Vol. 8, Issue 8, August 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
Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Continues to Bring Advanced Dental Technologies to its Patients The integration of new technologies into dental practices allows us as dentists to get more involved in the medical side of oral health.” Dr. McCaslin’s practice, Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry has always been on the upside of advanced dental technologies. As a young professional dentist, Dr. McCaslin is dedicated to bringing the most innovative technology to her office for complete patient health. Her excitement and enthusiasm is palpable, as she talks about the recent advances in dental technologies. See “Expressions Dentistry” page 30
Discover the Difference and the Dedication at Trinity Family Physicians
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dog Days of Summer Brings Half Price Adoptions............3 SAT & ACT Exams................4 RAYS UP For Our Community..................10-11 Hot Tuna.......................12-13 National Rejuvenation Centers..14-15 Farrell Carpet Cleaning...18-19 Kids R Kids of Trinity.....22-23 Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties...........24 TCBY.............................26-27 ELHS Softball Update.........28
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Where do you place your own health when it comes to your personal priorities? Is it above choosing where to eat for dinner? Where to shop? Where to bank? If it’s not, it certainly should be. Not to seem overly dramatic, but at the end of the day, there’s nothing more important than your health, which is why you should choose doctors that will put your health first. Trinity Family Physicians treats medicine differently; instead of being a number or a chart, you’re treated like family. Convenient to East Lake, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, New Port Richey, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes and more, Trinity Family Physicians is lo-
cated at the corner of Trinity Boulevard and Duck Slough Boulevard, and offers a personalized approach that is refreshing in our current healthcare environment. Taking the time necessary to give each patient their best care, it is no surprise that the doctors and staff at Trinity Family Physicians have earned the respect and the business of so many patients in and around our area. The Trinity Family Physicians aren’t just doctors, they’re my doctors. I count on them when I have a health concern, when I don’t feel well, and when I need answers. They are there when I need them, and I count on them to help me get well and stay well.
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Located on Ridgemoor Boulevard in East Lake, Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is leading the way in innovation and up-to-theminute care in the dental profession. Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry sets the bar high for dental services with a comfortable office, a professional team and the convenience of extended evening and Saturday hours. Pair all of that with the new dental technologies that Lyndsay H. McCaslin, DMD continues to provide to her patients, and it is an easy choice
to turn to Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry for optimal oral health. Dr. McCaslin believes that our mouths are the gateway to the body – meaning a healthy mouth is directly relative to a healthy body. Dr. McCaslin’s work over the past nine years has opened her eyes to the major transformations taking place in dentistry. “Everyday dentistry is no longer about grinding teeth,” says Dr. McCaslin. “We are taking our ability to look at the mouth, head and neck, to apply it to health issues that may arise in the future or may already pre-exist.
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Cool Discounts for Dog Days of Summer! If you’d like a little more love in your day, and are thinking of getting a pet, there is no better time than now to adopt! During the entire month of August, Pinellas County Animal Services is celebrating the “Dog Days of Summer” by offering reduced adoption rates. As part of the month-long celebration, the adoption fee is reduced to $25 for large dogs and for cats, and $40 for puppies and small breeds. All dogs and cats that are up for adoption receive a medical checkup, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control and microchipping. As part of the adoption, the required Pinellas County license is also provided. 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 is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the adoption center closing at 5:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and serv-
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
ices include adoptions. Rabies vaccinations are administered on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The facility is closed on all Pinellas County holidays. For information on how to adopt, donate or volunteer, join
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Pinellas County Animal Services on Facebook. Learn more about the shelter; log on to pinellascounty.org/animalservices, or call (727) 582-2600. The lost or found pets hotline is (727) 582-2604.
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SAT AND ACT EXAMS As we get ready for 2015 and 2016, following are the key dates for the SAT and ACT Examinations. Please note that the current SAT will be used until March 5, 2016. The PSAT Exam on October 13th will be in the New SAT Exam format. FALL EXAM SCHEDULES: ACT … September 12th, October 24th, December 12th. SAT … October 3rd, November 7th, December 5th. RISING JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES … The PSAT Exam is quite different from past PSAT. Specifically, the questions are from the New SAT Exam series. If you want to do your best on this exam, the only qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarships, contact me about my New SAT and PSAT Prep Class. ACT EXAM NOW BECOMING PREFERRED … Students and parents are now preferring to prepare for the ACT Exam for four major reasons: (1) It is equally acceptable to colleges and universities as the current or New SAT Exam. Second, in my opinion, it is easier than the New SAT Exam. Third, if you take the ACT
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Exam then colleges and universities do not require you also take any SAT Subject Exams. Fourth, it is a known quantity with admissions officers, while anything new such as the New SAT Exam takes a few years to build confidence through a track record. SPECIAL RESOURCE FOR ALL MY STUDENTS … Each will receive a copy, as part of class materials, of my new, 100+ page Compendium with the following sections: SECTION 1: SAT and ACT Exam Dates: 2015 – 2016 SECTION 2: Negotiating with Colleges (has helped save $1,000 to $10,000 a year in college costs) SECTION 3: Selected Articles Why are College Costs so High? … How Can a Freshman “Survive and Thrive” … Major Reasons Students Do Not Score at their full potential on the SAT and ACT Exams and what we can do about it … FASFA: What it is, Why it is important, and How to use it to your maximum advantage … AP Classes or Dual Enrollment … Ten Best Colleges offering free tuition (and more)
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SECTION 4: College Admissions: Ten Outstanding College Application Essays and Roadmap to College SECTION 5: College Information - SAT and ACT Scores: Ivy League and Florida, University Information for Florida Public and Private Schools, Ivy League, Top 25, Service Academies, and Top Liberal Arts Schools SECTION 6: How to Write Excellent AP Language and Composition Essays (Synthesis, Rhetorical, Argument) Please feel free to contact me at 727-253-0639 or wwa0811@mykolab.com. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve 200 – 350 points on the SAT superscore, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to eight of the top ten universities in the country, fifteen of the top twenty-five, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn,
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Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Air Force and Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan - New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice, and has been tutoring for five years.
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“RAYS UP For Our Community” Energizing Tampa Bay with the Magic of Rays Baseball! By Katelyn Thomas There are many reasons we love our Tampa Bay Rays! Of course, there are the games, where every inning has its white-knuckled, yellout-loud moments and the breaks are filled with laugh-out-loud antics that keep the live audience participating. There is no doubt, as you watch them heat up the diamond, that the Rays players have their heads and their hearts in the game. Furthermore, they have put their hearts into the Tampa Bay community and have put their heads together to make a real difference for the people living here.
