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Vol. 5, Issue 1, January 2014
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Walking into The Event Factory, located at 7565 Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, is like stepping out of real life and into a fairytale. It’s true. From the outside you would never know that an entirely different world waits beyond the doors, for on the outside it looks like a small boutique in a strip plaza. But just like any magical story worth its salt, you quickly find that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Once inside, you and your guests will find yourselves immersed in a 50,000-square-foot facility that has been transformed into a gorgeous new world. Like walking onto the set See “Event Factory” on page 26
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Feeding the Hungry...............3 Radish, Set, Go for 2014.......4 Jones & Co. CPAs..........10-11 Dr. Mark Gottlieb..........14-15 Inspired Drapes..............18-19 Our Community, Our Home, Our Businesses..........28-29
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At 5,000 square feet, Anytime Fitness Odessa has ample space for state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical, and rowing machines plus plenty of free weights and top-of-the-line weight machines, but it is not so big that you get lost in a maze of machines like you can at some big box gyms. “We really have a family feel to our fitness club,” says owner James Magliulo. “We take great pride in our club and keep it very neat, clean, and orderly. We want our members to enjoy coming here.” Entrepreneur magazine gave Anytime Fitness the coveted top spot on its “Franchise 500” list this year. You may have a lot of excuses in your mind for why you don’t work out but a membership to Anytime Fitness Odessa will overcome all excuses and help you get on track to have a
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Landon Outreach Foundation’s 2nd Annual Feeding the Hungry - A Happy Occasion for All! Neighboring families and individuals in need gathered together to enjoy a delicious hot meal on Monday, December 16 outside of The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, located at 5334 Aspen Street in New Port Richey. It was a beautiful Florida wintery day – sunny and just chilly enough for a lightweight jacket. Individual volunteers as well as volunteers from many local businesses and nonprofits, including The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, worked to make the Feeding the Hungry picnic a festive, holiday party. This special annual event was possible due to the fundraising efforts of the Landon Outreach Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit, and local supporting businesses including Landon Plastic Surgery and The Spa Boutique, Grille 54, Christo’s Family Restaurant and Pit Boss BBQ. Santa was there spreading Christmas cheer and in addition to a nutritious, tasty hot meal and dessert, those
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in need were given gift bags with blankets, warm socks, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Many enjoyed the food and the camaraderie! Charles came out for a hot meal and said, “I am having a wonderful time at this event. It is a Godsend for everyone. It seems to be helping a lot of people. We all need help and it is great to see such a wonderful, giving spirit.” His friend Rick wanted to know, “Who made this? It hit the spot!” And Pat, who had joined them, said of The Good Samaritan Health Clinic, “This is a good place. They’ve been helping people for a long time.” Eleven-year-old Anecia and her brother Trevion, nine, enjoyed the day and Anecia even snuggled up to a lifesized, stuffed Frosty the Snowman for a warm snuggle.
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Bruce and Cheryl Landon of the Landon Outreach Foundation would like to thank the many volunteers who came out to help make this day special for as many as possible. Bruce and Cheryl were assisted by their children Alex and Ben, as well as many of their staff. All of the volunteers enjoyed the chance to do something positive to help those in our community. Terry Kohler of Visiting Angels was one of those who wanted to help. Terry said, “New Port Richey is such See “Feeding the Hungry” on pg. 6
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Radish, Set, Go for 2014! Here in Florida we don’t get a real winter. There’s no snow and no super cold weather. Fortunately for us that means we get an additional growing season with gives us delicious root veggies, like the radish. Radishes are a misunderstood and often unremembered vegetable that we get a lot of growth from here in the cooler weather. Radishes have the advantage of being low calorie, cholesterol and saturated fat free but have a multitude of healthy micronutrients including potassium, vitamin C, folate, fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, riboflavin and sodium. Being such a great source of much needed vitamins and minerals keeps these nutrient dense gems at the top of our Health Starts Here® list. The best part, though? They are super simple to prepare. Trust me. Try these simple methods to start adding some delicious, peppery radish flavor into your life. Eat them raw. Couldn’t be simpler, right? They are inexpensive, you can carry them in a small plastic con-
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tainer and they don’t require refrigeration. Grab a handful in the morning and crunch on them throughout the day to help keep cravings for less nutritious items to a minimum. Sliver them and add them to sandwiches, salads or even pasta dishes! They add a burst of flavor to anything you want to try them with. Braise them and use them as a side dish with your favorite entrees. From salmon or chicken to baked tofu these guys are a good and flavorful addition to any lunch or dinner. Find additional healthy eating recipes to jump start your new year at http://wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes Nicole Sampson is the Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Market Carrollwood. She is a great resource for free, easy tips on how to eat
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healthy on a budget. Keep an eye out for her free classes and store tours at wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/carrollwood or email her at nicole.sampson@wholefoods.com to set up a healthy eating education event for your school or workplace! Cucumber, Radish and Seaweed Salad Noodle-like black seaweed strands make this strikingly colorful salad a healthful side dish for pairing with fish, grilled meals or Asian noodle dishes. The salad benefits from at least
