Ethan & Associates

“Professional Debt Collection Specialists Since 1998”
www.ethaninc.com

If you are a business owner and have been suffering as most other companies do with a number of delinquent accounts, you are probably very frustrated. This uncollected money is having an impact on your business, and you are not able to devote time to try to collect on these accounts.

Call Ethan & Associates toll free at 1-888-830-3170. They are a licensed, bonded and insured commercial collection agency and a member of the American Collectors Association. A collection agency by definition is an organization that specializes in the collection of past due or delinquent accounts. A business built on trust, Ethan & Associates offers a wide range of collection approaches as well as information searches, legal assistance, field agents who can make face-to-face contacts as well as client collection resources. They first review all paperwork sent to them by your office including the history of the account, credit record as well as the promises that were kept or broken. They will make prompt contacts and will not remedy the account until collection has been followed through. Your company is only charged if Ethan & Associates collects for you.

Ethan & Associates appreciates their clients and welcomes new ones to contact Mike Howard at 1-888-830-3170 or email him at mikeh@ethaninc.com. You may also visit their Web site at www.ethaninc.com.

Alliance Appraisal Associates Of Florida, Inc.

Debra Dietz, President • 16 Years Of Experience
www.allianceappraisalflorida.com • orders@allianceappraisalsflorida.com

Nobody wants to end up selling their home at a price below market value. Properties that are priced too high usually sit on the market for extended periods. A property that is priced right sells fast! It is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner to gather as much information as possible to make this important decision. Alliance Appraisal Associates Of Florida, located in Sarasota at 1760 North East Avenue, Suite B4, phone (941) 356-0974 or fax (941) 296-7129, believes that you deserve to have all the available market data along with the analysis and opinions of a team of appraisers who are experts in analyzing property values.

Alliance Appraisal Associates Of Florida has been in the real estate appraisal business for many years. They are a service-minded firm performing quality appraisals and real estate consulting for individuals, mortgage companies, banks, real estate agents and others. This fine company has excelled by exceeding the minimum licensing education requirements for certified appraisals and have completed numerous educational courses and hold various designations from the Appraisal Institute and the American Society of Appraisers. Alliance Appraisal Associates Of Florida appraises all types of residential properties.

Make the right decision on the pricing of your property by getting a certified real estate appraisal. Contact Alliance Appraisal Associates Of Florida at (941) 356-0974 today.

Bear Paw Travel

In Business For 5 Years • bbaird15@verizon.net

Bear Paw Travel is your complete travel headquarters for all phases of business or leisure travel. They cater to individual business people and to corporate groups of all sizes. These travel experts are located in Sarasota at 6627 Connecticut Avenue, and they invite you to call them at (941) 228-4490 when you or your company needs to make travel plans.

Bear Paw Travel is fully computerized and can make every arrangement necessary for your trip including hotel, car and transportation reservations as well as provide cruise and tour bookings. They are experienced in planning all accommodations for business meetings and large conventions as well as travel incentives for your company. Bear Paw Travel keeps a computer profile for each of their clients, which includes their personal travel preferences, provides management reports and helps design corporate travel policies to monitor travel expenses. Contact them for an appointment to discuss your firm’s travel needs.

For individual or business travel for yourself or a group, Bear Paw Travel is the agency to contact. You will find their professional service and personalized attention to be among the best available. Let them be your travel connection.

Fanzy Nails, Inc.

Add a touch of glamour to your life! If you are one of many women who suffer from fingernails that easily chip, break, peel or simply refuse to grow, visit the expert nail technicians at Fanzy Nails, Inc., conveniently located in Sarasota at 2095-C Siesta Drive, phone (941) 954-5584. Gel polish (Shellac, Harmony, etc.) nails are the best, safe, affordable alternative to short, damaged or unsightly fingernails.

