Carrollwood - Vol. 3, Issue 7, July 2015 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 3, Issue 7, July 2015

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Hattie’s Café & Beanery is a Carrollwood-Area Favorite! By Matthew Selby What more can we say about Hattie’s Cafe & Beanery that hasn’t already been said by the countless regular customers that frequent this quality, family owned coffee house and café? Located on the corner of Van Dyke road and Dale Mabry Hwy in the Van Dyke Commons Plaza, Hat-

tie’s Café & Beanery has much more than meets the eye, and serves up some of the freshest pastries, tastiest sandwiches and most flavorful gourmet coffee in the Tampa Bay Area. They’ve only been open for around three years now, but have already established themselves as a staple in our community. Right around this time each year we like to fill a few of our See “Hattie’s” on page 32.

GNC – Live Well! By Alexis Selby Whether you are a bodybuilder trying to put on mass before your next show, a runner training for a

marathon, or just someone who is looking to implement healthy supplements into your daily regimen, GNC in Lutz is your local source for all your health and wellness related

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Mourning the Loss of an Incredible Man..............3 Community Calendar/ News Briefs..................4-5 Primrose School of Carrollwood Ground Breaking...7 Kids’ Summer Fun...............................................8 Carrollwood Players......................................12-13 Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award........16-17 Hillsborough County Library Online............18-19 More Space Place..........................................24-25 Citrus Park ER Now Open...........................28-29

essentials! Conveniently located on the corner of Van Dyke Rd and N Dale Mabry Hwy next to LA Fitness at 17681 N Dale Mabry Hwy, you don’t have to travel far to get your supplements! “There are a lot better supplements on the market today than there was 10 years ago,” says Craig Brown, local franchise owner of the Van Dyke location. “When I have customers come in that have never been in a GNC before, or others who haven’t been in one for a couple of years, the looks on their faces are incredible; they are blown away by everything that we have to offer. We have every health and wellness supplement that you may need, from

your daily multi-vitamins, supplements, probiotics and fish oils, to sport drinks, protein powders, meal replacements, pre-workouts, joint supports and so much more.” Everyone has different goals when it comes to health and wellness. Whether your doctor has recommended you take different vitamins that you might be lacking, or you are trying to find the right supplement to help put on muscle, they have it all at GNC! “We get all types of clientele that walk through our doors,” says Craig. “We get people as young as 14 all the way up to people in their late 80’s and early 90’s.” See “GNC” on page 30.

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The Community Mourns the Loss of an Incredible Man! An editorial by Alexis Selby If I’ve learned one thing about life, it’s that it just isn’t fair. Sometimes the best people in this world are taken away far too soon. Such is the case with the tragic and sudden loss of Carrollwood resident and local business owner Alex Cooks. One of the most amazing, caring, kind-hearted people I have ever met, Alex had a heart like none other, with a love and generosity that knew no limits! A husband, a father, a son, a grandfather, a brother, a friend, a mentor and a local hero, Alex has touched the hearts of thousands upon thousands of people over the years. He had a smile that could light up a room and a vivacious personality and passion for life that would instantly brighten your day, no matter what kind of mood you were in. I had the honor of meeting Alex a few years back, when I was first introduced to his restaurant, Alex’s Southern Style BBQ, as it was one of the restaurants featured in our Battle of

the BBQ contest. A local favorite, Alex’s Southern Style BBQ won the contest hands down! But, even more impressive than his restaurant’s food, was Alex’s devotion to the local community. Loved by all who knew him, Alex was a true role model and had a passion for giving back to the community and helping those less fortunate. Through his charity Xmas For Kids, for the past 15 years Alex has donated bikes to children throughout the Tampa Bay area. Starting in 1999 when Alex decided to purchase a few bikes to give out to local under-privileged children on Christmas Day, over the years his charity has grown remarkably and to date they have donated more than 20,000 bikes, made possible by generous donations collected throughout the year; 100% of all proceeds raised goes towards buying the bikes. The tremendous impact Alex had on all those around him was truly incredible. Alex loved his family, friends, and community with all that he had in

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Alex Cook’s legacy will forever live on with all the amazing things he has done and all the lives he has impacted. his heart, and I am honored to have met such an inspirational, extraordinary man. And although he no longer accompanies us on earth, he will never be forgotten and his legacy will forever live on with all the amazing things he has done and all the lives he has impacted. In lieu of flowers, Alex’s family has asked for donations to Alex's beloved charity, Xmas For Kids. To donate, please visit www.AlexsbbqTampa.com/xmas-kids.html.

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

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Community Calendar & News Briefs

Christmas in July Donation Drive – Help Bring Comfort and Joy to Hospitalized Kids

special visit from Santa, and volunteers help collect toy and monetary donations from community members.

Christmas in July is a monthlong, community-wide fundraiser for St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. Every year, St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation aids corporations, local businesses, civic organizations, and individuals in bringing some mid-year holiday cheer to the kids that need it most.

Share your Accomplishments On Friday, July 31, from 7am1pm, all of the community partners, sponsors, and donors will come together to celebrate their month-long fundraising efforts. Local media Magic 94.9 and Fox 13 will broadcast live as local businesses and individuals share in the joy of giving; patients have a

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What are they raising funds for? Health care settings are often stressful and frightening experiences for children and families. Providing recreation, developmental play, and play therapy gives kids strategies for coping and bring a momentary escape from their illness. It is through generous community support, and events like Christmas in July, that St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is able to provide these services that dramatically alter a child’s hospital experience.

