Introducing HAPPY AIR

HAPPY AIR

HEATING & A/C COMPANY

LC# CAC1821129

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727-758-3888

www.HappyAirFL.com

There have been a number of huge improvements in residential air conditioning technology in the last few years.

If you, like us, got the most efficient heating and cooling system available, yours is likely a 13 SEER split system, with the compressor outside and the air handler in the attic or a closet. As a replacement, you can get one like that, or, you can consider a ductless minisplit which allows you to control the cooling room by room.

If you have a pool pump, you remember how your power bill fell when you switched to a variable speed motor. Makes for big A/C savings too. Vinnie Cabano, with three decades of HVAC experience, recently launched www.HappyAirFL.com LLC #CAC1821129 in mid-Pinellas county, where he and Joy Nakanishi recently moved to be with their family.

Their website www.HappyAirFL.com is young, but it is very informative. Vinnie says “If your compressor is leaking freon, you should consider replacing the system.

“Costs for tanks of replacement freon have skyrocketed with global shortages on parts too, so if yours is 10 years old, and out of warranty, it is wise to be proactive.”

Vinnie apprenticed as a teenager in Dallas. In Las Vegas for the past 25 years, he was working for independent companies and commercial unions. He has extensive experience from residential wine coolers to 125-ton chillers. Caesars Corporation and the Bellagio had him troubleshooting difficult construction issues. Vinnie will find a solution to your AC/heating needs from a large corporation to a tiny condo. Happy Air has just started in business, but Vinnie is already scoring some fine reviews.

“They gave me a really good deal. The quality of work is Amazing! Highly Recommend Happy Air!!!” – David, Clearwater

“Wow!! Happy Air was the best experience we had. Rapid response and actually showed up!” – Tim, Palm Harbor “Great customer service. They gave us a quote same day! Vinnie was such a delight. He really knows A/C.” – Brian & Tonya, Clearwater

As an independent repair and installation company, Vinnie can sell you Trane, Carrier or Ruud equipment.

These days he says, Ruud seems to always have what is needed for installation and repair, so he prefers to recommend them. Call 727-758-3888 or email Joy@HappyAirFL.com.

Gotcha Kombucha?

No doubt coffee is my first love. But lately I’ve been cheating on my darling Joe.

A funny thing happened on the way to a Schwartz girls’ weekend at Marco Island. As we approached Fort Myers my sisters declared they were starving, so they launched Google and hit upon a place that looked better than average. We pulled off I-75 and waltzed into Artisan Eatery where we had an amazing lunch. The other two washed it down with the family favorite, coffee of course, but a can of Flying Eagle Kombucha in the cooler caught my eye.

I’ll be honest. Whenever a vendor was offering a sample of kombucha in a natural foods store, one sniff was enough to send me packing. But ever since I learned that fermented foods were good for you, I’ve been holding my nose and adding them to my diet.

Flying Eagle Kombucha: love at first sip. Dry, fizzy, and delightfully tart. A few weeks later Boyfriend and I spent an afternoon in Fort Myers where we indulged in a kombucha flight at the Flying Eagle brewery. And I discovered Flying Eagle available at The Blend (Old Northeast) Coffee & Wine.

That’s when I decided to branch out on my own. Without going into details, I will say my homemade pomegranate “booch” exceeded expectations. The second batch, flavored with blackberries, isn’t quite as effervescent but yummy nonetheless. The third has weeks to go before bottling.

I’ve also discovered new favorites closer to home. Beech Kombucha not only has a stand at many local outdoor markets and festivals, it has a brewery and tasting room in the Warehouse District. Another local, St. Pete’s Mother Kombucha, doesn’t have a tasting room, but bottles of this liquid gold are available just about everywhere. And at Localtopia last month, I enjoyed CBDB’s CBD-infused libation. Talk about mixing trendy treats that are good for you. Yum! Artisan Eatery www.artisaneatery.com Flying Eagle Kombucha www.flyingeaglekombucha.com Blend Coffee & Wine www.facebook.com/theblenddtsp Beech Kombucha www.beechbucha.com Mother Kombucha www.motherkombucha.com CBDB Kombucha www.eatpottedflourfoods.com

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If you are being bugged by ants or fleas, and who in Florida isn’t, there are a number of safer, poison-free alternatives. Have you ever heard, for example, of Diatomaceous Earth (DE)?

It’s a long name for a finely ground powder, much of which is mined so pure that it is considered food grade, safe for people and animals to eat. It is an ingredient in a myriad of products that we use daily.

