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Our Partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays = FREE TICKETS FOR YOU!… AGAIN! April has been a very exciting time of the year for my family and me; not only because our hometown team the Tampa Bay Rays kick off their season, but also because for the second year in a row the Rays have reached out to our company for a “visibility campaign” partnership. Last year, amongst our five magazines, we had a direct mail circulation of over 85,000 households in the Bay area and when the Rays found out we added New Tampa to our distribution, bringing our monthly total to over
110,000 and making us the largest circulation of community magazines in the state of Florida, they were excited to work out another deal with us. Our online readership has blown up in the past year as well, consistently ranging between 40 and 50,000 individual readers and well over half a million page views! Enough about why the Rays partnered with us, let’s get into what you really care about, and that’s how you can score some free Rays game tickets!
Part of our deal with the Rays includes 6 press level season tickets – one season ticket for each of our 6 magazines. If you saw New Tampa Lifestyles’ front cover last issue you already know I have a big family who not only lives here locally but works with me as well. Even though we have a bunch of family and friends in this area we’ve decided to give away many of our prime press level tickets to our valued readers to show how much we appreciate you.
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Each month, starting in May and ending in September, we will give away multiple press level (sec.204) Rays’ tickets to 6 lucky winners a month. Two Grand Prize winners per month will receive 6 tickets and 2 parking passes. Two 1st Runner Up winners will get 4 tickets and 1 parking pass, and two more 2nd Runner Up winners will have fun at the ball park with 2 tickets and a parking pass. This contest will be a lot of fun and we are really happy to give back to our readers. You make what we do possible, plain and simple. We wish we could make every entry a winner.Good luck! Enter online at www.NewTampaLifestyles.com/Rays
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A Yummy Delight in the New Tampa Area! Proudly offering artisan cupcakes that are passionately baked for the “inner adult” Ms. Jane’s Cupcakes is now open! Owner, Cynthia Joseph has opened her storefront cupcake shop in the Pebble Creek Collections, located at 19651 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Suite D1, and hopes to share her love of baking with the New Tampa area and beyond! Cynthia learned great recipes
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from her late mother and implemented them into delicious small desserts. Affectionately known as "Ms. Jane" to all family and friends, Cynthia’s mother made cakes from scratch for her own children, as well as homemade icees for the neighborhood children. In Memory of her mother, Cynthia makes everything by hand from scratch. Her delicious creations surely
are a modern day delight and the ultimate gift to share. Each cupcake is baked with the richest chocolate, such as Belgian & Ghirardelli, and the finest ingredients, including Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, Sweet Cream unsalted real butter and fresh eggs purchased from local and organic producers. Cynthia locally purchases fine gluten-free products as well. At Ms. Jane's Cupcakes they can also per-
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sonalize your needs for organic sweets. Baking these small delicious desserts is a perfect way to offer an array of pleasing tastes to the palate. So stop in by at Ms. Jane’s Cupcakes and live life, one cupcake at a time! Ms. Jane’s Cupcakes is located in the Pebble Creek Collections at 19651 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Suite D1, in Tampa. For more information please email mjc@msjanescupcakes.com or visit www.MsJanesCupcakes.com.
