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Orange, Leena's Welcome Spring with Food, Wine, Music

The two shops in Plaza Bella will usher in the arrival of spring with an event March 23

The and are getting into the swing of spring Friday, March 23 with a celebration of spring, from 6-9 p.m. at Plaza Bella.

"It's chance for customers to come in and see what we have to offer this spring while enjoying appetizers, dance music and door prizes," said Orange owner Debbie Ploor.

Personal Chef Tatiana will be on hand, giving a cooking demonstration and allowing customers to sample appetizers including tortellini and artichokes and a cucumber cup. In addition, Leena Caligiure of the Original Leena's Chocoates will have a chocolate fountain for customers to sample.

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Big Beat Entertainment disc jockey Chris Heath will be on hand with dance music. And there will be door prizes and specials at both businesses.

Customers also will have a chance to purchase raffle tickets for a gift basket, valued at $300, that includes a Kindle Fire, said Ploor. Tickets are $4 each or $20 for six tickets. The winner will be selected next week during Plaza Bella's fourth annual Wagapalooza March 31.

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"All funds from the raffle goes to animal rescue groups," said Ploor.

"At Orange, I'll be showing my spring collection with all the bright colors and new items from New York and Leena's will feature Easter chocolates," said Ploor.

For more information, contact Ploor at Orange, 1046 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, at 813-681-8686.


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