Westchase - Vol. 3, Issue 7, July 2014 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 3, Issue 7, July 2014

Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To Over 15,000 Homes In Westchase & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Arlington Park • Aston Villas • Bay Arbor • Berkeley Square • Calf Path Estates • Enclave At Citrus Park • Fawn Ridge Fawn Lake • Forest Lakes • Hampton Lakes • Highland Park • Lake Chase • Mandolin • The Eagles • Tree Tops Twin Branch Acres • Waterchase • West Hampton • Westchase • Westchester • Westwood Lakes • Windsor Place

Citrus Park House of Beer - It’s All About the Beer!

See “House of Beer” on page 20.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Call the Air Doctor to Stay Cool This Summer!

Out With The Old, In With The New..........................3 Tampa Bay Youth

By Marcy Sanford

S & W Kitchens.....................8-9 The Adventures of the Magical Pajamas.............12-13 our system rather than replacing the entire system. We were impressed with their integrity and trustworthiness and have recommended them to family, friends, and anyone who will listen. Everyone that we have recommended See “Air Doctor” on page 18

Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy..........14-15

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tify long-time customers Mark and Bonnie. “We have been impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of their technicians and customer service employees. The Air Doctor is always looking for the best way to help its customers. In our case, our systems stopped cooling and we feared that we would need a new system. Instead, they recommended a minor repair to

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If the heat gets to be too hot for you this summer, give the Air Doctor a call. They have been helping Hillsborough and Pinellas County residents solve their A/C emergencies since 1998. From repairs to the complete installation of a new unit, you can count on Air Doctor Air Conditioning & Heating to keep your house cool and comfortable all summer and warm and cozy during those rare Florida cold snaps. “We have been using the Air Doctor to service our A/C and heating systems for almost 10 years,” tes-

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Citrus Park has been bestowed with one of the best craft beer bars in the Bay Area! With over 40 taps of craft beers from around the world, the Citrus Park House of Beer offers local beer enthusiasts rare brews, seasonal brews, ice cold bottles from the cooler and they’re now even serving keg wine! With an expansive array of beers on tap, it might take you awhile to sample all the delicious brews. Whether you love IPAs, stouts, ambers, lagers, porters, ales, witbiers, or premier ales from a local brewery – you will without a doubt find a tasty brew to fit your mood at Citrus Park

HOB. If you haven’t been yet, what are you waiting for? Stop in at your local Citrus Park House of Beer and for its fun atmosphere, the nation’s top brewed beers and the best munchies menu in town! Originally, House of Beer was opened in Dunedin, as a small and charming addition to downtown Dunedin’s bar life. In no time, House of Beer became one of the most popular locales to visit and was soon expanding their services, opening the Palm Harbor House of Beer. This quick growth all happened in 2009 and 2010, leading up to the opening of Citrus Park House of Beer.

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Out With The Old In With The NEW By Matt Selby As you all know, for the past couple months we have been running a contest for our readers. While we have been giving away free press level Tampa Bay Rays’ game tickets to the winners, our readers have given back to us as well. Literally thousands upon thousands of you have entered our contest. We do have 5 separate Neighborhood News and Lifestyles magazines here in the Bay area, so we knew we would get a pretty good response considering we are mailed to more than 80,000 homes in total but when we received over 10,000 entries in the first month, even we were surprised and humbled by the gigantic interaction. We engaged in countless email, phone and even face-to-face conversations with many of our readers. While it was great to hear how much

our readers love what we do, we always ask what they think we can do better. The usual response of wanting to see more coupons, more dining features and more pages is a given. Trust me guys, we want the same thing too! We did hear some things, however, that we can put into action right away! The first suggestion that we decided to put into action was a new logo. After at least 10 people said our logo looked dated it got us thinking about a change. After over 20 people suggested a fresh new look we had a meeting and decided to modernize our Neighborhood News and Lifestyles brand. My dad created the design for our logo using red block print in the 90s and let’s be honest, the logo screams 90s! We all know obnoxious, loud and in-your-face was “the thing” in the 90s but these days more and more companies are reap-

