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Vol. 8, Issue 6, June 2012
Neighborhood News & Lifestyles
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The Business & Dining Guide Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree
Albert Family Orthodontics Kicks off its “Summer of Music and Smiles”
Editorial-“Spice” Fight....Page 3 News Briefs..........................4-5 Calendar..................................6 Southern Self Storage.......10-11 Charles S. Philips..............14-15 Barkdoll Massage..............18-19 PUR Plumbing...................22-23 Central Park Restaurant....26-27 Perfect Cruise At A Great Price..30 Star’s Organic Spa.............34-35 Sun Toyota Helps Marine..38-39 Appius Wealth Management...42 Painting With A Twist......46-47 Classifieds..............................58
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Get Wired In! Whether you are just gathering information for someone in your family, actually getting braces or just taking your child in for their appointment, it’s easy to get “wired in” at Albert Family Orthodontics! It is clear that Dr. Albert values the time that many parents spend at his office waiting for their children, which is why he provides conveniences that many other offices don’t have, from self-check-in options and free Wi-Fi, to freshly brewed Keurig Coffee and freshly baked Otis Spunkmeyer chocolate chip cookies.
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Albert Family Orthodontics, located at the corner of Trinity Blvd. and Duck Slough Blvd. in the Trinity Professional Place plaza, has been making patients and parents smile for years, coupling the latest in orthodontic technology with experience and personal attention. When it’s time to choose an orthodontist, it’s important to choose someone who is experienced, compassionate, and well-educated in the latest technology and procedures. Jeremy Albert, D.M.D., M.S., is a University of Florida alumnus who is all of those things and more. Dr. Albert chose orthodontics because he enjoys making people smile, and because he knows the difference that a smile can make in a person’s life. Dr. 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 Orthodontics Certificate, and earned his Master’s of Science Degree from
UF. A true Gator-fan, his office is festively decorated to display the love of his favorite team. You’ll also find pictures of his beautiDr. Jeremy Albert ful family, his wife Jacque and their three daughters.
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their patients’ families. Albert Family Orthodontics is committed to educating patients and their families, so they have developed an interactive website at www.albertfamilyortho, which is a great way to gather information, learn about the practice, and to find out about its affordable payment options. There’s even a way for parents or patients to
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Jeremy Albert, DMD, MS, is a very experienced Invisalign provider and Albert Family Orthodontics is a Premier Preferred Elite Provider (one of a select few in the Tampa Bay area based on number of cases treated).
The entire crew will enjoy the waiting area which is bright and roomy. It’s actually the perfect getaway for parents who may enjoy watching a movie or the news on one of the large flat-screen televisions while relaxing in one of the comfortable seating areas. If relaxing with coffee and cookies isn’t your thing, you and the kids can play XBOX with Kinect! Dr. Albert said, “It’s great how often we see parents and the kids jumping around and playing XBOX Kinect. It’s cool.” 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. Dr. Albert’s patients 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, he uses a computerized program called a “Chart List” that tracks the progress of each patient and makes everything easily accessible for the doctor and his staff. He also has 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. In fact, nearly all of the things that can be done via technology are done so, which gives Dr. Albert and his staff the chance to really spend more time with their patients, and
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From The Editor Kim Thomas
Spice Fight – Boycotting Can Make A Difference! Pasco County parents are taking matters into their own hands to fight the synthetic drug known as “spice” – a drug that is sold as “incense” but that is packaged and marketed to youth. Even though you are supposed to be 18 to buy this stuff, it is being sold to underage buyers. It’s legal, it’s cheap and it’s deadly. And, because it’s not illegal, people are making the mistake of thinking that it can’t be harm them. Erik and Colleen Suojanen had a major scare when their son passed out after inhaling just one puff of “spice,” and these parents aren’t taking it without putting up a fight! Imagine finding your teen unresponsive and having to rush them to the hospital for something that isn’t even illegal. The problem is fast becoming an epidemic. And it isn’t that our law enforcement and government isn’t addressing the situation. They definitely are. The problem is the manufacturers are staying one step ahead of the
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laws. For the past couple of years there have been constant efforts to illegalize spice but as soon as one formulation is banned, there is a new chemical mix to take its place. This is not something that only affects “other people.” On the night the Suojanens rushed their child to hospital, there were six others in the ER after smoking “spice” and they weren’t at a party together— that is seven unrelated instances! The Suojanen’s are taking matters into their own hands by organizing protests at stores that carry these dangerous products, which doesn’t end with “spice.” You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of the terrifying effects of “bath salts” – the most famous incident being the Miami man who literally ate another man’s face after allegedly ingesting “bath salts” which are a central nervous system stimulant that acts something like a mix of methamphetamine and cocaine. The number of calls to poison cen-
ters concerning "bath salts" rose 6,138 in 2011 from 304 in 2010, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.” Now, mind you, these products aren’t actually marketed as real bath salts or incense. You only have to look at the packaging to see that it is intended as a drug. “Please consider having your family join our family in the fight against the substance known as Spice,” says Erik Suojanen. “Spice is synthetic marijuana that is sold to teens in many mom and pop beverage/gas stores as well as several BP gas stations. It’s a chemically laced substance sold as incense in little cartoon Kool-Aid type packages with names like Mary Joy Dead and Berry ’d. This substance is 30 to 50 times more potent than marijuana, is very addictive, and it is killing kids, AND IT’S LEGAL!! The stores that sell this stuff know exactly what it’s being used for and they DO NOT CARE. If you See “Spice Fight” on page 56.
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Trinity Area Preschool Offers Free Pre-kindergarten Primary Prep Preschool has contracted with the Pasco/Hernando Early Learning Coalition to offer the state’s free pre-kindergarten program. The program, know as VPK (voluntary prekindergarten) is available to all Florida children who are 4 years old on or before Sept 1st, 2012. Registration is now in progress and families should enroll immediately as spaces are limited. Primary Prep is located just off Seven Springs Blvd at 6916 Perrine Ranch Road, New Port Richey. A map is available on the website, www.primaryprepkids.com. Visit or call the school at 727-372-8077 for registration information. For more details about the VPK program visit the coalition website at www.phelc.org. The free program operates for 3 hours on school days (M-F) from 9-12 a.m. Families have the option of enrolling their child for a full-day program for a nominal fee. This year’s schedule begins on Aug 22nd and
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closely follows the Pasco school calendar. The optional full day program is open year-round, including school holiday weeks. Primary Prep has been in the school-readiness business for over 25 years. Preschool and child care are available for children 1-4 years old throughout the year. For more information visit the website www.primaryprepkids.com. Connections Thrift Shoppe Needs Donations The Good Connections Thrift Shoppe welcomes donations of gently used clothing, furniture (no bedding please), household items, jewelry, antiques and collectables. The shop recently moved to a larger space at 6634 US 19 N in the Davis Plaza, one block north of Main St. in New Port Richey. Call Mike Davis, manager, at (727) 841-7108 for further information. Proceeds from sales at the shop benefit the Connections Job Development Program, 5841 Main
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Street, New Port Richey. Connections has helped job seekers gain employment by providing services that improve their ability to find work for more than 20 years. www.connectionsjobdevelopment.org Phone: (727) 849-4724. Local Residents Called to Contribute to Historic Cancer Research Effort Residents of Pasco County, Florida have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse population of up to half a million people across the United States and Puerto Rico. The opportunity for local residents to enroll in CPS-3 is being available at multiple locations across Pasco County between June 14th – 23rd. To see enrollment locations, dates, times and to schedule an appointment to enroll visit www.cps3pasco.org.
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CPS-3 will help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. “My mom is a twotime cancer survivor and I’m doing all I can to make sure my children don’t have to say that…. I really believe this (CPS-3) is part of the answer,” stated one study participant. To enroll in the study, individuals will be asked to read and sign an informed consent form; complete a comprehensive survey packet that asks for information on lifestyle, behavioral, and other factors related to your health; have your waist circumference measured; and give a small blood sample. Upon completion of this process, the Society will send periodic followup surveys to update your information and annual newsletters with study updates and results. The in-person enrollment process takes approximately an hour to complete. Periodic followup surveys of various lengths are expected to be sent every few years to individuals “Many individuals diagnosed with cancer struggle to answer the question, ‘What caused my cancer?’ In many cases, we don’t know the answer,” said Alpa V. Patel, Ph.D., prin-
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cipal investigator of CPS-3. “CPS-3 will help us better understand what factors cause cancer, and once we know that, we can be better equipped to prevent cancer.” Dr. Patel added, “Our previous cancer prevention studies have been instrumental in helping us identify some of the major factors that can affect cancer risk. CPS-3 holds the best hope of identifying new and emerging cancer risks, and we can only do this if members of the community are willing to become involved.” Researchers will use the data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from a series of American Cancer Society studies that began in the 1950s that collectively have involved millions of volunteer participants. The Hammond-Horn Study and previous Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS-I, and CPS-II) have played a major role in understanding cancer prevention and risk, and have contributed significantly to the scientific basis and development of public health guidelines and recommendations. Those studies confirmed the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, demonstrated the link between larger waist size and increased death rates from cancer and
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other causes, and showed the considerable impact of air pollution on heart and lung conditions. The current study, CPS-II, began in 1982 and is still ongoing. But changes in lifestyle and in the understanding of cancer in the more than two decades since its launch make it important to begin a new study. The voluntary, long-term commitment by participants is what will produce benefits for decades to come. “Taking an hour or so every few years to fill out a survey – and potentially save someone from being diagnosed with cancer in the future - is a commitment that thousands of volunteer participants have already made. We’re looking for more like-minded individuals in Pasco County to join this effort that we know will save lives and improve the outlook for future generations,” said Dr. Patel. For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3, visit cancer.org/cps3, email cps3@cancer org, or call toll-free 1888-604-5888.
