TRINITY AREA
Vol. 10, Issue 1, January 2014
Neighborhood News & Lifestyles
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The Business & Dining Guide Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree
Trinity Village Dental Gives the Community Something to Smile About
When it comes to feeling safe in your home, the durability of your roof is a top priority because it protects your home, your family and everything you own. Having a trusted roofing company like Arry’s Roofing at the ready is as important as knowing the number to the power and the phone company. Family owned and operated, with more than 25 years of experience, Arry’s Roofing Services is located at 770 N. Grosse Avenue in Tarpon Springs, and services homes and businesses within a 50-mile radius of their home office, including the entire Tampa Bay Area and beyond.
Owner Arry Housh, who has been putting on roofs since 1983, opened Arry’s Roofing Services with his wife Becky in 1990 and since then he, his sons Stephen and Matthew, and his team of Florida State Certified Roofing Contractors, have protected Florida residents by providing the highest in quality roofing, roof repairs and customer service and satisfaction. Arry says, “We offer the best prod-
ucts and the best warranty in the market. All of our employees are background checked, certified and drug free, and we have 42 trucks servicing the area.” See “Arry’s Roofing” on page 56.
The Community Dining & Business Guide that your neighbors READ! INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Drive for a Cure...............Page 3 News Briefs..............................4 Zone Fitness.....................10-11 Penguin Pretzel Factory....14-15 Tuffy Tire & Auto Service.18-19 Aquafinz Seafood & Steakhouse..................22-23 Mely Nail Spa...................26-27 Taso Italiano.....................30-31 Better Health & Nutrition..34-35 Radish, Set, Go!.....................36 Landon Outreach Foundation Feeding the Hungry......38-39 Massage of Trinity & Lotus Yoga................42-43 Inspired Drapes................46-47 Our Community, Our Home, Our Businesses...............52-53 Classifieds..............................58
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comfortable and actually enjoy their visit to the dentist. Dr. Daniel is dedicated to helping patients achieve a healthy smile and keep it. Dr. Daniel’s passion for dentistry is remarkable and genuine. “Our first year of business has truly been fun and rewarding,” shares Dr. Daniel. “Our patients have referred their family and friends, which we are so thankful for and owe our
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Dr. Jincy Daniel & Godly Daniel with their lovely daughters
It’s 6 a.m. and the alarm rings. Dr. Jincy Daniel climbs out of bed to get ready for her day. Four to five days a week, this wife and mother of two gets herself and her family prepared for the day before heading into her office for her other full time occupation –dentistry. “I didn’t always want to be a dentist, I have to admit. I actually wanted to be a teacher, or a singer! Then, in my senior year of high school, I got braces. Believe it or not, I had the most crooked smile you’d ever seen before those wonderful braces were put on. But as soon as they were straight, that was it. I
gained a self-confidence that I had been lacking for a long time, especially as a young girl growing up. As cliché as it sounds, that was when things started to change. I was finally able to come out of my shell and share a happy smile with the world. That is why I became a dentist – to give others the same confidence that I gained so many years ago.” Dr. Jincy Daniel and her exceptional team recently celebrated the One-Year Anniversary of Trinity Village Dental. Dr. Daniel and her colleague Dr. Doug Nguyen opened Trinity Village Dental in December 2012 with a goal to provide complete dentistry services to patients in an environment where they can feel relaxed,
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Drive for a Cure’s Goal: $30,000! The 2014 East Lake Woodlands “Drive for a Cure” Golf Benefit is on February 28, at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club. Arrival and registration begins at 11:30 AM with a 1 PM shotgun start. There will be flights for women, men and mixed Katie Sciortino, Marianne Rechtoris Nina Rose Hatfield, Charlene Mixa, foursomes. Dinner and the Gina Kravitz, Executive Director of FL Patty Sutton, Director of Annual Giving Chinese and live auctions will Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, at Morton Plant Mease, follow play. The $75 fee (beCharlene Mixa & Nina Rose Hatfield Marianne Rechtoris & Katie Sciortino fore February 10, 2014; $85 after February 10) covers Mammography Program, a deditions and to provide much needed supgolf, dinner and a contribution to our cated effort has been made to keep the port in the fight against breast cancer. charities. funds raised to benefit those in the With the help of two presenting Since 2007, this event has grown Tampa Bay area. The focus is on edusponsors, Charles Schwab and Lexus from 80 women, to 207 men and cation, screening and research with the of Clearwater, the goal for this year’s women golfers in 2013. Further, the goal of eradicating breast cancer once “Drive for a Cure” is $30,000. amount of money raised has increased and for all. Both recipients are desigFor more information about more than tenfold from $2400 to over nated as 501(c) 3 organizations. the event, registration, sponsorship $24,000 last year. By supporting the Join in the fun! This is a wonderand donations, visit the website at Florida Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G. ful opportunity to play on top-quality www.elwdriveforacure.com. Komen and the Morton Plant Mease golf courses, to participate in great auc-
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January Social Memberships FREE at Wentworth & Crescent Oaks Golf Clubs Get a FREE Social Membership valid at two Ace Golf courses for the entire month of January 2014. The Social Membership includes use of the fitness center, member events, and dining discounts at Mulligans Irish Pub at Wentworth Golf Club and at the Grand Oaks Restaurant at Crescent Oaks Country Club. For additional information or to experience the “Free Golf Member for a Day,” contact Membership Director Russ Shafer at (727) 942-4760 x21 or email him at rshafer@ace-golf.com. Crescent Oaks Country Club (crescentoaksgolf.com) is off of East Lake Road, 1/2 mile north of Keystone Road at 3300 Crescent Oaks Boulevard in Tarpon Springs. To make a tee time at Crescent Oaks, please phone (727) 937-4653. Sister course, Wentworth Golf Club (wentworthgolfclub.org), is off East Lake Road at the first light south of Keystone Road at 2990 Wentworth
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Way in Tarpon Springs. To make a tee time at Wentworth Golf Club, phone (727) 942-4760. New Memberships Take Off at Wentworth and Crescent Oaks Over 40 new Golf, Social and Seasonal Golf Members have taken advantage of Ace Golf’s new membership rates that went into effect on November 1. Once private Wentworth Golf Club and Crescent Oaks Country Club are now joined together by local owner Ace Golf. New rates are less than half what they were just five years ago and offer an exciting array of new benefits. Ace Golf’s new rates drop in the slower “off-season” from May to October so average year-round rates are much lower than other clubs. The new rates offer privileges at both Wentworth and Crescent Oaks Golf Clubs and vary from $79$154/month single to $114194/month family. The Ace Golf Membership offers unique benefits like walking privileges
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not offered at other courses, seasonal memberships, complimentary range balls, golf privileges at sister club Pebble Creek Golf Club, and two free guest passes every month to share the clubs with friends and business associates. For those that don’t play golf, Social Memberships offer an even greater value – free when a monthly minimum is spent in the two club’s restaurants — $39/month single and $59/month family. For the month of January, the social membership is completely free to new members. Contact Russ Shafer, Membership Director, at (727) 942-4760 x21 to enjoy this free offer. With over 150 Social Members alone at Crescent Oaks Country Club, there are plenty of people to meet and things to do. Following the Oktoberfest, Halloween, and Thanksgiving Day events, the club had the December 6 Rock and Roll Christmas Show with music from Johnnie M and the annual Member Holiday Cocktail and Dinner Party December 13 with Kaleidoscope
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performing. Kids and Adults enjoyed the Brunch with Santa Claus on December 15 followed by a kids BuildYour-Own Ginger Bread House party. The New Year’s Eve Extravaganza featured Fine Dining in the Grand Oaks Ballroom followed by entertainment from the Lucky Stones Band. Facilities and Courses at both Wentworth and Crescent Oaks have undergone complete renovation over the last three years. Wentworth features new greens and the Mulligans Irish Pub opened just two years ago. Its English-manor clubhouse offers elegant appointments and is a popular wedding location open to all. Crescent Oaks also has new greens, a beautiful new ballroom and event pavilion, a new exercise room and clay-court tennis facilities. See “News Briefs” on page 6.
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“News Briefs” Continued from page 4 Wentworth and Crescent Oaks Golf Clubs are conveniently located off of East Lake Road near Keystone Road. Crescent Oaks Country Club (crescentoaksgolf.com) is 1/2 mile north of Keystone at 3300 Crescent Oaks Boulevard in Tarpon Springs. The club opened in 1989 on 198 acres abutting the Brooker Creek Preserve and features a par-72 golf course, driving range, with eight tennis courts (six clay), large banquet center and a new fitness center. To make a tee time, phone (727) 937-4653. Sister course, Wentworth Golf Club (wentworthgolfclub.org), is at the first light south of Keystone Road. The club opened in 1990 in the affluent Wentworth subdivision amongst million dollar homes at 2990 Wentworth Way in Tarpon Springs. It features a par-71 golf course, driving range, Irish Pub and banquet center. To make a tee time, please phone (727) 9424760. For information or to ask about Ace Golf’s free Member for a Day offer, contact Membership Director Russ Shafer at (727) 942-4760 x21.
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To receive membership information by email, please email Russ Shafer at rshafer@ace-golf.com
temporary, modern dance and musical theatre and cater to the recreational as well as the competitive dancer.
