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Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2014
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The Lobster Risotto stuffed Sea Bass topped with Mango Chutney is a prime example of one of the many exquisite seafood entrees at Ballyhoo Grill Tampa.
Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy – Your Child’s Home Away from Home! By Marcy Sanford
Favorite Memory From 2013.....3 Community Calendar............4 Hanover Floors - Building For America’s Bravest.....................6 Girl Scout Cookies Are Back....9 Inspired Drapes................10-11 Trinity Spine..................14-15
bray, along with her mother Audre Levy, opened Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy, located at 8003 Beaty Grove Drive (near the interSee “Citrus Park” on page 20.
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her day care expertise and knowledge as a mother to create a warm and friendly learning environment for children that she likes to call their “home away from home”. Sham-
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Providing the highest quality early education for children aged 1-5 years old, Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy focuses on growing your child as a whole. “We participate in the school readiness program curriculum,” says owner and director Shambray Levy. “Each class has a daily schedule that includes plenty of time to play and learn. I love being able to work with children every day and watch them learn and grow.” Shambray has over 25 years of experience in childcare and has used
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Housed out of an antique home built in the early 1900’s, Ballyhoo Grill Tampa has a rich history in the local community, and although the location of the restaurant remains the same, the restaurant itself has gotten a fresh new start – undergoing some extensive changes in the past year, including new ownership, a completely revamped menu and a whole new level of customer service. Conveniently located on the corner of Ehrlich Road and Gunn Hwy. at 7604 Ehrlich Road in Tampa, Ballyhoo Grill instantly transports guests to the islands, with its Key West, laid
back atmosphere, complete with exceptional food, good company and a beautifully decorated dining area. Completing the Keys look, the walls are adorned with fishing gear, nautical paintings and fish mounts. As one would expect to find in the Florida Keys, Ballyhoo offers a diverse selection of fresh fish, which is delivered daily, coming direct from the ocean to your plate! Masterfully prepared by their chefs, the fish entrees are comparable to what you would expect at any upscale restaurant. But, great seafood isn’t the only thing you are going to find on their menu, this grill also offers a variety of excellent
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Our Favorite Memory From 2013 submitted by Lauren Nolan We have many great memories from 2013, but there is one that stands above the rest. In 2012 we introduced our 2 sons, Gavin and Dylan, to the sport of wrestling. This sport has taught our families so much about ourselves. Dylan (8) had gone all of 2012 with out winning any tournaments and very few matches. He pressed on even with the mounting losses. In January of 2013 he won his first gold medal at a local tournament. A few more followed, enough so that it was recommended that he attend the Florida State Championships in Kissimmee. Up to the last minute we were hesitant, due to a sound defeat the week prior. Dylan assured us he would do well and we ventured to the center of the state. Dylan surprised everyone – including himself – by winning the first 3 matches and putting himself in the finals. As he prepped for the last match he was told that he accomplished his placing by himself and he should be very proud of making to the finals. Dylan then began to cry and doubt himself as the match started. The other kid had taken an early lead, and leading
into the final round Dylan, who was visibly upset stated that he could score and began to believe in himself. With 40 seconds to go he took the lead and never relinquished it. Once he won and began taking his ticket to the head table, with no one other then his father watching, he raised his hands and congratulated himself. He, with the help of the Caveman Wrestling club, began winning more and more matches. His self-confidence began to grow and he went from a mild and timid kid to one who walks with confidence and understanding of what he can accomplish! As I previously stated, we also have Gavin (6), who, from watching his brother, began wrestling. Over 2013 he gained his own confidence and became one of the best in the state in his age and weight bracket. On
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12/29/2013 our boys entered into the Dixie Nationals in Atlanta Georgia. Dylan and Gavin were now in a tournament with the best wrestlers in the country. Gavin went into the semi-finals against a great wrestler from Tennessee with one thought on his young mind – he would not be beaten. The match took 4 overtimes to be decided, but my 6-year old Gavin refused to give up or even give an inch and was ultimately declared the winner! These two events in 2013 will never be forgotten, as we watched our children dig deep within themselves to accomplish the lofty goals they had set for themselves!
