FASWD Events
The Results of Three Shows!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... During the second week of July, the FAS event marketing teamwas part of Jazz Jams, Party in the Park and Buckler's 18th Annual Arts& Craft. The Jazz Jams didn't rain out this month. Yay! Many showedup as always. We actually saw some regulars.The other two events wereour first times. Party in the Park was a lot of fun. There were stiltwalkers, jugglers and other hyper circus-type of characters. Thefireworks at the end were beautiful. A few were interested in wind...
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7/28/2010 11:29:00 PM
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Zephyrhills Saturday Night Cruise
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On July 24th, FAS will be present at the Zephyrhills Saturday Night Cruise. It starts at 4:00PM and ends at 8:00PM. This is a free admission event. So, save your money for the 50/50 raffle and for food galore. There will be live entertainment and music. Of course, there will be cars from all decades. You can catch all the action at Highway 301 and Highway 54 West on 5th Ave in Downtown Zephyrhills. If you plan on attending, make sure you mark down FAS Windows &...
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7/20/2010 1:11:00 PM
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Sea Breeze Film Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be attending its first film festival. On July 23rd to the 25th, FAS will be part of the Sea Breeze Film Festival at the Catherine Hickman theater in Gulfport. It is brought to you by Nomadic Tendencies. This festival shares independent, international films with viewers, as well as exposure for filmmakers. It includes 26 films, including ten features, five documentaries, three student films and three animated films. There are ten countries being represented...
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7/19/2010 9:44:00 AM
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Last Week's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last week was a hot one! FAS was part of Alive After 5, CornHole Festival and the Bob Joyal Golf Tournament. Alive After 5 was a success as every month has been. Although this month, it seem to have a bigger crowd. The theme was International Night, and the marketing team made black beans and rice to give out to hungry attendees. On the other hand, the CornHole Festival wasn't as busy. Not many showed up to participate in the fun of the game. The event team did occ...
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7/15/2010 11:19:00 PM
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Buckler's 18th Annual Arts & Craft
Sophiep's Take on Things.... In Lakeland this weekend, FAS will be attending the Buckler’s 18th Annual Craft Fair & Food Drive at the Lakeland Center. It is on July 17th and 18th, from 10:00AM to 5:00PM. It is known for unique items & gifts, custom home decor, delicious fudge, jewelry, handcrafted furniture, candles, baby items, art and much more. What makes it different is the hourly giveaways of $20 shopping sprees! Adults will be $6.00 and kids from ages 4 to 12 will be $1.00....
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7/14/2010 11:53:00 PM
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Party in the Park
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be part of the 125th anniversary, Party in the Park, with a parade down Maitland Avenue. There will be strolling musicians, clowns, games, food, live music, and fireworks. It ends at Lake Lily Park. The event at Lake Lily will showcase The Maitland Historical Society, Art Center, Performing Arts, Public Library, Civic Organizations and Businesses. So prepare blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Chalk Artists will be decorating our walkways with color a...
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7/12/2010 11:33:00 PM
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Jazz Jams
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On July 17th, FAS will be attending the Jazz Jams once again. Smooth Jazz 103.1 WLOQ and the City of Altamonte Springs are hosting the jazz concert series. Join us in the Eddie Rose Amphitheater. Attendees can expect great music, food, and fun. For this date, Cindy Bradley will be the musical guest to perform. To see the full line-up, click here. To see the upcoming dates for Jazz Jams, click here. The event marketing team will be there joining the fun, as well a...
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7/11/2010 11:08:00 PM
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Last Week's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... The Fourth of July was a busy weekend for everybody! The event marketing team worked the three-day weekend at several celebration shows to be there for you and answers your questions. The five shows that FAS was part of were: Tampa Bay Freedom Fest, Cape Canaveral Friday Fest, Red Hot & Boom!, Clearwater Celebrates America, and Oviedo Independence Day Celebration. The shows were amazing, as well as the fireworks. At Red Hot & Boom, Friday and Saturday wer...
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7/8/2010 11:21:00 PM
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Alive After 5
Sophiep's Take on Things.... It's that time of the month again! It is time to party at the Sanford's Alive After 5. This month's theme is International Night. Remember, it starts at 5:00PM and ends at 8:00PM on July 8th. Live entertainment this month will be Harry and the Alternators. You can sample all the different food and drinks, for a cost of $7.00. As always, FAS will try to bring some tasty goodies to fill your appetite. Come by the booth and check out the different show displays we h...
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7/7/2010 10:13:00 AM
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SPIKE CLUB- Bob Joyal Memorial 28th Annual Golf Tournament
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On July 10th, FAS will also be part of the 28th Annual Spike Club Bob Joyal Memorial Golf Tournament. It will take place at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Rockledge. Shotgun will start at 8:00AM. Click here for more information on this HBCA event. One of our new construction sales rep will be out there along with the event marketing team. There will be plenty of information on doors and windows. Also, there will be different displays as well. FAS is sponsoring a hol...
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7/6/2010 10:59:00 AM
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Cornhole Contest
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On July 9th, FAS will be attending the Cornhole Competition, presented by St. Cloud Main Street. It will take place on 10th Street and Pennsylvania. The event starts at 7:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. Don't worry, it's free admission! There's fun for the whole family. Plenty of different food vendors will be there to take your order as well as keep the kids entertained in their own kidzone. Arts and crafts will also be featured in the event. What is a cornhole competi...
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7/5/2010 10:47:00 PM
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Last Weekend's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last weekend, FAS attended three events: Bacchus Event of TitusNites, St. Pete's Pride and the Tampa Bay Boat Show. Each event was definitely different from one another. The Bacchus Event took place in Titusville. The night was filled with samples of wines and food from different restaurants, caterers and banquets. The FAS booth was located by the grape stomping corner. There were a couple of people who noticed the FAS name from the TV commercials and said they lik...
