A’TU International Jewelry and Clothing was started over 25 years ago on a lanai in Sarasota, Florida. They began their business doing parties at people’s homes and became such a quick success that they were selling their jewelry to boutiques and small chain department stores. Being left with stock at the end of each season, they decided to open their Jewelry and Clothing Outlet, featuring hand-picked current styles at reduced prices. As a member of IBE, the International Barter Exchange, all members are welcome to shop at A’TU!
Their philosophy is to provide great products at discounted prices. They know you’ll be getting lots of compliments from your friends and will bring them with you next time you shop. It’s a great way to get new customers…one woman tells another woman and then she tells her friends. A’TU gets new faces every day, and will take care of you like women’s clothing stores did in the old days….you are in the fitting room and your sales associate brings you clothing to try on, eliminating the frustration of you having to keep running in and out of the fitting room.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that all of the clothing was washable! The designs they carry are styles you won’t see coming and going. Some styles are Bohemian, some smartly dressy, and then your every day wardrobe basics: the black and white blazers and jackets, the standard dress pants, shells, and jewelry to match. I was thrilled that everything is competitively priced and affordable. A’TU’s has the best and biggest inventory of high fashion jewelry I’ve ever seen in one store! The benefits of shopping here are many- They are IBE members, so you can use your IBE alternative dollars for your purchases. Their snow bunnies are loyal customers and keep asking them to have the kind of website that would allow them to shop all year long! They finally accomplished that!
Their customers become friends and delight in the idea that although A ‘TU’s prices are affordable, their clothing is not like the stock of any other store. One-of-a-kind outfits that will make you the hit of your next party or business meeting, with accessories to match. Go visit and see for yourself that their omen’s wear is exclusive but fairly priced, the stock is always loaded, and you’ll be treated with kid gloves by the sales associates. This kind of shopping experience was, at one time, what every respectable dress shop would offer. Well, you can still get it here at A’ TU. I was bedazzled and can’t wait to go back and see what new inventory they have and what great seasonal numbers are on sale! You’ll find tops, pants, basics, jackets, jewelry, totes, and racks of sale items that will really give your dollars a lot more mileage.
Popular brands you will see at A’TU are Cover Charge, Keren Hart, Appraisal, Casual Studio, Fantazia, Kokomo, Caribe, Clara S., and Crystal Modes. Internet orders get a free gift. Just answer a few questions like whether you have pierced ears or wear clip earrings, and what your favorite colors are. You can rely All internet orders receive a free gift. All you have to do is register on the website on A’TU to always have discount prices, fabulous costume jewelry, and a strong commitment to their customers to have them look their very best!
A’TU is located at 3900 Clark Road in Sarasota. Call them for information at: 941-923-7038. On their website you can view their fashionable, washable, and comfortable duds for real women in an array of sizes and beautiful colors. Be the woman who stands out from the rest at your next party! You’ll have everyone asking you where that fabulous outfit came from!
Another cutting edge IBE member company, Waterworld has been serving Manatee county and the surrounding areas of the Gulf Coast of Florida. Waterworld was created in 1996 and has continued to offer the most technologically advanced water purification systems in the Gulf Coast area. Free quotes and clear explanations about how to maintain your water purification system are what Waterworld specializes in, and they are located at 5355 McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota. Call them at 941-927-8687 and set up an appointment today. You can also read more about what services Waterworld offers by logging onto their website atwww.waterworldpurification.com.
From its inception in 1996, Waterworld has been run by its original owner, offering a complete line of solutions from under sink to whole house reverse osmosis systems. Waterworld services what they sell. Any parts or replacement items are available through their company, plus the supplies needed to keep you up and running. This makes life easier for everyone and makes Waterworld your complete, one-stop source of purification services and products.
You can either drop in to Waterworld’s showroom or call to discuss your needs with one of their trained technicians. Your needs will be different depending on whether you have a Well Water System or Municipal Water Supply.
Drinking water is subject to many contaminants. Whether you have a well or a municipal water system, you run the risk of encountering a variety of dangerous chemicals and contaminants. These include lead, pharmaceuticals, arsenic, bacteria, and more. On their website, Waterworld has a link to providing complete information tables on water contaminants, including Microorganisms, Disinfection Byproducts, Disinfectants, Inorganic chemicals and Radionuclides. You will also find general drinking water information available on their website.
