Vol. 5, Issue 8, August 2016
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More Space Place has attractive, functional and efficient solutions to help create more space within your home without the hassle of a re-model or a costly addition. More Space Place’s array of products includes custom closets, home office furniture and organization systems, Murphy wall beds, garage systems and kitchen organization solutions. More Space Place has hundreds of options to allow you to turn any room into a multifunctional room to fully utilize the existing space you already have. See “More Space” on page 14
Community Calendar...............4 Tampa General Medical Group...................8-9 New Construction Comes to Carrollwood...................10-11 Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy..........12-13
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Local Highschool Students Showcase Their Art at The City of Oldsmar’s Art Gallery...........3
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From minor installations to complete renovations, no project is too big or too small for the experienced Lowe’s team. Specializing in interior project designs for the entire house, Interior Designer Lianis Moreau will help you bring your vision to life. From inspiration to installation, she will be with you every step up the way. She serves as a source for functional and creative ideas and assists with purchasing the right materials, as well as overseeing the project to completion. And even then,
she doesn’t stop there. Once a project is completed she always follows up with her clients to make sure they are truly satisfied with the results! “I enjoy building relationships with my clients,” says Lianis. “I take the time to get to know them so they can feel comfortable with me and really trust me to do a good job with their house. A lot of times people will come in with an idea, but don’t know how to verbalize exactly what it is they want. I ask a lot of questions and take the time to find out what it is they are
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Local Highschool Students Showcase Their Art at The City of Oldsmar’s Art Gallery amusement, exploration, experience and most importantly, serendipity. It is a personal adventure and expression of opinions, emotions, and happiness. As an art professor, he believes “the main thing is to have fun and enjoy the journey of creation." These works will be on display in Oldsmar City Hall, 100 State Street, Monday – Friday 8a.m. 5p.m., July – August, 2016.
Airheads by Norys Curbelo Alonso High School student artists are proud to announce that they will be displaying their one-of-a-kind works of art that they have created throughout the year. Using different mediums and techniques they have created amazing works that are truly a must see. Also displaying their works are Teri Navajo and Tim Gibbons.
Teri Navajo Teri Navajo is an abstract artist with pieces that are whimsical, quirky, vibrant and playful. Ms. Navajo studied art at Hillsborough Community
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Self-Portrait by Andrew Ramirez College under the direction of Tim Gibbons and was noted as a 2016 Emerging Artist at the 46th Annual Gasparilla Festival of the Arts.
Tim Gibbons Science and humor go hand and hand in the art of Tim Gibbons. His belief is that art is a reflection of life, built upon a foundation of mystery,
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Community Calendar The Westchase Artists Society Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Group Show The Westchase Artists Society will be celebrating their 10-year anniversary with a group show at the Art Gallery at the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library from August 1 through September 30, 2016. The artists will be hosting a Meet the Artists Reception and Anniversary Party on Saturday, August 6 from 3:30 until 5:30 PM. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and there will be opportunities to meet the exhibiting artists and discuss their work. The “10th Anniversary Group Show will feature the work of 17 artists using many different mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture and photography. Established in August 2006, the Westchase Artists Society is comprised of visual artists interested in furthering the art community in the Westchase area and all of Tampa Bay. Their goal is to nurture both the artist and art lover by hosting art exhibits, providing art education, promoting art activities, and creating an opportunity for area
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artists to come together and share with each other and the community. When asked to reflect on the past ten years, Vanessa Montenegro, CoFounder of the Westchase Artists Society added, “While members have come and gone over the last ten years, the purpose and the artistic spirit of the group have been kept viable thanks to the group of members who volunteered their time and kept the original vision of the group alive. Additional information on each member and images of their artwork can be found on the web at www.westchaseartists.com and on Facebook (Westchase Artists Society). The Upper Tampa Bay Regional Library is located at 11211 Countryway Boulevard in Tampa, just ½ mile north of the intersection of Countryway and W. Linebaugh Avenue. List of exhibiting artists include: Judy Freeman • Vanessa Montenegro Jennifer Lukas Joyner • Terry Eisenberg Pat Kruse • Jeannie LaPensee David LaPensee • Frida Vasquez-Morales Gloria Bucher • Christa Moody Becky Wanamaker • Arnel Artus Marilyn Chaulk • Sandy Peterson Elizabeth Fontaine-Barr Diana Ranstrom • Rebecca Piskura
