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Vol. 10, Issue 4, April 2014
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The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree
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Real estate broker Keith Gordon is the co-owner of Florida’s largest discount real estate brokerage firm, ADDvantage Real Estate Services. Their website is GetMoreOffers.com. Keith and his partner, Erin Knorr, started ADDvantage in 2005 with the intention of building a “customer first” discount real estate brokerage. ADDvantage has grown to over 500 listings statewide with sales over $140 million in the past 12 months alone. With 475 homes sold last year, like many industry leaders, ADDvantage Real Estate and broker, Keith Gordon, are mavericks. Keith says, “Our business has grown 400% in the last two years, supported by a highly-trained team of listing administrators and customer
support staff, social media experts and proprietary software including advanced showing and offer technology.” Their system is 100% electronic which saves customers time and the planet, trees. “Our model is rather complex and a lot of work to manage because we are maintaining many listings, dealing with hundreds of agents a week, and we are busy.” ADDvantage lists homes in almost every MLS in Florida
and sellers control 100% of the listing process. Unlike traditional agents, sellers choose how much commission to offer buyers’ agents ranging from 14%, as well as setting their own price. The uniqueness of the service is allowing the seller to control all aspects, while still giving them comprehensive marketing exposure. Sellers have an See “GetMoreOffers” on page 54
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Win RAYS Tickets!...................3 Community News/Calendar..4-5 DDM Accounting Services..10-11 Allpro Tree & Landscaping..14-15 Wollinka, Wollinka and Doddridge....................18-19 Ichiban Sushi....................22-23 St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute......................27 PLACE Summer Camps.....28-29 OrthoPraxis Counseling, Inc..32-33 Ragazzi’s................................34 Crispers............................38-39 Kauffman Tire..................42-43 Trinity Jewelers....................46 Classified................................58
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Steady and strong! That is how your heartbeat should be. Where do you turn, though, when something is wrong? Chances are, your family physician already knows the best place to send you. Joyce Gruver, of Floral City, Florida, is certainly happy that her doctors knew the best place for her heart. Joyce had been feeling exhausted, was short of breath and had a cough; she knew something was wrong but never felt like it was her heart. “I just thought I was getting old,” she said, but wisely went to her family physician who sent her to Citrus Memorial Hospital for an EKG.
After viewing her results, the cardiologist referred her to Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, which is well-known by physicians throughout Florida and beyond for its stellar programs including the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and the Arrhythmia Center of Florida. Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point was recognized in US News and World Report as one of the “Top 50 Hospitals in the Nation” for heart and heart surgery. I met Joyce and her husband Jim, a Veteran, at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, where they had come for a followup visit to the Arrhythmia Center of Florida. It was here that See “Arrhythmia” on page 50.
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Two 1st Runner Up winners will get 4 tickets and 1 parking pass, and two more 2nd Runner Up winners will have fun at the ball park with 2 tickets and a parking pass. This contest will be a lot of fun and we are really happy to give back to our readers. You make what we do possible, plain and simple. We wish we could make every entry a winner. Good luck!
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Massage of Trinity – Perfect for Mother’s Day! Massage of Trinity and Lotus Yoga has the perfect way to let your mother know she is cherished! Your mother will love being pampered with an Aromatherapy/Bhakti Massage & Microderm Treatment for the Deal Price of $90* (regular price: $105), and in her honor, Massage of Trinity will give her a choice of a FREE service. Mom will have three options for a free service: eyebrow shaping, exfoliating salt foot scrub, or an exfoliating hand treatment with paraffin dip. The “Heaven on Earth” package is on sale for Mother’s Day for $110* (regular price: $125) and includes a SeaKelp Gel Body Wrap and Mini Facial. And, to honor mom, Massage of Trinity will give her a treatment for FREE. Choices are: eyebrow shaping, exfoliating salt foot scrub, or exfoliating hand treatment with paraffin dip. *Cannot be combined with any discount card or coupon and must be used by July 31, 2014. Gift certificates are available.
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Massage of Trinity would love to hear about your best “Mom and Me” experience and is asking for short essays to post on their blog. “Mom and Me” essays will be accepted from April 20 – May 11, 2014. Massage of Trinity / Lotus Yoga is located at 4152 Rowan Road in New Port Richey. Call 727-372-9800 or visit massageoftrinity.vpweb.com. Tips For Choosing the Right Summer Care Programs It's a dreaded sound in summer: "Mom, I'm bored." And one of the main reasons you start looking for summer camps before spring has even sprung. But finding the right summer camp program for your children requires time and research. After all, you want your children to reap the potential benefits of summer camps—building self-reliance and new skills, making new friends,
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and of course, having fun. Here are a few tips from YMCA of the Suncoast to help you choose the best summer camp program for your kids. Explore Interests: Summer camp programs are a great way for children to explore areas of interest. Many summer camps focus on particular themes such as arts, sports, technology or popular culture. There are also academically focused and religious camps to choose from. At YMCA of the Suncoast, we offer summer camps dedicated to teen adventures, sports and music. We also offer a unique farm/ranch camp for children with special needs as well as a camp for children with autism. Target Variety: Some camps offer children a taste of everything. For example, there may be swimming in the morning, arts and crafts after lunch, and sports or outside time in the afternoon. There may also be other activities such as horseback riding, gymnastics, creative writing and more. The new experiences of diverse summer camp programs are especially well suited to younger children who are exploring and developing their interests. Many of the summer camp programs at YMCA of the Suncoast
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offer variety. For example, Camp Muskogee in Clearwater is located on 53 acres of reserved land with a private lake. Camp programs like underwater robotics, drum making and paintball headline this camp. Consider Day or Sleep-Away: One of the biggest questions you may face is whether your child is ready for a sleep-away camp. Older elementary, middle-school and teen campers could enjoy a camp experience away from mom and dad. If you decide sleepaway camp is right for your child, make sure you find out how the camp handles issues such as homesickness, medications, illness and injury. It's also a good idea to talk with your children about what homesickness is. Make sure they know that it's normal and that it will generally pass in a short time. Look into Financial Assistance: If finances are keeping you from signing your child up for camp, contact the camp directly and ask about financial assistance. Many camps provide scholarships to families in need. At YMCA of the Suncoast, we want to make sure all children can enjoy the summer, so we offer financial assistance to those who qualify.
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At YMCA of the Suncoast, we're ready to help your children explore a World of Adventure this summer. Contact us today to learn about our summer camp programs at ymcasuncoast.org. The Law Firm of Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge and Wollinka-Wikle Title Insurance Agency Breaks Ground on New 6,000 Square Foot Facility Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge. P.L., and Wollinka-Wikle Title Insurance Agency are pleased to announce that they have broken ground on a new 6,000 square foot building on Trinity Boulevard. In Trinity since 2007, the companies are poised to expand and service the growing base of clients in the area. The Wollinka Law Firm was established in 1971 in Holiday, Florida by Jerome E. Wollinka. In 1986, David J. Wollinka graduated from the University of Florida College of Law and joined his father at the firm. He opened a second location in Palm Harbor in 1993, and moved the firm’s Holiday office to Trinity in 2007. In 2011, Ryan A. Doddridge joined the firm and was made partner in 2013.
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“BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Pretzel” (L-R) Barbara Hanson, Jamie Durso, Ryan A. Doddridge, David J. Wollinka, Paul Wikle, Allison Lentz, Barbara Niswonge r& Laura Sullivan Photographer: Cyndie Campbell
The firm has a long history of assisting clients with legal services ranging from elder law, estate planning, real estate, and corporate law. According to David Wollinka, “We are entrenched in this community and committed to its growth our philosophy is simple: Treat people with dignity and compassion while offering competent legal advice.” Wollinka-Wikle Title Insurance Agency was formed in 1993 and presently has offices in Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Owners, David J. Wollinka and Paul J. Wikle, and their staff offer customers over 100 years of experience in the title insurance and real estate industry. See “Briefs & Calendar” on page 6
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“Briefs & Calendar” Continued from page 5 Prudential Tropical Realty Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, the new real estate brokerage network operated by HSF Affiliates LLC, today announced that Prudential Tropical Realty has joined the network and now operates as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group. The brokerage, a leader in greater Tampa Bay’s residential and commercial real estate markets dating back to 1959, is the next in a growing roster of affiliate companies that have joined the network since September. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices now accounts for more than 22,000 agents and nearly 600 offices in 26 states. “We are proud to represent Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, a brand whose namesake is the world’s most respected company, according to Barron’s,” said Dewey Mitchell, broker/owner at Florida Properties Group. “We strongly believe our new brand will resonate well with clients of all types and help our company grow. Equally important, the brand will help our agents gain even more distinction
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in the Tampa Bay marketplace.” Broker/Owner Allen Crumbley said the decision to join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was an easy one for him and Mitchell, since the brand reflects Berkshire Hathaway’s values of trust, integrity, stability and longevity. “Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a great fit for our company because we live these values every day,” he said. Crumbley added that the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand will be a boon for recruiting. “Anyone in business knows that Berkshire Hathaway is the gold standard of corporations, and now we have the exclusive opportunity to represent the name in real estate. Agents looking for a brand that is fresh, intelligent and respected should look no farther than this one.” Mitchell, Crumbley and their management team today commemorated the brand during an agent event at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. HSF Affiliates CEO Earl Lee attended the event and welcomed associates to the brand. “You have served your clients with distinction for years,” Lee said. “We are honored you have joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.” With the transition, Florida Properties HomeServices is a great fit for our company because we live these values every day,” he said.
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Crumbley added that the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand will be a boon for recruiting. “Anyone in business knows that Berkshire Hathaway is the gold standard of corporations, and now we have the exclusive opportunity to represent the name in real estate. Agents looking for a brand that is fresh, intelligent and respected should look no farther than this one.” Mitchell, Crumbley and their management team today commemorated the brand during an agent event at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. HSF Affiliates CEO Earl Lee attended the event and welcomed associates to the brand. “You have served your clients with distinction for years,” Lee said. “We are honored you have joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.” With the transition, Florida Properties Group associates gain access to a robust real estate technology platform, ongoing business consultation, professional education, marketing support and more. About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group operates 16 offices located throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties and consistently ranks among the top three real estate companies in the area. Locally owned and operated since 1959, the company offers residential,
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commercial, property management, relocation, home warranty, title, and mortgage services. For more information visit bhhsfloridaproperties.com. About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a brand-new real estate brokerage network built for a new era in residential real estate. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity. About HSF Affiliates LLC: Irvine, CA-based HSF Affiliates LLC operates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Prudential Real Estate and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. The company is a joint venture of which HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s secondlargest, full-service residential brokerage firm, is a majority owner. HomeServices of America is an affiliate of worldrenowned Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, and are used under license with no other affiliation with Prudential.