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7/2/2010 12:04:00 PM
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CLEARWATER CELEBRATES AMERICA
Sophiep's Take on Things.... The last event for the Fourth of July is the Clearwater Celebrates America. It will take place at Coachman Park on July 4th. This event will feature the Mostly Pops Orchestra as the entertainment source. Attendees can expect more vendors, family activities plus food and drinks concessions. It starts at 4:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. At 7:30PM, the Mostly Pops Orchestra will start. The fireworks take off at 9:30PM. There are a couple of rules, please click here to find ...
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7/1/2010 10:08:00 AM
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Oviedo Recreation & Parks Annual Independence Day Celebration
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will also attend the Oviedo Recreation & Parks Annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4th. It will take place at the Oviedo Gymnasium & Aquatic Facility from 3:00PM to 9:00PM. There will be live entertainment such as Janell Wheeler, Heartbeat Boys and more. It is family oriented. Therefore, there will be games, contests and great food for everyone. FAS is proud to sponsor this event and Mix 105.1 is hosting it. So come down to the booth and celebr...
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6/30/2010 11:16:00 PM
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Red Hot & Boom!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Don't we all love the weekend of Fourth of July? FAS will be attending another celebration. It is called Red, Hot & Boom! You've heard about it on XL106.7 Radio,. Now you will see the FAS booth there too! There will be live music from 2AM Club, Neon Trees, Jessie James, White Tie Affair, Charice, FeFe Dobson, Big 10-4, and Aaron Fresh. It starts at 4PM and ends at 11PM on July 3rd. This is a free event! The fireworks are from Pyro Shows, Inc. The fireworks will...
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6/29/2010 11:50:00 PM
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Cape Canaveral Friday Fest
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Another event this Friday is the Cape Canaveral Friday Fest. It will take place on Taylor Ave, between A1A and Poinsetta in Cape Canaveral. It starts at 6:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. There will be a variety of food vendors, as well as different arts and crafts. It is definitely a place for the whole family. Bounce houses, games and some live entertainment for the parents. Wine and beer won't be too far to reach either. The FAS event marketing team will be there to a...
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6/28/2010 11:03:00 AM
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Tampa Bay Freedom Fest
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be attending the Tampa Bay Freedom Fest on July 2nd at the Town Square Plaza Park in Pinellas Park. There will be live entertainment from chart-topping bands such as New World Son and Among The Thirsty. The fireworks are from Pyrotecnico who are based out of Atlanta. So bring your whole family. There will be a Family Fun Zone with dunking booths, face painting and much more. It is an all day event. It starts at 11:30AM until 10PM. Drop by the FAS booth and...
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6/27/2010 11:07:00 PM
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St. Petersburg's Pride Day
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On Saturday, FAS will be part of St. Petersburg Pride Day. This event is to unite, raise awareness, build self-esteem and create a positive image for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals. It is Florida's biggest Pride Celebration. Come down and enjoy the celebration. It is a family-oriented festival, so the kids are guaranteed a good time too. Accessible Parking will be located at Suncoast Hospice, corner of 31st Street and 1st Avenue North with prov...
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6/24/2010 11:35:00 PM
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TitusNites Bacchus Event
Sophiep's Take on Things.... For the Orlando area, FAS will be attending the Bacchus Event in Titusville. This event is a part of the TitusNites. It will be filled with samples of wines and food from different restaurants, caterers and banquets. The Bacchus event is not just any event. Along with the food and wine, there is hurricane preparedness information, cooking for kids, children play area and much more. FAS will be there as part of the Hurricane Preparedness section. Come by the FAS boo...
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6/23/2010 11:28:00 AM
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Tampa Bay Boat Show
Sophiep's Take on Things....The weekend is almost here. The Tampa event marketing staff is ready for the upcoming event. It is called the Tampa Bay Boat Show. It is a three-day weekend event, June 25th to June 27th. Boat dealers and manufacturers will showcase the latest products in the industry. Small boats to big boats, this show has it all. This is not a festival and will not have a floating beer draft. This is about business. If you want to see what the featured products will offer you, come...
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6/22/2010 3:14:00 PM
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Last Weekend's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last Saturday, FAS was part of the jazz concert series, Jazz Jams at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater. People started showing up an hour early. Not to worry, the event team was there to answer questions before the event started. Most asked about exterior doors. Closer to the open of the show, more people showed up and signed up for the monthly contest. Although the music was perfect, the rain came down and eventually stopped the second set. Despite the rain, it was enou...
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6/21/2010 10:38:00 AM
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Last Week's Results
Sophiep's Take on Things.... It was a busy week for the event marketing team last week. There were four events: Alive After 5, Melbourne Family Fest, Crawfish Fest and Cars on a Mission. Alive After 5 is a monthly street party that FAS always attends each month. This month was another great evening for the team. The booth design was remade and a lot of people noticed. Some attendees just came by to compliment the look of the booth. While the team had their attention, BBQ chips were passed out, ...
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6/15/2010 2:23:00 PM
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Jazz Jams
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On June 17th, FAS will be attending the Jazz Jams once again. Smooth Jazz 103.1 WLOQ and the City of Altamonte Springs are hosting the jazz concert series back for its fifth year. Join us in the Eddie Rose Amphitheater. Attendees can expect great music, food, and fun. For this date, Shilts will be the musical guest to perform. To see the full line-up, click here. To the upcoming dates for Jazz Jams, click here. I will remind readers of these dates when the time come...
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6/14/2010 11:42:00 PM
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Cars on a Mission
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be attending Cars on a Mission on June 12th. It is an open car and truck show. Attendees can expect antiques, classics, street rods, hot rods and much more. The registration starts at 8:00 A.M. and the award ceremony starts at 3:00 P.M. To see the rest of the schedule, click here. All the proceeds from this event will benefit the Central Care Mission. "The purpose of Central Care Mission is to minister to the whole person . . . spiritually, emotionally, edu...
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6/11/2010 11:37:00 AM
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Crawfish Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will attend the Cajun Crawfish Festival in St. Cloud on June 11th. It is a free event with all you can eat crawfish (crawfish is ticketed). There will be live entertainment, arts and craft, family activities and more. This event will be held at 10th Street and Pennsylvania. If you like seafood, check out this event! The event marketing staff will be there greeting everyone and offering interested attendees the free in-home estimate. Stop by the booth and see what...