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Community Calendar Main Street Blast Sat., June 30, 10 AM—at Orange Lake Park in New Port Richey; enjoy food vendors, beer gardens, arts and crafts, kids’ games and exhibits. Live music tribute to All American Rock Bands on the main stage all day! Fireworks show at dark, weather permitting. 10,000 attendees expected Medical Center of Trinity (at 9330 S.R. 54) Offers: *Free Blood Pressure Screenings Every Thurs., 9:30 – 10:30 AM— Medical Center of Trinity is offering weekly blood pressure screenings every Thursday in Conference Room A. Reservations are not required. Walkins are welcomed. *Lymphedema Support Group 3rd Thurs. Every Month— Monthly Lymphedema support group meetings with the next meeting to be held on Thurs., Jun. 21 at 3 p.m. Lymphedema is a persistent swelling, usually affecting an arm or leg that sometimes occurs as a side effect of
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cancer treatment. This condition results from the abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid and tissue proteins. The underlying cause in all cases is damage to the lymphatic system, an important part of the immune system that circulates infection-fighting proteins throughout the body. Seating is limited, reservations are required. Call (727) 834-5630. * Monthly Support Group for Family Members/Friends Impacted by Autism Every 2nd Wed., 7 PM, Next Meeting June 13—Medical Center of Trinity has the pleasure of hosting a community support group for parents, family members, and friends impacted by autism and related neurological disorders such as, Tourette’s, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Aspergers, or other Autism Spectrum disorders. Relatives and family members impacted by these disorders will meet other parents with similar issues! The primary goal is to provide education and pool our resources to effectively
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help these children. There will be scheduled speakers on a regular basis to inform the group about new research, therapy, treatments, alternatives, and local resources. The group meets at Medical Center of Trinity, 9330 S.R. 54 in Trinity in Conference Room C in the main building off the lobby. The June 13 presenter will be Kelley Prince, M.A., BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), who will discuss the benefits of Applied Behavior Analysis therapy and improving your Individualized Education Plan. For more information, contact Jonica Chittum, mother of an 8-yearold with Autism. She will coordinate speakers and resource fairs on a regular basis based on the needs of the group at the time. Email jonica.chittum@HCAHealthcare.com, or call (727) 7936006 (phone) or (727) 534-8230 (cell). Medical Center of Trinity Obstetrics Program Classes *6-Week Prepared Childbirth Course Weekly, starts June 20, 7-9 PM— Six-week prepared childbirth class be-
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gins June 20. Classes meet one night per week. The fee is $70. *Infant Care Program Tues., June 19, 6 PM—The infant care class, a 6-hour course held on two Tuesdays beginning June 19, provides parents with the knowledge and skills to make their transition into parenting smooth and comfortable. *Pediatric CPR Course Sat., June 16, 9-11 AM—Pediatric CPR teaches you how to save the life of your child! Participants will learn the skills of the American Heart Association course, “CPR for family and friends.” This 2-hour course is $15 for one person and $25 for two people. For more information and to register for any of these Obstetrics Program classes, call (727) 834-5630. Classes are held in the Obstetrics Unit of Medical Center of Trinity. Medical Center of Trinity Offers Weight Management Class Every 4th Thurs, starts June 28, 10 AM—Weight Management: Striving for a Healthy Weight. Classes conducted by a Registered Dietitian on the 4th Thurs. Reservations are required; call (727) 834-5630.
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Southern Self Storage – Trinity’s Premier Self Storage By Kim Thomas “We are Trinity’s premier self storage,” states Lynn Mattix. “We aren’t just saying that either. Southern Self Storage really is the very best self storage facility in the area.” It just takes a visit to Southern Self Storage, located on Mitchell Boulevard in Trinity, to see why. The gated, secured selfstorage compound is immaculate in appearance and offers rare amenities such as drive-up, air-conditioned storage units. It is a well-established business that was founded in 1985 and now has twenty locations throughout Florida, and five Northern Self Storage locations in Canada. And, you will be impressed with the helpfulness, friendliness and community-involvement of the managers here. Mark and Lynn Mattix, who work as a team managing Southern Self Storage in Trinity, are well-seasoned veterans of the storage industry with more than twenty years of combined experience. The couple took over the management of the local Southern Self
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Storage back in August, 2005 and later moved to a different facility for a couple of years before returning to stay in April, 2010. “We just love this area,” says Mark. He and Lynn have not only embraced their community, they have fully embraced the managing of Southern Self Storage as if it were their own business. “We are big enough to be stable and small enough to be personable,” says Lynn. Southern Self Storage’s commitment to the Trinity community is evidenced by their actions. In fact, they are currently collecting school supplies for the United Way of Pasco’s “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive that will be held at five locations in West Pasco from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., July 29–31. Lynn will be volunteering at the event at the Publix at Chelsea Place on Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey. She shares, “This is a great event that helps to provide school supplies to teachers in Pasco County.” This year also will mark the fourth year that the Little Cats Rescue Yard
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Sale / Craft Sale / Bake Sale will be held at Southern Self Storage; Mark and Lynn will start collecting gently used household items, furniture, tools, (no clothes or books please), and gift certificates from local businesses (for raffles) for the sale that will be held October 13th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the Little Cats Rescue, a 501 (C) 3 organization. Donations are tax deductible and a receipt is provided upon request. Lynn & Mark Mattix, Managers at Southern “We’ve held this event three Self Storage times and every year there ing, are available within the main were over 400 attendees,” says Lynn. building. Additionally, Southern Self “It’s always a lot of fun. We have Storage has many outdoor storage music, food and last year we raised units, some of which are convenient over $10,000 for Little Cats Rescue.” “drive-up” units. Not only can you Secure, Clean and Spacious Self Storage Southern Self Storage has 533 units housed in the 67,000-squarefoot facility. Available storage units, both with and without air-condition-
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just drive right up to your unit for easy access to your storage items, but you can also choose a “drive-up” unit with air-conditioning to protect your valuable possessions. It also features wide lanes for trucks. Whether it is temporary storage
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helpful storage tips to ensure ease of access and the safe storage of items. Packing tips are provided which will help your storage experience to be a smooth one. Customer Perks & Conveniences Tenants are able to use Southern Self StorSouthern Self Storage box trucks are available to age’s 15-foot box truck customers to move their belongings into storage for free to move their possessions into storage. you need while in between houses or a (*Note: Restrictions apply, please call long-term storage of precious family Southern Self Storage for full details). heirlooms, Southern Self Storage has Automatic debit and online bill an affordable and secure option for pay is available to Southern Self Storyou. Tenants also have the option of age renters and Lynn stresses that purchasing storage insurance. there is never a convenience fee for The units have a special latch-nlock system that utilizes a cylinder lock their customers. The ultra-clean selfstorage facility offers all size units, rather than a padlock and which can from closet-sized to commercial-sized only be removed by drilling. There units. are security cameras throughout the “We have a wonderful referral compound with 24-hour video surveilprogram where we can pay up to $100 lance. For added security, all exterior for a referral,” says Lynn. Some redoors are coded. strictions do apply, but you can call Southern Self Storage sells everything you need to safely store your be- Mark or Lynn for details. Southern Self Storage holds quarlongings including boxes and terly drawings each year which rewards packaging supplies. Tenants are given
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its patrons with a chance to win $100. Each customer has five chances to win; all they have to do is visit the five participating websites and give honest feedback about their renting experience. This gives the company important feedback that they use to make certain that Southern Self Storage customers have the ultimate self-storage experience. “We need to know what our customers are saying,” says Lynn. “We always invite people to review us and our customers have won the drawing for $100 for the last three quarters in a row!”
