East Lake - Vol. 8, Issue 1, January 2015 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 8, Issue 1, January 2015

Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Bay Arbor, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield

Vetture’s Restaurant & Pizzeria A Family and Neighborhood Tradition!

By Katie Thomas Homemade with love – this is what you get at Vetture’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria. Picture yourself walking into a place where the staff knows your name, your family and greets you with open arms. Breathe in the tantalizing aroma of fresh warm bread baked to perfection, zesty marinara, traditional Italian dishes and pizzas topped with the best of cheeses baked and ready to be devoured. From the quality, fair priced food to the warm and welcoming staff, it is no wonder that Vetture’s is welcoming their fifteenth year of business in the East Lake area. The atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, whether you are looking for a family friendly place to bring the kids or you’d like a great bottle of wine to

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East-West Shrine Game®.........3 Community Calendar.............4 Tampa Rejuvenation.......10-11 Personal Touch Kitchens and Bathrooms................14-15 North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp for Women...18-19 Today’s Foster Parents....22-23 J & C Consign and Design ..26 Lady Bombers 00 are ESPN World Series Champs........27 Keep Resolutions Simple for Success This Year............30-31 KleanSlate......................40-41

By Katie Thomas AAA of Palm Harbor is staffed with an experienced team that bring all of the best AAA services to members within the area. Whether you are looking into insurance, need travel assistance or financial services – AAA of Palm Harbor, located on U.S. Highway 19, can help! From travel and vacation planning services to full personal insurance, roadside assistance and financial advising, being a member of AAA pays by saving you money and providing a team of professionals to support you. AAA was organized by a group of nine small motor clubs after the revolution of the automobile. Deemed the American Automobile Association, AAA has been servicing the nation with better transportation options, safety, travel and insurance for over a century. With the transportation boom that occurred over one hundred years ago, the nation was in need of a fight for better roads, safer standards, easier travel sources and an overall data-

share with your significant other – Vetture’s has the art of hospitality down to a science and you will feel ready to dine, drink and relax at this favorite neighborhood locale over and over again! Rick and Dianne Maida moved to the East Lake area in 1991 and immediately knew they had found the perfect home to raise their family. Originally from New York, the couple made East Lake home and since the beginning, both have been involved with the community in the best of ways. Rick opened Vetture’s for Dianne on her birthday and to this day the couple celebrate the anniversary with their family and friends. Dianne is the Nursing Supervisor at All Children’s Outpatient Care Center in East Lake. Her compassion for helping

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Tropicana Field is the Chosen Venue for the 90th East-West Shrine Game®! IN ITS 90TH GAME, the EastWest Shrine Game® is the longest running, most respected college allstar football game in history, and has been part of sports history since 1925. Some of the greatest college players — Tom Brady, John Elway, Brett Favre, Roger Staubach, Dick Butkus, Gayle Sayers, Walter Payton — have played on the East-West gridiron in a test of skill in support of Shriners Hospitals for Children®, and in the process, earned a spot in the NFL. Join the fun on January 17, 2015 to be part of this historic event and support Shriners Hospitals for Children. See some of the best college players and NFL coaches. Enjoy great tailgating and relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches in St. Petersburg. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. Tickets for the East-West Shrine Game are now on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets. Fans can purchase tickets in advance for the game online at www.shrinegame.com or call 813-281-8686, or you can purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com. All game tickets are $15 and gen-

eral admission, first come first serve seating (price does not include service fees). Tickets are not required for children under the age of 2. Tickets can also be purchased on game day at the Tropicana Field Box Office. The East-West Shrine Game is a showcase for upand-coming NFL talent as national media and scouts from every professional team spend the week in St. Petersburg to review the players. More than 100 players from the 89th East-West Shrine Game signed with NFL teams. Any given season there are about 265 East-West alumni on NFL rosters. More than 70 alumni have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, having showcased their talents on the East-West gridiron before launching their professional careers. More than just a game, since 1925, the East-West Shrine Game has helped raise money and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children, a

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East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 220 Safford Ave. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com © 2015 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Correspondents Tim Selby Alexis Selby General Manager Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas Jim O’Reilly Dara Tucker Editor Art Director Kim Thomas Dat X. Do Advertising Sales Graphic Artists Matt Selby Dat X. Do Tim Selby Tony Sica Jim O’Reilly Accounting Manager Jared Nager Doreen Selby Linda Veiga

health care system with 22 locations dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. To learn more about Shriners Hospitals for Children, please visit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

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Keystone Community Church Christmas Services Dec. 24––Keystone Community Church invites the public to their Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24th at 6 PM and 8 PM. Celebrate the birth of our savior with music and message at Keystone Community Church, located near the southwest corner of 54 and 41, 21010 SR 54, Lutz, FL 33558. Phone 813.948.4522 or check out the website at keystonecommunity.org East Lake Fire Rescue to Christen New Fire Engine Sat., Jan. 31, 10 AM––East Lake Fire Rescue will be hosting a New Fire Engine Christening event on January 31st at Fire Station 57, 3375 Tarpon Lake Boulevard in Palm Harbor, at 10 a.m. East Lake is replacing their three front line fire engines and will hold a ceremonial pushing in of the engines along with engine and station tours. The engines were funded in large part from $1.496 million dollars from the

Penny-for-Pinellas sales surtax.

Drive for a Cure 2015… We’ll see you on February 27th!

Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational Jan. 23–25––This 3-day event is held at Quaker Steak and Lube Clearwater (10400 49th Street N) will feature over 150 vendors, Jagermeister Stage, live bands all weekend long featuring THE LACS (Hick Hop, Southern Rock, Country), live entertainment acts, $100 an hour give-a-way, Burlesque Show, Man Cave Give-a-way, Miss Full Throttle Bikini Contest, Fireworks Display on Saturday Night, Ride In Bike Show on Sunday, great food, cold drinks and of course, the BIKE BUILDER INVITATIONAL––40-50 of the best custom built motorcycles across the USA judged by the International Master Bike Builders Association (IMBBA) all going for over $20,000 in cash and prizes! The entire event is FREE to attend and draws between 30,000 40,000 over the weekend! Free bike parking.

