East Lake - Vol. 5, Issue 6, June 2012 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

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Vol. 5, Issue 6, June 2012

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles

The Business & Dining Guide Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas

This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield

Albert & McDowell Orthodontics Kicks Off a Summer of Music and Smiles

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Editorial................................3 News Briefs........................4-5 Community Calendar.............6 Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center.........................10-11 Wildside Pole-N-Fitness.......14-15 Chapel Community Church..18-19 AAP Fitness.......................20-21 Salon Solei..............................24 Beef O’ Bradys................26-27 NYC Bar At The Lucky Dill..30-31 Honoring Missing Man.....34-35

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Meet the Doctors “Orthodontics is about correcting every patient’s bite, when possible, which protects your teeth, allows them to function as they were intended to, and protects them, allowing them to stay healthier and last longer,” says Dr. Albert. “To the patients, though, the aesthetic improvement is always their favorite part. We can correct your smile, and it will last forever.” Dr. Jeremy Albert is a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. A graduate (with honors) of The University of Florida’s College of Dentistry, he also completed his Orthodontic Residency, received his Or-

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Start your summer off right at Albert & McDowell Orthodontics where the whole family will have a lot to smile about during their Summer of Music and Smiles promotion. While you have the peace of mind in knowing that your children are receiving care from some of the most qualified and highly recommended orthodontists in town, the kids will have a chance to win concert tickets, iPod Nanos and more. Jeremy Albert DMD, MS, and Ernest McDowell, DMD, have shared a practice in Palm Harbor, at the corner of U.S. Hwy. 19 and Tampa Rd. for nearly a decade. With a combined experience of more than 30 years, they have built a practice where patients and parents alike find many reasons to smile. Good recommendations are easy to find at Albert & McDowell Orthodontics. One patient said, “Everyone at Dr. McDowells office has…changed my life for the best - I can smile again and it feels really, really good.” Another patient said, “The staff is

very friendly and cares about each patient. I would recommend this office to a busy family. The appointments are always on time without a long Dr. Jeremy Albert wait, the office runs smoothly and is considerate of people's time.”

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Getting Started The doctors at Albert & McDowell Orthodontics encourage parents to bring in their children for a free consultation as early as seven Dr. Ernest years old. At that McDowell age they can begin to see how the teeth are aligning in the mouth and can give families a heads-up on what their child may need as far as orthodontics when they are teenagers and their permanent teeth are coming in.

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Drs. McDowell and Albert are both very experienced Invisalign providers and Albert & McDowell Orthodontics is a Premier Preferred Elite Provider (one of a select few in the Tampa Bay area based on number of cases treated).

thodontics Certificate, and earned his Master’s of Science Degree from UF. Interestingly enough, Dr. Albert first thought about going into the field of dentistry while he was getting his own orthodontic work done when he was being treated by Dr. Ernest McDowell, who was just beginning his career in orthodontics at the time. Throughout his years at school, Dr. Albert kept in touch with Dr. McDowell, and when he got out of school, he had the opportunity to begin working with Dr. McDowell at each of his practices, including this one, which later became Albert & McDowell Orthodontics. Dr. Ernest McDowell earned his B.A. in Biology from The University of South Florida in 1981, and graduated from The University of Florida’s College of Dentistry in 1985. He continued his education for two more years at the University of Louisville’s College of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors. After completing his Residency as an Orthodontic Specialist, he became a Board Certified Orthodontist in 1996. Dr. Albert says, “Dr. McDowell and I have very similar approaches to the way that we handle orthodontics. We make a good team, and while we establish one of us as the primary orthodontist for each patient throughout their treatment, it is always nice for patients to know that there is another doctor here, involved with their treatment as well and for us, it’s a chance for us to work together and collaborate.”

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From The Editor Kim Thomas

Will a Hurricane Come? Will this be the year that Tampa Bay gets slammed by Mother Nature? That is the big question every year as hurricane season rolls in. And, the answer is, at least as I’m writing this, who knows? Fire Chief Tom Jamison gives some great advice (see pg. 4) about what to do to prepare for a hurricane and what to do in case one is bearing down. As someone who has ran from several hurricanes, I can tell you the number one thing – don’t wait until one is bearing down on you to leave! The problem with hurricanes is that you just can’t trust their number – a Cat. 1 storm can morph into a Cat. 2 in minutes, or a Cat. 2 into a Cat. 3, and so on. Many times, the storm will strengthen right before it slams into land. So, follow the preparedness guidelines, available at the fire department, pay heed to Chief Jamison’s advice, and don’t hesitate to leave. And, my personal advice is to put your family photos in a box or on a flash drive that you can carry with you. A hurri-

cane is no force to be reckoned with! Prior to moving to this part of the state, my husband and I started our family up in the Panhandle. We built a house on St. George Island and 13 years later, I still miss that view! We were in the Panhandle for ten years and living there, we experienced quite a few storms. My husband traveled a lot for work then and inevitably, every time a storm came he was far away. When even a tropical storm came, we left the island and would stay at my sister’s house in Apalachicola because at that time no one could trust the aging bridge not to be washed out. During one such storm that did develop into a Category 1 hurricane, I lay on the floor at my sister’s unable to sleep as I listened to the wind howling and the weather radio, hearing the report of three tornadoes hitting St. George Island. When we were able to return, I saw the path that one of them took – winding around my home and my two closest neighbors, snapping off trees on the vacant lots

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around us. We were all so fortunate to only lose a few shingles. The biggest scare of my life was in September 1995, when hurricane Opal destroyed a good part of the Panhandle east of Panama City Beach. At that time we were building our home and renting a tiny house at Indian Pass Beach, where my sister and her family were also renting. Her husband decided to stay and help his dad who was in the National Guard. So, the two of us, with three babies and two dogs in tow, decided to wait for other family members to leave and travel together. Never again! Waves crashed over my SUV as we left Apalachicola, and while we were on it, the local radio station announced that the Apalachicola bridge was closed. We were terrified. Evacuating from here will be much more difficult because there are a lot more people here. Hopefully we have a mild season, but you never know. If not, don’t wait!

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East Lake Area Neighborhood News Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 118 Tarpon Ave. East, Suite #8 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 943-0556 Advertising E-mail: EastlakeNN@yahoo.com Editorial E-mail: EastlakeNNedit@yahoo.com © 2012 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Correspondents Publisher Tim Selby General Manager Jim O’Reilly Editor Kim Thomas Advertising Sales Matt Selby Tim Selby Jim O’Reilly Ken Burke

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Community News Briefs

Pool and Water Safety By Tom Jamison, Fire Chief, East Lake Fire Rescue Summer is right around the corner and our families will be enjoying the area's wonderful beaches, lakes, and swimming pools. East Lake Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone to have fun, but be safe. Florida loses more children under age five to drowning than any other state. The overwhelming majority of those drownings occur in private swimming pools. Just as tragic as drowning, near drowning can cause brain injuries resulting in a lifetime of medical care. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe: * Create layers of protection if you own a pool (fencing, childproof gate, etc.). * Constantly supervise the chil-

dren who are in or near water and keep them within reach. Limit distractions which may interfere with supervision. * Limit access from inside the home. Use childproof door locks and door alarms. * Limit access from outside the home: Use locked self-latching self-closing gates and pool safety fences. Keep furniture away from the safety fence to discourage kids from climbing over. Hot tubs should have a locking cover. * Keep the pool area free of trip hazards. Keep toys and floating objects out of the pool. Maintain the water level three to four inches from the top. Use pool covers when the pool isn't in use. Place a wave alarm in the pool. * Enroll in swim lessons and make sure family members can swim too.

