MR. HANDYMAN CAN HELP WITH ANY TASK, BIG OR SMALL

Looking for someone to install a door, fix your dry wall or even totally remodel your kitchen? A new local business is ready to help.

Mr. Handyman, a new business located at 4329 Lynx Paw Trl. in the River Hills Plaza in Valrico, is excited to help in the community with any project — no matter the size

Not only can Mr. Handyman help with small projects like furniture assembly or ceiling fan installation, but because the company also has licensed general contractors, it can assist with full remodels as well. Mr. Handyman does not stop with personal projects around the house, as it is also available to help in commercial spaces too, from strip malls to o f ce spaces to hotels.

The owners of the local Mr. Handyman are a husband-and-wife duo who love to support the community. Al and Marisa Lembo opened Mr. Handyman in August of 2022, ready to service anywhere from Brandon, Valrico and Plant City to as far south as Northern Bra -

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denton.

Marisa and Al opened Mr. Handyman because they noticed that the community was in need of a reliable company to help get work done. The Lembos wanted to provide the community with a licensed, bonded and insured company that cares about the people and the homes they work in.

“We love to see our customers’ faces when they look at our work and realize that the problem that they’ve been nagging them is now corrected and they are happier than ever with their home,” said Marisa. “We truly love serving this community and bringing joy to our customers.”

With a background in construction and handyman services, Al has put together an experienced team to help you complete any project on your to-do list. Not only is the team experienced, but they are also excited to get out and serve the community.

To learn more or request service, visit www.mrhandyman.com/brandon-valrico-plant-city to submit a service request form.

Tobacco Free Florida Offers Gift Card Incentive To Encourage People To Quit Smoking

A new campaign by Tobacco Free Flor ida is of card incentive for el igible participants to encourage people to quit smoking.

From now through Friday, March 31, new participants in Citrus, Hernan do, Hillsbor ough, Pasco and Pinellas counties can receive a gift card for joining one of two pro grams through Tobacco Free Florida while supplies last. At the end of the quarter, participants in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties will be ofered the same incentive from Saturday, April 1 until Friday, June 30 while supplies last.

“The incentive program is just a way to bring attention and a resource to people who are struggling to quit tobacco. It is our hopes that by providing this incentive that they will take the opportunity to use the resource of the incentive to help them in their quit journey,” said LaToya Livingston, tobacco program director.

Smoking adults can join Tobacco Free Florida’s in-person and virtual Group Quit sessions. Those looking to quit can partic-

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ipate in a two-hour single session and receive a $50 gift card or attend a four-week program that meets for an hour once a week and receive up to $125 in gift cards. For the four-week program, participants will receive a $50 gift card for the first session and a $25 gift card for each of the next three sessions they attend.

The nine-county gift-card incentive was made possible with a $2.7 million grant from the Florida Department of Health. The Area Health Education Center in the USF College of Medicine received the grant to support the incentive program. Livingston and her team hope to see a 35 percent increase in the number of participants in their programs following the gift card incentive.

Tobacco Free Florida ofers free programs to support those on their journey to quitting tobacco. While the incentive program is only available for a limited time and while supplies last, people can seek free resources and support groups through the organization.

For more information on Tobacco Free Florida or on how to quit smoking, visit https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/.