AYA Offering $250 to Find Host Family AYA has $250 for anyone who helps them find a host family for their exchange students. They are 1 month from school starting and have a few students in need of a host family. They can still get a student or two enrolled at Alonso HS and possibly one at Sickles HS. Their main focus at the moment is to find a wonderful host family for Patsita "Kiaw" from Thailand. “My experience with the Thai culture is that they are peaceful, generous, grateful & kind,” says AYA Coordinator Karen Rose. “That's why I'm actively looking to place another sweet Thai girl in our community.” Kiaw is 15 yrs old and is responsible, punctual and respectful. She has a close, loving relationship with her parents and older brother. She lives in a large city and enjoys going shopping with her mother and helping with dinner. On the weekends she often exercises with her mother, walking and biking in her neighborhood. She is responsible for the care of her two pet rabbits and in her free time she reads novels and listens to music. At school she is involved in the Science club and favors Math too. She makes friends easily, loves to help her classmates and is very kind. She is eager to learn new
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ideas and is motivated to live abroad. She anticipates living within a different culture and believes this experience will broaden her mind while further developing her English abilities. Kiaw would like to join a cooking class, go swimming and travel with her family to see the sights. She would like to watch baseball and American football games with friends, cook some traditional food for her family, and learn to cook traditional American cuisine. She thanks her new family for welcoming her into their community and home. Karen says, “If you or anyone you know can open your heart and home to be Kiaw's Permanent Host Family, or be a Welcome Host Family for her for a month which would allow us to enroll her at school and give us time to find a permanent family we would be forever grateful & AYA will send you $250 to thank you for helping us.” She adds “Please share this information about Kiaw with anyone that would be interested and let me know if you know anyone that can help us so I can let AYA know to send the $250 thank you reward after our student arrives.” For more information please call Karen Rose at (727) 329-8060 or (727) 686-3288 or email her at blossomingrose1112@hotmail.com.
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Tampa General Medical Group Provides Primary Medical Care For the Entire Family! By Alexis Selby Bringing a fresh new perspective to family medicine, at Tampa General Medical Group (TGMG), the talented and experienced doctors go above and beyond to provide quality, evidencecased care to you and your family. From new borns to seniors, at TGMG, their qualified physicians provide a wide range of medical services, including pediatric care, minor non-invasive surgeries, gynecological-related care, sports and school physicals, biopsies, immunizations and vaccinations, wellness exams, chronic disease management, laboratory services, social support counseling, educational services and personal wellness visits. “I think our doctors practice a lot more variety than most,” says office supervisor Charlotte. “They deal with all aspects of family
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medicine and are really good at following up with patients to make sure they are doing ok.” With an office in the Publix plaza on the corner of Linebaugh and Countryway Blvd at 10718 Countryway Blvd. in Tampa, TGMG is centrally located for easy access throughout the entire Westchase area and their physicians offer same-day appointments for those who need to see a doctor immediately. “We are very accommodating to our patients and their needs,” says Charlotte.
Meet the Doctors Dr. Charles Friend, DO, MMHA, FAAFP, FACPE, FAWM, CPE Earning his
medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, and his master’s degree from Central Michigan University, Dr. Friend is a board certified specialist in family medicine, and a diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice. LaTaura Atwell-Small, M.D. Dr. LaTaura Atwell-Small is a boardcertified family medicine physician who enjoys treating patients of all ages. She completed her bachelor of science degree in microbiology and cell science, along with a minor in health science education at the University of Florida, followed by her doctor of medicine degree at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Atwell-Small completed a family medicine residency at Florida Hospital in Winter Park, FL.