You can follow Southern Self Storage on Twitter and “Like” them on Facebook for upcoming news, events, and auction dates. Southern Self Storage is located at 7139 Mitchell Blvd. in New Port Richey. Office hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sat.; closed Sun. Tenants have security gate access from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. every day of the year. For additional information, call Mark or Lynn Mattix at (727) 3752920 or go online to visit SouthernSelfStorage.com.
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The Law Office of Charles S. Philips - Personal Injury Law By Katie Thomas The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is located a short distance off of Little Road and services clients with personalized, professional victim representation in Personal Injury Law and insurance coverage. Chuck Philips runs his practice with a goal to provide a high degree of personal service and thorough case evaluations, offering the help and knowledge clients need in order to have their case run as smoothly as possible, with the best possible outcome. When you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, personal injury lawyer Chuck Philips has the knowledge, skill and courtroom experience to help you recover financial compensation for your injury, lost work time, pain and suffering, medical bills, and more. Attorney Philips received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Florida in 1985 and soon after he graduated from Stetson College of Law in nearby
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St. Petersburg. His experience is expansive and includes serving as a Former Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County for a total of five years, including serving in Traffic and Misdemeanor Divisions as Lead Trial Attorney and as Felony Division Assistant for 2 1/2 years. He also worked as an Insurance Defense Attorney representing State Farm, Ohio Casualty and Kash ‘n Karry (which is now Sweetbay Supermarket), prior to entering the plaintiff’s side of personal injury. Chuck Philips’ personal injury firm focuses on victim representation and he is a State Licensed Sports Agent. Attorney Philips’ experience in the Pasco/ Pinellas area exceeds 18 years and he has been at his current office in Trinity for five years. Attorney Philips Cares About Community Attorney Philips is a member of the Trinity Rotary and is a firm believer in their motto, “Service before Self.” He strives to stay fully involved as a member of the community and is
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Personal Injury Attorney Charles S. Philips offers free consultations a member of the Trinity Business Association, All Children’s Hospital Development Council, Magic Beans Village Foundation, Bay Area Pregnancy Center and many more wonderful local organizations. Chuck will be attending All Children’s Hospital’s Telethon on June 12th as a volunteer and encourages anyone interested in having fun for a good cause to come out and participate.
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The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is a part of the Better Business Association and has been assisting injured victims due to the negligence or recklessness of others since 2002. As a former insurance defense attorney, Attorney Philips knows the ins and outs within the insurance business which enables him to help his clients reach the best possible outcome in a case. In order to provide maximum personal-
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ized customer service, he limits the number of cases he takes on, which allows him to commit the maximum amount of time necessary to each client’s case. Attorney Philips is extremely client-focused and you are guaranteed to speak with Chuck himself in order to determine whether or not you have a case. A few years back I was in a car accident where the other driver was at fault. I met with Chuck and he advised me that there wasn’t a need to file a case if I had no permanent or longlasting injuries. He explained areas involving insurance litigation to myself and my family and had a wealth of knowledge to offer us even though we were only scheduled for a short consultation, for which there is no charge. Attorney Philips truly works in a way that involves helping others to get the best results when an accident occurs. Sharon Grimes, his legal assistant of approximately 18 years, is extremely helpful and knowledgeable as well, and she is a pleasure to speak with when you contact the office. If you have been injured or know someone who needs an excellent, caring personal injury lawyer, the Law Office of Charles S. Philips offers free
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consultations and you will pay no attorney fees unless your case is won. Along with a straightforward honesty in talking to his clients, Chuck often has contests that involve client appreciation awards including restaurant gift cards, concert tickets and tickets to local sporting events. Continue checking the website for raffle information. Working with Attorney Philips is truly a pleasure. He is consistent, professional and takes a personal interest in establishing relationships with all who visit his office. He serves New Port Richey, Clearwater, Inverness, Spring Hill, Largo, Palm Harbor, Holiday, Hudson, Bayonet Point, Brooksville, Seminole, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs and Tampa residents with top-notch personal injury litigation services. The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is located at 9400 River Crossing Blvd., Suite 103 in New Port Richey. Satellite offices are located in Citrus, Hernando, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. For more information, please call toll free (800) 844-8652 or (727) 4942008. Visit www.chuckphilips.com to see a full list of services.
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1849 sf. This 2/2/2 villa has soaring ceilings and 18” tile flooring throughout! The living room is perfect for entertaining and the dining room is large for those formal dinners. Just off the living room, you have double pocket doors into the den or home office. The kitchen has white cabinets and two pantry closets, solid surface counters & breakfast nook area. The master has plenty of room for all your pieces, plus two walk in closets. The master bath has linen closet, solid surface counter and walk in shower. Guest bedroom has a large walk in closet and the guest bath has solid surface counters too! The laundry room has many cabinets w/ utility sink. This villa also has a tranquil view of the pond for you to enjoy! $179,900
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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
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
2395 sf The foyer has wood floors in this Kent III w/soaring ceilings throughout. The formal living room has sliders & the dr has plantation shutters & designer style lighting. This kitchen has wood floors, white cabinets w/solid surface counters w/tile backsplash set on a diagonal pattern plus a pot rack. The family room has carpet & plantation shutters. The two guest bedrooms has ceiling fans & the master has 2 walk in closets, plant shelves pocket door to master bath w/white cabinets w/solid surface counters, walk in shower & garden tub. The lanai is extended and includes a 33ft pool & spa w/pebble sheen finish & propane or solar panels w/temperature control for heating, salt water chlorinator, pop up cleaning system & a view of the golf course & forest. $374,900
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
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
2/2/2 2316 sf Wow shows like a model! This style villa is very desirable and has wood cabinets w/granite, stainless steel appliance, entertaining sized living & dining rooms w/soaring ceiling. Den w/view of pond w/fountains & golf course and screened lanai to enjoy. Master bedroom w/two walk in closets and plenty of room for all your pieces! too many upgrades to list! a must see $279,900
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Barkdoll Massage Therapy, Where the Massage Comes to You By Julie Kanehl Massage is a universal language that has been “spoken” for centuries in every region of the globe, and it has many benefits including the ability to reduce anxiety, relieve pain, reduce blood pressure, and aid in relaxation. For many people, massage is a rare treat that they look forward to at the spa or as an experience during their vacation. Others use massage on a regular basis to help with chronic pain, reduce inflammation or to help heal after an injury. Whatever your reason for wanting a massage, Barkdoll Massage Therapy makes it easy, affordable and best of all, Barkdoll comes to you. Barkdoll Massage Therapy, which is an entirely mobile-based massage business, is based in the Trinity area and is owned and operated by Licensed Professional, Karla Barkdoll, who has been in the massage industry since 2001. Serving Trinity and the surrounding communities, Barkdoll Massage Therapy is completely different in that it takes all of the stress out of your massage experience by bring-
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ing it straight to you. No traffic, no stress, just pure relaxation where you feel most comfortable! Originally from a small town in central Pennsylvania, Karla moved to Baltimore where she trained at the Baltimore School of Massage. Licensed in Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida, Karla is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, and is Nationally Board Certified. Karla’s massages can be done anywhere – at home, poolside, or at the office. Most of her clients choose the room in their house that offers the least distractions, and there she creates a wonderful environment for massage. She also takes the time to really speak to her clients before their massage to learn more about them so that she can create the best personalized massage experience. Lindsey from New Port Richey says, “If you are looking for the best massage, then look no further than Karla, she is a rare find. Once you have a massage from Karla, you will look no further, that I will guarantee!”
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Massage Services that Improve Your Life “Your Health is your Wealth” is the philosophy at Barkdoll Massage Therapy, and that is why Karla takes the time to really find out what kind of massage you prefer, whether it’s a Swedish massage or a deep tissue treatment for chronic pain, Karla’s massage will make a difference in your life. Karla offers a wide range of affordable massage therapy styles and packages. If you are looking for a traditional massage, Swedish massage treatments are designed to improve circulation, reduce stress and to relieve muscle tension. This massage is very popular all over the world because of its light, long, and slow strokes that relax your cares and worries away. If you are interested in trying something a little different, hot stone massages use something called warm stone therapy, which is the art of using heated stones in combination with a Swedish massage. According to Karla, the warm stones dissolve muscle tension and induce a deep relaxation.
