Eagle Creek Life August 2015

Eagle Creek Life AUGUST 2015

Meet Your Neighbors, The Danford-Krause Family Photo by Amanda Yachmetz Photography

A publication of Quantum Marketing Communications, LLC

IN THIS ISSUE 7 Questions Before Becoming A Landlord Eagle Creek Elementary School Meet Your Neighbors Quick Reference Directory Faster Recoveries with Robotic Surgery Your Competition is Getting Rich with This August Social Calendar

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Bill Bokunic Publisher & CEO Quantum Marketing Communications 321..331.6398 Bill@QMCWorld.com

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Welcome

Happy August 2015!

Join the Eagle Creek Life Facebook page, just search for it on Facebook. *Come celebrate a resident mixer event with us Tuesday August 25th from 6-8 at Royal Saint Cloud Stonebridge Tavern. The address is 5330 Michigan Ave, St Cloud (20 minutes from Eagle Creek) There will be free appetizers, drink specials and prizes* Please welcome the new Eagle Creek Life Graphics and layout team, Energy Graphics! Shannon (Eagle Creek resident and Jennifer! Shannon and her family grace the cover this month. Please read more about them in the meet your neighbor section.

I am looking for people who would like to contribute to the publication and also a community liaison person to help keep me informed with events and happenings. Please email me at: bill@QMCWorld.com Please mention our publication when visiting any of our advertisers.

Until September!

Bill Bokunic Publisher and CEO, Quantum Marketing Communications 321-331-6398 bill@QMCWorld.com

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ON THE COVER

Meet Your Neighbors

A Few Words From The Danford-Krause Family our families. Anyway my daughter Madison Danford attended Northlake Park in 2012 for the next two years while we rented. Needless to say we fell in LOVE with the area, which brings us to 2014 when bought our house in Eagle Creek.

Eric and I have enjoyed living in this community from the very beginning and we look forward to raising Madison here. Eric has enjoyed being able to walk out the front door and take his pole for a little fishing near by. Madison has met so many friends in the neighborhood and through school and is so excited to spend her 5th grade year at the new Eagle Creek Elementary School.

from left to right: Shannon Danford, Madison Danford and Eric Krause

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i, I am Shannon Danford and I am going to write this a little different this month, This way I am not interviewing myself but more telling you about my family, my company and the networking Bill is trying to do within our community through this magazine.

First a little about my family and I. We moved to Lake Nona in 2012 from East Orlando. Fun Fact: we are all born and raised Floridans and so are both of

I am the owner of Energy Graphics, a web and graphic design company based out of Lake Nona. I have been in business since 2006 bringing on Jennifer Schneider in 2010. Together Jennifer and I run Energy Graphics.

We have built many client relationships over the years.

Our clients have been quoted to say " Energy Graphics puts out high quality work and always meet all our deadlines".

When we first saw Bill's magazine we started emailing him immediately! His magazine was right up our alley.

It wasn't till we met bill and a few things fell into place that we began designing his magazine for Eagle Creek this month. Jennifer and I are both very excited with our new business relationship with Bill and Eagle Creek Magazine.

After meeting with Bill about Eagle Creek we realized that not only was Bill looking to make business relationships like we were, he is trying to create a since of community within our neighborhood. I for one LOVE the idea! I have recently joined our Eagle Creek Social Committee and I hope by working with Eagle Creek Magazine and the Eagle Creek Social Committee we can all work together to grow this magazine. This can be a place we can go to for community information, by other neighbors joining together to help write articles and be informative on the happenings in the neighborhood. I look forward to living in Eagle Creek for years to come and I really look forward to meeting more of you, my neighbors.

See you in the neighborhood and wishing everyone a great first day of school!

Shannon Danford

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7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Becoming A Landlord

5. How will you respond if a tenant doesn’t pay? There are certain steps to be taken when a tenant stops paying rent. Following these steps is critical to the eviction process.

by Jeanine Corcoran

6. Do you have an eviction attorney? The eviction process is an arduous task and can be costly to the landlord. Having an attorney who specializes in evictions is key to the proper eviction.

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7. Do you have the proper paperwork filed with the county? A lot of landlords rent out their property without giving any thought to what needs to be filed to make their property a rental.

re you thinking of renting out your home or investment property and becoming a landlord? Though it may sound simple, it is anything but. Take a moment and consider what’s really involved. Here are seven questions to ask yourself before becoming a landlord.

1. Do you have a lease? Finding a lease isn’t as easy as purchasing one in Staples. You’ll need to have a lease specific to Florida and one option is to hire an attorney to write the lease for you.