Always swim with a buddy and make sure children are never left unattended. Use life jackets for swimmers still learning, but don't rely on these alone. Establish rules for play areas, ensuring drains and suction fittings are off limits. * Teach children to always ask permission to swim. East Lake Fire Rescue personnel are available to perform a pool safety survey "free of charge." Contact us to schedule an appointment at (727) 784-8668. For further information and resources on pool and water safety, contact the Florida Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition led by All Children's Hospital at flsafepools@gmail.com or go tohttp://flsafepools.com/about. Let's not meet by accident!

It's Hurricane Season - Are you prepared? By: Tom Jamison, Fire Chief, East Lake Fire Rescue

Hurricane Season begins on June 1st and continues until December 1st. We have seen what large powerful hurricanes are capable of with Andrew in 1992, Charley in 2004 and Katrina in 2005; these stand out as stark examples. It is imperative that you and your family are prepared should we be threatened by a hurricane. Here are some things you should do. Be informed. Know your evacuation zone. Stay tuned to local news; get a weather radio. Know where the evacuation routes and shelters are located. Have an evacuation kit prepared. If an evacuation of your location is not mandated, and you are choosing to shelter in place, have a survival kit prepared. Understand the "cone" reference and the difficulties of completely accurate prediction of a storm's path. If an evacuation is mandated for your location, evacuate! Most deaths occur from the

storm surge, and once it begins, you may not be able to escape. Have an emergency plan in place. Prepare a document checklist of important papers to take with you if you evacuate. Do what you can prior to the storm season to harden your home for wind damage: Brace the garage door, protect the windows and strengthen the gable ends of your roof. Prepare your home as the storm approaches by shuttering windows (taping them does not work) and securing any loose items outside the home that could become projectiles. Pinellas County has some good resources available for hurricane preparedness. "Surviving The Storm It's Everyone's Responsibility" is the official hurricane guide for Pinellas County. These guides are available at your local fire station, or you can contact the county at www.pinellascounty.org or (727) 464-3000. If you need additional information or have questions regarding your evacuation level, evacuation

shelters, or general preparation, please contact us at (727) 7848668. Artists’ Faire Gallery Announces Art-Leasing Program Artists’ Faire Gallery and Gift Shop, located at 111 E. Tarpon Ave. in Tarpon Springs announces an art-leasing program. Artworks by many of its gallery artists will be available to local businesses and homeowners on a three-month rental basis. A stop at the gallery will be an eye-opening experience as you realize what outstanding original and unique artworks by area artists are available. What a great way to update your art and keep up with current trends in décor. Perhaps you would like to live with your art before deciding to buy. In either case, check our website, artists-faire@yahoo.com , for a taste of examples of work. For more information, please call (727) 934-2952.

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Community Calendar

Artists’ Faire Gallery & Gift Shop Open House June 9, 5 – 7 PM—Open House at the Artists’ Faire Gallery & Gift Shop, 111 E. Tarpon Ave. in Tarpon Springs. The Open House will introduce new artists and their wonderful, wide array of outstanding, unique artworks and hand-made items. The gallery has added paintings by Carolyn Britton, Jane Collier, Mary Keenan, Kristen Santucci and Petera Semple. Also added are prints by printmaker Debra Mixon Holliday and photographs by George Brown, Jr., and Richard Dunn, along with silver jewelry by Judy Purchell, light and airy knits by Libby Ruth, and ceramics by Victoria Cooke. The public is invited to come and meet these fine artists, see their work, and enjoy the ambience of our Open House. We will have light refreshments and a door prize will be awarded. Free! For more informa-

tion please call the gallery at (727) 934-2952.

Toastmasters Meeting Every Wed., 7:30 AM—Toastmasters (public speaking) and Leadership Group meets every Wednesday morning at Top of the Morning in Oldsmar. Toastmasters meets to teach the skills of public speaking and communicating, which helps with job placement and advancement. Meeting held at Aston Gardens, 12951 W Linebaugh Ave. in Tampa. (727) 942-9008.

Yappy Hour® Fun at Bright House Field Wed., June 20, 5 PM—Bring your dog to the Yappy Hour® benefiting the Humane Society of Pinellas starting at 5 pm at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar at Bright House Field. Bring your dog for the event, then watch the Clearwater Threshers take on the

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Dunedin Blue Jays, starting at 7 pm. HSP is holding a prize drawing and a Pet Food Drive at the event, so bring a bag to help needy pets in our community! Every item you donate gives you another entry in the drawing. And don’t forget to dress your pet in his best sports gear for the Biggest Pet Sports Fan Contest! Dog tickets are $5 and people tickets range from $5 to $9.50. The Yappy Hour® event is free with your admission to the game. Two more Yappy Hours® are scheduled for July 11th and August 8th, with different contests and drives. Yappy Hour® is a registered trademark of Animal Fair Magazine. Ticket information is available at (727) 467-4457. For sponsorship or vendor information, contact Tiffany Heier at (727) 797-7722 x229 or Tiffany@HumanePinellas.org.

next breakfast meeting at Evergreen Woods, at 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail in Spring Hill. The inspirational speaker is Clarice Pennington, V.P. of Ministry for the West Central Area Board, Aglow International. Ms. Pennington is an annointed and gifted woman of God. She is also a retired principal of the Pinellas County Elementary School System. Learn of Aglow’s outreach programs in addition to upcoming events. RSVP: Loretta, (352) 610-4164 or Rachael, (352) 848-4182.