The advanced manicuring techniques and products utilized at this professional nail care salon can actually make your own nails stronger by preventing breakage, splitting and chipping. You are sure to be pleased with the beautiful, luxurious, natural looking nails the professionals at Fanzy Nails, Inc., can create for you. Shellac, Harmony, Gel-Polish and Diamond Nails are all available. All of their professional nail technicians have had years of experience and keep up to date with the newest advances and techniques utilized in their profession. For your safety, they maintain stringent sterilization standards. They also feature a complete line of nail care products to enhance your new look.

If you have long envied women with beautiful nails, it’s time you learned their secret. Make an appointment today at Fanzy Nails, Inc., and discover just how easily you can have the attractive nails you long for.

Golden Daisy Cafe

www.goldendaisycafe.com

If you’re looking for a refreshing change of pace in a comfortable, welcoming environment where you can enjoy delicious food and the finest coffees, visit Golden Daisy Cafe, located in Sarasota at 5045 Ringwood Meadows, phone (941) 371-3354. As one of the area’s best kept secrets, they boast some of the freshest, uniquely blended coffee around as well as an array of specialty menu items you’re sure to love.

At Golden Daisy Cafe, you can sit back and relax while an attentive and helpful staff makes your experience at their coffeehouse none other than exceptional. Featuring some of the best food made with the freshest ingredients, Golden Daisy Cafe offers everything from wraps and sandwiches to soups, tantalizing salads and delicious desserts. Enjoy a specialty blended cup of hot coffee, espresso, cappuccino or any other of their hot or cold specialty drinks with your meal.

Make your next social time with friends, business meeting or study time worthwhile. Visit Golden Daisy Cafe for delicious food, specialty coffees and more. Their goal is to provide their patrons with a friendly atmosphere and outstanding service. Free Wi-Fi is available for your enjoyment. Stop in today, and see for yourself why they are the area’s best kept secret!

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Patricia Weingart, Principal • Celebrating 30 Years
www.mygoodshep.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran School is located in Sarasota at 5651 Honore Avenue, adjacent to Palmer Ranch, phone (941) 922-8164. This school offers an educational environment built upon traditional values. Christianity is integrated throughout the curriculum, while the staff uses innovative teaching methodologies to keep learning fun. An investment in a Christian education is an investment in your child that will pay real dividends in future years. They offer a learning system with curriculum designed for each student. Your child will receive the necessary skills and guidance and learn to make good decisions in the world and the community.

To get anywhere today, one must have a good education. Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers programs for preschool through eighth grade and summer camps with an emphasis on academics. They have been a leader in advancing the educational level of students in this area for the past 30 years. To help your child prepare for the future in a healthy, well-rounded environment, contact Good Shepherd Lutheran School today. Your child will thank you for it later.

For information about their registration, academic programs, class schedules, summer camps, special events or scholarship programs, feel free to contact Good Shepherd Lutheran School at (941) 922-8164. Let them help make a difference in your child’s education and future. Currently accepting enrollments.

Ideal Insurance, Inc.

Paul Kreminski, Owner • 35 Years Of Experience
www.idealinsinc.com

Ideal Insurance, located in Sarasota at 6245 Clark Center Avenue, Suite C, phone (941) 921-2102 or e-mail idealinsurance@verizon.net, is a full-service, locally owned, independent insurance agency. They take pride in being one of the most respected independent insurance agencies in the area.

As self-employed members of the community, they recognize that their livelihood depends upon the quality of their insurance protection service and their advice. They provide their services to a wide spectrum of individuals, businesses and institutions. The highly trained and experienced staff at Ideal Insurance will serve all your insurance needs, offering protection on your home, auto, life, business and more. They will take the guesswork out of insurance by developing a program specifically designed for you, and they will respond with prompt, professional service when you need to process a claim.

They have a commitment to the residents and businesses of the area to offer the best insurance protection available at the most reasonable rates. Remember, no matter what your insurance needs may be, you can count on Ideal Insurance. They have earned an excellent reputation for providing quality insurance protection to all of their clients. Remember, your independent insurance agency serves you first.

