Lutz/Land O' Lakes/Odessa - Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2012 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

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Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2012

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The Business & Dining Magazine Directly Mailed To 20,000 Homes In Odessa, Lutz & Land O’ Lakes Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Ashley Lakes, Ballantrae, Belle Meade, Calusa Trace, Canterbury, Cheval, Citrus Greens, Concord Station, Devonwood, Dolce Vita on Lake Keystone, Echo Lake, Farmington Village, Fern Glenn, Grey Hawk at Lake Polo, Heritage Harbor, Ivy Lake Estates, Keystone Groves, Keystone Manors, Keystone Reserve, Keystone Shores, Lake Charles, Lake Church, Lake Parker Estates, Lakeside Grove Estates, Northlake Village, Northbridge at Lake Pretty, Northton Groves, Oakstead, Orange Blossom Creek, Reflections, Steeple Chase, Stillwater, Stonegate, Suncoast Crossings, Suncoast Meadows, Swan Cove, The Eagles, Van Dyke Estates, Van Dyke Farms, Villa Rosa, Wyndham Lakes

East-West Animal Hospital - Your Other Family Doctor By Alexis Selby For the past year East-West Animal Hospital (EWAH), located in the Tropical Village Plaza on Hwy. 41 in Lutz, has been providing exceptional veterinary care that combines traditional Western veterinary medicine with Eastern veterinary medicine and healing philosophies. By incorporating these two methods of practice EWAH is able to care for your pet in the safest, most effective way possible, utilizing both ancient means of healing such as herbal remedies, massage and acupuncture, as well as more modern methods including vaccinations and medications. “The combination [of

these methods] really maximizes what we can do for your pet,” states Adriana Odachowski, DVM, partner and coowner of EWAH alongside Linda Register, DVM, CVA. “We make a very good team and by providing both Eastern and Western approaches, we bring a new dimension to veterinary care.” Dr. Register and Dr. Odachowski provide state-of-the-art veterinary services for dogs, cats, all domesticated birds, pocket pets, domesticated lizards and snakes. They are both very well-versed in all aspects of veterinary medicine and their passion for animals amalgamated with their extensive knowledge and years of experience in

the field ensures that each pet will be treated with both love and superior, quality care. Dr. Register, a native Floridian, graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida in 1996. Upon graduation, she went into a private animal day/emergency practice, where she remained for two years. For the next eleven years, until she opened EWAH, Dr. Register provided relief veterinary services for the Tampa Bay Area. In 2009 she received her acupuncture certification from the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine in Reddick, FL., a leading veterinary See “East-West” on page 32.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Editorial................................3 Calendar................................4 News Briefs........................6-7 The Woman’s Group.......10-11 Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Center.........................14-15 The Breakfast Nook........18-19 Sunrise Homes...............22-23 Body by Vi™..................26-27 McKitrick Elementary..........28

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A good dentist understands that your smile is more than just having healthy teeth. Health is at the root of everything that matters in dentistry, but to most of us, our smile is a representation of who we are. It’s one of the first things people see when they meet you. That is why at Odessa Family Dentistry, located at the corner of Gunn Highway and N. Mobley Road, they combine comprehensive and affordable dental care with a passion for creating a beautiful smile through cosmetic dentistry in patients of all ages. Shawn Douglas, DDS, is well known by his patients and staff for being a laid back, easy to be around professional who truly loves what he does. He knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a dentist and he never gave up making that dream a reality, even though his passion for art and his studies in that subject tempted him to go in that direction. As an

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Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Expands Again! Thanks to our loyal advertisers and a great team both in and out of the office, Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is expanding once again. We are proud to announce that beginning in March, the new Westchase Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will start delivering each month into all mailboxes in the 33626 zipcode. Matt Selby is General Manager and Alexis Selby is Editor of Westchase Neighborhood News & Lifestyles. Matt and Alexis have been working as a team for the past three years and the couple is enthusiastic to bring the same quality business and dining guide featuring community news to Westchase that our readers have come to enjoy in Trinity, East Lake, Odessa, Lutz and Land O’ Lakes. We also welcome talented graphic artist Tony Sica to the Neighborhood News & Lifestyles production team. For information about advertising in the Westchase Neighborhood News & Lifestyles, or to submit community news and announcements relevant to Westchase, please email Westchasenn@yahoo.com or call (813) 928-6124. Top: Map depicting the Neighborhood News & Lifestyles delivery areas Far Right: Alexis & Matt Selby

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Community Calendar Community Event for Children’s Heart Foundation Sat., Feb 18, 8:30 a.m.—Beach Booty Camp and One Mile Fun Run to benefit the Children’s Heart Foundation. Join Hammer Time Fitness in helping the 3rd Annual Congenital Heart Walk - Tampa Bay to raise awareness and funds in the community for children with heart disease. All fitness levels are welcome! Bring the family for a morning of exercise, one mile family fun run, sit up contest, and raffle. Cost is $10 per person – with 100% of the proceeds to be donated to the Children’s Heart Foundation. Prizes include a gift certificate from Shangrila Hair Salon and Personal Training Sessions from Hammer Time Fitness. Contact Christine at (727) 916-1655 or Christine@FunctionalFitnessTrainer.com or visit www.hammertimefitness.com/Heart-Walk—BeachBooty-Camp.html to register.

Shuffle Up and Deal a Meal Fundraiser Feb. 25, 7 – 11 p.m.—Join in a fun night of casino style games, food,

drinks and music. Chinese auction will include some incredible restaurants, spa services and gifts from local retailers. All proceeds to go to Helping Hands Food bank supplying hungry children in the Tampa Bay Area with non-perishable, high quality protein shakes. Each bag donated will feed a child under the age of 13, 60 meals and aged 13 and up, 30 meals. Your help can mean the difference whether a child has nutritious food on the weekends or during school breaks. This is a perfect event to spotlight your business with a sponsorship or a donation for the Chinese auction. Tickets are $50 each or $85 for a couple and include dinner, a bar drink and $5,000 voucher to be used at casino tables. Purchase tickets online at www.fundraisingforfood.org or contact Tricia at (727) 364-4028. Event will be held at: Ferg’s, 1320 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg.

