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By Carla Dubis How many years have you had the same New Year’s resolution to lose weight, start working out or start eating healthier? It’s been over a decade for me! Statistics show that 90% of people who set a resolution for the New Year quit or give up by the second week of February. Meaning, most people will be giving up their resolutions
in only a matter of days! If you are truly determined to make 2017 the year you finally reach your goals, then this article is for you. Get ready to experience something that is going to Improve your life forever! You’ll get abundant energy, have higher self-esteem, a flat stomach, a lifted and firm butt, tone arms and thighs without following strict diets and See “Samantha Taylor” on page 28.
CMA Health Agency: More Than Just Your Average Insurance Agency! By Matt Selby
Paul Tamboe
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Happy Valentine’s Day..........................................3 Community Calendar & News Briefs.................6-7 City Paint Force and Infinite HD..................10-11 THE LARAMIE PROJECT...............................13
Bellavista Medical Spa & Tampa Medical Weight Loss Clinic........................................18-19
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT 1185
Carrollwood - A Great Place To Live.............14-15
You may recall an article we published in October about Health Care. It focused specifically on Medicare Plans that CMA Health Agency offers. Many of my readers contacted and actually visited the CMA team after I ran that story. They were all able to receive a solid
Medicare Plan that best met their individual needs. Best of all, was the positive feedback that I received (and continue to receive) about their overall experience! CMA Health Agency excels in more than just Health Care coverage. In fact, they offer some of the best Life Insurance and Retirement Plans See “CMA Health” on page 22.
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From The Publisher Matt Selby Few words in the English language inspire such a myriad of emotions as Valentine’s Day. The holiday traditionally associated with love, has some in a romantic mood, and some scratching out their eyeballs. It has new lovers bursting with the opportunity to get corny with gestures, and those who might be hurt or bitter wishing the red hearts and cupids would just go away. I mean, I for one, kind of agree that it’s a sensationalized Hallmark holiday. In my opinion, we should be showing our significant other love and appreciating every day of the year. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for serious romance. It’s also a fun holiday for children who enjoy getting and receiving little notes of affection from their classmates, for parents and children to exchange sweets and handmade Valentines, and for friends to remind each other how much they are valued. I always enjoyed those giddy moments in class as a kid, wondering if my crush would write me a note that she felt the same way as I did. Alas, that moment never really
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came for me. Let’s just say grade school helped me develop thick skin. Love is something to be celebrated, no matter who is giving it or receiving it. Love is something that we may struggle to define, and can be found in the most surprising places. The 2016 Valentines day was the hardest one I’ve ever endured. Not to get too personal but I had a dagger stabbed deep into my heart just days before last Valentine’s. I never thought I’d love again, then out of know where, I found the love of my life when I wasn’t expecting it.
The funny thing is, she was right in front of me for years. We were both with the wrong people and didn’t realize it at the time. The timing just wasn’t right. We are making up for lost time now and we’re happier than ever. I will make sure to treat her to a memorable Valentine’s day and I hope you enjoy a special day with your loved ones as well. If you’re feeling like I was last year, take it from me, the right one will come along and all that heartache will be worth it. Happy Valentine’s day Carrollwood!
