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be very excited to receive all of these great items from the businesses in our community,” said Kerrie Hoening, Advertising Sales Manager. “Last year was the first time we have ever done a program like this in the paper and we in w Prize are excited to e Grand hings th e m a FL bec ur Favorite T rs. , ia share some of h it L f O e o l cal retail op Loca is family the treasures from The Dav of the 2016 Shprizes from 25 lo ners our local small businesses with our kes with Sweepsta readers.” Bridget Jenkins Wilson, owner of Cardinal Roofing and a member of his holiday season, the Osprey the Valrico/FishHawk Chamber of Observer is once again partnering Commerce said the Chamber is with local businesses to highlight the also focused on encouraging local best of Shop Local gift giving. shopping this holiday season and in The campaign is called, A Few fact has a Shop Local Holiday Expo of Our Favorite Things and we have coming up on Saturday, December gone to the best of our local busi9, 9 a.m.-12 Noon at Park Square in nesses and asked them to give us FishHawk Ranch. ideas of a few of the top items “Anything we can do to keep available this holiday season. our local businesses in the spotlight From now until mid-December, is great for our community,” she we will be collecting Our Favorite said. “And, this is a great opportuniThings all throughout the communi- ty for Osprey Observer readers to ty and putting them together in have a chance to win an amazing one giant gift basket that will be holiday gift.” given out in a Sweepstakes for our Already gathered this season, readers. gifts include a Ladies Seiko Watch “We have so many great items from McAuley’s Fine Jewelry valued coming in and someone is going to at $350 and a custom outdoor fire
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pit from Outdoor Impressions valued at $850. A pure Silver Christmas Coin from Corbin’s Coins valued at $30, DayDreams Day Spa Journey To Tranquility valued at $135, custom framing certificates from FastFrame, a Swarovski Crystal necklace from TMarie’s Boutique and a ukulele from Music Showcase, just to name a few of the great treasures already gathered together. Last year, more than 450 residents entered the Sweepstakes
and the Grand Prize, valued at more than $3,500, was awarded just before Christmas to FishHawk resident Tim Davis. To enter this year, email Sweepstakes to contest@ospreyobserver.com or fill out the entry form and send in by mail, fax or email. Good luck and thank you for shopping local! No purchase or contribution is necessary to enter and contest is subject to all rules & regulations as required by the State of Florida.
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Enhance Your Photos At Fast Frame For The Perfect Holiday Gift Did you take a special picture this year while you spent time with your family, maybe on vacation or at a special event? Surprise your family this year with a wonderful family picture specially framed to order commemorating this special shared time. Once you have that beautiful photo, Gift Basket Item: a frame becomes Tranquility Journey in part of the bigger Spa - 95 minute mas- picture, so it’s sage, hand therapy important to and hot stone foot make sure that it massage. brings out the Value: $135 photo in just the right way. When customers bring in their personal items and they
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are not sure about how to decorate their art, Fast Frame owner Alex Roche helps to educate them on how to enhance their item through framing. He offers competitive pricing and has been assisting customers with frames for more than 28 years. Fast Frame also offers oil paint stretches, shadow boxes, needle
points, restoration and repairs and corporate art. Fast Frame has been a Gift Basket part of the Item: Two $40 community Gift Cards for for 15 years. Framing For more Value: $80 information, visit www.fastframe.com or call Roche at 655-6400. Fast Frame is located at 6128 Winthrop Town Center Ave. in Riverview. Hours of operation are Sunday and Monday by appointment only with 24-hour notice and Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Rolling Pin Cooking Class Gift Certificate, TMarie’s Special Gifts & Musical Music Showcase It is also Great Gift Ideas Brandon’s Big And Classes Green Help Make Rolling Pin A ‘Eggheadquarters,’ Great Stop For the ultimate cookHoliday Gift ing experience. Needs Rolling Pin If you are Emporium is open stuck coming up for private events with creative gift too. Gift cards are ideas, make a also available. visit to Rolling Rolling Pin is Pin and to find located at 2080 Gift Basket Item: Badlands Dr. in Brandon. something for every chef Gift Bundle of Items Call 653-2418 or visit in your life. Rolling Pin & Cooking Class offers a gourmet retail http://rollingpinonline.com/ Certificates store and cooking classfor more information. Value: $547 ($447 es. Retail; $100 Stop by and browse Find Your Perfect the extensive collection of Cooking Classes) Holiday Ensemble At classic and unique kitchenTMaries Fashion & Gifts Boutique ware. You will find everything TMaries from barware, bakeware, aprons, Fashion & Gifts towels & mitts, coffees & teas, cookBoutique is ware, electrics, gadgets, gifts for entertaining, knives & cutting boards, your one stop shop for all of outdoor cooking and more. Enjoy your favorite shopping in the specialty food and fashion outfits wine departments. and accessories for the upcoming There are many great reasons to attend Rolling Pin’s cooking classes - holiday season. It offers a wide variety of casual fashions, resort wear, whether you enjoy cooking – or just plus size fashions, swim suits and eating - from great date nights to cover ups, accessories, shoes, gifts, learning about new foods, this is a great gift idea anyone would be excit- formal dresses, and prom/homecoming dresses, to help you define your ed to receive.
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own unique style. While you are in there shopping for those party clothes, you will also find many accessories including jewelry that would also make great gifts for friends and family members. Some brands available at TMaries include Tribal, Elan, Catherine Barclay, Julian Chang, French Dressing Jeans
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McAuley Fine Jewelry Is A Gem In The Community This season design something uniquely ‘you’ to surprise your special someone. McAuley Fine Jewelry (located in the former Martin’s Jewelers) will help you plan your custom made piece of Jewelry. Jewelry repairs are also done on premises. McCauley
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dreds of youths, Feely is nationally known for teaching the fundamentals and techniques of kicking and punting. To date, roughly 15 of Feely’s students have played professional football. His most notable pupil is son Jay Feely, a Jesuit High grad Gift Basket who went on to play 16 years in Item: Seiko the professional ranks, including 14 in the NFL. Ladies Watch “I know there’s nobody Value: $350 who’s done more in the state of Florida to help kids get better in the last 15 years from a kicking Fine and punting standpoint,” Jay Feely Jewelry is located on Oakfield said of his father. Drive, in the Atlantic Village Plaza, If your child is interested in Kings Ave. & Oakfield Dr. sports, help them achieve their It is open from Tuesday to Call 205-5008 or email dream. Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tom@FeelyAthletics.com. Visit Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.feelykicking.com for more Call 689-8124 or visit information. www.mcauleyfinejewelry.com.
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Outdoor Impressions Will Help You Create The Perfect Outdoor Space To Enjoy YearRound With the beautiful weather that we enjoy year-round, it makes sense to have an outdoor kitchen area specially created for you. The designers at Outdoor Impressions specialize in customizing the details of your outdoor kitchen to your specific needs and taste; everything from the location of appliances in the outdoor kitchen build, to the materials and color schemes that best compliment your home and outdoor living space. It also specializes in paver driveways, patios, walkways, entryways, pergolas, arbors, water features, fire pits, fire places and design services.
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