Bishop Larkin 4th Annual Carnival Feb. 23–26—Bishop Larkin Catholic School will be hosting their 4th Annual Carnival Thurs., 2/23: 5–

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11 p.m.; Fri., 2/24: 5–11 p.m.; Sat., 2/25: noon–midnight; Sun., 2/26: noon–10 p.m. Enjoy rides, rummage sale, games, food and live entertainment.

Bishop Larkin Craft Fair/Vendor Expo Sat., 2/25: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 2/26: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.—For discounted advance-sale ride wristbands, contact Sharon Spencer at skkspence@verizon.net. For carnival information, contact Cheryl Cominsky at ccominsky@tampabay.rr.com. Events held at Bishop Larkin Catholic School on Little Rd., just north of Embassy in Port Richey.

Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School Open House Thurs., Feb. 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.—Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, located near the intersection of Hudson Rd. and Hays Rd. in North Pasco County (just north of the Veterans Expressway and S.R. 52), will be holding their Open House for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, along with their families. Presentations and student-led tours are staggered throughout the evening and

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information on transportation and scholarship opportunities will be available during the Open House.

Networking Coffee Every 3rd Tues., 8-10 a.m.—LOL Transport & Moving owner, Rene Van Hout will host a Networking Coffee every 3rd Tues. Business individuals are invited for ‘happy hour style’ networking at Organic Life Coffeehouse and Bakery at 1900 Oak Grove in Lutz. The group is sponsored by the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, but everyone is welcome. The only expense is the food and beverage you purchase a la carte. Please contact Rene Van Hout at Rene@LOLmoving.com or (813) 300-7511 for additional information.

La Leche League of Central Pasco Every 1st Sat., 10 a.m.—La Leche League (LLL) of Central Pasco meets in the community room of the Land O’ Lakes Library, at 2818 Collier Pkwy. LLL meetings inform and encourage mothers who wish to nurse their babies. Healthy mothers, babies, children, and mothers-to-be are welcome. Call Jennifer at (813) 383-8458 or Vanessa at (813) 788-7965.

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Community News Briefs Pasco County Students Tour WUSF-TV, Interview Business Leaders On January 19, twenty students from Pasco County high schools participated in Business and Media Day, led by the Pasco Economic Development Council for Youth Leadership Pasco. Students began their day at Rasmussen College in Land O’ Lakes, then traveled to the University of South Florida (USF) and toured the WUSF-TV and radio station. At USF, students had the chance to operate cameras, edit video and role play as on-air talent. Eric Keaton, Pasco County Communications Manager, gave students tips on how to interview and communicate on camera. Following the media tour, students visited the West Pasco Industrial Park where they split into four teams, each visiting a different business: Power Quality International (PQI), Dais Analytic, PharmaWorks, and Smart Sciences. They interviewed the company CEOs and business managers and toured their facilities.

“It was a great experience for the students and for us,” said John Hagen, President/CEO of Pasco EDC. “We had several who came away inspired to go into a technical or engineering field.” Hagen is a strong supporter of education in his role as steering committee chair for Pasco County Schools Career Academies, a group of educators and business leaders working together to improve local career and technical education. The day wrapped up at Rasmussen College where students produced their own news casts, including a segment on the business they visited, and a set of commercials to promote Pasco County. Each group was judged by a local panel of judges including Eric Keaton (Pasco County Communications Manager), Robert Singerman (PQI Director of Marketing & Media), Maureen Moore (Saint Leo University Director of Communications), Glenn Hanff (Native Medical Trends), Krista Hakes (Pasco EDC Business Development Manager), and Summer Martin (Pasco EDC Marketing Coordinator).

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Pasco EDC, which was an integral part of starting the Leadership Pasco Program for adults, is also a long-time supporter of Youth Leadership Pasco (YLP). YLP is a leadership development program for high school students that fosters an awareness of and responsibility for community involvement, develops community pride, and makes local connections that may further their career plans. “The Youth Leadership Pasco program exposes the students to so many different business opportunities and community and business leaders,” said Rob Aguis, Director of Career and Technical education for Pasco County Schools. “Each year the cohort formulates strong relationships for students—from Anclote High School, to Pasco High School and everything in between.”

Pasco Economic Development Council, Inc. Readies Launch of Loan Fund The Pasco EDC, Inc. is taking a bold step to help small businesses in Pasco County. It is rolling out a small business microloan fund to help local entrepreneurs. “Our goal has been to raise $250,000 to help Pasco County’s new

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and early stage small businesses expand and create jobs,” said Michael Cox, who is leading the Pasco EDC effort. “We have been working on this for several months and are definitely making progress. We think we will be in a position to start lending in 90 days— or less,” noted Cox, who is an Associate Vice President with Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to helping finance business ideas, the program will include training to help small business owners succeed. “Each year small businesses begin and create some jobs but half of them fail within the first few years,” said John Hagen, Pasco EDC President/CEO. According to the Small Business Administration, the nation’s 23 million small businesses create 75% of the nation’s net new jobs and employ half of all private-sector workers. “Two big reasons for small business failures are lack of money and limited business experience. Our program addresses both of these challenges,” said Hagen. The program will add to the County’s already business-friendly environment for entrepreneurs. The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is ready to help with $100,000 to fund the program and

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the Pasco EDC has already committed $50,000. “Pasco County is made up of small businesses and it is important, especially in this economy, that we do what we can to help small business grow,” said County Commissioner Ted Schrader, “I encourage the private sector to partner with us and help with this project.” The Pasco EDC is actively looking for community leaders and businesses that will also donate money to build the fund. The loan program will lend money to small businesses located in Pasco County. “We expect our average loan to be about $10,000 to

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$15,000,” said Cox. Applicants must be for-profit companies located in Pasco County, and borrowers must show they have the experience and resources to be successful business operators. Proceeds may be used for working capital, inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment, but not to purchase real estate or to refinance existing debt. Entrepreneurs will also receive free technical assistance to help work through challenges and capture opportunities. Please call the Pasco EDC at (813) 926-0827 for more information or to donate to the fund.