How do I get involved? There are several options for event involvement, including online team fundraising, corporate sponsor-

ship, hosting or attending events in the community, or making a donation directly to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. For more information or to get involved please visit www.sjhfoundation.org/christmas-in-july or call the Foundation at (813) 872-0979.

Experience Taoist Tai Chi ® for Health and Relaxation An internal martial art that helps you achieve balance and strength, relieve stress and pain as well as lift your spirits. It is a form of moving meditation. When: Mondays in July (6,13,20,27) or August (10,17,24,31) Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Where: Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd, Tampa Fl 33618 Cost: $40 for registration and 4 classes Visit their Open House for tea, cookies and a tai chi demo on 6/29 and 8/3 at 6:30pm. For additional information please call (813) 685-1211.

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North Tampa Chamber of Commerce Meeting Calendar - July 2015 7/09 General Meeting, 11:00am at Brunchies Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Catering, 14366 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 33618. Topic: “Children’s Board Hillsborough County”. Speaker: Kelley Parris, Exec Dir with Children’s Board Hillsborough County. Children’s Board offers over 50 programs that provide FREE assistance to children. Six Family Resource Centers located throughout Hillsborough County offer programs and services emphasizing child development, self sufficiency, and health and safety at no cost to participants. Join us to find out more. Doors open at 11:00am with informal networking until 11:30am. Order lunch from select menu; serving will begin at 11:30am and program will begin at 11:45am. For early bird registration, RSVP to the Chamber office by 5:00pm, Tues., 7/07 at the discounted rate of $16 (whether you eat or not). Reservations will be accepted

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after that date on the attendee checkin list for $21 payable online or at the door. For directions or additional information call (813) 908-7023. 7/16 Chamber Networking Luncheon - Relationship Building With Business Neighbors, 11:30am, Beef O’Brady’s, 8810 N. Himes (Himes & Busch), Tampa.33614 Order from lunchtime or regular menu and pay restaurant. Cost: starts at $4.99/pp based on selected item (does not include tax & gratuity). Minimum payment of $5.00 required if you do not order food plus you must pay for your drinks. RSVP by Tues., 7/14 to Kelly at Kelly.winterling@brookdaleliving.com or call Horizon Bay at Lutz (Brookdale Senior Living) 813-909-9679. For directions or additional information call (813) 936-2058. 7/21 Chamber Chatter Connections “After Hours Mixer”, 5:30 7:00 pm, hosted by Brookdale Carrollwood. Meeting to be held at Brookdale Carrollwood, 13550 S Village Dr, Tampa, FL 33618. Open to the professional public – no cost to attendees Join them for Appetizers, Wine, Beverages. FREE Networking, Meet New People, Fun, Door prizes.

Entertainment and Tours of the community will be available. RSVP to Kristie Rowe 813-908-5300 or kristie.rowe@brookdale.com 7/23 Chamber Networking Luncheon - Relationship Building with Business Neighbors, 11:30am, at IHOP (International House of Pancakes), 408 E Bearss Av, Tampa, 33613 (For directions or additional information call (813) 960-2679) Order from IHOP’s menu and pay restaurant. Senior Lunch menu will be available to all attendees. Prices begin at $6.39 – Cost based on item selected (does not include tax & gratuity). In addition to breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, salads, and dinners available. Minimum payment of $5.00 required if you do not order food plus you must pay for your drinks. RSVP by Tues., 7/21 to Jenn Beaumont at j.beaumont@msn.com or call her at AIG-American Insurance Group at 334-8998. For directions or additional information call (813) 9851336. 7/28 Chamber Chatter Connections “Coffee Connection”, 7:30 9:00 am, hosted by C1 Bank and Guardian ad Litem - Voices for Children. Meeting to be held at C1 Bank

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at C1 Bank,14799 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa 33618. Open to the professional public – no cost to attendees. Fun, Good Food, Great Networking. Drawings “Rays vs Yankees” tickets and more. C1 is the bank of the Bucs so be prepared for surprises. RSVP to Nicole at nicole.fielder@c1bank.com or call 813-872-3302 Please RSVP if you plan to attend these chamber events. For more information about the North Tampa Chamber, visit www.northtampachamber.com, call 813-961-2420, or send an email to: info@NorthTampaChamber.com

The Athletic Angles Association Unites Gospel & Sports The Athletic Angels Association, in partnership with the City of Tampa is currently creating opportunities for the community to unite with the common goal of sharing the gospel through the medium of sports such as Kickball, Flag Football, Basketball and others! Scripture tells us in (Matthew 4:19) And He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

“Our mission is to use the sports platform to bring the inner city community and local churches, in the Tampa Area, together for a positive Christian fellowship,” says Commissioner Ainsley Blackmon. “We have started our 1st inaugural flag football and basketball league and we are changing lives one person at a time.” Thursday night basketball league games are played from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at MLK Recreation Complex and their flag football league games are played Saturday afternoons at Lincoln Garden Park from 12 noon – 2 p.m. The Athletic Angels Association was established to help all involved See “Calendar/Briefs” on page 20.