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6/10/2010 11:55:00 PM
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Melbourne Family Street Party
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On June 11th, FAS will be a part of the Family Street Party in Melbourne. There will be activities, live entertainment, food, craft & business vendors, new and classic cars, a rock climbing wall & more. Don't worry about admission and parking. It's all free for you! The event starts at 6:00 p.m and ends at 10:00 p.m. This is sponsored by the Melbourne Main Street and the City of Melbourne. The event marketing staff will be joining the party. They will have ...
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6/9/2010 12:11:00 PM
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June's Alive After 5
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Once again, it's that time of the month. It's time for Alive After Five in Downtown Sanford. It will be held on June 10th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. For the price of a $7 wristband, you'd get to sample food and drinks from somewhere around 30 different vendors. This month's theme is Blues and Bar-Be-Q. Sounds yummy!First Street will blocked off for the event. The stage will be set up on the corner of First and Palmetto. Like last month, Steve's TailGator will be serv...
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6/8/2010 11:05:00 AM
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Oldsmar Freedom Fest and Zellwood Corn Fest Results!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... It was a rainy time with hungry ants on the loose. At least it was for the Zellwood Corn Festival. The first day rained and had crackling thunder. Eventually, the lightning strikes decided to join the party. As the weekend progressed, the weather became better. The corn was delicious and the entertainment was great! A few people had recognized the FAS name from T.V. and radio ads. So thumbs up to marketing! Down south, the Oldsmar Freedom Fest was bright with a few ...
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6/7/2010 9:37:00 AM
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Palm Harbor Parrot Head Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Another event FAS will be attending is the Palm Harbor Parrot Head Party. It takes place downtown from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There will be food, music and more! This is the music line-up for 2010. 2:00pm -Ernie Hahn on Steel Drums4:00pm - Nightly Blues (Blues/Rock)6:00pm - The Caribbean Chillers After attendees stuff their faces with food and dance to the music, there will be other vendors present to inspire decoration ideas, drinking ideas and more. The FAS ev...
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6/4/2010 10:12:00 AM
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Tampa bay Home Show
Sophiep's Take on Things.... This upcoming three-day weekend, FAS will attend the Tampa Bay Home Show at Tropicana Field. If you are looking to remodel your home this season, come down to the Home Show at Tropicana Field. It will feature hundreds of local home specialists. Attendees can expect decorating ideas to landscaping to interior design, and more. Don't pass up this opportunity to meet with the area's top home improvement experts! They're ready to showcase great demonstrations, giveaw...
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6/3/2010 11:28:00 PM
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The Science Center of Pinellas: Hurricane Expo
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On June 5th, FAS will be part of the annual Hurricane and Other Natural Disasters Expo at the Science Center of Pinellas. The Pinellas County Communications Department, in conjunction with the Emergency Management Department, will educate attendees of their safety plan options. The American Red Cross will also inform attendees how to prepare for a Hurricane. Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist will make an appearance. Along with the expo, the Science Center will still be...
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6/2/2010 8:59:00 AM
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Nathaniel's Hope
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Nathaniel's Hope is "sharing the hope with special needs kids and their families". The founders of this charity are Nathaniel's parents, Marie and Tim Kuck. Nathaniel Timothy Kuck was born with an undiagnosed syndrome that lead to a life mostly in a hospital room. After four and a half years on Earth, he left for heaven. The charity, in honor of Nathaniel, was found in 2002. The purpose of the charity is to help families with kids who have physical or cognitive disab...
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5/30/2010 11:34:00 PM
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Last Week's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... What a busy week it was last week! FAS was part of four events. Three of the four happened during the weekend. The first event was the Taste of Brandon. The event marketing staff had the chance to taste delicious food and gave out information for those who were looking to replace their windows and doors. Many came to the booth to say they have seen the FAS commercials. Over the weekend, FAS was part of the Hurricane Expo, New Smyrna Balloon Fest and Jazz Jams. Many ...
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5/26/2010 2:02:00 PM
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The Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... The Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival is a combination of outdoor family fun and entertainment. There will be plenty of activities for all ages. Everyone loves to watch "BIG BERTHA" at work. She can cook 1,650 ears of corn every 9 minutes, in 350 gallons of boiling water. This event has the reputation of having one of the best Arts & Crafts exhibits in the state. So get your wallets out! You can purchase a variety of items from concessionaires from a variety of vend...
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5/25/2010 2:39:00 PM
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Oldsmar Freedom Fest
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be part of the 2nd Annual Oldsmar Freedom Fest. Downtown Oldsmar is designated a ‘wet zone’ and open to motorcycles and foot traffic ONLY! Rain or shine, the event will take place from Fairfield Street to St. Petersburg Drive. The event is honoring all those who have sacrificed for our country's freedom. If you would like to enjoy a weekend full of patriotic themed family fun, then come to Freedom Fest. There will be ten great bands on two stage...
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5/24/2010 4:13:00 PM
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Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo 2010!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be part of the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo that will take place at the Museum of Science & Industry on May 22nd. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. The main theme is "The First 72 Are Up To You!" This would a great opportunity to learn the necessary preparations when a hurricane strikes. There will be exhibits demonstrating how much water and food is enough for the first 72 hours. There will also be other exhibitors that can help protect your ho...
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5/20/2010 9:18:00 AM
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Last Week's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last week was a another typical FAS week: busy. FAS attended Alive After 5 and the Melbourne Home & Garden show. As noted in a previous blog, this month's theme for Alive After 5 was Sanford De Mayo. The event staff had chips and salsa to serve out along with free estimates and a free chance to win the monthly giveaway. The band was amazing, and it was a great atmosphere. Many signed up for the giveaway and a few were interested in considering FAS for their choic...