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Community Calendar Hummingbird Gardens Presents February Fest! Hummingbird Gardens, a beautiful garden market and event venue offering a variety of organic and locally grown produce as well as organically grown trees and plants, is pleased to announce their February Fest Celebration! Held on Saturday,
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February 8, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., February Fest will showcase some of the very best locally grown produce and plants that Tampa Bay has to offer. There will be delicious food, numerous vendors, unique artwork, and live entertainment, and admission is free for all, so bring your family for a day of fun! Hummingbird Gardens is located at 10305 N. Henderson Rd in Tampa. For more information please call (813) 264-1643 or visit www.HummingbirdGardens.org.
Forward Thinking Initiatives Announced as Finalist for 9th Annual WEDU Be More Awards WEDU PBS selected Forward Thinking Initiatives as one of six finalists for the 2014 WEDU Be More Knowledgeable Award. Continuing the tradition of honoring Tampa Bay area nonprofit organizations, the ninth annual WEDU Be More Awards will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa. The annual community event will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Bank of Tampa Hall of Heroes followed by an inspiring luncheon and awards ceremony starting at 12:00 p.m. Forward Thinking Initiatives (FTI) has been inspiring
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teens to become entrepreneurs for over nine years through after school programs and summer camps. FTI is about to launch its first Teen Entrepreneurship Academy this February, in partnership with the Saint Petersburg Greenhouse. The kick-off program will be ART-repreneurship, helping teens who want to become professionals in the creative arts (acting, music, fine art and dance). To learn more about this first program go to www.StPeteGreenHouse.org/youth ART-repreneurship. The WEDU Be More Awards was created by WEDU PBS to help raise awareness for local nonprofits and their service to West Central Florida. For more information about FTI, check out: forwardthinkinginitiatives.com or call 813 760-7860.
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All About You Mastectomy Boutique Open House Join All About You Mastectomy Boutique on Wednesday February 26th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for their Open House, complete with Hors D’oeuvres, desserts and wines. All About You Mastectomy Boutique was established as a specialized boutique for women, that is as unique as you are – their facility combines specialty retail, with healthcare and wellness. They work closely with your medical team in providing you immediate and ongoing care and support. About You provides a large selec-
tion of post-mastectomy products and garments, full-figure bras, expert fittings, wigs, lymphedema compression products, and skin care for your chemotherapy and radiation needs in a relaxed, non-medical atmosphere. You will also enjoy their soft, comfortable clothing, beautiful accessories and gift items that have been chosen specifically for breast surgery clients. All About You Mastectomy Boutique is located in The Palma Ceia Shopping Center next to Outback Steak House, at 3401 Henderson Boulevard in Tampa. Their hours are Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Evenings by appointment from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat. by appointment 10 a .m. – 2 p.m.; Sun. by appointment 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. For more info call (813) 876-2727 or visit www.AboutYouBras.com
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Hanover Floors – Building For America’s Bravest A huge 20 x 40 foot American flag was moved as the crowd shouted, “Move that flag!!!” The big reveal was for the home built near Mc Dill Air Force Base for Sgt. Michael Nicholson, a Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan. The home was built under the Building for America’s Bravest, a program of The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in proud sponsorship with the Gary Sinise Foundation. The program was developed to build smart homes for catastrophically injured service members. The home was presented to Sgt. Nicholson on January 9th, 2014. Hanover Floors owners Jim and Beth Nesbitt and partner, flooring manufacture Mohawk, provided the flooring and expert installation in this first home built in Tampa for Building for America’s Bravest. “It was an honor to be here and be a part of this home for one of America’s Bravest, Sgt. Nicholson. This is an inspiring organization that is making a difference and Hanover Floors Carpet One is proud to be part of it,” said Jim Nesbitt from Hanover. The Smart Homes built by Build-