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Primrose School of Carrollwood Celebrated the Ground Breaking of Their Brand New, State of the Art Facility, on May 1st, 2015

With over 30 years of service, Primrose Schools® is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. Primrose partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an

environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®. Primrose Schools offers year round programs for children from infant through school age. Primrose School of Carrollwood

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will be located at 1770 W Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613 and is scheduled to open late Fall 2015. When completed, Primrose School of Carrollwood will be a 12,000 square ft. building with an 18,000 square ft. playground. As part of the construc-

tion, a much-needed traffic light will be added to the Haven Bend and Bearss Avenue intersection. For more information, please call (813) 398.8607 or visit PrimroseCarrollwood.com.

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Kids’ Summer Fun Ride A Horse at Avalon Stables Haven't you always wanted to learn how to ride a horse? Come take lessons at Avalon or join their summer camp. Lessons are continuous throughout the year and riders participate in various shows throughout the year depending on skill and ability. Avalon invites you to check them out, take pictures, and meet the favorite four

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legged friends! Call Avalon at (813) 765 7162. Summer Camp Dates: Camps are offered weekly throughout summer with the 1st camp on June 15–20 until the last camp week August 10–14. Avalon is a fully insured horse back riding program with certified instructors. Avalon has won the state highpoint academy team for the past 5 years. Follow your dream... come be a part of the team! Avalon staff teaches saddleseat primarily, but also teaches huntseat, western, and driving. The staff at Avalon would love to introduce you to their chosen breed... the American Saddlebred! Log on to www.avalonstables.com for more informtion. We are also on facebook under pages, “Avalon Stables.”

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Carrollwood Players – Not Your Grandma’s Theatre By Deborah Bostock-Kelley In an age of in-your-face TV advertisements, non-stop action in movie theatres, and a life too busy to take a breath, maybe that’s exactly what you need. Take a breath. Take a seat in an intimate 100-person theatre and for 120 minutes, escape everything that’s waiting outside the door and breathe. Laugh. Cry. Get moved. Get involved. With the actors a stone’s throw from your perfect view, immerse yourself in the lost art of live theatre at Carrollwood Players, 4333 Gunn Highway. Live theatre has taken a bad rap for just being for grandma and her retirement crew. This is not your grandma’s dinner theatre. Live theatre is for all ages. Carrollwood Players’ actors audition, get cast, rehearse for weeks and months and strive to put on a performance that will bring you back show after show. For just $20 a regular ticket or $17 for seniors, students, and military, this local 100% volunteer community theatre offers the same caliber of talent and yet is about a third of the cost of a theatre where the performers are paid.

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Critically acclaimed shows like Doubt that alluded to a priest’s sexual misconduct, Looking that let patrons peek into the dating world and 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress with its both heart-warming and heartbreaking revelations were only a few of the nine main stage shows that graced the stage in the 2014-2015 season. Additionally, this nonprofit community theatre that has been part of Carrollwood since 1981, launched Black Box, a sixty five seat theatre that has already packed the house with its staged readings of Woody Allen’s Don’t Drink the Water in April and A.R. Gurney Love Letters in May. And a World to Carry On, an original play written and directed by Barry Silber about the life of songwriter Laura Nyro will run on the main stage August 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, and 30. The play that epitomizes the bond of female friendship, Steel Magnolias will be the next Black Box staged reading on September 5 and 6. Auditions will be held at the theatre at 7pm on August 24. Besides their main stage and Black Box shows, the theatre also is

home to several special events including its annual One Act Weekend which features eight original, neverbefore-seen short one-act plays written by local and not-so-local playwrights; CWP Laugh Off, a winner-take-all competition between local comedians; Life Amplified, a tri-annual spoken word and variety showcase for a local worthy charity; and CWP Masquerade, a spectacular after-hours collaboration between Kat Skratch Burlesque and Nine and Numb improv troupe. And if you enjoy improv, you must not miss the incredible talent

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that has called Carrollwood Players home since 2011. Carrollwood Players features a combination of novice performers and seasoned veterans making fools of themselves for your enjoyment. Think the short skits of Saturday Night Live combined with Who’s Line is it Anyway and you have the concept for Nine and Numb’s very funny unscripted comedy. Providing both a family-friendly 8pm show and an adults-only afterhours 11pm show, for just $10, expect to laugh until your side hurts and it is nearly as funny watching the sponta-

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neous reactions of the nonperformers waiting their turn as it is to watch the actors on stage. Offsite, the theatre also hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre show, an unforgettable night of laughter, mystery and mayhem at the Empress Tea Room. Upcoming shows include Clue, Downtown Shabby and a Doctor Who themed interactive show. Beginning in September and launching their 35th season, the theatre’s marquee will read like a Who’s Who of Broadway. September opens with the beloved special musical production of Fiddler on the Roof, followed in October by Neil Simon’s California Suite

and the year rounds out with the family holiday musical Scrooge the Musical opening in late November. January brings to the stage the unforgettable drama The Diary of Ann Frank. February lightens up with comedy/farce The Fox on the Fairway followed by the mystery, Getting the Gold in March. April brings the dramatic comedy Crimes of the Heart and May the farce, Caught in the Net. June 3-5 offers the One Act Festival, CWP Laugh Off and CWP Masquerade. The comedy/farces The 39 Steps debuts later that month and lastly in July, No Sex Please, We’re British ends the 2015-2016. At the opening of the new season,

