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Make Sure Your Garage is Hurricane Ready with The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay By Marcy Sanford Hurricane season is here and while you may have stocked your pantry with water, canned goods, and batteries, have you thought about your garage door? “If your
garage door was installed before 2010, it probably does not meet current wind codes,” said Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay Sales Manager Robert Pallone. “It is important to have you garage door See “Overhead Door” on page 22.
FASTSIGNS Carrollwood Offers Much More Than Signs By Deborah Bostock-Kelley
FASTSIGNS Carrollwood is located at 14618 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Whether you are an entrepreneur ready to launch a new business or a seasoned business veteran looking to attract new customers, FASTSIGNS Carrollwood is eager to help you meet your goals. Whatever challenges you face, marketing-savvy consultants will listen and create a tailored solution that uses the right mix of innovative ideas and visual graphics solutions to meet your needs. “Though our name is FASTSIGNS, we
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Win RAYS Tickets!...............................................3 Collagen Cross-Linking....................................6-7 Realtor and Tampa native, Ali Lund..............10-11 Patio Pools...................................................14-15
SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT.....................20 Early Childhood Reading and Writing................28
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT 1185
ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping......................18-19
offer so much more than signage,” explained Stacey Alexander, owner/operator of the Carrollwood location. “We have highly skilled graphic designers, content experts that create an interesting clear targeted message, and project managers available to oversee your project to ensure it meets your vision, stays on budget and on time.” FASTSIGNS Carrollwood provides survey and permit experts who procure and obtain necessary permits needed, and installers that ensure that See “FASTSIGNS” on page 26.
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Our Partnership With The Rays = Tickets For Our Readers! We have BIG NEWS!!! For the 4th year in a row, we have entered into an promotional partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays and they offered us six press level season ticket seats! This incredible package includes hundreds of tickets for amazing games during the entire season! And although we are a family owned and operated business with plenty of relatives and great friends here in the Tampa Bay area, who are huge Rays fans, there is no possible way we can make it to every single game. But we are always rooting for our Rays no matter where we are. After all, we are all about being loyal to local, especially when it comes to our sports teams! Obviously we don’t want these prime, press level tickets going to waste, and who better to share them with than you, our loyal local readers.
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So we came up with a contest to give you a chance to WIN BIG with tickets to go see the Rays. Each month, starting in May and ending in September, we will give away multiple press level (sec.204) Rays’ tickets to 5 lucky winners. One Grand Prize winner per month will receive 6 tickets and 2 parking passes. Two 1st Runner Up winners will get 4 tickets and 1 parking pass, and the last two 2nd Runner Up winners will have fun at the ball park with 2 tickets and a parking pass. This contest will be a lot of fun and we are really happy to give back to our community, for always supporting us. You make what we do possible, plain and simple. We wish we could make every entry a winner. Good luck!
Here’s How to Enter! First thing you need to do is get on your computer or smart phone and show us some online love! Like and Share Our Social Media Pages! Like our Facebook page: TampaBayNewsandLifestyle s and follow us on instagram @TampaBayNews and share it with your friends. The more you like our posts and interact with us on social media the more opportunities you have of winning! Extra points will be awarded to those who give us an awesome and genuine review on Facebook. 5 stars go a long way! Good Luck and GO RAYS!
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Collagen Cross-Linking By Carla Dubis Advocates of eye health and pioneers of advanced medical treatments, Newsom Eye’s team of physicians led by Newsom Eye founder, T. Hunter Newsom, MD, is proud to offer a new treatment called Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking (CXL) to patients with Keratoconus, providing them with NEWsom EYES! Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Fazio at Newsom Eye and hear more about this breakthrough procedure and how it is providing patients with a healthier eyesight. Dr. Fazio specializes in primary eye care including Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Cataract and LASIK care. He is Board Certified to treat and manage ocular diseases, such as dry eye and glaucoma. To date, Dr. Fazio has co-managed tens of thousands of surgical cases with over twenty years of experience.
