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Wheelchairs 4 Kids Jail-N-Bail – A Fun Way to Help Tampa Bay Area Kids Gain Mobility! By Amy Paterson Wheelchairs 4 Kids, a local 501 (C) 3 organization, is dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications as well as assistive and therapeutic equipment at no charge to the families. Many children in the United States faced with living with physical disabilities are in wheelchairs that are too small, in disrepair, or do not fit the needs of the child. Children outgrow their wheelchairs before government or insurance programs will allow for a replacement. Not only is it unsafe for a child to be in a chair that is inadequate for their needs; it can impact their health in numerous ways including scoliosis, respiratory problems and pressure sores. In addition, families are faced with trying to care for their special needs children in homes that have not been modified to meet their specific circumstances. Wheelchairs 4 Kids is working hard to address this neglected need. We hope that you will take a moment to visit our website at www.wheelchairs4kids.org and become
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a fan of our Facebook page. You’ll be able to follow what we are up to! You can also see a several videos of our work on our YouTube channel. Do a Little Time! Wheelchairs 4 Kids is holding its 5th Annual Jail-N-Bail, and we are looking for community leaders to “do a little time” for a GREAT cause for our annual Jail-N-Bail fundraiser! JailN-Bail will be held at Charley’s Steak House on April 29, 2016. “Felons” will be asked to raise $3,000 - $5,000 in bail! It is a great way to help us give these kids the independence they so deserve! Wheelchairs 4 Kids will be “arresting” prominent citizens in the Tampa Bay Area for various charges such as insider trading (retired NFL players using connections to get ahead
in Fantasy Football), to impersonating an actor (local business owners/lawyers appearing in commercials). The sillier the crime, the better! Of course, your charges and bail are negotiable. You can even split the bail with a co-conspirator! On April 29th, Jail-N-Bail “Inmates” will turn themselves in at Charley’s Steak House (AKA The Big House) where they will be photographed, issued prison garb, handcuffed and held in a holding cell with all of the other “felons.” I understand that the prison guards are notorious for sneaking in food and beverages! Those arrested will be ordered to appear before Judge Julie and Judge Steve Weintraub (owners of Gold & Diamond Source) to answer to charges. Raise bail or be locked up in the Wheelchairs 4 Kids “jail” for one
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hour, and once bail is met, the guilty will be released with great fanfare. Wheelchairs 4 Kids’ Jail-N-Bail is not only a way to help local children who need wheelchairs and handicap modifications, but it also is fun and great exposure for your business. “Jailbirds” will receive several copies of their “Wanted” poster, and will have a page on Wheelchairs 4 Kids’ website with a personal wanted poster and charges. Bail can be met on each inmate’s personal webpage, where supporters can make a secure, online donation toward bail in advance. Wheelchairs 4 Kids will design custom e-mail blasts that “inmates” may send to friends and post on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Collect bail in advance – you never know what will happen in the jail. A riot may break out and you don’t want to miss the fun! If you are able, please help Wheelchairs 4 Kids in its effort to help local children in need. If you have questions, suggestions, comments, or would like to find out how you can help, please contact Wheelchairs 4 Kids at 727-946-0963. Wheelchairs 4 Kids, 501 (C) 3 organization, is located at 1976 S. Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. Log on to wheelchairs4kids.org for more info.
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Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Opens Brand New, State-of-the-Art Cardiac Catheterization Lab On Sunday, March 13th, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel welcomed the public for tours at the Ribbon Cutting and Open House, which also included the MEGA Heart Exhibit. As part of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel’s $78 million expansion, the hospital is opening a brand-new, stateof-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The new Cath lab will be one of the first areas complete. The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce, Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce and TrinityOdessa Chamber of Commerce was on hand to cut the ribbon at 1:00 p.m. Visitors were given the rare opportunity to tour the new Cath lab, which is outfitted with the latest technology. And, the MEGA Heart Exhibit was onsite, which is the world’s only portable walkthrough heart exhibit. Visitors step inside the human heart, learn about cardiovascular functions, observe examples of various types of heart disease, and see information about some of the latest medical treatments for heart problems. In addition to the Cath lab, the expansion will add three additional floors to the hospital’s center wing and add an additional three-story wing that will connect the south and center wings. It involves 111,993 square feet of new construction and 10,834 square feet of renovation. In addition to the second heart catheterization lab, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will add additional emergency rooms, inpatient rooms, surgical suites, recovery/observation rooms and shelled space for future growth. The expansion is expected to be complete in December 2016.