The powder is made of the naturally occurring fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of algae that forms in freshwater. These remains are ground up into a soft, fine white powder that carry many different uses. It’s chemical free and completely safe to use around children and pets.

It is even fed to livestock, and in zoos, and animal rescues, as a beneficial food supplement, that prevents or eliminates worms. It is a drying agent, which, at a microscopic level, has sharp edges.

The dryness and edges prove deadly to creatures like ants and fleas, and as such makes a safe, inexpensive form of pest control and prevention. You can get what is likely a year’s supply including an applicator delivered to your door for less than $20 from Amazon and others. It is available from Home Depot and Lowes as well and other websites including one that specializes in a myriad of products based around DE.

We always keep some around the house. Once or twice a year we dust the outline of our home with a light coating about six inches wide. If fleas are detected, we dust the pets’ sleeping areas with some more.

If I have gotten you curious by now, Google it and let us know how you like this suggestion.

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Medical Group

Internal & Family Medicine

Why does my veterinarian constantly ask me to bring Fido’s poop sample in? What makes it so important?

We veterinarians place importance in fecal samples both for the health of your pet and your and your family’s health. We aren’t just talking about looking for worms here either. Intestinal parasites range from worm-like creatures to single celled organisms called protozoa.

Roundworms and hookworms are the most common worms that we will find in a sample and are more prevalent in puppies and adult pets that are not on preventions, these parasites are zoonotic (able to spread from animal to humans) and can cause significant diseases. Roundworms can cause visceral larval migrans in people where the larval stage of the parasite can migrate through and cause damage to organs such as the liver and the eyes. Hookworms can cause cutaneous larval migrans in people where the larva migrate under the skin. Our pets can harbor these parasites without showing any symptoms but they can also cause vomiting, diarrhea and possibly even anemias. Other worm-like parasites that can be detected in a fecal sample are lungworms (yes, they do cause issues with the lungs) and flukes.

Protozoa are microscopic parasites that may also be zoonotic to people. These usually will cause diarrhea and possibly vomiting in your pets. They will encyst and cause irritation to the intestinal tract and can cause chronic infection. Giardia and coccidia are two of the most common protozoal parasites that we see.

This only scratches the surface of parasites that can infect your pet and what a fecal exam can detect.

“But I don’t see worms in Fido’s poop so we shouldn’t have to check a fecal sample.” This is a common misconception. Most of the time the adult worms are not shed in the stool but the eggs. The eggs are microscopic, as are protozoa and even some adult worms cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians don’t like playing with poop but it is key to maintaining your and your pets safety. It is important to have your pet’s fecal sample checked at least once a year whether you own a cat or a dog and also whether it lives indoors only or in and out. Wildlife and other pets can spread parasites in the outdoor environment which is why it is important to pick up after your pet. Some of these parasites can survive in the environment for months to years. We can bring parasites into our houses on ourselves or even when we bring potted plants and other things inside. Most heartworm preventions will have intestinal parasite prevention for some of the more common parasites, however they do not cover all the parasites.

It may be a stinky subject, but is very important. Keep your pets up to date on their preventions and get their poop checked. Give your veterinarian some crap today!

Island Life Animal Hospital

Dr. Danielle Gallo & Dr. Johnathan Pierce 5901 Sun Blvd., Suite 107, St. Petersburg

727-289-3776 islandlifeanimalhospital.vet

Old Florida can still be found.

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AIR CONDITIONING Hales A/C Service

Installing, servicing and maintaining all makes of air conditioning and heating equipment since 1986.

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Sea Beyond Marine Group – offering pre-owned Luxury Yachts, Cruisers, Sport Fishing & Center Console Boats. Located at Port 32 Marina, 250 Madonna Blvd., Tierra Verde, Eric@SeaBeyondMarina.com 727.273.7000

BOAT DOCK RENTAL

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COMPUTERS & VIRUS REMOVAL Pinellas Family Computer Service

PC & Mac Technician for your home or business. Stephen Johnson A+ sjohnson@pfcs.biz 727.803.0219

FURNITURE

Paradise Lights on Corey Avenue Wicker, Bamboo, Glass, Lighting and much more! 401 Corey Ave., SPB 727.317.5513

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Angelides Builders - Renovation & remodeling, new homes, restoration, design/build & solar certified Lic: #CBC058934 & # CGC 1523610 angelidesbuilders.com 727.394.8406

