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Lutz Jazzercise Center: When the Music Starts, You Start Transforming
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Imagine creating a whole new lifestyle for yourself, one that takes you out of the suburbs and into the world of alpaca ranching. For many people in the United States, Alpaca ranching is becoming a new way of life, because once people spend time with the gentle-natured alpaca, a relative of the llama, they seem to fall in love. That’s exactly what happened to Frank and Brenda Crum, which is why they opened Golden Sprit Alpaca Ranch in Odessa, just over a decade ago. Their 100 percent working ranch is home to more than 200 alpacas, and they find their new lifestyle to be exciting, rewarding, and a lot of fun. Perhaps the best way to find out about alpaca is to come out to the ranch for a visit! There, people have the opportunity to meet these sweet, docile creatures, step See “Golden Spirit” on page 22.
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Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award Winner Amanda Moore..3 Calendar & News Briefs...............4 Hiking Spree 2017....................6-7 Dean Haran, CPA.................10-11 Medi-Weightloss....................12-13 USF Women’s Golf Hosts Nine & Wine at TPC Tampa Bay.....14-15 Odessa Soccer Club....................16 Barns & Beer at Old McMicky’s Farm...................................18-19 Become a SCORE Volunteer......24 JC Audiology.........................28-29
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Maybe you started the New Year with the goal of getting in shape but that beginning of the year enthusiasm has dwindled away and your new work out clothes haven’t seen much wear lately. If so, you’re not alone. More than 60 percent of people have stopped maintaining their resolutions after one month. For many people, the hardest part of exercise is finding something they enjoy. If that sounds like you, you should give Jazzercise a try. More like a dance party with good friends than an exercise routine, today’s Jazzercise class is not the one
you remember from the ‘80s. For 10 years Lutz Jazzercise Center at 19012 First St. SW has been offering Jazzercise classes and Personal Touch Boot Camp for women and men of all ages. Many of their members have been with them from the beginning because they find the classes motivating, challenging, and invigorating; plus, they work. “I started coming in 2012 to get in shape for my son’s wedding,” said Cecilia Rose. “I lost 38 pounds and have continued to come back. The classes and music are great. I’ve met many wonderful people and made
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Congratulations to Amanda Moore, Recipient of Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award By Kim Thomas Writing about the people who receive Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award always is inspiring, but this latest recipient truly humbled me and I believe Dr. Amir Shirmohammad (Dr. Shirmo) and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge at Trinity Family Physicians feel the same way. Fourteen-year-old Amanda Moore is an A student at Gulf High School, a volleyball player on her school’s team, a junior league bowler, and a philanthropist with a heart that will bowl you over! Selling candy at the local bowling alley, Amanda has raised more than $10,000 over the past four years, and every cent goes to helping families in need through her partnership with Pasco Kids First. This young lady is so impressive in her quest to help others that we hope reading her story will inspire you to make the effort to help Amanda help Pasco Kids First, and to give – even if it is just a little, because so many people have so little. So how does an ordinary child do something extraordinary? One box of candy at a time, that’s how. Amanda and her mom Amy love to bowl and both are on leagues, so Lane Glo on Old County Road 54 in New Port Richey is kind of a second home for them. Four years ago, young Amanda started selling candy bars for $1 each at Lane Glo to raise money for a tournament. Soon she’d sold enough boxes of candy (at a profit of $12 per box) to cover her costs. Amanda’s mom Amy recalls, “When we showed up See “Amanda” on page 20.
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Community Calendar & News Briefs The Nature Coast Native Plant Society Meets: 2nd Tuesday, Monthly, 7 PM––The Nature Coast of the Florida Native Plant Society meets at The Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41, Land O’ Lakes, 34639, between SR 52 and SR 54. The subject of the Tuesday, March 14, 2017 meeting is “Florida Wildflower Foundation,” presented by Lisa Roberts. Lisa became the Florida Wildflower Foundation’s executive director in 2008. Under her direction, the Foundation established its annual Florida Wildflower Symposium and the popular Seeds for Schools; Viva Florida and La Florida Community Plantings grant programs; launched a new website and wildflower research literature database; developed multiple publications, including a Panhandle brochure that outlines wildflower viewing routes. The mission of the Florida Wildflower Foundation is to enrich lives with Florida native wildflowers
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through education, research and planting projects. The Foundation is known worldwide as the most reliable source of inspiration and information about Florida native wildflowers. We will learn about the importance of wildflowers to our state’s culture, economy, ecology and beauty, and the initiatives the Florida Wildflower Foundation is undertaking to promote our native wildflowers. Meetings of the Chapter are free, and all interested parties are invited to attend, to bring questions about their yard, and participate in light refreshments and the native plant drawing. Telephone inquiries are taken by Sandy at (727) 207-1853. Chapter website: www.pasconativeplants.org. Native Plant Sale Sat., Mar. 25, 10 AM–2 PM––The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will host its Spring Native Plant Sale at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41, Land O’ Lakes 34639.