Dance Extreme Academy Breaks Ground on 2014 Expansion Dance Extreme Academy (DEA) held its Groundbreaking Ceremony, which was attended by members of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, on December 11, 2013 for it's upcoming expansion which is scheduled for completion in the Fall of 2014. The new complex will be 10,000-sq.- ft. and will be comprised of four studios, along with a tumble track studio for tumbling and acrobatics, a parent lounge with live, flat screen monitors for viewing each studio, a student café, a performance area, a prop room, and a sewing room to create costumes and wardrobe. The DEA instructional curriculum includes classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics, lyrical, con-
Heartfelt Thanks to Heritage Springs for a Great Turnout at the 2013 Joey Bassi Golf Tournament The 2013 Joey Bassi Golf Tournament to benefit the A.F.I.R.E. program for adults with special needs was a huge success! Fifty-three golfers par-
rectly to A.F.I.R.E. from family and friends outside of the Heritage Springs community who were not able to attend the 1st annual golf tournament. With little time to put this event together, we are happy to report that a check presentation ceremony to A.F.I.R.E. was held on December 6, 2013 by the Bassi Family and the committee of hard workers who made this event possible!
ticipated, not letting the rain to stop them from showing support and enjoying a fun day of golf and refreshments. Many Heritage Springs residents went above-and-beyond to support the effort with their “kindness” and generous checks, helping to raise the appreciated funds for A.F.I.R.E. Several generous donations weresent di-
The Joey Bassi Golf Tournament fundraiser collected $4,500 in donations from the golf outing and another $500 in direct donations to A.F.I.R.E. from family and friends. It was a wonderful team effort raising the needed funds for a worthy organization in just three weeks time. Thank you to everyone that participated and hope to see you again next year! Sending special heartfelt thanks from the A.F.I.R.E. staff and the Bassi Family to the Docherty Family,
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Leopold Family, Ciarletta Family, Heritage Springs’ staff and the Director of Golf, Roger VanEtten. In addition, special thanks for the generous prize donations received and the free golf certificates donated by Westchase, Wentworth, Seven Springs, Cypress Run and Heritage Springs Country Clubs. Without the cooperation of our Heritage Springs Community of friends, this charity golf outing would not have been a complete success. Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing you again next October for our 2nd Annual Joey Bassi Golf Tournament.
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Love A Lab Day at Paw Wash Plus Sat., Feb. 8, 11 AM – 2 PM––Paw Wash Plus of Trinity, located at 2319 Seven Springs Boulevard in New Port Richey invites all labrador lovers to come out and meet the folks from Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida and their adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paw Wash Plus will donate 50% of all self-serve washes sold that day! Additional specials and sales will be offered throughout the day. Lab lovers come out and show your support!! For more information, please call (727) 375-7070.
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This Year Get in the Zone at Zone Fitness Club By Julie Kanehl Introducing the brand new, first of its kind, Zone Fitness Club, located at 1252 Seven Springs Boulevard where everyone gets results. Why? I’ll cut to the chase because I have a feeling that you think you’ve heard it all before. Guess what, this is different. This is awesome. This is science! This is a fitness club for everyone, whether you’ve never worked out before, or you’ve been an athlete your whole life. So you’re thinking, how can one fitness club claim to be for everyone and yet give everyone unique results? That’s the science of Zone Fitness. Then, what if I mentioned that there aren’t any contracts to sign? No long-term obligations? Okay, so you’d be interested, right? What if I told you that the cost was only $15 per month? I’ll tell you what I’m doing, I’m signing up! I’m going to preface this story by saying that for years I was one of those people who wrote “LOSE WEIGHT” and “GET IN SHAPE” at the top of my New Year’s Resolution list. I talked
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about it. I complained about it. I suffered. I had given up. I was never going to be “cute” or “in shape” again. Those days were “over” for me. I’d hear myself saying, “If you see me running, you better run too,” and I’d laugh louder than anyone around me so that I wouldn’t show my embarrassment. Then I’d say, “Oh, I’d work out, but my back, neck etc…” I even had a sign in my kitchen that said, “There’s a skinny girl inside me, but I can usually shut her up with cookies!” Then a very close friend said something to me that really changed my life. She said, “When you’re ready, you will. That’s it. You have to decide to make a change. It won’t be overnight, but it will happen if you decide to value yourself as much as you value everyone else.” She was right. That was almost 50 pounds ago. Right now, I’m in better shape than I was when I got married. Was it easy? No. Was it instant? No. It took time and dedication, and a little sacrifice, but I did it. Guess what? If I can do it, you can do it! And with a place like
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Zone Fitness Club in your arsenal, you are literally guaranteed results. So, am I done? No way, you know what I’m going to do next? I’m joining Zone Fitness Club! I’ll tell you why: It’s affordable, it’s convenient, and most importantly, it’s the first club of its kind to put me into a personal zone of fitness. I’m not talking about just chatting about my body mass index with some sweaty guy in a tank top and filling out a survey. I’m talking about a fitness club that offers the ability to monitor my heart rate, my fitness levels and to even help me challenge myself within my zone, so that I’m not comparing my workout with anyone else’s! Why?
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Their zone is going to be completely different from mine, and when I’m in my zone, I know I’ll be seeing results, because it means that my body will be working out at just the right amount for my own goals. That means I won’t burn out, and I won’t give up! That’s why they can guarantee results. Your zone is for you and for you only, and the club is designed to facilitate you at every level. If you want to work independently-you’ve got it. If you love the motivation that a class gives you, you can do that! So you, yes - you, will lose weight, get in better shape, flatten that tummy, tone those arms and feel better inside and out when you join the new Zone Fitness Club.
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The Details: The Zone Fitness Club has over 42 pieces of state-of-the-art cardio equipment, as well as free weights, TRX Training equipment, abdominal equipment, and the club functions a lot like a cross-fit circuit. There’s really something for everyone, and you don’t have to live there to see results! Zone Fitness Club is privately owned and operated, and staffed by people who are specifically trained in fitness, so that everyone on the staff can help you achieve your goals and offer a level of service that is unparalleled. Zone Fitness Club also offers “executive style” locker rooms, which means, you can feel comfortable hitting the showers after your workout and getting back to work, school, and life! The Science of the Zone The President and Founder of Zone Fitness Clubs is Tim Forrest, who has 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, and who until recently was the VP of Sales and Operations for a company that ran 18 clubs in 7 states. His experience has helped him to see where the fitness industry is trending and to custom-create a club
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of his own that would blend the newest workout technology with the customer service standard that he feels makes or breaks any workout facility. He says, “Our mission is to make it affordable and to make it easy so you can get fit and you won’t quit.” He adds, “I wanted an affordable membership, a motivating environment and a way to connect to my members. The Zone Fitness Club knocks down those walls of age, weight and gender, because everyone is working at the right zone for their body.” Forrest believes that when you put every member into their own personal zone, it creates an enjoyable, less intimidating environment. It takes away that competitive environment that keeps people away from the gym. If you are not afraid of the gym, but feel like you’ve been there, done that, you’re going to love this, because it helps you to regain momentum and capture exactly the kind of activity that your body needs to start making progress again. As you get more fit, your zone changes! He says, “The reason why people stop losing weight when they exercise is because they plateau. Our heart-rate
training will help you get over that hump.” Here’s how it works: Members purchase a comfortable MYZONE Physical Activity Belt that, when worn, monitors physical activity done both in and out of the club and stores that information. Members can log in and see their activity from anywhere, and can participate in challenges based on their physical activity, measure results and achieve goals. This way, your fitness goals are completely your own, because the technology is a part of the workout, giving you the chance to monitor your heart’s rate and intensity. This makes your workout safe, and to be honest, it’s exciting to see your results. This is the science part! This heart-rate, training based fitness program helps your body to work smarter, instead of harder so you won’t burn out, you’ll just burn fat! Forrest explains, “When your heart rate is in its zone for a period of 12-20 minutes, your body will work like a furnace, which means that even when you are done working out, your body will still be burning fat.” Let me be clear, you don’t have to be out of your comfort zone to get into the zone. Your workout will be completely customized to you by a certified fitness trainer. Then, when you sign up for one of their Zone Fitness Classes, which are classes made up 10-12 people, you’ll get the chance to work out in a group setting while still meeting your own personal goals. This can be fun and motivating, but most importantly, the classes help you get and stay in your zone. Forrest is so sure that you’ll see results that it’s guaranteed. He says, “If you work out 3 times a week for a month performing the ZONE Workout and you don’t see results, I’ll refund you the whole cost for your sessions for the month. I’m so confi-
dent that our program will change your body.” Now is the science part required? No! If you’re just looking for a beautiful new club to join, where the equipment is brand-spanking new, the membership fees are incredibly affordable and it’s run by experienced staff, then head on over! The MYZONE belt is completely optional! There’s More? Affordable? Check! Fun? Check! No Contract? Check! Kid Zone? CHECK! If you’re a busy parent like me, you’ll be so happy to learn that Zone Fitness Club offers a Kid Zone that helps keep kids in their own creativity zone while you’re getting in your workout! You do not have to choose between being fit and being a good parent! These kid-focused, hands-on activities will make your kids actually want to go the Zone Fitness Club with you! When you compare clubs that offer childcare in the area, their monthly fees are nearly 3 times more expensive, and they don’t offer the technology, the science, or the guarantee, so what are you waiting for? Go check out the brand new Zone Fitness Club and make this year YOUR year. You can do it, Zone Fitness Club will show you how. Zone Fitness Club is located in the Chelsea Place Plaza at 1252 Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey, just minutes away from Trinity, East Lake, Tarpon Springs and Odessa. Zone Fitness Club is open Mon.–Thurs., 5 a.m.–11 p.m.; 5 a.m.–10 p.m. on Fri.; 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sat.; and from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sun. To join or for more information, call (727) 375-ZONE (9633) or visit the website, www.zonefitnessclub.com. You can also find them on Facebook!