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Wicked WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz …but from a different angle. With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” WICKED has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” Time Magazine cheers, “if every musical had the brain, the heart, and the courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place.” More Information Date(s): February 7, 2017 - February 9, 2017 Hours: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Admission: $52.50 & Up Location: 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, FL 33602 http://www.strazcenter.org/
neers as grand marshals, with special guest the Glazer Family Foundation. A Tampa tradition since the 1970s, the parade will begin at 7 p.m. as illuminated floats, led by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Glazer Family Foundation, roll down Seventh Avenue in historic Ybor City. For more information on the 2017 Knight Parade. Visit http://www.KnightParade.com More Information Date(s): February 11, 2017 Hours: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Seventh Avenue in Ybor City Tampa, FL 33605
Real Music Series
4, 2017 Hours: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: 10165 McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612 https://seaworldparks.com/en/ buschgardens-tampa/events/realmusic-series/
DogFest Tampa @ USF Health Grab your leash and get ready to have a tail-wagging' good time! We'll change lives, four paws at a time. Celebrate the community of people and dogs that make it possible for Canine Companions to show that the most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and warm heart. Well-behaved dogs on a leash and not in heat are welcome. There will be kids games, doggie crafts, photo booths, dog games, opportunity baskets, and vendors. Bring your family and enjoy lunch while learning about this nonprofit organization and its amazing service dogs. Go online at cci.org/dogfesttampa to form a team
The 2017 Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade, presented by MORTV, will feature the Tampa Bay Bucca-
Busch Gardens’ longest-running concert series returns with live music spanning from the 1950s to today, including soul, blues, country, pop and rock ‘n roll. The Real Music Series kicks off on January 9 and runs through March 4. Concerts are held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Real Music Series is FREE with park admission. More Information Date(s): January 9, 2017 - March
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and raise funds for these incredible service/assistance dogs! Donate for an opportunity to spend two nights in Savannah, Georgia. More Information Date(s): February 12, 2017 Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: 129101 Bruce B. Downs Blvd Tampa, FL 33612
Sweetwater Sunday Farmer's Market Every Sunday through May 21stClosed Christmas and Easter Sweetwater not only grows organic vegetables and herbs, we also host a community Farmer’s Market! “Support Local” – we are open to the public on Sundays from noon to 4pm during our harvest season (October 16 to May 21). Double your SNAP Dollars! At the Sweetwater Sunday Market $10 in SNAP dollars buys you up to $20 in Florida-grown Produce at the Sweetwater produce stand and other participating vendor booths where Florida-grown vegetables and fruits are sold. Leashed dogs wel-
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comed. Come check out the farm, listen to great music, have a picnic lunch, shop for local produce and environmentally-friendly products, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy our orchard and gardens. Bring your friends and family! It’s a great way to support local businesses, local/organic agriculture, and our educational and community programs. Finally, we are happy to say that we are one of the best outdoor places to play. More Information Date(s): October 23, 2016 - May 21, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: 6942 W. Comanche Ave Tampa, FL 33634 http://sweetwaterorganic.org/sunday-market/
Bon Jovi - This House Is Not For Sale - Tour FAVORITE After ushering in the era of popmetal with their 1986 blockbuster Slippery When Wet and its hit singles "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Wanted Dead or Alive," and "Living on a Prayer," Bon Jovi wound up transcending the big-haired '80s, withstanding changes in style and sound to become one of the biggest American rock bands of their time --
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selling over 120 million albums worldwide and sustaining their popularity well into the new millennium. More Information Date(s): February 14, 2017 Hours: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: 401 Channelside Dr Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa Indie Flea The Indie Flea is a curated event meant to showcase the amazing talent within our community. The Flea exists to promote local arts and culture and to engage and empower our community towards positive grassroots growth. At our Flea you will find makers showcasing the best of all things indie, located in the heart of the Tampa Bay Area. Our hand selected vendors feature products ranging from handmade jewelry, letterpress cards, screen printed t-shirts, vintage treasures, up-cycled home goods, dry succulent gardens, artisanal jams, non profit groups and lots of funky. Beyond vendors, you’ll find local food and drink, live music and good vibes. Plus, it’s family and pet friendly! More Information Date(s): November 20, 2016 March 19, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1617 N. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 http://theindieflea.com/
70th Annual Fiesta Day Join us February 25th, 11am – 6pm for Fiesta Day! La Setima (7th Avenue) will be closed to traffic and filled with music, food, fun, arts & crafts and entertainment for the entire family. This family-friendly, FREE “street festival” celebration commemorates the Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Jewish and German immigrants that settled in Ybor City in the late 1800’s as the cigar factories thrived. Fiesta Day attracts families and people of all ages. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: 1800 E 7th Ave