Aglow International June Meeting Mon., June 18, 8:45 AM— Aglow International, an international women’s Christian organization, the Spring Hill Chapter, will hold the

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Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center “Since 1990, Upper Tampa Bay’s Hands-On Health Care Professionals” By Katie Thomas Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center provides chiropractic care that goes above-and-beyond in personalized patient services. It is conveniently located at the Shoppes of Boot Ranch in Palm Harbor, at the corner of East Lake Road and Tampa Road, where it has been a community health center for more than twenty years. Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center assists patients in treating common problems such as back and neck pain, as well as pain management, relief, recovery, wellness, preventive health maintenance, stress management, physiotherapy and massage. Dr. Les Ruskin, Chiropractor and Director of Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center, operates the center with a belief in serving each individual with the utmost attention and providing excellent comprehensive chiropractic care. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University,

Dr. Ruskin attended Life University School of Chiropractic, right outside of Atlanta, GA. As a member of Pinellas County Chiropractic Society, Florida Chiropractic Association and Florida Chiropractic Society, Dr. Ruskin is savvy in the industry and stays on top of new developments and treatments within chiropractic services. Dr. Ruskin’s office location has enabled him to watch the community grow while building his own practice to serve those in need of chiropractic care. As a member of our community for over twenty years, Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center has developed strong working relationships with many referring providers in the area, including primary care physicians, neurologists, orthopedists and other specialty service providers that a patient may need in addition to chiropractic care. Many of Dr. Ruskin’s patients come to him after being injured in motor vehicle or personal injury accidents, so he also has a standing rela-

tionship with many local attorneys in the area. Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center offers a complete list of services that are useful for most who have neck or back pain, or other ailments, such as shoulder pain, middle back problems, lower back pain, uncomfortable pain down the arm or leg, numbness, muscular spasms and muscular restriction. Many times peo- (L – R) Dr. Les Ruskin, Massage Therapist Cheryl Putnam & Massage Therapist Ray Boucher ple think that visiting a chion being able to offer healing mecharopractor will only help with neck or nisms to patients that can reduce pain back pain; in truth, Boot Ranch Chias well as prevent future annoyances. ropractic Center provides much more A common mistake most of us than pain relief and considers all possimake when we have aches and pains is ble options when it comes to helping to assume that it will just go away. you with body maintenance and care. Waiting for your pain to go away or The American Chiropractic Assoreside to a tolerable level can be time ciation defines chiropractic healthcare consuming, irritating and depressing. as “a branch of the healing arts” – Dr. Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center is Ruskin and his team at Boot Ranch dedicated to helping you identify Chiropractic Center pride themselves

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where your pain is coming from and then helping you to go through the steps necessary to begin your healing process and establish a plan to keep control of life’s aches and pains. Whether you are hurting from a sports injury, car accident or just have pain from sitting or being on your feet too long, Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center can help you ease the uncomfortable stiffness you may be feeling. A lot of discomfort is related to the spine, and through postural work much of the discomfort a person is having can be minimized. Stress is a huge reason many of us get achy feeling or shooting pain up the neck. The tension that everyday life can sometimes throw our way makes its way into our necks, shoulders, backs and even our limbs; making it harder to sleep at night and ultimately causing more stiffness. Dr. Ruskin will evaluate your symptoms, perform x-rays if needed and offer you chiropractic care that is sure to help you ease your pain and enhance your lifestyle. Along with complete chiropractic care, Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center combines massage techniques that relax the muscles in order for overall healing. Therapeutic massage combined

with chiropractic care allows Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center to “cover the gamut” and ensure total body care for all patients. Licensed Massage Therapists Cheryl Putnam and Ray Boucher are the massage therapists at Boot Ranch Chiropractic. Dr. Ruskin will determine whether therapeutic massage is right for your personal treatment plan and refer you to one of the therapists if needed for direct service. You also can choose to just stop in and get a wonderful massage for some relaxation. Cheryl and Ray specialize in deep tissue, therapeutic, neuromuscular and relaxation massage techniques and are able to meet with clients interested in their services at Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center. Cheryl says, “Massage and chiropractic have a symbiotic relationship with one another. Both are so important to one another because many spinal injuries cause soft tissue damage; therapeutic massage can ease the muscles and tissues back into working order.” Dr. Ruskin, Cheryl and Ray accommodate patients in a way that allows themselves and the patient time between each appointment, so there is no rush felt for you to leave as soon as

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you’re finished. “Our patient care here is outstanding,” says Ray. “Our office focuses on personal attention and providing each patient with the necessary time that they deserve. We strive for top patient care. We see patients on a regular basis, which allows us to build a higher personal connection and provide more specific treatment. Our patients leave here feeling happy and satisfied.” Along with top chiropractic care and two wonderful massage therapists, there is a licensed nurse on staff for any medical concerns that arise. Boot

Ranch Chiropractic has state-of-theart equipment and is set in a relaxing atmosphere, so you can let go of that tension and feel at ease in the caring hands of Dr. Ruskin and his unique team. Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center is located at 336 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor. Hours are 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 2:30–6 p.m. on Mon./Wed./Fri.; 2:30–6 p.m. on Tues.; and on Sat., 9 a.m.–noon. Please call (727) 785-2545 for more information or visit www.BootRanchChiro.com.

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Owner of Wildside Pole-N-Fitness, Eva Spicola (far left), leads the class in a full body workout that is as much fun as it is effective.

Makes Your Workout Fun! By Katie Thomas Wildside Pole-N-Fitness in Palm Harbor offers the ultimate workout routine that will undoubtedly whip you into shape and build your confidence level. You will love the fitness routines that involve toning and strengthening exercises in order to give your body a total workout. Wildside Pole-N-Fitness classes will help you burn 300-400 calories per class and teach you how to have fun while

you work it out! Owner of Wildside Pole-N-Fitness, Eva Spicola, is a personable and knowledgeable fitness instructor that has the finesse to help you get your body where you would like it to be. Eva has been involved in the fitness industry since she was 18; she’s a Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, Spin Instructor and Certified Pole Fitness Instructor. But more than that, Eva is a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, and she really connects

with the women in her classes. “It is really important to me that other women can relate to me,” says Eva. “I have a 23-year-old son, a stepson, a stepdaughter and three beautiful grandchildren who call me Glamma.” Prior to opening Wildside in June of 2011, Eva dedicated herself to her career as a surgical assistant for eleven years, but she always found herself missing the benefits of being a fitness instructor. “I really missed fitness”, says Eva. “I took my first pole fitness class out West and immediately after I became certified, quit my job and opened my studio. I was hooked and it ended up

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being a wonderful move in my life.” Eva is currently competing in fitness bikini competitions and in February she placed 5th out of 15 contestants ages 17 -44, with Eva being the oldest competitor. Eva dedicates herself to total body fitness and is ready to help you jump on the bandwagon (or pole, if you will)! Eva designed all the classes for the everyday woman. She says, “All of these classes were created with you in mind: the professional woman, moms, students and those who just need a change in their workout.” Wildside Pole-N-Fitness offers a diverse selection of classes for you to challenge