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ing for America’s Bravest are custom designed to fit the needs of each individual. The goal of each home is to help severely injured heroes live better, more independent lives. Smart Homes host a myriad of features, such as automated doors and lighting, wider doors, and special showers to accommodate wheelchairs, as well as cabinets and counters that can be raised and lowered, and central heating and air conditioning systems that can be controlled by iPads. “We’re so happy to have Carpet One and Mohawk on board with all our builds,” said Frank Siller, from Tunnels to Towers Foundation, at the Tampa ribbon cutting. The Tunnel to Towers foundation was founded to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on 9/11. The legacy began when Siller was on his way to meet his three brothers to play golf. When he heard on his scanner what had happened at the World Trade Center, brave Stephen strapped on 60 lbs. of firefighter gear, rushed on foot through gridlocked traffic and ran from the
Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center site. Stephen was last seen with his fellow firefighters of Squad 1; all of who died saving others. Stephen’s loved ones organized the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The organization helped to establish the Tunnel to Towers Run, a living, breathing tribute to all that died on 9/11 and to those who serve in the line of duty to protect our country. Participants of the run retrace the final footsteps of heroic Stephen Siller from the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center site. “We are excited to help this organization in any way we can,” said
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Bill Gaddis, VP of National Accounts for Mohawk. “Providing flooring that will make these heroes’ lives a little easier is just the beginning.” “In addition to providing flooring for these homes, Carpet One an Mohawk will also be helping the organization through fundraising efforts and spreading the word,” said Beth Nesbitt from Hanover Floors Carpet One in Tampa.
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Girl Scout Cookies Are Back! The wait is over! On Jan. 6, Girl Scouts throughout west central Florida began taking orders for all your Girl Scout Cookie favorites. This year’s cookie line-up includes: Do-Si-Dos®, Dulce de Leche, Samoas®, Tagalongs®, Thank U Berry Munch™, Thin Mints, Trefoils™ and Savannah Smiles®. Cookies will be sold throughout Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s eight-county jurisdiction of Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties. Each box is just $4. Through participation in the Girl Scout Cookie program – the largest girl-run business in the world – girls have the opportunity to learn goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, and are empowered to become accomplished women who will use these skills to benefit not only themselves, but the world around them. With their Cookie Program proceeds, girls earn money for Girl Scout activities throughout the year and fund important community projects that benefit a variety of local causes. All proceeds
from the Girl Scout Cookie program stay in our local communities. Friday, Feb. 21 marks the start of booth sales, so keep an eye out at your favorite businesses and stores and take a box – or a dozen – home with you! Also beginning Feb. 21, visit www.gswcf.org to search for a Girl Scout Cookie booth nearest you using your zip code. Cookie fans with smart phones can download the free Girl Scout Cookie Locator app (Kellogg) by searching for “Cookie Locator” in the iPhone App Store or Android Market Place. It’s easier than ever to satisfy your Girl Scout Cookie cravings!
Cookie Booth Sales End Sunday, March 16 For those who want to support Girl Scouting in their communities but don’t want to enjoy the cookies themselves, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida offers the Gift of Caring program. Donations of cookies through this program will be sent directly to U.S. military troops serving in combat zones overseas. Donations may be made in person through a Girl Scout at any time through March 16;
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corporations and businesses wishing to purchase at a corporate level may inquire about Gift of Caring sponsorships. Last year, 65,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were donated by generous customers in our local communities, providing a much-needed taste of home and encouragement for our troops. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) serves nearly 21,000 girls and nearly 10,000 adult members in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties. GSWCF receives funding from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and area United Way agencies. Did you know that more than 53% of all women business owners are Girl Scout alumnae? Help girls become future leaders by supporting the Girl Scout Cookie Program. For more information about purchasing Girl
Scout Cookies, or on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, visit www.gswcf.org/cookies or call (800) 881-4475, ext. 1838. Like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, engage on YouTube, or view their photos on Flickr.
