Mountain Trailz Enlightened This new design incorporates nickel metal hydride batteries into the frame, allowing a lighter and more streamlined bike with speeds of up to 18mph and a range of up to 23 miles per charge. TA commuter (smooth-tire) version is also available, and lithium- powered versions are coming soon.

Go Electric: A Better Way

Go Electric in Longwood has a great alternative to gasoline power: fun bikes and scooters that are free of the cost and environmental effects of gas-powered transportation. Experience the excitement of personal electric transportation. Enjoy the freedom and exhilaration of electric bicycle transport—without the sweat.

Whether for fun or transportation, electric bikes and scooters offer plenty of value, and the good feeling that comes from “going green,” doing something about America’s problems with energy, pollution and traffic.
Go Electric is a factory-authorized repair center for Currie/Izip, Rad2go, Q-Global electric bikes and scooters, and Razor electric scooters. And its new art department, Le Couleurs, is home to colorful original artwork by artists from Haiti. Proceeds go to Project Medishare to help disadvantaged people in rural Haiti.

Go Electric 403 N. Hwy 17-92 (1/3 mile north of SR 434, across from Fairbanks Mazda)
Longwood; 407.657.5550 goelectric.net

Summer hours: Sun. through Fri., 2:00-6:00pm; Saturday, 11:00am-6:00pm

Share the Joy—with Chocolate

Holidays and chocolate are a natural, and Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Longwood is the place in Central Florida for handmade, European-style chocolates. With more than 70 varieties, you can put together the perfect gift for the chocolate connoisseur (or any chocolate-lover!) on your list.

Choose from their specialty chocolates for every holiday celebration, or let Schakolad design a chocolate creation
personalized with the name of your family or company. If you’re looking for unique gifts for employees, a memorable thank-you for clients, or an original promotional piece that defines your image, Schakolad has plenty of possibilities, and will custom-design and package yours with elegance and flair.

Schakolad Chocolate Factory Springs Plaza
2425 W SR 434, #187, Longwood
407.389.4653 schakolad.com

Lavished: Couture and More

Lavished has arrived in Lake Mary. Allison Flood, formerly a personal shopper in LA, created Lavished to bring a high-end, couture boutique to greater Orlando, one that offered fashionable clothing and accessories to accentuate each client’s own style.
Lavished carries a range of independent designers and established couture lines, such as Seven, Citizens of Humanity, J Brand, T Bags, Free People, Ankh, Tocca, Nanette Lepore, Trina Turk, Skye, Sweetees, Soul Revival, Dittos, Hale Bob, Dita, Tylie Malibu, 3 dots, Da-Nang, Hanky Panky, Underglam, and Kenneth Jay Lane.

On Thursday evenings it’s “Girls’ Nights Out,” booked in advance. Lavished closes to the public, and that night’s guests enjoy appetizers and wines from its neighbors, Stonewood and Pierre’s. 

Lavished’s goal is customer satisfaction (the shop even has delivery services for purchased items), and a sense of community and friendship.

Lavished, Shoppes of Oakmonte, 1210 S. International Pkwy., Ste. 122, Lake Mary; 407.444.2777 shoplavished.com

Hours: Tues. through Sat., 9:00am-6:00pm; Sun. 9:00am-3:00pm.

Radiance Medspa: Holiday Glow

There’s a younger you inside, and Radiance Medspa provides the treatments necessary to make your dreams come true. It’s a personalized approach based on sound medical and clinical judgment.

No need to be self-conscious or fearful about your skin. The Radiance staff understands skin and takes joy in helping you be the best you can be. Botox, dermal fillers and Perfector treatments eliminate lines and wrinkles fast. Photofacials remove sun damage and improve skin tone and texture. Microderm, peels and facials give a radiant glow. Mineral Makeup by Jane Iredale, adds a striking final touch. And Radiance offers more than skin care. The Arasys Inch Loss system and Isagenix weight-loss program get you in shape to show off those curves.

Gift certificates and custom packages of any Radiance services are available.