Complete Home/Business Remodel

additions, baths, kitchens & windows, design/planning. Superb quality & competitive $. Lic. CGC1518653 727.466.7140 / 415.8075

GHD Construction

New Homes & Additions w/Solar Energy, Contact Tom. tsmith@GHDcsi.com 727.323.5119 x2004

HANDYMAN Residential or Commercial Painting

Rental Prep Services or Complete

Rehab. Refurbishment 727.337.6888

HEALTH & FITNESS Acupunture & Herbs Seasonal

Allergies, Hip & Back pain April Wang Certified Chinese MD, (Tyrone Area) 6600 31st Terrace, St. Pete 33710 727.384.4826 Alzheimer’s Association - Worried about your Memory? Offers FREE & Confidential Memory Screenings, CALL to schedule 727.893.5657

HEALTH & NUTRITION

Gulfport Nutrition - 5012 Gulfport Blvd.S., Cardio Drumming Classes. Call Marlene for Information 305.619.9734

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Medical Weight Loss - Get rid of those extra COVID pounds the healthy way. Fitness - Yoga - Pilates - Wellness & Numetra Weight Management Contact Carolyn Quinlan, DO MBA

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HEARING CARE

Anne S. Carter, Ph.D. 727.329.8852 Don’t let Hearing Loss impact your life complimentary screening, consultation & demo, 30 day trial, Pasadena

Miracle-Ear Hearing Center

Offering hearing aids at no cost to federal workers & retirees Miracle-Ear.com 727.359.0950

HELP WANTED Dependable, presentable,

sales-oriented, route driver wanted. 4 days/week. Safe driving record a must. Knowledge of Tampa/St. Pete area beneficial. Call Ron or email ron555@mac.com 727.471.0573

HOUSEKEEPING & CLEANING

Reasonable cleaning. Homes, windows, offices. Experienced and insured. Pinellas county.727.259.3558 Laddy’s Cleaning Service - on the beaches over a decade 727.430-8826

Laundry Wash Dry Fold Service

Laundromat - 7815 Blind Pass Rd, St. Pete Beach. Some Pickup/Delivery Available. Call Laura 727.458.1412 Cleaning Is Our Passion - Maids, Maintenance & More. Steadfast, Reliable, Best of Beaches service for 25+ years. L/B/I 727.363.1074

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INSURANCE

Academy Insurance - Full Lines - Flood -Residential & Investment Property Specialist Call Rose rwainwright@academyins.net 727.343.0419

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MARCH ASTROLOGY

On March 2nd the New Moon begins the lunar cycle in introspective, intuitive Pisces. With aspects to several planets this new energy is urging us to look within for direction on goals and plans. We have the opportunities to move forward this month and accomplish much. Venus (values) and Mars (action) are traveling together and will cross over Pluto (beginnings and endings) on the 3rd. We will have several days of intense developments as old energy is released that has been stagnant for several months so new cycles can begin.

Both Venus and Mars visit progressive, inventive Aquarius on the 6th. Mercury and Saturn are in Aquarius as well, so ideas and directions planned now have discipline and structure while also being unique. We are well past Mercury’s shadow phase with clear sailing for a couple of months in decision making and communications. On the 9th Mercury moves on to Pisces; its energy becomes intuitive, reflective, and romantic. Watch out for idealism and impracticality. The shadow phase of Venus has also ended so the clarity with relationships, finances, and values is enjoyed again and celebrated going forward.

The Full Crow Moon in Virgo on the 18th is the last winter lunation and brings an end to the season. Aspects reveal areas that need practical attention and application with an influence for easy transformation. Changes in health, habits, and work or duties are likely. Spring begins on the Vernal Equinox as the Sun enters dynamic Aries on the 20th. The energy is high when seasons begin and this is a time of high self-confidence, enthusiasm, and independence. Just one week later on the 27th Mercury enters Aries adding quick wit and imagination but watch out for impatience or impulsiveness in sudden changes of mind.

PISCES: Your own personal new year starts now! Creativity, optimism, and high energy take you far. The spotlight this month falls on your relationships that may now become elevated and easily transformed.

ARIES: Private life has high energy as new beginnings unfold and assist you in career and position. The full moon focuses on health and the workplace as you easily make changes to advance yourself.

TAURUS: New paths open in your social life in both professional and personal areas with opportunities through travel or education. Career is demanding/rewarding. Full moon highlights fun wherever you go!

