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CELEBRATE HOME ISSUE 2011

Sweet Success!

Sugardarlings

SHOP, EAT & HAVE FUN

LOCALLY!

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

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Director y of Hometown Professionals Air Conditioning Best Services A/C McWilliams A/C Attorneys- Personal Injury Kantaras & Andrepoulos Attorneys-Business Law Monticello Law Firm

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Auto Sales-New & Used Any Car USA

Bakery Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes

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Boutique Turtle’s Nest

Fishing Charter Viking Gulfstar

Florist Flowers By Jenny

Grout Repair Grout Rhino Hair Salon Aqua Terra Salon & Spa Cabelo Salon Inc. Salon Tre Hurricane Protection Home Safety Solutions Jewelry DeLuca’s Fine Jewelry Marketing Product Network Topaz Marketing Group

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Business Groups Rooters Club Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce Trinity Business Association Vendor Divas West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Working Women of Tampa Bay

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Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Center Mind & Body Defy Aging, Inc.

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Nail Salon Amber Nails

Carpet Cleaning Complete Care Systems

Nightclub Karl Reef

Companion Care Home Helpers

Non-Profit Organizations SPCA The Katelyn Foundation Pasco Pediatric Foundation

Dentists David W. Dempsey, D.D.S Dentists-Orthodontics Smiles by Graff, Family Entertainment Jungle Bounce Congo River Golf Fashion UltrueImage, Joanne L. Cicora

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Financial Services Raymond James - Amanda Murphy 30 Summit Brokerage 26

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Pet Euthanasia Gentle Pet Passings Pet Grooming Paw Wash Plus Physicians-Chiropractic Unger Chiropractic Clinic

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Physicians-Internal Medicine Dr. Halima Gafhoor

Pharmacist The Medicine Shoppe

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Pool Contractor Posh Pools of Florida, Inc.

Real Estate Florida Luxury Realty

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Restaurants Ali Gators Florida Grill & Bar Cricketers 54 Dimitri’s On the Water Niko’s Place The Stadium Restaurant Zen Forrest

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Storage Seven Springs Self Storage Southern Self Storage

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Tile Contractor Trinity Tile & Stone

Upholsterer Sunshine Upholstery

Veteranarian Trinity Pet Hospital

Water Damage Restoration Mr. Dry Out

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Volume II Issue 5 CELEBRATE HOME Issue 2011 PUBLISHER/EDITOR Debbie Dawson

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A Hometown Story

A Taste of Sweet Success at Sugardarlings Cones and Cupcakes

essica Beebe, owner and baker at Sugardarlings Cones and Cupcakes, has been serving up the sweet stuff since February of 2010. She initially opened with the idea of an affordable neighborhood ice cream shop that caters to the budget of the average family. The cupcakes were intended to be a side item, or an alternative to ice cream. But luck was on her side when she chose to open her shop the week of Valentine’s Day. Jess sold over 300 cupcakes her first week in business baking them in a toaster oven! With such overwhelming demand for her cupcakes, Jess upgraded to a baking oven and now offers between 15-20 different varieties of cupcakes every day, baking fresh ones throughout the day just to keep up with demand. Sugardarlings Award Winning Peanut Butter Smores was just recently honored "The Best Cupcake" in St.Pete, locally Sugardarlings was voted Best Desert, Best Kept Secret and Best Bakery in the Suncoast. That is what we call SWEET SUCCESS!! Jessica worked for The Innisbrook Golf Resort in Tarpon Springs Florida for over 13 years; Jess was versatile in many of the daily resort operation but primarily focused on Food & Beverage which was her passion. Jessica mentioned that she never thought the demand of her sweet treats would require her to bake full time and say goodbye to a job she was so loyal to. Word of mouth and a Facebook page has spread the news, as well as the popularity of such TV shows as DC cupcakes on TLC and Cupcake Wars on Food Network. Jess is serving customers from as far away as Miami! One of her regular customers is a pregnant woman who craves these delicious cupcakes so much she sends her husband in every day to get the flavor she has her heart set on that day! Jess has made cupcakes for weddings, baby showers, luncheons and birthday parties, including a very sweet Sweet 16!