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Big Bay Beer Fest Tampa's newest beer festival dedicated to craft beers! The first ever Big Bay Beer Fest will take place Saturday, February 25th, 2017 from 2-5pm (early admission at 1pm) at Raymond James Stadium. This outdoor craft beer festival will feature sampling from over 40 breweries in a commemorative tasting glass, live music, tasty food, a silent auction benefiting Healing Heroes, and the fun atmosphere of Raymond James. Visit our website for more details. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33607 http://bigbaybeerfest.com/
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INFINITE HD / CITY PAINT FORCE INFINITE HD / CITY PAINT FORCE is a family owned and operated company with over 35 years of interior finish experience in the Carrollwood, and North Tampa/ Lutz market place and they are expanding every day. They are fully insured and licensed in their respective fields and have a team of individuals from various backgrounds and various talents. Together they are able to provide you with an excellent experience on your home improvement project. They prefer primary residential projects but will take on the occasional commercial job as well. When you want a different home but it’s not practical to purchase a new home, what’s the next best thing?? Infinite HD /City Paint Force! Their network of home improvement specialists are growing to meet the needs of your project large or small. Often with home
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improvements clients want all the facets of a home renovation. For example a new floor in the home almost always requires a paint job throughout. Whatever it is, from minor
repairs to major projects, here are a few of the services they provide: • Interior and Exterior Panting (residential and commercial) – They only use the highest quality paints. City Paint Force prefers BEHR and
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Sherwin Williams, but will use whatever paints you request. All repairs that are necessary for a quality paint job are included. For example if there are minor stucco cracks or windows that need caulk, those
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repairs are part of the job. On exterior paint jobs, naturally pressure washing is included in addition to any needed minor repairs. They make a point to see that all sealing of all cracks, settlement cracks and gaps on window frames are completed. • Drywall Repair • Pressure Washing • Sand and finishing of floors • Epoxy Garage Floor • Garage storage Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
• Cabinet / Countertop (from rehab to high end remodels) – they will provide you the best value for your dollar. They carry Well Worn Cabinets and Matrix Cabinets. They have 100% custom cabinet builders available as well as an affiliation with Granite fabricators in the area that produce custom stone counter tops. • Bathroom Remolding – Custom glass enclosures for bathroom remolding are also
available. • They carry a full line of flooring products – Through their extensive years in business, they carry most brands: Carpet (Phenix, Beaulieu and others), Tile (Daltile, Florida Tile and others), LVP (Parkay, Phenix, Beaulieu and others), Wood, Sand and Finish Hardwood. • General Handyman repairs – you name it, they can get it done. • Debris removal and move out clean up • Window Treatments – They carry American made shutters. • Screen Repairs – From frame restructuring to general screening repairs. They have the best screen repair guys in the Tampa, Brandon area. There are a lot of choices out there to help you with your projects.
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Here is why City Paint Force is the better choice; they offer solutions for most home improvement projects with: [1] Complimentary estimates, [2] Cabinetry placement/arrangement, [3] Design consulting, [4] Product selections that fit your style and budget [5] Team collaboration. These are just a few of things they can do for you. Everything they do is geared to provide you an amazing experience. Your goal is their goal in achieving your desired project. They have hundreds of satisfied customers and can provide references on request. Don’t know what to do or what is even possible? Let their home improvement specialists come out and walk through your project. All of this is complimentary. They never charge for ideas or estimates. Give them a call! They can help you make your vision and ideas come to life. City Paint Force and Infinite HD can be reached at 813-3300279 or on the web at CityPaintForce.com and InfiniteHomeDesigns.com
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Critically Acclaimed Play Examines Hate Crime The Laramie Project comes to CWP Black Box on Sunday, Feb 19 & 26 Imagine being tortured, left out to die in the freezing cold, tied to a fence post, and your only crime is your sexual orientation. In February, The CWP Black Box Theatre at Carrollwood Players presents a staged reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT on February 19 and 26, 2017. Now as relevant as ever, Moises Kaufman’s THE LARAMIE PROJECT explores the impact that the brutal murder of Laramie, Wyoming openly gay college student Matthew Shephard had not only on the town, but also on the nation. The emotionally riveting production investigates the events surrounding the October 1998 death, based on official transcripts, company members’ journal entries, found texts, and a collection of more than 200 interviews of Laramie residents conducted by The Tectonic Theater Project.
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Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie, over a year and a half in the aftermath of the murder and trial of the two young men accused of killing Matthew. Hailed by Time Magazine as one of the “Top Ten Plays of the Year 2000,” THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a thought provoking, critically acclaimed three act play that examines how Laramie and the nation was changed by this incomprehensible hate crime, sparking national debate and bringing attention to the lack of hate crime laws in various states. It questions how something like this
could happen and what we can do to change the future. Director/Producer Jim Russell stated simply, “This play is personally important to me. Can you imagine being killed just because of who you are? If you can, come see this play. More importantly, if you can't, come see this play.” Carrollwood Players is located
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at 4333 Gunn Hwy. THE LARAMIE PROJECT runs Sunday, February 19 and 26 at 7pm. Tickets are $10 general admission. Tickets are available at http://carrollwoodplayers.org/the -laramie-project/ or https://carrollwood-playerstheatre.ticketleap.com/the-laramieproject/.