Upcoming Events at the New Tampa Regional Library 10001 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647, (813) 273-3652 Story Time Tuesday, March 15, from 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Stories, action rhymes, songs and interactive activities make up this engaging 30-minute program that highlights early literacy skills, and encourages reading readiness and social interaction. Block Party! Monday, March 21, from 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM A fun interactive afternoon of creativity using Lego building blocks. This month's challenge is to build something that moves! We provide the Legos. You provide the imagination! For grades K-8.
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Thriving and Surviving in 2016 Wed. March 23 from 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m. at Jimmie B Keel Regional Library Senior Information Resources will present “Thriving and Surviving in 2016” at the Jimmie B Keel Regional Library located at 2902 W Bearss Avenue in Tampa on Wednesday, March 23, from noon-1:30 pm Panel members will discuss ways to protect assets, must-have legal documentation, social security payout options, tax saving tips, and more. Questions from the audience will be addressed with time permitting. This is a FREE lunch and learn event that is open to the public. Community resource material will be available. A box lunch will be provided by Horizon Bay Lutz. Seating is limited. Reserve by calling (813) 949-0752.
Annual Community Egg Hunt Mar 26, 11am - 1:30pm at The Grove of Wesley Chapel, 6105 Wesley Grove Blvd, Wesley Chapel Victorious Life Church is sponsoring their 8th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at The Grove on Saturday, March 26th. This event will take place in the field across from the Cobb Theater. Egg Hunts will be held at 11am, 12pm and 1pm, including Egg Hunts for children with special needs in a designated area. This year's activities will include Bounce Houses, Prizes, Food Trucks and Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Everyone is welcome. Please Contact Victorious Life Church at (813) 973-2230 for further information. Community- Wide Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sat. April 2, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Compton Park Open to the public! Sponsored by the Tampa Palms Women’s Club, you can donate your “treasures” to be sold, or you can rent a space and sell your own “treasures.” Either way, come to shop for bargains and enjoy home baked goodies. For more information, call Elvea Kelly at (813) 615-9600, or go to www.tampapalmswomensclub.com, and scroll down to Tampa Palms Community Yard & Bake Sale. All proceeds from this Tampa Palms Women’s Club sponsored event are donated to our USF scholarship fund. Our Heroes' Memorial Golf Tournament April 4 at Hunter’s Green
Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Dr in Tampa The Our Heroes' Memorial Golf Tournament is an annual event held in honor of all Tampa police officers killed in the line of duty. All proceeds raised benefit the Tampa Police Benevolent Association Charity Fund, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. The Tampa PBA Charity Fund was established for the benefit of the City of Tampa police officers killed or wounded in the line of duty and their dependent families. The date of our 8th Annual Our Heroes' Memorial Golf Tournament is set for April 4, at Hunter's Green Country Club in New Tampa. The goal this year is to raise $15,000 for the fund. This goal will only be reached if they receive support from people like you and businesses like yours. They hope we can count on your support. Your registration fee entitles you to breakfast & lunch at the clubhouse, 18 holes of golf and cart, a goody bag, and an official 2016 tournament golf shirt. There will be Super Tickets, raffles, and auction items. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Teams consist of 4 players in either an Open or LEO Flight and this tournament is a 4-Man Scramble Best Ball format. There will be a Holein-One contest and some additional challenges along the way. Enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks while playing this beautiful course. To register for the event, please visit www.TampaPBA.org. If you would like to be a sponsor for this year's event, please email info@tampapba.org or call the PBA office at 813-228-8900. See “Calendar” on page 14.