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ing the benefits of brand recognition by incorporating clear, crisp logos. We wanted to go with something professional, clean and classy. Tony and Ashley Sica, a very talented husband and wife design team who just so happen to be a crucial part of our Neighborhood News and Lifestyles family came up with this new logo and we couldn’t be happier! We hope you like the new look. The second suggestion we took to heart dealt with the name of our website. Since we started this Rays’ tickets contest we’ve had in excess of 50,000 unique visitors to our website each month and over 500,000 page views! Again, while that number is fantastic, if we can do better we are going to do everything in our power to make that happen. Many readers told us the old website was too long and that was the primary cause for typos while searching for us. We decided to make it super easy. The new website is www.NNLFlorida.com and that changes our email as well to info@NNLFlorida.com for advertising and general information, and for editorial submissions you can email editorial@NNLFlorida.com. We hope you guys like these new changes as much as we do!

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to 15,000 households in zip codes 33626 & 34677 220 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (813) 928-6124; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com © 2014 Westchase Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by ADS 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Tim Selby General Manager Matt Selby Advertising Sales Jim O’Reilly Linda Viega Mike Bird Jared Nager Accounting Manager Doreen Selby Billing Assistant Tina O’Reilly

Editor Alexis Selby Correspondents Kim Thomas Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas

Marcy Sanford Dara Tucker

Art Director Tony Sica Graphic Artist Dat X. Do Marketing & Development Ashley Knoblach

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Kids Can Learn from the Pros at the Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo Professional Athletes, Trainers and Sports Experts to Offer Interactive Experience; Derrick Brooks featured as Keynote Speaker On Saturday, July 19, 2014, kids of all ages with big league dreams will have the opportunity to learn from the pros at the annual Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo presented by The Skills Center, a non-profit, sport-based youth development organization. Held at the Tampa Convention Center, this one-day event will gather professional athletes, trainers and sports experts to offer an interactive experience where youth sport teams can learn new skills both on and off the field. “We wanted to create an event that would demonstrate the importance of positive youth sports in the Tampa Bay area and provide a day of sports-focused educational workshops, trainings and resources that the community really needs,” said Ken Roberts, Director of Business Development for The Skills Center and Chair of the Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo committee. “This is a great op-

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portunity for kids, parents, coaches and athletic program administrators to learn from the best.” The Expo will feature Interactive Skills Zones where professional sports teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Buccaneers, Lightning and Storm, will put on a series of scheduled sport clinics and demonstrations for girls and boys ages 6 to 15. In addition to baseball, football, baseball and hockey, other zones will feature top trainers and professional athletes from soccer, tennis, golf, cheer & dance, volleyball and more. While the kids participate in the Interactive Skills Zones, parents, coaches, and youth program administrators will have the opportunity to attend a series of on-site educational workshops. Presented by local and national youth sports organizations and leading sport experts, the workshops will address topics including: positive coaching techniques, positive

sport based youth development, sports injury prevention, sports nutrition, preparing your student athlete for college, and much more. At the Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo, Derrick Brooks, legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneer linebacker and 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, will serve as the keynote speaker and share the impact that academics and sports have played in his life. This year, Tampa native and NBA-player John Henson, along with a team of coaches will conduct The John Henson Experience, a one day clinic at the Expo to bring awareness and resources to support qualified coaches in the Tampa Bay area. “Together, we are creating jobs for qualified coaches to be yearround role models for our youth. The basketball camp is just the beginning of the impact we hope to make,” said John Henson.

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Current and retired professional athletes and coaches from local professional sport teams will also be on hand to meet and greet fans in the Expo’s Autograph Zone. “Sports can benefit our kids and our communities in so many ways, teaching them life and leadership skills that will serve them well on the playing field, in the classroom and

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throughout their lives,” said Roberts This event is being sponsored by Bright House Networks, the Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Storm, The Skills Center, Up2Us, The DeBartolo Family Foundation, C3 Media and The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. The Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Tampa Convention Center. Doors open at 9 a.m. with Skills Zones, workshops and other events scheduled throughout the day. Admission is just $7 for individual tickets and $100 for teams in advance. Registration is now open at www.tbyse.com. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available. To learn more about the Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo and to see the full schedule of events, visit www.TBYSE.com or call 813-703-1324 ext. 105.

coaches and sports administrators on effective youth development through sports. About The Skill Center Formed in 2007, The Skills Center’s mission is to intentionally utilize athletics as the mechanism to accelerate academic achievement, build character, and promote health & fitness for young people ages 3-18 in Tampa Bay. Using sports as a powerful learning tool, the organization teaches youth how to transfer the skills learned naturally through sports to other environments in their lives like school, home and community.