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Licensed Massage Therapist Karla Barkdoll brings the massage to you! Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic treatment designed to ease the pain and discomfort associated with chronic pain. Karla says, “During deep tissue massages I use trigger points to specifically find the places where the work needs to be done.” Deep tissue mas-
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sages can help people who live with painful conditions live a fuller life. Another style of massage that Karla offers is sports massage and injury rehabilitation. This style of massage combines the benefits and style of a deep tissue massage with stretching, which can improve the range of motion in joints. Whether you are healing after a car accident or are suffering from chronic pain associated with a medical condition, this kind of massage can be extremely beneficial. One of Karla’s clients from Trinity recently said, “I have had the pleasure of having Karla as a massage therapist for the past six years and it has always been an enriching and healing experience. She is knowledgeable, professional and a kindhearted person and I have no hesitation in recommending her service. She has hands of gold!” Prenatal massages are a fantastic way to pamper the mom-to-be while easing some of the side effects of pregnancy. Karla uses specially designed massage table pillows that create a comfortable position just for her during this time, so that pregnant moms can safely enjoy their massage. Aromatherapy is proven to aid in
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relaxation, which is why Barkdoll Massage Therapy offers a variety of essential oils and scents that can be used in collaboration with any other style of massage. Most often used with a Swedish massage, aromatherapy oils are applied by Karla during your massage to enhance the massage experience. One local couple recently wrote, “We all have very busy schedules and it saves us time and stress to have Karla come right to our home. My husband has chronic pain and her weekly massages help him tremendously. Whether you just want a great stress reliever or you have a medical condition I would highly recommend Karla!” If you are looking for a fantastic way to improve morale at work, how about offering your employees a corporate seated massage? This is a fully clothed, seated massage that can be done right at the office. This style of massage focuses on the back, neck, shoulders, scalp, arms and hands. What a great way to let your employees know how much you care about them!
My Massage with Karla I am a huge fan of massages. I go every chance I get, but to be honest, that isn’t very often. When I’m not busy with my family or writing for the Neighborhood News, I’m like most moms and am usually concerned with everyone else’s comfort over my own. That’s why I was so excited to be given the chance to experience one of Karla’s massages by the staff at Neighborhood News. (Thanks Jim!) Scheduling my massage turned out to be a breeze because Barkdoll Massage Therapy is one of the only places that offers evening massage appointments. It was all very easy for me since I wasn’t going to have to worry about driving anywhere or a babysitter for the kids! On the evening of my massage appointment, I simply picked out a quiet room in the house, sent the kids outside to play with my hubby, and got ready to enjoy my massage. Karla arrived right on time and brought everything she needed with her. A true professional, Karla even wears a clinical massage uniform. Within just a few minutes Karla had set up the massage table and was set up and ready to go. I was really impressed with how quickly the room I had picked had been transformed. Before we started she spoke to me about what kind of massage treatment I wanted, and she asked if I had any injuries that she needed to be aware of. We decided on a combination Swedish and deep tissue massage. She also offered me many different aromatherapy options from rose oil to eucalyptus. I felt totally at ease, and while she stepped out of the room, I comfortably got onto the massage table and got settled. When Karla came back in a moment later, she put on what I like to
call “massage music,” and spoke to me about what she was going to do before she began. To my surprise, I was even more relaxed because I was at home. I enjoyed the entire hour instead of wondering how many minutes had passed, or wondering about the kids. I felt safe, pampered and well cared for. After my massage, I felt like a softened stick of butter, and I was able to just put on my slippers instead of my shoes! This was an incredibly cool experience that made me feel more centered, and really changed my outlook. I felt great for days and my entire family could see what a difference it made for me both physically and emotionally. I can see that a massage with Karla would be a great gift, which is why I’m so happy that she offers gift certificates, but one of the best parts about Barkdoll Massage Therapy is how affordable it is. I might not have to wait for a special occasion because her pricing is competitive and affordable enough to fit into anyone’s budget on a regular basis. From now on, I’m going to take better care of myself, and that includes having massage treatments from Barkdoll Massage Therapy on a regular basis. See you in a few weeks Karla! Barkdoll Massage Therapy is an entirely mobile massage therapy business that comes to you. Karla Barkdoll (License # MA47546) is available Mon., Tues. and Wed., from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., and on other days by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or to request more information about massage packages, corporate events or gift certificates, call (727) 3726389 or email Karla at barkdollmassagetherapy@yahoo.com.
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Quality Work, Competitive Prices – Pure and Simple By Dara Tucker When you come home from work and are greeted by water gushing from a broken pipe, panic immediately sets in. Who can you call who will come after hours? Who’s a local plumber you can trust? Who has the supplies in stock to fix the problem at a reasonable cost? This is the time you’ll be glad that you wrote down PUR Plumbing’s phone number, (727) 475-1474. Husband and wife owners Doug
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and Kellie Hunt opened PUR Plumbing in Trinity five years ago with the desire to provide high quality, 24-hour plumbing services to the Tampa Bay area. The Hunts, who are raising their family in Trinity, believe it’s important to provide quality service at a competitive price to the community – pure and simple. Because the family owned and operated business has low overhead, they are able to pass their savings directly onto their customers, allowing them to provide services at lower prices than you may expect.
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Doug, who emphasizes customer service and quality work, is a Master Plumber who has been in the industry for over 20 years. He is a Florida State Certified, licensed Master Plumbing Contractor. Becoming a Master Plumber is an intensive process which includes schooling for the trade, being a plumber’s assistant for four years, passing a state exam for both plumbing codes and business and finances, and being insured. After passing the first state exam, the plumber earns Journeyman status and can then apply to the state for a second exam to reach Master status. Once a Master Plumber, the plumber must stay up-
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dated with training, and be in good standing for the services provided. In addition to being a Master Plumber, Doug has an Associate’s Degree in Computer Engineering, and is a Florida licensed backflow test and certified technician (obtained through the University of Florida. He also is a Rinnai tankless water heater install and repair technician, a heavy equipment operator, a commercial and residential lift station repair and installation provider, and a factory trained boiler repairman. Additionally, Doug Hunt is recognized by State Water Heaters, A.O. Smith Water Heaters, American Water Heaters and Whirlpool Water
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Heaters for residential and commercial warranties, installation and as a repair contractor. PUR Plumbing handles a range of both residential and commercial plumbing situations, big or small, 24 hours a day. Doug explains, “We will solve any plumbing problem. I enjoy a challenge and problem solving.” Services include leak detection, slab leak repair, sewer video inspection, lift station repair, high pressure drain lines, broken pipe repair, remodeling and re-piping, clogged drains, toilets, leaky faucets, faucets, domestic wells, water heaters and softeners. Dean Quinlan, a wholesaler of commercial water heaters, has Doug do all the warranty work on his State Water Heaters and A.O. Smith Water Heaters. Dean says, “Doug is by far the best in the Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough County areas for both commercial and residential plumbing. He is always punctual, professional and honest. He won’t skimp on a job, and only wants to do the job right. He goes by the book, not cutting corners.” PUR Plumbing also has “green” options if you are looking to update with energy conserving plumbing
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products. Doug says that old water heaters are one of the most inefficient parts of a plumbing system, and that you could see up to a 15 percent annual energy bill savings by replacing an old Doug and Kellie Hunt own and operate their water heater family-run business PUR Plumbing. with a newer Energy Star Plumbing. Bill says, “I have one. Or, you could switch to an onbeen beyond satisfied with PUR demand “water heater” also known as Plumbing for years. I have numerous a tankless because you don’t have a commercial buildings and I have to tank of water sitting, waiting to be trust the vendors that come out when heated; instead the tankless system I am not there. In emergency situaheats in real time. Another environtions PUR Plumbing is quick and mentally friendly option is to switch to prompt, coming out within the hour. a low-flush or dual-flush toilet. Doug They’ve opened lines, put in new toiexplains that you can also put a couple lets, sinks, hot water heaters – pretty of bricks in your toilet’s tank, saving a much everything related to plumbing quarter or more of the water you use for me.” with each flush. Whether you find yourself in an Trust is one of the reasons Bill emergency situation and need to use Hayes, a chief engineer with a comPUR Plumbing’s 24-hour service, you mercial real-estate company, uses PUR
want to update your plumbing to be more environmentally friendly, or you have commercial plumbing needs, Master Plumber Doug Hunt can get the job done. PUR Plumbing, Inc., located at 7139 Mitchell Blvd. in New Port Richey, is eager to show you why you need to keep their number onhand for your residential and commercial plumbing needs. Call Doug at (727) 475-1474 or (813) 5791920, or visit purplumbingservice.com for more information.
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Celebrates 5 Years in Trinity By Julie Kanehl The Central Park Family Restaurant in New Port Richey has been serving New York City cooking to local residents for five years, and in that time has gained a reputation for great tasting, freshly prepared food, large portions and great prices. Conveniently located on S.R. 54 between Old C.R. 54 and Rowan Rd. near the Dunkin Doughnuts, the Central Park Family Restaurant is a favorite among people of all ages.