Fri., Feb. 27––We’re very excited to announce the 2015 East Lake Woodlands “Drive for a Cure” Golf Tournament. It will take place on Friday, February 27, 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 foursomes. Dinner, along with the Chinese, silent and live auctions will follow play. The cost is $75 (if paid before February 13, 2015; $85 if paid after February 13, 2015) and it covers golf, cart, range, snacks, dinner and a

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contribution to our charities. By supporting the Morton Plant Mease Mammography Program and the Florida Suncoast Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, a dedicated effort is made to keep the funds raised to benefit those in the Tampa Bay area. The focus is on screening, diagnostic and treatment services for the uninsured and underinsured and to support research with the goal of eradicating breast cancer once and for all. Both recipients are designated as 501(c) 3 organizations. Since 2007 the Drive has sent $113,458 to the organizations we support. Our goal is to reach $150,000 to support those dealing with breast cancer. Participation and sponsorship is very important to this effort, and there are many opportunities available to help us meet this goal. Come play with us on our beautiful, top-quality golf courses. You’ll have a wonderful time and you will be instrumental in supporting this very worthwhile cause. For more complete information about the event, registration, sponsorship and donations, please visit website at: www.elwdriveforacure.com. See “Calendar” on page 8

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“Calendar” Continued from page 4 Miniature Art Society of Florida (MASF) to Present “40th Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition” at Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art Jan. 18–Feb. 15––America’s “golden age” of the portrait miniature (about 1740-1850) came to an abrupt halt with the advent of photography in the mid-1800s. But the love of creating art ‘in little’ did not die. There was a resurgence of interest in the early 20th century, and the tradition of creating original art in small scale, with great emphasis on detail, maintains a respected stature in the Fine Arts. In celebration of this unique art form, The Miniature Art Society of Florida (MASF) will host its 40th Annual International Miniature Art Exhibition at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (LRMA) from Jan. 18 through Feb. 15, 2015. A spectacular display of miniatures will be on view – not only paintings but scrimshaw, fired porcelain and sculpture – including works created by some of the world’s finest miniature artists. With

few exceptions, all of the art is for sale. Approximately 900 works of art were submitted for entry in the juried show from 33 states and 10 countries. Nearly 700 of these works by 185 artists will be on view along with MASF’s permanent collection of more than 100 miniatures. Magnifying glasses are available for complete enjoyment of the small treasures. During the exhibition’s run, visitors may observe artists as they demonstrate their techniques, including oil painting, acrylic, colored pencil and sculpture. Most of the artists create under magnification, using a variety of mediums, methods and very small brushes for paintings. Demonstrators hail from England, Canada and many U.S. states, including Florida. Also on View at LRMA Dance – Alive in Tampa Bay: Photography by Tom Kramer––on view through Feb. 28––Dance, film and theater photographer, Tom Kramer, has had a long and illustrious career as a professional still photographer working for CBS, Lorimar, Universal Studios and many independent producers. Since moving to St. Peters-

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burg with his wife, Paula, a choreographer, Kramer has photographed SPC’s CoMotion Dance Theatre and other dance and theater programs on both sides of Tampa Bay. He is well known and admired for his technical ability to dramatically capture the essence of a performer in action. This exhibition, which celebrates the 30th season of CoMotion, features 11 of Kramer’s color digital photographs. Opened in 2002, the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum featuring more than 6,000 works of 20th and 21st century art. The museum is located just west of U.S. Highway 19 at 600 Klosterman Road, on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College. Museum hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday and 1 – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and free to children, students and active military with ID. On Sundays, admission is by donation, and docent tours are offered at 2 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. Isabelle’s Museum Store is open during regular business hours.

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Foster Homes Needed: Be a Champion for a Kid…Be a Foster Parent Imagine being taken away from your home, not knowing where you will go, leaving behind your favorite things. Imagine this through the eyes of a child. There are more than 3,500 dependent children in Pinellas and Pasco counties in need due to child abuse, neglect or abandonment. Many need to live in a temporary foster homes, and much help is needed to meet the growing need. When you open your heart and home to foster children, you open the possibilities for them...you foster hope. What does it take? You need to be at least 21 years old, have appropriate housing and pass a background screening. You will need to complete a home study and 24 hours of special training called Professional Parenting. You must have adequate space and be able to provide for your family now— although you will receive financial assistance to help care for the child, you cannot rely on this to pay your bills. To be a foster parent, you can be single or married—have a family of your own or be an “empty-nester.” For information on foster parenting, please call the Eckerd Recruitment Line tollfree at 1-866-233-0790. (see pg. 22)

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Aging is a Part of Life, but it Does Not Mean You Have to Feel Old! By Marcy Sanford The way we feel, the way we think, the way we heal, the way we look is all dictated by our body’s hormones. If you’ve had difficulty losing weight, often feel sluggish, have lost your sex drive or are starting to see signs of aging, Tampa Rejuvenation can help.