Brain Balance Achievement Center in Oldsmar Hosts Informational Meeting for Interested Parents Thurs., Apr. 24, 6:30 PM––If you are a parent with a child who has been
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diagnosed with a neurobehavioral disorder like ADHD, dyslexia, autism or Asperger’s syndrome, Tourette’s, or any number of learning disorders, Brain Balance Achievement Center in Oldsmar offers an alternative beyond the drug store. The best way to find out more about Brain Balance is to come to one of their free information events. Parents also can come in for a free tour, sit down one-on-one with the Center director and see for themselves what all of the buzz is about. This “brain-based, not drug-based” program is based on Dr. Robert J. Melillo’s research on neurobehavioral disorders. Dr. Melillo is a world-renowned neurologist, professor and author. Brain Balance is not a medical facility, and so it does not employ doctors, write prescriptions for medications, or accept insurance.The unique Brain Balance Programs® address the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and cognitive activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines. Mark your calendar to attend the informational meeting on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. to see if it’s a right fit for your family. Brain Balance is located at 4022 Tampa Rd., Suite 6. Please call (813) 475-6977 for more information or visit brainbalancecenters.com.
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His and Hers: Vaccines, Screenings & Vitamins for Your Health Wed, April 30, Noon––Medical Center of Trinity will hold a seminar entitled “His and Hers: Vaccines, Screenings & Vitamins for Your Health” at 9330 S.R. 54 in Trinity. The seminar will be presented by family medicine physicians Stephanie Eldridge, MD, and Amir Shirmohammad, MD. Drs. Eldridge and Shirmohammad will discuss how to be proactive about your health by staying on top of necessary vaccines and screenings. They will discuss what vitamins are currently recommended for both men and women, and will address concerns of both men and women. Admission is free and includes complimentary light lunch. Seating limited reservations required. To RSVP, call 727-834-5630, or you may email MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com Huge 27th Annual River Crossing Garage Sale - Rain or Shine! Fri., May 2 & Sat. May 3, from 9 AM–4 PM––Since 1987, the River Crossing neighborhood has held its annual garage sale. You might want to pack a lunch for this big one! At least 50 families will participate with items for sale ranging from antiques, clothing, tools, household items, jewelry,
electronics, gardening tools, children’s items, books, knick-knacks and more! You’ve got nothing to lose but the best deals in town. Many families choose to contribute part of their proceeds to local charities. Directions: Little Road to River Crossing Blvd. (look for brick clock tower) in New Port Richey, one mile north of SR 54. For information, contact Allen Schwartz, president of River Crossing HOA, 376-2134. 2014 Authentically Beautiful Women’s Conference May 16, 17––Join the Women of Generations Christian Church for the
2014 Authentically Beautiful Women's Conference featuring keynote speaker and dramatist, Allison Allen. Allison has captivated audiences from the Broadway stage to Women of Faith. She loves weaving Biblical teaching and acting pieces together in unexpected ways and has spoken at conferences and retreats around the country including Saddleback Church and Campus Crusade’s National Women’s Conference. The 2014 event will be held at Generations Christian Church, 1540 Little Rd. in Trinity. Tickets are $30 (no childcare). Visit. generationscc.com/beautiful to register or call 727-375-8801.
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Businesses Choose DDM Accounting Services for Taxes, Payroll & Accounting By Julie Kanehl I know, I know, tax season just ended, but really, it’s the best time to plan ahead for next year! An experienced accountant will save you money and help you plan more effectively! More importantly, if you’re a small business owner, you know that there’s no need to wait until next year, because you need an accountant right now who can help you with everything from setting up accounting systems to taking care of payroll. Perhaps you have a dream of opening up a business, but aren’t sure where to start as far as the bookkeeping part of the business goes; well, a skilled accountant can make the difference between your business’ success and failure. Specializing in helping small to medium sized businesses with taxes, payroll and general accounting, the experts at DDM Accounting Services are ready to put it all into place. DDM Accounting Services was founded in 1993, and Debbie Murphy has been in the accounting business since she was a teenager, which is when she started helping to keep the
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books of a florist that she worked for. A graduate of Long Island University in New York, Debbie worked for Debbie Murphy many accounting firms before she went out on her own, so that she could have a more flexible schedule for her family and three daughters. Today, her daughters are all grown up, and she has the amazing opportunity to have one of them on her accounting team. Now partnering with her daughter, Kelly Murphy, CPA, DDM Accounting provides detailed, reliable accounting services, coupled with a desire to take the time to do it right. Debbie’s experience working for many CPA firms left her feeling as if the larger firms valued the billable hour more than the quality time spent on each project, and she felt that she wanted to focus on helping businesses
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to succeed. As a result, her company approaches each client with a quality over quantity approach. Debbie says, “I feel like I offer a better product and a higher quality product than the accountant that’s going to charge for every minute spent, every single text message or email.” She adds, “At DDM we take a personal approach.” Their personal approach to each client and their goal of building trust as a strong foundation makes a huge difference. Whether you need personal or business income tax preparation, bookkeeping, small business accounting or even debt consolidation, DDM Accounting Services will provide you with a service that is professional, personal and reliable. Debbie says, “I always tell people, especially small business owners, that there’s nothing that can’t be fixed!” Do What You Love, Let DDM Do the Accounting! It’s been a dream of mine to open a small business, but to be honest all I have is a product and a dream. I would honestly have no idea how to
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make that dream into a reality, and reality involves involve keeping track of spending, income, payroll and more; and once again, these are not the things I know well. It’s almost enough to make me want to abandon the dream! Say, “Forget it, I don’t know how to do those things!” But, mother and daughter team, Debbie and Kelly Murphy are experienced at helping small and medium-sized business owners put these elements in place, and what’s more, keep them running smoothly so that the business can become a success. Debbie says, “My goal is to take care of the accounting aspect of your small business, so that you can concentrate on your business.” She adds, “You do what you do best, and I’ll do what I do best.” DDM Accounting Services offers a wide-range of accounting services that can really be personalized to your business’ needs including bookkeeping, payroll, and organizing receipts and financial statements for monthly, quarterly or yearly tax preparation. They’ve even had experience working with inventors who are looking for a
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way to invest in their idea while protecting their assets. Specifically, DDM is experienced at helping people set up their business entities, including corporate filing and accounting records creation, and can even train your staff to operate ac-
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counting software such as Quickbooks. Additionally, they can handle the “Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable” portions of your business with complete reporting. Whether you need payroll and payroll tax setup, or you need someone to keep track of your financial statements to make sure that everything is on par, DDM Accounting Services is prepared to help. What’s more, the work that you need done can be done remotely, in your office or any combination of the two. Really, DDM Accounting Serv-
ices is your personal, as well as professional, solution to any of your business accounting needs. So, when you feel that it’s time for your business to have accountants with heart, choose Debbie and Kelly Murphy at DDM Accounting Services. Find additional information about DDM Accounting Services in Palm Harbor online at www.ddmaccountingservices.com. Contact Debbie Murphy at ddmurph12@gmail.com or you may call 727-641-5021 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your accounting needs.
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Allpro Tree and Landscaping Certified Arborist and Landscaping Professional By Katie Thomas Serving the Tampa Bay area with quality tree and landscaping services, Allpro Tree and Landscaping works to keep your commercial and residential sites looking fresh, trimmed and healthy. Whether you are in need of professional landscape design and installation, or safe tree service, Allpro has the skill, knowledge and experience to exceed your expectations and get your foliage looking fabulous! Allpro Tree and Landscaping services include landscape design and installation, tree-trimming and removal, rock beds and mulch, stump grinding, sod installation and removal and tractor work. Allpro uses a CAD program that actually shows you “after” pictures of your future landscape project. Pete Spiridis, owner and operator of Allpro Tree and Landscaping is a certified arborist. Pete believes that quality performance comes with working safe and smart, while utilizing the right tools for each individual job. In
order to keep up with today’s industry standards, Pete sends all team members at Allpro to regular safety and technique courses at the International Society of Arboriculture. Pete’s expectations for himself and his team are set with high standards and he strives for excellence in his work. “I started my business as a young kid right out of high school in 1997. I took over my dad’s lawn service and ran that for a number of years,” says Pete. “I thought I would like to go in a different direction, so I gave massage therapy a shot, but as I would watch maintenance crews at work outside my air-conditioned unit, I realized that I was kidding myself and my true passion was in outside, hands-on work. I shut down my massage business and purchased equipment the next day. I started mowing lawns again but also added trees and landscaping to my service and was very successful, maintaining over 400 weekly clients.” As Pete’s business grew, he recognized early on that he wanted to do
more for himself and his clients. “I wasn’t happy because I stand for something and I wasn’t reaching my full potential. My quality of life wasn’t what it should be and I let my stress take over, which in turn affected my personal life as a husband and my faith,” says Pete. “I knew that change was in order because God had bigger plans for me. In 2007, I opened up Allpro Tree and Landscaping to provide better, quality assured services. My wife and I came up with this name, Allpro, because to us it means that at we are who we say we are – All professionals, no more day laborers. You must know your area of expertise. We only focus on trees and landscaping, which sets us apart from others. I hold myself accountable to give true and honest meaning behind the name Allpro.” Pete adds, “I believe that in order to be the best, you need to gain as much knowledge in your field as possible. So in 2011, I earned the title Certified Arborist and with that title I maintain CEUs and also take the advantage of sending my team members
to classes so they can be the best at what they do. I am only as good as my team, so I make sure they are the best.” Team members at Allpro Tree and Landscaping are always in recognizable uniforms, so you can know exactly who is working on the job! Fully licensed and insured, Allpro Tree and Landscaping is dedicated to providing clients with the best service possible in a way that doesn’t harm you, your yard or the trees they are working with. Pete takes every step to ensure that he and his team are the professionals who do it all and do it the best when it comes to tree and landscaping services. When hiring a tree and landscaping service, working with a certified arborist is the smart way to go. Improperly pruned trees are at risk for disease, which can lead to them having to be removed. Trees and a beautifully landscaped yard add value to your home and business. We are all so lucky to live in tropical Florida, where we can enjoy plants and lush trees year round. From tropical palms and
Before citrus trees to the glorious southern live oak and towering pine trees, Certified Arborist Pete Spiridis of Allpro has the knowledge to keep your Florida landscape looking its best. Allpro was chosen as the Super Service Award Winner for Angie’s List customers in 2013. This award is highly prestigious and is only given to the top five percent of companies chosen by Angie’s List as earning the Super Service title. Ken H. of Tarpon Springs says, “Pete is very professional. We called several tree services and Allpro’s pricing was the best. Pete was also the most professional. He got all the permits needed for the work we needed done. Pete was on the job site the entire time, working right alongside his
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team. His equipment is adequate to get any job done, small or large. The team cleaned up all debris and left our yard looking great!” Another satisfied client, Armand says, “Allpro owner Pete and his crew removed one large oak using a crane, removed three smaller trees and included stump grinding as part of their services. One of the oaks was overhanging over the garage roof and was raised and trimmed by the crew to open up space. My backyard oak was also trimmed. Pete prepped the yard for new sod and installed new St. Augustine sod after removing piles of block, brick and small trees. The sod provided was the best I have seen after two re-sodding projects. All the work was completed in two days and
cleaned up, including a freshly pressure washed driveway. Overall the work was excellent and professional. I will be using Allpro again!” The Allpro team can help you before and after big storms by helping you in finding dangerous limbs that may harm your home or even coming by after a storm to help you clean up. Pete is all about safety and works to protect you and your family from instances that could possibly be harmful. He takes precautionary measures and with Hurricane season right around the corner, it’s best to be preventative rather than reactive! Allpro is rated as a top professional tree and landscaping service throughout the Tampa Bay area. Christine says, “The crew shows up on time, working
quickly and efficiently to finish a job. I am very pleased with Allpro’s professionalism and service!” Whether you are in need of a specialized arborist’s opinion, landscaping design, clean-up services or tree/debris removal – Allpro’s pro attitude and services are the best you can get! Pete says, “When you have a tree to be trimmed, make sure the tree service you are hiring loves that tree as much as you do! Hire a certified arborist, not some doorknocker claiming to give you a deal. You will get the best with Allpro!” To contact Allpro Tree and Landscaping for an estimate, please call Pete at (813) 244-9234 or (727) 409-3315. Visit www.myallpro.com for photographs and check out reviews on Angie’s List!