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5/19/2010 1:17:00 PM
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New Smyrna Beach Balloon Fest 2010!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... This upcoming weekend will a very busy weekend. FAS will be part of the New Smyrna Beach Balloon Fest. It will be on May 21st to May 23rd. On Friday, it starts at 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday will begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. Sunday will also start at 7:00 a.m., but will end at 4:00 p.m. Click here to see the detailed schedule. This huge event is free to get in! The balloon fest is the only large, public event of this nature within the area that does n...
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5/18/2010 9:34:00 AM
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Taste of Brandon
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On May 20th, FAS will be part of Brandon Business Expo & "Taste of Brandon". It starts at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Over 200 exhibitors will be part of the expo. To see a list of who will compete in the Taste of Brandon, click here. This event takes place at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Parking will also cost $5.00. This would be a great event to attend for business ideas, remodeling ideas and free...
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5/17/2010 3:33:00 PM
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Melbourne Home & Garden Show
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On May 15th and 16th, FAS will be a part of the Melbourne Home & Garden show. It is estimated to have 6,000 to 8,000 attendees. There will be exhibits relating to kitchen remodels, replacement windows and doors, spas, and much more. If you are looking to change the look of your home in some way, this show will be the spot for you to discover ideas to make over your home. There will be hourly giveaways and door prizes. FAS Windows & Doors will also have a dr...
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5/15/2010 3:12:00 AM
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Last Weekend's Result!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last weekend FAS was a part of the Cotee Seafood Festival in New Port Richey. It was a three-day weekend event. Plenty of residents came to the show, but not as much as the mosquitoes. The live entertainment went all day and night. An eleven year old girl sang the national anthem and a few cover songs like "At Last". Across the street was the boat show that featured an alligator show. The alligator show was performed by the "Swampmaster" Jeffrey Quattrocchi. Unfortun...
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5/13/2010 11:59:00 PM
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The 18th Annual Chef's Gala
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On May 15th, the annual Chef's Gala will take place at Epcot® World Showplace. This is a charity event benefiting Heart of Florida United Way. There will be fine dining and wine. Over 20 top local chefs will be feeding thousands of guests. Attendees can expect to loosen a few inches on their belts. (Click here to see full menu) More than $170,000 was raised at last year's event. Chef’s Gala helps provide critical assistance to nearly 100 local health a...
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5/12/2010 1:01:00 PM
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Alive After 5
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Did you notice that this Thursday will be the second Thursday of this month? Well, it is and that means the monthly Alive After Five has come back to our lives. FAS will be attending this week in downtown Sanford. As you know, it is the biggest monthly street party in Central Florida. It starts at five and ends at eight. This month's theme is "Sanford De Mayo". The admission is $7.00, which is a charge for you to taste samples of foods and beverages. There will be...
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5/10/2010 11:53:00 PM
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Chalk Walk Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things....FAS will also attend the Chalk Walk Festival. It will take place on May 7 - 9 in Hyde Park Village in Tampa. More than 45 chalk artists and plein air artists will create original works and compete for cash prizes. The three-day festival will include live musical entertainment, children’s activities like face painting and a bounce house, as well as art and open-air market. There will also be a Chalk Tail Party on Friday and Saturday night with drink specials. In ...
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5/6/2010 9:04:00 AM
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The Cotee River Seafood Festival and Bright House Networks Boat Show
Sophiep's Take on Things.... This weekend will be a three-day weekend for FAS. The event staff will be at the The Cotee River Seafood Festival and Bright House Networks Boat Show hosted by the Ed Morse Auto Plaza. This award-winning event mixes live Blues music performed by local, regional, and national legends all weekend with tasty seafood, beautiful boats, an arts and crafts fair, as well as activities for the entire family. All this fun will be in downtown historic New Port Richey in SIMS PA...
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5/5/2010 9:08:00 AM
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Last Week's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last week, FAS was part of the HBCA Golf Tournament and WJRR's Earthday Birthday. Both events happened on a great Florida day, hot with a little breeze. Johnny Kline and Thad Rush are in charge of new construction and took charge at the HBCA Golf Tournament with a couple of the event staff. It was a great name-branding event, as well as networking with others. Last Saturday, FAS attended WJRR's Earthday Birthday. It was a very hot day. Although it was a huge event fo...
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5/4/2010 11:19:00 AM
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Multiple Sclerosis Bike MS the Citrus Tour
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS is proud to sponsor the Bike MS: The Citrus Tour 2010. It will take place May 15th to the 16th. This event is to raise money for those suffering from Multiple sclerosis (or MS). To participate, you will have to raise at least $250. If you would like to sign up, there are three routes you can choose from for Saturday and two on Sunday. Pedal through Florida citrus groves and experience the beauty of Bok Tower Gardens. There is an overnight stop at the Caribe Royal...
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4/28/2010 11:56:00 PM
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Last Weekend's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last weekend was a beautiful weekend to take on two events. FAS was part of the Northdale Family Fest and the Apoka Foliage & Arts Festival. The Northdale Family Festival was a blast! There was free food from Publix, Pei Wei, and much more. The school marching band and the live entertainment from local performing art studios and karate studio did a fantastic job. As far as attention to the FAS booth, many were interested in vinyl windows. It was a great outdoor ...
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4/27/2010 9:05:00 AM
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HBCA Golf Earthday
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be part of the Home Builders and Contractors Association of Brevard Spring Golf Tournament. The HBCA of Brevard is a non-profit trade association that masters the "American Dream" of quality, affordable home ownership. HBCA is always updated in local, state, and national legislature issues affecting our industry. They have a program called "Builders Care" that helps provide low-income, elderly, disabled and/or disadvantaged individuals in Brevard County wit...
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4/26/2010 12:29:00 PM
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Earthday Birthday
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On May 1st, FAS will be a part of the annual Earthday Birthday concert hosted by WJRR. This takes place at Tinker Field in Orlando. Gates open at 11:00AM and ends around 10:45PM. Over a dozen of bands will be taking the stage, such as Chevelle, Sevendust, Papa Roach and Korn. Tickets are on sale for $45. If you would like to save $15, you can become a CLUB101 member. To see the full line-up set times, click here. For the Orlando area, prospects can consider energy...
