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How to share gratitude at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving marks a season for gratitude, and there are lots of ways to share that feeling with people you care about. How can you say thanks to friends, family, coworkers and other people in your world? And what’s the best way to cultivate gratitude for your own...

6 Awkward Situations to Handle Gracefully at Your Wedding

From unexpected guests to a first-dance crasher By Jenn Sinrich An Old Friend or Co-Worker Assumes They’re Invited If, even before invites haven’t gone out yet, a friend who is not on the guest list is asking about time, place, and location so they can make plans to...

9 Signs You Have Decision Fatigue—and Tips to Help Manage It

Does every little decision feel insurmountable? There's a name for that. By Elizabeth Yuko September 24, 2021 RealSimple.com You've just finished a long day at work, and somehow end up in the supermarket (although you don't remember driving or walking there). It's...

Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Climate Pledge” that Seattle’s new hockey arena is named after all about?

—E. Howard, Washington, DC When Seattle’s new sports and concert arena opened its doors to the public in October 2021, many were left scratching heads as to what the heck the building’s name was about. It turns out that hometown e-commerce juggernaut Amazon bought the...

6 Warning Signs Impostor Syndrome Might Be Sabotaging Your Job Search

Looking for work? You’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were about 10.7 million unemployed people in the U.S. in November 2020. This is almost twice the number that was recorded in February 2020. The good news is that the unemployment...

Learn to Keep it Simple

Round the clock living and taking care of a loved one living with dementia will most likely unearth several absolutes. At the very top of the list is routine—a steady, run-of -the-mill lifestyle. In fact, routine is probably good for everybody that is involved. It...

Seven investment fundamentals to help you make smart decisions

Provided by RBC Wealth Management and Thomas J. Powers Staying informed in today’s market sometimes feels like attending a three-ring circus. Between all the websites, publications and broadcasts vying for your attention, there is a lot of rapidly changing content to...

Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely with Pets

By Mary Giron, DVM The holidays are upon us! Including your pet in your holiday celebrations can be fun way to express that they are a special part of the family too. Pet poisonings spike every holiday season, so you need to be very careful with what you feed them and...

Fourth Annual St. Pete BikeFest – November 18-21

OCC Road House and Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson to Host Fourth Annual St. Pete BikeFest - November 18-21 The fourth annual St. Pete BikeFest, a rumbling, rolling four-day celebration of motorcycles and live music. More than 14 national and regional acts will p...

Time Sensitive Matter Regarding Short Term Rental Legislation

As some of you may be aware, Resource Property Management has been a member of CEOMC (Chief Executive Officers of Management Companies) for over 25 years. This organization’s primary focus is to promote sensible community association legislation within the state of...

Thanking all who kept our beaches as welcoming as possible during Red Tide

For months, Pinellas County and our municipal partners have been working hard to keep our beaches and waterways clean during a particularly stubborn Red Tide bloom. Now that cooler temperatures are rolling in and Red Tide seems be fading, I want to thank everyone who...

Water Conservation during the Rainy Season

Those who live in Florida know the drill for the hurricane season. Stock up on medications, gas, water and cash. Keep a three-day supply of everything you need handy in case the power goes out. Although water conservation is not part of our normal rainy season...

There is still hope for you to continue your weight loss this Holiday!

We have all worked hard this summer and fall to lose the weight we gained over last winter and now it is that time of year that we are going to blow it by gaining it all back starting with Halloween progressing to Thanksgiving and then all the December parties, all...

Boat Safely with your Dog

Whether you’ll be on a small skiff or a luxury pleasure craft, if you plan to take your dog aboard a boat, be sure to keep the following tips in mind: Introduce your dog to the boat well before it’s time to board. If possible, let your dog explore the boat and...

June Real Estate Market Report

Check out the recent real estate market report for single family homes in Pinellas County. 4-week rolling SOLD comparisons. It’s never been a better time to buy!

“I’ll Get To That Estate Plan One Day”… But What Happens If You Don’t?

If asked, “what is an estate plan”, most of us probably think of a Last Will and Testament. An estate plan actually encompasses not only certain documents we sign, but includes how we title our property, beneficiary designations we make, and even how we structure...

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The Feather Sound News has delivered stunning results for our agency.

As Brightway Insurance expanded into the Feather Sound area, we sought to become a member of the community which we serve. The Feather Sound News has provided us with recognition within the community, and a steady stream of phone calls, inquiries and sales. The Feather Sound News delivers the desired result and is an essential part of our marketing strategy.

