Vol. 8, Issue 7, July 2015
Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Bay Arbor, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield
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Albert Family Orthodontics has an amazing reputation in our area for providing the highest quality orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages, for having a friendly and caring staff, and for making the entire process a whole lot of fun! In fact, patients at Albert Family Orthodontics’ two offices (one is in Trinity and one is in Palm Harbor) say that they can’t wait to visit the orthodontist! So, what makes Jeremy Albert DMD, MS so awesome? It’s his personal, friendly approach, his expertise and his commitment to fun! First and foremost, Dr. Albert is an incredible doctor, one that is rec-
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Child Adoption Education Day Draws a Crowd..........................3 Calendar/News Briefs.........4-5 Camping World...................10-11 Bay Organizers.....................14-15 Williams Window Treatments..18-19 AAA of Palm Harbor......22-23 RCI Flooring’s Summer Specials!...........................26-27 More Space Place.......................28-29
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ommended from person-toperson and family-to-family all over town. Patients are smiling from the day they first receive their braces and are featured on the Albert Family Orthodontics Facebook page, to the time when they get their picture taken with Dr. Albert showing off their perfect smiles on the day that their braces are removed. When asked about what Dr Albert with braces off patient Alyssa makes Albert Family Orthodontics different, Dr. Albert service to achieve great results for our says, “Orthodontics is a very personal patients. Braces or Invisalign® are just experience with our patients. While the tools we use to accomplish that. the outcome may be straight teeth and It’s the doctor and orthodontic team a good bite, the true product we supply is our professional experience and See “Albert” on page 34
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Wild Fields Marketplace in Palm Harbor makes shopping for your healthy lifestyle needs a joyful experience - everything is all natural and absolutely fresh!
Wild Fields Marketplace recently opened in Palm Harbor at The Shoppes at Cloverplace on Tampa Road. The unique store strives to offer everything you need to stock your pantry, plus an amazing array of specialty and gourmet items that will make shopping for your meals an experience rather than a chore. Wild Fields Marketplace caters to your tastes and food ideals with an exceptional selection of natural and organic products. You will find everything you need on your grocery list at Wild Fields Marketplace, and even better, you’ll find something new to try at every
turn. Shelving only the best, from select produce, hand-carved steaks and locally harvested seafood to the best of European imports, Wild Fields meets your needs and keeps you intrigued. Whether you stop in for the delicious, ready-to-go prepared entrées, choose from the simplest, freshest ingredients for your weekly shopping, or step it up a notch and try the finest, chef-coveted gourmet ingredients, Wild Fields Marketplace aims to have it all. The Palm Harbor location is the second store for the locally owned grocery store, which opened its first location in Largo. Wild Fields Marketplace has a mission to bring you
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Hundreds Attended Child Adoption Education Day at Old McMicky’s Farm and a 17-Year Wait is Answered Ralph Zuckerman, owner of Old McMicky’s Farm in Odessa, wrote to Neighborhood News & Lifestyles to say thank you for help in publicizing the Child Adoption Education Day (CAED) held on June 13, and to let us know that the event was attended by 450 people! Zuckerman says, “We are all glad and proud to say that the Child Adoption Education Day was a huge success. All of the agencies and groups that participated are certain that this event will directly lead to finding more Forever Families for our local children in the foster care system.” Zuckerman adds that 610 people registered for the CAED event and that 1,400 people visited the CAED webpage. “Which means,” says Zuckerman, “Eckerd Community Alternatives will continue to receive contacts of interest after the event. From all of our research, this was the largest Child Adoption Education event in the nation. We also hope that the Child Adoption Education Day was able to play a small part to inspire and reinforce all of the great and dedicated
work done by all of the agencies and groups serving our community’s children.” Old McMicky’s Farm is putting together a video of the day’s highlights and we will let you know how to access it when available. We watched a short section featuring 17-year-old Jabari’s speech about his wait for a Forever Family, and consider it a heartwarming “must-see” video! Our team at Neighborhood News & Lifestyles fell in love with Jabari’s spirit. “I always knew there was some family out there looking for me,” Jabari said. “I’ve been patient; waiting for them to find me. And a couple of months ago they actually found me… and we’re doing good.” Jabari found his Forever Family at an Adoption Match Day that was held at Old McMicky’s Farm in April. Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will continue to bring you news about future child adoption information events. There is a great need locally for people willing to make a difference in the lives of foster children – from volunteers with Florida’s Guardian ad Litem pro-
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East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 220 Safford Ave. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com © 2015 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Correspondents Tim Selby Alexis Selby General Manager Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas Jim O’Reilly Dara Tucker Editor Art Director Kim Thomas Dat X. Do Advertising Sales Graphic Artists Matt Selby Dat X. Do Tim Selby Tony Sica Jim O’Reilly Accounting Manager Jared Nager Doreen Selby Linda Veiga
gram, to foster parents and Forever Families who will adopt. For information about Florida’s Guardian ad Litem program, log on to guardianadlitem.org. For information about foster parenting or adoption, contact Eckerd Community Alternatives toll-free at 1-866- 233-0790 or log on to Eckerd.org. View photos of the CAED event by clicking on the appropriate tab on Old McMicky’s website: oldmcmickys.com, where you will find information about the many events that Old McMicky’s Farm hosts, or call the farm at call 813-920-1948.