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Enjoy a variety of fabulous performances at Carrollwood Players! Carrollwood Players will be announcing a discounted family 2 pack and 4 pack of tickets to see a particular show to go along with their patron-favorite Season Ticket 6 pack and 9 pack for the season of performances. Along with information about upcoming and current shows and auditions, on their website, the mission

reads “The purpose of the organization is to promote a greater knowledge of the theatre arts and skills by developing talent and training members in all branches of dramatic presentation, fostering and promoting exchange of information, experience, and ideas, and presenting a variety of stage productions for the entertainment and benefit of its members. Auditions shall be open to all members of the community.” It doesn’t matter if you are a newbie just breaking into live theatre or a veteran with years of experience; Carrollwood Players invites everyone – of any level of experience – to join the theatre family. Whether you like acting on the stage, working behind the scenes as a stage manager, set builder, costumer, designer, or working “front of house” to see the show for free by being a ticket taker, working in concessions, or selling 50/50 raffle tickets, Carrollwood Players, tucked into the middle of a nondescript shopping plaza, is a welcoming place that everyone can call home. Carrollwood Players is located at 4333 Gunn Highway. To buy tickets or learn more about volunteering visit www.carrollwoodplayers.org or facebook.com/carrollwoodplayers or call (813) 265-4000.

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Trinity Family Physicians Announces the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award Trinity Family Physicians is committed to improving the lives of their patients, friends, family, colleagues, and everyone in their community both locally and globally. Their motto of “Let our Family Care for Yours” resonates with their newest endeavor, the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Amir Shirmohammad, MD MPH and Stephanie Eldridge, MD MPH of Trinity Family Physicians ask for your help in recognizing outstanding individuals who are making a difference in the Tampa Bay Area. “We want to thank our local sponsors, the Neighborhood News & Lifestyles, and everyone who continues to contribute monthly to making a difference in the Tampa Bay Area,” says Dr. Shirmohammad. “Trinity Family Physicians continues to recognize and donate to wonderful charities and causes in our community. We continue to be educators with local medical schools trying to inspire the new generation of physicians so that they can continue to make a difference each and every day in their patients’ lives as well as in their community. However, with budget cuts and a tough economy, and what we see every day in the news, it is difficult to continue to stay inspired and we

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hope that this award reminds all of us of how to feel good. We hope that you feel good reading this today and in the future.”

Nominate Someone Who Makes A Difference! If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their commitment to making a difference for others, please submit their name for the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Include a short note explaining why you believe they deserve to be honored and how they are making a difference in Tampa Bay. Trinity Family Physicians will choose one individual every three months as the recipient of the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. The first Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award winner will be announced in the September issues of the Neighborhood News & Lifestyles publications, with another winner announced in December and again in March 2016, and so on. Please send your nominee’s information no later than August 7th for the first Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award that will be announced in September. Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is proud to take part as a sponsor in Trinity Family Physicians’ newest endeavor to give

back to the community with the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. In addition to sharing the stories of the award recipients, Trinity Family Physicians and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will provide them with a gift certificate to a local venue. Trinity Family Physicians is accepting more sponsors for the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Sponsors will be recognized along with the award winners in the Neighborhood News & Lifestyles and the New Tampa Lifestyles publications.

Trinity Family Physicians and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles ask that you please share your thoughts and comments with us on our facebook pages: facebook.com/trinityfamilyphysicians and facebook.com/neighborhoodnewslifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians is located at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL. Log on to trinityfamilyphysicians.com for additional information about Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad.

Nominations can be mailed to: Neighborhood News & Lifestyles at 220 South Safford Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. Or, we prefer email at editorial@nnlflorida.com. Now send in those names!

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Making A Difference Matters to These Doctors! Trinity Family Physicians would like to share some very exciting news. Dr. Amir Shirmohammad was nominated and accepted the position to join Dr. Roger Brainard as team doctors for Jesuit High School in 2014. This past year was an incredible year for Jesuit High School sports and Dr. Shirmohammad is excited about the opportunity to help his alma mater and these excellent athletes in their quest for championships. He will continue with his role there and sees volunteering as a passion that we all should strive for to make a difference in others’ lives. In fact, Dr. Shirmohammad and Dr Eldridge have now partnered with Neighborhood News & Lifestyles to start the Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award. This unique award will recog-

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nize and honor individuals in the community who are doing things. You can participate in helping us by sending in nominees – those who deserve to be recognized for the things they do to better our Tampa Bay communities and the lives of the people who live here. Find all the details on page 16 of this issue of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles and submit your candidate today!

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Hillsborough County Library Offers Excellent Online Resources Your Hillsborough County library card isn’t just for books anymore. With your card, you have access to some amazing online resources. “We just competed a web site update to make our site more user friendly,” says Principal Librarian Brian Watson. “Every year we see the need and the request for electronic resources grow.” At the Hillsborough County website www.hcplc.org you will find links to eBooks magazines, music, videos, classes, and research materials. And you can access them all for free with your library card. “In most cases, all that’s needed to get started is a library card and access to the Internet, either at one of our libraries, or at home,” says Principal Librarian Stacy Jurewicz. “Your card, combined with our collections, provides access to over 60 electronic resources for research and recreation and the physical collections of every public library in Hillsborough County. Our electronic collections are designed to be available on a variety of devices and platforms.”

eBooks & Digital Magazines The Hillsborough County Library currently has nine different services for eBooks and digital magazines.