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4/25/2010 11:19:00 PM
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19th Annual "FurBall" -- “It’s Vegas, Baby!”
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS supports the SPCA. On May 1st, SPCA is holding the 19th Annual Furball at Sea World. This year's theme is "It's Vegas, Baby!" Ticket are $125/person or $200/couple. Click here for more ticket information or call 407-248-1743. You can expect silent and live auction, casino games, private SeaWorld show, contests, raffles, food and drinks. See below for the contest information as well as event schedule. Individual contests:Best Vegas headliner impersonationBest El...
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4/22/2010 11:37:00 AM
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Weekend Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... The third weekend of April was a great name-branding weekend. FAS was part of the Indian River Festival and the 7th annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival. Both events were four days. At the Indian River Festival, despite the red ants and some rain, the event staff brought in a few prospectors who were interested in energy efficient windows. Most of the attendees were interested in the giveaway for this month. If you don't know already, FAS will be holding a monthly...
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4/20/2010 11:09:00 PM
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Apopka Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will also be attending the 49th Apopka Art & Foliage Festival. This event will take place on April 24th and 25th. It starts bright and early at 9:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM. It is hosted by the GFVW Apopka Woman's Club and will be held at Kit Land Nelson Park. More than 30,000 are expected to attend and see over 150 artists and crafters from across the nation. They will sell their work and compete for cash awards and ribbons. You can expect different decora...
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4/19/2010 11:43:00 PM
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Northdale Family Fest
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be attending the Northdale Family Fun Festival and Parade this Saturday, April 24th. It starts at 10:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Gaither High School marching band will open the event from Northdale BLVD to Northdale Park. Attendees will have a chance to taste all the different samples from the local restaurants. There will also be live entertainment from local groups. For the children, there are games, face painting and other family activities. Amongst the fu...
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4/18/2010 10:52:00 PM
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Last Weekend's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last weekend was another double weekend. FAS was part of the Spring Fiesta in the Park and Blues Festival. Both event were a three-day event. The Spring Fiesta in the park was at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. It was a great weekend with plenty of prospectors who happened to be interested in windows and doors as soon as they saw the FAS booth. On-site was UFC Fighter Thiago Alves aka the"Pitbull". Even the event staff got the chance to meet him. On the other side ...
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4/16/2010 1:47:00 PM
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Rollins College Hamilton Holt School's Starry Starry Night
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On April 16th, Rollins College Hamilton Holt School will present its annual “Starry, Starry Night” scholarship benefit at 6:00 p.m. It will take place in the Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Center at Rollins College. Rollins’ evening degree program has been serving the Central Florida community for half a century. There will also be “The Decades of Dance,” which is a musical variety featuring songs from the 60s to the 90s. The musical ...
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4/15/2010 10:57:00 PM
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The Indian River Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be attending the 35th annual Indian River Festival. It will take place from April 15th to the 18th at Sandpoint Park, located along the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, which is directly across from Kennedy Space Center. There will be a live entertainment performance from Arkaydia and Minister Theory, carnival games and rides, bull riding, Corvette car show, the Crosswinds Duck Race, Arts and Crafts fair, military displays and a Family Fun Zone. On the Pavi...
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4/14/2010 6:36:00 PM
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The Great Brevard Duck Race
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Fifteen thousand yellow rubber duckies dressed with sunglasses will be released into water during the Indian River Festival at Sand Point Park in Titusville where they will "race” to the finish line to win prizes for their "parents." This event is known as The Great Brevard Duck Race. It will take place on April 18th. People make donations to Crosswinds by "adopting" ducks for the Race. Ducks can be adopted on-line at substantial early-Duck savings by clickin...
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4/13/2010 10:01:00 PM
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MCBC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TIMACUAN GOLF CLUB
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be attending the MCBC Annual Golf Tournament Timacuan Golf Club. MCBC is Master Custom Builder Council, a Central Florida Organization that guarantees to maintain the highest professional standards in the home building industry. The Council represents 36 of the area’s leading custom and luxury home builders who are devoted to their craft and workmanship to help build Central Florida to be a more exceptional home to reside in. The golf tournament is a ...
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4/12/2010 12:10:00 PM
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Celebration Exotic Car Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... From April 15th to the 18th, the Ferrari Club of America hosts the 7th annual Celebration Exotic Car Festival. It will benefit Special Olympics Florida. For all the car fanatics, there will be 250 of the world's most exotic cars and race cars all lined up for contests judged along Celebration's lakefront promenade. You can expect Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Spyker, Saleen, McLaren, Pantera, Aston Martin, Lotus, DeLorean, and other ultra-exotic marquees,...
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4/11/2010 11:47:00 PM
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Spring Fiesta in the Park
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will also be a part of the 21st Annual Spring Fiesta in the Park presented by your Southern Ford Dealers. It takes place in the heart of Downtown Orlando at Lake Eola. There will be artists, crafters, different business booths and food. If you are bringing your family, there will be a brand new K92FM kids play area. It includes several bounce houses and interactive games. One special bit for the kids will be a meet and greet with Dora the Explorer at the beginni...
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4/10/2010 6:12:00 PM
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Blues Festival in St. Petersburg
Sophiep's Take on Things.... The Tampa Bay Blues Festival is on Friday, April 9th to Sunday, April 11th. Musical acts who will be performing are Jimmie Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, J.J. Grey & Mofro, Bettye Lavette, Little Ed and the Blues Imperials, Magic Slim, Joe Lewis Walker, Shemekia Copeland and many more. This year is expected to be one of the biggest events on the Tampa Bay music scene, as well as, one of the most popular Tampa Bay attractions. If you are thinking about attending,...
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4/8/2010 11:39:00 PM
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First April Weekend Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... What a beautiful weekend it has been. Last weekend FAS attended the 46th Ron Jon Easter Surfing Festival. The sand was hot, but there was a good beach breeze. Although it was beautiful, not many were interested in windows. On the bright side, a few did hear or see the FAS advertisement. FAS also attended Longwood and Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt. It was another hot event that brought attention to FAS. The event staff had to set up a game for the attendees. It was a b...
