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Vol. 5, Issue 9, September 2012
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Billy's Tarpon Turtle is located on beautiful Lake Tarpon right off of Tarpon Springs Road – look for the green street sign on the south side of the road. Offering exceptional views of Florida nature and serving quality food makes Billy's Tarpon Turtle a great place for a casual dining experience. You can enjoy the view through the large picture windows while you dine inside the spacious restaurant, or step outside for a front row seat overlooking Lake Tarpon where you are likely to see wildlife; maybe even a gator gliding by! The patio overlooking the lake offers the perfect place to escape and
get back to nature, accompanied by refreshing drinks and delicious food with portions fit for a hearty appetite. The view is spectacular and combines with quality food and a relaxed ambiance, making Billy’s Tarpon Turtle a popular spot. Billy Hotaling has worked in the hospitality business for many years and his experience shows in the newly renovated Tarpon Turtle. Billy bought Tarpon Turtle last year and began the process of turning the menu into a wonderful mixture of delicious choices, as well as putting forth much work into creating a new ambiance for the restaurant. Reminiscent, old Florida photographs line the walls See “Tarpon Turtle” on page 38.
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Announcing New Contact Information From The Editor Kim Thomas Thanks to our readers and our advertisers we have enjoyed tremendous growth here at Neighborhood News & Lifestyles and along with that growth have come upgrades to our website and email system. We cherish the emails and letters we receive from readers and depend upon the information we receive to keep our news briefs interesting and the community calendar up-to-date. With four publications, each with two email addresses – one for ads and one for editorial content – we decided to simplify things for ourselves and our readers and advertisers. Plus a recent problem with Yahoo underscored the need for a change. However, that problem did warm our hearts because of the great outpouring of support and concern that came from advertisers. We’d like to share what happened simply to warn others about possible email hacking. Our General Manager Jim O’Reilly has a great relationship with our advertisers, many of whom he has worked with for about eight years, and when his email account was
hacked and an email went out to his entire address book indicating that he was stuck in a foreign country and his personal effects and travel documents had been stolen, including his passport and identification, and that he needed assistance. It looked like it was sent from him but it was not. This email was sent out at 5:42 a.m. I saw it when I first woke up and at first thought that Jim was playing a joke on me, but when I saw the time it was sent I knew better. Even with his great sense of humor, I knew he wouldn’t be playing any jokes that early! I called Jim around 7 a.m. to let him know and he had already received numerous emails from concerned clients offering to help him. Jim couldn’t believe how many people reached out to him. This really drove home a couple of points to us. First, we have a fantastic, caring community and clientele. And, second, we needed to implement a more secure communication. If this ever happens to you, the first thing to do is change your password. To keep your account safe, it is recommended to change your pass-
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word every couple of months. Email, Website, and Story Submissions The editorial email that we are now using for editorial submissions such as press releases, calendar events and community-related stories is: editorialdept@neighborhoodnewsfl.com. For advertising information and ad submissions, email: info@neighborhoodnewsfl.com. You can also submit stories for consideration and calendar items directly to us via our website, www.neighborhoodnewsfl.com. Once you are on the website, click on the area you are interested in and it will bring up the publication for your area. In the lower left corner, you will see three tabs: Submit a Story, Advertising Info and Contact Us. Jim O’Reilly would like to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who offered to help him. Hopefully, he will never be in a real situation like that but if he is, I’m certain he could turn to his family for help rather than our clients. It is nice to know you care, though! We look forward to hearing from you.
East Lake Area Neighborhood News 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@neighborhoodnewsfl.com Editorial E-mail: editorialdept@neighborhoodnewsfl.com © 2012 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Correspondents Publisher Tim Selby General Manager Jim O’Reilly Editor Kim Thomas Advertising Sales Matt Selby Tim Selby Jim O’Reilly Ken Burke
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ELHS Silver Sound Marching Band The East Lake High School Silver Sound Marching Band is off to a great start. Band camp was a huge success. The band is expanding under the direction of Mr. John Fulton. With that expansion, there are some equipment needs that can’t be met with their current budget. If you own a business and are interested in becoming a sponsor for the band or would like to make a donation to the band as an individual, please email Karen Jones at kajones@tampabay.rr.com or Mary McNulty at mcnulty444@cs.com. If you would like to purchase an item for the band, the wish lists can be found on the eastlakeband.com website under the parent/student information tab. Concerned East Lake Resident Warns About Interfering with Wildlife Last month we shared Barb Schultz’s story of the wildlife rescue of a fawn that was seemingly abandoned
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in her backyard. We urge residents to never handle an abandoned animal such as a fawn because it may cause the mother to reject it. Instead, if ever faced with a possible wildlife rescue situation, please call on local animal rescue experts for advice. After the August issue of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles delivered to residents in East Lake, we received an email from East Lake residents Greg and Chris Owens, who were concerned that after reading the article people may act too hastily in trying to save wildlife when it may not be necessary. Mrs. Schultz didn’t interfere with the fawn herself, but rather called The Suncoast Animal League to get instructions on what to do. The fawn was alone for a minimum of 10 hours and rescuers felt that it was in danger of dehydration. Though we trust that Mrs. Schultz and the Suncoast Animal League made the right decision, after reading Mr. Owens’ email, we felt it important to reiterate the importance
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of not interfering with wildlife and leaving rescue to experts. Mr. and Mrs. Owens live in Crescent Oaks with property that backs up to a conservation area. “We've observed the habits of deer for 18 years,” says Mr. Owens. “During last month’s heavy rains/flooding we encountered a similar situation, but which concluded with better results. We observed a doe with two of the smallest fawns we had ever seen (the size of chihuhaua pups!). “The doe and one fawn walked through the yard, but the other snuggled up against a tree trunk for protection and stayed there for 12 hours! I babysat that little guy all day checking every half-hour. After about 6 hours we did some research and learned that the does will leave the young in burrows for as long as 12 hours. We realized that the flooding had made the burrows in the woods unusable. The mother came back almost exactly at 10 p.m. and collected her young one. We continue to see them growing up quite frequently.” He warns, “I believe this fawn was unnecessarily taken from her herd, and would appreciate if you would advise folks not to be too hasty when interfering with the wildlife.”
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Haunted Fire House Mixes Fun with an Important Reminder East Lake Fire Rescue will once again feature its Haunted Fire House as a community outreach program to highlight the dangers of distracted driving and is currently seeking volunteers. The firefighters in the Department are holding this event for the second straight year, featuring the ‘Don’t Text and Drive’ theme. “The response from the 3,400 visitors in 2011 was fantastic and this year’s 2012 Haunted Fire House promises to be even bigger and better,” said East Lake’s District Chief Bill Edling, the event’s chief architect. East Lake’s Assistant Fire Chief, Tom May warns, “Recent statistics certainly demonstrate the need for community awareness of the dangers of texting and driving. In 2010, over 3,000 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver and over 400,000 were injured. In the month of June 2011 alone, more than 196 billion text messages were sent or received in the United States, up nearly 50% from June 2009, so the danger is increasing.” The East Lake Haunted Fire House will be held on Friday and Sat-
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urday evenings in October. It is located at East Lake Fire Rescue Station 57, at 3375 Tarpon Lake Blvd. The hours are from 7-10 p.m. A donation of $5 is requested, benefiting the East Lake Firefighters’ Good and Welfare fund. Guests should plan to park at the nearby Lansbrook Golf Club on Village Center Drive off of East Lake Road, since there is no parking available at Station 57 during the event. Shuttle service to the Haunted Fire House is complimentary. The Haunted Fire House is a 4,000-sq.-ft., walk-through, dark attraction filled with terrifying live actors, creatures and amazing special effects. The Haunted Fire House is a highly intensive scare. Actors are well trained in safety and make guests feel a part of the action. Although there are emergency exits, once guests enter, there is no turning around or going back. For this reason, we do not recommend the Haunted Fire House for children ages 12 and under. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for the Haunted Fire House. For more information, visit the event website at www.fearthecaptain.com, or call Station 57, Monday – Friday at (727) 784-8668.