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The Woman’s Group: For All the Stages of a Woman’s Life By Julie Kanehl The Woman’s Group is dedicated to helping women in every stage of their lives, and is focused on providing the best care in an environment that is specially designed to make every woman feel comfortable, relaxed and well cared for. The Woman’s Group is a practice of female doctors who are committed to providing the best in gynecology and obstetrics for women and by women. The Woman’s Group has three offices in the Tampa Bay Area, and their newest office is located in Land O’ Lakes, just a 1/2 mile south of the intersection of S.R. 54 and U.S. 41, in a lovely two-story building that exudes the class and style that is consistent with all three of their practices. The Woman’s Group has gone above and beyond to make going to the doctor a pleasant and even enjoyable experience by proactively meeting all of the needs of their busy patients. From the most important things like providing only the best, most qualified doctors who are passionate about their field and

dedicated to treating each patient like they’d like to be treated; to providing in-house blood work and bone density tests as well as ultrasounds by a certified sonographer; to creating a beautiful boutique-like environment; having flexible hours; and even providing convenient parking. They have truly thought of it all. There are four doctors in the practice, including Irene Wahba, M.D., Amy Cotton, M.D., Karolina Borodo, M.D. and Pamela Twitty, M.D., all of whom have completed extensive training above and beyond their medical degrees in areas such as laparoscopic surgery, hormone replacement therapy, infertility, weight loss, and more. Because they are de-

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voted to meeting all of the needs of women, The Woman’s Group offers an extensive “Menu of Services” to each of their patients that ranges from gynecological care, to obstetrics, and even aesthetics. Dr. Wahba says, “I love this practice. We provide care for women, by women and there is an empathy component because we have been there. We also focus on providing a quality of care in a pleasing environment.” Gynecological treatments include annual exams, in-office procedures and surgeries, vaccines and routine blood work. In-office procedures include tubal occlusion, endometrial ablation, thermablation, labiaplasty and hysteroscopies. The Woman’s Group’s doctors

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also specialize in menopausal care including urodynamic studies, bone density screenings and hormonal testing. Their comfortable and welcoming patient procedure rooms set their patients at ease, and allow women to feel that all of their needs are being taken care of, from menarche to menopause, urinary tract infections to incontinence, for every stage of a woman’s life. Dr. Twitty specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery which is done by making only a small incision, and has the huge benefit allowing patients to recover much faster. Dr. Twitty is really passionate about the new technology available in the field and says, “I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”

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where I thrive.” Also, because The Woman’s Group is dedicated to treating women throughout their lives, and because many women in this country struggle with maintaining a healthy Amy E. Cotton, MD - Pamela Twitty, MD - Karolina Borodo, MD - Irene N. Wahba, MD weight, they are now offering a medical weight loss program at women the time and the hassle of For your pregnancy, they provide each of their locations. Their weight going to many different locations to traditional monitoring of your pregloss program includes an initial exam, get blood work and ultrasounds. She nancy, 24-hour on-call care if necesdiet and exercise guidelines and the adds, “We also provide alternative sary, childbirth education classes, medications and supplements that will hours to accommodate our busy pain-house diagnostic ultrasounds and be necessary to jumpstart your weight tients.” the latest and greatest in ultrasound loss and to live a healthier life. Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospitechnology. The 4D ultrasound allows Let’s face it, aesthetics is a big tal, St. Joseph’s Hospital North and parents to see their babies in the deal. While we’d all like to believe that University Community Hospital, the womb, to see them moving and smilit’s what is inside that counts; we also Land O’ Lakes practice does its deliving and even sucking their thumbs. want to look our best, and when we eries out of St. Joseph’s Hospital “Visions, the 4D ultrasound experilook our best we tend to feel our best. ence” is truly amazing, not to mention North, which is convenient to not If you have spider veins or varicose a great way to bond with your unborn only Lutz and Odessa, but to Trinity, veins, then you might be interested in Tampa, Oldsmar and Wesley Chapel as child and ease the worried minds of the Vein911 program which can elimipregnant mommies. Parents-to-be can well. nate those veins quickly. This proceDr. Borodo says, “We provide a even take home keepsakes such as dure is done by Chris Pittman, M.D., continuum of care, and as a doctor it is photos and DVDs to treasure always who is one of only a few hundred U.S. amazing to see the full spectrum and and to share with their families for Board Certified Phlebotologists who be with patients throughout the major years to come. are dedicated to treating vein diseases. Dr. Wahba says, “We provide one- milestones in their life. I wanted to deThe Woman’s Group also offers liver life into the world…and that is stop prenatal care,” which saves

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patients an array of aesthetic services such as Botox®, which is well known for its ability to erase deep lines and wrinkles; Juviderm®, which is known for treating fine lines and wrinkles; Latisse®, which can help women grow longer, thicker eyelashes; and Dermatix® which can help heal scars. All of these programs work together under the expert guidance of amazing women doctors who can truly empathize with a woman’s needs, and from a woman’s perspective. Women can feel comfortable asking questions about the real medical issues that affect them at any point in their lives at The Woman’s Group. Dr. Cotton says, “We try to treat everybody like we would like to be treated. As an all-women practice, there’s a cohesiveness, and as a practice we have a common goal to treat our patients the same way. I feel blessed to be here.” The Woman’s Group is located at 1908 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Lutz. To make an appointment, call (813) 428-7030 or for more information about the other locations, visit www.TheWomansGroupTampa.com.