Spanning the organization from the players to the management, the Tampa Bay Rays make it their team mission to stay active, both on and off the diamond. The Rays organization is much more than entertainment and finely tuned athleticism – though we do love that! From the players and their families to the corporate employees, the Rays are dedicated to making a difference in the community. One way that the Rays have been a positive force in Tampa Bay is through the Rays Baseball Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that supports youth education development. The Tampa Bay Rays and their support team continually
pitch in to help families and individuals in our community through charities, volunteer programs and partnership affiliates. This Summer: RAYS UP For Our Community! Most recently, the Rays created a new campaign called “RAYS UP for Our Community.” Launched on June 1st and lasting until September 20th, the “RAYS UP for Our Community” campaign focuses on four key areas – Kids, Heroes, Health and Education. Additionally, every game during each two-week campaign flight will highlight a partner agency “Everyday MVP” on the telecast and social media.
The four key areas of focus each have a Rays team ambassador, including pitchers Chris Archer and Matt Moore, manager Kevin Cash and infielder Evan Longoria. Each campaign has a deep personal meaning for them. Tampa Bay Rays president Brian Auld says, “We enter the 10th year of Stu Sternberg’s ownership with a renewed focus on our mission to energize our community through the magic of Rays baseball. The ‘RAYS UP For Our Community’ campaign celebrates our community partners and helps share their successes with a wider audience.” Rays pitcher Chris Archer “threw out the first pitch” on the
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new campaign with RAYS UP for Kids on June 1st. Archer dedicates his time and support to programs that focus on kids in the communities of Tampa Bay, and he is a mentor and advocate for children. As part of RAYS UP for Kids, each of the 5,600 students who celebrated their graduation at Tropicana Field received vouchers for four tickets to any Rays game in the homestand from June 9th –16th. Matt Moore heads up the RAYS UP for Heroes campaign from June 29th to July 12th. Matt chose RAYS UP for Our Heroes, stating, “Baseball is our national pastime but we wouldn’t be able to enjoy it without the great men and women who protect us. I grew up on an Air Force base so I know firsthand that American heroes, like my dad, sacrifice every day to keep us safe. Your Tampa Bay Rays are committed to energizing our community through the magic of Rays’ baseball and supporting those who give so much for our freedom. Join us as we rally our community around active duty military, Veterans, first responders and their families.” RAYS UP for Heroes highlights the “Everyday MVPs” in our community to thank them for their service and dedication to the safety of our community. For the period of August 2–16, the “RAYS UP for Our Community” campaign switches to Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash’s focus, RAYS UP for Health. Cash and the Rays organization is inspired to promote health within the community and give thanks to healthcare professionals in the Tampa Bay area. With his daughter born with a congenital heart condition, Kevin Cash has experienced that we have another sector of heroes in Tampa Bay – the ones who look after our health. Cash will be working with Rays’ partners to raise awareness for health in our community with RAYS UP for Health! Rays ambassador Evan Longoria will RAYS UP for Education. The RAYS UP for Education part of the RAYS UP for Our Community campaign will last from September 7th until September 20th. Since 2006, the Rays Baseball Foundation has
teamed with the Tampa Bay Times to promote “Reading with the Rays– –Read Your Way to the Ball Park,” made possible through a partnership with public library systems. Evan Longoria sponsors “Reading with the Rays,” which, because of his sponsorship, has grown to nine counties with more than 20,000 children participating annually. He is passionate about supporting children’s education and continues to find ways to make “Reading with the Rays” excel. Evan Longoria and the Rays received the Outstanding Business Partner of the Year from the Florida Literacy Coalition and will receive the 2015 Friend of Newspaper in Education Award from the Florida Press Education Services on July 23rd. Longoria’s dedication to education is outstanding.
How Do You RAYS UP? So, the question is, “How Do You RAYS UP?” The Rays want to hear from you! There are “Everyday MVPs” of all ages in Tampa Bay who set out to make a difference for others, and the Rays want to hear your stories. All summer long, fans are encouraged to submit stories answering the question, “How do YOU Rays Up?” If you are an “Everyday MVP” then join the big leagues and tell the Rays what you are doing to make a difference in Tampa Bay. Log on to www.raysbaseball.com/raysup to be inspired to RAYS UP for Our Community! You also can check out #RaysUp on Twitter and Instagram!
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Rays Pitcher Chris Archer is the Ambassador for RAYS UP for Kids
Rays Infielder Evan Longoria sponsors “Reading with the Rays” and is the Rays Ambassador for RAYS UP for Education
Rays Pitcher Matt Moore shows support for First Responders, Veterans and Active Duty Military in the RAYS UP for Heroes campaign
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Hot Tuna Offers the Very Best in Culinary Perfection! By Matthew Selby Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille is the perfect summer spot to tantalize your taste buds in a way that’s only describable as “perfection on a plate!” Convenient to all of East Lake, Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille is located at 3689 Tampa Road in Oldsmar. Since opening just over two years ago, owner Hanh Ho has made a big splash in the local restaurant market. “We are very lucky to live in an area with so many delicious restaurants to choose from,” says Jason, a regular here at Hot Tuna. “I absolutely love Oriental cuisine and consider myself as a bit of a ‘sushi snob.’ While I do enjoy a handful of sushi places here in the Bay, nothing compares to the freshness and taste of the rolls here at Hot Tuna.” The seared Ahi Tuna at Hot Tuna is perfectly seasoned with Asian seven-spice and miso-garlic drizzle and is out of this world! Hot Tuna’s menu will put a smile on your face. Offering so much more than their famous sushi, Hot Tuna’s diverse selection of
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culinary delights has someting for every taste and palate. Many times when a patron walks into what they think is primarily a sushi joint they don’t expect to be wowed by the other items on the menu. At Hot Tuna, you’ll absolutely be blown away by your experience. The steak, for example, is definitely one of my favorite items on the menu! It’s a perfect 12-ounce USDA Choice center-cut New York Strip, served with a shiitake teriyaki glaze. Sushi at its Finest! Sushi rolls at Hot Tuna are consistently delicious and can be very healthy depending on the options you choose. The menu has a great selection of rolls but if you are looking to change up a specific roll, they will also accommodate you to create exactly what it is you desire. Hot Tuna has so many different and amazing rolls to choose from, it may be the hardest decision you will have to make all day! If you want my recommendation, try the Volcano Roll. I personally cannot visit
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Hot Tuna without ordering this roll! So, even if you think you might not like sushi, I can almost guarantee you will find something that you’ll love. But, if I’m wrong, and sushi really isn’t your thing, not to worry, because Hot Tuna has plenty of other options to satisfy your hunger! Their selection of appetizers alone is grandiose – from lettuce wraps, chicken wings, mussels and eggrolls to panko crusted crab cakes, crab Rangoon and steamed edamame, Hot Tuna offers a little bit of everything. The menu is just as extensive,
with options from the land, sea and sky, including specialty salads and sushi choices, as well as hearty entrées featuring lobster, steak, teriyaki bowls and so much more! Sushi Happy Hour: Every Monday through Friday, 5 – 7 p.m., Hot Tuna has Sushi Happy Hour, which features 15 different Classic Rolls for $4 each, $1 nigiri (with rice) pieces and $2 sashimi (no rice). *Sushi Happy Hour specials are for dining in only; there is a $10 minimum order. Lunch Specials: Hot Tuna has great lunch specials from 11 a.m. until
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2 p.m. during weekdays, making it an excellent choice for an affordable and healthy midday meal. So what are you waiting for? Text your pals and meet at Hot Tuna for lunch! Half-Price Appetizers: Every Monday through Friday, from 8 p.m. until close, Hot Tuna features halfprice appetizers paired with two-forone Sake-tinis and Sake Sangria, $2 domestics, $3 imports and $2 house wines. If you are looking to tantalize your taste buds with culinary perfection, stop in and find a new favorite
dining spot at Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille, where you’ll find excellent taste, beautiful presentation, attentive service and a fun, contemporary vibe. Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille is located at 3689 Tampa Road in Oldsmar. Hours: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–10 p.m. on Mon – Thurs.; from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–10:30 p.m. on Fri.; from 12 – 10:30 p.m. on Sat.; and 12–9 p.m. on Sun. Hot Tuna can be reached at (813) 818-TUNA. Log on to www.HotTunaSushi.com for the full menu!