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4/6/2010 10:54:00 PM
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Alive After Five for the Month of April
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be part of the monthly street party in Sanford. It is known as "Alive After 5". It happens on every second Tuesday of the month with new themes. For this month, it is "Shrimp Shindig". It is free to come and enjoy the music on the street and check out the different vendors there. If you would like to upgrade to receive free drinks and samples of food, there is a charge of $7.00. The event will be on April 8th. It starts at 5:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. The F...
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4/5/2010 11:48:00 PM
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Weekend Shows!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On April 2nd to the 4th, FAS will be a part of the 46th Ron Jon Easter Surfing Festival. It will take place at the Cocoa Beach Pier and Shepard Park. There will be surfing competitions for men, women, boys and girls. Attendees will have the chance to learn Surfing And Skim Boarding through on-site clinics. Entertainment will include movies, bands, parties, and you can experience a sunrise service at both sites. For the three-day schedule, click here. The Cocoa Beach...
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4/2/2010 12:11:00 AM
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Last Weekend's Result
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Last weekend's triple event was great! FAS was part of the Sarasota Home Show, the Daytona Home & Garden Show and Festa Italiana. At the Sarasota Home Show, there were many window companies. However, it didn't stop our representatives from capturing attention and offering the free in-home estimates for the best window product lines in the industry. As far as the Daytona Home & Garden Show, it was another great opportunity to tell prospectors why FAS can offer...
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3/31/2010 11:25:00 PM
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Festa Italiana
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Get ready for Festa Italiana with FAS. It will take place this Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Over 30 of Tampa Bay's restaurants and caterers will be sampling their delicious cuisine. To see what restaurants will be there, click here. Along with food, there will be live entertainment. You can expect performances by Aaron Caruso, Moreno Fruzzetti and more. The event is in the heart of Historic Ybor City, hosted by L'Unione Italiana, The Italian Club of Tampa, I...
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3/26/2010 10:41:00 PM
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FAS plus the Home & Garden Expo
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will attend the Spring Home and Garden Expo in Daytona. This event will take place in the Ocean Center’s exhibit hall. Like the Sarasota Home Show, it will be a three-day weekend event. There will be over 250 exhibitors to show you what “Going Green” really means. You can expect self-help seminars on topics such as landscaping, pools, home organizations and more. Look out for the FAS booth that will feature a couple products with the energy ef...
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3/25/2010 12:05:00 PM
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Upcoming event at the Sarasota Home Show
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be part of the Sarasota Home Show for the three-day weekend. If you are looking for expert advice on home renovations, then this event is made for you. There will be over hundreds of exhibits to display products that could change the look and feel of your home. You can expect to see spas, sunrooms, landscapers and more. If you haven’t already gone to a home show, start this weekend in Sarasota. What you can expect from FAS is a couple new window hand...
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3/24/2010 11:02:00 PM
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Tampa Home Show: Watch out for FAS
Sophiep's Take on Things.... During the same weekend of the Central Florida Home & Garden Show, FAS will also take on Florida's Largest Home Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds. It will be a three day event for you to see over 900 exhibitors. You can find ideas from landscaping to remodeling. If you like to "go green", this will be a great chance to talk to experts in the booths whose goal is to be eco-friendly and save money. If you would like to pay online instead of waiting in line...
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3/19/2010 11:29:00 PM
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FAS will be at the Orlando Home Show
Sophiep's Take on Things.... For the next three days, FAS will be part of the Central Florida Home & Garden Show. If you are looking for landscaping, remodeling services, pools, windows and much more, buy your ticket to attend this 3-day weekend event. Below is the cost to attend:$10 Adults$5 Children (ages 6-12)Children ages 5 and younger are admitted freeFriday only – $5 seniors If you would like to save some money, click here. Also, the parking will cost $8.00. On top of generatin...
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3/18/2010 11:39:00 PM
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FAS Dipped into Tasting Events
Sophiep's Take on Things.... What a busy few days for FAS! Last Saturday, FAS's very own Son, John Wilding, attended the first annual Winestock in Altamonte Springs. The tasting event was based on 125 different wines and 17 restaurants. John said, "The atmosphere was fantastic! All together, it was a neat event." Even though the weather was up and down, John gave it two thumbs up! FAS and John would also like extend great gratitude to the Clear Channel VIP Booth. Speaking of tasting events...
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3/17/2010 11:50:00 PM
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FAS will be at the Taste of Titusville
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On Tuesday, March 16th, FAS will be a part of the Taste of Titusville Food Extravaganza and Business Expo. The event starts at 5:00pm and ends at 8:00pm. There will be dozens of booths providing tasty samples and services from different business, food vendors, restaurants and caterers. If you are able to attend, the tickets will be $15 at the door. If you would to save a little bit of money, click here to only pay $12 or call 321-267-3036. This will a great night fo...
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3/15/2010 11:38:00 PM
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Weekend Results!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... What a successful weekend! FAS was recently at the Pig on the Pond in Clermont. Even though one of the main attraction was the BBQ Alley, our representatives were able to interest many potential prospector. Both the Andersen and Gorell window won over many and got their appointments for the free in-home estimate. It was a fun environment for FAS to be the underdog. Food, rides and free in-home estimates? It was a win-win for those who came out. In the same weekend,...
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3/14/2010 11:37:00 PM
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First Day of the Space Coast Home Show
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Today was the first day of the Space Coast Home Show. So far, it was a great start to a bright weekend. We had the Andersen casement window, Gorell double-hung window, the corner cut of the 400 Series Andersen casement window and the Low-E2 glass demonstration. The Andersen casement window captured a lot of attention because of the Lo-E coating that made it energy efficient. The corner cut of the Andersen casement window showed the Perma-Shield cladding system and t...