Sugardarlings can even accommodate large school and church orders. Jess makes many tasty flavors, but one specialty item sure to get a laugh from customers caught by surprise is her Savory Cupcakes like Sweet Corn & Pulled Pork or her Yummy Chicken & Waffles, or give the popular maple bacon a try. Some more conventional favorites include chocolate/chocolate, red velvet, chocolate/peanut butter, and cappuccino, but the menu changes daily so come by often. Every day is kid’s day though because Jess loves to loan them an apron and let them decorate their own cupcakes. The adults can sit at a table and eat their ice cream or cupcakes with a cup of coffee while the kids color, draw on the chalkboard, or admire the “wall art” contributed by the students of area schools. Sugardarlings’ fun, family atmosphere is important to Jess. Even the name of her business comes from a sweet family tradition starting when her Grandmother would tell the grand-children to “come over here darling and get some sugar”. Jess’s mother reminded her of Grandma’s saying and Jess began calling her own children “sugardarlings”. So when a road trip up the East Coast and many stops at Hershey’s Ice Cream inspired Jess to open an ice cream shop, what else could she possibly name it? So with such sweet success, what could Sugardarlings Cones and Cupcakes be planning next? Well, Jess will soon have Sugardarlings t-shirts in her store, and will be baking fresh cupcakes to be offered in boutiques in Clearwater and Safety Harbor (exact locations to be announced soon). Anyone wanting to sell Sugardarlings fresh delicious cupcakes in their boutique, deli, coffee shop, book store, or retail store can give Jess a call at 727-376-2253, or come by and taste test some of her creations at 8511 Old County Road 54 New Port Richey and New Location Open Mid September In Palm Harbor/East Lake Area. Sugardarlings Cones and Cupcakes is open from 12:00pm-9:00pm Mon-Sat and can be reached by email at sugardarlings@hotmail.com.

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Understanding Capital Gains in Real

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Not Your Grandmother’s Pearls

10 Reasons to Buy Local

Hassle Free Car Buying & Leasing

The Answer to Beautiful Hair

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A Hometown Story

The Style File

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Dining & Entertainment

Pet Contest

Events Calendar

Jessica Beebe of Sugardarlings

Back to School and Deﬁning your Style! Feng Shui, Healing the “Sacred Space” in Your Home Night Out on the Town

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Reasons to SHOP, EAT and HAVE FUN Locally IT’s YOUR HOME!

To strengthen local economy: Studies have shown that buying from an independent, locally owned business, significantly raises the number of times your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and farms—continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community.

Keep your community unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun—all of it makes our community home.

Increase jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally in the United Sates of America.

Invest in community: Local businesses are owned by people who live in the community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

Encourage local prosperity: A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. Reduce environmental impact: Locally owned businesses can make more local purchases requiring less transportation and generally set up shop in town or city centers as opposed to developing on the fringe. This means contributing less to greenhouse gas emissions, sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Support community groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses.

Get better service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know customers.

Put your taxes to good use: Local businesses in town centers require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering the community. Buy what you want, not what someone wants you to buy: A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices. Sustain South Sound, Washington, USA

EDITORS LETTER

elebrate Home! I am excited to celebrate a successful year of spotlighting the heartbeat of our hometowns – our local businesses, the “Hometown Professionals” throughout our communities. It is with great joy that we are able to bring them into your hearts and homes. Each business and shop brings something unique and special to the streets of our towns. The cover photo brings you a glimpse of our celebration, as the team of IT’S YOUR HOME enjoys delicious cupcakes from Sugardarlings Cone and Cupcakes while shopping at The Turtle’s Nest in Trinity. I am proud that members of our team are very involved in the community, and I have witnessed firsthand how our residents and businesses rally together to not only support each other, but those in need. Our community is home to so many local businesses and organizations offering services, financial generosity and countless volunteer hours to support the numerous events orchestrated to help those less fortunate. If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know. On behalf the entire team, I offer a special thanks to our business sponsors, as well as our readers. Without all of you, we would not be embarking on another year of IT’S YOUR HOME! Our passion continues into this, our second year, as we encourage residents to shop, dine, support and enjoy all our local businesses have to offer! Connect with us to be included in upcoming events, discounts and coupons. Look for IT’S YOUR HOME on Facebook and YourHomeTrinity on Twitter. While you are online, check out our digital edition at www. ItsYourHomeTrinity.com. Please browse and share with your family, friends, and neighbors! Cover: Our Team - Sandra Testo-Michaud, Barbara Marville Kelly, Debbie Dawson, Kristin Vogt-Wilson Joanne L. Cicora, Papande Newman (standing), Debra Taylor (front), Rich Scherch & Len Wasnock (not present)

