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Mixing dentistry and pleasure
      When Jim Cunningham got word that he needed extensive dental work, his wife Margaret leapt into action, calling around for the best price. The two bridges and two crowns he needed were priced at between $9,500 and $10,000 from two different dentists.
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Learn to get the most from your 'post-retirement' earnings
      In earlier generations, "retirement" meant what it sounds like - a cessation of working. Not any longer. Today, when people "retire" from one career, they may well launch into another, either as a consultant, a small-business owner or a part-timer.
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Your home health care providers
People's Home Health:
      Peoples Home Health employs 86 people including 13 Gulf Breeze residents. "Our biggest strength is that we are locally owned and operated and that we are able to personalize the way we deliver healthcare into our patient's homes based on their needs." says Tim Buttell, VP of Operations, "My wife and I were both born and raised in Gulf Breeze.
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Senior living: Help with choosing a new home
      Choosing a new home is always a difficult process. This task is even more challenging when choosing the right retirement and assisted living community. Senior housing communities have so much to offer older adults looking for an easier lifestyle, security, opportunities for socialization and improved wellness.
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The golden rule of painting: plan ahead
      (ARA) - From Memorial Day to October is the busiest painting time of the year. Homeowners, apartment dwellers and condo renters get the itch to renovate and repaint while the weather is still pleasant. Especially popular are those rooms where people tend to spend the most time: the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
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Jambalaya sausage kebabs go well with rice - or without
      8 (12-inch) wooden skewers or 4 long metal skewers 2 small (about 6 ounces each) zucchini, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch-thick slices 1 red pepper, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 small Vidalia onion, cut into 4 wedges,
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Upgrade your HVAC system for energy efficiency
      (ARA) - Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are often out-of-sight and out-ofmind when you're looking to buy a new home, moving into one or just making sure your current home is in good repair. However, updating your HVAC system now can increase the comfort and energy efficiency of your home, and might even qualify you for a tax credit.
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In the doldrums with dollarweed
      I wish I had a dollar for every dollarweed I've pulled. It is one of the most pervasive and frustrating weeds for gardeners. Dollarweed, also known as pennywort, is classified as a broadleaf weed. The leaves look similar to a lily pad and can grow up to the size of a silver dollar, hence the plant's name. It grows low to the ground, with one round, waxy leaf per petiole.
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Bathroom design is all in the details
      (ARA) - It's most likely one of the top reasons you've been putting off that bathroom makeover or remodel -- you're just not sure which design elements you want to incorporate into the room. What color theme will you use? Do you want a pedestal sink or a furniture-style vanity? Will you incorporate any 'green' faucets or fixtures?
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