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Carrollwood - A Great Place To Live By Michelle Naktin Residents of the Tampa Bay area enjoy a laid-back lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area including three major league sports teams. Yes, you read right. Three major league sports teams - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Tampa Bay Rays - so it doesn’t matter whether you’re into football, hockey, baseball, or all three for that matter: Tampa Bay has you major league covered. Tampa has many interesting museums, pleasant climate and a multitude of entertainment and dining options. The food in Tampa will makes anyone who’s a foodie at heart fall in love. From traditional fare, food trucks, creative farm-totable cuisine, international gastropubs, and the freshest seafood you’ll ever have. Tampa is bursting with culinary diversity. The Tampa Bay metro area encompasses three cities — Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater all
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surrounding beautiful Tampa Bay. Nestled in the heart of Tampa is Carrollwood. Founded in the 1959, Original Carrollwood is one of the earliest planned communities in Hillsborough County. More than 50 years after breaking ground, today many of the residents are original owners. Carrollwood’s central location gives residents easy access to I-275, the Veterans Expressway, a plethora of entertainment and some of Hillsborough County’s best schools. Matt Jetton achieved local and national fame as the developer of Original Carrollwood. His company, Sunstate Builders, purchased 325+ acres of citrus nursery land with a vision of creating housing to relieve crowding in South Tampa. At the time University of South Florida was newly built and merely ten miles away. The location attracted many professors and administrators including, John Allen, USF’s first president. By the 60’s, Carrollwood had become an award winning
subdivision. Original Carrollwood comprises 925 properties, charming homes with an array of architectural style and two private parks —a combination of to die for features and amenities. The Carrollwood residents have sunrise to sunset entry to tennis courts and a one acre piece of property dedicated to your furry four legged friends. All residents have access to the Rec Center — a hub for community activities and events — as well as to Lake Carroll for boating, swimming and fishing. In addition to the neighborhood’s many appealing amenities, the Carrollwood community has many longstanding and old-fashioned traditions. It’s all about making holidays fun with events like an annual Easter Egg Hunt at Scotty Cooper Park, July 4th ski show and cookout at White Sands Beach, and a Kid’s Halloween Parade. In the mid-1960s, Grace
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Allen (the wife of resident and USF President John Allen) had read about a southwestern Christmas Eve tradition of lighting candles placed in sand-filled paper bags called luminarias. She made a sample and suggested to the Carrollwood Civic Association that all the homes in Original Carrollwood light rows of candles in front of their property for a few hours on Christmas Eve. The idea was approved. That Christmas eve, nearly every home in Original Carrollwood began to glow as neighbors strolled along the sidewalks and shared holiday cheer. The tradition has continued ever since! Carrollwood’s luminaries have gained popularity throughout Tampa as many residents of other neighborhoods drive through each year to enjoy the tradition. Of course the location offers so much to do within the community but the fun doesn’t end there. Located just a few miles North of Carrollwood is Lake Park. Lake Park offers visitors the perfect combination of fun activities, excitement, and breathtaking beauty. This 589-acre site is a sanctuary for
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Lake Park offers visitors the perfect combination of fun activities, excitement, and breathtaking beauty birds and wildlife, and features five lakes. Hikers and nature lovers can bird watch on the exercise trail or the two-mile scenic hiking trails. Lake Park also offers jogging paths, picnic
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pavilions with furnished grills, picnic tables and shelters, playgrounds. At only $2 a day, Lettuce Park offers cheap family fun for the Tampa/Carrollwood community.
If you are looking for indoor fun, close by you’ll find Citrus Park Mall. This Westfield property offers 2 indoor play areas and Regal Citrus Park Stadium 20 where you can
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catch up on all the current movies. Carrollwood recently dominated the rankings of one of the best cities for raising a family. Low crime and quality schools earned the Greater Tampa Bay area one of the top spots. For those families with children, within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district (HCPS), you have the option to attend your neighborhood school, another school in the district if space is available, or choose from one of Carrollwood’s private schools. Greater Carrollwood has eight highly accredited schools all ranging from a six to eight point rating. One of the highest schools being Carrollwood Elementary School, currently rated at an eight. All Public schools within the Carrollwood community have considerably small class sizes which have been proven to increase student achievement. Carrollwood itself is among the very finest. From the community traditions to the awe-inspiring beaches and culture, Carrollwood is not only one of the best places to live, but also one of the best to raise your family.
