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Vol. 4, Issue 8, August 2016
The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene & Avila
“The Genuine, The Original” Overhead Door Company By Melissa Mcenerney It’s 8 am on a Monday morning. The kids procrastinated on the bulk of their school assignment until the last minute and you’re down to the wire for a high-priority deadline at work. You throw on something half presentable, check your e-mail, whip up a quick breakfast and ensure that the whole family is out the door and piling into the car. Just as you were beginning to think you would make a timely recovery, the garage door fails to do its job. Amidst times like these, give the reliable professionals at Overhead Door Company of Tampa
Bay a call. The Overhead Door Company began making its mark on the Tampa Bay area in 1951. Owner Bob Briesacher, with the support of his wife and mother in law, re-established the business in 1992. The company has been at its central location on Ann Ballard Road for the past twelve years and has also secured an additional location in Tallahassee. The Overhead Door Company’s primary areas of service are Hillsborough County and Pasco County. Contrary to other companies, The Overhead Door Company is held See “Overhead Door” on page 22.
Centra Care in Carrollwood is Much More Than an Urgent Care Provider By Kim Thomas
Centra Care is located at 4001 W Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa. Appointments are not necessary but are welcome.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Win a FREE Fishing Charter with Capt. Matt!.....3 Calendar and News Briefs....................................4 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group..............................................8-9
Interior Motives Home Decor.......................14-15 Tampa General Medical Group.....................18-19
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT 1185
Financials At A Fraction................................12-13
Often, injuries and illnesses happen at the most inconvenient times! When a fever spikes right as the family doctor’s office is closing, or one of the kids decide to “superman” off the top of the wardrobe, don’t panic. The physicians and staff at Centra Care in Carrollwood are equipped to
handle most illnesses and injuries that don’t require a hospital emergency room, and they are there for the community seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. It’s important, of course, to have a great family physician, but many times a See “Centra Care” on page 24.
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From The Publisher Matt Selby
Win a FREE Fishing Charter with Capt. Matt! One of my favorite things about owning this community publication is the amount of great Carrollwood business owners and readers I have had the pleasure of meeting over the past several years. I’m honored to call so many of them my friends and look forward to meeting more and more people in the community every day. Something my friends know about me is my love for the Sea. I grew up fishing, in fact when I was old enough to walk my dad already had a fishing pole ready for me. It started out as just a fun thing to do (mostly for me I’m sure) with my dad after he got home from work, usually his second job of the day. He had his own lawn business he did on the side on evenings after his 9-5 and weekends as well. He worked a lot, but I remember him coming home with cut grass all over him and a filthy shirt, dead tired
from working 10 or 11 hours already that day and it usually only took me or my little sister Morgan 3 or 4 times of asking the same question; I use the word question loosely, it was more of a demand that sounded more like “Take us fishing” with a few please, please, pleases in there for good measure before he gave in. He really did create a monster in both of us by getting us addicted to fishing so young because this behavior continued until we moved away for college. These days we beg him to go fishing with us on our boats. Fast forward to 2016 and I’m now 28 years old, a tournament winning fishing Captain (I won my first tournament at age 7) and a local fishing guide with the same love for fishing I’ve always had. My sister also has her Captain’s license and yes…..she’s officially Captain Morgan now with a soon to be Masters Degree from FIU so I guess she’s got the brains of the family. Anyway, being that I’m a fishing guide I’d like to take some of my readers fishing with me to
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experience what my family and I love so much. So here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to give away a full day fishing charter to a reader and 2 of their friends or family, which is valued at $700. All you have to do is email me and tell me a fishing story you have with your Dad, Father figure, Mom, Grandfather….whoever taught you how to fish. The best story wins. If you don’t have access to a computer please mail your story to my office located 220 S Safford Avenue, Tarpon Springs Florida 34689. If you do have access to email please email me at Matt@NNLFlorida.com. I will also be giving away 5 runner up submission prizes away of $100 each to go towards a half of full day charter. Even if you don’t win but want to book a fishing trip with me in the future give me a call and I always work out great deals with readers and friends of this publication.