About the Tampa Bay Sports Youth Expo TBYSE is a one day interactive, team oriented event to educate, train and empower athletes, parents,

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By Alexis Selby Whether you are in need of a basic remodel, are looking to completely renovate your outdated kitchen, or are building brand new and starting from scratch, S & W Kitchens will help you bring your vision to life. Family owned and operated, since 1977 S & W Kitchens has been a premier source for all your Kitchen Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Countertops and Cabinet Re-facing needs and with the help of their design experts will work with you to create the masterpiece of your dreams. S & W Kitchens was founded on the mission to offer master craftsmanship, personalized service and custom designs to create beautiful and functional rooms for all tastes and budgets, and throughout the years their legacy has been carried forward, distinguishing themselves from other remodeling contractors and large corporate chains. On customer writes, "S & W totally renovated our kitchen from top to bottom. Everything was orchestrated, on time and within budget - no issues! They made it easy and I am 250% satisfied. I love my kitchen!" Moving to a bigger location in 2012, S & W Kitchens’ beautiful Palm Harbor showroom is located at 4930 Ridgemoor Blvd. and features an amazing assortment of kitchen and bathroom products, including live

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working displays and kitchen combinations, giving you the chance to browse, sample and touch their complete range of quality products. A large selection of options also ensures that you’ll find something suitable for your price range, and with all of their features and design options to explore, walking into a showroom with multiple displays from a variety of appliance, countertop, cabinet, hardware, fixture and flooring combinations will help give you ideas as to what you can do with your own project. “For over 35 years, S & W has practiced "Custom-Keeper" service and they always do exactly what they say,” Dave Brewer, Dave Brewer Homes. “Our customers love their showroom with so many options available, where S & W can provide just about anything they want." S & W Kitchens has five showrooms throughout Florida, with their newest location making its debut in South Tampa this past month. This beautiful new showroom is conveniently located in the Bayshore Plaza at 3215 South Macdill Ave. Offering American-made products, S & W Kitchens offers the highest quality professional design and construction services with top quality products at a very fair price. Considered a “one-stop” shopping experience, they feature all of the latest cabinetry, countertops and accessories available.

“We come to the market with a very unique product,” says Adam Vinson, the Sales Manager for this side of the state. “We have married the design process with the construction process to bring our concept to life.”

S & W Design Team Will Help Bring Your Vision to Life If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you may know what you like, but not what would be perfect for your ideal kitchen, bath, etc. And, there’s no doubt you’ll have questions about the products and the remodeling process – which is why S & W Kitchens is here to help. At S & W Kitchens they understand renovating your home may be hard without help – which is why no matter how big or small the project, the expert design team at S & W Kitchens offers their comprehensive services at no added charge and will be there to help you every step of the way. Adam says, “We offer free inhome consultations and if there is construction involved than we also bring our construction team up at no extra charge. We do a very thorough survey of the scope of work involved. We don’t just do kitchens and baths – we

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do everything!” S & W Kitchens has eight exceptional designers to choose from, each with their own unique style and flair. Before Stopping by the showroom, Adam recommends you visit their website at www.SandWKitchens.com and check out their profiles and past renovations to get an idea as to which design consultant would be best suited for your personal project.

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No matter how big or small the project, the expert design team at S & W Kitchens will work with you every step of the way! “We also have state licensed building and plumbing contractors and can do everything from floors, room additions and structural engineering to electrical, lighting and plumbing,” says Adam. “Once a client decides to use our services and we get their specifications, we develop a customized portfolio and a detailed timeline. We explain to them very thoroughly everything that is involved. The job superintendent is always there and oversees everything; even down to the appliances, faucets and handles. It is just like building a home. We keep our clients involved and informed every step of the way. ” Because of their meticulous attention to detail, the price they quote you is the price you will pay – there are never any hidden fees or charges. S & W Kitchens is a Sub Zero Wolf dealer, so they are also to provide their customers with these high end appliances at a great price and can customize your kitchen to the right appliance specifications to ensure that everything fits together perfectly. “I wanted to thank you and your installation team for a wonderful job at my home,” writes a happy customer. “My husband and I were very pleased with the quality of the cabi-