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aving served West Tampa Bay for more than 30 years, McWilliams & Son, Inc., is the air conditioning contractor who is “Keeping You Cool” in Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando, Citrus and Hillsborough counties. The McWilliams team is dedicated to providing quality attention, quality work and quality time to each and every customer as the #1 trusted contractor when it comes to air conditioning, heating, ventilation and commercial refrigeration. With a variety of services and products from which to choose, the experts at McWilliams and Son, Inc., can customize a solution that is perfect for you and your family. Neglect and poor maintenance of your air conditioning system can cost you thousands of dollars each year in lost energy. In this day and age, it pays to have a specialist on your side to prevent unnecessary costs. Gil McWilliams and his team can keep you cool while keeping your energy costs low. “We are constantly learning and training to know everything

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AsktheSeal.com is a new locally based website where consumers can find companies with the Seal of Approval. The Seal of Approval verifies a company’s license, insurance and customer service record. It also performs criminal and sex offender checks on company owners as well as employees who interact with the public or their personal information.

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Many companies falsely claim to be licensed and insured. If an employee of one these companies gets hurt or property is damaged, homeowners insurance may deny the claim leaving the homeowner liable. Popular community feedback sites do not check license, insurance and criminal records which can give you a false sense of security. Unscrupulous companies and individuals have already learned how to game the community ratings sites by having family and friends sign up and enter postings about what a great company they are and how terrible their competitors are.

Businesses & consumers can get more information about this service at www.AsktheSeal.com or call 800-410-SEAL (7325).

Companies with the Seal of Approval can initiate an email (called SEAL-MAIL) from AsktheSeal.com. It includes a photo and verification of background check of the employee coming to your home or business so you know who you are opening your door for. The employee will also have a photo ID issued by AsktheSeal.com verifying their annual criminal background check.

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f you're going to decorate a room yourself and don't know where to start, check out these tips for making over a room as systematically as possible. (Note: this is for people who have already picked out their color scheme, furniture, fabrics, etc.) Line Up the Pros Make sure you have a skilled electrician, painter, and whatever other pro you might need on hand. You want to make sure you have the best person for the job and that rarely happens when you randomly choose. Do the Floors First Always deal with the floors first. Staining or sanding a floor, or even taking up and putting down carpet will cause at least a little damage to the walls. Limit the number of touch ups you have to do by waiting to paint until after the floors are done. Install Cabinets Before Painting If you're doing a kitchen or bathroom you'll also want to hang cabinets before painting. Once this is done you can paint the entire room. It's best to do all the painting at once so start with the trim and then tackle the walls (starting at the top and working your way down).

Hang Fixtures Once the entire room is painted you can hang the light fixtures (such as chandeliers and sconces). It's best to do this before anything else goes in the room so that nothing will get in the

way (such as drapery fabric). Once all the lighting has been installed you can install the window treatments. Arrange Furniture It's always best to have an arrangements planned before bringing the furniture in, but if you find it doesn't work as well as you had hoped don't be afraid to move things around and play with the furniture placement. Bring In Accessories Artwork, lamps, decorative objects like candlesticks, books, and pillows are all important elements. They're what truly make a room personal, so have fun with this and use these items to show your personality and celebrate your home! Selling a home requires preparation, and, in today's market, a reality check. Ann Alderson breaks the process down into manageable steps and offers expert home staging tips and techniques. https://stagingsouthtampa.com

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new school year can mean lots of new artwork to display around your home. And while the fridge is nice, it’s fun to create a space that’s a bit more special. Here’s a simple idea from Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss: Purchase inexpensive frames from the dollar or thrift store, and paint them to match the décor of the room or rooms in which you would like to display your child’s art work. Hang the empty frames where you choose, then place a binder clip on a tack for ease of rotating your art gallery! Another suggestion: use a plain or painted corkboard as a replacement for the back of the frame and use push pins to display work.