Captain Matt Selby 727-253-5893
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Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle Directly mailed once a month to 15,000 households in zip codes 33618, 33624 & 33613 220 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (813) 928-6124; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com © 2016 Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle Art Director Tony Sica
Publisher Matt Selby Advertising Sales Jared Nager (Manager) Jim O’Reilly Mike Bird Ashley Sica Marketing & Development Ashley Sica
Correspondents Julie Kanehl Marcy Sanford Pamela Sica Katie Thomas Kim Thomas Dara Tucker Deborah Bostock-Kelley
Nothing that appears in Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle may be reproduced, whether wholly or in part, without permission. Opinions expressed by Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle writers are their own and do not reflect the publisher’s opinion. The management of Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle is always happy to accept outside editorial submissions to the paper. Please call for outside editorial submission and advertisement deadlines. Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle will consider previously non-published outside editorial submissions if they are double spaced, typed and less than 500 words. Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle reserves the right to edit and/or reject all outside editorial submissions and makes no guarantees regarding publication dates. Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle will not return unsolicited editorial materials. Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle reserves the right to edit and/or reject any advertising. Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the actual cost of the advertising space itself, not for the validity of any claims made by its advertisers.
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Calendar & News Briefs AYA Offering $250 to Find Host Family AYA has $250 for anyone who helps them find a host family for their exchange students. They are 1 month from school starting and have a few students in need of a host family. They can still get a student or two enrolled at Alonso HS and possibly one at Sickles HS. Their main focus at the moment is to find a wonderful host family for Patsita "Kiaw" from Thailand. “My experience with the Thai culture is that they are peaceful, generous, grateful & kind,” says AYA Coordinator Karen Rose. “That's why I'm actively looking to place another sweet Thai girl in our community.” Kiaw is 15 yrs old and is responsible, punctual and respectful. She has a close, loving relationship with her parents and older brother. She lives in a large city and enjoys going shopping with her mother and helping with dinner. On the weekends she often exercises with her mother, walking and biking in her neighborhood. She is responsible for the care of her two pet
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rabbits and in her free time she reads novels and listens to music. At school she is involved in the Science club and favors Math too. She makes friends easily, loves to help her classmates and is very kind. She is eager to learn new ideas and is motivated to live abroad. She anticipates living within a different culture and believes this experience will broaden her mind while further developing her English abilities. Kiaw would like to join a cooking class, go swimming and travel with her family to see the sights. She would like to watch baseball and American football games with friends, cook some traditional food for her family, and learn to cook traditional American cuisine. She thanks her new family for welcoming her into their community and home. Karen says, “If you or anyone you know can open your heart and home to be Kiaw's Permanent Host Family, or be a Welcome Host Family for her for a month which would allow us to enroll her at school and give us time to find a permanent family we would be forever grateful & AYA will send you $250 to thank you for helping us.”
She adds “Please share this information about Kiaw with anyone that would be interested and let me know if you know anyone that can help us so I can let AYA know to send the $250 thank you reward after our student arrives.” For more information please call Karen Rose at (727) 329-8060 or (727) 686-3288 or email her at blossomingrose1112@hotmail.com.
The Domestic Cat is the Worlds Most Popular Pet
understand cats and even find out if a cat is the right pet for them. “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats. - Albert Schweitzer The event is free of charge and there will be the opportunity to donate to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Denny Mitchell at 813299-7388 or email at denny@meowserproductions.com.