When buying a water purification system, you need to check to see if it is certified to the requirements of strict public health standards by NSF International. NSF is internationally recognized as a not-for-profit, third-party organization with more than 50 years of experience in testing and certifying products to meet strict health standards. “Tested to NSF standards” is not the gold standard; “NSF Certified” is what you are looking for.
Shopping online from Waterworld’s website is a service that will be available to our customers shortly. You’ll be able to order any replacement parts from the site, but in the meanwhile, call 941-927-8687 for assistance with ordering parts.
Waterworld Purification Systems is conveniently located on McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota, Fl, between Clark Rd. and Ashton Rd. Look driving directions and a map on their website.
As an IBE Barter member, Suncoast Interactive is all about Social Media Management, setup, and design. They will build you a customized social media program and apply it in the most popular web platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, including the initial setup to the strategy and profile management. In order to accomplish this, Suncoast Interactive will organize you with a look that is all you, by designing and utilizing custom graphics, landing pages and videos. They want your branding to shine online.
Suncoast Interactive will manage your online reputation. What are people saying about you online? Is it affecting your bottom line? Their online Reputation Management will manage your social profiles. They believe that you need a public relations, marketing, advertising and customer service team to monitor your profile every day, They believe that most businesses are busy doing business and don’t have to time to stay on top of it, so Suncoast Interactive can step in and manage it for you.
Text (SMS) is the fastest growing media channel today. SMS reminders, notifications, coupons, and alerts are the gateway to more revenue for you and your business. They have a comprehensive mobile marketing plan that is right for you. Being as there are 3 billion phones in the world, this is the most widely used technology on the planet. A good share of those are texting daily over emailing, and smart phones will only grow in use over the next few years. Over 70% of recipients react to SMS marketing messages. 30% of users respond to mobile ads.
Suncoast Interactive can help you develop and design a website that will establish your online presence, which is necessary for any-sized business. Websites today are affordable and are an important tool for marketing your business. Suncoast Interactive has web packages reasonable packages that are very affordable and they know how small businesses feel intimidated by the process, but Suncoast Interactive will walk beside you from hosting and domain registration to content and graphic design.
How much will this cost me, you might be asking yourself? Sure, it sounds good, but can I afford all this? Suncoast Interactive has three packages to choose from, so you can get the right fit for your dollars. There is a Basic package, an intermediate Professional package, and an Enterprise package. All include set up, Installation, and Management of Social Accounts and Weekly Messages. All are quite affordable and you’ll have the experts from Suncoast Interactive at your wide during the process.
To contact Suncoast Interactive, you can call them at 941-323-5475 or log onto their website at: www.suncoastinteractive.com Their address is 14104 Nighthawk Terrace in Lakewood Ranch, Fl.
IBE Barter is proud to be affiliated with Dr. Robin Hamlin and Florida Coastal Plastic Surgery. She is Board Certified and fully competent to perform body, facial and any cosmetic procedure. This is a highly competitive world and people are finding themselves in the workplace for longer years than a few decades ago. Have you had a feeling of frustration when looking at your face in the mirror? Would you like to look more like the you of decades past? Then maybe it’s time that you took a step towards committing to a refreshed, new you. Dr. Hamlin is here to help you realize your dream of looking and feeling younger.
If your desire to improve yourself and your self-esteem and that image includes having a fuller bustline, decreasing your breasts, or giving them a lift, Dr. Hamlin would love for you to come in for a consultation and let her show you what procedure she recommends for your particular case.
Concerned with your nose? Has it always bothered you and you would like to love how you look? Rhinoplasty, or cosmetic nasal surgery, is a widely performed plastic surgical procedure. At the same time, if your breathing is impaired and you would like that situation to be corrected, Dr. Hamlin can also repair your deviated septum, as well. There are also other procedures that will enhance the way your face looks and boost your self-esteem in the process. Those are upper and lower eyelid surgery, facelifts, and more.