The ToyMakers of East Lake "Making Smiles One Toy at a Time" The ToyMakers, is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation located in Pinellas County, Florida that is seeking volunteers to help with their important mission. From the simple beginnings of the original ToyMakers group that started in Pasco County, Florida, approximately 250,000 toys have been donated to agencies in the local communities in Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Alachua counties including Ronald McDonald Houses, All Children’s Hospital, Shriners Hospital in Tampa, Shands Pediatric Clinic, and many non-profit agencies. Additionally, toys have been shipped to the Midwest during floods, to Louisiana and Mississippi during the aftermath of hurricanes, to Mexico, Haiti, Cuba and the Caribbean with medical and health mission teams, and to Iraq and Afghanistan through military contacts. Any time there is a need, toys can be sent to children in need. Since 1982, over 100 inquiries have been made from around the world about setting up ToyMaker groups. There are three ToyMaker groups in the Pasco/Pinellas area. ToyMaker work-
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shops vary in size and equipment, but all have the common thread of wanting to help bring smiles to children. Locally, the ToyMakers of East Lake, an outreach mission of East Lake United Methodist Church, began operation in the third quarter of 2007 with 6 volunteers. Currently, the group includes over 40 members operating 4 days each week in the Annex building purchased by ELUMC in 2007. Recently, the toy ministry has expanded to include soft, hand-made dolls and stuffed bears that are included with each delivery. Additionally, bicycles are being rebuilt and recycled in the toyshop of this local chapter. Deliveries are made quarterly to agencies such as Children’s Therapy Center of East Lake, The Haven of RCS, Operation PAR, Fisher House at Bay Pines VA Hospital in Tampa, Cuscaden Child Care Center, Tampa, Pasco-Hernando Early Learning Coalition, Spring Hill, FL, Ronald McDonald House, Gainesville, Tarpon Woods Fire and Rescue Unit, Rosa Valdez Child Care Center, Tampa, and Kid’s Charity of Tampa Bay. The ToyMakers of East Lake consider it a privilege to be able to offer
some form of comfort to these children and their families in stressful times. They humbly ask that if you can, please help them to continue bringing smiles to the sick and needy children in the Tampa Bay area! Please visit their website, www.toymakersofeastlake.org for more information or to donate or sign up to volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunity Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The program’s local councils are seeking additional volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Special training and certification is provided. All interested individuals who care about protecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of long-term care facility residents – who often have no one else to advocate for them – are encouraged to call toll-free 1-888-8310404 or visit the program’s website at www.ombudsman.myflorida.com.
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ELHS Baseball Boosters 14th Annual Golf Tournament Sun., Oct. 7, 2 PM Shotgun Start—East Lake High School Baseball Boosters will hold its 14th Annual Golf Tounament (BUCS BYE WEEK). The tounament will feature a 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, Chipping Contest, 4-Person Scramble, Giveaways, Prizes and Hole in One Contest. Early registration fee is $75 for Full Package that includes: golf fee, cart, dinner and silent auction. For those who do not GOLF, come join us for dinner and our silent auction for only $25, gratuity included. Dinner includes: salad bar, 2 entrÊe options, 2 sides, cake, gourmet coffee, ice tea, lemonade and water. Hole Sponsorships Available. All proceeds support the ELHS Baseball Program. Questions? Contact Michele Hamilton at (727) 253-9891or email mhamilton@sunstarems.com. *ELHS Baseball Boosters Inc is 501(3)(c) non-profit corporation Tax
ID 59-32663411. East lake high school is looking for baseball coaches to asst with the program. Please email Dan Genna @ dgenna@tampabay.rr.com Station #57 Haunted Fire House Fri. & Sat. Nights, 7 – 10 p.m.– – The 2012 East Lake Fire Rescue’s Haunted Fire House is a fright you will not want to miss! The Haunted Fire House will be open every Friday and Saturday night in October. ELCL’s Lego Mindstorms Saturdays, 10 a.m. – noon—At 11 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 8, the East Lake Community Library’s tutoring for building robots using Lego Mindstorms programming will kick off with a Meet & Greet session with tutors and registered students to schedule tutoring dates and times. The first programming class will be held on Sat., Sept.15 from 10 a.m. to noon, and runs for 8 weeks. If you would like to participate in future
sessions of the Mindstorms tutoring program as a tutor or a student, please call the library. Students must be in middle school or high school, and tutors must have the ability to assist with computer and robotics programming. The library is located at 4125 East Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685. Phone (727) 773-2665. The Little Cat’s Rescue Yard/ Bake/Craft Sale Sat., Oct. 13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.— Fundraiser hosted by Southern Self Storage, located at 7139 Mitchell Blvd. in New Port Richey. If you have items you’d like to donate for the sale, please contact Southern Self Storage, (727) 375-2920. Proceeds from sale go to The Little Cats Rescue Inc. – a “no kill for space� haven dedicated to the goal of NO MORE HOMELESS CATS. You can view the website at www.thelittlecatsrescue.org. The Little Cats’ Rescue (TLC) was incorporated in 2003 as a 501(c) 3 non profit by RaeAnna Saks. Additional Details: Vendors include Amore Slice of Life Pizza and Kona Ice of Pinellas County, there is a charge for food and drinks by these
vendors. All children’s Hospital will be onsite performing Child Car Seat checks and participants must be register at www.allkids.org/carseats. Vietnam Veterans of America 6th Annual Golf Tournament Oct. 7—Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 522’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament will feature “Combat Golf� where players will have to tee of from one hole wearing a flack jacket and helmet. There will also be a chipping contest into an ammo box. The event will be held at the Eagles Golf Course and is seeking golfers to help make this a great success. This tournament is the main fundraising event for Chapter 522, which provides for activities with homeless vets, help for the Support the Troops organization which sends “care packages� to soldiers overseas, and community activities like Make A Difference Foundation’s fishing tournament for special needs children. All proceeds are used for activities. For more information, please visit www.vva522.org or call (727) 686-3581.
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Civil Air Patrol Members Join Community Emergency Response Team Training at Station No. 57 in East Lake By 1st Lt. Sandra Guthrie, Members of the Pasco Cadet Squadron, The Civil Air Patrol, joined other local residents at a recent Community Emergency Response Team training session held at the East Lake Fire Station No. 57. The squadron’s commander, 1st Lt Sandy Guthrie, senior staff, several cadets, and parents from the squadron, attended the intense three-day workshops held at the East Lake Fire Rescue Department's training center, which also houses one of Pinellas County's EOC (Emergency Operations Centers). With the C.E.R.T. Participant Manual as their guide, students learned about: disaster prepared-
ness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, basic search and rescue, C.E.R.T. organization procedures, and disaster psychology. The class took place June 2224, with nearly 16 hours of classroom, hands-on training, and participation in a simulated disaster exercise. Participants received their official certification on July 18, 2012. Guthrie believes that the training will not only help her squadron be better prepared for an emergency (such as was witnessed during Tropical Storm Debby), but will equip the unit's members to be of service to their community, state and nation. The class, sponsored by the East Lake C.E.R.T. Team, is funded by the Department of
Graduates included: Taylor, Tom, Sandy, Christina Serrano, Tori Guthrie, Quentin Jameson, Lee Cooper, and not pictured, David Uzzle, Jeff Jameson, Cohrren Galbraith, Lake Richards, Kaitlyn Lampasso, Kitra and Rebecca Futterman.
Homeland Security. For more information visit www.pascocap.org and www.eastlakecert.org. *Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 61,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 113 lives in fiscal year 2010. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and
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drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the more than 26,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 69 years. It is a major partner with Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. For more information on Civil Air Patrol, visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com or www.capvolunteernow.com.