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Dr. Bartley Kerr Publishes RejuveNation and National Rejuvenation Centers Goes Global By Julie Kanehl National Rejuvenation Centers has been a highly sought after destination for people who have heard about Dr. Bartley Kerr, DC and his research into nutrition, hormone balance, genetics, exercise and the combination of all of the above. Patients fly in from all over the world because they don’t want to just feel “okay,” they want to feel great. More importantly they want a doctor they can trust, one who will take the time to do the research required for each individual patient, and create a completely personalized approach, one that is based on blood work, hormone levels and real science. While hormone replacement therapy isn’t necessarily new, National Rejuvenation Centers offers something completely unique to their patients, and that’s using 100 percent hormone replacement therapy that’s based on your own body’s unique biology to help you feel like you did in your twenties! Seriously! It’s called opti-
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mum hormone replacement. Knocking it out of the park and bringing education about optimum hormone replacement therapy to the world, Dr. Kerr’s book RejuveNation, published just this spring, is already a Best Seller on Amazon.com. Now more people than ever before are becoming familiar with Dr. Kerr’s unique approach, and National Rejuvenation Centers (commonly called NRC), located at 34254 US Highway 19 in Palm Harbor, is at the center of it all. Knowing all along that he wanted to help people live healthier lives, Dr. Kerr graduated with his bachelor’s degree from USF, and then earned his DC degree from Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri. Combining his love of healthy living and his passion for nutrition and exercise, he started to study hormone balance, genetics and how everything works together. Opening his own practice in 2000, Dr. Kerr’s enthusiasm coupled with his dedication to carefully manage
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each patient’s hormone levels carefully with his team of medical physicians and staff, has been a huge game changer for hundreds of patients, from members of his own family to worldrenowned former athletes. Jan Stephenson, a worldrenowned LPGA golfer and athlete, said, “I’ve worked out my whole life,
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and when I turned 55 no matter how much I trained I wasn’t getting much stronger, and was getting flabby no matter what I did. After starting the program with Dr. Kerr, I sleep better, I don’t have any night sweats, and I’m stronger.” RejuveNation is garnering fivestar reviews like this: “Are you in your
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success stories. Dr. Kerr does a great job at communicating the information in a fun way without too much medical jargon. This book can be used as a guide by both doctors and patients.” Paul Arnold, MD said this about RejuveNation, “I highly recommend this book. It is an ‘easy read’ book with a wealth of knowledge. As a Urologist, I treat many patients with low testosterone. For patients that are seeking rejuvenation medicine, I refer them to read Dr. Kerr’s book. Dr. Kerr has done a great job. It is a complete and informative book on rejuvenation medicine.”
40s-60s? Do you complain of apathy, fatigue, sleep difficulties, and/or weight gain? Do you long for the energy and vitality of your youth? If yes, then this book was written for you. Learn from Dr. Kerr and how his approach to Restoration Medicine will have you feeling like a twenty-something. See how hormone optimization, diet, and exercise all come together to transform the lives of people just like you with many real-people
Dr. Kerr & The NRC is a Game Changer Dr. Kerr, who was on his first of many television appearances, is incredibly excited about it all, because helping people to feel their best is something he’s truly passionate about. For those of us who just don’t have that pep in our step anymore, Dr. Kerr has the answer. One patient said, “If you are young and feel old, or old and feel your age and think there is nothing you can do about it – think again. It is my pleasure to recommend that you contact Dr. Kerr at National Rejuvena-
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tion Centers and experience, as I did, what I consider a miracle transformation in my health, appearance and sexual potency which amazingly was achieved in only a few short months.” Dr. Kerr explains on his blog, “Oftentimes when I meet new patients or potential patients, their fascination lies into bio-identical hormone replacement and if it is right for them. I explained to them that if it is deemed that they are deficient in certain hormones and they are replaced, they will feel much better. When people feel better, they have the ability to be more active. To take advantage of this new energy and to enhance the results of optimal hormone levels, I recommend exercise protocols specific to the goals of the patient.” National Rejuvenation Centers uses state-of-the-art techniques in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to safely balance hormone levels of patients over the age of 35 to that of a healthy and athletic twenty-year-old, which is what makes all the difference. Combining nutrition and personalized exercise plans with the hormone replacement therapy, patients feel a world of difference in just a matter of weeks. The best part? Besides feeling like you’re 20 again? Unlike many hormone replacement clinics, treatment at NRC is designed to be affordable. One female patient said, “I have never felt better. I have lost weight naturally and kept it off. Most of all, my whole outlook on life and my
every day mood is great. No more hot flashes, no more mood swings. I love life again and have as much energy as I did before menopause. I feel fabulous!” Another patient had this to say about RejuveNation, “If you’re considering hormone treatment combined with an exercise program, this book is straight forward and an informative read on the subjects. I’m actually a patient of Dr. Kerr and have been for nearly three years. Dr. Kerr’s years of research, personal experiences and knowledge have produced one of the world’s foremost experts on a subject often confused and misunderstood by many. If your location makes visiting his National Rejuvenation Center in Florida impractical, this book is your next best option.” Luckily for us, Dr. Kerr and the NRC are right here in our area! Weight loss, an increased sex-drive, a more positive outlook, and the energy to enjoy life again – that is what patients at NRC are reporting. RejuveNation, Dr. Kerr’s new book is available online at Amazon.com or at the NRC office. National Rejuvenation Centers is located at 34254 US Hwy. 19 N in Palm Harbor. Office hours are Mon., Wed. and Fri., from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Tues., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call (727) 785-5652 and log on to www.nationalrejuvenationcenters.com for more information.