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Bellavista derived from the Italian meaning “Beautiful Sight” and that is what they strive to do at Bellavista Medical Spa. Their mission is to provide affordable, minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures so that you can look and feel beautiful both inside and out through wellness, aesthetics and medicine. Bellavista Medical Spa & Tampa Medical Weight Loss Clinic is conveniently located on 15417 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, Fl 33618.
They offer a wide variety of treatments and services including: • Medical Weight Loss • Laser Hair Removal • Weight Loss Body Wraps • Ultrasonic Cavitation • Laser Treatment For Toe Nail Fungus • Vein Therapy Treatments • Microdermabrasion Specials • Chemical Skin Peels • Eyelash Extensions • and so much more!
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If you are ready and determined to become a “beautiful sight” for the summer ahead, then you’ve come to the right place. At Bellavista Medical Spa, their physician weight loss plan is designed to set you up for maximum success in achieving your weight loss goals. But you have to start today! Dr. Samer Salhab, M.D. is the physician on staff at Bellavista Spa who supervises the medical weight loss program. Dr. Sam’s interest in
Medical weight loss and Aesthetics began when he completed training in obesity medicine. Realizing that obesity plagues millions of Americans every year, he wanted to make a difference and he has created a very effective yet simple weight loss plan coupled with behavior modification. As a part of an overall wellness approach to each of his patients, Dr. Salhab incorporated other aesthetic services to help people become the most optimal person that they can be.
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from the patient’s own blood instead of chemicals injected into the body. The possibility of side effects is practically nonexistent because the body is unlikely to reject its own blood. It is less invasive than plastic surgery, takes about 20 minutes for each treatment. This is a much safer alternative to Botox and provides lasting results
Another exciting treatment option available is Ultrasonic Cavitation
Other services Dr. Salhab provides are sclerotherapy, which are injections designed to minimize spider veins; laser vein removal and ablation. Additionally, his team also offer multiple services to aid in body sculpting, such as radiofrequency, ultrasonic cavitation and laser lipo treatments. Results and safety are Dr. Sam’s touchstone. He places the highest value in providing services that yield results and are the best indicated for his patients’ condition. He keeps up to date on industry products and trends in order to be able to achieve success and happiness in the lives of his patients and their families. Laser hair removal is one of the many services offered at Bellavista. No more razors and waxing! Laser hair removal is a great way to get rid of unwanted hair! At Bellavista Medical Spa, they carry the latest and best technology for laser hair removal! They can remove hair on any area of the body both safely and painlessly.
Aesthetic Skin Care We invite you to look and feel your best with the anti-aging services
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and products offered at Bellavista Medical Spa. Their experienced and knowledgeable staff will determine the best skin care regimen for you to minimize the size of aging and clear problematic skin. At Bellavista, they carry medical grade skin care products that provide the best results! They also offer a remarkable aesthetic procedure called Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion uses tiny exfoliating crystals that are sprayed on the skin. It works best on problems such as dull skin, brown spots and age spots. This procedure is quick (20 to 30 minutes), requires no downtime and allows you to jump right back into your daily routine immediately. The aesthetician will slough off dead skin cells with their diamond tip machine, allowing for layers of buildup and imperfections and fine lines to be wiped away, leaving a more youthful, vibrant and healthy appearance. Bella vista Medical Weight loss is excited about their newest offered procedure; Platelet rich plasma facial. Otherwise known as a vampire facial is the latest treatment in skin rejuvenation. It uses your own DNA to stimulate collagen and elastin for
skin rejuvenation. Platelet is an essential component of blood that helps in blood clotting. Platelet also contains a lot of growth factors and healing factors that are essential for the healing of injuries, rejuvenation, and growth of skin cells. Platelet Rich Plasma Facials have been shown to: • Improve the texture of skin and decrease wrinkles • Decrease the risk of scar production • Solve the problems of fine lines and skin depression • Prevent the production of acne by protecting the skin from acne vulgaris • Stimulate the circulation of blood to promote healthy and glowing skin • Light the dark circles under eyes • Solve the problem of puffiness under eyes • Be extremely beneficial for tendon injuries The treatment uses plasma taken
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Ultrasound Cavitation is a relatively new aesthetic treatment. Using leading edge technology it converts fat cells into liquid which can then be naturally drained by the body’s own natural filtration system. Generally one fat cavitation treatment lasts 25 – 30 minutes where a single part of the body is treated. There are many benefits of ultrasonic cavitation in addition to body contouring, such as: Improved skin texture, Improved Blood circulation, improved lymph circulation, body tightening, and removal of fat cells with zero down time and no pain! Ultrasonic cavitation is a perfect compliment to Bellavista’s medical weight loss program. Dubbed by the aesthetic community as “ultrasonic liposuction,” cavitation can assist you in contouring and shaping your body. Loose and saggy skin as a result from weight loss can be tightened and shaped with cavitation, radiofrequency treatments and exercise. Ask them about combination medical weight loss package plus ultrasonic cavitation. Bellavista Medical Spa & Tampa Medical Weight Loss Clinic is ready to help you with all of your rejuvenation needs, call them today at 813-751-3444 and schedule your appointment.