nets and countertops. The two installers were terrific! They were prompt, professional, and did a perfect installation in our kitchen. Every measurement was exact and the finish detail looks very nice. We will be thrilled to show off our new and improved kitchen and will gladly refer our family and friends to your company. Please extend our thanks to the installers who worked so diligently. They are a credit to your business." Additionally, to protect their customers, all of their employees (including sales associates, designers and installers) are screened by Ask the Seal. Adam shares, “Before we hire anyone they must be approved by the Ask the Seal, a third party verification process, to ensure that the people working for us have no violent offenses and are all licensed, bonded and insured.” S & W Kitchens is a prominent and active member of a number of important industry associations, including the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), the Bath and Kitchen Buying Group (BKBG) and the Home Builders Association of Central Florida. So, if you’re looking to make the most of your kitchen and bath showroom visits, considering making S &

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W Kitchens your first stop. With their wide selection, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and wonderful variety of design inspirations, you’ll find exactly what you need to create the kitchen of your dreams! S & W Kitchens in Palm Harbor is located at 4930 Ridgemoor Blvd. in Palm Harbor. Their showroom hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. After hour appointments are available as well. For more information please call (727) 233-1270 or visit their website at www.SandWKitchens.com.

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Local Author Pens The Adventures of the Magical Pajamas Series By Julie Kanehl If you have young kids, you know how the bedtime routine can go. The goal is to have a squeaky clean, happy and cuddly youngster ready to sit in your lap for a story before eagerly and excitedly hopping into bed. I mean, we’re excited about the thought of sleeping, why aren’t they? Well, one day a local father of two was wondering the same thing when his son came in to see him dressed head to toe like a firefighter – hat and all, with a book in his hand, saying “I’m ready for bed!” That same father was just about to say, “You can’t wear that to bed,” when he paused and thought, “Why not?” In fact, it spurred an idea that became a book, and that book is well on its way to becoming a popular series of children’s books that puts children right into the story, for each book comes with a matching pair of pajamas! That father is Anthony Pesce, an inspiring young man and married father of two boys. Pesce’s positive attitude and hard work ethic have made him a success in other fields of work, from owning his own car detailing

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company, to doing marketing and PR for the ceiling repair company that he now owns. Pesce has more than enough to keep himself busy, but he thought that maybe a book that encouraged kids to read before bed, one that would encourage children to chase their dreams, and help with the going-to-bed-routine in the process was a good idea. He was right! Parents and kids agree! Anthony’s real passion is helping families to grow closer and spend quality time together before bed, while encouraging an early love of reading. He praises his wife, Liza, for always reading to their children every night, and believes that books, like his new series, are a great way for children to gain confidence in reading. Pesce says, “Our motto is ‘Dream big and anything can happen!’ Each book comes with a pair of pajamas that matches the ones in the book, and it makes the children feel like they’re part of the story! They get dressed up to go to bed! That’s the key to it. It lets their imagination run wild.” He adds, “It also gives kids insight into other people’s occupations.

They know what their moms and dads do, but they don’t necessarily know what other people do.” The Adventures of the Magical Pajamas series begins with main character, Jacob, who is giving his mother a hard time about getting ready for bed. Well, this smart mom offers Jacob some Magical Pajamas that happen to look like a firefighter’s suit. Jacob, who dreams of becoming a firefighter some day, jumps into his pajamas, races into bed, and is off on an adventure to save the day! This beautifully written children’s book has become a bit of a local sensation, Local father and author Anthony Pesce with his with books and matching wife Liza and their sons who were the inspiration pajamas being sold nearby behind the book that makes bedtime fun for kids. at The Turtle’s Nest, which is in the Trinity Village was excited to see that children of all Center Plaza, as well as on their webages wanted to read it! Soon he was site. As Pesce began to share The Adordering pajamas in larger sizes! ventures of the Magical Pajamas, he