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North Tampa Chamber Meeting Calendar - April 2015 04/16 Chamber Networking Luncheon - Relationship Building With Business Neighbors, 11:30am, Beef O’Brady’s, 8810 N. Himes (Himes & Busch), Tampa 33614 Order from lunchtime or regular menu and pay restaurant. Cost: starts at $4.99/pp based on selected item (does not include tax & gratuity). Minimum payment of $5.00 required if you do not order food plus you must pay for your drinks. RSVP by Tues., 04/14 to Kelly at Kelly.winterling@brookdaleliving.com or call Horizon Bay at Lutz (Brookdale Senior Living) 813-909-9679. For directions call (813) 936-2058. 04/21 Chamber Chatter Connections “Coffee Connection”, 7:30 9:00 am, hosted by Arbor Terrace at Citrus Park, NEW Assisted Living and Memory Care Community opened its doors to residents in March. Meeting to be held at Arbor Terrace at Citrus Park, 13810 Sheldon Rd, Tampa 33626. Open to the professional
public – no cost to attendees. Complimentary light breakfast, Tours will be available. RSVP to Di McGauley at dmcgauley@arborcompany.com or call 813-333-9996. 04/23 Chamber Networking Luncheon - Relationship Building with Business Neighbors, 11:30am, at IHOP (International House of Pancakes), 408 E Bearss Av, Tampa, 33613 (Directions? 960-2679) Order from IHOP’s menu and pay restaurant. Senior Lunch menu will be available to all attendees. Prices begin at $6.39 – Cost based on item selected (does not include tax & gratuity). In addition to breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, salads, and dinners available. Minimum payment of $5.00 required if you do not order food plus you must pay for your drinks. RSVP by Tues., 04/21 to Jenn Beaumont at j.beaumont@msn.com or call her at AIG-American Insurance Group at 334-8998. For directions call (813) 985-1336. Please RSVP if you plan to attend
Education, Outreach & Advocacy Committee Planning Fall Prevention Event for May 2015 and Looking for Vendors It's finally happening! The Education, Outreach & Advocacy Committee are planning a Fall Prevention event in Hillsborough County. The Better Living for Seniors group in Hillsborough has tasked their committee with pulling this event together for "National Senior Health and Fitness Day" on May 27th. The event will follow the same format as the one held on the Pinellas side by the Fall Prevention Coalition of BLS last September. "Staying Balanced INSIDE & OUT" is an interactive and educational community event lasting from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, free to the public. Vendor space is limited and the goal is to cover every category of fall prevention or risk and offer health screenings, products, equipment, and services of value.
***Vendor applications will be available soon.*** Their committee is actively looking for interested vendors in the following categories: 1. Chiropractic Care 2. DME/Medical Supply 3. Exercise/Physical Fitness 4. Hearing 5. Home Care 6. Home Renovations/Adaptations 7. Independent/Assisted Living 8. Medical Alert 9. Medications/Pharmacy 10. Mental Health 11. Nutrition/Holistic Health 12. Pain Relief 13. Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation 14. Geriatric Physicians 15. Podiatry/Foot Care 16. Senior Activities 17. Specialty Products 18. Vision Looking over their active BLS Hillsborough Membership list, they can see they will need to recruit new members to help fill these spots. If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact them ASAP. The vendor application process will begin
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these chamber events. For more information about the North Tampa Chamber, visit www.northtampachamber.com, call 813-961-2420, or send an email to: info@NorthTampaChamber.com
by the end of March. In the meantime, they would like to gather as many names of viable vendors as possible to get the word out and make this event as much of a success as it has been in Pinellas County. This is your opportunity to make a difference for seniors and caregivers in Hillsborough and show the community what you can offer to them as a resource through Better Living for Seniors. If you'd like to be a part of this planning or simply want to make suggestions, please contact Christine Hamacher & Abigail Perez, EOA Committee Co-chairs at chamacher@bayshorehomecare.com or abigail.perez@molinahealthcare.com. Toast of Tampa to host vocal coaches heading into regional competition Randy Loos, who helped form Toast of Tampa Show Chorus and served as its first Musical Director from 1986-1997, returns to coach the Temple Terrace-based chorus on April 7 at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N 50th St. Mr. Loos, who directed Toast to its first International championship, will work with the 140
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singers of all ages as they prepare for an April regional competition in Daytona. Toast will host the competition as current regional champions and perform for the judges songs the chorus will present on the International stage this fall in Las Vegas. Toast of Tampa also welcomes Houston-based vocal coach Betty Clipman on April 28. The certified International sound and expression judge will work with the chorus' female singers and dancers to finesse musical artistry and vocal production of exciting contest music. Visitors are welcome to attend both April coaching sessions at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N 50th St, Tampa. Love to sing and dance? Guests and prospective singers are welcome from 7-10pm every Tuesday night for exciting Toast of Tampa Show Chorus rehearsals. Bring a friend, or ask to carpool with these fabulous girls and ladies! The championship female chorus is a 501 c 3 nonprofit educational organization. For more info please visit ToastOfTampa.org. Sixteenth Annual Broadway Comes to Tampa Saturday, May 9th – New Tampa
Players requests the honor of your presence at their Fundraising Gala to benefit the Community Theater. The Sixteenth Annual Broadway Comes to Tampa will take place on Saturday May 9th at the Hilton Tampa Downtown, located at 211 N Tampa St. in Tampa. Hors D’oeuvres will be served with a dinner following at 7 p.m. The silent Auction will begin at 6 p.m. and the show will start promptly at 8 p.m. Starring: Richard Todd Adams – Star of Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables Jeannette Bayardelle – Star of The Color Purple
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Rita Harvey – Star of Phantom of the Opera and Fiddler on the Roof Mandy Gonzalez – Star of In the Heights and Wicked Danny Zolli – Star of Jesus Christ Super Star and Evita Tickets are $200 per person, or $2000 per table of ten. The Fundraising Gala is black tie optional. Please RSVP by May 2nd. New Tampa Players, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations are tax deductible in the amount that they exceed the value of the event. For more information please call (813) 386-9333 or visit www.BroadwayComesToTampa.com.