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Tampa Bay Local Beads to Raise Money and Awareness for Charity Rather than throw them in the trash, Tampa Bay local Kathi Stoy has found a way to turn annoying directmail political campaign ads into a way to provide food to the homeless. Her creative “NO B.S. Political Beads” are helping to spread awareness and raise money for an important Tampa Bay charity. Stoy is recycling direct mail political ads to make NO B.S. Political Beads; a line of jewelry made from political campaign flyers. One hundred percent of the money raised from the sale of these necklaces, bracelets and earrings will go to Trinity Café, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit, non-denominational Tampa charity that serves meals to the poor and homeless. “If You Can’t Beat ‘em…Bead ‘em!” “Too much money is being spent promoting politicians and not enough money is going towards fixing real problems. I want a little of the money wasted on these flyers to help people in need,” says Stoy. Pam Sica, also a Tampa Bay resident, agrees, “I purchased a necklace
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because I too am sick of these flyers cluttering my mailbox. Too much talk and not enough action.” NO B.S. Political Beads are currently available at the Sound Exchange locations in Tampa (813-978-9316) and Pinellas Park (727-5450042). Prices are: Earrings ($5), Bracelets ($5) and Necklace ($8); 100% of the money raised will go to Trinity Café. Other local businesses and individuals are encouraged to “Jump on the Beadwagon!” About Trinity Café Trinity Café has been a beacon of hope and compassion in the Tampa Bay community since 2001. Housed at the Salvation Army on Florida Avenue in Tampa, it serves over 200 hot, nutritious meals each and every weekday, including holidays. Anyone is welcome – without question or qualification. Since Trinity Café first began, it has served more than 789,000 free restaurant-quality meals
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to the homeless, poor and anyone wishing to receive a meal. The meals are prepared by a professional chef and served by volunteer waiters. The guests sit at cloth-covered tables set with china dishes and silverware. They are asked for nothing in return - no mandatory religious services or counseling or work. While Trinity Café recognizes the vital importance of providing nourishment to those who are hungry, much more is needed. Together with the solidarity and commitment of its staff and volunteers, Trinity Cafe strives to be a gateway to positive change in the lives
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of the people it serves and seeks to enlarge its guests’ capacity for self-help and reconnect them to the broader community. Through commitment to combating hunger and homelessness, the organization provides the support and respect guests need to encourage them to become self-sufficient and regain hope for the future. Trinity Café is a place of love, compassion, and dignity… a true lifeline to those in need. Executive Chef Alfred Astl prepares more than 200 meals each day, Monday-Friday, 52 weeks a year. Trinity Café’s mission is to restore a sense of dignity to its hungry and homeless neighbors by serving a nutritious meal while nourishing spirits through acts of acceptance, compassion, love and respect. For more information about Trinity Café, visit www.trinitycafe.org or email Trinity Café’s coordinator Cindy Davis at cdavis@trinitycafe.org. If you are a business owner who would like to offer the NO B.S. Political Beads at your business to help raise money for Trinity Café, please contact Kathi Stoy at kpstoy51@yahoo.com.
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Help Your Child Make This School Year a Great Experience By Tamara Rokicki For most children summer vacation came to an end a few weeks ago and it’s time to ease back into the school routine. As parents and children ready themselves for another school year, it can cause some stress and anxiety. Making this year a great academic and social experience is just a matter of positive thinking, planning ahead and adjustment of daily routines. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and coauthor of Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child’s True Potential explains that it’s normal for a child to display some anxiety at the beginning of the school year. Although the change of routine can cause students to have some trouble sleeping, she explains that it is a normal occurrence and parents shouldn’t be too concerned. Parents play an important role on how children view the oncoming school year. Kennedy-
Moore states that a parent’s attitude is detrimental on how children react to the new school year, as they can easily pick up on their parents’ feelings and magnify them. Positive reinforcement is extremely important and although parents shouldn’t dismiss their children’s anxiousness, they should make an effort not to blow them out of proportion. She explains, “We don’t want to dismiss their feelings, but we do want to normalize them and say ‘Everyone feels a little nervous going into the classroom, but I really think you’re going to be fine.’” The article “Why Parent Involvement Matters” written by the website (schoolfamily.com) stresses the importance of parent involvement. It explains that decades of research prove that children whose parents are involved in their education perform better in and out of school. Some of the benefits include higher test scores, better grades, better social skills and improved behavior.
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Teacher Stephanie Drew of Alabama encourages parents to ask their children how their day was, show interest in what they’ve learned and help with their homework. “[Children] realize that their education is important and that it's important to their families also. They find value in their education because their parents value it,” Drew explains. She adds that parent involvement also lets the teacher know that parents are willing to work with them by keeping the communication lines opened. Doctor Michele Borba, parenting and child expert, suggests that a proactive way to ease into the school year is to set time aside to simply chat with your child. Instead of trivializing his fear of new changes, thank him for sharing his concerns. Suggesting age appropriate books such as First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg can help open up the dialogue.
Early school years are a great learning experience for children, not only academically but also emotionally. With a positive attitude and regular involvement, your child will encounter a successful and happy year.
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Elite Body – Your Elite Personal Training & Fitness Facility By Katie Thomas Elite Body is a personal training and wellness center that offers clients customized fitness plans that are shaped according to your lifestyle in a beautiful facility that is designed to inspire clients to live a beautiful life. Elite Body was originally located in East Lake for twelve years, but after much growth and expansion, owner Mike LaBua decided to relocate the facility to the Palm Harbor area. Elite Body's new location has now doubled in size and is able to offer a wider range of services for Elite Body clients. Mike LaBua was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Long Island. He has always been fully active in sports and began weight training when he was fourteen. After playing high school football, Mike received an athletic scholarship and earned his Bachelor in Science at Southern Connecticut State University. He continued to follow a path that was in tune with his passion for mental, physical and overall health as a high school physical education teacher and football coach. While
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in Connecticut, he began training individuals in nutrition and physical fitness, which he continued to do upon moving to Florida. Mike left the education field in 1998 and began working as the Director of Personal Training at Golds Gym in Palm Harbor. In 2000, Mike decided to open his own personal training facility that would allow him to combine personal training, nutrition awareness and the art of healthy living to his clients. He opened Elite Body and has since doubled in growth, clients and success stories. With all the amenities a public gym has, Elite Body is private, more personal and has no membership fees. The Elite Body facility is composed of over 6,000 square feet that is clean, safe and the perfect environment to take back your health. Amenities include an Active Isolated Stretching room, boxing area, a dedicated space for fitness classes, fit camps, juice bar, elegant locker rooms with natural light and river rock showers, as well as a professional area for massages and a private nutritional counseling area.
Elite Body is wonderfully composed with bright walls, inspirational messages and plenty of room for your personal training experience. Elite Body has fifteen trainers and a licensed massage therapist, all of whom Mike selected to be a part of the Elite Body team for their passion and knowledge regarding the human body and physiology. Nutritional counseling is available at Elite Body and is just as important as getting the right type of exercise for your body. Nutritional counselors teach clients about timing, portion size, self control and how essential it is to feed your body the right way. Every trainer at Elite Body works to keep equipment up to par and they strive to teach clients to be as passionate for health as
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they are themselves. Mike believes that to be successful, you must surround yourself with the right people. "I believe I have the best trainers. Many have been with me for over ten years," says Mike. "We know that people don't have time to waste. Our services allow people to come in, meet with their trainer and get through a 30-minute session that hits all the power points necessary for a great work out. So you can get in, out and on with your day!" Since Elite Body offers one-onone scheduled personal training sessions, your trainer will be completely
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aware of your goals and help you reach them. The consultation you will receive at Elite Body will allow trainers to offer you a customized plan that is unique to your body, age and lifestyle. Mike says, "Many clients come to us for a better quality of life – to enjoy a longer and more prosperous life. We have all the tools here to help clients set and reach their goals." Make it a Part of Your Lifestyle Elite Body specializes in personal training, yoga, boxing classes, fit camps, boot camps, AIS, TRX, fitness classes, Pilates, massage, nutritional counseling, weight loss and more. Families are encouraged to come in together and build stronger bodies and relationships. All group fitness classes can be found on the fitness calendar and at www.EliteBodyPersonalTraining.com. Elite Body offers sports specific training for athletes. Dedicated to helping clients become healthy through a holistic approach, Elite Body takes fitness and nutrition to a new level with a personalized program for every individual. Elite Body Wants You to Know “Our focus as a Personal Train-
ing facility is that of individualized attention. Our mission is: To provide you with professional and courteous service in a comfortable, clean and motivating atmosphere; To share with you the necessary knowledge to guide you in reaching your health and fitness goals; To play a significant role in improving the personal and corporate wellness of a diverse clientele; To exude the pride we feel in being commissioned to a rewarding service oriented industry.” Mike and his team at Elite Body are throwing a Grand Opening bash on September 21st at 7 p.m. There will be live entertainment, fashions by Nikki's Glitz & Glam Boutique, a car show by Dimmitt Auto and hors d'oeuvres by Chef Eileen. Come check out all the excitement and enjoy meeting the Elite Body team! Elite Body Personal Training is located at 34310 US Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor. Please call (727) 785- 4655 for more information or visit www.elitebodypersonaltraining.com. Don't forget to check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/elitebodypersonaltraining.
