February 2022 Newsletter
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A Publication of the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce<br />
In This Issue:<br />
• New Members<br />
• Renewing Members<br />
• <strong>February</strong> Birth Stone<br />
• Mural Minute<br />
• Save the Date - Caladium<br />
Festival<br />
• Ribbon Cuttings<br />
VisitLakePlacidFL.com<br />
<strong>February</strong> Blessings<br />
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2022</strong> is here and just like that, it is almost over. This<br />
month has brought a significant increase in visitors and<br />
activity to the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center and<br />
Mural Gallery which is keeping our wonderful volunteers very<br />
busy! What a blessing to live in a community that brings<br />
visitors from far and wide to enjoy the things that we<br />
sometimes take for granted.<br />
The Chamber hosted the Lake Placid Arts & Crafts Country<br />
Fair for the first time on Feb. 5 th & 6 th . It was a great success!<br />
We enjoyed hearing from many of our vendors that they had a<br />
great show despite the weather, the rain did not dampen<br />
anyone’s spirits. Many of them have already reserved their spot<br />
for next year!<br />
The annual Ragin’ Cajun Date night was also held on the 5 th at<br />
The Barn at Paso Fino. As always the food was wonderful, the<br />
music entertaining, and fun was had by all!<br />
Take time to count your blessings today, and enjoy the last few<br />
days of <strong>February</strong>, the month of LOVE!
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
Mission<br />
Statement<br />
The Greater Lake Placid<br />
Chamber of Commerce is<br />
organized as a voluntary<br />
partnership of agribusiness,<br />
business,<br />
professional people and<br />
area residents working<br />
together to provide<br />
community awareness,<br />
build a healthy economy,<br />
and to sustain the quality<br />
of life in the greater Lake<br />
Placid area.<br />
*The Lake Placid Chamber of<br />
Commerce had over 10700 visitors,<br />
and received over 4800 phone call<br />
providing information to visitors and<br />
residents alike.<br />
*Our Facebook page reaches over 6K<br />
people.<br />
*We Send out an email blast to over<br />
600 contacts every week.<br />
Advertising &<br />
Promotion<br />
Opportunities<br />
• <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Advertising<br />
• Website<br />
Advertising<br />
• Sponsorships<br />
(Mixers,<br />
Luncheons)<br />
• Keep Lake Placid<br />
Beautiful Islands<br />
Call, visit, or email the<br />
Chamber office for<br />
information and pricing.<br />
The Greater Lake<br />
Placid Chamber<br />
of Commerce<br />
18 N. Oak Ave. Lake<br />
Placid, FL 33852<br />
863.465.4331<br />
information@lpfla.com<br />
Did you know that your membership includes<br />
referrals from the Chamber when visitors pass<br />
through or call? Please make sure that we have<br />
your latest brochures and business cards to<br />
display in our office. Your business’s success is<br />
our business!<br />
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Please Welcome our<br />
New Members<br />
Brantley Properties<br />
Patricia Gale<br />
6 S. Main Ave.<br />
Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
863-465-0881<br />
www.brantleyproperties.net<br />
deltapmg@gmail.com<br />
Good Vibes Juice & Smoothie<br />
215 N. Main Ave.<br />
Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
863-699-6542<br />
Ann Pollard<br />
Community Member<br />
Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
Bella Gusto Olive Oil Co.<br />
213 N. Main Ave.<br />
Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
863-659-1513<br />
www.bellagustooliveoil.com<br />
bellsgustointeriors@gmail.com<br />
Anne Kennedy<br />
Community Member<br />
Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
Young Living Essential Oils<br />
Brand Partner-Maria Billis<br />
Sarasota, FL 34236<br />
518-879-6360<br />
www.mariabillis.info<br />
mbillis@nycap.rr.com<br />
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<strong>February</strong> Renewing Members<br />
*Lake Placid Historical Society Depot Museum, Inc<br />
*Cora Health Services, Inc<br />
*Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park<br />
*Wet Dogs Brewing<br />
*Balmoral Assisted Living & Memory Care<br />
*Lake Placid Bulb Company<br />
*Compton Realty - Kristy Fletcher<br />
*Central Florida Flooring & Interiors, Inc.<br />
*The Miracle League for Highlands County, Inc.<br />
*Mr. Bill Brantley<br />
*Highlands County Family YMCA<br />
*Sun N’ Lake Medical Group PA<br />
*Blinds ASAP of Sebring<br />
*New 2 U Thrift Store<br />
*Acorn Home Inspections, Inc.<br />
*Bobby & Phyllis Scarborough<br />
*McDonald’s of Lake Placid<br />
Thank You for your continued support!<br />
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Membership Luncheon Dates for <strong>2022</strong>:<br />
April 13th<br />
September 14th<br />
November 9th<br />
Locations and menu’s are to be announced. Watch<br />
our weekly email blast for up-to-date luncheon<br />
information.<br />
Are you interested in Volunteering at the Chamber of Commerce or know someone who<br />
might? We would love to have you! Volunteering consists of answering phones,<br />
interacting with guests, and having FUN! We currently have just a few openings, and<br />
would love the opportunity to talk with you about it!<br />
Interested individuals should contact Jennifer or Nicole at 863-465-4331 or email us at<br />
information@lpfla.com.<br />
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And<br />
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*Office Supplies<br />
*Copy/Print Service<br />
*Fax Service<br />
*Laminating<br />
*Notary<br />
*We Pack & Ship<br />
*Mail Box Rental<br />
*Packing Supplies<br />
*Shredding<br />
204 S Main Avenue<br />
Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
863-465-1661 863-531-0081<br />
Fax: 863 - 465 -1799<br />