ASTROLOGY

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GEMINI: Career or position has new opportunities with growth and financial rewards likely. Travel or education gets back on track. The full moon lights up your home and accents family life; change is easy.

CANCER: New plans include travel or education and bring growth, expansion, and a chance to work with partners. You begin to clear up financial matters. Highlights fall on conversations, short trips, siblings.

LEO: Financial planning is accented with new options; increases in resources or support. Partners are interactive with a serious tone. Income and values are in the spotlight; benefits in work changes. VIRGO: New fortunate beginnings in relationships foster mutual growth. Too many irons in the fire bring worry; affects health. The full moon spotlight is on you; expression, creativity, and self-presentation!

LIBRA: Wellness goes in a new beneficial direction and success in the workplace is likely. Romance is exciting and enjoyable. The full moon accents private life connected to family and your inner world.

SCORPIO: New doors open for romance, creativity, and relating to children. The home and family life is pleasant and a hub of activity. The full moon focuses on your social life, friends, and future plans.

SAGITTARIUS: A new energy fills home and family life with growth and optimism. Many short trips and conversations are enjoyed. The full moon brings career into the spotlight accenting income and values.

CAPRICORN: You have new paths in local travel that bring benefits. Income is enhanced and energized with many options. The spotlight falls on long-distance trips, beliefs, and learning; changes take place.

AQUARIUS: A new cycle begins in earning and spending as values are considered. You are popular, energetic, and busy this month. A full moon focuses finances and resources as you plan changes privately.

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JEWELERS

Diny’s Jewelers - Custom Designs, restoration & repair; appraisals & more! 130 107th Ave., Treasure Island (N of Clock Tower) DinysFlorida.com 727.513.3469

LOCKSMITH SERVICES

COVID SAFE Lock Repair Service during daytime hours, weekdays. Vet owned. Tommy Locksmith 727.755.3975

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Island Marine Construction - Docks, Boat Lifts, Service, since 1997. Licensed Marine Contractor, C-8463 727.363.7282

MASSAGE SERVICES Island Massage Therapy

5901 Sun Blvd #205, St. Petersburg, FL 33715 MM31363 World-Class Therapeutic Massage islandmassageonline.com 727.864.6688 2Reds Massage (MM37417) is growing brand new treatment rooms open for medical massage or complimentary therapies. Great location for St. Pete and south beaches. Call Marsha Jo 2redsmassage.com 727.278.1175 Helios Health – Scott (MA-25432) & Zoe (MA-31664) offer massage, personal training and Infrared sauna therapy on West Central Ave. @ 57 St., St. Petersburg 727.322.8883

MEDICAL PRACTICE

Concierge Health & Wellness 24/7 AccessPrimary Care Physician.

Gulf Club Medicine 727.310.0616 Full Spectrum Primary Care with focus on prevention. Dr. Ryan Baker www.MillenniumPhysicians.com 2299 9th Ave. N, Ste 1A. 727.618.2229

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100 Corey Ave. Executive Office Space Private furnished offices with utilities & janitorial, lounge w/high speed wireless, conference rooms, more From $750/ month 727.498.2905

PAINTING SERVICES Residential or Commercial Painting

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PERSONAL CHEF

Hire a French personal chef and enjoy dinner with your guests! Text or call 571.435.5606 Custom Meals and Delivery. Andrea Dudley 813.541.8437

PET SERVICES

CBD for Pets - Natures Pet Herbals has a variety of CBD Hemp based products for you and your pets. Visit NaturesPetHerbals.com or call them 406.578.HEMP (4367)

PLASTIC SURGERY Is It Time For An Eye Lift?

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES Realty Experts, Byrne-Brylinke

Senior & Veterans Discounts Offered by TOP Local R. E. Services Co. Full service help with Buying & Selling Call James for info. 727.612.9988

SCREEN REPAIR

Screen Repair for Pool Cages, Patios and Lanais, call or text for a FREE Estimate.

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SEAFOOD & BUTCHER SHOP

Shaners Land & Sea Market @ P-A-G 2000 Pass-A-Grille Way, St Pete Bch 8am-7pm, 7 days 727.367.4292

SLIDING DOOR REPAIR

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TERMITES Cameron Termite & Pest Control

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TUTORING Portuguese & French Tutoring

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VINYL FLOORS

ScratchMaster Vinyl Floors are now available at Woody’s Kitchens & More 727.864.4819

WANTED-PIANO

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WELLNESS

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