Stop the Negative Signs of Aging “As you get older, both men and women begin to lose levels of estrogen and testosterone,” says Gina Pastore, ARNP-MSN, board certified antiaging specialist. “Undiagnosed thyroid conditions can also cause a hormonal imbalance. With bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, we run a full screen of lab tests on a blood or saliva sample to determine if hormone levels have declined. A compound pharmacy then creates hormones that

are identical to the ones found within your body. The purpose is to establish hormonal balance, which will help you regain your energy, stamina, even your body’s ability to lose weight. As hormones start to rebalance, some patients are able to cut back and in some cases even stop other medications such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and sleep medications.” Depending upon the patients’ lifestyles, methods of administration can be customized to a cream, trochee, capsule, injection or even pellets. “There is no reason to accept the negative effects of aging,” says Tampa Rejuvenation client Carol. “At 35 years old I began noticing changes in my body and the way I felt. I gained 20 pounds, was always tired, and my desire for sex disappeared. I went to several doctors and they told me I was normal and that what I was feeling is part of normal aging. I have been on Tampa Rejuvenation’s amaz-

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ing program for 3 months and lost 18 pounds and feel great. I am back to my revitalized self.” Tampa Rejuvenation client Allen says, “Who would have ever thought a man would need hormone replacement therapy at 38. I knew I had lost something. When I read the symptoms of Andropause, I thought they were talking about me. Hormone replace-

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ment therapy has changed my life.” Gina says that hormones can become imbalanced at any age and that she sees patients as young as 20, and up to their late 70s. She says, “Hormonal imbalance can be caused by aging, genetics, lifestyle factors, stress or even trauma/injury to the body that can affect the endocrine glands that produce or regulate hormones.

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At Tampa Rejuvenation, a qualified staff of professionals are ready to help you look and feel rejuvenated! At Tampa Rejuvenation, not only do we look at our patients’ lab results, but we also take the time to talk to them about the symptoms and problems they are experiencing so that we can develop individualized treatments.” Tampa Rejuvenation is a proud member of Forever Health. Gina is one of the only two providers in the Tampa Bay area with this distinction. Suzanne Somers, a supporter of bio-

identical hormone replacement therapy says, “Thanks to BHRT I enjoy robust health, balanced hormones, strong bones, and the energy of someone half my age.”

Lose Weight and Gain a Healthier, Happier Life Whether you want to lose 10 pounds or 100 pounds, Tampa Rejuvenation’s Weight Loss Programs are

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custom designed and monitored by a physician to help you reach your goal. Every program includes a nutritional plan that is easy to follow, with recipes and workouts emailed to you every morning, medication to help increase the amount of fat you lose and decrease your cravings, and personalized workouts to help you gain muscle and keep the weight off. At Tampa Rejuvenation you’ll get

one-on-one counseling, not only from the practitioners, but their on-staff program coordinators who are required to have a college degree in nutrition or exercise science. Tampa Rejuvenation even has an app to help you keep track of your weight loss and goals as well as how many calories you’ve consumed for a day versus how many you need to burn. If you’re ready to make a positive change this New Year for a healthier, happier you, visit Tampa Rejuvenation for a no cost consultation to see how they can help you get your youthful energy and vitality back. Tampa Rejuvenation has four clinics in the Tampa Bay Area, North Tampa, South Tampa, Brandon and the Oldsmar / Westchase office. The Oldsmar / Westchase Clinic is located in the Covington Professional Park at 13648 West Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa (right past the intersection of Racetrack Road and Hillsborough Ave.) and can be reached at (813) 749-7550. Hours for this location are Mon. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wed. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Fri. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The other locations offer varying days and hours. For more information and other locations, please call (888) 865-8370.

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Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms By Marcy Sanford Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms offers you the best of both worlds – personalized, individual design help for your remodeling needs and an extensive selection of cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures to meet all budgets and styles. If you’re thinking of remodeling this year, Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms can help make your dreams a reality. Owner and designer Cheryl Colvin has worked in the kitchen and bath industry for more than 25 years and uses her experience and knowledge to help turn her clients’ remodeling visions into beautiful and functional rooms. Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms showroom is located at 33478 US Highway 19 N in Palm Harbor. You can visit the showroom to get ideas or set up an appointment for Cheryl to come to your home to talk to you about all the wonderful possibilities available for your remodel. “It was an absolute pleasure to work with Personal Touch Kitchens &

Bathrooms on our project,” says Edwin Rivera. “I can’t believe how smooth everything ran and how thrilled I am in having used Personal Touch Kitchens for my remodel. Their attention to detail and to total customer satisfaction is commendable. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a referral.”

Cabinets for Every Style, Room, & Budget Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms sells many different brands of cabinetry to meet any storage or remodeling issue you’re facing. Most of the lines are made in the U.S.A. and all come with a lifetime warranty. Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms has standard cabinets but can also provide custom cabinets to fit unique or unusual spaces. Some come with features that might surprise you, like a lift-up door that can be used to hide toiletries, medicine bottles, hair dryers, and other accessories that clutter bathroom counters. Personal Touch Kitchens & Bath-

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If you are thinking about remodeling this year, Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms can help make your dreams a reality! rooms can find cabinets for every space in your kitchen so that there is no wasted space and allow you to be able to find the pot, pan, spice, or dish you’re looking for with ease. “If you haven’t renovated your

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kitchen since you moved into your home, it may be time,” says Cheryl. “Many standard kitchens have awkward, cheap cabinetry that makes it difficult for people to get to the items they need when they are cooking. We

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will help you get a kitchen that looks beautiful and is more functional.” Cheryl says that cabinets can give you much needed storage in any room and a quick look around the Personal Touch Kitchens and Bathrooms showroom gives you an idea of how versatile and helpful cabinets can be in any room in your home. With Cheryl’s help you can have a beautiful, custom built-in entertainment center or extra storage to help keep a

child’s room neat. If you have a home office or mudroom, you can also get valuable storage custom-made for those rooms from Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms. In addition to Cheryl, designer Kimberly McMann, who has more than 13 years of kitchen design experience, is available to help you realize your remodeling visions. With these ladies helping you out, you can get a kitchen that will truly be the best