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“CMA Health” Continued from page 1 on the market! After several conversations with CMA I’ve come to believe that our Financial Health is arguably just as important as our Personal Health. With that said, please…don’t trust your hard earned money to just anyone. Go to the Retirement Experts! Just like choosing the right Health Care plan, with so many options to choose from and so many companies who offer them, it is just as confusing to choose the right plan for YOUR money. Fortunately, CMA is the company that make dealing with your retirement both easy and simple to deal with. In fact, they have coined a phrase, “Your Retirement Simplified“ which is proudly displayed on their store front office. The entire team at CMA Health Agency is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Notice how I said team? With CMA, you aren’t working with just one guy in a cubicle at a huge corporation with limited experience in this business. You get to work with a team of guys with years of experience. One of those team members in particular,
Paul Tamboe, lives and breathes this stuff. He even has a sign over his desk that says, “I love annuities and you should too.” “Many people don’t know that they have more than one option when
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CMA HEALTH AGENCY is located in the Publix plaza in Carrollwood Square, 5383 Ehrlich Rd #203 it comes to saving money for their retirement. They automatically put their money in an IRA or company sponsored 401(k) /403(b) plan with little chance of receiving a decent return on their investment. I am
convinced and can show anyone that a properly structured and properly funded annuity can provide a predictable and sustainable source of income for the life of one’s retirement,” says Tamboe.
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What Exactly Is An Annuity? I’m not an expert, but this is what I’ve learned…”That an Annuity is a contract sold by an insurance company designed to provide payments to the holder at specified intervals, usually after retirement. Annuities are taxdeferred, meaning that the earnings from investments in these accounts grow tax-deferred until withdrawal. Wow, did I just say that? That’s why Paul and the team will go over the “specifics” with you in greater detail and as always will find the right product for YOU and YOUR particular situation! Oh, by the way, I’ve also learned that choosing an annuity is not a “one size fits all” proposition or a “do-ityourself” task. I strongly recommend that you seek a reputable advisor with experience…And knows what he or she is talking about. After a few meetings with Paul, it was clear to me that he knows his stuff. He has a passion for helping people safely and effectively put money away for retirement. For compliance reasons, I’m not allowed to give you exact rates of returns or results, but I CAN tell you that what I have seen and heard left me pleasantly surprised. The comment that sticks in my head is “If the market goes up you win…If the market goes down the insurance
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company takes the hit…NOT YOU! One more thing. After my first meeting with Paul and the team I felt like I was part of “the family”…and you will too! They truly care about you as well as your family’s financial well-being. You can contact them year round with any questions or concerns that you may have with your present plan or one that you may wish to discuss. There is NO cost, obligation, or gimmicks when dealing with the team at CMA Health Agency. Even the company’s owners, Alex Rascionato and Anthony “Tony” Recupero are heavily involved in assuring that all of their clients are treated with the utmost consideration and professionalism. They always do what’s right for the client’s best interest…not the company’s best interest.” Alex and Tony would probably prefer me not to make this statement about them, that’s just the kind of humble guys they are. But friends, in my personal and professional opinion, their involvement is what really makes their company stand out in front of the pack. CMA HEALTH AGENCY is located in the Publix plaza in Carrollwood Square, 5383 Ehrlich Rd #203, Tampa, FL 33625. 813999-2011
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habits. “I remember gorging myself on fattening sweets (I dealt with this for at least 15 years). I remember times, when I was about 12, of going to the grocery, buying a whole cake, saying this is the last time I'm going to do this (yeah right) eating almost the whole thing, until I felt sick, and repeating that cycle over and over." Having control over what she ate was not easy. “I was not able to control myself if I had a craving for something, I would just eat it. I didn't feel like I had control, like the urge to eat that food just took over and nothing would stop me.” Samantha could have easily developed another severe eating disorder of bulimia but she was spared her from it. “Many, many times I would eat high fat foods in high quantity to the point I would