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Crunch Fitness Comes to New Tampa! April 1st was a huge celebration and the official ribbon cutting of the newest Crunch Fitness location to open at 15313 Amberly Drive in Tampa Palms. A full renovation has taken place at this location, with over $750,000 worth of brand new equipment. Upon entering, the most common response from anyone walking through the door is, " I can't believe how big the facility is and it's all brand new!" Members are also raving about the diversified equipment, cleanliness, nationally certified group fitness instructors and personal trainers, friendly no pressure staff and crunchtastic perks discounts. It is redefining the meaning of a true fitness family in the gym industry. The rules are simple at the newly opened Crunch fitness center in Tampa Palms, where essentially everything boils down to one key thing — “no judgments,” said Charles Zeine, General Manager of the new location. "Our customer is the focus. You are
our priority." “We want everyone to feel comfortable here, because at the end of the day, if you feel comfortable you’re going to meet your goals,” said Chad Hogue, Area Supervisor. That holds true for both the seasoned athlete and for the person who has never set foot in a gym before. “We want everyone to come in and see what we’re doing for the community,” Hogue said. “Number one, we want to be known as a place anyone can come to. Number two, we want you to be a vendor in our club, whether you’re a local business, chiropractor or therapist. For more information on our Health and Wellness Corporate Program, please contact Jaci Petrock at 813-838-6526 or via email, jacipetrock@gmail.com. And number three, we want to promote wellness, including participation in endurance challenges with members, staff and other Crunch fitness clubs.” William Rodriguez, Manager in Training, described Crunch as a “nonaggressive membership” club with affordable monthly dues. The basic
membership is $9.95 a month. For $10 more, a member can work out at other Crunch clubs, bring a guest and take advantage of tanning and groupexercise classes. There is an annual gym fee of $39 and an enrollment fee that can change monthly. They also have partnerships with many companies in the area, so be sure to inquire about their Corporate membership offerings as well. With almost 60 slots of classes scheduled weekly, including Zumba, Yoga, Cardio Thai Kickboxing, Cardio Sculpt, Absolution (for core strengthening), Boot Camp (with a BOSU balance ball, for “both sides utilized”),
Retro Aerobics, and TRX, which involves a full-body weighted leverage system, there is always something to please everyone. It also allows for diversity in your workouts to ensure you are always challenging yourself and making progress. There are no spinning classes, but there is Tread-n-Shed, which involves “pumping up” the momentum on treadmills. While most fitness facilities charge extra for many of these classes, they are all included in the Crunch membership. Each class is open to any member, regardless of condition, and there is no additional fee other than the second-tiered $19.95 monthly membership cost.
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As the “Crunch Philosophy” notes: “There is no one way. What we are is a diverse community; what we have is a culture of fun; what there is, is room for everyone; all kinds of people with all kinds of goals who have chosen to reach them with us.” The full-service gym also offers circuit training, cardiovascular equipment, free weights, plate- loaded equipment and locker rooms with showers. Childcare is also available, as well as the services of nationally certified personal trainers. What Hogue emphasizes, along with Petrock, Corporate Sales and Marketing Director, is the family atmosphere at Crunch and the focus on “no judgments.” Indeed, a sign centrally placed
expounds on the “Crunch Philosophy,” noting such things as encouragement, entertainment, empowerment and diversity. “There are no judgments here — no too much or not enough, no glares of disapproval,” the sign reads. “Here we keep open minds. We are nurturers.” The Tampa Palms site is ideal for Crunch, given that there was a beloved gym in business there before. “We’re seeing a lot of previous members coming back,” Zeine said. “They’re happy to have a gym back and we're happy to be the ones to be able to give that back to them.” Crunch Fitness Tampa Palms is located at 15313 Amberly Drive in Tampa Palms and is open 5am11pm Monday-Thursday, 5am10pm Friday and 8am-7pm Saturday and Sunday. You can also view their group fitness schedule via www.CrunchTampaPalms.com.