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room in your house or a bathroom that will become your own personal retreat. Whatever space you want remodeled or wherever you need more storage, give Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms a call and they will give you a free design consultation to help make your vision become a reality. “I try to help people find ways to save money every step of the way with their remodels,” says Cheryl. “We help our customers find solutions to their remodeling needs that are within their budget.” “I can highly recommend Personal Touch Kitchens and especially Cheryl Colvin for remodeling jobs,” says Jan Wiesler. “I wanted a new kitchen and baths, but since I travel so much, was having trouble figuring out how to get it all scheduled. Cheryl coordinated all the work and kept in touch with us along the way regarding progress and what to expect. She also kept in touch with contractors to make sure they worked around our schedule and everything went very smoothly. The results are beautiful and I am happy with my new cabinets, granite, and flooring. The high level of service and commitment from Personal Touch Kitchens has been evident

from the beginning and I believe anyone would experience great value from hiring them.” Cheryl and Kim are committed to helping their clients every step of the way. “We can do as little or as much as needed,” says Cheryl. “We have many skilled contractors we work with or we can recommend ones and let the client oversee the project. We want to work with our clients to ensure they get the remodel that they want at a budget they can afford. Each remodeling project is different and so we make sure our clients get the individual, personal attention they deserve so they are happy when their remodel is complete.” Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms is located in the Palm Harbor Commons near Nebraska Avenue at 33478 US Highway 19 N. They are open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and by appointment. You can also schedule a free in-home design consultation. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.ptkitchens.com or call Cheryl at (813) 777-5947 or Kim at (508) 840-6764.

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What Every Woman Ought to Know About Fat Loss Contributed by John Kent I’d like you to meet Susan. Susan is 48 years old and is carrying around a few extra pounds. Well, really what started out as a few extra pounds a couple of years ago has now turned into about 30 extra pounds. But it’s not like she hasn’t tried to get the weight off. It first started when she had a summer cruise coming up and she wanted to look her best in her sundress and swimsuit. So she went on a really strict nofat diet and was able to lose the 7-10 extra pounds she was carrying. (She didn’t feel satisfied eating that way, but stuck to it because she felt the results were going to be worth it.) But when she got back from her cruise, and of course while she was on the cruise, she went right back to her old habits and quickly regained those pounds plus a few more. Then it was motherhood, where she seemed to gain and keep a few more pounds after each pregnancy. After years of yo-yo dieting and experiencing some success along the

way but never being able to “stick to it,” Susan has found herself about 30 pounds overweight, depressed, anxious, lonely and feels like “something’s missing from her life.” So this New Year, for 2015, she’s decided that she’s finally going to do it “once and for all.” She’s committed to a really strict diet, no carbs, no sugar, no fat, only lean meats and vegetables. She’s got her exercise plan all mapped out complete with resistance training and high intensity interval training (HIIT), because that’s what all the experts have told her is the absolute no-fail plan for fat loss. But sadly, the road of good intentions can still lead to failure. And Susan, like many others in this same situation, will fail and will likely find herself next year trying to muster up the will power and commitment she needs to “really make it happen this year.” But for them it will be like Yogi Bear says, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” Why you ask? It is because she does not understand two driving forces of all human behavior. They are

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the desire to gain pleasure and the need to avoid pain. That is one of the reasons it is so

important for your long-term success to find a solutions like the ladies below that is not only effective, but FUN!

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SokolCarolyn Before & After “I have lost 51 pounds! It’s pretty exciting that I can do most of the exercises in the badass way! Love this camp!”

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Sheryl Johnson Before & After “Before I came to [North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp] I was tired. No energy. Defeated. Like everything you’ve tried just doesn’t work. I have lost 60 pounds! I ran a 5K that I never, ever, ever would have even thought about doing.”

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Tracy Sheffler Before & After “Before I came to North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp for Women I was so depressed. I had no energy, no motivation, and slept way too much. I was desperate! Since then I’ve seen dramatic results. I’ve lost 34 pounds and over 27 inches. I feel amazing and have so much energy. I look forward to going to camp every day. John is very funny, motivating, and provides so much support and encouragement.” Women all over town are saying that they are addicted to going to North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp for Women. They continue with the program’s initial 4-week program and go for years! To get started, please visit www.BootCampRocks.com, where

you can easily enroll in one of the upcoming boot camps. The website offers more information on North Pinellas Adventure Boot Camp, John (with a video message from him), and inspiring success stories. Call John Kent at (727) 420-8139; email John@BootCampRocks.com.

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Today’s Foster Parents Today’s foster families are skilled, valued partners who parent, nurture and advocate for children in their care, and who mentor and support the child’s birth parents. They leave lifelong impressions on children in their care and are privileged to positively impact the futures of children and families in our community. Today’s foster parents are business owners, soccer moms and retirees. By day, they teach school, sell real estate and work construction. By night, they read bedtime stories, help with homework and give hugs. They work as partners with birth parents, case managers, guardian ad litems, schools and judges to nurture, love and advocate for children in their care. Being a champion for a child in foster care means, as their foster parent, you help bring stability to their life during a time of trauma and help shape their future. Foster parents leave lifelong impressions on children in their

care and are privileged to positively impact the futures of children and families in our community. Foster parents must: • Be at least 21 years old • Have adequate sleeping space (a bed for each child placed in the home) • Demonstrate stable housing and income • Be financially stable Foster Parents can: • Be married or single • Own their home or rent • Have both parents employed outside the home • Be first-time parents, have their own children or be empty-nesters Steps to Foster Get started by calling 866-2330790 to sign up for a free orientation. Get information at an orientation that will explain what is needed to be-

come a foster parent and answer your questions. Once you return a few forms, the next step is training. Get trained at no cost to you with classes called Professional Parenting. You’ll learn about children in foster care, start to understand their grief and

loss issues, and much more. At the end, you will have completed 24 hours of training and be PPT certified. Get licensed to ensure that you, your family and your home are prepared and safe. This will include a home study and background screening

of all household members at no cost to you. If favorable, your home will be licensed to accept children into your care. Am I Ready? How Much Room Do I Need in My Home? You must have enough bedroom space for each foster child placed in your home. They may share a bedroom with your child or another foster child of the same gender. They must have a bed of their own and cannot share a bed nor sleep on a cot or trundle bed. A foster child may not share a bedroom with any adult nor can the adult move out of their bedroom and sleep on the

couch to make room. Does My Home Need to Pass Inspection? It is important that children live in a safe and clean environment. During the home study process, you will be asked to have a health inspection done in your home. Your home must be free of potential dangers and risks. You must have working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers and, if you have pets, they must be current with vaccinations and not present a danger to children in your home. What Are The Physical and Emotional Requirements to Foster? Being a foster parent can be demanding, therefore you must be healthy and emotionally stable. You may be asked to complete a physical exam or provide medical clearance to help establish the state of your physical and emotional health. What Are the Screening Requirements? Thorough background screenings are conducted on all prospective foster families, including Abuse Registry, local criminal and federal criminal clearances (fingerprinting). Background screenings and child abuse clearances are required for all household members.