A musical and informative tribute to cats throughout history August 9, 2016 10:00 AM at the Northdale Recreation Center 15550 Spring Pine Dr. –Bldg A, Tampa, 33624 “Throughout history, cats have been the source of fascination and companionship for mankind and have become the most popular pet worldwide” Denny Mitchell All About Cats is an event that will educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Denny Mitchell, composer/singer/storyteller, will combine original music with some amazing facts that will help people
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by Mike Bird Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group has been locally owned and operated in the Tampa Bay area for more than 50 years and consistently ranks nationally among the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. The company began as a single office in 1959 and has since grown into a full service organization with 19 offices serving a 6-county area. Business partners Dewey Mitchell and Allen Crumbley aligned the original Tropical Realty with the Prudential Real Estate Network in 1988. Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett, acquired the Prudential Real Estate network in 2012. Berkshire Hathaway is the fifth leading public company in the world. Being affiliated with the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies has created a lot of
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excitement amongst the owners, managers, and sales executives of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group. Carrollwood Market President Shawna Ramkalawan reports that she is most excited about the company’s move into the luxury home market, in addition to serving the residential, commercial and property management needs of clients throughout Carrollwood, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, and Odessa. The Carrollwood branch has had some recent success in the luxury arena. Take for example their new listing “Casa de Cayo”, a $1.468 million property located at 7931 Lake Saint James Lane, Odessa, FL. The listing agents have done extensive work preparing high quality materials to promote Casa de Cayo to a targeted clientele, locally and globally. Additionally the Carrollwod branch just released their latest tool: a 3d photography system. Please check out the link to view:
“Casa de Cayo” https://my.matterport.com/sh ow/?m=ZUsXcMa5odP The 3d walk view is amazing! And, this tool can be used on executive properties as well; not just high end homes. The Carrollwood branch receives a great deal of support from the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network with national and international marketing programs that emphasize the highly respected brand in print and online. Recently, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
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introduced its new global syndication platform which broadcasts its listings to five continents, 37 countries, and 70 websites around the world. Additionally, the national website translates into 10 different languages. To further enhance its international presence, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices promotes its properties in the Wall Street Journal Europe and Asia editions as well as on wsj.com. This enables sales executives with the Carrollwood branch to offer clients global exposure of their listings to people all over the world.
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Carrollwood Market President Shawna Ramkalawan So if I am in London looking for a home in Carrollwood I will find it just by checking the WSJ site. BHHS also boasts its own proprietary magazine called Prestige which is also inserted into Unique Homes magazine. BHHS Carrollwood does not limit themselves; they try to showcase everything. Shawna also let me know about a recent report that shows the 33624
zip code to be one of the best places to live in the tri-county area. Data shows that this has the most affordable and best priced properties out there. The BHHS full page ad listed in the Carrollwood Neighborhood Lifestyle magazine is working very well for the top producers in the office who have their listings featured in the ad. Some of the top producers in her office that get outstanding results are: Tammy Waugh, Janet Wasserberger, Kim Cash, Stacy Naumann-Hair, Lindsey Fowkes, Dennis Paull and Wayne Wilson. The core values of BHHS Florida Properties Group are; Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Passion. These principles are put into practice on every transaction. Quality assurance and quality control are maintained by surveying each component of the closed transaction by utilizing a third party company. Shawna calls everyone involved in the transaction to make sure things went smoothly from the listing to the closing. All she hears are good reports and that is how she intends to keep it! BHHS Florida Prosperities Group is truly a full service brokerage firm and they provide the following services:
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• Residential sales • New home construction propertiesLed by Director of Builder Relations Kimberly Mackey, the company works with 40 preferred builder partners and provides New Home Specialist training to ensure new home product knowledge. • Residential property management • National broker to broker network • Relocation dept • #1 service provider for Fannie Mae REO sales • Commercial sales and leasing • Business Brokers • Auction division BHHS Carrollwood also can provide title services and insurance through their own in house companies Capstone Title and Capstone Insurance. They are affiliated with SunTrust Bank for mortgage lending services. Home warranty services are provided by 2/10 Home Warranty Services. BHHS Carrollwood does it all under one roof. Being associated with such a highly recognizable brand is a responsibility not taken lightly as not everyone can become a Berkshire Hathaway company. Shawna and her team take great pride in the fact that the firm led by Dewey Mitchell and Allen Crumbley were ‘invited’ to join
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. The Carrollwood branch finds it an honor to uphold the reputation and legacy established by Berkshire Hathaway. Other companies under the Berkshire Hathaway umbrella include American Express, Geico, Wells Fargo, Coca Cola, and Helzberg Diamonds. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group Carrollwood is located at 13131 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa. They can be reached at (813) 908-8788 or on the web at bhhsfloridaproperties.net
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Financials At A Fraction: Accounting Results Without the Hassle at a Fraction of the Cost By Melissa Mcenerney To the average person, accounting is far more than just an effortless process of tracking, documentation and record-keeping. A standard Google search revealed that the words “accounting is,” often preceded the words “stressful” or “harder than engineering.” As a business owner, there is one sure way to avoid adopting a similar outlook. Hiring Dawn Fischer will help you reclaim control of your company's accounting, while witnessing substantial reductions in your business’s internal costs related to salary, payroll taxes, health insurance and other employee related fees. Dawn’s New Tampa based business, Financials At A Fraction, assists with accounting, bookkeeping, QuickBooks and financial reporting accuracy. She brings to her business 26+ years of accounting experience including 15 years of self employment, 4 years of public accounting, and 7 years of private accounting.
