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Here is Sarasota we are classified as a coastal environment because of our proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. This means we have a greater amount of salt in the air. What we also have, more so than most coastal environments, is heat. Ask any local and they … [Read more...] about Some Pointers On Outdoor Lighting In A Coastal Environment

Philips Lighting and Renault have teamed up to develop a combination concept car/smart home that treats a self-driving electric car as a stylish extra room that also serves as a lighting control center: The Renault Symbioz. Imagine pulling up to your … [Read more...] about A Look Into The Future of Smart Home Technology

Outdoor Lighting in Florida can take a real beating. The one, two punch combo from the humid salty air and the bright, hot Sun can KO a fixture in 2 to 3 seasons or less without proper maintenance. Obviously some materials hold up better than … [Read more...] about Outdoor Lighting Fixture Maintenance

Recessed Lighting has always been composed of 3 elements- the can (the actual fixture that is hardwired and holds the light source), the baffle (this surrounds the light source and projects the light outward while minimizing glare) and the trim ring (this … [Read more...] about New Trimless Recessed Lighting

There's a reason there are no "Big Box Stores" for lighting. The business of selling lighting is hard to get right. There are subtle nuances of scale and light output that only experience can serve. Accessories, shoes, books- all these things are easily … [Read more...] about Reasons To Buy Lighting From A Local Lighting Showroom

People often have questions about Mini-Pendant height and spacing. Firstly, Mini-Pendant lights, as the name implies, are smaller and are most often used in groups over a bar or island. They usually fall into the Accent Lighting category but most are … [Read more...] about A Teeny Bit On Mini-Pendants