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“Originally, I was only ordering small pajamas, but I’ve had so many children of all ages request pajamas, that now I’m ordering sizes for children up to 10 years old,” Pesce said. Since his first book has come out, Pesce has experienced a lot of success around here, and word is getting out! He’s even been invited to share his story and his passion for young readers at local schools and churches. In fact people from all over are starting to catch on, Pesce just returned from New York City, where he had a popular booth at an Expo there. The Adventures of the Magical Pajamas was

a huge hit in NYC! Pesce says, “I’ve written 13 books in the series, and I have three books going to press right now. It’s exciting! The next three to come out feature a zookeeper, a police officer and a chef.” What a great opportunity for children to put the electronics down and spend quality time, whether parents are doing the reading, or early readers are doing the reading themselves. If you’re looking for a great book that will inspire your children to read, while teaching them about helping others, you’re going to love The Adventures of the Magical Pajamas series! The Adventures of the Magical Pajamas is available to be ordered through their website at www.pajamaadventures.com, as well as from The Turtle’s Nest in the Trinity Village Center Plaza. More adventures are coming, so stay tuned to all the magic happening by liking their Facebook page! Anthony Pesce is available to share his book series with children of all ages, so if you’d like to have The Adventures of the Magical Pajamas visit your school or organization, contact Anthony Pesce at AnthonyPesce@yahoo.com

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Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy “Where We Grow Tomorrow’s Leaders” Submitted by Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy is a pioneer day care center leveraging technology and engagement activities to help enhance the early learning process. While many shy away from technology and games for learning, this center focuses on helping their students to look more deeply into a concept and work with each student’s individual learning style using a variety of techniques and tools. Today’s young people are individuals who have been engaged in virtual play and learning at a very early age, through cell phones, tablets and video games, and when the formal learning environment does not keep pace, students can become bored. “We have a lot of things to offer,” says owner and director Shambray Levy, “better space, an excellent curriculum and great learning techniques. In addition, our prices are very affordable and there are no registration fees.” Shambray runs Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy with the

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help of her attentive, caring staff, and together they strive to provide a positive, fun experience for children of all ages, from pre-school age through 11 years old. Shambray adds, “We are very loving, and strive to be your child’s home away from home.”

Skills Mastery Through the use of software, students are taught to reinforce their skills, which are then mastered in real time classroom activities. The students can work towards a goal, choose actions and experience the consequence of an action along the way; which can later lead to a teachable moment. This method keeps the students highly engaged in practicing behaviors and through this process can easily transfer to real life application. Software programs, if used correctly, can both improve and enhance a young child’s coordination and visual skills. It helps to challenge kids to become better by motivating them with problems, as well as increasing their creativity, critical thinking and spatial reasoning. The use of technology and soft-

ware can be challenging, entertaining, and complicated, which in turn will improve, rather than deteriorate, concentration. For instance, recent studies have determined that software users are able to keep track of and pick out objects from a cluttered environment better than a child of the same age who has rarely interacted with these learning methods. At Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy the software is specifically selected as resources to teach and reinforce academic area, such as math, reading, science, and even foreign language.

Teachers At Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy the teacher is still a very necessary component; however their role shifts from delivering content to facilitating learning, by guiding their students through the learning process, supplementing information and building on learning outcomes. Technology allows the teacher to keep pace, as our world is changing at a rate faster than we ever thought possible; yet in many ways education

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Shambray (R) and her daughter NaTisha (L) has continued to model prior methods. With the advent of these new teaching tools, such as software, the emphasis is on preparing young minds to master the learning before them. Using learning software offers something positive, special, new and interactive to the academic process. At Citrus Park Learning Academy their core beliefs are that: 1. Learning Should be fun 2. Failure is good 3. Each student should be able to progress at his/her own pace

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Collaboration The instructors at Citrus Park Learning Academy also use educational software to help teach children how to collaborate with others. Students are paired with others to learn how to work in teams, which is essential to future success in the public school system. Through the process of collaboration, young people learn to share, seek the help of others, share tasks, support each other, and understand the value of collective wisdom. This method not only keeps the students up to speed academically, but the interaction with their peers and the support of their classmates is an enormous incentive to learning.