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Penguin Pretzel Factory - “What’s In Your Pretzel?” By Katie Thomas Nothing quite compares to the comfort of a fresh, hand-twisted, baked-to-perfection, heaven-in-yourmouth pretzel, especially when stuffed with unique and delicious fillings! Penguin Pretzel Factory in Trinity is located on Old County Road 54 and serves up the best piping hot pretzels to hit the Tampa Bay area. Made with love; these pretzels are much more than a snack and the many varieties are sure to warm your heart, fill your belly and put a smile on your face! Penguin Pretzel Factory opened its Trinity storefront last August to offer locals a place to satiate their soft pretzel cravings. Owners Nick and Suzi run the family business with their kids and welcome the community to come fall in love with the mouth-watering creations they bake fresh daily! Suzi says. “We were working in the food business for a very long time before we started Penguin Pretzels. We moved to the Trinity area and realized that our family was not spending enough quality time together because
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Nick had to travel all the time for work. Life happens and brings you in different directions; luckily we have all moved forward to share our lifelong love of food with the community.” Penguin Pretzel Factory came to be after Nick and Suzi decided that they needed something new; a fresh start of sorts. One morning Suzi jumped out of bed craving a hot, doughy pretzel so she drew upon her culinary genius and whipped a few batches up in the kitchen. “Everyone loved them,” says Suzi. “It took me awhile to perfect our famously moist, yet not too greasy twist but once we found a product that we absolutely loved, we decided to go with it and Nick went out to promote our newest adventure.” Nick set out to find places to allow Penguin Pretzel Factory to sell their baked goods out of their kiosks. He got in with MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) and Busch Gardens for special events. You may have already sampled one of Penguin Pretzel Factory’s fantastic creations at MOSI or Busch gardens during one of
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their special exhibits. The Penguin Pretzel Factory family was excited to get into MOSI and share their twisted delicacies with the world! Once these pretzels were introduced to the public, business began growing and the pretzel making crew found many of their customers begging to know where they could Penguin Pretzels are hand-twisted & baked fresh buy their favorite treats daily in this family-owned business. outside of MOSI and our dough with different fillings. The Busch gardens. result was phenomenal and really put They knew they needed a storeus on the map as uniquely different. front and decided upon the New Port Richey location on Old CR 54. A cou- The funny thing is, I had never stuffed a pretzel before in my life; it just happle of days prior to opening the doors pened to be a great idea that our cusof Penguin Pretzel Factory in New tomers loved!” Port Richey, Suzi had a brilliant idea. Nick adds, “We now have regu“We were planning on offering regular lars after only a few months of being hand twisted pretzels,” says Suzi. open and we serve up all sorts of “Our twists are absolutely fantastic, unique items. We have Italian Ice, but I knew we could step it up and offer more, so I decided to try stuffing dessert pretzels, savory pretzels, classic
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Penguin Pretzel Factory has put a new twist on pretzels with amazing tasting stuffed pretzel specialties. Classic pretzel twists with a side of gourmet mustard are always a delicious treat or try a sweet dessert pretzel! twists and the best gourmet stuffed pretzels around. Our business aspirations are to expand throughout the entire Tampa Bay area as your local, go-to pretzel bakery!” After sampling their fantastic, perfectly baked, not too greasy, soft and warm pretzels, I would say the Penguin Pretzel Factory family is well on their way to continued success! Nothing Beats a Pretzel from Penguin! Upon entering Penguin Pretzel Factory your senses are immediately greeted with a heavenly smell – a burst of simple, delicious, yummy fragrance that immediately leaves your mouth watering. Fresh dough is made every morning before sunrise by Nick himself in the Penguin Pretzel Factory kitchen. When the doors open, the family is diligently working together to twist, hand-roll, hand-stuff and create your favorite treat. “Nothing here comes out of a box,” says Nick. “We mix our own dough, make our own dipping sauces and mix up all our own stuffing ingredients from scratch!” The restaurant itself is open, airy and bright, and customers can see right back into the kitchen where the magic happens! “We want our customers to see us
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making our pretzels,” says Nick. “They can come in and watch us beat the dough, shape it, stuff it and put it out for display. All the kids are involved in one way or another. Our family has really made this fun and exciting. We really just want to share the joy we are experiencing here with the community.” Since everything is made inhouse, fresh-to-order daily, you can trust that you are receiving the freshest twisted or stuffed doughy treat around. I was able to sample a few of Penguin Pretzel Factory’s customer favorites and let me tell you, these babies really do hit the spot. The warmth of the soft dough makes you feel good all over and when filled with an original Penguin Pretzel Factory stuffingyou will be hooked! I sampled an all-time favorite, the Feta and Spinach stuffed pretzel. The dough was buttered to perfection with the right amount of garlic and stuffed inside with a fresh feta cheese and spinach combination that kicks any old regular spinach pie out of the competition! Served with a cucumber and dill dipping sauce, this savory feta and spinach stuffed pretzel had my taste buds doing the happy dance! Nick and Suzi sent me home with a classic, salted twist pretzel and a cinnamon
sugar twist that were both served with different dips, including hot cheese and a splendidly sweet cream cheese sauce. The creations made in the kitchen at Penguin Pretzel Factory are endless in flavor and fulfillment. Unique stuffed creations include: Bacon and Cheddar, Pepperoni and Mozzarella, Philly Cheese, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken with Ranch and Bacon and many more. Oh, I can’t forget the ever-delicious and famously named Christmas Dinner pretzel. Stuffed with roast beef, gravy, provolone cheese and French onions, this pretzel got its name when one man tried this and yelled out loud, “Just like Christmas Dinner!” Penguin Pretzel Factory is always coming up with new creations, soon to come are Taco, Sloppy Joe and Cheesy Broccoli stuffings. If you’re having a delicious classic salted twist, don’t skip the mustard bar that gives mustard lovers options of
gourmet mustard from around the world. Penguin Pretzel Factory not only has the best pretzels around for a hearty snack or lunch, they also have a delicious breakfast pretzel. Stop by early and grab a piping hot everything pretzel and some cream cheese for a quick, delicious breakfast that will give you lasting energy. The dessert pretzels are fabulous and sweetly shaped into a ribbon to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Try a sweet treat filled with dark chocolate, strawberries and cream, blueberry and many other sweet ingredients. If you are looking for a hit to serve at your next party, pick a party platter from Penguin Pretzel Factory. These platters can be custom ordered or the Penguin team will put together a specialty surprise for your party. Suzi says, “When you follow your heart and do the things you love, it all works out. We are having a fabulous experience working, living and creating homemade baked pretzels for our customers! Come join and meet our family and enjoy the unique experience of Penguin Pretzel Factory!” Penguin Pretzel Factory is located at 8521 Old County Road 54 in New Port Richey and is open Monday – Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Give Penguin Pretzel Factory a “like” on facebook to see upcoming specials, events and new creations! Call (727) 807-6963 for additional information.
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service in New Port Richey
“Done Right. Period.” By Katie Thomas Offering complete car care services from routine maintenance to diagnostics and full service repair, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service on Little Road in New Port Richey has built its trustworthy reputation in the community by serving each customer with the personal service that they deserve, the Tuffy way – “one customer at a time.” Tuffy is a name you can trust and the highly qualified technicians on the Tuffy team always keep the customer’s best interest in mind. Whether you are in need of preventive maintenance services, electronic work, heating and cooling, or a full engine repair – Tuffy in New Port Richey will do the job right! Tuffy managers Mike Solon and Frank Damato have over 50 years of combined experience in the auto re-
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pair industry. Frank says, “I have been in the auto industry for most of my life. I’ve been satisfying Florida customers for over twenty years and I am a local resident. I care about my community and I stand behind my work. If you aren’t completely satisfied with the job we perform here, I do everything in my power to help you achieve the results you want.” Mike has worked in the New Port Richey area for more than fifteen years and says, “We are family-oriented here. We don’t try to nickel and dime anyone. Frank and I are both churchmen with families and believe in providing people with ethical, quality service. We aren’t about the dollar, we truly want to satisfy our customers to the fullest.” Tuffy focuses on being maintenance oriented, which basically means they concentrate on prolonging the
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life of your car and providing excellent care, so you can avoid future problems or more costly repairs. Preventive maintenance work includes: oil change, tire rotation, fluid checks, 30K/60K/90K mile factory service, transmission service, cabin and engine air filter, wiper blades, washer fluids, battery service, axle and differential fluid service, brake fluid service, power steering service, and fuel system decarbonization. The Tuffy team knows all the ways to keep your car running great, driving smooth and dominating the road without a glitch. Tuffy is most famous for their $14.99 oil change, which is a great deal that is being performed by the best technicians around! The $14.99 oil change includes a new filter, an oil change with up to 5 quarts of 5w30 Valvoline motor oil, Chassis lube, and a check and
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fill on pressure in all tires. You really just can’t beat that kind of deal for a quick and quality oil change! Mike says, “We are a full service shop and can perform just about any task, besides body and fender work. We try to keep a very relaxed atmosphere that makes people feel welcome and comfortable. We are a franchise, but we are neighborhood friendly and strive to keep a down-to-earth local feel to our shop.” Tuffy honors all of the warranties they offer, which include both extended and nationwide warranties.
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tions, pressure adjustments and reprogramming of the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You will not be disappointed in the variety of tires and tire services that Tuffy has to offer. Tuffy has been a trusted name for over thirty years, providing customers with expertise Frank Damato & Mike Solon in auto repair and friendly New Port Richy Tuffy Managers service. Tuffy franchises continually analyze and The Tuffy team can custom order just test new products to meet the everabout anything you need for your car, changing needs within the auto marso if you have specifics that must be ketplace. As a leader in auto service, met, Tuffy is your go-to place. Tuffy specializes and excels in air conFrank says, “We have all state-ofditioning, alignment, brakes, engine the-art equipment as far as computer diagnostics, custom exhaust systems, testing goes. Our diagnostic equipfuel economy, heating and cooling sysment is top-of-the-line, so we can entems, maintenance tune-ups, oil sure the safety of you and your changes, power flush services, prevenvehicle.” tative maintenance, starting amd Automotive tires are one of the charging, suspensions and ride conmost critical parts in safe driving. trol, and tires – virtually everything! Tuffy offers both new and used tire Since Tuffy is a franchise, you can rest sales, flat tire repair, wheel alignment, assured that the team in New Port balancing, rotations, tire/rim cleanRichey has a full list of resources and ing, tire mounting, tire disposal, valve access to a database for complete stems, computer balancing, inspec-
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knowledge of auto service for your make and model. One customer, Gina, says, “With three kids to drive around to soccer practice, ballet, girl scouts, catechism, etcetera, car troubles are a huge deal in our house! We literally don’t have time for car repairs. So, it was a pleasant surprise to have our car diagnosed, repaired and back on the road the SAME day at Tuffy. I highly recommend this friendly neighborhood garage.” When it comes to your car, safety is the main priority. Tuffy has all the
knowledge and tools to keep your car safe and the style to keep it looking sleek. Work with a name you can trust, where the job is always done right at Tuffy Auto & Tire Services! Tuffy Tire & Auto Service is located at 5049 Little Road in New Port Richey. Please call (727) 372-0905 or visit Tuffy on Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., or from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Visit www.tuffynpr.com for a full list of services, tire information and upcoming monthly specials!