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There will be: •A large selection of quality nursery-grown plants •A plant profile for each plant purchased to help buyers put the plants in the right place •Free literature and nursery information •Native plant books for sale •Carts available for plant transportation •A Master Gardener information table to help with your gardening questions Visit our website at www.pasconativeplants.org FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) 3rd Annual Golf Marathon Fri., April 14, 7 AM–12:30 PM––FCA’s 3rd Annual Golf Marathon will be held at The Groves Golf Club, Land O’ Lakes. NO COST TO PLAY, just raise some funds by playing. Great time of fun and fellowship, great prizes, all for the cause of reaching our High School students for Christ. Raising support is simple and fun, we show you how at www.fcagolfmarathon.com or call Bob Durham, Area Director, FCA,
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(813) 784-4410. GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club––Crafting for Giving GFWC members recently enjoyed crafting a large litter sock puppy puppets which are to be sold at the annual DogFest to support Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). Funds are raised each year toward the purchase of these very expensive puppies to be trained over a two-year period as hard-working assistance dogs for the disabled. The Woman’s Club has supported CCI for a number of years and considers it a most worthy charity. Members also recently worked on several craft projects simultaneously. Personalized Valentines, candy treats and colorful floral table decorations were handmade and delivered to the Lutz Senior Center, J. A. Haley VA Hospital & Lopez VA Nursing Home in Land O’Lakes. This long-serving community service organization supports numerous local non-profits, schools, libraries, boy & girl scouts. For more information on the Woman’s Club, please visit: www. gfwclutzlandolakeswomansclub.org
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Put on Your Walking Shoes: Hiking Spree 2017 By Marcy Sanford This past November Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation kicked off Hiking Spree 2017, a new program to encourage residents to get out and take a hike in one of the beautiful parks we are blessed with in the area. “The program has been a huge success,” said Parks and Recreation Senior Event Coordinator Dana McDonald. “This is the first time we’ve done something like this in Hillsborough County and we’ve had a lot of great response from the community. Hiking Spree was suggested to us by an employee who used to live in Ohio where they had a similar program. We are really excited about the program as a way to get people outside exploring.” Hillsborough County has more than 100 recreational parks and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Hiking Spree 2017 celebrates those trails. Through March 31, people who register with the program and hike any 8 of 19 designated trails will receive a medallion to put on their hiking stick
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or an Access Hiker patch. New Tampa resident Claire Brantley earned her medallion in December and gained a new found love for hiking. “In July I had some bad health test results and I needed to lose weight. I had been successful with the Weight Watchers program in the past but have never combined exercise with the program because I’ve never enjoyed exercise. I am klutzy, have never found sport I enjoyed playing, and would rather be reading than working out.” Claire lost 30 pounds but knew that without exercise, the pounds would come back. Fortunately a friend took her on a hike and she enjoyed it. “I had fun and when I got home I googled hiking in Hillsborough and found the information about Hiking Spree.” The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve Claire and two of her friends did at least one, sometimes two, hikes from the Hiking Spree list and earned their medallions. You can find a list of all the hikes and information to help you find the right trail for your skill level on the Hiking Spree website. They are rated
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for difficulty from all-purpose to primitive and easy to strenuous. “The hikes on our list are just a sample of the trails we have in Hillsborough County,” said Dana. “We tried to pick ones from different sides of the County and these were specifically chosen because they are great hiking trails.” Some of the trails close to Lutz, Odessa, and Land ‘O Lakes include Lutz Lake Fern Trailhead, Lake Rogers, Violet Cury, and Cypress Creek. Claire highly recommends Violet Cury, “it is really lovely and beautiful,” as well as Lake Rogers, which she
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says, is, “very unspoiled.” However her favorite has been Morris Bridge, “the Bald Cypress Trail is on the other side of Morris Bridge Road. The hike is beautiful, exquisite. You hike a mile into the woods and come to a gazebo overlooking the Hillsborough River. I have lived here for 18 years and never knew it existed and now it is my favorite place to go hike.” There are plenty of hiking selections throughout Hillsborough County and those looking for a day adventure may want to explore other areas of the County like the Golden Aster Scrub Preserve in Gibsonton
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which is home to endangered plants and birds like the Florida golden aster and the Florida scrub jay. Dana says that more than 800 people have signed up with the program since it started and that the County will definitely do it again. “We’ve had about 250 people join us for guided hikes. In February we did a moonlight hike at Blackwater Creek. Lots of people did not realize these parks were there in their backyards. Next time we will highlight different parks and trails.” Many County parks, like Lettuce
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Lake Park, hold program every weekend throughout the year with experts who can tell participants about the animals or plants they’ll encounter in the park or along the trails. It’s not too late to earn your Hiking Spree medallion. For more information about Hiking Spree and to register, visit Hillsborough County’s website at www.hillsboroughcounty.org. Maybe, like Claire – “It’s the first exercise in my life that I’ve really enjoyed.” – you’ll find a new hobby you love.
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Expert Accounting Services for Small Businesses and Individuals By Marcy Sanford For more than 35 years Certified Public Accountant Dean Haran has been helping small businesses and individuals with all of their accounting needs while identifying and educating them about ways to save money. Dean offers his clients personal attention and expert knowledge of the accounting and business challenges they face. “I don’t just do my clients’ taxes, I teach them how to save for the future and will educate them about how they can save money on next year’s taxes and plan for financial success.” “Dean has been of wonderful assistance to us as an accountant,” says business owner J. Kumar. “We have found his proactive advice and eye for detail very useful. He takes the extra step. He tailored his services to fit our business.” Financial Services and Tax Preparation for Small Businesses Because Dean works personally on all his accounts, he has direct knowledge of your business and can
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answer any questions you might have. Unlike larger firms where you may find yourself getting shuffled from person to person before you get an answer, Dean prides himself on being available whenever his clients need him. “It is always easy for my clients to get in touch with me. I personally answer my phone and if I can not talk to them at that moment, I send them a text letting them know when I will be able to talk.” It is this kind of responsiveness and customer service that has small business owners from all over the area singing Dean’s praises. “Dean provides excellent service,” says client S. Venkat. “He is very personable and knowledgeable. He is prompt and pays great attention to details and he always immediately responds to any queries.” Dean helps all types of small business owners, from doctors’ offices to spas and salons, veterinary clinics to retail stores and hotels. He uses his knowledge and expertise to help his clients’ businesses be successful. In addition to expert tax preparation, Dean can help your business
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with: • Accounting Matters • Financial Statement Preparation • Financial Planning • Payroll • Tax Planning • Tax Preparation • Audit Representation • Quick Book Setup and Training Financial Services and Tax Preparation for Individuals Dean extends the same dedication to personalized attention and expert knowledge to individuals who need help with taxes or financial planning. “Dean Certified Public Accountant Dean Haran is trustworthy, reliable and filled with knowledge,” said C. Dutkowsky. “He has as- Financial Services and Tax Preparation You Can Afford sisted with completing my tax returns Dean’s clients find that in addifor my family and has guided me with tion to giving them money-saving planning. I highly recommend Dean tips, he offers affordable financial to everyone.”