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Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center: Quality Podiatric Care! By Alexis Selby For the past three and a half years Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center has been providing the community with quality podiatric care in a comfortable and convenient setting. Whether you are an athlete trying to mend a broken foot or a diabetic looking for quality care, Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center will take care of all your podiatric needs in a friendly environment that promotes growth and healing. Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center is located in the Oakstead Professional Center on State Road 54 in Land O’ Lakes. George Tjamaloukas, DPM, FACFAS and Kathy Tjamaloukas, DPM, FACCWS, owners of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center, are extremely knowledgeable regarding the various facets of medicine within podiatry and have many years of experience working as podiatrists in the Tampa Bay Area. Dr. George and Dr. Kathy, as their patients call them, are very well versed on the function and anatomy of the body as a whole, as

they have spent many years studying the entire body before focusing on the specific field of podiatry; which specializes in all ailments below the knee. After completing her undergraduate studies at Loyola University in Chicago, with a major in Biology, earning a Bachelor of Sciences with Honors, Dr. Kathy studied at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. She graduated in 2004 in the top five percent of her national graduating class with her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and went on to complete three years of foot and ankle surgical training at the Northwest Medical Center Residency Program in Margate, Florida. Dr. Kathy is very well educated in the care and treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds; using split thickness skin grafts, flaps, and synthetic grafts and is Board Certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Wound Management and is a Fellow of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists. Dr. George graduated with hon-

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ors from St. Francis University in Joliet, IL, majoring in biology and he too went on to study Podiatric Medicine at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. In 2003, Dr. George also graduated in the top five percent of his (R) George Tjamaloukas, DPM, FACFAS & national graduating (L) Kathy Tjamaloukas, DPM, FACCWS class with his Doctorare two of the very best and brightest ate in Podiatric Medicine. After gradudoctors in the country. ation Dr. George completed a The staff plays a very important three-year Surgical Residency at JFK role at Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. Center and as soon as you walk Dr. George is Board Certified in Foot through the doors you can expect a and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle warm welcoming from the friendly, Surgery by the American Board of Popersonable front desk manager Laura diatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the Gobin. “Patients can always expect a American College of Foot and Ankle smile, as well as a warm hello and Surgeons. goodbye,” states Dr. Kathy. From As you can see, both doctors are there, you will only be treated with the not only extremely educated, but also

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cause of the problem, not just the symptoms, allowing them to fully understand what issues each of their patients may be having. “We spend quality time with our patients,” states Dr. Kathy. “We want them to “Dr. George” (L) & “Dr. Kathy” (R) with the professional leave feeling and kind staff of Compreshensive Foot and Ankle Center happy and satisfied, as well as utmost care and compassion from certified x-ray technicians and medical as- educated, with the care they have received.” sistants Natalia Mejia and Jena Smith. From routine checkups to treatThe quality care continues as you meet ments for surgery, Comprehensive the doctors, as they truly care about Foot and Ankle Center is equipped to their patients and do all they can to handle all your podiatric needs. They ensure each patient leaves with a smile offer many services including ankle on his or her face. and leg surgery, as well as reconstrucAt Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center customer service is a top tive surgery, Achilles tendon, ankle instability, ankle sprains, arthritic foot priority and the Doctors focus on the and ankle care, athletes’ foot, bunions, importance of spending quality time calluses, corns, crush injuries, diabetic with their patients, getting to know them on a personal level and educating foot care, flat feet, fungus toenails, geriatric foot care, hammertoes, heel them on their condition and treatspurs, infections, ingrown toenails, inment. The doctors go after the root

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juries, metatarsalgia, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, poor circulation, venous and diabetic ulcers, warts and wounds. Dr. Kathy and Dr. George also specialize in providing quality diabetic care and their vast knowledge, extensive training and friendly demeanor ensures that you receive the best treatment in a positive atmosphere. Many diabetics suffer from neuropathy, a collection of disorders that occur when nerves of the peripheral nervous system are damaged, causing pain and numbness in the hands and feet and often resulting in the loss of limbs. If you suffer from this terrible disease there is hope, as the Doctors at Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center will work with you and do all they can to salvage your limbs and prevent amputations. “Podiatry plays an integral part of the team approach towards diabetic limb salvage and diabetic care,” states Dr. George. Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center also sells Dr. Comfort shoes, the worldwide leading provider of diabetic footwear. Dr. Comfort shoes are specifically designed with your comfort in mind, hence the name, and are quality shoes that are both stylish and affordable. Feet are something people tend to neglect, and many people don’t realize, but a great deal of diseases, such as coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease, manifest in the feet and ankles, and only later travel to the rest of the body. With proper care and regular check-ups, such diseases can be detected early and in some cases the problem can be controlled before anything major occurs. The doctors attend numerous lectures and conferences throughout the year in order to stay up-to-date with the most current and newest technology and procedures, allowing them to offer unprecedented customer care to

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all of their patients. Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center also fits and sells custommolded orthotics, which are specifically designed for each individual patient’s foot. After giving you a biomechanical exam, Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center will provide you with your own unique, custom-fit orthotics that will allow your joints and bones of the foot to be in a more stable position while standing and in motion. Custom-fit orthotics also help to stabilize the weight bearing joints of the legs (foot, ankle, knee, and hip), pelvis, and lower back. Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center performs the majority of their procedures in-office. For major procedures requiring additional extensive care, the doctors do surgery in-hospital. For your convenience, Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center works with four hospitals throughout the Tampa Bay Area, to better serve you. These hospitals are Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Medical Center of Trinity, North Bay Hospital and New Tampa Surgery Center in Wesley Chapel. Patient Anthony Nash says, “I have had surgery with both doctors and would thoroughly recommend them. They are highly professional and knowledgeable, as well as kind and respectful. Laura, the front desk manager, exhibits warmth and love to all and Natalia and Jena are highly efficient and friendly. Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center is truly an asset to the community.” Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center is located in the Oakstead Professional Center at 2650 Narnia Way in Land O’ Lakes. Office hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call (813) 909-0865 or visit www.cfacfootandankle.com.