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You’re Invited<br />
to a<br />
Lake Placid Chamber of<br />
Commerce Ribbon Cutting<br />
Good Vibes Juice & Smoothies<br />
&<br />
Bella Gusto Olive Oil Co.<br />
Saturday, <strong>February</strong> 26th<br />
10 AM<br />
215 N. Main Ave.<br />
Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
Please join us in welcoming these two<br />
great businesses to Lake Placid!<br />
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Convenient Care<br />
In Lake Placid<br />
Cardiology<br />
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Lake Placid*<br />
Family Medicine<br />
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Arcenas, MD<br />
Deo<br />
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Ramon<br />
Torres, MD<br />
Antonio<br />
Roa, MD<br />
Urology<br />
AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Lake Placid*<br />
Vascular Medicine<br />
AdventHealth Medical Group Vascular Medicine at Lake Placid*<br />
Ronald<br />
Chee-Awai, MD<br />
Sylvester<br />
Onyishi, MD<br />
Shahnaz<br />
Punjani, MD<br />
Thomas<br />
Shimshak, MD<br />
863-402-3627(DOCS)<br />
201 US Highway 27 South, Lake Placid, FL 33852<br />
AHMGHeartland.com<br />
*A hospital department of AdventHealth Sebing<br />
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Mural Minute<br />
Artist Keith Goodson, pictured above with Jennifer Bush, is<br />
busy painting our newest mural located on the new First<br />
Insurance of Lake Placid building which was the old Town Hall<br />
at 311 W. Interlake Blvd.<br />
This mural honors the contributions made by Mr. Don Cram to<br />
the development of the Lake June baseball fields and the<br />
community of young players he inspired over the years.<br />
Stay tuned for the dedication date.<br />
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Save the date<br />
www.caladiumfestival.org<br />
Caladium Arts & Cras Co-op<br />
Unique Arts & Cras Shop<br />
Original, handcrafted art and crafts<br />
For any person in your life...<br />
Or Room in your house!<br />
Get updates about programs,<br />
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and more<br />
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863.946.6200<br />
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Office locations:<br />
214 Hwy 70 West, Lake Placid<br />
26733 Hwy 27, Moore Haven<br />
Tues-Sat 10am-4pm Closed Sun. & Mon.<br />
132 East Interlake Blvd. Lake Placid, FL<br />
863-699-5940<br />
www.caladiumarts.org<br />
Facebook.com/CaladiumArtsCras<br />
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<strong>February</strong>’s Birthstone is Amethyst<br />
Amethyst is purple quartz. It is a beautiful blend of violet and red that can be<br />
found in every corner of the world. The name comes from the Ancient Greek,<br />
derived from the word methustos, which means “intoxicated.” Ancient<br />
wearers believed the gemstone could protect them from drunkenness.<br />
Amethyst, as previously mentioned, is composed of quartz, which is the<br />
second most abundant material found in Earth’s crust. Amethyst gets its color<br />
from irradiation, iron impurities, and the presence of trace elements. Its<br />
hardness—a 7 on the Mohs scale—is the same as other quartz, which makes it<br />
a durable and lasting option for jewelry.<br />
While amethyst is most commonly recognized to be a purple color, the gemstone can range from a<br />
light pinkish violet to a deep purple that can read more blue or red, depending on the light.<br />
Sometimes the same stone can have layers or color variants, so the way the gemstone is cut is<br />
important to the way the color shows in a finished piece.<br />
Amethyst often occurs in geodes or in the cavities of granitic rocks. It can be found all over the world,<br />
including the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Zambia.<br />
The amethyst is not only the <strong>February</strong> birthstone, it is also used to celebrate the sixth and 17th years<br />
of marriage.<br />
Facts Taken from:<br />
https://www.americangemsociety.org/birthstones/february-birthstone/amethyst-overview/<br />
Meet Your Chamber<br />
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br />
President of the Board<br />
Donald Clarke<br />
Clarke Pest Control<br />
Clarke Self Storage<br />
Vice President<br />
Bill Brantley<br />
Brantley Construction<br />
Secretary<br />
Kim Miller<br />
Clarke Pest Control<br />
Treasurer<br />
Curtis Slade III<br />
First Insurance of Lake<br />
Placid<br />
Past President<br />
Vicki Spires<br />
MidFlorida Credit Union<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
Tiffany Bender<br />
Mary Birge<br />
Jean Deuth<br />
John Varady<br />
Gilbert Randall<br />
Katie Wilson<br />
ADMINISTRATION<br />
Executive Director<br />
Jennifer Bush<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Nicole Shrout<br />
CHAMBER EMISSARIES<br />
Mary Birge<br />
SouthState Bank<br />
Jean Deuth<br />
Lake and Land Realty<br />
of Highlands<br />
Vicki Spires<br />
MidFlorida Credit Union<br />
VALUED VOLUNTEERS<br />
Patti Boone<br />
Grace Butcher<br />
Maryel Clare<br />
Maxine Fidler<br />
Patti Gale<br />
Wanda Hatfield<br />
Mary Hogan<br />
Cheryl Mysliwy<br />
Mary Nell Naumann<br />
Alice Oldford<br />
Carole Petersen<br />
Sandy Rossborough<br />
Linda Sexsmith<br />
Ann Bowers<br />
Mary Turner<br />
Bettie Zima<br />
For Volunteer<br />
opportunities contact the<br />
Chamber office.<br />
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Thank you<br />
to our Gold, Silver, &<br />
Bronze members for their<br />
Continued Support!<br />
Lisa Sherman, C.P.A., P.A.<br />
Certified Public Accountant<br />
Dedicated to providing our<br />
clients with professional,<br />
personalized service.<br />
First Insurance<br />
Of Lake Placid, Inc.<br />
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Fax 863.465.3323<br />
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L P, FL 33852<br />
863-465-7000<br />
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