If you’ve wanted to change certain body issues because of weight gain, weight loss, or just a desire to look better in your clothes and out of them, there are several procedures that can be performed. An Abdominoplasty will take excess fat around your abdomen or stomach and change your clothing size and confidence. Upper arm surgery to remove the fat that a lot of us have in our upper arms is also a procedure that Dr. Hamlin performs. Liposuction or removal of fat, is a highly successful procedure Dr. Hamlin performs. Look for before and after pictures of all procedures on her website.
Non-surgical procedures are also performed by Dr. Hamlin, such as laser hair removal, lasering of brown spots, electrolysis, and vein lasering. Enjoy a Spa Day while getting services like waxing, permanent makeup, hair extensions, manicures, pedicures, and facials. Also available are body wraps, detoxing mud wraps, and hot stone treatments.
Dr. Hamlin is located at 505 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, Fl. Call for an appointment at 9471-798-9777. Hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday 9 am – 5 pm, Friday 9 am – 3 pm, and the spa is open on Saturday by appointment only. Call today and get started on a new you!
What style smile do you have? Is your smile that “I just might have done something naughty” smirk that catches the eye of the girls walking by? Or, does your smile convey a friendliness that is demonstrated by the amount of people who are always wanting to bend your ear? Is your smile wide open with barrel laughs emerging at the slightest humor which might tickle your funny bone? Smiles are the best and brightest way to say, “This is me,” in whatever mood or setting you might be in. But, what if you are unable to convey that for fear of showing what lies beyond the smile? What if the cracked and stained teeth somehow say you are less of a person to a potential suitor or employer? What if your lack of a smile means you are uptight or unhappy to the outer world when in fact, you are just masking the crooked and jagged chompers that you only let your nearest and dearest see? Smiles can be everything, which is why choosing a dentist, the caretakers of your smiles, is one of the most important decisions you will change.
Siesta Dental knows that your smile is akin to your signature, your voice, and your personality. It is “you.” With that knowledge and respect for patients at the forefront, every decision they make is client-centered. And, we all know that getting into the dentist’s chair can be daunting, so when you are completely comfortable with your dentist, the experience turns out to be just another easy appointment to check off the list and get on with your day.
What is better than a trusted dentist serving the Siesta Key and surrounding area for several years now? How about one that knows how to stretch a client’s dollar? That is a win/win situation! At Siesta Dental, they know how hard their clients work and love to make the locals’ lives easier. With a variety of specials offered throughout the year, Siesta Dental can keep your smiles bright without turning your bank accounts into the red. While you can, check out their free consultation, a $280 value. Whether it be for a second opinion, implants, dentures, or Invisalign, this special is sure to appeal to a variety of people. At Siesta Dental, new patients are greeted by happy professionals ready to treat them in a courteous, competent and efficient manner. Also, their new patient special is sure to please as it includes an examination, x-rays, cleaning, and oral cancer screening for $99. This is a $500 value, so for families, this could be a huge savings! And, if you are trying to get camera ready for a wedding, prom, family photo shoot, or professional head shot, then a whitening special would be much appreciated. At Siesta Dental, whitening specials make your next “Say cheese” moment extra sparkly.
For the dentists and office staff at Siesta Dental, recommending IBE to other businesses is easy. They know that at every turn, IBE has offered money-saving alternatives for office cleaning, staff celebrations, computer upgrades and even the mundane tasks that every professional must provide but do not like spending cash on. Pest control, electricians, plumbers, and air conditioning costs are negligible or non-existent when IBE is used. And, when they want to splurge on client and employee parties, IBE is their go to source for creative and fun vendors to make special occasions memorable for all.
Money – – you either love it or hate it but you cannot live without it. You begin most days by heading out the door to earn it so that you can pay for a roof over your family’s heads, keep food on the table and to sock it away for a rainy day or your child’s college education, whichever comes first. You try not to hoard your money, you are willing to donate to the vetted nonprofits and charities that are out there. But you have an eagle’s eye on where it goes and how it grows. You want tax shelters and investment vehicles that will make your finances sound and stable. When you are out playing golf, you want to know your finances are secured, tax laws are being followed, and that Uncle Sam is happy with the way you are conducting your business. You need a trusted CPA who specializes in your particular needs, and one who has stood the test of time.