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Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge Legal Guidance Built on the Tradition of Integrity By Marcy Sanford If you are looking for an attorney you can trust, you can talk to, and who can help you understand the intricacies and importance of estate planning, elder law, real estate law, corporate matters, asset protection, and tax reduction strategies, then you can look to the law firm of Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge. With offices conveniently located in Trinity, Spring Hill, Palm Harbor, and Tampa, clients enjoy the friendly professionalism of attorneys David Wollinka and Ryan Doddridge and the rest of the knowledgeable staff of Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge, who make you feel welcome the moment you walk in their doors. “Once you become part of our family, you are welcome to call us with questions or concerns at anytime,” says David Wollinka. “We pride ourselves on being very accessible to our clients and getting back to them as quickly as possible with the answers to their questions.”
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“We have been extremely pleased with the law firm of Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge,” says Innisbrook’s OnSite Broker Debbie Nobile. “Ryan Doddridge and everyone at the firm is always extremely responsive and helpful with any questions we have. They are very attentive and help us with all our needs. We really enjoy working with them.” Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge has been helping families, real estate professionals, small business owners, and individuals since 1971. Since that time, they have grown and expanded with four office locations and plans for a new, spacious office located on Trinity Boulevard in Trinity set to open this Fall. Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts: “Many people think that estate planning is only for very wealthy people,” says David. “But that simply isn’t true. Everyone can benefit from estate planning. Many problems can arise if a person does not have an estate plan in place. A few simple documents can
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Cyndie Campbell, Barbara Hansen, Laura Adams, Ryan Doddridge, David Wollinka, Barbie Allen, Jamie Durso & Laura Sullivan save a lot of heartbreak and pain in the long run. Plus, estate planning can save your heirs’ money by minimizing estate and gift taxes.” Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge realize each client has different needs
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and considerations and they develop a strategic plan for each client on a case-by-case basis. Elder Law: Unfortunately accidents can happen at anytime and people can become incapacitated
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overnight. The attorneys at Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge understand the hurdles the elderly must overcome. They will work with you to help provide peace of mind to you, your family, and your friends. Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge provide services in guardianships, Medicaid, incapacity planning, and special needs trusts.
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Real Estate: Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge represents clients in all types of real estate matters. The firm will prepare purchase contracts and leases, and has represented buyers and sellers of both residential and commercial properties. The firm has also represented banks and other financial organizations with respect to commercial real estate loans. The attorneys of Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge analyze title insurance and provide representation at closings. The firm also represents clients in quiet title actions, landlord-tenant disputes, and the prosecution and defense of foreclosure suits. Corporate Matters and Asset Protection: “We have seen instances where individuals have lost most of their assets due to accidents caused by someone in their family,” says David. “With proper asset protection that could have been prevented.” Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge will devise a strategic plan to protect you or your businesses assets. If you are starting a new business, Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge can be a valuable partner. They can help you set up your new business and navigate all the decisions you have to
make. They can also prepare and file annual reports, maintain corporate books and records, and prepare annual and special minutes as needed. Tax Reduction Strategies: There are many different ways to reduce tax exposure, such as gifting programs and certain specialized trusts. The attorneys at Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge consider the individualized needs of each of their clients when strategizing to reduce tax exposure. They understand that every case is different and spend the time needed to find out what each client’s needs are in order to tailor a plan to help them reach their goals. David Wollinka has been with Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge since 1986. Happily married and father to five children, David is a Tarpon Springs native. He is a proud University of Florida graduate and is very involved with the East Lake, Tarpon Springs, and Trinity communities. Ryan Doddridge has been with Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge since 2011. A St. Petersburg native, Ryan now lives in Tarpon Springs with his wife and two sons. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and Southern Methodist University. Ryan is active with many legal and
local associations including the West Pasco and Clearwater Bar Associations, West Pasco Estate Planning Attorneys Association, West Pasco Real Estate Council, North Suncoast Estate Planning Council and the Suncoast Guardian Association. If you are looking for attorneys you can trust to help you make decisions and plan for your and your family’s future, turn to Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge. Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge has four convenient locations. Pasco County Office in Trinity at Trinity Professional Center, 1835 Health Care Drive; phone: 727-937-4177. Pinellas County Office in Palm Harbor at 3204 Alternate 19 North; phone: 727-781-5444. Hernando County Office in Spring Hill at 13575 Linden Drive; phone: 352-5565271. Hillsborough County Office in Tampa at 13801 N. Dale Mabry Highway; phone: 727-937-4177. Find more information at Wollinka.com. Call Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge today for an appointment so you can rest easier tonight.
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3/3/3 plus office/den - 2514 htd sq ft Shows like a model formal lv & dr rooms, kitchen overlooks family room, master w/sitting area, two guest bedrooms w/their own bathrooms, extended paved lanai w/view of the pond. $345,000 3/2/oversized 2 plus htd enclosed lanai 2307 htd sq.ft. Wow! Fabulous home w/formal lv & DR, Kitchen w/white cabinets w/raised panel doors, pullout shelves, corian counters overlooks the family room w/plantation shutters. Master bd w/two walk in closets, master bath w/Jacuzzi tub, walk in shower. Heated enclosed lanai w/a tranquil view of the large pond practically from every window! This home offers much more including newer roof, a/c system, extra insulation & water softener. ITS A MUST SEE $315,000 2/2/2 1689 htd sq ft. This villa is an end unit which makes it light and bright! As you enter into the villa you have soaring ceilings and tile flooring throughout all the main areas for easy care. The kitchen is open to the dining & living room which makes entertaining easy! The two bedrooms have designer style laminate flooring. New a/c system and a brick paved patio to enjoy the outdoors. This is a must see. $188,927
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2+/2/2 1662 htd sq ft. Once you enter into this home you have vaulted ceilings, designer style laminate flooring in the living & dining rooms. The living room has a wood burning fireplace w/mantle and double pocket doors lead you into the den,home office or 3rd bedroom. Kitchen has cabinet pantry and wonderful breakfast nook area w/french doors to the enclosed lanai. The master has plenty of room for all your pieces and pocket door to the master bath w/dual sinks, large walk in closet and separate toilet area w/walk in shower. This home also offers a new roof just a year old. you can walk to the community pool & club house and elementary school too! $159,900
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Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro ~ Chinese, Japanese & Thai Cuisine By Julie Kanehl Trinity loves Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro for its amazing variety of Asian foods, including Chinese food, Japanese specialties and Thai cuisine! Of course, their namesake means “Number One Sushi,” which fits, because for sushi connoisseurs, theirs is known for being fresh, beautiful and delicious. Take all of these freshly prepared foods, add an elegant and modern atmosphere, and you’ve got Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro, located at the corner of S.R. 54 and Duck Slough Blvd. in the Trinity Village Center. Ivan Chen, whose soft-spoken nature and customer-oriented approach helps make Ichiban Sushi & Asian Bistro the success that it is, says, “We serve only the freshest fish, and our sushi chefs have been doing what they do for ages.” Recently renovated, this successful restaurant is entering its seventh year in Trinity. Its dining area is beautifully decorated with chestnut wood floors and matching tables, sleek black booths and chairs, and set against a white backdrop with just
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the right amount of eastern flare. Complete with both a sushi bar and a sake bar, Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro is perfect for lunch or dinner. What’s more, the possibilities are endless thanks to their gigantic menu and their affordable prices. One customer said, “There is a reason Ichiban had to expand within a short time of opening - because their sushi is fun, creative and delicious! I love sitting at the sushi bar itself, where the chefs create little treats that are always delicious! And the sake they serve is reasonably priced and very good!” What makes Ichiban Sushi so unique is the versatility in their menu, making it easy for everyone in each dining group to find something they love. Instead of having to choose between Chinese dishes and going out for sushi, everyone will enjoy their meal and leave happy. In fact, they even offer a children’s menu, for the youngest people in the party. Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro manages to be the perfect place for a cozy date night, a business lunch and a family dinner, all thanks to their vast menu, affordable
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prices and friendly service. One customer said, “We love this restaurant, the service and the food are amazing, we go a least once a week.” If you’re looking for a delicious lunch that will transport you out of the ordinary and into a tiny bit of heaven, come in for lunch at Ichiban Sushi & Asian Bistro. The lunch specials are really affordable, so affordable that you should just save yourself the trip to drive-through, because for less than $10, you could be enjoying a real meal and dining on two sushi rolls, or General Tso’s Chicken, their Pad Thai, their Sweet & Sour chicken or pork, or their Pineapple Fried Rice, just to name a few. From sushi to rice dishes, to noodles, to wok-style favorites, their lunch menu is quite a bang for the buck. Start Happy, Leave Happy! Happy Hour is every day from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and, if you’re in the mood to try something special, Ivan says you’ve got to try their sake. Sake, like wine, can range in taste from strong and dramatic to smooth and
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sweet, and Ichiban is proud to have quite a selection of sake for guests to choose from. Next time you stop by, you should try some! Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro offers a large variety of hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads to begin your scrumptious meal. Sushi is an excellent way to begin your meal, especially if you appreciate sushi, but plan on having one of their many other specialties. To start, cold appetizers are primarily seafood dishes, including sushi, sashimi, tuna tataki, tuna or salmon tartar, Usuzukuri (thin slices of white fish with yuzu sauce), Sunomono (different kinds of seafood seasoned in a delicate vinegar sauce), and that is just to name a few. While there are too many to name, some of the hot appetizers include dumplings, fan-favorite fried crab Rangoon, shrimp and vegetable tempura, egg rolls, spring rolls and edamame. Serving soup is an Asian tradition that thankfully carries on, and Ichiban Sushi & Asian Bistro offers more than most restaurants. From vegetable Tom Yum Goong and Wonton soup to egg drop soup, to Miso soup and seafood