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“The Best in Custom Blinds and Window Coverings” By Katie Thomas Are you frustrated by the limited choices for window treatments that you find at stores? If so, don’t waste another minute searching! Budget Blinds offers the perfect solution for every window in your home or office. Whether you desire a window treatment that lets the natural light stream in or you need complete privacy, blocking out all light, Budget Blinds offers the most innovative, functional and beautiful custom blinds and window coverings. Roxana Rotaru owns the local
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Budget Blinds that services Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor and Oldsmar. She works with clients from beginning to end, from helping them make selections to measuring and overseeing the installation. She says, “I work with experts so that the installation process is smooth, clean and fast.” A native European, Roxana worked in the corporate world for many years before moving to the United States, where she decided to dedicate herself to entrepreneurship with Budget Blinds. Roxana says, “As a business owner, this area is ideal. I have received lots of encouragement
Owner Roxana Rotaru can help you find affordable custom blinds and window coverings for even the most hard-to-fit windows and support from other local businesses in the area. My goal is to grow the business through reputation and word-of-mouth.” Roxana’s positive outlook is refreshing and shines through in her attitude and the passion she has for her design work with Budget Blinds. The Budget Blinds Difference At Budget Blinds, you are assured
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a personalized shopping experience. Roxana says, “The beauty of my business is the one-on-one time spent with customers because it allows me to help design customized products for their home.” Budget Blinds is all about customer service and customer appreciation; a five-year, no-questions-asked warranty is available on all products. Budget Blinds wants its customers to
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get exactly what they want and stands behind its products. This past January, Budget Blinds celebrated its 20th year of business in Las Vegas and it is the largest and fastest growing franchise that offers custom window coverings. With many different vendors, Budget Blinds has an extensive array of designs in window coverings, blinds, shutters, shades, curtains, drapes, window films, motorized window treatments and accessories for every home to make your space unique and cozy. Roxana aims to thoroughly satisfy her customers with one-on-one personal service and educated choices in window design. Roxana offers free consultations and will come to your home to review a design guide with you. She takes exact measurements of your windows and makes certain that
you are getting the correct fabric and texture for your privacy and light diffusion preferences. With Roxana’s help you can relax, knowing that your window coverings and blinds are going to fit perfectly and complement your décor. Whether you desire plush draperies, crisp shades or plantation-style shutters, Budget Blinds has what you are looking for. Budget Blinds customer Alyce from Palm Harbor says, “After looking
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at many decorator books with samples, in addition to style and color suggestions from Roxana, we purchased sheers as window treatments for our living room. Roxana was meticulous in the details she offered during our inhome consultation. The measurements were exact, she took time helping me decide on the materials and sheerness we needed for our home, plus she recommended two more people to do other design work for us. I was pleased with the installation and the high quality her company represents. Roxana is an honest, sincere, creative, knowledgeable and pleasant woman with whom to work. I would highly recommend her company, Budget Blinds of Tarpon Springs. You will be delighted with your new window coverings and the attentive, caring service you receive!” Roxana demonstrated how motorized window treatments work during our appointment. She fully believes that motorization is the future in window treatments and design. Any product can be motorized and Roxana shows all of her customers how to program and run their motorized window treatments. She carries Somfy brand remotes, which are programmable, so that you’ll be able to adjust your window treatments throughout your home with just a touch of a button. Motorized blinds, shutters and draperies can be battery operated or wired-in and the expense is remarkably low in price when looking at the overall effect of beautiful and easy to use products. Many times, people have a difficult time imagining what the final product will actually look like in their home. Budget Blinds offers a virtual design program online that allows you to play with different colors, textures, shades and products that you may be interested in so you can actually see the overall effect of a variety of options
before you make a decision. The virtual decorator displays a room, enabling you to go forth and choose the color of walls, furniture, floorboards and more, giving you a template to work from before you proceed to choose your custom designed window treatments. This is an excellent tool to help you find the perfect match. I had a blast playing around with the virtual decorator because there are truly so many different pairings and outstanding design choices to mix and match. Budget Blinds’ virtual decorator program allows you to get an idea of what you like and how it will work in your home. You can also sign up for Budget Blinds’ free design guide “Views” online, or just schedule a consultation with Roxana and she’ll give you a hard copy for free! Window treatments make a huge difference in the aesthetic beauty of your home. It’s the finishing touch on a newly built or remodeled home that makes it shine with a unique, customdesigned look. Call Roxana at Budget Blinds and schedule your free in-home consultation and she will help you find the best solutions for the windows in your home or office. The vast array of quality choices and Roxana’s expertise on décor, her attention to every detail and her friendly demeanor will leave you happy for choosing Budget Blinds. Budget Blinds is located in Tarpon Springs at 1825 S. Pinellas Ave., Suite 101. For additional information or to schedule your free in-home consultation, please call Roxana at (727) 943-8521 or (813) 405-9836. Don’t miss out on free swatch samples, design guides and the fun virtual decorator at www.BudgetBlinds.com/TarponSprings. “Like” Budget Blinds of Tarpon Springs, Florida on Facebook for the latest news.
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Wireless Zone Premium Verizon Wireless Retailer for Trinity and Odessa Wireless Zone®, a Verizon Wireless premium retailer, originally opened its doors at Mitchell Ranch Plaza in Trinity, Florida, in July 2008. In August 2011, the store relocated to 11140 Cargo Court in Odessa. Situated directly on SR 54, just east of Duck Slough Boulevard (next to Sherwin Williams), this location is much more convenient for customers, and offers a much larger showroom as well as a plentiful parking area. Local residents welcome the opportunity to shop for Verizon Wireless products and services without the time and travel previously required to reach other stores. Wireless Zone® of Trinity is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Owners Chet and Rose Pietras and their son and general manager, Jarrod, are local residents of Pasco
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County. After lengthy and careful consideration, they selected to join the Wireless Zone® family of over 400 locations across the country because of the franchise’s strong commitment to customer service and community involvement, and for their exclusive relationship with Verizon Wireless, the nation’s most reliable wireless network. Wireless Zone® is the largest wireless franchise in the United States. Verizon Wireless continues to lead the industry by offering the highest quality products and services while introducing innovative technology solutions. Wireless Zone® continues to attract not only residents from the immediate area, but enjoys a following of loyal customers who understand that while there are many Verizon stores to choose from, they can count on personalized, quality service at Wireless Zone. This family owned
and operated business maintains a standard of operational excellence that can be hard to find in typical retail businesses. Joining Jarrod are family members Justin and Holly. Together, this team possesses the knowledge, experience and commitment to satisfaction that their customers have come to expect. Wireless Zone’s® roots date back to 1988, and the franchise enjoys a longstanding reputation for knowledgeable and friendly service. “Big, impersonal electronic stores and discount supercenters seldom match Wireless Zone’s attention to detail and customer service,” agree the Pietras family. “And purchasing via a ‘faceless’ inter- Your family can enjoy fresh popcorn and a show in the lounge area & you’ll enjoy excellent service net presents potential problems if you are dissatisWireless Zone® is dedicated to fied with your phone, need to return improving the communities in which or exchange it, or simply want somethey operate and live. Through a colone to help you learn to use it. The laborative giving program, grants are difference at Wireless Zone® is that offered to charitable organizations You’re Not Just A Number Here.” from donations by franchisees, em-
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The new, spacious Wireless Zone has everything you need to stay connected. ployees and friends. The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving® Inc. was created in 2003 after years of supporting research into Neurofibromatosis (NF), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), as well as United Hospice of Rockland County and other local and national charities. Today’s savvy consumers require much more than a cell phone. Wireless Zone® offers the latest selection of basic and smartphones, tablets, mo-
bile hot spots, accessories, bill analysis and payment service, phone transfers, business group discounts, and FIOS TV and internet. Visit the Trinity / Odessa store and experience the difference of a locally owned and operated Verizon Wireless location. Wireless Zone is located at 11140 Cargo Ct. in Odessa. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sat., and noon – 5 p.m. on Sun. Please call (727) 372-9663 for more information.