ultraviolet (UV) light with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) eye drops to strengthen corneal tissue. The treatment can slow or halt the progression of Keratoconus. “Let me explain, Keratoconus is an abnormality of the eye in which the normally round, dome-shaped cornea weakens and becomes progressively thinner and irregular in shape,” Dr. Fazio added after he saw my puzzled face when I heard the word “Keratoconus.” Dr. Fazio proceeded to further explain in ways that was easier for me to understand the severity of this abnormality; “The resulting coneshaped cornea can cause high levels of astigmatism (irregular curvature) and nearsightedness. In more serious cases patients will develop scarring and loss of vision.”
he said “There is definitely a genetic link, I know this because unfortunately I have it in my family, so I am very familiar with the disease. It is very close to my heart, that is why I am so passionate about this, and want to do something to prevent it.”
Dr. Fazio the general population. It is generally first diagnosed in young people at puberty or in their late teens. It is found in all parts of the United States and the rest of the world. It has no known significant geographic, cultural or social pattern.” I was curious to know if there was a genetic predisposition for this abnormality so I asked Dr. Fazio and
So what is Corneal Collagen Cross-linking? Corneal collagen cross-linking is an advanced treatment that uses
Is Keratoconus a common abnormality? I asked Dr. Fazio if this was something that affected a lot of people, and if anyone was particularly at risk to develop it. Dr. Fazio said “Keratoconus has been estimated to occur in 1 out of every 500 persons in
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How does Keratoconus affect my eyes and my vision? The cornea is the clear window of the eye and is responsible for refracting, or bending, most of the light coming into the eye. Therefore, abnormalities of the cornea can severely affect the way we see the world, making it difficult to perform simple tasks, such as driving, watching TV, or reading a book. “In its earliest stages, Keratoconus causes slight blurring and distortion of vision and increased sensitivity to light. These symptoms usually first appear in the late teens and early twenties,” said Dr. Fazio. “Keratoconus may progress for 10-20 years and then slow or stabilize, usually by the age of 40-45. Often Keratoconus patients first require glasses, then gas permeable contact lenses, to restore their vision,” Dr. Fazio added.
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So how does collagen crosslinking work? Collagen is the structural protein that provides strength and firmness to our corneal tissue. Corneal collagen cross-linking works by forming new cross-links between collagen fibers, which are the natural “anchors” within the cornea. These anchors are responsible for preventing the weakened cornea from bulging out and becoming steep and irregular. The addition of these “cross beams” acts like adding rungs on a ladder to stiffen and strengthen the cornea, allowing it to focus light more efficiently and accurately. As with many conditions the earlier the diagnosis, the better the results. If collagen cross-linking is performed early, it may be possible to prevent the signs and symptoms of Keratoconus. Glasses or contact lenses will still be needed following the cross-linking treatment (although a change in the prescription may be required). CXL has also been successful in treating patients with corneal ectasia, a steepening of the cornea which occurs as a complication of previous laser refractive surgery. Collagen cross-linking has been successfully used in Europe and other
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countries for over 15 years, and is currently approved by the FDA in the United States. Newsom eye is now able to provide this breakthrough treatment to their patients using advanced technology for corneal cross-linking. Does the CXL procedure hurt? “No. The procedure is painless because anesthetic eye drops are used to eliminate any discomfort, but it is normal to feel some discomfort after
the procedure while the corneal epithelium heals” replied Dr. Fazio. You may also experience some light sensitivity, a dry, scratchy sensation in your eye, or feel as if there is an eyelash in your eye. Can cross-linking be performed on anyone with Keratoconus? During your consultation, the doctor will determine if cross-linking might be an appropriate treatment for you.
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To be a candidate, you must: • Be 12 years of age or older • Have been diagnosed with progressive Keratoconus or corneal ectasia. For more information about cross-linking, Keratoconus or any other vision condition please call Newsom Eye at 813-908-2020 or log on to www.NewsomEye.com for additional information or to schedule an appointment. You Deserve NEWsom EYES!