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soop to Tom Yum Goong, these are a great way to warm the tummy up for lunch or dinner. Salads range from a traditional American served with their “house” Japanese dressing to more traditional versions, such as seaweed salads, kani salads, baby octopus salad, avocado salad and their excellent Treasure Island salad, which is mixed raw fish seaweed on top of half of an avocado and mixed spring greens. Come for the Sushi! Known for being dramatically and visually appealing as well as fresh and tasty, the sushi from Ichiban has an entire menu of its own. With raw and “non raw fish style” (read: cooked!),
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sushi really means “with rice” so don’t be afraid! There is a sushi for everyone! The sushi menu offers traditional favorites such as the California Roll, the Volcano Roll, the Spicy Tuna Roll and the Mexican Roll, but they also have a creative selection that takes the sushi up a notch. Ivan says, “People love our sushi, especially the Hot Lover Roll!” The Hot Lover Roll is one of their “Non-Raw” sushi options that include shrimp tempura, avocado, spicy tuna and crunch wrapped in soybean paper with their chef’s special sauce to bring it all together. Many customers love to order sashimi as well, which is always fresh! Of course, the majority of sushi lovers
order a combination of the two, so Ichiban Sushi makes it easy by offering Sushi Bar Entrees like their Love Boat, which includes 10 pieces of sushi, 12 pieces of Sashimi and two chef’s special rolls! One thing’s for sure, there are plenty of sushi options! Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Oh My! If you’re not one for sushi, you’re in luck, because Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro has an abundant selection of Asian foods, cooked in a myriad of ways-from the wok to fried tempura, to Teriyaki and Thai Curry. Ivan said, “Our Crispy Shrimp and Chicken with Honey Walnut Sauce is one of our most popular dishes.” Pad Thai, Lo Mein, Udon
Noodles, Chicken or Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken and Vegetable Tempura-to Curry. Recent customer, Ashley, said, “I love sushi, and my husband loves the stir fry! There’s something for everyone there! Even our pickiest of friends loves their Chicken Teriyaki. The food is always fresh, delicious, and with good sized portions. We love it!” Ichiban Sushi is also an excellent choice for take-out and even for special parties, as they have a private room that seats up to 14 people comfortably – perfect for a birthday, anniversary or any-day-of-the-week party! Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro is located at 10710 S.R. 54, Suite 104, in the Trinity Village Center plaza at the corner of S.R. 54 and Duck Slough Blvd. Ichiban is open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m.– 10:30 p.m. on Mon. – Thurs, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., and 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m. on Sun. For reservations, call 727-372-5888.
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New Partnership Leads to Perfect Primary Care for You!
Dr. Luis F. Ycaza Warm. Personable. Welcoming. Many people like the convenience of large medical entities, places where they can have both their primary and specialty care needs met. But, “warm, personable, and welcoming” seem to get lost in these number-driven complex corporations. What was lost can now be found! You will now find the warm, personable, and welcoming primary and specialty care that you desire and deserve at St. Francis Sleep, Allergy and Lung Institute! Since their doors opened, Frank Averill, MD, has given world class specialty care for sleep, allergy and pulmonary issues. St. Francis Sleep, Allergy and Lung Institute has always been where your mind, body and spirit are taken into account. Now, Dr. Ycaza has joined St. Francis to provide primary care in the same culture of caring and excellence. Dr. Luis F. Ycaza is a Doctor of Osteopathy with over 16 years of experience as a primary care physician.
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He can take care of all of your primary medical needs. In addition, his areas of expertise include: Weight Loss, Pain Management, Osteopathic Manipulation, Trigger Point Injections, Joint Infiltrations, Pharmacological Therapy, Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA), Medical Examinations and treating Personal Injuries. Dr. Ycaza is also a Certified Civil Surgeon designated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to conduct medical examinations and vaccinations for people who are applying for permanent residence status. Language is not a barrier – Dr. Ycaza is fluent in both Spanish and English. Dr. Ycaza was born in Quito, Ecuador, in 1965. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in PreMedicine from Oklahoma City University in 1990, graduating Cum Laude. He went on to earn his medical degree in 1994 at Oklahoma State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He pursued his Osteopathic Internship at Tulsa Regional Medical Center and moved to Tampa in 1995 for his Residency Program in Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida. He completed the program at Meridia South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Ycaza joined St. Francis – “Where Care is Guided by Prayer” – via prayer itself. St. Francis is a Christian medical practice founded by a
Catholic Franciscan couple (hence, the name St. Francis). St. Francis is blessed to have people who volunteer weekly to come to the chapel located in their Clearwater office to pray for the patients and their medical providers. They believe that there is real power in prayer. That power was seen the first day that one of these beautiful “Apostolic Intercessors” began praying. A priest texted Dr. Ycaza’s son and asked him to tell Dr. Ycaza to go to St. Francis to pick up prayer cards. The Averills had been praying for a wonderful, congruent primary care physician to join St. Francis Sleep, Allergy and Lung Institute. Many patients had expressed a desire to have their primary medical needs cared for in the same manner and quality that Dr. Averill had cared for their sleep, allergy or pulmonary needs. At the same time, Dr. Ycaza was in a transition, desiring to leave where he had been practicing primary care. He was praying that God direct him to where he
should be. Within minutes of his entering St. Francis, it became clear that this was an answer to prayer for St. Francis, Dr. Ycaza, and their patients. All you have to do to experience this amazing care is call St. Francis Medical at (727) 447-3000 for an appointment. They take Medicare and most insurances. Qualifying Medicare patients can even lose weight at no cost to them. They are offering extended hours for your convenience. You can find more info at StFrancisMed.com. We recommend you call them today!
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Offers Summer Camps and Specialty Camps for Pasco Students in 2014 By Dara Tucker PLACE (Pasco Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment) is well known for providing a school age before and after school activity program operated by the District School Board of Pasco County. The before and after program is designed to provide an active and enriching environment for children who must arrive at school early, stay late, and/or require supervised activities on most school holidays. Participation is limited to elementary children, age kindergarten through fifth grade. The school cafeteria and outside play areas are utilized for PLACE activities. Supervision is provided by school board staff at a
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ratio of one adult to 25 children. The number of children enrolled at each site is determined by the special limitations and number of staff employed. The staff strive to meet the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the child in an environment that fosters positive self-esteem, initiative, independence, problem-solving, creativity, safety awareness, sense of security, self-control, community involvement, and environmental awareness. For the first time, PLACE is offering two different types of summer camps – Camp Quest and Camp WOW!. PLACE Doesn’t Stop When School Does! Camp WOW! runs consecutively
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starting the first week of summer to the week before school starts from 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This camp is designed for students who need care throughout the whole summer in an enriching environment. High interest themes and field trips (such as swimming, roller skating, bowling, and movie day) take place during the camp, and age specific curriculum keep students involved in hands-on learning challenges and projects. Weekly themes include Adventures in Art, Geology and Gems, PBS, Space Invaders, Raiders of the Lost Artifact, Ocean Commotion, Tampa Bay Sports, Kids Kitchen, and Splish Splash. In Adventures in Art students will find their creative talents put to use as they learn about the different elements and mediums in art. These age-specific projects include how to draw in perspective, use of color and shape, three-dimensional sculpture, and painting bisque clay. Students end the week with a gallery walk of their displayed art. During the week of Geol-
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ogy and Gems campers will study and even create different crystals, “rocks,” and stalactites. Mining and erosion are discussed as students try to mine chocolate chips out of cookies. Depending on the campers’ age some will explore tectonics, while others will take simulations of fossil core samples or get down and dirty as they experiment with how to create the best flowing rivers. During the summer students will experience Huck’s Lost Mine from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Students will each have their own bag of gems to pan through looking for treasure in true mining style. During the weeks of PBS and
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Space Invaders, PLACE partnered with local PBS affiliates and favorite PBS Kids show creators as well NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Educational Department. Depending on their age, campers will use foundational reading skills with Super Why super heroes, apply math and science skills with CyberChase challenges, and older students put what they know to use as they create inventions with Design Squad Nation. Interested 4th and 5th grade students who love to mentor younger children can also be trained to be a Martha Speaks Reading Buddy and work weekly with a kindergartner or first grader on the highly successful PBS reading buddy initiative. To prepare for Space Invaders
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week NASA’s Educational Department are training a PLACE employee at each site on NASA’s latest interactive curriculum allowing students to learn about space exploration. Raiders of the Lost Artifact has kids digging for “fossils” and learning about archeology, while in Ocean Commotion different age groups test model surfboards they create, have boat races, and create miniature submarines. Tampa Bay Sports week has students going on a field trip to see the Tampa Bay Rays play ball – a highlight of the camp. Little chefs will love Kids Kitchen, which allows students to create kid friendly food and even serve it to their fellow campers in a mock restaurant the last day that week. During the dog days of summer Splish Splash is a great way for kids to cool down and have a silly time with water play. Camp Quest is a new two week
half day (9 a.m.-noon) specialty camp for 3rd – 5th graders. The camps will meet at Rushe Middle School, and are focused on students’ areas of interest. During June 16 – June 27 and again July 14 – July 25 students can choose between Sports (tennis or golf) or 3D Art camp, and June 30 – July11, and again July 28 – August 8 students can decide between the Culinary Arts or Robotics camp. Experienced leaders in their specialized field help make Camp Quest a high quality camp experience for kids. In Sports camp the students are coached by a tennis or golf professional. The 3-D Art camp – where students will create a stop animation video, a clay sculpture, and cast a three-dimensional sculpture from a mold – is taught by a certified art teacher. The Culinary Arts camp is taught by the Land O’ Lakes High School’s Culinary Academy’s Chef and the Robotics camp is through
Brick Buddies Junior Lego League. Camp registration for PLACE Camp WOW! starts April 14. Camp WOW! is $60 a week per child, with a $20 yearly camp registration fee per child. The fun of summer continues throughout the school year with PLACE’s before and after school program. Students are provided a safe, supervised environment where they play outside, choose from a variety of high interest centers, and put what they learn during the school day into practice during discovery activities where they create, explore, and design. For more information about Camp WOW!, Camp Quest, or PLACE before and after school programs visit http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/place or visit your child’s Pasco County School’s PLACE program.
