Carrollwood - Vol. 4, Issue 4, April 2016 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

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Vol. 4, Issue 4, April 2016

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene & Avila

Carrollwood Brunchies Cheers for the New Millennial by Deborah Bostock-Kelley Sitting in one of the two private meeting rooms of the upscale neighborhood breakfast and brunch spot, Brunchies owner Bill Kranich described the 200 seat restaurant just beyond the wood and glass double doors. “A Cheers of the new millennial,” he said, as he looked out at the many guests of all ages enjoying breakfast in his family-friendly restaurant. Kranich is proud, that just like the

vintage 80s to 90s TV series, because he is hands on at the restaurant every day, he knows the names of all of his returning patrons. As he scanned the room, he said that there were a few new faces, but 75% were regulars who came back for good, fresh food and competitive pricing.With breakfast and lunch items served all day, Brunchies remains a favorite hangout for locals and visitors alike. A review on Yelp revealed that customers don’t have to be local to See “Brunchies” on page 24.

Relax and Rejuvenate at LaVida Massage in Carrollwood Leave the stresses of your day behind and step into the world of ultimate relaxation at LaVida Massage in Carrollwood, where a healthier, more satisfying lifestyle is only a massage away. With a comfortable, trendy atmosphere and gender neutral setting, LaVida Massage is perfect for the entire family.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Sound Exchange Seeks Vintage Stereo Equipment....3 Community Calendar/ News Briefs..................4-5 Treemart.......................................................12-13 Elite Roofing Services...................................14-15

Osaka Sushi & Grill......................................18-19 Florida Hospital Center Ice...........................22-23

PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT 1185

Win Tampa Bay Buccaneers Season Tickets.........16

Conveniently located at the intersection of Dale Mabry and Northdale Blvd. in the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center, LaVida Massage Carrollwood is open 7 days a week, with extended hours to better serve you. Part of a highly regarded Nationwide chain, LaVida Massage is well See “La Vida” on page 28.

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Sound Exchange Seeks Vintage Stereo Equipment Submitted In preparation for Record Store Day, an annual event that celebrates independent record stores and sees the release of hundreds of limited edition vinyl titles, Sound Exchange is working to increase its inventory of turntables. And the source for the company's used turntables is the same as its source for all the other used items in its stores: the public. "Sound Exchange is a marketplace," says Marketing Director and Vinyl Buyer Erin Stoy. Whether it's CDs, records, or stereo equipment, our goal is to buy people's unwanted items and then put them in the hands of those who will enjoy them." While music and movies must be in excellent condition for Sound Exchange to buy them, there is more leeway with the condition of vintage stereo equipment. Sound Exchange has in-house repair services, which allows the company to buy certain equipment even if it isn't in working order. Good quality receivers, amplifiers, reel-to-reel players, and turntables from the 1970s and early1980s can be repaired or - worst case - can often be used for parts.

Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle Directly mailed once a month to 15,000 households in zip codes 33618, 33624 & 33613 220 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (813) 928-6124; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: alexis@nnlflorida.com © 2016 Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle Publisher Matt Selby Advertising Sales Jared Nager (Manager) Linda Viega Mike Bird Accounting Manager Alexis Selby Marketing & Development Ashley Knoblach Art Director Tony Sica

If you have vintage stereo gear sitting unused, consider cleaning out that closet and getting some cash in return. And mark your calendars: Record Store Day is Saturday, April 16. Sound Exchange in Tampa is located at 14246 N. Nebraska Ave. and can be reached at (813) 9789316, hours are Mon. - Sat. 11am – 9pm, Sunday 11am – 7pm; Brandon at 805 W. Bloomingdale Ave., (813) 651- 9316, hours are Mon. - Thurs. 11am – 8pm, Fri. -Sat.

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11am – 9pm, and Sun. noon – 6pm; and Pinellas Park at 7688 46th St North, (727) 545-0042, hours are Mon. - Thurs. 11am – 8pm, Fri. - Sat. 10am – 8pm, and Sun. noon – 6pm. For more information please visit their website at www.SoundExchangeTampaBay.com or their Facebook page at Facebook.com/SoundExchangeTampaBay.

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Editor Alexis Selby Correspondents Julie Kanehl Marcy Sanford Pamela Sica Katie Thomas Kim Thomas Dara Tucker Deborah Bostock-Kelley

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Community Calendar & News Briefs Sat. April 9, from 6pm-10pm at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 10110 N. Central Ave. in Tampa Most Holy Redeemer Church is holding an evening of Spanish/English Christian music! Performances by H2O and J. Julian - two musical performances in one night! Tickets are as follows: Adults$10; Adolescents (8-18)-$5; Youth (under 8)-FREE Food will be available for purchase. FREE parking! For more info call (813) 9332859 or visit facebook.com/MHRTampa.

music featuring some of Tampa Bay's top musicians, including Chuck Berlin (a long time pianist who played in New Orleans for nearly 40 years) and John Lamb (former bassist of the Duke Ellington Jazz Orchestra) will surely make for an entertaining evening. The musicians will be joined by Christian Bianchet on drums, James Wall on trombone and other invited musicians. The concert is being organized by James Wall, as an Eagle Scout project to collect donations for a local food pantry. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring a donation of food. For more information please call James Wall at (813) 347-8111 or email J@mesWall.com.