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3/13/2010 8:33:00 PM
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First Day of Pig on the Pond and A little Extra
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Rain, rain go away and come back a different day! What a start to the "Pig on the Pond" for FAS. Rain or shine, the FAS booth will withstand anything to bring prospectors information and examples of what window and door products will benefit them the most. In this event, it has the Gorell double-hung window and the Andersen casement window. What is so special about these two examples? Come to "Pig on the Pond" tomorrow and find out! Clermont Waterfront ParkSaturday ...
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3/12/2010 11:43:00 PM
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End of One event and Onto Another
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Today, FAS was in Sanford for the monthly street party called "Alive After Five. Even though it was pouring rain, it didn't rain on FAS's parade. In fact, our own marketing manager, Amanda Benson, made queso dip and brought chips. It was delicious. Our prospectors had a double treat: free food and an offer for a free in-home estimate. No better win than that tonight! On Friday and Saturday, FAS will be attending "Pig on the Pond" in Clermont. There is an entry of tw...
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3/11/2010 11:46:00 PM
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Join FAS at the Monthly Street Party in Sanford
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On March 11th, FAS will be part of "Alive After Five". Every second Thursday of each month, there will a new themed event for Alive After Five. This month is called "It's A Green Thing" to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It starts at 5:00pm and ends at 8:00pm. Thousands of Central Florida residents come down for music, food and overall great entertainment. The admission charge is $7.00. The location will be on 1st Street, Park Ave and Palmetto Avenue. It will be a fes...
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3/10/2010 11:39:00 PM
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FAS Results of the Double Weekend!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... What a great weekend to start the month of March! First, FAS attended the Tampa Bay's Women Expo. Not many who attended knew much in what to look for in a window or door, but after speaking with our girls and guys, they were interested in an upgrade from their current windows. At this expo, women had a chance to discover new beauty products, ideas for their free time, and FAS windows and doors. The second weekend event was the Leesburg Fine Arts Festival. Live enter...
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3/7/2010 11:37:00 PM
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Double Weekend Reminder of FAS Events!
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Just a reminder for this upcoming weekend of all the FAS events. Both Saturday and Sunday, there will be the Leesburg Fine Arts Festival and only Saturday for the Tampa Bay Women's Expo. Briefly speaking, the Women's Expo is targeted towards women who are concerned with their health and their future. Over 50 booths will be there to provide ideas for vacations, fitness and some improvement. It is a one-stop shop for everything on your good-feel list. If you are plann...
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3/5/2010 1:51:00 AM
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FAS is heading for the Tampa Bay Women's Expo
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will also be attending the Tampa Bay Women's Expo. This event is brought to you by the St. Petersburg Time and HCA West Florida. You can expect over 50 different booths. There will be ideas for weight loss, fitness, fun spots and many more. A couple of the main focuses are women's health and their future. Experts of all kind will be in attendance. For more information, click here for their website. FAS offers windows and doors. However, FAS salesmen are lookin...
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3/4/2010 11:35:00 PM
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FAS Will be Attending the 33rd Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival
Sophiep's Take on Things.... This weekend FAS will attend the 33rd Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival. There will be over 100 artists, live entertainment and kids exhibit. This event is held by the Leesburg Center for the Arts. There will be a Kids Zone at the 3rd Street Parking Lot for the whole family to participate in the fun-filled activities. At the corner of 5th and Magnolia, the Student Art Exhibit at the Center for the Arts showcases the talent of today's generation. If you are looking f...
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3/3/2010 6:54:00 PM
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Result of the DeLand Bike Rally for FAS
Sophiep's Take on Things.... What a day for FAS! The DeLand Bike Rally started rainy and with a bit of a breeze. However, at the FAS tent, the Simonton double-hung window (Lower Right Corner) and the Andersen casement window (Lower Left Corner) held strong against the wind and rain. As stated in yesterday's blog, there was also a demonstration on the difference of a single clear window versus a window with Low-E coating in respect to blocking the sun's UV rays, or basically preventing your home...
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2/27/2010 11:02:00 PM
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Get Ready for the Deland Bike Rally with FAS
Sophiep's Take on Things.... On Saturday, February 27th, FAS will put it in gear at the Deland Bike Rally. It will start at 10:00AM and end at 7:00PM in Historic Downtown Deland. There will be live music, vendors, food, restaurants, shops and FREE PARKING. Several different shows will be in act during this event, such as the Central Florida Motorcycle Drill Team. If you would like see more of the line-up, click here for the schedule. FAS's tent will have a couple corner cuts. The FAS repre...
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2/26/2010 11:08:00 PM
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The Result of the Nature Coast Home Show of Pasco
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Another successful event for FAS. Many Pasco residents were ready for the hurricane impact windows. It was our top-asked about product this weekend. A few handful were concerned about Low-E coating and protection against high winds. Luckily, those concerned were able to see the Andersen 400 series casement window that includes the "Low-E 4". FAS has tailored each event to the county of the show. We care about showing the consumer a few of the better choices for their...
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2/21/2010 4:58:00 PM
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Half Way Through the Nature Coast Show of Pasco
Sophiep's Take on Things.... Well folks, it has been a great start to the weekend. FAS was front and center of the food court of the Gulf View Square Mall of Pasco. We have an Andersen casement window, Simonton double-hung window, and two corner-cut vinyl windows. If you are able to stop by or have already talked to the representatives, you can see the laminated glass in the Andersen corner cut. The Simonton vinyl corner-cut on display is a double-pane, non-impact window. The consumers wer...
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2/20/2010 10:35:00 PM
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On our way to the Pasco Nature Coast Home Show
Sophiep's Take on Things....This upcoming weekend is another chance for FAS to present window and door products. It will occur this Saturday and Sunday at the Gulfview Square Mall of Pasco. It is a one-stop shop for homeowners who are interested in remodeling their homes. This is also a good chance to be inspired by the exhibits to make the changes you didn't consider. Here's a note to those residing in Pasco county: take a double look at hurricane impact windows. Pasco county ...
