BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE - AUGUST 2012 by Your Home Tampa Bay Trinity / Odessa Community Magazine

TRINITY • NEW PORT RICHEY • ODESSA • HOLIDAY • TARPON SPRINGS • EAST LAKE • PALM HARBOR

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End of Summer Fun Mortgage Debt

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Forgiveness Ends Soon

Hometown Story Do you need to sell?

Bob Yesko of Aquaterra Salon & Spa Beauty,Love & Generosity!

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FAMILY OUTDOOR FUN - Water, Water Everywhere! Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (352)592-5656 The City of Live Mermaids located at 6131 Commercial Way in Spring Hill. Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring -- the only one of its kind in the world -- and one of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most unique roadside attractions. Enjoy a magical underwater world of mermaids, manatees, turtles and bubbles. Sitting in the Mermaid Theater, visitors feel like they are inside the flowing spring, For more info visit www.weekiwachee.com.

Congo River Golf

(727)697-1300 Come join the adventures at Congo River Golf. Play challenging miniature golf as you explore giant waterfalls and rocky summits, mysterious caves and tropical rainforests. Travel to a world of excitement and family fun with Congo River Golf. They are located at 10555 US HWY 19, Port Richey. For more information please visit them on the web at www.CongoRiver.com.

New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatic Center (727)841-4560 A summer treasure close to home. Equipped with cooling kiddie pools, dive pools, lap pools, plunge pool and a slide to make the kids twist and shout. To take a dip and cool off head to 6630 Van Buren St., New Port Richey. For more details visit www. cityofnewportrichey.org and follow the links for parks & recs/pools.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

(727)441-1790 Home of the world famous Winter the Dolphin. Take a trip into the sea with a close up look at marine life. Feed the stingrays, watch the otters play and of course see WINTER catch your hearts! Located between downtown Clearwater and Clearwater main beach at 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater. Visit www. seewinter.com for more details.

A vacation for the day just minutes from home! You will find some of the best seafood and Greek dining around, hidden shopping treasures and attractions! Dolphin Encounter Cruises, Free Sponge Diving Museum, Fishing Charters and The Tarpon Aquarium where you can watch the amazing shark feeding show, pet an alligator and feed & pet the stingrays yourself! For all the links to the Sponge Docks Treasure and more information please visit www.spongedocks.net today!

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Directory of Hometown Professionals

Accounting A+ Tax & Accounting Service.............29 Unbehagen Advisors.............................31 Advertising It’s Your Home Magazine.......................6 Topaz Marketing Group..........................6 Air Conditioning Best Services A/C.................................26 Harrell Home Services..........................22 McWilliams A/C...................................20 Attorneys- Personal Injury Andreopoulos Law Firm.......................30 Auto Repair Five Star Auto Repair............................27 Bakery Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes...........9 Banks/Credit Union Achieva Credit Union............................28 Florida Central Credit Union.................29 Hancock Bank.......................................32 Business Groups Cash Mob of West Pasco.......................29 Community Service Council.................32 Rooters Club..........................................32 Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce.........................................34 West Pasco Business Association..........32 West Pasco Chamber of Commerce.......34 Cabinets Trinity Kitchen & Bath.........................18 Carpet Cleaning Complete Care Systems ........................18 Cleaning Service The Cleaning Angel...............................18 Computer Repair Cudixs....................................................30 Consigment Shops Katelyn’s Kloset....................................45 Countertops Superior Solid Surface...........................23 Dentists David W. Dempsey, D.D.S....................14 Family Entertainment Jungle Bounce.......................................43 Congo River Golf .................................43