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Ingredients: 1 cup (1/2 ounce) dried arame seaweed 2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 bunch small red radishes, trimmed and quartered 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari 2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds, toasted and cooled (optional) Method: Soak arame in cold water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add cucumbers, radishes, rice vinegar and tamari and toss to combine. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, toss vegetables again with dressing that has settled at the bottom of the bowl and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
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“Feeding Hungry” Continued from page 3 a great city and I am glad to be out volunteering and helping to care for those in our city.” Beverly Harris truly enjoyed the day of volunteering, said, “It is an awesome blessing that Dr. Landon and his staff were able to provide for so many people. This is what Christmas is about.” Dr. Bruce Landon is hopeful that the Feeding the Hungry event will continue to reach even more people in the future. He is happy that the 2013 event reached more people that the first Feeding the Hungry held in 2012. “This year we decided to hold it earlier in the day and take it out to an area where there is a more immediate need. The Good Samaritan Health Clinic was kind enough to let us set up on their property and even passed out fliers to local clinics to help us reach as many in need as possible.” Mother and daughter Loida and Kimberly, 27, worked side-by-side along with Barbara and Carol at the sweets station. Kimberly said, “We’ve wanted to help out locally here in New Port Richey. This is a good cause
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and a good way to start the holidays. People for Haiti founder Guiga was there with her daughter and is excited that Landon Outreach Foundation will be part of the next trip to Haiti. Guiga said, “All four of the Landons are going to be able to go and we are very excited to have them join us on our upcoming mission.” The Event Factory’s photographer Eydie Gonzalez said, “I’m happy to be here to capture the event!” Lynn Hazard of Regional Networking Group saw the day as a great opportunity to meet like-minded people. Lynn said, “I have always volunteered but this is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer to feed the hungry. I enjoy talking to everyone; some I was able to encourage and
some I was even able to help with employment opportunities.” As the day wound down, nothing went to waste. Cheryl Landon arranged to send food to the Rap House, Catholic charities and a homeless shelter. Recent Landon Outreach Foundation events have raised funds for battered women’s shelters and the Children’s Cancer Center, as well as
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Alex, Dr. Bruce, Cheryl & Ben providing a holiday party for the children there. Feeding the Hungry was a great way for the Landon Outreach Foundation to end its year. Please visit www.LandonOutreach.com to find information on how you can volunteer, donate or participate in exciting opportunities to give back in 2014.
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Jones & Company CPAs P.A. Opens New Office in Land O’ Lakes By Marcy Sanford Jones & Company CPAs is proud to announce the opening of their new location in the offices of Devonwood at 20635 Amberfield Drive, Suite 101 in Land O’ Lakes. Since 1986, Jones & Company, CPAs has been providing quality professional service for businesses, families, and individuals. “We have many clients in the Land O’ Lakes area,” says founding partner Patricia Jones. “We wanted to be able to better serve them and the rest of the community by opening this new office.” Whether you need advice, accounting service, or training, Patricia and partner Traci Malik, along with their professional staff are available to help you navigate your way through year-end, quarterly, or monthly financial planning and accounting. “The tax laws and regulations change dramatically each year,” says Traci. “We stay up-to-date and current on the latest changes so that our clients get all the savings available. We try to go above-and-beyond in keep-
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ing our clients informed on new regulations or changes so that they are able to adjust throughout the year and don’t have any unpleasant surprises when they file their end of year taxes.” If you’re a small business owner, Jones & Company CPAs P.A. can be a valuable partner to you and your business. Not only do they offer a wide array of business services but they can also help you hire a bookkeeper and even train your employees. “We have helped many clients hire bookkeepers,” says Patricia. “We can interview your candidates, test their skills, and perform a background check to make sure you are getting the best employee. We will also come to your business to set up QuickBooks and train your employees so they can use it properly.” No matter what you need as a small business owner, Jones & Company CPAs P.A. can help – tax services, accounting, consulting, business valuations, litigation support, new entity formation audit, review, and compilations, even forensic accounting. Both Patricia Jones and Traci Malik are
Jones & Company CPAs Welcomes You! (L-R):Cintia Nguyen, Tiffany Roach, Judy Fortuna, Traci Malik, Patricia Jones, Leslie Scott, Charlin Ramirez Certified Fraud Examiners. As Certified Fraud Examiners, they can test the internal controls, review bookkeeping functions and search for misappropriation of assets. “Most of our business comes from referrals,” says Patricia. “We still have many of the same clients from
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when we opened in 1986. We always try to go above-and-beyond to make sure our clients are informed. It’s really rewarding to see their businesses grow and to know that we helped.” Jones & Company CPAs P. A. shows the same respect and attention to details to their individual clients as
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they do their business ones. “People may miss out on a lot of deductions and savings by doing their own taxes,” says Traci. “Even an online service may have errors. We want to make sure our clients avoid audit or any issues that may occur from an incorrect tax return and get them all the savings they have coming to them.” Jones & Company CPAs is a trusted partner for your family and business.
