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Van Praag Chiropractic Center

Dr. Jeffrey Van Praag
5937 Beneva Road, Sarasota (Just south of Clark Road)
923-1845
20 years of specializing in Cranio-Sacral, Sacro-Occipital and pediatric care with a gentle touch.

"Doctor D" - Dehart Automotive Group

6281 E. Sawgrass Rd, Sarasota (Fruitville & I-75)
371-1670 or 371-1190
www.dehartauto.com
Seven years ago, Russ Dehart had a vision: to protect customers from the huge fraud problem in the auto service business.... (read more)

Early Childhood Center

Church of the Palms, Presbyterian
3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota
Lorrie Young, Director - 921-7892 or lyoung@churchofthepalms.com
www.palmspreschool.com
A learning environment that provides Full-Time care for children ages 6wks to 5 years and a Part-Time Preschool program for children ages 2,3, and 4 years old. (read more)

Roy's Restaurant

2001 Siesta Drive, Suite 100, Sarasota
941-952-0109
www.roysrestaurant.com
Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Signs in One Day

4118 Bee Ridge Road
941-371-7446     infor@sarasotasigns.com
www.sarasotasigns.com
High quality signs at discount prices... (read more)

Green World Home Cleaning

For a free estimate call 941-923-1717
www.greenworldhomecleaning.com
We approach our business with a mission to offer a "Green" non-toxic home cleaning service with client satisfaction in mind at all times. (read more)

Funtastics

4581 Ashton Road, Sarasota
925-9895
www.funtastics.com
Celebrating 10 years in Sarasota, Funtastics Gymnastics & Cheerleading, Inc. offers a high quality, personalized curriculum in gymnastics, tumbling and Cheerleading for children ages 18 months to 18 years.

Exodus Painting and Art

For a free estimate call 941-544-8213
www.exoduspaintingandart.com
When you want painting done quickly and professionally, whether it's inside or outside of your home or office, Exodus Painting & Art is the first call to make. (read more)

Sarasota Family YMCA

www.sarasota-ymca.org
After School Care, Sports for Home Schooled Children, Swim Lessons for Kids, Time for You.... (read more)

Snappy Turtle Trading Co.

6615 Superior Ave, Sarasota
941-929-9330
www.thesnappy.com
Children's Consignables & Gift Boutique.

S'Platters

2110 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota
941-926-3070 www.splattersonline.com
Paint your own pottery at Sarasota's best contemporary ceramics studio.

Infant Swimming Resource

What ten minute errand can you run daily that could save your child's life?   (read more)

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"Doctor D"- Dehart Automotive Group

Seven years ago, Russ Dehart had a vision: to protect customers from the huge fraud problem in the auto service business that he had seen so widespread. In 1999 he opened up "Doctor D", an automotive service shop that is honest, fairly priced, and professional; offering top notch customer service. At "Doctor D" you can have more than just your oil changed. Other services include Auto Repair,Tires, Body Damage, and Paint for all makes and models. If you are in the market for a new or used vehicle, he can help you with that as well. With many certifications under his belt, Russ is ASE Master Certified, Saturn and Cadillac Master Certified, Aldata Certified, and has a number of GM Specialty Training Certifications (too many to list). He has also received the Rotary Club Award, received the AAA State Winner 1st Place for Florida Award and was a VICA State Finalist. His guarantee to his customers: "I will stand by my work for 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first. All parts are warranted by their respective manufacturer. Used parts have very little, if any warranty at all. I have been in this business for 20 years and I assure you that I use the best quality parts that are available. My favorites are Genuine AC Delco and Motorcraft. As you can understand, some parts do fail, but with the quality of parts that I use, it's rather rare." "Doctor D" has a very user friendly website, www.dehartauto.com. Here you can even schedule your own appointments, sign up for a newsletter, coupons, and service updates. As far as business hours, "Doctor D" says: "For the most part I am open Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5:30 pm. Due to service volume, I may adjust hours accordingly -sometimes Saturdays, etc. During sick or vacation times, I will always leave a sign on the door and a message on the voicemail unless it's an emergency". Russ is a single father of Steven (15), Jeremy (13) and Alexis (7). As a full-time father who worships his kids, like many of us he knows what life is like with children, busy schedules and how "things come up". He offers before and after hours drop off and pick up, convenient payment options, and accepts most insurance. Located in the Fruitville and I-75 area, back by Fruitville Library, and also accessible from Palmer Blvd, "Doctor D" is located at 6281 East Sawgrass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241 Phone: 941-371-1670. YML Member USED, APPROVED and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Early Childhood Center - Come Explore A New Beginning!