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content several times a week. If you can’t find the eBook you’re looking for, the library welcomes suggestions. We get 1200 to 1400 suggestions a month of books our members would like to see added to our electronic collections.” “Zinio Digital Magazines provides access to over 225 digital magazines,” says Stacey. “These are full-color, full-image, full-text issues of many popular magazines, including Vanity Fair, Vogue, National Geographic, Star, US Weekly, Popular Mechanics, and many more, some with interactive multimedia features.”

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At the Hillsborough County website www.hcplc.org you will find links to eBooks magazines, music, videos, classes, and research materials. And you can access them all for free with your library card Stacey says that all are searchable through the library’s catalog and that there are nearly 200,000 titles for children, teens, and adults. She says,“The OverDrive app provides access to our

largest collection of fiction and recreational non-fiction in eBook and downloadable audiobook form. Our current OverDrive collection has over 100,000 items, and we’re adding new

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Freegal is a free music service you can access with your library card. With Freegal you have access to about 9 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists, and over 15,000 music videos. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 28,000 labels with music that originates in more than 100 countries. Each week you can download up to 3 new songs.

Digital Encyclopedia & Reference Material

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The library can connect you to dozens of research sites and materials, including archives of newspapers from around the world, a virtual reference library, and an online encyclopedia. “World Book is our all-ages encyclopedia,” says Stacey. “While we have it in print at all our branches, the continually updated World Book Online is one of our best resources. Featuring all the content of the print encyclopedia, World Book Online also contains rich multimedia and interactive features along with a powerful collection of research aids.”

Videos The library offers several resources to access videos that you can watch on your computer or download onto a mobile device or tablet. You can find movies and TV shows on Hoopla and OverDrive, educational films and documentaries on Access Video, and music videos on Freegal.

Online Classes “Our Online Classes section offers self-paced instruction in almost every topic, all available with an Internet connection and a library card. Lynda.com offers technology-oriented classes with business, entrepreneurial, and personal applications,” says Stacey. “Universal Class has hundreds of online courses in areas as varied as Web Development, Pet Care, Arts and Photography and Crafts and Hobbies. Universal Class courses offer CEU credits that your employer may accept. Mango Languages will help you learn any of up to sixty-six languages, including the just-added modules in American Sign Language.” The library’s new web site design has an easy to understand layout that makes it easy to get to the resource you’re looking for but if you want a complete list of all the resources offered, go to the Learning & Research tab and select the Research from A to

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Z link. Brian says that technology classes are offered at all library braches but that you don’t have to wait for a class to get started. He says,“The staff at each branch is happy to help our members with any questions they have about how to use our resources.”

The Hive The Hive at the downtown John F. Germany public library is a 10,000 square foot public community innovation center. Here you’ll find meeting spaces that can be configured to your groups needs, a recording studio, a 3-D printer, a robotics lab, and

much more. Best of all – you have access to all these amazing tools and resources with a library card and Stacey says that the library hopes to create similar spaces in all of its braches depending on the needs and wants of their members. This summer explore be sure to take some time to explore your Hillsborough County public library either online or in person, you’re sure to be amazed at all they have to offer. For a complete list of resources, services offered, and branch locations visit www.hcplc.org.

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“Calendar/Briefs” Continued from page 5 grow physically, socially and, most importantly, spiritually. This platform gives people of God a chance to fellowship with their fellow peers, relating to one another, and more importantly, reaching out to their friends by sharing the fabulous Word of Jesus Christ in a non-threatening, sports-related environment. “Our hope is as fishers of men we can use this bait as a platform for saving lives and allowing each person to grow into a relationship with each other and Jesus Christ,” says president Devonne Stokes. “As you may very well know, sports can be a common denominator for all levels of interest, bringing in the lords sheep and piercing their hearts with his word. We encourage you to help us continue to use and build on this bridge to win souls for Christ.” For more information please email AthleticAngelsAssociation@writeme.com, or athleticangelsassociation@gmail.com or visit www.TheAthleticAngels.com.

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Equestrian Inc. Launches Annual Hay Drive Campaign Equestrian Inc. is happy to announce their annual Hay Drive Campaign. With a goal to raise the seventy-five thousand they spent last year on the necessary hay to fee 20 lbs. a day of high quality hay to their offthe-track rescue Thoroughbreds, Equestrian Inc. needs your help! Feeding their horses is their largest annual expense. Although all of their horses reside on their 15-acre farm in north Tampa, the farm is unable to grow very much grass due to the more that 30 horses grazing on it. Dedicated to providing a rehabilitative sanctuary for abandoned, abused, unwanted or slaughter-bound horses, Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue is a 501 C3 charitable organization. This amazing organization, has been rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing horses for over 35 years. “Our mission is to bring people who love horses together with the horses we love,” says Glenda Smith the founder of Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue of Tampa Bay. The organization gives back to the community immeasurably through the Bright Futures program for high school students and court ordered community service hours for both

adult and juvenile first time non-violent offenders. It is a proven fact that caring for and interacting with horses helps build self-esteem and helps people of all ages to develop a sense of responsibility. In addition to working with the community, Equestrian Inc. is also helping their off-the-track Thoroughbreds by rehabilitating and retraining them in hopes that they might go on to productive second careers as jumpers, dressage, event or trail horses. Once they have completed their retraining, Equestrian Inc. adopts them out to loving, appreciative families. Just this year alone they have already adopted out five off-the-track Thoroughbreds. As quickly as they left they were replaced by new horses looking for their chance at a second career. Maintaining horses is very expensive, and these wonderful animals deserve a dignified retirement with a chance at a new and productive life. Your tax deductible gift will help ensure that Equestrian Inc. not only continues to provide for the care of these marvelous athletes, but also will help free up finds that can go towards other necessities. For more information or to make