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Angela Damianakis, MSW, LCSW Offers Real World Therapy for Real World People at OrthoPraxis Counseling By Julie Kanehl Life is about balance, and it’s easy to get lost, lost in your career, lost in your relationship, and lost within yourself. Sometimes, it takes the ear of someone who can be a guiding voice, a safe person who will not judge but listen, help and not hurt by adding to the situation personally. This is why, for so many, therapy is an excellent solution. There should be no stigma to the word. After all, if in our businesses we have a problem, we will hire an advisor, a counselor or an accountant to sort things out, why should we shy away from doing the same in our own lives? Damianakis believes that there is a better way, and a better life beyond the gridlock that has bound our lives. Angela Damianakis, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Psychotherapist who works with people from all walks of life, but specializes in working with community leaders, ministers, business executives and medical professionals.
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Damianakis notes, “I am keenly aware of the specific challenges which coexist when there is a duality Angela Damianakis of living a MSW, LCSW life with high profile public persona and a very private personal reality. The ramifications of such isolation can be extensive and come at a great cost to the individual and family.” That said, she works with everyone from stay-at-home moms to adolescent boys. According to Damianakis she began her private practice OrthoPraxis Counseling, Inc., “To provide individualized services to put an end to familial folklore that has told them to settle for things as they are. To assist clients to understand that events are not defining moments but
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provide a way to proceed in reshaping their lives.” Damianakis specializes in marriage counseling, depression, codependency, anxiety, grief and loss, and existential concerns. Damianakis explains, “Psyche actually means soul, so psychotherapy is therapy of the soul, and what I do involves the whole person, and can be understood as a healing of the soul. I am very much faith based but scientifically informed as well. In psychotherapy we go deeper than “coaching” – my function is not to be a cheerleader. The profession is highly regulated to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of clients who should not be confused with nonregulated fields like life coaching.” Graduating from Hofstra University’s New College with honors in 1991, Damianakis entered the prestigious Adelphi University’s School of Social Work earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work in 1993 and holds a Florida State License
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in Clinical Social work. Damianakis offers her clients a welcoming, comfortable, private office and designed a sensible space to have sessions and a conference room for workshops on co-dependence, ending relationship gridlock and self-harm. In fact, her office, located at 3030 Starkey Boulevard, Suite #178, just across from Longleaf, is a building that houses many businesses from accountants, attorney and architects, so clients can maintain their privacy unlike some counseling centers. Damianakis makes every effort to insure privacy and protection for her clients. “I provide a concierge service custom tailored to meet the service needs of my clients, says Damianakis. “I offer extended office hours and when necessary I have Saturday hours. Clients are provided with my cell phone so that they can call or text me. While this doesn’t guarantee immediate contact, it has been very well received by clients. I also provide clients
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to be involved in the international cause of religious freedom. Angela has her black belt in Issyshinru Karate and has completed three marathons (26.2 miles). She believes that “super peak experiences help one to break through glass OrthoPraxis Counseling offers a private, comfortable ceilings and are unquestionably teachspace for those seeking professional help from a able moments.” Licensced Psychotherapist Angela Damianakis seems to truly relate with my email which is encrypted for to the struggles that many people go added security.” through. Her educated, but personTaking a holistic approach, Damiable approach makes going to therapy anakis states, “My profession paradigm a true release, because she helps peois one which to focuses less on cause ple feel comfortable and truly wants and effect, and more on cause and for them to succeed. purpose.” A devout participant in the “I believe most people struggle at Greek Orthodox Church, Damianakis times with their purpose, identity, relaappreciates the necessity to help to intionships, and professional direction. If dividual in a holistic way. She also we live long enough there are situaspeaks Greek fluently, which can be a tions which challenge us and cause help to many people who live in our concern,” says Damianakis. area. Of course, she treats clients of 10 In addition to transpersonal psyyears and older from all religious chotherapy, or therapy of the soul, as creeds, ethnicities and races. As a wife, she puts it, she also helps clients with and parent of three, she still finds time
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traditional cognitive and behavioral therapies and rational emotive treatment. Entirely client focused, each therapy session is unique to the person, to their situation, and to that particular day. That’s the process, and therapy truly is a process. “ Damianakis explains, “I take an existential and transpersonal view, and I love to see how the mechanisms of the body intersect with the soul of a person. There is a synergy between the two, which is sublime and exciting. Psychotherapy is the conduit for meaningful inquiries and substantive dialogue. A lonely person is lonely even when lonely in a crowd of people looking outside themselves for fulfillment. ” Damianakis is truly a therapist with heart. She knows how to listen, knows how to challenge, and knows how to help heal. Marriage counseling is something that she does a lot of, and she’s Gottman Levels 1 and 2 trained. The Gottmans are leaders in the field of marriage counseling, and have won numerous awards, as well as written many books on the subject. Their scientifically based program is a very powerful and helpful approach to marriage counseling, and Damianakis knows how to properly help couples to recognize how to build a stronger relationship, and work towards a resolution. Grief and loss therapy, co-dependency work, trauma and mood disorders are areas that Damianakis has a great deal of experience with as well. She says, “Depression is a pandemic in this country and we are raising children who have, what we call ‘otherness esteem,’ where their self esteem and self worth comes from outside themselves, instead of it coming from within themselves.” Therapy is a wonderful way to see things from a different perspective, and it’s a way of recognizing and finding solutions for issues that you might
feel, but haven’t been able to identify or process successfully. Therapy can be extremely beneficial to the people who are brave enough to attempt the process, and those who have come to see Damianakis have been happy to recommend her over the years. Damianakis cautions, “In a culture where the motto is “buyer beware” please consider the value and benefit of getting help from state licensed practitioners. According to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), “Psychotherapy is the informed and intentional application of clinical methods and interpersonal stances derived from established psychological principles for the purpose of assisting people to modify their behaviors, cognitions, emotions, and/or other personal characteristics in directions that the participants deem desirable.” If you’re looking for a way past the relational or emotional gridlock in your life, make an appointment with Licensed Psychotherapist Angela Damianakis at OrthoPraxis Counseling and see the possibilities of being free of those feelings and emotions that hold you back in your life, so that you can move forward and live a better life. OrthoPraxis Counseling is located at 3030 Starkey Blvd., Suite #178, New Port Richey in the Longleaf/Trinity area. Angela Damianakis offers free phone consultations. Fees are service based. She accepts legal tender, check and major credit cards. She is available by appointment only, and offers extended business hours during the week, as well as on Saturdays. To make an appointment, pleace call 727-474-8683 (office) or 727-3644516 (cell). For more information, please visit online at www.orthopraxiscounseling.com.
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New Owners – New Menu – New Ragazzi’s! If you enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, you are going to love the changes the new owners of Ragazzi’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant have implemented. A longtime local favorite – don’t worry Ragazzi’s fans, you can still order the La Nonna – Ragazzi’s is located at the Pasco Square Shopping Center on State Road 54 in New Port Richey. New owners, Giuseppe and Christina Volo, who purchased Ragazzi’s in January this year, are bringing new life to the menu with their own family recipes, brought to you straight from Sicily via Boston. “We keep the menu simple and keep the ingredients really fresh,” said Christina. “Many of our recipes are from my husband’s mother Angela. We go to Italy once or twice a year to visit family and when we are there, we are always looking for new dishes there to try – recipes that we can bring back to offer our customers something they haven’t experienced.” Guiseppe moved to Boston, Massachusetts from Italy 18 years ago in 1996 and went straight to work in the restaurant industry. He worked his way up from dishwasher and never looked back. For the past 12 years, Guiseppe and Christina have owned two popular Pizzico Italian restaurants and martini bars in Boston so they know what it takes to keep customers coming back. They spent extensive time finding the right staff and
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brought in Guiseppe’s cousin Antonio from Sicily to help them train the staff on new recipes. Antonio has stayed on to continue helping to manage the new Ragazzi’s. Everything at Ragazzi’s has been updated – from the menu to the décor and even the website is under reconstruction. “We changed the entire look. We are adding a new bar and dessert cases and will offer gelato soon,” said Christina. “And everything is so fresh! Instead of big vendors, we are going with local, fresh produce. We have really great pizzas, new sauces and a lot of fresh, new sautéed dishes.” The coming bar will feature new wine mixers and within then next month or two, wine-based cocktails will be served. Christina concedes that sometimes people don’t like change, and that is why they have kept many, many customer favorites on the Ragazzi’s menu. We think you’ll love the new Ragazzi’s – it’s fresh, bright and offers totally authentic Italian fare.