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involvement, including online team fundraising, corporate sponsorship, hosting or attending events in the community, or making a donation directly to St. Joseph’s Children's Hospital. For information and to get involved, log on to www.sjhfoundation.org/christmas-in-july or call the Foundation at (813) 872-0979.
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Christmas in July Donation Drive – Help Bring Comfort and Joy to Hospitalized Kids Christmas in July is a month-long, community-wide fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Children's Hospital. 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 who need it most.
Share your Accomplishments On Fri., July 31, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 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 special visit
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from Santa, and volunteers help collect toy and monetary donations from community members.
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.
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New Tampa Players Presents: Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical At the University Area Community Center, 14013 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL (the complex is located on 22nd St. between Bearss and Fletcher) PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, August 7, 8 p.m.; Saturday, August 8, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2 p.m. Friday, August 14, 8 p.m., Saturday August 15, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 16, 2 p.m. Tickets - $20; Students 14 and under and Seniors 60+ – $17; Groups 10 or more – $15. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Log on to newtampaplayers.org for ticket info.
There are several options for event
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The Other Half Support Group for Spouses of Combat Veterans The Veterans Alternative, Inc. (a 501c3 non-profit organization) has a special support group created for the “other half,” the spouses of Combat Veterans. The support group meets every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Veterans Alternative Center. The group is led and designed by a Combat Veteran spouse, Dayna Coleman. The group assists and supports spouses dealing with the difficulties and challenges of being in a Military/Combat Veteran family. Children are welcome and light breakfast refreshments are provided. The Veterans Alternative, Inc. is located at 1750 Arcadia Road in Holiday, Florida. It was co-founded on November 11, 2014 by Brian Anderson and Janel Norton with one common goal; to help Warriors transition back to the civilian world using alternative methods. At the Veterans Alternative, three research and evidence based methods are used to activate post-traumatic growth, replenish camaraderie and train the mind, body and spirit. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) is an ongoing study housed at the USF
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College of Nursing, iRest (Integrative Restoration), a guided meditation developed at Walter Reed Medical Center and used at over 30 different military and VA facilities around the nation, and physical fitness classes such as yoga, martial arts and crossfit are offered FREE to all Combat Veterans. For more information, please contact Lyndsey Rojas or Alison Voisin at 727-939-VETS (8387) or by email: lyndsey@veteransalternative.org or alison@veteransalternative.org. Discover Paradise in Pinellas County This Summer July 19––Music Jamboree!: Dust off that guitar, fiddle, banjo or other acoustic instrument and bring it to Brooker Creek Preserve for a jam session in a beautiful air-conditioned auditorium with gorgeous views of the woods. Meet other musicians and learn some new songs. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to attend, listen and enjoy. The jam session will be lead by a local musician. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Registration not required. www.friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org. Brooker Creek Preserve, (727) 453-6800; 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs.
July 24, 31––Yappy Hour: Pinellas County Animal Services is holding a special Yappy Hour adoption promotion. Every Friday in July from 2 to 6 p.m., all dogs and cats over the age of four months will be free to adopt. The adoption fee for all puppies and kittens under the age of four months will be $25. All dogs and cats that are up for adoption have been spayed or neutered, licensed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. Renters looking to adopt a new pet are encouraged to bring a copy of their lease that states that animals are welcome. Pinellas County Animal Services, (727) 5822600; 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo. (pinellascounty.org/animalservices) July 25––Why Snakes Are Cool: Herpetologist and environmental educator George L. Heinrich of Heinrich Ecological Services will present on why snakes are cool, emphasizing Florida snake diversity, natural history, conservation, and snake safety. A selection of live snakes will be available for viewing and handling if participants choose to do so. This program is recommended for all ages. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Register at www.brookercreekpreserve.org.
