We are sponsored by 7 awesome local small businesses. Check out each one below (listed alphabetically) to see what they do and how they can help you. We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to where you shop and what services you use, but please consider our sponsors when you are in the market for their offerings. We do.

Whether you need a disco ball, a party tent, stemware, a backhoe, a lawn mower, a roto-tiller, an industrial carpet cleaner, an engine hoist, or anything else, you can rent it at Aurora Rents. They also sell Honda and Stihl equipment and do equipment servicing and repair, and tool sharpening.

Aurora Rents: 175th & Aurora – Next to Trader Joes; www.aurorarents.com; 206-368-7368

If you need a door, there is really only one place you need to go, and that's Frank Lumber. They have hundreds of doors of every type and in every style, and knowledgeable staff to help you choose the right material and aesthetic for you, custom fit for your home. What pretty much any area contractor will tell you is "I'll come measure the doorway, then you take those measurements to Frank Lumber and choose a door. They'll make the door, then I'll go pick it up and install it for you."

Frank Lumber: 17727 15th Ave. N.E., Shoreline; www.franklumber.com; 206-362-2311

You have a lot of realtors to choose from, but Amy at Rhino Roz should be at the top of your list. Whether buying, selling, renting or investing, she's got you covered. What further sets her apart, is that on top of excelling in the typical areas you want from a realator, she has an added focus on green and sustainable living. If sustainability has meaning for you, she'll help with everything from tuning your search for sustainable features that are important to you, advising on the potential for green upgrades to your new dream home, or even to your existing property before bringing it to market.

Rhino Roz: Amy Rozgo, owner; www.rhinoroz.com; amy@rhinoroz.com; 206-508-1250

Need a plumber? Call Salish Plumbing Co. Dustin, Jake, Ellie and the team run this local company based right here in Richmond Beach. They take care of sinks, faucets, toilets, re-piping, sewer inspection, gas lines, new construction and remodels, you name it. Veteran and native owned, Salish Plumbing believes in supporting the community they live and work in, treating customers right, and following through with excellent work at a fair price.

Salish Plumbing Co: www.salishplumbingco.com; 206-202-1261

Words don't do justice to how awesome Dr Toro and her team at ShoreSmiles are. It is a conveniently located, modern office with friendly and efficient staff and all the latest technologies to help give kids and adults alike, their perfect smile. To top all that off, from personal experience, Dr Toro is super patient and kind, working with individuals at their own pace (but with a little nudge to move things along), so that even anxious folks don't mind going to the orthodontist. If you are looking for orthodontics, ShoreSmiles is the place to go.

ShoreSmiles Orthodontics: 18550 Firlands Way N., Ste 300 Shoreline; www.shoresmilesortho.com; 206-542-6188

Conveniently located with offices in Lynnwood, the East Side and throughout the North Sound, Summit Rehabilitation is the perfect place for physical or occupational therapy to get you back on the lacrosse field. Assisting your recovery from sports injuries, car accidents, surgery and more, the physical and occupational therapists at Summit Rehab will tailor a treatment plan just for you.

Summit Rehabilitation: www.prnpt.com/brands/summit-rehabilitation; 800-929-4776

Based in Lake City, Thrive is a sports performance company that teaches clients the mental skills necessary to compete at the highest level. We all know that athletes who play with confidence, play better but did you know you can train your brain just like you can train your muscles. Derrek, Lee, and Xeindria teach athletes how to build confidence to play their best, how to build resilience so that mistakes don't keep them down, how to maintain focus so the things that can be controlled are and the things that can't are let go, and how to approach it all with purpose so that opportunities to learn and improve are grabbed. Of course these are all great skills that extend beyond sport into school and life as well. The team at Thrive gave a seminar for some of our older players and it was awesome. If you or your athlete are looking to take their game to the next level, you need to reach out to Thrive.

Thrive: Excellence in Sports Performance: derrek@thrivesp.com; www.thrivesp.com; 216.577.3637