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Eat at Crispers in Trinity – It’s Fresh, Fast & Flavorful! By Katie Thomas Crispers is the perfect place to eat when convenience, healthy ingredients and delicious choices are the order of the day. The convenient location on State Road 54 at Duck Slough Boulevard makes it easy to stop and dine in, or the take-out and catering options are perfect for nights in, office lunches and parties of any kind. With the best quality ingredients, healthy menu options and a variety of delicious lunch and dinner signature dishes, Crispers is the perfect place to grab a quick and tasty meal that you can feel good about. Well, maybe you will feel a tiny bit guilty if you indulge yourself with one of Crispers delectable desserts – yummy! The first Crispers opened in South Lakeland in 1989 with a goal to “wow” the diner with fresh, interesting flavor, and 25 years later, the restaurant is still a favorite. Not your average burgers-and-fries fast food joint, Crispers invites guests to feast on garden fresh salads, hearty stacked
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sandwiches, gourmet flatbreads, and homemade soups and chowders – all made fresh daily. We live in a fast-paced society and there is a lot to be done in a day, but just because you are short on time doesn’t mean you have to short yourself on taste and nutrition when it comes to your food choices. The growth of Crispers over the past 25 years is due to the care that has gone into providing a variety of great-tasting, healthy options for people who want to eat fresh even if they are in a hurry. Newly Expanded Menu at Crispers Crispers is still the ultimate destination for fresh, fast and flavorful eats and has a newly expanded menu that offers even more variety. There are delicious new choices for you, your friends, family and co-workers! I had the opportunity to speak with Crispers’ CEO Dawn Voss about the new changes to Crispers’ menu. Crisper’s motto is simple. “We are committed to great food,” said Dawn. “Our objective in business is to bring
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our guests what they want, provide more options and expand our menu to include more vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.” The changes are all based around customer surveys and sit-down interviews that Dawn personally conducted in order to truly gauge the Caribbean Crab Salad wants and needs of Crispers’ dedicated all the new chef-inspired creations customers. She explained, “I worked right here at our Trinity Crispers. with customers to find out what they Everything is made fresh daily and all liked, what they would like to see the food is customizable, so you can change and what they would like to see in the future. I really enjoyed find- order your meal exactly how you want to eat it! Chicken is baked fresh ing out that guests were very open daily, all lettuce and produce is with me and wanted to be more enchopped to order and soups are gaged with our brand. It made me remade in-house from scratch! You will alize that our company was being love the new option of flatbreads and well-received and our new changes to flatbread salads – you can order any the menu were going to be welcomed flatbread as a flatbread salad or any with open arms.” salad as a flatbread. Crispers’ new menu is going to New Crispers menu options inrelease in mid-April and you can taste
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clude salads, flatbreads, flatbread salads, sandwiches and wraps! Try the delicious new Caribbean Crab Salad, which is comprised of lump crab meat, mango, avocado, grape tomatoes, carrots and red onions served over a bed of fresh spring mix and romaine lettuces, served with an herb citrus dressing. You might also love the new Mediterranean Flatbread which is made with spring mix greens, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onions, roasted peppers, artichoke, pepperoncinis and Greek dressing on a whole wheat flatbread with a garlic spread – DELISH! The new Spring Flatbread is absolutely delicious with a tomato bruschetta sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh basil atop a wheat flatbread seasoned with garlic spread and served with fresh bruschetta dipping sauce! Remember you can turn any Crispers flatbread into a flatbread salad – just ask! Crispers still has all your old favorites! I love the Chicken Pecan Salad sandwich which is the perfect blend of seasoned chicken, green onions, celery, apples, tarragon, parsley, chutney and toasted pecans in a yogurt dressing and topped with crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes on perfectly baked artisan bread!
Take-out, catering and delivery are available and you can even order online! Gift cards make a great present for friends and family at Crispers and you can feel good knowing your giving the gift of healthy eating! Join the MyCrispers Reward program for specialty discounts, limited time offers and new menu items! Crispers is committed to giving back to the community and offer local organizations the chance to partner with Crispers for a day. Your organization can promote the event and 20% of the proceeds from customers who come out to support your cause are donated back to your organization! Whether you are visiting Crispers for an old favorite or want to try a fresh new item, the Crispers team welcomes you. Relax and stay awhile or get in and out fast – you can have it either way with Crispers.
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Crispers is located at 10730 State Road 54, Suite #101 (next to Suncoast Urgent Care) in Trinity. Please call (727) 232-8360 for take-out or catering. View the menu or place your order online at www.crispers.com, where you will find more information and the complete calorie count on the menu options.
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“The Tire Guys You Can Trust. Since 1936.” By Katie Thomas For quality service, great prices and a name you can trust for your automotive needs, you can’t beat Kauffman Tire at River Crossings on Little Road in New Port Richey. More than just a tire store, Kauffman Tire provides professional customer service for preventative maintenance, oil changes, brake replacement, wheel alignment and even simple tire rotation. Kauffman’s expert technicians are skilled, friendly professionals and carry out all transactions with a commitment to earn your trust with outstanding performance and customer service each
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and every time you visit. Kauffman Tire’s technicians have a thorough knowledge of all types of tires – passenger, light truck, medium truck, farm, specialty, OTR, industrial and commercial tires – and respond efficiently and effectively to all customer needs, big or small. A Family Business Trusted Since 1936 Kauffman Tire was founded in Wooster, Ohio nearly 80 years ago, in 1936 by Harry and Eva Kauffman. Despite being in the throws of the depression with war on the horizon, the automobile industry was experiencing
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a time of improvement in automotive engineering, aerodynamics, road performance and streamlined designs. Harry and Eva founded their company with a commitment to customer service, integrity and reliability. The love of the automobile and dedication to quality assurance is a big part of the Kauffman family’s way of life. In 1960, Harry and Eva’s son John joined the company after he graduated from Ohio State University. John’s knack for communications and his ambitious drive led to Kauffman Tire’s first major expansion with the opening of the company’s wholesale division. After Harry retired in 1969, John became President of Kauffman Tire and within a short time the company
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moved the headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia where it remains today. Mark Kauffman is the third generation of Kauffmans to join the business. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Mark became involved in the family business and is still to this day in charge of overseeing the overall daily operations of the entire Kauffman business. In 1991, Tom Money, John’s son-in law, joined the organization to oversee the wholesale operations in Florida. Truly a family owned and operated business to the core, Kauffman Tire continues to treat customers as family, work with team members as family and uphold the standards of excellence that Harry and Eva implemented 79 years ago. With more than 800 dedicated associates, 50 retail stores in Georgia and Florida, 14 wholesale distribution centers in seven states, four commercial tire centers, a retreading facility in Northeast Ohio and an e-commerce site called Tread Depot, Kauffman Tire has experienced exponential growth, all while being able to maintain the company policy to earn the trust of each individual customer through quality performance. In early 2003, Kauffman Tire
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so parents can feel comfortable bringing their little ones while receiving car work. Regional Manager Joey Schmidt explained the Kauffman Tire goal to integrate community with business. “Our store image is key. We want to Kauffman Tire is ready to help you keep your travels safer with excellent service and products. showcase our professionalism to the comRegional Manager Joey Schmidt and Store Manager Marc Spaak invite you to visit. munity, while proving to them that we are opened its new, state-of-the-art standards. “We are not a typical tire the best around. Store upkeep is per175,000-sq.-ft. distribution center, company,” said Marc. “We don’t focus tinent, from our uniforms to the way corporate office facility and complete on making hard sales because our goal our store is kept; we want people to technical training center in Atlanta, is to create lasting relationships and always feel welcome here. We are inGeorgia. Each technician employed build trust with each guest. We try to volved in the community in a lot of with Kauffman Tire receives full trainbe as informative as possible with anyways and we want our image to be ing to efficiently use the advanced one who enters our store and act as a well-loved and respected.” equipment at Kauffman Tire facilities. consultant to many of our customers.” Kauffman Tire is a member of the Kaufmann Tire in New Port West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Kauffman Tire in New Port Richey Richey is clean, bright, roomy and and the Better Business Bureau, par– Committed to Community welcoming. You will appreciate the ticipates in Relay for Life events, is a The local Kauffman Tire, on Litfree refreshments and Keurig coffee Toys for Tots drop off center and even tle Road at the River Crossing Shopstation located in the lobby, as well as hosts blood drives every 56 days at the ping Center, has been serving New the family friendly atmosphere that store. June 14th is World Blood Port Richey with quality service, fair Kauffman strives to offer at each loDonor Day and the Blood Mobile will pricing and professional excellence for cation. Kauffman Tire is all about be at Kauffman Tire if you’d like to the past 12 years. Store Manager Marc family and is even working on adding donate. On May 16th, Kauffman Tire designated kids’ play areas to stores, Spaak upholds his store to the highest will be participating in Trinity’s Relay for Life – just another way to become involved with your community and join Kauffman Tire in giving back! Being a big part of the community is very important to the Kauffman Tire family. Recently the company teamed up with the Tampa Bay Rays to offer great deals to the community. Anytime the Rays hit a homerun in the 4th inning of a game, mention it at Kauffman and get $144 off any set of four tires! If you buy tires for your car through Kauffman, you receive great service in addition to free flat repairs, tire rotation and balance, and road
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hazard checks for the lifetime of your tire purchase. Kauffman specializes in Goodyear, Toyo and Cooper tires, but is able to get any type of tire a guest may need. Customer John Andrews says, “I recently visited Kauffman Tire in New Port Richey. After considering Goodyear, Cooper and Michelin brands - I purchased four Michelin Defender tires and a wheel alignment. Salesperson John Punturo was very helpful in offering information about different tire brands, their respective prices and rebates. I have purchased tires through Kauffman in the past and have been very pleased with the professionalism, knowledge and service of the staff. I enjoy the clean waiting area and thank Kauffman for having a service directed and customer-oriented staff. It is a pleasure doing business with employees who are so friendly and helpful to customers. I look forward to continued business at this location.” Kauffman Tire stays true to family roots and the original values set in place 79 years ago, while staying on top of the latest techniques and innovative solutions for tire maintenance and automobile preventive maintenance services. You can count on Kauffman Tire to provide honest, quality service. Kauffman Tire is located at 5444 Little Road in New Port Richey. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sat. Please call (727) 341- 5962 for more information or visit www.Kauffmantire.com. Other Kauffman Tire locations can be found in Brandon, Lakeland, Bradenton, Tampa and St. Petersburg. Kauffman Tire is expanding throughout our area, so you can be served by the best wherever your location!
