Expressing yourself in creative ways is one of the best outlets. After a hard day at the office or school, it is an absolute stress reliever to partake in any activity that lets you, be you. Whether it be through walking on the beach, appreciating the natural beauty that surrounds us or by surrounding ourselves with people who make us strive for greater heights, we all want to identify with something other than our work and familial titles. Some people create art with a paint brush as if it is an added appendage, wistfully bringing life to boring white canvases. And yet others long to feel the wind beneath their feet as they plie’ or waltz across the dance floor with a beloved partner. If your heart beats a little faster at the mention of that last category, then please listen further as we talk Reflex Arts Dance.
With a yearning in her soul to introduce dance skills to all people of varying aptitudes with the same respect for the craft and fun techniques regardless of the age, Jackie Velasquez began her journey in 2015. After purchasing the dance side of the dance/yoga studio previously owned by her mentor, Mrs. Virginia East Shaddock, Jackie knew that to continue to grow her business she would have to add the most elite dance instructors, and create a solid curriculum based on fun. “We are fighting against tablets, video games, etcetera, so we need make the experience a creative, exciting one before they can take it seriously,” laments Jackie. It is that mantra that has allowed her to create a one-of-a-kind experience for her students which includes the Kiddance Syllabus, created by her mentor, Virginia, and one which Jackie had been trained on years before. Because she liked it so much and found it to be a great foundation for beginning dancers, Jackie has tweaked the materials to enhance all the modern dance accoutrements today’s kids love.
At the area Reflex Arts Dance studios people of all ages and skill levels can train on ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, aerial yoga and a host of other dance genres. Whether it be for competition training, performance enhancement, or for special occasions like weddings, proms, bar mitzvahs, or just to learn to move – – Reflex Arts Dance has you covered. Their noteworthy staff of instructors includes those with extensive training in not only specific dance medians, but also choreography, costume and stage design, touring and theatrical performances. Whichever way you choose to perfect your art or perhaps begin the journey of self-expression, Reflex Arts Dance is there to sweep you off your feet.
For Jackie, one of the perks of being a member of IBE has been the other “mompreneurs” she has been able to meet and to become friends with. As Jackie explains, “Joining IBE should be a no-brainer for every business owner out there. It is a really lovely program and just another great way to advertise your business and to get your name out there.” When asked which services Jackie regularly uses from the IBE community, she says, “For any handyman type jobs around the studios, or any jobs I don’t want to do myself, I consult IBE first.” And as for the future, she plans on finding out about the massage, restaurant and travel options available through bartering with IBE.
If there is one decision in your life to handle with aplomb, it is selecting a dentist. Afterall, once you have done the legwork of reviewing credentials, client recommendations, available services and checking out the office, all that is left is to make the appointment. But what would make you feel even better? The obvious element that is necessary for a successful dentist appointment is a dentist who cares about your comfort and confidence in his or her ability. Once you have all of this going in your favor, and you feel like your dental interests are in the most capable and kind hands, you have made a relationship for life. And that, is how Dr. Jimenez of Beneva Dental Care has amassed a loyal clientele, one caring and expert interaction at a time.
If you ask Dr. Jimenez about the secret of his practice’s success, he is reticent to comply. “Bragging is just not my thing,” he quietly comments. But his clients are a bit more boisterous, singing his praises loudly online. One client said, “I’m usually very nervous at the dentist. They were friendly and very helpful.” Another client cheered, “Got a root canal and a crown on one of my front teeth. I was expecting it to look like most people’s you see walking around not matching the rest of their teeth. Sherry matched it up perfectly and saved my smile. Dr. Jimenez did all this with absolutely no pain.”
What does it take to create the perfect dental office, professional and clean with a friendly flare so that people don’t feel the area is sterile or cold? First, the front of the house needs to greet the clients with a friendly acknowledgment, followed by efficient and respectful treatment thereafter. Insurance issues shouldn’t fall on the patient’s shoulders, and the staff at Beneva Dental Care is more than happy to go that extra mile for you making the payment end seamless. Whether the patient is there for a check-up, cleaning, filling, crowns, or veneers, Dr. Jimenez and his technicians will get them in and out while providing the best pain-free care available. Patients will leave feeling like the dentist’s office is a pretty cool place to visit. And likely will add their praises to the countless others who are raving about Beneva Dental Care.
When it comes to IBE, Dr. Jimenez is very free with his accolades and praise. Having known Ron and Mary, the principals at IBE for several decades, he says they are two people “you can count on doing whatever they say they will do.” That kind of work ethic and standard of care is so rare in today’s work arena. But with friends like Mary and Ron in your corner, Dr. Jimenez says, “There is virtually everything you need in IBE. Need an electrician or plumber? They have it. Whether it be great restaurants, and even peculiar businesses, you can find them within IBE.” With a 30 plus year relationship with the folks at IBE, Dr. Jimenez confidently tells his friends and business associates, that IBE is “well-run and a great way for any business to save money.”
Air quality is everything isn’t it? If you walk into a restaurant or store that has a musty smell you feel you must exit immediately. At the office, inadequate air flow can result in a staff with complaints of headaches and sinus issues. And at home, putting your babies to bed at night when you are not quite sure if your A/C and heating systems are sterile can be very unsettling. There is so much to worry about anyways, so if you can alleviate your worries about unclean ductwork that can affect the health of your family then go ahead. Call A/C Warehouse today for friendly, expert quotes and advice to purify the air you breathe.
At A/C Warehouse they are using revolutionary techniques to purify the air that you breathe. Can anything be more important than that? By using AeroSeal, a product that seals your ducts from the inside out, you can be assured that air leakage isn’t adding senseless dollars to your heating and cooling bills. Many other A/C companies in the area do not offer this energy and money saving product. Additionally, their expertise in duct cleaning ensures your home has the highest quality air possible. Improving the air we breathe in our residential or commercial space is something A/C Warehouse does all over the area including Sarasota, Bradenton, Palmetto, Venice, North Port and the surrounding cities.
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So, why should you investigate having your heating and cooling systems checked out? The main reasons are to save energy and money. When an A/C Warehouse technician comes out to your home or office to check on your systems, you can make sure they are providing the most output with the highest efficiency, which can translate to instant savings on your monthly bills. Also, if you take advantage of having your systems looked at during the winter months, you can rest assured in the dead of summer, you are sitting comfortably in your chilled home.
For the principals at A/C Warehouse, IBE has meant that they are continuously getting new work they wouldn’t already have. They love the fact that on any given day they will gain a new client thanks to the IBE family of businesses. The beauty of that is although these clients are coming in to barter for services, they often refer new cash clients to A/C Warehouse as well. Thus, new business is always coming in, thanks to their friends at IBE. The folks at A/C Warehouse love to reward their hard-working employees with QR certificates from great restaurants. As they like to say, “If you need it, IBE has it.”