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yourself with that will have you feeling sexy and confident. Wildside Pole-N-Fitness classes include Group Fitness classes as well as Pole and Chair classes. Specialty Pole classes include Wildside Teaser, Pole 101, 102 and 103; these classes are meant to help you get a feel for your pole (teaser class) and progress to higher level classes (101, 102, 103) while building complete upper arm strength, technique and style. Eva’s Pole Fitness class is a total body workout that allows you to develop your muscular strength and increase your endurance, while perfecting your graceful moves with the pole. Wildside Pole-N-Fitness offers an Open Pole Play class, which allows studio access for current or experienced students. Chair Dance, Chair & Pole Fitness

and Basic Pole Moves are other classes Eva offers that involve moving your body in a way that gives you a total workout and allows you to walk out of the studio feeling womanly, beautiful, healthy and strong. Wildside Pole-N-Fitness group classes include Kick Boxing, Booty Camp and Spinning. Kickboxing class is a complete cardio workout that engages your legs, abs and upper body. Eva provides the gloves and you get to show up kickin’! The Spinning class at Wildside is just what you need if you’re looking to tone up and get your legs looking gorgeous. Spinning is a 30-minute class of intense bike riding that will get your cardio level high and your legs feeling sleek. Eva’s Booty Camp class is designed to tighten and tone your assets. You will

be performing lunges, squats, circuit and resistance training. I was able to take photographs at Eva’s Booty Camp class and she does a wonderful job of keeping everyone on track, while performing each move the correct way in order to help her clients from straining themselves. Eva combines plyometrics and the use of kettle bells, bosu balls, medicine balls, treadmill routines, spin bikes and resistance bands to ensure you are getting a total body challenge during booty camp. Eva says, “Booty Camp is based on the hip and thighs, which is the hardest part for most women to

lose weight.” Wherever your trouble area is, Eva dedicates herself to assisting you in becoming a healthier, confident, more beautiful you in every way she can! All Eva’s classes are for women only and class attendees range in age from their 20’s to their 60’s! Wildside Pole-N-Fitness is located in the Fountains Plaza at 34884 US 19 N in Palm Harbor. Please call (813) 267-0129 for more information or visit www.WildsidePoleNFitness.com where you can find a complete list of classes. Classes are limited so sign up on Eva’s website today!

In addition to pole classes, other “women only” fitness classes include Kick Boxing, Booty Camp and Spinning - Wildside offers fitness that is fun!

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Shatter Your Perspective of Church at The Chapel in Tarpon Springs By Julie Kanehl The Chapel Community Church is a non-denominational Christian Church that has become very popular with local residents for its combination of modern and classical Christian elements, its commitment to family and worship, and its Bible-based focus on themes that everyone can relate to. Conveniently located in Tarpon Springs at 2795 Keystone Rd. just west of East Lake Rd., people come from all over the bay area to worship at The Chapel because of its high energy, technologically savvy, come-asyou-are approach to living life as a Christian. The sign on the door says it all, for they believe that, “the Chapel is not just a place you go to, but a place you go from.” Pastor Mark Quattrochi was serving as Executive Pastor at Grace Family Church in Lutz, when he and his wife, Trisha, had a calling to plant a church of their own. Part of the ARC (Association of Related Churches), their new church opened in January of 2010, and originally shared the same

name. “Pastor Q,” as he’s lovingly known, completely remodeled the space and created a church where everyone is welcome to be a part of The Chapel. This year they changed their name to The Chapel, and their logo, which is an image of a mosaicstyle stained glass, represents how people from all different backgrounds can come together for one purpose, to find their God-given potential. A Brooklyn New York native, Pastor Q has said, “We’re a non-denominational church. Just a bunch of Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic, Presbyterian, Pentecostal people who are united around a common purpose: To worship Christ together, grow together, and to leave the church together and change our surroundings for the better.” One of the many things that make this church unique is its approachability. There’s no stuffy dress code, there’s no high pressure form to fill out on the first day, and there aren’t any hidden agendas. The straightforward, transparent and relevant messages that people come to hear is

wholly Biblebased, and Pastor Q’s sermons are on relatable topics such as parenting and strengthening relationships through Christ. Many times a year, The Chapel offers informative multi-week series that are rel- Pastor Mark Quattrochi, affectionately called Pastor Q, evant and modutilizes technology and music in his uplifting sermons. ern. Based on people scripture.” God’s word, they tackle subjects such The pastoral staff at The Chapel as “I’m Not Happy,” which is a topic who all work together to help create a that recently spoke to people’s hearts community of worshipers; from pasabout the emptiness that many of us toral counseling to family ministry, often race to fill with stuff, or food, or The Chapel is a community of people whatever we’re hungry for in that parwho follow Jesus. ticular moment, vs. that feeling of The services, on average, are 75 complete contentment that you have minutes long. “We place a high value when you first understand that you are on music or worship during the weekloved by God and are first filled with end services; it’s contemporary in style His love. and designed to inspire you. The worPastor Q likes to say, “We spend ship music is what you would hear on an enormous amount of time pointing a local contemporary radio station to a

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First Step: Every first Tuesday of the month, Pastor Q, his wife Trish, and their incredible support staff have an informal gathering where people can come to learn about what The Chapel is all about. People can The Chapel, on Keystone Rd., has services at 9 a.m. and find out about 11 a.m. every Sunday, and has groups for all ages. the many group classical hymn, and the lyrics cover activities, children’s programs, and modern topics that we believe the outreach possibilities at this meeting. bible has the answers to,” says Pastor More than a time to gather informaQ. tion, it’s a chance to really meet the People who come take notes, they people who started it all, ask questions sing, and they laugh – they come to and get better connected and to find learn how to apply the bible to everyout if The Chapel is the place for you day life. They have a great time on and your family. Sunday, and then they go out into the The Chapel knows that attending real world where they apply their faith. church with little ones in your lap can At The Chapel, church isn’t a destinamake for a chaotic experience, and tion, but a way of life. that is why they wanted to create a He adds, “Really, we’re just a place where parents could come and bunch of people. We’re from different really receive the message. backgrounds, different life experiences On Sunday, there are two adult – trying to figure faith in Christ out worship times, one at 9 a.m. and one together.” at 11 a.m., and while the parents come

in to worship, the kids ages infant–8th grade get to take part in supervised activities all over the campus where they can play, learn and grow. “The Clubhouse” is the place where the little ones go on Sunday mornings. There, the 0-Kindergarten age group play, learn about Jesus and just have a good time while their parents are in church. “The Zone” is a high-energy Nickelodeon-type experience for 1st–5th grade, and there the kids take part in all kinds of fun activities while learning and studying about how to live Christian lives even at school. For the 6th–8th grade set, The Chapel has a program called “Murge” which is a fantastic title for the group that is specifically designed to help these pre-teens merge into adulthood; this program equips students with information to live the life that God has intended for them and strives to instill morals that are so important at that time in their lives. High school students love to take part in “The Element,” which meets on the first Friday of every month. An interactive time coupled with live worship music all performed by students makes this a great place for junior high and high school students to connect. There are many students’ small groups that meet throughout the week, these groups focus on growing spiritually through relationships. Getting Involved Groups aren’t just for kids, there are more than 50 groups and no matter what season of life you are in, there is a group for you to get involved in at The Chapel; whether you’re into motorcycles or fly fishing, there’s a group there for everyone, which just gives people the chance to hang out and worship while doing things that they already like to do, whatever that is – from knitting to skating.

