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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
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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
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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
Plans are insured through UnitedHealthcare Insurance
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.