2. Where will you hold your tenant’s security deposit? There are specific laws regarding the holding of other people’s money. It’s important to know these laws.

3. How will you handle tenant repairs? Landlord and Tenant laws require that you make serious repairs quickly. Will you be available when the tenant call comes in at 2 in the morning?

4. How will you collect the rent? Will you collect in person, by mail or are you set up to collect rent electronically? Collecting the rent is an important part of being a landlord as that is how you get paid. With today’s technology, most tenants expect to have the option to pay online.

Consider hiring a property management company. A property manager will be able to help guide you through this entire process. They can manage the financial components, arrange for repairs, and should the need arise help direct you to reputable attorneys. The money spent is well worth it for the peace of mind you will have renting out your home or investment property.

Being a Landlord comes with a lot of responsibility starting with having the proper lease, knowing where to hold the tenant’s security, to handling of repairs, to collecting the rent, to having an eviction attorney and to filing the proper paperwork. By hiring a reputable property management company, you will be relieved of the worry and the responsibility of being a landlord.

Jeanine Corcoran is the Broker and Owner of The Corcoran Connection, LLC – A Real Estate and Property Management Company.

Jeanine has been helping families with their Real Estate needs since 2005.

Jeanine can be reached at 407.922.3308, email her at JeanineCorcoran@gmail.com, or visit TheCorcoranConnection.com or HarmonyResales.com

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Health First Sees Faster Recoveries with Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

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oint replacement surgery can be a daunting proposition. It requires planning and precision and leads to weeks of recovery time. Thanks to new developments in robotic surgery technology, however, these surgeries are quicker, more beneficial and less difficult to recover from than ever.

Dr. Kenneth Sands, orthopedic surgeon at Health First’s Viera Hospital Center for Joint Replacement, says using MAKOplasty® technology drastically improves the way these operations are conducted.

“A MAKO procedure differs from traditional joint replacement because of the use of the robotic arm. Joint replacement surgery is an art and a science,” says Sands, a Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Total Joint Specialist. “The robotic arm improves the accuracy of the surgery. Over the past few decades, we have been able to use computers to improve the accuracy of our implant placement; however, in the end, we still used traditional jigs to make our final cuts. With the MAKO robotic arm, the computer planning stage is accurately implemented with the assistance of the robotic arm. We are also able to virtually perform the surgery and balance the knee prior to making our final cuts of the bone.”

Because of this precision, the outlook for patients needing partial knee replacement surgery becomes even better.

“The benefit is the potential for improved accuracy,” says Sands, who specializes in hip resurfacing, anterior total hip replacements, computerassisted surgery, total and partial knee replacements, complex and revision total joint surgery, and hip and knee arthroscopy. “The hope is that improved

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accuracy leads to improved longevity, which in turn should result in a better outcome for the patient.”

This technology is making joint replacement better now and in the future.

“I find the benefits to be most pronounced with partial knee surgery,” he says. “MAKO is currently trialling a total knee system that may be available next year.” These improvements come with no added risk, either. “The risks of MAKOplasty vs. traditional joint replacement are relatively the same.”

Here’s what Dr. Sands has to say about who should expect better results from this surgery: “Generally, at this time in my practice, it will depend on if the patient is a good candidate for a partial knee replacement vs. a total knee replacement,” he says. “Not all patients are good candidates for a partial knee replacement. Numerous factors play a role, including the patient’s age, weight, deformity, expectations and degree of arthritis.”

Depending on the patient, recovery is generally quick.

“The majority of the partial knee replacement MAKOplasties can expect a relatively quick initial recovery,” Sands says. “The initial recovery is the time that it takes for the patient to wean themself from a cane and return to the majority of their normal activities. This may take anywhere from one to six weeks. Generally, the recovery time is faster than a total knee replacement.”

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Eagle Creek Elementary School

By Vasanti Rosado, Eagle Creek Resident

agle Creek Elementary School will open its doors for the 2015-2016 school year and welcome 832 students to the Eagle Creek community. In addition to being new and shiny, the school boasts the newest architectural design for student security and safety as well as technology that will aid in student development, such as digital projectors, media rooms, and computers. Protecting our children from rain storms and the harsh sun are covered walkways and play areas. After months of anticipation, the school is getting its finishing touches. Sneak a peek at the progress and help your student get back into the swing of the school year by meeting the teacher on August 20th. School will officially start the following Monday, on August 24th. Uniforms are pants, shorts, or skirts in khaki, grey, or navy with a polo or t-shirt in navy, grey, white, or lime green. On Fridays, jeans, jean shorts, or jean skirts can be worn. Spirit shirts are also allowed on Fridays. For more information on how to purchase spirit shirts and school kits, or for volunteering opportunities, visit the PTA site at http://www.eaglecreekpta.com. You can also join the growing online community on Facebook by searching the pages for Eagle Creek Elementary School. Go Panthers!