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Splash into Aquafinz Seafood & Steakhouse By Julie Kanehl Aquafinz Seafood & Steakhouse, located at 16553 Point Village Drive in Lutz, on State Road 54 just east of the Suncoast Parkway, is a phenomenal new restaurant that has taken an amazing concept, added experienced new management, infused an awardwinning chef, and in the process has brought a beautiful venue for fine dining to our area. Privately owned and operated, Aquafinz has the freedom, the experience and the capability to create culinary experiences, prepare dishes upon request and even create a special menu for you and your guests during a private party. From fun food like burgers, sandwiches and appetizers, to the freshest seafood available, including salmon, grouper, snow crab, Dungeness crab and even Maine lobster tails, Aquafinz offers guests a familyfriendly, yet sophisticated dining experience, that will change the way you look at going out to eat. Owned by Angela Madonia, Aquafinz is managed by Tom Perkins, Chip Roehl, Jerry Argento and award-
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winning Executive Chef, Lenny Terlaje, who stepped in to revamp Aquafinz in late 2013. Each of them came to Aquafinz with a passion to create a restaurant that would be a cut above the rest, with the commitment to be hospitable and personal in a way that an ordinary chain restaurant wouldn’t have the capability of doing. This dynamic team of professionals has more than a century of food service experience, but it’s their dedication to serving fresh, great tasting food coupled with outstanding service that sets them apart. Chip says, “We want to offer our guests better, chef-driven food that shows our culinary and hospitality skills.” The majority of the staff at Aquafinz comes from Tampa Bay favorite, Splash! An Ocean Grill, which was wildly successful for 12 years before closing its doors over a landlord dispute. While many Tampa Bay foodies lamented the end of an age, a new course has begun here at Aquafinz, and their executive chef, Terlaje, who was a chef at Splash for 10 years, brought many of those delicious
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tures all of their favorite foods for less dishes with him to this new and beauthan $5. Whatever your palette, tifully decorated restaurant. “The popular ‘Splash Salad,’ has a new name at Aquafinz as the ‘54 Salad,’ and people drive from all over to have it,” said Terlaje. One customer said, “My husband and I were thrilled when we heard Splash was being reincarnated on 54. The crab cake is the same – delicious. The Buffalo shrimp were very yummy. The Key lime pie – a decadent treat to take home. The service was friendly and attentive as always.” Aquafinz has a casual ambiance with coastal flair, and features nightly dinner and drink specials that make dining on quality food less expensive Aquafinz Seafood & Steakhouse is located on than you’d think. Clearly foat the NorthPointe Village on SR 54 in Lutz cused on providing guests with a fine culinary experience, the there’s something delicious to entice menu is large enough to entice even you at Aquafinz. the pickiest eaters. From traditional Argento says, “We make better Chicken Marsala to St. Louis style ribs food affordable, so you don’t have to (on special every Thursday!). In fact, break the bank to have a good meal.” they even have a kid’s menu that fea-
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Seafood lovers and steak lovers alike will love the chef’s delectable creations at Aquafinz Seafood & Steakhouse The menu is decidedly surf & turf, with mouthwatering options like their famous lobster bisque, and their crab cakes, which I can personally recommend. (My husband and I fought over the last bite of both.) One of the “Finz Specialties” includes a Lobster Shrimp and Scallop Pasta, which features lobster meat, gulf shrimp and bay scallops in a light, delicate seafood broth tossed with angel hair pasta. Or perhaps you’d prefer their Seafood Cioppino, which is served with fresh fish, mussels, shrimp and scallops with a crab cluster in a spicy red sauce served over pasta. From fish and chips, to their popular grouper and salmon entrées, the seafood is not to be missed. If you’re more turf than surf,
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you’ve got to try their Rib Eye Steak, London Broil topped with homemade Béarnaise sauce, Filet Mignon and their Prime Rib. Equally delicious, juicy and cooked just the way you like it; Aquafinz is a great place to come for a steak. Open for dinner seven-days-aweek, the nightly specials are extremely popular with locals. Monday’s special is $8 Shrimp Scampi, while Tuesday is “Steak Night” (with 4 steaks under $15!), Wednesday is Chef’s Choice and Thursday features their St. Louis Cut full rack of ribs. Friday is Steak Oscar, which is Filet Mignon, fire grilled and served on a bed of asparagus, then topped with a giant lump of Maryland crab and Béarnaise sauce.
Saturday is perfect for a big night out with someone special, because at Aquafinz, Saturday night is Prime Rib and Lobster for only $22. That’s an incredible, even memorable meal, at an affordable price. Sunday is a great day to go out to eat, because it’s allyou-can-eat fish and chips that night, prepared with New England cod. If you have special dietary needs or preferences, Aquafinz is an excellent choice. They have gone above-and-beyond to anticipate the needs of their customers by indicating gluten-free items and offering various options to make dishes gluten-free. Terlaje says, “If I can make it, you can have it.” Smiling, he says, “I take special requests.” Aquafinz also offers a variety of
drink specials from their full-liquor bar featuring beer, wine, signature martinis and cocktails. You’ll want to try their “Linky Dinky After Dinner Drinky” and their popular Cherry or Watermelon Mojitos. Aquafinz is a great place to grab a drink, whether it’s an “after dinner drinky” or just for “sips and apps.” If you’re looking for a dining experience that is out of the ordinary, offering fresh food with a staff that will remember your name, come visit Aquafinz Seafood & Steakhouse on State Road 54 for fine dining the whole family can enjoy. Aquafinz Seafood and Steakhouse is located at 16553 Point Village Dr, in Lutz, just east of the Suncoast Parkway. Aquafinz is open Sunday–Wednesday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Thursday–Saturday from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Aquafinz offers catering for any occasion, and can host private parties at their beautiful facility. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call (813) 926-3333. Visit online at www.aquafinz.com and “like” Aquafinz on facebook for updates and specials.
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Mely Nail Spa Pampers You with the Latest Styles By Dara Tucker One of the hottest trends in fashion accessories right now isn’t jewelry, but nails. Whether you’re looking at Pinterest, Etsy, or just walking through the mall, you’ll notice polish has become more than just color on your nail. Ombre, glitter, three-dimensional art, and matte polishes are only some of the latest popular styles. Mely Nail Spa, located in Oak Ridge Plaza at 2333 Seven Springs Boulevard (near Fairway Pizza Too) can create these hot styles on your natural nails, acrylics, shellac, or Bio Seaweed Gel. Mely Nail Spa also offers pedicures and waxing services. When you first arrive at Mely Nail Spa you’ll be greeted by the owner herself, Mely, or her longtime work partner Reva. Mely worked as a nail technician at another nail salon for five years with Reva prior to opening her own nail spa four years ago. When you’re at the nail spa it’s easy to see both women enjoy their job, but they devote their attention to you as the customer, instead making you feel like
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you’re an uncomfortable outsider. The nail spa is very clean, with pedicure stations with the ultimate in relaxation as you’re being pampered – massage chairs. You can choose from three different types of pedicures at Mely Nail Spa. The hot stone pedicure, which is only $18 or $25 for manicure and pedicure, allows you to soak your toes, have your polish removed, cuticles cut, feet cleaned, and calluses removed (with a safer liquid instead of a metal abrasion tool). Warm lotion is then applied, along with stones that are put in a warmer with relaxing menthol oils. You’re feet are then rehydrated with a cool lotion and polished. A deluxe pedicure includes all of the above with a sugar scrub to your knee, mask, and then a hot towel wrap. The Botanical Escapes Herbal pedicure mixes the joy of relaxation with a mix of different herbal combinations that are best for you. Mely has a menu of different popular herbal mixes for her clients to look through including stress relief with a relaxing lavender and chamomile soak, gentle
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exfoliation with a lavender and chamomile scrub gel, soothing lavender and chamomile mask, nail reshaping, cuticle clean up, massage with lavender oil, hydration with lavender oil, and polish. For an energizing pedicure you can try the green tea lemon zapper, which uses green tea, lemon, and peppermint in its herbal mix. Chrissy Gatlin of Trinity was a client of Mely’s for years when she worked at a former nail spa. As soon as Chrissy found Mely’s own store she once again became a loyal client, being a regular for the past three and a half years. Chrissy explains that going to Mely’s is a family affair, “Not only do I go to Mely’s but my mother, daughter, and my ex-husband’s wife all go there! Mely gives the most amazing pedicures I’ve ever had. The massages and hot stones will knock your socks off. It’s always clean; it’s a really social, fun time. I’m very comfortable there and will continue to be a loyal customer.” Like the pedicures, Mely has a full range of manicure options for her
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Owner Mely makes her business a comfortable and joyous place to find relaxation. clients. Her regular manicures with long lasting OPI polish are only $10, but other options include French manicures, acrylics, glitter acrylics, pink and white acrylics, shellac on your own nails (which normally lasts 2-3 weeks and is $20), and Mely’s is
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can duplicate it. While I was visiting, Jeannie Dunning of Trinity was in for her first visit at Mely’s. She says, “I use to go somewhere else, but I came in today after hearing about it. Now that I’ve been here, I’m switching for good!” Mely also offers Comfortable massage chairs add to your High quality OPI polish in more colors than private parties after comfort as you enjoy a pedicure. you can name are available at Mely’s. hours. Whether it’s a bridal shower one of the few nail spas in the area to shine and don’t lift or peel, which party or relaxing with a group of girloffer the extremely popular Bio Seaacrylics can do. They are lighter and friends, Mely lets you bring your own weed Gel. Bio Seaweed Gels are all thinner on your nail, and on average snacks, cake, and etc. in and enjoy natural – formaldehyde, toluene, last 3-4 weeks. It’s a healthier option your time. A young girl party for girls DPB, BHA & solvent free. Bio Seaand is only $30, with a redo at $25. ten and under includes a manicure, weed Gels promotes ZERO dehydraThat includes glitter, and you can add pedicure, and a nail art for only $12 tion, weakening or staining of the 3D nail art for $5.” each girl. Mely said many of her natural nails. It means fewer chemicals Because Mely’s clients are walking clients take their girls over to Fairway and damaging effects for the natural advertisements for her business she has Pizza Too to eat, come get their nails nails over prolonged wear. Mely Nail continued to grow over the years from done, and then go back home for a Spa has over 300 different Bio Seaof word of mouth. Reva and Mely sleepover – a perfect birthday party for weed colors and glitters! turn your nails into works of art. a little girl! Mely, who is always seeking out They are confident in their years of exThe hottest trends in nail styles, the latest and healthiest nail options perience, and encourage clients to with convenient hours and easy access for her clients, is a fan of Bio Seaweed bring in pictures or photos on their in Trinity makes Mely Nail Spa an exGels. Mely says, “They keep their phones of designs they like, and they
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cellent value. Mely’s outgoing and bubbly personality makes her business a great place to spend your time relaxing and pampering yourself. Mely Nail Spa is located at 2333 Seven Springs Blvd. at Oak Ridge Plaza in New Port Richey, near Fairway Pizza Too. Mely Nail Spa is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Call Mely Nail Spa at (727) 376-MELY (6359).