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The Citrus Park Rockies Make History at Citrus Park! are just as good as boys when it comes to playing ball! “The coaches are so good with them,” says one mom. “The reinforcement and positivity is amazing. They are all about encouragement.” Danielle adds, “It’s important to teach these girls from a young age the importance of teamwork and for them to get out there and play against the boys to help build their confidence and egos.” With purple tie-dye socks, and can-do attitudes, the Colorado Rockies are here to prove that this season, it’s all about the girls! Watch out, because they’re here to win! By next fall the Citrus Park Rockies are planning to expand the all girls t-ball and softball program and are looking for girls ages 6 to 16 to play.
By Alexis Selby It’s all about girl power and sisterhood for the Citrus Park Rockies, the first ever all girls t-ball team at Citrus Park. Making history, this all girls team has been working hard to prove that their team has what it takes to compete with co-ed and allboys teams in the league. Ranging in age from 5 – 7 years old, these girls sure have heart and prove that girls can play ball too! It was the vision of mother Danielle Diaz and other parents in the area that brought this team to life. Wanting to give their daughters the same bonding experience that many of their sons got to experience by playing on an all-boys team, these parents banded together to start an all-girls team. “We started the Citrus Park Rockies with the hopes of having these girls grow together as a team throughout the years, giving them the opportunity to form that camaraderie that all- boys teams get to experience,” says Danielle. “We want our daughters to grow up and be well-rounded and know all different types of sports and not just ballet and gymnastics. Being a part of a team is a completely different experience,” adds one mom. For many of these girls, this is their first time playing a team sport, but you would never be able to tell – the way they work together as a team is really impressive and they have already began to show such immense progress. On the other hand, there are quite a few girls on the team who have been around the ball field their
entire lives and have already played a few seasons on a coed team. They have graciously welcomed the new girls and made them feel right at home on the field. “Half of the girls have older brothers so they are accustomed to being at the park and many have played on other coed teams,” says Danielle. “Now, it’s their turn to shine!” After talking to many of the girls, it was clear to see that they were really happy with the opportunity. Comments ranged from “It’s really fun” and “It’s better because we get to play with all girls and no boys,” to “We get to meet new friends and play with friends from school.” Joining a team is a great way for
young girls to build their confidence, and when it comes to the Colorado Rockies they are all about positive reinforcement and proving that girls
For more information please contact Danielle Diaz at mommydiaz3@yahoo.com. Additional info can be found by visiting www.CitrusParksa.org.
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When I asked 1-800-GOT-JUNK? owners Troy and Rachelle White what the strangest thing their team has ever hauled away, they had a quick reply, “A coffin, tollbooth, and truckloads of mannequins.” 1-800GOT-JUNK? is a full-service junk removal service for your home or business including offices, retail locations, and constructions sites. Wherever you have junk in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco Counties, 1-800GOT-JUNK? will come haul it away for you. “No job is too big or too small,” says Troy. “Our friendly professional haulers will handle almost any kind of junk as long as it is non-hazardous. We pick up single items or can handle multiple truckloads of junk for commercial and residential clients. Our friendly, uniformed drivers will do all the lifting for you, clean up, and haul your junk away. More than 60 percent of what we haul away is recycled or reused and our haulers will do the sorting for you to determine if something should go to the dump, local chari-
ties, or recycle centers. We have even taken small boats, engine blocks, sheds, and docks. We can take away almost any material we can fit in our
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1-800-GOT-JUNK? customer Sue W. says, “Your guys were punctual, professional, and positively delightful. They showed great care in removing items so as to not damage the surrounding items. They were upbeat and extremely competent in loading so as to minimize cost. The team was diligent in the use of their time as well as mine. Overall it was a positive experience. Thank you!” Up-Front Pricing: With 1-800GOT-JUNK? there are no hidden costs or surprise fees. They will come to you and give you a free estimate. “Aaron and his crew showed up right on time with a few hours notice, were able to give us a quote, then were able to start right away and even bring another crew to remove all of our debris. All the staff were courteous and worked extremely hard. I will certainly be using them in the future,” says Janet M. Most of the time 1-800-GOTJUNK? is able to provide same day service. You can call them to set up a time for removal or go online at www.1800GOTJUNK.com whichever is more convenient for you.