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Call Farrell Carpet Cleaning for Carpet, Upholstery and Tile Cleaning…and Just About Everything Else! By Kim Thomas Nothing feels better underfoot than truly clean floors and who doesn’t love the freshness and renewed life of thoroughly cleaned upholstery! With Farrell Carpet Cleaning at your service, you will feel like you have new carpet, tile and upholstery! Farrell Carpet Cleaning is licensed and insured and can handle everything from the aftermath of party spills to cleaning the flooring of large commercial buildings. Like the other Team Farrell companies, Farrell Carpet Cleaning is committed to maintaining its great reputation and building a business based on referrals and repeat customers. All technicians at Farrell Carpet Cleaning are trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), which is an internationally recognized organization that sets the industry standard worldwide. Farrell’s technicians are certified in carpet and
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upholstery cleaning, water and flood restoration, odor control, and tile and stone cleaning. Through their training and certification, the professionals at Farrell Carpet Cleaning know how to properly care for and protect flooring and fabrics of all types. The company even cleans Oriental rugs, which are taken off-site for proper cleaning and drying and then they are protectively wrapped and delivered safely back home to you. Farrell Carpet Cleaning wants to make your life easier by providing the services that you need.
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An online tool on the website, FarrellCarpetCleaning.com, allows you to choose from the menu of services, get a quote and set up an appointment with a technician.
One Call Can Do it All with Team Farrell! Farrell Carpet Cleaning is just one part of the group of companies that make up Team Farrell. “We want to be the sole source provider for customers,” says Farrell Carpet and Tile Cleaning COO Tom Persinger. “From building and roof-
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ing, to AC, electrical, plumbing, to maintenance and maid services, we want to be the one company that does it all for our customers.” With a fleet of more than 60 vehicles, Team Farrell services customers throughout the Tampa Bay Area. You may think that to maintain your home or office in all needs – from large-scale building and remodeling projects, to air conditioning and heating needs, and from tile, carpet and upholstery cleaning to a weekly or biweekly cleaning and landscaping/lawn service – you would need a list of numbers for a
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members to its team and new service companies including: Farrell Carpet and Tile Cleaning, Farrell Outdoor Services and Farrell Air Conditioning, as well as Ms. Twister, which focuses on providing residential and commercial cleaning services. Another division, Farrell Rescue, is there for customers to help with fire, water or mold damage.
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Tom and Jill Persinger are not only dedicated to providing their clients with the highest level of quality customer service, but are also committed to building a better community! lot of different companies, right? Not with the Farrell companies. Team Farrell truly does it all and is proud to be accredited with the Better Business Bureau and advertises its rave reviews from Angie’s List and Home Advisor. Already well-known throughout
Tampa Bay for stellar service as a roofing, building and remodeling contractor and as a home maintenance and service provider with Farrell Roofing and Farrell Home Services, the growing Port Richey based company has recently added more professional
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Team Farrell started with one focus – roofing. A roofing contractor, Steve Farrell had a strong work ethic and an even stronger commitment to have things done right and with his wife Tina at the helm, Farrell Roofing was founded in 2006. With the Farrells in charge of providing the type of stellar services that they’d want for themselves, the company quickly became successful, and their customers began requesting more services. In 2011, contractor Rich Allen joined Team Farrell with a focus on Farrell Home Services. More recently, Tom and Jill Persinger joined Team Farrell. The Persingers were first neighbors of the Farrells and then customers. Chatting one day, Tom mentioned wanting to do something with the blank canvas of his and Jill’s vast front yard. He had the right neighbor in Farrell! “I’ve got a team of people,” said Steve. With Team Farrell on the job, the Persinger’s yard now features a man-made pond, fountains, and a stone bridge perfect for hanging out with the neighbors! Jill and Tom both had career backgrounds that were a good fit for the services that the Farrell companies wanted to add. Jill is a Florida State University graduate with a degree in Marketing. After graduating, she immediately went to work in sales for a large commercial janitorial company.
She worked her way up to the position of senior vice president with the company. Now, Jill is co-owner with Tina Farrell of Farrell Carpet and Tile Cleaning, and she is one of the owners of Ms. Twister, along with her husband Tom, Tina Farrell, and Sophie Anastassiou. Tom Persinger knows a lot about managing teams to provide great service. His background includes being VP of Operations for 38 school districts in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, before becoming COO of Atlanta-based One Source Facility Services. Steve Farrell and Tom Persinger are partners in Farrell Air Conditioning. Team Farrell not only is committed to providing for every home maintenance need of its customers; the company is committed to building a better community. Farrell Home Services and its sister companies support more than 40 Tampa Bay Area charities. More than that, if you use Ms. Twister cleaning services for anything from a one-time cleaning to weekly or bi-weekly cleaning, you can feel good knowing that Ms. Twister donates a portion of its profits from every job to support local Pasco County breast cancer programs. Ms. Twister is currently installing a special program where they will offer free cleaning for patients who are undergoing breast cancer treatment. For a sparkling clean carpet, tile and upholstery, and stellar customer service, please call Farrell Carpet Cleaning at (727) 772-7553 (SPARKLE), or log on to FarrellCarpetCleaning.com. Farrell Carpet Cleaning is located at 6840-B Commerce Avenue in Port Richey. Log on to www.GoTeamFarrell.com for more information about other Farrell companies.