Exploration, bubble blowing, dancing, running, jumping, painting, squishing, and squashing…all of this and more is waiting for you at the Early Childhood Center Church of the Palms. The ECC was established as a Mom's Morning out preschool in the early 1960's; the original program consisted of two classes of 3-4 year olds. Over the years it has "morphed" into a learning environment that provides Full-Time care for children ages 6 wks to 5 years and a Part-Time Preschool program for children ages 2, 3, and 4 years old. Our child centered philosophy sees the importance of children learning through play, and recognizes and values each child as an important individual. The classrooms are set up in learning centers to encourage children to make choices and learn independently while having limits set by room arrangement as well as teacher direction. These centers create an area which children are introduced to the fundamental building blocks for reading, writing, mathematics, and social skills.

Our program is accredited by both the National Association of Child care Professionals (NAC) and the Florida Gold Seal Program. Special features of the program include a food program, low ratios, chapel program, and computer enrichment instruction. The ECC is currently enrolling for the Part-Time Preschool 07-08 year. New Preschool classroom configurations include a Monday - Friday, 9-12, 4 year old program (extension available from 12:00-2:00 pm); MWF, 9-12, 3 day program; and a TTH 9-2 program for 2 ½ year olds who are potty trained. For more information on class pricing or to schedule a tour of our program please call Carol or Lorrie at 941-921-7892.
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Signs in One Day

Signs In One Day is family owned and operated; and they've been in business for over 17 years. Opened in 1990, Signs In One Day has not only been building signs, but also servicing signs in the greater Sarasota area.

Originally they opened in a small 800 square foot showroom, which housed a saw table, production table, a materials rack, two computers, and a desk. They set out to make sure that all business owners grabbed the attention of their patrons with new age graphic design and vibrant colors.

Signs In One Day has created a clientele that is unmatched anywhere. From originally servicing small businesses and retail stores, they now offer the same high quality service at discounted prices to developers, hotels, restaurants, small and large businesses. as well as local and national franchises.

Now in their new location at 4118 Bee Ridge Rd for two years, they have over 4000 square feet, with 3 production tables, 3 graphic designers, multiple material rooms as well as storage; plus a two man service crew with two bucket trucks on the road everyday. They now offer full digital prints, lamination, permitting and service as well as logo design, and have grown to over 20 employees.

Owners Ken and Gayle Frank (YML member) have enjoyed their success over the years and have given back to the community that has been so good to them...from donating signage for fundraisers, to their partnerships with The Young Mother’s League and other not-for-profit organizations.

Their motto "High Quality Signs at Discounted Prices" can be credited to the friendly, family-like atmosphere they have built. Stop in for a set of magnets for your car, a banner to welcome someone home or a free estimate on any of the services or products they offer. You’ll be greeted with a smile and treated with courtesy, just like you were family. And remember, "A business with no sign, is a sign of no business."
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Green World Home cleaning

We are, Daniel and Julianna Tremblay, the founders of GREEN WORLD Home Cleaning. We approach our business with a mission to offer a "Green" non-toxic home cleaning service with client satisfaction in mind at all times. Our personal mission is to create the awareness of global warming through our newsletter by suggesting simple actions everyone can take to help reduce global warming.

We tailor home cleanings to each specific home and health need, and we clean with only non-toxic, environmentally safe household products that are safe for health, home, and the Earth. We clean with the belief that caring for the Earth and your health begins at home.