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Old McMicky’s Farm $30,000 ‘Mission I Do’ Military Dream Wedding Winners Sam and Chris Married in February Brides amputee brother who was saved by the groom acted as best man Over 100 guests gathered at Old McMicky's Farm to witness the wedding of a loving and deserving couple, Samantha Dilberian & Christopher St Onge. Sam and Chris are the winners of the 3rd "Mission I Do" $30k Dream Wedding Giveaway. The Farm received dozens of entries from local deserving military couples and narrowed the entries to 4 worthy couples. In November, voting was opened to the public and over 65,000 votes were received. Samantha Dilberian & Christopher St Onge have a story strait out of a Hollywood movie. In 2010, Samantha’s brother Bryan graduated basic training and was stationed in Fort Drum, NY. He showed Samantha’s picture to Sgt. Christopher St. Onge in an effort to get himself out of doing pushups. It must have
worked because Samantha soon got a friend request on Facebook. Bryan and Chris deployed together to Afghanistan in March 2011. Just a few months later, on July 1, 2011 their squad was hit by an I.E.D. killing SPC Waters, and wounding Samantha’s brother, Bryan. Samantha’s family was told Bryan had lost both legs and left arm and a lot of blood, but was stable. Samantha received message after message filled with support, love prayers, shoulders to lean on, but then a familiar name came through her inbox. It was Chris, checking in on Bryan’s progress. How good it was to see his name. Someone that was there with Bryan, someone who helped save his life. Chris and Samantha often spoke. He checked in on Bryan, she asked how the rest of their deployment was going. Little conversations that brought Samantha the most comfort
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she had felt in months. After Bryan healed, he could not wait to get back to his unit in Fort Drum. Samantha made the trip with him, and of course got to spend some time with Chris. Chris and Samantha started dating, but could only see each other on
weekends due to their work schedules and the long distance. It was a 6-hour drive from Brooklyn to Fort Drum, but they made the trip almost every weekend. In December 2012, Chris got recruiting orders to Tampa and asked
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Samantha to join him. She had to leave her family and her life, but there was no hesitation. She knew Chris was the one for her, and she knew it was time for them to start our lives together. This past August, on their 3year anniversary, Chris proposed. A few weeks later, Chris received an email announcing a dream wedding giveaway from Old McMicky’s farm in Odessa, FL. It couldn’t have been more perfect timing. Chris is a true hero, a bronze star recipient. There is no one more deserving. “This wedding gift is in appreciation of the service and sacrifice of those who currently serve or have served in our military. It is my firm belief that everyone who serves in our military is helping to keep our families safe, so we thought one way to show our appreciation is to help them to start families of their own.” said Ralph Zuckerman. Old McMicky’s Farm is thankful for the generosity of all of our vendor partners and media partners who help make ‘Mission I Do’ a reality. For a fill list of all partners - go to https://www.oldmcmickys.com/com munity-giving/mission-i-do/. The Farm also thanks Brigadier General
Gary Brown, USMC retired and Vincent Jackson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for making the PSA video announcing “Mission I Do’, and a special thanks to Blue Skies Events for donating wedding coordination at the Farm for all four couples. About Old McMicky’s Farm: Old McMicky’s Farm, located on the Historic grounds of Camp Keystone (Established in 1946), is part of a cherished 70 year-old Tampa Bay tradition. The Children’s Educational Farm is dedicated to providing fun, educational and hands-on guided tours to groups, the general public and kids birthday parties. This unique farm is nestled on a beautiful 40-acre lake and is both rustic and elegant. The Farm also hosts special events such as Barn Weddings, Company Picnics, Corporate Events, Charity Events, and Private Parties to support their educational programming and community giving. Everyone at the Farm is dedicated to continuing this wonderful tradition for kids and families in our Tampa Bay community. OMF is dedicated to giving back to the community in many ways. The Farm’s “1000 Kids” Program’s goal is to host 1000 kids a year in the
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Tampa Bay area who are facing serious challenges for an awesome, educational and fun day at the Farm, at No Charge. The Farm was honored to host 1276 kids in 2014 under the “1000 Kids” program in its introductory year, and in 2015 the farm welcomed and additional 1036 kids facing challenges for a great day under the program. The Farm’s “Mission I Do” program provides Free, All-Inclusive Dream Weddings to Veteran’s and is now open to all active military in the Tampa Bay area. The third free “Mission I Do” wedding is coming up in February 2016. The Old McMicky’s Farm Child Adoption Education Day brings more prospective adoptive parents in to the process to find more families for our local children in foster care. Over 450 people came out to the event to learn