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What Are the Financial Requirements? While you don’t have to be rich to be a foster parent, you must have adequate income to meet you own family’s needs. You can either own your home or rent. Foster parents are given stipends called “board rates” for the substitute care they provide; the amount of this varies by the age of the child. However, the monthly board rate you will receive is not income. During the home study process, you will be asked to show proof of income and financial stability. What About My Marital Status? Foster parents can be single, married, divorced or in a domestic partnership How Do I Know When I’m Ready? You will know you are ready when your life and home are stable. “Stable” means that you are not about to move and you are not having financial, marital, physical or emotional difficulties. Your home must be in good condition and you must be ready to commit to 36 hours of pre-service training (if you’re married, both parents must attend). Foster parenting impacts the entire family; therefore, everyone in your

home should be supportive of your decision. You will know you are ready when your life and home are stable. “Stable” means that you are not about to move and you are not having financial, marital, physical or emotional difficulties. Your home must be in good condition and you must be ready to commit to 36 hours of pre-service training (if you’re married, both parents must attend). Foster parenting impacts the entire family; therefore, everyone in your home should be supportive of your decision. You will know you are ready when your life and home are stable. “Stable” means that you are not about to move and you are not having financial, marital, physical or emotional difficulties. Your home must be in good condition and you must be ready to commit to 36 hours of pre-service training (if you’re married, both parents must attend). Foster parenting impacts the entire family; therefore, everyone in your home should be supportive of your decision. For information on how you can help foster children in Pasco and Pinellas Counties, plesase see the news brief on page 8.

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J & C Consign and Design Has Deals for Everyone! By Kim Thomas J & C Consign and Design Fine Furnishings and Gift Boutique is a treasure trove of excellent finds! From the East Lake area, if you are driving out to Citrus Park Mall, you are already going past J & C Consign and Design, which is located at 8809 Gunn Highway in Odessa, next to the Man Cave Warehouse. So why not stop by and check out the ever-changing merchandise! J & C Consign and Design is more than a consignment store, there is brand new merchandise perfect for gifting or for when you feel like treating yourself to something new. There are unique finds like the handcrafted merchandise from local artisans, including hand-painted signs, custom designed tin buckets and gift bags, picture frames from Glory Haus and and even a full line of luxurious Hen House linens. Furniture – Both New & Quality Pre-owned I frequently stop at thrift stores

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Clearwater Lady Bombers 00 are Flashing Bling! The Clearwater Lady Bombers 00 fast pitch softball team is the 2014 ESPN World Series Champs and the young athletes recently received their championship rings! All of us at Neighborhood News & Lifestyles would like to congratulate the Clearwater Lady Bombers 00! We brought you the news back in August about their win, and they have been busy ever since winning! “Girls got their rings tonight!! Teamwork is how we get it done!! Celebrate ladies. Proud we are!!” That was the facebook post of one really proud mom of one the Clearwater Lady Bombers 00. The families and friends of these girls have watched as the team has wrecked the competition, taking it all the way to become the 2014 ESPN World Series Champs. The Clearwater Lady Bombers 00 fast pitch softball team has 13 players – 12 are in 8th grade and 1 is in the 7th grade. The girls, ages 13 and 14 years old, are from all over the Tampa Bay area, but play in the Clearwater Lady Bombers organization, run by president Tony Grat. The players are:

Athena Andrews, Natalie Zweig, Jenna Wojnar, Kendyl Crean, Gillian Sladden, Grace Hastings, Anna Dumovich, Bayley Williams, Morgan Dansby, Mia Merson, Devyn Howard, Lauren Jarnagin and Jane Wickett. The girls are coached by Tom Sladden, Jason Jarnagin, Bryan Williams and Tim Zweig. Head coach Tom Sladden says that the ultimate goal for the players is a college scholarship. He gives a breakdown of what we can expect from the Lady Bombers 00, “Since the USSSA World Series back in July, we have played many USSSA, NSA & ASA tournaments, as well as some college showcase tournaments. Even though we are still 14u age group, colleges are looking at younger and younger players. Nine of our players

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have started high school this year and all of them will be playing for their high school teams – East Lake, J.W. Mitchell, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Tampa, Plant and St. Pete High. Two of our players are in 8th grade. Since high school softball will be demanding – practicing every day as well as 20plus game schedule, our Lady Bombers team will be shut down until the end of April. Our long-term goal is to get all of our players signed to a college scholarship. Our short-term

goal is to win an ASA National Qualifier, so we can play in the ASA National Tournament in Virginia in the summer of 2015. We do have one more tournament before we shut down and that is the D9 Winter Showcase at Disney on January 17 and 18.” “Fast pitch travel softball is a year around sport,” adds Sladden. “I would like to thank the parents of all the players for all of the sacrifices made for the girls throughout the year.”

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Want to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution? Keep it Simple! tient, because your resolutions aren’t going to be attained by January 15th! If you’re serious about a resolution this year, give yourself a reasonable timeframe in which to complete it! Instead of pledging to lose a huge amount of weight, set smaller goals, with smaller rewards! For example, instead of saying, “If I lose 50 pounds, I’ll book a trip to Jamaica.” Say, “If I lose 10 pounds, I’ll treat myself to a girl’s night out or a round of golf!” People who set smaller, short-term goals are more likely to achieve their larger goal down the road.