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Your Neighborhood Agrees… It’s Time Now in their eighth year, Trinity Custom Jewelers explains the formula for their success with an interview with your personal jeweler. “Our ad It’s Time You Had Your Own Personal Jeweler was created after hearing our customers say they didn’t know of a jeweler who did the work on the premises or created custom designs. I was surprised to hear that since I thought that’s what being a jeweler was. When I started in 1988, as a jeweler in New York City, that’s what we did, created jewelry. I have over 25 years of experience as a craftsman at the bench and behind the sales counter,” explains master jeweler, jewelry designer, and diamond setter, Michael Capozzoli. “When my wife Maryanna and I opened Trinity Jewelers in 2007 we made sure the workshop and design area was open to view for our customers to see their jewelry being repaired and created. What you’ll experience when you walk into Trinity Jewelers’ showroom is a family dedicated to helping you create oneof-a-kind jewelry that has specific meaning to you, not just a designer brand that someone else tells you to like. And now that the bead fad has fizzled out, our customers are realizing that beads on a bracelet are fun but not heirlooms.” “My equal and partner in the jewelry store is my wife Maryanna. She has just as many years in the jewelry business and also holds an MBA. Her business ex-
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perience coupled with her fashion sense enables her to partner with other manufacturers and hand select beautiful jewelry that we are proud to inventory. From fashion to fine jewelry Maryanna has selected the most beautiful jewelry with prices starting at $19.95.” “So what does it take to have a piece of jewelry custom designed? The answer is simple. Just come see us. You can have a one-of-a-kind original creation made by Trinity Jewelers. Simply, just bring us an idea. We can create your next favorite piece of jewelry from just a picture or your simple sketch on a napkin. You can bring us your own gemstones and gold or we can supply what you’ll need. Your jewelry can be made using some of the oldest methods or manufacturing with some of the latest technologies in computer aided design with you at the controls and a master craftsman and designer at your side!” “Come in and experience what a master jeweler can do for you!” Trinity Jewelers is located at 9945 Trinity Blvd. Trinity, FL 34655 Store hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday 11am – 5pm 727-376-2323 www.TrinityCustomJewelers.com
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“Arrhythmia” Continued from page 1 Joyce recently underwent a fairly new treatment option called the Convergent Procedure, which is used to treat patients with difficult-to-treat, persistent atrial fibrillation. Registered Nurse and Patient Navigator Tres Millsap – who works to smoothly navigate patients like Joyce through their entire treatment process and recovery – walked me to the cafeteria where the Gruvers were enjoying lunch. We took a brisk walk back to a quiet office to talk and it was clear to see that Joyce was no longer having a problem with shortness of breath. “I feel fantastic now and I’m not just bragging!” said Joyce. It turns out that age wasn’t holding Joyce back from fully enjoying life – her ticker not ticking right was the problem! Arrhythmia Diagnosis & Treatment A cardiac arrhythmia is an abnormality in the heartbeat—whether the rhythm is too slow, too fast, or irregular. It can be nothing to worry about; or an arrhythmia could turn life threatening. Arrhythmias can be caused by any change or complication that forms in the electrical pathway
that runs from the upper chambers of the heart to the lower chambers. Sometimes this results in a heart beating under 60 beats per minute, or a heart beating over 100 times in a minute. Some irregular heartbeats will vary chaotically between the two extremes without a discernible pattern. Arrhythmia patients will often notice a racing heartbeat or a peculiar fluttering sensation in their chest or neck. They also may note that their hearts seem to be literally “skipping a beat.” Other symptoms of an arrhythmia include dizziness or fainting, fatigue, weakness, difficulty breathing or chest pain. Sometimes patients don’t notice that their heartbeat is abnormal at all. Physicians participating in the Atrial Fibrillation Program at Arrhythmia Center of Florida include Electrophysiologists Luis R. Annoni, MD, Rajiva Goyal, MD, Raul Jimenez, MD, Huang-Ta Lin, MD, Darshan V. Patel, MD, and Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, and Cardiothoracic Surgeons including Marshall DeSantis, MD, N.S. Rattehalli, MD and Michael Wahl, MD. The doctors work in concert to combine their unique skills, offering treatment options to patients with even the most difficult-to-treat and persistent atrial fibrillation. The Arrhythmia Center of Florida
has the latest state-of-the-art technology to diagnose and effectively treat cardiac patients, including an advanced 3D Mapping system and CT imaging. Cutting edge techniques such as Cardiac Cryoablation is available; in this treatment the ablation is completed with cold rather than heat and only the tip of the catheter is affected by the freezing temperature, leaving very little chance of damaging the vein it runs through. Depending on the state of your arrhythmia, there are a variety of treatment options. Some are simple, such as lifestyle change, or blood thinners and medications that can help control the symptoms of an arrhythmia or lower risk factors for other serious conditions, such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Other treatment options are: Pacemaker, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT), Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Atrioventricular Nodal (AVN) Ablation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) Ablation, Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) Ablation, Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ablation and Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation. These may be used alone or in tandem with other treatments. The doctors at the Arrhythmia Center of Florida care-
Joyce and Jim Gruver Doctors at the Arrhythmia Center of Florida were able to help Joyce enjoy an active life again! fully review each patient’s test results and health history to decide upon the most effective course of treatment. The Convergent Procedure The latest procedure available to patients at Arrhythmia Center of Florida is the Convergent Procedure that Mrs. Gruver had; performed by Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Wahl
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and Electrophysiologist Dr. Yamamura. The Convergent Procedure, though considered minimally invasive compared with other heart surgeries, is a serious procedure. But for patients like Joyce Gruver, this is a procedure that offers hope. “She is a completely changed woman now,” said Dr. Yamamura. “When she came in, she was desperate. She was very symptomatic. Her heart rate was very fast and difficult to control.” Dr. Yamamura explained that Mrs. Gruver was a candidate for the Convergent Procedure because she had already failed drug therapy
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and an unsuccessful Cardioversion procedure. He said, “Her left atrium was so enlarged already. I felt like the only shot she had was the Convergent Procedure. It is more invasive but the success rate is much higher for patients like Mrs. Gruver, who have failed other options and continue to have persistent atrial fibrillation.” Dr. Wahl pointed out, “The treatment of atrial fibrillation is very complex. We carefully evaluate patients to make sure there are no underlying structural problems that need to be repaired. If a patient does well with medicine or non-invasive
procedures, then we leave them alone.” As for those patients with difficult-to-treat atrial fibrillation, Dr. Wahl said, “We don’t want those patients to give up. We are pushing for them and we have an alternative.” Dr. Goyal explained that what the Electrophysiologist is looking for is electrical activity. “We look an how well the ablation worked – it should be electrically silent – if there are any gaps we find them and close them off.” Joyce Gruver will tell you that undergoing the Convergent Procedure was no walk in the park. She was in surgery for seven hours, spent three days in intensive care, and now she has a thin, 2-inch scar on her abdomen. But she is very happy with the results and is thankful that she went to the doctors at the Arrhythmia Center of Florida. “At first, I couldn’t believe it couldn’t be managed with medication,” said Joyce. She now enjoys a steady rhythm after her Convergent Procedure, though and happily declared, “One week ago, I had an electrocardiogram and it came back perfect!” The Convergent Procedure begins with a Cardiothoracic Surgeon navigating a special catheter, a trochar, through a small incision in the abdomen, allowing access to the poste-
rior of the atrium under direct visualization. Then using radiofrequency (focused heat), the surgeon produces complete linear lesions (scar tissue) on the outside of the heart to block abnormal electrical signals. The Electrophysiologist then threads an ablation catheter through the groin area to reach inside the upper left chamber of the heart to ensure the lesions are complete and connected, utilizing EP diagnostics to confirm that abnormal electrical signals have been interrupted. The Electrophysiologist also treats the afib from the inside of the left atrium during their portion of the procedure. The Arrhythmia Center of Florida works toward promoting awareness and education about arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and other cardiac complications. You will find information about the advanced technology used, patient education, and even how to prepare for a procedure on the Arrhythmia Center of Florida’s website, yourheartbeat.com. Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is located at 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson, FL. For more information on Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, visit www.rmchealth.com or www.heartoftampa.com; or visit on Facebook.
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“GetMoreOffers” Continued from page 1 account dashboard that enables them to manage every aspect of their listing online, 24/7. ADDvantage prides itself on the high level of customer service they provide, including fast implementation of listing changes and capturing all buyer leads on behalf of sellers. “Our rave reviews from past customers are many and we have earned our solid reputation through years of dedication and service.” MLS flat fee listing plans start at $299 for a by-owner style listing called “limited service.” Here, the seller is self-represented. The seller saves at least 50% or maybe all the commission if they sell with no agent involved. “The best plan for sellers is ‘Professional ADDvantage’ (or what we call PRO),” says broker Keith Gordon. “This is the fastest growing segment of our company. Unlike the basic limited-service plan, with PRO, they are represented by me from start to finish just like a full-service 6% listing but the cost is 45% less.” Keith suggests offering 2.5% to the buyer’s agent and his fee is $499 up front and
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.75% at close for the listing side for a total commission of around 3.25%. If the seller finds their own buyer, the total commission is just 1%. Keith says PRO saves sellers time and stress and that his experience and skill at negotiations nets sellers considerably more than if they were handling the sale on their own. Why use the PRO plan and Keith to sell? “Keith might just be the best negotiator in Florida,” says Erin Knorr. “…Keith just sold a remodeled garden home in Bird Key Sarasota for $960,000 when his list price was $950,000—in 10 days, cash, with just one offer on the table.” How did Keith get $10,000 over the asking price without a multiple-offer situation? Keith said, “I read the situation, buyer’s motivation, attitude of the buyer’s agent and just asked for the price. Negotiations are an art. My goal when negotiating an offer is to change the buyer’s agents’ expectations of the business-as-usual thinking of ‘offercounter-counter-counter-meet-in-themiddle-deal.’ This can shift outcome in your favor.” Keith explains that real estate always poses challenges, one being the notorious real estate site, Zillow. “God-Zillow, as I call it, is mentioned
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by almost every seller during the listing and selling process. The ‘Zestimate’ is always on the mind of a seller; they are annoyed by the generic aspect of Zillow’s pricing algorithm which is often way off due to lack of consideration for lot premiums, $60,000 updated kitchens, new baths, new a/c, roof or other upgrades. Buyers and lenders struggle as well with the discrepancy between Zestimates, apErin Knorr & Keith Gordon praisals, comps and of course the listing price.” “Here’s the truth,” adds homes. It is as if facebook published Keith. “In the end, who cares about 260,000,000 accounts for all US citiZillow? Yes, they have hijacked the zens with pics scraped from the InUS real estate market in a sense, by ternet and a bio with erroneous facts. posting values and pictures without If FB couldn’t find the info, they sellers’ permission and then selling ad would ‘FBestimate’ the person’s space to real estate agents throughout identity.” Keith continues, “Who the country for $2,000-$4,000 per gave Zillow that right? It might be a month per zip code, so their ads can class action lawsuit in the works, the be listed alongside consumers’ grounds being loss of value in the searches for information that isn’t even sale of one’s home.” According to real.” an article published on March 17, Keith thinks Zillow’s hay day 2013 in Inman News, Move Inc. and will come to an end and predicts it the National Association of Realtors will happen soon. “They don’t have have filed a lawsuit against Zillow sellers’ permission to post their and former Move chief strategy offi-
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cer and realtor.com president Errol Samuelson for alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and misappropriation of trade secrets. The most recent challenge to the real estate market is the flood insurance crisis. Pinellas County has 51,000 properties affected by the new flood rates. Keith explains, “In short, homes selling for $250,000 and less are most affected, homes less than $500,000 are in trouble too and the $500,000 plus are affected less so. Homes under $150,000 are especially hard-hit because the increases in flood rates are disproportionate to the PI (principal and interest) payment. Buyers paying $1200/month for a mortgage and $300 for flood insurance is too much. Buyers can’t and won’t do it. Not at the current prices. Say for example a home was valued at $150,000 a year ago, now it worth $110,000. The
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$40,000 decrease in price drops the buyer’s PI payment down to a level equaling the extra flood costs. This same reasoning applies on all affected homes UNLESS the buyer is one that has enough money to offset this disproportionate cost. High-end homes are less affected.” What should sellers do? Keith says, “Drop the price now and get sold. Good time to buy though as well. If you want waterfront or a home in a flood zone, buy it as the flood insurance market will likely stabilize after a year or two and flood prices may come down as result of competition.” GetMoreOffers.com is open and online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To speak to an agent or to get more information, please call 1-877-232-9695.