more about adoption, making it one of the largest child adoption education events in the nation. For more information about the Children Adoption Education Day go to: www.oldmcmickys.com/child-adoption-education-day/ More information about the farms community giving programs can be found at www.oldmcmickys.com/community-giving/. To learn more about Old McMicky’s Farm please visit www.OldMcMickys.com or call 813-920-1948. Follow us on FB at www.facebook.com/OldMcMickysFarm. Editor’s Note: People Magazine contacted the farm and will be doing a story about Chris and Samantha and “Mission I Do” in their online version of the magazine.
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Tobacco Free Florida has been helping people quit smoking since 2006. But they don’t just help individuals quit; Tobacco Free Florida has a wide variety of resources to help businesses help their employees quit smoking. Their free “Benefits to Quit Worksite Toolkit” guides business owners through the steps to help create a tobacco free workplace. When employers help their employees quit smoking it creates a healthier workplace and also has a positive effect on the business’ profitability. Each employee that becomes tobacco free reduces the health care costs for a business and increases overall productivity. When Employees Use Tobacco, Your Profits Go Up in Smoke: According to Tobacco Free Florida, recent studies of the private-sector in the United States have suggested that em-
ployees who smoke cost businesses, on average, more than $6,000 per year when compared to non-smoking employees. This cost to Florida businesses comes primarily in the form of increased health care costs and productivity losses. On average, health care costs for your employees who smoke are up to 34 percent higher than the cost for those who do not use tobacco. Every employee who smokes can cost your business an extra $2,056 a year in medical expenses. Additionally, under the Affordable Care Act, insurers could be able to charge up to 50 percent higher premiums for tobacco users, which may further impact your bottom line. Tobacco use is also the leading contributor to lost productive work time. Florida businesses lose an average of $4,056 per smoker every year in lost productivity. Workers who
smoke at least one pack of cigarettes a day have 75 percent more lost productive time than nonsmoking workers. Just three 15-minute smoke breaks a day add up to more than a week of lost time in just one year. Employees Will Appreciate Your Support: Most people want to quit smoking, but it is incredibly hard to do so. The average person tries to quit 8 to 11 times before they are successful. Many people feel like smoking is an addiction they cannot get rid of. But with the right help, resources, and support, smokers and tobacco uses can quit successfully. As a business owner you have the chance to help make a positive impact on your employees. Tobacco Free Florida can provide you with successful programs to create a supportive work environment and introduce your employees to proven successful ways to quit. Throughout the program, Tobacco Free Florida
will help you evaluate your employees’ progress and adapt when needed. Pasco County Schools Are Tobacco Free, Your Business Can Be To: One of the largest employers in Pasco County is going tobacco free with help from Tobacco Free Florida. As of July 1, 2016, all Pasco County Schools’ campuses including all owned or leased school buildings, grounds, campuses, housing, and property (including vehicles and buses) will be 100 percent tobacco-free. This change was a collaborative effort between Pasco County Schools, the School Health Advisory Committee, the Tobacco Free Partnership of Pasco County, and Students Working Against Tobacco. The new policy created with the help of Tobacco Free Florida creates a supportive workplace culture for Pasco County School employees and offers them proven tobacco cessation resources to motivate them to succeed in quitting. Local Tobacco Free Florida Representative Georgia Brieck has been working with the school system for the past year, “I have served as a member of Pasco County Schools’ Employee Health and Wellness Committee. The committee has partnered with Tobacco Free Florida and the Florida Department of Health to
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offer resources to help employees ease into the process of becoming tobaccofree by July 2016. We know it can take multiple quit attempts before a tobacco user can successfully quit. As a committee we focus on creating a supportive environment and effective communication techniques and proving a range of cessation options and a variety of other strategies to help employees quit tobacco for good.”