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Camping World Opens Up A World of Travel and Exploring! By Kim Thomas When was the last time you heard the soul-stirring symphony of the deep woods, or looked into a night sky that reveals the Milky Way? There is nothing better for reviving one’s spirit than to get away from the hustle of everyday life and experience just how green the grass is over that “fence” and beyond into the vast beauty of parks and scenic lookouts that are American treasures. Camping and road tripping in recreational vehicles (RVs) have been favored in America for more than a century. The invention of the automobile prompted adventurous individuals to immediately think of ways to modify their cars to be used for camping. The first RV debuted at Madison Square Garden in 1910 and featured a back seat that folded into a bed, a chamber pot toilet and a sink that folded down from the back of the chauffeur’s seat. The luxuries of home-on-the-road in 1910 look far different than they do today! Some of the RVs at Camping World (located at 2112 US 19 North
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in Holiday) are more like mobile luxury suites complete with sophisticated navigation systems, high-definition electronics, gas log fireplaces, luxurious cabinetry, leather seating, and even outdoor kitchens that will be the envy of the park! If you are like a lot of folks, though, you probably don’t live in a million dollar home, and you probably want a more affordable camper or RV – no worries! Camping World has a huge selection of campers, fifth wheels and recreational vehicles with price points for every customer. In fact, for just $99 a month, you can embark on many new adventures in a new Coleman camper, which can sleep six and is perfect for your getaway. Camping World in Holiday is hard to miss with its huge inventory of RVs, fifth wheels and campers spread over the acreage on US 19. Some of the major brands Camping World carries include: Thor Motorcoach, Itasca by Winnebago, Coleman Travel Trailers, Salem Travel Trailers, Cougar Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels, Sandpiper Fifth Wheels, plus more. There also is a large inventory of top-quality
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used RVs, campers and fifth wheels on the lot. In addition to RV sales, Camping World has a full service department that services and repairs all makes and models of RVs. The parts department and the accessory department are fully stocked with everything you need to keep your RV in perfect order, including plumbing and electrical supplies.
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The Camping World store is basically an RV and camping superstore with approximately 8,500 square feet stocked with everything you need to enjoy the RV and camping lifestyle. From portable stoves and generators to games for the kids and folding bicycles, Camping World has everything you could possibly need to have fun on the road and fully enjoy the beauti-
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ful parks and destinations that Florida and all of America has to offer. You can even pick up some string lights to decorate your campsite! Many families are returning to their roots and taking their children camping, finding that the break from phones and video gaming is a blessing for the family unit. Plus, if you really want to experience the night sky at its most glorious, you have to get away from city lights. Campfire storytelling, hiking and biking are timeless activities that are wholesome, fun and truly recharge your batteries and can even help you build a better bond within your own family. If you feel nostalgic about your days of camping with your parents or grandparents, then you can bet your children or grandchildren will
feel the same when they are able to look back on their days of camping with you – and you can start making those memories right now. Camping World Hosts THOR Days July 24th & 25th, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. THOR Days are coming! Not only will Thor Motorcoach have manufacturing representatives onsite to answer questions about the fine-tuned motorhomes that Thor builds, but there will be free lunch too! The fun lasts all day on July 24th and 25th, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The cookout with free food and drinks will be held both days from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. THOR Days will offer the perfect opportunity to check out America’s number one brand of motorhomes.
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The Thor Motorcoach line includes the Freedom Elite, the Axis, the Ace and the Hurricane. When I visited Camping World, I toured several styles of RVS and there really is a great choice for every lifestyle. Of course, some were out of my league but one can dream! Some of the RVs are decked out creature comforts with big – yes big! – luxurious bathrooms and king size beds. Even the backsplash in the kitchen is high-end! But the more affordable RVs are amazing too and offer comfort and style. Camping World has financing available and maintains good relationships with numerous big-name lenders. Even better, Camping World representatives say that as long as your
RV or fifth wheel has a bathroom and a kitchen, you can consider it a second home and deduct the interest when you prepare your income taxes. Camping World’s Good Sam Club membership is $25, and can earn you discounts of up to 30 percent off of accessories at Camping World, as well as discounts on fuel at Flying J locations and discounts at Good Sam rated campgrounds. There are a lot of great reasons to explore the RV and camping life so visit Camping World in Holiday and start planning your next adventure! Camping World is located at 2112 US 19 N in Holiday, Florida. For additional information, please call 866-469-0989 or log on to campingworldofnewportrichey.com.