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a tax deductible donation please visit www.EquestrianInc.org, email HorseRescue@EquestrianInc.org or call (813) 407-6805. You can also follow them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/EquestrianIncTampa.

Tampa Resident Proudly Presents Cooking Up Advice with Dr. June A local Tampa resident, Dr. June Hall is proud to announce her new talk show, Cooking Up Advice With Dr. June! An advice columnist for over 12 years, Dr. June has not only syndicated through Tribune Media Services, but has also had an advice segment with CBS in Miami. “Since I like to cook I thought, why not combine the two because everyone likes to sit around the table and share their opinion,” says Dr. June. “The premise of the show is that we cook up a dish and dish out advice. After a dish is prepared we sit at the table and offer advice on various subjects, including relationships, family, careers, self-help, etc. usually from questions I have received.” The show will begin airing in July at 7:30 Sunday mornings on CW44 and viewers can send in their questions through our Cooking Up

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Advice Twitter or Facebook page. Dr. June will also interview celebrities, such as comedian Rhonda Shear and founder of Ahh Bra, as well as nonprofit organizations such as Bricks 4 Kidz, Wesley Chapel. Dr. June says, “We love participating with audience guests so they are invited to hit us up on social media sites to be a part of future shows.” For more info please visit her Facebook page at Facebook.com/CookingUpAdvice or call Dr. June at (904) 5053172.

SAVE THE DATE! Tickets Now On Sale! Please join the ALS Foundation for a fun-filled, family day with the Rays to help spread awareness of ALS!

Watch as our Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field. Your ticket purchase includes an ALS Awareness t-shirt for the event, and the afternoon offers plenty of options including a pre-game lunch buffet with ballpark fare while you watch all of the activities on the field! Join us at "the Trop" and help us strike out Lou Gehrig's Disease! When: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 1:10PM Suites will also be available on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are interested in purchasing a suite for the game, please contact Patti Palmer at (813) 205-5566.

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bed can create the opportunity for dual purpose rooms. An underused guest room can become an exercise room, home office, media room or hobby room. With the Murphy bed it can quickly convert back into a guest room. Today these beds fea-

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garage. Utility rooms including laundry rooms and pantries can all be made to accommodate more. Today new homes feature many of these as standard options and if they were not included, become some of the first purchases by the new homeowner. Remodeled homes are also benefiting since many of these “must have” conveniences can be great additions and provide more space, particularly if the home is a downsizing project. In the Tampa bay area a good place to see examples of these great ideas is the More Space Place. They

have two showrooms conveniently located in Palm Harbor and St. Petersburg. At their showrooms skilled space designers can help turn custom concepts into realty. With 3-D design software the concept layout can be seen before it is purchased and installed by More Space Place’s professional installers. If the preference is for a free in home consultations you can call (727) 580-0405 or (813) 6541551. For the locations of the showrooms or for additional information you can check out their website www.morespaceplace.com.

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Citrus Park ER Now Open

Medical Center of Trinity’s new free standing emergency department, Citrus Park ER, is now open. The Citrus Park ER is located at 12922 Sheldon Road, Tampa, Florida 33626 (corner of Citrus Park Drive and Sheldon Road). For more information call 813-282-2850. The Citrus Park ER now offers convenient access to emergency care 24-hours a day, seven days a week with all the resources one needs for acute care of a serious illness or injury. The Citrus Park ER provides even more advanced emergency services than an

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urgent care center; this full service ER will also accept patients via ambulance and have on site CT scan, ultrasound, x-ray, and laboratory services. The Citrus Park ER is now staffed by physicians Board Certified in Emergency Care and nurses with emergency care experience and certifications. Benefits of the Citrus Park ER include: · Convenient access from home, school and work · Shorter wait times · The same services and level of care

consistent with a traditional hospital emergency department · Warm & inviting clinical environment · Telemedicine capabilities · Enables first responders to return much more quickly to the field · National certifications through Medical Center of Trinity The Citrus Park ER is located on the corner of Citrus Park Drive and Sheldon Road at 12922 Sheldon Road in Tampa. For more information please call (813) 282-2850.