A family restaurant in more ways than one, Chris Michael, owner of Central Park Family restaurant, grew up in his parent’s restaurants in New York and here in Florida. The Michael family has been serving delicious New York City cooking, which has been richly influenced by their family’s Greek heritage, for more than 35 years. Their first restaurant in Florida was called the Four Coins Family Restaurant, and it opened in St. Petersburg in 1991. Chris’ father, Andy Michael, successfully ran the Four Coins restaurant for 16 years before they
Central Park has something on its vast menu to satisfy every appetite began to expand. In 2006 they opened the Central Park Deli & Grill in Oldsmar, and then in 2007 they came to New Port Richey. Today, Andy still runs a restaurant called the Square Plate in Pinellas Park, while Chris’ brother, Charlie, runs the Central Park Restaurant in Temple Terrace. For Chris and his family, running a restaurant is truly a passion, and it shows. At Central Park Family Restaurant, there is a sign that reads “May all who enter as guests leave as friends.” This is the motto for the restaurant
that really inspires Chris on a daily basis. Chris says, “Over the years we’ve acquired customers that have walked in as a first time customer and they’ve become part of our lives. He adds, “When our baby, Sofia, was born, we were flooded with gifts and wellwishes and I can’t tell you how grateful we were.” This is the kind of place where the owner greets you at the door by name, where Mama’s recipe is often made by Mama, and where you can really have anything that your heart desires to eat.
Owner Chris Michael welcomes you to Central Park Family Restaurant There are two enormous menus, one for breakfast (which is served all day) and the other for lunch and dinner. The staff is very friendly, the portions are humungous, and the prices are affordable. One satisfied customer said, “This restaurant goes above-and-beyond for their customers! My family and I have driven by Central Park hundreds of times and we finally decided to stop by and try it last night. We were blown away. When we walked in the door we were immediately greeted by the owner, we looked over and saw the chef’s specials of the day and couldn’t believe the pricing…it was great!” Chris says, “Our Chef always prepares different dinner specials every night. There is Stuffed Peppers every Wednesday, Corned Beef and Cabbage every Thursday, Beer Battered Fish and Chips on Fridays, and weekends feature specials such as Mussels Linguine (with a huge portion of mussels) and lamb specials. And we are known for having the best Chicken Pot Pie around!”
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Breakfast is Served! Breakfast starts early at Central Park Family Restaurant, which opens its doors at 6:30 every morning. With a breakfast menu that includes pancakes, French toast, waffles, and 67 different kinds of omelettes, the hardest part of your day may just be deciding which menu item to try. Their “Egg-normous Omelette Menu” is broken up into sections designed to help you choose your favorites. For example, if you like simple omelettes you may want to choose something “From the Cheese Factory.” If you’re more of a traditional omelette eater, you may want to pick one of their items from their “For the Carnivores” part of the menu. They even offer seafood omelettes like their Shrimp Omelette, their Shellfish Omelette and their Tuna Salad Omelette. If you prefer something sweet, you will have to try one of their fresh Fruit and Cream Cheese Omelettes off of the “Sweet Tooth” portion of the menu. Ever had a Hamburger Omelette? How about a Blue Ribbon Omelette whipped up with homemade chili and cheese? How about an Aparagus & Hollandaise Sauce Omelette? Omelettes from all over the world are also represented in the menu, from Greece to Mexico, from Hawaii to Philly. If omelettes aren’t “egg-xactly” your thing, you’ll find plenty of other favorites on the menu from traditional favorites to rare specialties like Pennsylvania Scrapple. Breakfast specials are amazingly affordable given the amount of food on your plate(s), and according to Chris, he has regulars who come in every morning for breakfast. With 67 omelettes to try, I can see why! Dave from Spring Hill recently reviewed Central Park Family Restaurant
and said, “This little gem was a very pleasant surprise. The menu offers a wide variety of choices. Everything we tried was excellent, and there was plenty of it. Prices are very reasonable, too.” Central Park for Lunch and Dinner If New York City is the “melting pot” of the country, then Central Park’s lunch and dinner menu is the restaurant version. Influenced by food styles around the globe, there is something for everyone. The menu begins with traditional appetizers, but if you’re in the mood for something fun, you’ll really like their new Greek Saganaki, which is a pan fried cheese that is set ablaze at the table and served with Greek gyro bread. Homemade soups are a staple in a family restaurant, and Central Park is no different. Every day there is a homemade chicken soup as well as a soup-of-the-day. There is a large assortment of salads to choose from including a Greek salad that people just rave about. If you love a burger for lunch, you’ll enjoy their Empire State Burger, which is a one-pounder! There are a couple of new burgers on the menu including “The Skyscraper,” which is the largest burger that I’ve ever even heard of. This “Enormous Monstrosity” is a triple-decker, each patty adding a half-pound of Black Angus to the pile. By the time it hits the plate with all the toppings, the burger weighs in at over two pounds. The Skyscraper literally comes with a warning to eat at your own risk! If that’s a bit much, but you still want a sandwich, you might want to try one of their “Skyscraper Club Sandwiches” which are served on three slices of bread, with lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo, and served with French fries and soup. This extensive menu also includes “Hot
Open Faced” sandwiches, “Market Fresh” sandwiches, and “Big-Mouth Wraps.” If you like grilled sandwiches, you’ll love their “Off the Grill” section which includes a variety of favorites like the Monte Cristo, the French Dip, and their Central Park Signature sandwich, which is piled high with fresh layers of pastrami and corned beef on authentic rye bread and topped with Swiss cheese, spicy mustard and grilled onions. Every grilled sandwich comes with French fries and soup – all under $7! “Homestyle Dinners” include Chopped Steak with Grilled Onions, Broiled Pork Chops, Baked Meat Loaf, Tender N.Y. Strip Steak and Broiled Pork Chops, just to name a few. If you’re a regular at Central Park Family Restaurant, you might want to try their new Pierogis and Kielbasa! Since the Michael family is Greek, they have an excellent selection of Greek Dinner Specialties that include a Gyro Dinner Platter, Chicken Souvlaki, Spanakopita and Shrimp Santorini – this is just a sampling of the many choices. When you become a regular at Central Park Family Restaurant they will set you up with their dining reward card, which stores information on it like a credit card. Every time you eat at Central Park, it saves up points that you can put towards free meals. “Our customers love the rewards card,” says Chris. “They use them all the time and really enjoy the savings that they get.” Central Park Family Restaurant is located at 7657 S.R. 54 in New Port Richey. It is open 7 days a week from 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, to order carryout or to ask about catering, please call {727} 376-7402 or visit CentralParkFamilyRestaurant.com.
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I’ll Help You Find the Perfect Cruise at a Great Price! By Vera Kuemmel, Your Local Cruise Planners Agent Now, more than ever, people can cruise closer to home. Here in Tampa, cruise lines such as Norwegian Cruise Line have exhilarating Caribbean itineraries at unbeatable prices. In fact, choose from over 15 distinct itineraries on the Norwegian Dawn. We have two-night cruises, seven-night Western Caribbean cruises visiting the beautiful ports of Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel. Also, repositioning cruises between Boston and Tampa are available. Seven-night cruises start as low as $490 per person and are available from November 2012 through December 2013! During the month of May, Norwegian Dawn underwent a multimillion dollar extensive renovation. Following on the popularity of the Brazilian steakhouse that debuted on Norwegian Epic, the Moderno Churrascaria has been added as a new onboard restaurant. Updates have also been made in back-of-house areas to improve everything from food delivery to fuel economy to ensure your cruise experience will be best of class. Additional updates and enhancements were made to Kids Corner, Dawn Club Casino, Topsiders Buffet, Conference Rooms, and every stateroom. Here are some of the special sailings on the Norwegian Dawn sailing from Tampa. • Western Caribbean, 7-Night Cruise Sail Date: November 11, 2012 Roundtrip Tampa Highlights: Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel Starting from $490 per person (Includes taxes) $75 onboard credit per stateroom • Valentine’s Day Cruise, 7-Night Cruise Sail Date: Febraury 10, 2013 Roundtrip Tampa Highlights: Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel Starting from $570 per person (Includes taxes) $75 onboard credit per stateroom
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s most innovative ship, EPIC, is home ported just down the coast in Miami. EPIC features an extensive list of enticing venues such as the casino, cigar bar, blues club, wine bar, dance club, champagne bar and even a SVEDKA Ice Bar on Norwegian Epic. Take in the exciting spectacles in the Epic Theater, which features Legends in Concert and the equally legendary Blue Man Group. The hilarity abounds at Headliners Comedy Club, home to The Second City comedy troupe and Howl at the Moon, a dueling piano show. One of the Great deals available on Norwegian EPIC
can we offer the best prices, but, on certain ships and sailing dates, we can offer special amenities such as upgrades, shipboard credits and more! Cruise Planners is a member of CLIA (Cruise Line International Assoc), NACOA (National Association of Cruise Only Agencies), and ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents). As an American Express Travel Services Representative Agency, we