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Lilly Pad Pet Sitting. 20 years vet tech and pet sitting experience. Licensed and insured. Reasonable rates and extremely reliable, high quality service! I care for: horses, goats, dogs, cats, birds and exotics. The best care out there for all of your pets! Contact Jackie at: (727)255-9432 Frank's Handyman Service. No job too small. FREE Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call 813-625-2765. Insured. Deborah's Bookkeeping Service. No Job Too Small! 20+ years experience. Reasonable rates. Call or email for your day or evening appointment to discuss your bookkeeping needs. 727-376-2340 or deb.toro.59@gmail.com Dorothy Cleaning Services. Houses, Apartments, Offices, Vacancies, Move In/Out, Free Estimates. Call us today! 727-372-5431 AFFORDABLE POWER WINDOW REPAIR - BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES (MOBILE SERVICE) “WE COME TO YOU”. Specializing in •Power Window Repair •Power Door Locks •Door Handle Replacement •Side View Mirrors •Door Glass Replacement. Over 8 years in Pinellas County now serving Pasco County. Mention this ad to receive $10. off a new window motor and/or regulator replacement. CALL BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES 727-793-4624 OR VISIT www.powerwindowguy.com FOR A FREE QUOTE! CNA Offering Non Medical and Medical Care. Designed to fit individuals needs. Includes flexible hours and over nights. Housekeeping, errands, doctors visits, transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, and medication supervision. To customize a plan for you or your loved one , call Barb Wilken at 727-277-8562 or email barbwilkencna@gmail.com. References and level 1 and level 2 back ground checks available upon request. CAKES FOR FUN-Reasonably priced Decorated Cakes for all occasions, made especially for you. From small parties to corporate events. Also available, Cupcake Towers and Cookie Trays. Over 25 dog breed cookie cutters! Minimum 2 week notice, more for larger events including weddings. Visit our site: http://xanadu05.wix.com/cakes-forfun or call (727) 375-5446. A NEW LOOK Pressure Washing-2 car driveway $55 (includes all front sidewalks). Add $10ea. for 3 car and corner lots. Most Pool Decks & Cage $125. Fascia, soffits, gutters $100-$125 or whole home exterior most $150-$200. Fences $1per foot. Landscape cleanup and odd jobs too. www.anewlookpw.com. Call Randy 727271-2920 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: 14 Yrs. Experience, Honest, Reliable, Reasonable Rates, Trinity References. Call Rhonda: (727) 326-5447
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Mary's Cleaning Service - Licensed, Insured & Bonded professional serving Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties. No home too large or small. We supply all the necessary cleaning products that will leave your home looking & smelling wonderful! We are a pet friendly company & treat your pets & home as if they were our own. Weekly, biweekly & monthly rates available. Call for a free in home estimate today & get all of your housecleaning needs fulfilled. Call Mary (727) 389-0347 Pet sitting (dogs, cats & birds) & walking. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Honest, Reliable & DEPENDABLE! We have AFFORDABLE rates and references available upon request. Contact Brenda at (727) 947-2729 Tile and Hardwood Installation. Experienced and competitive. Over 20 years experience in tile, natural stone, laminate and hardwood flooring. Can provide referenced upon request. No job too big or too small. We aim to please! Don’t waste your money or your time on your next flooring project. Call Gilberto, 813-401-4593 or Ethan 813493-7426. "A" Behaving Pets. A creative solution for your pet's behavior issues. Not just dog training…works great for Dogs, Cats, Birds and other small animals. Stress management for rescue pets. 12 years in Pet Care Business! Also offering Pet Sitting in Trinity, East Lake and NPR. Conyact Marina at: 813-4165301 or abehavingpets@gmail.com. Thank you for your Business! Ian's Lawn service & hauling LLC offers affordable services. With our attention to detail we keep your yard looking crisp and clean,We strive to give you the most for your money and the look you desire. We offer many services most yards just $40 per month. Call us now 727-858-7120 George’s Painting. Interior/Exterior. All Work Performed by Owner. No Spraying. All Done by Hand! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Dependable. Affordable. 32 Years Experience. FREE Estimates! Call George’s Painting Today! 727-645-8215. LAWN CARE - GREEN WITH ENVY. Fertilization Lawn, Shrub and Pest Control Specialist. Hire Green with Envy and hire your neighbor. We have over 22 years in the business. We would love to earn your business! Full Service Chemical Company, Liquid & Granular Fertilization, Weed Control and Insect Control. Call Green with Envy for a free estimate and ask us about a Trinity neighbor discount. We are licensed and insured. (727) 772-4177. J&J ALUMINUM & RESCREENING INC. New Pool enclosures, patios, lanais, etc. Rescreening your existing areas. Great prices! Excellent work! SCC#131157465. DON'T DELAY CALL J&J TODAY! (727)9922923 Jessie
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Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control and Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal, Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & Insured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service (727)376-2325 SCREENING & RESCREENING SERVICES: Pool Enclosures, Lanais, Florida Rooms, Screen Rooms. Vinyl Film Windows, Vinyl Film Replacement, Vinyl Film Window Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning, Pool Enclosures, Pool Decks, Drives & Sidewalks. Licensed CBC 057155, Insured, Family Owned & Operated. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100. ADDITIONS & REMODELS: Complete design build services for Additions, Remodels, Kitchen and Bath Makeovers, Screen Enclosures, Universal Design, Storm Shutters, Soffit and Fascia Repairs. Local family owned and operated since 1990 – certified building contractor # CBC 057155 – www.mywabc.com. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100. Reliable and honest cleaning lady offering professional cleaning service. I will also walk your pet and care for your home if in need of a vacation. Over 25 years of experience! If you are looking for an organized and efficient cleaning person, call today for appointment. 727-372-2823 or 727-505-4798 Is your PC Running Slow? We can run a complete diagnostic to see if you have any viruses, malware, spyware on your system or if you just need a memory upgrade. Do you have multiple computers and want them to "talk" to each other? We can help! Call 727498-5215 for help today! IF WE CAN'T FIX IT, IT'S FREE... GUARANTEED! Low Cost Pressure Cleaning. Pool Cages, Pools Decks, Driveways (includes all sidewalks), Gutters, Eaves, House. Cage/ Deck/Drive Special: $185.00. Free Estimates - Licensed and Insured. PRESSURE CLEANING PASCO COUNTY SINCE 1995! Call Darin at (207-9176)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer many services, from switch replacements to panel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonable rates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we do troubleshooting as well! Licensed, ER13013648, and insured. For all your electrical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICAL SERVICES @ 727-937-5999. Haze Electric, LLC. Electrical contractor, Residential, commercial, service, and troubleshooting. SMALL JOB SPECIALIST, reasonable rates, many references available. Do you have receptacles or switches that don’t work? Most problems are minor and easily fixed, but some could be the cause of lightning strikes or electrical surges Resulting in unsafe conditions for people and property! Please call me for a FREE estimate for any of your electrical needs. Joe Hazewski, Haze Electric, LLC ST. # ER13014549, Pasco # ER-05974, Pinellas#
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EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION Tutoring for elementary students by (retired) teacher with 35 years experience. Will personalize practice in reading, writing or math. References available. Watch your child gain more self-confidence as skills improve! Call Dianne @ 376-3700. Writer and English Tutor - Do you need a keen eye to review, edit or rewrite important paperwork (cover letters, résumés, government forms, or other academic or professional materials)? If you struggle to organize your thoughts while writing, or need assistance speaking or writing English, contact a credentialed teacher and published writer for an affordable, per page rate. 727-264-7776. National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years experience, will tutor your child in math, reading and writing (grades K-5). Personalized reading and writing instruction (grades K-12). H.S. SAT/ACT Lang. Prep. Help your child achieve success and confidence with one on one support and assistance. References available upon request. Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574
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Backstreet Salon is looking for a few dedicated, trustworthy, and passionate independent stylists to call our salon home. Our weekly rental includes a clean work atmosphere with a washer and dryer, with use of our towels, a coffee and tea station, water dispenser, free Wi-Fi, all new equipment, separate waxing room with supplies included and great parking. We are looking for NO drama, mature, responsible, and a neat stylist who has pride and passion for their self, their clientele, and also keeps themselves updated with the newest styles and products. If you are interested please call for an interview today. All calls will be confidential. Please leave a message if we are not available to answer. 727807-3370 Trinity Fitness Center and Weight Loss Clinic LOOKING to fill positions in Sales!! Rodan + Fields Skin Care Line needs business reps who are passionate about helping others with skin care treatment products and earning commission based pay! ALSO, looking for a eager self starter as a weight loss coach!! Commission based pay for both positions and must love to network and be social! WILL TRAIN the right person. SEND resume or any info in regards to these jobs to mdcompletefitness@gmail.com or Call 727-4631250.
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