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Taso Italiano – There is History Behind That Sauce! By Lenay Ruhl Surrounded by a lifetime of family history in the restaurant business, Taso Stassi welcomes customers into Taso Italiano as if he is inviting them into his own home. The aroma of freshly cooked Italian food overwhelms the senses upon entering the restaurant. There is an instant warmth, with family photos scattered upon the walls revealing Taso and his father’s culinary history and their experience in bringing people together with food. I saw Taso through the open bar which leads into the kitchen, evidence of a day’s work on his chef’s coat. Customers lingered, chatting with staff. It was evident that most of them were regulars. The restaurant offers an open floor plan with a full liquor bar, low top and high top seating. There are curtains tied back, ready to be opened and sectioned off for parties. Hanging in Taso’s restaurant are the Greek, American and Italian flags. He also has the Cypress flag above the door; his father was a Cypriot. Taso’s inspiration for opening his
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restaurant relies strongly on his experiences helping to run L’Epicure, his father’s restaurant on Long Island, NY. The history behind Taso’s talent; each dish created, the way the kitchen is run and laid out, everything down to the wall décor, comes from his knowledge and passion inherited from his father, Euripides Stassi, who although Cypress born came to America by way of England as a teenager on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. “He came alone with nothing but a dream,” said Taso. L’Epicure was a fine dining experience, serving the wealthiest in New York. Taso Italiano, located at the end of a strip mall in New Port Richey, has that warm European feel. In an effort to expand their customer base, Taso is now offering patrons a fantastic value at an affortdable price while still meeting the upmost of standards and food quality. Taso Italiano was able to lower prices without compromising the quality and portion size. The menu at Taso Italiano includes a kids’ menu, a fresh salad menu and a pizza menu in addition to their broad selection of land, sea and pasta
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Taso Stassi (left) welcomes you to enjoy a magnificent meal at Taso Italiano entrées. Taso’s also offers two to three land and sea specials daily. There is always something for everyone – it’s not just Italian. Taso recently added new steak and seafood items to the menu. One of the most sentimental items on the menu to Taso is one of his father’s creations, the Fish in Fillo, which consists of the day’s catch topped with caramelized onions and sautéed spinach, wrapped in a light flaky pastry baked and served with a light, pink lobster sauce. Taso added the spinach
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for an Italian twist. Taso Italiano’s regulars come in as many as 3-4 times a week, never getting bored with the extensive menu. . Deborah Vandenlangenbergh, seated at a table with some of her clients from her kitchen manufacturing company, claimed, “This is a five star restaurant in our back yard.” She was eating the Linguine and Clams with Bianco Sauce. Someone else was enjoying the Delmonico Steak del Giorno, and he assured everyone it
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was the best Black Angus Reserve that money can buy. Taso admits he is heavy-handed with his steak cuts. “It’s Taso, he’s always the best,” said Deborah. “It’s like flying to NYC on a three hour flight, but it’s only 10 minutes.” Standing towards the back of the restaurant I found two customers admiring the photographs of Taso’s father’s restaurant. Taso stopped to talk to them, and they realized that they used to eat at his father’s restaurant when they lived on Long Island. Cornell and JoAnne Thompson were born and raised in New York and moved to Florida in 2004. Since then, they have been looking for good, real, Italian food. They discovered Taso Italiano’s three weeks prior, but had never made the connection until they noticed the photographs on this night. They got to talking, and the three of them reminisced about the staple restaurant in their Long Island community that catered to renowned Italian families, politicians and celebrities such as Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, Bob Lape, Rich Little, and the entire Savalas family; Teddy, Telly and George. JoAnn loves Taso’s sauce; the couple described their new find as a “gold mine.”
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I went to Taso Italiano on a Thursday, and I had the privilege of going back into the kitchen to watch Taso prepare my dish. I ordered the Ravioli Porcini, ravioli sautéed with wild mushrooms and a sage butter sauce. As Taso tossed butter, shallots, mushrooms and sage into a flame engulfed pan on the stove, he talked about ordering his seafood from Trinity Seafood because it is alTaso Italiano’s delicious food and great value turns customers into “regulars” ways fresh, and how he has three or four stands he visits daily for fresh produce. He explained the layout worked a short time in construction tory. This is what I grew up on. I surof the kitchen, pointing out a separate and then spent 14 years working in round myself with it, it’s my father pizza station. the auto industry before returning to with me,” said Taso. Everything in Taso’s kitchen is Some of his most cherished mem- his roots, opening Stassi’s Italian Grill clean, dated and labeled. The kitchen ories at his father’s restaurant were the and Pizzeria, which sold in 2007. is complete with a water softener and Now, he is thriving with his new creblack tie events that catered to Italian two purification systems, because the ation, Taso Italiano. families, Greek nights and learning to water is not so great in the south. He recognizes that he is not only cook from the French chefs who told Taso offered me a Malbec wine successful because of his unique experiyoung Taso, “You learn it and you that perfectly complemented the ence and background, but because of learn it the right way.” earthy taste of my dish. As I ate, Taso the talented staff he was able to collect These memories came back to showed me all the pieces that together at his current restaurant. “You’re only him as we flipped through old photo created the flavor on my plate. From as good as the help at your side,” said albums. We came to one photo and authentic Italian oil paintings to Taso pointed out the wine rack loaded Taso. charger plates, kitchen hardware and He has a friendly relationship with in the back. At the black tie affairs they skewers from his father’s restaurant, his staff, and everyone laughed and would take an expensive bottle of everything on the walls holds sentijoked with Taso as they worked to champagne and use a sword to hit the mental value for Taso. “This is my hisglass lip of the bottle. The swift impact close down the restaurant. “We all take pride in what we do and we make our of the sharp sword would pop the food with love,” said Patrick, who glass. “They would actually pour the works in the kitchen. champagne out of a broken neck bot“Our genuine passion is to provide tle,” remembered Taso. people with what they’re not going to Despite the excitement and good get anywhere else,” said Taso. As his fatimes of a lifestyle that exposed Taso ther always used to say, Taso Stassi now to the elegant life of the elite, the talwishes you and yours “All the Best!” ent of rare chefs and the pride of his father, like any young person, he Taso Italiano is located at 4016 wanted to make his own way. At 24, when Taso first visited Florida, he took Little Road in New Port Richey. Dine-in, carryout and catering are one look at the Gulf shores and made aquaintences, experiencing true south- available. Call (727) 807-7900 or ern hospitality and heritage. Taso says, visit www.tasoitaliano.com for more information. “Like” Taso Italiano’s “Although Yankee born, I am southfacebook page and stay updated on ern by choice.” weekly specials! After moving to Florida, Taso
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Better Health and Nutrition –– Take Control of Your Health the Natural Way By Katie Thomas Better Health & Nutrition, located at the River Crossing Shopping Center in New Port Richey, is the perfect place to find all the natural products you need to improve your health this year. Better Health & Nutrition is a full-service health food store that provides locals with high quality natural products and supplements. With new products entering the market at high speeds, it can be difficult to tell which ones work and are truly right for your body. Owners Peter and Janice Dunn are knowledgeable about the products they carry and are eager to help you become your own natural health expert. Janice says, “We want to educate our customers about how to eat wholesome products and we work with them to find products that can balance the mind, body and spirit.” Peter’s past expertise in grocery distribution and retail combined with Janice’s extensive knowledge in the field of natural health and alternative medicine make these two a great team. Janice holds certifications in numerous
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health fields. She is a Master Herbalist, a Certified Nutritionist, a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Colon Therapist, and Reflexologist. Janice owned and operated a health food store for 20 years before opening Better Health & Nutrition, and her knowledge and passion for natural health is a great asset to customers looking to gain awareness about natural ways to enhance their own wellbeing and health. Regardless of your age, gender, lifestyle or fitness level, proper nourishment is a vital component in helping your body function at its optimal level. Peter and Janice make it their personal goal to provide the best in natural supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, organic enhancement products and natural foods to meet the needs of those looking for better health in the Trinity community. Janice and Peter continually educate themselves on new products and remain dedicated to carrying only the very best products on the market. Customers are raving about new products available at Better Health & Nutrition, such as a brand new Paleo
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line of pizza crusts, wraps, Paleo bars and other snacks. In addition to many different Paleo options, Better Health & Nutrition offers many glutenfree products, organic food choices and dry goods that aren’t available at your regular market. I love Better Health & Nutrition’s line of Janice & Peter Dunn are the knowledgeable and gluten-free baking helpful owners of Better Health & Nutrition products by Bob’s Red Mill; I can always to detox and cleanse the body of toxfind what I need to whip up the perins. Choose from one of the many fect batch of gluten-free muffins, a pan ReNew Life starter cleanses, whether of cornbread or some delicious raw al- you’re looking for a first time cleanse, mond and chia seed gluten-free cookcolon cleanse, quit smoking cleanse, a ies with the products provided at cleanse that focuses on the liver, Better Health & Nutrition. blood, or skin, or just an overall health A perfect way to start out your cleanse, Better Health & Nutrition has new year is with one of Better Health the products you are looking for. They & Nutrition’s many types of cleanses also provide informational books on to reboot your body system. With tox- the Master Cleanse if you are feeling ins in our food, air, water and cleaning extra dedicated! products, many feel that it is beneficial From curcumin supplements and
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because of the pain and I was very concerned about how I will manage in the years to come. I work full time and before being introduced to Curamin, each day was a pure effort to get through. I have immense thanks for this incredible new product and the new life I have had since taking this product!” The shelves are fully stocked with all-natural Weight management products to help you live a healthier life products are ever popular, and Better Health & Nutrition is magnesium oils to help reduce pain, to well stocked with weight management a wide array of all-natural vitamins and supplements, protein bars, snacks and live probiotics, Better Health & Nutriherbal appetite suppressants and fat tion is stocked for the New Year with burners to help you reach the goals the best supplemental products availyou set this year. able. Curcumin is a highly soughtMen are finding that the popular, after product for health reasons new products on the market are a including pain relief, increased funcboon to their vitality. As men age, tion and mobility, and to fight harmful testosterone levels drop, but Janice inflammation. Janice and Peter carry and Peter can show you supplements the purest form in the brand Curamin that will help you get your vitality back tablets. Curamin has a super absorpin no time –the natural way! tion rate that enters the body 10 times Known for carrying top-graded better than most curcumin products. products, Better Health & Nutrition is One Curamin customer says, the place to get the most pure forms “Curamin has changed my life. I have of pure fish oils that are free from conbeen utilizing this product for a little taminants, vitamin D3, garcinia camover a week and am absolutely ecstatic bogia, white mulberries, local seasonal with the results. I have felt depressed
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honey, and extra virgin organic coconut oil. Janice and Peter will also special order items for customers, so if they don’t have something you are searching for, just ask them to order it for you. Better Health & Nutrition also has great gifts, from essential oils to natural Himalaya Salt Lamps that cleanse the air. If you are searching for organic bath products, Better Health & Nutrition carries organic, chemicalfree beauty products that will have your hair and body glowing with healthy shine. These include shampoos and conditioners, henna-tint permanent hair color, facial skin care products, aluminum-free deodorants, organic bath and body soaps, fluoridefree toothpaste and essential oils. A really neat program that Janice and Peter have been offering at Better Health & Nutrition is a nutritional blood cell analysis. This identifies nutritional deficiencies and serious health concerns before they manifest into disease. This is offered once a month and customers can make appointments for this service. Better Health & Nutrition offers regular specials and a 50% discount on certain products all the time! Along
with events like the Nutritional Blood Cell Analysis, Better Health & Nutrition also has events focused around Brenda Watson’s H.O.P.E. program. Check their website out for the latest health news, extensive health encyclopedia links, recipe databases, printable coupons, new store information and upcoming events. There is no day like today to take control of your health the natural way. Luckily, Better Health & Nutrition is right around the corner to help you get informed and stock up on what you need to get started or continue your journey towards natural health. Peter and Janice are there to lend you knowledge, advice and personalized help concerning your health and wellness with all-natural products. Better Health & Nutrition is located at 5336 Little Rd. in the River Crossing Center in New Port Richey. Hours are Mon.–Thurs., 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Fri. & Sat. Call (727)-807-3225 or visit betterhealthandnutrition.net for more information and to sign up for the free e-newsletter. Follow Better Health & Nutrition on facebook for updates and specials.