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services and tax preparation that work for their budgets. “Since coming to Tampa from Pittsburg three years ago my husband and I have used Dean exclusively for our accounting services,” said N. Srinivasagam. “Because we both have different needs, he submits tax forms for both of us. His honesty and up-todate knowledge of tax laws in the United States and abroad and his integrity are above reproach. We are very pleased with his work and believe that his fees are very reasonable.” Dean graduated with a MS in Accounting from Annamalai University, India, and earned an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He began his career as a staff accountant in CPA firms and moved into public accounting 11 years ago. He has worked as a budget and planning manager for Fortune 500 com-
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panies and is now focused on small to medium sized businesses. If you’re looking for an accountant for your personal accounts or your small business, Dean Haran can help. He specializes in providing small and medium sized businesses with monthly bookkeeping and tax services. He is an expert in tax laws, financial planning, and all accounting issues that business owners face. Dean Haran, CPA can guide you as your business grows and flourishes in the future. Dean is happy to come to your business or home or to discuss your tax and accounting needs by phone. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (813) 404-4765, email HaranCPA@verizon.net or visit www.HaranCPA.com.
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Medi-Weightloss® – The One That Works! People want to look and feel their best! However, 70% of adults are categorized as overweight or obese, making obesity one of the biggest health challenges of our times. Obesity is associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. If we are to be honest, who doesn’t want to lose some weight in order to look better and as an incentive, feel healthier? Since opening in 2006, patients at the Lutz location of Medi-Weightloss® have lost almost 43,000 pounds. The average patient loses 7 pounds in the first week with MediWeightloss® and 14 pounds the first month. Medi-Weightloss® centers’ patients are so successful at losing weight, and keeping it off, because its comprehensive, physician-supervised program is based on the five keys to wellness: Medicine, nutrition, exercise, education, and motivation. If you’re ready to lose extra weight and start living a healthier lifestyle, visit Medi-Weightloss® at 24420 SR 54 in Lutz and they will
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help you get started today. During his years of working as a family practice physician, Andrew Weitzman, MD saw many patients struggling with their weight and the chronic illnesses brought on by weight gain. He explains that many illnesses can be caused by weight gain including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, increased chance of strokes, and arthritis, to name just a few. “At Medi-Weightloss®, we develop personalized plans based on your health, your goals, and your current weight. We give you knowledge and tools to help you succeed. This plan is even great for people who travel a lot or work at night because we help educate you so you can make the right decisions when you’re eating at a restaurant. We also help you with a personalized exercise plan that can be done anywhere, whether you’re at home or at a hotel.” “My wife’s friend told her about Medi-Weightloss®,” says Joseph Alvarez, Director of Operations for
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Boston Market. “After several failed attempts at other diets, I had little hope that this one would work. Boy was I wrong. I lost 13 pounds the first week! This kept me motivated to keep trying, and week after week I kept losing more weight. In just 5 months, I reached my goal of 80 pounds lost. I feel great! I went from a size 44 to 36. My overall health has improved dramatically. My doctor cut my blood pressure medication in half and took me off of my cholesterol medication completely. I have more energy to play with my kids and my golf game is a lot better. Now, almost 6 years later, I am still maintaining my weight loss. I could not have achieved this goal if it wasn’t for the motivation and support I received and still receive from the staff at Medi-Weightloss®. The doctors and nurses at the Lutz location are always motivating and are a huge help. They taught me how to live a healthy lifestyle despite my busy work schedule. They showed me that the options at Boston Market were great and even put together
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meal options there that would fit with my eating plan.” At your initial consultation at Medi-Weightloss® you’ll receive a full medical exam, comprehensive
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Joseph Alvarez Before (on left) blood panel, blood pressure reading, EKG, weight and body fat analysis, and in-depth counseling on health and weight history. Your weight loss plan will be designed specifically for you based on your medical history and current status, goals, and food and exercise preferences. Your meal plan includes food you can find at your local grocery store and delicious, easy to follow recipes that your whole family will love. “Medi-Weightloss® is committed to teaching our patients how to improve the quality of their lives and how to keep the weight off. We enjoy watching our patients transform inside and out,” says owner Gerri Willet. “They not only look and feel better, but we know they are becoming healthier and decreasing their risk for developing obesity-related diseases. Our patients continually remind us ‘their success is our success.’” Medi-Weightloss® patient Erin Blackwell describes her “a-ha” moment, “It was on a flight a couple of years ago that the truth finally hit me. The seat’s armrests dug into my hips and when I went to fasten my seat belt, I could barely push the ends together. I realized then my weight was out of control. I knew my weight would get worse unless I did something. I had to try. After only one week, I was 8 pounds lighter and each week thereafter, the weight seemed to magically disappear. Everyday activities are no longer traumatic events. I truly feel like a different person. I’ve lost 106 pounds! My body fat and LDL cholesterol numbers have dropped dramatically and I now love the woman I see in the mirror. None of this would have been possible without Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
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the support of Medi-Weightloss® and their supportive staff.” Once you’re a patient of MediWeightloss®, you have access to a motivating and encouraging support group – not just at the clinic but also through access to online videos, recipes, and advice. The weight loss skills they teach you are ones that will stay with you and help you for life. The program is structured in three phases in order to transition patients from the acute weight loss phase back to their daily living. Each of the three phases focus on expanding the diet while reinforcing positive behaviors. The final phase, called the wellness phase consists of a period of monthly monitoring with the goal of maintaining weight and exercise activity at optimal levels. Medi-Weightloss® was voted the #1 BEST weight loss clinic by Tampa Tribune readers four years in a row. Local voters also place them at #1 as reported in Wesley Chapel and New Tampa Neighborhood News magazines. National media has taken notice too! Medi-Weightloss® was recently featured as a cutting edge weight loss method on Good Morning America and other major networks. If you’re ready to take control of your life and find a happier, healthier you, call Medi-Weightloss® today to set up a free assessment to find out why it is “The One That Works!®” Medi-Weightloss® is located at 24420 SR 54 in Lutz. For more information or an appointment, call them at 813-909-1700 or log on to www.mediweightloss.com. To find more patient reviews, google Medi Weightloss Lutz.