John Beebe, LLC

With tax time right around the corner, many business owners and individuals turn their thoughts toward reviewing their finances. Well versed in all aspects of tax laws, tax forms and the filing of returns, John Beebe is ready to serve you. His office is located in Sarasota at 7350 Lockwood Ridge Road, and you may reach him by calling (941) 358-5555.

Tax consultants provide a wide range of services to their clientele and recognize the importance of staying on top of the ever-changing fields of tax planning and finance. Through the use of the latest in computerized technology and up-to-date accounting techniques, John Beebe can handle large and small accounts quickly and efficiently. His totally confidential services can actually save you money in the long run since he may be able to find valid deductions which would not normally occur to most individuals or business owners.

In this day and age, when every penny counts, most of us realize the importance and value of conserving our hard-earned dollars wherever we can. You owe it to yourself or your business to let John Beebe put his years of experience and training to work for you.

Café L’Europe

Serving Sarasota For Over 40 Years • www.cafeleurope.net

Spending hours shopping with friends can be a lot of fun, but carrying all those packages around calls for a break. Stop by Café L’Europe, located in Sarasota at 431 Saint Armands Circle, phone (941) 388-4415, and spend some time enjoying a delicious refreshment or meal.

Café L’Europe’s continental cuisine features crisp garden salads, freshly made sandwiches, homemade soups and delicious entrées. They also have a great appetizer menu for a quick snack or as the beginning of a full-course meal. Complement your meal with a fine wine from their extensive wine cellar. They offer shoppers delicious hot chocolate, coffee and refreshing cold drinks. Crème brulee, cheesecake, tiramisu and other exquisite desserts are available for your pleasure. The friendly wait staff caters to your every need, and music will keep you in that shopping mood. Private rooms for parties and business luncheons are also available.

Take a break. Sit down for a while and enjoy some memorable moments with your friends at Café L’Europe.

East Country Insurance

Serving The Community For Over 10 Years

East Country Insurance is dedicated to the individual as well as the multi-million dollar corporation. These experienced insurance agents can provide insurance management for companies including surveys of needs, analysis of policies, determination of risks and recommendations. They underwrite business and industry as well as provide auto, home and life insurance for individuals.

East Country Insurance’s sound comprehensive advice is personalized to each client. No matter what the dimension of risk, they concentrate on you and your needs. Stop in and visit with these experts located in Sarasota at 907 Cattlemen Road, phone (941) 342-8401. They believe in equal dedication to the needs of all their clients, large or small. Make sure you’re getting the most from your business or personal insurance. Let these trained specialists take a fresh look at your coverages and survey your needs with no obligation on your part. You may find they can save you a great deal of money and give you better coverage at the same time.

East Country Insurance represents some of the leading insurance companies in the nation. Let them provide you with the maximum coverage at prices you can well afford. You’ll be glad you did.

Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop

“Your Local Shop With American-Made Products”
www.almasue.com

The place to go for all your quilting needs is Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop. This shop, located in Sarasota at 3737 Bahia Vista Street, phone (941) 330-0993, offers a complete line of quality quilting fabrics and accessories.

Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop has made it a point to offer only the finest in fabrics, ranging from solids to the classic calicos, and the finest in supplies including quilting frames, threads, templates, batting and patterns. Be sure to ask the friendly people at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop about their classes for the beginner, intermediate and expert quilter. They are sure to have what you need and, if they don’t, they will be happy to order it for you. In addition to providing you with the latest in quilting supplies. Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop also provides onsite quilt making, aprons, T-shirt quilts, custom quilts and memory quilts. Stop by anytime to see the Amish women make your quilt.

Whether you need to create that special gift for a newborn or need to use up all those scraps, be sure to visit Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop for all your supplies. Let this fine shop explain to you just how easy a quilt can be.