Boy Scout Eagle Project Hosts Concert to Benefit Local Food Pantry

Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents A Night at the Tropicana

April 10 at 4 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 14920 Hutchison Road, Tampa A concert of traditional jazz

Sat. April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Centro Asturiano, 1913 North Nebraska Ave. in Tampa Join in for a night of great food,

Live Performances Hosted by Most Holy Redeemer Church

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drinks, gaming tables and live music performed by Caribeño Tropical. All proceeds benefit he Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. Tickets can be purchased through www.lawrenceamartucci.com. General admission is $65.00 and includes the buffet. VIP tickets are $100.00 and includes buffet, beer and wine. Sponsorship packages are also available. About the Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp FOUNDER: The Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. was founded in 2011 by Luana Martucci, sister of the late Lawrence Martucci. Luana, started this foundation in order to honor her brother who was diagnosed with a tumor at 4 years old and later died at the age of 6 years old in 1992, after battling two years of cancer, radiation, chemotherapy and surgery. Luana, never forgot what her brother went through and never wanted it to be forgotten. Luana and her family

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practically lived in a hospital for those two years. It felt as if every day her brother was being poked and prodded and in a constant state of agony. This is why research in prevention as well as a cure is so important, because at the end of the day never needing the treatment at all is the true goal. MISSION: To support other local non-for-profit research groups in the search for a cure or prevention of pediatric cancers. GOAL: Every year to plan events that will allow for proceeds to be donated to the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation, a non-for-profit research facility that is has its lab located at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. It’s research director is Dr. Cameron Tebbi, local oncologist that works out of Tampa General Hospital with current pediatric cancer patients every day. In addition, they will continue to have committee members who are non-paid volunteers and strive to have has much as possible

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donated to our events in an effort to raise the most towards pediatric cancer research. MAIN EVENT: Their first year was a true success, raising over $35,000 and donating $20,000 directly to the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. They had over 600 in attendance. This event featured an international illusionist, Reynold Alexander, who agreed to honor us with his spectacular show at the historic Tampa Theatre, in downtown Tampa.

Nar-Anon Meetings The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a twelve-step program, they offer their help by sharing their experience, strength and hope. Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Christ the King Church, 821 So. Dale Mabry (Mary Martha Center – Buidling 717 – Rm 203). Newcomer Meeting held on the 4th Thursday of the month @ 6:30 pm Mondays, 7:00 PM, Turning Point - Mary Martha Bldg., 6227

Sheldon Rd., Tampa Mondays 7:00 PM The Grace Place, 732 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon Thursdays, 7:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church, 121 Carver Ave., Brandon (near Parsons Ave. & 60 E). Saturdays 10:00 AM, United Methodist Church, 207 Buckingham Ave., Oldsmar, FL 34677. Wednesdays 8:00 PM, Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Avenue North (Info Center), St. Petersburg Florida Website: Naranonfl.org Help Line: 1-888-947-8885 For meetings outside FL contact: www.nar-anon.org

Woodstock Walk for Bleeding Disorders Saturday, May 14 at 9 a.m. at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave. in Tampa

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This walk helps raise much needed funds and awareness around hemophilia and other related bleeding disorders, which rank as some of the most expensive chronic disorders in the United States. Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. They will have a costume contest for best hippie costume and awards/prizes for top individual fundraiser, top team fundraiser, most team spirit (best team t-shirt and most people), and best themed team name. There will be a photo-op with a vintage VW mini-bus and great music from the 1960s and 1970s. This event is free to participants, but anyone who raises $25+ by April 22 is guaranteed a commemorative walk t-shirt. To register, donate or get more information, please visit www.hemophiliaflorida.com/tampa

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Judy Henry is part of the event planning committee and a team captain who lives in the Westchase neighborhood. Residents are welcome to join her Team OneSignal, donate to her page if they can’t make it and would like to participate, or start their own team! For additional info please contact Caitlyn Beersdorf, Development Coordinator for the Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida at (407) 629-0000 ext. 10. See “Calendar/News” on page 8.