feel ill. I thank God He spared me from bulimia. Instead of vomiting I would exercise to get rid of the excess calories. Now I have learned a whole new attitude about it. It took me 10 years to get to this point but I can teach you how to get there much faster!" I would have never guessed the road she traveled to get to where she is now. I was quick to judge and that was a mistake I have yet to learn, never judge a book by it’s cover. Today, Samantha is the epitome of a healthy and strong woman. She immediately became someone I could relate to, and someone whose steps I wanted to follow. Samantha’s husband played a big role in her transformation. "When I met my husband, he was in phenomenal shape as a bodybuilder. He is the one who got my excitement and passion going for health & fitness. Once I saw what it did to my body, I've been hooked for the last 24 years!" said Samantha. Samantha also credits God for her recovery and being able to stick to a healthier lifestyle, ”I give all the credit to the God for without His influence in my life guiding me and gently transforming me, I couldn't of done it on my own. I know, because I tried many years without Him” Samantha said. “Your body is your temple. Therefore, you need to nourish it, protect it, glorify it,” she added.
doing boring workouts. Get ready for the Samantha Taylor Fitness life changing experience! Let’s face it, change is hard. If it were easy, then everyone would do it. It takes a great desire and a lot of determination to make a change in your life, especially when it comes to adopting a fit and healthy lifestyle. The good news is that change is possible… you just need to want it, more than you want to eat that slice of chocolate cake. Easier said than done right? I know, I’ve been there… actually, I AM THERE right now. But… who am I? and why should you care about what I have to say? Well, I am someone who has struggled with weight problems since I was a kid. I am someone who used to eat an entire pizza while chugging it down with beer every weekend. I am someone who tried many unhealthy ways to lose weight, from popping fat burners to trying all sorts of “low calorie crash diets.” I am the woman who realized those crash diets were just a quick temporary fix. I am the woman who got engaged two months ago, while being at her highest weight EVER. But most importantly, I am the woman who is determined to change all that. I am the woman who is working on achieving her weight loss resolutions with the help of the team at Samantha Taylor Fitness. I am the woman who is currently on the second week of personal training sessions at their Carrollwood location, and the woman who is already 5lbs lighter than she was three weeks ago! Making the decision to join the personal training sessions was easy for me. I am very self-conscious, so the thought of working out in front of a lot of people, especially men, gave me anxiety. Someone suggested I looked into “Samantha Taylor Fitness,” since they were an all-women’s facility that offered personalized training sessions and other programs specifically designed for women. So I reached out to Samantha, and I couldn’t be happier I did! When I first met with Samantha, I confess that I thought to myself “Here we go again, another beautiful woman in great shape who is going to tell me I need to work out for hours and stop eating everything I love. What can she truly know about weight struggles?” You can imagine how completely shocked I was when in the middle of our conversation she mentioned her addiction to sweets and past binging
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Chris’ weight loss success story is truly inspirational was formerly the #1 personal trainer at Lifestyles Family Fitness for three years! (out of about 2000 trainers!!!) Her success rate with clients is phenomenal; she definitely gets extraordinary results! She's dealt with her own difficult eating challenges and has learned to overcome many of them. She listens to your needs, applies that with her ability to asses your body, develop the right kind of program... and watch out, because some serious transformations are going to start happening! Samantha has an extreme talent for teaching you how to eat a way you
Getting To Know Samantha Taylor Samantha Taylor will love so that you can stay fit and healthy for the rest of your life! Because she loves to eat, and she also loves what eating healthy does for her