Fashion Madam Butterfly....................................12 Financial Services Raymond James /Amanda Hickman Murphy...................................................32 Flooring-Tile, Travertine & Wood Trinity Tile & Stone...............................19 Florist Flowers By Jenny..................................10 Golf Silver Dollar Golf Club.........................41 Hair Salons & Nails Aqua Terra Salon & Spa.....................7,10 Cabelo Salon Inc.......................................5 Stylez of Trinity........................................6 Homecare Services Home Helpers........................................16 Jewelers DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry.............................9 Landscaping & Sod Absolute Perfection Landscape & Nursery...............................................20 Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Center.......................16 Mind & Body Defy Aging............................................17 Music Lessons Music Matters .......................................42 Nail Salon Amber Nails............................................6 Turbo Nails.............................................11 Non-Profit Organizations Sand Soldiers of America......................36 SPCA......................................................47 The Katelyn Foundation..........................45 Organization & DeClutter Consider It Organized............................19 Pavers C.M. Pavers & Hardscapes....................26 Pet Euthanasia Gentle Pet Passings................................46 Pet Grooming & Boutique Paw Wash Plus.......................................46 Photographers Gripped by Grace Photography...............5 Photos by J. David.................................35

Physicians-Cosmetic Surgery Rinnova Med-Surgical & Laser Institute,.................................................15 Physicians-Gynecology & Female Care Dr. Gerard Cappiello.............................15 Physicians-Internal Medicine Dr. Halima Gafhoor...............................13 Physicians-Optometrist Elegant Eyewear, Dr. Sandra Stroud..................................16 Picture Framing Picture Perfect ......................................23 Plumbing Contractor Pete’s Certified Plumbing......................21 Pool Contractor Posh Pools of Florida, Inc.......................3 Real Estate Debbie Dawson, ReMax Sunset Realty........................24,25 Valerie Wilson-Napoli, ReMax Sunset Realty............................25 Restaurants Best of Philly Cheesesteak House..........37 Cricketers 54..........................................37 Dimitri’s On the Water......................40,48 Havana Dreamers Cafe...........................39 Niko’s Place...........................................39 Skeeter’s Bar &Grill.........................38,41 Windows on the Green at Fox Hollow Club...................................37 Zen Forrest.............................................37 Storage Facilities Seven Springs Self Storage....................21 Tanning Salon & Spa Planet Beach Contempo Spa..................11 Upholsterer Sunshine Upholstery.............................23 Veterinarians Animal Care Center of Pasco................47 Trinity Pet Hospital...............................46 Water Damage Restoration Mr. Dry Out..........................................21 Website Design Websitedzyn..........................................33 Weight Loss Body by Vi............................................13

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But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them – yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10

Photography at its best captures the essence of the subject in a proper light to expose beauty, emotion and intricate detail. As a Christian, Brandi McPeak, owner of Gripped by Grace Photography, believes she is doing what she was put on Earth to do. “I think what sets me apart is that I have

such a heart, a passion for what I do. God gifted me in seeing the world differently. He gave me the ability to see feeling and to see love and see his wonderful world in a unique way.” Brandi loves what she does and she wants people to have their memories through photos. She strives to make it affordable, while maintaining 100% quality and professionalism. From a pet photography business, Gripped by Grace has expanded to include weddings, events, portraits, senior photos, and more. Her hours are flexible, and she can be reached at 727-207-5144, or via email at GrippedbyGracephoto@gmail.com. Visit her website at GrippedbyGracephoto.com.

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BACK TO SCHOOL Issue 2012

PUBLISHER/EDITOR Debbie Dawson

WEBSITE DESIGN Rich Scherch, Len Wasnock

ART DIRECTOR Papande Newman

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Debra Taylor

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS BACK TO SCHOOL Kristin Vogt-Wilson DEFY AGING Barbara Marville-Kelly & Dennis Kelly HEALTHY TIPS Melanie Milletics, MONEY MATTERS Todd Unbehagen TAYLOR MADE Debra Taylor TECH TALK Richard Scherch THE BEAUTY IN YOU Dr. Gerard Cappiello YOU “AUTO” KNOW George Bouris YOUR HOMETOWN REALTOR Debbie Dawson MEDIA MARKETING/ADVERTISING Debra Taylor Sandra Testo-Michaud Valerie Wilson-Napoli SOCIAL MEDIA Topaz Marketing Group, Inc.