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Dawn is a true Floridian, having lived in Florida her entire life, and currently lives in the New Tampa Area. She is the proud mother of 2 UF Gator graduates. Her oldest son, 27, went on to graduate from UCLA Law School, and is currently an entertainment attorney at 20th Century Fox in L.A. Her youngest son, 25, is currently traveling the world and creating new adventures. Dawn is happily married to Chris Fischer. He owns a successful franchise, Lawn Doctor of Zephyrhills, Land O Lakes. Dawn and Chris enjoy their weekends together golfing and spending time at the beach. Accounting came almost instinctively to Dawn, who eagerly helped her mother with the bookkeeping portion of her business. After the birth of her youngest son, Dawn took on an entrepreneurial role, starting her own company, Worth Your Dough Inc., which manufactured upscale bedroom furniture and accessories and sold to children’s furniture stores throughout the
country. The company’s accounting and payroll needs were taken care of solely by Dawn for 15 years. She decided to embark on a new direction, and leave manufacturing. She began working as an Accounting Manager for a commercial air filtration and engineering company. While employed there, Dawn turned their accounting department around and made the business’s software more user friendly all while training other employees. Dawn's desire to higher level accounting sent her on her journey into public accounting. In February of 2006, she began working for a CPA Firm. During those 4 years, she executed individual and corporate tax returns, managed fixed assets and depreciation, added new companies into accounting software, handled all month end closing for clients, processed all payroll for clients needing payroll services, and all other accounting functions needed within the firm. From here, she was hired internally by one of the firm’s largest clients, a 3PL Freight Transportation Broker, and took on a
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new position as their Controller. Throughout Dawn's 6 years in management, she developed meaningful relationships with her accounting team which grew from 3 people to 16 during that time and she still communicates with them to this day. The company grew from 3 entities to 7, and her department managed all aspects of accounting for each entity. She maintained a valuable work relationship with her supervisor and CFO, who referred to her as his right hand. In 2015, Dawn chose to scale back and work for herself in order to enhance her own quality of life. Accounting is currently the focal point of her career. Her business, Financials At A Fraction, aims to help make
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accounting painless for small business owners. The majority of her work with clients is performed remotely. Dawn uses systems and processes that allows her clients to see the same information as she does real time. She encourages a very open line of communication, with professional/personal service. She is reachable by way of text, email or phone to help her clients in any way needed. With 26 years of experience, Dawn is a seasoned accounting professional. She works with attorneys, transportation brokers, special project clients and many others. Though she does not offer tax returns or payroll processing, she is happy to handle all accounting needs related to them. Financials At A Fraction can take your business from its beginning stages, through setting up accounting software and transactions to preparing financials for a CPA who will file your company’s tax return. Intercompany accounting is like second nature for Dawn. She is comfortable managing 7 entities at a time and does so seamlessly. Financials At A Fraction has brought several clients who were a year and a half behind in their financials up to speed and current, as well as provided training to them
Dawn Fischer onsite to manage their accounting internally going forward as they desired. She handles temporary projects for businesses as well, with one including the transition of an old controller in a foam manufacturing company. During the 6 weeks she revamped their accounting inefficiencies, reduced month end process, and trained their new permanent controller. Dawn has a range of clients from marine product manufacturers, freight brokers, service providers, attorneys and other private small businesses. The billing for Financials At A Fraction is done hourly based on the requirements of clients. These range from daily and monthly inputting to
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special projects. Dawn’s services are available year round. She works with clients Monday through Thursday until 4:30 pm with varying hours on Friday. Dawn’s all-inclusive experience with and passion for the field of accounting makes her the clear choice for your financial obligations. She is knowledgeable in all accounting systems and is able to locate errors and completely recover damaged financials. She prides herself on being an effective problem solver who is proactive rather than reactive. She also brings years of experience handling 6 million dollars worth of daily accounts receivable, and has highly effective methods to improve collections and cash flow. Her accounting work is paperless oriented which is immensely beneficial in today’s technology oriented world. Dawn has a strong knowledge and understanding needed to construct financials within software systems. She has experience in every aspect of accounting functions within a software including but not limited to invoicing, purchase orders, accounts payable and receivable, liabilities and assets. She knows accounting from the bottom up, and has trained teams on every level. She takes great care to cultivate lasting relationships with those she works with. Dawn values