About Medical Center of Trinity Medical Center of Trinity is a 236

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bed, state-of-the-art, all-private room hospital strategically located in the tricounty area of Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. The facility is located at 9330 State Road 54, Trinity, FL 34655, near the intersection of State Road (SR) 54 and Little Road. Medical Center of Trinity clinical and acute-care programs include, behavioral health, cancer care, cardio pulmonary, rehabilitation (June 2015), diagnostic imaging, emergency care for adults and kids, heart & vascular, men’s health, minimally invasive surgical specialties, neurosurgery, obstetrics including NICU, (NICU/November 2015), open heart surgery, rehabilita-

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tion services, robotic assisted surgery, sleep center, spine & orthopedics, women’s health, women’s imaging center with comprehensive breast care, wound care & hyperbaric medicine. Medical Center of Trinity has received Chest Pain Center with PCI accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). The hospital has also been designated as an Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center and has been named a recipient of the 2014 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals in Emergency Care. Medical Center of Trinity is rec-

ognized among the nation’s Top Performers on four key quality measures heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care by The Joint Commission— the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The Cancer Care program is an Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. For more information on Medical Center of Trinity, visit www.MedicalCenterTrinity.com or call (727) 834-4000. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

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“GNC” Continued from page 1 When it comes to supplements and what you should and shouldn’t be taking, the options can seem overwhelming. With hundreds, if not thousands of new brands and “magic” products hitting the market each year it’s hard to decide which supplements might be right for you. But, the good news is, when you come to the local Van Dyke GNC you will always be greeted by a knowledgeable staff member who will happily assist you in finding the right product for your individual needs and the goals you wish to achieve. Craig says, “We offer a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere and our staff is very experienced and knowledgeable; all of them come form a corporate GNC background. We don’t tell you what to take, but instead offer helpful suggestions on how certain supplements work and what they can do for you. Whether you have joint problems, digestion problems, weight loss problems or

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energy level problems, we have products that offer solutions for all those problems and more! The supplements we sell really do work.” Since opening his store nine months ago, Craig has really enjoyed meeting people in the community and not only talking to them about their health goals, but getting to know them on a personal level. Getting involved locally is very important to him. “I enjoy being able to build relationships with the community and the people that are into health and fitness,” says Craig. “We are family owned and operated and like to give back to the community as much as possible. We are constantly going to school events, and going into gyms and giving away free samples. We also try to make our supplements as affordable as possible for everyone, and are constantly running specials that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.” If you are looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle come in to your local Van Dyke GNC and check out their extensive selection of health and wellness essentials. Whatever your

goal might be, they have something here that can help you on a daily basis. This store offers very competitive prices, many of which are lower than you will find anywhere else. Don’t just buy off the Internet – come in and talk to a knowledgeable person and listen to their recommendations before making a quick decision to buy online. Plus – even better – you’ll be able to get the product same day, as opposed to waiting for it to come in the mail.

Benefits of Taking Supplements Taking supplements are a great

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addition to a healthy lifestyle, or any lifestyle for that matter, and can help you get adequate amounts of essential nutrients that your body needs in order to function properly. Depending on your diet and the foods you eat, as well as the amount of exercise you partake in on a regular basis, the nutrition you get from food might not be enough. Furthermore, there has been a great deal of scientific evidence showing the benefits dietary supplements contribute to overall health and even in managing some health conditions. For example, calcium and vitamin D are important for keeping bones strong and reducing bone loss;

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folic acid decreases the risk of certain birth defects; and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils might help some people with heart disease. Craig says, “You can only get so far without supplementation. Supplements can not only help to prolong and enhance your life, but it can help you to achieve your goals and progress farther than you ever thought possible.” At GNC you can get all these supplements and more, all in a convenient location with a friendly staff who will help point you in the right direction. So stop on by at your local neighborhood GNC! “It’s all about living a healthy lifestyle,” says Craig. I have always been a firm believer in GNC’s model of ‘Live Well’, because that’s what it’s all about! You don’t have to kill yourself at the gym and it’s ok to have a beer every once in a while. It’s all about moderation; you have to enjoy life.”

gym pass to any local Bay area gym at checkout and get an additional 10% off the GNC Gold member price. The Van Dyke GNC is located on the corner of Van Dyke Rd and N Dale Mabry Hwy next to LA Fitness at 17681 N Dale Mabry Hwy. in Lutz. They are open Mon –Sat. 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday. For more information please call (813) 961-4516.

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“Hattie’s” Continued from page 1 pages with an article about Hattie’s to further spread the good word about them. Hattie’s is one of my favorite cafés in the entire Tampa Bay area; my wife and I love their delicious fare and flavorful coffee. To be completely honest, I never really liked coffee that much before I tried a few of the blends that owner Bruce Boore and his son Jonathan introduced me too. Before trying their coffees, the only coffee I had ever had was a strong flavored Starbucks or a cup of Folgers made at the office, which left me with a strange aftertaste on my tongue all day. Needless to say, given those limited experiences, I was no coffee connoisseur. But after trying their coffee I realized that I do actually like coffee – good coffee, that is!

