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Maria Freitas, Angelic Whelpley-Browe and Gabriel Whelpley are all a part of the experience at Angelique Bridal and Formal Wear. This locally owned business offers formal wear for both males and females. "We rent tuxedos to adults and children as well as offer flower girl dresses and pagentry wear," said Whelpley. The shop also offers lay-away and customized gowns. "We actually made a camo/wedding dress at the brides request," said Whelpley. The shop can redesign anything and any request according to Whelpley. Angelique Bridal and Formal Wear will be holding a Bridal show in Lake Ashton on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, visit the bridal boutique at 5935 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in the Towne Center at Cypress Gardens.

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Ruth and husband J.B. Hooper are the owners and operators of "All About Time" Clock Shoppe. The clock store is a unique and useful business which is located at 5937 Cypress Gardens Blvd., in Winter Haven. "We have quite a variety of clocks including Grandfather clocks, wall clocks and desk clocks that are made by some of the leading clockmakers like Howard Miller," said Hooper. The rhythm motion clocks have different melodies, including hymns. The clock shop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day and on Friday and Saturday until 8 p.m. The shop is closed Sundays. For more information, call 863-324-4709.

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Ashley Cretchen of Amy's Cards, Party and More has a vast selection of supplies for all occasions including holidays, themed birthdays and Lego items. The store is located at 5935 Cypress Gardens Blvd. in Winter Haven. For more information, call 863-875-5556.