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Business 1-8-09 Century21 Beggins, Tantrum Special Services, Curves,Dove Carpets
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Jan 8, 2009 - 9:50:35 AM

Need Help Getting Things Done?
An Apollo Beach business, ­Tantrum Special Services LLC is there to help! They offer a ­variety of services tailored to South County businesses and residents:
• Property maintenance and ­repairs
•   Gutter cleaning
•   Dryer duct cleaning
•  Exterior cleaning and ­pressure washing
• Installation of audio/visual equipment. They can help you get ready for DTV!
• And so much more...
“If you have ‘things,’ we’ll get them done,” said owner Russell Clark of Tantrum ­Special Serv­ices LLC.
                                           
Word-of-Mouth Skills Are Learned
Joan Miller

 Joan Miller, President of Dove Interiors Carpet One, recently graduated from the Certified Networker Program, a 12-week college level course devoted to helping business professionals develop or sharpen their word-of-mouth marketing skills.
Dove Interiors Carpet One is a company that turns houses into homes by assisting you in your selections of flooring, window treatments, space-saving closets, garage organizers and custom bedspreads and draperies.
For more information, call (813) 645-8660 or (813) 672-9100.






Century 21 Beggins Enterprises Supports Community Cupboard

Century 21 Beggins Enterprises held a Silent Holiday Auction to raise funds for the area food pantry, Community Cupboard. The auction was supported by many local businesses and benefactors.
“It was a great event to help a wonderful charity, but it also enabled people to purchase holiday gifts at below value prices,” said Kathy Dobbs, Chairperson. “It was a win-win for everyone involved.”
The event will be sponsored with MiraBay by Newland next year with hopes of becoming an annual event. This year’s auction raised over $1,000.
Century 21 Beggins Enterprises has more than 250 active agents ­located in six offices in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Its main office is in Apollo Beach at 6452 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. (813) 645-2552 .

Local Fitness club welcomes Healthways SilverSneakers

Curves of Sun City Center is rolling out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults. Beginning Jan. 1, SilverSneakers members are eligible to join Curves of Sun City Center at no cost. They currently offer co-ed hours from 6 to 7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and starting Feb. 1 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
“We are so pleased to welcome local SilverSneakers members to Curves of Sun City Center,” said club owner Kathy Rowell. “As you age, your risks for debilitating disease increase, and being overweight or obese significantly adds to that risk. At Curves of Sun City Center, we have programs that help women of all ages do the three most significant things they can do to decrease their risks -- manage their weight, exercise regularly, and eat healthy.” 
Curves works every major muscle group with a complete 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Curves also works to help women lose weight, gain muscle strength and aerobic capacity, and raise metabolism with its groundbreaking, ­scientifically proven method that ends the need for perpetual dieting. Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that has made exercise available to around 4 million women globally, many of whom are in the gym for the first time. With nearly 10,000 locations worldwide, Curves is the world’s largest fitness franchise. For more information, visit www.curves.com.
The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is a product of Healthways, Inc. Healthways is the leading provider of specialized, comprehensive Health and Care SupportSM solutions to help millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall healthcare costs. For more information regarding the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, visit www.silversneakers.com or call 1-800-295-4993.





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