Jim Pello, Agency Owner Brightway Insurance

The Feather Sound News has been instrumental in developing my business and reaching my target clientele.

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Malu Collazo The Barking Cat Pet Sitting

First, let me say that I continue to receive calls from potential clients who have seen my ad at the paper — so kudos to you for having such a good reach with the community.

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Malu

I have been advertising in the Feather Sound News for the last 8 years and the staff there has made updating my ads almost effortless, reminds me every month when they’re due, and the price is very reasonable. Because the Feather Sound News is available to all the large companies in the Carillon/Feather Sound area, my practice gets the exposure not obtainable any other way.

13577 Feather Sound Dr., Suite 350
Clearwater, FL 33762
727.571.1923

Dr. Cynthia Elliott Skinspirations

I began advertising in the Feather Sound News 7 years ago when I opened a new innovative gynecology practice in the area. I continue to see new patients every week and have seen my practice grow as a result of that advertising. People in this community read Feather Sound News.

Jennifer S. Hayes DO, FACOOG

I have been advertising in the Feather Sound News for the last couple of years. Out of numerous advertising mediums, this is the most effective and cost efficient I have found. Some of my best patients have come from advertising in the Feather Sound News. Advertising in the Feather Sound News is such an easy and affordable way for a business to get its name and message out there.

Dr. Nathan Miller Miller Dentistry

The Feather Sound News offers a wonderful opportunity to keep up with community events and the latest happenings in the Feather Sound area.

As the only church in the Feather Sound Community, we are very pleased by the opportunity to get the word out about our special events, Preschool, and worship.

Thanks to the “News” we can offer a place to connect in Feather Sound, the Carillon, and the surrounding area as we seek to serve the community.

Feathersound Community Church

Feather Sound Country Club has had a great relationship with the Feather Sound News for many years. Advertising is affordable and the staff makes the process both simple and personal. We are so excited to hear that they are expanding their circulation as well as having their own website. This will add even more value to their publication. We highly recommend using them for your advertising needs!

Melanie Spetrino, Executive Assistant Feather Sound Country Club

Feather Sound News has been a great publication for us to get the word out about Adults Mentoring Children, a program of Gulf Coast Community Care. The reason I am sure of this is the fact that we have had calls from people who have responded to our press releases for volunteer mentors. We appreciate the way this publication supports non-profits. Thank you, Feather Sound News staff, for helping us help these children!

Susan Ryan Outreach Coordinator Gulf Coast Community Care

We like the distribution into the affluent neighborhoods that we may not otherwise be able to reach.

The fact that these are mailed and end up in the homeowners hands significantly increases the value and exposure that our advertisement receives. You offer a great tool for a service business like ours!

Don Doll Doll Brothers Carpet Cleaning

We started advertising in The Feather Sound News from the very beginning. Over the years, it has been a tremendous tool in our efforts to let people know what’s happening with our local real estate market, and there’s no doubt that the paper has contributed to our success! The staff has always been helpful and accommodating and each month we look forward to seeing the paper in the mailbox and reading about what others in the community are doing as well. Keep up the good work FSN!

Top Realtors in Feather Sound year after year
Top 50 Realtors in Pinellas County 2012
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Dave and Maggie Smith, Broker Salesmen RE/MAX Metro

Feather Sound News is a great resource for us to make people aware of our local events and happenings with our organization. The staff has always been so unbelievably accommodating and supportive, and we always enjoy working with them. They have truly added to our events’ successes, and we will continue using them for years to come. Thank you for everything FSN!

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

I opened my veterinary practice, Vet with Hart Veterinary House Call Practice, December of 2012. As a new practice owner, initially business was slow. One day a friend shared the Feather Sound News and Beyond with me. I was very impressed by the color advertisements, newspaper layout, content, columnists, reasonable price for advertising, and the audience it reached. I immediately contacted Kathleen Carfagno, owner of the FSN to enquire about advertising. Kathleen was very professional, and went out of her way to advise me how to best advertise my practice. Advertising in the FSN and Beyond was the best thing I could have done for my practice. Every month I advertise, the number of clients I gain more than doubles. I have a monthly column, ‘Ask the Vet’, that is read by hundreds of local residents. I receive emails thanking me for my advice. Having the column alone is a very rewarding experience. Thank you Kathleen and Feather Sound News staff for helping make my business a success.

www.vetwithhart.com

Hillary Hart, DVM Vet with Hart Veterinary House Call Practice

Just quick notes to stay how pleased we are with the responses to the articles I write for your Feather Sound newspaper or should I say newspapers. Congratulations on adding the Bardmoor area to your coverage.