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“We meet all over the community in Pinellas County,” says Pastor Q. From small groups of people with like-interests, to missions that dig wells in third-world countries, the parishioners at The Chapel are committed to bringing their faith beyond the walls of their church and into the community, which is why the staff helped to create myVillage, which is the name that they gave to their community outreach programs. From partnering with existing organizations like HEP (Homeless Emergency Project) of Clearwater to helping orphans or single moms, volunteers take on projects that help the community that we share. From serving the homeless to helping orphans or single moms, The Chapel wants to be a part of the community and help people know that they are not alone, and most of all, that they matter to God. These are just a few of the reasons that their slogan about The Chapel not just being a place you go to, but a place you go from, really fits the bill. What they’re doing is clearly hitting home with a lot of local residents. Pastor Q says, “We are very fortunate to already have over 1,000 people in weekly attendance in 27 months.” If you are looking for a place to worship that really speaks to your way of life, you should see what everyone is talking about and visit The Chapel in Tarpon Springs. If you’d like more information, their website is extremely informative and it gives you the chance to see Pastor Q’s weekly messages. The Chapel Community Church is located at 2795 Keystone Rd. in Tarpon Springs. Service times are 9 and 11 a.m. every Sunday. Office hours are Mon. – Thurs., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, please visit www.TheChapel.cc or call (727) 560-1015.

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AAP Fitness Expands into Palm Harbor It seems like only yesterday that Alex and Ashley Poptodorov followed their dreams and started AAP Fitness. In 2005 from a small one-car garage and a large dream of helping others, AAP Fitness was born. Since then, AAP has expanded into their 5th location in 6 years. From the garage to the living room to their first modest location in Cory Lake Professional Center in the heart of New Tampa, Alex and Ashley have grown their dream by making one thing a priority – the mission to help others change their LIVES by changing their lifestyle. What makes AAP nothing short of a miracle however, is not the steady growth or success experienced over the years; but instead, two different people with two very different sets of life experiences coming together and creating one common dream and mission… to help others learn to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Alex was on his way to pursuing medical school when he and Ashley met. It was love at first sight but it be-

came quickly noticeable to Alex that Ashley needed his help. You would never guess it by meeting Ashley but she was once 208 pounds and miserable in her life. She struggled tremendously with weight loss and began to spiral into an eating disorder. This is something that Ashley rarely shares, as it is a time in her life that was full of turmoil and sadness. Alex saw the tremendous need to help Ashley learn what a healthy lifestyle truly was. He designed her first meal plan, created her workouts and trained her to a fit and healthy, energetic human being! He taught her about food and the power of nutrition. He took her shopping and taught not just about good and bad choices but about what is in our food and how it can truly cure or ail us. The results were nothing short of amazing and inspiring to Ashley! She came alive from the inside out! Shortly after her amazing transformation Ashley helped Alex to see that his dream of attending medical school was not really his heart’s desire.

(L) Ashley before her transformation. (R) Alex & Ashley Poptodorov are ready to help you adopt a healthier lifestyle so you can look and feel your best. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria and brought to where others could gain from his the US in 1990, Alex was pursuing the knowledge and her experience. “American dream” instead of his During the almost 7 years since its heart’s desire. Being strong believers, inception, AAP Fitness has touched Ashley got Alex to see that God’s plan the lives of countless individuals and is not always our plan – she convinced families looking to adopt a balanced him to follow his heart and start a healthy lifestyle. AAP grew and behealth and wellness fitness center came a big part of the New

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Tampa/Wesley Chapel community. This was always something Alex and Ashley pride themselves on: instilling healthy habits into the families that reside in their local community. Just as AAP Fitness was started on a dream, today it expands from a dream yet again. This past April, Alex and Ashley partnered with their good friends: Stephen and Chantil McLeod who took over ownership of the New Tampa location. Alex and Ashley have roots in the Palm Harbor community and Alex grew up in the area (his parents reside right around the corner in Dunedin) and they found this beautiful community to be the perfect place to expand their roots and grow AAP Fitness. Alex and Ashley will be bring-

ing their successful program to the Eastlake/Palm Harbor area in hopes of building relationships with the local community and sharing their rich knowledge on health and wellness. AAP Fitness is unique in the sense that it offers a complete program to individuals and families, not just training. Each AAP client gets a customized nutritional plan, supplement recommendation plan and email/text/phone support. Alex and Ashley know that this support is vital to the success and motivation of the client. As Ashley so vividly remembers the core reason behind her success was the constant support she received from Alex. “You can’t expect to have one or two hours per week and that’s it,” says Ashley. “Succeeding at a lifestyle change is as much about what you do outside of the gym as it is inside. This is where Alex and I come in, we are there to support you and answer your questions. We are there just to tell you that you “CAN” when at times you feel like you can’t. It’s emotional as much as it is physical.” Alex has a rich background in nutrition and has been in the health and wellness industry nearly 17 years.

Once you meet him it is easy to hear how knowledgeable he is. Through a thorough assessment he puts the pieces together to design and customize a complete plan specific to the individual. Each client goes through a nutritional and metabolic typing assessment as well as a 9-site body composition analysis. “It is not uncommon for Alex to spend hours on end in his office studying metabolic assessments and designing plans. He has such a passion for nutrition and applies it to our clients; it really changes lives.” says Ashley.

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This 2+den/2/2 has contemporary style cabinets in kitchen w/closet pantry, desk and wonderful breakfast nook area. Tile flooring flows from the foyer into the kitchen & dining room w/window seat. The living rooms has wood flooring, sliders to the lanai w/your own pool. The den/office also has wood flooring and the master bedroom has a bay window, 2 walk in closets amd master bath has dual sinks, walk in shower. This home is turn key and is in move in condition!! $239,900

1899 sf 3/2/3. This home offers formal living & dining rooms w/ vaulted ceilings and gleaming hardwood flooring. Kitchen has European style cabinets w/ solid surface counters, closet pantry, breakfast bar and breakfast nook area. There is 16” tile flooring in the kitchen which over looks the family room which has the tile flooring too! Master bedroom has two walk in closets & sliders to lanai and master bath has two sinks & walk in shower. There are two guest bedrooms; one being used as a home office w/ hardwood flooring. The laundry room, has cabinets & plenty of storage shelves and utility sink. The lanai has a park like setting w/ an additional patio w/ paver to enjoy! This home also has a 3 car garage. $229,900

3/2/3 2323 sqft. This home shows like a model! Absolutely move in! 20" tile flooring throughout! Brand new kitchen w/42" wood cabinets w/crown molding, granite counters w/tile backsplash w/listello inserts, applliance, garage, lazy susan, pot drawers, tray & cookbook cabinet, stainless steel appliances w/trash compactor. Formal living & dining rooms great to entertain in. Kitchen overloooks family room w/dry bar & cabinet w/glass doors. Updated bathrooms w/crackled glass raised sink w/waterfall faucet on granite counter w/wood vanity w/makeup drawers & storage. Fabulous lanai that overlooks pool w/pavers & solar panels w/view of a pond. Many extras including new a/c system, double pane windows & water softener. $375,000

3/2/3 plus office 2286 sf This home had hardwood floors in the combination living & dining rooms w/plant shelf. Soaring lace ceilings throughout. Kitchen has 42" wood cabinets w/solid surface counters, 18" tile flooring, large pantry closet, w/breakfast bar & breakfast nook area. There are two guest bedrooms & guest bath w/linen closet & wood cabinet. Master bedroom w/two closets, one a walkin, tray ceiling & master bath w/walk in shower, jacuzzi tub & separate vanities. Just off the foyer is a home office or a den. The lanai has been extended w/pavers and a tranquil view of the pond. $298,000

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AAP Fitness offers everything from individual training to small group training. They also offer complete web based fitness and nutritional programs. Whatever your need is, Alex and Ashley are sure to find a way to accommodate you. Visit their website to view before/after pictures and connect with them via any of the social networks. Contact AAP Fitness today for your complimentary consultation at: www.aapfitness.com, please call (727) 385-7177, or email AAP at aapfitness@mac.com.