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Arry’s Roofing Services Shares the Advantages of Owning a Metal Roof By Katie Thomas James "Arry" Housh has been actively involved in the roofing company for thirty years. Alongside his wife Becky Housh and with the help of their two sons Stephen and Matthew, he runs the reputable Arry's Roofing, a company dedicated to providing quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. The Housh family's dedication has enabled Arry's Roofing to expand their small, honorable and trustworthy family-run business into the well-known and trusted company it is today; servicing residential, commercial and industrial projects with value and integrity. I recently spoke to Matt regarding metal roofing and the benefits it provides homeowners. Arry’s Roofing fully supports the advantages of metal roofing and is a specialist in metal roofing. Additionally, Arry’s in-house custom sheet metal shop allows the metal roofing specialists to customize your roof to be an exact fit for your house and your designs. Matt says, “Metal roofing is more
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of a craftsmanship and an art, similar to tile. In the early 2000s we saw the advantages of metal roofing and started our metal roofing shop, trained our guys specifically in metal roofing and began to create a reputation of being metal roofing specialists.” Metal Advantages: Metal roofing is known to be initially more expensive than other roofing types at first glance, but in the long run metal roofing can save homeowners money due to its durability, energy efficiency and ability to increase the resale value of your home. Matt explains that the average lifespan of a non-metal roof is seventeen years; whereas metal roofing is proven to last 2-3 times longer with fewer repairs than other types of roofing materials. When installed by qualified and skilled metal roof specialists, metal roofing can last for longer than 50 years with little maintenance. Matt adds that a metal roof is extremely beneficial, especially in Florida, because there is no other roof composite that is as strong and as durable as a
metal roof, which if installed properly can effectively withstand the harsh Florida winds and storms. If you are a homeowner and are seeking out a way to reduce the price of your energy bill and would like to build a roof with energy-saving material, Arry’s Roofing recommends you look into getting a metal roof. Metal roofing is economically sustainable and better for the environment than many traditional types of materials, such as petroleum-based shingles. The installation of reflective metal roofing can save your home up to 40 percent in cooling costs. Arry's Roofing is proactive and
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innovative, keeping up to date in the industry by furthering their education regularly. Matt says, “We use new products that are safe. By keeping on top of what is offered, we are able to bring our customers cleaner, better and safer products." The company has all the knowledge necessary to help you find the right metal roof that will not only look beautiful on your home, but will also be an asset in saving money and cutting energy costs. Arry’s Roofing has answers to any questions regarding the advantages of metal roofing and is prepared to help you make the best decisions regarding your home’s roof.
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teeing all work, Arry's has an array of roofing warranties for customers that include a 50-year material defects and 20-year contractor's workmanship Golden Pledge Limited Warranty offered through GAF-ELK MasterElite Contractors. Arry's Roofing also has a Workmanship Guarantee, separate from the manufacturers' warranties, that covers any repairs due to faulty workmanship to the roof applied for up to 20 years. "My goal in business is to promote quality in workmanship and relationships,” says Arry. "Once we Dale S. from Dunedin writes, “I am very satisfied with the quality and workmanship of the installation. Arry’s crew performed above-and-beyond what was expected. I appreciate all of the extra work that they did. Thanks Arry’s Roofing!” Every Job is Top Quality Arry and his crew approach all of their projects, whether it is a repair, reroof, or a new roof as if it were their own family's roof. Arry has dedicated himself to improving the re-roofing industry in the Tampa Bay area through honesty, quality workmanship and customer service.
perform work we stay in touch with our referral program. If our customers refer someone to us with a potential need, we compensate them with a gift card and discount any work for the potential customer." Arry's Roofing takes pride in their way of doing business – with integrity, honesty, hard work and customer loyalty. Arry's Roofing Services, Inc. is located at 770 North Grosse Ave. in Tarpon Springs. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call (727) 938-9565 or visit www.ArrysRoofing.com.
Arry's Roofing is highly recommended and has won multiple awards in the categories of Consumer Protection Excellence, Installation Excellence and Training Excellence! They are experts in architectural metal roofs, shingle, tile and lowslope/flat roofs, as well as re-roofing, roofing repairs and maintenance. Arry's Roofing is certified by GAFELK's MasterElite Contract Program; the only certification program of its kind for residential roofing. Only the top two percent of roofing contractors in the U.S. achieve MasterElite status. Arry’s Roofing is a fully insured, statelicensed roofing contractor. Guaran-
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Choose Wollinka & Wollinka for Integrity, Compassion and Experience By Julie Kanehl Wollinka & Wollinka has been providing exceptional legal counseling to clients in the Tampa Bay Area since 1971, and has created an admirable reputation for going the extra mile, spending the extra time and being there when it really counts. Wollinka & Wollinka currently has two offices nearby, one in Palm Harbor and one in Trinity, and they are looking to expand into Tampa and Spring Hill. For nearly 40 years, Wollinka & Wollinka has been assisting clients with family matters such as wills and trusts, estates and estate planning, elder law, real estate law, asset protection (including tax reduction strategies), corporate matters and more. If you are looking
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for a law firm to stand by you and your family when it really counts, then look no further than Wollinka & Wollinka. Local business owner Erik Suojanen says, “My wife and I have been clients of Wollinka & Wollinka for quite a few years now. We have NEVER dealt with a more professional team! They cut through all the crap and get us what we need; no fluff, no nickel dime tactics, they just get the job done and protect the client.” David J. Wollinka, Esq. moved to the area as a young boy, and graduated from Tarpon Springs High School before attending the University of Florida where he graduated with honors from the College of Business Administration with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Finance with a minor emphasis on Real Estate. Then in 1986 he graduated from the University of Florida, College of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. Later that year he joined his father, Jerome E. Wollinka at his law firm, Wollinka & Wollinka, and the rest is history. Truly dedicated to this area, Attorney Wollinka is a family man and the father of five, so he truly understands the importance of planning long term for your family.
This comes across the minute you meet him. His sincere and friendly demeanor puts you at ease, and he and his staff take all the time necessary to make sure you have all of the information you need and that all of your questions have been (L-R) Marlene, Cyndi, Jamie, Laura, Betty & Gen are the friendly staff at the Trinity office answered. In 2011, Ryan Finding his calling, he attended the A. Doddridge, Esq. joined the practice, Dedman School of Law at Southern and has enjoyed working with clients Methodist University and graduated in from Spring Hill to Tampa, and every2009 with a Juris Doctor degree. Atwhere in between. Attorney Doddridge torney Doddridge and his family are is a very likeable young man who is happy to be back in the area, and in adfrom the Tampa Bay area as well, and dition to his relatively new position at graduated from St. Petersburg High Wollinka & Wollinka, he is a new offiSchool in 1998 before heading off to cer in the West Pasco Bar Association college where he also graduated from and is working towards becoming Presthe University of Florida. He earned a ident. Bachelor of Science, majoring in PsyClient Scott Angle says, “As a Fichology with a minor emphasis in Soci- nancial Advisor, I have had several exology in 2001. After leaving UF, he periences and interactions with went into the corporate world and acattorneys. Working with Ryan Dodtually began his career in law while dridge and Wollinka & Wollinka has working in the legal department at a never been anything other than toptelecommunications company in Dallas.