Just about every week, people tell me they have been reading the articles. They read them for several months and then eventually decide to become patients. We have been averaging 3-5 new patients a day for the last 5 years. Seems to correlate with when we started with you. The only real advertising we have done in this time is through your publication.

Thank you once again for helping us grow our practice!

7241 Bryan Dairy Road
Largo, FL 33777
727-545-4600

John D Young M.D. Young Foundational Health Center LLC

I have advertised in the Feather Sound News since it’s first issue! My cost per sale makes it the most affordable print media in the area…it has enhanced my business and established my reputation as the expert and voice for real estate in Feather Sound

Selling Feather Sound since 1980!!!

330 Beach Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Cell:(727)560-2000
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Nancy J. Riley CRS, PMN, CIPS Smith & Associates Real Estate

As a Feather Sound resident, I made the decision to start advertising in the Feather Sound News that I was an active full time realtor with Coldwell Banker. The staff was very helpful creating my ad and has always been there to answer any questions I have. The exposure has enabled me to build a very successful business and help others achieve their real estate goals. If you are not already advertising in the Feather Sound news you should. It is a great form of advertisement to reach our neighbors here in Feather Sound and the other communities the paper reaches. Thanks Feather Sound News for all of your hard work and the quality you put into every newspaper issue.

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5010 Kennedy Blvd., W. Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33609
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Gregg Poole - Realtor Coldwell Banker Residential

On behalf of all the Pinellas school children we serve, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving CTK’s press releases space in your publication. A key component of our success is community awareness – letting the community know what we are doing and what we need. Publishing our critical information about our mission helps us accomplish this in a big way!

We are beginning to see direct results from being published in your publication. Donations have come in with a newspaper clipping attached to the check. We are receiving phone calls from residents wanting to volunteer. A handful of private schools have contacted CTK offering us gently used uniform shirts and pants. So many of our residents love to help others they just need to know what the needs are!

Thanks to your help we are off to a great start to making this Back To School season the best ever! And that we can measure by the smiles on the faces of our clients as they leave our stores with a full bag of clothes that fit and help them “fit in.” Think about the night before school – August 23rd. These CTK shoppers will be laying out their clothes and excitedly choosing what to wear on the first day of school. They will go to school feeling confident and excited. These students will NOT be worried about getting picked on. How great is that!

www.ClothesToKids.Org
Clothe A Child. Change A Life.
727-441-5050

Lynne McCaskill & Patti Hanks

The Feather Sound News has been a great resource for our business. In terms of visibility we have had the opportunity to be in a local paper with great reach & location in key neighborhoods. Kathleen has always been excellent with her service & accommodating our requests. I would highly recommend the Feather Sound News to a local business owner as a way to expand their brand recognition & promote their business.

2727 Ulmerton Rd, Ste #300
Clearwater, FL 33762
Ofc: 727.213.1890
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Doug Levi, Principal Agent Strategic Insurance

“The Feather Sound News has been a cost effective way for me to advertise my financial planning services.”

Tom M.

Vincenzo’s Grill has seen much success since advertising with Feather Sound News – the return is there! Working with Kathleen is always a pleasure. She is easy to work with, professional and organized. I highly recommend using Feather Sound News as a marketing outlet.

Lia Menna Vincenzo’s Grill

We recently placed advertisements in your publication for two of our clients. The first client just renewed after a successful first six months. The second client just started in April and their phone is ringing! Your paper is a must-do for businesses serving your communities of circulation. Great job!

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Michael Williams Williams Broadcast Communications, Inc.

I would like to take a moment to thank you for your support and to let you know that advertising with you has been great, and it has allowed me to built a clientele in the Feathersound area. It is a pleasure to do business with you. Thank you!