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nice edition to the office because there is a subset of patients that would prefer a female physician, so now we offer that as well to better serve the needs of our patients,” says Dr. Landon. I can tell you, from my own personal experience, that Dr. Landon and his staff truly are amazing. From day one, his staff went above and beyond to provide me with a personalized experience and did a great job of making me feel comfortable and relaxed. From my first consultation, where the staff was very thorough and actually listened to what I had to say, to the night of the operation where Dr. Landon called me at home to see how I was doing, to the months following the operation, where Dr. Landon and his staff did an excellent job making sure everything progressed and healed right, Landon Plastic Surgery really has set the bar with how patients should be treated. “We do take care of our patients and I do think we offer that extra level of service,” says Cheryl. “I almost think we nurture patients. We have an amazing, amazing staff. They are all truly wonderful. We really care about our patients and our patients know that. They almost feel part a part of the family.”
Board certified in general surgery, with six years of experience as a general surgeon, as well as ten years of experience in reconstructive surgery prior to becoming a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Landon surely has an impressive resume. His knowledge and experience in both general and reconstructive surgery have given him a deeper understanding and unprecedented set of skills and when it comes to cosmetic surgery he truly has made a name for himself. Transitioning into plastic surgery over 20 years ago, in the past two decades Dr. Landon has helped thousands upon thousands of patients to gain a more positive body image and
given them an added sense of confidence and happiness. “Our goal in opening up a plastic surgery practice was to provide a place where people can come to take care of their entire body,” says Dr. Landon’s wife Cheryl Landon, Practice Manager for Landon Plastic Surgery. “We take care of people from head to toe. Our patients come here because they know they can get an honest opinion and really good customer service; they come here to get something done and get it done well!” Dr. Landon says, “Landon Plastic Surgery is very comprehensive and it is important for people to know, that everything we do, we do a lot of; we do procedures multiple times a week in every category. We handle about 700 cases a year.” Recently joining the Landon team is Dr. Gloria Thomas, a very well established female plastic surgeon. Previously owning a private practice for years, Dr. Thomas has over 20 years or experience and brings with her a multitude of knowledge and a lengthy list of happy patients. “She is a
Using the newest, most innovative technology, Dr. Landon’s 3D breast imaging machine allows patients to see exactly what their implants are going to look like before the surgery, and gives them the opportunity to “try out” different sizes to see what will look best on their body and what size will give them the desired outcome that they hope to achieve. Dr. Landon says, “We offer patients the ability to take a virtual road trip with different size implants to see how the implants are going to look on their body. This has really done a great
job of alleviating the anxiety.” The newest in patient-centered advancements, Landon Plastic Surgery has recently introduced Touch MD to their practice. Interactive software for patient education, Touch MD, as like the 3D breast-imaging machine, gives patients the opportunity to experience the closest thing they can to having surgery, before the actual surgery. By uploading a picture of the patient’s target area to the software, Dr. Landon is able to show his patients where the incisions are going to be made, as well as the projected outcome as to what that area will look like post-surgery. “This gives patients a sense of familiarity, making them feel comfortable about their decision,” says Dr. Landon. “It is a great teaching tool, and my patients end up leaving with a solid education of what we hope to accomplish surgically, as well as an enhanced piece of mind in knowing they know what to expect before, during and after the surgery; helping their decision to choose our office an easy one.” When asked his favorite part about what he does, Dr. Landon replied, “being able to take body images that people find distasteful or aging and give them a positive body image change. People have a wide range of expectations and if you are really going to be successful you have to listen to your patients and deliver what they want. I think that is what really sets up apart. I look at every person that comes in here as family and give them the same treatment as I would if it were my mother or my daughter. For added patient convenience, in addition to their office in Trinity, Landon Plastic Surgery also has an office located behind Memorial Hospital at 403 S. Habana Ave. in Tampa. For more info on the South Tampa office please call (813) 404-
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This year make it all about you! So, take some time and treat yourself – you certainly deserve it! Whether you want a little attention and pampering at Landon’s heavenly Spa Boutique, or are looking to have some cosmetic work done by plastic surgeon Bruce Landon, M.D., F.A.C.S., you have come to the right place.