Problem Solving Another benefit of this new approach is that the child learns other valuable lessons, such as how to handle mistakes, allowing them to explore options and stay persistent until a solution evolves. Through this cycle of trying and failing and than trying again, a child, when supplemented with guided instruction, discovers how to be successful with life’s challenges. Using software products helps the young mind to learn that there is often

more than one way to achieve a goal. At a young age, children learn how to trouble shoot, problem solve, and collaborate with others to find solutions. Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy – “where we grow tomorrow’s leaders” – can help provide the foundation your child will need to navigate their learning in a rapidly changing world. Citrus Park Children’s Learning Academy is located at the corner of Gunn Hwy and Beaty Grove Drive at 8003 Beaty Grove Drive in Tampa. The academy is open Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information please call (813) 510-3901 or (813) 270-0100, email citrusparklearningacademy@yahoo. com or visit Facebook.com/CitrusParkLearningCenter.

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“Air Doctor” Continued from page 1 the Air Doctor to for their A/C repairs and service has been satisfied.” Air Doctor owner Jim Lucker says that Air Doctors’ technicians and customer service employees make it a great company. “Our employees are very professional and have the most up-to-date technical skills and knowledge about air conditioning units and repairs. We always give our customers options to fit their needs. We are a customer care dealer for American Standard, one of the most reliable A/C units in the industry. In addition to all that, Air Doctor is rated A+ with the Better Business Bureau and toprated on Angie’s List.” Jim says that your Air Doctor technician will not rest until you are completely satisfied with their work and your house is once again cool and comfortable. Air Doctor’s services are backed by a strong company philosophy of 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed. No matter what your A/C needs, from simple or complex

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repairs to full system replacement, the Air Doctor can help. Whether you need a small unit for a condominium or are interested in Jim Lucker the latest technology in high efficiency units, Air Doctor’s technicians have the knowledge to find the right solution for you. “It was such a pleasure to have Air Doctor work on my daughter’s central A/C unit yesterday,” says Jean. “Our technician was courteous and professional, and, he solved the problem. She had spaghetti for wiring to the thermostat and something wasn’t speaking to something. He solved the problem and now it’s all good.” One of the ways Air Doctor’s technicians stay current about the changes in A/C options and repairs is through weekly trainings on the latest advancements in the field.

YES, You Can Stay Cool and Lower Your Electric Bill! Jim says that many of their clients are interested in energy efficient units and that Air Doctor technicians are experts in helping their customers decide which type of air conditioning unit will work best for their home. “We have high efficiency solutions that have a SEER rating of 15. These units will use half the electricity of your current unit and you could see a savings of several hundred dollars a month on your electricity bill.” Whether your unit needs a tune-up, repair, or replacement, Air Doctor can help you. And because they know that breakdowns don’t always occur during the day, you can call them 24 hours a day, no matter when you have a problem. Air Doctor is happy to give you a free estimate or second opinion on A/C system replacement or upgrades. And if you do need a new unit, Air Doctor offers 12-month, no-interest financing to help you stay cool while your budget doesn’t break a sweat.

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If the summer heat (or your electrical bill) is starting to get to you, give Air Doctor a call today. In Hillsborough County, call 813891-9444. In Pinellas County, call 727-821-1961. You can also visit them on the web for more information, including tips on how you can reduce your electricity bill, or visit online at www.airdctr.com to check out current specials.

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“House of Beer” Continued from page 1 Managers Mike Bell and Jeremy Denny choose the best in staff for the Citrus Park House of Beer. During my visit each employee I spoke with had superior knowledge about different beer tastes, the breweries each brew was from and suggestions that suit your palate. Not only are the bartenders highly knowledgeable, they are craft beer enthusiasts themselves, so they enjoy helping you find what you are going to love! Mike Bell has traveled across the country experiencing and finding craft beers and has watched the craft beer scene grow over the past ten years. He traveled in his RV for a while to every brewery and tap house he could find in order to seek out the best ideas for House of Beer. The result of all his hard work and research is phenomenal; a comfortable and fun atmosphere that flows cohesively with the delicious beer flow! Jeremy Denny is a Florida local and has been a chef for over fourteen years. His experience as an international chef has allowed him to taste and experience more than 7,000 beers

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throughout his travels! His passion is creating delicious menu items that perfectly complement the beers at House of Beer. Jeremy is a brewer himself and understands the detailed and timely process it takes to create a one of a kind brew. These guys have enthusiasm for craft beer and since they get to do what they love everyday, their passion shines through in their work. If you are new to drinking craft beers, Mike and Jeremy are confident that you will find one you love at Citrus Park House of Beer.