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loyalty and loves being accurate and ethical in books. She has always said that her accounting was so precise, that the worst thing she had to worry about if ever audited was what would she wear that day! Her goal is to transform accounting into a process that is straightforward for those who struggle with it. Through Financials At A Fraction, Dawn Fischer assists business owners with accounting, QuickBooks both desktop and online, bookkeeping, training, consulting, and more. Her qualifications include a total of 26 years of accounting "hands-on" experience. Many people fear that hiring an accountant would be pricy, but one decision altering detail they are unaware of is that Financials At A Fraction will reduce your business’s internal costs, quarterly work and year end tax preparation. You are hiring an experienced accountant, bookkeeper, and controller all in one. Watch as your financial headaches disappear with Dawn Fischer and her game changing company Financials At A Fraction. (Full resume available on Website & LinkedIn) To contact Dawn, call (813)731-1993, faf.fischer@yahoo.com or visit financialsatafraction.com
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Interior Motives Home Decor – Redecorating & Staging for All Homes & Budgets! With a passion for decorating and an eye for fashion, interior decorator and professional home stager Jodie Brown can help you take your home from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you are looking to completely revamp your entire house or just need a few suggestions on how to reinvent what you currently have, Interior Motives Home Décor owner Jodie Brown will work with you to create something you will truly love! With her knowledge and expertise, Jodie can help bring that ‘wow’ factor back into your home and will come up with some great inspirations and ideas that are sure to impress! “I have a passion for decorating and staging and I’m really good at it,” says Jodie. “Before I officially started my business, I had been doing it for a long time for friends and family; it just seemed like a natural progression for me. I think differently than most people and come up with some great ideas; my clients say all the time – why didn’t I think of that?”
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Create a Fresh New Look For Your Home Are you bored with your home but don’t know where to begin? Redecorating your home can seem like a daunting task; you see the same things day in and day out and maybe you are tired of the same old look and want to make a change; but where do you even begin? Instead of getting overwhelmed and stressed, leave it to the professional at Interior Motives Home Décor! Coming in with a new, fresh set of eyes, Jodie will work with you to reinvent your space and bring new life to your home. She will listen to what you want and advise you on exactly what can be done. She will even go with you to shop for the perfect items. From redecorating an entire house, to a simple color consultation to change the color of a room, no job is too big or too small for Interior Motives Home Décor. Jodie says, “I do a lot of redecorating for people who are bored with the way their homes look. Some
items can be reused differently than how people are using them and maybe even shifted from room to room. I help freshen things up. It can be as miniscule as buying a couple throw pillows or the way pictures are grouped or displayed. I will make suggestions and even help my clients with shopping for new things. I can hold their hand all the way through if that’s what they need.”
Staging Your Home For Success When looking to sell your homes for top dollar, proper staging can make all the difference in the world. “On average, staged homes sell 89% faster than a cluttered or empty home and also sell for up to 7% more,” says Jodie. Whether you have a home full of furniture that you need reorganized or have an empty home that you want to professionally stage with rented furniture, Jodie will come in and help to add visual desirability to your home. “It’s harder for people to go into an empty house and imagine
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Jodie Brown what they could do with the spaces,” says Jodie. I can add some furniture and make rooms look like people could live in them without personalizing them. Whether you just want to stage a few rooms or the entire house, I can do as much or as little as you want. I do everything, down to the accessories.” Jodie has really found a niche market in the Carrollwood area – working with homeowners who are looking to downsize to a smaller house. Not only does she help these clients redecorate to ensure the home is the most eye-catching and appealing, but she also helps them reorganize and stage their furniture.