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he ambience of dining on the water can only be enhanced with the freshest seafood, delivered daily by our local ﬁshermen—and women – and served exquisitely prepared-to-order at Dimitri’s on the Water!

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Restaurateur and Executive Chef, Demetrios Salivaras explains, “It’s all about quality and buying local. We want to sustain our local fishermen, while providing our customers with the most delicious domestic seafood. Our commitment is to keep it within our community and support our local economy.” Seafood is seasonal. Different species of whole fish arrive daily, and Dimitri displays the catch of day in a showcase between the dining room and kitchen. You have the option to select the one you want and how you want it prepared! Currently, whole fish featured at Dimitri’s include Domestic Black Grouper, American Red Snapper, and Hog Fish. Domestic shrimp are always served at Dimitri’s, never farm-raised or flown-in!

Sunday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 698 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs

727-945-9400 www.Dimitrisonthewater.com

Plus, “If you hook it, they’ll cook it,” any way you want! In fact, you can dock your boat right alongside Dimitri’s and come in for a cold beer, refreshing cocktail or scrumptious meal after a relaxing day on the water! Don’t forget to make your holiday reservations now. Dimitri’s on the Water can accommodate any size party, but plan to book early, so they will be ready when you are!

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Food & DINING 2 FOR 1 HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY from Open to Close

Tue, Wed, Thurs, 11am-9pm • Fri & Sat 11am-10pm Sunday 11am-9pm Closed Monday

6818 U.S. 19 • New Port Richey

www.nikosplacerestaurant.com

727-841-8151

Delicious Quality

Food at a Fair Price

We Serve One Of The Best Prime Rib In Town

Everything is HOMEMADE

Easter Sunday taking reservations from 11-7 with many specials that day including Roast Leg of Lamb, Duck, Ham, and many more!

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GIANT SALAD BAR with Over 40 Items including Soup - Fresh Fruit and Dessert Banquet Rooms up to 50

TUESDAY NIGHT Hospitality Night Kids Eat FREE Ride Rocky FREE

WEDNESDAY NIGHT 9 PM - 11 PM Live Team Trivia with “Quizmaster Joe”

FRIDAY NIGHTS

Karaoke w/ Live DJ Men’s Night All You Can Eat FISH & CHIPS

Expire 10/15/2011

SATURDAY NIGHTS Live DJ

YAPPY HOUR

2ND Thursday each Month 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Special Doggie Menu!

All College and NFL games available. Reserve Your TV with a Party of 10 or More! Special Football Menu

Food & DINING The Ultimate Hours 4:00PM to 2:00AM Wednesday-Saturday

Nightclub!

Live Music & Drink Specials all Weekend

Wednesday Night: DJ China Thursday Night: DJ Infamous, Ladies Night, $2 drinks Thursday: Any & All Shots, Buy 2, Get 1 Free Sunday-Tuesday: Available for Private Parties

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727.848.7838

The Best Live Bands Every Friday & Saturday Nights!

ocated at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Main Street in New Port Richey, The Karl Reef provides the ultimate night club experience in Tampa Bay. Owners Joe & Michelle Karl provide their patrons with excellent drink specials and the best live bands on Florida’s West Coast each and every Friday & Saturday nights! The Karl Reef is open to relax, party and dance, Wednesday– Saturday, and is available for private parties and special events Sunday –Tuesday. For more information, please call 727.848.7838. Watch for more information regarding Bike Fest at The Karl Reef, October 7th, at www.Itsyourhometrinity.com and on

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Cricketers 54

B ritish P uB & r estaurant Cheers tO the Best Fish & ChiPs in tOWn

Friendly Atmosphere

Enjoy a pint of beer or our daily drink specials in our bar.