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“Calendar/News” Continued from page 5 Cornerstone Family Ministries’(CFM) 36th Annual Wonder Walk Members of the Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church participated in Cornerstone Family Ministries’(CFM) 36th annual Wonder Walk to raise scholarship funds for children’s ages infant to five years who are living at or below the poverty level and attend Cornerstone’s Rosa Valdez Early Childhood Learning Center and Lab School located in West Tampa, while their parents go to work or school to make a better life for their family. (right top) Separately pictured are the children, grandchildren and 4 of the great-grandchildren of Howell and Irene Loper, who participated in Wonder Walk in their memory, and who are long time residents of Carrollwood and Lutz. (right bottom) In addition to its Early Childhood Learning Center, which serves over 100 children annually, Cornerstone Family Ministries also serves over 20,000 children annually in five counties through its Children’s Nutrition Connection Program. For more information about Cornerstone Family Ministries, visit CFM’s website at cornerstonefamilyministries.org.

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Mike Hancock Named President of Carrollwood Bar Association Mike Hancock is proud to be named President of the Carrollwood Bar Association. Established in 2000, the mission of the Carrollwood Bar Association is to serve its members and the residents of the Carrollwood area by fostering respect for the law, advancing the competent and ethical practice of the legal profession, and by providing programs to its members that will enhance their practice and enrich their experience in the legal profession. The Carrollwood Bar Association has contributed over $120,000 to area charities, churches and synagogues, including Operation Helping Hands, Meals on Wheels and Bay Area Legal Services. Mike is a second generation Tampa native and has been skiing on Lake Carroll since he was a teenager. Mike graduated from St. Lawrence Catholic School and Jesuit High School. His parents still live in his childhood home located just north of Lake Carroll on Krueger Lane, less

than a mile from his home. Mike graduated from Jesuit High School, the University of Florida and South Texas College of Law. Mike has been married to his wife and law partner, Claire Hancock, for over 29 years. Mike and Claire are proud of their two daughters, Hannah (a sophomore at the University of Florida) and Gracie (a senior at the Academy of the Holy Names). Mike and Claire bought their first home in 1992 on Nakora Drive, then bought their current home on Carrollwood Drive in 2005. When I asked Mike what his favorite thing about living in Original Carrollwood is, he said, "It’s hard to say one favorite thing - knowing that my neighbors are also my friends; skiing and wakeboarding with my daughters on the lake; sitting in our driveway on Christmas Eve with the luminaries glowing; Trick or Treating after the Halloween Parade; and watching fireworks on New Year’s

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Eve over the lake." Mike has served as Legal Counsel on the Board of Directors of the Carrollwood Civic Association since 2006. Besides the Carrollwood Bar Association, Mike is also a member of the Florida Justice Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association and CABA. Mike Hancock has excelled in personal injury litigation for over 27 years, earning among other honors, an “AV-Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, “Superb/10.0” rating by avvo.com, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, being named one of Florida’s SuperLawyers and one of Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers. After several years handling claims for the insurance industry, Mike founded

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Mike Hancock Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996 with a clear understanding of the insurance industry and how to obtain the best results for his clients.

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Treemart is Firmly Rooted in the Tampa Community By Deborah Bostock-Kelley For nearly 29 years, Treemart, located at 12505 N. Nebraska, has been the go-to landscape nursery for wholesale and retail clients alike. With affordable plants, trees, palms, mulches, soil, fertilizer, accessories and garden accents, coupled with friendly, highly experienced employees, Treemart owners Scott and Valerie Bailey pride themselves on providing everything a do-it-yourselfer or professional landscaper could possibly need in one expansive location. “We have everything – tree-related, of course,” said Scott Bailey. “We sell a lot of trees, palms, and plants of all sizes, from 1 gallon flowers, 3 gallon hedges, 7 gallon trees to 15 gallons and all the way up. We have all sizes of trees for landscape jobs.” Bailey earned his degree in landscape architecture and worked for a landscape design firm for a year before deciding to open Treemart. Although the big box stores have forced many of the smaller garden centers to close their doors, with 5 acres of products,

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Treemart is the largest garden center in the area and both the Baileys and Treemart remain firmly rooted in the Tampa Bay community. Treemart moves a lot of material wholesale so they feature many products that works to the benefit of retailers. Bailey said, “The products turn they don’t sit - so they are always are fresh. We bring in material from all over the state, as well as growing some at our 45 Acre tree farm in Pasco county. I love the diversity of the products that we have. We get in unusual things and we’ll order in specialty items as well as having all your basic plants.” The most common question Bailey and his team get asked is a recommendation for plants in the hot, muggy Tampa Bay climate. “All the salespeople I have know plants and know this business and what to recommend. We tell people to bring in pictures. Everyone has a cell phone these days. We tell them to take a picture of the area they want to landscape or the front of the whole house and we’ll give advice on which plants work

in which spot and how to layer it and what goes with what.” Treemart employees do their very best to accommodate the landscaping needs of their customers, despite how sometimes unusual the request may be. “We get requests for unusual palms and plants that people just can’t find. They see it on the internet or in a

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magazine and we do our best to get it for them,” Bailey said. “We buy from nurseries all over the state so we will see if we can get it. Unusual plant questions are pretty common.” Treemart is set up for the do-ityourselfer who doesn’t want to hire a landscaper. “You can save a lot of money putting plants in yourself,”

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utility crane to assist the customer in deliveries and setting of trees and palms in pre-dug holes or off loaded at a job site. The only thing Treemart doesn’t do is the actual landscaping. “We don’t do landscaping because we don’t want to compete with our customers,” said Bailey. “We will definitely make recommendations. We have so many wholesale landscaper customers, that we’ll be glad to give out numerous numbers to and recommend if retail customers want them. Our good landscaper customers - the ones we know do a good job - we definitely will recommend.”