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3/2/3 2416 sf. The 20" tile flooring set on a diagonal pattern flows throughout all the main areas of this Kent III. The formal living room & DR has custom window treatment. The kitchen has new designer style foil refaced cabinets w/tile backsplash & solid surface counters w/breakfast bar w/pendant lighting. The kitchen overlooks the family room. There are 2 guest bedrooms & guest bath. The master bedroom has 2 walk in closets, master bath has walk in shower & jacuzzi tub. The extended lanai has an outdoor kitchen w/grill and a view of the golf course & forest! $319,900

2177 sq st This home has a large living room w/ tray ceiling, dining rooms & home office w/laminate flooring for easy care. The kitchen has wood cabinets, breakfast bar, breakfast nook area, closet pantry. There is also a den or home office just off the foyer. Master bedroom w/2 walk closet & master bath w/walk in shower and 2 linen closets. There are 2 guest bedrooms & guest bath. Oversized 2 car garage w/many cabinets. Enclosed lanai w/laminte floors w/fabulous view of the pond & forest from every room! $279.000

4/2/2 2534 sf This home has formal Living & dining rooms w/soaring ceilings and 16" tile flooring throughout for easy care. Kitchen has white cabinets w/pullout shelves and overlooks the family room. The master has two walk in closets and master bath has walk in shower, garden tub & linen closet. You'll enjoy the lanai that has a pool and a tranquil view of the forest. $324,900

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Salon Solei Brings Local Consumers the Highest Level of Haircolor Expertise as Redken Certified Haircolorists

Salon Solei is proud to announce that they now have five Redken Certified Colorists on staff, putting the salon an elite level nationwide. Tina Reinders, Kim Stipanovich, Beth Valachovic, Kerri Metzger and Jasmine Koch recently excelled into an elite group of Redken Certified Haircolorists, who provide top-notch service and guarantee exceptional haircolor results for their clients. There’s a certain level of acclaim associated with being a Redken Certified Haircolorist, and members of this leading group are recognized for their color expertise and commitment to excellence. When consumers book their color Tina Reinders service with a Redken Certified Haircolorist, they can rest assured they will receive the highest quality results and service. Tina was the first to travel to New York City in May of 2010 to attend Redken’s intense training, testing and certification. After becoming certified, she went on to become one of this area’s very first Redken Design Team members, another prestigious accomplishment in the industry focusing on precision cutting. Kim Stipanovich was the second member of the Kim Stipanovich

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Salon Solei team to become a Redken Certified Haircolorist, passing her exam in March 2011. Beth Valachovic was the third member of the team to pass the test in September of 2011. Most recently, Kerri and Jasmine made the journey to New York City and Salon Solei has just received the news that both stylists passed! Salon Solei is proud to say that it is the first and only salon in the state of Florida to have five Redken Certified Colorists on staff. There’s never a time that Salon Solei is open that there isn’t at least one Redken Certified Colorist working. Between the five of them, they possess more than 86 years of expertise and experience in the industry. These talented stylists have done hair in places such as New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Tampa, Tallahassee, Wisconsin and South Florida. Salon Solei asks that you come on in and let one of the talented certified colorists take care of you! Salon Solei is a full service, upscale salon that specializes in hair coloring and cutting, and unique nail services. In regards to the Redken Haircolor Certification and Salon Solei, John Woloshyn, Senior Vice President of Sales for Redken states, "The Redken Haircolor Certification test assesses a colorist’s technical skills, knowledge of Redken color products including the latest technological advancements in our portfolio – Chromatics Prismatic Permanent Color, and principles and approach to color formulation, application and correction. With the accreditation of Salon Solei’s five colorists, clients can be guaranteed that they are getting premium service, as well as the latest in

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on Salon Solei’s website. Moving forward, Salon Solei will continue to focus on education and the latest technology while it strives to get all of its stylists Redken Certified in an effort to provide patrons with the utmost satisfaction. Consumers looking for fresh, high quality color can call any of the experienced stylists at (727) 7895858 or visit www.salonsolei.com to make an appointment or a consultation. You can also find Salon Solei on social media sites Facebook and Twitter for more information and specials. For more information on Redken, please visit www.Redken.com. Please note, Redken products can only be guaranteed authentic when purchased from a salon. Salon Solei is located at 2659 East Lake Rd. in Palm Harbor. Please call (727) 789-5858 or visit online at www.SalonSolei.com.

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Features Fun Atmosphere and Great Food! By Amy Paterson Beef O’ Brady’s at Tarpon Woods Golf Club’s clubhouse, located on Tarpon Woods Boulevard in East Lake (Palm Harbor), is the place for sports enthusiasts as well as food enthusiasts. Upon entering the clubhouse, you make your way through the lobby, just past the Golf Pro Shop, and into Beef O’ Brady’s. You can close your eyes and navigate yourself there by just following the sound of laughter and the smell of good food cooking. The décor is sports, sports, and more sports. The walls are lined with sports memorabilia from all of your favorite teams. There is ample room for parties, large or small. The dining room is spacious with plenty of tables that can be moved to accommodate larger parties. There is also outdoor

seating available that overlooks the Tarpon Woods golf course. The original Beef O’ Brady’s was established in 1985 by Jim Mellody and his wife Jeanette. Their vision was to create a neighborhood pub where friends and families could gather to appreciate good food and sports together in an enjoyable atmosphere. Since Jim and Jeanette’s first Beef’s – a nickname the regulars came up with – opened in Brandon, Florida, the restaurant chain has grown tremendously and is now famous throughout the United States. Today, Beef O’ Brady’s is one of the fastest growing restaurants in the country. Some call it the “luck of the Irish.” Jim calls it “a darn good dream that took a lot of hard work.” While every Beef’s holds fast to the restaurant chain’s dedication to providing the highest quality food and

Wings with Sweet Jalapeno sauce, one of the twelve sauces available service in the industry, Palm Harbor’s Beef O’ Brady’s is unique in its location. Beef O’ Brady’s at Tarpon Woods Golf Club is a perfect place for golfers to grab a bite to eat and a cold beverage after a long game. The newly renovated Tarpon Woods Golf Club’s 18-hole golf course is open to the public. The course borders the Brooker Creek Preserve and provides a beautiful setting with many opportunities to see some of Florida’s natural wildlife as you