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The Breakfast Nook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Delicious Food Made-To-Order By Amy Paterson The Breakfast Nook, located in Lutz on Land O' Lakes Boulevard (Highway 41), is the perfect place to find great food and friendly service. "The Nook" is independently owned and operated by Cheryl Croteau with the help of an excellent team of servers and cooks that are dedicated to making your dining experience a pleasant one. This family-friendly restaurant's staff is like one big happy family and welcome guests as if they are also family. The Breakfast Nook is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., seven days a week. The Nook features an extensive breakfast and lunch menu that offers a wide variety of "comfort foods" made with fresh, high quality ingredients, as well as many delicious selections for the more health conscious consumer. There is ample seating inside the dining room and outside in the courtyard, depending on your preference. Maybe you prefer to be indoors at a nice corner table with your nose in a book, or when the weather is nice you may choose to sit outside and soak up

some sun. Regardless of your preference, there is cozy table at The Nook just for you and your party. There are plenty of tables that will easily accommodate parties of eight or more. When I visited The Breakfast Nook, I chose to sit outside in the lovely courtyard because it was such a perfect day. There are over 20 tables outside with plenty of room, cozy seating, and big umbrellas that offer a shady, relaxing atmosphere. Dogs are welcome at The Breakfast Nook, but Cheryl and her staff ask that you keep them leashed and clean up after them if need be. While dining, my neighbors at the table next to us were accompanied by their charming Springer Spaniel Sadie, who was on her best behavior and totally at ease. If I weren't such a dog-lover, I probably would have never known she was there. Although it was afternoon when I went to eat, I really wanted to have breakfast. My server, Kristin, informed me that it would be no problem because they offer breakfast and lunch from open to close everyday. I had the House Omelette with home

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fries and marble rye toast (pictured). The House Omelette has sausage, bacon, ham, onions, mushrooms, green peppers and cheddar cheese. To finish it off, they top it with sour cream and diced tomatoes. It was cooked to perfection and satisfied The House Omelette with home fries and marble rye toast my breakfast craving Canadian bacon and cheese, topped entirely. with homemade hollandaise sauce; I was somewhat torn on what to Biscuits and Sausage Gravy made with order for breakfast because it all sounded so good. The Stuffed French homemade flakey biscuits and southern style gravy with lots of whole hog Toast sounds delightful, like dessert for breakfast, with thick slices of Texas sausage; and last but not least, Spinach and Feta Flatbed, which is grilled pita toast dipped in cinnamon-vanilla batbread that is spread with a creamy ter, then layered with homemade spinach and feta sauce then topped cream cheese filling and topped off with scrambled eggs, fresh tomatoes, with bananas and pecans. feta and mozzarella cheese. Some other house favorites for Along with their impressive breakfast at The Nook are the Eggs breakfast menu, is a lunch menu that Benedict, cooked with two eggs layis equally tantalizing. The lunch menu ered on a toasted English muffin,

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the Greek Salad (pictured); she was completely satisfied with her salad and complimented The Nook's dressing and housemade potato salad that came with it. All of the plates at The Breakfast Nook are made to order, with the freshest ingredients in a home-cooked style that will have you rubbing Greek Salad with house-made, creamy potato salad your belly in appreciation. The Breakfast spans from a vast list of appetizers, Nook's quality of food and service enhomemade soups, salads, half-pound sures that you will leave feeling full burgers, platters, and sandwiches gaand happy. What better way to start lore! the day or spend your lunch break? One appetizer that stood out to Visit Cheryl and her team at The me in its sinfully-deliciousness was the Breakfast Nook – you won't leave Loaded Taters, which come with your hungry! choice of crispy French fries or tater The Breakfast Nook is convetots that are covered in made-fromniently located in the Tropical Vilscratch chili, cheddar cheese, and lage Plaza on Hwy. 41 (aka - Land jalapenos; this one is sure to satisfy O' Lakes Blvd.) between County your taste buds. My friend and I split Line Rd. and S.R. 54. Hours are 6 them; otherwise I probably would a.m. – 2 p.m. every day of the week. have finished the plate all to myself! Visit www.iwantbreakfast.com to My friend who joined me for view the menu. For take-out orlunch decided to go the healthier ders, call (813) 948-4041. route for her main entrée and chose

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Sunrise Homes & Renovations, Inc. Turning Your Dreams into a Reality! By Alexis Selby Whether you are looking to build a beautiful quality home or make some renovations to an existing home, you will find the expertise you are looking for with Sunrise Homes & Renovations, Inc. The company is committed to craftsmanship and exceptional service at a very reasonable price.