At Famiglio & Associates, you can be assured that experience is a strong suit among the professional team handling your financial and business issues. They have assisted thousands of personal and business clients over the year so chances are they have dealt with your personal tax situation or something similar. If you are preparing for a particularly harrowing audit or internal systems switch you want to know that your finances are in order. Last minute is not the hour to prepare, when it comes to finances, the books need to be seamless and well-maintained. At Famiglio & Associates, tax preparation and wealth management strategies make worrying about the future a thing of your past. Planning with consummate professionals means you will be ready for any event so you may sit back and enjoy life’s ups and downs without the added burden of financial anxiety.
At Famiglio & Associates, they like to say that “As your financial guides, we get an x-ray into your business and personal accounts. Thus, in the same way that a doctor or nutritionist takes care of the physical health, we as your accountants can recommend, and help you put into practice, strategies for your financial health.” With practices like that in place, you can rest-assured that your finances will receive an A+ grade from your “financial physicians.” As clients of Famiglio & Associates, remote access is always available should you work from home and need to know that at any hour of the day you can update QuickBooks with assistance if need be. From federal tax preparation to Ponzi schemes and foreclosure issues, Famiglio & Associates is the only CPA firm you’ll ever need to contact. Their professional team of highly-qualified CPAs has a directory of services consisting of almost every known tax issue out there. Don’t wait, and don’t fret over your own tax and business solutions.
When you are providing tax and financial advice to clientele you must “walk the walk.” With IBE, Famiglio & Associates has been able to demonstrate creative financial savings in practice by using fellow IBE members for office equipment servicing, janitorial services and air-conditioning to keep everyone cool and level headed as they crunch the numbers. They love QR Certificates as a means to show appreciation to employees who, after all, are saving clients significantly all while making sure tax issues are avoided. That is something to be celebrated!
El Warike offers one of the best Peruvian Cuisines on the Gulf Coast of Florida. You can enjoy this wonderful dining experience in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. For over ten years their trained staff and talented chefs have dedicated themselves to providing you with a fun, relaxing, and delicious time. Their selection of Peruvian dishes includes traditional dishes, Cerviches, Peruvian Paellas and the traditional grilled specialties.
If you’ve never had Peruvian cuisine you are missing an amazing cuisine that has evolved from both local and immigrant traditions. The foods eaten today in Peruvian cuisine are the same recipes from ancient civilizations. Peruvian dishes have also inherited some of its roots from European, African and Asian influences. The country of Peru and its geography bring into play local seafood from the coast, tropical fruits from the jungle and grains and potatoes from the Andes.
Peruvian cuisine reflects local practices and ingredients—including influences from the indigenous Inca and cuisines brought in with immigrants such as Spanish cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Italian cuisine, German cuisine, Japanese cuisine and African influences. Without the familiar ingredients from their home countries, immigrants modified their traditional cuisines by using ingredients available in Peru. The three traditional staples of Peruvian cuisine are corn, potatoes, and chili peppers. Staples brought by the Spanish include rice, wheat and meats (beef, pork and chicken). Many traditional foods—such as quinoa, kaniwa, some varieties of chili peppers, and several roots and tubers have increased in popularity in recent decades, reflecting a revival of interest in native Peruvian foods and culinary techniques.
Jorge Corzo, owner and chef, migrated to the US 11 years ago with a dream of sharing the jewels of Peruvian Cuisine with Americans. The family has opened several restaurants since they have been in the US, such as El Tondero, Red, Peruvian Grill and El Warike. El Warike offers the best and most authentic Peruvian food and was the first Peruvian restaurant in Bradenton!
Peruvian cuisine is considered the best South American Cuisine and you can find that out by eating at El Warike! Serving Lunch and Dinner, you can also see daily specials on their website, www.elwarikerestaurant.com. Menus can also be viewed, as well as wine selections. Contact the IBE office to order your QR Certificate to this great restaurant.