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9 Eagle Creek Life The Peak of Hurricane Season is upon us. If you have not already prepared for a Tropical Storm or Hurricane, now is the time to do so. Hurricane Preparedness is very important here in Florida, if you do not take the time to get prepared before a storm approaches you may not be able to acquire all the items you need once one develops and heads towards the state. We have put together the list below, for you and your neighbors, of some important facts and supplies to consider in your preparation. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any of your insurance needs please don’t hesitate to contact our office 407-957-1918.

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• Ensure you have enough food, water, medications, and other supplies in your survival kit to last at least 2 weeks.

• Turn refrigerator to coldest setting and keep closed. In the event of a power outage this can extend the life of the contents.

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• Cover all windows and other openings with hardened protections.

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• Select an interior room on the lowest floor of your home to use as a safe room.

• Plan as though you were evacuating and have enough cash on hand to sustain purchasing of gas, food, and other supplies in the days following the storm.

• If you have a generator, ensure you have enough gas on hand to sustain usage for several days. WHEN YOU RUN YOUR GENERATOR BE SURE IT IS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. NEVER RUN IT INSIDE ANY PART OF YOUR HOME INCLUDING YOUR GARAGE. THE GASSES RELEASED BY THE EXHAUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HARM OR EVEN DEATH. 􀂃 • Ensure you have sufficient medications in case you are confined to your home for severa days. Post-storm there may not be any electricity and pharmacies will probably be closed for serveral days even with a minor storm. 􀂃 • Plan to cook on a camp stove or grill in the days immediately after the storm passes using either propane or charcoal.

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11 Eagle Creek Life time mainly because it is good but also to check their consistency. The 8 ounce size is easily a 12 ounce cut, and last night’s serving had to weigh 16 ounces. Accompanied by sautéed broccoli and a crisp BLT Salad, as well as being perfectly cooked to order, it is a steal at $17.95.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: of Stone Bridge Tavern, Saint Cloud Florida

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ecently, Karen Barbour Berube and I visited Stone Bridge Tavern which is a small neighborhood-type restaurant attached to the Royal St Cloud Golf Links on Michigan Avenue in Saint Cloud. We originally tried this as a result of their ad in Harmony Life magazine. This was our fourth visit and we are more impressed every time. The main room is large sized but is notably quiet likely because of the acoustic panels on the ceiling; and though there is background music, it is not intrusive, Of course, eating out is about the food, right?? Of course it is. I have ordered the Prime Rib special each

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All were pleasant and seemed happy to be there. My point here is not to be critical of other area eateries; nor am I intending to be overly gracious toward Stone Bridge Tavern. Rather, I am simply pointing out that, in a family-oriented community, menus must accommodate kids’ (as well as some fussy adults’) preferred foods. The contrasts between many local places and Stone Bridge are significant. Stone Bridge Tavern is a little hidden away gem that is one of our new favorite places to dine in the area.

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onsulting with individuals starting a new business ordinarily involves recommending the best accounting software and discussing the business marketing plans. Fifteen years ago, “getting the word out,” was done by handing out business cards, running an ad in the Yellow pages and word of mouth. The internet has transformed how businesses reach prospective customers. It’s fair to say that marketing a business and the field of public relations has been turned upside down in the last decade.

Just 10 years ago, Facebook was a school yearbook, Twitter was a bird, Linkedin was a jail, and applications were what we filled out for a job. For those people who thought social media would just be a fad, consider this: In under 10 years, Facebook has more than 1.44 billion active users.

Facebook is a good way for businesses to build their brand and connect with prospects who want to learn more about products or services offered.

Imagine it as an on-line trade show or magazine. Unlike a website, which is more like a brochure and catalog of your products and services, Facebook when done right, will generate interest and traffic to your website by other people who “like” what you have to offer.

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Another social media goldmine is Linkedin. If done right, you can use Linkedin as a marketing tool to attract business clients, accelerate go-to-market strategies, generate new leads, maintain “Top of Mind Awareness” and much more.

Today, social media is an essential element of any marketing plan for a new business. If you are starting a business or currently own a business, we suggest you take advantage of these free marketing tools.

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