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Bob Yesko of Aquaterra Salon & Spa Beauty, Love & Generosity! Water and earth: The elements of life, the elements of beauty. It is the marriage of these elements that serve as the foundation of Aquaterra Salon & Spa in Trinity. Owner, Bob Yesko, and his team at Aquaterra, work together harmoniously to serve their guests and their community with beauty, love, and generosity of time and spirit! Bob and his staff are involved in many organizations and fund-raisers throughout their West Pasco community. Fill A Heart Group, Inc., may be the closest to their hearts. One of their clients started this wonderful organization in an effort to provide breast cancer patients with beautiful heart-shaped pillows, lovingly made by members of the community. The Aquaterra team also assists Pasco County Foster/Adoptive Parent Association with fundraisers like their “Apple Tree” program, which is an effort to provide children with their wish list of school supplies, and the “Angel Tree” initiative held during the holidays to provide gifts for children without families. Aquaterra also sponsors numerous art programs and various sporting events at local schools. “Cut-a-Thons” are held annually as a way to raise money in support of these efforts and for organizations such as Fill A Heart, Pasco Kids First and The Histiocytosis and Gold Shield Foundations. Bob explains, “We want to stay involved in our local community, because we truly care – it is the right thing to do! We hope our involvement in the community sets an example for other businesses to become involved.” Bob and his team believe that by supporting local organizations and businesses within the community, they are giving back to their community’s growth and prosperity.

As a means of giving back to their male and female guests, Aquaterra offers a full-day salon & spa experience, complete with customized phases of transformation from head to toe! The stylists achieve amazing hair color using industry leader Redken, or their premium, Goldwell, products to perfectly accentuate your personal aura, flattering your best features. Pureology, Morrocan Oil, Keratin Complex and Keratin Daily Express, Malibu (Chlorine & Wellwater), and LaBrasilianna All-In-One, are other product lines that can tame your tresses, making hair silky soft. Although you can purchase similar products and services throughout the community, the team at Aquaterra is expertly trained to recommend the very best and most appropriate to complement your lifestyle. Expert manicurists at Aquaterra can sculpt acrylic nails or apply shellac nails for just the look your feel your hard-working hands deserve! Pampering your tootsies with a soothing pedicure totally refreshes your feet and toes, making them ornamental in those new sandals! You can expect only the best lines in nail care with Creative Nail Design and OPI at Aquaterra. Guests experience rejuvenating facials, relaxing massages, and smoothing waxes, in one of Aquaterra’s specialized spa rooms. Their most popular spa package is the “Spa Escape” which is a facial/massage combination to refresh and exhilarate your body, mind and spirit! Bob is proud to utilize some of the best skin care products available: Image and Prana. “I love the satisfaction on our guests’ faces when they leave (our salon) feeling beautiful and relaxed,” Bob adds. Aquaterra Salon & Spa is located at 7813 Mitchell Blvd., Suite 110, Trinity. For more information about their facility, their team and their product lines, visit their website, www.aquaterrasalon. com. You can also become a fan on Facebook: www.facebook. com/pages/Aquaterra-Salon-and-Spa

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De-Clutter Your Life

Help Older Loved Ones Get Organized

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Our Hometown Story

Healthy Woman

Bob Yesko of Aquaterra Salon & Spa Beauty, Love & Generosity

Total Female Care

Defy Aging The SPOTLIGHT is on YOU!

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Forgiveness Ends

Money Matters

Tech Talk

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Your Hometown Realtor

Election Year Tax Talk: Deciphering the Terminology

Review, Revise, Reinvigorate Your Website

Taylor Made in West Tampa Bay

Perfect SAT Score, Congratulations Denasia!

13 “You Are What You Eat”

Body By Vi

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How to Assess Your Loved Ones Situation

Dimitri’s On the Water A New Greek Experience

Home Helpers

27 Are You Ready For Some Football

2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football Schedule

38 Chef Du Jour

Chef John “Jay” Brokaw Skeeter’s Bar & Grill at Silver Dollar Golf & Shooters Clubs

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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? I love hearing those words! It means the intense summer heat will gradually dissipate, the kids are back to school, the Fall events are about to begin and most importantly, FOOTBALL season has arrived!