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Kids R Kids of Trinity Provides Nurturing Care & Innovative Learning to Inspire Love for Learning By Katie Thomas Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Trinity is beautifully equipped with everything your child needs to feel secure, happy, socialized and inspired to learn. Enrolling babies as young as six weeks and children up to age twelve, Kids R Kids of Trinity specializes in providing not only the nurturing that babies, toddlers and growing children need, but also innovative and effective educational programs that inspire a love for learning. Centrally located on Trinity Boulevard, to serve East Lake, New Port Richey, Trinity, Lutz and Odessa, Kids R Kids of Trinity is a smart choice for a smarter child with newly founded programs that are proven to work including: an AdvancedED™ Accredited curriculum, Interactive Technology , Regular Assessments, Brain Waves™ Curriculum and STEAM AHEAD™ Continuous Curriculum. At Kids R Kids of Trinity, the
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children are provided innovative learning tools to help them reach their highest potential. With its many programs that inspire a love of learning from infancy to preteen years, Kids R Kids is a place where Kids R Problem Solvers, Kids R Adventurous, Kids R Innovative, Kids R Creative and Kids R Priority! The first five years of a child’s development are crucially important and Kids R Kids Learning Academy strives to bring out the best in each individual child. Kids R Kids of Trinity is the second location for owners and is newly constructed and opened midMay this year. Owner Anitha Thomas says, “The first location, ‘Kids R Kids of Meadow Pointe,’ which we opened during 2006 has been very successful with 250–280 kids enrolled throughout the year. We have had one of the highest rated VPK programs in the Wesley Chapel/ New Tampa area and hope to have the same success in Trinity by provid-
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Kids R Kids of Trinity is currently enrolling but space is limited so don’t delay in securing a spot for your child at this beautiful learning academy ing the high quality programs we promise our parents.” Anitha, a Tampa resident, has been married for 23+ years and has two teenage children. She received her Masters in Physics and worked with a large firm in Tampa as a Database Developer before opening the first Kids R Kids Learning Academy in 2006. Anitha says, “I grew up in a family of educators and school own-
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ers. I am very hands-on with the operation of the schools and I love working with children in our program. I enjoy decorating the classrooms to meet the age-appropriate practices for each age group, as well as supporting my staff to come up with new ideas to keep children engaged during the day. I don’t believe in children having boring or stressful time in our program. I love to come
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to work and stay active. It is very rewarding seeing the children thrive in our programs.” Anitha raves about her Kids R Kids staff at the Trinity location. “We have been very lucky to find some great staff in New Port Richey,” says Anitha. “We currently have more than ten employees, many of them with CDA certifications and AA degrees. Ms. Alice is our director, has a BS in Elementary Education, and brings the experience of managing large schools for over seventeen years. Ms. Kristy, our assistant director, also bring over seventeen years of experience in the childcare industry to our program. Put simply, Kids R Kids of Trinity is a place for kids to be a part of a
program that enhances their lives, while giving parents peace of mind. Anitha says, “Kids R Kids caters to parents who have to go to work and need a place where their children can be safe while getting the best education and have it feel like home. We offer a combination of daycare and preschool services. With healthy breakfasts and healthy lunches offered as part of our program, parents can be sure of children’s health and nutritional needs being met through our program, as well as their educational needs.” Kids R Kids – A Fun Place to Grow and Learn! Making sure that the children feel safe and happy is a priority at Kids R
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Kids. “We cater to social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of children,” says Anitha Thomas. “We are an inclusive program, catering to children with developmental delays as well. We have computers, ABC Mouse and Spanish as part of our curriculum. Our goal is to provide a healthy and happy environment for our students through our programs’ guided curriculum.” Kids R Kids offers several different educational courses for different age groups including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, before and after school care, and summer school programs. Kids R Kids is not your average childcare facility. Anitha elaborates, “We have a strong curriculum. We also have an open door policy for parents, meaning they can come in during the school hours at any time to be a part of the classroom environment. Parents can also join the children for lunch or breakfast. Parents also has the privilege
to watch the classrooms online (www.watchmegrow.com) from home or work, just to check in on their kids.” Kids R Kids Learning Academy is active in the community throughout the year and plans to do more as they grow within the Trinity community. Anitha says, “Our schools work with LLS (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society), St. Jude’s Cancer Center and Metropolitan Ministries. During 2014, Kids R Kids of Meadow Pointe raised more than ten thousand dollars for these organizations and our hope is to raise at least ten thousand dollars every year for these organizations. Kids R Kids Of Meadow Pointe has been very successful in supporting these organizations during last ten years and we are very proud of our parents and kids who help us to support our community. We do hope to do more. We are also looking to add an autism-related organization to our list of charities to help raise money and awareness.” Kids R Kids of Trinity is currently open for enrollment and has limited space available. Most of the classrooms will be open by August 15th at Kids R Kids of Trinity and teachers will begin implementing the curriculum on August 24th. The future looks bright for Kids R Kids of Trinity and for the children who are in attendance. Anitha Thomas and the wonderful Kids R Kids staff encourage parents to get involved and express what they would like to see in their child’s care and education. Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Trinity is located at 11081 Trinity Boulevard in New Port Richey. Call (727) 376-5437 for enrollment questions or log on to www.krktrinity.com for more information on programs and curriculums offered.
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Choose Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties for the Best Products in the Industry By Julie Kanehl Is your master bathroom the beautiful oasis that it should be? Do you watch home renovation shows and imagine how pampered you would feel if you, too, could transform the most personal space in your house into a room that you’ll love? You can! Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties in Tarpon Springs has experts on hand at their spacious showroom that can help turn your bathroom into your favorite room in the house. Truly a spectacular showroom, Tarpon Springs Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties features the finest plumbing fixtures and lighting in the industry. Just like those coveted transformations that you see on TV and in home décor magazines, a visit with the knowledgeable people at Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties will open your eyes to the ways your old bathroom can be easily transformed into a space that suits your own unique, personal style. From creating a spa-like environment in your master bathroom, to updating a guest bath, Hydrologic Plumbing can have your family and friends thinking you’ve won a spot on their favorite do-ityourself reality TV show. Far more than a jaw-dropping showroom, Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties is the largest wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies in the Tampa Bay Area, working with everyone from contractors and builders to homeowners like you and me. Established in 2010, Hydrologic Plumbing Supplies has five convenient
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Tampa Bay Area locations including the one in Tarpon Springs, at 41916 U.S. Highway 19 N, just south of Holiday, making it a convenient destination for customers all over northern Pinellas and southern Pasco counties. Lois Pollock is the showroom manager at the Tarpon Springs location and has been working in this field for more than 25 years. Lois says, “Our service is just outstanding. We listen to our customers’ needs and build friendly relationships with them. If you’re looking for quality, professionalism, extreme honesty and fair pricing, then come see us here at Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties. Hydrologic truly is on the cutting edge of the industry.” Their immense 11,000-sq.-ft. showroom features a wide spectrum of styles and tastes to update your space. From modern and contemporary fixtures to ornate, Mediterranean styles, once you visit Hydrologic in Tarpon Springs, it’s safe to say that you won’t be visiting those big box stores to look
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at sinks and light fixtures ever again. That’s because Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties has everything those huge home improvement stores have, plus so much more! Customers love the helpful staff. One happy Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties customer said of her experience with sales associate Cathy Goodwin, “What a professional! Cathy was a joy to work with. I just want to send a big “Thanks” for the awesome job Cathy did in the plumbing selection for my new home. I sincerely appreciate your quick response and follow-up.” Sarah Barber, of Renovations Home Center, writes, “We were so pleased to have Eva, come to our showroom in an attempt to offer their assistance on the many bathroom and kitchen renovations that we do. From day one, everyone from Hydrologic had extreme professionalism and has always paid close attention to detail whether working with me personally,
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or one of our customers. They are extremely helpful and responsive from start to finish of any project that we send their way. We feel very fortunate to be able to work with this company and highly recommend them on a daily basis – not to mention, their showroom is absolutely beautiful!” This company’s dedication to hiring a knowledgeable sales staff that can make the process as easy as possible combined with their 100 percent satisfaction guarantee makes Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties a premier destination for your bathroom building and remodeling needs. Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties is located at 41916 U.S. Hwy 19 N in Tarpon Springs. To schedule an appointment, please call 727-565-4700. The showroom is open Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Sat. Log on to www.hydrodc.com for more information.