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Inspired Drapes by Budget Blinds is the Perfect Finish for Your Home Décor By Marcy Sanford This year Budget Blinds truly became a one-stop shop for homeowners’ window covering needs when they added the Inspired Drapes line of drapery and hardware to their showroom. “We have always offered soft fashions for the windows including valances and cornices,” Budget Blinds co-owner Elaine Trotter said, “but many of our clients did not realize it. Now with Inspired Drapes we have a much wider selection of draperies, top treatments, and decorative hardware. Our new line of Inspired Drapes soft window coverings is a testament to Budget Blinds’ commitment to providing the best and most current window covering solutions available. The line offers complete flexibility in light, privacy control and fashion trends so a customer can get the best of both worlds in a single product.” Now no matter how you want to cover your windows: blinds, shutters, shades, cornices, or draperies, Budget Blinds and Inspired Drapes can help you get the look you want. You can
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If you are looking for elegant draperies, cornices, valances and hardware - look no further than Inspired Drapes! visit the showroom located at 1208 W. Fletcher Avenue in Tampa or have a free in-house consultation with one of the talented design specialists from Inspired Drapes. “We have clients that bring swatches, pillows, and even chairs into our showroom,” says Elaine. “We are happy to help you find fabrics and suggest drapery styles to match anything in your home. We also have a design specialist with years of experience who will come to your home free of charge, bring swatches and samples for you to look at and
help you pick out something to fit your needs, your home, and your budget.” In fact, this January, Inspired Drapes introduced new lines and styles of drapes, valances, and hardware so if you want a new look for the New Year, now is a fabulous time to talk to their window covering experts about the latest trends in window covering design. When you choose window treatments from Inspired Drapes, you know their beautiful stylish designs
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will be a wonderful accent to your home. They have thousands of fabrics of all different styles, colors, textures, and designs, so they are sure to have just the right fabric for your home. Inspired Drapes consultants will measure your windows for you to ensure that the curtains or drapes you choose fit perfectly. They will also send out an expert installer to make sure your drapes not only hang the right way but that the hardware is installed correctly so you don’t end up with hardware hanging off your wall
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several months later. “There are many nuances to properly installing hardware for drapes or cornices,” says Elaine. “You would be amazed at how many people we get calls from who have hardware that is pulling out of the wall.” In addition to luxurious drapes, Inspired Drapes also can brighten up your rooms with a lovely valance. “We see many people who want valances in their powder rooms or kitchen,” says Elaine. “It is a wonderful way to add a pop of color into a room. We also have many textures and styles you can choose from.” No matter what the size of your windows, Inspired Drapes can help you out. Every drape, curtain, and valance is custom-made so they can fit even the oddest size windows and they can usually have it hanging in your home within six weeks or less. When one of the expert designers from Inspired Drapes visits your home, she’ll talk to you about the room and how you use it and what type of look you want, she can help guide you through the choices to find ones that will be a perfect fit. After she’s measured your windows, she will give you a quote that includes not just the drapes or curtains but
also an expert installer to make sure they are installed properly and look beautiful for years to come. Just like Budget Blinds, Inspired Drapes offers many extra touches for their soft fashions. One unique addition is motorization, like one family chose for the curtains in their family media room. Now when they are ready to watch a movie, they can close their curtains with one touch of a button and since they have blackout curtains, they can watch movies anytime of the day. Window covering motorization allows you to eliminate harsh glare, save on energy costs, and protect your home furnishings. Motorization can easily be operated from a wall switch, hand-held remote, timer, or other smart device. Inspired Drapes serves Tampa and the surrounding areas. To get a look at the Inspired Drapes collection, visit their look book online at inspireddrapes.com/northtampa. The Inspired Drapes showroom at 1208 W. Fletcher Avenue in Tampa is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Please call Inspired Drapes at (813) 968-5050 to schedule a free in-home consultation.