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unpack everything and then redecorate all over again.” “I know I have found my true life’s passion,” says Jodie. “Even before it became a job it was always a hobby. I love redecorating and being able to imagine a vision and bring it to life.”
To schedule a consultation, please call Jodie Brown at (813) 465-1080. Additional information can be found at InteriorMotivesHomeDecor.com or on her Facebook page.
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Jodie says, “A great majority of my clients are people who are getting ready to downsize. They are completely overwhelmed because they have no idea where to begin; what to pack; how to properly display the things they do have so their house doesn’t look cluttered. This is where I come in. I will sit with them and go through everything and give them advice as to what they should take out and help them stage what is left. I have helped clients pack up their boxes, move into their new house, and have even helped them
From redecorating an entire house, to a simple color consultation to change the color of a room, no job is too big or too small for Interior Motives Home Décor.
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Tampa General Medical Group Provides Primary Medical Care For the Entire Family! Bringing a fresh new perspective to family medicine, at Tampa General Medical Group (TGMG), the talented and experienced doctors go above and beyond to provide quality, evidencebased care to you and your family. From newborns to seniors, at TGMG, their qualified physicians provide a wide range of medical services, including pediatric care, minor noninvasive procedures, well woman exams, sports and school physicals, immunizations, chronic disease management, social support counseling, educational services and personal wellness visits. Office Supervisor Danielle Rubio says, “We are a primary care center that provides a wide variety of services, some of which include an on-site draw station with phlebotomist, pharmacist, board-certified primary care physicians and USF OB/GYN specialist; available all under one roof. What sets us apart from other providers is that we take the extra interest in our
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patients to ensure they feel like part of our TGMG family, our patients love getting a phone call from their physician. We take pride in providing personal care to our patients by providing direct and easy access to their physicians by phone or our online portal. The TGMG patient portal allows the patients to selfschedule appointments including same-day appointments. We are always accepting new patients of all ages. We look forward to continuing to provide top quality care to our Carrollwood neighbors.
Meet the Doctors Antonio Farrales, M.D. Dr. Farrales is a medical graduate of Manila Central University in the Phillipines and
completed his family practice residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He relocated to Florida after his residency and for over 15 years worked as a hospital-employed physician and a private practitioner in Ocala and Williston prior to joining the Tampa General Medical Group in January of 2013. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Kervin “Keri” Doctor, M.D. Dr. Kervin “Keri” Doctor is a board-certified family medicine physician. She received her pre-medical diploma from the University Medical School of
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Debrecen in Debrecen, Hungary and her medical degree from the Windsor University School of Medicine in Cayon, St. Kitts. Dr. Doctor has participated in medical mission and international work in India serving rural, tribal and indigent populations and assisting setup of new clinics in these areas. She is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Karna Patel, M.D., M.P.H Dr. Patel is board certified in family medicine. He attended medical school at NHL Municipal Medical College at Gujarat University in India. Dr. Patel received his master’s degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL, earning a degree in
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public health - epidemiology. He completed his residency training at Baptist Health Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program in Montgomery, AL. He is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Nadia M. Sauer Choe, DO Dr. Sauer Choe is a boardcertified internal medicine and pediatrics physician. She attended medical school at the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University in Kansas City, MO. She completed her residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. As an undergraduate, Dr. Sauer Choe received her Bachelor of Science degree in cellular molecular biology from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Sauer is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She is proficient in medical Spanish. “TGMG Family Care Center Carrollwood provides primary care services to the entire family, from newborns to grandparents. We also benefit from having a pharmacist on site to help with Diabetes Management, Coumadin Therapy and general counseling regarding medications and nutrition. OB/GYN services are also provided several days a week by USF providers,” says Dr. Choe.