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Patricia Jones opened the practice in Pasco County in 1986. She graduated from College Misericordia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and was licensed in the State of Florida as a Certified Public Accountant in 1984. She has over 35 years of accounting experience, which includes taxation, audit, estate planning and consulting. Patricia is accredited with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners for fraud examinations. Patricia is also an Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Patricia serves on the Board of Directors as Treasurer of Gulfside
Regional Hospice, Inc. She is the presently on the Board of Directors with Junior Achievement-West Pasco and Treasurer of Friends of New Port Richey Library. She is a member of the Women in Philanthropy North Bay. In 2006, she was awarded the Bronze Leadership award for her work with Junior Achievement. She is presently Chair of the North Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Traci Malik joined Jones & Company CPAs in 2002 and has been in the public accounting field since 2000. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy degree from The University of South Florida. She became a CPA in 2004 and a partner in the firm in 2010. She is accredited with the Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners for fraud examinations. She is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Traci has been on numerous boards of directors for non-profits over the years. She is currently on the board for the Alzheimer’s Family Organization Foundation. She has previously been on the board for the Suncoast Chapter of the FICPA, Junior Achievement, and Alzheimer’s Family Organization. Jones & Company CPAs’ Land O’ Lakes office at 20635 Amberfield Drive, Suite 101, off State Road 54, is open by appointment. To schedule a free consultation, call 727-845-4166. You can also find more information about them at www.jonescpas.com or on their facebook page.
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Dr. Mark Gottlieb Takes the Extra Time to Really Care for Patients By Katie Thomas Your health is one of the best investments you can make in your lifetime. After all, a strong, healthy body and clear mind can add years to your life making you feel rejuvenated, energized and happy. Mark Gottlieb, DO, cares for his patients in Trinity with a mindset to help people feel better from the inside out, based upon approaching healthcare as a relationship where he works one-on-one with you to help change your lifestyles for healthier, longitudinal living. Dr. Gottlieb opened his practice in Trinity last July after moving to the community with his wife Nancy and children. Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Gottlieb attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is a highly accredited osteopathic society that specializes in teaching students to take a “whole person” approach. Osteopathic doctors learn the importance of educating patients in taking charge of their own health and working towards healing through lifestyle modification.
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Dr. Mark Gottlieb Dr. Gottlieb says, “The best medicine is done when physicians and patients work together as equal teammates. Great communication and mutual respect must exist. I believe working together, analyzing a patient’s lifestyle and really obtaining an understanding of each individual patient is key to great healthcare and longevity.” Dr. Gottlieb came out of residency in 1993 and ever since has been working one-on-one with patients to provide the knowledge they need in order to become healthier. “The
biggest success in my practice is when I can work with someone to help them improve their lives without medicine, or even being able to help them get off certain prescriptions,” says Dr. Gottlieb. “Many patients just need a little extra guidance to take control of their health, even if it is as small as suggesting a five minute walk everyday. The difference can be phenomenal and I love to see my patients walk out of my office feeling educated, energized and excited to start changing their lives!” With a mindset to build lasting relationships with each patient, Dr. Gottlieb takes the extra time necessary to find our about each person visiting his office. He says, “Patients know themselves the best. You have to listen to them. I like to educate my patients as thoroughly as possible. I go into the details of what the problem is about, what we can both do to make it better and if I do need to provide medication, I make certain that I give a full education on what the medicine does within their body, both the pros and cons.”