Food, Music and Brews at House of Beer! The Citrus Park House of Beer is never lacking in something awesome to do with a cold beer in hand. Check out the following events for a great time with your friends, or go up and make some new ones – everyone welcomes you at this local bar! Trivia Tuesday is a perfect way to break up your week with some fun and is held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. FIVE-DOLLAR WEDNESDAYS are a HOB fan favorite with all draft beer and flat breads available for only $5 all day long! Citrus Park House of Beer has

live music every Friday and Saturday night. Check out www.citrusparkhob.com for a full line-up of entertainment into June. Citrus Park House of Beer constantly changes out their kegs so you can experience something new each time you visit. You can view a live tap update on their website, along with a live bottle list. The tap list is kept fresh and updated on the regular, just like the beer served in-house at House of Beer. Keg wine is also served up as a treat at House of Beer. Unlike bottled wine, keg wine stays fresh and keeps its true flavor longer when run through a tap system. You will enjoy the selections for both beer and wine; find out what you love on the live beer list and always know when your favorite drink is on tap! They also have 32oz and 128oz growlers, for those who are really looking to have a good time and almost all of their tap beers are available to take home, so those looking to continue the party can do so, even once the tap house closes for the night!

Citrus Park HOB Rewards Club Free to join, the Citrus Park HOB Rewards Club features many

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exciting prizes for each level you acheive, including custom t-shirts, free beer and the chance to drink for free off the keg of your choice for as long as it has beer. There are two things in life you can always count on being delicious when paired together – pizza and beer! Citrus Park House of Beer offers a great full menu of delicious flatbreads and other munchie favorites that are best when paired with a frosty, cold brew. Flatbread Pizzas include: Eat Your Veggies comprised of spinach, tomatoes, onions, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and kale; Margarita with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic and basil; Get Your Goat, made with goat cheese, spinach and sun dried tomatoes; Reuben with hearty corned beef, beer-sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, ground mustard and thousand island dressing; The Greek is made with chicken, black olives, spinach, garlic, mozzarella and feta cheese; Drunken Buffalo flatbread is delicious with IPA chicken, blue cheese dressing, mozzarella, scallions and buffalo sauce; The Rancher has grilled chicken, garlic, bacon and ranch dressing; Meat Me is loaded with pepperoni, sausage, bacon,

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marinara and mozzarella; and Chorizo Fiesta boasts chorizo, onion, jalapeno, refried beans and queso blanco cheese – YUM! These flatbreads are anything but average and will blow your mind with flavor. From healthy options to full-on meat pizza, Citrus Park House of Beer knows how to create the perfect slice for your love affair with pizza and beer. Make sure you try the Gastro

Beer-Infused Menu with your favorite beer as well! From Beer Cheese Soup with Beer Bread to Beer Geek Pretzel Bites served with beers cheese and stout mustard. Chef Jeremy has the best gastro-infused menu around! I love the Craft Poppers which are beer brined jalapenos stuffed with bacon and feta wrapped in a puff pastry with crème fraiche. Serve me a round of poppers with my favorite IPA and I am one happy chick! Customers rave about House of Beer’s fantastic Hop Head Hummus and Abbey Shrooms menu items as well. Abbey Shrooms are mushrooms

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stuffed with goat cheese and chorizo with Belgian ale, caramelized onions and crème fraiche! For something different, Citrus Park House of Beer is the place to go! From ice cream beer floats and a gastro-infused menu to over 40 taps and keg wine, you will enjoy all the flavors at House of Beer!

Citrus Park House of Beer is located at 8552 Gunn Highway in Odessa. Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 3 p.m. – 1 a.m.; Fri. – Sat., noon – 2 a.m.; -2A, and from noon – 11 p.m. on Sun. For upcoming events please call (813)920-8889, visit CitrusParkHOB.com or their Facebook page.

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