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TCBY –– Cool Treats for Hot Days By Dara Tucker Nearly four summers ago Trinity became home to the first TCBY SelfServe on the West Coast of Florida. Owners Patti and Jay Silar opened the store with their daughter Jenifer SilarMills, who is the store’s marketing manager. The idea of opening the Trinity location came quickly to Patti and Jay when they visited a TCBY Self-Serve store in Charlotte, North Carolina. The amazing taste makes it hard to believe the frozen yogurt is 96, 98 or 100 percent fat free. The couple knew it was a great business to bring back home to Trinity, where our hot days make cool treats even more scrumptious. TCBY, also known as “The Country’s Best Yogurt,” originally opened in 1981, and is the oldest frozen yogurt company in the United States. The company has high health and quality standards that appeal to Patti Silar who is a retired RN. Patti says, “TCBY takes pains to purchase products that are high quality. Fruit is sanitized to meet TCBY requirements, and we don’t use frozen fruit because it turns to mush on your yogurt. Our fruit are
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in their own juices instead of syrup.” Jay Silar adds, “Our yogurts are kosher and Halal certified. We want to meet our customers’ needs.” TCBY’s yogurt is delicious, smooth and creamy. The possibilities of flavor combinations and toppings seem endless, but you many not have known it has great nutritional value, too. TCBY has super frozen yogurts (Super Fro-Yo), which is a new classification of frozen yogurt that sets a high standard for nutrition within the frozen yogurt industry. To qualify as a Super Fro-Yo, TCBY’s frozen yogurts meet or exceed (based on a four oz., half-cup serving) having at least three grams of fiber, seven types of live and active cultures, four grams of protein, and 20 percent daily value of vitamin D and calcium. The fiber and probiotics in TCBY yogurt help you feel satisfied and aid your body in digestion, boosting your general health. Vitamin D and calcium are also essential for bone and muscle health. The protein in TCBY yogurt contains amino acids that help proper muscle maintenance. Eating healthy has never tasted so good! Summer Martin truly values hav-
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TCBY’s friendly employees are always available to help you with a sample ing healthy dessert options. She says, “We love the Trinity TCBY. Our daughter has insulin resistance and it is hard to find a low sugar option for dessert. TCBY always carries a no sugar added flavor and would let us know when it arrived. The staff at TCBY is so friendly and treated us like their extended family. When it came time for my daughter’s birthday she
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couldn’t imagine having it anywhere else than at TCBY and several of the staff were there to wish her a Happy Birthday. When we found out that we were moving to a different town, the staff got together to say goodbye and even gave us a going away card! They always went above-and-beyond to offer great customer service. We love our Trinity TCBY!”
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Trinity’s TCBY is bright and fun, with a textured wall that changes colors. Between the music, bright colors, and cheerful staff, Patti, Jay and Jenifer have created an atmosphere that’s perfect for enjoying a treat. Unsure which of the ten flavors you should try? Don’t worry! An employee is happy to give you a sample. You don’t need to decide on just one flavor either. You can fill your 16 or 25 oz. cup with as little or as much as the cup can hold. Bananas are available to turn your frozen yogurt into a banana split. If
you don’t like your flavors mixing, cup dividers can be used to separate them. The ten available flavors rotate or change periodically, but there is always a no-sugar-added option and a nonmilk based option. For example, Silk™ Coconut Milk and Silk™ Chocolate Almond Milk are the current nondairy options available. In the upcoming months additional frozen yogurt flavors TCBY will be carrying include English Toffee, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip Mint and Apricot. After you dispense your frozen yogurt, head over to the topping bar, which has over 45 different toppings to choose from, including fresh fruit and crushed Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. There are plenty of kids’ favorites such as gummies and candy chocolate rocks. You can top it off with hot chocolate fudge or warm walnuts in a caramel sauce. It’s possible to come to TCBY every day of the month, and never put together a repeat combination of yogurt and toppings! Jay, Patti, and Jenifer are involved in several community projects and fundraisers including Taste of Trinity and Long Leaf Fall Festival. As active members of our community, you’ll spot the TCBY “car” around town, and at places such as the New Port Richey and Tarpon Springs Christmas
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Parades. Jenifer also works with local non-for-profit groups for spirit nights. For a set number of hours, a portion of the proceeds made on a designated night goes back to the school or church as a fundraiser. It’s fun and delicious way to earn money for your non-for-profit group. TCBY provides the Trinity area with a scrumptious and healthy yogurt shop that is perfect for taking the kids for a treat, birthday celebration, date night, or to take a pint from their freezer home to enjoy. When you go, make sure to ask for a loyalty reward card that gives you 1 point for every
dollar you spend, and after 30 points you earn a $3 coupon. If you’re looking for gift that’s sure to be loved, purchase a TCBY gift card for any amount. TCBY of Trinity is located at 3140 Little Rd. in the Mitchell Ranch Plaza. During the summer months of June, July and August, TCBY Trinity’s hours are from noon–10 p.m., Monday – Friday. Call (727) 375-1177 for more information about spirit nights, and check out TCBY of Trinity’s Facebook page or website www.tcbytrinity.com for upcoming events and flavors.