• Pool Tables • Dart Boards • NTN Trivia Jukebox • NFL Sunday Ticket Smoking allowed

Sunday - Saturday 12 pm -2 am

8525 Old County Rd. 54 • New Port Richey

727-372-3011

Find us on facebook

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Trinity’s Old English Pub

ricketers 54 is not a chain restaurant, but an affordable, customer-friendly pub located right in the heart of Trinity. Taking ownership in 2005, Joyce and Frank Adams is proud that they renovated the establishment and added pool tables and darts to enhance the casual atmosphere, which also includes NTN Trivia and a 300,000 song jukebox. At this full-service bar, you’ll also find the best fish & chips in town! Pool leagues are available, as well as the NFL Sunday Ticket. Drink specials occur daily at Cricketers 54, and you can pair your favorite beverage with something scrumptious from their pub-style menu. The kitchen is open Thursday through Sunday. The Adams favorite part of their business is “All of the people we get to meet and having them become part of our ever growing family.” And that’s how they view Trinity: as a growing community based on family values, of which they are glad to be part. The staff at Cricketers 54 has been together since opening the pub in 2005, and share this family attitude with all of their customers, so they feel like the pub is “their place.” Cricketers 54 is located at 8525 Old CR 54 in Trinity. For more information call 727-372-3011 or email jasonsbar2002@yahoo.com. www.ItsYourHomeTrinity.com

SAFETY TIPS

Sandra Testo-Michaud

Sandra@ForTheLocalBusiness.com

www.KatelynFoundation.org.

OW!….A new school year has begun! It’s always exciting getting started with the school year, but as you prepare your child for his or her time in the classroom, remember, there is more to getting ready for school than just buying supplies. Accidents can be prevented if parents are on the lookout for potential hazards. To help your keep your kids free from harm, here are some safety tips from SAFE KIDS, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. As children are returning to school, many of them will be spending time home alone after school until their parents get home from work.

What Parents Can Do to Keep Kids Safe at Home: • It's a good idea to have them call you at work to check in when they get home! • Discuss if they are ready to use the oven, stove or microwave and if they understand how to be fire safe. • Posting an emergency phone list where children can see it. Include 9-1-1, parent's work and cell numbers and the numbers for anyone else who is close and trusted such as a neighbor or friend. • Identify neighbors whose home your child can go to in case of an Education is not emergency that requires them to leave home. Let the neighbor know the preparation for life; child is home alone and may call if needed. education is life itself. • Practice emergency plans with your kids so they know what to do in the event of fire, injury, or other emergencies. Write the plan down ~John Dewey and make sure the child knows where it is. • Make sure the first aid kit is stocked and stored where your children can find it; keep it out of reach of young children. Red Cross babysitter training can enhance their safety skills. • Let children know where the flashlights are. Make sure that the batteries are fresh, and that the child knows how to use them. • Remove or safely store in locked areas dangerous items like guns, ammunition, knives, hand tools, power tools, razor blades, scissors, and other objects that can cause injury. • Make sure potential poisons like detergents, polishes, pesticides, care-care fluids, lighter fluid and lamp oils are stored in locked cabinets or out of the reach of children. • Make sure medicine is kept in a locked storage place or out of the reach of children. • Make sure at least one approved smoke alarm is installed and operating on each level of the home. •Limit the time the child spends in front of the television or computer. Activate parental controls. Use programs that limit the sites children can visit, restrict chat sites and allow parents to monitor online activity. • Never schedule appointments for service representatives, such as a TV cable installer, without an adult being present.

ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AND SELF ESTEEM By Myron Graff, D.M.D., P.A.

rthodontic treatment results in straighter teeth and a more pleasant smile but its ultimate goal is to remove impediments to developing excellent self esteem. It’s difficult enough to be an adolescent with a pleasant smile, but extra tough if you’re embarrassed by your appearance. Teen magazines devote countless pages to improved appearance (hair, skin, nails, clothes, etc) but these are easily correctable issues. The more important concerns are more timely and difficult to correct. Orthodontic care frequently takes 18 or more months, but you receive a lifetime of benefit. What more valuable legacy could a parent give their child than a boost in self esteem? Smiles by Graff, providing State-Of-The-Art professional orthodontic services for over 35 years.