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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 container 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 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 30 minutes in the refrigerator to marinate in the vinaigrette.
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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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 in need were given gift bags with blankets, warm socks, toothbrushes and
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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. 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
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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 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
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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
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sweets station. Kimberly said, “We’ve wanted to help out locally here in New Port Richey. This is a good cause 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 every-
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Alex, Dr. Bruce, Cheryl & Ben one; 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 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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Massage of Trinity / Lotus Yoga Focus on Your Health in Body, Mind and Spirit By Katie Thomas One of the hidden gems in the New Port Richey area is Massage of Trinity / Lotus YOGA. It is tucked away in a serene little corner next to the Zen Forrest on Rowan Road. Massage of Trinity focuses on health in mind, body and spirit, providing the local community with full Massage services, Skin Care, Yoga, Acupuncture, Reiki, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Adult Core Ballet and workshops that help you on your journey to wellbeing. Located on Rowan Road, Massage of Trinity is tucked away in a serene environment; when you step through the front doors, you will feel as if you have entered a retreat. The wonderful staff is completely committed to caring for guests as individuals, with the belief that everyone is a unique miracle of creation. Massage of Trinity uses a combination of modalities to assist guests in the facilitation of healing within the body and accompanies you on your path to reaching all of your wellness goals. Cecilia Martinez opened Massage of Trinity in 2011 with a goal to give
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people a place to feel good and find peace of mind. Ceci had a dream to create an opportunity to help others, while also keeping her family close. Originally from New Hampshire, Ceci and her family set a goal to all live in Florida near each other. “I had a vision and a beautiful plan to open a center that all my children could be involved in and be together as family,” says Ceci. We have been in Florida for seven years now and I have been able to watch my grandchildren growing up, while pursuing my passion as a therapist. This is a dream come true in the making.” Ceci attended the North Eastern Institute of Whole Health in Manchester, NH, where she learned the healing effects of Eastern Medicine and massage treatments. Massage of Trinity focuses on taking care of the whole self in an intimate, relaxing environment. You will be swept away in good feelings, vibrations and positive energy while visiting Massage of Trinity. Ceci says, “Our center has a very Eastern and Zen feel to it, but we want people to know that this is not about any sort of religion–– our atmosphere is to help people relax,
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teach compassion through our actions and remind people to connect with their higher consciousness.” Massage of Trinity blends all types of elements during masMassage of Trinity/Lotus Yoga welcomes you! sage in order to assist you in feeling your best. “We work accost, such as energy stones, cupping, arocording to each individual’s needs, tailormatherapy and other modalities. ing each massage to fit their lifestyle,” says The massage menu includes: Thai Ceci. “Our massage therapists are very di- Massage, Four-Hand Massage, Couples versified in their backgrounds and culMassage, Organic Spa Reflexology, tures, which allows our guests to Bamboo Deep Tissue Massage, Sports experience a unique blend of talents. I Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Myofasthink we have the best group of therapists cia Release, Pre-Natal Massage, Therawithin the vicinity. There are no egos here peutic Massage/Neuromuscular, Reiki and we truly are a family – connected and Energy, Healing Touch, Rejuv Swedish unified with no competition.” Massage and Bhakti Massage. The massage menu is extensive and Try a Thai Massage to open and tailored to fit you as an individual. Each tone the systems within your body. Thai client’s experience at Massage of Trinity massage is very similar to doing yoga on is unique and adapted to his or her pera table; the massage therapist will stretch sonality and lifestyle. Often, during a you and apply pressure with gentle rockmassage, the therapists will add addiing and rhythmic compressions and tional elements into treatment at no extra guided breathing to give you a full
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The Couples Massage Suite
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stretch massage. The Four-Hand massage originates from ancient Ayurveda and involves two therapists working in harmony. Couples massages are the perfect gift to connect with a loved one in your life, whether it is your significant other, friend or special family member. The Couples Massage room, Harmony, is the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy a full-body treatment that is intensely relaxing and rejuvenating. One of my favorite massage treatments is the Hot Stone Massage; a relaxing and restorative treatment that utilizes warm river stones and hands to penetrate deep into the muscle. The heat from the stones radiates throughout specific parts of the body to relieve tension and stress trapped inside the muscles. Ceci says, “While we provide a service, we strive to empower guests on their personal path to healing. Massage should not be seen as a luxury but as an investment in their wellness. I am so grateful for my team of wonderful massage therapists. Thank you to Bill, Donna, Joyce, Cenia, Carmen, Judy and Christy for their excellence in commitment to Massage of Trinity.” Massage is an excellent alternative to treat pain for many people. Instead of opting towards pharmaceuticals, visit Massage of Trinity for your therapeutic restorative session, whether for deep muscle aches, sports strains or just a moment to de-stress. You will find that Massage of Trinity’s therapists’ attention to detail and exceptional skill will benefit you in mind, body and spirit.
Yoga, Acupuncture & Skin Care Too! Massage of Trinity has recently expanded in space and services, adding an additional 992 square feet and now offering yoga with Lotus Yoga, as well as Acupuncture and a Full Skin Care Bar. With six RYT certified instructors in yoga and more than twenty 75-minute classes a week to choose from, the Lotus Yoga center at Massage of Trinity has classes for everyone. Whether you are in search of Power Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi, Gentle Stretch Yoga or Adult Core Ballet, the Lotus Yoga center is intimate, friendly and tuned to providing you with a relaxing atmosphere to reconnect. Ceci says, “We wanted to incorporate Yoga, Skin Care and Acupuncture in order to give our guests well-balanced options for their journey to health. Our classes are for all levels and all of our instructors have a lot of experience in different forms of Yoga, Tai Chi and Adult Core Ballet. Tai Chi is really taking off – it is a very progressive type of class because you build your knowledge and strength with each class you take. Our Adult Core Ballet focuses on core strength because as adults age, we lose our balance and flexibility. Each class is go at your own pace and we never want you to do anything that feels uncomfortable. We coach you to do what you can, while receiving the full benefits from each pose. We also hold a weekly Metta Meditation guided by Bhante Dhammawansha (Buddhist Monk) on Monday evenings.” Ceci thanks all of her instructors for
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their cohesive goals in helping people find their balance. Try out Gentle Yoga with Jerri, Stretch Yoga with Alana, Hatha Yoga with Natalie, Hatha Flow Yoga with Jeanine, Restorative Yoga with Audrey, Tai Chi with Steve, Power Yoga with Antonio or Adult Core Ballet with Florence. Lotus Yoga welcomes you to come find the class that best suits you. Yoga instructor and Reiki Master, Jerri, says, “We have all these great therapists here. The yoga instructors and massage therapists are all very diversified. We all have a common goal and purpose here, which is educating our guests in finding wholeness in health through balance, energy and consciousness.” The Acupuncture at the Massage of Trinity facility is very traditional and authentic. Educated in China, Dr. Yee Shing Lee works with guests to find alternative ways to heal them individually and even takes the extra step in preparing herbs to continue treatment at home. The Skin Care suite offers guests natural skin care treatments and facials, professional makeup and botanical skin care lines, as well as waxing services. Estheticians Ning and Kathy work one-onone with guests to help them build a personalized skin care routine. Beauty Therapy by Ning offers botanical products that have no artificial ingredients. Everything is made in America and chosen based on your skin type. At the Skin
Care suite, you can receive an all-natural facial, purchase at home products for healthy hair and skin and find the perfect mineral makeup for your skin. The vibe at Massage of Trinity and Lotus Yoga is completely relaxing, serene and inviting offering an escape where you can find harmony and balance within yourself. New Name Contest: In light of the recent expansion, Ceci and her team are looking for the perfect name to represent the services of Lotus Yoga and Massage of Trinity. The team is working on putting together a contest for the community to enter their ideas for names. If your idea for a new name is picked, you can win a great massage and yoga package! Submit your idea to massageoftrinity@hotmail.com before February 7, 2014. Massage of Trinity / Lotus Yoga Studio is located at 4152 Rowan Road in New Port Richey. For more information, please call (727) 3729800 or visit online at www.massageoftrinity.vpweb.com for a virtual tour, full menus, class times and upcoming seminars. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead to reserve a class space!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 expert installer to make sure they are in-
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stalled 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 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. Please call Inspired Drapes at (813) 968-5050 to schedule a free in-home consultation.