Bailey said. “Our guys are good at teaching you how to do it.” Sometimes, installing a large purchased tree is not something you can do on your own, which is why Treemart is here to help. “We will install the bigger trees and palms for you, and you can do the smaller stuff

Earth Day Extravaganza at Treemart On April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Treemart will host its Earth Day Extravaganza, with special Earth Day pricing. Shoppers can enjoy coffee and donuts in the morning and lemonade and iced tea in the afternoon. “We have a lot of stuff on sale between 20 and 50 percent off,” said Bailey. “It’s a really good sale.” Treemart is located at 12505 N Nebraska Ave. in Tampa. To learn more about Treemart, call (813) 972-4006, visit treemart.com or at Facebook.com/TreeMart. Treemart is open Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5pm and Saturday 8:30am to 4pm.

yourself,” said Bailey. Treemart also offers a convenient Delivery/Set service for landscapers who don’t have the time to get equipment to the job site, or if a tree or palm is just too heavy for the customer’s equipment to lift. Treemart has a fleet of five boom trucks and a

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Woman-Owned Roofing Company Strives to “Turn Clients into Friends” By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Did you know that a faulty shingle or worn sealant on your roof could eventually lead to serious and costly repairs? Elite Roofing Services, guided by the mission of providing only superior customer service, will come out to your residence and provide a cost-free, no-obligation evaluation of your roof. Whether you seek to simply know the condition of your roof or have immediate plans to replace it, the full service, state-certified roofing company, will give you a home assessment – a detailed analysis and resolution to shingle, tile, flat and metal roofing issues. Elite Roofing Services can help you reduce your energy costs and keep water and moisture that can cause serious wood rot and mold, out of your home. A member of the Women’s Business Enterprise Florida, Elite Roofing Services is a women-owned commercial, industrial, and residential roofing

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installer and supplier, specializing in roof maintenance and restoration. They are a Florida State Certified installer and provider of new and reroofs of all types of roofing. A recipient of the 2016 Women’s Business Enterprise Star award, Camille Austin founded Elite Roofing Services in 2004, during a very volatile hurricane season. Only months into opening her business, Austin found herself replacing roofs of 25 Denny’s throughout southwest Florida. Soon after, the construction industry crashed in 2007-2008, but Austin was able to survive and thrive through, focusing on smaller, bank owned jobs and relying heavily on marketing. But good marketing isn’t the only practice that makes the company stand out among its peers. It’s a friendly attitude, the right experienced team handling the job, transparency, integrity, and outstanding service. “We leave clients as friends,” said Austin. “Growing up in the

roofing industry, I got to grow with most of the workers and competitors as well as the suppliers. I helped other roofer friends open their own roofing business, and when I opened Elite, they helped me. We always strive to do good work and are very honest. We aim to provide clients with roofing solutions that correct the cause, not the effect.” Austin stressed that there are several important items to mark off your contractor-hiring checklist before you make a decision: only hire licensed contractors, review the contract before you sign it, make sure any required permits are in place, know the Florida Construction Lien Law, and don’t pay in cash. Although these tips seem like something anyone would think to do, Austin explained that there are unscrupulous businesses that will take advantage of client naivety. “We had a client who wanted to pay in full before

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the job was even started,” she said. “It’s nice to want to trust someone, but avoid paying in advance and don’t pay for work not completed.” Honest business practices and an excellent reputation in the industry, coupled with great customer service, has helped Elite Roofing Services become a name positively recognized through Tampa Bay and the entire west coast of Florida. With a dedicated and experienced service team, Elite Roofing Services has the ability to customize and tailor client services. The company repairs and installs new roofs for all kinds of residential, commercial and industrial properties. They also install weathertight metal roofs and

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“cool roofs” to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Clients range from single family homeowners and apartment building management companies to Walmart and even Hillsborough County government. Under the skilled leadership of Elite Roofing Service’s residential manager Kim Sanford, a construction

industry veteran, the residential department of the company has seen a hundred percent growth in a single year. Elite Roofing Services also has a county maintenance contract with Hillsborough County Fire Stations and recently re-shingled several stations. Today, Austin is proud of stable growth, having zero debt, and having

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a long-term staff of 22 part and fulltime loyal employees in a fickle industry, and is looking forward to expanding, with new branches in Pinellas County. She said, “You deserve to have cost-effective, quality roofing options when selecting a roofing service provider. Our goal is to always leave a

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job site better than we found it and to do more than is expected of us. We try to look at each property through the owner’s eyes.” For more information about Elite Roofing, please visit EliteRoofingServices.com, or for a free estimate, call (813) 630-0800.