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Ali Lund Combines Motherhood and Realty as Perfect Resource for Local Buyers, Sellers By Deborah Bostock-Kelley As a hard-working single mom of two boys, Tampa native, Solaris Realty of Tampa Bay realtor Ali Lund understands all of the “little things” that many don’t think about when buying or selling a home. Whether the house is near an “A” school or safe playground or park can be the difference between a buyer with a young family passing on that inevery-other-way “perfect” home. “It’s important to me as a parent, so I know it would be important to my client,” she said. Ali claims it’s all in the details. If you are selling a home, it’s best to look at it from a buyer’s perspective. Is there clutter in your living room, knickknacks gathering dust? If so, remove them. Is the paint on the walls a vibrant shade of whatwas-I-thinking? A pale grey or neutral tone can help potential buyers better
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visual themselves in your living space. Does the carpet or grout need a good scrubbing? If you can’t do the work yourself, find a licensed professional. Are there minor repairs that have been ignored over time? Before you put your home on the market is the time to make these important and necessary corrections. “Not everybody wants a project,” she explained. “Get rid of clutter. In this case, less is more. Streamline – try to make things simpler.” She also suggested a fresh smelling home can be another reason for a sold sign. Something as simple as lighting a scented candle or using aromatherapy diffusor can make the home more welcoming. Additionally, planting fresh flowers outside in the front of the home can help make a house feel more “homey.” It is very important to be able to provide accurate records as to the age
of the air-conditioning unit, roof, and hot water heater. “Ideally, you should have purchase receipts, “she explained. For homes being sold with appliances, age is not a factor as they can be listed as as-is in the contract. As a photographer herself, she also credits having good photos of the home’s exterior and interior for helping create a sale. “First impressions of that home are seen online – virtual- way before the client even walks through the front door.” Finally, Ali said that the price needs to be attainable. If the seller is asking $250,000 in a neighborhood where homes are selling for much less than that price, the seller needs to be realistic. “There needs to be some wiggle room.” Interested sellers can reach out to Ali to learn about discounted commissions and many other items you might not even know that Ali is
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on top of, ready to help. On the other hand, if you are in the market to buy a home, Ali said, “It helps me as your realtor to have specific information about the type of home you are seeking.” Rather than generalize and say you are looking for a 4 bedroom, 2400 square foot home, if a buyer says 4 bedroom, 2400 square feet, eat-in kitchen, three-car garage, with a pool, big backyard, near a decent high school, she can eliminate hundreds of homes that don’t meet the specific criteria and narrow down to the few that do. “I try to ask my buyers for three deal-breakers, like if the home is too close to the road,” she said. Servicing Carrollwood, Odessa and Wesley Chapel, whether it’s helping a couple find their starter home or an expanding family discover their forever home, Ali enjoys listening to the stories that
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each person has to tell. She is also happy to be a great resource for local recommendations from pediatricians, dentists, and dog walkers to bike trails, running trails, and art events. “I’ve lived in Tampa all my life and specifically Carrollwood for many years, so I can give my clients many great recommendations,” she said. Ali described herself as “consistent, reliable and energetic.” She is someone who has no problem chatting up to strangers. She said she is completely authentic – what you see is what you get – and is someone who likes to talk and is funny – “well slightly,” she quipped, then added sincerely. “I truly love seeing my clients excited about a new home.” Her enthusiasm and dedication to meeting her client’s needs makes her an equally perfect resource from the perspective of a buyer or a seller. If you have a home to sell or are in the market for purchasing a new home, contact Ali Lund at Solaris Realty of Tampa Bay at 813.470.0026 or email aliann28@gmail.com. Be sure to ask her about a commission discount!