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TPC Tampa Bay’s Partnership With the USF Women’s Golf Team…A Hole in One! By Kim Thomas Known for its beautiful awardwinning course and open-to-the-public, award-winning restaurant and bar, ¡CUATRO, TPC Tampa Bay also is one of the home courses for the USF Bulls Women’s Golf Team. Head coach Tiffany Prats says, “The relationship we have built with TPC is allowing our team to train at one of the top facilities in the area. Their staff and everyone at the club have been so welcoming to our girls. It is a place that we truly enjoy being.” TPC and the USF Women’s Golf Team have some exciting events planned. Nine & Wine, a fundraiser for USF Women’s Golf on April 22nd, promises great fun with craft beer and wine at every third hole and a big after-party. Additionally, TPC Tampa Bay is hosting the 2017 USF Intercollegiate Golf Championship on
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October 30th and 31st, a hole-in-one, gaining recognition for the Bulls, TPC, and the Tampa Bay Area. Fifteen college teams will participate in the tournament. Coach Prats said, “We haven’t hosted a tournament at home in Tampa in years. We are really excited to have a home course advantage, as well as showcasing some of the top collegiate women golfers.” TPC Tampa Bay’s General Manager Craig Cliver, PGA, said, “Our relationship with USF is great and the Women’s Golf Team even better. One of our favorite employees, Kelli, was just was hired as an Assistant Golf Coach for them working for Coach Prats, and loving working with her at her alma mater. Of all the things I love about our relationship, one of the most rewarding things about having the Women’s Team out here is that it captures our biggest growth opportu-
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The USF Women’s Golf Team invites you to come enjoy their FUNdraiser, Nine & Wine on April 22nd at beautiful TPC Tampa Bay! GO BULLS! nities in the game of golf, women and youth! You can’t help but drafting off their enthusiasm as they are embarking on chasing their dreams as Student Athletes, whether it is to be a Professional Golfer or a Professional in another manner with a fantastic education and brilliant experiences over their college career. These women are really at the launch of the rest of their lives and the game of golf will always
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be an integral part of the experience.” On the beautiful windy day in February when I visited, the coaches were very pleased with the team’s recent performance at Florida State University, and though they didn’t win, they had some shining moments. Coach Prats shared, “Our senior Nicole Autrique shot the low round of the day with a score of 67, which was 5 under par.”
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Women’s Team. “During my senior year in 2012, we were in the Big East Conference and beat Notre Dame by one shot to win the tournament.” That feeling – that elation of being on top – is what these coaches are aiming for.
Coach Tiffany Prats has been leading the team since July 2016. The Gainesville native played college golf at the University of Miami. “This first year has been about rebuilding the team and the USF Women’s Golf brand. At one time, USF Women’s Golf was one of the top teams in the country and I look forward to getting us back to that place.” Assistant Coach Kelli Pry was a USF Bull, playing golf on the USF
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Save the Date for Nine & Wine, April 22nd at TPC Tampa Bay TPC Tampa Bay and the USF Women’s Golf Team invite you to join in the fun at the upcoming Nine & Wine fundraising event on April 22nd. The entry fee to participate in the 4person scramble tournament and the after-party featuring wine, beer and delicious fare from ¡CUATRO is $150 per person, which includes dinner and a tee gift. The nine-hole tournament will feature wine, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres at every third hole, and of course, the BIG PARTY afterwards! If you’d like more information about upcoming tournaments, log on to www.gousfbulls.com and if you’d like to participate in or inquire about sponsorships for the upcoming Nine & Wine event, please contact Coach Tiffany Prats at prats@usf.edu .
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Odessa Soccer Club Has Recipe for Having Fun! Odessa Soccer Club is set to kick off its Spring Season on March 25. The club completed its inaugural season last December, and a League Champion was crowned. “One of the things that affirms we are doing well is when players return for the following season and tell their friends to come play, as well,” said Jim Young, league director. “The most important thing is for our kids to have fun,” Mr. Young added with emphasis on the word fun. League Director Young continues, “Our club has a recipe for having fun. We teach our players in order to have fun, they must do three things: play their best, pay attention, and obey their coaches, referees, teachers, and parents, etc. This is where success in our club transfers to what is valuable for the players’ futures. We call it Pay-Play-Obey!” Odessa Soccer Club’s Spring Season will offer two co-ed age divisions: 6-8 and 9-11. Teams will play a sevengame season, ending with a championship tournament on the last Saturday of the season, May 20.
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The league will not play on Saturday, April 15 in observance of Easter weekend. All Saturday games and practices are held at 18105 Gunn Highway in Odessa. The league differs from other soccer programs in the area by offering an open league play platform, where players are not required to tryout to make the team, but all teams compete in the championship tournament at the end of the season. According to Mr. Young, “Having a championship tournament at the end of the season adds a layer of competition to the league that you do not find in recreation leagues. The additional competitive aspect is the catalyst that motivates players to develop more than they would in a recreation league.” “Players want to be on a competitive team, and our league allows all skill levels to compete since there are no try-outs,” Mr. Young added. Odessa Soccer Club teams will practice on Saturday mornings before their games. According to Mr. Young, “Families very much appreciate not
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being required to practice during the week so the can spend time together, and students can focus on school work.” “Another strength of our program is we work to keep teams small. Smaller teams mean more playing team for each player. That translates to more fun and more development.” Mr. Young asserted. In addition to Saturday morning practices, new for the Spring season is an optional, weekly training academy practice, which will occur on a weeknight. “We will continue to strive to provide our families as much value as
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possible,” Mr. Young told us. “Offering an optional, weekly training academy allows all of the leaders to collaborate and provide the best training elements from each team. This is optional, and players do not have to come every week to benefit.” Mr. Young stated, “boys and girls who experience a competitive season at Odessa Soccer Club will aspire to improve, and it will carry over to every aspect of their life.” For more information or to register, please log on to www.OdessaSoccerClub.com; contact Jim Young at info@OdessaSC.com .