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our children or made tough decisions like who will be in charge of our financial and medical decisions if we were to become incapacitated. Many of us also mistakenly believe that this kind of preparation is reserved for the excessively (L-R) Kathy, Julie, Edie, Joan & Maria (Jean not in wealthy. While Wollinka & picture) are the friendly staff at the Palm Harbor office Wollinka is experienced in helping notch. Ryan is extremely professional wealthy clients, they are also experiand makes himself extremely available. enced at helping the rest of us prepare If you want to meet with an attorney for what must be looked at as the inthat acts like a real person and treats evitable. The important question really you the same, Ryan Doddridge and needs to be asked: Who will take care Wollinka & Wollinka should be at the of your children if you are incapacitop of the list.” tated? Where will they stay in the inAttorney Doddridge also is workterim? If you do not have a properly ing on executing an informative email drawn will and/or advanced directive, blog that will keep Wollinka & your children could needlessly get Wollinka clients informed of updates at caught up in the judicial system, while the practice and in the many laws that court costs and attorney fees rise for the affect us daily. This is in addition to the family. annual newsletter and other many ways Attorney Wollinka says, “Failure to that the staff at Wollinka & Wollinka establish the right kind of documents keeps people informed. The staff at the can result in 10 times that in court law firm is just as dedicated to helping costs and attorney’s fees to institute a their clients as the attorneys, and they guardianship.” What could be more all work together to maintain an excelimportant? That’s why Wollinka & lent relationship. Wollinka provides free consultations for their clients. Estate Planning At Wollinka & Wollinka, there is a This kind of law often requires a long-term relationship that, like any re- variety of affordable packages that can help their clients prepare for the future. lationship, is built on trust and underThey understand that there can be no standing. The attorneys of Wollinka & Wollinka are experienced in estate plan- “one-size-fits-all” plan for your family. Wollinka & Wollinka is experienced at ning, which includes creating wills, establishing trusts, and drafting advanced helping you protect your assets by shardirectives and powers of attorney. Their ing strategies that help to limit estate and gift taxes, which can make a large experience in this area is invaluable and they understand that preparing for peo- impact on your family after a loved one ple’s future in the event that something dies. Wollinka & Wollinka’s many years happens to them is a very delicate matof experience have given them the ter, but an important one. compassion that is so important when Many of us don’t have official wills, and have not established trusts for working with grieving families. They
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understand the emotions involved and can administer an individual’s estate with compassion. When someone passes away, the person chosen to represent the estate analyzes the assets and debts. After debts are paid, the remaining assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. The attorneys at Wollinka & Wollinka know how to handle these delicate situations and work with families to make the process go as smoothly as possible. If any problems arise, they are ready to help iron them out. Elder Law Unfortunately many of our senior citizens do not get the care that they deserve. Some believe that it is one of the biggest failures in our society, how we do not better care for those who are no longer able to take care of themselves. Wollinka & Wollinka has been protecting senior citizens for many years, and can help families navigate the many complicated issues that may arise through Medicaid, determining guardianship, incapacity planning and the many estate planning directives that need to be decided ahead of time. Real Estate Buying, selling, renting or leasing real estate can be an immensely confusing endeavor. That’s why it is important to have all of your documents in place to protect yourself, your family, your assets and your property. Wollinka & Wollinka is adept at working with all matters of real estate issues and even has a title insurance company. They don’t just dabble in Real Estate Law; they truly understand it and can help their clients be prepared for unforeseen circumstances. In the end, it’s always about protecting their clients and staying current on all of the changing laws that effect real estate in Florida and beyond. They handle title insurance, purchases, sales, refinances, can navigate complicated closing procedures and can help write leases. If there’s ever a dispute between a buyer and a seller, it’s
important to have someone at the ready to take your side and pull you through the fog that can be Real Estate Law. Commercial real estate is a different animal than residential, and Attorney Wollinka says, “You should always have an attorney regardless, in this type of transaction because of the contracts involved.” He goes on to describe the many crediting and debiting issues, rental roles and contracts with tenants that are so important in commercial real estate. When choosing a law firm to represent you, protect your assets and your family, and to help you navigate the complicated laws of our state, it’s crucial that you choose a law firm that you can trust. Turn to Wollinka & Wollinka for all of your estate planning, real estate, elder law and asset protection needs. Wollinka & Wollinka’s Palm Harbor office is located at 3204 Alternate 19 N.; phone is (727) 7815444. Wollinka & Wollinka’s Trinity office is located in the Trinity Professional Center (at the corner of Little Rd. and Mitchell Blvd.) at 1835 Health Care Drive; phone is (727) 937-4177. Please visit www.Wollinka.com for additional information.
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continues to grow and has nearly 40 stores that are locally owned and operated by members of the communities in which they serve. This particular franchise of More Space Place has two convenient locations – Palm Harbor and Pinellas Park – and services Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.
Space Saving Solutions for Every Room By Marcy Sanford Do you have enough space? I didn’t think I did, but after one talk with the design professionals at More Space Place, I am now convinced that with their help the space I do have can be made more organized and beautiful. It was then that I realized, maybe I do have enough space; maybe I am just not using it efficiently. As America’s foremost wall bed, customized closet, garage organization, and entertainment center retailer, More Space Place
has hundreds of options for you to choose from and can help redesign your house and turn any room into a magnificent, multipurpose masterpiece that fully utilizes all of the space in your home or office. Starting off as a single retail location in the early 1980s, More Space Place has consistently expanded throughout the years due to their high level of quality customer service, and extensive selection of state-of-the-art products. Even today, the company
Custom Closets A closet redesigned by More Space Place is truly wonderful. Imagine having room for all of your clothes, shoes and accessories and just think of the time you could save if you were able to find the one piece you were looking for quickly. The closet systems from More Space Place are designed specifically for you by their experienced custom closet designers and are available with tons of popular features and hard-tofind accessories. They offer both wall hung systems and floor-based systems in composite, all wood or a combination of materials and you can easily ad-
just all of the shelves and hanging rods in your custom closet, so when your needs change, you can adapt easily. Custom Closets aren’t just for clothes either – think about how much smoother your life would be with a well-organized pantry, craft closet or laundry area. Home Offices Looking at samples of the More Space Place home offices, I can imagine myself easily finding the file I need and working much more efficiently.
shelves and cabinets for storing linens and other items. You can see samples and videos of More Space Place’s wall beds and how easily they blend in and work at www.MoreSpacePlace.com.
Their modular components can be customized to meet individual needs to create a home office that works around you. They can even help you get dual functionality out of a room, so if you need your home office to also double as a spare bedroom, they can help you create space utilizing storage components and special features like wall beds. Wall Beds If like me, your home office is also a spare bedroom, you probably have the same problem I do – the bed takes up most of the room. After my visit to More Space Place, I realized that my home office/guest room can have
ample room for me to work when guests aren’t in town and can look like it should be in a designer magazine with the simple addition of a wall bed. More Space Place is America’s #1 Murphy Bed retailer and for good reason – they offer the most comfortable wall beds you can find, available in such a wide variety of options that you are sure to find one that will fit perfectly with your home and lifestyle. Whether you want to offer out-oftown guests a relaxing, charming place to stay or need extra space in a child’s room, More Space Place can help you find the wall bed to fit your needs. The lovely cabinetry that hides your wall bed can also include book-
Garage Systems With a little help and redesign from the professionals at More Space Place, your garage can become an area you’ll be proud to show off and one where you’ll be able to find the tools, decorations or outdoor gear you’re looking for quickly, instead of spending precious free time searching through boxes and stacks of household items. More Space Place offers an extensive selection of customized garage organization systems, including garage storage racks and specialized hanging garage wall cabinets. The floormounted systems are available in many standard depths and heights and the wall-hung systems can be adjusted to fit any height. More Space Place uses top-of-theline materials that will not warp or sag so your garage will stay organized and attractive for many years to come. Kitchen Organization and Remodeling If the main chore in your kitchen isn’t cooking food, but instead searching for all the ingredients you need, More Space Place has a solution. Using their expertise in design and organization, the professionals at More Space Place can help you to create a gorgeous, organized kitchen that will make cooking and entertaining a breeze.
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In addition, if your kitchen opens up to your family room, they can update the kitchen cabinets to blend seamlessly with the furniture in your family room and can even save you money on kitchen remodeling by resurfacing your cabinets instead of replacing them. As with all of their cabinets and storage solutions, More Space Place has an amazing variety of materials and finishes to choose from, including their newest design - a beautiful contemporary Italian-style kitchen. Whether you have one room or multiple areas in your house where clutter is driving you crazy, More Space Place can help you get a beautiful, organized, functional home. With hundreds of options to choose from and custom staining available, their talented designers can create a design for you that will enhance your home. More Space Place is based in the Tampa area and all the cabinetry and shelving is made here at their manufacturing and national support center so you know it is top quality. The professionals at More Space Place will help to custom design the space-saving project of your dreams and will work with your budget to help you turn your wasted space into a stunning multipurpose masterpiece that the whole family can enjoy. The Palm Harbor Design Show Room is located at 33136 U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor and can be reached by phone at (727) 773-9888. The Pinellas Park Outlet Center, located at 3900 78th Ave N. in St. Petersburg can be reached at (727) 5079799. Hours for both locations are Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with additional hours available by appointment. They are closed on Sun. For more information or to see pictures and videos visit their web site www.MoreSpacePlace.com.