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Dr. Gottlieb works to make health simple for patients and breaks healthcare down into simple terms, so each individual can be fully informed on what is going on with them selves. “I have done extensive work with patients on lifestyle modification. We discuss nutrition, exercise, sleep habits, stress triggers and how to better the lifestyle they are leading,” explains Dr. Gottlieb. “Knowledge is power and I believe that when patients learn about their own bodies, they feel empowered and able to enrich their lives.” His office is welcoming and comfortable. When you enter, you don’t feel as if you have walked into a clinical setting. Dr. Gottlieb wants patients to feel as comfortable as possible and open up to him about their concerns. “I don’t just focus on treating disease, I work to improve the overall health of patients and help them maximize their lives,” says Dr. Gottlieb. “Maximizing health has a different meaning than just caring. We want people to know what it is like to feel good! We put together a roadmap of sorts to help them become more energetic and enrich their lives; I help them along the
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journey to better vitality.” It can be overwhelming to go through lifestyle changes and Dr. Gottlieb assists his patients on their path to better health. “Little steps can make a big difference,” says Dr. Gottlieb. “We try to not make anything overwhelming and I try to lead by example within my own lifestyle choices.” Dr. Gottlieb really listens to his patients when talking about certain subjects such as stress and other issues going on within their lives. He has a natural understanding of human nature and works to read the nonverbal cues his patients send him while talking with them about their health. Dr. Gottlieb started out in graduate school studying physics. After doing some work in radiation oncology as a physicist, he realized that he
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needed to change his career path. “I felt as if I didn’t have enough power to help people as a physicist and that is when I decided I wanted to be a physician,” says Dr. Gottlieb. “I wanted to have a greater impact on people’s lives by helping them reduce suffering and live fuller lives. It was a real awakening experience. I saw many nice people pass away after so much suffering and I just knew I wanted to be a driving force behind helping patients be healthier, so they wouldn’t have to suffer further down the line.” The relationship Dr. Gottlieb builds with his patients is personalized, individualized and highly attentive to every detail that can affect their health and vitality. Dr. Gottlieb is assisted at his practice by medical assistant and office manager, Stacey Patitz. She is a very personable and her communication skills are highly attuned to relationship building with patients. Stacey and Dr. Gottlieb work together to provide excellent primary care, lifestyle analysis, bloodwork, breathing tests, and much more.
Dr. Gottlieb also is on the staff at the Medical Center of Trinity, as well as a part of their committee for Continuing Medical Education. He will be speaking at the Medical Center of Trinity on January 29th, discussing the ABCs of Diabetes. The event is open to the public and you can “learn about the rise of type II diabetes and how to improve lifestyle strategies,” says Dr. Gottlieb. “Nothing charges me up more than doing a nice public presentation that can help people walk away with something to incorporate into their lives.”
Visit Dr. Gottlieb as a new patient or go watch his presentation on January the 29th at 12 p.m. to learn more about his mission and lifestyle modification coaching. Dr. Gottlieb’s office is located at 1807 Short branch Drive, Suite 101 in New Port Richey. The plaza he is located in is right off Duck Slough Boulevard and Maple Creek Drive. Call (727) 233-7307 for more information or to set up an appointment with the wonderful and caring Dr. Gottlieb.
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Inspired Drapes by Budget Blinds is the Perfect Finish for Your Home Décor By Marcy Sanford This Fall Budget Blinds truly became a one-stop shop for homeowners’ window covering needs when they added the Inspired Drapes line of drapery and hardware to their showroom. “We have always offered soft fashions for the windows including valances and cornices,” Budget Blinds co-owner Elaine Trotter said, “but many of our clients did not realize it. Now with Inspired Drapes we have a much wider selection of draperies, top treatments, and decorative hardware. Our new line of Inspired Drapes soft window coverings is a testament to Budget Blinds’ commitment to providing the best and most current window covering solutions available. The line offers complete flexibility in light, privacy control and fashion trends so a customer can get the best of both worlds in a single product.” Now no matter how you want to cover your windows: blinds, shutters, shades, cornices, or draperies, Budget Blinds and Inspired Drapes can help you get the look you want. You can visit the showroom located at 1208 W.
If you are looking for elegant draperies, cornices, valances and hardware - look no further than Inspired Drapes! Fletcher Avenue in Tampa or have a free in-house consultation with one of the talented design specialists from Inspired Drapes. “We have clients that bring swatches, pillows, and even chairs into our showroom,” says Elaine. “We are happy to help you find fabrics and suggest drapery styles to match anything in your home. We also have a design specialist with years of experience who will come to your home free of charge, bring swatches and samples for you to look at and help you pick out something to fit