Owners Rhonda and Steve Costa have over 20 years of homebuilding experience and pride themselves in designing affordable, quality custom homes for every budget and taste. They believe in building homes with outstanding craftsmanship and attention to every detail. "Everybody has a budget," states Steve. "No matter what your budget is, we will work with you and

give you the house of your dreams." They believe in no hidden costs or fees and will give you the total cost of your project up-front before a contract is signed. With the help of their loyal, professional subcontractors, whom they have spent years working with, Sunrise Homes & Renovations, Inc. really takes the hassle and stress out of the building process. When you build with them, you can leave the work to their capable hands and just sit back and relax as the professionals take care of the rest. When you sign a contract with Sunrise Homes & Renovations, Inc., you also get a personal designer who will work with you and help you design your house exactly how you want it. The company offers many unique custom models and designs and can either work with your blue print plan or design you a whole new plan with the help of talented home designer David Mango. Sunrise Homes & Renovations, Inc. specializes in ADA/SAH/Specially Adapted Housing for those needing wheelchair accessible features throughout their home. They also offer room or whole house re-

modeling, room additions, detached garages, new commercial buildings and commercial renovations. Randy and Cheryl M. are thrilled with the results they received from Sunrise and happily state, "We can't express enough how much we enjoyed working with Rhonda and Steve Costa at Sunrise Homes & Renovations, Inc. There are no hidden costs with them and what you see is what you get. They talked us through the whole construction process and told us they could build our house in 4 to 6 months while other builders were giving us at least a 12-month construction time. The whole process went like clockwork and the Costas kept us informed with each stage of the building process. The Costas treated our home as if it was their home that they were building. Our house was completed in four months and it is absolutely beautiful. We would recommend them to anyone who is looking at having a home built." Before building your home, Rhonda and Steve give you the opportunity to see first-hand what the finished product

will look like by showing you a computerized, threedimensional design of the house, including furniture and accessories. This great feature enables you to see how everything fits together, allowing you to make any necessary changes and al- Sunrise Homes & Renovations, Inc. offers professionalism, has no hidden fees and delivers a beautiful end result. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love your home! terations before the building process bebuilt in Florida is definitely somegins. thing I was nervous about doing. able 24/7, should you have any Florida Certified Building Steve and Rhonda do an excelFrom the beginning, I liked their no- questions or concerns and take pride Contractor # CBC1254207 lent job of keeping their out-of-state nonsense approach with giving me in delivering great customer service For more information or to clients up-to-speed on the building one set, up-front price. I felt better to all of their clients. When you schedule a consultation, please process. They take pictures and thor- knowing that once I signed the conwork with Rhonda and Steve, you are contact Steve or Rhonda at (352) oughly record the progression of the tract, there would not be any addimore than a client, but a friend as 398-6790, e-mail SCosta@gate.net construction process and every Fritional money that I would owe for well. or visit day send the photos and updates to the house. The weekly e-mail upwww.SunriseHomesFL.com. their clients. They want to make you dates with photos assured me that I feel as comfortable as possible and do had chosen the best builder. Thanks all they can to make sure you get exfor making my dream home a realactly what you want. ity!" Eddie C. from San Diego writes, Sunrise Homes & Renovations, "I would like to thank Sunrise Inc. is a very honest, hard-working Homes for making my home buildbusiness and will give you a quality ing experience so easy. Living in San product at an extremely reasonable Diego while I was having a home price. Steve and Rhonda are avail-

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Body by Vi™: The Weight Loss Program That is Sweeping The Nation! By Alexis Selby If you are looking for a way to jumpstart your path to a healthier lifestyle and want to do so both safely and effectively, then Body by Vi™ is right for you. With a total of over eight million pounds lost in the past 19 months, Body by Vi™ is not only the fastest growing weight-loss product on the market today, but also one of the most effective. “So I have lost 51 pounds in 45 days,” states Rich. “I was trying to figure out what part of me I lost and I think I finally figured it out. Those were the 51 lazy pounds that never wanted to play with my kids, go for a walk, toss a ball around, work out, play kissy- face with my wife, work harder – man, I don’t miss those 51 pounds at all. Thank- you Body by Vi™!” Each Body by Vi™ kit is specially designed with a different goal in mind and in addition to other vitamins and products, all contain the 90-calorie Vi Shape nutritional shake mix. To match the same ingredients and nutritional value found in one Vi Shape mix you

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educating their customers and distributors to help bring their cutting edge health and wellness innovations to the world. “ViSalus” comes from the Latin “Vi,” meaning Life, and “Salus,” which means health and prosperity and this deeply encompasses what the company is all about! My husband and I are very health conscious and when our friend told us about ViSalus™ and the Body by Vi™ programs we were imme- Body by Vi™ shakes are a great way to lose weight diately intrigued. Although we and get in shape. aren’t looking to lose a subbeen drinking the shake for a week, stantial amount of weight, we are hophas already lost 2% body fat and is ing to build more lean muscle mass looking more defined than I have ever and cut out some of the subcutaneous seen him before! fat. We were both pleasantly surprised at just how amazing the shakes really Body by VI ™ Challenge taste – it is like drinking a milkChances are, you or someone you shake, the only difference being that know needs to lose weight, gain musthis milkshake will actually help me cle and get in better shape. ViSalus™ is lose weight as opposed to applying the here to challenge you to get fit and weight directly to my thighs. Once slim down in 90 days with the Body by you try the Body by Vi™ shake you Vi™ 90 Day Challenge! The challenge will see exactly what I am talking is simply a 90-day transformation about. My husband, who has only

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where you get the chance to improve your health, lose weight and get fit. The Body by Vi™ Challenge is geared to help you reach your goals, no matter what they are. From simply losing a few pounds, to getting fit and toned, they have the tools, the products, and the community of supportive people to celebrate your success. The Body by Vi™ program is easy, fun, and guarantees results. It is not another fad diet! The program is based on nutrition that helps you burn fat and keep lean muscle, boosts your metabolism and helps control hunger. The patented ingredients and formulas help you achieve your goals, on your terms, with guaranteed results. Included in their program are nutrition guides, fitness tips and plans as well as downloadable tracking tools. With over 10 million prizes given out on a yearly basis the specialists at ViSalus™ not only encourage you to lost weight but will reward you when you do! So, on top of getting a beautiful new body, you are also eligible for some amazing prizes, including make-overs, free products, cars, destination vacations and cruises and so much more. When you join the Body by Vi™

