I have been buying all my vegetable and fruit from an organic farmer out in Pedro and I would like to share this with as many people in The Villages as possible.  I know you will be pleased with everything you get from him.  His prices are very low and everything is organic.  No chemicals what so ever. 

 

Fernando de Marcos   352 615-4775   Hwy 42 one block East of 475 at Pedro.  If you go to the 4 way stop, you have gone too far.  Call him if you need better directions.  He is open M-Sat 8-5.

My neighbors on Troy Loop and Princeton Place have been passing around an excellent painter.  He comes in, moves all furniture, paints, and then cleans up without you knowing he was even there. He is very meticulous and offers creative ideas. His price is very reasonable but his finished work is outstanding.

His name is Delmar , "Master Painter" , 551-5887 or  551-5877.

I highly recommend this fine gentleman.

                                    Matt Catanese.

                                    Princeton Place

Would like to post this recommendation:

 

If anyone is looking for excellent house cleaning services, I highly recommend Geicilane (Jennifer) Santos.  Along with her step-daughter, they are hard working and conscientious, as well as personally neat and tidy.  Jennifer's husband, Gerson, is an outstanding tile man who does regular tile installation and also excels in specialty/creative tile work.  They are at 16767 SE HWY 301 Summerfield, and can be reached at 352-454-4212.

 

Gloria Hart 753-4338

Posted 10/14/08

 

I would like to share this information with my neighbors, in case any of them are experiencing this same problem.  I noticed that it seemed to be taking longer and longer to get my clothes dry even tho I was careful to clean out the lint area each laundry day.

I called a Janitorial service I learned about thru The Villages and he came out this morning.  There was a piece of shingle in the pipe coming down from the roof and when he went up on the roof, he learned that there was a screen over the pipe.  The screen was almost solid with lint.  He took it out and brought it down to me.  He said I didn't really need the screen as there was a flap that opened and closed when the dryer was in use.

He charged $45.00 for this service. It is Covenant Janitorial, LLC, his name is Desmond Harris, he is the owner, a very nice man.  Phone:  352-308-7457

A NOTE FOR THE I DON'T RECOMMEND LIST.    IF YOU RECEIVE A FLYER FROM ALL AMERICAN AIR & ELECTRIC FROM OCALA,  BUYER BEWARE.   A YEAR AGO WE PURCHASED THEIR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.  DURING OUR INSPECTION THIS PAST JUNE  AFTER ONLY 10 MINUTES EVERYTHING WAS CHECKED AND SAID TO BE OK.  

NOW WE ARE IN SEPT AND WE NOTICED WATER IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FURNACE. WE CALLED ALL AMERICAN AND THEIR TECH PERSON TELLS ME THE UNIT WAS INSTALLED    WRONG AND THEIR TECH IN JUNE SHOULD HAVE CAUGHT IT.  AFTER SAYING HE COULD FIX IT AND LEFT US WITH A BILL. WE STILL HAD THE SAME RESULTS.  UPON CALLING TO HAVE SOMEONE COME BACK AND CHECK, WE NEVER HEARD FROM THEM AGAIN. 

WE THEN CALLED SUN KOOL PEOPLE WHO INSTALLED THE UNIT.   NOTHING WRONG WITH UNIT I UNDERSTAND.  ALL AMERICAN IS FAMOUS FOR THESE TACTICS.

JOE PATTI

My Red Hat group had Debby Ahaus, the owner of the new Merle Norman store at Colony Plaza as a speaker. She was excellent and offered us great make-up tips and all the ladies free makeovers. I recommend her if your group needs a speaker - or if you just need to update your cosmetics.

When I went to get my free makeover, she was not pushy and did not try to sell me a lot of cosmetics that I won't use. Her philosophy is to have a satisfied customer who'll return in the future. All your colors and product choices are kept on computer, so if you go back later (as I did) and want something else, she just looks up the correct product and color.

She also sells Vera Bradley (check out the cute ID holder for only $10.00!),  jewelry and cute shoes that have interchangeable straps.

Check her out!   

Judith Ann Baldoni

Slim and I just added another golf cart garage, a/k/a a storage room for all my "stuff".  we HIGHLY recommend Fortin Construction Company (750-0478).  They met and exceeded our highest expectations from start to finish.  we have built and added on many homes over our 37 years and have never experienced such good service, communication and quality from all craftsmen that did their respective part.  A friend at church raved about them and i thought she was a little nutty until I received the same superior service.  Stop by soon to see it, as I will be filling it up floor to ceiling very soon. 

in God we trust

 

liZa with a "Z" not lisa with an "S"
adkison one "N" no "T"

If you are looking for a friendly beauty salon that can meet all of your beauty needs, I recommend

Mon Ami

40210 County Road 25 (across from Lady Lake post office)

352-753-8999

 

Judy O'Neill

Mallory Square Resident

I have just had my driveway and patio finished by "Superior Concrete Design by Woody - 352-454-4002  He has done a fantastic job that I have received many raving comments about.  He is meticulous, very conscientious and and takes pride in his work.  He is also an artist who can copy a particular design you found in your favorite magazine. A true throw-back to cherished values so lacking in most contractors today.

No Stars for Pioneer Blinds and Shutters

Mary and I do not recommend Village Blind and Shutter because they install poor quality blinds and charge a $50.00 service charge to have a technician come to look at them even if the blinds are under warranty. After we had our blinds installed in March 2006, the Manufacturer's Representative and the sales person had to come to the house three times to fix the blinds so that they functioned properly. Over the next several months the sales person came alone several times to fix other blinds that were not working properly. We have never had so many problems with blinds. They did not charge us a service charge for these calls but should have according to the sales representative.

We have been waiting since late December 2006 for the sales representative to call us about a blind that is broken and still under warranty. She finally called on January 22, 2006 and told me that we would have to pay a $50.00 service fee to have a technician look at it. I told her that the Company's policy was not right because the blind is still under warranty. In addition, we were never charged a service charge for any prior visits. She explained that it is now the company's policy to charge a $50.00 service charge. In order to avoid the $50.00 service charge, I have to take down the blind and bring it to the Village Blind and Shutter store.

So if you do not want to have poor quality blinds installed and do not want to be charged a $50.00 service charge to have them fixed, even if they are under warranty, DO NOT HIRE VILLAGES BLIND AND SHUTTER!

 

Mary and Paul Powers