your needs, your home, and your budget.” In fact, this January, Inspired Drapes is introducing new lines and styles of drapes, valances, and hardware so if you want a new look for the New Year, now is a fabulous time to talk to their window covering experts about the latest trends in window covering design. When you choose window treatments from Inspired Drapes, you know their beautiful stylish designs will be a
wonderful accent to your home. They have thousands of fabrics of all different styles, colors, textures, and designs, so they are sure to have just the right fabric for your home. Inspired Drapes consultants will measure your windows for you to ensure that the curtains or drapes you choose fit perfectly. They will also send out an expert installer to make sure your drapes not only hang the right way but that the hardware is installed correctly so you don’t end up with hardware hanging off your wall several
months later. “There are many nuances to properly installing hardware for drapes or cornices,” says Elaine. “You would be amazed at how many people we get calls from who have hardware that is pulling out of the wall.” In addition to luxurious drapes, Inspired Drapes also can brighten up your rooms with a lovely valance. “We see many people who want valances in their powder rooms or kitchen,” says Elaine. “It is a wonderful way to add a pop of color into a room. We also have many textures and styles you can choose from.” No matter what the size of your windows, Inspired Drapes can help you out. Every drape, curtain, and valance is custom-made so they can fit even the oddest size windows and they can usually have it hanging in your home within six weeks or less. When one of the expert designers from Inspired Drapes visits your home, she’ll talk to you about the room and how you use it and what type of look you want, she can help guide you through the choices to find ones that will be a perfect fit. After she’s measured your windows, she will give you a quote that includes not just the drapes or curtains but also an ex-
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pert installer to make sure they are installed properly and look beautiful for years to come. Just like Budget Blinds, Inspired Drapes offers many extra touches for their soft fashions. One unique addition is motorization, like one family chose for the curtains in their family media room. Now when they are ready to watch a movie, they can close their curtains with one touch of a button and since they have blackout curtains, they can watch movies anytime of the day. Window covering motorization allows you to eliminate harsh glare, save on energy costs, and protect your home furnishings. Motorization can easily be operated from a wall switch, hand-held remote, timer, or other smart device. Inspired Drapes serves Tampa and the surrounding areas. To get a look at the Inspired Drapes collection, visit their look book online at www.inspireddrapes.com/northtampa. The Inspired Drapes showroom at 1208 W. Fletcher Avenue in Tampa is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Call Inspired Drapes at (813) 968-5050 to schedule a free in-home consultation.
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“Anytime Fitness” Continued from page 1 U.S. With over 2,000 locations, you can keep up your workout routine, whether you’re traveling out of town for business or fun, or just across town for a meeting or shopping. All you have to do is pack your fitness bag and you’re ready to go. Anytime Fitness Odessa and all of the Anytime Fitness clubs across the U.S. have private restrooms, showers, and lockers so you can change clothes or clean up after your workout. At Anytime Fitness Odessa, all of the facilities are kept scrupulously clean and have a relaxing spa-like feeling. Don’t Know How to Start? Not an Excuse: Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve worked out, maybe you’ve never worked out, or maybe you’ve gotten into a rut with your current routine. Anytime Fitness Odessa has six certified personal trainers on staff who can help you reach your goals. They are experienced with helping all types of people at varying levels of ability and can design a workout routine just for
you. The personal trainers at Anytime Fitness Odessa show you how to use all of the machines and weights so you’ll be in shape in no time with a routine that targets your individual needs. In fact, when you join Anytime Fitness Odessa you get a free consultation with a personal trainer. “All of our trainers are passionate about teaching people how to work
out and helping them reach their goals, feel better, and live longer, healthier lives,” says James. “If you don’t exercise, it will catch up with you. It’s never too late to start.” Once you do have your personal fitness plan in place, the machines and weights at Anytime Fitness Odessa are grouped together to make it easy for
you to go through your routine. Also, every treadmill and elliptical has an individual flat screen television so you can exercise and keep in touch with the latest news or catch a new episode of your favorite show. Fitness Clubs Cost Too Much? Not an Excuse: It doesn’t cost a lot to achieve your health and fitness goals at
Anytime Fitness Odessa. For a low monthly fee, you’ll get far more than you’d expect – the best fitness equipment (cardio, strength, and free weights) in a super clean, welcoming environment. Anytime Fitness Odessa makes it easy and affordable for you to get in shape. They accept many participating health insurance plans including Silver Sneakers. Make 2014 the year you get in shape – no ifs, ands, or jiggly butts! Visit Anytime Fitness Odessa today to find out how. Anytime Fitness Odessa is located at 17765 Gunn Highway. They are open 24 hours a day, 7
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FREE ONE DAY PASS* *With proof of local residency days a week, year-round. They have professional staff onsite Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.anytimefitness.com or call 813926-6777.