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This past fall Pasco County Schools was awarded a Worksite Wellness Silver Award from the Florida Tobacco Cessation Alliance for their commitment and dedication to providing programs to help their employees quit tobacco. Tobacco Free Florida’s Programs Are Free To Your Business: It may be difficult to know where to start, so don’t hesitate to reach out to a local Tobacco Free Florida representative. They can assist you in identifying appropriate tobacco cessation treatment services for your business and guide you through the steps to creating a supportive workplace for employees trying to quit tobacco. Best of all their help to you is free and it can have a big impact on your business’ profits and your employees’ lives. To find out more about Tobacco Free Florida and how they can help you, visit www.tobaccofreeflorida.com/ or call or email local representative Georgia Brieck at 727-619-0161 or Georgia.Brieck@flhealth.gov.
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The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm – An “AV” Rated Full-Service Law Firm experience as a lawyer, prides herself on being able to provide face to face representation with clients. In that regard, the location of The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm’s offices to surrounding neighborhoods in Carrollwood, North Tampa, and southern Pasco County Managing Partner Robert Bleakley and has been a bonus. Attorney Christina Hebert This allows many clients convenient access for face to face the details.” If you have assets, and have yet to consultation with their lawyer, a lost art set up a will or trust, I think it’s time among too many in the legal profesyou come and talk to Christina. No sion. At Bleakley Bavol, Christina has matter what your situation may be, continued to focus her practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, pro- Christina may be able to help! “Having a will is so important,” says Christina. bate, wills and trusts, as well as “You want to make sure your assets go corporate law, business formation and to the people and in the manner which transactions. you want them to go. If you die withIn addition, Robert noted out a will or a trust, your assets will Christina is an added bonus to the pass according to the intestacy laws, complex commercial litigation team at which may not be consistent with your Bleakley Bavol. “Ronald Denman wishes.” joined our firm in 2014 and, like Having a will is especially imporChuck, brought something new to our tant if you have children who are mifirm. Our firm had always had a comnors. Something people don’t often mercial litigation presence but Ron reconsider is the mechanism in which ally brings our commercial practice to their children will inherit their propentirely new level, expanding it to inerty. “When minor children are include complex probate and guardianvolved, it is usually a good idea to have ship litigation. Ron is a former trust provisions to provide for the disprosecutor and general counsel of a large corporation. He cut his teeth try- tribution of the money to children over time and in installments; otherwise the ing commercial cases down in Miami and throughout the south Florida area. children could have complete control of the money when they turn 18. The Fortunately, when he arrived, we had Christina’s commercially oriented brain use of trust provisions allows you to decide at what age the child will receive to lend to Ron’s team and it has money and the amount they will reworked out very well.” ceive. Trust provisions are particularly important when your children are Estate Planning, Wills young because you do not yet know And Trusts what their maturity level with be and Whether you want to do a simple whether they will be able to handle a will or trust to provide for the disposisignificant amount of wealth at the tion of your personal belongings and time of your death.” other assets and property or are lookFrom small family run businesses to ing for business succession planning, large corporations, Christina has a lot of Christina will offer well thought out familiarity with estate planning from a advice and will assist you with your escorporate perspective as well, and has tate planning needs.. helped many business owners plan for “At some point in their life, each and every person is going to need a will the succession of their business. Christina says, “I enjoy meeting and I am here to help with that,” says with clients and getting to know them Christina. “I will take the time to exand finding out what it is they want to plain your options based upon your needs and goals and help to plan out all achieve. Building a strong relationship
