IT'S YOUR BUSINESS: Business news releases Friday, Feb. 19, 2010

New business opens in Bonita Springs

The Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony of Home Thai Sushi Bar, 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 101, on Feb. 17.

Home Thai Sushi Bar is open Sunday thru Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday thru Saturday from 11:30 a.m. 10:30 p.m.

Information: www.HomeThaiSushiBar.com or (239) 948-4663.

- Contributed by the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce

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Bonita Springs company becomes approved applicator of ArcusStone products

Knotts Plastering, Inc. recently completed qualification training to become an approved applicator of the ArcusStone products, patented limestone coatings. Developed in Europe in the 1960s primarily for restoring historic stone structures, ArcusStone to easily lends itself to the old world style of architecture, but can also be used in contemporary and sleek designs. Ideal for commercial and residential projects as well as renovations, ArcusStone is the dream solution when finish and texture are crucial to your project's success. This training has allowed Knotts Plastering, Inc. to be capable of accomplishing numerous new types of projects.

The trademark of Old World design is a weathered, broken-in look of a building that seems to have held up under centuries of use. A perfect example of this look would be a section of wall that appears to have cracking plaster showing through to the stone wall underneath. This feature is found in many homes and commercial buildings in Southwest Florida. ArcusStone can be textured, honed and finished like cut stone, or given the look of a more rustic field stone.

The stone is typically applied as a three-eighths of an inch coating over a stable substrate. With a compressive strength of 5,805 psi, and a flexural strength of 1,043 psi - it provides a level of strength and endurance that is ahead of just about anything out there.

Information: (239) 992-3734, teamknotts.com or arcusstonedistributors.com.

- Contributed by Lisa Adams, Knotts Plastering, Inc. & Knotts Finish Carpentry, Inc.

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Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa celebrates 60 years

It’s been 60 years since the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa opened its doors in 1950. Over the years, couples have come to honeymoon, vacation and celebrate anniversaries.

The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa sits nestled in a stunning natural environment at the tip of Estero Island between trendy Naples and laid-back Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Guests will enjoy 2 complimentary welcome drinks while exploring the 12-acre resort, located along a ¼ mile stretch of sugar-white sands along the Gulf of Mexico. The resort features many recreational activities as well as opportunities to kick back and relax.

Throughout the year there will be numerous special events at the Resort, Restaurants and Spa to help Pink Shell and its guests celebrate its 60th Birthday. Guests will be interviewed in the lobby and will be asked to share their memories of Pink Shell throughout the years. This will be displayed on the resort’s TV station in the rooms, as well as used to create a documentary that will capture 60 Years of Memories!

Information: www.PinkShell.com or (866) 976-9650

- Contributed by Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa

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Naples designer chosen business owner of the year

Decorating Den Interiors has recently honored Naples interior designer Claudia Leah as its Business Owner of the Year.

Welles, the regional director for the 400-member system of professional interior decorators and designers, stated that the top award recognizes Leah’s professional business practice, design skills, client satisfaction, and community involvement.

Leah grew up in Germany and has lived in Naples for 10 years with her husband and two children. She studied design in Paris while living there for five years, and worked as an independent decorator before affiliating with Decorating Den. Her design studio is in the International Design Source building in North Naples. Leah is a member of the Interior Design Society and works regularly with clients in both German and French as well as English.

Decorating Den Interiors now celebrates its 40th year of serving homeowners in the U.S. and Canada with the latest home fashions for window treatments, furniture, wall and floor coverings, accessories and lighting.

Information; decdens.com/claudialeah or (239) 431-5936

- Contributed by Decorating Den Interiors

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Ask The Organizer Panel at Miromar Design Center

Nearly 50 guests turned out to get answers to their most challenging organizing issues during the first ever “Ask The Organizer” panel discussion Feb. 13 at the Miromar Design Center in Estero.

Professional Organizers Association of Southwest Florida founding board members shared a variety of organizational tips and techniques. Panelists also fielded dozens of questions from how to organize a closet to the best way to store and protect precious photos.

Panelist included Roxy Hambleton, (Positively Organized); Jane Samargedlis (Designed 2 Organize); Tracy Colleran (Straighten Up); Connie Kippycash (Easy Does It Professional Organizing); Karen Bucy (The Paper Tamer); and Shannan O’Brien (Ultimately Organized).

Launched in January, the mission of Professional Organizers Association of Southwest Florida is to educate, support, and empower professional organizers in Southwest Florida to better serve the needs of their clients and to raise awareness of the organizing profession. Information: swflorganizers.com or (239) 292-4426.

- Contributed by Professional Organizers Association of Southwest Florida

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