Meet Ortygia Restaurant and Chef Gaetano Cannata. When people grow up cooking and eating their favorite cuisine, you know you’re getting a piece of their family history and the history of their native country, in this case, Sicily, Italy. Chef Guy’s cuisine is the result of living in a tight-knit neighborhood in New Jersey and watching his father create elaborate meals for friends and family. Their home was a gathering place of friends and relatives, and Guy strived to recreate that atmosphere at Ortygia Restaurant in Bradenton.
Chef Guy decided to move to Florida and work in various restaurants to accumulate knowledge of other cuisines and fine tune his own culinary talents. Seeing the laid-back atmosphere of Bradenton’s Village of the Arts, he converted a cottage into a charming and atmospheric restaurant, his Ortygia. This is the sweet atmosphere and meeting place for eating and hanging out where he serves up “Monzu” cuisine, a mixture of Sicilian and French cooking that actually dates back to Napolean’s time.
In fact, Chef Gaetano’s style of culinary arts incorporates elements of Arab, Greek, Spanish and North African cooking styles that have historic roots.
The ingredients in Chef Gaetano’s food embrace organic and locally purchased products in an effort to buy local. Mazzone Extra Virgin Olive Oil is exclusively used in all preparations. Did you know you can cater your party or business meeting through Ortygia? Indoor and outdoor space is available with the perfect ambiance. And there are some very special retail products available for your home use. Just inquire within. This restaurant offers a friendly family atmosphere and you’ll find the patrons to be discerning about flavors and knowing exactly what they want. Log onto: www.ortygiarestaurant.com to see the menu and many more interesting facts or call 941-741-8646 for reservations and remember, Ortygia is open from Tuesday through Sunday to serve you. Lunch is served between 11:30 am to 2:30 am. Dinner is from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Chef Gaetano hosts cooking tours of the Mediterranean that you will want to sign up for. Learn about the cuisine sand see the gorgeous countryside of different regions of the Mediterranean as you have hands-on cooking lessons and tours and meals in the better area bistros and cafes. Look for the tab on the website to sign up or simply read and learn about how exciting these tours are, with pictures and comments from patrons.
My friend Sande Caplin, who is always searching out restaurants and taking friends along to enjoy the ride, gave me an excellent recommendation for Ortygia. Sande is an IBE member and was very impressed with the unique cuisine at Chef Guy’s wonderful restaurant. In fact, Sande said that Chef stopped at his table to asked how everything was and answered all the questions about the origin of some of the dishes and was generous of his time. All around it was a delicious experience for Sande and his friends. IBE Barter is proud to have Ortygia as a member and to refer people there for a special, one-of-a-kind meal! Chef Guy welcomes you!
Life is very complex and sometimes you don’t know exactly what to do with what’s going on. Old issues that were not treated or addressed, relationships or work stressors, issues with disabilities or addiction – all of these, if left untreated, begin to chip away at your life as you find no relief, no outlet or a person to help you. For some it’s a giant step to be willing to talk to someone who wants to listen. To seek relief, education and compassion is a big and important beginning towards starting the healing process. Sometimes its old childhood problems such as sexual or physical abuse, abandonment or neglect, that have shaped your life, and you need someone to listen to you and a place to feel safe. Many aspects from your past that you have suppressed may make you feel like a walking time bomb and feel like you’re waiting to explode.
Patricia Musselwhite-Weaver is a Sarasota mental health counselor who offers counseling and education to clients whether they are children, adults, elderly or disabled. She is licensed to do psychotherapy for depression, grief, anxiety, stress reduction, anger management, and relaxation therapy. Patricia is experienced in helping clients adjust to their physical disabilities or chronic illnesses and provide pain management. Patricia is an expert at helping her disabled clients apply for resources and especially for Social Security Disability benefits.
Patricia’s office is a calm and peaceful place with a quiet ambiance – a safe place to talk about your fear and anger. She makes her schedule fit around your needs, offering daytime, evening and weekend appointments. She accepts 100% IBE and most insurance plans, including military and veteran’s benefits. When I asked her where she begins to help relieve people’s symptoms and give them direction with their treatment, she told me that the central issue in many cases is the education piece, where people need to understand the process of recovery. They need a compassionate person to empower and give them a voice, and that is the beginning of healing old wounds.