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The Trinity Spine Center Offers a Conservative Approach to Patient Care By Julie Kanehl If you’ve ever been injured in an accident, fallen, or simply had an injury because of work or play, you know how back pain can change the quality of your life in one fell swoop. The Trinity Spine Center is staffed by some of the most respected physicians and doctors in their field and their whole-patient, conservative approach to treatment yields positive results. Trinity Spine Center’s doctors are truly committed to taking the time that is necessary with each of their patients, and making sure that each patient gets the personalized medical attention that they deserve. Victor Hayes, MD, and Farhan Siddiqi, MD, both highly-esteemed spine surgeons in the area, are the cofounders of The Trinity Spine Center. Trinity Spine Center opened in 2006 on Hawbuck Street, and then in 2009, moved to its brand new 21,000square-foot, state-of-the-art facility at 2040 Short Avenue in Odessa, just off
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of S.R. 54. The physicians at Trinity Spine Center treat patients who suffer with any kind of back, neck or spine pain, and have already successfully treated more than 15,000 patients. Their goal is to offer a variety of modalities for back pain under one roof, increasing patient care and improving on the communication that can be lost when patients traditionally see multiple doctors who do not work together. Whether you need chiropractic care or spinal surgery, it is all under one roof at the Trinity Spine Center. The Trinity Spine Center is very unique in its approach, and is at the forefront of stem cell research to reduce back pain. As a result, Trinity Spine Center draws patients from all over the state and the nation. It’s no surprise, because patients there have the opportunity to meet with surgeons and receive diagnostic testing, as well as receive chiropractic care, attend physical therapy and even receive pain management care all in one place, at
their very own Trinity Wellness Center, an integral part of Trinity Spine Center. Patients appreciate this ease of care, because when your back hurts, traveling all over town from one doctor to the Farhan Siddiqi, MD & Victor Hayes, MD next can be a difficult and Co-Founders of Trinity Spine Center painful thing to do. George, a Trinity Spine Center patient said, “I went tunnel to osteoporosis, Trinity Spine to see Dr. Hayes after I read an article Center patients are treated by a team about him. I thought I would need of highly educated and specifically back surgery after a car accident but trained professionals, who will work since I’ve been going to Trinity Spine together to get patients back on their Center, I am feeling much better and I feet in no time. Having everything will probably not need surgery!” you need on hand and in one place gives patients peace of mind, but most Conservative Care by Doctors importantly, it makes it easy for all of Who Truly Care the doctors to communicate easily The doctors and staff at The Trin- about the best approach to each paity Spine Center believe that surgery tient’s unique medical condition and should be a last resort, and as a matter treatment. of fact, 94 percent of their patients are Chief Operating Officer, Jorit Witreated without the need for spinal jnmaalen, DPT, MBA, MTC, CEAS, surgery. From degenerative disk or or “Dr. J” as he’s known, says, “One joint disease to scoliosis, and carpal of the most important aspects of our
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patient care is the communication that we have with one another. We are never more than a phone call away and patients see that and really appreciate it.” Dr. J’s approach to wellness, exercise and nutrition is an inspiration to many patients at The Trinity Spine Center, and he encourages patients to realize that no matter their age, size or condition, regular exercise will contribute to their overall health and wellbeing. The Trinity Spine Wellness Center offers patients the least invasive approach to spine care including physical therapy, chiropractic care, decompression therapy and even nutritional services. Dr. Ronald F. Stacey II, DC, is a Board Certified Chiropractor, and has been with Trinity Spine Center since 2009. He says, “We have an array of specialties under one roof, and we can start conservatively and move each patient up to the next option if it’s necessary.” He adds, “It avoids having to have each patient see a chiropractor at one place, a primary at another, and so on. Here we can provide a plan of [total spinal] care.” Dr. Nathan A. Possert graduated from East Lake High School before honorably serving in the U.S. Navy
for 4 years in which he was Quarter master and a search and rescue swimmer. After serving in the Navy, he graduated with honors from St. Petersburg College in Tarpon Springs in 2004 and then transferred to the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and graduated with honors in 2006. While attending graduate school, Dr. Possert was able to work with high school athletes part time in Pinellas County as an Athletic Trainer for two years. Since graduating with his Doctorate, Dr. Possert has worked in the outpatient facility setting full time and in the hospital setting part time. If pain management is necessary, patients are in good hands. Pain management is used carefully and responsibly at Trinity Spine Center. Dr. Casey J. O’Donnell, FAAPMR DABPM, specializes in the treatment of spasticity and dystonia, electromyography, and pain management. He utilizes an array of diagnostic tools to view the tissues in the body in order to see how the nerves in the body are functioning, and then he can perform procedures such as trigger point injections, nerve blocks, and ultrasound guided injections, just to name a few.