Radiance Medspa 150 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 1220; Altamonte Springs
407.260.9595 radiancealtamonte.com

The Art of Marlene London

Nationally recognized local artist Marlene London, whose mixed-media art is currently on exhibit at Orlando Museum of Art, LisaQ Gallery and Baisden Gallery in Tampa, is introducing a line of giclees (fine-art inkjet prints) at a fraction of the cost of her originals.

These brightly colored, high-quality prints look exactly like the original artwork: every brushstroke and every change in texture are clearly visible. All of the giclees have a natural border and are ready for framing. Prices range from $100 to $400, based on size, which start at 12”x12”.

To view the giclee prints available for sale, go to her Web site and click on “Prints for sale,” or visit her studio (by appointment only) in downtown Sanford.

Marlene London marlenelondon.com 321.228.3823

Wine-of-the-Month Club

If you buy two bottles of wine a month, WineStyles Wine-of-the-Month Club may be for you. Each month, WineStyles’ chief wine-taster selects two bottles from one of its eight wine “styles.” You’ll sample wines from wineries around the world and, best of all, you pay discounted prices for the selected wines.

Tasting notes accompany each bottle, describing the wine’s flavors plus the region of origin, the winery, and suggested food pairings. You can pick up the wines at the Uptown Altamonte WineStyles store, or have it shipped for a nominal charge.

Membership is $34.99 a month and includes two bottles of WineStyles selected wines. (You can cancel your membership at any time.) Members also receive 10 percent off all in-store wine purchases and 15 percent off re-orders. Members are enrolled in the WineStyles rewards program, and receive invitations to private tastings and other special events.

WineStyles Uptown Altamonte
229 E. Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs 407.332.WINE (9463)
winestyles.net/uptownaltamonte

Owen Allen: Fine Gifts
& Home Accents for the Holidays

Make holiday shopping easy this year at Owen Allen in the Winter Park Village. Choose whimsical presents from a large selection of MacKenzie-Childs accessories, tabletop items and furniture. Or for the Gator and Seminole fans on your list, the collegiate collection of Arthur Court serving pieces, décor and picture frames. Let Owen Allen’s well-trained staff help you select a perfect gift for a neighborhood party, or a unique item for your child’s teacher. Gift-wrapping is available to make gift-giving effortless.

Decorate your home for the holidays from a breathtaking collection of Christmas trees, ornaments, décor, centerpieces and candles. Entertain in style with festive serving dishes from manufacturers such as Gracious Goods, Casafina, Caspari and Shastra, as seen in the Horchow catalog.

Visit Owen Allen for a timeless selection of elegant gifts and home accents to help celebrate the holidays in style.

Owen Allen Winter Park Village; 430 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park; 407.740.8838 owenallen.com

Hours: 10:00am–9:00pm Monday-Saturday; 1:00pm–5:00pm Sunday

Give the Gift of Relaxation
 
With more than 4 million massages to its credit, Massage Envy is the nation’s foremost provider of therapeutic massage. Massage Envy’s top-quality therapists, comfortable clinics and affordable prices put an hour of paradise only moments away. For the perfect gift for someone special, give the gift of relaxation with a Massage Envy gift card.

Gift cards are available any amount and can be applied towards massages (member and non-member rates) and gratuities. With almost 300 locations nationwide and clinics throughout greater Orlando, including Altamonte Springs and Lake Mary, a Massage Envy gift card is perfect for family and friends near and far. Give someone you care about the
ultimate gift—a little time away from it all.

To purchase a gift card:
407.339.3689 (Altamonte) or 407.333.9599 (Lake Mary); massageenvy.com

A Gift of Fitness, Health and Balance
Balance is at the heart of healthy living, and it’s the focus of In Balance Yoga & Pilates in Lake Mary. The new 2,000-sq.-ft. studio is a placid, welcoming retreat that provides both physical experience and inner peace. In Balance offers group and private sessions, and classes for all ages and fitness levels, including kids yoga and pre-/post-natal yoga classes. 