Patricia was born and raised in Minnesota where she completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota. She then lived in Mexico for 5 years and is fluent in Spanish. She moved to Sarasota in 1980 and completed her Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of South Florida. Her master’s research thesis was “Female Victim’s Perception of Relationship Between Spouse Abuse and Alcohol Use.” She` ran a safe house for adult victims of childhood abuse and has worked with ex-inmates from prison.
Patricia has seen and heard most everything from her clients, so don’t think anything you tell her will be shocking. In providing a safe place to let go of fears and really talk about what has happened in the past and what will happen now is a gift you will experience under the guidance of Patricia Musslewhite-Weaver. Anything you tell her is held in the strictest of confidence.
Patricia is married with grown children and two grandchildren. Her original life plan was to become a veterinarian but in her day, discrimination against women was allowed. Friends later dared her to enter graduate school in Mexico and she took a year of psychology classes. People in her life kept pointing her in the direction of counseling and she followed that path. It seems like a perfect fit, as she has been in practice and helping people for over 30 years and she loves her career.
Her office is located at 7012C South Tamiami Trail in the Pine Park Centre, south of Gulf Gate Pavillion on Highway 41, across from the Mazda dealer. Please call her at 941-922-6404 to schedule an appointment. The direction of your life can be changed by entrusting your care to Patricia-Musselwhite-Weaver, an important member of the International Barter Exchange.
IBE Barter Recommends the Sarasota Medical Center and their physicians. It’s not always easy to get in to see a physician when you either don’t have one or can’t get an appointment. When it’s not an emergency, you should call or walk in to the Sarasota Medical Center.
No appointment is needed, and most insurance plans are welcome! Sarasota Medical Center is located at 2830 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. Their phone number is 941-927-1234 and their hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am until noon.
Did you know that the Sarasota Medical Center has been giving board-certified medical care for 20 years? You will always see a Board-certified Primary Care Doctor who is qualified to treat all of your health issues. You’ll be treated with respect and kindness as the physicians strive to relieve your symptoms and give you quality care and important treatment instructions to take home with you. From rashes to strep throat, from lacerations to cholesterol, the staff at the Sarasota Medical Center give everyone the same attention and consider the most minor of conditions to be important. Patients actually feel like family after just one visit.
Sarasota Medical Center works their schedule around yours to fit your health care needs anytime throughout the workday. They will see you on a walk-in basis or by appointment. They are available to treat you when an emergency situation occurs or when you feel the need to be seen immediately. They specialize in Family Medical Care, Urgent Medical Care, Corporate Medical Care, Urgent Care, Injury treatment, and Weight Loss Management.
Get to know your Doctor’s qualifications. It’s crucial to know who will be handling your medical care and the care of your children.
Dr. Javier Aristimuño
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Aristimuno moved to the United States as a young teen. After graduating from high school in Massachusetts, he earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from George Washington University in1988. He continued his medical education at George Washington University School of Medicine, where he graduated in 1992 with his MD. He completed his residency at the University of Maryland in the Department of Internal Medicine and then continued on with an Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center at Jacksonville. In 1996, Dr. Aristimuño set his roots in Sarasota working in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Doctor’s Hospital. In 2000, he began working in the ER at Fawcett Memorial Hospital and then added coverage in the ER at Englewood Community Hospital in 2007. In 2009, Dr. Aristimuño and Dr. Mason purchased the Sarasota Medical Center, where today they both currently give the residents and guests of the Sarasota area quality, efficient and comprehensive health care.
The Sarasota/Bradenton community are blessed to have physicians with such quality training, credentials and experience. Their availability and versatility in treating many diseases, illnesses and wounds takes the worry out of getting quality care in a clinical, walk-in facility. Dr. Aristimuño has a wonderful staff of compassionate, well-trained nurses and techs and look forward to serving your healthcare needs in the future!
A’TU International Jewelry and Clothing was started over 25 years ago on a lanai in Sarasota, Florida. They began their business doing parties at people’s homes and became such a quick success that they were selling their jewelry to boutiques and small chain department stores. Being left with stock at the end of each season, they decided to open their Jewelry and Clothing Outlet, featuring hand-picked current styles at reduced prices. As a member of IBE, the International Barter Exchange, all members are welcome to shop at A’TU!