Robert is accompanied by his partner Chuck Bavol, who joined the firm in March 2011, transitioning the name from The Bleakley Law Firm to The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm. “When Chuck joined in 2011 he brought in sophistication, experience and excellent trial strategies and technological tools that really advanced our practice and allowed us to provide even better services to our clients, particularly in the area of litigation,” says Robert. Chuck is nationally recognized as an outstanding litigator who has served as national trial counsel for Dow Corning and regularly handles high exposure product liability, medical device, medical
malpractice, and construction cases. In 2012 Robert’s long-time friend and fellow Avila neighbor, Rob Grace, joined the firm. Bleakley describes Grace as a “throw-back”. He says, “Rob has over 24 years of experience practicing law and is one of the states’ most respected workers compensation litigators. He is a ‘lawyers lawyer’ – professional, ethical, and one of the hardest working attorneys I know.” Grace leads a team of experienced workers compensation defense attorneys that include partners Dave Lamont and Crystal Corry. In 2015 the firm added north Tampa resident Kristen Allman, who spent the majority of her 28 year legal career as a board certified employment law specialist. Robert noted the firm has represented large companies and smaller businesses in employment disputes for years and adding an attorney with true specialization in the employment law area was something he had desired for many years. In addition, Robert noted the long time contributions of partners R.G. “Mack” McCormick, who has been with the firm since 2001 and who, along with Robert, represents national floor cleaning companies and large malls in premises liability claims and been to trial many times with Robert. “We have fought many battles together and there is no one else I would rather go to trial with than Mack. In a very similar way, our partner Melissa Krepps has been through numerous trials with Chuck Bavol. She is the guru of federal court procedure and has successfully argued at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.” Robert says, “not all of your readers are a general counsel or risk manager of a large company seeking representation in commercial or tort cases. But everyone in your audience will probably need a lawyer at some point in their lives.” In 2006 Bleakley added Christina Hebert as a partner in order to provide legal services to local businesses and individuals in areas other than just litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Christina gained experience working in a small Tampa firm where she was a partner and handled corporate work and business transactions, guardianship and probate matters as well as drafted wills and formulated estate plans. Christina, who has 20 years of
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By Alexis Selby From commercial, tort, construction or employment litigation to corporate, business transactions, probate, estate planning or family law, no matter is too big or too small for the experienced attorneys at The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm. Conveniently situated on 5.4 acres, just north of the intersection of Bearss Avenue and US 41, at 15170 North Florida Avenue, Tampa Bay residents and those in the surrounding areas do not have to travel far to get excellent legal representation; Bleakley Bavol is your local full service “AV” rated law firm (the highest possible rating on Martindale Hubbell’s lawyer rating system) and is ready to help you, no matter what your situation may be. Managing partner Robert Bleakley has practiced law for over 23 years. After eight years practicing law in some of Tampa’s most respected downtown law firms, Bleakley opened the firm as a solo practice in April 2000. Originally located in the Bank of America Building in downtown Tampa, the firm’s early practice focused on defending trucking companies and larger business in auto, premises and workers compensation claims. However, almost from its inception, the firm began a 15 year trend of organic growth adding clients, new lines of business, and experienced attorneys. Today the firm employs 13 attorneys with further growth still planned. In 2008 the firm re-located from downtown to its current location near the corner of Florida and Bearss Avenue.