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Here is Your Chance to Win Tampa Bay Buccaneers Season Tickets! Sertoma Foundation Holds Drawing to Benefit Children’s Fund The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is holding a chance drawing that will be held during Chasco Fiesta this Spring. The tickets offer a chance to win two NFL Buccaneers Club Level season tickets. This offer of club level season tickets is valued at $4,100 and includes two pre-game and eight home games. Package also includes reserved stadium parking. Tickets are $75 each and only 150 will be sold for this drawing. Amenities will include access to several training camp practices, comfortable seating, best stadium views, preferred parking, children’s activities, concierge service, premium concessions and access to pre-game Atrium Buffet. The winner also has the opportunity to meet players, coaches and the general manager...and that’s just a few of the benefits of winning Club Level season tickets. The drawing will be held at

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Chasco Fiesta on Saturday, April 9 at 8 p.m. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Hearing Help Fund (CHHF) that is supported by the Sertoma Foundation. CHHF encourages drivers who are renewing their license or motor vehicle registration to “check the box” for CHHF and add a dollar or more to their fee. That amount, then, is donated to Sertoma Foundation through the Department of Motor Vehicles. Debra Golinski, Executive Director of Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation, is personally asking the community to step forward. “Help us assist hard of hearing babies, children, and adults to hear the world around them so they can succeed personally, academically, and socially. Let your friends and family know about this great opportunity to win Buccaneer season tickets so we can help others.”

To purchase tickets now, call the Foundation office at (727) 8345479. For credit card orders call 1866-999-2443. Hearing Loss is the most common birth defect nationally. Early detection and intervention is vital for an infant to have the opportunity to access speech and other sounds for learning and brain development. The mission of the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida is to provide quality developmental and rehabilitative services, products and education––primarily to children–– throughout Florida, in a caring and compassionate environment, never limited by the ability to pay. Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. is a 501(c )3 charitable organization that provides quality developmental and rehabilitative services, products and education to the hard of hearing throughout Florida. West Pasco Sertoma Club is a local supporter of Ser-

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toma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc. by raising funds from community events on behalf of the Foundation. For more information about Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida, Inc., call 1 (866) 999-2443 toll free or log on to www.familyhearinghelp.org.

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Creating edible works of art, Osaka Sushi & Grill brings a true taste of Japanese culture to the Carrollwood community! Located in the Palms of Carrollwood Shopping Center just south of Ehrlich Rd and Dale Mabry Hwy., the best part is you don’t have to travel far to enjoy some of the best sushi in Tampa Bay! However, even if you do live a bit further away, I can promise you, the food is definitely worth the drive! Just over a month old, Osaka opened it’s doors to customers for the first time this past February, and since then has already experienced an overwhelming response from the community. Guests truly appreciate the exceptional dining experience and uniquely authentic food that Osaka Sushi & Grill has to offer! Family owned and operated, owner Xing Lin has done an extraordinary job of bringing his families’ recipes to life. “We want to share our love of food with the Carrollwood community,” says Xing. “We want to provide our customers with the best sushi experience.” Taking a look at the menu at Osaka, you are sure to be impressed. Offering so much more than just sushi

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– although their sushi menu is absolutely fantastic – Osaka offers a fusion of Japanese-American masterpieces for every taste and palate. Quite often when you have a group of people, there are one or two guests who don’t like or have never tried sushi. Because of this, they strive to offer many options, so people in your party aren’t feeling left with only sushi to choose from. Xing says, “We are more than just a sushi restaurant. Yes, we do have exceptional sushi, but for those who are looking for something different we have a variety of other options, like steak and seafood. Our Pan Atlantic Salmon topped with mango salsa is really good, although my favorite is the Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chop.” However, after seeing some of the spectacular sushi rolls, even if you aren’t a fan of sushi I have a feeling you might change your mind. Osaka has so many different rolls to choose from, including those that even the pickiest of palates can enjoy! So even if you think you might not like sushi, I can almost guarantee you will find something that you’ll love. “The freshness of the food and only using quality ingredients is most

important,” says Xing. “Our chefs believe in the food they prepare. They don’t make anything that they themselves wouldn’t eat.” Seeing as how sushi is their specialty, I couldn’t leave without trying a couple rolls. Xing graciously had a few rolls prepared as I eagerly waited with anticipation. When the platter came out I was mesmerized. Featuring a