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Old McMicky’s Farm Holds Annual Barns & Beer Craft Beer Festival on April 1st Guests, age 21 and older, attending the Barns & Beer Craft Beer Festival at Old McMicky’s Farm on April 1, 2017 are in for a great evening of fun! The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. and will benefit the Old McMicky’s Farm Foundation. Enjoy the music of the Soul Circus Cowboys, voted the Best Country Band in Tampa Bay. Special honored guests of the evening are Tampa Bay’s Recipients of the Purple Heart Medal, which is awarded to Combat Wounded Veterans. Come out to a beautiful, classic farm with a big red barn set on a picturesque 40-acre lake. Enjoy over 90 of the best craft beers and wine with great entertainment, great food and friends. Do something new, different, and fun – and support a great cause. “We have gathered the best local beer making geniuses for your sampling pleasure.” Enjoy Fun Farm Games: There will be Egg Races with farm eggs, a Barn Maze, a Silent Auction and
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more! Ride a Mechanical Bull for a $5 donation, or enjoy the Lighted Hay Ride for a $3 donation. There will be great photo opportunities for selfies and group photos: Hay Bales at entry barn, Photo Boards with Mr. and Mrs. Farmer, and more! Barns and Beer Queen: YES, you've dreamed about it all your life. Be crowned and have your picture taken as the Barns and Beer Queen and become the envy of all of your friends. Dreams do come true at the farm. Every woman can receive a tiara and be crowned the Barns and Beer Queen with photo for a small donation to the foundation. Food for Sale: Enjoy food from some of the areas best food trucks! Food not included with admission price. Adding to your enjoyment is the fact that you are supporting Old McMicky’s Farm (Camp Keystone ) – a 70-year tradition ( Est. 1946 ) dedicated to serving kids and families in our Tampa Bay community. Barns &
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Beer benefits the Old McMicky’s Farm Foundation, a registered 501©(3). Here are just a few of the Foundation’s programs and organizations that your attendance helps to support: “1000 Kids” Program––Each year, the farm’s “1000 Kids” Program has the goal of welcoming 1,000 kids in the Tampa Bay area who are facing challenges to come out for a great day at the farm and enjoy amazing moments with animals and activities in an atmosphere of love and fun – no charge. Over the last three years, Old McMicky’s Farm has hosted over
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3,300 children. “Mission I Do”––Mission I do provides free all-inclusive weddings for veterans and now for active duty military. The “Mission I Do” Program has provided five free Military weddings to date and featured on both national television and in People Magazine. Child Adoption Education and Support––Over 450 potential adoptive parents recently attended the farms Child Adoption Education Day to learn about adoption and to help find more families for local children. The farm also holds Adoption Match days - 15 local children were matched
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with their Forever Family at our last two match days. The following are some of the organizations and groups served by the Farm’s Foundation: The Children’s Home; Metropolitan Ministries; Eckerd Community Alternatives; The Junior League of Tampa; Heart Galleries; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Children’s Cancer Center; Guardian Ad Litem; Camelot Community Care; Adoptive Related Services; Hillsborough County Foster Care; Pacso/Pinellas Foster Care; Explorer K8; Morning Star School; Fit4Truth; HOPE Camp; Monarch House; Lighthouse of Pinellas; UPARC; Sydney’s Academy; Florida Autism Center of Excellence; Homeless Emergency Project Learning Center; Neurorestorative Clearwater Group; Spinabifida Support Group; Joshua House; March of Dimes; Hope Youth Ranch; Champions for Children; Fostering Youth of Florida; A Reel Future; Jackson in Action 83 Foundation. Ticket Prices & Package Deals: General Admission single tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. VIP single tickets are $60 in advance or $65 at the door. A six-pack of General Admission tickets: $41 each
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(must purchase six tickets). A VIP Table of 8 is $60 each ticket (must purchase 8 tickets and includes 8 VIP Tickets and Reserved Table). VIP Half Table of 4: Tickets are $60 each (must purchase four, includes 4 VIP Tickets and Reserved Table for 4). All VIP tickets include special early access to enjoy the farm, private access to the lakeside Barn Terrace and Pine Room overlooking the farm, lake and entertainment, plus great complimentary food samplings from area restaurants and caterers. Although this event benefits children, this is an adult event. Must be 21 or over to enter. This event is rain or shine. All sales are final. For brewery/winery participation and sponsorship opportunities please email info@oldmcmickys.com . To learn more about old McMicky’s Farm community giving programs, please visit: www.oldmcmickysfoundation.org Old McMicky’s Farm offers fun, hands-on, guided farm tours for groups and individuals, kids birthday parties, beautiful barn weddings, private parties and more! For more information please visit: www.oldmcmickys.com .
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“Amanda” Continued from page 3 without a box of candy, people wanted to know where the candy was. I said, you mean if we show up here with more candy, you’re going to keep buying it?” Enough people said yes and the Lane Glo managers liked that it was for a good cause, so Amy decided to let Amanda keep selling candy, but with their needs met, this single mom took the opportunity to help her daughter grow in ways that a ruler can’t measure. Amy shares, “I said why don’t you use the money you make to help people? I let her know how many families we could help.” Amanda was thrilled, so Amy started searching and was referred to Becky Bennett, MHA at Pasco Kids First Children’s Advocacy Center. This is a great fit because Becky Bennett has dedicated her career and life to helping families and children in Pasco County. It was Becky who sent a press release about Amanda’s fundraising to Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles, and knowing of the Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award, I nominated Amanda. Since then I’ve
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been in contact with Becky, who says of Amanda, “She is amazing! And there is so much more... just wait until you hear all of the things she does in the community not only just for us. And she is an A student and champion bowler!” “Put Your Heart Into It” Just by selling candy at the bowling alley, Amanda began sponsoring families through Pasco Kids First in 2013 and has raised more than $10,000 to help families in need. Amanda has donated coats to patients at Good Samaritan Clinic and continues to volunteer weekly at James Malowe Elementary School. She has donated to Pasco Kids First’s Lunch with Santa. Once again, this past Christmas she was able to brings gifts to three families in Pasco Kids First Healthy Families Program. One story after another, Amanda and her mom Amy, help to bring joy to people, and not just children. Amy shares, “Amanda says, ‘Everyone deserves a Christmas,’ so we help the whole family.” Looking through a stack of photos at the many gifts through the years shows a multitude of toys, as well as tool sets, small appliances, household
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Amy (left) and Amanda (center) pose with one of the families they donated gifts to in December 2016 necessities, and much more. Amy recalls, “The first young mother they asked us to help only asked for a mop and a broom –just basic necessities - and then we found out that she didn’t have a bed and the baby didn’t have a crib. We started telling people and were able to get them a bed and crib, too.” “A lot of kids my age don’t know what other people go through,” says
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Amanda, who was once like that too. “The first year, I didn’t know what those families were like.” Another time, the call came from a caseworker working with a family in desperate need of a car seat. “We just hopped in the car and went to Walmart and were able to buy it for them.” Dr. Shirmo wanted to know what Trinity Family Physicians could do to
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help, “What can we do to help you? What do you want, Amanda?” Her candid reply, “I don’t want people to just give me money, I want people to put their heart into it.” Donations Accepted at Trinity Family Physicians Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge are putting their hearts into it and Trinity Family Physicians’ office, located at 1817 Cypress Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, is now a drop-off location for donations to Pasco Kids First and Amanda’s philanthropic candy sales. If you’d like to donate money for candy, please put it in a sealed envelope and leave at front desk. Also accepted are checks made out to Pasco Kids First (a non-profit so donations are tax deductible), which can be left with the front desk at Trinity Family Physicians. We contacted Becky Bennett at Pasco Kids First to get a list of needed items and compiled a list of items that can be left in the donation box at Trinity Family Physicians’ lobby. The following list of needed items were given to us by Becky Bennett at Pasco Kids First. NEEDED ITEMS Diapers, Children’s Under-
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wear and Baby Supplies: In cases of sexual abuse, sometimes the children’s undergarments need to be taken for evidence or destroyed. Bus Passes: Used for families and teens to come to the Children’s Advocacy Center for trauma therapy appointments. Gift Cards and Journals for teens receiving counseling: Many times teens are overlooked when it comes to their personal needs and during the holidays. Child Safety Items (outlet plugs, cabinet locks, smoke detectors, etc.): Becky says, “We are actually actively looking for a donation (or funding to purchase) at least 50 door alarms for a campaign we are going to do with the Sheriff’s Office in April due to several child drowning deaths last year. Two mothers were arrested after their children died in ponds.” Checks: “Checks are always appreciated to assist us in purchasing the above when there is a need and to provide the needed therapy services to children who are not reimbursed by our state funders.” Donations also can be made online at www.PascoKidsFirst.org.