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The Lucky Dill Hosts Local Southern Blues Band at the NYC Bar By Lenay Ruhl Tucked in the back corner of the bustling NYC Bar within The Lucky Dill, the Paul Anthony Duo melodically transformed the restaurant into a leisurely dining experience. The Lucky Dill, with its restaurant, bakery and Tribeca Lounge, offers a fresh, mouth-watering menu. If that’s not enough to make you want to savor your time and relax, the nightly live music will. Jimmy Cappezzuto, Mr. Amazing (according to his Lucky Dill business card) is responsible for scheduling the music. They don’t advertise for bands, the bands find them. Cappezzuto has been in the business a long time, so some of the scheduled musicians are people he’s known for years. Others call him and ask – how do we get in? He said he has at least 200 demo CDs in his office. With such a high demand for musicians, they host open auditions on Monday nights, allowing musicians to come and play for a half-
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hour. They are looking for all different types of music to satisfy their diverse clientele. On the weeknights they schedule one man acoustics and duos, and the weekends are saved for full bands. On Wednesday, Aug. 22 the Paul Anthony Duo, more commonly known as the Paul Anthony Band, played a two-man set at The Lucky Dill. They are a local talent from Gulfport, FL. Lead guitar and vocals, Paul Anthony, moved to Florida in 1994 with his band, seeking a more happening music scene than Cleveland, OH. He has since parted ways with his original band members, and he now has Doug Catalano on drums and Paul Kruse on bass and vocals. From the beginning Anthony had no problem finding gigs, playing his first set at Dave’s Aqua Lounge, a blues place off of Gandy Blvd. in St. Petersburg. To get started he just drove around, read a lot of magazines, and played for free to get known. Now he is playing between five to seven nights a week. Anthony mostly performs with his band, but
he does duos and singles as well. At The Lucky Dill, on this particular night, he played a duo with Kruse on bass. Surrounded by the dim lighting and the NYC décor, an ever-changing colored light glowed against the wall behind them. Anthony and Kruse set up at the top of the steps leading from the bar into the Tribeca Lounge. Looking down at the patrons, most sipping on wine, beer and cocktails, they played crowd-favorite covers that inspired cheers, claps and a few in the crowd to sing along. The duo was able to rock out, offering the crowd their promised “a little something for everyone,” which is what the band is known for. They list their influences as Jesus Christ, Jimmy Hendrix and Bruce Lee. When questioned about how Jesus Christ influences his music, Anthony
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helping Anthony to “give back a bit.” Anthony gave The Lucky Dill a taste of his soul-felt music, starting his set with Stevie Ray Vaughan, one of his all-time favorite guitar players. They played a variety of music; Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Rolling Stones, just to name a few. They threw in some originals along the way, including “Pickin’ for a Livin,’” which is a solid tune that captures the blues and southern rock sound the Paul Anthony Band has strummed together. Anthony just recently picked up his gig at The Lucky Dill, and describes it as extremely low key. “I like the atmosphere, I like the food and I like the people,” he said. Open late nights, The Lucky Dill offers a menu, “slimmed” down to between 60-70 food items to choose from, a larger selection than most restaurants offer any time of the day. They display a
full bar with a diverse selection of cocktails, wine and craft beers. Capezzuto believes that people want to go out and be entertained, and by providing live music such as The Paul Anthony Duo, he hopes to give everyone that full dining experience. With the New York style restaurant seating 400 people, “we’re not here to get them in and out,” said Capezzuto. “I like to be known as a place that has live entertainment.” Live music is scheduled every night except for Monday, and the calendar can be found on The Lucky Dill’s website, along with a list of their daily specials. The full Paul Anthony Band trio will rock The Lucky Dill again on Saturday, September 29. The Lucky Dill is located at 33180 US 19 in Palm Harbor. Call (727) 789-5574 for information or visit www.luckydilldeli.com.
3/2/3 plus office 2704 sf Kent Riveria Marquis. This home offers formal living & dining rooms w/soaring ceilings. Kitchen w/42"cabinets w/pullout shelves, corian counters, tile backsplash, under counter lighting, breakfast bar & breakfast nook area. The kitchen overlooks the family room w/tile flooring & wonderful arched picture window w/a fabulous view of the pond, golf course and forest! There are two generous sized guest bedrooms, guest bath plus an office. The master bedroom has two walk in closets and master bath w/garden tub, walk in shower & linen closet. two a/c units under 3 years old. This home sits at the end of a cul de sac and a short walk over the bridge to the club house. Views from every window of the pond, golf course & forest! $319,000
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1877 sf 3/2/2 Pride of ownership shows in this home. As you enter into foyer you have soaring ceilings tile floors flowing into kitchen. Formal living & dining rooms w/hardwood floors. Kitchen w/white cabinet, breakfast bar, closet pantries overlook family room w/sliders to extended lania w/view of the trees. Master bedroom w/walk in closets & master bath w/walk in shower, linen closet, dual sinks and garden tub to enjoy! $243,000
3/2/3 2323 sqft. This home shows like a model! Absolutely move in! 20" tile flooring throughout! Brand new kitchen w/42" wood cabinets w/crown molding, granite counters w/tile backsplash w/listello inserts, applliance, garage, lazy susan, pot drawers, tray & cookbook cabinet, stainless steel appliances w/trash compactor. Formal living & dining rooms great to entertain in. Kitchen overloooks family room w/dry bar & cabinet w/glass doors. Updated bathrooms w/crackled glass raised sink w/waterfall faucet on granite counter w/wood vanity w/makeup drawers & storage. Fabulous lanai that overlooks pool w/pavers & solar panels w/view of a pond. Many extras including new a/c system, double pane windows & water softener. $375,000
2+/2/3 2099sqft Absolutely move in condition! This home offers formal living & dining rooms w/designer style laminate flooring and soaring ceilings. The kitchen has 42" wood cabinet w/built in desk and center island. The kitchen overlooks the family room w/built in entertainment center. Double door entry into the den/office w/built in desks & cabinets. The master has plenty of room for all your pieces plus two walk in closets. The master bath has dual sinks, walk in shower linen closet and a garden tub to relax in. This home also offers a fabulous view of the golf course & pond from the lanai and you also will enjoy swimming in the pool. this is a must see $249,000.
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2395 sf The foyer has wood floors in this Kent III w/soaring ceilings throughout. The formal living room has sliders & the dr has plantation shutters & designer style lighting. This kitchen has wood floors, white cabinets w/solid surface counters w/tile backsplash set on a diagonal pattern plus a pot rack. The family room has carpet & plantation shutters. The two guest bedrooms has ceiling fans & the master has 2 walk in closets, plant shelves pocket door to master bath w/white cabinets w/solid surface counters, walk in shower & garden tub. The lanai is extended and includes a 33ft pool & spa w/pebble sheen finish & propane or solar panels w/temperature control for heating, salt water chlorinator, pop up cleaning system & a view of the golf course & forest. $374,900
3/2/3 2416 sf. The 20" tile flooring set on a diagonal pattern flows throughout all the main areas of this Kent III. The formal living room & DR has custom window treatment. The kitchen has new designer style foil refaced cabinets w/tile backsplash & solid surface counters w/breakfast bar w/pendant lighting. The kitchen overlooks the family room. There are 2 guest bedrooms & guest bath. The master bedroom has 2 walk in closets, master bath has walk in shower & jacuzzi tub. The extended lanai has an outdoor kitchen w/grill and a view of the golf course & forest! $319,900
4/2/3 2703sqft. This home offers a cul de sac location plus a private lot that overlooks the pond & forest. The formal living & dining rooms are great to entertain in. The kitchen has cabinets w/pullout shelves, pot drawers, under cabinet lighting, wall oven & microwave, range w/range hood, cabinet pantry, desk and solid surface counters. The kitchen overlooks family room w/wood flooring and built in entertainment center. There are two generous size guest bedrooms and an office. The master has two walk in closets and the master bath has dual sinks, walk in shower, linen closet and jacuzzi tub. The extended lanai has its own built in kitchen and there is also a hot tub to relax in. But don't forget the view of the pond and forest! $390,000
4/2/2 2534 sf This home has formal Living & dining rooms w/soaring ceilings and 16" tile flooring throughout for easy care. Kitchen has white cabinets w/pullout shelves and overlooks the family room. The master has two walk in closets and master bath has walk in shower, garden tub & linen closet. You'll enjoy the lanai that has a pool and a tranquil view of the forest. $309,000
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“Tarpon Turtle” Continued from page 1 inside Billy's Tarpon Turtle and new woodwork and lighting set the mood for a lovely dining experience with unobstructed views of Lake Tarpon. With two bars outside and one inside, and a very spacious dining area plus the patio dining area, Billy's Tarpon Turtle offers the perfect place to grab a drink, enjoy the view, and relax among friends, family or coworkers. Billy welcomes people looking to host big or small events, parties and fundraisers. Where better to have a party than on a beautiful, lakefront restaurant with menu options that offer something for everyone? Fantastic Food and Favorites Billy's Tarpon Turtle has everything you need to satiate your appetite. Appetizers, wraps, burgers, flatbreads, sandwiches, kabobs, pasta, salads, chicken, Black Angus Beef and fresh Florida seafood choices are all delectable and satisfying choices on the menu. Billy uses Braveheart Black Angus Beef as his choice for burgers and perfect beef cuts from Filets to Porterhouse masterpieces that are
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perfectly marbled, well-aged and juicy. Customers rave about Billy's Bisque, which is a velvety smooth lobster, crab and shrimp bisque served in a sourdough bowl. All soups are made in-house, along with homemade salad dressing and wing sauce! Billy's Tarpon Turtle wings are served your choice of wing-in or boneless and diners can choose Billy's special BBQ, teriyaki, blackened or tequila homemade sauces or go with traditional
mild, medium, hot or nuclear hot sauces! The Shell is an all-time favorite at Tarpon Turtle; composed of one kabob each of scallops, steak, chicken and shrimp with pineapple, green pepper and onion served over rice and oriental dipping sauce – these things are awesome! Billy suggests trying a Pineapple Boat made with half of a fresh pineapple, filled with three scoops of tuna, chicken or egg salad.