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Streamline Your Business and Your Life with Bay Organizers By Julie Kanehl Bay Organizers is a completely personalized service that aims to organize, simplify and streamline your business, your life and even your home. Helping people increase productivity, organize complicated data into easy-touse programs, and creating an easy-access system for people who want to increase efficiency while decreasing stress and clutter in their lives, Bay Organizers is more than a service, it’s a lifesaver. Lindsay Hull has many titles, ranging from “Professional Organizer” and “Business Consultant” to “That girl who totally changed my life.” Lindsay’s professional background as a Database Administrator for a software company, coupled with her educational degrees in Computer Information Systems, Business, and Communications, gives her a unique set of skills that makes organizing businesses a breeze. Having access to the information that makes your business move forward is key, and Lindsay is skilled at creating that access, and working it into a work-
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flow that can mean more money for you and your company. Data management and digital organization is just as important as paper files, which begs the question, “How organized are you?” How Organized Are You? Lindsay says, “I owned and operated a business for ten years that helped companies reduce overhead and save money by internally auditing expenses and cost centers. While working with business owners, we found that many of our clients didn’t have crucial business documents and important information at their fingertips that they really needed access to in order to be successful.” She adds, “I help business owners become more organized, whether it’s setting up a file structure in ‘the cloud,’ setting up QuickBooks, or helping businesses become more productive and effective. Commercial organization is what I have the most experience in. With my data background, I also can sync contacts, emails, and calendars across platforms and devices to simplify your daily life. Information access is crucial, and I can
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give people access to the information they need at all times – no matter where they are.” Lindsay has worked with many local business owners who need to streamline their workflow, from home offices to corporate offices that have let their filing and data systems become cluttered or archaic. By organizing data, whether physically or digitally, she has singlehandedly changed the way these companies do business, and they wouldn’t go back for the world. Discreet and confidential, Lindsay can declutter everything from your Rolodex to your hard drive, your personal photos to your closet, and your desk to your pantry. In addition to organizing home and corporate offices in terms of workflow and space design, Lindsay often is recruited to help businesses in other ways. For example, a local assisted living facility recently hired Hull improve the design, workflow, and space usage in a very active and large Activity Center. When that project was complete, they asked her to design and implement a Gift Shop storage room organ-
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Lindsay Hull Owner of Bay Organizers ized solution. Next, was a complete redesign of a three-room Clergy area for both storage and daily function. Next, she’ll be working with their Dietary needs department Lindsay’s personal approach to each project also sets her apart. She creates a relationship with each client that is based on trust. She says, “I love helping people, and everyone has this need to be more organized.” She explains, “I help them to simplify and reduce
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Bay Organizers transformed this cluttered craft room (left) into a beautiful, well-organized space (right) - now it is a crafter’s dream room! clutter. Doing this is great because it helps to provide mental clarity as well. When you open a closet and clutter falls out, it causes anxiety. I’m trying to get people to the point where they can walk into their home or office, and get started, with everything in the right place. When the workplace is organized, the work is better.” Is Your Clutter out of Control? Do you feel like you’re not ready
when a client unexpectedly asks for information? Are you lost when someone asks you for important documents? Do you feel like it would be easier to throw everything out and start over than to organize what you have? Believe it or not, Lindsay Hull can make sense of even the most neglected systems. A sequential thinker, Lindsay’s unique talent for creating systems and “seeing data” has helped countless people get organized in everything from
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their offices to their craft closets and their kitchens. She says, “Once I start working with a client, they tend to want me to do more! They’ll say, ‘here’s a box full of my business cards that I’d like accessible from my Mac, my PC and my phone.’ Or ‘I have ten years of published articles in a giant box, please scan, capture all metadata, and upload to my website.’ It’s all very personalized.” What do you do with all of your pictures? While we used to print them all out and put them in albums, many of us simply have them saved on a variety of electronic cameras and smart phones. What do we do with them after that in order to preserve them? One of Lindsay’s many fortes is collecting photos and videos from a variety of sources and saving them in a way that makes sense for you. From putting everything on a removable hard drive to placing them in “the cloud” where they can be enjoyed from anywhere while being password protected, Lindsay makes family photos something to enjoy and preserve once again. Lindsay’s attention to detail and commitment to project completion makes her an asset to anyone who could use help with organizing their life
at work and/or at home. Her flexibility and personalized organization skills enable her to tackle organization problems both large scale, such as a corporation’s workflow, but she can help you at home as well, organizing closets, kitchens and she even has been hired to unpack and set up people’s homes. Hiring Lindsay is an investment that can make a world of difference in your everyday life. She has a sense of humor, too, quipping, “One client said my services were far cheaper than marital counseling!” Hiring her is as simple as having a meeting to discuss your specific project needs, your budget, and your desired outcome. Always working with your busy schedule and communicating throughout the duration, Lindsay is a fantastic resource! If you would like some help organizing your business, office or home, Lindsay Hull and Bay Organizers can help! Bay Organizers can help your Tampa Bay Area home or business. Call Lindsay Hull at 727-228-2256; or email her at Lindsay@BayOrganizers.com. For more information, log on to www.BayOrganizers.com.