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draws on its vast experience to advise its clients of the significant costs and risks of litigation. But with each legal matter, there is also a possible solution. Robert says, “What I like best about practicing law is finding the solution. Sometimes there is no good solution, so sometimes my job is to find the least bad solution – a way out. All of our attorneys are really good at unAt Bleakley Bavol Law Firm, derstanding the probyou can expect personalized attention from lawyers lem, finding the best who truly care about your individual case solution for the client and developing a plan is really important to me. They need to to get them there.” be able to trust you and have confiFirm Administrator Jayme Bluffsdence in the legal services you are protone has been with the firm since 2004. viding them.” She adds a different perspective on the Maybe you already have a will in growth and success of the firm. “We place, but your situation has changed, have great attorneys and an incredible such as you have recently gotten a distaff supporting them. There is a lot of vorce. Did you remember to change longevity in not only our attorneys but your beneficiary designation? This is a common mistake that many people for- also our staff; our original legal secreget to do. Your will does not determine tary has been here with us for 15 years – since Robert opened the firm. I think where all of your assets will go, the that says a lot about the environment beneficiary designation controls that. So if you forget to change that your as- that Robert and Chuck foster here. This firm is family and we grow it that sets can end up going to somebody way. We are very particular about the that you didn’t want it to go to – such people we bring in because that is a as your ex spouse. representation of who we are. We are There are so many things to take different – our employees often cominto account when estate planning, so ment that the environment here is why not talk to the professionals at completely different than any other law Bleakley Bavol so you know it will get firm where they previously worked. We taken care of properly! intentionally run it that way. We are different with a purpose.” Trust Is The Key To Success At Bleakley Bavol you get the Bleakley credits the firm’s focus on building trust with its clients as the rea- best of both worlds, the experience, professionalism, and even an elegant son it has been successful. “Trust is so legal environment, without having to important; the client has to know that drive downtown to get it. Christina their lawyer is looking out for them,” Hebert added, “you can expect persays Robert. “Most people start with a sonalized attention from lawyers who preconceived notion that lawyers are truly care about you and your well only looking out for their own best interests, but we go above and beyond to being”. As their slogan proudly reads, “Large enough to handle comprove that we put our clients’ needs plex cases, small enough to provide first and will always do what is in their personalized service!” best interests. We preach to our new lawyers at every monthly meeting that The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm is we must take every opportunity to located at 15170 North Florida Ave. build trust with our client. In the end, in Tampa. The firm is open 8:30 if we can build that bond of trust with a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.; apour client, where they know, because pointment times available outside we have already proven it, that we are normal office hours. For informalooking out for the client, we will be tion or to schedule a consultation, successful.” call (813) 221-3759 or visit With an experienced roster of atwww.BleakleyBavol.com. torneys, The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm New Tampa Lifestyles
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Sound Exchange Is the Place to Go to Sell CDs, Records, and More By Deborah Bostock-Kelley With locations in North Tampa, Brandon, and Pinellas Park, Sound Exchange is home to tens of thousands of CDs, vinyl records, and movies. Whether you’re searching for a heavy metal album or a classic film on Blu-Ray, you’re likely to find it here. And it’s not only music and movies on the shelves: you’ll find a selection of freshly serviced turntables, reel-to-reel tape decks, and other vintage stereo equipment. Comics, music and pop culture books, and collectible figures round out the inventory. This place is an entertainment lover’s dream. Erin Stoy, Marketing Director and Vinyl Buyer, said that Sound Exchange purchases all of its used items from the public. Staff stays busy purchasing items every day - from a seller who brings in a handful of CDs to trade towards new items, to a collector ready to part with his complete music collection. “Customers have the option to take cash or store credit,” said Erin. “The store credit option is a 10% bonus over the cash offer. Many customers have been selling to use for years because they know when they come here, they will get a fair price.” Sound Exchange uses sales history data, current market conditions, and decades of experience to identify the appropriate offer for an item.