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2/19/2010 11:43:00 PM
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Attention Pasco Residents
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be part of the Pasco Home Show at Guflview Square Mall in New Port Richey. About 100 booths will be present. You can expect to find solutions for kitchen cabinets, landscaping, new windows, etc. February 20 & 21 Hours: Saturday 10am – 7pm, Sunday noon– 5pm FREE Admission and Free ParkingGulfview Square Mall, 9409 US Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668 Stay tune for more information about what FAS will be showcasing in the show. We might have a w...
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2/18/2010 11:44:00 PM
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The 16th Annual Paws in the Park final FAS result
A bark here. A bark there. FAS had the right treats for the dogs and the right deals for their owners. It was a very refreshingly cold day, but nothing stopped our representatives from attracting the attention of prospectors or their four-legged companions. Even though there weren't any displays to showcase the different products, the knowledge of our representatives painted the mental picture. To find out the updates of the SPCA's donation, click here. If you were out there today, you felt th...
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2/13/2010 1:14:00 PM
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FAS barking for the 16th Annual Paws in the Park
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will be attending the 16th Annual Paws in the Park on February 13th, 2010. This event is hosted by SPCA of Central Florida. We will be there from 8:30am to 12:00pm. You can expect pet-friendly businesses, contests and training tips. Everyone is encouraged to come visit and make a donation to support the SPCA. The funds will contribute towards their community programming, medical facilities and finding a home for thousands of animals. Did I mention it is a pet wal...
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2/12/2010 11:36:00 PM
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The Results of FAS First February Weekend Events In 2010
Sophiep's Take on Things....What amazing events to start the month of February! At the 35th Annual Art Festival in Mount Dora, many were not expecting to see nor think about window or door replacements. Nevertheless our spirited representatives hooked in homeowners and guaranteed free in-home estimates to their convenience. As a cherry topper, a few dozen festival goers recognized FAS from radio comments on 104.1 Real Radio: "The Philips Phile". These festival goers, who turned out to be past c...
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2/8/2010 1:21:00 AM
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Mid-Update on Mt. Dora Festival and Melbourne Home & Remodeling Show
Sophiep's Take on Things....We have been off to a great start this weekend at the Mount Dora Art Festival! Amongst the talented artists and other amazing booths, FAS has captured the attention of many who are ready to upgrade to energy-efficient windows and doors. Here at our booth, we are able to showcase a corner-cut of a hurricane-impact vinyl window. It contains the laminated glass that blocks over 99% of the sun's UV rays. Our spectators have gotten a first-hand look on the advancement of w...
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2/7/2010 1:40:00 AM
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35th annual Mount Dora Art Festival Plus the Melbourne Home & Remodeling Show
Sophiep's Take on Things.... FAS will take on two events on February 6th to February 7th. We will be a part of the 35th annual Mount Dora Art Festival. Over 300,000 people are expected to be on the streets of downtown Mount Dora for this incredible two-day art festival. Catch us from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. For further information on the festival, call 352-383-0880. FAS will also participate in the Melbourne Home and Remodeling Show at the Melbourne Auditorium on 625 Hibiscus Blvd. It will take place...
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2/6/2010 12:32:00 AM
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We are heading to Melbourne for the Weekend!
Over the weekend of January 30th-31st we will be attending the Melbourne Home and Garden Show at the Melbourne Auditorium. The show hours are 10 AM to 5 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. For more information call: 239-466-6300.
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Brett Roth
1/29/2010 5:07:00 PM
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Our Results from the January Tropicana Field Home Show
Last weekend, FAS Windows and Doors was in St. Petersburg at Tropicana Field for the latest Tampa Bay Homeshow. As we have experienced in the past, and as was expected, the show was great! We were able to get in contact with many home owners, both long time and brand new, who are looking to replace their windows. You may be surprised by the fact that regardless of if your home was built over 50 years ago or even in the last 10 years, the windows should probably be replaced. In almost every case ...
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Brett Roth
1/28/2010 6:03:00 PM
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Check out our TV spot from the Orlando Home And Garden Show
Over the weekend of January 16th to 18th we at FAS attended the Spring Home and Garden Show. Here's our TV spot that ran that weekend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soX8W1tOpYw
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Brett Roth
1/28/2010 5:41:00 PM
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FAS Is Attending The Tampa Bay Homeshow
The Home Show at Tropicana Field will feature hundreds of area home specialists - all in one location. Everything from furniture to decorating ideas to landscaping to remodeling to interior design, and the list goes on. See the latest in kitchen design and the hottest fashions in window coverings and flooring.Don't miss this grand opportunity to meet with the area's top home improvement experts! They're ready to meet you with great demonstrations, giveaways, tips and so much more. Whether you...
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Brett Roth
12/23/2009 1:21:00 PM
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Come See Us At The Orlando Spring Home & Garden Show
Brett Roth invites you to see FAS Windows & Doors at The Orlando Spring Home & Garden Show! We will be at the Orange County Convention Center from January 15th through the 17th for the Orlando Spring Home & Garden Show. We are happy to not only be attending, but to be a featured exhibitor. This will be a showcasing of the best contractors in the Orlando covering almost every field of home improvement. If you are looking to start any type of project to renovate your home, this is a g...
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Brett Roth
12/21/2009 3:04:00 PM
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Tampa Bay Homeshow
Brett Roth's Announcement On Florida's Largest Homeshow You may know about the homeshow in Tampa this Labor Day weekend, but in case you don't I'm here to let you know. As the name says, this is not just a random homeshow, this is the biggest one in Florida each year. With over 1,200 exhibit, there is a lot to be seen and many companies, local and national, even international to check out. If you are in the process of remodeling, or you have projects in the works, you need to come see this sho...
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Brett Roth
9/4/2009 4:03:00 PM
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Andersen Windows Executive Summit
The "S" in FAS Windows & Doors!Last week Ernie and I had the privilege of being invited to the Andersen Executive Summit in Bayport Minnesota. Andersen Windows wanted to gather the leaders of their top Circle of Excellence dealers in one meeting to discuss the economic climate along with new products and ideas to cope with the recession we are all dealing with. The experience was fantastic, as we were able to share ideas with other business owners and the executive staff of Andersen Windows....
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John Wilding
8/19/2009 4:32:00 PM
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