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09/24/2026

🐴 A Waste Solution Built for Equestrian Facilities - TrashHelp of North Florida
Managing manure is part of managing a horse property — and for larger equestrian farms, boarding barns and training facilities, that waste adds up quickly.
TrashHelp of North Florida offers dedicated dumpsters with recurring manure and stall-bedding removal, giving facilities a cleaner, more manageable alternative to maintaining large manure piles on the property.
According to UF/IFAS, a single 1,000-pound horse can produce approximately 35–50 pounds of manure per day — roughly 9 tons per year. For properties near groundwater, rivers or springs, proper waste management can be especially important because nutrients from improperly stored manure can move through runoff or leaching.

We can place a dedicated dumpster where your facility needs it, allow your team to load manure and stall bedding as stalls and paddocks are cleaned, and then swap or remove the container on a recurring schedule based on your operation’s needs.
🐎 Equestrian farms
🐎 Boarding barns
🐎 Training facilities
🐎 Larger horse operations

Keep the barn cleaner. Keep the property manageable. Let us handle the hauling. 🚛
📌 Ryan O'Connor
📞 (352) 448-0809
🌐 www.trashhelpnorthflorida.com

Junk in the truck, not in your way.

09/24/2026

💼 Changing Employers or Thinking About Retiring Early? Talk to Me First.
If you’re getting close to Medicare age and you’re thinking about retiring, leaving your employer or changing jobs, I’d encourage you to talk with me before your last day at work.
There can be a lot to think about during that transition.
🔹 What happens to your health insurance?
🔹 When should you enroll in Medicare?
🔹 What happens to your life insurance?
🔹 Can any of those benefits follow you when you leave?

These are the kinds of questions I sit down and go through with my clients every day.

When you call me, you’re talking directly to me — Cliff Armentrout. I’m the one who will sit down with you, learn about your situation, answer your questions and help you understand what options may be available to you.

I’m not interested in rushing you into a decision. I want you to understand what you’re looking at and feel comfortable with the choices made which may take a little extra time, asking more questions or going back over something again.
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That’s what I’m here for — no pressure, no obligation, just a one-on-one conversation about your options.
📌 If you’re considering retirement, changing employers or leaving your current job, give me a call before you make the transition.
📞 Cliff Armentrout | (904) 468-6751
➡️ Armentrout Medicare & Senior Benefits

09/24/2026

💧 Continuing to Learn. Continuing to Serve….
Chester and Melissa, owners of Sheffield's Water Well Services-High Springs, recently attended the Florida Ground Water Association Fall Membership Meeting in Jacksonville, where Charger Water Treatment Products presented a continuing education class focused on water treatment.
At Sheffield's Water Well Services-High Springs, we believe taking care of our customers also means continuing to grow our knowledge and stay current within our industry.

Whether we’re drilling a new well, repairing a pump, maintaining your well system or helping you find the right water treatment solution for your home, continuing education helps us better understand the systems we work with every day and better serve the families who depend on them.
A special thank you to Charger Water Treatment Products for the informative class and Partridge Well Drilling Company, Inc. for hosting!
💧 Well Water. Well Made. Well Trusted.
💦 Sheffield's Water Well Services-High Springs
📱 Text 352-222-WELL (9355)

09/24/2026

Save the Date — October 3, 2026

Join us in welcoming Winn-Dixie to the City of Alachua — proudly known as the Good Life Community.

09/23/2026

Florida City and County Management Association to help look for interim and permanent city manager.

09/22/2026

🎯 WANTED: ARCHERY TECHNICIAN / ARCHERY DEPARTMENT SPECIALIST

AFL Alachua Farm and Lumber is looking for someone who knows bows and knows archery! Experience working with compound bows, crossbows and archery equipment is important.

Responsibilities may include:
🏹 Bow maintenance & repair
🎯 Restringing & adjustments
🔧 Setup, tuning & fine-tuning
🏹 Archery equipment maintenance
🎯 Assisting customers with bows, accessories & equipment
📦 WAREHOUSE TEAM MEMBER
We’re also looking for a dependable, hardworking person to join our warehouse team and help with receiving, stocking, loading, organizing inventory and day-to-day warehouse operations.

If you’re dependable, ready to work and interested in joining a locally owned and operated business, we’d like to meet you!

📍 Stop by Alachua Farm & Lumber to pick up an application.

👉 Ask for Wayne or Darlene for additional information.

Farm • Feed • Lumber • Hunting • Archery • Garden & More

Please share and help us spread the word! 🏹📦

09/22/2026

Kitchen Remodel a Mess? Call TrashHelp of North Florida and "Let's Talk Trash"! 🗣
There’s nothing quite like seeing an old kitchen torn out and a brand-new one come together. Unfortunately, somewhere between “before” and “after” is usually a pretty impressive pile of debris. 😅
That’s where TrashHelp of North Florida comes in.
Whether you’re a homeowner tackling a renovation or a contractor working through a complete kitchen remodel, we offer roll-off dumpster rentals and full-service junk removal to help keep the jobsite clean and the project moving.

Kitchen renovation debris can include:
🔨 Old cabinets & countertops
🏠 Flooring & drywall
🚰 Sinks, faucets & plumbing fixtures
💡 Light fixtures & renovation materials
🪵 Wood and other construction debris
🗑️ General remodeling waste

With 12-, 15-, 20- and 30-yard dumpsters, we have multiple options depending on the size of your cleanup.
📍 Locally owned and operated in North Florida.
🦸‍♂️ TrashHelp of North Florida
📞 (352) 448-0809
🌐 RSVP you dumpster at www.trashhelpnorthflorida.com

🚛 Junk in the truck, not in your way.

09/22/2026

Meet Our Presenter: Joseph Louis
Join us in welcoming Joseph Louis, Commercial Loan Broker with Vantage Lending, to the Fall Financial Forum. Joseph will provide a practical introduction to micro lending and discuss how small businesses can prepare for financing opportunities. Learn what lenders look for, how to evaluate borrowing options, and steps entrepreneurs can take to become funding-ready before they need capital.

Session: Funding Your Growth Through Micro Lending

• Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Location: Center for Innovation & Economic Development, Santa Fe College, Blount Hall
Contact: 352-395-5560

09/18/2026

Final votes to come during end of month meetings.

09/18/2026