Nominate Someone for the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award” Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award will continue to honor individuals who make a difference. If you know someone who makes a difference in the lives of others in Tampa Bay, Trinity Family Physicians and Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles want to hear from you! Please submit your nominees (and tell us why they qualify) for the next Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award by email at editorial@nnlflorida.com. Meet Amanda at Lane Glo Bowling Alley on Mar. 28th & Bring A Donation for Pasco Kids First! Lane Glo has been the background for Amanda’s fundraising efforts for years and the people there support her fully, both fellow bowlers and the Lane Glo management. Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles and Trinity Family Physicians will join Amanda at Lane Glo (located at 8631 Old CR 54 in New Port Richey) on Tuesday, March 28th from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. to accept donations from the list above, or you can stop by to meet Amanda and buy some candy!
Trinity Family Physicians and Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles ask that you please share your thoughts and comments with us on our facebook pages: facebook.com/trinityfamilyphysicians and facebook.com/neighborhoodnewslifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians is located at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL. Find more information about Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad online at www.trinityfamilyphysicians.com.
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“Golden Spirit” Continued from page 1 into the life of ranching, visit the retail store, adopt, or even purchase an alpaca. At Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch, you too can learn how to own and operate an alpaca ranch. The main ranch is located at 10937 Tarpon Springs Rd. in Odessa, while tours and the retail shop, EveryWear Alpaca, is located at 9317 Tarpon Springs Rd. Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch is an experience, a lifestyle and an adventure all rolled into one. Alpaca Ranching is an Adventure of a Lifetime! Frank and Brenda Crum hadn’t envisioned themselves becoming alpaca ranchers, but when they found themselves with more than 75 acres of sprawling land in Odessa, they thought it was the perfect opportunity to try something new. Alpacas are playful animals with a great deal of personality, and frankly, people just love being around them. What’s more, they don’t require the level of attention that horses or other animals would require. You don’t need to ride them, milk them or train them. Known for being
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adorable and cute, alpacas are even becoming popular pets for those who have enough space for them to roam. Brenda says, “We wanted to get involved with an animal that would offer a sustainable product, while being unique and personable. The alpaca is a very independent animal with varying personality traits. Understanding each animal’s unique personality has helped us build the framework of Golden Spirit. From the very beginning of working in the alpaca industry, I embarked on a journey of learning with Frank. We consulted with business leaders and veterinarians, researched feed and nutrition, and dove in to get our hands dirty. We soaked in as much information as possible by continuously attending shows and getting involved in industry associations. The time we spent learning from the animals and other leaders in the industry helped us with our ranch so much, which is why I now spend a lot of time sharing what I have learned with other alpaca enthusiasts. We are here to preserve the health of our animals, focus on quality fleece production and to share the knowledge we gain with the community.” Alpacas are prized for more than
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their personalities; in fact, it’s their fleece, or fiber, that gets the majority of the attention. In comparison with the lamb, alpaca fiber has a hollow core and a lighter weight. Naturally lanolinfree, the fiber they produce is hypoallergenic, and therefore creates a fabric that is far less “itchy” than other fibers naturally produced by animals. Alpaca fiber is rated on its quality, and the quality depends on the breeding of the animal, which is why alpaca breeding is so important. Brenda says, “We take pride in focusing on the well-being, and the quality of the fleece when it comes to breeding our animals.” Adding, “When
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it comes to alpaca fiber, there isn’t any mass manufacturing. It’s a cottage industry. It starts with individuals who collect the fleece and process it into yarn. The result is a quality that many people claim is better than cashmere.” What’s clear to any visitor to Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch is the unparalleled dedication to their alpaca. While maintaining this clear focus and dedication to their wellbeing, they have also been able to build a reputation built on breeding some of the highest quality alpacas in the United States. In fact, many of the alpaca bred at Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch earn awards for their quality of fleece.