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Now is the time to take a day trip to visit the water attractions we have right in our own back yard. Take the kids or make it a date with your loved one to get outside and enjoy the end of summer. We have some great local restaurants for you and your family to visit as well. Check out our local celebrities, Tarpon Springs’ own Chef Andreas Salivaras of Mykonos, and Executive Chef Demetrios Salivaras, of Dimitri’s on the Water, both located on the World Famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Eden Eats showcases their authentic & nouveau Greek cuisine on the Cooking Channel, August 24th at 10pm. Join IT’s YOUR HOME Magazine every 3rd Saturday at 10am as we “Mob” a local business armed with a $10 bill right here in our community. To find out more, join our Facebook Group, Cash Mob West Pasco. Our businesses within these pages have made a commitment to you to offer great products and services while supporting our community in so many different ways. IT’s YOUR HOME Magazine continues to connect our readers to our local businesses in an effort to promote a thriving, economically viable and close-knit community. Your Family. Your Community. Your Life…IT’s YOUR HOME!

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Peaceful & Tranquil Ambiance at Turbo Nails “Time is of the essence,” may seem cliché, but it holds true for both men and women these days. From domestic engineers to business professionals, people have a lot on their plates and have to manage their time effectively. Tom Ta, owner of Turbo Nails in New Port Richey, has a clear understanding of managing time, providing a nail salon geared toward prompt, expedient service, resulting in very happy customers! Tom owned a nail salon in Minnesota, and after relocating to West Pasco two years ago, he decided to launch a business here. Turbo Nails exudes a peaceful and tranquil ambiance, complete with soothing music and decor for men and women who want and need fast, friendly service without feeling rushed. The accommodating staff at Turbo Nails specializes in Shellac nails, Pink-and-Whites, manicures, pedicures and waxing hair removal. Located at 1332 Seven Springs Road in Chelsea Place Shopping Center in New Port Richey, Turbo Nails is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 AM-7:00 PM and Saturdays, 9:30 AM-6:00 PM. They are closed on Sundays. For more information about their services, please call 727-376-2929.

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Dress for Less at Madam Butterfly Fashion Outlet Fashion for All Sizes • From Size 1 to Size 3x Unbelievable Selections! This fresh, contemporary fashion outlet for women in Tarpon Springs has just expanded. Not only do they have an incredible selection of fashion for kids, teens and juniors, they now are fully stocked with fashion for misses and women with curves at discount pricing saving you up to 80%. Madam Butterfly Fashion Outlet is not hard to miss while driving past it on U. S. 19 in Tarpon Springs. The building is painted in Key West colors and lime green, complete with graffiti, while stylish, trendy sundresses and tank tops wave in the breeze, adorning the shop as if it were located in the Keys! Steve Insolia and Donna Ferrante opened their fashion outlet in North Pinellas County almost one year ago, and they have not looked back, paying close attention to the needs of their customers! They are purveyors of fashionable dresses, tops, shorts, scarves, hats, purses, jewelry and accessories, that are at the very least glitzy and unique, at very affordable prices. Everyone has an individual style, and the fun, friendly staff at Madam Butterfly Fashion Outlet is available to guide customers to finding their perfect look, while staying within their budgets because of the huge discounts! New, exciting merchandise is brought in everyday, so that women of all sizes always have the latest, cutting-edge options

to update their wardrobe, or create a fashion statement all their own. Beaded and cloth purses, wallets and handbags that cannot be found in the malls and box stores, offer uncommon style to enhance an everyday look or a night on the town! Fashion jewelry, or “Bling”, is also an inexpensive way to accessorize an outfit and is available in all styles, sizes, shapes and colors at Madam Butterfly Fashion Outlet! Host your very own “Purse Party” and receive gifts and discounts. The VIP parties are held at the boutique after store hours, making it a personal gathering for you and your guests to have fun while they receive discounts as well. Wine & Hors d’oeuvres are provided for a wonderful girl’s night out. If you are interested, book your own Purse Party today. To keep up with news of their latest fashion finds and receive daily specials like and follow Madam Butterfly at Facebook. com/madambutterflyboutique. Madam Butterfly Fashion Outlet is located at 38799 U.S. 19 North, in Tarpon Springs. (just North of Klosterman Road). 727-940-5848

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The Way You Look and Feel is 90% Diet… but It’s Not the Kind of “Diet” You Are Thinking Of! By Melanie Milletics

You know the saying – “You Are What You Eat”.