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How long will it take to see results? I have lost 5 lbs in two weeks. But I just started. I plan to lose another 20lbs in less than 3 months and get in amazing shape for my wedding in 6 months. Your timeframe may be shorter or longer depending on your own personal goals, but do not let it scare you. We all want to lose weight fast, but do not let how long it will take you, get in the way of you actually getting there. Ask yourself the following; would I rather be in shape, have dropped a lot of weight, toned my body, have more energy and look my best 6 months from now, or would I rather look exactly the same as I do today? Think about it! While browsing through Samantha’s website I got to read hundreds of incredible testimonials. But one in particular stood out to me. Chris’ weight loss success story is truly inspirational. She had to say this about her experience: ”Before I finally made a phone call to Samantha, I had seen her articles and advertisements in our local paper for several years! During those years, I gained about 10 pounds each year with a combination of bad eating habits, a stressful job and no exercise. I went on a cruise with my mother and when I got back I looked at the photos we took. I could not believe Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
the person in the photos was me how had I become so out of shape? I thought I didn't have time to work out but Samantha convinced me that I had to make time and also make the changes in my eating habits to become healthy and lose weight. The time I have spent with Samantha has been one of the best investments I've made in my life - she has inspired me to eat healthier and how to work out
effectively to lose the fat I needed to lose without losing muscle. She has shown me a way that I can follow for the rest of my life. I went from a size 14 to a size 4 in 7 months and I lost 55 lbs.! I feel better and have more energy than I have in years. I encourage you to give her a call today - don't waste another day! You can do it too with her help. And the best part about this is, I have now kept it off for
9 years! Until meeting her, I had never been able to keep weight off!” If you want to see other people’s before and after results right now, watch video testimonials, read hundreds of great reviews and be surprised by so many success stories, then visit http://samanthataylorfitness.com/ or http://purehealthstudios.com/ and you will see for yourself!
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No matter your age or how active you are, there is a program just for you. I am in my early 30’s and I am working out with women who are in their early 40’s and into their 60’s! and let me tell you… they are totally kicking my butt! Samantha is determined to helping us achieve our goals… she truly cares about our success, and that makes all the difference. You may be thinking... “I'm not in good shape and I haven’t exercised in a long time or never. Will I be able to do it?" YES YOU CAN! They make it very comfortable with beginning at your own fitness level. You will amaze yourself at how great you’ll do! I never worked out in my life, and I am on my second week of training, lifting 5lb. weights, while women 20 years older than me are lifting heavier weights and doing the workouts at a faster pace than me! I will catch up to them soon though! So
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if this pizza lover, beer drinking lazy girl can do it, you can too! So What Is Group Personal Training and How Does it Work? Simply put…you get results and you are working out with a small group of other women. Training with a group is a lot of fun because you have other women that are also achieving their goals, your trainer always changes your workouts and the time flies by. Sessions are ONLY 30 MINUTES. You are in and out before you know it. I get out of work and drive straight to the their Carrollwood location on 5020 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33624. They have 3 locations, the other 2 are in Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel, so you get to pick whichever is more convenient for you. You can also choose to have individual training sessions. Those sessions are totally one-on-one, just you and the trainer, focusing on any of your trouble areas. Their training formula reduces stress and shuts down your fat storage hormones so you'll stop storing fat in your back, stomach and thighs. At Samantha Taylor Fitness they blend cardio, muscle toning and stomach flattening exercises all into one fun and quick workout. This will help you save lots of time by melting fat, toning your muscles and flattening your stomach all in the same workout.
In Addition to Personal Training, Samantha also has a Fitness Program called Fit Body Boot Camp This program is offered at all of Samantha’s locations and their brand new Carrollwood location. Most of her clients start off with Personal Training, like myself, but if you’re up for a faster paced, more intense workout, try the boot camp.
How Do I Get Started? The first step is to contact Samantha Taylor at 813-920-7733. Tell her you are ready to get in the best shape of your life. Let her know if you are interested in the boot camp or the personal training. You can also schedule your appointment and FREE consultation to see what program is best for you by visiting either one of these websites: http://samanthataylorfitness.com/ or http://purehealthstudios.com/ Don't let the next 12 months of your life be the same as the last 12 months. What do you have to lose? All you have to lose is the unwanted weight and inches. See you at training! :) FEBRUARY 2017
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