By Julie Kanehl A new year is a beautiful gift, a blank slate, a whole new beginning! It’s no wonder that people all over the world jump at the fact to celebrate and make the next year even better by pledging to make changes. New Year’s resolutions aren’t a modern phenomenon, in fact, the Babylonians made promises at the beginning of each year to repay their debts and return anything that they’d borrowed the year before and had forgotten to return! What’s more, the ancient Romans, well, they started each year by making promises to their god, Janus, whose name is memorialized in time. You may know Janus as January. So, this January, what promises do you intend to make? Perhaps you’re one of the millions of people who pledge to lose weight, make more money, quit a bad habit or try something new. Mark Twain wrote, “Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the

window by any man, but coaxed down the stairs a step at a time.” The same is true if you’re trying to start a new habit, rather than eliminating an old one! So whether you’re trying to make or break a habit, here are some helpful hints!

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Set Small, Attainable Goals! First of all, resolutions are generally lofty goals. It’s not like your New Year’s resolution is to sit around and watch TV in your underwear, right? Of course not! So, when you’re making a big pledge, or a promise to change, it’s going to take some effort, and some time! Be pa-

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Be Patient & Don’t Give Up! When you were little, and you didn’t know how to do a lot of stuff yet, people always said, “Don’t give up, keep practicing!” As adults, many of us seem to have forgotten this. We tend to give up too quickly, and we are far too hard on ourselves in the process. Believe in yourself, and most of all, try to hold on to the reason and the feeling that inspired you to

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make this resolution in the first place! So, if you’ve promised to give up smoking and you relapse, put them down, start fresh and give yourself a second chance! Every minute that you’re not smoking you’re becoming healthier. Take it from someone who never wanted to quit, had no intention of doing so, and thought I wouldn’t feel any different if I actually did. It’s been four years since I quit smoking, and trust me, if I can do it, you can do it! Some people believe that it takes just three weeks to make or break a habit, but I’ll tell you what works 100 percent of the time: Believing in yourself and never giving up! Focus on One Habit at a Time! Are you an overachiever? You may be if you are one of those who say, “This year, I’m going to lose 30 pounds, start my book and learn how to crochet!” Wow, that’s a lot of goals with a lot of smaller goals hidden inside! You can’t make a scarf until you know which yarn to buy, and that’s a goal in itself! So, this is one time of the year where it doesn’t pay to be an overachiever. Pick one

If you’re trying to break a habit, having a buddy or a friend on your side is instrumental. Sometimes you may need someone that you can just call when you’re feeling low, someone who knows your struggle and can talk you through it. Whether you’re nursing a broken heart or trying to quit a more serious problem, having someone that you can depend on, who will not enable, you but strengthen you, is key.

goal that really means something to you and work on it. Also, it helps to practice or refrain as often as your individual goal requires. Get Help or Grab a Buddy! If your goal is to run a 5k when you’ve never made it around the block before without huffing and puffing, you might need a little help; otherwise you’re going to be

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tempted to quit! If you really want to do it, it’d be really helpful to talk to someone who enjoys doing what you are learning to do, because they can give you some helpful tips. There are all kinds of resources online, around town and most likely in your own network of friends. So, ask around! Make your resolution known, and you might make some new friends in the process!

Don’t Compare Yourself to Others! Listen, we all know that “one person” who lost a ton of weight “without even trying” or quit smoking “cold turkey.” Don’t get caught up in comparison! You are you, your goals are as unique as you are, and comparison only makes people lose confidence, so keep focused, and avoid falling into this tricky trap! Whatever your New Year’s resolutions are, all of us at Neighborhood News & Lifestyles hope that 2015 is filled with blessings and success! We hope these little tips will help your dreams become a reality!

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“Vetture’s” Continued from page 1 people is all encompassing; whether she is at work, helping at the restaurant or being a strong role model and mother for her children and grandchildren. Rick’s involvement in the community starts with his love for football. He recently retired as a football coach, but his love for the sport and the East Lake Eagles is still as strong as ever. Rick coached the kids of East Lake from 1994 onwards and has watched many of those young boys he coached grow into men. Rick says, “We hosted team dinners for years here and I am proud to say that the team still comes to Vetture’s to meet, eat and talk sports. Kids I coached years ago come in with their new families and it has been amazing to see new generations and bonds forming here at Vetture’s.” Not only is Vetture’s a community staple for meeting, greeting and eating – it is home to some of the best Italian cuisine around. Rick’s mom and dad are both from Italy and many of the recipes served at Vetture’s have been in the family for generations. The family recipes, paired with Chef Paulie Pennacchini’s passion for creating delicious meals, makes Vetture’s truly authentic, 100 percent Italian! Chef Paul has over thirty years of accumulated restaurant experience and has been working with Rick for years. His passion and love for food is evident in every dish, all you need is one bite to really understand the depth of hard work Paulie puts into every menu item. During my most recent visit to Vetture’s, the Maida family welcomed me to sit and enjoy an evening of delicious food, great conversation and warm company. Rick, Dianne, their son Corey and daughter Kelli talked with me about their recent renovations to Vetture’s and raved on about Chef Paulie’s skill in the kitchen. Kelli said, “Paulie is the best. He truly enjoys feeding people and he is passionate about his work. He’s teaching me to cook traditional Italian dishes and I could not have asked for a better mentor.” My dinner at Vetture’s was family-style with the Maidas. We laughed a lot and ate even more, sharing food

