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Palmetto's Sabrina Hornyak is excited to see her husband, Mike Hornyak, celebrate the opening of his UPS Store at Lorraine and State Road 70. (Photos by Ian Swaby)
The store's completion is recognized with a ribbon-cutting.
Polo Run's Heidi Oleska meets Champ.
Lakewood Ranch's Kathy Staddler, 11-year-old Laura Staddler and David Staddler watch as documents are poured for shredding by Bradenton's Gage Nevin.
Lakewood National's Robert Lindloff donates to Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, which was a part of The UPS Store's grand opening celebration.
The UPS Store employee and owner Mike Hornyak's daughter, 13-year-old Addison Hornyak, holds Ginger.
Store owner Mike Hornak's mother, Vera Hornyak, and wife, Sabrina Hornyak, look over an item return.
Visitors to the store had the option to donate to Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
Mill Creek's Bob Wright, who is a UPS sales and franchise developer, catches up with owner Mike Hornyak and his wife, Sabrina Hornyak.
Mill Creek's 5-year-old Lia Wright is introduced to Champ by store employee 13-year-old Addison Hornyak.
Lorraine Lakes' Bruce Solomon and Sheryl Strasser are assisted by employee Savannah Combs.
Champ entertains himself during a gap in store customers.
Bradenton's Gage Nevin holds Champ.
Lakewood Ranch's Laura Staddler, who is 11 years old, and her brother David Staddler hold Ginger and Patches.
Sabrina Hornyak and her son, 12-year-old Callum Clippard, hold Patches and Champ.
Store Employees, Lakewood Ranch's Shannon Mowatt and Palmetto's Savannah Combs, watch as guests discover the puppies.
The UPS Store owner Mike Hornyak greets Tim Fenimore, a membership development representative at Manatee County Chamber of Commerce.
Ginger and Patches sleep after the morning's excitement.
The UPS Store is located at 14621 State Road 70 East in Lakewood Ranch.
The UPS Store at the corner of Lorraine Road and State Road 70 celebrated its grand opening with some furry friends.
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue brought three puppies, Champ, Patches and Ginger, to the opening Sept. 24.
Store owner Mike Hornyak said partnered with Nate's Honor for the grand opening because it holds a special place in the hearts of The UPS Store staff due to employees previously adopting many of their pets from the animal nonprofit.
"We always try to work for the local community," said Rob Oglesby, the development director for Nate's Honor. He said Hornyak is "part of the family" at the shelter.
Oglesby said the grand opening encouraged The UPS Store visitors to adopt dogs like Champ, Patches and Ginger.
Although the store has been open since February, Hornyak said the grand opening celebrated its completion. Supply chain issues had prevented the acquisition of certain items. He said the store did not have a sign above the doors for the first two months, and the store received its final component, a set of mailboxes, two months ago.
“Now everything is falling into place and the wheels are turning,” he said. “So it’s like, OK, let’s do this now.”