Well, you are what you eat, you feel like what you eat, you look like what you eat, and you will AGE based on what you eat. So ‘crap’ is not how you want to be, feel, look, or age like, right? So what does your diet consist of?

Americans have gotten somewhat smarter over the past few years, learning to read nutritional labels for calories, fat, sugar, protein etc. But somehow in the hype over ‘low fat’, ‘sugar free’, and the new buzz ‘gluten free’, we have forgotten about the NUTRITION that is actually on that label. You see, your weight and vitality has SOME relation to the number of calories you take in. We all have a number of calories our bodies will burn in a day and if we regularly exceed that number, we store the excess as fat. That’s a given, something we all understand. But what you may not realize is that The way you look and the way your body stores or releases fat, has more to do with the TYPE of calories you take in than the number.

Question: Which is a better choice for a snack between meals if you are trying to lose weight? a. 1/2 cup full fat unsweetened Greek yogurt with walnuts and blueberries – 250 calories b. 100 calorie snack bag of Oreos

If you are following me, you know what I’m going to answer, right? It’s the full fat Greek yogurt snack, not the empty sugar calories from the cookies! You will lose more weight, feel, look and AGE better if you focus on the TYPE of calories you consume, versus the NUMBER.

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With a focus on calories, points and the like, people tend to obsess over numbers, when they should really be focused on taking in good nutrition, and a variety of healthy foods. If you will keep your sugar intake to a minimum, you will find that your body is far more likely to release fat.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! The SPOTLIGHT is on YOU! Every day in every way, is every reason for every season, to take a snapshot of your life at work and at play. Are you playing full out? Are you “souled” or sold out? What is YOUR “take” on life? Do YOU get a second or third “take”? Are YOU “camera-ready” in terms of how you are going to show up in life? How are YOU being perceived by others in business and personal situations? Are you living in the greatness you were born with, in abundance and prosperity in all areas of your life experience? As a professional shopping channel television host, formerly with the Home Shopping Network for 15 years, and presently with The Product Network, where “Inventors & Consumers Unite”, starting over once again in my life, the above questions brought me to the metaphor of “Lights, Camera, Action” coaching! I coached myself to find my own way to be of service to others, by first selling myself, my service and company, and my products authentically! Little did I realize that by utilizing my own concepts for personal growth and development, it would lead the way to helping others. Whether your goal is to improve your 30-second commercial at a business networking meeting, to present a service or product that is compelling, or to become part of our special event training on “How to Become a TV Shopping Channel Host”, or Entrepreneur Host, or by just learning the science and selling techniques behind the scenes “As Seen On TV”, Dennis & I have the tools. It matters NOT what your profession or personal situation is at the present moment. Over the years, we have observed the road blocks that hold people back or keep them from living the lives they were born and meant to live. We have discovered the value of easy and simple-to-understand metaphors that even a child can apply. We use “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” as a daily metaphorical boot camp. It can be done quickly to access the knowledge we have coined as

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Remember there is always an opportunity for a “second take” in life!! GO FOR IT!! We are in total gratitude to Debbie Dawson, for giving us the opportunity to participate and share motivation, inspiration, and so much more in this magazine! Our enthusiasm has been a match from day one to better our community! As our thank you, coming soon we will be offering professional video-mercials at special rates to It’s Your Home advertisers interested in making their ads come to life online! These can be simultaneously used on their websites using “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” principles, professional hosting, scripting and production, as part of the It’s Your Home TEAM!

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Close everything else, too. Whether the air conditioner is on or off, keep windows and doors shut if the temperature outside is more than 77 degrees Fahrenheit (most people start to sweat at 78). Whenever the outside air is hotter than the inside air, opening a window invites heat to creep in.

Give your A/C some TLC. Clean or replace the filter in room and central air conditioners about once a month during the summer. If you have central air-conditioning, have the ducts checked for leaks, which can reduce a system's efficiency by as much as 15 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Seal any cracks between a window unit and the frame with peelable caulking or a sealant strip. These steps help ensure good airflow and keep the coils cleaner, which means more efficient and more effective cooling.

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