Vetture’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in East Lake serves Italian cuisine at its best. Stop by this friendly neighborhood eatery and see why Vetture’s has been a community favorite for 15 years! and good conversation. Everyone ordered their favorite kitchen creations from Chef Paulie himself and I was lucky enough to sample a bite of all the masterpieces. We dined upon fresh, perfectly sautéed broccoli raab topped with savory Italian sausage, Eggplant Corey, Zuppa Di Pesche, Veal Rollatini and Mussels and Clams Madiciar. The Eggplant Corey was beautifully presented and composed of penne pasta, sundried tomatoes, eggplant and fresh cheeses in a white wine garlic sauce. The tender and delicious Veal Rollatini was perfectly breaded and paired with a light mushroom, Marsala sauce immediately had my mouth watering. Calamari, shrimp, clams, scungilli and mussels served over linguini in a light marinara sauce made up the zesty and delicious seafood medley that is Zuppa Di Pesce. My mussels and clams Madiciar was full of flavor, boasting garlic, lemon and perfectly steamed shellfish. If you haven’t tried Vetture’s yet, I highly recommend trying a slice of Grandma’s Pie; it’s a perfect

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blend of exquisite cheeses, homemade marinara sauce, lots of garlic and whole peeled tomatoes atop fresh hand-tossed dough that has been baked to crispy perfection. And don’t miss out on Paulie’s Eggplant Parmigiana, composed with perfectly battered eggplant, topped with special made in-house marinara, fine cheese and a side of pasta. Our dinner was complete with lots of hugs and promises to meet again soon. Did I mention, I was

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sent home with Dianne’s famous cheesecake? Dianne bakes all of the desserts and, trust me on this, you don’t want to miss out on the sweet treats she whips up in the kitchen, even if you have to get it to go and enjoy later! Vetture’s offers dine-in services, delivery, carry out and catering. Super Bowl is right around the corner and nothing says football like a house full of pizza from a restaurant whose owner is a football fanatic.

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You can pick up your game-day favorites to take home for the best Super Bowl meal ever. Vetture’s is a great atmosphere for just about everyone. The employees love it, the East Lake community loves it and you are sure to love it too! Check out Vetture’s for a plate of love, Italian style, “just like mama made it” - only this time, bring along your mother and let Chef Paulie do the cooking!

Vetture’s Restaurant and Pizzeria is located at 36137 East Lake Rd. in Palm Harbor (at Brooker Creek Shopping Center). Vetture’s is open Mon. – Thurs., 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., and from 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., and from 12 noon – 9:30 p.m. on Sun. For more information, please visit www.vettures.com or call (727) 787-4858.

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“AAA” Continued from page 1 base that consumers could rely on for information regarding transportation. Today, AAA is a thriving and extremely successful resource for members. With a AAA membership through the Palm Harbor branch you can enjoy a wide range of services provided that include: AAA Dollars Visa Credit Card, AAA Gift Card Center, Airline Reservations, Attraction Tickets, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Fax & Copy Services, Florida SunPass, Free Air Compression Station, Hertz Car Rentals, Hotel Reservations, Full Insurance Agency services, International Driving Permit, Limo Tickets, Luggage, Notary Services, Passport Photos, TipPaks (foreign currency), Tour Books, Camp Books, Maps, Full Travel Agency Services, Travel Insurance, Travel Money Card (Visa), TripTik Travel Planner and more! In addition to the wealth of services AAA of Palm Harbor provides, they are staffed with agents who speak fluent Greek, Polish and Spanish! AAA provides three membership levels to choose from that include Classic, Plus and Premier benefits.Your

Stop by your local AAA in Palm Harbor to meet the friendly staff and to find out what services AAA has for you and your family. local Palm Harbor AAA office can provide you information about the many discounts and rewards you will receive as a member of AAA.

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Your Local AAA Offers Insurance, Travel, Automotive and Financial Services! AAA is known for being the dependable auto club to rely on through the years for flat tires and towing serv-

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ices, but it is much more. The local AAA team can help you whether you are looking for insurance, making travel plans, or would like to meet with a financial planner. The Palm Harbor AAA team will get you the

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help you need with the upmost professionalism and quality customer service. AAA Insurance: When it comes to insurance, AAA has you covered for Auto, Life and Home. Auto coverage includes but is not limited to cars, motorcycle and off road vehicles, recreational vehicles and boats. The AAA team says, “Members who switch to auto insurance through AAA save an average of $534. As for Life Insurance, AAA helps you to protect your family and ensure a comfortable future for everyone. Quotes are completely free and you can learn all about Term Life Insurance, Universal Life, Express Term Insurance, Whole Life and Annuities. If you aren’t sure what you need in regards to your individual lifestyle, AAA will help you with a full Life Needs Analysis to help you better prepare for the future! In addition to Auto and Life insurance, AAA also offers home insurance to protect your family from potential damage. Home coverage includes home, condo, renters and flood insurance. If you are looking for a great deal that encompasses more than one type of insurance, AAA offers packages that will have you covered. Just go in and

visit one of your friendly, local insurance agents at the AAA Palm Harbor office. AAA Travel: Whether you are looking for reservations, theme park tickets, plane tickets, rental car services or a fully planned vacation, AAA agents can help you with all your destination needs. Plan your getaway with AAA’s hotel, flight, car rental, cruise and total vacation planning tools. With a full staff of travel agents and a Disney World expert, your best bet for the perfect escape lies in the hands of AAA! Your local AAA will help you find the best deals in travel, whether you are looking for a quick in state trip, international escape or a U.S.A. sightseeing tour - the AAA travel team is here to help! AAA Automotive: Being the American Automobile Association (AAA) has its perks and being a member gives you all those perks, plus more! Automotive services from AAA include but are not limited to: Auto Repair services, Mobile Battery service, Auto Glass, Auto Buying, Auto Loans, Driver Train-

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ing, Fuel Perks, Safety Courses, International Driving Permits, Teen Driving Assistance, Senior Driving Assistance, Roadside Assistance and Full Auto Coverage for any mishaps that may happen with your main source of transportation! Get quotes, CARFAX reports, purchasing help and a wealth of information from your local AAA automotive team! AAA Finance: If you need a loan, credit card, savings account, CD, IRA or foreign currency help for travel – AAA has a finance center that can direct you with full customer service. Whether you are looking to check out the possibilities for loans or want to prepare yourself with savings for the future, the wealth of knowledge provided at your local AAA is unbeatable.

office to become a member. If you are already a member, stop in for a visit to find out what discounts and rewards are waiting for you! The staff is efficient, knowledgeable and friendly - you wont be disappointed and you can trust that you are receiving the service you deserve! AAA of Palm Harbor is located at 32050 U.S. Highway 19 N and is open Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (727) 789-7850 for more information or visit www.aaa.com/palmharbor online.