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Escape to Island Time℠ in Your Own Backyard This year Patio Pools is celebrating its 38th year in business. Since 1979 Patio Pools has been transforming bland, boring backyards all across the Tampa Bay Area into beautiful, relaxing, island-like oases. Located at 4118 Gunn Highway, the swimming pool experts at Patio Pools can build a new swimming pool or remodel or repair an existing one in a timely, efficient manner. They pride themselves on working with their clients to make sure they know what is happening every step of
the way and that the process of getting a new pool is (almost) as exciting as the pool itself. Once you have your new pool, their retail store has every accessory imaginable to make your days in the sun extra fun. “Patio Pools has been in my family for two generations,” said Patio Pools owner Gina Schrader. “We have staff members who have more than 45 years of experience in designing, building, remodeling or repairing pools. Because of our expertise we can typically complete a pool project in 21 days.” Just think in only 21 working
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days or so, with help from Patio Pools, your backyard can be made over into your own private island escape. Gina says the process starts with a free consultation with one of Patio Pools design experts who will visit your home, take a look at your backyard, talk to you about the features you want, and then create a 3-D CAD design for you to review. One of the most popular trends Gina has seen in pool design is the addition of water features, “People like to hear the water sound because it is very relaxing and can block out sound from your neighbors. We can
do any type of water feature. Bubblers and deck jets are a nice addition. People also like sun decks, an area in the pool that is only about six inches deep but big enough for a lounge chair. It is a good place to lay out in the sun and can also be a fun place for younger children to play.” Patio Pools can also customize lighting for you and add automation so you can run your pool from your smart phone. “We can set it up so that you can tell Alexa to turn your pool lights on,” said Gina. In addition to features to make your pool special, Patio Pools can
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build spas, decks, and enclosures to complete your recreational retreat. After your Patio Pools project is complete, your backyard will be the place you’ll want to spend the rest of your summer having fun and enjoying life with family and friends. “We really enjoy our customers,” said Gina. “We love to see how happy they are at the end of their project. The kids are always so happy to swim and can’t wait to get in the pool. People get excited about the project in the beginning but then they are so happy in the end.” “Thank you for an excellent job building our swimming pool,” said Patio Pools client Lynne J. “We had interviewed three different companies but because of (our design consultant’s) enthusiasm for his product and expertise in pool design, we choose Patio Pools. He explained the construction process and what to expect in detail and in approximately three weeks our pool was complete.” “This is a very competitive business but thanks to our excellent customer service and pool experts we’ve been in business for 38 years,” said Gina “We are very proud that Tampa Bay families have been trusting us to transform their backyards since 1979.” If you’re ready to have your own private island oasis, schedule a free consultation with Patio Pools today. Patio Pools can also remodel or repair your existing pool and is the area’s best supplier of pool supplies and accessories. Patio Pools showroom and retail store is located at 4118 Gunn Highway. Store hours are: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping – The Elite Service You Deserve By Katie Cammardella
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ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping serves residential and commercial properties throughout the Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough areas. Providing customers with professional, skilled services that include landscape design, installation, tree health checks, treetrimming and removal, stump-grinding, rock beds, mulch, sod installation and more––ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping whips your property into shape. In addition to servicing tree and landscaping needs, ALLPRO specializes in proactive services that keep your trees healthy, trimmed and ready for any upcoming spring or summer storms so you don’t have to worry about overhanging limbs when a Florida storm rolls through. Owner Pete Spiridis strives to exceed your expectations in all matters of customer service. From impeccable landscape design with CAD program images that show off what your property will look like after installations to the extensive training of all
employees, ALLPRO is intent on providing the best-of-the-best for their customers. Pete Spiridis opened ALLPRO in 2007 and has gained satisfied, repeat customers through his hard work and impeccable service. With most of his clients finding him through word of mouth, Pete has been able to grow his company over the past ten years into a well-oiled working machine that gets the job done. Pete is a certified arborist and requires his team members to get training from the acclaimed International Society of Arboriculture
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in order to enhance their skills, knowledge and expertise. Always mannerly, the ALLPRO team always cleans up after each job, never leaving you to deal with an unkempt property. Customer Susan Y. says, “We’re extremely pleased with ALLPRO. Pete immediately responded to our call for an estimate and gave us a prompt, thorough written bid. Our tree removal project began and was completed exactly on time and they left our property looking pristine. Work was excellent and the crew was experienced and friendly. I would
highly recommend ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping.” ALLPRO Has Knowledge & Skill! The ALLPRO team is quick, thorough, and provides expert knowledge when it comes to the diverse number of trees in Florida. They are knowledgeable about the health and growth of palms, citrus trees, live oaks, magnolias and any other type of tree you may have questions about on your property. They are able to nurture trees into the stunning beauties they are meant to be.