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Tour Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch & Meet the Alpacas Golden Spirit is not normally open to the public, as it is a workingranch, but they offer regular tours of the ranch where their guests receive a guided tour, meet the alpacas, feel their famous fleece, and learn about what it means to adopt or even become an alpaca rancher. One local visitor said, “We had such a great experience on our tour! You can certainly tell the love they have for the alpacas, which are simply adorable! Great experience for kids and adults as well. We learned many new facts!” Offering tours for both small and large groups, guests are given the opportunity to shop at their aptly named, Every Wear Alpaca boutique at the conclusion of the visit. The clothing and the fiber from the alpaca can be used to make such beautiful products, that many people feel that a trip to the Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch isn’t complete without a souvenir. A guest to Golden Spirit said, “The tour we had this morning was absolutely phenomenal. The alpacas were a complete joy to interact with. It was clear that they were happy and
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healthy and receiving stellar care. This ranch is a hidden gem.” Adopt an Alpaca! While many people love the experience and the adventure of visiting Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch, many people fall in love with them, just like the Crum family did, and they decide that they want to step into the adventure for themselves. One way to do this is to adopt an alpaca! For many people, this gives them the opportunity to interact with an alpaca without requiring them to own the land or have the expertise required in owning one. It’s a bit like a sponsorship! Brenda says, “By adopting one of our alpacas, people get the opportunity to be a part of the animal’s life, make a difference on the ranch, and are given opportunities to visit the animal right here at Golden Spirit!”
that’s the case, Brenda and Frank Crum will do everything they can to help foster an interest in this unique business and lifestyle – from buying your first alpaca to learning how to breed them, and most of all-how to give them a safe and healthy place to thrive. Golden Spirit even offers boarding opportunities for those alpaca owners who don’t have their own land. Educated, dedicated, award winning and accommodating, the owners of Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch want to encourage others to experience the wonder of life on an alpaca ranch. If
this lifestyle is of interest, keep an eye on their website and Facebook page, for they offer informational events, hold galas and educational seminars regularly. For more information, please call (813) 382-5733, email info@goldenspiritalpaca.com, visit www.goldenspiritalpaca.com or check out their Facebook page! The Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch is located at 10937 Tarpon Springs Rd., while tours and the EveryWear Alpaca retail shop is located at 9317 Tarpon Springs Rd., Odessa.
Learn The Ropes! Adoption is a wonderful opportunity for many locals who don’t have the means to own their own alpaca, but many people encounter the alpaca and know that their lives will never be the same. They know that they want to become alpaca ranchers themselves. If
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Become a Pasco Hernando SCORE Volunteer Today SCORE is America’s premier small business mentoring organization. The non-profit association is the leading source of free and confidential business advice. SCORE helps entrepreneurs and small businesses achieve their dreams by building strong, lifelong relationships through mentoring, workshops and expert resources. SCORE harnesses the expertise and passion of thousands of volunteers to mentor the success of millions. Become one of SCORE’s more than 11,000 volunteer business experts. Since 1964, nationwide SCORE volunteers - both working and retired business professionals - have helped more than 10 million clients. Pasco Hernando Chapter of SCORE is looking for volunteers. Your skills, talents, and business savvy are valuable resources that entrepreneurs can tap into. As a SCORE volunteer, not only do you use your knowledge and experience to help others succeed, you also support the community in a meaningful way. You can gain a tremendous sense of personal satisfaction from nurturing businesses so they grow and thrive.
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Pasco Hernando SCORE and Pasco Economic Development Council have formed a partnership to better serve the business community. The Pasco EDC is committed to positive growth to make Pasco County a great place to live and work. “SCORE” has always been a strong partner of Pasco EDC and our partnership helps both organizations better serve the business community” says Bill Cronin, President/CEO of the Pasco Economic Development Council. “This new partnership will help reach more businesses throughout Pasco County with individual counseling and workshops provided by very experienced SCORE members.” With Pasco Hernando SCORE, you’ll be part of an extended team of volunteers representing all facets of the business community. Some volunteers have worked as top executives at Fortune 500 companies. Some have been entrepreneurs and small business owners. Others have valuable experience in universities, government or the military. Whatever your skills and strengths, put them to work for Pasco Hernando SCORE.
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Volunteer you RealWorld Expertise: • Provide free confidential, one-on-one mentoring and team advising • Lead workshops and seminars • Provide online coaching from home or office • Help an existing business in your commu- Members of the Pasco Hernando Chapter of SCORE nity be more effective We give you the tools you need to • Lead chapter marketing and mentor. Our orientation and mentoroutreach efforts ing certification program will provide • Have flexibility with your you everything you need to be a sucvolunteering time cessful volunteer. You will learn about SCORE’s mission and services, as well Enjoy the Benefits of Being a as receive guidance on how to be a SCORE Volunteer: business mentor, including enhancing • Enjoy the satisfaction of conyour listening, interviewing and probtributing to the success of others lem-solving skills. • Share your experience with Interested? Become a Score other volunteers volunteer today. Find out more by • Provide leadership in the busicontacting Greg Kullman at ness community greg.kullman@scorevolunteer.org • Help provide jobs and support economic development thru the Pasco or visit Pasco Hernando SCORE’s website: pascohernando.score.org . Economic Development Council • Participate in lifelong learning
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“Jazzercise” Continued from page 1 some awesome friendships. I don’t ever want to quit Jazzercise.” “Jazzercise is fun and it keeps me coming back,” said Carmen Pelletz. “They play all different types of music and in 55 minutes you work every muscle in your body. Everyone is so friendly. It is like one big family.” Lutz Jazzercise Center Owners Deb Goldman and Kerry Pierro are proud of the community of healthy, happy members they’ve inspired. “Jazzercise is an exercise anyone can do,” said Kerry. “Our youngest member is 9 and our oldest is 93. We offer 49 classes each week with 22 different instructors. There is flexibility to make it easy for members to work out on their schedule.” Lutz Jazzercise Center instructors like Colleen Pedersen keep members moving and motivated. You’re likely to hear singing and cheers during favorite songs while you have so much fun that you might forget you’re exercising and will be amazed that the class goes by so quickly. Even the stretch time is fun at Jazzercise. You can burn up to 800 calories
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in any of the classes offered at Lutz Jazzercise Center. Even if you don’t think you can dance, you’ll be able to follow along thanks to the instructors’ step-by-step directions and easy-to-follow moves. Dance Mixx targets the three major muscle groups for a full body workout while you enjoy Top 40 music. Interval is based on the principles of High Intensity Interval Training (HiiT) to combine circuit based bursts of cardio and strength training. Fusion is a circuit-based High Intensity Training (HiiT) class that combines high-octane dance moves with muscle work. Flip Fusion will kick start your metabolism with muscle building sets followed by short blasts of cardio dance that will have your body burning calories for hours after your workout is over. Core targets your core and abs with cardio-plus-strength dances to chisel and engage your middle. Strike combines kickboxing and dance to knock out stress and melt calories away. Strength combines weights and resistance training to create a tight,
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Lutz Jazzercise Center offers a fun way to stay in shape at every age lean body. Classes start Monday through Friday at 5:45 a.m. with the last one at 6:30 p.m. so you’re sure to find one that fits in with your schedule. Lutz Jazzercise Center offers childcare during the morning classes Monday through Friday and in the afternoons by appointment. They also have several classes Saturday and Sunday mornings as well as Sunday afternoon. “We are unique from other Jazzercise
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Centers because we are able to have so many classes” said Deb. “Our members have a lot of choices and flexibility. Some even stay for two classes.” Lutz Jazzercise Center also offers Personal Touch Boot Camp. You’ll get personal attention from your trainer who will work with you to create a fat-blasting, muscle-chiseling workout to target the specific areas you want to work on. Deb and Kerry love the fact that
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their members have connected and become like family to each other. “We are always planning social events and celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and milestones with our members. Everyone supports and encourages each other.” This year Lutz Jazzercise Center is participating in Girl Force – a program to give back to the community and to help teen girls develop healthy habits and learn to love exercise. All year long Lutz Jazzercise Center will offer free classes to girls between 16 and 21 years old. If you’re ready to transform your body while having fun and making new friends check out the classes at Lutz Jazzercise Center today. You’ll be amazed at how much fun you’ll have while working out. And since Lutz Jazzercise Center offers programs and
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incentives to keep you motivated throughout the year, you’ll find yourself coming back to classes and looking forward to working out. Expert instructors, invigorating music, fresh workouts, fun dance moves, and major motivation – Lutz Jazzercise Center has it all. Lutz Jazzercise Center offers monthly memberships or you can pay per class. This month new students will receive 50% off their joining fee and 50% off their first month of classes. Lutz Jazzercise Center is located at 19012 First St. SW in Lutz. They offer classes Monday – Sunday. For more information or to view the class schedule, visit www.jazzercise.com or visit their Facebook page.
