Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who joined the Chamber during the past four weeks. To see theirs and YOUR Chamber Directory listing, please visit www.CentralChamber.biz

Addicted to the Bean

RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, CAFES

Adam Cole

5901 Sun Blvd #113

St Petersburg, FL 33715

727-333-7999

adam@baywaybean.com

www.baywaybean.com

Archwell Health

SENIOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Kista Johnson

4520 East Bay Drive

Clearwater, FL 33764

727-870-3035

kista.johnson@archwellhealth.com

www.archwellhealth.com

Blue Penguin Car Wash

CAR WASH

Melody Seif

6701 Ulmerton Road

Largo, FL 33771

ops@bluepenguincarwash.com

www.bluepenguincarwash.com

D.O.D. Coffee Roastery

COFFEE ROASTERY

Jon Whiteside

12543 Ulmerton Road

Largo, FL 33774

727-686-9114

dodroasters@gmail.com

www.dodcoffeeroastery.com

Mandalay Pools and Spas

POOLS - DESIGN, BUILD

Duke Mendel

9445 Ulmerton Rd

Largo, FL 33771

727-221-9255

dukemendel@verizon.net

www.mandalaypoolsandspas.com

StretchLab Clearwater

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Deanna Geisel

2653 Ulmerton Road

Clearwater, FL 33763

727-288-2844

clearwatergm@stretchlab.com

www.stretchlab.com/location/clearwater

The Calming Effect

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Kathryn Tippel

801 West Bay Drive, Box 127

Largo, FL 33770

727-788-5429

KTippel@MassageTherapy.com

www.The-Calming-Effect-llc.abmp.com

Saluting Chamber Loyalty!

Our sincere thanks to the following businesses who renewed during the past four weeks. Their continued loyalty is inspiring! To learn more about them, please visit www.CentralChamber.biz

BayCare/Morton Plant Hospital, Trustee & 53-Year Legacy Member

Central Park Performing Arts Center, 10-Year Member

Centratel Services International, 41-Year Legacy Member

Corey's Ohio Auto Service/Auto Broker, 51-Year Legacy Member

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo, Trustee & 30-Year Legacy Member

Just Add Power Cardware Company, Inc., 14-Year Member

Platinum Information Services, 13-Year Member

Slaughter Plumbing Service, Inc., 41-Year Legacy Member

The Fran Haasch Law Group, 3-Year Member

Tommy's Express Car Wash, 3-Year Member

Vacation Village RV Resort, 10-Year Member

(Legacy Member = 15 years or more)

Welcome, Cruise Planners

      Carolyn Jones, of Cruise Planners, is presented her official Chamber membership plaque by our Ambassadors Team.

           Cruise Planners has a tremendous reputation for quality, service, and very competitive pricing for ALL of your travel needs. David and Carolyn will help you discover exciting adventures around the world. From cruises to land tours and completely packaged vacations, they specialize in all types of travel and will create an unforgettable vacation just for you. To learn more, visit: www.fantasytravel.fun

Florida opioid overdoses are down for the first time in years

Opioid overdose deaths are declining overall in the Sunshine State, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Central Florida saw some of the biggest reductions.

Florida sees spike in gun sales after start of war between Israel and Hamas

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues overseas, some Florida gun store owners say they have seen a spike in sales. Some gun stores have also started additional classes to teach people with little gun experience how to handle them safely.

Spring’s dry conditions bring slightly smaller Florida oranges

Florida oranges are shipping steadily in what, to date, looks to be a calmer season than 2022. The only thing that has impacted this year’s crop is in late spring and early summer, conditions were fairly dry.

Recidivism, elderly health problems among inmates are serious issues in Florida

Florida has a recidivism problem. Despite a drop in crime of more than 50% between 2000 and 2019, the state’s incarceration rate has remained stable.

Florida taxpayers may be eligible for a free IRS tax filing pilot program in 2024

The IRS on Tuesday unveiled more details about its direct filing pilot program launching for the 2024 tax season — and Florida taxpayers may be eligible.

Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Check Before Hire

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas Technical College

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Wealth Builders