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Don’t Let a Big Box Store Decorate Your Home, Choose Williams Window Treatments! By Julie Kanehl The way the light shines into a home can change the entire feel, décor and even the mood of the space, which is why choosing the right window treatment for your windows is so important. While many big box stores offer rods and curtains, Williams Window Treatments offers more than thirty years of experience in the industry, an incredible selection of blinds, shades, shutters, and a personal touch that you just can’t find anywhere else. What’s more, they’re affordable, they come to you, and they help you every step of the way. Williams Window Treatments has a beautiful new showroom located at the corner of Broadway (Alt. 19) and Washington Street in Dunedin. Customers come from all over Tampa Bay to shop their selection and feel the latest in fabrics and materials. From the finest silks to the latest in eco-friendly, energy-saving materials, Williams Win-
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dow Treatments offers an impressive variety, but what has really drawn customers to their showroom over the years, is their knowledge, experience and phenomenal sense of style. Owner Pam Williams opened
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Williams Window Treatments with her husband Robert and their family in 2002 after working in the industry for nearly three decades. A popular resource for designers and homeowners alike, Pam is a much-sought-after re-
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source for anyone who wants their home to look its best. Pam says, “I enjoy helping people choose, and I don’t like people to rush into their decisions.” As one of the leading Hunter
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Owner Pam Willams Douglas authorized dealers in the area, Williams Window Treatments offers all of the brands that you know and trust, and many of their window treatments come with lifetime warranties. Whether you want to order some simple blinds, or you want to create a completely customized drapery that will wow your family and friends, Williams Window Treatments is your
one-stop-shop. Offering free in-home consultations, as well as free-measuring services, Pam and the experienced professionals at Williams Window Treatments is always on top of the latest styles in home design, and they take a certain pride in working with their clients for many years. Pam says, “What makes us unique is our approach. We’re family owned and operated. For us, working with our clients is more than making a sale; it’s more like creating a friendship. As a result, we have a large amount of repeat business and referrals.” Dana Awad said, “This could be the greatest window treatment facility in the nation. Not only did their extreme customer service supersede my expectations, the quality of the materials were second to none! I wouldn’t even think about going to anyone else.” Williams Window Treatments is located at 947 Broadway in Dunedin and its Decorators Showroom is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday. For more information visit www.williamswindowtreatments.net or call 727-738-8004.
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AAA of Palm Harbor Cares About Your Safety on Our Roadways By Katie Thomas AAA has a longstanding reputation for reliability and is a great resource for its members. AAA of Palm Harbor excels in dependable services
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that better the safety of the roads. Located on U.S. Highway 19 N in Palm Harbor, your local AAA office has a friendly and helpful staff who are knowledgeable and ready to show you the many ways that AAA can benefit
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you, from travel and vacation planning to full personal insurance, roadside assistance and financial planning. The professionals at AAA of Palm Harbor can help you with your immediate needs and help you plan for your fu-
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ture needs. AAA of Palm Harbor also strives to do what is best for the community, which is why they take back to school safety and driving very seriously. Since it’s humble beginnings over a century ago, AAA has worked to make the nation’s roads better, safer and easier to maneuver. Every year since 1946, AAA launches its school safety and driving awareness campaign. AAA’s School’s Open – Drive Carefully campaign was put into place in an effort to prevent school-related child pedestrian traffic crashes to help kids live fulfilling, injury free lives. Statistics show that over the last decade one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurs in the timeframe when school lets out, between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. AAA is dedicated to bringing child pedestrian safety awareness to schools and communities across the country. Your local Palm Harbor AAA has some recommendations for drivers to help keep our roads safer, School starts back on August 24, but with summertime out come the bicycles and skateboards, and the following reminders truly apply every day. Slow Down – Please abide by the
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speed limit signs! This is especially important during school hours when you are in a school zone. Pedestrians are two-thirds less likely to be killed by a vehicle traveling at 25 mph versus 35 mph. Come to a Complete Stop – Check carefully (both ways) for crossing pedestrians and bicyclists. Research shows that one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones! Eliminate Distractions – Put down the phone! Forget about the food. Leave the radio be, and watch the road! Just taking your eyes off the road for two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. Oftentimes, kids emerge unexpectedly on the crosswalk and it is the driver’s responsibility to be alert. Reverse Responsibly – Remember to check all of your blind spots for children and pedestrians when reversing. Teach your children to never walk too closely behind a parked vehicle, never to play near or under a vehicle, and to never assume someone sees them. Watch for Bicycles – Children riding bikes are oftentimes unsteady and unpredictable. Please remember to slow down and give bicyclists at least three feet of passing distance between
your car and their bike. If your child is riding, remember to always get a proper fitting helmet! Talk to your Teen – The leading cause of death in teens is automobile accidents. Nearly one in four fatal crashes involve teen drivers during after school hours (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.). Find teen driving guidance and tips at TeenDriving.AAA.com. AAA of Palm Harbor has all of the back to school safety guidelines you need to prepare yourself and your children for pedestrian safety and awareness. In addition to the wealth of information available through AAA’s Drive Carefully campaign; the AAA Palm Harbor office has a full range of insurance packages to protect you and your family. AAA’s longstanding motto is “Expect Something More” and with AAA of Palm Harbor’s experienced staff and abundance of information, you can bet you’ll always receive the best. AAA of Palm Harbor is located at 32050 U.S. Highway 19 N and is open Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (727) 789-7850 or log on to www.aaa.com/palmharbor for more information.