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Gentle Pet Passings, LLC Peaceful Compassionate Home Euthanasia Saying goodbye to your beloved friend is a loving but difficult decision. Circumstances are often too stressful for either you or your pet to make the trip to your veterinary clinic. Now those final precious moments can be spent with your pet in the comfort and familiarity of their home surrounded by all that they love.

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Pet Sitting Services Now Available We Groom CATS TOO!!

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PET CONTEST - SPAW MAKEOVER Courtesy of Paw Wash Plus of Trinity & IT’s YOUR HOME

DOES YOUR FURRY FRIEND NEED A MAKEOVER? Send us a photo with a short story and tell us why your pet needs a little pampering. If selected, your pet will win a free SPAW Package which includes: • SPAW Lavish Your Pet Shampoo & Conditioner Treatment • SPAW Lavish Your Pet Blueberry Facial & Pawdicure Haircut & Style Complete with Bow or Bandana Yummy Bakery Treat to Take Home • Star in the next issue of IT's YOUR HOME in print and online & Featured on Paw Wash Plus Facebook Page & Monthly Newsletter Enter to win: Email your photo and 100 words or less to contests@ItsYourHomeTrinity or stop by Paw Wash Plus of Trinity located at 2319 Seven Springs Blvd. One winner per issue

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Safety Tips for Pets By Gail Armstrong SPCA Suncoast, Executive Director

ust like the rest of your family, your pets count on you to help keep them safe. Some safety tips to remember are:

Many dogs love to hang their head outside car windows, but there’s nothing to protect them when they do. Have you ever had a rock fly up and chip or crack your windshield? Rocks, bugs and various types of debris can hit your dog’s head or eyes and may result in a serious injury. Dog’s can burn their foot pads on hot pavement or metal surfaces so be careful on streets, sidewalks, boat decks and car beds. Look for shade or grass or carry a wet towel to stand on to protect doggy feet.

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7734 Congress St. • New Port Richey, FL 34653

Many cats are independent and love to roam outside. Unfortunately this can be dangerous for even the most self sufficient cat, as well as their families. Diseases such as ringworm, scabies, cat scratch fever and rabies are in the environment and can be transmitted to humans. Also free roaming cats may come in contact with the Feline Leukemia Virus and the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus which can be life threatening to cats. Fleas, ticks, hookworms and roundworms are parasites that may be brought into the home from outside. Outside predators such as dogs, coyotes, snakes, other cats and even hawks, as well as cars, make life dangerous for your outside kitty.

Fun Pet Facts

Pet lovers are guardians to nearly 100 million dogs and cats in the United States, and spend about $35 billion on their furry friends each year. (Source: American Pet Product Manufacturer Association) Studies show that people with pets live longer, have less stress, and fewer health problems. (Source: American Pet Product Manufacturers Association Popular name for pooches. Other popular dog names in the U.S. are Jake, Buddy, Maggie, Molly, and Bear. (Source: Bowwow.com.au) A cat will almost never meow at another cat, because cats only meow to get our attention. (Source: i-pets.com)

Comprehensive Care Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry Pain Management Latest Diagnostics Spotless New Facility

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Visit us online at www.trinitypethospital.net

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

4th Annual Barktoberfest At Harley Davidson of New Port Richey 11 am – 3 pm

Fun For the Whole Family & Your Furry Friends too! Pet Costume Contests, Pet Talent Contest, “Wag” Bags, Food, Games, Music, Prize Drawings, Silent Auction Bouncy House, Face Painting & more...

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Chamber President, Sue Thomas, invites business owners and managers to attend the “Coffee with Class” networking breakfasts the first and third Wednesdays, from 8:30AM-10:00AM, at Rusty Bellies Restaurant located at the West end of the World Famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. The Chamber office and Art Gallery is open seven days a week for visitor information, and they look forward to your visit!