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McKitrick Elementary Students Enjoy Learning Through Art Robert F. Kennedy said, “Too often, the arts have been thought of as a nice, but rather non-essential part of education. When we give our children the chance to explore and develop their own creativity, we encourage the sensitivity and ability for self-expression that is so crucial a part of the well-informed, well-educated person.” For the past 12 weeks, eleven 4th and 5th grade students at McKitrick Elementary School in Hillsborough County were given the chance to explore an art medium that is not usually available to that age group. Guided by their art teacher Dianne Hess Zink and glass artist Jay Aalberg, through generous support from the Hillsborough County Arts Council, these students created a 3’X4’ stained glass window of their mascot, the Bobcat. The students, known affectionately as the Bobcat Breakers, worked after school every Wednesday and learned each step of the glass process

from cutting glass to foiling to soldering and finally installing the artwork in an outside window in the main office. None of these students had worked in glass before. Through the process, they learned not only how important art is in our lives but applied the skills they learn every day in their classrooms including math and science. Too often today, the news is filled with negative stories of our young people. The reality is that most of our children are eager to learn, to do the right thing and want to contribute positively to their community. These McKitrick students have learned that they can accomplish even the most advanced tasks when they are given the opportunity. As the former chairman of The Kennedy Center, James D. Wolfensohn said, “The arts must be at the heart of every child’s learning experience if…they are to have a chance to dream and to create, to have beliefs, to carry a sense of cultural identity.”

(Back, L-R): Allison Coghan, Alex Dibble, Jay Aalberg (glass artist), Felicia Hosein, Sadie Testa-Secca. (Middle, L-R): Autumn Thomas, Dianne Hess Zink (Art Teacher), Taylor Hebrank, Caitlin Kimes, Jimmy Greene, Tia Deschler, Kathryn Jackson. (Front, L-R): Abigail Pokorny

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“Dentistry” Continued from page 1 adult, he combines his love for dentistry and his artistic talents to really help people have healthy smiles that they can be proud of. “I really love working with my hands,” says Dr. Douglas, “and working with cosmetic dentistry allows me to really make a difference in people’s lives.” Meeting Dr. Douglas Dr. Douglas was born in Iowa, and moved to Florida in 1990 when he was just in the seventh grade. Every summer he would visit his uncle who was an Endodontist (which is a kind of dental specialist that deals with the root of the tooth), and he would have the opportunity to shadow his uncle and work with patients. He truly was an apprentice, and when he saw the impact that his uncle had in people’s lives, he knew that dentistry was what he wanted to do. After attending USF and receiving his college degree, he received a Master’s degree in Health and Administration. From there, he was accepted at the illustrious University of North

Carolina at Chapel Hill where he attended their School of Dentistry. Dr. Douglas also completed his residency at the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry where he performed fullmouth reconstructions, including dental implants. This opportunity really fueled his desire to do more of this kind of work, and dental implants and cosmetic reconstruction are his focus. An avid traveler, he and his beautiful wife, Jamie, are active members of The Idlewild Baptist Church, and like to travel the world and go on adventures when they are not home with their two dogs Cassie and Bella. They have a zeal for life that shows itself in Dr. Douglas’s practice, and he and his friendly staff make coming to the dentist something to look forward to. Welcome to Odessa Family Dentistry Odessa Family Dentistry is a cozy and peaceful dental practice with an affable staff who take their time when working with their patients. Dr. Douglas took over for Dr. Bill Jackson who retired in 2006, and has renovated the office twice since then. The practice is complete with all of the latest and greatest technology including comfortable chairs, noise reduction drills,

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quality of life back into people’s lives that many of them thought they would never have again. “Dr. Douglas restored my mouth with dental implants, which allowed me to eat and speak with confidence again,” said patient William Bonts of Spring Hill. If you are looking for a family dentist who treats patients of all ages, who takes his time, and who has a passion for what he does, visit Dr. Douglas at Odessa Family Dentistry, and take advantage of his $99 new patient special which offers you the choice of a complete exam, x-rays and a cleaning, or a professional take home teeth whitening system. Also, Odessa Family Dentistry accepts most dental PPOs and offers patients low and no-interest payment plans so that everyone can have a beautiful smile. Odessa Family Dentistry is located at 8734 N. Mobley Rd. in the Fox’s Corner shopping center in Odessa. Office hours are Tues., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wed. and Thurs., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and 8 p.m. – 3 p.m. on Fri. For more information, visit online at www.OdessaFamilyDentistry.com or call (813) 920-2326 to make an appointment.

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“East-West” Continued from page 1 continuing education provider of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). “Once I took the acupuncture classes, it was like a light bulb went off,” states Dr. Register, who thoroughly enjoys being able to provide this unique approach to EWAH’s patients. Dr. Odachowski, born and raised in Bogota, Columbia, knew early on in life that she wanted to be a veterinarian. “Being a veterinarian runs in my genes,” states Dr. Odachowski, as she recants stories of how the first known veterinarian in her family dates back to the early 1800s. Dr. Odachowski graduated in 2000 from the best veterinary school in Columbia, the National University of Columbia (Universidad Nacional de Colombia). In 2001 she moved to the U.S. and after successfully completing an intense testing and evaluation process, she was awarded her United States Veterinary Certification from the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2005. For the next six years Dr. Odachowski worked as a veterinary technician, allowing her to broaden her experience in veteri-

nary care. Together, Dr. Odachowski and Dr. Register provide their patients with compassionate care in a comfortable, stress-free environment, fully ensuring the wellbeing and happiness of each pet that comes through their doors. “We do what’s best for your pet to make them feel the most comfortable,” says Dr. Register. EWAH staff includes veterinary technicians Jade and Michelle, as well as assistant veterinary technician and technical support Erin, receptionist LizMarie and senior assistant veterinary technician and receptionist Leah. “Since East-West Animal Hospital opened, I have had nothing but great experiences anytime I walk through the front door,” states Liane Caruso. “The staff and doctors are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Bella and Rico are very happy that we have made the switch to East-West Animal Hospital!” Preventative care and the complete welfare of your pet is a significant focus at EWAH, and utilizing their integrative wellness techniques, the doctors and staff strive to keep every patient functioning at his or her most optimal level – free of disease and in-