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Tanuja Sharma, M.D. Treating patients of all ages, Dr. Sharma is a board-certified family medicine physician. She completed her bachelor of science degree in biology at the University of Toledo in Toledo, OH. After completing her doctor of medicine degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies, Dr. Sharma competed her residency at the University of Chicago (Northshore) Family Medicine Residency Program in Glenview, IL. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians. At TGMG they understand when you have a doctor’s visit that you don’t want to make it an all day event. They value your time, and do their best to get you in and out as quickly as possible, while still being extremely thorough and taking the time to make sure all of your questions are answered and concerns addressed. Building relationships with
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their patients is very important, and whether you are a new or established patients you will be treated with the same level of quality care. MyChart Provides Easy & Convenient Access To Your Health Information 24/7 One more advantage to seeing a TGMG physician is the innovative Mychart program that provides a convenient and efficient means to communicate with your health care professionals. Connect to this free, secure portal on a computer or smartphone. Some of the my chart features are: - Self-schedule appointments online, even same-day appointments - Receive an online medical evaluation for non-urgent issues with eVisits* - Be notified if an earlier appointment time becomes available - Request prescription refills - View visit summaries to see details from previous appointments - Access test results as they are posted - Ask a question about your referral - Ask a question about your bill - Send a message to your doctor - View your electronic medical record (EMR)
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Self-sign up lets you create your own account on a computer or smartphone. There’s no waiting for an activation code. Just visit mychart.tgh.org and complete the requested information forms including your name and address and create a username and password. Taking the time to really get to know their patients, the physicians at TGMG truly excel when it comes to quality patient care. They enjoy building relationships with their patients and encourage them to bring in their entire family so they can treat them all at the same convenient location. Working together as a team, the staff and physicians create a positive atmosphere where patients can really feel comfortable and welcome. “We are like a family here,” says Dr. Sharma. Tampa General Medical Group is located in the Publix plaza on the corner of Linebaugh and Countryway Blvd at 10718 Countryway Blvd. in Tampa. Their office is open Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m. For more information please call (813) 844-4800 or visit www.TGMG.org.
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New Construction Comes to Carrollwood Contributors : Deborah BostockKelley & Gables & Gardens LLC Turn down Henderson Road in Carrollwood and you may never know that Tiverton, a community of 30 brand-new distinguished single family homes, is nestled into a cul-de-sac just a short drive down the street. Likewise, you may not know that just off of Gunn Hwy., tucked behind Val’s Décor, is Gauge Line Lofts, a 42unit modern loft home community. And that is the challenge that Gables and Gardens LLC founder, developer and builder Brent Balch has overcome for the past 13 years. Brent graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Landscape Architecture and although he loved the exterior design component, he wanted to build the homes for which he was designing landscapes. After a few years of practicing landscape architecture, he returned to University of Florida for a degree in Construction Management. Initially he worked in large commercial
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construction, but longed for an opportunity to build his own distinct homes and residential communities. In 2003, he started his developer/ builder career in the Carrollwood area and continues to develop there today. For the past thirteen years he and his development team have competed in a market dominated by the national production builders. Their success can be attributed to the quality and uncommon design of each project. Brent said, “Our operation is a little bit different than the big production guys. We can create any type and style of community we envision from project to project. We don’t do the same type of community twice. We buy the land, we design the homes, and we build and sell all in-house. It’s a complete start to finish operation and therefore we only do 1 to 2 communities at a time. Staying small like this allows us to offer high quality, unique communities to a market dominated by the national builders.”
Blanton model home - Tiverton - 4 BR/2.5BA The current developments Gables & Gardens has underway are Homes of Tiverton and Gauge Line Lofts. Located on a charming cul-de-sac in the Carrollwood area, Tiverton overflows with Southern charm. Timehonored front porches combined with elegant interiors characterize these single family homes. Each home features a detached garage and colorfully accented front doors to set these homes apart. Reminiscent of
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Charleston SC carriage homes, you can envision the future of this beautiful community - kids giggling, running to the park at the end of the cul-de-sac, reading a book on the wooden porch swing and hearing the ice clinking into a glass of cold lemonade. The elegant interiors of all Gables & Gardens model homes are designed by Brent’s wife, Angie, who has the talent to complete the vision of the
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Interior of Hayden model Tiverton
Hayden model home - Tiverton - 4 BR/2.5BA
Rendering of two bedroom unit - Gauge Line Lofts
Gauge Line Lofts private roof top deck
builder/development team. Regardless of the architecture of the particular Gables & Gardens home and community, Angie perfectly captures the feel and personality of each through her interior designs. Kim Rice, buyer options coordinator, works closely with every
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Gables & Gardens home buyer to carry out the personal vision for their new home in each community. She explains, “It’s the standards that are used that just makes these homes standout – interior-wise and exterior. It’s architecture that is not around. These are not cookie-cutter templates.