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3380. This office is solely used for consultations and follow-up care, but for those who live in the South Tampa area, Dr. Landon offers them roundtrip concierge service from their home to the Trinity location. Landon Plastic Surgery’s main office is located at 1813 Wellness Lane in Trinity. For additional info, please call (727) 376-3999 or visit www.LandonPlasticSurgery.com.
caring about their clients. And the best part is, all of our full facials include a neck, shoulder, arm and hand massage. We also have a changing room, a full shower, spa robes and spa socks. It’s not just about the skin; it’s about making sure that our clients are extremely pampered while they are here. That’s my job – making sure everybody feels like they are special and pampered and that we really care about them!”
tomized to the clients. Because of this, we have several different skin care lines – we offer everything from physician-grade skin care products to an organic line based – which we use based upon the individual needs of the client.” All of their full (60minute) services include a complimentary snack tray – consisting of gelato, cheese and crackers and a homemade truffle, handmade by Cheryl, herself – a beverage, and time in the Serenity Room – a relaxing room, where guests can kick back and unwind before their appointment. In addition to the spa side, they Dr. Bruce and Cheryl Landon also have a boutique, which carries a variety of jewelry, glowing skin! glasses, dresses, purses, bath sponges Immediately after my appointand robes, etc. ment, I was already booked for my In much need of some pampering next visit. I even booked my husband myself, after talking to Kim, I decided for an appointment – who is a first to set up an appointment to get a fatime client, by the way! If you are in cial. Sonia was my aesthetician, and much need of some divine indulgence wow was the facial wonderful! Driftafter the chaos of the holidays come ing away to classical music quietly on in to The Spa Boutique, and don’t playing in the background, Sonia’s forget – bring a friend! hands gently massaged the cleansers into my skin, getting off all the dead The Spa Boutique is located at skin and blemishes. After an hour of 1813 Wellness Lane in Trinity. For pampering – which included a muchneeded shoulder and hand massage – I more info, please call (727) 3765772 or visit www.TheSpaBouslowly awakened from my relaxing tiqueAtLandonPlasticSurgery.com. trance and left the spa with beautifully
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A heavenly escape from the chaos of the outside world, The Spa Boutique, located right next to Landon Plastic Surgery in an adjoining office, will melt away the stresses of your hectic day. This Tuscan-inspired spa boutique will take you on a journey to ultimate relaxation, so get ready to be pampered as you are soothed by the calming music and rejuvenating aromas. “We are not your typical spa, I have always said that this is Trinity’s best kept secret,” says Patient Coordinator Kim. “The atmosphere is vey different because it is a Tuscan-inspired boutique and spa. It’s not clinical. All of our aestheticians are very
I’m sure we all know a few friends and family members that could use a little pampering. So, why not refer them to The Spa Boutique, especially since through their Bring a Buddy Program, for every new client that you refer, both you and your guest will receive 50% off any one of their full spa services. This program is good for as many times as you bring a new client. “We have people that come in every month and never pay full price because each month they send someone new in,” says Kim. The Spa Boutique offers a variety of unique facials, as well as body wraps, waxing and massages. Kim says, “All of four facials are cus-
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The Fresh Market at Wiregrass Offers Fun and Goods for Everyone! By Kim Thomas The Fresh Market that comes to Wiregrass Mall every first and third Saturday is a great way to spend your morning! I recently visited and can’t wait to go back, but I have a few tips. Take some kind of tote bag, or even better a rolling cooler! I found so many great items at the Fresh Market that I found myself envious of the young moms with strollers where they could stash their goods under the baby. Next time, I’m leaving the notepad and camera at home, and I’m stocking up on the goods! The beautiful weather, fresh air and fun shopping are reason enough to go to the Fresh Market at Wiregrass Mall, but you’ll also love meeting the hundreds of vendors. There are so many offerings and I truly enjoyed getting to meet so many different people with their own stories to tell. From farmers who are carrying on a family legacy and entrepreneurs who are marketing new products on the weekends while they work their other jobs during the weekdays, to artists,