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Dr. O’Donnell says, “As a physiatrist, my background is in rehabilitation and my goal is to get patients moving and back to a normal, active lifestyle.” A brand new approach to treating back pain is now available at Trinity Spine Center, and that is the use of stem cells for back pain. Dr. J says, “A whole lot of patients will benefit from this new and exciting approach.” He explains, “We are the only ones in the U.S. doing it like we do it, and we are also the only ones at this time who are FDA compliant.” Working closely with Daniel A. Grande, PhD., the Director of the upand-coming Stem Cell Research Laboratory at Trinity Spine Center, patients who suffer from arthritis, degenerative disk disease, and herniated disks may find relief through Stem Cell Therapy. Stem Cell Therapy is “an intervention strategy that introduces new adult stem cells into damaged tissue in order to treat disease or injury.” This exciting new kind of therapy offers the possibility of pain relief, the renewal of tissues and the alleviation of pain. When Back Surgery is Necessary: Choose Trinity Spine Center When surgery is absolutely necessary, patients are in good hands with Drs. Siddiqi and Hayes, as both surgeons are experienced and qualified in performing even the most intricate of
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spinal surgeries. On staff at the Medical Center of Trinity, both physicians received their Doctorates from the prestigious Cornell University in New York, followed by double fellowships at the Arizona Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive and Scoliosis Surgery Center. Both Dr. Hayes and Dr. Siddiqi are Board Certified in Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery and both of them travel nationally teaching endoscopic surgery procedures to other doctors around the country. The Trinity Spine Center offers patients the most comprehensive care by having many different kinds of spine care health professionals on staff and in one place. The Trinity Spine Center’s physicians are committed to working together with each patient to produce the best possible results. Trinity Spine Center is located at 2040 Short Avenue in Odessa, just off of S.R. 54 and just east of Duck Slough Blvd. The Trinity Spine Center is currently taking new patients, and they accept Medicare and most major insurances. The main office can be reached at 727-372-9922 and is open Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Trinity Spine Wellness Center can be reached at 727-807-3101, and is open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. to accommodate patients. Visit www.trinity-spine.com online, and find them on Facebook.
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“Ballyhoo” Continued from page 1 selections that both land-lovers and sealovers can enjoy. “From delicious burgers to the freshest seafood in town, we have it all; and no matter what you order it’s going to be great,” says General Manager and Head Chef Mike Hayes. Infusing his New Orleans style of cooking into many of the menu items, Chef Mike puts a spin on some of your classic favorites to create selections that have a completely new style and flare. Providing guests with a unique dining atmosphere, at Ballyhoo Grill in Tampa, you choose the experience you want to get – whether you unwind on their beautiful outdoor patio underneath the shade of their tiki huts, enjoy a romantic dinner in their intimate private dining room, or have a little fun at their bar as you sip on one of their signature cocktails. Ballyhoo has a full-liquor bar, complete with daily specials, and brags of some of the best sangria in town. From upscale entrees to casual lunches, this restaurant has it all! Mike says, “We offer guests fine dining in a casual atmosphere at a very reasonable price.” My husband and I are huge fishing fanatics, and as such, a yearly trip to the Keys is always marked on our calendar. Thus, we are very familiar with the Keys way of life. From the moment we walked through their doors, we were impressed with how well Ballyhoos embodied the Keys vision, and walking up the front porch we felt as if we had just come off of Duval street in Key West; all that was missing from this Keys-like experience was the ocean itself. After taking a peak at the completely revamped menu we were even more impressed with what they had to offer. Featuring soups such as their famous She Crab Soup and New Orleans Gumbo to Shrimp and Oystyer Po Boys, Prime Rib Phillies and Pulled Pork Sandwiches; they also have a deli-
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Ballyhoo Grill has a fabulous list of fresh seafood that is expertly prepared by their wonderful chefs. Featured above is their Swordfish topped with Jumbo Shrimp Scampi - an amazingly delicious Ballyhoo creation! cious selection of flatbreads, tacos and burgers. For the veggie lovers out there, they have a great selection of salads, such as their Soy Glazed Tuna Chop Chop Salad, Salmon Ceasar Salad and Seafood Cobb Salad. But that is not all! Making up the other portion of the menu are pasta choices, such as their Seafood Pescatore and Lobster Mac and Cheese, entrees such as Filet Mignon, St. Louis Ribs and Chicken Piccatta, and of course, last but certainly not least – their seafood! Whether you are in the mood for raw Oysters, #1 sushi grade Tuna, a delicious Cedar Planked Salmon, Oak Grilled Scallops, Live Main Lobster, or Bimini Stuffed Grouper, you are sure to be pleased with your choice. Feeling a little adventurous? You also have the option to create your own fish entrée by selecting your fish and pairing it with one of their amazing sauces and preparations. Mike highly recommends you try their Citrus Champagne sauce – a favorite among guests at Ballyhoo Grill.