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make your way around the course. This golf club, operated by the Hampton Group, underwent an extensive renovation and all bunkers, tees, and greens were beautifully redesigned. In addition, the golf course offers a driving range, short game area, and a putting green to sharpen your skills. For extra help on your game, lessons are available from the PGA golf professionals on staff. If golf isn’t your game, Beef O’ Brady’s in Palm Harbor still has some-

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Bacon Cheeseburger with Onion Rings & Beef O’ Brady’s Chicken Salad - just two of the many satisfying and tasty choices on that have made Beef’s menu famously popular with delicious selections, such as the thing for you. With daily specials and chos,’ which is crispy tortilla chips fresh Angus burgers, burritos and 27 high definition flat-screen televismothered with queso and topped wraps, fresh salads, and many more of sions displaying any sporting event you with mixed cheese, lettuce, tomato could possibly want to see, Beef’s is and a half-pound of grilled Angus skirt Beef’s favorite dinner entrees. Recently, “Beef O’ Brady’s is getting the place to enjoy watching sports and steak. Sour cream, signature salsa and fired up for fajitas!” Try them chicken, great food. Takeout and catering also sliced jalapeños are served on the side. steak, or combo if you want the best are available upon request. Beef’s award-winning wings are of both. Beef’s menu is vast and has some- something to try as well; jumbo wings A new lunch menu is now offered thing to satisfy everyone’s appetite, big are made fresh to order, cooked to from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with some great or small. The list of appetizers is quite perfection, and then tossed in one of deals for a filling and satisfying lunch. impressive and gives diners a great setheir two dry rubs or twelve famous Your wallet will thank you, and so will lection of dishes to share for starters. sauces. Boneless wings are available your tummy. A good one for the table to share upon request. Daily specials are available would be the ‘Whole Lotta Steak NaBeef O’ Brady’s menu is filled throughout the week. Happy hour is

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from 3– 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday; this includes $2 drafts, $2.50 wines and well liquors, and $.50 boneless wings just the way you like them. On Monday, Happy Hour goes all day. Tuesdays are for the kids; kids receive a free meal and drink with the purchase of any adult entrée. On Wednesdays, Bloody Marys are on special for only $3. On Thursdays all Major League Baseball games are televised, and buckets of domestic bottles go for $9.99 – Go Rays! Fridays and Saturdays feature $3 house margaritas – lime, mango, or strawberry. Sundays, like Wednesdays, come in and get a $3 Bloody Mary. When you go to visit Beef O’ Brady’s at the Tarpon Woods Golf Club, check out their ‘Daily Specials Board’ for upcoming events and the Beer of the Month. Beef’s features a beer of the month, naming a crowd favorite from an American domestic and a specialty beer. Beef O’ Brady’s offers sponsorships for local sports teams and plays an active part in the community. ESPN’s Beef O’ Brady’s Bowl tickets are available for purchase at the restaurant. You can go online to BeefOBradysBowl.com for more information and ticket purchasing. This year it’s a Friday night game at Tropicana Field. The game will be televised at Beef O’ Brady’s, along with drink and food specials. If you can’t make it to Tropicana Field for the game, Beef’s is the next best place to see it! For more information about Beef O’ Brady’s, please contact manager John Downey at (727) 771-0691 or you can email BrookerCreekBeefs@yahoo.com. Beef O’ Brady’s at Tarpon Woods Golf Club is located at 1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd. in Palm Harbor. Beef O’ Brady’s is open every day, Mon. – Sun., 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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Rev Up Your Night at The NYC Bar at The Lucky Dill By Kim Thomas If you are looking for a great place to enjoy the night, then check out the NYC Bar at The Lucky Dill, located on US 19 in Palm Harbor. With late-night hours, a ton of craft drink selections, an ample wine list boasting exceptional choices, more than 50 premium beers, and a latenight menu, the NYC Bar and its adjoining Tribeca Lounge is an ultra-hip venue that transports you to the heart of New York City, complete with live

music on many nights. The Lucky Dill has long been known for its delicious deli specialties and baked goods. The restaurant’s popularity prompted the move from its original location (at Alt. 19 and Alderman Rd.) to its much larger new home in Palm Harbor. When you walk in, off to your left is the Brooklyn Bakery, and straight ahead in the center of the restaurant, is the NYC Bar and Tribeca Lounge. Daytime diners enjoy the natural sunlight and spacious dining, while at night, The Lucky Dill

shines with über cool lighting that perfectly illuminates the fantastic artwork, putting patrons in a New York stateof-mind. The bar features a brick archway and authentic New York MTA signs. Long, white booths are plush and provide the perfect spot to sit cozy and listen to the live bands that perform on select nights. The Tribeca Lounge can seat up to 60 people for banquets, events, parties and social gatherings. It is spacious, beautifully lit, and features a high-end sound system, PA system, big-screen TVs and projection screens for parties of all types. In addition to the great selection

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of bottled and draft beer, fine wines, and delectable cocktails, the sizeable drink menu also features coffeebased drinks, non-alcoholic choices and dessert drinks. There isn’t just one Manhattan or one mojito – there are the classic recipes plus several different twists. In fact, NYC Bar has seven variations on the Long Island, four kinds of screwdrivers, several kinds of sangria, plus champagne cocktails, martinis for every palate, and virtually every classic cocktail you can think of. The NYC Bar and Tribeca Lounge is located inside The Lucky Dill, at 33180 U.S. 19 N in Palm Harbor. Hours are 11 a.m. to “late” (usually closing around midnight). If you are planning a really late night, call ahead. Visit www.LuckyDillDeli.com and join the mailing list for a $5 coupon!

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Ceremony Honoring Missing Man Held at Medical Center of Trinity By Diane Galemmo A Missing Man Dedication Ceremony was held on April 24 at the new Medical Center of Trinity. This poignant ceremony is symbolic of the Americans still missing from each of the five services – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard – and civilians. The purpose of the ceremony is twofold—to acknowledge the inability of our missing to be with us in the celebrations we hold because they have been left behind, and to honor their sacrifice to our country. In the hospital's dining area stands a lone table beautifully set for dinner. On it are six complete place settings, a red rose in a vase centerpiece, and a Bible. The table is reserved for our missing loved ones, and it symbolizes that they are here with us in spirit. It serves to remind us that our troops are in harm's way every day and we should never forget these brave men and women who heeded the call to service. A memorial tablet on a tripod near the table reads: “The table is round to show our everlasting concern

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dinner plate at each place setting. Next, we sat stunned and saddened, listening to the Missing Man Roll Call. In a duologue between a Leader (on stage) and a Responder (at the rear of the crowd), the Leader announces, “I am about to conduct a roll call of U.S. Military Personnel.” He then asks the Responder, “If any fail to respond will you vouch for their whereabouts?” “Yes, Sir,” replies the Responder. In all cases, for all Military Personnel, the Responder replies, “Not present, Sir. Missing in action,