GREEN WORLD Home Cleaning belongs to the ARCSI (Association of Residential Cleaning Services International), the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Sarasota Green Connection.

Daniel is originally from Quebec City, Canada, and Julianna, is originally from Budapest Hungary. As a couple, we always work to find new ways to reduce our own emissions of carbon dioxide. WE ENJOY BEING GREEN!
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Exodus Painting and Art

When you want painting done quickly and professionally, whether it's inside or outside of your home or office, Exodus Painting & Art is the first call to make. With over ten years of experience in painting and a life time of experience in art and a dedicated staff to do the best possible job at the most reasonable rates, Exodus Painting & Art has provided services that have pleased homeowners and businesses throughout the Sarasota and Bradenton area. Call Us @ 941-544-8213.
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Sarasota Family YMCA

After School Care: The Sarasota Family YMCA offers after school care programs (Adventure Club) at 11 Sarasota elementary and middle schools. The Adventure Club program, offers modules that specifically focus on subjects like: For the 2007 – 2008 school year the YMCA will be adding 20 additional minutes of physical education to their curriculum for activities like yoga, aerobics and team sports. A new math and reading tutoring program will also be included twice a week. Contact: 952-9533 ext. 201

Sports for Home Schooled Children: Every Thursday afternoon the YMCA invites boys and girls who attend homeschool to join other children their age for an hour of team sports and fitness activities. Contact: Greg Wroblewski 955-8194 ext. 121 for details.

Swim Lessons for Kids: Swimming and the YMCA go hand in hand. The Sarasota Family YMCA has parent/child classes for children as young as six months old, as well as private and group swimming lessons for preschoolers and older children. Contact: Melinda Zarzycki, 922-9622 ext. 1307 or Julie Rowell, 955-8194 ext. 122

Time for You: Moms, don’t forget to take time for yourself. YMCA members enjoy free child watch at two of our branches for up to one hour while you’re working out.

For more information on these classes and programs and YMCA memberships, please visit www.sarasota-ymca.org or visit any of our three Sarasota area branches.
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Infant Swimming Resource

Recently, an interview was conducted by Bob Hite from News Channel 8. The theme of his monologue was ...what ten minute errand can you run daily that could save your child's life?... Infant Swimming Resource, a survival swimming program, is that 10 minute errand. ISR is the product of more than 40 years of research and development by Dr. Harvey Barnett. 144,634 infants and young children have gone through our program with more than 4 million safe and effective lessons to our credit.

Babies 6-12 months are taught to rotate from a face down position in the water to a back float to rest and breathe until help arrives. Acquiring this survival float typically takes 3-5 weeks.

Children, as young as one year, can be taught to swim and rotate onto their backs to float, rest, and breathe and then flip back over and continue swimming to safety. This skill is called a swim-float-swim and typically takes 4-7 weeks to accomplish.

Each child's lesson is individualized - one on one with the instructor so students can start any time, typically on Mondays.  The parent or caretaker watches every lesson poolside. Students attend short lessons (10 minutes) every Monday-Friday (five lessons per week) and will have the same time slot each day.  Much is learned in this short but very challenging private class.  Daily attendance is crucial for the learning and retention of skills.

ISR Instructors are the most highly trained and qualified instructors in any swimming program in the country and must undergo strict re-certification testing annually.  Each instructor is academically trained and tested in areas such as child psychology, physiology, anatomy and behavioral science to provide the safest lesson possible for your child.

Your child will learn by the application of operant conditioning and behavioral psychology during each lesson.  Each child is treated as an individual and each lesson is uniquely tailored to your child’s specific needs.  Your child will interact with the aquatic environment and will be reinforced for the activities that solve a given problem.  High retention rates are associated with this type of sensori-motor learning.  Children learn to become aquatic problem solvers rather than trained floaters or swimmers.

For more information regarding Infant Swimming Resource, please visit our National Website at www.infantswim.com.
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