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Improve Your Life . . . Improve Your Hearing! By Carla Dubis
“Oh wow!” Those are the first words Dr. Judith Reese, Audiologist, hears when a patient of hers hears the TV audio streaming directly into their new hearing aids. “Oh wow,”also is often the first words from a patient’s spouse when they see that their loved one can hear the TV at a significantly lower volume than they usually have to set it, thanks to the technology that pairs hearing aids to TV volume. For someone who has helped hearing-impaired people almost 30 years in the Tampa Bay Area, Dr. Reese, too, says “Oh wow!” about the technology that keeps her job exciting. “It never gets old.” Dr. Judith L. Reese opened JC Audiology in 2005, more than 2,000 patients ago. Prior to that, she served as an audiologist at the James A. Haley and Bay Pines
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Veterans Administration hospitals, as well as the University of South Florida, where she also taught future audiologists. Her passion for helping people hear better led her to open her own private practice where she can provide unbiased recommendations in an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming and comfortable. “Being a locally-owned small business allows me to provide the best patient care and customer service I can,” says Dr. Reese. “I have no corporate rules or home office in another country to meddle with. The only boss I have is the patient in front of me.” The desire to provide an exceptional level of personal care to the hearing-impaired is, indeed, personal with Dr. Reese. “My father, my husband, and other dear family members have endured hearing loss.” She shares, “What I recommend for my patients is no different than what I
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would do for them.” Dr. Reese cites medical studies that conclude how important optimal hearing is to one’s overall health. A 2013 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, for example, showed that even mild hearing loss equates to “7 years of cognitive decline when compared to a similar age group with normal hearing.” Other research showed that hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression and accelerated brain atrophy. “I know how important hearing is for overall quality of life,” says Dr. Reese. “Maintaining hearing health keeps our brains stimulated, which offers us overall happiness in our primary health.”
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“Someone with untreated hearing loss can address these issues with hearing aids,” she adds. “The sooner hearing loss is treated, the better for one’s cognitive health and overall wellbeing.”
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Dr. Reese is licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health and certified by the Board of the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, and holds membership in the Florida Academy of Audiology and the Florida Speech-Language-Hearing Association, along with many other prestigious affiliations; patients can trust that they will receive the highest level of service at JC Audiology. Patients come to JC Audiology from all over the Tampa Bay Area, and Dr. Reese has more than a dozen patients who come from other states and countries. “Our service sets us apart,” she adds. “The best thing about this practice is the number of patients I have who have been referred by existing patients. It is the best compliment we can get.” Dr. Reese is very in tune with working with patients on an individual level. “We all have different preferences for volume and sound,” says Dr. Reese. “Taking the time to get to know my
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patients allows me to understand an individual’s preferences and make the necessary adjustments to their hearing aid for the best possible sound result.” That personal service includes taking the time to explain to a patient all they wish to know about their hearing and the available hearing solutions out there. “Many people aren’t familiar with hearing devices, the features, and the range of costs for them. I’ll take as much time as they need to help them understand everything they need to know to get them on the road to hearing better.” Dr. Reese says that many patients who were frustrated with devices they got from big box stores or franchises really appreciate the difference in service they get at JC Audiology. “We only sell one consumer product: Hearing aids. Our focus is on which device fits your lifestyle the best.” Because hearing aids can be complicated electronic, computerized devices with multiple features and price points, Dr. Reese advises all those trying to educate themselves on the
devices to ask for a no-charge, noobligation consultation. “I do these several times a week, and it really helps someone who isn’t familiar with hearing aids to get a basic understanding of everything hearing aids entail.” Larger companies, she said, spend a lot of money on full page advertisements that focuses on cost. “I focus on the patient and can often provide them with a better bargain than they can get anywhere else.” Dr. Reese also stresses, “And with the best service anywhere.” Technology in hearing aids has changed over the years, and Dr. Reese stays on top of the latest developments through continuing education and ongoing manufacturers’ training. Hearing aids now can function with multiple devices to help a hearingimpaired person with a busy lifestyle. They can interact with phones, TV streamers, hearing loops and other technologies to bring sound directly into an aid in the ear. This state-of-the-art technology can be demonstrated at JC Audiology.
JC Audiology is located at 1541 Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 201, in the North Fork Professional Center in Lutz (across from Walmart). For additional information, please call (813) 949- 1331 or visit www.jcaudiology.com, where you can read the JC Audiology blog and view the list of news source links provided. Office hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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