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“Event Factory” Continued from page 1 of a high-end production, The Event Factory has created a detailed and elegant setting where your event will take center stage, and you can be the star. What’s better than one magical place to celebrate your Quinceneara, your wedding or your corporate event? Two! Introducing Event Factory Studios, located 12306 S.R. 52 in Hudson, Florida, just 30 minutes from Tampa. This enchanting, freestanding facility, sits on 7 acres of woods, and offers guests an exclusive and private experience in addition to the creativity and décor that waits inside. Alicia Snow, CFO and Event Coordinator of the Hudson location will help you plan your royal gala which features The Diamond Ballroom and Chapel, which can seat 190 guests. Event Factory Studios is an 11,000-square-foot country-club-like facility that offers the same level of service and expertise that the guests of the original Event Factory in Tampa have come to expect. The Event Factory has created a stress-free, all-inclusive event solution by creating a magical world that is both spacious yet indoors and away from Florida’s unpredictable elements. Thinking of every detail, the professionals who created The Event Factory make it their top priority to make your event a success. In fact, The Event Factory makes it simple, because each of their packages includes access to one of their fully decorated ballrooms, catering by one of their many trusted vendors, non-alcoholic beverages, photography, videography and DJ services. The best part? It’s affordable, and they’ve even left off the gratuity and service fees. There are packages for nearly every budget, every size event, and they even offer
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payment plans so that every girl can feel like royalty, even if she doesn’t have a diamond tiara. Christina, who had her wedding at The Event Factory, said, “We had a beautiful wedding at the Event Factory! It comes pre-decorated and it’s like walking into a fairy tale. I could not have been happier with the service we received and the quality of the pictures. The greatest part of everything was that most of the services that were needed, were included in the package we booked. We only had to book an officiant and buy bouquet flowers and boutonnieres. We have over 200 pictures of our wedding and they look very professional and tasteful. I would highly recommend this to anyone that is looking for any easy way to plan your wedding. It was simple and I didn’t have to stress over finding 20 different vendors to do everything.” The Royal History Owner Harry Simon Jr., who was raised in St. Petersburg, didn’t set out to create one of Florida’s premier event venues; however, that’s exactly what he and his wife Carmen ended up doing! In fact, the history of The Event Factory began when Simon was just a teenager who was fascinated by some of the new motorized figures that he had seen at a local Christmas shop, which focused on elaborate train sets. Soon, Simon was creating his own animated figures, and was doing such a good job that the very same Christmas shop that inspired him, soon began ordering from him and teaching him how to share his business. Simon’s company grew very quickly as many retailers wanted to use his line of products, and before long his list of clients include Walt Disney Parks, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens, and Spencer Gifts, just to name a few.
Simon’s sets were elaborate and beautiful, and as a result he was always being approached by people who wanted to use his showroom to hold their special events, weddings and elaborate dinner parties. Thus, The Event Factory was born. Opened in 1996, The Castle Ballroom was complete in 1998, and people loved it. It wasn’t until Simon met and married his lovely wife, Carmen, (they had a Disney themed wedding in the Castle Ballroom where each of her bridesmaids got to be one of the princesses!) that they realized that they should create a one-stopshop by bringing everything under one roof. Not surprisingly, people wanted to have all kinds of events at The Event Factory, and so they have created packages for those events as well. So whether you’re planning a huge corporate party, like Home Depot and Busch Gardens has done for their employees, are planning an anniversary party, a prom, a Bar Mitzvah or even a child’s party, they’ve created a package for you. Now with two locations, and franchise opportunities available, brides, quince girls and companies from all over Tampa Bay are booking their parties and special occasions with this phenomenal company. The Event Factory Makes Event Planning Simple Instead of stressing about your big day, and coordinating vendors up until the last second, the staff at The Event Factory and Event Factory Stu-
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dios plans your event with you and your family. The experienced staff can help you create the event of your dreams. Spending the time to really understand each guest and to learn their wishes, and then personalizing their package to meet those requests, is one of their many specialties. Complete with dressing rooms, private photography studios, and even a rental facility for gowns, The Event Factory will have you feeling like a princess on your day. Maybe that’s why they host more than 200 events per year, have such positive reviews on wedding sites such as The Knot and Wedding Wire, and have so many returning customers. If you want to create a classy, beautiful and exciting event that people will be talking about for many years to come, you’ve got to consider The Event Factory and Event Factory Studios. Tiffany said, “The Event Factory is an all inclusive venue. They were so great…They helped me throughout the whole planning process and made it so easy on me. The stress level went way down after booking with them.”