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“Trinity Village Dental” Continued from page 1 growth to. We try to take really good care of each person here. The best part has been having conversations with our patients about life and family, the ups and downs, laughing and joking about things that are happening it with them and with us, and taking that old- school mentality about the horrible visit to the dentist, and throwing it out the window.” I’ve had patients say, ‘I never thought I’d be laughing and having a good time at the dentist.’ That’s what I love to hear. That’s how I know, we are doing something right.” “We want each and every patient here to value what we do for them and value themselves,” says Dr. Daniel. “Every person’s mouth is unique; my team works one-on-one with individuals to find the right treatment plan for his or her budget, time, and personal goals for oral health. I know firsthand what it’s like to not love your smile, or to feel like you need to hide your teeth. I want to give people the opportunity to change that. For some, it’s changing the appearance of teeth, or changing the whole smile. For oth-
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ers, it means finally achieving oral health. ” At Trinity Village Dental you can expect to be treated with a warm welcome and smiles all around. “I have an amazing staff, and I don’t mind bragging about them!” says Dr. Daniel. “I absolutely love my team and they understand my heart for my patients. The girls are all awesome and we all love to take care of people. We are on the same page about what we are trying to do here. It is not just about fixing some teeth. We are hoping to build lasting relationships and friendships with our patients. That is what it has always been about to us.” Trinity Village Dental is located at the Trinity Village Center near the intersection of State Road 54 and Duck Slough Boulevard. Trinity Village Dental offers patients a spacious, relaxing and immaculate atmosphere where they can feel comfortable. For the past year, Dr. Daniel has been building her practice to accommodate all the dental needs of her community and she is enjoying every minute. Trinity Village Dental offers six treatment rooms, digital panoramic xrays, an intraoral camera and monitors where patients can easily see what Dr.
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Daniel is seeing – basically Dr. Daniel’s practice has all the bells and whistles of any top-notch, full-service dental office. Services at Trinity Village Dental include: preventive dentistry, toothcolored fillings, whitening procedures, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal therapy, endodontic (root canal therapy) and extractions, as well as implant restorations, dentures, crowns, bridges and more. Trinity Village Dental also provides emergency care, same-day appointments, evening and Saturday hours. “I purposely spend extra time with patients on their first visit to get to know their needs and to find out what they want,” says Dr. Daniel. “I think our patients really appreciate the
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way we run our practice. When I leave the office, I go home and make follow-up calls (as often as is physically possible with two little ones running around!) to ask my patients how they’re doing because we want to make sure everything has gone okay with their treatment. My patients know that I am there for them. We do the best we can to give everyone a good experience and ease their fears or anxieties.” Dr. Daniel is very happy to have her practice here in Trinity. She says, “I grew up in Fort Lauderdale and practiced there for several years before we moved here. It’s a very different pace and lifestyle than what we have here in Trinity. I absolutely love the
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Trinity Village Dental has everything a top-notch dental office should have, plus Dr. Daniel and her staff make it enjoyable to go to the dentist! Trinity community. Even with the growth Trinity has experienced, there is still a small-town hospitable feel here. I think our family fits in Trinity perfectly, because we are very outgoing and want to build relationships with our neighbors and fellow business owners. My kids enjoy their school and we are hoping to stay here for the long run.” Dr. Daniel and her husband Godly are both very community-oriented. Godly is the director of a pri-
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vate foster care agency in the Tampa Bay area called 4KIDS of West Central Florida. Together, they’ve been actively involved in youth ministries in their local church for many years. Come and See the Difference––It’s Not Just About Teeth If you are looking for a dentist who is truly passionate about putting a genuine smile on your face, you can turn to Dr. Daniel. Dr. Daniel plans to continue building her practice around
the principles that matter to her – honesty, integrity and compassion. She is compassionate in all she does and truly has put her heart into her practice. Truth be told, Dr. Daniel is actually my grandmother’s dentist and when I pick her up from appointments, she always walks out of Dr. Daniel’s office smiling and relaxed, even though she was anxious upon arrival. I can’t speak for others, but my grandmother really responds well to the kindness of Dr. Daniel and her staff. One patient says, “I am ever so glad to have found Dr. Daniel. I have had the pleasure of being her patient on a few visits now. Her expertise, along with the newest of equipment, makes her the best choice in the area. I am happy to say she believes in painless dentistry and great attitude. Her office staff acts like they are all family, and they make you feel like you are a welcomed member. I really feel great about the work she has done. I used to go to another dentist in the area. Came across her and I won’t be going back [there]. My best advice is to go and find out for yourself.” Another happy patient writes, “From start to finish, best dental expe-
rience to date. Dr. Daniel’s chair-side manner has eased my anxiety level to an all time low, and has motivated me to complete my dental treatment plan. Her entire staff is amazingly professional and friendly. I strongly recommend Trinity Village Dental for all your family dental needs.” Dr. Daniel is welcoming new patients and invites you to visit her office. Come and see what people are talking about, or, read the reviews online. If you have been avoiding the dentist due to bad experiences in the past, or fear and anxiety, make a call to Trinity Village Dental. You will feel the difference from the moment you walk in the door. Trinity Village Dental is located at 10720 State Road 54, Suite 101, in Trinity. Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Mon.; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Tues.; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wed.; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Thurs.; and from 9 a.m. – 2 pm. on Sat. For an appointment or more information, please call 727-372-9955. You can visit online at www.TheTrinityDentist.com to learn more about Dr. Jincy Daniel.
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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-
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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-
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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727-510-5558 HERITAGE SPRINGS - AN ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY! 3/3/3 plus office/den - 2514 htd sq ft Shows like a model formal lv & dr rooms, kitchen overlooks family room, master w/sitting area, two guest bedrooms w/their own bathrooms, extended paved lanai w/view of the pond. $359,000 2/2/2 plus office/den 1903 htd sq ft. - Pride of ownership shows in this home! Soaring ceilings in the large lv & dr rooms, den/office w/laminate flooring for easy care, master w/two walk in closets, guest bedroom w/walk in closet plus more $189,900 2519 htd sq ft - 5/2/2 1/2 plus pool - This homes has formal lv & dr rooms, kitchen overlooks family room, office/den/4 bedroom plus an additional room for 5th bedroom or craft room, extended lanai w/pool overlooking the forest. $359,000.
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2+/2/2 1662 htd sq ft. Once you enter into this home you have vaulted ceilings, designer style laminate flooring in the living & dining rooms. The living room has a wood burning fireplace w/mantle and double pocket doors lead you into the den,home office or 3rd bedroom. Kitchen has cabinet pantry and wonderful breakfast nook area w/french doors to the enclosed lanai. The master has plenty of room for all your pieces and pocket door to the master bath w/dual sinks, large walk in closet and separate toilet area w/walk in shower. This home also offers a new roof just a year old. you can walk to the community pool & club house and elementary school too! $164,900 $164,900
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“Arry’s Roofing” Continued from page 1 Customers Jill and Steve Owens say, “From the very first contact with Arry's, our experience was fantastic! They were here when they said they would be, and the repair was completed on time! Arry's makes you truly feel valued as a customer. Once our repair was completed we received a very nice thank you gift and letter that was very much appreciated! It's the little things companies do like taking the time to thank us for our business that sets them apart from other companies! Based on our experience we will be lifetime Arry's customers!” Arry’s Roofing has been named a GAF Master Elite™ roofing contractor by the country’s leading roofing materials manufacturer. For the roofing industry, this is the most coveted award you can receive. Only the top 3% of all roofing contractors have qualified as Master Elite™ contractors, as it requires dedication, hard work and education, which the team at Arry’s has. Never using subcontractors, customers can trust Arry’s Roofing to do the job right. Arry says, “My passion is to be the leading example for the roofing industry to follow.”
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Don’t Wait for a Leak! Protect Your Home! For most of us, our roof is one of those things we take for granted; that is, until something is wrong with it – as in, there’s a giant leak and we’re scrambling for buckets and pails! In Florida, our roofs take a beating, and with the hurricane season upon us, don’t take the chance this season. Instead, have the experts at Arry’s Roofing Services check it out. Arry says, “I honestly believe that people are reactive instead of proactive about their roofs. We can walk your roof, clean out the gutters, check the seals and make sure that your roof is ready for this summer’s weather.” He adds, “Sometimes things happen and no one notices – then they call and say ‘I have a leak!’ When that happens, our team of expert roofing contractors will help you determine whether your roof needs to be repaired or replaced.” Offering a proactive maintenance plan that will prolong the life of your roof, Arry’s offers an affordable maintenance program where his team will periodically perform a 40-point inspection, and make sure that there aren’t any signs of damage that could lead to a leak. Catching roof issues before they become something serious can save you thousands of dollars. If you know you need to have your
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roof repaired, Arry’s offers free estimates and they check everything, from the roof’s condition to the gutters, the soffits to the drainage points. There are many signs that may tell you if you need a new roof. If the tiles or shingles on your roof are curling, peeling or The Housh family cracked, or if you see water stains on your ting a new roof could be described as interior ceilings, chances are your roof an 'enjoyable' event, our experience needs to be replaced. The longer you with Arry's Roofing would qualify. wait, the worse the repair will be, beFrom our first contact with the office, cause as your roof disintegrates, your everyone was very courteous and prowhole home is in danger. Don’t wait fessional. This was as 'enjoyable' as a until disaster strikes to call Arry’s qualiroofing project could be. They were fied, certified team of professionals. clean and prompt, and delivered exactly If you don’t think a repair is going as was promised. We were quickly to do it, or your roof is aged, Arry’s has heading into a rainy period and the a great reputation within our commucrew really showed that they were exnity. From shingle to tile, flat and lowperts in their field, working efficiently slope roofing to modern and and carefully, covering vulnerable areas maintenance free metal roofs, Arry’s during sporadic rain showers and then Roofing Services can help you find the right roof for your home. Arry’s also of- getting quickly back to work when able. They showed up on time and fers financing, including a limited time, cleaned up the area well when done for six months- same as cash, program. Isaac and Cindy Rivers say, “If get- the day. We would definitely use them
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From shingle to tile, flat and low-slope roofing, to modern and maintenance-free metal roofs, Arry’s Roofing Services can help you find the right roof for your home and your budget. again if we ever need roofing work done, and would definitely recommend without hesitation.”