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colorful array of three different sushi rolls - the Out of Control, Sexy Lady and White Hot - the presentation alone was incredible! The sushi looked almost too pretty to eat - almost! Now comes the best part - trying the sushi! With a zing of fire - thanks to the jalapeño & miso sauce topping - the White Hot Roll, featuring spicy crunchy yellowtail, salmon, white fish

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inside and seared white tuna on top, is sure to satisfy. A generously large portion size, each piece of the Sexy Lady Roll is almost too big to eat in one bite. This roll is characterized by the subtle sweetness of the mango, which is ac-

companied by lobster, asparagus, spicy tuna and avocado and perfectly complemented by the spicy mayo and mango sauce that is layered a top. Ignite your taste buds with an explosion of flavor as you take a bite of the Out of Control Roll, which combines tuna, yellowtail, salmon, avocado and asparagus on the inside before being topped w seared tuna, yellowtail, salmon, caviar and a spicy mayo citrus sauce and eel sauce. My favorite of the three, and one of the most popular rolls at Osaka, I highly recommend you try this roll on your

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next visit! A great accompaniment to their sushi - Osaka also serves beer, wine and sake, that can be expertly paired with anything on the menu. “I have tried every sushi restaurant in the area and I can honestly say our sushi is the best,” says Xing. “From the freshness to the presentation to the sauces, I think we provide the overall best experience. We create all of our own sauces. Each roll has it’s own unique sauce.” Osaka has Happy Hour specials daily from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. where guests can enjoy $1 sushi, $2 sashimi and $3 rolls, as well as a delicious hibachi meal for only $13.99. As their website proudly reads, “You will be taken on a culinary journey to a land where each new dish brings you closer to a new way of thinking about food, to our home. You will be enticed by fabulous new style sushi and fusion cuisine as well as house specials that are sure to please both your eyes and taste buds.” So come on in to Osaka Sushi & Grill and experience a new twist on new style fusion cuisine!

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Osaka Sushi & Grill is located at 14428 N Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa. They are open Mon. Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.; and Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. For additional information please call (813) 968-8877 or visit www.OsakaSushiGrill.com. Don’t forget to join their VIP club by texting OSAKA to 91944.

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With Plans to Open Late Summer of 2016, Florida Hospital Center Ice Marks a New Era for Ice Sports in Tampa Bay! Living in Florida, there aren’t as many opportunities for those who wish to take up hockey or figure skating, but Florida Hospital Center Ice, an immaculate 150,500 square foot facility, is looking to change that. This year-round skating rink and multisports complex will offer an infinite amount of opportunities for those who wish to develop their skills both on and off the ice. “With Olympic and NHL-size rinks, this is where the players will come to play,” says co-owner Gordie Zimmermann of Z Mitch, LLC. “It’s where youngsters will learn, and where all ages can stay active and have fun.” Hoping to bring an increased awareness of hockey and figure skating to the state of Florida, Z Mitch, LLC,'s, Gordie Zimmermann and George Mitchell decided this area would be the perfect location! Teaming up with Florida Hospital, this impressive new training facility will be focused on sports performance, with a goal of producing top athletes that can compete at an elite level Nationwide. Gordie says, “There were a number of reasons why we chose this area. After the past few years of Lightning success we knew we wanted to do something in Tampa and this area is one of the new hot spots as far as the demographics. This complex has great visibility from the highways, and is easily accessible from all over Tampa Bay. This is going to be the biggest ice sports complex in the entire South East. There is nothing else like this in the Southern United States!” Florida Hospital, which will also have an office within the facility, will have staff on hand, and, working

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alongside Center Ice staff, will offer unique sports performance programs for individuals and teams who want private training sessions and other specialized skill-training programs both on and off the ice. “Partnering with Florida Hospital, we have an increased focus on sports –related performance, injury prevention and wellness,” says Gordie. “This really changes the dynamics for athletic training. Our programs are going to be an enhancement in the world of sports and I think it is the key to making hockey players faster and figure skaters stronger. If you take a kid from three years old and give him or her the opportunity to become a top athlete, providing the right coaches, trainers and managers from a young age and all the way through to adulthood, the possibilities are endless.” As amazing as the sports complex will be, what it will do for the area is just as incredible – giving the quickly growing New Tampa/ Wesley Chapel area an unfathomable economic boost! From sports tournaments to top-notch athlete training, when this complex is completed, this will be the place where people from all across the country come to skate! “The community has just come together and rallied around this rink,” says Shari Trotter. “We have already had such great feedback. High-level competitive skaters are excited about the coaching and excited about what the rink has to offer. There really are very few complexes that have anything close to this; the size of this facility, along with the amenities, coaching and sports programs are going to be

top in the nation.” From free-skating to free throws, Florida Hospital Center Ice will be a Mecca for everything sports-related! A place where people from all across Tampa Bay can come together over their shared love of sports!