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Start Your New Year Off with a KleanSlate! By Julie Kanehl How busy are you? Between work, the kids’ activities, their homework, the birthday parties and the never-ending “to do” list, the last thing on your list might be cleaning the house. That does not mean it doesn’t get done, but let’s face it, it often means sacrificing the good times! Which begs the question, how valuable is your time? How about turning it into “you” time! What could you be doing with the time you spend every week cleaning your house? Going to the beach? Seeing a movie? Spending quality time with the people you love? So what are you waiting for? Call KleanSlate Professional Cleaning Services and let them do the cleaning for you! Start with a KleanSlate! Owned by Ana and Alan Woods, KleanSlate Professional Cleaning Services was created to help people make the best use of their time! To do that, they combined Ana’s 12 years of residential and corporate cleaning experience, as well as her expertise leading a

team, with Alan’s background in financial services. In that industry, you work with people to see the larger picture, to reach goals and to make dreams come true. Together, they’ve created an amazing company that makes having a clean house (or place of business) easier than it’s ever been. Conveniently located in your area, KleanSlate offers cleaning services all over the Tampa Bay Area. Licensed, bonded and insured, trustworthy and dependable, KleanSlate will go the extra mile to make sure that their customers’ cleaning needs are met. Offering traditional services that include mopping, vacuuming, dusting, organizing, laundry, dishes and more, KleanSlate can also be called upon to arrange for other services. Some of these include: carpet and upholstery, tile and grout cleaning, pressure washing, garage organization, de-clutter coaching, and even fish tank cleaning, just to name a few. KleanSlate wants to be your one-stop shop for anything to be cleaned. In fact, they can even

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arrange for your car to be cleaned and detailed. KleanSlate is the safe, dependable way to hire a professional to clean your house. Each of the maids hired by KleanSlate is bonded and insured, wears a KleanSlate uniform, and meets KleanSlate’s high standards. Their goal is to match the right person to your specific cleaning requirements. For example, while all of the employees at KleanSlate speak English, they can arrange to have someone who is bilingual do your cleaning services, if that is what you prefer. The best part? They offer the KleanSlate Guarantee! That means, that if you’re not happy with your service, just call them within 24 hours, and they will personally come out and make it right. To make it easy, KleanSlate Professional Cleaning Services offers a menu

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Alan & Ana Woods on their website that shows three tiers of services, these guidelines help them to determine what kind of cleaning that you’d like to have done at your home. They can do everything from mopping and ironing, to dishes and laundry. Would you like your cabinets organized? Your oven cleaned (you know you’ve been putting that one off!)? Your bathrooms scrubbed and your windows sparkling? KleanSlate can do as much or as little as you’d like!

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Let KleanSlate do the work - your home will be sparkling clean! “Sign Me Up!” The first step is to call KleanSlate! Someone will schedule a time with you that is convenient to discuss your cleaning needs, and from there, you can consider it done! This meeting is important, so that everyone can get on the same page, such as deciding which time of day is most convenient for you, whether or not you have any pets, and your specific requests. KleanSlate sets high standards, and is at the forefront of the industry, especially in the area of providing optimum communication opportunities. As a customer, this includes having an online

portal to their website, and being able leave specific messages for KleanSlate, such as “Please focus on the children’s bedrooms today,” or “Please clean it from top to bottom!” Each home is different, and so is each homeowner! Without a guideline, someone may come into your home and spend hours on a basic cleaning, when you might have preferred to have them deep clean the master bedroom suite! Not to mention, these guidelines can change regularly! This is especially important for people who work during the day and would like to have someone come into their home while they are away! It

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would be incredible to come home from work to a beautiful, spotless home, wouldn’t it? Ana says, “We want to leave the customer, with not simply a clean house, but with a feeling of that resort experience.” Another way that KleanSlate makes it easy, is that you can pay for your cleaning services right on their website! This eliminates the need to leave money out or having to discuss money in person at all, as this sometimes seems to make customers uncomfortable. Alan says, “Our goal is to allow you to revise your standards, lower your stress level and to enjoy your life!” Let KleanSlate Make Your Small Business Sparkle It’s no secret that entrepreneurs work hard, often working longer hours than many others! If that’s you, consider hiring KleanSlate to do the dirty work. If your place of business is sparkling, you can focus on what you do best! Or if you’re like many of KleanSlate’s customers, you can hire them to clean both your home and your business, so you can actually enjoy the freedom that having your own business is

intended to provide. Just like their residential services, KleanSlate offers commercial and janitorial cleaning to places all over the Tampa Bay Area. This includes cleaning and restocking of restrooms, cleaning the floor, floor polishing and vacuuming, carpet cleaning, cleaning of break rooms/kitchens, clearing trash, dusting and wiping down of cubicles and more. Again, what makes KleanSlate so unique, is their willingness to create a custom cleaning program for you and your business. Their concierge approach makes it both easy and affordable, and business owners can rest assured that when they come to work in the morning, they will be ready to open the doors, and leave the rest to KleanSlate! So, start fresh with KleanSlate and take back your time! Do more of what you love, and leave the cleaning to the pros at KleanSlate Professional Cleaning Services. KleanSlate offers residential and commercial cleaning services all over the Tampa Bay Area. For more information, visit

www.kleanslateus.com or call 1-866-88-KLEAN (1-866-885-5326)

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