On our previous visit Mike suggested we try their Lobster Risotto stuffed Sea bass topped with Mango Chutney, and all I can say is WOW! “We have some of the best Sea Bass you will ever have,” adds Mike. The deliciously buttery flavor of the sea bass combined with the creamy risotto fill-
ing and sweet zing of the mango chutney made for an excellent trio, and cooked perfectly, the fish flaked off and simply melted in my mouth with each bite. This entrée was complemented with a side of vegetables – sautéed zucchini, squash and mushrooms in a pomodora sauce – that was really tasty.
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Ballyhoo Grill has a laid-back island feel that instantly transports guests to the Florida keys. His second recommendation was the Swordfish topped with Jumbo Shrimp Scampi, and it was nothing short of amazing! This New Orleans style shrimp scampi presentation boasted a lemony sauce that perfectly complemented the flavor of the fish and, served with jumbo shrimp, each bite was an explosion of flavor. Once again served with the vegetable medley, this entrée is sure to please! In addition to their regular menu items, Ballyhoo also offers some excellent off-the-menu specials every week-
end. “Our weekend seafood specials are unbelievable,” says Mike. “They are so popular, we usually end up running out of a lot of our specials by the end of the weekend, so come in early to take advantage of what we have to offer.” The specials change weekly so stay up-todate by checking their Facebook page or Twitter. Ballyhoo Grill has Happy hour specials from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day, which includes 2 for 1 house wines, wells and selected calls. They have a really nice, outdoor patio complete with tiki
Relax under the tiki huts as you enjoy a delicious cocktail on their outdoor patio! huts and have live music and free valet on select Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. When catering your next event, I recommend you keep Ballyhoo Grill in mind, they have an excellent catering menu that is sure to please everyone at your party. One customer writes, “Ballyhoo Grill is great. It's a hidden jewel that will surprise you with constantly great food. An eclectic menu that revolves around local favorites, Ballyhoo's focus is seafood favorites. Last time I was
there I had the fish tacos and they were great. I have never had a bad meal and we have enjoyed every visit. I recommend Ballyhoo Grill!” Ballyhoo Grill Tampa is located on the corner of Ehrlich Road and Gunn Hwy. at 7604 Ehrlich Road in Tampa. The restaurant is open Sun. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. For current specials please call (813) 792-1500, visit their website at www.BallyhooTampa.com, their Facebook page or Twitter.