Baylyn Antenna

Kevin Morrow, Owner
“A Revolutionary New Antenna System Design”
www.baylynantenna.com

Baylyn Antenna is now offering their patent-pending VHF antenna system to those boating enthusiasts who are looking for quality, durability, convenience and affordability backed by the highest level of customer service. Since 2005, these professionals having been repairing and installing marine electronics. By really listening to their customers’ comments and concerns, their collective knowledge and experience gave them a distinct advantage in designing a unique antenna system.

The Baylyn® antenna is made out of high-grade material with a solderless PL 259 connector for ease of installation. The 4-way heavy-duty ratchet mount, stainless steel 316 Low Lead, makes replacement of the antenna a breeze if necessary; however, the antenna shaft is also repairable! The system is submersible, and the conductors are 98% copper, giving the customer maximum range. Each antenna is assembled in the USA and is tested before leaving the factory to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Contact Kevin Morrow at Baylyn Antenna by phoning 1-855-BAYLYN1 (229-5961), or visit www.baylynantenna.com for more information on how Baylyn has raised the communications bar with this revolutionary system.

A complete line of electronic navigation and communications equipment is also available by visiting ABACO Marine Electronics at www.abacome.com. Marine interests and boaters everywhere regularly depend on this company for all their marine electronic needs.

SPCA International

www.SPCA.com

The mission of SPCA International is to raise awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to teach and foster good pet parenting practices, and to promote spay and neuter programs around the world with the goal of eradicating the need to euthanize healthy and adoptable companion animals.

SPCA International was founded in the United States in 2006. One of SPCA International’s main goals is to use their national platform to support independent shelters. The majority of local SPCAs and Humane Societies around the world are not affiliated with national organizations as most people presume. SPCA International strives to assist and encourage these independent shelters through alliance building, information networking and national and international programs.

In 2007, SPCA International launched their first major shelter initiative, Shelter of the Week. SPCA International has since supported and honored more than 19 local shelters in need. In the fall of 2007, SPCA International founded Operation Baghdad Pups. This program assists soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan who have befriended dogs and cats by providing safe transport of these military mascots out of the war zone and back to the United States. Currently, SPCA International is working to bring more than 25 animals out of the war zone to safe new homes.

Their Web site at www.SPCA.com provides a global information and referral resource to animal guardians and advocates throughout the world to those who seek a shelter or wish to adopt a shelter animal. SPCA International continually works to improve the quality of life to animals all over the world through their innovative programs.

STIHL Inc.

“Porsche Engineering Group Finds STIHL BR 600 More Fuel Efficient
Than Competitors” • www.stihlusa.com

A study conducted by the Porsche Engineering Group GmbH found that the STIHL BR 600 backpack blower is up to 28% more fuel efficient than competitive models, which can provide up to $644.00 in fuel savings per unit in two seasons, depending on fuel costs and run time. The STIHL BR 600 is also the cleanest running backpack blower in its class with 73% less emissions than current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements (based upon information reported as of December 8, 2008, on the EPA Web site).

The Porsche study tested backpack blowers at wide open throttle 85% of the time and at idle for the remaining 15%. All the units tested were the U.S. versions, the same as available in stores, and all units were set to their respective manufacturer specifications during testing.

The STIHL BR 600 led the competitors’ models in the Porsche study, ranking the highest in fuel efficiency. The STIHL BR 550, STIHL’s value-priced backpack blower, was also tested in the Porsche study and was found to be 16% more fuel efficient than the BR 600. In a separate comparison, based on specifications from each manufacturer and not associated with the Porsche study, the BR 600 also was ranked as the lightest weight model and the most powerful in air volume in its class.

To learn more about STIHL low-emission and fuel-efficient products and the results of the Porsche Engineering Group GmbH test, visit www.stihlusa.com/BR600. For more information on EPA reporting, visit www.epa.org.