3749 Ulmerton Rd
Clearwater FL, 33762
(727)573-95-80

Maira Perez, Owner Simply Hair

We sincerely thank FeatherSound News and its staff for running articles and advertisements on our adoptable pets. Even though the Sanctuary is located out of the newspaper’s coverage area, it still generates phone calls and adoptions from your area that we would not be receiving if the newspaper didn’t run them.

a 501(c)(3) no-kill animal rescue
www.NapierFamilyFarm.com
941-750-8185

Alan Napier, VP Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

Save the Manatee Club extends our sincere thanks to the Feather Sound News for featuring our PSAs and raising awareness about the endangered manatee, Florida’s official state marine mammal. We greatly appreciate the publication’s continued support of the Club’s manatee conservation efforts. Again, a huge thanks to the Feather Sound News staff for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

Janice Nearing
Director of Public Relations
Save the Manatee Club
www.savethemanatee.org
manatv.org

Janice Nearing Save the Manatee Club

McMahan & Co. has been advertising with the feather sound news paper for over 20 years. Its a great neighborhood paper, which is expanding. I would recomend feather sound news paper for any advertising needs for all businesses. Thank you feather sound news for all you help over the years.

McMahan & Company
10464 Roosevelt Blvd.
St Petersburg, FL 33716
www.mcmahanhairsalon.com

Dennis McMahan, Owner McMahan & Co. Hair Salon

The Feather Sound News is a quality newspaper with a great distribution!

We have been advertising in the paper the last year. We our thankful for the courteous and prompt attention given to our advertising needs. Our
school has many families from the Feather Sound area. We are a non-profit school and we feel our money is spent wisely by advertising in this paper. We also greatly appreciate the articles posted when we opened our new classroom building and when we had our building dedication. Continued success to Feather Sounds News! Thank you!

Traci Noble

To the FEATHER SOUND NEWS, I just wanted to say “THANKS SO MUCH” for the business I’ve received these past few years. You’ have let people you that I am available in their area through your fabulous publication. I am more than happy to continue a long relationship with the Feather Sound News. I really appreciate all you’ve done for us and THANKS AGAIN !!

(all our little critters are happy too!!)

Heidi Baldridge STEPPIN OUT GROOMIN SALON

If you’re a business in the Feather Sound/Carillon area of Clearwater or the Westshore area of Tampa, The Feather Sound News is a must for your marketing program. We have been in The Feather Sound News for over 10 years, and consider our ad some of the most cost-efficient advertising dollars we spend.

Contributor “Ask Dr. Mike” column.

Michael J. Reynolds, D.M.D. St. Petersburg Dental Center

I just wanted to extend our warmest best wishes to you/FSN for being such a great friend of CASA over the last year. We are thankful for your role in shining a spotlight on domestic violence issues and on the plights of too many families in our community face.

CASA Mo V., Marketing Specialist

Feather Sound News and Beyond has been running my “Common Sense Caregiving” column, for over a year now, that specializes in dementia care. The feedback I have received from their readers has truly been impressive. I would like to personally thank the staff of the “Feather Sound News and Beyond” for helping me reach out to the family and professional caregivers in their community, for these dementia-related diseases have no boundaries. I look forward to continuing our relationship of educating their readers on all types of dementia care.

Gary Joseph LeBlanc

Bascom’s Chop House, together with the Bullard Family, have supported the Feather Sound News publication for 15 years because of its devotion and support of our community. This newsletter has helped form our area into the vibrant and successful community it has grown into and we hope for another 15 great years together with Feather Sound News and its readers.

Thank you so much for your WONDERFUL support FSN, I can’t tell you how much it means to know we have friends like you out there!

Alison Barrick

Thank you very much for everything the last few years, I enjoyed working with you and appreciate everything you did to help our business.

Doug Keller

Hi Feather Sound News…..YOU’RE THE BEST !!! The piece looks great.

Thank you for once again helping us, in our Scout efforts.

Community support from folks like you is SO appreciated.

Bruce Flatten

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Read This Month’s Articles

How to share gratitude at Thanksgiving

6 Awkward Situations to Handle Gracefully at Your Wedding

9 Signs You Have Decision Fatigue—and Tips to Help Manage It

Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Climate Pledge” that Seattle’s new hockey arena is named after all about?

6 Warning Signs Impostor Syndrome Might Be Sabotaging Your Job Search

Learn to Keep it Simple

Seven investment fundamentals to help you make smart decisions

Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely with Pets

Fourth Annual St. Pete BikeFest – November 18-21

Time Sensitive Matter Regarding Short Term Rental Legislation

Featured Columns

Thanking all who kept our beaches as welcoming as possible during Red Tide

Water Conservation during the Rainy Season

There is still hope for you to continue your weight loss this Holiday!

Boat Safely with your Dog

June Real Estate Market Report

“I’ll Get To That Estate Plan One Day”… But What Happens If You Don’t?

CALL NOW!

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