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Entertain Like Royalty If you love the idea of making a grand entrance into your reception on a Cinderella carriage that emerges from the fog, or holding court over your entire entourage with a view that will make sure that you don’t miss a thing, while still being front and center, you’ll love this venue. Or if arriving in an open-air Hummer is more your speed, they’ve got that too. You can incorporate your personal style into their jaw-dropping soundstage and create exactly the event you’ve imagined. The Tampa location features The Castle Ballroom, which can seat between 200-500 guests comfortably, and the Celestial Swan Ballroom, which is for a slightly smaller event,
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making this the perfect venue for any King to marry his Queen, or for any princess to come of age. In fact, two Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had their weddings here! There’s a beautiful chapel inside, and a walkway reminiscent of an English garden or an enchanted forest to guide your guests through the evening, from ceremony to hors dourves and cocktails to the reception. Simon says, “Most of the people who come to us, use our chapel once they’ve seen it.” It’s not hard to see why! The beautifully lit chapel is complete with stained glass windows and set up with a sound system that is both powerful, yet hidden. It’s honestly hard to believe when you’re there that you’re
not in a free-standing church or chapel because it is so grand. Simon adds, “We designed the chapel and each of our ballrooms to have state-of-the-art sound equipment, and created a places where our photographers and videographers would be able to capture the day without being in the way of the ceremony or blessing.” Each ballroom has been designed to envelop your guests into a story, and they move seamlessly from ceremony to cocktail hour and to the reception without having to step foot outside. Speaking of cocktails, most special event facilities charge a fee and lot of money for serving alcohol, but not here. You can bring your own alcohol and hire your own bartender! (If you don’t know one that’s ok, they’ve got a long list of excellent ones). If you’ve ever planned an elaborate event, you can appreciate the kind of savings that this can mean on the budget. It’s just another way that The Event Factory and Event Factory Studios makes the day more enjoyable, and affordable for their guests. While each ballroom is set up for a royal affair, and completely ready for your guests, many people choose to
personalize their event, and The Event Factory makes it easy. They have a few popular themes at the ready, including Phantom of the Opera and Hollywood Glamour. However, Event Factory can create whatever theme you’d like – the sky’s the limit, really, because that’s the beauty of the entire concept. It can be whatever you need it to be, but most people’s favorite part is that it’s already perfect the way it is. If you are celebrating a momentous occasion or special event, The Event Factory and Event Factory Studios will help you create an experience that you and your guests will never forget. This all-inclusive venue will make your event the event of 2014! Hurry in for a tour, as dates are filling up fast at both locations! The Event Factory’s main location is at 7565 W. Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, and Event Factory Studios is located at 12306 S.R. 52 in Hudson. For more information or to schedule an appointment to tour either facility, please call the Tampa office at 813806-0026, visit their website at www.TheEventFactory.com or you can reach them by email at TheEventFactory@verizon.net.
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Our Community, Our Home, Our Businesses By Matt Selby Our magazine has been promoting shopping local long before it was the cool thing to do; before “Small Business Saturday” – which American Express promotes like crazy for one day per year. In fact, it's been every day since 1994 when my dad Tim Selby and his former brother in-law Gary purchased an 11-month-old publication, consisting mostly of articles about national news, on whitewoven paper and turned it into the original New Tampa Neighborhood News. People learn enough about what is going on in the Nation by turning on the TV. But what is going on in our hometown? Where do we find out about that? Taking this into account, the theme of the magazine was changed. Immediately tossing the canned information out the window, Tim and Gary focused their attention on what was going on in the local community. Twenty years later, Gary still has the New Tampa Neighborhood News, as
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well as another in Wesley Chapel, and my parents Tim and Doreen Selby, who have since parted ways with Gary, expanded Neighborhood News & Lifestyles into Trinity, East Lake, Odessa/Lutz/Land O' Lakes and Westchase, with four publications reaching over 70,000 mailboxes monthly. In 2013, my wife Alexis and I expanded the Neighborhood News and Lifestyles into the Carrollwood area, extending the reach of the Neighborhood New & Lifestyles name to another 14,000 homes and businesses. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about what is going on here in our community over the past year and have had a chance to frequent the local businesses we help promote. We really want to thank all of you who have supported small businesses in 2013 and we hope you will continue to support them in 2014. It makes all the difference in the world to this community. By shopping at small businesses it keeps almost 75% of the money right here in our own econ-
omy. If we want our neighborhoods and surrounding Tampa Bay areas to thrive it’s our responsibility to support our neighbors. The following are just a few of the comments some of the local business owners had about their experience with us this past year. “We started running out of food at 10 in the morning,” says Bruce from Hattie's Cafe and Beanery. “We've never seen such a rush! We’ve been in the Tampa Tribune and that got us a little bump, we had a 2 and 1/2 minute spotlight on Fox News – that barely got us anything. In my 50 years plus of being in this industry, I’ve never felt such a push from local advertising in my life! People come in here and tell me why they came in and they say they came in because they saw us in “their” Neighborhood News magazine. They know it’s about their community and they love it!” “Everything about the magazine, I absolutely love! It actually brought me around 200 new customers after the article came out!”__Angel from New Beijing restaurant.