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• Eastern Caribbean, 7-Night Cruise Sail Date: November 10, 2012 Roundtrip Miami Highlights: St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Nassau Starting from $590 per person (Includes taxes) $75 onboard credit per stateroom Being a cruise, tour and land vacation specialist with Cruise Planners/American Express, I can offer my clients exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise packages, a choice of thousands of group departures, private cruise sales, as well as cabin upgrades and special amenities such as shore excursions, travel gifts and more. Cruising has become one of the fastest growing methods of travel. More and more people are taking cruises every year. The cruising trend has changed and cruisers are more adventurous and youthful. There’s also been the emergence of multigenerational cruisers – families that take their cruise vacations together. Cruises offer the most satisfying, convenient and value-oriented way to travel. As a Cruise Planners agent, my mission is to create the ideal vacation experience for my clients tailored to where they want to go and what they want to do. Because of our focus in the cruise industry, we have achieved “Top Producer” status with virtually every cruise line. This allows us to offer the best prices available along with professional service. Not only
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“All You Need in One Place” By Katie Thomas Star’s Organic Spa is a full service beauty salon and spa comprised of many wonderful facets to bring you organic, natural beauty. Easily accessible, Star’s Organic Spa is located off State Road 56 in Wesley Chapel. Star’s Organic Spa is dedicated to providing consistent customer appeasement, excellent service and quality organic products in an atmosphere that you will love being a part of. With service options including hair care, facials, nail care, fitness and nutrition, massage therapy, Reiki healing methods and Reflexology, Star’s Organic Spa is truly the only stop you’ll need to make to look and feel fabulous! Star Ryan moved from Michigan seven years ago and brought with her a background in design, business and
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salon know-how. Star is a licensed cosmetologist and has received her certification for hair loss treatment in New York. Star is celebrating her second year of business in the Tampa Bay area this month at Star’s Organic Spa. She is fully committed to bringing natural, organic products into the lives of the cherished clients who enter Star’s Organic Spa. This unique spa is comprised of a group of women who run their own personal businesses alongside each other; working together to achieve bringing every client enhanced physical appearance and mental relaxation. “We are very different because nobody here works for anyone else, but we all work together,” explains Star. “I find that when working together as a team under the name Star’s Organic Spa, we are able to help one
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another, have a strong referral base and we all prosper better in the end.” Star’s Organic Spa allows the women working within the spa to run their businesses in their own unique way, each providing excellent service to clients because there are many different spa services available in one luxurious locale. Organic Hair Care & Star Treatment! Star’s Organic Spa offers many different services to make you shine inside and out. Star believes that beauty starts on the inside and radiates outwards, which is why she focuses on using organic products that are great for your overall wellbeing and appearance. Within Star’s Organic Spa, you will be pleased to find a plethora of wonderful services provided by unique and funky women. How we choose to style, cut and color our hair is a form of expression that can allow us to flaunt our individuality in a fun, personal way. Star Ryan uses completely organic products to help her clients achieve beautiful, healthy hair that allows them to express themselves. Star’s organic services include hair coloring, highlights, perms, straightening, clarifying treat-
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ments, vegan smoothing treatments and low light cold therapy laser treatments for hair loss. Star will take superb care of you and all your hair needs, as well as teaching you about product ingredient awareness. One of Star’s customers, Kat, flies all the way from Arkansas to visit Star’s Organic Salon. Kat says, “I won't go anywhere else. I have followed Star for seven years. I haven't found the organic color systems anywhere else and it’s the only product I will use.” Star uses formaldehyde-free and ammoniafree, organic products because both chemicals can be harmful to your health. Star’s organic hair color is completely safe, scent-free, non-burning color that is even safe for pregnant women to use. Along with hair coloring, styling, cuts and complete hair maintenance, Star specializes in hair loss prevention and treatment. Star uses a state-of-theart patented technology called HairCheck that detects how much loss, breakage and damage your hair may have; HairCheck even goes above-and-beyond and allows Star to determine what products will be best for your hair’s re-growth. Star says that hers is the only spa around that is currently utilizing low light cold laser
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Star Ryan, of Star’s Organic Spa, invites you to come get pampered...naturally! therapy to treat and minimize hair loss. Star uses XTC Hair Growth System, which is a combination of Laser Hair Loss Treatment and XTC products. Whether or not you need a fresh new cut and color or you're interested in Star's HairCheck technology, you will leave Star’s chair feeling well-informed about natural ingredients, organic products and how to best take care of your inner and outer self for a more beautiful you. Personal Training, Nutrition & Wellness Kelly Mothershead is a certified personal trainer and wellness coach, working within Star’s Organic Spa. Kelly’s business, A Focus On Fitness, paired with Ideal Protein weight loss is the perfect solution for anyone looking for real results. Kelly is a personal trainer, first aid certification teacher and Ideal Protein coach. Ideal Protein is an international program, only offered through medical professionals. It is a low-carb, low-fat program that offers the right amount of protein to maintain muscle value. All the Ideal Protein meals and snacks are GMO-
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free, MSG-free and contain no aspartame. I tried the crunchy peanut butter protein bar and it was absolutely delicious, with no trace of strong protein flavor that most protein bars and shakes contain. I also was able to try the pre-made mango smoothie, which was tasty and for someone on the run, a perfect meal! Kelly works alongside Renee, Casey and Gabby to bring clients satisfying results and a helping hand when needed. Zumba classes and one-on-one personal training are also offered at Star’s Organic Spa through A Focus On Fitness. You will enjoy participating in the fun-filled Zumba class in the workout studio and receiving all the knowledge you need to lose weight from a program that works! Beautiful, Radiant Skin & Gorgeous Nails Judy Matheson is a licensed aesthetician who specializes in healthy skin care using a Biogenic Skin Care Line called Sanitas. Her business, Facials by Judy, focuses on combining skin stimulation with topical nourishment for beautiful healthy skin. Judy’s successful nine years of aesthetician
practice have allowed her to learn that what happens within the body, affects the outside. She has extensive knowledge on nutrition, skin care and toxin removal that is undeniably a value when it comes to skin care. Judy is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry to further her ability to inform and help her clients be the healthiest they can, inside and out. Donna Guillaume runs her business, Nails By Donna, within Star’s Organic Spa as well. Donna has been working in the beauty industry for over 37 years. Her services include all of your manicure, pedicure, waxing and tinting needs. Donna’s primary goal is to build a relationship with her clients that ensures quality, clean and professional services. Donna takes pride in creating an environment that pampers her clients and meeting each of their needs on a personal level. Alterations, Massage & More! Massage by Lisandra is also located within Star’s Organic Spa. Lisandra Marino has been a licensed massage therapist for over seven years; working with her clients to promote flexibility, range of motion, strength, blood and lymph circulation, muscle tension relief and stress reduction. Lisandra has worked her healing hands over issues dealing with injuries, trauma, stress, tension and she works with patients of all ages. You may have soft tissue needs that Lisandra can help you with or maybe you just want a relaxing, indulgent massage. Reflexology also is available at the spa. Maria Bacilieri has masterful hands and says, “I treat the whole through the sole.” Reflexology is the ultimate foot rub, with areas on the foot relating to the glands and organs throughout the body. Offering another unique service is
Patricia "PJ" Lemle-Travis, who does alterations and sewing. She was trained to do alterations by two professionals, and worked and trained to do sewing for the home in an interior decorator's workshop, and has done monogramming and needlework project finishing. PJ is available at Star's on Wednesday and Saturday Star says, “Beauty works from the inside out. When you’re nourished inside, it shows on the outside.” Star’s Organic Spa is all about nourishment; you can feel at ease knowing you’ll be pampered by women who are knowledgeable, fun and caring. The girls at Star’s Organic Spa dedicate themselves to nourishing their inner-selves by giving back to the community through volunteer work. Recently, Star’s Organic Spa has participated in Best Buddies at Wharton High School, Relay 4 Life at Wiregrass Mall and Vixens Against Violence. The crew at Star’s Organic Spa really enjoyed volunteering with Vixens Against Violence, where they were able to treat battered and abused women to a day of beauty and give them the confidence and tools necessary to get out in the workforce and apply for jobs. Star says, “Everything in life is a balance. When you put good into your body, it shows on the outside. When you send good out into the world, it comes back to you full circle.” Star’s Organic Spa is located at 2136 Ashley Oaks Circle in Wesley Chapel. Please call (813) 973- 8787 for more information or visit www.StarsOrganicSpa.com. Make sure to check out the specials for the month on the website! This month all first time clients get $10 off of all chemical services, including clarifying and keratin treatments!
