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       Whiskers For Whiskey from page 1                  it has been the leading advocate for animal protection   at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information
                                                         and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3)   visit https://www.hstc1.org or call (772) 223-8822.
       About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast    private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent
         The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC)   and locally operated and relies on donations to support its
       is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100   programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at
       S.W. Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955,   https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter














                                                                                                           Vanessa and Tad Jenkins


                                                                                                             Real estate
      Leslie Haviland and Mac Stout                      Cliff and Gail Grant


           TAKING CARE OF FAMILIES ON THE TREASURE COAST                                                    Treasure Coast Real Estate

           AND PALM CITY FOR OVER                                                                           Report

                                                                                                            Maybe Hold Off On Remodeling Or

                         YOUR                 “Our TEAM is committed to                                     Putting On That New Roof
                  SMILE                       care, providing quality treatment                             By Jim Weix
                                              excellence in personalized dental
                                                                                                              For a variety of
                                              that our patients deserve. We offer
                        IS OUR                comprehensive services including                              reasons, the cost of many
                                                                                                            remodeling projects have
               PASSION                        routine cleanings, teeth whitening                            soared. Supply shortages
                                              procedures, porcelain crowns and
                                                                                                            and high demand have
                                              veneers and complex implant
                                              reconstructions .”               Dr. Shannon Plymale-Galinis,   created a price bubble,
                                                                                and Dr. Thomas A. Galinis
                                                                                                            which is expected to last
                                                                                                            until mid-2022.
                                                                                                              In some situations,
                                                                                                            contractors are so busy
                                                                                                            that they raise prices
                                                                                                            beyond just their increased cost of material. They do it
              BEFORE                                                                                        simply because they can.
                                                                                                              In Palm City, residents of two subdivisions have been
                                                                                                            busy replacing their clay barrel tiled roofs due to age. Last
                                                                                                            year the cost of replacing those roofs was about $38,000.
                                                             2812 SW Mapp Rd.  |  Palm City                 These  villas have a shared roof, so each owner would pay
                                                          (772)283-8350                                     $19,000. Now the total cost is $56,000, or $28,000 per owner.
               AFTER
              ALSO OFFERING:                                         GalinisAesthetics.com                    Will these prices go down? Most likely. As the inventory
                                                                                                            of this roof material increases, and with competition
              Invisalign®, Dental Implants, Porcelain Crowns,                                               between roofing contractors, the roofing costs should
              Facial Rejuvenation & Therapeutic Procedures
                                                                                  SEE                       drop. One particular roofing company was getting most
                                                                               WHAT                         of the work. Now other roofing companies are entering
                                                                            PATIENTS                        the market and offering to do the job for $5,000 less.
                We continue to welcome new patients and invite you to visit      ARE                          Another thing that can lower prices is decreased
                our website for special offers. Complimentary consultations   SAYING!
                available upon request.                                                                     demand. As more and more people hold off on replacing
                                                                                                            their roof, contractors will attempt to get more business
                                                                                                            by offering more attractive pricing. Less demand will also
                                                                                                            help eliminate the inventory shortages, which have been
         Aesthetic Dentistry Seabreeze Ad DEC21.indd   1                                     10/27/21   6:38 AM
            Have Medicare questions?                                                                        the cause of increased prices of the roofing materials.
                                                                                                              The COVID situation has created numerous problems
                                                                                                            in the supply chain across the board. The cost of almost
             I have answers.                                                                                every type of building material has risen. In some cases,
                                                                                                            like lumber, these increases have been dramatic.
                                                                                                              Fortunately it looks like this inventory situation will
            I’m Gillie Thorpe, a licensed sales agent in Martin and Saint Lucie                             eventually correct itself. We can help it along though. If people
            Counties. When it comes to Medicare, it’s important to consider all of                          stop buying 2 x 4s, the price of a 2 x 4 will drop.
                                                                                                              Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
            your options. What works well for your neighbor may not be the best fit                         Company. Jim has 24 years of experience selling real
            for you. I know the ins and outs of Medicare, and I’m ready to answer                           estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
            your questions and help you find a plan that fits your needs.                                   of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-
                                                                                                            2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.

            It’s time to take advantage.

                                  Gillie Thorpe
                                  Licensed Sales Agent
                                  772-237-7123, TTY 711
                                  gilliethorpe@bellsouth.net
                                  www.MyUHCagent.com/gillie.thorpe








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            Company or one of its affiliated companies, a Medicare
            Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in
            the plan depends on the plan’s contract renewal with Medicare.
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            Y0066_21SPRJ55189_C                                                            SPRJ55189        Roofing prices have skyrocketed in some neighborhoods
                                                                                                            due to high demand.
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