Upcoming Events Sept 15: Sunset Beach Concert. 7pm with Roadhouse Band. Free. 942-5628 or www.tsrdonline.com Sept 24-25: Plant & Garden Festival. Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., 10am4pm, on the Sponge Docks. 776-7261 Sept 25: Lauren Grame “A Woman’s Life & Love.” [$16/$14 Members] 2pm, Heritage Museum. 942-5605 or www.tarponarts.org Sept 30: Singing Tree: Folk Music with a Classical Twist. [$16/$14 Members], 8pm, Cultural Center. 942-5605 Oct 1: Battle of the Garage Bands Noon-10pm, Lake Tarpon Resort. 937-6109 Oct 1: Night in the Islands 6pm-11pm, on the Sponge Docks, Free. Live music by The Islanders. 942-5605 Oct 1: Celebration of Life Service under the Old Oak Tree. Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 3pm. 942-5002 Oct 6: Rising Stars with Maria Zouves. [$16/$14 Members], 7:30pm, Performing Arts Center. 942-5605 www.tarponarts.org Oct 7: Singer-Songwriter Mike Jurgensen & 2PM [$16/$14 Members], 8pm, Cultural Center. 942-5605 www.tarponarts.org Oct 8-9: Arts & Crafts Festival Historic Downtown, 10am-5pm. Free. 937-6109

Oct 13: Sunset Beach Concert 7pm with Straight Up Blues Band. Free. 942-5628 or www.tsrdonline.com Oct 14: Battlefield Band: Direct from Scotland. [$28/$24 Members], 8pm, Performing Arts Center. 942-5605 www.tarponarts.org Oct 15-16: Tarpon Springs BBQ Festival and More. Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-4pm, on the Sponge Docks. 776-7261 Oct 15: Flea Market. Tarpon Gymnasium, 400 S Walton Ave. 8am-1pm. 942-5628 www.tsrdonline.com Oct 16: Rex Tabor: Opera Goes to Broadway. [$14/$10 Members], 2pm, Cultural Center. 942-5605 www.tarponarts.org Oct 20: Jill Noblit, “Once Upon a Bayou.” Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society at the Train Depot, 7pm. 943-4624 Oct 21-23, 28-30: Dracula. [$28/$24 Members], 8pm, Performing Arts Center. 942-5605 www.tarponarts.org Oct 22: Rocky Horror Picture Show. $5. Gates open at 8:30pm, Sunset Beach. 942-5628 or www.tsrdonline.com Oct 24: Paranormal Research with Haunter Hunters. Free. Library, 7pm. Registration Required. 943-4922 tslref@gmail.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce is located in the Artists’ Faire Fine Arts & Gifts Gallery in Historic Downtown Tarpon Springs.

Sept 17 - 11am-3pm Taste of Trinity 3 and Business Expo Seven Springs Middle School 2441 Little Road, New Port Richey Food Tasting, Family Fun General Admission: $5 per person Family Four Pack: $15 All proceeds go to Seven Springs Middle School PTSO. 727-645-2078, e-mail: djerome001@tampabay.rr.com, or visit ssms.pasco.k12.fl.us Sept 24 - 6pm-12am Trinity Rotary presents Hot Night in Havana Heritage Springs Country Club 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Trinity 34655 Tickets: $125 727-243-3578 Oct 3 - 5pm-8pm TBA 2011 Community Expo FREE Event Fox Hollow Golf Club 10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy, Trinity, FL 34655 Oct 7 - 6pm-9pm Catches For Critters Catches Waterfront Grille 7811 Bayview St, Port Richey Proceeds benefit SPCA Suncoast 727-359-9518 Oct 7 - 1:00 Shotgun Start N. Suncoast Chiropractic Society Golf Tournament $75 per golfer/$250 per foursome Beacon Woods Golf Club 727-410-8438 Cotee River Bike Fest, Downtown New Port Richey Oct 7 - 5pm-10pm, Oct 8 - 9am-10pm, Oct 9 - 9am-4pm www.coteeriverbikefest.com Oct 22 - 10am-2pm Unger's 2nd Annual Fall Festival FREE Event Downtown Longleaf Contact 727-264-8888

West Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Gateway to Tropical Florida

5443 Main Street New Port Richey, FL 34652 Phone: 727.842.7651 Fax: 727.848.0202 dan@westpasco.com www.westpasco.com

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