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Wounded Trinity Marine Accepts Customized Vehicle from Sun Toyota By Diane Galemmo You may recall the story we did last year about U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Justin Gaertner, the Trinity marine who suffered the loss of both of his legs, and a severe injury to his left arm, when an improvised bomb exploded beneath his feet in Afghanistan in November 2010. Gaertner, now 23, and a 2007 graduate of Mitchell High School in Trinity, went through intensive therapy with passionate determination and motivation. While it normally takes a person about six to nine months to learn how to walk on artificial legs, Justin Gaertner did it in three. Justin now has eight pairs of prosthetic legs. He can walk, surf and snowboard and recently won silver medals in the 2012 Warrior Games. On Memorial Day, a day on which we honor those who served our country, Justin was picked up at 10 a.m. by The Florida Patriot Guard Riders, who escorted him in
POWMIA formation from his home in Trinity to the Sun Toyota dealership in Holiday. He was greeted by a carnival atmosphere; the whole dealership was transformed into a display of military men and women, along with the public, all of whom saluted Justin. The community event took place during the weekend of May 25 through Memorial Day on May 28. Then came the pièce de résistance—Joe Reth, general manager of Sun Toyota, presented Justin with the keys to a new Toyota Tundra Platinum Crewmax, especially fitted with hand controls, step bars and other conveniences by Sun Toyota. The total cost for the vehicle with its modifications is $60,000. This new truck will
Joe Reth, General Manager of Sun Toyota, hands over the keys to a 2012 Toyota Tundra Platinum Crewmax to local hero Corporal Justin Gaertner be lower to the ground and easier to get into from a wheelchair. It will have hand controls, dual climate control and backup camera. The dealer-
ship is picking up a good portion of the cost. The truck was missing parts on Memorial Day, but the hope was to have it ready by the following
Thursday for pickup. President and co-founder of the Wounded Vets Association (WVA), Greg Amira, met Justin last year in New York during the 9/11 tenth anniversary observance. He was very impressed with Justin’s attitude and determination, so when Toyota approached Amira saying they wanted to do something special for a veteran on Memorial Day, he immediately knew Justin would be the perfect choice. (The WVA advocate for, and assist, wounded veterans dealing with physical and psychological injuries suffered
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on the battlefield). Gaertner says he is planning to attend school at Florida State College in Jacksonville, concentrating on homeland security and business. He had words of wisdom to recently injured veterans. “There’s always going to be someone there to help you.” Sun Toyota has opened a page on its website, www.suntoyota.com/soldier.html where Justin’s story can be read and donations can be made towards the cost of his customized vehicle.
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Vescor Consulting Changes Name to Appius Wealth Management Vescor Consulting, Inc., a Trinity, Florida-based independent wealth management firm that specializes in retirement planning, recently changed its name to Appius Wealth Management. The name Appius refers to Appius Claudius Caecus, a Roman statesman who built the Appian Way, one of the earliest and most strategically important Roman roads of the ancient republic. The Appian Way helped spur economic growth and prosperity and endures today as a symbol of thoughtful and intelligent planning. “With our new name, we wanted
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to reinforce our firm’s commitment to strategic planning, and Appius fit the bill perfectly,” said Michael V. Addessi, CFP®, AIF®, EA and President/CEO of Appius Wealth Management. “Although our name has changed, our commitment to delivering extraordinary client service and building close personal relationships with our clients has not.” Appius Wealth Management has served clients in the Tampa Bay area, as well as more than 20 other states, since 1983. Addessi and his team of six professionals specialize in helping preretirees, retirees, small business own-
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ers, and private practitioners achieve their financial goals. They help pre-retirees and those who are already retired develop a retirement income plan to help ensure they do not outlive their savings. Appius Wealth Management also provides customized financial planning and advice to help clients with estate planning and tax planning challenges. For more information, please visit www.AppiusWealth.com or call 727-845-7572.
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Appius Wealth Management, 9020 Rancho Del Rio Drive, Trinity, FL 34655 Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Tax services and fixed insurance products offered through Appius Wealth Management are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth.
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Trinity’s Painting With A Twist Fundraiser Supports “Wives Behind The Badge” On Saturday, June 9, Painting with a Twist in Trinity held a special event to support Wives Behind the Badge, a non-profit organization that aids the families of police officers. Participants in the June Painting with a Purpose event received step-by-step instruction to paint a skyline entitled “Tampa Bay at Night” with half of the class fee going to Wives Behind the Badge. Every year, hundreds of police officers are killed or wounded in the line of duty. Florida is one of the deadliest states in the country for law enforcement professionals. While these officers go to work to serve and protect, their spouses are at work trying to provide support to the families. Wives Behind the Badge was founded in 2006 and now has 500 members. The non-profit organization raises awareness and provides emotional and financial support to the families of police officers, including scholarships for the children and spouses and the sup-
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port program, HALOS (Helping Aid Lost Officers’ Survivors). In addition to raising money to help the families, Wives Behind the Badge also raises awareness, providing a positive voice for law enforcement in the community. Every month, Painting with a Twist in Trinity hosts Painting with a Purpose, a 3-hour class, where participants will be guided step by step to complete the acrylic painting du jour. For the WBTB event, guests painted a nighttime skyline of Tampa Bay. Even people who have never painted before will walk away with their original artwork. The stroke-by-stroke classroom approach always surprises even the most unsure participants. “It’s so much fun to see people unleash their inner artist. Most of our students are amazed at what they can do with a little instruction and a palette of paint,” says Sharon Reis, coowner of the Trinity studio, which opened in October 2011. Since then,
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they have already introduced painting to 1,350 people—ranging from children to adults, including groups like birthday parties, showers, girls’ night out, and date nights. “When we can bring this joy to people and help a worthy cause at the same time, it’s a fantastic experience.” For $45, anyone Painting With A Twist helps the community with its can take part in Paintsignature Painting With A Purpose events. ing with a Purpose. All And, it is a GREAT place to have a party! materials and instrucPainting with a Twist franchise. “We tion is included. Half of every fee that host a fundraiser every month because day will be donated to a chosen charity we are committed to supporting the that helps the community. community that supports our busiReis’ business partner, Michelle ness—and not just in the financial conBeres, says Painting with a Purpose is tribution, but in helping them to gain an opportunity for them to give back awareness of their cause. And what to the community, something that is better way to create connections than important to every member of the through art?”
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Painting with a Twist is a concept born of two spirited women in New Orleans following the dark days of Hurricane Katrina. The motto of Painting with a Twist is, “A little bit of paint, a little bit of wine, and a whole lot of fun.” The idea quickly caught on and the business is enjoying a growth spurt that has yielded more than 60 units in two short years of franchising. Offering a unique getaway that includes friends, paint and the option to bring a favorite bottle of wine and snacks, Painting with a Twist has become a pioneer in the art entertainment industry, making art accessible to anyone. With local art instructors as guides, friends can come together for an evening of creativity and camaraderie as they create one-of-a-kind pieces of art and, often, discover a new found talent. Over 100 artists work for the
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Painting with a Twist studios, which present individual sessions from a gallery of over 2,000 copyrighted paintings. The monthly calendar features specific paintings. Guests then choose a painting, reserve a spot online or by phone, come in for a great evening, and leave with a masterpiece. Classes and camps for children are also scheduled, and provide a wonderful way for the kids to spend quality time socializing and discovering their creative abilities. For more information or to register for a class or a Painting with a Purpose event, contact Jennifer Houston, Event Coordinator for Painting with a Twist in Trinity, (352) 584-1396, or visit www.paintingwithatwist.com/trinity. Painting with a Twist is located at 8351 State Road 54, Suite 112, in Trinity, Florida.
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“Orthodontics” Continued from page 1 log in to their own account, view theirchart, see pictures of their progression, and to even make an appointment or make a payment. One parent said, "Our family absolutely loves Jeremy Albert and his staff! He has such a wonderful and friendly demeanor with us and our children. His office is beautiful and super clean with cool video games for the kids to play on while they wait. The actual patient rarely has to wait over five minutes before they're seen, but the video games are great for the siblings who have to come along to the appointments. There's also Wi-Fi access and great coffee for the parents to access. [The] staff up front always greet you with a smile and are so pleasant to work with.” Dr. Albert likes to see his future patients for a free consultation around the age of seven or eight, so that he can better educate the parents on what to expect when they are teenagers and their permanent teeth come in. When Dr. Albert works
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with families in this way, everyone is prepared and ready to go when treatment begins. Like technology, orthodontics has evolved a great deal. Braces have more options, are more comfortable, smaller than in years past, and are affordable for more people. Also, 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. Also, Dr. Albert has a digital x-ray machine that reduces radiation and provides phenomenal images for diagnosis. The regular silver smile is always available and effective, but they also offer “clear” or tooth-colored braces that really seem to make the braces disappear. Also, there is an alternative to braces called Invisalign, which is a clear retainer-like plate or “aligner” that patients wear over their teeth, and using computer imaging and molds of the patient’s teeth, a series of these clear aligners are worn until the desired outcome is reached. Dr. Albert says, “We have recently added digital scanning tech-
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(L-R) Tara Franz & Becky Amerson greet Dr. Albert’s patients with a smile
nology for our patients seeking Invisalign treatment. Patients can now avoid the mess or awkward feelings of dental impressions with our iTero digital orthodontic scanner - a technology which uses an intraoral camera wand that takes thousands of pictures which are digitally assimilated into 3D models of the patient's teeth. The 3D models provide highly accurate fit of the Invisalign aligners
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and the ability to digitally submit records to Invisalign will shorten time for the turnaround time for aligners to be received.” In it to Win it! Albert Family Orthodontics is really committed to being a part of each of their patient’s lives while they are receiving treatment, which is why Dr. Albert and his staff hold so many
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family activities. Each year they do a variety of things to bring their families together, and it’s usually for a good cause! This summer Dr. Albert is having a “Summer of Music and Smiles” event. He 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
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and learn about how Albert Family Orthodontics can make your entire family smile. Albert Family Orthodontics is located at 1806 Short Branch Drive #102, at Trinity Professional Place (corner of Trinity Blvd. and Duck Slough Blvd). Office hours are Tues. - Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, please call (727) 3762770 or visit www.AlbertFamilyOrtho.com.
