Some people are just born to entertain others. The service industry isn’t for everyone, but, with the right personality, it can be a marvelous route for someone with people skills and a talent for small talk. And, when that person has lived practically his entire life in the greater Sarasota area, developing relationships and cultivating connections – – well, magic happens. Thus, the case for namesake Eddie Ward of Eddie Ward Limousines. If you are looking for a fun ride, and maybe great seats for a rocking concert, don’t look any further than the fun guy driving the sparkly pink limousine.
For Eddie Ward, you just need to do one thing in order to ride in one of his amazing limousines. It involves a three-letter word. Any guesses? It is have F-U-N. After a career that has stemmed decades of driving for raucous rockers like Motley Crew and reality stars like Donald Trump, pre-presidential days, Eddie has learned the ropes amongst some of the most demanding stars and corporate VIP’s. As a private chauffeur for the famous or as a limousine driver for corporate families looking for something fun to do while in town for business, Eddie Ward holds the golden ticket in fun limousine rides for all.
“It’s not about driving a car,” Eddie explains. “It is about people challenging me with their oddest or most difficult request and being able to meet that client’s needs.” With a “no limits” attitude, Eddie is just as happy taking families for a dolphin watching excursion as he is easily navigating the Miami cruise ports for a stress-free delivery of a party of five. With all the trips he has made, Eddie is quick to say, “Kids’ parties with the parents so happy to see their kids excited for the limo is really the best part of the job.” With five cars, (one of them pink, not just everyday pink, but sparkly pink), and seven drivers, all licensed and insured, Eddie and his team can make sure you arrive in style for every occasion. Whether it be a wedding, birthday, prom, or reunion celebration, with just about every event sandwiched in-between, Eddie Ward Limousines is your fun ride to everywhere.
As a new member of IBE since 2018, Eddie joined IBE with one motivation in mind, painful teeth issues. After careful research he concluded the most cost-effective way to get his pearly whites repaired was to join the International Barter Exchange. With IBE, he could invest necessary capital into his limo business and let bartering take care of that pesky dental work. Eddie has never looked back, but he sure is smiling at the prospect of new ventures and newfound friends within the extensive network of IBE merchants. “In the short time that I have been a member it has absolutely been a success for me. I accomplished what I needed to and now look forward to seeing what else it has to offer and who else I can do business with.” Eddie Ward is just another one of dozens of happy, money-saving business members in the thriving IBE organization.
The tension can be overwhelming. A tough day, followed by a tough week, which has led to months of fatigue in your life. And now, these issues are manifesting in negative ways throughout your body. The stress of a dissolved marriage, problems at work, the loss of a loved one, or just every day life can lead your body to break down. And, when that happens, how are you going to make it into work and put in a full day, with people at home expecting your paycheck to provide for meals and education? There comes a point where you must put your physical self first. Afterall, we are only human, and, the human body needs a tune-up much like our cars, or appliances or anything else we use daily. Let the expert hands of Leslie Freeman, Licensed Massage Therapist for over 20 years, put your mind and body at ease.
With the realization that perhaps she was meant to help those left behind, or in the throes of mourning a loved one, Leslie Freeman set out to find people living with sadness. Understanding that bereavement is a mentally and physically taxing time for anyone, Leslie knew she had the very tools that could help anyone suffering through the process of grief. As she describes it, “Putting people back together after a loss is something I have realized I can assist with.” Relying on many of the techniques Leslie had trained in including reflexology, polarity, Swedish massage modalities, therapeutic touch, and other specific bodywork applications, Bereavement Massage Therapy was born. Leslie and another massage therapist in her practice have seen firsthand the benefits of BMT including helping grief sufferers find more balance, a clearer mindset, and just being able to deal with the daily duties in life we all must face whether going through bereavement or not.
If you are suffering any type of personal loss whether it be via a breakup, end of a business partnership or just a crux in your life where you are not feeling quite like yourself, Leslie can help you begin the journey of healing. Sometimes we need to take a little time for ourselves and remember that the human body is not infallible. We must tend to it particularly in times of devastating loss or anxiety within our lives. The healing touch of a trusted professional like Leslie is just the remedy you need.
When it comes it IBE, Leslie enjoys the “big ticket items I can easily incorporate into my life thanks to bartering.” She gives many examples of the meaningful uses for IBE including, “doctors, dentists, eye-care, and absolutely chiropractic.” Leslie is quit to credit fellow IBE member and chiropractor, Dr. Eric Larson, whom she was able to see via bartering and without out-of-pocket expenses. “Dr. Larson is fabulous and typical of the professionals involved with IBE.” Though she utilizes IBE for everyday items, (“Using IBE for plumbing is a life-saver”), Leslie particularly loves the luxury IBE provides in terms of real fun and relaxation. “When my daughter comes down, we use IBE to rent boats and jet skis, something we both enjoy very much.” Leslie also adds that “Ron and Mary from IBE answer your calls right away and are always there to help, though using IBE is super easy.”