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jury and everything in between. The doctors also pay close attention to nutrition and the way it affects all aspects of an animal’s health and his or her tendency to become ill due to improper nutrition. East-West Animal Hospital Services EWAH provides a vast array of services covering all aspects of veterinary care and offers a variety of options regarding treatment. Their services include wellness checks and immunizations, behavior consultation, Avian and exotic pet medicine, diagnostic and treatment services, surgery, dental care, micro-chipping, nutritional counseling, acupuncture, massage and herbal medicine. EWAH also has their own in-house pharmacy, stocked with a wide range of the best veterinary drugs in the animal healthcare field, allowing them to treat their patients immediately upon diagnosis. EWAH goes above-and-beyond for their patients and is equipped with a digital x-ray machine, fully-stocked surgical suites, wet/dry tables for surgical procedures and separate ICU kennels, as well as an isolation treatment area complete with its own isolated entrance to ensure your pet’s

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Dr. Linda with patient Bugsey protection. Dr. Register and Dr. Odachowski are not afraid to explore new options for your pet’s care and diagnosis. “Our new clients really appreciate our openmindedness,” states Dr. Register. “No one can know every treatment and therapy, so I have no problem doing some extra research.” EWAH works with various rescue groups in the area and does all they can to help abandoned and mistreated animals find loving homes. When I vis-

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ited, they had three adorable kittens up for adoption. If you are interested, please do not hesitate and give EWAH a call today. EWAH works closely with specialists in the area and has developed an immense support system over the past year. Should a pet need further specialized care, EWAH is able to refer out to trusted animal specialists whom can further assist in the healing process. EWAH gives back to its clients with a great rewards program that is detailed online at their website. Every time your pet has an appointment you will earn points which are redeemable for great perks; 200 points will entitle you to a $5 gift card to Starbucks, Pet Fanatic or Dunkin Donuts, or for merchandise from EWAH. Clients who refer a new client automatically get 500 points. 1,000 points will get you a $25 gas card and with 1,000,000 points earned you receive a 2011 Ford Fiesta SES! EWAH also sends out monthly newsletters featuring seasonal information regarding your pets and offers complimentary monthly seminars on various topics. For more information please visit their website where you can learn about all the upcoming events.

For your convenience, you can even print and fill out new client forms prior to your visit. At EWAH the staff will go aboveand-beyond to ensure your pet receives quality treatment in a positive, relaxing environment. Dr. Odachowski and Dr. Register are well-equipped to handle your pet’s every need and will take the time to ensure they receive the treatment that is best suited for them. “Dr. Register and Dr. Odachowski are by far the best vets in Central Florida,” state Rebecca and Erika Shapiro. “They have taken care of both our cats and dogs. One of our cats, Beauregard, has had seizures for the past three years and has been helped tremendously by the acupuncture of Dr. Register. We recommend them highly to everyone who has animals.” East-West Animal Hospital is located at 1524 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Lutz in the Tropical Village Plaza. Hours are Mon. and Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 6 pm.; Tues., Wed., Thurs., 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. For additional information, visit www.EastWestAnimalHospital.com or call (813) 948-6534.

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Chocolate & Flowers are No Match for an Angel My name is Donna Ferrante and I am the owner of The Cleaning Angels. We are a cleaning service that is located in Pasco County. We also service Pinellas & Hernando Counties and are now expanding into Hillsborough. I am originally from Gorham, a small town in the white mountains of New Hampshire, where hard work, honesty and dependability are part of our everyday routine. Being half Italian & half French Canadian makes for perfection in every way! I come from a family of entrepreneurs. My family has an Italian restaurant that is in it’s 65th year of business and is going into a 5th generation. The dedication and success in my cleaning business is due to the closeness of my wonderful family. I am proud and honored to say that I am following in the footsteps of my parents and grandparents. “We know how to cook, clean and we give 100% to the business.”

Besides the influence of my family, I attribute the success of my company to a determined attitude, a tremendous amount of ambition and meticulous attention to detail which is all accompanied by an unstoppable drive. After 14 years of cleaning on my own, I now have a team of great girls that I refer to as “My Cleaning Angels”. Move over Charlie, Donna has Angels too! We are not the everyday cleaning service, as many of my competitors are; we are an extremely detailed cleaning service. Using the basic principles of mutual respect combined with good old-fashion elbow grease, the angels produce homes with a heavenly sparkle. Our customers love our back-tobasics, old-fashion cleaning techniques. From top to bottom, corner to corner, and everywhere in between. As owner of this business, I know what my customers are looking for and what they expect from a cleaning service. They want a detailed cleaning, but one that is also affordable. I make sure that my “Angels” have enough time to spend in each and every home, to get the proper job done. We go to extra lengths such as removing knobs from your stove, cleaning the light bulbs in your vanity, getting in between the tight space of your washer and dryer, the dust that accumulates above your medicine cabinet, and even the tracks of your sliding glass doors. If you would like a FREE estimate, allow us to make your life easier by giving us a call today. We offer weekly, biweekly, monthly, move-in and move-outs. If you’re unhappy with your current service or if you’re looking for the best, call The Cleaning Angel Cleaning Service today at 727-942-8289. We are Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

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