 a gallon. With 128 ounces in a gallon, you can mop your house 128 times for less than nine dollars – wow! It only takes a tiny A+ Discount Vacuums & Janitorial Supplies is a shake of Nilofresh carpet one-stop-shop for vacuums and cleaning supplies deodorizer to make your house smell great and it’s a really good deal at neutralizers, you will find a great$4.99 for a 14-oz. size; plus, it’s a smelling selection. Nilium is an odor much better choice for your vacuum neutralizer that completely eliminates than leading powder carpet deodorizodors, costing only $9.50 for a quart ers because it’s made from treated which will last a very long time becorn cob which is heavier than powder cause the product is concentrated and and will not ruin your vacuum it only takes one teaspoon to make up cleaner’s motor. Pet urine is just nasty, a spray bottle. There are some amazbut the Bio-Active Eliminator actually ing scents including Citrus, Red becomes live bacteria when mixed Clover, Spring Mint, Coconut-Lime, with water and it will completely elimand Melissa’s favorite, Soft Linen. inate urine – no stains, no smell! Mopping the whole house is easy Hard water spots will be gone when you only need one product to with a swipe using the Porcelain Tile do every type of floor from hardwood Metal Cleaner, which safely removes to laminate, from ceramic to marble – lime scale form chrome, stainless steel that’s right, Daily Mop is super conand glass. You mix it one part cleaner
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