MyChart Provides Easy & Convenient Access To Your Health Information 24/7
time becomes available - Request prescription refills - View visit summaries to see details from previous appointments - Access test results as they are posted - Ask a question about your referral - Ask a question about your bill - Send a message to your doctor - View sections of your electronic medical record (EMR) Taking the time to really get to know their patients, the physicians at TGMG truly excel when it comes to quality patient care. They enjoy building relationships with their
patients and encourage them to bring in their entire family so they can treat them all at the same convenient location. Working together as a team, the staff and physicians create a positive atmosphere where patients can really feel comfortable and welcome. Tampa General Medical Group 13860 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa. Their office is open Mon. Fri. 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m. For more information please call (813) 8444500 or visit www.TGMG.org.
One more advantage to seeing a TGMG physician is the innovative My Chart program that provides a convenient and efficient means to communicate with your health care professionals. Connect to this free, secure portal on a computer or smart phone. Some of the My Chart features are: - Self-schedule appointments online, even same-day appointments - Receive an online medical evaluation for non-urgent issues with eVisits* -Be notified if an earlier appointment
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“Overhead Door” Continued from page 1 to a higher standard because they are the sole distributor in Hillsborough and Pasco for Overhead Door branded products, which are identified by the Red Ribbon logo. They service and sell residential garage doors and openers as well as commercial products like rolling-steel doors, industrial doors and security grilles. The company is often referred to by the name Overhead Door and More because they do much more than garage doors. The “More” being a copious supply of gates, access systems, smart home cameras, commercial doors, hurricane doors and shutters, garage door screens and loading dock equipment. Overlooking the necessary maintenance of garage doors is a paradigmatic mistake made by homeowners and business owners alike. To aid in avoiding breakages as well as inconveniences, upkeep should be performed annually at a minimum. Overhead Door Company offers a low $99 maintenance special for residential garage doors, which includes the replacement of 10 rollers. If you’re in
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the market for a new garage door, they offer free estimates and have software that allows you to see the garage door options superimposed on your house. To best accommodate you, The Overhead Door Company offers same day service and background checked technicians. On the day of the appointment, customers can expect to receive a reminder along with a photo and a brief biography of their technician. Contractors are able to produce and print proposals in as little as ten minutes without ever leaving your residence. Following any service, a thank you is sent out along with a
request for comments on the service the customer receives. Overhead Door Company is available for contact via phone, a live chat on their website or even through social media. They appreciate customer feedback and welcome any questions or concerns you may have. If you choose to review your service, you will find them on sites such as Houzz, Angie’s List and Google Local where The Overhead Door Company often receives 5 star ratings. The company accepts calls around the clock offering emergency service seven days a week. Their headquarters and showroom are open for business
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between 7:30 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday and by appointment on Saturdays. With Overhead Door Company, you don’t have to worry about relying on an amateur subcontracted installer to get the job done correctly. Their installers are skillfully trained employees who possess warm, pleasant personalities and knowledgeable work ethics. Some of the company’s installers have been faithful to them for many as 22 years! They have established a family atmosphere, generously offering their employees time off, medical benefits, a 401k, profit sharing and supplemental insurance. The Overhead Door Company is honorable not only to their customers, but also to their community. In fact, their motto is “to give back to a community that has given us so much.” This can be seen through philanthropic events such as food drives with Metropolitan Ministries and event sponsorships with the Natural Pediatric Cancer Foundation here in Tampa. They feel privileged to have the ability to be charitable to a community that has played such a monumental role in their success. Over the years, The Overhead
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and Raymond James Stadium. One of the most recent partnerships The Overhead Door Company has developed is with the University of South Florida. They recently signed a deal to be “The Official Garage Door Company of USF Athletics.” It is just another step they felt was right to further connect with the Tampa Bay community and to help support education. When it comes your garage door needs, there has never been a more accommodating one stop shop than
The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay. With durable safety tested doors, expert installers and prompt service, no other company is even remotely comparable. When your door is stuck up high and your patience is running low, choose The Original, The Genuine, The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay. To contact The Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay or schedule a service, call (813)-8853667 or visit www.overheadtampa.com