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You can mix and match your favorites or try all three tasty concoctions! Fresh gulf grouper is a house favorite and is delicious as a ravioli dish or served Oscar style with lump crab meat, asparagus and homemade hollandaise sauce. Lunch and dinner specials are available everyday and the chef has some wonderful creations that you will love. All dinner entrees at Billy's Tarpon Turtle are served with a house or Caesar salad, choice of twice
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baked or roasted redskin potatoes and your choice of creamed spinach or candied carrots. Billy has selected choice, quality wine selections to pair with any dinner on the menu, so dine and wine the right way at Tarpon Turtle. Billy and his crew at Tarpon Turtle won't let you leave hungry, guaranteed! Steve Fiske says, "Once people discover this place they will undoubtedly want to visit time and time again. Tarpon Turtle is friendly and has top-grade everything. I love that it's both elegant and casual with amazing lake front views. It just doesn't get better."
Billy's Tarpon Turtle has live music every Saturday with Tony Milio performing inside. Billy's Tarpon Turtle is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on weekends. Come by car or boat (Billy's has 18 boat slips) and enjoy the wonderful views of Lake Tarpon, while enjoying your favorite dish. Billy's Tarpon Turtle is located at 1513 Lake Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs. Please call (727) 940-5360 or visit online, www.BillysTarponTurtle.com for more information.
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“Kathleen Hall” Continued from page 1 and check out this photographer. The photographer takes great pride in their work and explains all of the things that will be done during the shoot. The prices were reasonable and she was willing to travel. [She is] absolutely the nicest person to work with. I cannot wait to get pictures done again.” Capturing Your Memories for 25 Years Kathleen Hall has had a successful photography business in Palm Harbor for nearly 25 years, and has recently opened a brand new studio in The Fountains Kathleen Hall shopping plaza just off of U.S. 19, just south of Alderman Road. The Kathleen Hall Photography Studio is designed to incorporate natural light and a comfortable, private atmosphere. Her studio is miles away from the hectic mall photography experience. Gone are the cookie-cutter backdrops and the poses that everyone has seen before. Instead, clients receive a one-on-one session where everyone can feel comfortable to really be themselves. As a popular local photographer, Kathleen has had the opportunity to become a part of the family over the years to many Palm Harbor residents who turn to her to document many of their milestones. In addition to taking photographs at her studio, Kathleen can be found on location all over Tampa Bay from the beach to the bay, from the lake to the bayou taking engagement pictures, wedding photos,
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and family portraits. Kathleen says, “What I do is so personal. I feel so totally a part of the community because I get to be there for the important events in people’s lives-their weddings, their babies, their memories. I absolutely love it.” Portraits as Unique as You Are Choosing a Portrait Session with Kathleen Hall Photography is easy and stress-free. She has a number of sessions to choose from, or you can customize your own. In addition to Location Sessions and Studio Sessions, Kathleen also offers Newborn Sessions that are specially designed to create the most comfortable atmosphere for your newborn as possible, from controlling the lighting to controlling the temperature in the studio so that baby (and mom and dad) are happy the entire time. The first few weeks of your newborn’s life are extraordinary, and those tiny, kissable fingers and toes get bigger by the day. Portraits of your baby will be treasured by everyone you love for generations to come. If you are expecting, Kathleen offers a Pregnancy Session that is specifically designed for the mother-to-be, as this is an amazing and emotional time in a woman’s life. These elegant photos will last forever and help the entire family continue to enjoy that special time of expectation, excitement and transformation. One of Kathleen’s latest passions is a new photography session style that she calls Romantic Portraits or Glamour Portraits. This type of session is designed to show each woman how beautiful they really are, and Kathleen says that the experience has been a fulfilling thing for her in her career and completely ” life changing” for the women that she has had the opportunity to photograph. Each Romantic Portrait Session is
done at the studio and includes being pampered by hair and makeup professionals who are there to enhance your natural beauty (not cover it up). Romantic Portraits are not prop-centered, and each session is unique. While photography tricks can be used to fix flaws, and hair and makeup professionals are at the ready, Romantic Portraits are designed to capture a woman’s natural beauty. Having professionals take the stress out of the prep makes the experience relaxing and fun, and the outcome is phenomenal. Unlike the ultra-private boudoir photo sessions that have popped up in recent popularity, Kathleen’s Romantic Portraits get to the crux of who each woman Romantic Portrait Sessions enhance is by focusing on her eyes, her your natural beauty hands, her smile, her form. Often women stop having their pictures great gift for yourself or for your taken. Look through the photo alhusband, and they are great gifts for bums and there are pictures of everythe women in your life. Changing the one else. These portraits are important way you see yourself, or the way that in so many ways because they show your mother, sister, wife or daughter the heart of the woman who is at the sees themselves is a gift that normally heart of your family. money can’t buy. Right now Kathleen Kathleen takes the time to make is offering a Romantic Portrait Special each person comfortable enough to let for two, so grab your sister, your their guard down a little, and the pho- mother, your best friend, or even your tos that she takes are tasteful, stunning husband and book a Romantic Porand well, romantic. The before and trait Session today. The session will after shots are pretty incredible, and include hair, makeup, the photography there’s no age limit to a session like session and one 5 x 7 portrait for both this. Kathleen is passionate about diswomen for only $199. Talk about a covering the beauty within, and she great girls’ night! does a remarkable job. Kathleen says, “Many women Kathleen says, “Many of my enjoy having their best friend there, or clients cry when they see their photos, their mother or sister. They have a saying “I forgot that I could look like great time and the portraits come out this.” In fact, she says that these phogreat.” tos are life changing because a photograph can change the way you look at The Studio Experience yourself forever, and she has seen Kathleen’s online portfolio is a women’s lives change for the better as virtual window into the hearts of her a result. subjects, and it’s a great place to get Romantic Portrait Sessions are a ideas on the kind of photos that you
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might be inspired to take with your own family. Depending on the kinds of photos that you are interested in having taken, Kathleen suggests bringing a variety of outfits to change into, and has a lot of great ideas that she can share with you during your pre-portrait planning session. A pre-portrait planning session is just another way that Kathleen personalizes the entire experience for her clients, so that everyone knows what to expect ahead of time, taking all of the stress out of picture day. The experience at Kathleen Hall Photography is completely designed around you and your family. Kathleen’s attention to detail and her dedication to creating the kinds of images that reflect who you are, and the time that she spends guiding you through the process make all the difference in the world. Not long after your portrait session, you will be invited back to the studio to look at your photos in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Choosing can be the hardest part! That’s why Kathleen makes it comfortable. Families can relax on the couch in her office and look at the images on the big screen television, so that everyone can see the detail of every image, make changes, make choices, and ultimately decide which portraits to order. Kathleen Hall Photography offers a wide variety of package options, sizes, finishes and
styles. All of her portraits are archival and guaranteed for life. Whether you are interested in having a professional document your wedding, looking to encapsulate all of the fun personalities in your family in a unique portrait, or want to try one of her Romantic Portrait Sessions, Kathleen Hall Photography is the perfect choice. The holidays are coming, and there’s no better time to schedule a family portrait. Kathleen Hall Photography is offering a Family Special for a limited time that includes a 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas, two 8x10s, three 5x7s and 24 Christmas cards featuring your family portrait for only $495. That’s an amazing value for something that will truly last forever. Samantha Ballantine had her daughter’s photos taken at Kathleen Hall Photography and said, “Brooke had her photos done this afternoon and had so much fun! Kathleen was very patient with my super hyper munchkin!” Kathleen Hall Photography is located at 34744 U.S. Hwy 19 N. in Palm Harbor in The Fountains shopping center. To book an appointment or for more information please contact Kathleen Hall at (727) 787-9655, visit her website www.KathleenHallPhotography.com or email her at info@KathleenHallPhotography.com.
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