The Coffee The gourmet coffee at Hattie’s is by far the best I’ve ever tasted and since I’ve been introduced to what good coffee truly is around three years ago when I first met Bruce, I’ve made it a point to try out different local coffee houses in the area, and even around the world when my wife and I went to Europe last fall; none compare to that of Hattie’s. The robust flavor of the coffee is unique and distinct, but not strong or bitter. It’s the perfect combination of tasty roasted goodness that all starts with the perfect little green coffee bean they get straight from the farmers. Hattie’s Cafe and Beanery buys organically when possible; and when not they try to buy from farms that follow organic practices. “We try to buy from farms and farmers we know or at least from brokers and resellers we trust and know will point us towards fair trade beans,” says Bruce. “No roasted bean is older than two weeks.” Hattie’s also buys zero roasted coffee beans, because they do all their own roasting in house. “Coffee is a major part of what we do,” says Bruce. “We take a much more artisan approach to our coffee and still do espressos by hand. We also roast our own coffee.” Whether you like your coffee iced, frozen, or hot, or want an espresso, a French press or a decaf, Hattie’s is sure to

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Hattie’s fresh-squeezed orange juice is offered by the glass in-house and sold by the gallon for you to take home and enjoy! have exactly what you are looking for. When Bruce and Jonathan first started doing their own roasts at Hattie’s they only needed to keep around 200-300 pounds of coffee beans on site at all times. Now they have anywhere between 1,600-2,000 pounds, if not more, on site and ready to roast at any given time due to the increase in local popularity of their coffee. Good job guys! Being that they are micro roasting, Hattie’s can control a much better consistency in the product they produce, which means each and every time you walk into the beanery you know exactly what to expect, and that’s a perfectly crafted coffee! Don’t forget to take a bag home on your next visit and enjoy their coffee at home. Hattie’s offers specially packaged roasted coffee beans that let air and any gasses out, but not into the bag,so you’re guaranteed optimal freshness and taste! Hattie’s Café & Beanery also serves up something that is nearly impossible to find anywhere else in the Tampa Bay Area, if not Florida, and that is their cold-brewed coffee. Brewed with only cold water, as the name implies, cold brew coffee features concentrated, supercharged flavor, and because the coffee bean is never exposed to heat, the bean doesn’t release oil or acid, making it a very low-acidic beverage.

The Food In addition to a lifetime of experience growing up in the restaurant industry, Bruce also has formal culinary training, as a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He showcases

Hattie’s takes a much more artisan approach to coffee and does all of their own roasting in house. They buy organically whenever possible and use only the freshest, highest quality beans, all of which are bought from farms or farmers they know and trust. his skills by the originality of his hand-crafted menu items – such as his Grilled Alaskan sandwich. Made with freshly sliced Nova (salmon), avocado, tomato, red onion and sprouts and finished off with a layer of cream cheese, this sandwich is every bit as amazing as it sounds. The combination of the avocado and cream cheese perfectly complement the flavor of the salmon and pair for a taste that is out of this world. Another great sandwich option is The Fourth Friday – with roasted turkey, cream cheese and sprouts. Tied in perfectly by the addition of spicy cranberry relish before being grilled to a light crisp, this sandwich has a sweet and spicy flavor that is fresh and tasty. If you are in the mood for breakfast I highly recommend you try the Breakfast Club, featuring

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three eggs grilled onto rye bread, topped with Cheddar and Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of two different meats – ham, sausage, or bacon. Just make sure you come hungry, because this sandwich ranges in size from 15 to 18 oz (depending on the meat you choose)! As if that breakfast club sandwich isn’t big enough, the breakfast burrito may be even larger, featuring enough meat, potatoes and peppers to put you in a food coma. Drizzled with fresh guacamole, I don’t know if there is a breakfast choice I enjoy better, although the Hattie’s Land & Sea Benedict, is absolutely amazing as well. An open-faced croissant topped with 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, sliced tomato, crumbles of goat cheese, fresh dill, sliced nova, and capers, the Land & Sea Bene-

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dict is an absolute explosion of flavor and definitely worth enjoying on a next visit! Hattie’s Café also has a selection of fresh salads, including the Asian Sesame Salad. Served with a yummy ginger dressing, this salad features a blend of baby and micro greens, shredded red cabbage, mandarin orange sections, raw rice noodles, scallion, broccoli, sesame seeds and carrots. Take it over the top by adding some fresh, grilled fish or chicken. “We have really geared Hattie’s towards the healthy lifestyle,” says Bruce, as he talks about the importance of offering healthy selections, using all-natural ingredients and buying organic as frequent as possible. Bruce also realizes that a lot of people are gluten-intolerant, and thus recognizes the need for gluten-free options. He says, “We have an extensive selection of gluten-free menu items, and what we don’t bake here we get delivered from a certified gluten-free bakery.” Pastries are another top seller at Hattie’s, and they offer a wide variety of bakery favorites, including brownies, croissants, bagels, muffins, chocolate banana bread, biscuits, assorted cookies, scones, pies, biscotti, and their delicious French Toast Strada. Hattie’s also makes their own fresh-squeezed orange juice, which they squeeze for you right in the restaurant, and sells other healthy items such as oatmeal and honey. Stop into Hattie’s Cafe & Beanery today and take advantage of this

Hattie’s Land & Sea Benedict, is absolutely amazing and features an open-faced croissant topped with two scrambled eggs, bacon, sliced tomato, crumbles of goat cheese, fresh dill, sliced nova, and capers local treat! Hattie’s Café and Beanery is located at 17695 N Dale Mabry Hwy. in Lutz. Their hours are

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Mon. – Sat. 7 a.m. – 4:00 p.m, and Sun 6:30 a.m. – 2pm For more information please call (813) 8982777 or visit their website at

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The Breakfast Club is a favorite among customers at Hattie’s, and features a delicious combination of eggs, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and meat.

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