The Overhead Door Company’s motto is “to give back to a community that has given us so much.” Door Company has seen plenty of successes first hand. They have been recognized by Thumbtack as the #1 Garage Door Company in Tampa Bay and are in their second year in a row as Small Business of the Year from the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The Overhead Door Company has been recognized by
Angie’s List, having received the Super Service Award, and by LiftMaster as certified safety experts. The Overhead Door Company also takes on large scale projects in the Tampa Bay Area. They were part of a billion-dollar update at Tampa International Airport and the major renovations at both the Amalie Arena
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“Centra Care” Continued from page 1 doctor is needed right away – whether if an appointment isn’t immediately available or it’s after hours – and in those instances, Centra Care in Carrollwood is a great choice for individuals, families and workers who may be injured on the job. Centra Care in Carrollwood is one of Florida Hospital’s Urgent Care facilities, and is perfect for those times when you need to see a physician right away, but you don’t need a hospital emergency room and the high costs that come with an ER visit. In fact, Florida Hospital formed Centra Care 35 years ago in Orlando to help out the hospital’s emergency room department, and to provide for patients who needed everything from x-rays, splints and stitches, to treatment for illnesses ranging from the common cold to bronchitis, ear infections and more. There are currently more than 30 Centra Care urgent care locations throughout Florida, making it central Florida’s largest urgent care services provider. Speaking from a mother’s point of view, there have been many times
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when an urgent care provider is just what my family needed - stitches, xrays and splints, poison ivy, and sports physicals for school come to mind! School physicals always seem to sneak up fast and it’s that time of year again. If you are a parent who needs to get your child a physical, there is great news from Centra Care!
School Physicals for $15 Until September 4th! Currently, until September 4th, Centra Care in Carrollwood has a great deal for parents who want to save time and money: No appointments necessary, $15 school and/or sports physicals for children ages 18 and under. Community is important to Centra Care in Carrollwood, which has several great promotions throughout the year including free flu shot clinics in the fall.
Centra Care Services Centra Care’s emergency-trained family physicians are available to provide care for patients of all ages. On-site digital x-rays gives physicians immediate answers as to whether an orthopedic specialist will be required
for follow-up treatment, but right there on the spot, the physicians at Centra Care can provide a splint and pain relief for broken bones or bad sprains. Cuts and abrasions requiring stitches are handled with ease at Centra Care, as the physicians are well trained in all types of minor emergencies and have everything they need in-house to care for their patients. In addition to in-house x-rays and EKG, there is an in-house medication dispensary, many times eliminating the need to visit a pharmacy. In addition to helping patients
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get well from illness, Centra Care offers services to ensure patients stay well. Blood pressure checks, routine physicals for work and school and immunizations are all available Centra Care services. Centra Care is a great partner for many local businesses, providing drug testing and immediate care and follow-up care for work-related injuries.
Patient Reviews for Centra Care Carrollwood Debbie Prosienski and her husband Ed were very pleased with
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When urgent care is needed, but an emergency room is not, Centra Care in Carrollwood is equipped to help you mend! Centra Care is located at 4001 W Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa. Appointments are not necessary but are welcome. To make an appointment, call 813-644-6991 or set one online at centracare.org, where there is a full list of services. Centra Care Carrollwood is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., and from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. their experience. Debbie wrote, “We needed to go to Centra Care on a Saturday and the staff is absolutely fantastic. We are not from this area but very glad we chose this location. From the second we walked thru the doors we felt we were in good hands. All personnel were professional, efficient, courteous, and left no stone unturned. Carrollwood residents you are blessed to have this facility.” “Outstanding service at this location,” shares Joe Bank. “I was expecting the normal customer service when you enter one of these urgent care facilities in Tampa. Centra Care stands out above the rest. From check-
in personnel to nursing staff, you'll find genuine care from people who not only like their job but who care about your problem. I was in and out in less than an hour. Anyone can work on customer care skills, but caring is genuine. Thanks for the excellent service.” Joyce Ortega found caring doctors at Centra Care in Carrollwood. She states, “Doctors and support team truly care. They are concerned about your well being not to mention the office is always clean. There is a nice coffee and tea station with inspirational books to read while waiting. Time passes by quickly.”
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