These are created and branded by Brent and the company.” Gauge Line Lofts is perhaps the most unique venture for Gables & Gardens to date. These loft homes, inspired by the clean lines and sophistication of Modern Architecture, are now under construction in Carrollwood. Soaring open spaces, floor to ceiling glass, open tread staircases, spiral staircases, and individual private roof top decks are just a few of the extraordinary attributes of this new 42-unit gated community. Located just off of Dale Mabry and Linebaugh Avenue, Gauge Line Lofts is truly a one-of-a-kind community and a first for the Northwest Tampa area. Brent explained that he created these special subdivisions because there are very few new homes of this style and price range in Carrollwood. “There is no land left,” he said. “To get out there and try to buy a house in the $200’s to $300’s range that is
brand new and that is in the Carrollwood area is hard to find. Everything is older - 20 – 25 years old - and although there are plenty of opportunities to buy nice older homes, there really is not much new, if you want to stay in Carrollwood. We try to give an affordable alternative to fill the void.” With projects that are as varied and diverse as the communities Brent and his team create - from custom town homes, courtyard villas and welcoming subdivisions, to industrialstyled lofts – there is one common thread: “We take pride in being unique. We do the whole thing to create thoughtful neighborhoods and homes.” Learn more about these wonderful new communities at www.homesoftiverton.com and www.gaugelinelofts.com. Also you can call the Tiverton sales office at 813-600-8858 or the Gauge Line sales office at 813-613-3341.
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Citrus Park Children’s Learning AcademyUsing Technology to Prepare Your Child for Success! By Alexis Selby Utilizing technology to help children prepare and excel in this everchanging tech-driven society, Citrus Park Children’s Learning Center is much more than your average daycare - they are a pioneer day care center leveraging technology and engagement activities to help enhance the early learning process. Recently implementing the use of tablets into their curriculum, at Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy, children as young as 1 years old are taught how to use these exciting new gadgets. Not only does it make learning fun, but it also helps to prepare them for the future, as proper understanding of technology is extremely important in today’s world. And the best part is, all tablets are provided by Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy, so you don’t have to worry about bringing your own! “Many of the activities we teach are taught on tablets, such as word and number exercises, spelling, and
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much more,” says owner and director Shambray Levy. “We want the children to get used to using the tablets. Once they are completed with their work, we also allow them some time to play games on the tablets because it’s also important to have fun!” While many shy away from technology and games for learning, this center focuses on helping their students to look more deeply into a concept and work with each student’s individual learning style using a variety of techniques and tools. Today’s young people are individuals who have been engaged in virtual play and learning at a very early age, through cell phones, tablets and video games, and when the formal learning environment does not keep pace, students can become bored. “We have a lot of things to offer,” says Shambray, “better space, an excellent curriculum and great learning techniques. In addition, our prices are very affordable and there are no registration fees.” Shambray runs
Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy with the help of her attentive, caring staff, and together they strive to provide a positive, fun experience for children of all ages, from pre-school age through 11 years old. Shambray adds, “We are very loving, and strive to be your child’s home away from home.”
Skills Mastery Through the use of software, students are taught to reinforce their skills, which are then mastered in real time classroom activities. The students can work towards a goal, choose actions and experience the consequence of an action along the way; which can later lead to a teachable moment. This method keeps the students highly engaged in practicing behaviors and through this process can easily transfer to real life application. Software programs, if used correctly, can both improve and enhance a young child’s coordination and visual skills. It helps to challenge kids to become better by motivating
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them with problems, as well as increasing their creativity, critical thinking and spatial reasoning. The use of technology and software can be challenging, entertaining, and complicated, which in turn will improve, rather than deteriorate, concentration. For instance, recent studies have determined that software users are able to keep track of and pick out objects from a cluttered environment
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the students up to speed academically, but the interaction with their peers and the support of their classmates is an enormous incentive to learning.
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better than a child of the same age who has rarely interacted with these learning methods. At Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy the software is specifically selected as resources to teach and reinforce academic area, such as math, reading, science, and even foreign language. Shambray says, “I love being around the kids and helping to teach them things that they might not be able to learn at home. We are not just a day care center. Your child is actually learning. But, we still have fun too!”
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Collaboration The instructors at Citrus Park Learning Academy also use educational software to help teach children how to collaborate with others. Students are paired with others to learn how to work in teams, which is essential to future success in the public school system. Through the process of collaboration, young people learn to share, seek the help of others, share tasks, support each other, and understand the value of collective wisdom. This method not only keeps
Another benefit of this new approach is that the child learns other valuable lessons, such as how to handle mistakes, allowing them to explore options and stay persistent until a solution evolves. Through this cycle of trying and failing and than trying again, a child, when supplemented with guided instruction, discovers how to be successful with life’s challenges. Using software products helps the young mind to learn that there is often more than one way to achieve a goal. At a young age, children learn how to trouble shoot, problem solve, and collaborate with others to find solutions. Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy – “where we grow tomorrow’s leaders” – can help provide the foundation your child will need to navigate their learning in a rapidly changing world.