Take your first step toward a lifetime of mind and body health. Packages are available in monthly, annual, or five-, ten-, and twenty-sessions. Student/Teacher, Senior and Family packages are also available. Save 10 percent on all class packages purchased during your first visit. And your first class is just $8.

Gift certificates are available for yoga and pilates classes, and for unique accessories in the studio boutique. In Balance is also an exclusive dealer for “Polka Dot Pear” holiday cards and note cards.
Give and Receive the Gift of Balance: Purchase a minimum 10-pack class gift card, and receive a coupon for a free yoga and a free Pilates class for you! (A $32 value; exp. 12/31/07.)

In Balance Yoga & Pilates Studio; 1061 S. Sun Dr., Suite 1041, Lake Mary; 407.227.5555 inbalancestudio.net

Fireplace & Verandah: Gifts for Outdoor Living
Whether you’re looking for a gift for someone special or for yourself, Fireplace & Verandah has something for everyone. Specializing in high-quality outdoor furniture for patio, pool deck or lanai—perhaps an intimate table for two, a double chaise longue, a rocker or an outdoor living room suite—Fireplace & Verandah carries a selection of stylish wicker, aluminum, teak and sling furniture in sophisticated styles ranging from contemporary to Old World. 

The experienced staff in both the Longwood and Orlando stores will help select the right pieces to complement your décor. To complete the look, the store also carries outdoor lighting and outdoor fans, unique accessories for interior and exterior use, wall art, silk trees, umbrellas and more.

And then there are the fireplaces and fire pits: wood-burning, gas and electric fireplaces for indoor and outdoor use, plus fireplace screens, tool sets, glass doors and gas logs. Gift certificates are available.
 
Fireplace & Verandah 738 N. Hwy. 17-92 (1 mile north of SR 434), Longwood 407.262.8115
and
3610 S. Orange Ave. (between Michigan and Holden), Orlando 407.859.5586
fireplaceandverandah.com

Special Cigars for the Season

Look no further than Corona Cigar Company in Heathrow and Dr. Phillips for a special gift for the cigar aficionado on your list.

One of Corona’s top picks is the Flor de Cielo Salomon. This special cigar, in the shape made
primarily in Cuba, is available in three wrapper choices: golden Connecticut, medium-brown Nicaraguan Corojo, and the dark, fermented Maduro. The strength ranges from medium-bodied with the Connecticut, medium- to full-bodied with the Corojo, and full-bodied with the Maduro. Box of 10: $79.95. As a bonus gift-with-box-purchase for the holidays, Corona includes a leather-bound humidor that holds 15-20 cigars.

Corona Cigar Company at Heathrow
Colonial TownPark, 1130 TownPark Ave., Lake Mary
407.333.3453

Corona Cigar Company at Dr. Phillips
Plaza Venezia, 7792 W. Sand Lake Rd., Orlando
407.248.1212 888.70.CIGAR
coronacigar.com

Humminbird 787C2 fishfinder

Nobles’ Marine: More than Boats

In business for more than 30 years, Nobles’ is the number-one Tahoe dealer in America, and carries several Tracker Marine lines including Tracker, Nitro and Sun Tracker. And there’s a full line of parts and accessories.

Not only can their products get you to where the fish are, but one of the newest can show you exactly where they are. The top-of-the-line Humminbird 787C2 fishfinder has a hemispherical, 640-vertical-pixel color display, DualBeamPLUS sonar, and GPS chart-plotting with a built-in UniMap. Options include an internal antenna and pre-loaded Navionics maps. The DualBeam PLUS sonar delivers wide coverage and better bottom definition. The Humminbird 787C2 comes with an adjustable backlight for night fishing, and features fully gasketed, waterproof construction—they float! It carries a one-year limited warranty.

Now in stock at $689. Buy now for yourself or the angler on your list, and save 30 percent on installation.