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BEFORE The ALLPRO team can match your landscape to the design style you have in mind and no matter what job they are doing, they always go aboveand-beyond for customers. “Not only did ALLPRO cut the tree down, but they cleaned my gutters, cleaned my roof, yard and planted down sod where he grinded the stump,” says Julie K. “They were here for a good six hours with three men and Pete. Did a very professional job, pulled a permit and had to remove a panel off our wood fence. They replaced it better than it was on before.
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AFTER Would I use them again? Definitely! In fact next spring, we will need some landscaping. This is the company I will call to do the job. ALLPRO is honest, reasonable and very willing to go the extra mile!” ALLPRO takes pride in their knowledge of landscaping and in helping you prevent mishaps during windy storms that greet us here in Florida during spring and summer. Pete and his team will analyze your property to help you better understand the health and safety of your trees in order to help you design a plan that is
good for your property and your home. Proactive in every way, the ALLPRO Tree and Landscaping team has the knowledge to check your trees for health and give you information about their location in reference to your home – giving you a little more peace and less worry about a limb or unstable tree falling on your home during hurricane season. Another happy customer, Charles, has this to say, “Things could not have gone better. Pete made an excellent recommendation for replacing a large tree that was giving us problems (which he pointed out would only get worse) with something entirely different that will be much more attractive and much easier to maintain. His crew arrived on time and they were very professional throughout. They even took extra time to show me a few tricks for maintaining the new trees. Frankly, for the price we paid, I was surprised at the size of the crew and the amount of equipment they brought, but the made short work of the entire project. Plus, they had to remove some curbing and plants to access the tree. When they were done, they replaced everything and you cannot tell they
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even disturbed those items. This is our third time using this company and we will definitely use them again. Pete did not know it was my birthday when they were here, but I could not have asked for a better present than to see how nice the project turned out!” Maintenance, trimming, repair, design, preventative care and professional skills - ALLPRO has it all! A great company that truly enjoys serving their community with their professional knowledge, ALLPRO takes pride in beautifying our counties with the best tree and landscaping services around! From tree trimming and removal to yard clean up, stump grinding and landscape design, the ALLPRO team is professional in every sense of the word – professional perfectionists that provide the elite service you deserve! To contact ALLPRO Tree and Landscaping for an estimate, please call Pete at (813) 244-9234 or (727) 409-3315. Visitwww.myALLPRO.com for photographs and check out the company’s great reviews on Angie’s List!