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Highlights on and off the ice include: – One Olympic-size rink – Three NHL-sized rinks – One kid-sized rink. – Public Skating – Hockey leagues and figure skating

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From free-skating to free throws, Florida Hospital Center Ice will be a Mecca for everything sports-related! programs for all ages and levels – Rinks that convert to sport court for basketball and vollyball, plus lacrosse, roller and street hockey, curling, speed skating and other sports – Camps, clinics and multisport training programs – Full summer camp programs – On-site sports medicine specialists – Full restaurant – Corporate party rooms – Sports pro shop – Performance and off-ice training

facilities So, no matter what your hobby or skill level is, there will be something for everyone. Florida Hospital Center Ice will be a great, family-friendly place where people of all ages can have fun and stay active! Florida Hospital Center Ice will be located at 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd. in Wesley Chapel. For more information, and to stay informed of their progress, visit www.FloridaHospitalCenterIce.com.

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“Brunchies” Continued from page 1 Carrollwood to know Brunchies as a good brunch spot. A visitor from Arizona called Brunchies her go-to brunch spot when she’s in Tampa. Kranich said his quality of food and expansive menu separates him from other breakfast and lunch restaurants. He also has the ability to accommodate his guests’ gluten-free meal restrictions. “Pretty much anything on the menu we can make gluten-free,” said Kranich. “We also do gluten-free bread.” And when Kranich says “make,” he actually means make. Every tasty morsel is made by hand in the kitchen by the talented chefs who take pleasure in creating beautiful, delicious food. When asked if there were menu items that regulars would identify strictly as Brunchies’, Kranich said, “The Blueberry Crunch Cakes are our signature item.” This customer-favorite is a stack of homemade grilled granola pancakes topped with syrup and a dollop of whipped butter. Guests can even substitute organic wheat batter on any

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From Left to Right....Alec Suarez, Courtney Bond, Meiling Klesyk, Michael Klesyk, Bill Kranich, John Chapman, Alfredo Ramirez, Ashley Lopez, Luis Gomez Garrett Graves pancake order and indulge in pure maple syrup or order sugar-free syrup to meet dietary restrictions. The low-fat Goddess Omelet is another Brunchies original. A diet lovers’ dream, the three egg omelet is filled with fresh organic spinach, diced tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese, paired with oven-roasted potatoes, and an English muffin. Guests have the option of substituting grits or fresh

tomatoes for the potatoes as well. A new addition to the extensive Brunchies menu and a favorite of Brunchies Manager and Kranich’s stepson Michael Klesyk, is their Guava Stuffed French Toast. In this delectable dish, guava cream cheese gets stuffed inside challah french toast coated in crushed corn flakes topped before being topped with fresh strawberries and slivered almonds.

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“It’s really good. It’s something you don’t taste often. It’s a big portion, so come hungry,” Klesyk said. Kranich stressed that everything on the menu was made by hand in the restaurant. He said, “We do all our batters in house. We cure our own salmon, make our own corned beef hash and our own chorizo. I’ve seen our competitors, and when you have poor food quality coming in the back

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Michael serving coffee to Kayla and Jenn door, it translates to poor food out on the plate. We’re just the opposite, and only use the freshest ingredients. I think our fresh food translates well on the plate.” Brunchies’ most popular menu item is the traditional breakfast. “It has meat, egg, starch, and bread,” explained Kranich. Two locally raised country fresh extra-large eggs come with the customer’s choice of thicksliced bacon, Jimmy Dean link

sausage, andouille sausage or lean turkey sausage, along with roasted potatoes and an English muffin. Guests can substitute grits or fresh tomatoes in place of potatoes. They can also up the ante with Duck Bacon. During the month of April, Brunchies will go “South of the Border,” with themed specials featuring homemade chorizo – which can be added to omelets, skillets, and chilaquiles. A traditional Mexican breakfast item, the chorizo makes for an indulgent and irresistible combination of spice,

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crunch, and creaminess. “Chilaquiles has tortillas on the bottom. We make it with beans, chorizo, and eggs on top with a salsa verde,” he explained. The April menu will also feature carnitas, burritos, and a chimichurri steak and egg dish. Guests who frequently return to Brunchies can join their rewards program, receive a rewards card that earns a point for every dollar spent, and after 200 points, they’re eligible for a $10 rewards certificate. They can also enjoy a free entrée on their birthday. To join the rewards program,

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patrons can visit the website at www.BrunchiesTampa.com and register to receive periodic emails and specials for rewards members. Guests can also connect with their favorite brunch spot on Instagram at #brunchiesbreakfast. When asked what kept them returning to this restaurant, patrons Kayla Shackelford and Jenn Jententile were unanimous in their response. “The food is great and it’s a friendly atmosphere.” Soon Carrollwood may not be the only city to enjoy the hometown goodness of Brunchies; Kranich has plans to expand into Lutz as well. “We are not a chain or a corporate restaurant and we focus on our guests,” said Kranich. “We take care of our customers.” Klesyk mirrored Kranich’s sentiment. He said, “It’s all about pleasing the customer. “What I love best about this job? Definitely the people.” Brunchies is located at 14366 N Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa. They are open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information please call (813) 908-7023. To sign up for rewards or to check out their menu, visit www.brunchiestampa.com.