Nobles’ Marine 1580 Hwy. 17-92, Longwood 407.260.5792 noblesmarine.com

For the Tea-Lover

The Olde Cup and Saucer tea shop in Longwood specializes in loose teas and tea supplies from around the world.
The shop carries many varieties of loose tea and more than 30 specialty boxed teas ranging from white, green and black teas to the creamy finish of White Chocolate Ginger black tea. And there’s a selection of herbal and fruit teas that refresh without caffeine or processed sugars. The shop also stocks Raven’s Brew Coffee from Alaska, and many varieties of hot chocolate.

Gift idea: Create your own gift basket for the tea-lover on your list. Choose from among the European- and Asian-style tea pots and accessories, as well as teas. Mention seeing this in Seminole magazine and save $5.00 on any gift basket. Gift certificates are also available.

Olde Cup and Saucer 2484 W. SR 434, Ste. 104, Longwood 407.628.8327 (8327), oldecupandsaucer.com

The Ferrari Boutique

In with the gorgeous Ferrari and Maserati models on display at Ferrari Maserati of Central Florida is the Ferrari Boutique. This specialty gift shop offers limited-edition leather items, memorabilia, books, and a full line of clothing and accessories, including the Puma Scuderia Ferrari Formula One apparel line, available in the showroom and by special order. Boutique gift items also include clock radios,
stopwatches, toys (like Legos and models), sneakers, hats, key chains and many other high-quality, hard-to-find items, all emblazoned with the Ferrari logo.

The breadth of the selection makes the boutique the best place for custom gifts for the Ferrari enthusiast on your shopping list.

Ferrari Maserati of Central Florida
525 S. Lake Destiny Dr., Orlando;
407.667.4300 ferraricf.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm., Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm.

Gary Rosenthal artwork

Gifts with Panache

Imagine a place filled with beautiful things, shelves filled with delicate glass art and original pottery, walls packed with original artwork, handmade wooden furniture and
carefully crafted sculpture all around you . . .

You’ll find all of those lovely things inside Panache Art & Gifts, a new art gallery and gift boutique that recently settled into the shops of Uptown Altamonte. At Panache, shoppers will find an array of unique pieces for giving and collecting, and local artists will find a new venue for showcasing their work.

Featured for the holiday season is a wide selection of Judaic art, including the work of Gary Rosenthal, who has sculpted in welded metals for almost 30 years. Combining copper, brass and steel with brilliant fused glass, his work has contemporary style rooted in tradition.

Panache Art & Gifts Uptown Altamonte
155 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 1110, Altamonte Springs
407.830.7890 panacheartandgifts.com

Brighten Up the Holidays

With the holidays coming, and gift lists are in the works. Why not put yourself on your list and give yourself a new smile! At Classic Dental at Lake Mary and Classic Dental at Maitland, you can have a bright holiday smile in about an hour with the Opalescence “Boost” in-office whitening system. Mention that you read about it in Seminole magazine and get $100 off your Opalescence “Boost” treatment.

Classic Dental at Maitland, can remove visible signs of holiday stress even before it begins with Botox Cosmetic and Derma Fill treatments. Have a fresh, radiant look before and throughout the holidays. Look great, and impress your friends by getting through the holiday season looking younger than you did before it started.

Classic Dental at Lake Mary
4267 W. Lake Mary Blvd. (in the Target Shopping Center)
407.302.7774 classicdental.cc

Classic Dental at Maitland
158 Lookout Pl., Ste. 101 (Maitland Ave. at Maitland Blvd.)
407.682.7774 classicdental.cc

Great Dates Orlando: Great Gift

Great Dates Orlando: 52 Ways to Discover Orlando’s Romantic Side by Kristen Manieri is the only date-night guidebook for the greater Orlando area. Created specifically to help
couples plan their evenings out, the book features 52 date ideas—one a week for a year—in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. With suggestions for every budget and taste, this book inspires dating couples and married couples to constantly reconnect and relight the spark.
 
$19.95. Available online at
greatdatesorlando.com and amazon.com
and at
The Olde Cup & Saucer
2484 W. SR 434, Longwood; 407.628.TEAS