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Don’t Miss RCI Flooring’s Summer Specials! By Katie Thomas Located in Palm Harbor, just behind Carrabbas Italian Grill on U.S. 19 North, you will find everything you need for your flooring projects at RCI Flooring. With the help of the RCI Flooring team, your home improvement project will be made simple and easy because RCI has all the necessary tools, knowledge and motivation to help you find the perfect flooring solution for your home or business. This summer is the perfect time to take advantage of savings at RCI Flooring! The store is holding its “From Our Family to Yours” Carpet Sale, which offers 50% off MSRP value on select Mohawk Carpets. You can also take advantage of $300 off of any flooring project that totals $3000 or more, and $100 off any flooring project that is valued at $1000 or more. This sale won’t last long, so don’t delay in visiting the RCI Flooring showroom. RCI Flooring also offers 0% interest-free financing with approved credit – that is zero money
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down and zero interest for all products the store offers. RCI Flooring has been serving homeowners and business owners in Palm Harbor and the surrounding area for over eight years with quality products and superior customer service. Chris Ramsay-Care and his wife Laura own RCI Flooring and live locally with their two lovely girls, Lili and Willow. They truly care about their customers and look forward to the opportunity to provide exceptional service. RCI Flooring’s reviews show that Chris is doing a great job. Cynthia Rasnick Portugal says, “Great service that feels like a gift... it makes us want to do business with the company over the long haul. Chris and his team handled my flooring purchase as if it was their own, taking time to help me choose the perfect product and working around my needs and some unforeseeables to ensure both a timely
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Chris and Laura invite you to come to take advantage of Summer Savings during RCI Flooring’s “From Our Family To Yours” Carpet Sale and professional installation. I could not be happier with the final product and can absolutely say that RCI ‘floored’ me with its great service!” RCI Flooring does not work with subcontractors, so you can rest assured that they have their own trusted and professional team working on your home or business. Customer Joe
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Perugini says, “We are so happy with our new flooring. Chris made this entire transaction a pleasant one for us. The installers Josh and Anthony were extremely professional, very neat, and did the job so quick and beautifully. We would highly recommend RCI to friends!” Whether you are interested in
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purchasing hardwood, wood laminate, tile or carpet for your floors, RCI Flooring carries top-of-the-line products from the best manufacturers in the industry – all at very competitive prices. Your home is a place of refuge – the place you and your family and friends can make memories and enjoy one another, and RCI Flooring makes it possible to create a comfortable atmosphere that is eye pleasing and easy
on the wallet! The RCI Flooring showroom is absolutely gorgeous and upon visiting, you will get a better idea of what is available and what will fit your budget and lifestyle. Kathleen Dunefsky was impressed with the RCI Flooring showroom, stating, “From the moment I walked into RCI Flooring I knew I would be doing business there; reason being Chris is a true gentleman and allowed me to look around at all of the differ-
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ent options of laminate flooring available. I decided on Parkay Handscraped Brazilian Cherry laminate. It was installed beautifully in my living/dining room by the professional RCI crew. If you are looking for service the way you used to remember it, then I would definitely recommend visiting RCI Flooring.” RCI Flooring offers free consultations with no obligation. You can expect to be impressed with top quality
products and superior service when working with RCI Flooring. RCI Flooring is located at 33937 US 19 N in Palm Harbor. Hours are Mon. – Thurs., from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Fri. and Sat.; closed on Sun. Please call (727) 786-7291 or log on to RCIFlooring.net for more information, and “Like” RCI Flooring on Facebook.