VPK Program - New to Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy
Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy has officially opened registration for their VPK program, which is something they just began offering this year as a better way to serve their growing number of children. Open to children 4 and 5 years old, this intensive hands-on program will them a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, premath, language and social skills. Developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, the instructors at Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy offer high-quality programs that cover a variety of different topics. The VPK program starts August 10, so register now before it’s too late! Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy is located at the corner of Gunn Hwy and Beaty Grove Drive at 8003 Beaty Grove Drive in Tampa. The academy is open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information please call (813) 5103901 or (813) 270-0100, email citrusparklearningacademy@yahoo. com or visit Facebook.com/CitrusParkLearning Center.
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“More Space” Continued from page 1 Starting off as a single retail location in the early 1980s, More Space Place has grown to become a nationally recognized and trusted company that continues to grow due to their high level of quality customer service and quality organization products. Today, the company has more than 40 stores that are locally owned and operated by community members. In Tampa Bay there are three convenient showrooms and Design Centers. Clark Williams and Robert Schmidt are the owners of the Tampa Bay franchise. The first store opened in 1995 in Pinellas County and 1996 in Hillsborough County. According to Clark, since the beginning, the innovative designs and space efficiency generated by the More Space Place’s products has made the business exciting and never boring. “When I joined More Space Place, we offered a single line of Murphy Beds along with a limited choice of complimenting bookcases. Over the last twenty years, it has been really exciting to watch our product line and our company grow,” says Clark. “More Space Place now
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offers the largest selection of wall beds available and in addition, we also offer a massive line of complimenting space saving and organizational furniture. “As one of, if not the largest, specialty retailer of space-saving furniture, we offer free in-home design consultations as well as having showrooms where our clients can see and feel the quality of our products. When someone visits one of our three Showroom Design Centers, they will find skilled More Space Place designers who will introduce them to a full array of wall beds and cabinet options. In addition they will also find complete furniture collections for beautiful and functional closets, home office, garages, media centers, utility rooms and so much more.” Clark says, “We feel selecting furniture is a very important decision and one that is often an uncomfortable process for our clients, so we believe if they can see various designs and get to feel and touch the furniture, it makes the purchasing decision easier. Since they are so many color, finish and material options available seeing these in person also ensures that they can choose the best choice to match the aesthetics of their home as well as matching their lifestyle. The
experience is further enhanced with a 3 Dimensional software program that allows our clients to see what the furniture would look like in their home. We have found with this visual aid it is much easier for the client and the designer to work together to create the perfect design that is specifically created to meet the needs
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and desires of the client.” Satisfied customer Rita says, “I have lived in Palm Harbor for 20 years, dealing with many service companies; but, I have to say that the More Space Place is by far the most professional, caring, experienced company I have ever met. I cannot say how overwhelmed I am by their
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customized work but, more importantly, by the care and dedication that they gave me. They called prior to the date of the installation asking if the date was still acceptable, then called me the next morning to give me the anticipated arrival time and all the while checking with my availability. Customer service was of prime importance to everyone I have dealt with – something so rare in
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this day. I love my closets and when I’m ready to move again I know what company I will call first – More Space Place. All I can say is Thank You for a job extremely well done!”
in your home. From a beautiful collection of Murphy Beds to the best in shelving and organization accessories, My Space Place can help you work with the space you have for a more functional living area. “We believe that no matter what your furniture needs are, the pieces should be designed to fit your lifestyle and make your life better,” says Clark. “Our mission at More Space Place is to assist our clients in finding the design that works best for them along with the best choice for colors and styling.” Want to turn that spare room into a multifunctional guest room/office? It’s entirely possible and easy with More Space Place. Want to give the man of the house a dream garage for Father’s Day? More Space Place is the place to start! Everyone could use more space or a little more organization, which is why so many
people have trusted More Space Place to optimize their home without the high cost of remolding. With organization solutions plus tons of space saving accessories, you can add more functional rooms to the home you already love! Palm Harbor’s More Space Place Design Showroom is located at 33136 U.S. 19, phone (727) 773-9888. The St Petersburg store is located 10722 Gandy Blvd. North, phone (727) 507-9799 and the Lutz location is at 23114 State Road 54, phone (813) 935-8432. Hours for all locations are Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with additional hours available by appointment. They are closed on Sun. Log on to www.MoreSpacePlace.com for more information or to see pictures and videos.