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“Citrus Park” Continued from page 1 section of Gunn, Sheldon, and Ehrlich), this past October and this beautiful new facility showcases clean and spacious classrooms, an interactive curriculum, excellent seasoned leadership, extended and flexible hours, $0 enrollment fees and very reasonable prices. The Levys worked with GK Development Group to completely renovate and redesign the 3035-foot house into a beautiful day care. Children have plenty of room to explore and socialize in the spacious, colorful rooms. “We completely renovated the existing house and surrounding yard to fulfill all code requirements for a daycare. Many older daycares are able to get by without having the latest up-dates to their buildings but we wanted to make sure everything at Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy was new, up-to-date, and the best possible materials for our children,” says Audre. Finding the right daycare for your child can be overwhelming. “There are many things you want to take into consideration when choos-
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ing a day care for your child,” says Audre. Before you visit, you want to make sure that your phone call was answered promptly and that a director is going to be available to answer your questions. Some other things you’ll want to find out are:
- What ages are accepted? - What time can you drop off and pick up your child? - What is the calendar for the year; are they open on holidays? - Do they offer both full-time and part-time daycare? - Do they have space for your child? - What do they do if your child becomes sick or injured at the daycare? - Are there restrictions on who can pick your child up; how are they enforced? At Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy, Shambray is available all day to make your child feel comfortable, welcome, and happy. The teachers at Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy are fully accredited and stay up-to-date
on the latest developments in early childhood education to ensure your child will be well prepared for school. When you visit a daycare, it is important that you meet the staff and teachers and make sure they are welcoming and encouraging to your child. You also want to ask the following questions:
- Are they licensed? - Can you see their certification? - What is the caregiver to child ratio? - Does staff have training in early childhood development? - Are teachers trained in first aid and CPR? - Has all staff been background checked? - What activities will your child do at the daycare? - Is there a naptime? - Are there field trips outside the facility? - Is there an education curriculum? - Do they offer transportation? When you are looking for a day care for your child you also want to make sure that the outside is kept
Owner Shambray Levy does a great job of creating a fun, welcoming learning environment. well-maintained and clean, that there are gated outdoor playground areas that are age appropriate and that there are plenty of toys and art supplies so every child can have fun doing what they love to do. You will find all this at more at this state-ofthe-art learning facility. Citrus Park
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Parents are welcome to drop by to take a tour of the facilities or can also call to make an appointment. Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy is located at 8003 Beaty Grove Drive, near the intersection of
Gunn, Sheldon, and Ehrlich. The academy is open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (813) 510-3901 or (813) 270-0100, or email citrusparklearningacademy@yahoo.com.
Citrus Park Learning Academy has large, spacious classrooms and children are provided with plenty of books, crayons, toys and games to make your child’s day fun and enriching.
Learning Academy has large, spacious classrooms divided by age group, as well as two playgrounds and plenty of outside space for exploring. They also have plenty of books, crayons, toys, and games to make your child’s day fun and enriching. Cleanliness is extremely important at Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy, from the classrooms to the kitchen, bathrooms to the lobby area; everything is spotless
and brand new. There are no registration or materials fees at Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy and their weekly fees are very reasonable. Children ages 1 through school age can attend full or part time and they also offer an after-school program for elementary school children. Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy will offer summer camps this year that will include fun field trips.
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Show Your Sweetheart How Much You Care This Valentines Day! Looking to make a lasting impression this Valentines Day? Want to do something really special for your loved one or significant other? Local Tampa resident Andy Schrader has the perfect gift idea – a singing Valentine! Make your sweetheart the center of attention and really catch his or her attention with this one-of-a-kind, romantically wonderful singing Valentine! A barbershop singer, Andy is currently singing with the Heralds of Harmony barbershop chorus in Tampa. On Valentines Day, Andy, along with other members of his chorus will be performing Singing Valentines as part of a fundraiser for the Heralds, a 501c3 organization. Here’s how it works – a barbershop quartet dressed in tuxedos will show up unannounced at the “sweetheart’s” workplace or home (designated by the one who purchases the Singing Valentine), and sing
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two love songs, “Let me call you sweetheart”, and “Heart of My Heart”. The sweetheart will then be presented with a personalized Valentines Day card, and a special Valentine Coffee Mug filled with chocolate kisses. Andy says, “this is one of the most fun days I have as a barbershop singer, as everyone at the workplace enjoys the festivity and the sweetheart becomes the center of attention.” This is really a memorable way to say “I Love You” on Valentines Day. For more information, you may contact Andy directly at 813-399-3505, or the Heralds of Harmony at 813-228-7730, or visit www.heraldsofharmony.org.
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