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East Lake High School Softball Summer Update: 2015 The varsity athletes at East Lake High School work and prepare year round. After a successful 19-6 spring season, almost all of the varsity softball players keep their skills sharp by playing competitive summer travel ball around the country. The players practice and train a couple times and week and then play an average of 5-6 games in a single weekend. Some highlights include: Aliyah Andrews, an incoming senior (LSU commit) pays for Team Mizuno. The speedy centerfielder has played in and won numerous tournaments including the Winter Haven tournament. Team Mizuno, which is made up of mostly college-committed players, has qualified for Nationals, which will be held in California. They also participated in the Colorado Tournament, a nationally recognized elite tournament. Haley Michael, an incoming senior, plays shortstop and 2nd base for the Clearwater Bullets 18 Gold/Sharp. She has played in the Extreme Gold Showcase in Ewing, NJ, Jacksonville Storm Showcase, and
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most recently in the Atlanta Legacy Showcase. The Bullets were invited to the Triple Crown Nationals, which will be played in Atlanta, Georgia. Alyssa Arnold, an incoming senior, plays outfield for the Pinellas Warriors, they have enjoyed a successful summer and will be playing in the TCS Southeastern National Tournament in Georgia. Diana Rayder (Dray), an incoming senior, pitcher and utility, plays for the Guardian Gold. She has played mostly showcases and ASA tournaments this summer. Madison Neuhaus, an incoming junior plays infield for the Next Level. In the June 20-21 Gold Star Elite Showcase in Tallahassee, Florida she won the hitting contest during the skill competition portion of the camp: she hit 10 out of the 20 pitches given over the fence (nearest competitor was 7 who was an18U player). In the June 27-28 Under Armour Showcase in Savannah, GA Madison Hit 4 home runs, 2 of which were in the Championship game. Madison contributed 4 RBI’s as her team won 4-1. Her team
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qualified for the Nationals and will play July 25-26 in the ASA Southern National Championship. Nicci Palumbo, an incoming junior and member of Team FLA 18U Gold, playing 2B and Outfield has helped her team to win in a qualifying tournament in Atlanta to gain a berth for nationals in Portland, Oregon July 19-26th. Team FLA has spent their summer participating in showcase tournaments as well in Savannah, GA; Boulder, CO at the Independence Day Tournament; and at the Atlanta Legacy Showcase. Ana Holt, an incoming junior, catches and plays 1st as a guest player for competitive teams in the area. Athena Andrews, an incoming sophomore, plays outfield for the Bombers. The Bombers have been 2015 HS NSA Florida State Champions, 2015 HS NSA Bombers Bash at the Beach Champions, and 2015 HS NSA West Coast Regional Champions. They participated in the Atlanta Legacy Showcase July 16-19.
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Kendyl Crean, an incoming sophomore, also plays for the Clearwater Bombers, Batting Avg: .450, OBP: .600. The Bombers have been 2015 HS NSA Florida State Champions, 2015 HS NSA Bombers Bash at the Beach Champions, and 2015 HS NSA West Coast Regional Champions. They participated in the Atlanta Legacy Showcase July 16-19. Most of the EL softball teammates are looking to continue their softball career in college. They know that off season conditioning, fall and spring training, and summer travel ball all contribute to the recruiting process.
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“Dentistry” Continued from page 1 Dr. McCaslin was the first dentist in the Tampa Bay Area to get the Omnicam, an amazing technology that has been in the making for over 25 years. Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry started putting the CEREC Omnicam to use in 2012 to scan teeth for precise 3D images in natural color, which allows for measurements for fitting crowns, bridges and implant restorations. The CEREC 3D scanning technology has virtually eliminated the need for temporary crowns because of its exceptional precision. “All ceramic crowns can be done here in one day with the Omnicam,” says Dr. McCaslin. And if you need a bridge or want a gold crown, your image can be transmitted in twotenths of a second to a local dental lab so they can see the fit right away and get the most precise fit possible. “It eliminates the need for multiple impressions,” explains Dr. McCaslin. “It allows a complex restorative case to be a simple procedure.”
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Introducing GALILEOS The Newest in 3D Imaging! Dr. McCaslin’s excitement to bring this advanced imaging technology to her practice shows just how dedicated she is to her patients’ dental health and her ongoing commitment to early detection of oral health issues. “This is where dentistry is headed,” says Dr. McCaslin about the GALILEOS 3D Scanner. “Now we have the ability to look at a person’s true skull. We can see past dental work, root canals, bony structures of the jawbone, the actual tooth on a 3D plane and nerves along the jawbone, which is where cancers can metastasize, along with clues of other underlying health issues that may not be symptomatic. GALILEOS will allow better integration between doctors and dentists.” The GALILEOS 3D Scanner is manufactured by the same company that allows for same-day crowns to be made. The future of dentistry is focused on efficient service that can diagnose and treat current problems, as well as foresee those that may occur in the near future. This new type of dentistry has just begun to break into the possibilities of 3D imaging and scanning for optimal oral care and its
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You will love the way you are treated by Dr. Lyndsay McCaslin and her professional team at Exptressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry relation to overall body health. “We are seeing things we have never seen before,” says Dr. McCaslin. “I have seen so much in the past nine years; I can only imagine what will happen in the next nine. This technology allows us to get more of an inkling of what is going on with the mouth and body as a whole. Since the GALILEOS allows us to look at the neck and head in 3-D, we have been able to better see inflammations in
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bone directly and indirectly related to gum disease, jaw structure related to TMJ, and even whether someone’s throat is wide enough for proper breathing during sleep...this kind of technology is opening a new window for dentists and our patients.” Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is truly focused on preventive dental care, which is why Dr. McCaslin is so excited to have brought the GALILEOS scanner into her prac-
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The complex 3D images captured by the GALILEOS 3D Scanner will allow a better integration between doctors and dentists in treating oral cancers and other oral and dental health issues. tice. Diseases within the body can be seen through the mouth. A study recently showed that people who receive regular cleanings (twice a year) have a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack and a 13 percent less risk of stroke. Gum inflammation can occur due to a slew of health issues including: diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other serious diseases. Many oral cancers and bone changes in the mouth are asymptomatic, meaning there are no symptoms. When the cancers in the mouth have symptoms, the cancer is usually in a later stage. Dr. McCaslin has faith that the
future of dentistry pairing with the medical field will help better assess and detect cancers in the mouth and the entire body more quickly through a collaborative relationship. More medical insurance companies are covering the new technologies being released, such as the GALILEOS 3D. Dr. McCaslin says, “Medical insurance may pay for some x-rays, comprehensive exams, and provide benefit to the patient receiving a 3D scan as well, without an extra trip to a radiology lab. Patients with medical insurance are also finding that their plan covers oral devices, sleep aids and TMJ devices.”