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“La Vida” Continued from page 1 known for offering affordable therapeutic massages without compromising the quality of their services and promoting health and wellness in a comfortable, friendly setting. Taking over ownership this past July, local owners Jill and Glen Harrod have done an exceptional job of creating a warm, relaxing retreat where guests can come to get pampered and truly enjoy the feeling of knowing they are helping people lead a healthier lifestyle. They take pride in their business and do all they can to make clients feel welcome and at ease. “We have kept a few of the therapist from the original LaVida,” says Glen. “We have created a family type of feel here, which benefits everybody - from the therapists to the clients.” Local entrepreneurs, in addition to owning LaVida Massage in Carrollwood, Jill and Glen also own Toast Cafe & Wine Bar - described as “The perfect little neighborhood wine bar created for wine lovers who like to drink the good juice” - as well as a few different South Beach Tanning Company locations. “There is a synergy within the businesses we own,” says Jill. “Everything we are doing in the business world is lifestyle oriented.” “Glen and Jill are very personable owners,” says Area Manager Mackenzie Carr, who has worked for Glen and Jill for many years at their different businesses. “They are just the type of people that genuinely care and it shows through in all of their business and all the employees that work for them. That’s just how they are.”

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many positive effects on your health, which is why they offer a great massage program to better enhance your own experience. The Benefits Program is LaVida Massage’s way of taking a service that is traditionally seen as the occasional, expensive luxury and making it easily accessible to people of all economic backgrounds, so they can make it part of their monthly routine. They developed this program because they truly believe in the profound effects a monthly massage can have on all aspects of your body, mind and life. So how does it work? For only $49.95 month you will receive one 60 minute massage a month, with every additional massage in that month costing only $44.95. With the quality massages that LaVida offers and this amazing deal, you will not find a price better than this. But it gets better: included in this program is the Family/Friend Share Plan, which allows you to share all your program benefits with one designated family member or friend at no additional charge. So if you choose this you can alternate months with a family member or friend or have them join you in a session for the same discounted price. The benefits of massage are tremendous and the emotional balance that massage provides can be just as important as the physical benefits. In fact a majority of people report an improved sense of perspective and clarity after receiving a massage. Massage therapy reduces stress, decreases anxiety, soothes sore muscles, enhances sleep quality, improves circulation and flexibility, relieves tension related headaches, improves posture, lowers blood pressure, improves pain management, lessens discomfort during pregnancy, strengthens your immune system, enhances post-operative rehabilitation and much more. The results will speak for itself, and the only way to

truly maximize these benefits is to get massaged on a frequent basis. Make massage part of your monthly routine and experience firsthand the rejuvenating feeling of ultimate relaxation. LaVida Massage has nine single massage rooms, two couples massage rooms and six amazing massage therapists, each with tremendous skill and unique specialties. No matter who you have massaging you at LaVida, you will not be disappointed with the results, because each and every massage therapist specially designs your massage to fit your individual needs. Incorporating their unique skills

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and capabilities into each massage, the talented massage therapists will give you exactly the type of massage you are looking for. The lists of different massages offered can sometimes be confusing, and for someone who has never gotten a massage before, they have no idea what to ask for. This problem is eliminated at LaVida Massage because you only pay for a time slot, not individual massages, that way you can tell your massage therapist what it is you need, which ensures that you will leave satisfied with your massage. LaVida Massage offers a variety of

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different services, including custom massages, couples massages, hot stone and aromatherapy. New to LaVida Massage? For all

new clients LaVida offers an exceptional deal where you can get a custom 60 minute massage for the amazing price of $39.95! For the

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quality of massage that you are getting, you are guaranteed never to find a better deal. “We are welcoming you to a

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home, not a business,” says Mackenzie. “We treat guests who come in here like family. It’s a really nice environment and a great way to escape from everyday life.” Jill says, “Being a part of the community is very important to us. We really immerse ourselves in the communities that we have businesses in and support them in every way that we can. We are just like you; we are local business owners that are here every day. We have that family mentality. Most of our customers and clients know who we are because we reach out to them; we genuinely care.” So why not take some time for yourself and leave the stresses of life behind and enter into the world of relaxation and comfort. LaVida Massage is here to make your life a better place. They are here to relax your mind, body and spirit. LaVida Massage is located at 15706 North Dale Mabry in Tampa Florida. They are open 7 days a week Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call (813) 264-4772 or visit their website at Tampa.Fl.LaVidaMassage.com.

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