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Sir.” The Responder then lists the missing. The numbers are staggering. “In World War I, 3,344 (1918) soldiers were last seen in Europe, mostly in Germany and France. In World War II, 73,690 were last seen in Europe, Asia, North Africa, the Pacific, the Atlantic, and on virtually every continent and ocean in the world. In the Korean War, 7,958 were last seen in 1953, mostly on the peninsula of South Korea. In the Vietnam War, 1,666 were last seen prior to Operation Homecoming in 1973 in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand and the South China Sea. However, many have been reported seen alive in captivity since then, Sir. There were 126 Cold War personnel last seen sometime between the end of World War II in 1945, and the end of the Cold War in 1989, when the Berlin wall was torn down.” “Sir,” the Responder concludes, “We are at war with a ruthless enemy who hates our freedoms and the American way of life. They scoff at the Geneva Convention that was meant to protect all military personnel, both friend and foe, should they ever become captured.” The Leader then addresses ALL Americans: “Let us all find the resolve

to bring these American heroes home, no matter what it takes. Those who defend the United States of America should not be left in the hands of our enemies or ever be forgotten. We live and get the most out of life for those who gave up their good days for our freedoms. We live on to honor their memory, and fight those who would let them be forgotten, so the families of the missing may someday find peace. God bless our service men and women and God bless the United States of America. They are not forgotten!” Many local veterans were present at this stirring ceremony as were the Mitchell High School NJROTC; Paul Rizzo, senior chief of the Navy Seabees and Moe Moyer, State Director of Rolling Thunder, an organization whose mission is to educate the public that many American POW's were left behind after all previous wars, to help correct the past, and to protect future Veterans from being left behind should they become Prisoners of War or Missing In Action. Moyer tells us, “Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, U.S. Army, captured June 30, 2009 in Afghanistan is still being held against his will in Pakistan by the Taliban. Please, keep him in your prayers and let's work together

to bring him home...until they all come home.” Moyer is also the Director of USO (United Services Organization) Tampa Bay. Retired Senior Master Sgt. USAF Walter Lamerton and his wife Susan were present. Lamerton is a member of NCOA (Non-Commissioned Officers Association) and a member of Rep. Bilirakis and Rep. Nugent’s Veterans and Military Advisory Committee. Each item on an elegant table has a symbolic He says, “We are always lookmeaning regarding our MIAs and POWs ing for opportunities to better there…until everyone comes home. the lives of our veterans and actively Lamerton adds, “On January 18, serving the military and their families.” the USO Board of Governors apHis professional office in Trinity, Weproved our request to establish a USO ichert Realtors, has been designated a at Tampa International Airport. The “Service Disabled Veteran Owned, airport included this project in their Small Business” by the U.S. Depart$20 million Main Terminal Modernment of Veterans Affairs. Both Lamerization Program. Construction of this tons are also deeply involved with the $220,000 facility began in March, USO. The USO makes sure your help with projected completion by July 1 goes to those who need it the most: and its Grand Opening on Thursday, troops serving in combat, their famiAugust 2. The USO will be located on lies, our wounded warriors and their families, and families of the fallen. As a the 2nd level (ticket counters) of the main terminal. The USO Center will nonprofit, non-political organization, serve many of the 300,000 active milithe USO is now, and always will be, tary and their families that annually about our troops. Wherever and transit Tampa International Airport.” whenever they go, the USO will be

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“Orthodontics” Continued from page 1 While orthodontics may not be a new concept, it is definitely a changing field, and things have progressed a great deal in the last few years. Braces are smaller and more comfortable, there are more options and affordability for more people, and braces can get the job done faster now than in years past. Where it might have taken a patient five years to reach their desired smile a decade ago, the average length for braces is now about two years. Braces, or appliances that are used to help align the teeth, have also changed dramatically. They are smaller and the manufacturing has gotten better, and the choices are a lot more varied. The regular silver smile is always available and effective, and they also offer “clear” or tooth-colored braces that really seem to make the braces disappear. And now there is an alternative to braces called Invisalign, a clear retainer-like plate or “aligner” that patients wear over their teeth. Using computer imaging and molds of the patient’s teeth, a series of these clear aligners are worn until the desired out-

come is reached. Drs. Albert and McDowell love Invisalign because it allows patients to remove them for meals, which makes for a more comfortable eating experience for the patient, and it also allows patients to be able to better clean their teeth, than with braces. Dr. Albert and Dr. McDowell treat patients of all ages, and while the majority of orthodontic patients are in their “tween” and teen years, they are finding that a lot more adults are finally taking the opportunity to correct their teeth. “Invisalign is a popular product especially with adults because it is invisible and more comfortable than braces,” says Dr. Albert. An Invisalign patient recently said, “Everyone is always so nice at Dr. McDowell’s office. I've always wanted straight teeth, but as an adult I didn't want to get braces. Now that Invisalign is a treatment option, my wife and I both went through treatment and love our results!” Drs. Albert and McDowell will help you find the best individualized treatment options and their office accepts most types of insurance and offers interest-free payment plans as well,

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patients at Albert & McDowell Orthodontics enjoy playing XBOX 360 on one of their flat screen televisions in their lobby, which is both comfortable and modern. The office has been newly renovated and Dr. Albert recently installed a new Keurig coffee system in the waiting area that allows for each person to make their own individually brewed coffee or tea of

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their choice, as well as freshly baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Cookies? Games? Contests? This isn’t your mom’s orthodontist! However cool the waiting area is, you won’t wait there too long because Dr. Albert has recently streamlined the check-in process with touch screen patient self-check-in pads and has added additional state-of-the-art dental chairs to shorten the wait time. Speaking of dental chairs, these aren’t just your run-of-the-mill dental chairs. The patients at Albert & McDowell Orthodontics get to lie down in Tempur-Pedic dental chairs and watch a flat screen television while they receive their treatment. Sign me up! In order to make everything in his practice run smoothly, Drs. Albert and McDowell use a computerized program called a “Chart List” that tracks the progress of each patient and makes everything easily accessible for the doctor and their staff. They also have a program called “Dolphin Aquarium” which is an amazing virtual educating program that shows patients how to take care of their braces, use and change their rubber bands, and even explains how

to correct an overbite. Every year, Albert & McDowell Orthodontics throws a number of events and promotions intended to make going to the orthodontist fun for the entire family. This summer they are having a “Summer of Music and Smiles” event. Dr. Albert says, “We will be kicking it off with a contest through May and June where we will give away four tickets to the hot new boy-band One Direction, live in concert in Tampa on June 29. Then from July to August, we will be giving away a number of iPod Nanos as well!” What a great time to come in and learn about how Albert & McDowell Orthodontics can make your entire family smile. Albert & McDowell Orthodontics is located at 2445 Tampa Rd., Suite A, in Palm Harbor. Office hours are Mon., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., and Tues. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, customer testimonials, or treatment options, please call the office at (727) 781-7475 or visit online at www.AlbertMcDowellOrtho.com.

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