Making The Most of Your Space! More Space Place is the perfect place to go to find the perfect builtins, shelving units, cabinets and more to expand the amount of useable space
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“Lowe’s” Continued from page 1 looking for and help them come up with ideas based upon their needs and budget. I like to explain the products as well, so people know the differences and know exactly what to expect; they are really appreciative of this.” With an extensive background, including a Bachelor’s degree in both architecture and interior design, Lianis utilizes her design expertise and passion to help her clients love where they live. Before joining the Lowe’s team, Lianis had her own design business in Miami, and has almost 20 years of experience in the architecture and design industry. From modern to contemporary to beach-themed, Lianis has a great deal of experience designing all types of houses. Here to help take the hassle out of remodeling your home or office, Lianis along with her fabulous team of professionals, provide each and every customer with a superior level of customer service and an unprecedented level of experience and knowledge in all areas of home renovations. Lianis does an exceptional job of keeping you
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informed of everything that is going on, and explaining the timeline – so you know exactly what to expect and when the project will be completed. She understands your time is valuable, which is why her dedicated team is focused on getting the job done right in the quickest amount of time; allowing you to get back to your normal routine and lifestyle. While dreams and designs can be complex, Lowe’s strives to make the process of getting there simple.
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“Our interior design program differentiates us from other home improvement companies,” says Sales Manager Rex Morley. “We manage all aspects of the project, providing a seamless experience. The established relationships we have with our contractors allow us to offer a noworry installation. All of our contractors have to follow strict guidelines, so you know the work you are getting is top-notch quality, with the Lowe’s guarantee of excellence.” For those who need help visualizing their upcoming project, Lianis provides her customers with 3D renderings, allowing them to better visualize the project before the work is done to make sure it is exactly the way they want it. Customers then have the ability to make changes so that it comes out just right. In addition, she also creates presentation and idea boards so customers can gather all of their ideas and thoughts together, in order to better manage exactly what it is they want to do. When you come to Lowe’s, you get the benefit of working with a
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AFTER supportive, well-trusted, longestablished company, while still having that personalized attention and care from your local Lowe’s associates. When you start a project with Lianis, she becomes your single point of contact. She handles all the trades for you, helping to make your renovation as easy and stress-free as possible. If you have any questions about anything that is going on, there is only one number you have to call, and that is her direct line. Featuring an amazing assortment of quality products, including live working displays and
mix and match combinations, visiting your local Lowe’s store gives you the chance to browse, sample and touch their complete range of quality products. A large selection of options also ensures that you’ll find something suitable for your price range, and with all of their features and design options to explore, walking into a showroom with multiple displays from a variety of appliance, countertop, cabinet, hardware, fixture and flooring combinations will help give you ideas, as to what you can do with your own project.
Lowe’s offers many different financing options to choose from, including 12, 18, and 24 months no interest financing, (depending on the current advertised promotion the company is running). When paying with your Lowe’s credit card, they also offer customers 5% off their entire purchase, including both labor and materials, or 6 months at 0 interest financing. You have the option to choose one or the other. They also offer 84- month, 5.99% APR financing, if your purchase is over $2,000. This is for customers who qualify over that threshold and don't chose either of the other two options. As an added incentive, Lowe’s constantly offers different promotions, including giving out gift cards to customers when they make a Lowe’s purchase. They also offer a 1-year installation guarantee on all of their labor, as well as multiyear warranties on all Lowe’s brand products and a lifetime guarantee on all of their cabinets. Offering master craftsmanship, personalized service and custom designs to create beautiful and functional rooms for all tastes and budgets, whether you are in need of a basic remodel, are looking to completely renovate your outdated kitchen or bath, or are building brand new and starting from scratch, Lianis and her expert design team will help you bring your vision to life! Your local Lowe’s is located at 6275 West Waters Avenue in Tampa. Hours are Mon. – Sat. 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sun. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information please contact the store at (813) 2496001. To speak directly with Lianis please call (813) 245-4395 or email Lianis.Moreau@Store.Lowes.com. Additional information can be found by visiting www.Lowes.com.
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