Arry’s Roofing Services Has Heart From Arry’s “No Roof Left Behind” program, which awards a needy family with a new roof, to the Roofs for Troops program and rebate that they honor through one of their manufacturers, Arry’s does more than protect our homes, they protect the homes of those who deserve it most; even participating in Habitat for Humanity.
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For all of your roofing needs, Arry’s Roofing Services is there to protect your home from the Florida elements, so keep their number handy, and call today to have your roof inspected, repaired or replaced. Arry’s Roofing Services is located at 770 N. Grosse Avenue in Tarpon Springs and services the entire Tampa Bay Area. For more information, or to schedule a free estimate or inspection, call the office at (727) 756-1690 on Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or visit their website at www.ArrysRoofing.com.
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Deborah's Bookkeeping Service. No Job Too Small! 20+ years experience. Reasonable rates. Call or email for your day or evening appointment to discuss your bookkeeping needs. 727-376-2340 or deb.toro.59@gmail.com Dorothy Cleaning Services. Houses, Apartments, Offices, Vacancies, Move In/Out, Free Estimates. Call us today! 727-372-5431 AFFORDABLE POWER WINDOW REPAIR - BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES (MOBILE SERVICE) “WE COME TO YOU”. Specializing in •Power Window Repair •Power Door Locks •Door Handle Replacement •Side View Mirrors •Door Glass Replacement. Over 8 years in Pinellas County now serving Pasco County. Mention this ad to receive $10. off a new window motor and/or regulator replacement. CALL BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES 727-793-4624 OR VISIT www.powerwindowguy.com FOR A FREE QUOTE! CNA Offering Non Medical and Medical Care. Designed to fit individuals needs. Includes flexible hours and over nights. Housekeeping, errands, doctors visits, transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, and medication supervision. To customize a plan for you or your loved one , call Barb Wilken at 727-277-8562 or email barbwilkencna@gmail.com. References and level 1 and level 2 back ground checks available upon request. CAKES FOR FUN-Reasonably priced Decorated Cakes for all occasions, made especially for you. From small parties to corporate events. Also available, Cupcake Towers and Cookie Trays. Over 25 dog breed cookie cutters! Minimum 2 week notice, more for larger events including weddings. Visit our site: http://xanadu05.wix.com/cakes-forfun or call (727) 375-5446. A NEW LOOK Pressure Washing-2 car driveway $55 (includes all front sidewalks). Add $10ea. for 3 car and corner lots. Most Pool Decks & Cage $125. Fascia, soffits, gutters $100-$125 or whole home exterior most $150-$200. Fences $1per foot. Landscape cleanup and odd jobs too. www.anewlookpw.com. Call Randy 727271-2920 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: 14 Yrs. Experience, Honest, Reliable, Reasonable Rates, Trinity References. Call Rhonda: (727) 326-5447 Mary's Cleaning Service - Licensed, Insured & Bonded professional serving Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties. No home too large or small. We supply all the necessary cleaning products that will leave your home looking & smelling wonderful! We are a pet friendly company & treat your pets & home as if they were our own. Weekly, biweekly & monthly rates available. Call for a free in
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home estimate today & get all of your housecleaning needs fulfilled. Call Mary (727) 389-0347
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Pet sitting (dogs, cats & birds) & walking. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Honest, Reliable & DEPENDABLE! We have AFFORDABLE rates and references available upon request. Contact Brenda at (727) 947-2729
SCREENING & RESCREENING SERVICES: Pool Enclosures, Lanais, Florida Rooms, Screen Rooms. Vinyl Film Windows, Vinyl Film Replacement, Vinyl Film Window Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning, Pool Enclosures, Pool Decks, Drives & Sidewalks. Licensed CBC 057155, Insured, Family Owned & Operated. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100.
Tile and Hardwood Installation. Experienced and competitive. Over 20 years experience in tile, natural stone, laminate and hardwood flooring. Can provide referenced upon request. No job too big or too small. We aim to please! Don’t waste your money or your time on your next flooring project. Call Gilberto, 813-401-4593 or Ethan 813493-7426.
ADDITIONS & REMODELS: Complete design build services for Additions, Remodels, Kitchen and Bath Makeovers, Screen Enclosures, Universal Design, Storm Shutters, Soffit and Fascia Repairs. Local family owned and operated since 1990 – certified building contractor # CBC 057155 – www.mywabc.com. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100.
"A" Behaving Pets. A creative solution for your pet's behavior issues. Not just dog training…works great for Dogs, Cats, Birds and other small animals. Stress management for rescue pets. 12 years in Pet Care Business! Also offering Pet Sitting in Trinity, East Lake and NPR. Conyact Marina at: 813-4165301 or abehavingpets@gmail.com. Thank you for your Business!
Reliable and honest cleaning lady offering professional cleaning service. I will also walk your pet and care for your home if in need of a vacation. Over 25 years of experience! If you are looking for an organized and efficient cleaning person, call today for appointment. 727-372-2823 or 727-505-4798
Ian's Lawn service & hauling LLC offers affordable services. With our attention to detail we keep your yard looking crisp and clean,We strive to give you the most for your money and the look you desire. We offer many services most yards just $40 per month. Call us now 727-858-7120 George’s Painting. Interior/Exterior. All Work Performed by Owner. No Spraying. All Done by Hand! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Dependable. Affordable. 32 Years Experience. FREE Estimates! Call George’s Painting Today! 727-645-8215. LAWN CARE - GREEN WITH ENVY. Fertilization Lawn, Shrub and Pest Control Specialist. Hire Green with Envy and hire your neighbor. We have over 22 years in the business. We would love to earn your business! Full Service Chemical Company, Liquid & Granular Fertilization, Weed Control and Insect Control. Call Green with Envy for a free estimate and ask us about a Trinity neighbor discount. We are licensed and insured. (727) 772-4177. J&J ALUMINUM & RESCREENING INC. Let us beautify your screen room, florida room, entry way, pool cage, etc. No job to small from one panel to your entire pool cage!Great prices! Great work! and Dependable too! DON'T DELAY CALL J&J TODAY! (727)992-2923 Jessie Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control and Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal, Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & Insured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service (727)376-2325
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Is your PC Running Slow? We can run a complete diagnostic to see if you have any viruses, malware, spyware on your system or if you just need a memory upgrade. Do you have multiple computers and want them to "talk" to each other? We can help! Call 727498-5215 for help today! IF WE CAN'T FIX IT, IT'S FREE... GUARANTEED! Low Cost Pressure Cleaning. Pool Cages, Pools Decks, Driveways (includes all sidewalks), Gutters, Eaves, House. Cage/ Deck/Drive Special: $185.00. Free Estimates - Licensed and Insured. PRESSURE CLEANING PASCO COUNTY SINCE 1995! Call Darin at (207-9176)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer many services, from switch replacements to panel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonable rates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we do troubleshooting as well! Licensed, ER13013648, and insured. For all your electrical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICAL SERVICES @ 727-937-5999. Haze Electric, LLC. Electrical contractor, Residential, commercial, service, and troubleshooting. SMALL JOB SPECIALIST, reasonable rates, many references available. Do you have receptacles or switches that don’t work? Most problems are minor and easily fixed, but some could be the cause of lightning strikes or electrical surges Resulting in unsafe conditions for people and property! Please call me for a FREE estimate for any of your electrical needs. Joe Hazewski, Haze Electric, LLC ST. # ER13014549, Pasco # ER-05974, Pinellas# C-8122 .Ph. + text (727) 639-3295,
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EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION Tutoring for elementary students by (retired) teacher with 35 years experience. Will personalize practice in reading, writing or math. References available. Watch your child gain more self-confidence as skills improve! Call Dianne @ 376-3700. Writer and English Tutor - Do you need a keen eye to review, edit or rewrite important paperwork (cover letters, résumés, government forms, or other academic or professional materials)? If you struggle to organize your thoughts while writing, or need assistance speaking or writing English, contact a credentialed teacher and published writer for an affordable, per page rate. 727-264-7776. National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years experience, will tutor your child in math, reading and writing (grades K-5). Personalized reading and writing instruction (grades K-12). H.S. SAT/ACT Lang. Prep. Help your child achieve success and confidence with one on one support and assistance. References available upon request. Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574
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Trinity Fitness Center and Weight Loss Clinic LOOKING to fill positions in Sales!! Rodan + Fields Skin Care Line needs business reps who are passionate about helping others with skin care treatment products and earning commission based pay! ALSO, looking for a eager self starter as a weight loss coach!! Commission based pay for both positions and must love to network and be social! WILL TRAIN the right person. SEND resume or any info in regards to these jobs to mdcompletefitness@gmail.com or Call 727-4631250.
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CONDO FOR RENT - 55 + Community. 4436 Pelorus Dr. New Port Richey, FL 34652. FREE credit check/cable/trash. UNFURNISED. 2 bed/2 bath/2 patio. Lower unit central air/ heat. Living, kitchen, dining, inside laundry, key storage, Dishwasher, pool/jacuzzi, carport, many amenities. Near shopping/churches/restaurants. Annual Rental Lease Required. $799 per month . Contact: 727- 807 - 9907
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ANNUAL GARAGE SALE - Saturday, January 25th 7:30am-2:00pm at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club at 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey. Sponsored by Seven Springs Ladies Golf Association.
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