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Building Relationships to Last Dr. McCaslin’s first dental practice opened in New Port Richey in May of 2006 and in 2011 she expanded to open Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry in Palm Harbor. She has shown leadership in and out of the dental community and has recently closed her New Port Richey office to better serve her patients in one location. Dr. McCaslin’s Palm Harbor office has become a home-away-from home for Dr. McCaslin and her lovely team. Even her faithful and sweet old dog Max gets to hang out in her private back office. You will find that Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
is a welcoming and refreshing practice with all the comforts that you could ask for from your dentist and Dr. McCaslin and her staff are welcoming, kind and competitive in their field – you are in good hands here. Working with new patients, with and without insurance, to provide quality and affordable care, Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry strives to be the best dental office you’ve ever been to. Dr. McCaslin and her staff are ready to welcome you. Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry accepts all major insurances to cover a wider market and to be as accessible as possible to patients. Note: Sadly, since the writing of this article, Dr McCaslin’s Great Dane, Max, unexpectedly passed away and will be missed by all who knew him or heard much about him. Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry is located at 4852 Ridgemoor Blvd. in Palm Harbor. Office hours are 9 AM – 7 PM on Mondays and Thursdays, and from 8 AM – 1 PM on Saturdays. For additional information, log on to www.MyPalmHarborDentist.com or www.MyExpressionsDentistry.com and you may call the office at (727) 78-SMILE or (727) 787-6453.
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“Physicians” Continued from page 1 Drs. Stephanie Eldridge, MD, MPH and Amir Shirmohammad, MD, MPH are a husband and wife team that knows what it’s like to have a busy family lifestyle. In fact, they have two lovely daughters and another one on the way! High school sweethearts, “Dr. Shirmo,” as most patients call him, and Dr. Eldridge met when they were just 17, and they’ve been together ever since. Both of them graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University in New Orleans where they majored in Cell and Molecular Biology. They went on to earn Master’s Degrees in Public Health and Epidemiology before earning their Medical Degrees, staying at Tulane the entire time. Serving Trinity and its surrounding areas since 2007, Dr. Shirmohammad and Dr. Eldridge have already met their goal of creating a new kind of medical practice as Trinity Family Physicians is one that certainly stands out from the rest in its dedication, commitment and follow-through.
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Taking Time With Patients is Important Most of us do not enjoy going to the doctor. We want it to be quick and painless. We want the drive-through version of anything that’s not pleasant these days. However, if you go to a “drive-through” service for health care, where the goal is to get as many patients rotated through the door as possible, you’re going to just be a number. Trinity Family Physicians is the opposite of drive-through care. That’s not to say that they aren’t timely, or that they don’t value their patients’ time, because they do, but their commitment to each patient is something that has more value, and that’s something I’m willing to wait for. I know that when it’s my turn,
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I’m not going to be turned away when I ask a question or voice a concern. I’m not going to be told to make another appointment. Each time I see a doctor at Trinity Family Physicians, I feel that I’m being listened to, and that my care is their utmost priority at that time. One patient admits to driving more than an hour to get to Trinity Family Physicians, saying, “I am willing to drive to see them no matter where I move, and I’m willing to wait because it’s not that often that you find a physician that offers that kind of care.” Dr. Shirmohammad says, “We offer our full attention to each of our patients, and we don’t want to be rushed. While we have a goal to have
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each patient checked in and out within a certain amount of time, our true investment is in the time it takes for your health to be properly evaluated.” Another patient said, “They are the absolute best! My wife and I were both looking for ‘old fashioned’ doctors, the type we had when we were kids that would take time with you and seemed truly concerned for your health. Drs. Shirmo and Eldridge were exactly what we were looking for. They have been nothing short of fantastic in helping both of us through our health issues the last several years.” A Knowledgeable Staff Ready to Assist! The Trinity Family Physicians staff is made up of a team of profes-
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sionals that assist Drs. Shirmohammad and Eldridge. In fact, their front office staff is trained to have medical knowledge as they are on the front line, answering phones and talking to patients. “We don’t offer care over the phone,” explains Dr. Shirmohammad, “but we pride ourselves on having a staff that is aware of possible emergent life threatening conditions and it has saved patient’s lives, in all honesty.” He adds, “We try to see patients the same day or the next day when they’re sick, and if we’re here, we do what we can to see people right away. We also have an incredible support staff that allows us more availability. They are very well-trained and give excellent care.” Dr. Shirmohammad is referring to their highly qualified Physician Assistant Mrs. Kristina Reeves, PA-C, and Nurse Practitioner Mrs. Kyle Maldonado ARNP-C. Kristina and Kyle are always available to see patients, especially for that last minute, “I might need an antibiotic” kind of situation. Preventative, Communicative Care While the care at Trinity Family Physicians is all about the back-to-
basics, one-on-one approach, everything else is pretty state-of-the-art! For example, patients can now log into a patient portal to access medical records, request appointments or refills on medication, and even send questions to the doctors! All of their records are digital, which means they can send and receive records from other offices within minutes when necessary. They also send prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice. Educating Patients to Stay Well Trinity Family Physicians and their staff are focused on helping their patients feel well and stay well, which means that education is one of their top priorities. As a result, the doctors and their staff often offer health seminars on specific topics such as diabetes, nutrition, supplements and weight loss. Weight loss is a popular topic at Trinity Family Physicians, and they’ve been helping lots of patients learn how to shed those pounds the right way, and keep them off. Dr. Shirmohammad explains, “We spend time getting to know our patients and we teach people how to eat properly, and we’re helping people avoid taking unnecessary medicine by teaching them about
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the many natural and herbal supplements that we have available.” Offering general vitamins for overall wellness, sleep aids, supplements for heart health, safe weight management, vision support and more, Trinity Family Physicians offers the NutraMetrix line of supplements and vitamins right there at their office. Patients love the convenience of being able to get natural health supplements at Trinity Family Physicians and rather than guessing what to buy at a store, they can get what their physician recommends. Another way that Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad reach out to the community and patients with important tips and information is with Facebook. “Like” Trinity Family Physicians on their Facebook page because there, the doctors let people know if there’s a virus outbreak in the neighborhood, if the flu shots are available, and they also give helpful tools to incorporate wellness in general. Just recently, Drs. Shirmohammad and Eldridge created another way to involve themselves in a community where we have everyday heroes that they would like to recognize with their Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay
Making A Difference Award. The first recipient of the Award will be announced in the September issues of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles, along with information about how you can nominate someone for the ongoing Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award (winners chosen quarterly throughout the year). Using all of the tools that they can, Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad strategize with their patients for overall health care, to help us meet the goals we have, and encourage us to live our healthiest lives. More than that, they provide personalized, professional care. I know that I can count on them when I need them, and I’m grateful to have found doctors like the ones at Trinity Family Physicians, so close to home. Trinity Family Physicians is located at the corner of Trinity Blvd. and Duck Slough Blvd. at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Ste. 101 in Trinity. For information, log on to www.trinityfamilyphysicians.com or call 727-834-8377. Trinity Family Physicians is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday – Friday. Don’t forget to “Like” Trinity Family Physicians on Facebook!
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