They regularly purchase items from individuals liquidating the estate of a family member who has passed away. Music and stereo equipment that might normally be discarded can find a new, appreciative audience. Sound Exchange regularly seeks vintage hi-fi. “We buy turntables from most eras – anywhere from the late 1960s to recently manufactured turntables of good quality,” she said. They also purchase reel-to-reel players, amplifiers, receivers, and stereo speakers, especially from the “golden era” of the 1970s. And if you have stereo
equipment that you’d like to use but is not working properly, Sound Exchange can even repair it for you. Each location boasts its own personality. “All three stores have a slightly different flavor and clientele,” said Stoy. “There’s commonality, of course, but because we buy so many
used items over the counter, the selection in each store is different based on what people bring us.” She reports that many customers shop at all three stores, because there is different inventory in each one. The Sound Exchange inventory is searchable in real-time on the com-
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teresting items,” said Stoy. “We are not a niche-market kind of store. We carry all kinds of music and movies, whatever we believe will interest our varied customers. Having three locations enables us to buy a lot of good quality used product from the public.” pany’s web site. New and used CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, stereo equipment, and new vinyl records are all listed there. If a customer wants an item available at a location not convenient for him, he can make an online reser-
vation and have it delivered to his closest Sound Exchange. Customers can also visit Facebook to see new arrivals in all Sound Exchange stores. “Our Facebook page always has daily photos of new and in-
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Sound Exchange in Tampa is located at 14246 N. Nebraska Ave. and can be reached at (813) 9789316, hours are Mon. - Sat. 11am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 7pm; Brandon at 805 W. Bloomingdale Ave.,
(813) 651- 9316, hours are Mon. Thurs. 11am – 8pm, Fri. -Sat. 11am – 9pm, and Sun. noon – 6pm; and Pinellas Park at 7688 46th St North, (727) 545-0042, hours are Mon. - Thurs. 11am – 8pm, Fri. - Sat. 10am – 8pm, and Sun. noon – 6pm. For more information please visit their website at www.SoundExchangeTampaBay.com or their Facebook page at Facebook.com/SoundExchangeTampaBay.
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“Calendar” Continued from page 5 New Tampa Players Present Something’s Afoot Apr. 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17––“A raging thunderstorm, ten thousand strangers are stranded in an old English Mansion. Murder, mystery, music and comedy abound when guests disappear one by one.” Something’s Afoot, The Musical Whodunit, the zany Agatha Christie whodunit with music, is directed by James Cass with musical direction by Jared Porter, will play at University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd Street in Tampa. Ticket prices: Adult, $20; Students (14 and under) and seniors, $17; Groups of 10 or more, $15. Times: Thurs. & Fri., 4/7 & 4/8, 8 PM; Sat., 4/9, 2 & 8 PM; Sun., 4/10, 2 PM; Sat., 4/16, 2 & 8 PM; Sun., 4/17, 2 PM. For additional information, call (813) 386-6687 or log on to www.newtampaplayers.org.
10:15 a.m. Doors Open 10:15 a.m. Social Time 11 a.m. Live Auction to benefit the OASIS charity 11:30 a.m. Fashion Show 12 p.m. Luncheon - A duet of petite baguettes - turkey with provolone, arugula, honey mustard; ham with tomato, basil, olive oil accompanied by a field of greens salad and fresh fruit. For dessert - a blueberry crumble parfait. 1 - 4 p.m. After Show Fashion Sales Price is $30 per person RSVP no later than Sat., April 9. To RSVP please contact Kathy Wiley, Publicity Chairman, at (505) 4807959 or KeenerWiley@gmail.com.
Tampa Palms Spring Fashion Show: Fashion Week Parisienne Thurs. April 21 at the Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd, Tampa Celebrate the 2016 Fashion Season as the latest styles and accessories grace the runway at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club showcasing accessories and more.
Mary Jo's Performing Arts Summer Camps 15906 Mapledale Blvd., Tampa, (813) 969-0240, mjpaa.com/summer Experience a summer of fun and excitement in the performing arts! Keep active all summer in dance, acting, musical theater, voice and music for ages 2 1/2 & older. The weekly themes include Frozen Fun, Fairy & Fantasy, Be a Rock Star, Princess & Pirates, Broadway & More! Take the stage this summer and perform in a wide variety of styles and venues. Mary Jo’s Performing Arts is located at 15906 Mapledale Blvd., Tampa. Classes fill quickly so register online now at www.MJPAA.com/summer or by calling (813) 969-0240.
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