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Lea from Great Clips says, “This publication is so great for our community businesses and has certainly been outstanding for mine. I have advertised for the past several months in the magazine with great results. Alexis did a front-page article on my Great Clips salon at Fletcher and Dale Mabry in the November issue of the magazine. The feedback we received was amazing! Friends, neighbors and customers get this magazine and mentioned it to me and to our staff as well. I would highly recommend putting an ad in the Neighborhood News & Lifestyles magazine. These ads are reasonably priced and provide great exposure for your local business. And, Alexis and Matt are terrific to work with.” Robert from Twinz Big City Hotdogs says, “Not only did we have our best Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday ever since being open, but we had our best days by at least 30%. I admit I was skeptical at first, but I am a true believer in what you guys can do now. By far the best thing we've ever done! We got to meet so many
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great people in this community that came in directly because of what you wrote about us and people were telling us they would be back before they even tried the food. They were so sure they were going to love it based off what you wrote about us. After tasting the food, people were telling us it’s the best burger or the best hot dog or the best wings they have ever had and they didn't even know we were here! Thank you!” Hearing these kind of success stories gives me chills because I'm a small business owner too; we are not owned by some huge corporate media con-
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glomerate. My wife and I are locals who know this area – who love this area – and we know how much work goes into making a business successful. You have to believe in what you are doing; you have to live it and you have to love it. People can tell which businesses operate simply to make a buck and which truly have a passion for what they offer. The business owner who understands that it’s his or her name on the line and their reputation is all they have – that's who we strive to promote. The small business owner that just needs people to know his story to be successful!
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Come and join the Angel Family! See what some of our loyal customers have to say! HERE WE GROW AGAIN! a delight to discover a cleaning agency that trains their girls to truly W hat clean! The "angels" deal with all those little things and places which are often overlooked by others. They are thorough, friendly, and aim to please - even adjusting their choice of cleaning products to accommodate my allergies. I am so happy to have found them. Marilyn Reed Villa Rosa, Lutz Donna’s Cleaning Angels not only dos a great job cleaning my house they also take great care of my 2 dogs. When I come home after a long day at the office, my house not only looks fantastic it smells clean. The girls pay attention to every detail so you can rest assured that your house is super clean - not just a surface clean that you get from some other companies. They go above & beyond the call of duty. One time my dog wasn't feeling well and the girls called me immediately. I really appreciated that special treatment. Most other companies would have just left and not said anything. Monica Gobeli Oakstead, Land O Lakes Donna’s Cleaning Angels has been coming to my home twice a month for about a year now. In my opinion, they provide great cleanings and tend to get areas that I have given little thought to. However, the biggest plus for me really has been having the same team or at least one familiar person on the team come. I have a great Team with Ruby leading and they are always happy to address any questions or concerns I may have. Donna and Brandy are great and always communicate with me. It is my pleasure to have Donna’s Cleaning Angels helping me out. There is nothing like a shiny faucet! Shaney Nadel West Chase, Tampa I originally hired Donna’s Cleaning Angels to do a deep cleaning last May after reading testimonials from other clients in the local newspaper. Donna sent a 3person crew to my house and they spent most of Saturday cleaning. In addition to the normal dusting, vacuuming and mopping, they cleaned all the blinds, the baseboards, the tops of every cabinet and other hard to reach places, wiped down every knick-knack (and I have many) and got stains out in the bathroom and kitchen that I thought were there for good. I don't think my house had been that clean since we moved in. I was so impressed that I immediately talked to Donna about having them back to do regular cleanings every 2 weeks. One of the smartest decisions I ever made. I have used house cleaners on and off for 25 years and can honestly say this is the best company that I have ever worked with. With other companies I've used, inevitably, the work quality started to deteriorate after the first few cleanings or there was inconsistent quality across different crews that came in. I have not seen that with Donna’s Cleaning Angels. The teams have been prompt, courteous, and professional. I cannot recommend Donna’s Cleaning Angels enough. Clara Broad Villa Rosa, Lutz
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In the past, I have used several cleaning services but none can compare with the crew I have now, Donna’s Cleaning Angels. They have been cleaning my home for over seven years and I have never been more satisfied. Their team leader and trainer is Ileah. She arrives with a cheerful demeanor and sets about her work diligently. I look forward to her visits. Donna’s Cleaning Angel always go that extra mile, such as dusting pictures and wiping window seals. No task is too small or too large for this cleaning team. They are extremely trustworthy and reliable. When they leave, I love the smell of cleanliness that permeates my home. Judy Conforte Ivy Lake Estates, Land o Lakes We have used Donna’s Cleaning Angels for just over a year and I wonder how we ever got by without them! Our first meeting was with the company's owner, Donna; she made us feel very confident and comfortable about the service her company would be providing. Donna assured us that what was promised would be delivered because it was her name on the line. As business owners ourselves the message was loud and clear and we decided to give them a try. Donna’s Cleaning Angels has provided the phenomenal service that Donna promised and more. They are dependable, honest, pleasant, hardworking and efficient. They come in and get the job done. Thank you "Cleaning Angels" for making the task of maintaining my home easier on me! Esther and Michael Halman Crescent Oaks, Tarpon Springs Thank you Donna for sending your girls that do outstanding work. They are very pleasant, professional, and extremely careful around my furniture. Have tried different services and cleaning ladies in the past and they were always breaking my things. Your girls come in, go through my home with efficiency and I have been very pleased with the outcome. Marie Goldberg Fox Hollow, Trinity
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