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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: NEW SAT EXAM ON AUGUST 26TH, 2017 This means exam results will be back in time for UF admissions the first of November and applications for early admission to other colleges and universities, which has been a major problem with the SAT in prior years. The first ACT Exam of the fall is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th. As mentioned in my last article, many students and parents prefer to prepare for the SAT and the ACT over the summer so I have many options. My prep classes can be taken individually, or the SAT and ACT can be combined which saves 15 class hours from taking them separately because of their overlapping material. Rising seniors like having the time to really focus and study with results known early in the fall. If strong, then no further prep or tests are needed; if not quite what desired, there is time to take it again. Rising juniors like to see how well they can do, plus this is a perfect time to prep for the PSAT in Octo-
ber and have the best shot at a national merit scholarship. Rising sophomores like the preparation, especially those aiming for “Top 25” or “Top 10” colleges and universities and possibly major scholarships. My classes can start in early June after the last ACT exam on June 10th, or in July or early August, depending upon whether a student wants to take one or two classes a week, and how we need to schedule around family vacations, jobs, or other time requirements. Make sure and check when your high school begins classes in early August because they keep starting earlier and earlier each year. Classes can be private or semiprivate, and my maximum class is three students. Often, students have friends or “study buddies” they would like to prepare with. I do like to schedule our Dress Rehearsal Exam and follow-up Review shortly before the actual exam. If you would like to talk with me further about your student and
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my classes, please contact me at 727-253-0639 or at wwa0811@mykolab.com. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve 200 – 350 points on the Writing, Reading, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to eight of the top ten universities in the country, seventeen of the top twentyfive, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Air Force and Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Jul-
liard – Manhattan - New England and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. This year, he also tutored three juniors who scored at the national merit finalist/semi-finalist levels on the most recent PSAT. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.
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“Overhead Door” Continued from page 1 inspected annually to make sure it is structurally sound and can handle hurricane force winds.” The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay has been serving the Tampa Bay Area since 1951. The family-owned business is a Red Ribbon distributor of Overhead Door products and provides a fullline of residential garage doors, commercial overhead doors, roll up doors, and industrial doors. Additionally, The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay can install access controls, gates, hurricane shutters and panels, and garage door screens. They can also service all makes and models of garage doors. Residential Garage Doors: The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay always provides free estimates and information about garage door repair or replacement. Robert says installing a new garage door is one of the number one ways homeowners can increase the value of their home. “A new garage door
can make a dramatic difference.” The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay offers a huge line of faux wood doors to choose from as well as custom doors that can have any look you desire thanks to advanced 3-D printing. There are great new extra features offered with garage doors now that you’ll love. With a battery backup you’ll be able to open your garage even if the electricity is out.
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Wi-Fi connections allow you to open or close your garage from your phone and advances in insulation can help keep your garage cool during the hot summer months. The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay can even show you how your new garage door will look on your home thanks to an interactive computer program. “The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay was very professional
and expedient,” said customer Bud H., “from the customer service call to the great service that Roderick provided.” In addition to rave reviews from Tampa Bay residents, The Overhead Door Company has a long list of corporate and government customers who rely on them to keep their garage doors opening and closing smoothly – The City of Tampa Fire Department, Raymond James stadium, Amalie Arena, Tampa International Airport, and many restaurants around town. They offer 24-hour emergency service for residential and commercial customers so if your garage door gets stuck at midnight, they’ll be there to help. Commercial Garage Doors: As Tampa’s oldest garage door company, The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay is a welltrusted name in the community. In addition to making sure the city’s firefighters can make a smooth exit to help them get to calls when it’s time, they have helped many restaurants add a wow-factor to their design with custom doors. World of Beer and Brass Tap are just a few
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The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay has a long list of corporate and government customers who rely on them to keep their garage doors opening and closing smoothly examples of restaurants that have turned to The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay for custom glass garage doors that open up and instantly expand the restaurants’
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seating areas. In addition to beautiful glass doors, with new 3-D printing technology, The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay can put almost any design on a door.
Garage Door Repairs: No matter the make or model of your garage door, The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay can repair it. “If it has anything to do with a
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garage door or opener, we can help,” said Robert. And with 24-hour emergency service, they will be there to help you any time of the day or night. They also offer planned maintenance programs. “With annual service you can dramatically head off any problem before it happens,” said Robert. Owner Bob Briesacher and The Overhead Door Company employees believe in giving back to the community. They are very actively involved with Metropolitan Ministries, the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you would like to improve your home’s safety, efficiency, and overall look with a new garage door or if your old one needs repairs, you can turn to the oldest and largest, most trusted name in Tampa – The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay. The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay is located at 7701 Ann Ballard Rd. For more information, visit www.overheadtampa.com. To schedule a service call or a free estimate, call (813)-885-3667.