bakers and pet-lovers, you’ll meet wonderful people. There is stand after stand of beautiful locally grown vegetables and fruits. They will give you plastic bags if you don’t have a tote, but if you’re like me, you’ll want to buy more than you‘ll want to carry. I couldn’t resist the heirloom veggies offered from Small Town Farms – beautiful black and chocolate red bell peppers, rainbow carrots, gorgeous vine-ripened Pita Boy tomatoes, and white zucchini – that were to make up a few fabulous meals at the Thomas house! I thought
I was done buying vegetables, but then I passed by the Live Oak Organics stand and bought the last bag of baby spinach, plus some turnips and one of my favorite snacks, sugar snap peas, which were so tender, juicy and sweet – the best I’ve ever tasted! The fresh-picked strawberries were abundant, with more than one place to get them, but I picked mine up at the Parke Family Hydro Farms’ stand – they were delicious in my homemade strawberry lemonade! It smells good at the Fresh Market, too. Bring an appetite because
there are fantastic offerings from chocolates to artisan sausages on fresh rolls (The Sausage Factory) and handcrafted popsicles at Whatever Pops (mine was Earl Grey Tea, Lavender and Lemon – so refreshing!), and so much more! The pulled pork sandwiches at The Hogfather BBQ stand looked delicious! For one dollar only, my taste buds took a trip to Paris with a chocolate truffle made by Richard at Cow Paddy Irish Fudge. Richard says he has customers who say they truly haven’t tasted better, not even in Paris. My family has become spoiled by my
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love of handmade soaps and I was happy to find a great source at the Swanson Soapworks stand. My burly, bearded son who is welder stopped by the house and snagged a delicious smelling soap for himself and his fiancé. It made me laugh to see him inhale the lovely fragrance and wow, what an easy way to make my grown boy feel pampered! Pet-lovers will love the Fresh Market’s pet-friendly atmosphere – friendly, leashed dogs are welcome – and the great products for healthy pets. Hearing the story behind Dog-
gone Good Goodies are so healthy and dog-gone good that they turn mild-mannered dogs into cookies monsters! There is so much more, from homemade whoopie pies, fresh baked goods, free range eggs and roasting chickens, seafood, even plants, orchids and cut flowers. There truly is too much to name, so just hop in your car on the first and third Saturday and check it out. Bring the whole family. Little ones can ride on the train and teens can hit the stores! It’s what I call a win-win.
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Fifty Shades of White Fashioned after the wildly successful Le Diner En Blanc, the Temple Terrace Arts Council presents an elegant evening under the stars at the breathtakingly beautiful Woodmont Park, 415 Woodmont Avenue, Temple Terrace, April 18, from 7-11 p.m. Art en Blanc, the third annual evolution of the French picnic invented by Francois Pasquier in 1988, will be a potpourri of all things artis-
tic and enchanting. Guests are required to adorn themselves in shades of white from brilliant to ecru, in casual or costume style, from head to toe. Unusual awards for attire and table art encourage attendees to tap into their creative genius or collaborate with friends to deliver an unforgettable night of visual delights. True to the original En Blanc notion, guests dine on picnic fare of their
own design using their personal collection of utensils, dinnerware, and vessels. The Arts Council provides chairs, tables, linens (yes, they are white!), and entertainment. Guests who do not wish to spend their precious time in the kitchen may choose from three delicious menu selections that give a wink and a nod to our French cousins in Louisiana, by contacting the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club. Entertainment for the evening includes the Dennis Pupello Jazz Ensemble, Terry Klaaren (whose en plain air painting will be presented for pur-
chase), a wine auction, controlled paparazzi, dancing in the moonlight, and a few secret surprises. Tables of 8=$275, Individuals=$35. The proceeds from this fundraising event are directed to the mission of the Temple Terrace Arts Council, a 501 (c) 3, not for profit organization.
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For more information please visit their Facebook page by searching Temple Terrace Arts Council, or call (813) 988.2787. You can also call President Sharon Gaskin at (813) 833-2914 or emailing ttartscouncil@gmail.com.
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