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Adding Value and Comfort to Your Home with Custom Designed Furniture Custom furniture may sound expensive, but with today’s technology and computerized woodworking equipment that is no longer the case. Personalized furniture is now available at very affordable prices and offered in a wide array of attractive colors and finishes. Home organization has benefited greatly from this trend. Custom closets are quickly becoming a standard option for homeowners. Improving the storage and organization in a closet can add as much as three times the usual capacity of the old standard rail and shelf. Beyond the benefits of extra storage, custom closets look great and can add value to the home. Additional benefits include finding clothing or accessory items faster, enough space to keep clothes neatly pressed instead of crushed and the additional room to add new clothes. With the high cost of construction utilizing the benefits of a wall
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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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ture easy lift mechanisms and use standard high quality mattresses that will offer the same great comfort as a standard bed. Home offices or study areas can be designed to fit specific needs and accommodate one or more users. With many options such as book
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cases, drop down tables, built in filing and storage a highly functional custom business or work center can be a great addition to any home. Areas such as the garage can be transformed with innovative storage solutions that can allow enough room for the car to get back into the
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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 profes-
sional 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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“Wild Fields” Continued from page 1 delicious, mindful and sustainable food options that nourish the body and fulfill the senses. By offering top quality products that are natural, organic and clean, Wild Fields Marketplace is able to bring the best of Mother Nature to your home. The store’s staff is impressive in their knowledge and training. From hands-on professional butchers to educated wellness directors who are available to answer any questions that customers may have about supplements, proper nutrition and natural body care - Wild Fields Marketplace’s helpful staff provides customers with a personalized experienced. Customer Kori Engler-Burns says, “Wild Fields has a great variety of organic foods and the best meats, hands down.” Another happy customer, Alison Whiteman Hubbard, says, “Wild Fields is our favorite butcher shop and so much more! Their prices are better than Publix, with more natural and organic varieties.” Indeed, the variety at Wild Fields Marketplace is astounding. You can even order a delicious smoothie to enjoy while you shop and get a natural boost for the day. Smoothies are made to order from the freshest fruit and vegetables, and there is locally made kombucha on tap – I tried the orange turmeric cinnamon kombucha brewed by a local Sarasota company and it was absolutely delicious and gave me the fermented probiotic boost I needed to feel great all day! In addition to fresh made smoothies, juices and kombucha, Wild Fields Marketplace offers a variety of café and deli items perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The café at Wild Fields has offerings that are fresh and healthy with everything from handcrafted sandwiches, soups and salads to warm, delicious flatbreads and even quiche. The bountiful salad bar entices you to make your own creation. Get it to go or eat in at the cafe’s cute seating area! Next time I visit, I will be trying the Sunset Glow Juice, composed of beets, lemons, carrots and apples along with the Sesame Seared Tuna BLT, which is made with the freshest sesame seared tuna loin with Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and wasabi aioli! The Wild Fields Mar-
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ketplace Café is reason enough to visit the store with its delicious menu that offers something for everyone. From delicious vegan options to menu items that can be prepared to meet special dietary needs, Wild Fields Marketplace Café has plenty of choices! Wild Fields Marketplace has some of the best cuts of meats available in Tampa Bay. With skilled butchers on site and buyers who are seafood connoisseurs, the glass cases in the meat and seafood department are beautifully arranged and stocked with only the very best. The beef, pork and chicken
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at the meat counter contain no hormones and no antibiotics, and selections are always fresh, never frozen. From grass-fed lamb to Angus certified filets, you’ll only find the best meats at Wild Fields and there always is a butcher there to help you with your selections. Customers love the shish kabobs available for grilling at the meat counter and they love the prices even more! The seafood is fresh and most is locally sourced from trusted fisherman that owner Doug Bebell uses for his own restaurant, Mystic Fish, which is
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next to Wild Fields Marketplace. General Manager Stephen Innocenzi says, “I have been at this location for 27 years. I worked here when the market was the Surf ‘n’ Turf and I am happy to be on this new journey with Wild Fields. We have great cuts of meat, organic produce and the freshest seafood. If you are looking to bring a culinary experience to your own kitchen - this is place to get all the top quality products you need.” Seafood choices at Wild Fields change regularly depending on what fish are in season and fresh from the
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Gulf. Customer Dave says, “Wild Fields is a fabulous wonderful environment with even better prices for the quality of product. From fresh caught snapper to Gulf shrimp and wild caught blue crab - this place is the only place to shop for seafood.” Kitchen Manager Billy gave me a brief overview of all the great produce and grocery items Wild Fields Marketplace has to offer. He started at the organic and locally sourced produce section stocked with everything you need. My eye was drawn to the three different types of kale, locally har-
vested tomatoes and beets fresh out of the earth. From grass-fed dairy products to probiotics and naturally made yogurt strains, you will find a great selection of goodies in Wild Fields’ cold foods area. There is an abundant selection of organic wine and beer at Wild Fields including many locally crafted brews. Wild Fields Marketplace has a huge selection of cold cut meats and gourmet cheeses to choose from so you can have your own cheese and charcuterie party at home. Wines and cheeses are stocked next to each other, so you can
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find the perfect match every time. The store carries all natural dry goods including gluten-free and vegan options, as well as bulk items for your basic cooking and snacking needs. Wild Fields Marketplace caters to people looking to live a healthier lifestyle and their options for healthy eating are truly endless! Wild Fields Marketplace is more than a grocery store and strives to be a one-stop-shop for all of your natural lifestyle needs. In addition to all their natural grocery selections, the store
offers supplements, vitamins, body care products, hygienic products and essential oils for aromatherapy. Nourish your body with fresh, safe and natural foods. Take advice from Wild Fields Marketplace and “Eat Wild. Live Well.” Wild Fields Marketplace is next to Mystic Fish Restaurant at The Shoppes at Cloverplace at 3235 Tampa Road in Palm Harbor. Log on to wildfieldsmarketplace.com or call 727-378-9453 for information.