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“FASTSIGNS” Continued from page 1 Whether you are seeking a traditional approach or looking for a cutting-edge result, the experienced team at FASTSIGNS Carrollwood provides the best comprehensive graphic solution for every industry – from construction, education, and healthcare to retail and manufacturing. These signs can include ADA signs, OSHA regulatory and safety signs, vehicle graphics, site signs and trade show displays amongst other signage. Other signs and visual graphics include floor graphics, wall decals and digital displays, flags and banners and digital signage. While many businesses are connecting with their audience and reaching new people through social media, signs and visual graphics at face-to-face events can still make a huge impact. Whether it's supporting a charitable a cause, showcasing a new product or service, recognizing employee achievements, entertaining or simply to celebrate, events bring people together. A branded message
can help maximize these events. No matter what type or size of event, clear and engaging signs and visual graphics help build traffic, generate excitement and improve the overall experience.
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To be even more convenient for customers, FASTSIGNS Carrollwood has introduced a financing option that provides from $1,000 to $150,000 to help qualified
buyers finance their sign and visual graphics projects. . “We’re now able to offer FASTSIGNS Credit as a financing solution that provides businesses with money to purchase
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the signs and visual graphics they need, when they need them, and to pay for them over 12, 24, 48 or 60 months,” said Stacey. “Whether a company needs vehicle wraps, digital signs, or a complete rebranding, this unique program helps companies manage cash flow or cash reserves.” Funded through Direct Capital, this program offers reasonable interest rates with monthly payments to approved businesses. Customers of FASTSIGNS Carrollwood can apply for the program through an online portal located here: 2012fastsigns.directcapital.com. “Regardless of your challenges, FASTSIGNS Carrollwood is more
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than ready to help. We deal with the easy projects through the nearly impossible and make them all possible,” said Stacey. “We sell value and quality solutions backed by smart thinking, experience and excellent, award-winning customer service. Your business has a story to tell. We hope you will trust us to tell it.” FASTSIGNS Carrollwood is an independently owned and operated business located at 14618 N. Dale Mabry Highway. For more information, call them at (813) 999-4981 or visit their website at www.fastsigns.com/2012.
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The Significance of Early Childhood Reading and Writing As a VPK teacher, and I want to express the importance of early childhood reading and writing. I gained interest in these subjects when my son was four years old and I asked myself, “What can I do to ensure that my son has a successful education?” Being a VPK teacher has taught me that both parents and teachers need to instruct the child early and help them improve their skills in reading and writing. It is important to teach children how to hold a book correctly, recognize letter sounds, know which letters are capitalized and lowercased. Also, to hear and identify sounds in spoken words. Strong reading skills are important for young children, In order to identify those who struggle with reading as early as possible and to help them develop early literacy and learning skills. Through my experience in working with young children, phonological awareness is essential. It is the ability to hear and identify sounds, practice rhymes, and syllables. Introducing new vocabulary words to young children, like reading stories to them, can strengthen their skills
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in reading and writing. My favorite books to read to children, in order to help them learn sounds and rhyming, are Dr. Seuss and Clifford “The Big Red Dog.” Through listening comprehension and understanding the meaning of words they frequently hear, gives young children motivation to read. Strong writing skills are important in pre-K for communication. The children are able to draw and describe their drawings with others. To begin, children learn to write their names from left to right, top to bottom. Writing takes a lot of practice and I try to give them a lot of opportunities for children to improve their writing. During my experience, I observed as the children enjoyed learning letters and sounds in the classroom. By the end of the year, the children are able to recall information from books and gain knowledge on reading and writing. Teaching these skills to each child is important, in order to help them for their future. Evis Petromilo VPK Teacher
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