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“Spice Fight” Continued from page 3 would like to help rid our community of this poison, please e-mail me at eriks@yourplumbers.com and I will add your name to our updates list. The child you save may be your own.” If you join Erik’s email list, you’ll be informed of the local fight against stores who are selling these drugs. The Suojanens organized the first protest on May 6th at the Metro Gas Station located at 9011 Little Road in New Port Richey. It was attended by at least 40 protesters carrying signs and was covered by Fox 13 News, ABC Action News, the Tampa Bay Times and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles. This is a problem that is turning into a national epidemic and is being recognized by officials at every level. “I commend Sheriff Nocco, parents and others who are working diligently to rid our community of bath salts and spice,” says Senator Mike Fasano. “It is sad that no matter how hard we try to outlaw these dangerous substances, greedy
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people continue to create new compounds so they can skirt the law. It is vitally important that parents be made aware of the scourge these substances are. Sold as supposedly benign substances, they are intentionally are misused, often with serious consequences. The number of hospitalizations due to abusing these substances is rapidly increasing. Hopefully the community will band together and force the stores that carry these products to pull them from their shelves. What little money the store may make is hardly worth the physical and emotional damage they cause, especially to the young and impressionable.” Sen. Fasano continues, “While Tallahassee will continue to try staying ahead of the curve in its efforts to make more and more compounds illegal, it truly takes the active involvement of families, leaders and the business community to impress upon vendors and those who purchase these items, that they are dangerous substances that do more harm than good. I hope that as we continue to work together we can one day look back
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and see that the lure of spice and bath salts has faded and their availability has dried up.” We are consumers. We stop at convenience stores and spend our hard-earned wages. There are many stores that would never carry these products. Make sure you are spending your money at stores where the management has morals. Boycott these stores that are selling spice, bath salts and other designer drugs, and soon they will realize that whatever small profit they are making on this trash can’t make up for the profits lost from other sales.
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“They are working on this at a legislative level to get this outlawed,” says Erik Suojanen. “Please do not wait for others (government or otherwise) to solve this problem. It’s our problem. I don’t care if it’s legal – they know what it is they are selling. It’s morally corrupt and not only that – it is evil!” Join the fight, email eriks@yourplumbers.com for information about future protests. And at the very least, if you find that a store is selling “spice” or “bath salts,” let them know you won’t be back.
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& extra concrete slabs. Most Pool Decks & Cage $95-$125. Mobile Home/Home Exterior from $95. Wood or Vinyl Fences $.75 - $1.25 per lineal foot. Hedge trimming, odd jobs. Licensed and Insured Call Randy 727-271-2920
OUT DOOR SPORTS. Achilles Locker, LLC. “Where The Adventure Begins”. Join the hottest trend in Tampa Bay! We are a family owned & operated company, specializing in the rental & sales of paddle boards. We deliver them to you! For information on products, pricing and locations go to: www.achilleslocker.com or Facebook. You can email us at achilleslocker@yahoo.com or call (727)641-7512. ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING: Services tailored to meet your needs. I can provide as much or as little support as you require so that you can concentrate on doing what you do best – running your business! For more information, give me a call! Debbie Murphy @727-641-5021 or visit my webpage: www.DDMaccountingservices.com LAWN CARE - GREEN WITH ENVY. Fertilization Lawn, Shrub and Pest Control Specialist. Hire Green with Envy and hire your neighbor we have over 22 years in the business. We would love to earn your business; Full Service Chemical Company, Liquid & Granular Fertilization, Weed Control and Insect Control. Call Green with Envy for a free estimate and ask us about a Trinity neighbor discount. We are licensed and insured. (727) 772-4177 or 727-849-9819 J&J ALUMINUM & RESCREENING INC. Let us beautify your screen room, florida room, entry way, pool cage, etc. No job to small from one panel to your entire pool cage!Great prices! Great work! and Dependable too! DON'T DELAY CALL J&J TODAY! (727)992-2923 Jessie Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control and Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal, Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & Insured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service (727)376-2325 SCREENING & RESCREENING SERVICES: Pool Enclosures, Lanais, Florida Rooms, Screen Rooms. Vinyl Film Windows, Vinyl Film Replacement, Vinyl Film Window Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning, Pool Enclosures, Pool Decks, Drives & Sidewalks. Licensed CBC 057155, Insured, Family Owned & Operated. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100.
erated since 1990 – certified building contractor # CBC 057155 – www.mywabc.com. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100. Daily Money Manager - Need help with bill paying, correspondence, balancing checkbooks, organizing tax & other records, income tax preparation, payroll & tax deposits, transportation? Retired NY CPA provides customized personal financial services for anyone needing assistance to manage their monetary affairs. For a free consultation call Barry Poppel 727-267-1010. Reliable and honest cleaning lady offering professional cleaning service. I will also walk your pet and care for your home if in need of a vacation. Over 25 years of experience! If you are looking for an organized and efficient cleaning person, call today for appointment. 727-372-2823 or 727-505-4798 Is your PC Running Slow? We can run a complete diagnostic to see if you have any viruses, malware, spyware on your system or if you just need a memory upgrade. Do you have multiple computers and want them to "talk" to each other? We can help! Call 727498-5215 for help today! IF WE CAN'T FIX IT, IT'S FREE... GUARANTEED! Low Cost Pressure Cleaning. Pool Cages, Pools Decks, Driveways (includes all sidewalks), Gutters, Eaves, House. Cage/ Deck/Drive Special: $185.00. Free Estimates - Licensed and Insured. PRESSURE CLEANING PASCO COUNTY SINCE 1995! Call Darin at (207-9176)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Haze Electric, LLC. Electrical contractor, Residential, commercial, service, and troubleshooting. SMALL JOB SPECIALIST, reasonable rates, many references available. Do you have receptacles or switches that don’t work? Most problems are minor and easily fixed, but some could be the cause of lightning strikes or electrical surges Resulting in unsafe conditions for people and property! Please call me for a FREE estimate for any of your electrical needs. Joe Hazewski, Haze Electric, LLC ST. # ER13014549, Pasco # ER-05974, Pinellas# C-8122 .Ph. + text (727) 639-3295, email, HazeElectric@msn.com, licensed, insured, bonded FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer many services, from switch replacements to panel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonable rates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we do troubleshooting as well! Licensed, ER13013648, and insured. For all your electrical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICAL SERVICES @ 727-937-5999.
Call Jim O’Reilly at 943-0551 to place your ad in the COLOR Classifieds your neighbors really do read! EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years experience, will tutor your child in math, reading and writing (grades K-5). Personalized reading and writing instruction (grades K-12). Help your child achieve success and confidence with one on one support and assistance. References available upon request. Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574 Tutoring for elementary students by (retired) teacher with 35 years experience. Will personalize practice in reading, writing or math. References available. Watch your child gain more self-confidence as skills improve! Call Dianne @ 376-3700.
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Yoshukai Martial Arts and Self Defense Program. Ideal for teens and adults who want to learn practical self-defense skills in a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere. Build strength, stamina and coordination and learn at your own pace. Open enrollment ages 10 and up - $65/month - Monday and Wednesday (8:00 – 9:00 PM) at the James P. Gills Family Branch, YMCA. Please call 727-3761760 or email the instructor at mkmendelson@yoshukai.org.
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Office Lease in Trinity. Executive Office space available in new luxury building, Conference room and security system included Call 727-375-5117 Trinity office for sublease within larger law office. Single office - 12 x 13 feet with a large window and parking on SR 54 half mile west of Little Road. Access to reception area, kitchen, and possibly storage. $450 per month. Call Dan 727-543-1791.
ADDITIONS & REMODELS: Complete design build services for Additions, Remodels, Kitchen and Bath Makeovers, Screen Enclosures, Universal Design, Storm Shutters, Soffit and Fascia Repairs. Local family owned and op-
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