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“Albert” Continued from page 1 that are really what the clients are paying for. I feel strongly that my personal attention and high standard of quality care is what has made my practice successful and so highly reviewed by our patients.” Dr. Albert is a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and has had a private practice since 2003. A graduate of East Lake High School who then earned his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from The University of Florida, Dr. Albert was honored by the University of Florida as an Outstanding Young Alumni, for his contributions to his profession and community in 2010. What’s more, Dr. Albert recently completed his term as President of the Florida Association of Orthodontics! He is a member of more dental associations than we have room to mention here, but what’s important to know is that Dr. Albert is on the cutting edge of the newest technology while staying educated on the latest techniques. It’s not just the patients who are happy, but their parents and families as well. With affordable treatment
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plans, a variety of finance options to fit every budget, and appointment times that work around busy family schedules, Albert Family Orthodontics is hard to beat! The Dampier family has three daughters receiving treatment at Albert Family Orthodontics, and said, “The girls had minimal discomfort after orthodontic adjustments. Our appointments ran right on schedule without long waits to be seen. Also, Dr. Albert always gave us parents an update personally on our daughters’ progress during treatment. Our experience in his office has been none less than extraordinary and we recommend that you go for an orthodontic consultation here and see for yourself.” Who Knew that Orthodontics was this Much Fun? I may be dating myself here, but when I was a kid, going to the orthodontist was not this much fun! At Albert Family Orthodontics, the waiting room is filled with big screen TVs, free WiFi access, video games and even a coffee and snack bar. It’s awesome. Past the waiting room and the super-hightech sign-in center, the orthodontic chairs are made of memory foam that makes getting orthodontic treatment a
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Dr. Albert and the staff of Albert Family Orthodontics on Red Nose Day whole lot more comfortable than it was way back when I was a kid! Beyond the patient creature comforts, Albert Family Orthodontics has contests that offer prizes that would make anyone grin. For example, every summer, Dr. Albert and his team offer their “Summer of Smiles” contest where patients have the opportunity
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to earn entries to win concert tickets! A few months ago, they were giving away tickets to the Garth Brooks concert! One lucky winner named Kim was even featured on ABC Action News for winning the tickets from Albert Family Ortho! When the concert was cancelled, Dr. Albert and his staff awarded Kim the monetary value of
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Dr. Jeremy Albert on a mission trip to Haiti in February 2015 the refund in cash – more than $600! Right now, patients are excited about possibly winning tickets to see Taylor Swift on Halloween night! Always upto-date on technology, patients can earn extra entries into the contest by participating on Facebook and using apps like Dubsmash! Speaking of Halloween, Albert Family Orthodontics offers a candy-buy-back every year, exchanging candy for money! In addition to the “Summer of
Smiles” and candy-buy-back, they also offer an incredible contest that benefits local schools called the “Making a Change” contest. Patients and students can go online and vote for their school to win up to $1,000! This year, Albert Family Orthodontics already awarded $1,000 to Seven Springs Middle School, and $250 to both Highland Lakes Elementary and Learning Lodge Academy.
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Making People Smile, Near & Far Dr. Albert is one of those rare human beings who is both involved in everything and completely humble about it at the same time. Obviously a doctor with heart, Dr. Albert was inspired by his church’s mission to help people in a remote part of Haiti. Cypress Meadows Community Church in Safety Harbor is trying to really help those people who don’t have access to basic things that we take for granted. Dr. Albert said, “This year I brought three other dental professionals with me. It’s a six-hour ride on dirt paths; it’s an eye-opening off-road experience to help people who need it.” Adding, “If we aren’t there helping, no one is.” Treating 160 patients and pulling 130 teeth, Dr. Jeremy Albert, Dr. Mark Mitchell, Dr. Matt Burton and Dr. T.J. Albert worked together to relieve pain in patients caused by dental issues. Dr. Albert explains, “We try to
save the teeth that we can, but sometimes in remote areas of the world, pulling diseased teeth is the definitive answer to the pain they’re going through.” Dr. Albert plans to return every February and bring as much help as he can. It’s this commitment to his patients, his local community, and the world beyond that makes Dr. Jeremy Albert a local treasure, and that’s a quite a lot to smile about! Albert Family Orthodontics is located at Trinity Professional Place, 1806 Short Branch Drive, Suite #102 in Trinity, and in Palm Harbor at 2445 Tampa Road, Suite A. Both locations are open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The offices can be reached at (727) 376-2770 (Trinity) and (727) 781- 7475 (Palm Harbor) or log on to albertfamilyortho.com for more information.
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